S.E. International Inspector EXP Specifications

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Page 1 - INTERNATIONAL

S.E. Internaonal, Inc. P.O. Box 39, 436 Farm Rd. Summertown, TN 38483 USA 1.800.293.5759 | 931.964.3561 | Fax: 1.931.964.3564www.seint

Page 2 - Contents

10Ulity MenuThe Ulity Menu allows the user to change default sengs for several operang parameters. Once a seng is changed, it remains in eect un

Page 3 - Chapter 1: Introducon

11Chapter 4: Common ProceduresSeng the Internal ClockIt is necessary to set the internal clock to properly me stamp the data collecon on your devic

Page 4 - Chapter 2: Features

12The Inspector EXP requires regular calibraon and careful handling to assure good measurements. Use the following guidelines to maintain the instrum

Page 5 - The Backlight

13Ionizing Radiaon Ionizing radiaon changes the structure of individual atoms by ionizing them. The ions produced in turn ionize more atoms. Substan

Page 6 - The BNC Connector

14The Observer USB reads in Total Counts, CPM, CPS, µR/hr, mR/hr, µSv/hr and has the ability to collect, log the data received, calibrate the unit, an

Page 7 - Chapter 3: Operaon

15Show GridThe Show Grid check box displays the data collected in the grid. The grid displays an ongoing collecon of data based on the user selectabl

Page 8 - Taking a Timed Count

16General Discussion of CalibraonIn order to have condence in the measurements taken with a radiaon detecon instrument, a calibraon must be perfo

Page 9 - Using The Alert

17Eciency CalibraonThe Inspector EXP can be used beyond simple detecon of contaminaon and can also be used to determine the acvity of any beta- o

Page 10 - Ulity Menu

18Procedure (Metric Units)1. Power on the Inspector EXP. Make sure the Inspector EXP is in Timed Count (Total/Timer) mode displaying COUNTS.2. Place

Page 11 - Chapter 4: Common Procedures

19Exposure Rate CalibraonAn exposure rate calibraon correlates the number of counts in a given me to the exposure rate present in that eld. This i

Page 12 - Chapter 5: Maintenance

2The X Axis 15The Y Axis 15Observer USB Meter Screen 15Enable Alarm 15Zero 15Units/Echo Display 15Averaging Time 15Chapter 8: Observer USB Cali

Page 13

20Built in Isotope EcienciesThe Inspector EXP has a number of built in eciencies for specic isotopes. If you know the isotope being surveyed, then

Page 14 - Preferences

21The Inspector is a highly reliable instrument. If it does not seem to be working properly, look through the following chart to see if you can idenf

Page 15

22Chapter 11: Basics of Taking MeasurementsThe Inspector EXP will not detect neutron, microwave, RF (radio frequency), laser, infrared, or ultraviolet

Page 16 - Pulse Calibraon

23Geiger counters can detect the four main types of ionizing radiaon: alpha, beta, gamma, and x-rays. Some detect only gamma and x-rays. Our instrume

Page 17 - Eciency Calibraon

24Radiaon Measurement UnitsSeveral dierent units are used to measure radiaon, exposure and dosage.Roentgen is the amount of X-radiaon or gamma rad

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25Background RadiaonNaturally occurring radiaon is always present, it includes high energy gamma rays and parcles from the sun and outer space and

Page 19 - Exposure Rate Calibraon

26DetectorInternal Halogen-quenched, uncompensated GM tube with thin mica window, 1.4-2.0 mg/cm2 areal density. Eecve diameter of window is 45 mm (1

Page 20 - Selecng Between DPM and Bq

27WARRANTOR: S.E. Internaonal, Inc., P.O. Box 39, 436 Farm Road, Summertown, TN 38483-0039, USA, (931) 964-3561ELEMENTS OF WARRANTY: S.E. Internaona

Page 21 - Chapter 10: Troubleshoong

28Or ll out the form online at http://seintl.com/calibrations/ NAME MODEL NAMECOMPANY SERIAL NUMBERADDRESSCITYSTATE, ZIP, & COUNTRY PHONE NUMBERP

Page 22 - How To Survey a Surface

3Chapter 1: IntroduconThe Inspector EXP is a health and safety instrument that is opmized to detect low levels of radiaon. It mea-sures alpha, beta

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4Chapter 2: FeaturesThe Inspector EXP measures alpha, beta, gamma, and x-ray radiaon. It is opmized to detect small changes in radiaon levels and t

Page 24 - Converng CPM to mR/hr

5The SwitchesThe Inspector EXP has 2 switches on the front and 3 buons on the end panel. Each switch has 3 sengs which are described below. Mode Swi

Page 25

6Set Buon Figure 3 (5)The Set buon is used to set the Alert or Timer in normal operang mode and to select items in the Ulity Menu. See Chapter 3 U

Page 26 - Side Wall

7Chapter 3: OperaonStarng the Inspector EXPBefore starng the Inspector EXP, ensure that the external probe is connected both to the unit and the pr

Page 27 - Appendix B: Limited Warranty

8AutorangingWhen radiaon levels increase in some modes over certain preset levels, the Inspector EXP uses autoranging, automacally changing to the X

Page 28

9To take a med count, follow these steps:1. With the Inspector EXP operang, set the Mode switch to Timed Count (Total/Timer). The display shows 0 a

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