INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE RADIATION DETECTION SYSTEM D-tect Systems Group Visionary Products Inc. 11814 South Election Road, Suite 200 Draper, UT 84020 www.dtectsystems.
Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 3 System Components ................................................................................................................ 3 Networking Options Overview ................................................................................................ 5 Monitoring and Controlling the DX using the LCD Screen .............................
1 Introduction The Rad-DX is a security and inspection system that detects emissions from radioactive material. The Rad-DX system can operate as a stand-alone detector or as part of a larger rad-DX network monitoring a building or facility. 2 System Components There are several configurations available for a Rad-DX system. Four styles are available: black with LCD, black without LCD, white with LCD, and white without LCD.
Other hardware components included with each Rad-DX include: Mounting Bracket USB Cable Wire Nuts and Mounting Screws “Pigtail” Wire Harness Power Cable (black or white depending on color of Rad-DX) Table 1: Additional Rad-DX Hardware 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
3 Networking Options Overview Your Rad-DX can operate in a variety of configurations. Each Rad-DX unit can function as a stand-alone unit or form part of a radiation detector network with other Rad-DX units. Configuration options are: Stand-Alone Operation: The Rad-DX can be controlled and monitored via the touch-screen LCD on the unit. D-tect Cloud Network: The D-tect Cloud Network is the easiest method to control and monitor a network of Rad-DX detectors.
DX Networking Options DX Network Assistant DX Cloud Server 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
4 Monitoring and Controlling the DX Using the LCD Screen The Rad-DX can operate in a stand-alone mode with information displayed on the LCD display. Options for the Rad-DX, such as display types and radiation units, can be set up by the following process: 1. Connect the Rad-DX device to a power source, either with the A/C plug or wiring it directly to the junction box (see Physical Installation, Section 6.1) 2. The following screen will appear on the LCD screen as the Rad-DX boots. 3.
4.1 Explanation of Networking Icons on the LCD Touch Screen Battery Level WiFi Connection Ethernet Connection USB Connection Mesh Network Connection Figure 2: LCD Screen The appearance of any network connection icon indicates that the device is currently connected via the referenced connection. 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
5 Monitoring and Controlling the Rad-DX in a Network Using the DX Dashboard The DX Dashboard software is used to monitor and control a Rad-DX network. It runs on either the D-tect Cloud server or the DX Network Assistant (if you've installed it at your facility). Using the DX Dashboard, you can access your Rad-DX network using any web-enabled device (smartphones, tablets, PCs). You will be asked for your user name and password to allow access to your network (see Section 6.2). 5.
5.2 Home Screen When you open the DX Dashboard on a PC, smartphone, or tablet and log in, the Home screen will be the first displayed. The Home screen will show a map or a blueprint and where the RadDX units are located. (See Section 5.2.2 to upload a map or blueprint) Figure 4: Application Home Screen with one alarming device icon and five normal device icons During normal operation, each Rad-DX device in the network will appear as a small blue button.
Normal (non-alarming) device Alarming device Non-operational or disconnected device Table 3: Device Icons Figure 5: Device Window containing information about a specific Rad-DX device. The Radiation Level Graph button (see Section 5.3) and Device Configuration button (Section 5.4) are labeled. 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
Click Blue Arrow to reveal Device Panel Figure 6: The Device Panel reveals a list of all Rad-DX detectors with dose rate information. 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
5.2.1 Home Screen Buttons At the top of the Home screen there are three buttons. Home Settings Help Section 5.2.1 Section 5.2.2 Section 5.2.3 Table 4: Additional Rad-DX Hardware 5.2.2 Settings Button Application Tab Options Function Upload Image Allows user to upload floor plan, site map, or satellite image Figure 7: Application Tab 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
To Upload a Map or Blueprint Any map or blueprint in jpeg, bmp, png, or tif formats can be uploaded. To upload the map or blueprint of your location: 1. Select the Settings icon on the top of the Home screen. 2. Select the Upload Map/Blueprint button. 5.2.3 Help Button The Help screen will provide information similar to this manual to explain features and functions. Figure 8: Help Screen 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
5.3 Radiation Level Graph Button To see a graph of the current dose rate detected by the unit, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
5.4 Device Configuration Button To configure a specific Rad-DX device, select the corresponding blue icon on the Home Screen. A small grey box will pop up with information on the device. Click the Device Settings Icon (small white gear) at the bottom right of this box to access the configuration settings. The following tabs allow customization in these areas: 5.4.
5.4.2 Properties Tab The user can make display changes to the LCD screen on the device in the Properties Tab.
5.4.3 Alarm Tab The user can select the radiation level that sets off an alarm. There is a scale of alarm levels from 1-9 that can be selected. This allows personnel not familiar with radiation units to be trained to respond to simple alarm levels. To change these levels, click on the device icon on the home screen, accessing the grey device window. Click on the white gear icon at the bottom right to open the screen below. Under the Alarm tab, the alarm levels can be entered.
5.4.4 Ethernet Tab Ethernet Tab Options Function Ethernet: on/off Enable DHCP Device IP Address (static IP) Turns Ethernet communications on or off Enables or disables DHCP coverage Lists the static IP address set by the user when setting up the RadDX network for the first time Lists the subnet mask Lists the gateway IP address Lists the primary DNS address Lists the secondary DNS address Subnet Mask Gateway Primary DNS Secondary DNS Figure 13: Ethernet Tab 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
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5.4.6 Mesh Tab Mesh Tab Options Function Mesh Allows user to configure device to communicate via D-tect Sensor Net. Not all devices support mesh communication. You may be required to download an updated firmware version to establish a mesh network. Note: The mesh settings are view-only in the current release. Figure 15: Mesh Networking Tab 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
5.4.7 Firmware Update Tab Firmware Update Tab Function Options Choose file Browse to find the firmware update file (the file name will end in .tgz). Then click the Send button to start the firmware update. This will take several minutes. The update file is first transferred to the Rad-DX unit. Then the Rad-DX unit will show "Updating Device" on the LCD screen (if present). The top-center blue light will eventually flash quickly.
6 Installation and Set-up of your Rad-DX 6.1 Physical Installation The Rad-DX is designed to be either wired and mounted to an electrical junction box or attached to a wall in close proximity to an outlet. 6.1.1 Junction Box Method Mounting a Rad-DX unit directly to a junction box includes the following steps. Note that an electrician should complete the installation for quality of the installation and safety of the installer. 1.
6.1.2 Plug-In Wall Mount Method To power a Rad-DX unit with A/C power without connection to a junction box, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Mount the Rad-DX wall bracket to the wall using drywall anchors or wood screws. Press the Rad-DX completely onto the wall bracket and make sure it is secure. Connect the A/C power cord to the Rad-DX. Then plug this cord into a nearby outlet. Note: the Plug-In Wall Method is meant for indoor installation: the IP65 rating does not apply to this method.
6.2 Installing a DX network using the D-tect Cloud Network 6.2.1 User Name and Password To setup your DX Cloud Network go to http://www.dtectsystems.com/account_setup.html to complete and submit the form. In this form you will choose the user name(s) and password(s) to log into your DX Account. Once you have submitted the form you will receive an account confirmation email with a customer ID within 24 hours. Once you receive your confirmation email and customer ID proceed to the next section. 6.2.
Click Finish to close the Setup Wizard. Typical Toolbar Location The DX Utility application is located in your toolbar, which is typically in the lower right hand portion of your Windows screen. The DX Utility application is the round black and yellow icon in the toolbar as shown here. Right click the yellow icon and select “Set Server” 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
Enter the Administrator User Name, password, Customer ID and URL and click OK. Table 5: Installing the D-tect DX Utility 3. Connect the power cable to the Rad-DX and the plug the power cable in to an outlet located in close proximity to your computer. 4. Connect your Rad-DX to the PC via the enclosed USB cable. 5. DX Dashboard will automatically open in your default internet browser. You can reach this website at the following address: https://dx.dtectsystems.com.
D-tect DX Homepage Your Rad-DX will appear in the page as a gray icon. You may click and drag the icon to a new location and click Save Device Position. Click on the gray icon and a Rad-DX Information window will appear. Click on the Settings icon on the lower right portion of the window. You are now in the Device Settings. Table 6: Logging into DX Dashboard and Configuring Device Settings 6/12/2012, Rad-DX Manual Version 2.
6. Configure your Rad-DX to communicate with your existing WiFi or Ethernet network. WiFi 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Go to the WiFi tab under Device Settings (see above screen shots) Turn on WiFi Enter the SSID name of your network Select the type of security your network uses Enter your network password Select your wireless encryption type Select whether to enable DHCP. By default, DHCP is on.
Ethernet 1. Go to the Ethernet Tab under Device Settings (see above screen shots) 2. Turn on Ethernet communication 3. Select whether to enable DHCP. By default, DHCP is on. The remainder of the information fields can be left blank (it will be handled automatically). 4. If DHCP is disabled, please enter your network IP, subnet mask, gateway, and primary and secondary DNS. 5. Press Submit. A window will pop up saying “Configuring… This may take a minute 6.
7 Specifications Radiation Detectors One 6 cm3 CsI scintillation crystal with a PMT Communication D-tect SensorNet mesh network, WiFi, Ethernet, USB Power 120/240V AC, 50/60 Hz Backup Power Lithium-ion battery Measurement Range 1 µR/hr to 100 mR/hr *Air-kerma dose conversion 1 R = 0.876 REM for per ANSI +N42 32-2006. Energy Response 59 keV – 2 MeV Display LCD 4.
8 Compliance Requirements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada ICES-003. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Idustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. For Industry Canada Important Note: Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Warranty for D-tect System Products 1. What this Warranty Covers and for How Long D-tect Systems (“D-tect Systems”) warrants this device (the "Product") against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of two years from the date of purchase. This warranty extends to the first end-user purchaser only, and is not transferable.
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