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Operation of Neutron Search Device (NSD) KSAR1U.06 Venue, date. Outline. YAFI KSAR1U.06 components Easy mode Switching on – start up sequence Search mode Timer/Counter mode Advanced mode YAFI: Science Engineering Centre, Nuclear Physics Research, St. Petersburg. YAFI - KSAR1U.06.
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Operation ofNeutron Search Device (NSD) KSAR1U.06 Venue, date
Outline • YAFI KSAR1U.06 components • Easy mode • Switching on – start up sequence • Search mode • Timer/Counter mode • Advanced mode YAFI: Science Engineering Centre, Nuclear Physics Research, St. Petersburg
YAFI - KSAR1U.06 Command line Adapters for chargingand PC connection Display LED alarm indicator Power ON/OFF Selection buttons
Switching on KSAR • Press power button for at least 5 seconds • System self-check (testing alarm indicators) • Display indicates : • Instrument’s Serial Number • Date/Time • Software version • Warming up (1 min.) • Background measurement (5 min.)
Easy Mode • 2 working modes • One setup menu Search mode Timer/counter mode Easy mode setup
Search Mode — Display Dwell time Menu bar Count rate info Alarm level Strip chart Statistic:time, alarms Dose rate info Time Active mode Battery status Symbols of alarm indicatorsvibration, sound, LED
Search Mode • Neutron alarm if count rate reaches alarm level • Safety alarm if neutron and gamma channel together reach more than 100 microSv/h (µSv/h) Background Weak source Strong source
Timer/Counter Mode — Display Menu bar Measurement time Calculated cps Neutrons detected Error Active mode N <= B … neutrons equal background N => B … neutron source present
Advanced Mode • Password required Easy Mode Setup: Protected options Expert Mode Setup