Voltcraft Gamma-Check-A Geiger Counter Instruction Manual

1. Киришүү

The Voltcraft Gamma-Check-A is a portable Geiger counter designed for the quick and easy detection of radioactive radiation. This instrument allows users to measure radiation dose in microsieverts per hour (µSv/h) and assess the risk of radioactive contamination in various materials, including food. Its compact design and user-friendly interface make it suitable for both personal and professional use.

Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the device to ensure safe and correct usage.

2. Коопсуздук нускамалары

• Always handle the device with care. Avoid dropping or subjecting it to strong impacts.
• Түзмөктү ачууга же өзгөртүүгө аракет кылбаңыз. Оңдоо иштерин квалификациялуу адистер гана жүргүзүшү керек.
• Аппаратты экстремалдык температурадан, нымдуулуктан жана тике күн нурунан алыс кармаңыз.
• Жергиликтүү эрежелерге ылайык батареянын туура орнотулушун жана жок кылынышын камсыз кылыңыз.
• This device is an indicator of radiation levels and should not be used as a substitute for professional radiation safety equipment or procedures in critical environments.

3. Пакеттин мазмуну

Please check the contents of your package upon receipt. It should include:

• Voltcraft Gamma-Check-A Geiger Counter
• 9V Lithium Battery (if included in package)
• Instruction Manual

Эгерде кандайдыр бир буюмдар жок болсо же бузулуп калса, дароо жеткирүүчүңүзгө кайрылыңыз.

4. Түзмөк бүттүview

Familiarize yourself with the components of your Gamma-Check-A device:

1-сүрөт: Фронт view of the Voltcraft Gamma-Check-A Geiger Counter, showing the display, control buttons (Up, Menu, Down, OK), and the "GAMMA CHECK" label.

• Дисплей: Shows current radiation dose, messages, and battery status.
• Жогору баскычы (▲): Менюларда өйдө карай багыт алат же маанилерди көбөйтөт.
• Меню баскычы: Accesses the device's settings and functions.
• Төмөн баскычы (▼): Менюларда ылдый өтөт же маанилерди азайтат.
• OK Button (●): Confirms selections or powers the device on/off.

2-сүрөт: The Voltcraft Gamma-Check-A Geiger Counter held in a user's hand, demonstrating its ergonomic design and portable size for easy operation.

5. Орнотуу

5.1 Батареяны орнотуу

1. Аппараттын артындагы батарея бөлүкчөсүнүн капкагын табыңыз.
2. Open the battery compartment by sliding or unscrewing the cover.
3. Insert a new 9V Lithium battery, ensuring the correct polarity (+/-) as indicated inside the compartment.
4. Батарея уясынын капкагын бекем жабыңыз.

Эскертүү: Use only 9V Lithium batteries for optimal performance and longevity. Remove the battery if the device will not be used for an extended period.

6. Иштөө нускамалары

6.1 Күйгүзүү/өчүрүү

• Күйгүзүү үчүн: басып, кармап туруңуз OK button for approximately 2 seconds. The display will light up, and the device will begin its self-test.
• Өчүрүү үчүн: басып, кармап туруңуз OK button for approximately 2 seconds until the display turns off.

6.2 Ченөө

Once powered on, the device automatically starts measuring radiation levels. The current radiation dose rate will be displayed in µSv/h on the main screen.

• Position the device near the object or area you wish to measure.
• Allow a few seconds for the reading to stabilize. The device detects radiation in a short time.
• The display will show the real-time radiation dose.

6.3 Adjustable Alarm

The Gamma-Check-A features an adjustable alarm to alert you when radiation levels exceed a set threshold.

1. басыңыз Меню орнотуулар менюсуна кирүү үчүн баскычты басыңыз.
2. колдонуу Up (▲) жана Төмөн (▼) buttons to navigate to the "Alarm Threshold" option.
3. Басыңыз OK тандоо үчүн.
4. колдонуу Up (▲) жана Төмөн (▼) buttons to adjust the desired alarm level.
5. Басыңыз OK орнотууну ырастоо үчүн.
6. Exit the menu by pressing the Меню button repeatedly until you return to the main screen.

Эскертүү: When the radiation level exceeds the set threshold, the device will emit an audible alarm and/or visual alert.

6.4 Acoustic Decay Indicator

The device provides an acoustic indicator for radiation decay events, allowing for real-time auditory feedback on detected radiation particles.

• This feature is typically active by default. Refer to the menu settings to enable or disable it if desired.
• Each click or beep indicates a detected radiation event. The frequency of clicks corresponds to the intensity of radiation.

7. Техникалык тейлөө

• Тазалоо: Аппаратты жумшак, кургак чүпүрөк менен сүртүңүз. Абразивдүү тазалагычтарды же эриткичтерди колдонбоңуз.
• Сактагыч: Store the device in a cool, dry place when not in use. Remove the battery if storing for extended periods.
• Батареяны алмаштыруу: Replace the 9V Lithium battery when the low battery indicator appears on the display.

8. Кыйынчылыктарды

9. Техникалык шарттар

10. Кепилдик жана колдоо

VOLTCRAFT products are manufactured to high-quality standards. For information regarding warranty terms, technical support, or service, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official VOLTCRAFT webсайт.

For further assistance, please contact VOLTCRAFT customer service with your product model number (Gamma-Check-A) and purchase details.