Sigma BM-286A service manual Operating Instructions

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Low Alarm:

Low alarm level in CPS, is the point at which the unit will generate a FAULT condition. Enter a value between 0 and 1,000. The counts from each detector are compared to this value; if the count from any detector falls below this value the unit will enter a FAULT mode.

High Alarm:

High alarm level in CPS, is the point at which the unit will generate a FAULT condition. Enter a value between 500 and 32,000. The counts from each detector are compared to this value; if the count from any detector exceeds this value the unit will enter a FAULT mode.

Variance Time:

This menu parameter sets time per variance test, in seconds. Enter a value between 10 and 100. Refer to Variance (section 3.5.1.) for details.

Number of Trials:

This menu parameter sets the number of iterations for the variance test. Enter a value between 3 and 10.

Units of Weight:

This menu parameter selects either pounds or kilograms as the unit of weight for display and report purposes. Minimum weight is always in pounds, and specific activity is always in pCi/gram regardless of this selection.

Reports:

This menu parameter enables writing a report to disk. The choice is from three options: ALL, ALARM, or NONE. Refer to Reports (section 3.6.) for details.

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Contents Waste Monitor Model BM-286A Maintenance Table of ContentsInspection and Installation Theory of OperationConfiguration Tracking Sheet Parts TroubleshootingAppendix Warranty Glossary Formulas Recommended Spare Parts Spare Parts Ordering InformationIntroduction Scope and Purpose of ManualSpecifications Introduction Introduction Inspection Installation Operating Instructions General OverviewPOWER-UP and SELF-TESTS Access Menu Level One AccessPCA-II Normal Operation Operating Instructions Programming the System SET-UP Menu AbcdefghOperating Instructions Operating Instructions Waste Stream Parameters Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Operating Instructions This value is used only when the Alarm Type is set to DPM Utilities Menu Operating Instructions Reports Initial Installation Checklist Operating Instructions BM-286A Waste Stream SET-UP Worksheet Unit Operation Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Theory of Operation Operator Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Settings for Plastic Detectors LLDULD Weight Calibration Maintenance Diagnostic Aids Fault Isolation Computers Longs Peak Court LONGMONT, Colorado Appendix B. Glossary Appendix B. Glossary Activity from Counts Reliable Detectable Activity RDA Formula Variance Configuration Tracking Sheet System ModificationsLongs Peak Court LONGMONT,COLORADO Drawings