Fluke 35040 manual Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 1:	General Information	1-1
1.1	Introduction	1-1
1.2	Features	1-1
1.3	Before you Start - Safety Precautions	1-2
1.4	Safety Symbols and Terms	1-2
1.5	Manual Addenda	1-3
1.6	Specifications	1-3
1.7	Unpacking and Inspection	1-7

Section 2:	Theory Of Operation	2-1
2.1	Introduction	2-1
2.2	Functional Description	2-1
2.2.1	Power Supply	2-2
2.2.2	Front Panel	2-2
2.2.3	MicroController	2-2
2.2.4	Serial Communications Port	2-2
2.2.5	Electrometer	2-2
2.2.6	Bias Supply	2-3
2.2.7	Multiplexer and A/D Converter	2-3
2.3	Basic Operating Equations	2-3
2.3.1	Setting Thresholds	2-7
2.3.2	Exposure Time	2-8
2.3.3	Air Density Correction Factor	2-9

Section 3:	Operation	3-1
3.1	Setup	3-1
3.2	Front Panel Familiarization	3-1
3.3	Rear Panel Familiarization	3-2
3.4	Powering the System	3-2
3.5	Power-Up Self-Test and Display Messages	3-3
3.6	Ion Chamber Connector	3-3
3.7	Basic Measurement Techniques	3-4
3.7.1	General Considerations	3-4
3.7.2	Making Non-Timed Exposure Measurements	3-4
3.7.3	Making Timed Exposure Measurements	3-5
3.7.4	Using Other Ion Chambers	3-6
3.8	Battery Care	3-6
3.9	Operation Instructions	3-7
3.9.1	Front Panel Controls	3-7
3.9.2	Powering Up the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter	3-8
3.9.3	Powering Down the Model 35040 Therapy Dosimeter	3-9
3.9.4	Using the Test Function Button	3-9
3.9.5	Automatic Leakage Compensation	3-11
3.9.6	Timer Setup	3-13
3.9.7	Setting Thresholds	3-13
3.9.8	Using the Detector Select Button	3-14
3.9.9	Using the Air Density Button	3-14

Section 3:	Operation	3-1
3.9.10	Using the Units Select Button	3-15
3.9.11	Using the Bias Select Button	3-15

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