Detectors Flashcards

1
Q

The Calibration trap/marker is___?

A

TNT

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2
Q

The Verification trap/marker is___?

A

RDX

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3
Q

The HE detector temperature can take up to __ minutes to stabilize if powered off prior to calibration.

A

15

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4
Q

What must be done prior to pressing the “Trigger” during Auto Calibration on the HE detector ?

A

A Calibration trap must be inserted.

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5
Q

Prior to Verification of the Auto Calibration on the HE detector what must the operator do?

A

Insert a clean trap and press the “Trigger.” Repeat until green screen “No Alarm Ready” appears.

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6
Q

Gloves be changed between Auto Calibration and Verification steps of the HE detector . T/F

A

True

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7
Q

When preparing for sample collection for the HE detector how many Sample traps should be prepared?

A

3 sets of Sample traps with envelopes.

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8
Q

Explain sample collection and preparation for the HE detector .

A

Sample 1 is collected from IPC. Sample 2 is collected from sample 1. Sample 3 is collected from sample 2.

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9
Q

Sample 1 is the first sample examined by the HE Detector after sample preparation. T/F

A

F- Sample 3 is the first tested sample.

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10
Q

Use a _ gig (or less) thumb drive or SD card formatted to “___ __” to transfer data from the HE Detector.

A

8; FAT 32.

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11
Q

The steps for transferring data are: ____>_____ _____>____ ____ ____ __ ______ _____.

A

Menu>Advanced Menu>Copy Alarm Files to External Media.

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12
Q

What 2 steps need to be completed during Shutdown?

A

Delete Alarm Files; 5 min System Burn.

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13
Q

If Manual Calibration of the HE detector is necessary which option is correct: Dual Peak Calibrate or Single Peak Calibrate?

A

Single Peak Calibrate

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14
Q

Select the top of the RDX/HMX peak, not the RDX-H:1 peak to perform HE detector Manual Calibration. T/F

A

True

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15
Q

A SIG file is generated under what circumstances on theHE detector ?

A

As a result of Insufficient Quantity of Explosives-No Alarm.

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16
Q

When sampling with the HE detector, what should happen after an Insufficient Quantity of Explosives-No Alarm?

A

The SIG should be recorded and the next generation sample (either 2 or 1) should be tested.

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17
Q

Position the ORTEC for optimal spectrum collection (between __ and __ cps and between __% and __% dead time.

A

5K, 20K; 10, 40.

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18
Q

The internal battery of the ORTEC should last?

A

2–3 hours at 77 degrees F.

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19
Q

The ORTEC requires what size external memory card?

A

2 Gb or smaller SD.

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20
Q

The identiFINDER 2-R400 automatically calibrates via an intrinsic _____ source.

A

Cs137

21
Q

Use _____ ____ _____ to collect Known with the identiFINDER 2-R400?

A

Tungsten welding rods.

22
Q

When reporting identiFINDER 2-R400 to TRIAGE, use this description for the Known spectra:

A

10 Pieces Tungsten Electrodes 2% Thoriated Red Tip 1/8” x 7”.

23
Q

The FH40 probe head should be ___ above the potentially contaminated source.

A

1/4”.

24
Q

On the FH40 a reading of __ ___ or higher must be reported to SIOC/Home Team.

A

10 cpm.

25
Q

On the FH40 a reading of __ ___ or greater requires respirator.

A

150,000 cpm.

26
Q

On the FLuke Survey Meter, a reading of __ __ (MMX scanner) or __ __ (ScanX scanner) indicates the mosaic will have received the correct exposure.

A

2 mR, 0.5 mR.

27
Q

The INL Tool should be used at an unshielded reading of ___-____.

A

100-200 mR/hr.

28
Q

To get the Dose Ratio with the INL Tool?

A

Shiielded Dose Rate divided by the Unshielded Dose Rate.

29
Q

The INL Tool Chart indicates which isotopes?

A

Se-75, Ir-192, Cs-137, Co-60.

30
Q

Proceed downrange covering approximately __ feet per second or slower while searching with the HRM.

A

2.

31
Q

Press the update button when a _ or _ is displayed in the Gamma display on the HRM.

A

U, 9.

32
Q

The HRM indicates a reading of ___ ___ or more when the update button no longer resets the value.

A

12 mR/hr (2 resets)

33
Q

The MobileTrace _____ must be changed prior to use.

A

Drier

34
Q

_____ is the known source used for the Ortec.

A

Thorium (Yellow Cap)

35
Q

Background measurements for the Ortec shold be taken in a like environment, away from IPC influence. T/F

A

True

36
Q

identiFINDER 2-R400 is unreliable >50mR due to switching to the GM tube. T/F

A

True

37
Q

The identiFINDER 2-R400 can be calibrated in elevated radiation fields. T/F

A

False

38
Q

The FH-40 is primarily used for ______ detection and _____/_______ for secondary detection.

A

Alpha; Gamma/Neutron

39
Q

The INL coin is designed to identify single RDD threat isotopes. T/F

A

True

40
Q

The three modes of the identiFINDER 2-R400 are?

A

Finder, Dose, Identify

41
Q

The HRM is _____ color and the HDHRM is ______ color.

A

Black; Tan

42
Q

The HDHRM indicates a reading of ___ ___ or more when the update button no longer resets the value

A

88R (2 resets)

43
Q

A “U” reading on either the HRM or HDHRM indicates what?

A

Field lower than background.

44
Q

On the Identifinder-2, a _____ LED indicates Neutron and a _____ LED indicates Gamma.

A

Blue; Red

45
Q

The Identifinder-2 alarm rates are?

A

2 mR/hr and 10 mR/hr

46
Q

The Identifinder-2 uses He3 to detect neutrons. T/F

A

True

47
Q

To access the advanced menu on the Identifinder-2 use what sequence?

A

LMRLMR on the arrows

48
Q

What must be changed prior to using the MobileTrace?

A

Drier desiccant

49
Q

MobileTrace should be stored in power off mode. T/F

A

True