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ERP ADD 4D ULTRARADIAC PERSONAL RADIATION MONITOR Flashcards

1
Q

Fire Officers shall ensure that their designated UltraRadiacs are tested and the
accumulated doses are cleared when ??

A

at the beginning of each tour

Sec 2.1

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2
Q

An UltraRadiac designated for use by a Fire Officer shall be _________ secured to
the Officer’s handie-talkie case by the use of the __________.

A

continuously, UltraRadiac Retention Strap.

Sec 2.1

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3
Q

When is the UltraRadiac turned off ?

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Fire Officers shall ensure that their designated UltraRadiacs are turned OFF when in
QUARTERS!!
Sec 2.1

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4
Q

Whenever an UltraRadiac designated for use by a Firefighter is required to be worn,
it shall be secured to the Firefighter’s handie-talkie case by the use of the UltraRadiac
Retention Strap or

A

secured to the bunker coat by the UltraRadiac case.

Sec 2.1

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5
Q

Is the ultra Radiac waterproof ?

A

YES!!

Sec 3

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6
Q

Rate/Dose Range of the UltraRAdiac ?

A

• Rate Range – 1.0 μR/hr to 999mR/hr to 500R/hr.
• Dose Range – 0.1 μR to 999mR to 999 R.
Note: 1,000,000 μR = 1000mR = 1R
Sec 4.1

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7
Q

To turn the UltraRadiac on, press ON/OFF key until

A

OOO is displayed

Sec 6.1

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8
Q

To turn the UltraRadiac off, press ON/Off key until

A

(- - -) is displayed

Sec 6.1

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9
Q

For an operational test we enable the Display Test Sequence while in the Rate Mode. How is this done ?
What does a blinking 9 indicate ?
What does a blinking 0 indicate ?
What happens after 10 seconds ?

A

CLR/TEST Press and hold
Sec 5.1
o A blinking”9” indicates UltraRadiac passed all tests.
o A blinking “0” indicates an instrument failure. Place UltraRadiac out of service.
• Unit returns to Rate Mode 10 seconds after completion.
Sec 6.3

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10
Q

UltraRadiac use. What is the STAY TIME ? How do we see this on the display ?

A

Stay Time is the number of MINUTES
you can stay in an area without exceeding the High Dose
threshold. The Stay Time will change as the dose rate in the area
changes and the accumulated dose increases.

Press the ALARM button to display the stay time
Sec 5.1

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11
Q

How do we check the accumulated dose ?

How do we know that the Ultraradiac is in dose mode ?

A

Checking the Accumulated Dose
• Press DOSE key to see the accumulated dose (the word DOSE is at the top right of
the screen).
Sec 6.5

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12
Q

How do we clear the accumulated dose ?

Does the UltraRadiac automatically clear the dose when the unit is turned off ?

A

Clearing the Accumulated Dose
• Press DOSE key to see the accumulated dose.
• Press and hold DOSE + CLR/TEST keys.
• The display will flash for a few seconds; then clear the accumulated dose.
• To return to the Rate Mode, press the RATE key.
Note: The accumulated dose is NOT cleared on the UltraRadiac when it is turned off
Sec 6.6

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13
Q

Source Finder Mode allows unit to locate an isolated source by using an audible sound.
The unit will start clicking if near radioactive material. As the user moves closer to the
radiation, the unit will click faster. Aim bottom of unit at the suspected source of radiation.
Agree or Disagree

A

DISAGREE!
TOP of UNIT
Sec 6.7

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14
Q

How do we Enable Source Finder Mode on the UltraRadiac ?

How do we Exiting Source Finder Mode on the UltraRadiac ?.

A

• Press and hold the RATE key until the display changes to a flashing “1”.
• Release the RATE key.
Sec 6.7.1

• Press and hold the RATE key until the display changes to a flashing “0”.
• Release the RATE key
Sec 6.7.2

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15
Q

Sleep Mode
• DO NOT place the UltraRadiac in sleep mode.
• The UltraRadiac is in sleep mode if the SLEEP indicator is on at the top of the
display.
If this condition is found how do we exit Sleep mode ?

A

• To exit Sleep Mode, press and hold the ON/OFF key until UltraRadiac starts cycling
through the 0-4 startup sequence.
Sec 6.8

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16
Q

What is the low rate alarm on the UltraRadiac ?

What is the High Rate alarm on the ultraRadiac ?

A

Alarm Type Rate
Low 2 mR/hr

High 50 R/hr
Sec 7

17
Q

What is the low Dose alarm on the UltraRadiac ?

What is the High Dose alarm on the ultraRadiac ?

A

Alarm Type Dose
Low 5 R

High 12 R
Sec 7

18
Q

On the Ultra Radiac What happens when the Low rate alarm goes off ?

A
  • Visual RATE / ALARM indicators will flash slowly.
  • Audio alarm will beep slowly.
  • Green light on LEFT side flashes slowly.
  • The UltraRadiac will vibrate slowly.
19
Q

The low rate alarm on the UltraRadiac has just went off. How Do we acknowledge the Alarm?
What happens when doing so ?

A

• To acknowledge the low rate alarm: 2mr/hr
o Press CLR/TEST key to acknowledge the alarm and turn OFF vibrator AND audio
alarm.
o The green light and the RATE / ALARM indicators will continue to flash slowly
as long as the rate remains above the Low Rate Alarm threshold.
Sec 7.1

20
Q

The High rate alarm on the UltraRadiac has just went off. How Do we acknowledge the Alarm?
What happens when doing so ?

A

• To acknowledge the high rate alarm: 50 R/hr
o Press the CLR/TEST key to acknowledge the alarm and turn OFF the VIBRATOR.
o The RED light and the ENTIRE display will continue to flash and the AUDIO continue
to sound as long as the rate remains above the High Rate Alarm threshold.

o When rate falls below High Rate threshold, press the CLR/TEST key (AGAIN!!) to turn off
the flashing red light, flashing RATE /ALARM indicators and audio alarm.
(Will now be in Low Rate Alarm)
Sec 7.2

21
Q

On the Ultra Radiac What happens when the High rate alarm goes off ?

A 
High rate 50 R/hr
• The entire display will flash quickly.
• Audio alarm will beep quickly.
• Red light on left side flashes quickly.
• The UltraRadiac will vibrate quickly
Sec 7.2
22
Q

What happens when the Low DOSE alarm goes off on the UltraRadiac ?

A

Low Dose Alarm 5 R
• Visual ALARM indicator will flash slowly.
• Audio alarm will beep slowly.
• Green light on RIGHT side flashes slowly.
The UltraRadiac will vibrate slowly.
Sec 7.3

23
Q

The Low DOSE alarm on the UltraRadiac has just went off. How Do we acknowledge the Alarm?
What happens when doing so

A

To acknowledge the low dose alarm: 5 R
o Press the CLR/TEST key to acknowledge the alarm and turn off the vibrator AND audio alarm.
o The green light and the ALARM indicator will continue to flash slowly.
Note: The green light and the ALARM indicator can be turned off by clearing the
accumulated dose. This will NOT be done at a radiological incident or emergency
until the accumulated dose is recorded OR when ordered by the Incident
Commander
Sec 7.3

24
Q

What happens when the High DOSE alarm goes off on the UltraRadiac ?

A

High Dose Alarm 12 R
• Visual DOSE / ALARM indicators will flash quickly.
• Audio alarm will beep quickly.
• RED light on right side flashes quickly.
• The UltraRadiac will vibrate quickly.
Sec 7.4

25
Q

The High DOSE alarm on the UltraRadiac has just went off. How Do we acknowledge the Alarm?
What happens when doing so

A

To acknowledge the high dose alarm: 50 R
o Press the CLR/TEST key to acknowledge the alarm and turn off the vibrator.
o The red light and the DOSE / ALARM indicators will continue to flash quickly
and the audio alarm will continue to sound.
Note: The red light and the DOSE / ALARM indicators can be turned off by clearing the
accumulated dose. This will NOT be done at a radiological incident or emergency
until the accumulated dose is RECORDED OR when ordered by the Incident
Commander.
Sec 7.3

26
Q

How do we know when to change the batteries on the UltraRadiac ? What are the 3 indicators ?

A

Battery Life Indicators
• If a blinking b is displayed, the unit has stopped functioning
• If a blinking BAT is seen in the TOP-LEFT corner of the display, the unit’s batteries have
**10 hours or less ** of useful life.
• If the display is blank, the batteries are dead.
Sec 8.1

27
Q

How can we check the remaining battery life on the UltraRadiac ? How is it displayed ?

A

Remaining Battery Life
• In the RATE Mode WITH the BAT indicator blinking, press the CLR/TEST key.
A THREE digit number indicating the approximate remaining battery life, in MINUTES will be displayed.
Sec 8.4

28
Q

There shall be a minimum of How many batteries for each UltraRadiac stored within the
Firefighter UltraRadiac Storage Container (yellow pelican case). ?

A

8

Sec 8.4

29
Q

What is displayed when we have GEIGER-MULLER TUBE FAILURE ? What happens to the UltraRadiac ?

A

• GM Tube Stops Counting.
• Display flashes, showing 3 rows of 3 dashed lines.
• Place UltraRadiac out of service.
Sec 9

30
Q

Maintenance of the UltraRadiac is on a _________ basis ? What is done ?

A

Weekly
Clean dust, moisture and dirt from the outside surface with a clean soft cloth. Wash
with mild solution of detergent and water.
• Inspect the battery compartment’s door gasket.
• Inspect the battery contacts for corrosion.
• Perform Operational Test.
Sec 10.1

31
Q

Where do we send Out of Service UltraRadiacs.

A

• Return out of service UltraRadiacs, complete with case, to HazMat Operations for
exchange and repair
Sec 10.2

32
Q

Can we permanently mark our units ultraRadiac ?

A

NO!!
• UltraRadiacs and cases shall not be permanently marked with any type of unit
designation.
Sec 10.2

33
Q

The UltraRadiac has the capability to detect ?

A

Gamma and X-ray radiation.

Sec 1.2

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