RadSeeker CS Device

Question 1

Describe the batteries used in the RadSeeker.

Answer 1

Lithium Ion batteries/ provided by ILB

Question 2

Describe how to remove and install batteries in the RadSeeker.

Answer 2

• Plug in RadSeeker into power source, then shut down.
• Pull spring clip back and open the battery compartment
• Pull battery out utilizing pull tab
• Slide new battery in utilizing the pull tab
• Close battery compartment and push spring clip to close.

Question 3

How do we clean the RadSeeker OLED Screen?

Answer 3

With alcohol swabs that contain 70% alcohol

Question 4

The RadSeeker performs three (3) functions upon startup. What are they?

Answer 4

-Self test
-Stabilization
-Background acquisition/collection

Question 5

Explain what active background is and why it is important.

Answer 5

-RadSeeker continuously collects ambient or background radiation levels
-Improves source identification by subtracting background radiation levels

Question 6

Explain how to shut-down the RadSeeker.

Answer 6

-Power button for 3-5 seconds for soft shutdown -15 seconds for hard shutdown

Question 7

Explain the primary purpose of the RadSeeker.

Answer 7

To detect, locate, and identify sources of radiation

Question 8

Describe how to respond to radiological materials detected in a person.

Answer 8

Inverted “U”

Question 9

Search using correct scanning speed.

Answer 9

3in/second

Question 10

Search using proper scanning patterns.

Answer 10

Grid/crosshair

Question 11

Perform isotope identification that only requires a single data gathering operation with the RadSeeker.

Answer 11

-Acknowledge the Alarm
-Dose Rate
-Event #
-Information of the screen

Question 12

Perform isotope identification that requires multiple gathering operations with the RadSeeker, including protocol for No Radionuclides Found

Answer 12

-Add Time to 300 Seconds
-If an identification is made, Follow protocols
-If NRF result persists, and there are no other issues, the commodity can be released
-LSS-TS can be contacted for suspicious circumstances or any assistance as required

Question 13

What are the four (4) other threat alarms that the RadSeeker can identify? What action is required?

Answer 13

-Beta Emitter
*RadSeeker display name Y-90/Sr-90 identification
-Unknown
*Unable to identify radionuclide
-Hydrogen Activation
*Suggest presence of shielded neutrons, Weapons-Indicating
*May or May not have neutron detection alarm
-Neutrons
*Identifies presence of neutrons, Weapon-Indicating

All of the above require contacting LSS-TC

Question 14

What information should you have prepared before sending
RadSeeker spectra to LSSD?

Answer 14

-Must complicate the Radioactive Material Technical Advance
-Questionnaire before contacting LSS-TC
-The T.A.Q. must include name and badge #

Question 15

Name two (2) common sources of naturally occurring radioactive materials that may be found in commerce.

Answer 15

Potassium-40(K-40): In plants
Radium-225(Ra-226): In stone and granite

Question 16

Per the Radiation Directive, describe the proper procedures to be followed upon detection of a Neutron Alert.

Answer 16

-Determine the source
-Confirm the presence of neutrons
-SIN and contact LSS-TC

Question 17

Connect RadSeeker to a PC, extract data files, and transmit those files to LSSD.

Answer 17

-Connect the RadSeeker to the computer via micro USB cable
-Open the Detector Controller software
-Offload 3 most recent files to the computer
-Upload those files to LSS-TC via the RIID website​