Using the dosimeter, Introduction, Getting started – RaySafe i2 Dose Manager User Manual
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RaySafe i2 dose manager user manual – Using the dosimeter
USInG tHe doSImeteR
IntRodUCtIon
Figure 36. The dosimeter
the dosimeter is an active dose meter designed for maintenance-free usage throughout its lifetime.
you can personalize the dosimeter’s appearance by attaching one of the 8 inlays of different color, which are
delivered together with the dosimeter. (Select which color to show on the real time display, using the dosimeter
options dialog, see “figure 5. dosimeter options, information tab” on page 13.)
the dosimeter measures staff dose. the optimal usage for the dosimeter to measure dose is to use it
unshielded from any X-ray protection garment.
GettInG StARted
follow the instructions below to start using your dosimeter:
1. make sure that the dosimeter’s power mode is set to “on”, see section “Change dosimeter information and
2. Attach the dosimeter on your clothes using the clip, which is located on the back of the dosimeter, or the
lanyard holder that is provided with the dosimeter.
the dosimeter now records dose values and transmits them to real time displays within range. you can also
read out the recorded dose values by using dose manager via the cradle (see section “Collect data from
dosimeter” on page 35).
See section “technical data” on page 58 to learn more about dosimeter memory.