Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: General Information ............................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 General Description ............................................................................................................... 1...
Page 5 - Section 1; General Information; Description
General Information General Description 1 1- 1 Section 1 General Information 1.1 General Description The Victoreen ® Model 943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier, is designed to operate with the Model 943-27, Current Mode Beta Scintillation detector and the Model 942A-200C Series Digital Ratemeter (UDR) or...
Page 6 - Detector
943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier Operator Manual 1- 2 Table 1-1. 943-227-15 Variations and Compatible Equipment Preamplifier Variations Application Detector Readout 943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier Transmission Distances Less than 50 feet 943-27-31 Beta Detector, Current Mode Operation 942A-200C Digit...
Page 10 - Equipment; Recommended Spare Parts; Inspection
943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier Operator Manual 1-6 1.4 Auxiliary Equipment Model Description None 1.5 Recommended Spare Parts Table 1-9. Recommended Spare Parts List for the Model 943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier Part Number Description Used On 977-200-15M Electrometer Circuit Board - 977-210-10M Se...
Page 13 - Section 2; Theory of Operation; Functional Description
Theory of Operation Functional Description 2 2-1 Section 2 Theory of Operation 2.1 Functional Description The Model 943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier is an eight-decade, linear reading radiation. The preamplifier is sensitive to moisture and is mounted in a NEMA 4 sealed enclosure. The preamplifier bo...
Page 17 - Preamplifier Switch & Jumper Settings
Theory of Operation Communications 2 2-5 Victoreen Communications Loop – 943-227-15VL Communication between the detector preamplifier and the UDR or 960 controller may be performed via Victoreen loop, a serial asynchronous communications interface. The communication utilizes Victoreen protocol and i...
Page 19 - Section 3; Operation; Preamplifier Mounting; Electrical Interface
Operation Installation 3 3-1 Section 3 Operation 3.1 Installation Installation consists of mounting the equipment, making the required electrical connections, and entering the desired set points. CAUTION Remove all power prior to installing the Preamplifier. Preamplifier Mounting The preamplifier is...
Page 22 - Normal Operation; Alarms; Fail Alarm; Power Failure
Operation Configuration 3 3-4 3.3 Operation Operation of the 943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier is automatic and is controlled by the Model 942A-200C Digital Ratemeter or Model 960 Digital Process Radiation monitoring system. Once the power to the controlling device is turned on, the preamplifier begin...
Page 23 - Firmware Version; Configuration Functions
943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier Operator Manual 3-5 For UDR systems, the address of the 942-200-80 Communications board in the UDR must be set 4040 and the baud rate must be set to 4800 baud. If the wiring of the Communications option board to the P2 connector is suspected, a loop test can be perfor...
Page 24 - Set Point Error Codes
Operation Configuration 3 3-6 3.5 Set Point Error Codes Failure of the 943-227-17 preamplifier may result in the following error codes being displayed on the controlling device: Code E0009 is normally used to identify a Loop communication failure. The error code may be due to a baud rate mismatch be...
Page 26 - Section 4; Maintenance, Calibration and Troubleshooting; Electronic Calibration; Electronic Adjustments
Maintenance, Calibration and Troubleshooting Maintenance 4 4-1 Section 4 Maintenance, Calibration and Troubleshooting 4.1 Maintenance The 943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier is designed to operate for extended periods of time with no scheduled maintenance required. Operation may be verified by periodica...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting / Adjustments
943-227-15 Digital Preamplifier Operator Manual 4-2 4.3 Troubleshooting WARNING Extreme care must be used when troubleshooting a system that has power applied. All standard troubleshooting precautions apply. WARNING Once a problem has been located, remove all power before continuing with the repair....
Page 28 - Appendix A; Connector Designations
Appendix Connector Designations A A-1 Appendix A Connector Designations A.1 CONNECTOR DESIGNATIONS, 943-227-15 and 943-227-15VL Table A-1. Field Electrical Connections, 943-227-15 and 943-227-15VL 943-227-15 943-27-15VL TB1- Description Connects To 977-210-10M Description Connects To 977-210-10M 1 X...
Page 30 - Appendix B; Applicable Drawings
Appendix Applicable Drawings B B-1 Appendix B Applicable Drawings B.1 Applicable Drawings 943-227-15 and 943-227-15VL Drawing No. Description 943-227-15 Preamplifier Assembly, RS232 943-227-15VL Preamplifier Assembly, Victoreen Loop 943-227-15VL-M1 Preamplifier Assembly, Victoreen Loop, w/Conduit Hu...
Page 32 - Appendix C; Bill of Materials
Appendix Bill of Materials C C-1 Appendix C Bill of Materials C.1 Bill of Materials- 943-227-15 and 943-227-15VL Part Number Description 943-227-15 Preamplifier Assembly, RS232 943-227-15VL Preamplifier Assembly, Victoreen Loop 943-227-15VL-M1 Preamplifier Assembly, Victoreen Loop, w/Conduit Hubs 97...
Page 34 - Appendix D; Cable Termination Instructions; D.1 Cable Termination Instructions; Detector Cable Termination:; Detector Field Cable Preparation, “MS” Connector:
Appendix Cable Termination Instructions D D-1 Appendix D Cable Termination Instructions D.1 Cable Termination Instructions The procedures and instructions provided in Appendix D are provided for reference in terminating the field cables to the Digital Preamplifier. A mating SHV connector is provided...
Page 42 - Appendix E; Modification Sheets, Engineering Instructions; E.1 Modification Sheets, Engineering Instructions
Appendix Modifications E E-1 Appendix E Modification Sheets, Engineering Instructions E.1 Modification Sheets, Engineering Instructions P/N Description 943-227-15VL-M1 Modification consists of replacing the standard 8in H x 10in W x 4in D Enclosure with a 8in H x 10in W x 6in D Enclosure and replaci...