SIGMA BM-286A - Manual (Page 22)

3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS page 19
Model BM-286A
Alarm Type:
Alarm type selects the method of generating a radiation alarm.
The available options are:
1. NSIG: ((N*1background) + background)
2. DPM: Disintegrations per minute above background
3. SPACT: Specific Activity in pCi/gram
Alarm Message:
This parameter entry is the message that will be displayed if the alarm level is
exceeded. This may be up to 22 alpha-numeric characters. This message will be
included on the data sample information and in the reports.
Clean Message:
This parameter entry is the message that will be displayed if the alarm level is not
exceeded. This may be up to 22 alpha-numeric characters. This message will be
included on the data sample information and in the reports.
Maximum Weight:
Enter a maximum allowable weight, in pounds. This is used to determine if the
item to be scanned is within the waste stream weight limits.