Palo Verde provides the following response: We just recently replaced all of our CTM-2000 transmitters and PAM-1 alarm modules with the iPAM-Tx.
1. We use the iPAM-Tx during outages and non-outage periods and for individuals with hearing restrictions. 2. The case is stronger than the CTM/PAM case, the different colored alarm lights help the radworkers, the antenna wire is internal vs. the external antenna on the face of the CTM, the iPAM-Tx uses a AA alkaline battery versus the ½ AA lithium, and the iPAM-Tx can accommodate the SOR/R dosimeter which we use for welders and others who routinely encounter large EMI/RFI fields. Also, using the provided USB cable and applicable software you can change programmable parameters in the iPAM-Tx. 3. Since the iPAM-Tx is both a transmitter and an alarm module when you use it in a high dose rate area as a transmitter, note that if you also use the Chirp rate feature that this is translated as red LED flashing lights. When there are several workers in an area such as a S/G platform it will look like a Christmas Tree light display and confuse the workers. In these instances, set the Chirp rate appropriately, i.e., no chirp. 4. I have some training material and a night order that I can share if you are interested. Seth. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of BJ Thompson Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 4:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Powernet: Mirion iPAM-Tx Dominion will be upgrading our remote monitoring system with Mirion's iPAM-Tx. If you currently use this device, please answer the following questions: 5. When do you use the iPAM-Tx (outages, non-outage, both)? 6. What do you like about the device? 7. What problems have you encountered? 8. Do you have a procedure on the use of the iPAM-Tx and could you send me a copy? Thanks in advance for your time and information! Barbara J. Thompson Supervisor of Exposure Control Dominion - North Anna Power Station Email: [email protected] Phone: 540-894-2605 Beeper: #3469 FAX: 540-894-2408 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic message contains information which may be legally confidential and/or privileged and does not in any case represent a firm ENERGY COMMODITY bid or offer relating thereto which binds the sender without an additional express written confirmation to that effect. The information is intended solely for the individual or entity named above and access by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please reply immediately to the sender that you have received the message in error, and delete it. Thank you. --- NOTICE --- This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain confidential, privileged or proprietary information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original and any copy or printout. Unintended recipients are prohibited from making any other use of this e-mail. Although we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments, or for any delay or errors or omissions in the contents which result from e-mail transmission.
