Quick Guide

Getting Started
with Instadose®+

®
Introducing The Instadose®+ Ecosystem
The Instadose®+ ecosystem is composed of several

the Instadose®+
different products and services that work together to
create a complete experience. Below are the products
mentioned in this quick start guide that work together
to enable the capture and transmission of dose reads,
and allow for the online viewing and management of
Revolutionizing the way radiation exposure is
your dosimetry account.
captured, read and reported, Instadose®+ is a smarter
radiation monitoring platform that is simplifying
administration, reducing costs and transforming how
staff are monitored and safeguarded from radiation
over-exposure radiation.

Powered by two breakthrough technologies—direct

ion storage (DIS) technology and SmartMonitoring™
technology—Instadose®+ enables users to quickly,
Internet-enabled computer Instadose®+ Dosimeter
easily, wirelessly measure, analyze and report radiation
(access to instadose.com)
dose data via smart devices, PCs, and InstaLink™
hotspot stations.

Instadose®+ dosimeters have a built-in memory

chip with an embedded, unique serial code that is
assigned to the wearer; however, there is no personal
information contained on the dosimeter itself. This
chip helps to simplify administration and improve
compliance—you no longer have to hand in your
dosimeter for processing. Instadose® Companion App InstaLink™ USB

This means no more collecting and redistributing

dosimeters!

This guide will help you to get to know your Instadose®+

dosimeter and guide you in setting everything up for a
seamless dosimetry service experience.

InstaLink™ Hotspot
Exploring the
Front

Instadose®+ A

Wireless B C

D E

Dosimeter.
A Wearer’s name D Account number
The Instadose®+ dosimeter features Bluetooth® Low
Energy (BLE) Technology to wirelessly capture and E
B Wear location Wearer number
transmit radiation dose exposure anytime, as often
as needed. C Department

On-demand measurement results, along with smarter

tracking and reporting of current and long-term dose
exposure, make administration and compliance easier. Back H
Now, wearers and administrators have immediate
access to dose reads and measurement data F
anytime, anywhere.

G 12345678
I

F Clip H Light indicator

G Read button I Serial number

Wearing Your Dosimeter Storing Your Dosimeter
Wear your dosimeter, with the label facing outward, in the When a work shift or work visit is over, remove the badge
body position specified on the front label (collar, torso, etc.) and place it in a secure area (in a stable room temperature
Always consult your RSO/Account Administrator for specific environment) as recommended by your RSO or Supervisor.
wear specifications. If possible place the dosimeter near an InstaLink™ Hotspot
(if your facility has one) to enable timely dose reads.

Caring For Your Dosimeter

Extreme temperatures (high or low) may permanently dam-
age internal components. Do not leave outside or in hot
car. If a dosimeter gets too hot or cold, transmission is not
possible until it recovers to room temperature.

Do not immerse Do not allow Do not allow

DO DON’T dosimeter in water. dosimeter to overheat. dosimeter to freeze.
Setting up
Transmission
Methods.
There are three ways to wirelessly transmit
(communicate) dose data from Instadose®+
dosimeters: through the Instadose® mobile app, the
InstaLink™ hotspot or the InstaLink™ USB.

The following pages will walk through how to set-up

each method.
InstaLink™ Hotspot Hotspot Installation and Set-up
The InstaLink™ Hotspot Station will listen and com-
municate with Instadose®+ dosimeters that are within 1 Install the InstaLink™ Hotspot
range. When data has been captured it is sent to Mount the InstaLink™ hotspot in a location where dosime-
Mirion’s servers and saved in the dose record. ters are stored, for example in a hallway or break room, in
close proximity to the dosimeter badge board.

2 Connect InstaLink™ to the Internet

Initial configuration requires a wired Ethernet connection on
a network using a DHCP server. Each InstaLink™ requires
HTTPS access via Port 443 and Port 123 (UDP via ntp.org),
and the ability to resolve the *.instadose.com domain name
to capture and communicate dose reads.
* Your IT administrator may need to approve and/ or enable access.

Wireless Connection Option (WiFi should only be used as a last resort, when
a wired Etherenet connection is not an option.) To configure the InstaLink™
Hotspot for wireless connectivity you will need the IP address that was assigned
to it via Ethernet. You can then enter the assigned IP address into an HTML5
compatible browser to reach the login page (the username is: support and the
password is: instadose). Upon logging in you can select the “Wireless” option
under the “Connect Using” heading. This will display additional fields to select
your access point (or input the SSID directly), enter your security mode (WEP/
WPA/etc.), and then enter the security key. Lastly press the “Save Changes”
button at the bottom of the configuration page. The hotspot will reboot using the
new settings and you may remove the Ethernet cable.

3 Verify Connection
When connected to the network the InstaLink™ will automat-
Led Status ically connect to the Instadose® servers. When a connec-
Indicator Light tion has been made, a green light will flash.

LED Light Status Codes LED Light Connectivity Codes

Color & Blink Speed Meaning Color & Blink Speed Meaning
Solid yellow Boot up started Rapid pink blinking Ethernet/WiFi Interface Problem
Rapid white blinking Boot up completed Rapid light blue blinking Unable to get IP Address
Green blinking All good/No errors Rapid purple blinking Unable to resolve DNS to Mirion
Red blinking General, non-critical error Rapid orange blinking Unable to get Network Time Protocol (NTP)
Rapid navy blue blinking Instadose communication success
Rapid yellow blinking Instadose communication failure
Instadose® App Manual Read via the Instadose® App
The Instadose® app allows you to transmit/read dose To perform a manual read via the mobile app, follow
data from the dosimeter and view both current and the instructions below. You can verify that the dose
historical dose results. was recorded by logging into the Instadose® App or
your Amp+ online account.

1 2

Select ‘Badge reader’ Press and Hold

Switch on ‘Looking for badges’ Press and hold the Read button for 4 sec-
onds until a solid green light flashes once.
Within 1-minute, a second light will flash to
confirm the transmission.

3 4

Download the Instadose® App

Download the mobile application from either the
iTunes App Store or Google Play.

Response Verify Transfer

When the message that the badge has Press the read history button to verify that
been read is showing the transfer of data the data has been transferred.
is complete.
InstaLink™ USB USB Installation and Set-up
The InstaLink™ USB is a bluetooth antenna that can be
connected to any computer with internet access. 1 Download and Install the Software
Download the ID2Monitor application by signing into your
instadose.com account.

Click the ”download software” link and press download.*

Open the installer and follow the instructions on screen.
* Your IT Administrator may need to approve and/or enable access.

2 Run Software
Once the software has been installed, you will need to run it
by opening* the InstaLink™ USB Application. A dialogue box
will appear confirming that the Application is “Searching for
Instadose® devices”. If this dialogue box does not confirm
active searching, please consult the InstaLink™ USB Trou-
bleshooting Guide or contact Mirion Support.
* The InstaLink™ USB Application must be open to automatically collect
data in the background.

3 Connect the InstaLink™ USB

Connect the USB to a workstation that is active near where
the dosimeters are stored. It is not recommended to con-
nect to a workstation that requires users to sign in and out
after each session.

4 View Status
To view the status of connections and transfers you can
access the software in the bottom right hand tray. The icons
will indicate the communication process.
Communicating
Calendar Read
Your Instadose®+ dosimeter comes with a predefined read
calendar set by your RSO/Account Administrator.

Dose Reads. At the scheduled date/time, the dosimeter will attempt to

wirelessly transmit dose data. If you are not within range of
the InstaLink™ Hotspot, InstaLink™ USB, or Instadose® App
and transmission doesn’t occur, the dosimeter will attempt
To "communicate" or “read” your device, you must be
to communicate/transmit every hour for up to 24 hours until
within range of one of the three transmission methods: a successful transmission occurs.
InstaLink™ Hotspot, InstaLink™ USB, or the Instadose®
Mobile App.
Manual Read
To find out which transmission methods are approved To perform a manual read, stay in range of either the
1
for your account and where they are located, please InstaLink™ Hotspot, the InstaLink™ USB or the
contact your account administrator or RSO. Instadose® App.

Next, push and hold the button on the back of the badge
2
for at least 4 seconds until you see a solid green flash.

Within 1-minute, a second green light will flash to confirm

3
transmission. You can verify the dose was recorded by log-
ging into the Instadose® App or your Amp+ online account.
Accessing Dose
Mobile Device*
To view dose data (both current & historical), sign in to the
Instadose® App on your mobile phone.

Data & Reports

*The mobile app is only available for Instadose® products.

1 Select the My Badge icon (at the bottom).

There are several types of reports that are available 2 Select Read History.
based on the data collected by the Instadose®+
dosimeter. These reports can be generated and All current and historical dose data that has been success-
accessed via your Amp+/instadose.com online fully transmitted and captured in your dose record is
account under the Reports Section. Current and viewable from the Read History screen.
historical dose data can be viewed on the Instadose®
mobile app under Read History.
Online – Amp+
To view dose data online or to print/email reports, sign into
On Demand Reports allow you to run on-demand
your AMP+ account online and look in the right column for
reports for Instadose®+ dosimeters. specific reports.

Reports Inbox includes all other (non-Instadose) 1 Under Reports, select the report type you want.
dosimeter reports, for example: TLD, APex, ring,
fingertip, and eye dosimeters.
2 Enter the report settings.

Select "Run Report" and your report will open in another win-
3
dow where you can view it, save it to your computer or print it.

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User

Wearer information

Dose overview

Read History
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Notice
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• This device may not cause interference.

• This device must accept any interference, including interference
FCC that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable
de l'appareil.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-
ticular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
We caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
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