A user-friendly Interactive Control Module for safeguards equipment

The use of a microprocessor-based Interactive Control Module (ICM) to provide inspector interface to Containment and Surveillance equipment is described. This module has the operating procedures stored in system memory and uses a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with ''Soft Key'' input to guide the Inspector through the setup and review procedures in a prescribed order. A small printer is included to provide a hard-copy record of the setup, review, and diagnostic data. The use of this module should reduce the requirements for special training, minimize record keeping, and enhance inspector use of the equipment.