RDS80 RDS80A Radiation Contamination Survey Meter | Monitor for Detection of Radiation Contamination and Nuclear Fallout

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Rados RDS-80A Handheld Radiation & Contamination Monitor

The rugged and easy to use RDS-80A Surface Contamination Meter is a versatile contamination detector which has been designed for a wide range of applications in different fields of radiation protection. Versatile enough to be used in the nuclear industry, rescue/haz mat operations, and any application involving the potential for abnormal radiation contamination levels (including the monitoring of radiological contamination of food and other goods). This digital, handheld meter is ideal for anyone who needs to locate and detect contaminated surfaces and objects and does not require extensive training and experience with radiation and radiation safety.

The main functions are comprised of contamination measurements with easy to enable/disable alarm, automatic conversion to activity value and other surface contamination measurements. The RDS80A also has the ability to store events into the meter’s internal memory using the histogram function.

The use of configuration software (CWS) is required for downloading the data into a PC via IrDA port).

Features include:

IP67 - very robust for harsh environments
wide measurement range: up to 100,000 CPM or 1,000 000 DPM
standard surface contamination measurements in CPM or DPM
contamination measurements with histogram function
visual and audible alarms
handy and easy to use design
software for parameter setting, hitogram readings and nuclide calibration

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Radiological Characteristics
	• radiation detected: alpha > 2 MeV, beta > 100 keV, gamma and x-rays from 5 keV to 1.3 MeV • detector: end window GM tube, 1,5-2 mg/c2 MICA window • measurement range: surface contamination 1 to 100,000 CPM or 0.1 to 1,000,000 DPM • alarm levels: freely adjustable alarm levels for contamination level • cpm linearity: ± 15 ± 1% DIGIt over the measurement range. the DPM and CPM display is calculated from CPM/DMP valuesby multiplying with Isotope coefficient • DPM display in exponent mode if level exceeds 99,999 DPM (e.g. 234,000 = 2.34e5)
Functional Characteristics
	• display in either CPM or DPM • alarm levels: freely adjustable alarm levels for contamination level • surface activity (DPM) display configurable for different nuclides • activity follow-up by audible signal with frequency proportional to activity • visual and audible alarm: user settable for surface activity • histogram capability of up to 480 points with user settable logging interval • backlit display with six large digits • built-in self diagnostics • Built-in Infra-red port
Electrical Characteristics
	• power supply: 2 alkaline batteries IeC LR6/ AA size (recommended) or rechargeable niMH batteries • battery life time: 2000 hours with alkaline batteries (more than 1 year under normal operation) • alarm: 2 step alarm for «low battery» • electromagnetic compatibility: Ce compliant
Mechanical Characteristics
	• rugged plastic case • dimensions: 78 x 126 x 57 mm (3.07 x 4.9 x 2.24 in) • weight: 280 g (9.87 oz) without batteries, 330 g (11.64 oz) with batteries
Environmental Characteristics
	temperature: • –25°C ... +55°C operational (-13°F to 131°F) • –40°C ... +70°C strorage (-40°F to 158°F) protection level: • IP67 (temporary immersion / floating device)
Accessories
	• CSW software for parameter setting and histogram readings • CSW-Configuration SW full version with calibration key • wrist strap • neck strap

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