Problem
Possible Cause
What To Check
Instrument has false
photosensitivity
remove from direct
high reading
sunlight and ultraviolet
sources; if the high count
drops, the mica window
coating may have washed
off the Geiger tube due to
getting wet; the tube will
need to be replaced
Instrument has false
continuous discharge
replace the Geiger tube
high reading
Instrument has false
electromagnetic field
move the instrument away
high reading
from possible sources of
electromagnetic or radio
frequency radiation
Service
If the Digilert 100 requires servicing, please contact your distributor or the
manufacturer at the following address:
Do not attempt to repair the Digilert 100; it contains no user-serviceable parts
and you could void your warranty.
CAUTION: Do not send a contaminated instrument
for repair under any circumstances.
S.E. International, Inc
P.O. Box 39, 436 Farm Rd
Summertown, TN 38483-0039
Tel: 931-964-3561, Fax: 931-964-3564 E-mail: [email protected]
6 Basics of Radiation and Its Measurement
This chapter briefly tells what radiation is and how it is measured. This
information is provided for users who are not already familiar with the subject. It
is helpful in understanding how the Digilert 100 works and in interpreting your
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