Thermo Scientific RO-20, Operating Manual

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CONTENTS:
1. Introduction..................................................................................1-1
1.1 Instrument Description .......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Measuring Units..................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Detector Specifications .......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Size ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
1.3.2 Fill................................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.3 Wall ................................................................................................................................ 1-2
1.3.4 Window .......................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.5 Beta Shield...................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.6 Radiation Detected ......................................................................................................... 1-2
1.3.7 Photon Energy Response ................................................................................................ 1-2
1.3.8 Examples of Beta Response ........................................................................................... 1-3
1.3.9 Fast Neutron Response (PuBe)....................................................................................... 1-3
1.4 General Specifications ........................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4.1 Ranges Five linear ranges.............................................................................................. 1-4
1.4.2 Meter............................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4.3 Response Time ............................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4.4 Linearity ......................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4.5 Controls .......................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4.5.1 External ................................................................................................................... 1-4
1.4.5.2 Internal .................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.4.6 Batteries.......................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.4.7 Environment ................................................................................................................... 1-5
1.4.7.1 Temperature ............................................................................................................ 1-5
1.4.7.2 Temperature Compensation .................................................................................... 1-5
1.4.7.3 Moisture .................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.4.7.4 Humidity.................................................................................................................. 1-5
1.4.7.5 Weight ..................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.4.7.6 Size .......................................................................................................................... 1-6
2. Operation......................................................................................2-1
2.1 Description of Controls.......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Function Switch.............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.2 Zero Knob....................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.3 Light Switch ................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.4 Calibration Controls (Internal) ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Using the Instrument.............................................................................................................. 2-1