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SPECIFICATIONS 

Audio Signal:

 Selectable “ON” or 

“OFF” 
 

Temperature Range:

 5° ~ 122°F  

(5° ~50°C) 
 

Humidity Range:

 0 ~ 80% RH 

 

Operating Voltage:

 >300VDC 

 

Battery:

 9V Alkaline - provides up to 

50 hours of use 
 

Weight:

 8 ounces (178g) 

 

Dimensions:

 5½” x 2

Ǭ

” x 1½”  

(143 x 74 x 34 mm) 

Содержание 840024

Страница 1: ...Digital Radiation Meter 840024 Instruction Manual ...

Страница 2: ...80 948 4448 Fax 480 967 8736 Web www sperscientific com The contents of this manual may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical or other means that do not yet exist or may be developed including photocopying recording or any information storage and retrieval system without the express permission from Sper Scientific ...

Страница 3: ...D OPERATING PROCEDURES METER SETUP ESTABLISHING BACKGROUND LEVELS AREA MONITORING CHECK SURFACE CONTAMINATION CHECK AN OBJECT MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION RADIATION AND RADIOACTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY NOTICE 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 17 21 23 24 ...

Страница 4: ...ser so that accurate measurements can be made This Radiation Meter features selectable measurement scales adjustable audible alarm and auto power off It uses a thin wall glass Geiger Mueller GM tube that will detect Beta and Gamma ionizing radiation and X rays The GM tube generates an electrical pulse each time radiation passes through the tube These pulses are then electronically detected and dis...

Страница 5: ...ure above 122 F 50 C and or high humidity over 90 RH x Do not allow surface of housing to come in direct contact with radioactive contamination x Do not leave meter in temperatures above 122 F 50 C x Do not expose to wet or high humidity conditions x Do not place meter in a microwave oven x Do not remove back cover x Replace battery when is displayed CAUTION ...

Страница 6: ... 6 KEYPAD 1 3 5 Digit LCD display 2 setup function button 3 T2 and setup function down button 4 Power ON OFF button 5 T1 and setup function up button ...

Страница 7: ... sound that increases in rate according to the radiation intensity 2 When powered on the measurement scale will default to Micro Sieverts per hour T1 Press the button to change the measurement scale to milliroentgens per hour T2 3 Hold the meter as shown on page 12 for detecting Beta radiation Hold the meter as shown on page 13 for detecting gamma and x ray radiation OPERATING PROCEDURES ...

Страница 8: ...only necessary to set the alarm in the range The meter will automatically select the corresponding value for the range Once selection is made press and release the button 2 To change the 30 minute Auto Power Off default press and release the button until APO appears in the display followed by the current value in minutes Press the Ÿ or ź arrows to change the Auto Off setting to anytime from 0 60 m...

Страница 9: ... restore audible chirping press and release the button The current setting will be displayed either ON or OFF Press the Ÿ or ź arrows to change the setting Selecting OFF silences audible chirping Once selection is made press and release the button to return to the measurement screen METER SETUP ...

Страница 10: ...ould be established for each location being monitored This can be accomplished by taking an unshielded reading or by shielding the meter with a 0 5 thick lead barrier on all sides The following procedure can be used to obtain a background level 1 Press the button 2 Select measurement scale or 3 Take a 5 minute reading 4 Maintain this reading for future reference 5 Repeat this procedure each time m...

Страница 11: ...e a reading by holding the meter in hand or placing it in a convenient location The meter will display an updated reading once every second Allow at least one minute for readings to stabilize 5 For environmental monitoring the meter does not have to be held or pointed in a specific direction AREA MONITORING ...

Страница 12: ...M tube side of the housing facing the surface being monitored see image A This allows detection of both beta and gamma radiation Do not allow the meter housing to come in contact with the surface being monitored as this may contaminate the meter and make it inoperative Image A CHECKING FOR SURFACE CONTAMINATION ...

Страница 13: ... 13 5 The meter is not sensitive to Beta radiation with the GM tube side pointed away from the source being checked see image B Image B CHECKING FOR SURFACE CONTAMINATION ...

Страница 14: ...ect without allowing contact If the object is radioactive the radiation level will be highest at a close distance and will decrease proportionately as the distance from the source increases For example a reading taken at a distance of six inches 152mm from the object will be approximately one fourth of the reading taken at a distance of three inches 76mm following the inverse square law ...

Страница 15: ...ccuracy once a year Our authorized service center can also provide a Certificate of Calibration using NIST traceable standards if required by regulations 4 For calibration or for out of warranty repair information contact Sper Scientific Ltd Attention Calibration Repair Department 7720 E Redfield Rd Suite 7 Scottsdale AZ 85260 USA Phone 480 948 4448 Fax 480 967 8736 Email info sperscientific com ...

Страница 16: ...ing information is intended to provide an understanding of radiation and how the Model 840024 Radiation Meter detects certain types of radiation Radiation is energy that travels in the form of particles or waves Radioactivity is the property of some atoms that cause spontaneous emission of energy and emits ionizing radiation as they decay Understanding Atoms Atoms are small particles of which ever...

Страница 17: ... by a delicate balance among the nuclear particles allowing the atom to remain stable Any change in this structure will cause the nucleus to become unstable or radioactive until stability is restored Ionizing Radiation Ionizing radiation is the type most commonly referred to when discussing radioactivity It is radiation with enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from the atom creating io...

Страница 18: ...restore the balance by emitting alpha particles Alpha particles are large atoms that travel slowly in air and lose energy rapidly after a few inches or centimeters This energy is low enough to be stopped by a piece of paper therefore alpha particles can only be detected with specialized equipment Model 840024 cannot detect alpha particles Common Alpha Emitters Energy MeV Americium 241 5 48 Uranium...

Страница 19: ...decay of the atom Some beta emitters can also produce gamma rays along with the beta emissions This energy is in the form of a gamma photon Beta particles can travel up to several feet meters in open air they are however easily stopped by solid objects Common Beta Emitters Energy MeV Carbon 14 0 159 Cesium 137 0 51 Iodine 131 0 6 Phosphorus 32 1 71 Sulfur 35 0 16 Strontium 90 0 54 Tritium Hydrogen...

Страница 20: ...ey also have the ability to penetrate objects and human tissue A dense material such as lead is required for proper shielding of gamma emitters The major difference between gamma rays and X rays is how they are produced Gamma rays originate in the nucleus while X rays originate in the electron field surrounding the nucleus and are machine produced Common Gamma Emitters Energy MeV Cesium 137 0 662 ...

Страница 21: ...e 0 1 199 9 μSv hr 0 01 19 99 mRem hr Sensor Thin Wall glass GM tube Energy Response 30KeV to 1 5MeV beta gamma and X ray radiation Accuracy 15 Alarm Range Adjustable from 0 199 9 μSv hr 19 99 mRem hr Overload Indicator OL Low Battery Indicator Yes Auto Power Off Adjustable 0 60 minutes ...

Страница 22: ...dio Signal Selectable ON or OFF Temperature Range 5 122 F 5 50 C Humidity Range 0 80 RH Operating Voltage 300VDC Battery 9V Alkaline provides up to 50 hours of use Weight 8 ounces 178g Dimensions 5 x 2Ǭ x 1 143 x 74 x 34 mm ...

Страница 23: ...following misuse unauthorized repairs modifications radioactive contamination Please return the warranty registration card within ten 10 days of purchase For warranty service contact Sper Scientific Ltd Attention Repair Department 7720 E Redfield Rd Suite 7 Scottsdale AZ 85260 USA Phone 480 948 4448 Fax 480 967 8736 Email info sperscientific com Shipping charges for all products returned for servi...

Страница 24: ...he manufacturer assumes no liability for damages consequential or otherwise that may arise from the use of the Radiation Meter by any person under any circumstances This Radiation Meter is sensitive to gamma beta and x ray radiation but not to extremely low energy forms or alpha neutron or microwave radiation Do not open Radiation Meter or otherwise tamper with or attempt to service it ...

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