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Specifications for the Inspector EXP:

Detector

Halogen-quenched, uncompensated Geiger-Mueller tube with thin mica window

Window Size

1.4 to 2.0 mg/cm˛ thick; diameter is 45 mm (1.75”)

Radiation Detected Alpha, Beta, Gamma, X-ray
Sensitivity Detects alpha down to 2.5 MeV; efficiency at 3.6 MeV > 80%
Detects beta at 50 keV w/35% efficiency, at 150 keV w/75%

Detects gamma and X rays down to 10 keV thru window, 40 keV minimum through case; gamma sensitivity is 3,500 CPM/mR/hr

Accuracy

15% of full scale, referenced to Cs-137

Operating Ranges

.001 to 100 mR/hr, .01 to 1000 µSv/hr, and 0 to 350,000 CPM, 0 to 5,000 CPS, Total Counts from 1 to 9,999,000

Display 4-digit liquid crystal display with mode indicators; updates every 3 seconds

Calibration

Electronic calibration at factory to NBS standard Cesium 137 gamma source

Anti-Saturation

Holds full scale in fields as high as 100X max. reading

Power Required

One 9-volt alkaline battery (included in price of unit)

Battery Life

Up to 2,160 hours use at normal background levels, or 625 hours at 1 mR/hr with beeper off

Temperature Rng

-10° to + 50° C (14° to + 122° F)

Weight

734 grams (26 oz.) with battery

Size

150 x 80 x 30 mm (5.9 x 3.2 x 1.2 in.)

Indicators

LED indicator, internally mounted audible beeper for count rate, can be switched off for silent operation

Input Port Calibrate port on side for electronic calibration w/pulse generator
Output Port Dual miniature jack on side to drive a CMOS or TTL interface to record counts on computer, data logger, or accumulating counter
Audio Port The Data Port can alternatively be used as an Audio Port, using an earphone with a 3.5mm stereo plug
Options Wipe test plate, Software and Data Cable
Warranty 1 year on instrument, 90 days on GM tube, includes CE mark

Country of Make

USA

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