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Specifications for the PRM-8000:

Detector

Halogen-quenched, long thin cylindrical Geiger-Mueller tube (LND712) with side wall of .012" #446 stainless steel, and with thin mica end window

Window Size

1.5 to 2.0 mg/cm² thick;

Radiation Detected Alpha, Beta, Gamma, X-ray
Sensitivity 1,000 CPM per mR/hr, referenced to Cs-137; Normal background is approximately 10 to 20 CPM

Accuracy

± 10% typical; ± 15% maximum

Operating Ranges

.001 to 200 mR/hr; .01 to 2,000 µSv/hr; 1 to 200,000 uR/hr or CPM; 0 to 3,333 CPS; Total from 1 to 4,294,967,295 counts

Anti-Saturation Both hardware and software anti-saturation methods deployed
Measurement Statistics Continuous availability of Elapsed Time, Average, Minimum and Maximum Dose Rate in either uR/hr, mR/hr, uSv/hr, CPM, or CPS; Time and Date Stamp of Maximum occurrence
Timed Measures Selectable 1, 5, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90 minute intervals
Indicators LCD display, red LED count light, audible beeper for count rate at 3 volume levels, mutable, audible alert
Display 2 line, 14 character transflective Liquid Crystal Display with Backlight for low light conditions
Languages English and Japanese
Count Light Red LED flashes with each count
Beeper Chirp for each count, 3 volume levels (can be muted)
Alert User-adjustable alert level can be set in mR/hr or uSv/hr to any value within the measurement range -  set using three buttons
Keypad Weather-resistant commercial-grade membrane keypad
Data Logging Internal storage of 100,000 Bytes non-volatile memory
Logging Intervals Every Minute or every Hour
Maximum Logging 91,466 Minutes or Hours
Minimum Logging 32,656 Minutes or Hours
Logging Output Standard Comma Separated Value (CSV) format, with Time Stamp and CPM Data

Calibration

Calibrated to a Cesium 137 standard

Temperatur Range -20 deg. to 51 deg. C, -4 deg. to 125 deg. F

Power Required

9V alkaline battery (included in price of the unit)

Battery Life

About 28,000 hours or 3.2 years at normal background radiation levels of less than 25 CPM

Optional Battery 9V Lithium battery giving 60,000 hours or 6.8 year life
External Power 9V DC at a minimum current rating of 100mA

Weight

198 grams (7 oz.) including battery

Size

143 x 83 x 35 mm (5.6 x 3.3 x 1.4 in.)

Audio Output / Digital Interface Standard 3.5mm jack with 3 selectable volume levels for output to audio devices.  Jack can also send pulse output or function as a USB interface for logging data by PC or transferring internal data logging memory (requires optional cable)
Options Computer cable and software (See Software)
Warranty One year limited on instrument, 45 days on Geiger-Mueller tube
Compliance Includes CE mark, lead-free

Country of Make

USA

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