Description

Detector

Energy compensated halogen-quenched GM tube.
Operating Range
X1 position 0 - 1 mR/hr or 0 - .01 mSv/hr
X10 position 1 - 10 mR/hr or 0 - .1 mSv/hr
X100 position 5 - 100 mR/hr or 0 - 1 mSv/hr
X1000 position 50 - 1000 mR/hr or 0 - 10 mSv/hr
MC1K Energy Sensitivity
Detects gamma and x-rays down to 40 keV. Response is flat from 40 keV up. Normal background, approximately 4 CPM.
Accuracy
Typically ±15% of reading (Cs137)
Range Switch
X1, X10, X100, X1000.
Audio Indicator
Internally mounted beeper (can be turned off for silent operation).
Anti-Saturation
Meter will hold at full scale in fields as high as 100 times the maximum reading.
Power Requirements
9-volt alkaline battery up to 2,000 hrs at normal background
Battery Life
Battery life is up to 2,000 hours at normal background radiation levels.
Temperature Range
-20° to 55° C (-4° to 131° F).
Weight
217 g (7.7 oz)
Outputs
3.5 mm jack with pulse out.
Size
209 x 71 x 50 mm (8.2 x 2.8 x 1.9 in.)
Options
Carrying Case (included), Optional Observer Serial Software
Limited Warranty
1 year limited warranty