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SPECIFICATIONS

Model 177 Alarm Rate Meter

Indicated Use Multi-purpose radiation monitoring; frisking
Compatible Detectors G-M, scintillation
Meter Dial 0 - 500 cpm, 0 - 1.5 kV, BAT TEST (others available )
Multipliers X1, X10, X100, X1k
Linearity Reading within plus or minus 10% of true value with detector connected
Connector Series "C" (others available )
Audio Built in unimorph speaker with volume control (greater than 60 dB at 2 feet full volume )
Alarm Indicated by a red lamp and full volume audible tone
Data Out 9 pin series "D" connector allowing for external connections of the following items: battery; unregulated supply; instrument common ground; alarm signal (current sink); pulse out; external background subtract; and recorder output.
Recorder Output Correlated to meter reading (adjustable to 1 volt at 1 mA)
Calibration Controls Accessible from back of instrument (protective cover provided )
High Voltage Adjustable from 200 - 1500 volts (can be read on meter )
Threshold Adjustable from 10 - 100 mV

Response Toggle switch for FAST (4 seconds) or SLOW (22 seconds) from 10% to 90% of final reading
Reset Push-button to zero meter
Power 95 - 135 VAC (178 - 240 VAC available), 50 - 60 Hz single phase (less than 100 mA), 6 volt sealed lead acid rechargeable battery (built in)
Battery Life Typically 50 hours (battery condition can be checked on meter )
Battery Charger Battery is continuously trickle charged when instrument is connected to line power and turned on (optional external fast charger is available)
Meter 2.5" (6.4 cm) arc, 1 mA analog type
Construction Cast and drawn aluminum with beige polyurethane enamel paint
Temperature Range -4° F(-20° C) to 122° F(50° C)
May be certified for operation from -40° F(-40° C) to 150° F(65° C)
Size 5" (12.7 cm)H X 8" (20.3 cm)W X 6" (15.2 cm)L
Weight 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)