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SPECIFICATIONS

RDS-30 Survey Meter

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Detected Radiation Gamma and X-ray from 48 keV to 1.3 MeV
Detector
   Energy compensated GM tube    compliant to H*(10)
   Dose rate measurement range:
   From 0.01 μSv/h to 100 mSv/h or    from 1 μrem/h to 10 rem/h
Dose Rate Linearity ± 10 % or ±1 digit within the range 0.1 μSv/h to 100 mSv/h or 10 μrem/h to 10 rem/h
Calibration Accuracy ± 5 % of the reading in 137Cs exposure, at 3 mSv/h, +20°C
(68°F)
Energy Response ± 30 % over the range of 48 keV - 1.3 MeV
Angular response: ± 15 % within ± 45 % from the calibration direction at 48 keV
Dose Measurement Range 0.01 μSv to 1 Sv or from 1 μrem to 100 rem

FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dose rate follow-up by audible signal with frequency proportional to dose rate
Visual and Audible Alarm User settable for dose and dose rate over the whole measurement range
Dose Measurement
Data logging capability of up to 480 dose rate values with user settable logging interval
Backlit display with six large digits
Display in either μSv/h or in mrem/h
Built-in self diagnostics

 

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Power Supply 2 alkaline batteries IEC LR6/ AA size (recommended) or rechargeable NiMH batteries
Battery Life 2000 hours with alkaline batteries (more than 1 year under normal operation)
Alarm 2 threshold levels for «low battery»
Electromagnetic Compatibility CE compliant

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Rugged plastic case, easily decontaminable
Dimensions 78 x 126 x 32 mm
Weight 170 g without battery; 220 g with battery

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Temperature range
–25°C ... +55°C operational (-13°F to 131°F)
–40°C ... +70°C storage (-40°F to 158°F)
Protection level IP67 (temporary immersion / floating device)

ACCESSORIES
Software for parameter setting, histogram readings and calibration
Wrist strap
Neck strap