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RAM SURF

 
The RAM SURF is a dedicated contamination monitor with an external pancake GM detector suitable for detecting very low levels of alpha, beta and gamma contamination on work areas, skin and clothing

The RAM SURF uses the same detector housed in an external probe which offers the extra flexibility required for monitoring less accessible positions.

Features

Large, four digit, continuous ranging, LCD display
Simple, three key operation
Large 1.75" pancake GM detector
Suitable for alpha, beta or gamma detection
Readout of count rate
Units of either counts per minute or counts per second
Programmable alarm thresholds
Audible and visual (LED) count rate indication
Smart software provides fast, yet stable response
Dead time correction
Alarms for overflow, low battery and detector failure
Automatic self diagnostic routines
Durable case with splash resistant keypad

Specifications

Display:

 

Large, four digit, continuous ranging, LCD readout for diplay of accumulated dose, dose rate, alarm threshold value, overflow, low battery, and detector failure

LED:

 

Flashing count rate indication

Audio:

 

Piezo electric element synchronized with count LED

Units:

 

Counts per second (cps) or counts per minute (cpm)

Controls:

 

Three key keypad with positive feedback for ON/OFF, RESET and SPEAKER. Key combinations for selecting threshold displays

Power Source:

 

Standard 9V alkaline battery - provides approximately 50 hours continuous use with speaker off. Automatic battery check under full load.

Detector:

 

1.75" Pancake GM tube - LND73118 or equivalent

Window:

 

Mica, 1.5 - 2.0 mg/cm2 protected by stainless steel mesh

Count Range:

 

0 - 42,000 cps

Sensitivity:

 

Approximately 5.8 cps/µSv/hr (58 cps/mR/hr) - 137Cs

Background:

 

0 - 1 cps

Temperature Range:

 

Operation: -10oC to +50oC (15oF to 122oF)
Storage: -20oC to +60oC (-5oF to 140oF)

Humidity Range:

 

40% to 95% RH (non condensing)

Case:

 

High impact ABS

Dimensions:

 

7.2cm x 11.4cm x 6.2cm (2.8" x 4.5" x 2.4")

Weight:

 

Gene: 0.340 Kg (0.75 lbs) Surf: 0.630 Kg (1.4 lbs)

 

Performance (surface sensitivity - in contact) Beta Emitting Isotopes

Isotope

Emax (keV)

2p Efficency(%)

Sensitivity cps/Bq/cm2

MDLBq/cm2

14C

156

3

0.25

9.0

35S

167

8

0.65

3.7

147Pm

224

15

1.25

2.0

99Tc

290

20

1.75

1.5

90Sr + 90Y

580 + 2280

50

8.50

0.3

36Cl

714

45

3.50

0.7

210Pb

1160

50

4.00

0.6

32P

1710

70

5.50

0.5

 

Additional radionuclides

Isotope

Sensitivity cps/Bq/cm2

MDL Bq/cm2

99mTc

0.45

5.5

125I

0.04

63.0

131I

3.00

0.8

230Th

1.10

2.5

241Am

1.10

2.5

*MDL - Minimum detectable level calculations are based on background readings of 1 cps and a confidence level of 99%

Ordering Information

RAM SURF-CPS (Telephone Connector) BAK-2080

RAM SURF-CPM (Telephone Connector) BAK-2090


Note: Specifications subject to change without notice.



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