June 2002

Radiation Survey Meters, Ionization

Chamber
Scope of this Product Comparison
This Product Comparison covers portable
ionization-chamber radiation survey meters.
Proportional counters are not included. Geiger-
Muller counters are covered in the Product Com-
parison titled RADIATION SURVEY METERS,
GEIGER-MULLER.
procedure and to affect an appropriate risk-benefit
analysis of its use.
Other types of meters that employ similar technolo-
gies cover a different range and have different appli-
cations; Geiger-Muller radiation survey meters are
sensitive enough to detect a single ionization event and
are used to detect and evaluate radioactive spills (e.g.,
in nuclear medicine laboratories).

UMDNS information Proportional counters, usually large instruments

containing elaborate electronics, are very sensitive
This Product Comparison covers the following and, with the aid of a pulse-height or spectrum ana-
device term and product code as listed in ECRI’s lyzer, can distinguish between alpha and beta ionizing
Universal Medical Device Nomenclature System™
(UMDNS™):
• Radiation Survey Meters, Ionization Chamber
[17-212]

Purpose
Ionization-chamber radiation survey meters are
portable, instruments used for dosimetry in nuclear
medicine, radiotherapy, and radiology departments.
Dosimetry is the determination of the amount, rate,
and distribution of radiation emitted from a source of
ionizing radiation. Ionization chambers are typically
used to measure radiation intensity (exposure rates)
and quantity (dose equivalents) for relatively high
radiation intensities, such as the output of an x-ray
tube or linear accelerator, although some can measure
low-intensity radiation such as leakage through barri-
ers. These measurements are often necessary to evalu-
ate the potential radiation risk of a radiological

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radiation; they are generally laboratory instruments
and are not routinely used in clinical settings.
Principles of operation
There are three types of gas-filled radiation survey
meters: ionization chambers, proportional counters,
and Geiger-Muller counters. Ionization chambers typi-
cally consist of a gas-filled chamber containing two
separate metal conducting plates — an anode and a
cathode. In some survey meters, a metal rod running
through the center of a cylinder acts as the cathode.
The plates, or the rod, are connected in a battery-
powered electrical circuit and are separated by a cer-
tain volume of gas, usually dry air at atmospheric
pressure (760 mm Hg). This internal gas is designed
to interact with the outside atmosphere so that prop-
erties of the gas are consistent with atmospheric con-
ditions of pressure and temperature. However, these
variables may render radiation measurements de-
pendent on atmospheric conditions, and some ioniza-
tion chambers are sealed from atmospheric interaction
to avoid this dependence. Others measure pressure
and correct for it.
Ionizing radiation in the air enters the chamber
through a permeable, covered window constructed of
polycarbonate, Mylar, aluminized polyester, acrylic, or
other fabric. This radiation ionizes the gas molecules
(primary ionization), freeing electrons, which are at-
tracted by the positively charged anode, and producing
positive ions, which are attracted to the negatively
charged chamber walls, thereby creating a current. The
number of electrons and positive ions that migrate to
the anode and cathode depends on the voltage applied
to the chamber and the total energy of the incident
ionizing radiation (see Fig. 1). The electrical current
produced by the ions is measured by an electrometer or
a charge digitizer. Because every electron that reaches
the anode represents an ionization event, the number
of electrons collected or the rate of their collection is the
signal that is recorded. This signal is directly propor-
tional to the amount of ionizing radiation present. The
exposure is the collected charge divided by the mass of
the collected volume of air. A small correction factor
must also be applied to the reading because of physical
limitations that cause inaccuracies.
Ionization-chamber survey meters typically display
exposure rates in units of roentgens (R) per hour and/or
dose equivalents in sieverts (Sv) per hour or grays (Gy).
These meters can accurately measure ionizing radia-
tion intensities over wide ranges — from 0.01 mR/hr to
1,000 R/hr — and radiation dose equivalents ranging
from 1 µSv/hr to 100 Sv/hr and 0.1 µGy to 1 Gy, enabling
specially designed ionization-chamber instruments to
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Continuous Discharge
Geiger-Muller
Ion Pairs Collected per Count
Proportional
Recombination
Ionization
C493UN4B
Voltage
Figure 1. Gas-filled ionizing radiation detector
regions as a product of ion pairs collected per count
versus voltage.
calibrate the beam output of certain diagnostic imag-
ing and radiology equipment, such as x-ray generators
or linear accelerators (see the Product Comparison
titled RADIOGRAPHIC QUALITY CONTROL DEVICES,
X-RAY GENERATOR).
Reported problems
In ionization-chamber dosimetry, it is important to
minimize radiation-induced signals that come from
outside the chamber’s active volume. In a large radia-
tion beam, additional signals could be produced as the
chamber’s cable, its connector, and part of the exten-
sion cable are directly irradiated by the primary elec-
trons. The best strategy for minimizing cable-induced
signals is to shield the cable and its connector from
primary-electron irradiation.
Ionization recombination and polarity effects are
two factors of dosimetry that are commonly neglected.
These effects have been extensively studied for the
range of ionization chambers currently recommended
for electron beam dosimetry and radiation therapy.
Ionization recombination loss in an ion chamber occurs
when the voltage is not high enough to attract all of
the electrons to the anode, leaving many of them to
recombine with positively charged ions in the chamber.
This prevents some amount of radiation from being
detected, even though primary ionizations are occur-
ring and directly affecting the exposure-rate measure-
ment. Polarity effects refer to differences in readings
with positive and negative electrode potentials in the

ionization chamber. The physical phenomenon fre-
quently responsible for polarity effects is the capture
of some of the primary electrons by the ionization
chamber’s collecting electrode. The extent of both re-
combination and polarity effects depends on the de-
sign, volume, and type of the chamber; the potential
across the chamber electrodes; the exposure rate; and
the length of exposure.
Ionization chambers from different manufacturers
use recombination corrections that are appropriate
for their respective devices. A study by Das and Akber
(1998) found that ion recombination loss was within
2% for most commercially available ion chambers
with a volume of <20 cm3 but varied for large-volume
chambers. Williams and Agarwal (1997) have charac-
terized the polarity effects of several commercially
available ionization chambers in order to gain insight
into the conditions under which polarity corrections
are necessary. Their study found that correction fac-
tors for ionization chambers should be used only when
using field sizes larger than 10 cm × 10 cm. For
smaller field sizes, no correction should be necessary.
Das and Akber also found that polarity effects are
more pronounced when front and back electrode thick-
nesses are different, as is the case for thin-window ion
chambers (see Bibliography below).
Purchase considerations
Various new designs with large-volume ionization
chambers are being marketed for exposure and dose-
equivalent measurement. Whenever the volume of the
ionization chamber increases, there is a potential for
error in exposure measurements due to recombination
losses and polarity effects. Before any ionization cham-
ber is used for exposure measurements, it should be
calibrated for proper polarity and minimal recombina-
tion loss by an accredited or national laboratory. Fail-
ure to have such calibration performed could lead to a
significant error in exposure measurements. In the
United States, Nuclear Regulatory Commission and/or
Agreement State regulations may mandate the peri-
odic calibration of ionization chambers used in various
healthcare facilities and hospital departments. Appro-
priate regulatory agencies should be contacted for de-
tailed calibration requirements of specific survey
meters.
Stage of development
The basis of the ionization chamber radiation sur-
vey meter — the design of the ionization chamber
detector — has changed very little in recent years.
The incorporation of various features such as digital
readout, printers, PC (personal computer) interfaces,
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integration functions, collimators for directional identi-
fication of radiation sources, advanced microprocessor-
controlled circuitry for improving instrument precision
and accuracy, and portable, lightweight designs (some
less than 2 lb) has contributed to the greater convenience
and usefulness of ionization chambers.
Bibliography
Bichsel H. Calculated Bragg curves for ionization
chambers of different shapes. Med Phys 1995 Nov;
22(11 Pt 1):1721-6.
Chen Z, Agostinelli A, Nath R. On the use of unshielded
cables in ionization chamber dosimetry for total-
skin electron therapy. Phys Med Biol 1998 Mar;
43(3):539-46.
Das IJ, Akber SF. Ion recombination and polarity
effect of ionization chambers in kilovoltage x-ray
exposure measurements. Med Phys 1998 Sep;25(9):
1751-7.
DeWerd LA, Wagner LK. Characteristics of radiation
detectors for diagnostic radiology. Appl Radiat Isot
1999 Jan;50(1):125-36.
Early PJ, Sodee DB. Principles and practice of nuclear
medicine. 2nd ed. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book; 1995.
Hendee WR, Ritenour ER. Medical imaging physics.
3rd ed. St. Louis: Mosby-Year Book; 1992.
Hiss SS. Understanding radiography. 3rd ed. Spring-
field (IL): Charles C. Thomas; 1993.
Kanai T, Sudo M, Matsufuji N, et al. Initial recombi-
nation in a parallel-plate ionization chamber ex-
posed to heavy ions. Phys Med Biol 1998 Dec;
43(12):3549-58.
Kofler JM Jr, Gray JE, Daly TR. Spatial and temporal
response characteristics of ionization chambers
used in diagnostic radiology for exposure measure-
ments and quality control. Health Phys 1994
Dec;67(6):661-7.
Nisbet A, Thwaites DI. Polarity and ion recombination
correction factors for ionization chambers employed
in electron beam dosimetry. Phys Med Biol 1998
Feb;43(2):435-43.
Sorenson JA, Phelps ME, eds. Physics in nuclear medi-
cine. 2nd ed. New York: Grune; 1987.
Williams JA, Agarwal SK. Energy-dependent polarity
correction factors for four commercial ionization
chambers used in electron dosimetry. Med Phys
1997 May;24(5):785-91.
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Zankowski C, Podgorsak EB. Determination of satu-
ration charge and collection efficiency for ionization
chambers in continuous beams. Med Phys 1998
Jun;25(6):908-15.
Standards and guidelines
Note: Although every effort is made to ensure that the
following list is comprehensive, please note that other
applicable standards may exist.
American Association of Physicists in Medicine. Cali-
bration and use of plane-parallel ionization cham-
bers for dosimetry of electron beams [report].
Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group #39.
Med Phys 1994 Aug;21(8):1251-60.
American College of Radiology. Standard for diagnos-
tic medical physics performance monitoring of com-
puted tomography equipment. 1998.
Standard for diagnostic medical physics perform-
ance monitoring of radiographic and fluoroscopic
equipment. 1992 (revised 1997).
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety
Agency. Australian standards for the measurement
of ionizing radiation. 1981.
British Standards Institution. Medical electrical
equipment. Dosimeters with ionization chambers
and/or semi-conductor detectors as used in x-ray
diagnosis imaging [standard]. BS EN 61674:1998.
1998.
Medical electrical equipment. Dosimeters with ioni-
zation chambers as used in radiotherapy [standard].
BS EN 60731:1997. 1997.
International Electrotechnical Commission. Beta, x and
gamma radiation dose equivalent and dose equiva-
lent rate meters for use in radiation protection
[standard]. IEC 60846 (1989-07). 1989.
Medical electrical equipment — dosimeters with
ionization chambers as used in radiotherapy [stan-
dard]. IEC 60731 (1997-07). 1997.
Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-
quirements for safety [standard]. IEC 60601-1
(1988-12). 1988.
Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-
quirements for safety. Amendment 1 [standard].
IEC 60601-1-am1 (1991-11). 1991.
Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-
quirements for safety. Amendment 2 [standard].
IEC 60601-1-am2 (1995-03). 1995.
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Medical electrical equipment — part 1: general re-
quirements for safety. Section 2. Collateral stan-
dard: electromagnetic compatibility — requirements
and tests. IEC 60601-1-2 (2001-09). 2001.
National Council on Radiation Protection and Mea-
surements. Calibration of survey instruments used
in radiation protection for the assessment of ioniz-
ing radiation fields and radioactive surface contami-
nation [recommendation]. 112. 1991.
Citations from other ECRI publications
Health Devices Alerts
This Product Comparison lists Health Devices Alerts
(HDA) citations published since the last update of this
report. Each HDA abstract is identified by an Acces-
sion Number. Recalls and hazard reports include de-
scriptions of the problem involved; abstracts of other
published articles are referenced by bibliographic in-
formation. HPCS subscribers can call the Hotline for
additional information on any of these citations or to
request more extensive searches of the HDA database.
D5480 Shearer DR, Bopaiah M. Dose rate limitations
of integrating survey meters for diagnostic x-ray sur-
veys. Health Phys 2000 Aug;79(2 Suppl):S20-1.
Supplier information
Aloka
Aloka Co Ltd [139280]
6-22-1 Mure
Mitaka-shi
Tokyo 181-8622
Japan
Phone: 81 (4) 22456465
Fax: 81 (4) 22454058
E-mail: mizu1125@am.aloka.co.jp
Internet: http://www.aloka.co.jp
Aloka Co Ltd (Asia/Pacific) [262423]
75 Bukit Timah Rd
06-02/03 Boonsiew Bldg
Singapore 0922
Republic of Singapore
Phone: 65 3395211
Fax: 65 3384097
Aloka Co Ltd (USA) [150430]
10 Fairfield Blvd
Wallingford CT 06492
Phone: (203) 269-5088, (800) 872-5652
Fax: (203) 269-6075
E-mail: mail@aloka.com
Internet: http://www.aloka.co.jp
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Aloka Holding Europe AG [262424] Biodex Medical

Steinhauserstrasse 74
CH-6300 Zug Biodex Medical Systems Inc [108985]
Switzerland 20 Ramsay Rd
Phone: 41 (41) 7472120 PO Box 702
Fax: 41 (41) 7472121 Shirley NY 11967-0702
E-mail: int.sales@aloka.ch Phone: (631) 924-9000, (800) 224-6339
Internet: http://www.aloka.ch Fax: (631) 924-8355
E-mail: sales@biodex.com
Internet: http://www.biodex.com
Automess

Automess GmbH [153029] Capintec

Daimlerstrasse 27
Postfach 1306 Capintec Inc [102944]
D-68526 Ladenburg 6 Arrow Rd
Germany Ramsey NJ 07446-1205
Phone: 49 (6203) 950300 Phone: (201) 825-9500, (800) 631-3826
Fax: 49 (6203) 950329 Fax: (201) 825-4829
E-mail: info@automess.de E-mail: getinfo@capintec.com
Internet: http://www.automess.de Internet: http://www.capintec.com

Berthold Technologies
Dosimeter
Berthold Technologies GmbH & Co KG [354522]
Dosimeter
Calmbacher Strasse 22
Div Artisan Technologies Inc [199710]
Postfach 100163
5 Eastmans Rd
D-75312 Bad Wildbad
Parsippany NJ 07054-3702
Germany
Phone: (973) 887-7100, (800) 322-8258
Phone: 49 (7081) 177272
Fax: (973) 887-4732
Fax: 49 (7081) 177448
E-mail: cmurat@artisan-usa.com
E-mail: berthold@bertholdtech.com
Internet: http://www.dosimeter.com
Internet: http://www.bertholdtech.com

Bicron/Saint-Gobain Eberline

Saint-Gobain Crystals & Detectors GmbH ESM Eberline Instruments GmbH

[391156] A Thermo Electron Co [354674]
Viktoriastrasse 5 Frauenauracher Strasse 96
D-42929 Wermelskirchen 1 D-91056 Erlangen
Germany Germany
Phone: 49 (2196) 72280 Phone: 49 (9131) 9090
Fax: 49 (2196) 722824 Fax: 49 (9131) 909475
E-mail: sales@saint-gobain.de E-mail: esm@esm-online.de
Internet: http://saint-gobain.de Internet: http://www.eberline.com

Saint-Gobain Crystals & Detectors Inc [391155] Thermo Eberline [382753]

6801 Cochran Rd 504 Airport Rd
Solon OH 44139 Santa Fe NM 87505
Phone: (440) 248-7400, (800) 472-5656 Phone: (505) 471-3232, (800) 274-4212
Fax: (440) 349-6581 Fax: (505) 428-3535
E-mail: rmp@saint-gobain.com E-mail: instruments@eberline.com
Internet: http://www.detectors.saint-gobain.com Internet: http://www.thermoeberline.com

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Inovision Technical Associates

Inovision Radiation Measurements LLC [362033] Technical Assoc [102666]
6045 Cochran Rd 7051 Eton Ave
Cleveland OH 44139 Canoga Park CA 91303-2112
Phone: (440) 248-9300, (800) 850-4608 Phone: (818) 883-7043
Fax: (440) 349-2307 Fax: (818) 883-6103
E-mail: sales@inovision.com E-mail: tagold@nwc.net
Internet: http://www.inovision.com Internet: http://www.tech-associates.com

Ludlum VacuTec
Ludlum Measurements Inc [103815] VacuTec Messtechnik GmbH [248764]
501 Oak St Dornbluthstrasse 14
PO Box 810 D-01277 Dresden
Sweetwater TX 79556-0810 Germany
Phone: (915) 235-5494, (800) 622-0828 Phone: 49 (351) 317240
Fax: (915) 235-4672 Fax: 49 (351) 3105085
E-mail: ludlum@ludlums.com E-mail: vacutec@t-online.de
Internet: http://www.ludlums.com Internet: http://www.vacutec-gmbh.de
Note: The following company did not provide us
Mini-Instruments/Saint-Gobain with any product information in time for publication.
Saint-Gobain Crystals & Detectors UK Ltd Its address is listed as a service to our readers.
[391153] Canberra Industries Inc [150126]
Bath Road 800 Research Pkwy
Beenham Meriden CT 06450-7127
Reading, Berkshire RG7 5PR Phone: (203) 238-2351, (800) 243-3955
England Fax: (203) 235-1347
Phone: 44 (1189) 712121 E-mail: customersupport@canberra.com
Fax: 44 (1189) 712835 Internet: http://www.canberra.com
E-mail: sales@cduk.saint-gobain.com About the chart specifications
Internet: http://www.cduk.saint-gobain.com
The following terms are used in the chart:
NE Technology/Saint-Gobain Linear range: The range of radiation exposure rates
(measured in roentgens per hour) or radiation dose
Saint-Gobain Crystals & Detectors UK Ltd
equivalents (measured in sieverts per hour) over
[391153]
which the meter readings remain linearly accurate.
Bath Road
The minimum linear limit is zero unless otherwise
Beenham
noted.
Reading, Berkshire RG7 5PR
England Response time, sec: The time in seconds from 0% to 90%
Phone: 44 (1189) 712121 of the final meter reading.
Fax: 44 (1189) 712835 Pressurization gas: The gas that fills the detector cham-
E-mail: sales@cduk.saint-gobain.com ber to bring the pressure to one atmosphere.
Internet: http://www.cduk.saint-gobain.com
Temperature range, °C (°F): Operational temperature
range over which readings remain unaffected.
STEP
Low-power indicator: Indication of low battery power
STEP Sensortechnik und Elektronik Pockau
that may affect the linearity of the instrument. The
GmbH [285412]
indication may be an audio and/or visual signal, or
Siedlungsstrasse 5-7
the power level may be manually checked (the level
D-09509 Pockau
is displayed on the instrument’s meter).
Germany
Phone: 49 (37367) 9792 Abbreviations:
Fax: 49 (37367) 9791 ABS — Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene
E-mail: info@step-sensor.de
Internet: http://www.step-sensor.de ANSI — American National Standards Institute

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CE mark — Conformite Europeene mark
eV — Electron volt
FCC — U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Gy — Gray, the SI unit of absorbed dose
IEC — International Electrotechnical Commission
LCD — Liquid crystal display
LED — Light-emitting diode
MDD — Medical Devices Directive
PC — Personal computer
Note: The data in the charts derive from suppli-
ers’ specifications and have not been verified through
independent testing by ECRI or any other agency.
Because test methods vary, different products’ specifi-
cations are not always comparable. Moreover, prod-
ucts and specifications are subject to frequent changes.
ECRI is not responsible for the quality or validity of
the information presented or for any adverse conse-
quences of acting on such information.
When reading the charts, keep in mind that, unless
otherwise noted, the list price does not reflect supplier
discounts. And although we try to indicate which
features and characteristics are standard and which
are not, some may be optional, at additional cost.

R — Roentgen, the former unit of exposure to ion-
izing radiation
SI — International System of Units
Sv — Sievert, the SI unit of dose equivalent
uR — Microroentgens
uSv — Microsieverts
VDE — Verband Deutscher Electrotechniker
For those models whose prices were supplied to us
in currencies other than U.S. dollars, we have also
listed the conversion to U.S. dollars to facilitate com-
parison among models. However, keep in mind that
exchange rates change often.
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Product Comparison Chart

MODEL ALOKA AUTOMESS BERTHOLD BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN
TECHNOLOGIES
ICS-321 SEQ 5 : SEQ 6R TOL/F 2100R SMART-ION

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) No Not specified Yes Yes

RADIATION DETECTED Beta, gamma, x-ray Gamma, x-ray Gamma, x-ray Beta, gamma, x-ray

LINEAR RANGE 10, 100, 1,000 100, 200, 500 mR/hr; 100 nSv/hr to 5, 50, 500 mR/hr;
uSv/hr; 10 mSv/hr; 1, 5, 50, 200 R/hr; 10 mSv/hr, 10 mSv/hr 5, 50 R/hr
10 uSv 1, 2, 5, 10, 50, 500 to 100 Sv/hr in
mSv/hr; 2 Sv/hr : high-dose-rate mode
100, 200, 500 mR/hr;
1, 5 R/hr; 1, 2, 5,
10, 50 mSv/hr

LINEARITY,
±% of full scale 5 20 10 Not specified
RESPONSE TIME, sec 6 @ uSv/hr range, Not specified 2 Low range 5,
1 @ mSv/hr range high range 3

DETECTOR(S) Internal ion chamber Ion chamber Ion chamber with gas Ion chamber
amplification

Energy dependence ±10%, 30 keV to 40 keV to 3 MeV : ±30%, ±15%, 10 keV to

2 MeV 18 keV to 3 MeV 10 keV to 7 MeV 1.5 MeV

Pressurization gas Air Air Not specified Air

Chamber volume, cc 450 Not specified 53, active volume 450

Wall construction ABS plastic Not specified Epoxy NA

Thickness,
mg/sq cm 500 Not specified 65 NA
End window
construction Mylar Not specified Not specified Mylar
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 4 Not specified Not specified 7
Beta shield
construction ABS plastic cap Not specified Not specified Plastic

Thickness,
mg/sq gm 500 Not specified Not specified 550

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital Yes No Yes Digital
Scale Yes Analog Yes Yes
Length, cm (in) 5 (2) Not specified Not specified 6.5 (2.5)

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) 0 to 40 -20 to +50 5 to 28 -10 to +50
(32 to 104) (-4 to +122) (41 to 82.4) (14 to 122)

Colons separate data on similar models of a device. This is the first of

two pages covering
the above model(s).
These specifications
continue onto the
next page.

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Product Comparison Chart

MODEL ALOKA AUTOMESS BERTHOLD BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN
TECHNOLOGIES
ICS-321 SEQ 5 : SEQ 6R TOL/F 2100R SMART-ION

L x W x H, cm (in) 17 x 9 x 9 [10.3-12.1] x 1.4 17.5 x 21 x 10.5 23.5 x 10.5 x 19

(6.7 x 3.5 x 3.5) diam ([4.1-4.8] x (6.9 x 8.3 x 4.1), (9.25 x 4.1 x 7.5)
without grip 0.55) : [11.3-12.1] 5 x 30 (2 x 11.8)
x 1.4 diam ([4.4- probe
4.8] x 0.55),
chamber only
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 0.6 (1.3) 0.025 (0.055), 1.9 (4.2); 1.5 (3.5)
chamber only 0.3 (0.66) probe
BATTERIES
Number, type 4, AA 2, C (charging unit 3, IEC LR 20 2, D cell
CAT 6)
Life, hr 100 Not specified 150 >100

Low-power indicator Manual check Not specified Optical Digital

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Aluminum carrying Calibration device, Printer Bar code reader,
case charging unit CAT 6 accumulated dose,
computer interface

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration Y300,000 $180-300 $5,050 $2,281
(US$2,300)
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year; 6 months, 2 years
detector
Delivery time, ARO 3 months 2 weeks Not specified 8 weeks

Fiscal year April to March January to December Not specified January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Battery power None specified. Built-in calibration Data logging for
supply check. source; illuminated 400 locations.
display; dose
integration; data
storage;
PC interface.

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MODEL BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN

2130R MINI-ION PDM1 A PDM1 B RSO-50E

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

RADIATION DETECTED Beta, gamma, x-ray Beta, gamma, x-ray Beta, gamma, x-ray Beta, gamma, x-ray

LINEAR RANGE 5, 50, 500 mR/hr; 0.03, 0.3, 3, 30, 0.01, 0.1, 1, 10, 5, 50, 500 mR/hr;
5, 50 R/hr 300 mSv/hr, integra- 100 mSv/hr, integra- 5, 50 R/hr
tion mode tion mode

LINEARITY,
±% of full scale Not specified 3 3 5
RESPONSE TIME, sec Low range 55, 10 @ 30 uSv/hr, 10 @ 30 uSv/hr, 5
high range 35 1 @ all other 1 @ all other

DETECTOR(S) Ion chamber Internal ion chamber Internal ion chamber Internal air-vented
ion chamber

Energy dependence ±15%, 10 keV to ±15%, 8 keV to ±15%, 8 keV to ±20%, 12 keV to
1.5 MeV 1.5 MeV 1.5 MeV 7 MeV

Pressurization gas Air Air Air Air

Chamber volume, cc 450 450 450 200

Wall construction NA Phenolic Phenolic Phenolic

Thickness,
mg/sq cm NA Not specified Not specified 200
End window
construction Mylar Mylar Mylar Mylar
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 7 8 8 7
Beta shield
construction Plastic Plastic Plastic Phenolic, sliding,
positive lock
Thickness,
mg/sq gm 550 700 700 400

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital Analog No No Analog
Scale Yes Yes Yes Yes
Length, cm (in) 6.5 (2.5) 8.5 (3.3) 8.5 (3.3) 8.5 (3.3)

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) -10 to +50 0 to 40 0 to 40 -40 to +50
(14 to 122) (32 to 104) (32 to 104) (-40 to +122)

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MODEL BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN BICRON/SAINT-GOBAIN

2130R MINI-ION PDM1 A PDM1 B RSO-50E

L x W x H, cm (in) 23.5 x 10.5 x 19 24.8 x 12.8 x 18 24.8 x 12.8 x 18 20.4 x 10.8 x 20.4
(9.25 x 4.1 x 7.5) (9.8 x 5 x 7) (9.8 x 5 x 7) (8 x 4.25 x 8)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.5 (3.5) 2.2 (4.8) 2.2 (4.8) 1.4 (3.1)

BATTERIES
Number, type 2, D cell 6, 9 V 6, 9 V 1, 9 V MN 1604 or
equivalent *
Life, hr >100 50 50 >100; >200 with
option
Low-power indicator Meter Not specified Not specified Meter scale sector

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES None specified None specified None Lighted meter,

parallel battery

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $2,230 $3,190 $3,190 $1,427

Warranty 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years

Delivery time, ARO 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified. None specified. Temperature

compensation:
±10%, ±0.5 mR/hr
over operational
range.

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* Or one 3 V lithium battery; 5-year life expectancy.

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MODEL BIODEX MEDICAL BIODEX MEDICAL BIODEX MEDICAL CAPINTEC

Cutie Pie 051-744 Digital Cutie Pie Digital Cutie Pie 192X
051-366 051-367
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) No No No No
RADIATION DETECTED Alpha, beta, gamma, Alpha, beta, gamma, Alpha, beta, gamma, Gamma, x-ray
x-ray x-ray x-ray

LINEAR RANGE 0-25, 250, 2,500, 0.1 to 9.99 mR/hr, 2 1 uSv/hr to 2 mR/hr to 2 R/hr,
25,000 mR/hr overlapping ranges; 99 mSv/hr, 2 120 mR/hr to
0.01 to 99.99 R, 2 overlapping ranges; 120 R/hr
overlapping ranges 0.1 uSv to 999 mSv,
2 overlapping
ranges

LINEARITY,
±% of full scale 5 10 10 0.1
RESPONSE TIME, sec 2 1-6 1-6 0.01

DETECTOR(S) Integral ion chamber Free-air ion chamber Free-air ion chamber PR-06C, PM-05, PR-
05, PR-06G, PC-4P,
PM-30 chamber
Energy dependence ±5%, 20 keV to ±10%, 20 keV to ±10%, 20 keV to Not specified
1.5 MeV 1.5 MeV; ±20%, 20 1.5 MeV; ±20%, 20
keV to 7 MeV; reads keV to 7 MeV; reads
down to 3 keV down to 3 keV

Pressurization gas Air Air Air No pressure

Chamber volume, cc 340 260 260 550 (PM-500),

1,800 (PM-18)
Wall construction Phenolic Acrylic Acrylic Polypropylene
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 430 180 180 Not specified
End window
construction Mylar Mylar Mylar NA
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 430 0.8 0.8 Not specified
Beta shield
construction Phenolic Acrylic Acrylic Not specified

Thickness,
mg/sq gm 430 540 540 Not specified

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital 6-digit LCD LCD LCD Yes
Scale Yes Rate 4 digits Rate 4 digits Not specified
Length, cm (in) 8.9 (3.5) Dose 6 digits Dose 6 digits Not specified

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) 2 to 51 2 to 51 -40 to +50 15 to 35
(35 to 125) (35 to 125) (-40 to +122) (59 to 95)

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MODEL BIODEX MEDICAL BIODEX MEDICAL BIODEX MEDICAL CAPINTEC

Cutie Pie 051-744 Digital Cutie Pie Digital Cutie Pie 192X
051-366 051-367
L x W x H, cm (in) 33 x 10 x 17 20.3 x 8.9 x 14 20.3 x 8.9 x 14 35.6 x 26 x 19.1
(13 x 4 x 6.5) (8 x 3.5 x 5.5) (8 x 3.5 x 5.5) (14 x 10.25 x 7.5)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2 (4.5) 0.75 (1.65) 0.75 (1.65) 6.6 (14.5)

BATTERIES
Number, type 1, 1.5 V D cell 10, CR-1220; 10, CR-1220; NA (AC line-powered)
2, E93 C cell 2, E93 C cell
Life, hr 100 7 years, CR-1220 7 years, CR-1220 NA

Low-power indicator Yes Battery test button Battery test button NA

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES None None specified None specified Cable,

analog output

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $1,495 $1,595 $1,595 $3,830

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO From stock From stock From stock 2 weeks

Fiscal year Calendar Calendar Calendar July to June

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Magnetically Integrate range Integrate range None specified.

protective. 0.1 mR to 999.999 R. 0.1 mR to 999.999 R.

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MODEL DOSIMETER EBERLINE EBERLINE INOVISION

Mini-Instruments RO-7 w/detector RO-7 RO-20 451B

2100 -(LD : BM : BH)
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Not specified No Yes Yes

RADIATION DETECTED Beta, gamma, x-ray Gamma : Beta, gamma Gamma, x-ray Alpha, beta, gamma,
: Beta, gamma x-ray

LINEAR RANGE 1 uSv/hr to 1.999 R/hr : 5, 50, 500 mR/hr; Autoranging: 5, 50,
50 mSv/hr, 100 uR/hr 199.9 R/hr : 5, 50 R/hr 500 mR/hr; 5, 50,
to 5 R/hr in 19.99 kR/hr R/hr or 50, 500 uSv/
4 autoranges hr; 5, 50, 100 mSv/
hr

LINEARITY,
±% of full scale 5 5 : 5 : 10 5 3
RESPONSE TIME, sec 7 (lowest range), 2.5 5 8 @ 5 mR/hr,
2 (higher ranges) 2 @ 50 mR/hr

DETECTOR(S) Internal ion chamber Optional external Ionization chamber Air ion chamber
ionization chambers

Energy dependence ±20%, 10 keV to ±20%, 50 keV to ±30%, 8 keV to ±10%, 20 keV to
1.25 MeV, relative 1.25 MeV : ±20%, 1.3 MeV; 7 MeV
to Cs-137 15 keV to 1.25 MeV : ±15%, 33 keV to
±20%, 15 keV to 1.3 MeV
1.25 MeV
Pressurization gas Air Air Air Air

Chamber volume, cc 450 50 : 7 : 7 Not specified 349

Wall construction Resin-bonded paper Al/phenolic Phenolic Phenolic

Thickness,
mg/sq cm 250 800 : 7 : 7 1,000 246
End window
construction Aluminized polyester Al/phenolic : Mylar Mylar Mylar
Thickness, : Mylar
mg/sq cm 7 800 : 7 : 7 7 1.7
Beta shield
construction Plastic NA : Plastic : Phenolic Phenolic
Plastic
Thickness,
mg/sq gm 550 NA : 1,000 : 1,000 1,000 440

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital LCD, LED backlit Yes No Yes
Scale Yes No Yes Yes
Length, cm (in) 0.95 (0.37) NA 7.6 (3) 6.3 (2.5)

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) -10 to +50 -20 to +54.4 -40 to +60 -40 to +50
(+14 to +122) (-4 to +130) (-40 to +140) (-40 to +122)

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MODEL DOSIMETER EBERLINE EBERLINE INOVISION

Mini-Instruments RO-7 w/detector RO-7 RO-20 451B

2100 -(LD : BM : BH)
L x W x H, cm (in) 23.5 x 10.8 x 18.4 25.4 x 10.2 x 25.4 20.3 x 10.2 x 20.3 20.3 x 10 x 15
(9.25 x 4.25 x 7.25) (10 x 4 x 10) (8 x 4 x 8) (8 x 4 x 6)
readout *

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.4 (3) 1.4 (3) ** 1.6 (3.6) 0.7 (1.5)

BATTERIES
Number, type 2, D cell, IEC R20 3, NEDA 1604 9 V; 5, C cell 2, 9 V transistor
2, NEDA 210 30 V
Life, hr 100 Not specified (30 Up to 6,900 200
V); 160 (9 V C-Zn)
Low-power indicator Visual signal Visual signal Meter scale Meter scale

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Interface and Housing for None specified RS232 communications
software to link to underwater surveys for data logging and
PC, carrying case, remote operation
carrying harness

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $2,735 $2,465 (detectors $1,325 $1,975
optional, $845-950)
Warranty 1 year 1 year; 90 days, 1 year 5 years
ion chamber
Delivery time, ARO 10 weeks Not specified 30 days 30 days

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Remote calibration; Temperature None specified. Mode switch: user
survey data load/ compensation; no- selects integrator
download via swing arm; backlit or freeze function;
RS232 (EIA-232E) meter; Model RO-7 is automatic backlit
interface; audible the basic readout display, audio
alarm signal at any unit, which attaches alarms; choice of
selected level from to any of the red/yellow or
10% of lowest range RO-7-LD, RO-7-BM, or yellow/gray color.
to 100% of highest RO-7-BH detectors.
range. Meets
requirements of
ANSI N42.17A-1989
Class C, FCC,
IEC 846, and VDE.

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* The RO-7-LD adds 20 cm (8 in) to the length, and the RO-7-BM and RO-7-BH each add 13 cm (5 in).
** Optional beta shield adds 0.4 kg (0.9 lb) to the weight and 1 cm (0.4 in) to the length of the RO-7-BM and RO-7-BH detectors.

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MODEL INOVISION INOVISION LUDLUM LUDLUM

451P Panoramic/Cutie Pie Model 9 Model 17

470A
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes No No

RADIATION DETECTED Gamma, x-ray Alpha, beta, gamma, Beta, gamma, x-ray Beta, gamma, x-ray
x-ray

LINEAR RANGE Autoranging: 3, 10, 30, 100, 300, 5, 50, 500, 5,000 50, 500, 5,000,
500 uR/hr; 5, 50, 1,000 mR/hr; 3, 10, mR/hr; SI units also 50,000 mR/hr; SI
500 mR/hr; 5 R/hr; 30, 100, 300, 1,000 units also
also 5, 50, 500 R/hr or 30, 100, 300
uSv/hr or 5, 50 mSv/ uSv/hr; 1, 3, 10
hr mSv/hr; 30, 100, 300
mSv/hr; 1, 3, 10 Sv/
hr *
LINEARITY,
±% of full scale 3 10 10 10
RESPONSE TIME, sec 5 @ 500 uR/hr, 8 @ 3 mR/hr, 3 3
2 @ 5 mR/hr 2 @ 30 mR/hr

DETECTOR(S) Pressurized ion Internal air-vented Internal ion chamber Internal ion chamber
chamber ion chamber

Energy dependence ±10%, 25 keV to ±10%, 40 keV to ±20%, 10 keV ±20%, 10 keV
7 MeV 2 MeV to 2 MeV to 2 MeV

Pressurization gas Air to 8 atmospheres Air Air Air

Chamber volume, cc 300 275 220 78

Wall construction ABS plastic Polystyrene Acryl w/carbon coat Acryl w/carbon coat
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 797,side;901,bottom 17 434 434
End window
construction NA Not specified Mylar Mylar
Thickness,
mg/sq cm NA Not specified 7 7
Beta shield
construction NA Cycolac ** Phenolic Phenolic

Thickness,
mg/sq gm NA 500 211 211

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital Yes No No No
Scale Yes Yes Yes Yes
Length, cm (in) 6.3 (2.5) 7.6 (3) 6.3 (2.5) 6.3 (2.5)

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) -40 to +50 -30 to +50 -20 to +50 -20 to +50
(-40 to +122) (-22 to +122) (-4 to +122) (-4 to +122)

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MODEL INOVISION INOVISION LUDLUM LUDLUM

451P Panoramic/Cutie Pie Model 9 Model 17

470A
L x W x H, cm (in) 20.3 x 10 x 15 28 x 13 x 25 23 x 10 x 20 23 x 10 x 18
(8 x 4 x 6) (11 x 5 x 10) (9 x 4 x 8) (9 x 4 x 7)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.07 (2.395) 1.8 (4) 1.8 (4) 1.8 (4)

BATTERIES
Number, type 2, 9 V transistor 2, D cell; 2, D cell 2, D cell
4, 22.5 V No. 505
Life, hr 200 120 200 (alkaline) 200 (alkaline)

Low-power indicator Meter scale Manual check Manual check Manual check

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RS232 communications None specified None specified None specified
for data logging and
remote operation

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $2,045 $2,725 $1,095 $1,095

Warranty 5 years 1 year 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 30 days 30 days Not specified Not specified

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Mode switch: user Integrate function; Audio provided; Audio provided;
selects integrator collimator provides carrying-strap carrying-strap
or freeze function; directional provision; beta provision.
automatic backlit identification. shield; retractable
display; choice of window area: active
2
red/yellow or 40 cm , open
2
yellow/gray color. 30 cm .

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MODEL MINI-INSTRUMENTS/ MINI-INSTRUMENTS/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/
SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN
2100R : 2120R : 2100S : 2120S : 2530/1C 2532/3C
2130R 2130S
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

RADIATION DETECTED Beta, gamma, x-ray Beta, gamma, x-ray Gamma Gamma, x-ray

LINEAR RANGE 0.01 to 4.5 mR/hr, 0.1 to 45 uSv/hr, Not specified Not specified
5 to 45 mR/hr, 50 to 450 uSv/hr,
50 to 450 mR/hr, 0.5 to 4.5 mSv/hr,
0.5 to 4.5 R/hr, 5.0 to 45 mSv/hr,
5 to 45 R/hr 50 to 450 mSv/hr

LINEARITY,
±% of full scale 15 15 Not specified Not specified
RESPONSE TIME, sec 3-5 3-5 Not specified Not specified

DETECTOR(S) Internal air-vented Internal air-vented Ionization chamber Ionization chamber

ion chamber ion chamber

Energy dependence ±10%, 10 keV to ±10%, 10 keV to 50 keV to 1.25 MeV 6 to 36 keV
1.5 MeV 1.5 MeV with buildup cap

Pressurization gas Air Air Vented Vented

Chamber volume, cc 500 500 35 0.03

Wall construction Resin-bonded paper Resin-bonded paper Not specified Not specified
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 250 250 Thimble 3.6 cm Not specified
End window
construction Aluminized polyester Aluminized polyester NA NA
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 7 7 NA NA
Beta shield
construction Polycarbonate and Polycarbonate and NA NA
aluminum aluminum
Thickness,
mg/sq gm 400 400 NA NA

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital LCD : LCD : No LCD : LCD : No NA NA
Scale No : No : Yes No : No : Yes NA NA
Length, cm (in) NA : NA : 9 (3.5) NA : NA : 9 (3.5) NA NA

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) -10 to +50 -10 to +50 -12.2 to -1.1 10 to 30,
(14 to 122) (14 to 122) (10 to 30) operating 20
(50 to 86,
operating 68)

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MODEL MINI-INSTRUMENTS/ MINI-INSTRUMENTS/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/
SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN
2100R : 2120R : 2100S : 2120S : 2530/1C 2532/3C
2130R 2130S
L x W x H, cm (in) 10.5 x 23.5 x 19 10.5 x 23.5 x 19 Not specified 6.1 (2.4) L
(4.1 x 9.3 x 7.5) (4.1 x 9.3 x 7.5)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 1.5 (3.3) 1.5 (3.3) 0.7 (1.5) 0.7 (1.5)

BATTERIES
Number, type 2, 1.5 V; 2, 1.5 V; NA NA
16, 3 V 16, 3 V
Life, hr 100 (1.5 V); 100 (1.5 V); NA NA
5 years (3 V) 5 years (3 V)
Low-power indicator Visual Visual signal NA NA

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PC interface unit, PC interface unit, None specified None specified
carrying case, carrying case,
carrying harness carrying harness

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration £2,281 : 2,390 : £2,281 : 2,390 : £2,093 ($2,980) $3,304
2,230 * 2,230 *
Warranty 2 years 2 years 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Meets requirements Meets requirements 35 cc ionization 0.03 cc low-energy

of IEC 846. of IEC 846. chamber with 10 m ionization chamber
cable TNO connector, with 1 m cable and
and 2 MV buildup TNC connector.
cap.

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* US$3,249 : US$3,404 : US$3,176.

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MODEL NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/
SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN
2534C : 2534D 2536/3C 2571A : 2581A 2575C

WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

RADIATION DETECTED Gamma, x-ray Gamma, x-ray Gamma, x-ray Gamma, x-ray

LINEAR RANGE Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

LINEARITY,
±% of full scale Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
RESPONSE TIME, sec Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

DETECTOR(S) Ionization chamber Ionization chamber Ionization chamber Ionization chamber

Energy dependence 2 to 42 MeV 7.5 to 100 MeV 50 to 300 keV : 100 0.010 to 2 MeV (x-
to 300 keV ray) 0.008 to 1.5
MeV (gamma)

Pressurization gas Vented Vented Vented Vented

Chamber volume, cc 0.055 0.3 0.6 600

Wall construction Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified
Thickness,
mg/sq cm Not specified Not specified 3.8 mm : 0.36 mm Not specified
End window
construction Not specified NA NA NA
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 2.3 NA NA NA
Beta shield
construction NA NA NA NA

Thickness,
mg/sq gm NA NA NA NA

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital NA NA NA NA
Scale NA NA NA NA
Length, cm (in) NA NA NA NA

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) 10 to 30, 10 to 30, 10 to 30, 10 to 30,
operating 20 operating 20 operating 20 operating 20
(50 to 86, (50 to 86, (50 to 86, (50 to 86,
operating 68) operating 68) operating 68) operating 68)

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MODEL NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/
SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN
2534C : 2534D 2536/3C 2571A : 2581A 2575C

L x W x H, cm (in) Not specified 6.1 (2.4) L Not specified 8.3 (3.3) L

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 0.6 (1.3) : 0.5 0.4 (0.9) 0.6 (1.3) 0.9 (1.98)
(1.1)
BATTERIES
Number, type NA NA NA NA

Life, hr NA NA NA NA

Low-power indicator NA NA NA Not specified

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES None None None None

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $9,275 : $5,570 $3,050 $1,745 : $1,871 $3,932

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 0.055 cc electron- 0.3 cc low-energy 0.6 cc ionization 600 cc thin-window
beam chamber system ionization chamber chamber with ionization chamber
including reference with 1 m cable and precision graphite with 10 m cable and
source; phantom TNC connector. thimble : 0.6 cc TNC connector; 25,
2
plates holding ionization chamber 620, 795 mg/cm
device; watertight with robust plastic buildup windows.
cover; Perspex fill- thimble; both
in ring; carrying models have 2 MeV
case; Markus buildup cap and
calibration 1.0 m 10 m cable with TNC
cable; TNC connector.
connector.

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MODEL NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ STEP
SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN
2611A : 2611B 2630B GP16A Gamma Probe X-Ray/Gamma
Dosimeter 27091
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes Yes Yes

RADIATION DETECTED Gamma, x-ray Gamma, x-ray Gamma Beta, gamma, x-ray

LINEAR RANGE Not specified Not specified 10 mSv to 100 Sv/hr 20, 200, 2000
uSv/hr; 20, 200,
2,000 mSv/hr; 20,
200, 2,000 uSv
(integration mode)

LINEARITY,
±% of full scale Not specified Not specified 20 5
RESPONSE TIME, sec Not specified Not specified Not specified 8; 20 @ 20 uSv/hr

DETECTOR(S) Ionization chamber Ionization chamber Ionization chamber Air-equivalent

ionization chamber

Energy dependence 50 keV to 50 MeV Not specified 50 keV to 1.25 MeV ±40%, 6-15 keV;
±10%, 15 keV
to 2 MeV;
±30%, 2-7.5 MeV

Pressurization gas Vented Vented Not specified Air

Chamber volume, cc 0.33 11 Not specified 600

Wall construction Not specified Not specified Not specified Expanded polystyrene
Thickness,
mg/sq cm Not specified : 0.5 Not specified NA 35
End window
construction NA NA NA Not specified
Thickness,
mg/sq cm NA NA NA Not specified
Beta shield
construction NA NA NA Polystyrene

Thickness,
mg/sq gm NA NA NA 500

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital NA NA NA LCD
Scale NA NA NA Bar graph
Length, cm (in) NA NA NA 8.2 (3.2)

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) 10 to 70 (50 to 10 to 30 (50 to 86) 0 to 40 (32 to 104) -10 to +45
158) : 10 to 30 (14 to 113)
(50 to 86);
operating 20 (68)
for both models

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MODEL NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ NE TECHNOLOGY/ STEP
SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN SAINT-GOBAIN
2611A : 2611B 2630B GP16A Gamma Probe X-Ray/Gamma
Dosimeter 27091
L x W x H, cm (in) 18.5 (7.3) L 34 x 22.5 x 8.5 23.6 (9.3) L 21 x 12 x 13.5
(13.4 x 8.9 x 3.3) (8.3 x 4.7 x 5.3),
display unit;
11.2 x 2.6
(4.4 x 1.02),
detachable probe
WEIGHT, kg (lb) 0.6 (1.3) : 0.7 2.5 (5.5) 0.65 (1.4) 2.5 (5.5)
(1.5)
BATTERIES
Number, type NA Not specified NA 4, 1.5 V

Life, hr NA Not specified NA >150

Low-power indicator Not specified Not specified Not specified Visual signal

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES None None None 15 m extension cable

for detachable
probe; buildup cap
for photon energies
above 7 MeV

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $6,495 £4,390 ($6,479) £3,070 ($4,531) DM 6,200
(US$3,370)
Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 8 weeks 8 weeks 8 weeks 4 weeks

Fiscal year January to December January to December January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS 0.33 cc ionization Beam output Dose-equivalent ion Built-in check
chamber with 2 MeV constancy meter with chamber assembly in source; aluminum
buildup cap and parallel-plate ion aluminum housing case; analog data
carrying case; chamber and with 2 lemo output.
10 m cable with TNC rechargeable connectors; for use
connector : 20 m batteries; UK with a G14/EP
cable with TNC charger and Ni-Cd monitor.
connector. cells supplied.

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MODEL TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

CP-44 : CPI-44 CP5-MARK-3 CP6-MARK-3 TBM-IC-MARK IV

6 Range 6 Range
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) No No No No
RADIATION DETECTED Alpha, beta, gamma, Alpha, beta, gamma, Alpha, beta, gamma, Alpha, beta, gamma,
x-ray x-ray x-ray x-ray

LINEAR RANGE 0-25, 250, 2,500, 0-2.5, 25, 250 0-1, 10, 100 mR/hr; Digital; 0.1 mR/hr
25,000 mR/hr; mR/hr; 2.5, 25, 250 1, 10, 100 R/hr; to 9.99 R/hr;
0-0.25, 2.5, 25, R/hr; 0-25, 250, 0-10, 100, 1,000 0.01 mR/hr to
250 mSv/hr : Same as 2,500 uSv/hr; 25, uSv/hr; 10, 100, 99.99 R/hr
CP-44 but with 250, 2,500 mSv/hr 1,000 mSv/hr
integrated dose
6
capability 0-10
6
mR, 0-10 mSv
LINEARITY,
±% of full scale 5 10 10 10
RESPONSE TIME, sec 2-2.5 1-6 1-6 1-6

DETECTOR(S) Integral ion chamber Integral ion chamber Integral ion chamber Free-air ion chamber

Energy dependence ±5%, 20 keV to ±5%, 20 keV to ±5%, 20 keV to ±10%, 20 keV to
1.5 MeV; reads down 1.5 MeV; reads down 1.5 MeV; reads down 1.5 MeV;
to 3 keV to 3 keV to 3 keV ±20%, 20 keV to
7 MeV; reads down
to 3 keV
Pressurization gas Air Air Air Air

Chamber volume, cc 340 600 1,690 260

Wall construction Phenolic Phenolic Phenolic Acrylic

Thickness,
mg/sq cm 430 430 430 180
End window
construction Mylar Mylar Mylar Mylar
Thickness,
mg/sq cm 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Beta shield
construction Phenolic Phenolic Phenolic Methacrylate

Thickness,
mg/sq gm 430 430 430 540

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital 6-digit LCD (CPI-44) Not specified Not specified LCD
Scale Yes Yes Yes Yes
Length, cm (in) 8.9 (3.5) 8.9 (3.5) 8.9 (3.5) Rate: 4 digits
Dose: 6 digits
TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) -40 to +50 -40 to +50 -40 to+ 50 -40 to +50
(-40 to +122) (-40 to +122) (-40 to +122) (-40 to +122)

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MODEL TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

CP-44 : CPI-44 CP5-MARK-3 CP6-MARK-3 TBM-IC-MARK IV

6 Range 6 Range
L x W x H, cm (in) 25.4 x 21.6 x 10.2 33 x 21.6 x 10.2 33 x 21.6 x 15.2 20 x 9 x 14
(10 x 8.5 x 4) (13 x 8.5 x 4) (13 x 8.5 x 6) (8 x 3.5 x 5.5)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 2 (4.5) 2 (4.5) 2.3 (5.1) 0.7 (1.6)

BATTERIES
Number, type 1, 1.5 V D cell 1, 1.5 V D cell 1, 1.5 V D cell 11, NEDA CR-1220; 6,
AA
Life, hr 100 100 100 7 years, NEDA CR-
1220; 1,000 hr, AA
Low-power indicator Yes Yes Yes Battery test button

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES None None None None specified

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration $920 : $1,010 $1,010 Not specified $1,080

Warranty 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 30 days 30 days 30 days 30 days

Fiscal year Not specified Not specified Not specified Not specified

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS Magnetically Magnetically Magnetically None specified.

protected; CPI-44 protected. protected.
has a 6-digit
integrator in
addition to the
analog meter.

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MODEL VACUTEC VACUTEC

Exposure Ion Chamber Vacu DAP 2000

70145
WHERE MARKETED Worldwide Worldwide

CE MARK (MDD) Yes Yes

RADIATION DETECTED Gamma, x-ray Gamma, x-ray

LINEAR RANGE Not specified 0.00005 to 10,000

2
Gy cm , 0.00005 to
2
300 Gy cm /sec

LINEARITY,
±% of full scale 5 6
RESPONSE TIME, sec 0.001 0.001

DETECTOR(S) Air ion chamber Air ion chamber

Energy dependence ±8%, 40 to 200 ±10%, 50 to 200

keV keV

Pressurization gas Air Air

Chamber volume, cc Not specified 315

Wall construction Coated aluminum Acrylic

Thickness,
mg/sq cm Not specified 1 mm
End window
construction Aluminum Acrylic
Thickness,
mg/sq cm Not specified Not specified
Beta shield
construction Not specified Not specified

Thickness,
mg/sq gm Not specified Not specified

DISPLAY TYPE
Digital Not specified LCD
Scale Not specified NA
Length, cm (in) Not specified 6 (2.4)

TEMPERATURE RANGE
°C (°F) -5 to +80 -10 to +40
(23 to 176) (14 to 104)

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MODEL VACUTEC VACUTEC

Exposure Ion Chamber Vacu DAP 2000

70145
L x W x H, cm (in) 45 x 45 x 0.6 25.6 x 17 x 1.8
(17.7 x 17.7 x 0.2) (10 x 6.6 x 0.7)

WEIGHT, kg (lb) 0.85 (1.87) 0.65 (1.43)

BATTERIES
Number, type NA NA

Life, hr NA NA

Low-power indicator NA NA

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Preamplifier Printer, software

PURCHASE INFORMATION
List price,
std configuration DM 2,010 DM 2,980-3,500
(US$850) (US$1,625-1,909)
Warranty 1 year 1 year

Delivery time, ARO 3 weeks 3 weeks

Fiscal year January to December January to December

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS None specified. None specified.

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