This High-Range
Alpha Ion Chamber utilizes the
Model 43-132 Ion Chamber and
the Model 195 Digital Readout Unit.
Model 195 - Part Number: 48-3233
Model 43-132 - Part Number: 47-3234
DETECTOR: Model 43-132 Alpha Ion Chamber
CHAMBER VOLUME: Approximately 100 cm³
WINDOW: 0.4 mg/cm² mylar
WINDOW AREA: 100 cm² active area with 83% open safety grid
READOUT: 3 1/2 digit LCD
RANGES: Low Range - 0 - 19.99 million dpm
High Range - 0 - 900 million dpm
AUDIO HEADSET: Provided headset for audible indication. Sound frequency increases as count rate increases.
CALIBRATION CONTROLS: Accessible from front of instrument (protective cover provided )
RESPONSE: Typically 5 seconds to 90% of final reading
NUL: Used to adjust offset for zero
POWER: 2 each “D” cell batteries (housed in sealed compartment that is externally accessible )
BATTERY LIFE: Typically greater than 50 hours with alkaline batteries
CONSTRUCTION: Cast and drawn aluminum with beige polyurethane enamel paint
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -4°F(-20°C) to 122°F(50°C)
SIZE: Instrument - 6.7"(17 cm)H X 3.5"(8.9 cm)W X 8.5"(21.6 cm)L
Detector - 8”(20.3cm)L X 4”(10.2cm)W X 4”(10.2cm)H
WEIGHT: Instrument - 2.7 lbs(1.2 kg) including batteries
Detector - 1.2 lbs(0.5 kg)