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Model 15 Survey Meter |
- End Window G-M Detector for Alpha Beta and
Gamma
- BF³ Proportional Detector with Moderator
for Neutron
- 4 Ranges
- Total Counting Range from 0 - 500,000 cpm
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PART NUMBER:48-1614

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INDICATED USE: Fast and thermal neutron, alpha,
beta-gamma survey
DETECTORS: Controlled by selector switch
NEUTRON: Model 42-9 BF³ proportional detector with 3"(7.6 cm)
diameter cadmium lined moderator for fast neutrons (remove detector from
moderator for thermal neutrons)
ENERGY RESPONSE: Count response is not linear throughout energy
spectrum (0.025 - 8 MeV)
SENSITIVITY: Typically 60 cpm/mrem/hr (AmBe fast neutrons)
GAMMA REJECTION: Less than 10 cpm through 10 R/hr
ALPHA BETA-GAMMA: Model 44-7 thin end window G-M detector (others
available)
WINDOW: 1.7 plus or minus 0.3 mg/cm² mica
WINDOW AREA:
Active - 6.4 cm²
Open - 5.2 cm²
EFFICIENCY(2pi geometry): Typically 5% - 14C; 20% - 90Sr/90Y; 15% -
239Pu
SENSITIVITY: Typically 2100 cpm/mR/hr (137Cs gamma)
METER DIAL: 0 - 500 cpm, 0 - 2.5 kV, BAT TEST (others available)
MULTIPLIERS: X1, X10, X100, X1000
LINEARITY: Reading within plus or minus 10% of true value
AUDIO: Built in unimorph speaker with ON/OFF switch (greater than
60 dB at 2 feet)
CALIBRATION CONTROLS: Accessible from front of instrument (protective
cover provided)
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: 2 each "D" cell batteries (housed in sealed compartment
that is externally accessible)
BATTERY LIFE: Typically 600 hours with alkaline batteries (battery
condition can be checked on meter)
METER: 2.5"(6.4cm) 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: 12.5"(31.8cm)H X 3.5"(8.9cm)W X 8.5"(21.6cm)L
WEIGHT: 8 lbs(3.7 kg) including batteries |
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Common Meter Dial |
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202-356
0 -500 cpm |
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Accessories |
Replacement Parts
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Check Source
Headset
Standard Carrying Case
Air and Water Tight Carrying Case |
Meter Bezel
Meter Movement
Handle
Probe Clip
Detector Assembly
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