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    Ludlum General Purpose Alarming Ratemeter - Model 3A (DTRD213)

    Ludlum General Purpose Alarming Ratemeter - Model 3A
    Print-Ready Version

    SPECIFICATIONS:

    APPLICATION: alpha, beta, and gamma surveying

    DETECTION RANGE: typically 0-200 mR/hr, or 0-500,000 cpm

    COMPATIBLE DETECTORS: GM, scintillation (see complete list)

    LINEARITY: reading within 10% of true value with detector connected

    HIGH VOLTAGE: adjustable from 400-1500 Vdc

    THRESHOLD: fixed at 40 mV ± 10 mV

    METER DIAL: 0-2 mR/hr, or 0-500 kcpm, BAT TEST (see all available dials)

    METER: 6.4 cm (2.5 in.) arc, 1 mA analog type

    ALARM: indicated by red lamp on front panel and audio going to constant tone. The alarm circuit on the Model 3A is triggered by meter deflection.

    CONTROLS:
    1. Rotary Selector: switches between instrument off, battery check, ranges: x0.1, x1, x10, x100

    2. Response Switch: toggles between FAST (4 seconds) or SLOW (22 seconds) from 10% to 90% of final reading

    3. Reset Pushbutton: to zero meter

    4. Audio Switch: for audio on/off, built-in unimorph speaker, greater than 60 dB at 0.6 meters (2 ft)

    5. Calibration Controls: accessible from front of instrument (protective cover provided)

    CONSTRUCTION: cast and drawn aluminum with beige powder coat

    CONNECTOR: series “C”

    TEMPERATURE RANGE: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F), may be certified for operation from -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 150 °F)

    POWER: two each “D” cell batteries (housed in externally accessible sealed compartment)

    BATTERY LIFE: typically greater than 2000 hours with alkaline batteries (battery condition can be checked on meter)

    SIZE: 16.5 x 8.9 x 21.6 cm (6.5 x 3.5 x 8.5 in.) (H x W x L), including handle

    WEIGHT: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) including batteries

     
     

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