RDS-200
Universal Survey Meter
dose rate survey dose measurements
contamination monitoring (with external probes)
area monitoring
- can form a monitoring network with AAM software
- active data transfer with telephone modem support
- programmable reading of dose rate averages
- interfaces for data transfer and external probes
The RDS-200 utilizes field-proven measurement
electronics and also the TIM (Time Interval
Method) measuring principle, known from RADOS
AAM environmental monitoring system.
The RDS-200 Meter is an excellent multi-
purpose radiation meter for a wide range
of applications. Especially it was designed for
situations where accurate measurements at low
dose rate levels are of importance.
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Physical characteristics
radiation detected:
gamma and X-rays, 50 keV...3MeV. Beta radiation with an external probe
detectors:
two energy-compensated GM tubes. Energy response according to the
ambient dose equivalent
dose rate measurement range:
0.01 µSv/h...10 Sv/h or 1 µrem/h...1000 rem/h
dose measurement range:
0.01 µSv...10 Sv or 1 µrem...1000 rem
resolution:
three significant digits or 0.01 µSv/h on dose rate and 0.01 µSv on dose.
Alternatively three significant digits or 1 µrem/h on dose rate and 1 µrem on
dose
calibration accuracy:
± 5%, Cs 137 reading along the calibration direction and in the calibration
field, temperature +20 °C (68°F)
dose rate linearity:
± 15% ± least significant number, in the range of 0.05 µSv/h...10 Sv/h
or 5 µrem/h...1000rem/h
response dependence on radiation direction:
± 25%, within ± 45 degrees from the calibration direction, test energy 65 keV
within the range of 0.05 µSv/h...10 mSv/h or 5 µrem/h...1 rem/h
± 35%, within ± 45 degrees from the calibration direction, test energy 83 keV
within the range of 10 mSv/h...10 Sv/h or 1 rem/h...1000rem/h
energy range:
50 keV...3 MeV, within the range of 0.05 µSv/h...10 mSv/h or 5 µrem/h...1 rem/h
80 keV...3 MeV, within the range of 10 mSv/h...10 Sv/h or 1 rem/h...1000 rem/h
note that at energy levels between 50...80 keV overflow messages are
given if measurement range limit 10 mSv/h or 1 rem/h are exceeded
response dependence on radiation energy:
-20%...+30%, within the range of 0.05µSv/h...10mSv/h or 5 µrem/h...1 rem/h
± 15%, within the range of 10mSv/h...10Sv/h or 1rem/h...1000rem/h
Electrical characteristics
data Storage: the data logging interval of the instrument can be set from 1
to 99 minutes and it will memorize the 864 last measurement results in its
internal memory
power supply: 3 alkaline batteries (IEC LR6 / AA), +12 V DC external battery
adapter (optional) or AC adapter (optional )
battery life: 200 h in background field (+ 25°C- 77°F)
battery alarm: 15 h before battery power-out
Mechanical characteristics
casing: impact resistant, aluminium profile body with ABS plastic end caps,
enclosure class IP67 (IEC 529), shielded against RF interference and NEMP.
dimensions: 92 x 199 x 44 mm (3.62 x 7.83 x 1.73 in)
weight:
610 g without batteries (1.34 lb)
700 g with batteries (1.54 lb)
Environmental characteristics
temperature range:
-30°C...+55°C (-22°F to 131°F), operating
-40°C...+55°C (-40°F to 131°F), operating (restricted display operation)
-40°C...+70°C (-40°F to 158°F), storage
128136C Lamanon - France Tel +33 (0)4 90 59 59 59 Representative address:
Turku - Finland Tel +358 2 4684 600
As standards, specifications and Hamburg - Germany Tel +49 40 85193-0
design change from time to time, Smyrna (GA) - USA Tel +001 (770) 432 2744
please ask for confirmation of the
information given in this publication. Other countries Tel +33 (0)4 90 59 60 41
