Model 3 General Purpose Survey Meter

Features

  • Low price
  • Rugged
  • 4-Range Analog Ratemeter
  • Supports GM & Scintillation Type Detectors
  • Greater than 2000 Hour Battery Life
Application Alpha, Beta, and Gamma surveying
Compatible Detectors GM, Scintillation
Detection Range Dependent on detector
Linearity Reading within 10% of true value with detector connected
Meter Dial 0 – 2 mR/hr, or 0 – 500 kcpm, BAT TEST
(Meter Faces tab lists other available meter faces)
Meter 6.4 cm (2.5 in.) arc, 1 mA analog type
Rotary Selector Switch Switches between: Instrument off; Battery check; Ranges: x0.1, x1, x10, x100
Response Switch Toggles between FAST (4 s) or SLOW (22 s) from 10% to 90% of final reading
Controls Reset Pushbutton Zeroes meter
Audio Switch Audio on/off, built-in unimorph speaker, greater than 60 dB at 0.6 meters (2 ft.)
Calibration ControlsAccessible from front of instrument (protective cover provided)
High Voltage Adjustable from 400 to 1500 Vdc
Threshold Fixed at -35 mV ± 10 mV
Temperature Range -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) May be certified for operation from -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 150 °F)
PowerTwo 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)
Construction Cast and drawn aluminum with beige powder coat
Connector Series “C” (others available)
Size (H x W x L) 16.5 x 8.9 x 21.6 cm (6.5 x 3.5 x 8.5 in.), including handle
Weight1.6 kg (3.5 lb), including batteries