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Monitor 200 |
Ranger |
Ranger EXP |
Monitor 1000eC |
Frisker |
Applications |
Checking accelerator & x-ray shielding for leakage, industrial gauges containing Cesium-137, Locating Sources, Personal protection, General surveying |
Surveying for NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) contamination, Gross wipe counting, Contamination surveys of packages, equipment, people, etc., Regulatory inspections, Scrap Metal Screening, Low energy radionuclide detection |
Surveying for NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) contamination, Contamination surveys of packages, equipment, people, etc., Regulatory inspections, Scrap Metal Screening, Low energy radionuclide detection. |
X-ray chamber inspection, Expanded Range up to 1000 mR/hr, Linear Response needs with Energy Compensation, Checking accelerator & x-ray shielding for leakage, Checking industrial gauges, such as moisture, density, or level gauges containing Cesium-137, Locating lost sources, Personal protection, Linear response detection applications, General surveying |
Screening personnel and objects, such as packages, surfaces, and clothing, Surveying for NORM (Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material) contamination, Gross wipe counting, Contamination surveys of packages, equipment, people, etc., Regulatory inspections, Low energy radionuclide detection |
Detector |

Halogen-quenched GM tube with thin mica end window. Mica window density 1.5-2.0 mg/cm2. Effective window diameter is .360 inch. Side wall is .012 inch thick.
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Internal Halogen-quenched, uncompensated GM tube with thin mica window, 1.4-2.0 mg/cm2 areal density. Effective diameter of window is 45 mm (1.77 in.).
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RAP-RS2 Probe – External Probe Halogen-quenched, uncompensated GM tube with thin mica window, 1.4-2.0 mg/cm2 areal density. Effective diameter of window is 45 mm (1.75 in.).
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Energy Compensated Halogen-quenched GM tube.
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Halogen-quenched GM tube with thin mica end window. Mica window density 1.5-2.0 mg/cm2. Effective diameter of window is 45 mm (1.77 in.). Side wall is .012 inch thick.
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Energy Sensitivity |
1070 CPM/mR/hr referenced to Cs137. Detects alpha down to 2.5 MeV; typical detection efficiency at 3.6 MeV is greater than 80%. Detects beta at 50 keV with typical 35% detection efficiency.Detects beta at 150 keV with typical 75% detection efficiency.Detects gamma and x-rays down to 10 keV typical through the window, 40 keV minimum through the case.(Ref to Cs137) |
Detects Alpha down to 2 MeV. Detects Beta down to .16 MeV; typical detection efficiency at 1 MeV is approx. 25%. Detects Gamma down to 10 KeV through the detector window. 3340 CPM/mR/hr (137Cs). Smallest detectable level for 125I is .02 µCi at contact. |
Detects Alpha down to 2 MeV. Detects Beta down to .16 MeV; typical detection efficiency at 1 MeV is approx. 25%. Detects Gamma down to 10 KeV through the detector window. 3340 CPM/mR/hr (137Cs). Smallest detectable level for 125I is .02 µCi at contact. |
450 CPM/mR/hr referenced to Cs137. Detects gamma and x-rays down to 40 keV. Response is flat from 40 keV up. |
Detects Alpha down to 2 MeV. Detects Beta down to .16 MeV; typical detection efficiency at 1 MeV is approx. 25%. Detects Gamma down to 10 KeV through the detector window. 3600 CPM/mR/hr (137Cs). Smallest detectable level for 125I is .02 µCi at contact. |
Built-in Efficiencies |
None |
Sulfur (35S), Strontium (90Sr/y), Cesium (137Cs), Phosphorus (32P), Carbon (14C), Iodine (131I), Cobalt (60Co), and Alpha |
Sulfur (35S), Strontium (90Sr/y), Cesium (137Cs), Phosphorus (32P), Carbon (14C), Iodine (131I), Cobalt (60Co), and Alpha |
None |
None |
Averaging Periods |
None |
Display updates every 3 seconds. At low background levels, the update is the average for the past 30-second time period. The timed period for the average decreases as the radiation level increases. |
Display updates every 3 seconds. At low background levels, the update is the average for the past 30-second time period. The timed period for the average decreases as the radiation level increases. |
None |
None |
Operating Range |
- mR/hr – .001 (1µR) to 200 mR/hr
- µSv/hr – .01 to 2000
- CPM – 0 to 235,400
- CPS – 0 to 3923
- Total Counts – 1 to 9,999,000
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- mR/hr – .001 (1µR) to 100
- CPM – 0 to 350,000
- µSv/hr – .01 to 1000
- CPS – 0 to 5000
- Total Counts- 1 to 9,999,000
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- mR/hr – .001 (1µR) to 100
- CPM – 0 to 350,000
- µSv/hr – .01 to 1000
- CPS – 0 to 5000
- Total Counts- 1 to 9,999,000
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- mR/hr – .001 (1µR) to 1000 mR/hr
- µSv/hr – .01 to 10000
- CPM – 0 to 450,000
- CPS – 0 to 7500
- Total Counts – 1 to 9,999,000
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- Up to 50 mR/h. Instrument begins readings in µR/h and changes to mR/h at 1000 µR/h
- Up to 500 µSv/h. Instrument begins reading in nSv/h and changes to µSv/h at 1000 nSv/h
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Accuracy |
- Referenced to Cs137
- Typically ±15% from factory, ±10% with NIST Source Calibration
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- Reference to Cs137
- Typically ±15% from factory, ±10% with NIST Source Calibration
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- Reference to Cs137
- Typically ±15% from factory, ±10% with NIST Source Calibration
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- Referenced to Cs137
- Typically ±15% from factory, ±10% with NIST Source Calibration
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- Reference to Cs137
- Typically ±15% from factory, ±10% with NIST Source Calibration
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Anti-Saturation |
Readout will OVER RANGE in radiation fields as high as 100X the max reading. |
Meter will hold at OVER RANGE in fields as high as 100X the max reading. |
Meter will hold at OVER RANGE in fields as high as 100X the max reading. |
Readout will OVERRANGE in radiation fields as high as 100X the max reading. |
Readout will OVERRANGE in radiation fields as high as 100X the max reading. |
Selectable Alert Set Range |
mR/hr .001 – 100 and CPM 1 – 350,000. Pulsating beeper sounds the alert. Adjustable alert levels are used for mR/hr / CPM, and µSv/hr / CPS. 70db @ 1m. Alarm will sound when in Timer Mode when set alarm threshold is reached. |
mR/hr .001 – 100 and CPM 1 – 350,000. Pulsating beeper sounds the alert. Adjustable alert levels are used for mR/hr / CPM, and µSv/hr / CPS. 70db @ 1m. Alarm will sound when in Timer Mode when set alarm threshold is reached. |
mR/hr .001 – 100 and CPM 1 – 350,000. 70db @ 1m. Pulsating beeper sounds the alert. Adjustable alert levels are used for mR/hr / CPM, and µSv/hr / CPS. Alarm will sound when in Timer Mode when set alarm threshold is reached. |
mR/hr .001 – 1000 and CPM 1 – 450,000. Pulsating beeper sounds the alert. Adjustable alert levels are used for mR/hr / CPM, and µSv/hr / CPS. 70db @ 1m. Alarm will sound when in Timer Mode when set alarm threshold is reached. |
Pulsating beeper sounds the alert. Adjustable alert levels are used for µR/hr / CPM, and nSv/hr / CPS. |
Display |
Graphic LCD with Backlight. |
Graphic LCD with Backlight. |
Graphic LCD with Backlight |
Graphic LCD with Backlight |
Backlit liquid crystal display with mode indicators. |
Outputs |

USB for use with Free Observer USB Software for PCs Bluetooth for use with the Free Observer BLE App for Android
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USB for use with Free Observer USB Software for PCs Bluetooth for use with the Free Observer BLE App for Android.
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USB for use with Free Observer USB Software for PCs Bluetooth for use with the Free Observer BLE App for Android.
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USB for use with Free Observer USB Software for PCs Bluetooth for use with the Free Observer BLE App for Android
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None |
Count Light |
Red LED flashes with each count |
Red LED flashes with each count |
Red LED flashes with each radiation event |
Red LED flashes with each count |
Red LED flashes with each count |
Audio Indicator |
Sounds with each count (can be switched off for silent operation) |
Internally mounted beeper (can be switched off for silent operation) |
Internally mounted beeper (can be switched off for silent operation) |
Sounds with each count (can be switched off for silent operation) |
Sounds with each count (can be switched off for silent operation) |
Power Requirements |
USB Power or Two (2) AA alkaline batteries (included). Approx. 800 hrs @ background. |
USB Power or Two (2) AA alkaline batteries (included). Approx. 800 hrs @ background. |
USB Power or Two (2) AA alkaline batteries (included). Approx. 800 hrs @ background. |
USB Power or Two (2) AA alkaline batteries (included). Approx. 800 hrs @ background. |
Two (2) AA alkaline batteries (included). Battery life is approx. 800 hours at normal background radiation levels. |
Temperature Range |
-10° to +50°C (14° to 122°F) |
-10° to +50°C (14° to 122°F) |
-10° to +50°C (14° to 122°F) |
-10° to +50°C (14° to 122°F) |
-10° to +50°C (14° to 122°F) |
Humidity |
10% to 70% Non-Condensing. |
10% to 70% Non-Condensing |
10% to 70% Non-Condensing. |
10% to 70% Non-Condensing. |
10% to 70% Non-Condensing. |
Size |
140 X 68 X 33 mm (5.5 X 2.7 X 1.3 in.) |
140 X 68 X 33 mm (5.5 X 2.7 X 1.3 in.) |
140 X 68 X 33 mm (5.5 X 2.7 X 1.3 in.) Probe: 260 X 70 X 25 mm (10.25 X 2.75 X 1 in.) |
140 X 68 X 33 mm (5.5 X 2.7 X 1.3 in.) |
276 x 44 x 64 mm (10.88 x 1.75 x 2.5 in.) |
Weight |
181 g (0.4 lbs.) |
291g (0.64 lbs.) |
570 g (1.25 lbs.) |
204 g (0.45 lbs.) |
217 g (7.7 oz.) |
Includes |
Carrying Case, Xtreme Boot, Lanyard, Stand, Batteries, Mini-USB Cable, Observer USB Software Download, Observer BLE App Certificate of Conformance |
Carrying Case, Xtreme Boot, Lanyard, Stand, Batteries, Mini-USB Cable, Observer USB Software, Observer BLE Software, Certificate of Conformance |
RAP-RS2 External GM Probe, 3 ft BNC Cable, Carrying Case, Xtreme Boot, Lanyard, Stand, Batteries, Mini-USB Cable, Observer USB Software, Observer BLE App, Certificate of Conformance |
Carrying Case, Xtreme Boot, Lanyard, Stand, Batteries, Mini-USB Cable, Observer USB Software Download, Observer BLE App, Certificate of Conformance |
Carrying Case, Lanyard, Batteries, and Xtreme Boot. Protective boot fits most industry standard dose rate and compensation filters. |
Options |
Water Resistant Case, NIST Calibration |
Wipe Test Plate, Swipes, Water Resistance Case, NIST Calibration |
NIST Calibration, Radiation Response Kit |
Water Resistant Case, NIST Calibration |
NIST Calibration |
Warranty |
1 year limited warranty |
1 year limited warranty |
1 year limited warranty |
1 year limited warranty |
1 year warranty |