Personal Radiation Indicator Badge
The Model K8 is a solid state personal radiation detector designed for high performance and durability. Users can permanently set alarms, both audible and visual, warn of radiation exposure.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Ludlum Measurements, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Personal Radiation Indicator Badge |
| Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Principle |
| Solid-State Detectors; |
| Detection Method |
| Solid-State Detectors; |
| Application |
| Personal Radiation Detectors; |
| Product Model Number |
| Model K8 Part Number: 51-2949 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Model K8 is a solid state personal radiation detector designed for high performance and durability. Users can permanently set alarms, both audible and visual, warn of radiation exposure. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Ludlum Measurements- Personal Radiation Indicator.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 1.5 x 1.0 x 0.5 in (39 x 25 x 13 mm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 0.5 oz (13 g) including battery |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; CR2032 (1500 hours) |
| Noise Produced |
| 10 dB |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Vibration/Shock; High-impact molded plastic housing |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| Belt clip |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| <1 year |
| Unit Cost |
| $180.00 |
| Radiological Targets |
| Gamma |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Energy Range: 30 keV to 6 MeV |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Approved Vendors |
| Amazon |
