RO-20 AA Ion Chamber Survey Meter
Thermo Scientific™ Model RO-20 is a portable air ionization chamber instrument used to detect beta, gamma and X-radiation. Features five linear ranges of operation to measure exposure from background to 50 R/h full scale.
Availability: Commercially Available: >90 days for delivery
| Manufacturer |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| RO-20 AA Ion Chamber Survey Meter |
| Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear; |
| Detection Principle |
| Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
| Detection Method |
| Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
| Application |
| Survey Meter; |
| Product Model Number |
| RO20, RO20AA, RO20SI |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Thermo Scientific™ Model RO-20 is a portable air ionization chamber instrument used to detect beta, gamma and X-radiation. Features five linear ranges of operation to measure exposure from background to 50 R/h full scale. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available: >90 days for delivery |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: TFS-Assets_LSG_Specification-Sheets_D10512~ RO-20 AA.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 7.9 x 4.2 x 7.7 in (20.1 x 10.7 x 19.6 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 3.3 lbs. (1.47 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Alkaline Battery; Five C batteries (2,500 hours) |
| Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Dust; Waterproof/Resistant; Seals used at openings for dust and water resistance. Detector is protected by a silica-gel dryer. |
| Operating Conditions |
| -40 to 60 °C (-40 to 140 °F), <95% RH non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| Carrying strap, Cs check source |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $3,300.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Radiological Targets |
| Beta, Gamma, X-ray |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| mR; 0-5, 0-50, 0-500 mR/h and 0-5, 0-50 R/h. |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); < 5 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| None |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Energy Range: 8 keV to 1.3 MeV |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
