The K8 is a small discreet alarming ratemeter for detecting radiation and radioactive materials near by protecting people from radiation exposure. All units are tested using an NIST traceable radiation source. Ideal for airport checkpoint guards and baggage handlers, pilots and flight attendants, police and firefighter, coast guard, border patrols, military, hospital workers, package and courier services, custom and cargo inspectors.
Applications:
- Detection of Dirty Bombs & other sources of radiation
- Meets NCRP guidance & recommendation
for Management of Terrorist Events
- Involving Radioactive Material
- Capable of detecting very small amounts
of radioactive materials
- High performance; tested by using NIST
traceable sources
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Green flashes show radiation detection
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Red flashes & audible alarm indicate high-level radiation
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Specifications:
Detector:
Si solid state detector
Operating Range:
X and Gamma: 20 keV-6.2 keV, Beta: 600 keV - 1 MeV
Sensitivity:
(Cs-137): Approx. 1 second, 1 green flash at 2 mR/hr
Enclosure Material:
High impact plastic.
Audible Alarm:
K8; Alarms at 10 mR/hr. Can be ordered at other preset levels Optional H8; User settable alarm- .5 to 1,000 mR/hr (1R) with a trimer option. Audible Alarm Sound Level: 80 dB at 4” (10cm)
LED Indicators
Green LED flashes approx. every 5 seconds at .5 mR/hr (5 mSv/hr), 2.5 seconds at 1 mR/hr (10 mSv/hr), flashes rapidly every 1 second at 2 mR/hr, and every 30 min. indicating natural radiation. Red LED flashes at approx. 10 mR/hr (100 mSv/hr), custom settable are available. Yellow LED is on when battery needs replacing
Power Requirements:
1 lithium battery(CR2032) included. Battery life Approx.. 1500 hour at normal background. Green, Yellow, and Red LED flash when power is turned on.
Temperature Range:
14° to 112° F (-10° to 45° C).
Weight:
.5oz (13 grams)
Size:
1” x 1.5” x 0.475” (25 mm x 39 mm x 12 mm)
Fasteners:
Clip or Velcro
SHIPPING TIMES:
Most, but not all orders leave our warehouse within 1-7 business days. Allow time from the day we ship for UPS or the USPS to deliver it to you from Upstate NY. Please call for rush orders before 2:00 Eastern time. That means that some items, to some locations could take two weeks or more. Remember, we're a 50 year old family run business, so feel free to call us for a rush. We can get most of our items out the same day and use next day air and get it to you tomorrow, but you need to call before 2:00 Eastern time.
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