Ludlum Model 2221 General Purpose Scaler-Ratemeter with 44-10 Gamma Scintillator

Price range: $25.00 through $385.00

The Model 2221 is a general purpose ratemeter and scaler with an analog display for optimally viewing the count rate and rate of change through all possible four decades of display. It is accompanied by a digital LCD, which can present either the ratemeter data or the scaler counts.

Control functions available include: decade range selection, scaler count time, power on/off, response setting, LCD analog/digital switch, PHA window switch, lamp, audio divide by, audio volume, count zeroing, and scaler start/halt.

The wide range high voltage supply supports a variety of detectors with additional threshold and window settings that facilitate switching between gross counts and the energy band of interest. The instrument housing is cast aluminum with a separate battery compartment and accompanying metal handle. This design delivers industrial robustness, quality, capability, and versatility.

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More Information
  • Digital ratemeter with built-in scaler
  • Dual analog meter & digital LCD presentation
  • Rich array of discrete front panel controls
  • Single channel analysis
  • RS-232 data output
  • Wide range HV
  • Overload protection
Specifications

Ludlum Model 2221

  • RATEMETER: Provides a four-decade analog display that is operational any time the instrument is turned on, the ratemeter can also be presented on the accompanying LCD as a digital value when the LCD is switched to the “Dig Rate” position
  • SCALER: Range from 0-999999 counts
  • TIMER: Switch selectable divisions of 0.1, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 minutes or CONT (continuous) for manual timing
  • CONCURRENT USE Scaler or digital ratemeter is active when not selected, allowing for concurrent use
  • SUGGESTED DETECTORS: GM, proportional, scintillation
  • HIGH VOLTAGE: Adjustable from 400-2400 volts (can be checked on display)
  • THRESHOLD: Adjustable from 100-1000 (can be checked on display)
  • WINDOW: Adjustable from 0-1000 above threshold setting (can be turned on or off)
  • GAIN: Adjustable from 1.5-100 mV at a threshold setting of 100
  • OVERLOAD: Sense detector saturation, indicated by “—-” on LCD display and meter going to full scale (adjustable depending on detector selected)
  • CONNECTOR: Series “C” type
  • METER DIAL: 0-500 cpm, 50-500k cpm logarith mic scale (others available)
  • DIGITAL DISPLAY: 6-digit LCD display with 1.3 cm (0.5 in.) high digits
  • LCD BACKLIGHT: Activated by LAMP switch
  • AUDIO: Built-in unimorph speaker with volume control
  • AUDIO DIVIDE: Toggle switch for 1, 10, or 100 events per click
  • AUDIO JACK: For operational headset
  • CONTROLS:
    • Power Switch: On/off
    • Scale Selector Switch: x1, x10, x100, x1K, Log
    • Meter Zero Pushbutton: To zero meter
    • Audio Volume Knob: Adjusts volume of audio output
    • Audio Divide Switch: Divides audio clicks by either 1, 10, or 100
    • Meter Lamp Switch: Illuminates meter
    • Response Switch: Toggles between FAST (4 sec.) or SLOW (22 sec.) from 10% to 90% of final reading
    • Window Switch: Selects wide open window counts or a narrower setting for viewing a specific energy band
    • Scaler Count Time Selector Switch: 0.1, 0.2. 0.5, 1, 2, 5, or 10 minutes
    • Count Pushbutton: Starts or resets scaler count
    • Count Hold Pushbutton: Stops scaler count and leaves result in the display
    • Scaler/Digital Rate Switch: Selects which mode is presented on the LCD
    • Test Buttons: Battery, high voltage, threshold, wnidow
    • Calibration Controls: Recessed screwdriver adjustments with calibration cover
  • POWER: 4 each “D” cell batteries
  • BATTERY LIFE: Typically 250 hours with alkaline batteries (battery condition can be checked on digital display)
  • SIZE: 22.9 x 10.9 x 25.4 cm (9 x 4.3 x 10 in.) (H x W x L) including handle
  • WEIGHT: 2.5 kg (5.5 lb.) including batteries
  • RS-232 OUTPUT: This option facilitates exporting data to be read as output to a computer or serial printer from either the ratemeter or scaler reading. SMA connector, PN 4261-148, 9-Pin D-Sub connector, PN 4261-184

Model 44-10 Gamma Detector

  • INDICATED USE: Low-Level, wide-energy gamma detection
  • SUGGESTED INSTRUMENTS: General purpose survey meters, ratemeters, and scalers
  • DETECTOR TYPE: NaI(Tl) scintillator, 5.1 cm (2 in.) dia. x 5.1 cm (2 in.) thick
  • EFFICIENCY: 125I: 4% | 57Co: 20% | 137Cs: 9% | 60Co: 15%
  •  SENSITVITY: Typically 900 cpm per μR/hr (137Cs gamma)
  • RECOMMENDED ENERGY RANGE: 30 keV – 3.0 MeV
  • ENERGY RESPONSE: Energy dependent
  • BACKGROUND: 9750 cpm  (10 µR/hr field)
  • PHTOMULTIPLIER TUBE: 5.1 cm (2 in.) diameter, magnetically shielded
  • OPERATING VOLTAGE: 500 to 1200 volts
  • TEMPERATURE RANGE: -20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F), may be certified to operate from -40 to 65 °C (-40 to 150 °F)
  • ENVIRONMENTAL RATING: IP65
  • CONNECTOR: Series “C”
  • CONSTRUCTION: Aluminum with beige powder coat
  • SIZE: 6.6 x 27.9 cm (2.6 x 11 in.)
  • WEIGHT: 1.04 kg (2.3 lb.)

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