RO-20 Ion Chamber Survey Meters
RO-20 Ion Chamber Survey Meters
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RO-20 Ion Chamber Survey Meters

Thermo Scientific™ Model RO-20 is a portable air ionization chamber instrument used to detect beta, gamma and X-radiation.
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RO20

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.

Ionization chamber is vented to atmospheric pressure and is specifically designed to have a flat energy response into the X-ray region.
  • The detector is fully compensated over the operational temperature range for output accuracy within 10% ± 0.5 mR/h; eliminates need for temperature correction
  • Each instrument is factory calibrated to gamma radiation
  • A single rotary switch turns the instrument off, checks the batteries, checks the zero setting, and selects the range of operation
  • An ergonomically located switch illuminates the meter
  • Internal switching of ranges is accomplished with reed relays, eliminating the mechanical swing arms typically used with portable ion chamber survey instruments
  • Chamber has a diameter of 7.32cm (2.88in.) and a volume of 220cm3 (13.4 cu. in.)
  • Detector has 640 mg/cm2 phenolic walls inside a 1.6mm (0.063in.) aluminum wall case for a total thickness of approximately 1,000 mg/cm2
  • A 7.9mm (0.31in.) thick phenolic sliding beta shield with a positive friction lock is mounted on the bottom of the chamber
  • The shield thickness is approximately 1,000 mg/cm2
  • The chamber window is comprised of two layers (one on the chamber, one on the can) of 25 micron (0.001in.) mylar, approximately 7 mg/cm2 total
  • Measures gamma or X-ray exposure rate
  • Large backlit display
  • Long battery life
  • Sliding shield for beta measurements
  • Seals used at openings for dust and water resistance; detector is protected by a silica-gel dryer
  • Options include 137Cs gamma check source (CS-7A) and carrying strap (ZP11466031)
Specifications
Certifications/ComplianceSuccessfully tested to ANSI™ N42.17A. CE Certified to European standard EN50082-1 (EN61000-4-2 and EN61000-4-3)
DescriptionRO20
Dimensions (L x W x H)7.9 x 4.2 x 7.7 in. (201 x 1047 x 196 mm)
Energy RangePhoton Response: ± 30% from 8 keV to 1.3 MeV with the open slide facing the source; ± 15% from 33 keV to 1.3 MeV with the closed slide facing the source; ± 15% from 55 keV to 1.3 MeV through the side of the instrument; Beta Response: Uranium Slab: 30% of true
Battery Type5“C” cells
Product TypeSurvey Meter
Measurement RangeLinear Ranges: 0 to 5, 0 to 50; 0 to 500 mR/h; (0 to 5; 0 to 50R/h)
Operating Temperature (Metric)−40°C to 60°C
Height (English)7.7 in.
Length (English)7.9 in.
Operating Temperature (English)-104°F to 140°F
Response Time90% of final reading within 5 seconds
Detector TypeBeta, Gamma, X-Ray
LinearityWithin 5% of Full Scale
Width (Metric)10.47 cm
Weight (Metric)1.63 kg
Humidity0% to 95%
Internal Controlsfive calibration controls, one for each range
Voltage30 V
Battery DependenceReading is independent of battery voltage when the battery check indication is in the green arc
Chamber BiasTen 3V lithium coin cells, 30 V
Radiation TypeBeta, Gamma, X-Ray
External Controlrange switch, including Off, Zero, and Battery checking positions. Zero knob used to set meter to zero when Zero position of range switch is selected or when in no significant radiation field. Light switch, for meter light
Width (English)4.2 in.
Battery Life150 to 6900 hr.
Weight (English)3.6 lb.
Length (Metric)201 mm
Height (Metric)19.6 cm
Unit SizeEach