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Velp Radiation Detector

The Velp Radiation Detector is a standard industrial model of a Geiger-Muller tube with a thin mica output window

The Velp Radiation Detector is a standard industrial model of a Geiger-Muller tube with a thin mica output window

Accurate Operation

  • Factory-calibrated using a pulse generator
  • Standard ±15% of the full scale relative to Cesium-137
  • Results in milliroentgens/hour and counts/minute (cpm) in 3 periods
  • Anti-saturation circuit up to a value equivalent to 100 times the maximum reading in the greatest interval

Easy to Use

  • Results by graduated scale, flashing LED and acoustic signal
  • Operates up to 2000 hours on one set of batteries
  • Detects α, ß, γ and x-rays
  • Choice of 3 measurement ranges
GENERAL FEATURES
Range: 0,5 - 5,0 - 50 mR/h;
Supply: 9 V alkaline battery, 2000 hour lifetime
Weight: 0,22 kg (0.48 lb)
Dimensions (WxHxD): 70x210x48mm (2.75x8.25x1.87 in)
SENSITIVITY
α: detected down to 2,5 MeV, with typical detection efficiency greater than  80% at 3,5 MeV
ß: detected at 150 keV with 75% typical detection efficiency
Gamma and X rays: detected down to 10 keV through the end window and to 40 keV through the case

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