Radhound X/E
An advanced hand held digital radiation monitor with a range of probe options for all your contamination monitoring and radiation protection requirements. Radhound X/E is an advanced digital hand held general purpose radiation monitor, suitable for a wide range of probes.
This feature packed instrument boasts unique features, such as the ability to switch between probes via the menu, allowing for example, a dose rate probe and a contamination probe to be configured for use with one instrument. This flexibility allows any standard probe to be used (300-1200V).
Radhound X/E is capable of measuring dose rate, CPS, CPM, Bq/cm2 with alpha and beta discrimination. The instrument menu allows adjustment of thresholds, high voltage, dead time and over-range protection.
Simple and easy to use
We take great care to ensure our instruments are very easy to operate. The menu on the Radhound X/E can easily be locked by the user to ensure only basic options are available, giving greater security and protection against accidental setting changes.
Multiple probe library/confirguration
As well as operating as a traditional single probe instrument, the Radhound X/E allows the user to switch quickly between alternative probe setups. (The user is instructed to plug in the correct probe before the new settings are applied, protecting against possible over voltage or use of incorrect settings).
Alarm
Radhound X/E has an adjustable alarm threshold. Additionally separate alpha and beta alarms can be set. The sounder is loud and clear, and is suitable for use in many different environments. A symbol flashes on the display when in alarm.
Scaler timer
Radhound X/E has a scaler time mode, allowing the integration of count for a preset time (or time to a preset count). Additionally in dose rate mode, time to dose can be indicated.
Self Test
Radhound X/E automatically checks its health on turn on. It checks the high voltage, battery level, keyboard and sounder.
Peak mode
Records the maximum value seen since the last reset.
Over range
Detector current measurement allows over-range detection to prevent count saturation. The maximum count rate can be limited in the menu.
Long battery life
The alkaline battery version uses two standard 1.5 V C-cells. Alternatively a lithium ion rechargeable version is available. The screen has a battery level indicator in all counting modes.
Rugged care
The Radhound X/E case is waterproof to IP65, chemical resistant and can be safely wiped clean. A tough stainless steel case with impact resistant polymer ends means it will stand up to the rigors of daily use.
SPECIFICATIONS
Main modes of operation
Count (or dose rate), integrate/scaler timer, histogram (count rate graph),
Peak value
Menu gives control of system parameters and multiple probe library
Display
Large backlit LCD, 70 x 40 mm
Automatic backlight movement sensor - when instrument is picked up, the backlight comes on
Displayed units
CPS, CPM, µSv/hr, mSv/hr, Sv/hr, (R/hr, mR/hr µR/hr) Bq/cm2
Response time
0.5 second response
Adjustable averaging time 5, 10, 15 seconds
Integration time adjustable up to 24 hours
Operational parameters
High voltage adjustable from 300-1200V
User defined. Up to 5 probes with adjustment of HV, gain, threshold, dead time, over-range, probe name
Adjustable alarm levels
MHV connector (others available on request)
Mechanical Size
165 x 115 x 59 mm excluding handle
Impact resistant, waterproof for IP65
Weight typically <1.3 kg
Environmental
Operating temperature -10°C to +50°C
Storage temperature -25°C to +60°C
Power
On screen battery status indication
2 x 1.5V C-cell or optional lithium ion rechargeable
Battery life typically >40 hrs continuous use
Options
Infra-red serial connection
RS-232 connection
Internal lithium ion rechargeable cell
Instrument case
External Probes: SS300/315/330/335 - SS440 - SS404A, SS404B - SS500/600/700
