PYCKO SCIENTIFIC LIMITED Your Alternative
31 London Road, Grantham, NG31 6EX
Telephone 01476 401992 To The Obvious
[email protected] www.pycko.co.uk
RM100 and RM2000 SURVEY METERS
0-100 or 0-2000 uSv/hr
Normal mode
Peak dose rate mode
Meter back light
Audible and visual display
Protection IP65
Up to 250 hours battery life
Weight 640g including batteries
Size approx 20 x 11.5 x 8.5cm including handle
The RM100 and the RM2000 Survey Meter are compact hand held radiation monitors designed to
measure x-ray and gamma radiation above 20 keV. The instrument provides an indication of ambient
D.E. rate in uSv/hr. The meter may be supplied in two meter scale configurations depending on the
model purchased.
The RM models also have two further measurement modes: “Peak Rate” and ‘Total Dose’. “Peak Rate”
mode will display the highest dose rate on the meter scale since the function was selected. There is also
a “Total Dose” function as well.
The unit has an audio output and will emit a ‘click’ sound each time a radiation event is detected, which
may be silenced if desired. The scale may also be illuminated if required during operation.
The RM100/RM2000 also has inbuilt fault detection and status monitoring, and will warn if a fault or
over-range is present or the batteries require replacement.
The unit is able to measure down to below 20 keV
Analogue Display
This provides a clear indication of the current measured reading. The current battery reserve is also
indicated on the green scale section during power on. The scale can be illuminated if required by means
of the ‘Mute/Lamp’ button.
Mute/Lamp Button
By default, the unit will power up with the meter backlight off and with the speaker ‘click’ enabled.
Pressing the button will run through each of four possible combinations of sounder on/off and backlight
on/off. When the sound is turned off, the LED at the switch will illuminate.
Peak Dose Button
An LED will illuminate to indicate ‘Peak Dose’ mode. During operation, the meter will retain the highest
value detected, and cause the needle to ‘hold’ at that value. The speaker ‘click’ will still be heard, but
the meter will only move in an upward direction (never downwards) once a higher dose rate level has
been recorded. This function enables the meter to be safely left in a high radiation field without the
operator being present. The operator can then return and safely read off the maximum value seen
during the test.
Accrued Dose Button
This will put the meter into a ‘totalised dose’ mode. This will add together, second by second, the dose
present at the RM100/2000 since selection .
Sounder
The sounder speaker is provided to give audible ‘click’ indication that a radiation event (count) has
occurred. If an alarm condition occurs (radiation overload, low battery, etc) the unit will sound a
constant rasping 2 KHz tone. The sounder can be turned off in normal operation by means of the
Mute/Lamp button. Alarms will always be active and cannot be disabled.
Backlight
A backlight is provided to allow the meter to be read in low light conditions. The backlight can be turned
on and off by means of the Mute/Lamp button. The default is backlight off.
A full independent Type test conducted by the HPA on the RM100/RM2000 is available on request.
Registered Office: 31 London Road, Grantham, NG31 6EX
Registered Number: 3132274 VAT No. 640 2930 63
