MinAlarm 7-10 Radiation Monitors

  MinAlarm 7-10 Radiation Monitors



The MinAlarm series of monitors have both local and remote alarm indications. There are a wide variety of available probes to suit a variety of applications, and the user can trust the security of a battery backed mains operation.

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The Minalarm 7-10 is a mains operated installed radiation monitor with an audio/visual alarm that can be set to trip at any point on the scale.  It is available with a variety of probes to suit different monitoring requirements.

Features

  • Audio-Visual alarm that can be set to trip at any point on the scale
  • Semi-Logarithmically scaled meter with an open scale at the lower end to show background levels of radiation while displaying high levels without range switching
  • Long life (50,000 hr) solid-state visual alarm condition lamps
  • Connections for alarm relay contacts and analogue output for remote indication of alarm status
  • Selectable latching/non-latching alarm facility
  • Integral circuit and alarm check facility
  • Back-Up operation from an internal lead-acid battery should the mains fail
  • Fail-Safe operation including a probe failure alarm
  • Tough metal case for bench or wall mounting

Type 7-10G/GL
A sensitive instrument using the MC70 GM tube (G model).  The meter is scaled over the range 0.05 to 75 µSvh-1 (0.005 to 7.5 mR/h).  The useful energy range is 55 keV to 1.25 MeV and above.  The type GL uses the MC71 low inherent background GM tube and is intended for environmental monitoring.  These models are not suitable for monitoring X-Radiation.

Type 7-10C
The meter is scaled 1 to 2,000 counts s-1 for probes to customer's requirements, e.g., other G-M tubes and scintillation detectors from the Mini range for general beta and gamma monitoring.  Scintillation probes from other manufacturers may also be used.

Type 7-10R
The meter is scaled over the range 0.5 to 5000 µSvh-1 (0.05 to 500 mR/h).  The MC10 compensated G-M tube has a useful energy range from 45 keV to 1.25 MeV and above.  It is not recommended for monitoring X-Radiation from apparatus operating below 75 kVp.

Type 7-10RL
Compensated G-M tube MC20 with an energy range of 50 keV to 1.25 MeV.  The meter is scaled from 0.5 to 1000 µSvh-1 (0.05 to 100 mR/h) with emphasis in the 1 to 10 µSvh-1 (0.1 to 1 mR/h) range.  It is not recommended for monitoring X-Radiation from apparatus operating below 75 kVp.

Type 7-12
The 7-12 is a special version that allows the probe to be sited up to 500 m from the instrument.  Four matching probes are available.
The MC74 covers the range 0.05 µSv/h - 75 µSv/h, MC75: 0.5 µSv/h - 1 mSv/h, MC76: 1 µSv/h - 5 mSv/h and MC77: 5 µSv/h - 10 mSv/h.  The energy response of these probes is 85 keV - 1.3 MeV ±30%.
The response details shown above are for air Kerma.  Ambient dose equivalent H*10 versions are supplied as standard.

Additional Features
To augment the visual alarm a red, high intensity zenon beacon can be mounted on top of the case to give 360° viewing.  The audible alarm is also replaced by a high output unit.

Selector chart
Model Probe Type Scale range Gamma range Feature
7-10G GM type MC70 0.05 to 75 µSvh-1 55 keV to 1.25 MeV High sensitivity
7-10GL GM type MC71 0.05 to 75 µSvh-1 55 keV to 1.25 MeV Low background
7-10R GM type MC10 0.5 to 5,000 µSvh-1 45 keV to 1.25 MeV also for X-rays >75 kVp
7-10RL GM type MC20 0.5 to 1,000 µSvh-1 55 keV to 1.25 MeV also for X-rays >75 kVp
7-10C GM or scintillation 1.0 to 2,000 s-1 Defined by probe  
7-12 GM type MC74
GM type MC75
GM type MC76
GM type MC77
0.05 to 75 µSvh-1
0.5 to 1,000 µSvh-1
1.0 to 5,000 µSvh-1
5.0to 10,000 µSvh-1
85 keV to 1.3 MeV
compensated within ±30%
These 4 probes can operate
on lead lengths up to 500 m
 MinAlarm 7-10 Radiation Monitors
 PRODUCT# Price  Product Description  
       
 MinAlarm 7-10G      -    Radiation monitor using MC70 GM tube   SELECT  
 MinAlarm 7-10GL      -    Radiation monitor using MC71 low inherent background GM tube   SELECT  
 MinAlarm 7-10C      -    Radiation monitor scaled 1 to 2,000 counts s-1   SELECT  
 MinAlarm 7-10R      -    Radiation monitor scaled over the range 0.5 to 5000 µSvh-1   SELECT  
 MinAlarm 7-10RL      -    Radiation monitor compensated G-M tube   SELECT  
 MinAlarm 7-12      -    Radiation monitor that allows the probe to be sited up to 500 m from the instrument   SELECT  
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Specifications:
MinAlarm 7-10G :Radiation monitor using MC70 GM tube
MinAlarm 7-10GL :Radiation monitor using MC71 low inherent background GM tube
MinAlarm 7-10C :Radiation monitor scaled 1 to 2,000 counts s^-1
MinAlarm 7-10R :Radiation monitor scaled over the range 0.5 to 5000 µSvh^-1
MinAlarm 7-10RL :Radiation monitor compensated G- M tube
MinAlarm 7-12 :Radiation monitor that allows the probe to be sited up to 500 m from the instrument
Weight :2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Size :15 H x 22 W x 15 D cm (6? H x 6? W x 8.5? W) overall
Mains Supply :100 to 120 / 200 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz, approx. 10 Watts
Back-up Battery :Sealed lead acid, 12 V 1.1 Ah.
Meter Integration Time :Set to match scale range: 1 to 10 s for R, RL; 1 to 20 s for G; 1 to 100 s for GL
Radiation Detector :Halogen quenched G-M tube or scintillation probe.
Detector Supply :300 to 1500 V, adjustable internally
Overload Protection :No meter ?fallback? with intensities at least 100 times maximum scale reading.
Detector Location :Attached to MinAlarm or within 3 m (10?) of the instrument.
Audible Alarm :90 dBa at 30 cm 400 Hz.
Indicator Lamps :Dual large area LED panel lamps showing green or red when tripped.
Detector Energy Response :The response of types G/GL, R and RL are shown above. (Data for all the graphs was supplied by NRPB)
Cable Length :The detector cable length is normally 3 m (10?). Longer cable lengths, up to a maximum of 500 m (1640?), are only available in the 7-12 version.
Additional data for model 7-12 :Probe location: Up to 500 m (1640?) from instrument. Detector voltage: 500 to 1500 V produced by power supply mounted within probe housing.