RMS-3 Digital Area Monitor
 
  Downloadable Files:
 
 
 

  RMS-3 Digital Area Monitor


 The Model RMS-3 utilizes a highly integrated electronics package that promotes low start up costs, operator friendliness, easy setup, and quick calibration. The monitor supports a variety of different detector types including scintillation, GM, and proportional counters. 
   Product Detail


Features:
  • Inexpensive, Fully Featured Digital Area Monitor           
  • Standalone or Networked Operation           
  • Large range of supported Detectors           
  • Optional Integrated HP-270 or HP-290 Probe           
  • Supports RS-232, RS-485 and Ethernet Networks           
  • WindowsTM-based Calibration

General Description

The built-in wide range high voltage power supply, computer controlled threshold settings, along with numerous other user-programmable parameters, facilitate nearly any pulsed tupe output detector.  This flexibility makes the RMS-3 an excellent choice for new or retrofit installations looking for gamma, neutron, beta, or criticality type systems.

Alarms may be set anywhere over the entire operating range of the detector.  An alpha-numeric, high visibility LED display gives a continuous update of current conditions.  Visual indicators for High Alarm, Alert Alarm, and Normal present the operational status of the entire instrument.  A Sonalert built onto the monitor provides audible warning anytime the alarm set point has been exceeded.  An alarm acknowledge button located on the front panel allows users to silence the speaker.

The electronics are enclosed in a resilient, splash proof enclosure that is designed to take up a minimum amount of wall space.  The enclosure can also house some of the availiable detectors.  Installation is as simple as hanging it on the wall and connecting AC power.  Facilities using the optional relay output or networking capability of the RMS-3 will require additional wiring connections via a terminal block strip conveniently located in the bottom of the monitor.

The RMS-3 area monitor uses an RS-232C communication port to permit connection to a PC running our WindowsTM-based setup/calibration program.  This program permits technicians to fully setup, calibrate and diagnose problems.  Program features include automatic generation of high voltage plateaus, alarm set point selection, three levels of password protection, and complete control over all operating parameters.

The RMS-3 works well as a standalone area monitor or it can easily be networked onto an existing Ethernet system with the use of a small serial-to-Ethernet converter.  The WindowsTM-based network PC client software uses UDP/IP communications and the new industry standard RadNet networking protocol allowing multiple area monitors as well as contamination and air monitors to be viewed by a client anywhere on the LAN.  There is no limit to the number of Clients that can display the current status of the monitor as well as the current reading.  On the client, each monitor reading is labeled with the type of monitor and a lcoation identifier or number for easier interpretation of the readings.

Multiple RMS-3's may also be networked via RS-485 to a networked PC utilizing server software. The server software has the capability to place the RMS-3 information on the LAN for access by other clients.

Options

RMS3 OPT1  Mating Connectors 
RMS3 OPT2  TTL Logic level input (required for use with DAI-X series detectors) 
RMS3 OPT3  4 to 20 mA or 0 to 20 V Logarithmic Analog Output 
RMS3 OPT4  High Alarm Flashing Strobe (RED) 
RMS3 OPT5  PC Communications Cable 
RMS3 OPT6  Wall Bracket with Handle 
RMS3 OPT7  Windows Calibration Software 
Also Availiable  RadNet Networking Software and Hardware 
 
Purchase Details
SKU : RMS-3 
Request Quote
Product Contact
 Sales Contact
  Service Contact
 
Specifications:
Range: :Background levels to 10,000 R/h (0.1 µSv/h to 100 Sv/h) over any four decades using various standard Thermo Scientific detectors.
Linearity: :+/- 10% (using dead-time compensation)
High Voltage: :From 450 to 2,500 Vdc.
Thresholds: :Upper and Lower Thresholds computer controlled (0.3 to 60 mV)
Alarm Range: :User selectable over entire operating range (both Alert and High Alarm).
Units: :Measurement units are specified as text during calibration.
Temperature: :-40° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C).
Size: :9.5" high x 6.25" wide x 5" deep (241 mm x 158.7 mm x 127. mm)
Weight: :Nominally 5 lbs (2.3 kg) without the detector.
Power: :100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 15 W max.
PC Support: :Switch selectable RS-232 or RS-485 serial port using a DB-9 connector.
Relay Contacts: :240 Vac @ 8 A resistive, Normally Open and Normally Closed Available.
Speaker: :Sonalert rated at 70 dB @ 60 cm.
Display: :0.27” (6.86 mm) high twelve segment high visibility LED
Visual Indicators: :LED’s for High Alarm (Red), Alert Alarm (Amber), and Normal (Green).