This instrument supports many types of GM counters and includes an internal preamplifier to operate scintillation detectors as a gamma counter.
The unit will operate as a stand-alone benchtop instrument with a six decade LED display, or may be controlled by a PC or Macintosh computer for remote operation and data storage. Computer connection by a USB interface allows Plug and Play operation. RS-232 serial outputs are provided for connection to older computers without USB ports.
Operating modes include:
Preset Time/ Preset Count, Preset Audio Alarm
Digital Ratemeter
Adjustable High Voltage, 0 to +1200V
Volume Control.
When operated from a computer, the following additional features are available:
Preset Runs/ Preset Pause Time
High Voltage Ramp
Data Storage to file or spreadsheet
The Radiation Counter software supplied for PC and Macintosh produces computer screen displays of all functions, including analog emulation of the ratemeter mode.
Real-time data is automatically transferred to the computer and stored in spreadsheet compatible files.
Data analysis and graphical presentation is available using many common spreadsheet programs.
The PC software operates on Window 95 and higher and the Macintosh software is compatible with System 7 through System 9. (Not all operating systems support USB).