Model 560

The basic Model 560 is a CWL monitor intended for operation as a station monitor. The 560 is a gross alpha counting (>2 Mev) system. The 565 variant features three radon level indicating LED lamps (green, yellow, and red), The light's activation threshold levels are user set via the RS-232 serial communication port.

The 560/565 is fitted with an internal rechargeable battery, this battery is capable of supporting over 12 hours of operation without power from the AC adapter/battery charger.

An optional stainless steel cover is available to protect the instrument in extremely hostile environments (underground mining).

An optional stainless steel slide-in mounting bracket is available to retain the instrument on a shelf structure.

An optional waterproof connector provides control signals for external lights systems, such as the 575 and 575ES light boxes.

Description of the system:

- Aluminum structure with optional stainless steel cover

- Instrument weight: 2.25 kg (4.95 lb)

- Ambient air is pumped at 250 cc/minute (350 cc/minute optional) through a 0.8 micron filter membrane. The flow rate is servo controlled.

- Detector: Silicon Diffused Junction, 400 square millimeters area.

- Internal Electronics:

         Pulse amplifier

         Four channel Analyzer

         Real time clock and calendar

         Non volatile data memory

         Microprocessor with unique numeric identity

- Data collection: 10 minute intervals for up to several days, retrieved via RS- 232 interface. The RS-232 interface is also used to set the warning lights activation thresholds in the 565-2 model.

- Power Supply: Internal rechargeable battery (>12 hours autonomy) and AC adapter / battery charger.

- Software: A PC based Windows program acquires and processes alpha count data and reports periodic and average WL.

- An optional waterproof connector provides control signals for the Model 575 series warning light systems.

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