Specifications:
Detector:
Halogen-quenched uncompensated GM tube with thin mica window 1.5-2.0 mg/cm2 areal density. The diameter of the window is 28.58 mm (1.13 inches).

Monitor 5 Energy Sensitivity:

Referenced to Co-60, gamma sensitivity is 25 counts per second per 1 mR/hr.
Recommended I-125 detection is for .5 mCi and up.
Smallest detectable level of I-125 is approx. 0.02 µCi.
Typical detection efficiencies compared to 4 pi counter
Source Energy Efficiency
Sr-90 (.035 µCi) 5.46 keV & 1.2 MeV beta max 18%
Bi-210 (.016 µCi) 1.16 MeV 20%
C-14 (.163 µCi) 156 keV beta max .07%

Operating Range:
0-500, 0-5000, 0-50,000 CPM (single scale)
Optional Tri-scale Meter:
0-12.5, 0-125, 0-1,250 CPS
0-.5, 0-5, 0-50 mR/hr
0-5, 0-50, 0-500 µSv/hr


Anti-Saturation:
Meter will hold at full scale in fields as high as 100 times the maximum reading.
Audio Indicator:
Internally mounted beeper (can be switched off for silent operation). Typical Detection effeciencies compared to 4 pi counter.
Accuracy:
±15% of full scale (referenced to Cs-137)

Range Switch:
X1, X10, X100, Battery Check
Operating Voltage:
7-11 volts DC. High and low voltage fully regulated.
Power Requirements:
One 9-volt alkaline battery. Battery life is up to 2,000 hours at normal background radiation levels.
Temperature Range:
-20° C to 55° C (-4° F to 131° F).
Weight:
240.5 grams (8.5 oz.) without battery.
Size:
145 x 72 x 38 mm (5.7 x 2.8 x 1.5 in.).
Includes:
Carrying Case, 1 year limited warranty and CE mark.
Options:
Observer Software

The MONITOR 5's large, thin window GM detector located on the back of the instrument allows the user full view of the meter and count light while checking for contamination. The larger window provides good reproducibility and extra sensitivity to alpha, beta, low energy gamma, and x-rays.