MKS-U – Radiation Survey Device
MKS-U – Radiation Survey Device
Multipurpose Dosimeter-Radiometer
- ТУ У 22362867.005-2000
- ТУ У 33.2-22362867-005-01-2003 (military accepted)
- Number U1355-07 in State Register for Measuring Instruments
- Hygienic conclusion of the State Sanitary-Hygienic Expertise # B-7.03/140 of October 24, 2000
Description
A full-range radiation survey device in the field environment.
MKS-U measures gamma radiation dose rate from the background to emergency levels. Availability of the remote detector enables measuring emergency levels of gamma radiation dose rate at a distance of 30 m. The device operates under the conditions of atmospheric precipitations, dusty conditions and when the remote detector is submerged in the water at 0.5 m depth. Storage battery of the device is charged with the help of the built-in charger from integral solar battery, from automobile battery or from industrial network.
The device includes:
Gas-discharge Geiger-Muller counters without return run of counting response
Silicon beta radiation detector
Emergency scintillation gamma radiation detector (CsI-scintillator-photodiode)
Gas-discharge Geiger-Muller counters without return run of counting response
Silicon beta radiation detector
Emergency scintillation gamma radiation detector (CsI-scintillator-photodiode)
Specifications
Measurement of gamma and X-ray radiation parameters: Measurement range of ambient dose equivalent rate with the combined detecting unit 0.1 μSv/h … 10 Sv/h Measurement range of ambient dose equivalent rate with the remote detector Sv/h 0.01…100 Measurement range of gamma and X-ray radiation DE with the detector built in the control panel and main relative error mSv%
0.001…9 999±15
Main relative permissible error limit of DER measurement when calibrated to 137Cs: – for the combined detecting unit ±(15+2/H*(10))%, where H*(10) is a numeric value of measured DER equivalent to μSv/h – for the remote detector ±(15+200/H*(10))%, where H*(10) is a numeric value of measured DER equivalent to mSv/h Energy range of measurement MeV 0.05…3.0 Measurement range of DE accumulation time and accuracy of measurement 1min…100h
±1min per 100h
| Measurement of gamma and X-ray radiation parameters: | ||||||||
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| Measurement range of ambient dose equivalent rate with the combined detecting unit | 0.1 μSv/h … 10 Sv/h | |||||||
| Measurement range of ambient dose equivalent rate with the remote detector | Sv/h | 0.01…100 | ||||||
| Measurement range of gamma and X-ray radiation DE with the detector built in the control panel and main relative error | mSv % | 0.001…9 999 ±15 | ||||||
| Main relative permissible error limit of DER measurement when calibrated to 137Cs: | ||||||||
| – for the combined detecting unit | ±(15+2/H*(10))%, where H*(10) is a numeric value of measured DER equivalent to μSv/h | |||||||
| – for the remote detector | ±(15+200/H*(10))%, where H*(10) is a numeric value of measured DER equivalent to mSv/h | |||||||
| Energy range of measurement | MeV | 0.05…3.0 | ||||||
| Measurement range of DE accumulation time and accuracy of measurement | 1min…100h ±1min per 100h | |||||||
| Measurement of beta radiation parameters: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement range of surface beta-particles flux density | 1/(cm2×min) | 10…200 000 | ||||||
| Energy range of measurement | MeV | 0.3…3.0 | ||||||
| Main relative permissible error limit of beta-particles flux density measurement when calibrated to 90Sr+90Y | ±(20+200/φβ)%, where φβ is a numeric value of measured flux density equivalent to part./(cm2×min) | |||||||
| Measurement time intervals | seconds | 2…50 | ||||||
| Storage battery life | hours | 100 | ||||||
| Operating temperature range(for digital display) | °С | -40…+50 (-40…+95) | ||||||
| Weight of the control panel with the detecting unit | kg | 2.4 | ||||||
| Dimensions of the control panel | mm | 160x125x80 | ||||||
| Weight of the dosimeter’s kit in packing case | kg | 8 | ||||||
| Dimensions of the dosimeter’s kit in packing case | mm | 554x420x123 | ||||||
| Complete Delivery Kit
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| Special-Purpose Delivery Kit
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Get To Know More About Radiation
Potential Sources Of Radiation
Food (especially berries and mushrooms) will definitely accumulate radiation if grown in contaminated areas. Mushrooms tend to absorb radiation from soil as well. These are not the best ingredients for your nutrition or home-made jam for sure. We know how dangerous radiation is when it gets into our bodies. It’s always wise to check the radiation safety of our food to enjoy a safe and healthy lifestyle.
It is always a great thing to have a safe and productive workplace or just be cozy sitting on your favorite couch at home. But even in your most comfortable zones, is there any chance you can be exposed to radiation? Unfortunately, yes. Furniture can be made of radioactive wood as it absorbs radiation. Granites can have high radiation levels as well. Check the radiation level of all your furniture.
Remember that construction materials can contain natural radionuclides. That is why when building, choose the materials carefully as they can pose a great threat to your health. When moving to a new place, be sure to check that no radiation is there.
Radiologically contaminated toys can harm your child’s health. Even a sandbox on a playground can pose a danger. Control radiation levels around to be sure you chose the right place to play with your kids.
Cash can be radiologically contaminated for definite purposes. The most common one is to track money during special operations, but sometimes these banknotes can end up in our wallets. Even a small amount of radiologically contaminated banknotes can harm a large number of people. Be safe when dealing with cash.
Radioactive fallouts may contaminate soils in any corner of the world. Be sure to check the radiation levels in your garden if you don’t want to raise contaminated fruits and vegetables. We know that radiation that gets inside of our bodies is the most dangerous.
When travelling you can come across the places of buried radioactive scrap metals or other contaminated objects. Caving is such fun if you are not exposed to high radiation levels out there. It is always better to enjoy outside activities if they’re safe.
We should pay great attention when buying necklaces, rings or other jewelry. Precious metals and stones can have high radiation levels, especially zirconium which is the most commonly used in jewelry items. That is why you should be careful if you don’t want to pay a "high" price. Jewelry should be decorative, not destructive.
