Radiation sensor - Geiger counter

Product detailed description

Radiation sensor - Geiger counter

Sensor for measuring γ-radiation and β-radiation. Can be connected to any microcontroller or run standalone. The module has integrated both optical (LED) and acoustic signalling (piezo buzzer, headphone output).

Communication with Arduino MCU:
The motherboard has 3 pins for communication with the MCU: VIN, GND, 5V. You can power the board directly from the board Arduino or from batteries. If you use batteries, you only need to connect 2 pins to the Arduino: VIN and GND. The board sends an INT interrupt signal to the VIN pin of the Arduino every 500μs.

This kit can be used with any other microcontroller, not just the Arduino boards.

Specifications:

• Supply voltage: 5V
• Current consumption: 12-30mA
• Detector tube voltage: 350-480V
• Tube current draw: 0.015-0.02mA
• Detection parameters: γ-ray 20mR/h-120mR/h and β Ray 100-1800 ChangingIndex/minutes-CM2 soft β Ray
• Gamma sensitivity: 0.1MeV
• Custom background: 0.2Pulse/s
• Compatible detection tubes: M4011, STS-5, SBM-20, J305
• Operating temperature: -40-55°C
• Base plate dimensions: 108x63x20mm

Included in delivery:

• 1pc measuring tube M 4011
• 1 pc motherboard
• 1pc audio cable 3.5mm stereo jack approx. 50cm
• 1pc power USB - DC 5.5/2.1mm cable approx. 100cm
• 1pc 3-core Dupont cable, approx. 10cm
• 1 pc mounting plastic plate
• 1pcs battery holder for 3x AA batteries
• 4pcs brass spacer post mother-bolt M3x12mm

Remark:

• The detection tube operates at high voltage! In case of careless handling, contact with high-voltage circuits can cause injury! It is recommended to enclose the device in a suitable box made of insulating material.
• This product is not a standalone functional unit and may require professional installation.
• Product images are for illustration purposes only and may sometimes differ from the actual appearance of the item. However, this does not change its basic properties.

Sources:

• Instructions for Arduino on the Instructables page