Probes
What are the three probes used?
Alpha, Beta and gamma/X-ray
How often should the ADM 300 be sent through PML
What is the window called on the ADM 300 meter?
What sticker is on the ADM 300 in our lab? (excluding the readiness side)
Yellow
How are each probe connected to the ADM 300 meter? (Not the cord)
Line up the probe side with its prongs to fit within the meter.
What is the X-ray probe calibrated with?
TH-232
Before collecting any data what must you do?
Background survey
Before field testing what should be inspected? (6 items)
Batteries, display, beta window, mylar films, cables, and connector pins.
When connecting the probe to the ADM 300 meter what should the screen show?
Nothing, it should be off.
How do you enter scaler mode?
Simply press the "mode" button then "set".
When using the Alpha probe what do you always look for before use?
Any rips, tears or punctures in the MYLAR.
When light can cause a peak in reading what does that mean?
The equipment is faulty or has a tear causing these spikes in reading.
When done connecting the probe and turning the meter on what should the screen display?
The name of the probe you connected.
What is the beta probe calibrate with?
Cs-137
How is the ADM 300 used with the RADECO?
The ADM 300 test the filter paper from the RADECO to see if it had picked up any radiation.
How many ADM 300's do we have currently?
4
How many inches from the ground can the xray probe detect?
18 inches
The xray probe was specifically calibrated and included for use with?
Nuclear weapons
How far must the alpha probe be held from a source suspected of contamination to accurately detect it?
1/8 inch
How can you identify what each probe is used for?
On the side it will say AP-100 (alpha), BP-100 (beta), or XP-100 (X-ray).