Applications; Short Description - SARAD RTM 1688-2 Manual

RTM 1688-2

Applications

The universal radon and thoron monitor RTM 1688-2 can be used for the following
applications in geology, mineralogy, physics, chemistry, mining and construction:
• to determine the radon and thoron concentration in the air
• to determine the radon content in water samples and running water
• soil air measurements in construction projects and geophysical research
• localization of radon entry paths (sniffing) in buildings
• Emanation measurements
• Exhalation measurements
• As autonomous measuring station for monitoring buildings or systems
The above list of possible applications can also be expanded; the user can also use the RTM
1688-2 to solve other measurement tasks. You can find more detailed information on possible
areas of application in the section "Application Notes". If necessary, please also contact the
manufacturer's specialists for further information and advice on a possible solution to your
specific measurement task.

Short Description

The RTM 1688-2 is an absolutely universal radon / thoron monitor with which the entire range
of radon measurements can be covered. Its high sensitivity, combined with the measurement
method of alpha spectroscopy, allow the fastest possible measurements even with low radon
concentrations. The thoron concentration is determined at the same time.
Radon entry paths can be discovered by the "sniffing mode". Soil gas sampling as well as radon
in water measurements are simple because of the built in pump.
The operation of the radon/thoron monitor is realised by only one button.
A serial printer may be connected to the interface of the RTM 1688-2 to present a protocol
directly on site. The radon/thoron monitor can be directly connected to a modem for remote
data transmission. The Radon Vision software (included in delivery) handles the remote
connection as simply as a direct cable link.
The measurement chamber is not sensitive against humidity variations; a drying tube,
commonly used in such instrument types, is not required.
Special attention was paid for the issue of quality assurance. Each stored data record contains
a complete alpha spectrum which shows the error-free operation of the instrument for each
single integration interval. Any number of measurement series may be created by
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