IC3 Ion Chamber

Battery-operated ion chamber survey meter for gamma, X-ray and beta dose rate and dose

Portable, battery-operated, auto-ranging ion chamber survey meter for stable and accurate measurement of dose rate and integrated dose from gamma, X-ray and beta radiation. It has a colour display, data logging and USB for calibration, configuration and download, and can be fitted with a built-in radio.

Detector
Ion chamber, 350 cm³; wall and cover 1,000 mg/cm² (tissue equivalent); window 7 mg/cm² Mylar1
Measurement range
1 µSv/h – 1 Sv/h (0.1 mR/h – 100 R/h)1
Weight
1,000 g including batteries1
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-17

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Overview

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Detector

DetectorIon chamber, 350 cm³; wall and cover 1,000 mg/cm² (tissue equivalent); window 7 mg/cm² Mylar1

Performance

Accuracy±10% of reading within the measuring range (¹³⁷Cs)2

Measuring range

Measurement range1 µSv/h – 1 Sv/h (0.1 mR/h – 100 R/h)1
Energy responseBeta: better than ±20% from 200 keV2
Angular dependenceLess than ±30% within ±90° of the front direction (¹³⁷Cs)2
Response time3 s for readings above 1 mR/h; 5 s for an auto-ranging change from low to high range1

Connectivity & interface

DisplayColour TFT, 3 digits with auto-ranging units1
Data storage200 data records1
CommunicationUSB for calibration, configuration, firmware upgrade and stored data points; optional internal 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz radio1

Power & battery

Power supplyFour 1.5 V AA batteries, 120 hours of continuous operation1

Mechanical

Dimensions13 × 24 × 14 cm (W × L × H)1
Weight1,000 g including batteries1

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature−10 to +50 °C1

Ordering & accessories

Ordering codeBAK-02451

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Documents

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: Rotem IndustriesDatasheet TDS p. 2, Technical Data; TDS p. 2, Ordering Information Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: Rotem IndustriesProduct page Product page – Technical Information Checked 2026-10-16
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Emergency response case with a RAM R-200 and external probes

Kit contents
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1 referenced value
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Emergency response case with a RAM R-200 and external probes

Kit contents
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1 referenced value
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Detector
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Measurement range
0.5 µSv/h – 1 Sv/h (50 µR/h – 100 R/h), internal detector
Weight
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14 referenced values
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Rugged multipurpose survey meter for wide-range gamma and contamination

Detector
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Measurement range
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Weight
460 g including battery
15 referenced values
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