Ludlum 12SA

Handheld survey meter

Ludlum 12SA – handheld survey meter from Ludlum Measurements. Weight as specified: 2.1 kg including batteries.

Detector
NaI(Tl) scintillator, 2.5 × 2.5 cm (1 × 1 in.), internally mounted1
Weight as specified
2.1 kg including batteries1
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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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

DetectorNaI(Tl) scintillator, 2.5 × 2.5 cm (1 × 1 in.), internally mounted1

Performance

Linearity±10 % of true reading1

Measuring range

Energy responseEnergy dependent1

Electronics & signal

Detector biasAdjustable from 200 to 1500 Vdc1

Power & battery

Power supplyTwo "D" cell batteries1
Battery life and conditionsExceeds 600 hours, may be checked on meter face1

Mechanical

Dimensions (H × W × L)22.2 x 21.6 x 8.6 cm with handle1
Weight as specified2.1 kg including batteries1

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature−20 to +50 °C (−4 to 122 °F); may be certified for operation from −40 to +65 °C (−40 to 150 °F)2

General

Meter dial0–3 µR/hr, BAT TEST (other meter faces available)1

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: Ludlum MeasurementsProduct page Specifications tab, 'Detector'; Specifications tab, 'High Voltage'; Specifications tab, 'Linearity'; Specifications tab, 'Power' … Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: Ludlum MeasurementsManual Manual p. 18 (p. 5-1), section 5, Environmental Conditions for Normal Use Checked 2026-10-16
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