Ludlum 30

Handheld survey meter

Ludlum 30 – handheld survey meter from Ludlum Measurements. Enclosure rating and conditions: IP52 with audio-hole seal option. Weight as specified: 174 g.

Enclosure rating and conditions: IP52 with audio-hole seal option1
Weight as specified: 174 g1

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

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Overview

Nuclear power & nuclear technology Defence, security & preparedness Emergency services & first response Environmental monitoring & radiation protection Industry & quality control

Key features

Compatible external detectors: GM, Proportional, Scintillation (default "C" connector, others connectors available)
Detector bias: 400 to 1500 V
Power: Two alkaline or two rechargeable “AAA” batteries

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

Compatible external detectors	GM, proportional, scintillation (default "C" connector, other connectors available)1

Measuring range

Response time	User-selectable from 1 to 60 s, Auto-Response Rate FAST or SLOW, or Fixed FAST and SLOW1

Electronics & signal

Detector bias	400 to 1500 V1

Connectivity & interface

Display range	0.0 cps–99.9 kcps; 0.00 cpm–999 kcpm; 0.00 Bq–99.9 kBq; 0.00 dpm–999 kdpm; 0.00 µR/h–999 R/h; 0.00 µrem/h–999 rem/h; 0.00 µSv/h–999 Sv/h1

Power & battery

Power supply	Two alkaline or two rechargeable “AAA” batteries1
Battery life and conditions	Approximately 100 hours of operation2

Mechanical

Dimensions (H × W × L)	8.5 x 8.0 x 4.8 cm1
Weight as specified	174 g1

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature	-20 to 50 °C1
Enclosure rating and conditions	IP52 with audio-hole seal option1

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

Documents

PDFModel 30 – Digital Survey Meter (data sheet, Apr 2024)Datasheet · Ludlum

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.

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Model 30 – Digital Survey Meter
Publisher: Ludlum MeasurementsProduct page Specifications tab, 'Compatible Detectors'; Specifications tab, 'High Voltage'; Specifications tab, 'Power'; Specifications tab, 'Temperature Range' … Checked 2026-10-16
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Model 30 – Digital Survey Meter (data sheet, Apr 2024)
Publisher: Ludlum MeasurementsDatasheet Specifications, 'Battery Life' Checked 2026-10-16