Ludlum 3006

Handheld survey meter

Ludlum 3006 – handheld survey meter from Ludlum Measurements. Detector (D × L): Plastic scintillator, 15.2 × 2.5 cm. Enclosure rating and conditions: IP53.

Detector (D × L): Plastic scintillator, 15.2 × 2.5 cm1
Enclosure rating and conditions: IP531
Overall weight: 3.2 kg (without batteries)1

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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

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

Detector (D × L)	Plastic scintillator, 15.2 × 2.5 cm1

Performance

Linearity	±10 %1

Measuring range

Detector measurement range	0.01 to 25.0 µSv/h1
Sensitivity (¹³⁷Cs gamma)	Typically 150 kcpm per µSv/h (1500 cpm per µR/hr)1
Response time	User-selectable from 1 to 60 seconds, or Auto-response rate FAST or SLOW1
Energy response	Energy dependent1

Electronics & signal

Detector bias	400 to 1500 Vdc1

Power & battery

Power supply	4 alkaline "AA" batteries1
Battery life and conditions	Approximately 750 hours of operation (as low as 100 hours with backlight configured for continuous-on)1

Mechanical

Overall weight	3.2 kg (without batteries)1
Overall length	118 cm1

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature	-20 to 50 °C1
Enclosure rating and conditions	IP531

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

Documents

PDFDatablad (PDF)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 3006 – Extended Reach microR Survey Meter
Publisher: Ludlum MeasurementsProduct page Specifications tab, 'Detector (D x L)'; Specifications tab, 'Detector Range'; Specifications tab, 'Sensitivity (137Cs gamma)'; Specifications tab, 'High Voltage' … Checked 2026-10-16