Ludlum 9-4

Handheld survey meter

Ludlum 9-4 – handheld survey meter from Ludlum Measurements.

Chamber volume
220 cm³1
Linearity
±10 %1
Power supply
2 “D” batteries1
Battery life and conditions
400 hours1
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

Chamber volume220 cm³1
Window area40 cm²1
DetectorAir ionization chamber (carbon-coated acrylic chamber)1

Performance

Linearity±10 %1

Measuring range

Response timeApproximately 5 s for 90% of final meter deflection on the x1 and x10 scales, and 3 s on the x100, x1k and x10k scales1
Measurement range0 to 500 mSv/h (0 to 50,000 mR/hr)1
Energy responseWithin 20% of true value from 40 keV to 2 MeV1
Range multipliers×1, ×10, ×100, ×1k, ×10k1

Power & battery

Power supply2 “D” batteries1
Battery life and conditions400 hours1

Mechanical

Dimensions (H × W × L)23.4 x 8.9 x 21.6 cm including instrument handle1

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature-20 to 50 °C; temperature compensation maintains calibration within 15 % of the 25 °C reading1

General

Meter dial0–5 mR/hr, BAT TEST1

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, 'Chamber Volume'; Specifications tab, 'Linearity'; Specifications tab, 'Power'; Specifications tab, 'Battery Life' … Checked 2026-10-16
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