Model 26 Friskers

Contamination monitoring

Check people and objects with a handheld instrument that combines the detector and counting electronics in one unit.

Detector type
Integrated pancake GM1
Energy range
16.3 keV–1.3 MeV1
Count-rate range
0.1 cps–1.99 kcps; 1 cpm–99.9 kcpm1
Datasheet

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

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Overview

Key features

  • One-handed operation with two buttons.
  • Pancake GM detector for contamination checks.
  • LCD with automatic backlighting.

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 typeIntegrated pancake GM1
Active detector area15.51 cm²1

Measuring range

Energy range16.3 keV–1.3 MeV1
Count-rate range0.1 cps–1.99 kcps; 1 cpm–99.9 kcpm1
Response time1–60 s; automatic FAST/SLOW1

Power & battery

Power supply2 AA batteries1
Battery lifeAbout 1000 h; as low as 500 h with backlight set to 'Continuous On'1

Mechanical

Dimensions (H × W × L)4.6 × 6.9 × 27.2 cm1
Weight0.45 kg1

Environment & ratings

IP ratingIP531
Operating temperature−20 to +50 °C1

General

Measurement functionsRATE, MAX, COUNT1

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 MeasurementsDatasheet p. 1 title; p. 2, Specifications (DETECTOR); p. 2, Specifications (WINDOW AREA); p. 1, Features; p. 2, Specifications … Checked 2026-10-16
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Enclosure rating and conditions
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