Model 52-1/52-5/52-6

Portable personnel portal

A portable portal monitor for beta/gamma screening of people at temporary checkpoints.

Detector type
Plastic scintillators1
Energy range
30 keV–3 MeV1
IP rating
Standard IP40; with sleeve/W version IP541
Datasheet

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

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Overview

Key features

  • Tool-free setup in minutes.
  • Plastic scintillators and built-in person counter.
  • Background updating and alarm indication.

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

RadiationStandard: beta/gamma; W versions: gamma only1
Detector typePlastic scintillators1
Detector count (52-1 / 52-5 / 52-6)4 / 5 / 62
Total detector volume (52-1 / 52-5 / 52-6)11 / 12.8 / 14.6 L2

Measuring range

Energy range30 keV–3 MeV1

Connectivity & interface

CommunicationRS-232; relay output1

Power & battery

Power supply85–250 V AC, 50/60 Hz; 12 V DC; 3 or 6 D batteries1
Battery life, typical3 batteries: 28 h; 6: 69 h1

Mechanical

Weight52-1 and 52-1-1: approx. 32 kg (45 kg in case); 52-5 and 52-5-1: approx. 36 kg (50 kg in case); 52-6 and 52-6-1: approx. 41 kg (54 kg in case)3

Environment & ratings

IP ratingStandard IP40; with sleeve/W version IP541

General

Clear opening (H × W)206 × 61 cm; -1 versions: 206 × 81 cm2
Measurement modesWalk-through or stop-and-count1
Count time0–20 s; 0 = walk-through1

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, Introduction and Water-Resistant Versions; p. 1, Features; p. 2, Specifications; p. 1, Introduction … Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: Ludlum MeasurementsProduct page Available Configurations table; Specifications tab (Detectors); Available Configurations table (Inside Dimensions H x W) Checked 2026-10-16
  3. 3
    Publisher: Ludlum MeasurementsManual Manual p. 13 (p. 2-2), section 2 Specifications Checked 2026-10-16
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