RAM ION Meter

Ion chamber survey meter for gamma, X-ray and beta dose rate and dose

Portable, battery-operated, auto-ranging ion chamber survey meter for stable and accurate measurement of dose rate and integrated dose from gamma, X-ray and beta radiation. It can measure X-ray bursts from 5 picosecond pulses, which suits X-ray and NDT applications, and now has USB for power and data transfer.

Detector
Ion chamber, 500 cc; wall and cover 300 mg/cm² (tissue equivalent); window 7 mg/cm²1
Measurement range
1 µSv/h – 500 mSv/h (0.1 mR/h – 50 R/h)1
Weight
1,100 g1
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-17

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Overview

Key features

  • Double-layered Mylar cover for better beta response and low-energy measurement
  • Measures X-ray bursts from 5 ps pulses
  • Optional 6 MeV moderating sleeve
  • Built-in battery check

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

DetectorIon chamber, 500 cc; wall and cover 300 mg/cm² (tissue equivalent); window 7 mg/cm²1

Performance

Accuracy±10% of reading within the measuring range1

Measuring range

Measurement range1 µSv/h – 500 mSv/h (0.1 mR/h – 50 R/h)1
Sensitivity172 cps per mR/h (0.1–250 mR/h); 1.72 cps per mR/h (250 mR/h – 50 R/h)2
Energy responseGamma: better than ±20% at 20 keV–1.3 MeV (relative to ¹³⁷Cs); beta: better than ±20% from 200 keV2
Angular dependenceLess than ±5% within ±120° of the front direction (¹³⁷Cs)2
Response time2 s for readings above 1 mR/h; 5 s for an auto-ranging change from low to high range1

Connectivity & interface

Display range0.1 µSv/h – 500 mSv/h (0.01 mR/h – 50 R/h)1
DisplayDigiLog: 3 digits and a 2-decade analogue bar graph1
Data storage347 data records (1,415 with extended memory)1

Power & battery

Power supplyTwo 1.5 V alkaline C cells, 100 hours of continuous operation; USB connector for both power and data1

Mechanical

Dimensions10 × 25 × 19 cm (W × L × H)1
Weight1,100 g1

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature−10 to +50 °C1

Ordering & accessories

Options6 MeV energy moderating sleeve and cover1
Ordering codeDigiLog HR: BAK-1940 (µSv/h), BAK-1920 (mR/h); DigiLog LR: BAK-1950, BAK-1930; DigiLog X: BAK-2000, BAK-2005 (HR), BAK-2010, BAK-1990 (LR)1

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: Rotem IndustriesDatasheet TDS p. 2, Technical Data; TDS p. 2, Ordering Information Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: Rotem IndustriesProduct page Product page – Technical Information Checked 2026-10-16
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Detector
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Measurement range
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Weight
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Detector
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Measurement range
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Weight
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15 referenced values
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