Ludlum Measurements, Inc.  Ludlum Model 500

   Pulse Generator

 

 Introduction

Ludlum Model 500 Pulse Generator

 

●  Pulse Generator

●  Analog High Voltage Readout

●  Digital Pulse Rate Readout

●  Analog Pulse Amplitude Readout

●  Pulse Rate from 1 to 9,900,000 cpm

 

The Ludlum Model 500 Pulse Generator (pulser) provides the functions necessary for use in calibrating Ludlum radiation detection instruments as well as many other scaler/ratemeter instruments from other manufacturers. The adjustable output pulse rate is displayed on a three-digit LED readout. Potentiometers (both coarse and fine controls) and a multiplier switch provide rates from 1 to 9.9 x 106 counts per minute (cpm). Pulse amplitude is controlled by a multiplier switch and a LO/HI potentiometer, while pulse polarity is chosen by a selector switch. Amplitude may be varied between 0 and a negative or positive 5 volts; displayed on an analog meter. The high voltage of the instrument under test is displayed on an analog meter with markings of 0-2.5 kilovolts.

 

 Specifications

 

PART NUMBER: 48-1677

APPLICATION: pulse calibration of instrumentation

HIGH VOLTAGE:

Display: analog readout
Meter Dial: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) arc 1 mA
Scale: 0-2.5 Kv
Linearity: reading within 5% of true value

PULSE RATE:

Display: digital readout
Three digit LED display reads from 10-990 counts
Total Range: 1-9,900,000 cpm
Accuracy: within 2% of true value
Controls: fine and coarse adjustment knobs
Multiplier Switch: X0.1, X1, X10, X100, X1k, X10k

PULSE AMPLITUDE:

Meter: analog readout
Meter Dial: 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) arc, 1 mA movement
Scale: 0-5
Total Range: 0 mV-5 V (positive and negative polarity selectable)
Accuracy: within 10% of true value
Controls: LO/HI potentiometer
Range Switch: 0-5 mV, 0-50 mV, 0-500 mV, 0-5 V

PULSE POLARITY:

Positive/Negative selector switch
Negative Pulse: pulse width typically 7.0 microseconds
Leading edge: 0.3 microseconds
Pulse width: 1.7 microseconds
Trailing edge: 5.0 microseconds
Positive Pulse: pulse width less than 2.25 microseconds

PULSE OUTPUT: standard “C” type connector, a “C” type cable is supplied with the instrument
POWER: 95-135 Vac (178-240 Vdc available), 50-60 Hz front panel on/off switch with accompanying red LED indicator
SIZE: 8.5 x 11.5 x 9.5 in. (21.6 x 29.2 x 24.1 cm) (H x W x L)
WEIGHT: 9 lb (4.1 kg)
 

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