RADEX RD1503+ w/o dosimeter: High accuracy Geiger counter, radiation detector (English)
- Updated and improved 1503 with more features and new software
- Combined Beta, Gamma and X-Ray radiation reading
- Measurement cycle of 40 seconds
- Scale range ambient dose rate equivalent is 0.05 - 9.99 µSv/h
- Vibration is added as well as the audio alarm
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 4 x 2.3 x 1 inches; 3.2 ounces
- Item model number : WE-PBNS-P0JI
- Batteries : 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
- Date First Available : October 1, 2008
- Manufacturer : Quarta Rad
- ASIN : B005ZQ47AS
- Best Sellers Rank: #280,463 in Industrial & Scientific (See Top 100 in Industrial & Scientific)
- #68 in Lab Geiger Counters
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
ATTENTION: As of August 1st, 2013, Quarta-Rad upgraded RADEX 1503 to RADEX 1503 Plus. Upgraded firmware, additional features, and cost the same as RADEX 1503. Don't be fooled by online vendors selling old and unsupported RADEX 1503 model as new. When you buy RADEX 1503 online, make sure it is RADEX 1503 Plus (Radex 1503+)
Now there is a better, stronger and more advanced version of our best-selling workhorse – the RD1503.
Ever since the introduction of the original RD1503, customers have been asking for additional functions and requested certain improvements on the existing design. We have listened and incorporated many new capabilities into RD1503+:
New and Improved Features of RADEX RD1503+
+ Graduated change of a threshold signal in the range from 0.10 to 0.90 µSv/h with an 0.10 µSv/h interval (available in individual settings).
+ Value of the background dose rate is saved even when the device is turned off.
+ Now displays the difference of the dose rate between the averaged and background values.
+ Includes vibration signal and audio alarm (both adjustable).
+ Added animation of the pressed command button (the icon of the button starts blinking on the display).
This new device allows a quick and easy way to check radiation background of top soil, non-edibles and interior premises.
The quality of indication of any dosimeter depends primarily on the built-in detector of ionizing radiation. RADEX RD1503+ contains a low-voltage SBM20-1 type Geiger-Muller counter of beta- and gamma-radiation which is found used in professional dosimetric equipment.
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Customers like the performance, ease of use, value, and portability of the tools. They mention that it works well for what they want, is really simple to use, and is convenient to use. Some are also satisfied with accuracy, and radiation. That said, opinions are mixed on durability, and instructions.
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Customers like the performance of the tool. They mention that it works well for their needs, is easy to use, and gives accurate readings. Some customers also appreciate the simple functions and the durability of the device. Overall, customers find it to be a great product and a useful tool for hobbyists.
"...It works. It does exactly what is promised and you can see the Geiger reacting to its surroundings in real time..." Read more
"...The Radex is very affordable, very portable, and works...." Read more
"...Pros: Simple functions Easy to change settings Pretty durable to home owner use The most inexpensive quality unit you can..." Read more
"...Very happy with the Radex I got, it worked beautifully and a neat unit to handle or carry around...." Read more
Customers find the tool easy to use. They mention that it is really simple to use and convenient. They also say that it gives repeatable results.
"The Radex RD1503 Geiger Counter is easy to use and comes with decent instructions. It would be ideal for home owner Radon detection...." Read more
"Final verdict (long version) - it’s easy to use (because of large buttons and a large screen); - fairly accurate..." Read more
"This Geiger counter was very easy to use, right out of the box...." Read more
"...The device is convenient to use and I found gave repeatable results although you have to leave it sit for a few minutes to get a reliable result...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the product. They mention that it is the most inexpensive quality unit they can buy, and it works great for the money. Some mention that the product is simple to use and easy to set up.
"...Pros: The price is much lower than anything else I've seen on the market. Almost any other Geiger is circa 400 dollars. Seriously...." Read more
"...The Radex is very affordable, very portable, and works...." Read more
"...Pretty durable to home owner use The most inexpensive quality unit you can buy..." Read more
"...The product seems like it is a good value, and is showing that my house has a radiation level that is similar to outside...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the tool. They say it's compact and easy to use, and is small enough to fit in a pocket. Customers also say it is accurate for its size and is a perfect little handheld device. They appreciate that it can measure several ways and can measure a granite counter top.
"...The Radex is very affordable, very portable, and works...." Read more
"...happy with the Radex I got, it worked beautifully and a neat unit to handle or carry around...." Read more
"...However, it works, and it's a great value. Plus, it fits in one's pocket really well...." Read more
"...the display takes up about a 1/3 of it and is easy to see. it is light and the instructions are clear, making it easy to use even for a complete..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the tool. They mention that it gives an accurate reading, and the unit seems to register accurately. The product is functional and calibrated, and it accurately detects beta, gamma, and X-ray ionizing radiation.
"...to use (because of large buttons and a large screen); - fairly accurate (depending on the level of radiation);..." Read more
"...So, it can't detect ♥♥, BS, BO, or $$.Oh. It *does* accurately detect beta, gamma, and X-ray ionizing radiation and reads out either in..." Read more
"...Now all is safe and the instrument is functional and calibrated – ready for service...." Read more
"...But this one's easy to use, it seems accurate relative to radiation levels that my research tells me to expect, it's well made, and it works great." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the radiation detector. They say it is useful in measuring radiation dangers in surroundings and foods, and is an excellent ionizing radiation detector that monitors the background radiation level continuously and updates every ten seconds. It is ideal for home owner radon detection, and it is a nice detector at a very affordable price.
"...Seriously. This one takes active readings, vibrates (or clicks) if those readings are higher than the threshold level...." Read more
"...It would be ideal for home owner Radon detection. My 9 year old son and I purchased it for a science experiment...." Read more
"...I love making it screech with fiestaware. It is capable of detecting even the subtle amounts of radiation from uranium glass so it’s fantastic for..." Read more
"...It features a built-in pancake detector, a 2-1/2 inch in diameter radiation detector useful for lengthy surface contamination readings...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the tool. Some mention that it's well built, reliable, and an efficient, affordable, well-made radiation detector. Others say that it is highly breakable and very delicate. The quality of the material and design is not that great, and it breaks easily after a few uses.
"...Sensitive to the materials I have tested it on.Cons: It is not initially clear which way the batteries should be inserted...." Read more
"...It is not particularly rugged, so you don't want to drop it on the ground or expose it to elements...." Read more
"...Pros: Simple functions Easy to change settings Pretty durable to home owner use The most inexpensive quality unit you can..." Read more
"...goes for accuracy across multiple radiation levels and reliability in field conditions.Just try not to get it wet." Read more
Customers are mixed about the instructions of the tool. Some mention that it comes with a handy manual that explains how to interpret radioactivity, while others say that the company with respect to the poorly translated manual, the manual could have been more detailed, and that there is no info book or info sheets telling what to expect.
"...However, I cannot decipher from the manual, and have not found a video yet that explains how to use the dosimeter...." Read more
"...It does come with a little pamphlet, but I think the average layman will require additional." Read more
"...the quick response from the company with respect to the poorly translated manual...." Read more
"...Put the two AA batteries in and that's it.The manual is clear and concise, with good instructions that are very easyto follow...." Read more
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A test was to see how this Geiger Counter works around the house, at work (major construction project) and with geological samples I know to be slightly radioactive (natural granite, for example).
It works. It does exactly what is promised and you can see the Geiger reacting to its surroundings in real time (a small graphic is pictured on the side of the screen).
Pros: The price is much lower than anything else I've seen on the market. Almost any other Geiger is circa 400 dollars. Seriously. This one takes active readings, vibrates (or clicks) if those readings are higher than the threshold level. Has background lighting so you can see the screen in a dark basement, and measures in new micorsiverts as well as in roentgens (the ones I'm more familiar with). Sensitive to the materials I have tested it on.
Cons: It is not initially clear which way the batteries should be inserted. Apparently both AAAs should be facing the same way - the + side up (which is unusual). Also, there is a graphic on the side of the screen in the shape of a square that keeps drawing the lines as the Geiger is taking readings. You get the most accurate reading after 40 seconds or so when the entire square is drawn out. This took some trial to understand and is not apparent from he manual.
Conclusion: a solid, rugged little instrument that is inexpensive and does the job right. I have tested it back and forth and so far I'm happy with the results.
A solid recommendation.
Pros: Simple functions
Easy to change settings
Pretty durable to home owner use
The most inexpensive quality unit you can buy
Cons: Some settings have to be adjusted for each use
VERY slow to take a full reading-a couple of minutes per readings.
Backlight doesn't stay on long enough. A bit hard to read in low light.
Awkward to end current reading/reset for next reading. This is the only reason I gave it 4 stars. All the other functions are easy.
- it’s easy to use (because of large buttons and a large screen);
- fairly accurate (depending on the level of radiation);
and the main limitations are:
- no data transfer
- limited detection range (up to 9.99, which is good enough for everyday stuff).
I have other RADEX devices and I know my way around a geiger counter / radiation detector. I test them all and compare results against uranium glass, a beta-radiation source, as well as just a common household kitchen countertops made of granite. All these units are calibrated using Cesium-137 isotope, which is the most common byproduct of a nuclear disaster. So that’s good.
On the other hand, the sensor (a Geiger-muller tube SBM-20-1 in this case) won’t be as precise with other sources of radiation such as Uranium, Strontium or Radium. Also, don’t expect these units to detect electromagnetic non-ionizing waves like microwaves, wi-fi or a smartphone, because those are a totally different types or radiation (see light, etc.).
At the same time this not a big deal and almost trivial for a non-professional who does not give a damn about isotopes or the physics of radiation and simply want to know “if it’s hot or not”.
The good thing here is that the higher radiation levels are, the more accurate this unit gets, so that’s good.
Another good thing is that as soon as you turn it on, no additional setup is required. Push the ON button, wait for 15 seconds, get your first reading. Wait another minute for the most accurate measurement available.
I emailed their customer support, got a walk-through. It really is fine for 95% of the people out there looking for a radiation detector “just in case” or simply out of curiosity.
Sensitivity is fine against several the samples I tested it on, same goes for accuracy across multiple radiation levels and reliability in field conditions.
Just try not to get it wet.
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Also habe ich das Gerät mit in die Röntgenpraxis genommen. Da ging es aber los mit einem hohen und wie bei einem Feuermelder schrillem Ton. Ich und alle im Wartezimmer sind vor Schreck fast vom Stuhl gefallen.
Also er funktioniert ausgezeichnet. Schade fand ich nur, dass man nicht von Micro- auf Millisievert umstellen kann.
——-Nachtrag——-
Ich nutze das Gerät jetzt seit mehreren Jahren und habe es überall und bei jedem Urlaub dabei. Bislang verrichtet es seinen Dienst zuverlässig.
Gekauft habe ich das Gerät ursprünglich, da ich ein preiswertes Einsteigergerät suchte um ein Gefühl für das Thema und Radioaktivität zu bekommen. Ich mache auch Fotos bei Flügen, wie bei einem Inlandsflug in Deutschland (Foto anbei).
Bei Röntgenuntersuchungen nehme ich es nicht mehr mit, die Dosis ist für das Gerät zu hoch. Spannend wird es wieder zu messen, wie die Strahlung im Körper über die Tage zurück geht.
Ich habe die Kritiken anderer Käufer gelesen und kann sie nachvollziehen.
Wie immer ist es die Frage, wofür möchte ich das Gerät nutzen?
Ich brauche unabhängig von Regierungs-Länder- und Behördenangaben ein Gerät, was mir echte Fakten liefern kann.
Für mich reicht es zu wissen, dass wenn das Gerät anfängt Alarm zu schlagen, dass ich dann das Weite suchen sollte :)
Wer sich ausgiebig mit Radioaktivität beschäftigt und höhere Werte messen möchte, der sollte auf ein anderes Gerät ausweichen.
Reviewed in Germany on January 12, 2017
Also habe ich das Gerät mit in die Röntgenpraxis genommen. Da ging es aber los mit einem hohen und wie bei einem Feuermelder schrillem Ton. Ich und alle im Wartezimmer sind vor Schreck fast vom Stuhl gefallen.
Also er funktioniert ausgezeichnet. Schade fand ich nur, dass man nicht von Micro- auf Millisievert umstellen kann.
——-Nachtrag——-
Ich nutze das Gerät jetzt seit mehreren Jahren und habe es überall und bei jedem Urlaub dabei. Bislang verrichtet es seinen Dienst zuverlässig.
Gekauft habe ich das Gerät ursprünglich, da ich ein preiswertes Einsteigergerät suchte um ein Gefühl für das Thema und Radioaktivität zu bekommen. Ich mache auch Fotos bei Flügen, wie bei einem Inlandsflug in Deutschland (Foto anbei).
Bei Röntgenuntersuchungen nehme ich es nicht mehr mit, die Dosis ist für das Gerät zu hoch. Spannend wird es wieder zu messen, wie die Strahlung im Körper über die Tage zurück geht.
Ich habe die Kritiken anderer Käufer gelesen und kann sie nachvollziehen.
Wie immer ist es die Frage, wofür möchte ich das Gerät nutzen?
Ich brauche unabhängig von Regierungs-Länder- und Behördenangaben ein Gerät, was mir echte Fakten liefern kann.
Für mich reicht es zu wissen, dass wenn das Gerät anfängt Alarm zu schlagen, dass ich dann das Weite suchen sollte :)
Wer sich ausgiebig mit Radioaktivität beschäftigt und höhere Werte messen möchte, der sollte auf ein anderes Gerät ausweichen.