Pripyat RKS 20.03
(aka Prypyat,
Prypiat, Polyaron
, Polaron) – legendary dosimeter of the USSR (Soviet Union)
Dosimeter /
Radiometer / Geiger Counter / Radiation Detector
with
English User Manual
(instruction)
Description
The most legendary popular household dosimeter radiometer from the USSR (Soviet Union), and to the present time !
Dosimeter Prypiat RKS 20.03
was developed after the Chernobyl accident in April 1986.
Radiometer
Pripyat Polaron
has received great and deserved popularity all over the world. Because the device could measure not only gamma rays, but beta particles too!
The dosimeter
radiometer Prypiat RKS 20.03
produced at several factories (Kiev, Lvov, Kharkov).
It comes in gray branded case and also in red, blue, black and orange cases.
Radiation
detector Prypyat RKS 20.03
will help you to check the radiation safety!
of your home
place
of work and leisure
car
household items
clothing
construction
materials
wild berries and mushrooms.
Purpose of
Use
Measurement of gamma and X-ray radiation ambient dose equivalent
rate (DER).
Measurement of surface beta-particles flux density;s.
Sound notification
of the particles detection
.
Features
TWO
built-in gamma, beta sensitive Geiger-Muller counters (SBM-20).
Audio signaling
of each registered gamma-quantum or beta-particle.
Big liquid crystal display
.
One 9V battery
type
6F22
(aka 6LR61, PP3, E-Block, 9V Brick Battery).
The button for
indication of battery voltage.
The switch
to turn off the
audible alarm.
Socket
for external power
supply
.
Interesting and informative video about radiation
What is Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiation? – YouTube
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What is a Dosimeter? – YouTube
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Potential sources of radiation
Food (e
specially
berries and mushrooms)
Food (
especially
berries
and mushrooms) will definitely accumulate radiation if grow in
contaminated areas. These are not the best ingredients for your
nutrition or home-made jam. Mushrooms tend to absorb radiation from
soil as well. It is important to know that radiation which gets inside
of our bodies is the most dangerous. Check radiation safety of your
food (
especially
mushrooms and berries) and enjoy
safe cooking.
Home and
office
It is great to have excellent workplace in a
comfortable office or have some rest sitting in your favorite chair at
home. But is there any chance you can be exposed to radiation?
Unfortunately, yes. Furniture can be made of radioactive wood as it
absorbs radiation. Granite can have high radiation level as well. Check
the radiation level of all your furniture.
Construction
Remember that construction materials can
contain natural radionuclides. That is why when building, choose the
materials carefully as they can pose a great threat to your health.
When moving to a new place, be sure to check that no radiation is there.
Playground
Radiologically contaminated toys can harm
your child’s health. Even a sandbox on a playground can pose a danger.
Control radiation level around to be sure you chose a right place to
play with your kids.
Cash
Cash can be radiologically contaminated for
definite purposes. The most common one is to track money during special
operations, but sometimes these banknotes can end up in our wallets.
Even a small amount of radiologically contaminated banknotes can harm a
large number of people. Be safe when deal with cash.
Garden
Radioactive fallouts may contaminate soils
in any corner of the world. Be sure to check radiation level in your
garden if you don’t want to raise contaminated fruits and vegetables.
Radiation which gets inside of our bodies is the most dangerous.
Travelling
When travelling you can come across the
places of buried radioactive scrap metals or others contaminated
objects. Caving is such a fun if you are not exposed to high radiation
level there. It is better to enjoy outside activities if they’re safe.
Jewelry
We should pay great attention when buying
necklaces, rings or other jewelry. Precious metals and stones can have
high radiation level, especially zirconium which is the most commonly
used in jewelry items. That is why you should be careful if you don’t
want to pay “high” price. Jewelry should be decorative, not destructive.
Specifications
Measurement ranges and
main relative errors:
– Gamma and X-ray radiation ambient dose
equivalent rate
µSv/h
0.1…199.9;
± 25%
– Beta-particles flux density (
90
Sr+
90
Y)
1/(cm
2
/min)
10…19 999
Energy ranges of measurement
and energy dependence:
– Gamma and X-ray radiation
MeV
0.05…3.0; ±25%
– Beta radiation
MeV
0.5…3.0
Measurement time intervals
seconds
20…200
Battery life*
hours
199
Operating temperature range
°С
+10…+35
Weight
kg
0.3
Dimensions
mm
146х73х37
* under gamma background not more than 0.3 µSv/h, switched off alarm
system
Delivery Kit
Radiometer Prypiat RKS 20.03
(case color of the dosimeter can be different: gray, red, white, blue.
Usually  – gray);
(the radiometers were stored. Perhaps devices have small scratches or other signs of long-term storage).
original operating instructions or manual (if available);
plastic cuvette for samples of substance;
one 9V battery type
6F22
(aka 6LR61, PP3, E-Block, 9V Brick Battery) inside the dosimeter ;
cardboard box (carton) packing box.
Operating manual (short video)
☢ Дозиметр Припять РКС 20.03 (Полярон). 10 комп-ов. Dosimeter Pripyat RKS 20.03 (Polyaron). 10 sets. – YouTube
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You can also download the complete instruction here (in
pdf
):
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Warranty
18 months Manufacturer’s Warranty for
defective items (excluding items damaged and/or misused after receipt).
Defective items must be reported and
returned to us within the warranty period (and in the original
packaging, if possible). You must tell us what the defect is and give
us your ebay id. we do not repair or replace items with an expired
warranty. You agree to all of the above-listed policies upon bidding on
and winning this auction!
The warranty excludes neglect (item has
signs of mechanical damage, liquid penetration etc) or unauthorized
repair. Warranty labels need to be intact. Avoid dirt accumulation on
dosimeter. Clean with soft fry fabric. While use in rain use special
case.
Buyer pays for returning the item for
repair.
Payment
We accept payment via
PAYPAL and Visa / MasterCard.
Payment must be made within 3 days of
auction closing.
Total amount due includes the final auction
price plus Shipping.
Shipping will be determined based upon the
SHIP TO address.
PLEASE NOTE!
Shipping does not
include duties, local taxes or any other importation fees
Shipping
We ship to any country. This
item will be shipped to you from Europe (Ukraine) via registered
airmail (or groundmail) with tracking number and full insurance within
3 days (except for the weekends and holidays) after the payment is
fully received. Shipping to confirmed PayPal address only. If you want
your purchase to be shipped to other address, please, notify us via
personal messages or in the message to the purchase.
Typical Delivery Time
European Countries:
about 7-10 days;
USA, Japan & other:
about 10-14 days
NOTE:
Delivery time may increase because of postal services and/or customs.
Please, don’t worry and check location of your parcel using provided
tracking number.
In spite of delays all  lots have been successfully delivered!
Returns / Refunds
You have 3 days to contact us and 5 days to
return decice from the date it was received. If this item is in your
possession more than 3 days, it is considered used and we will not
issue you a refund or replacement. There are no exceptions!
All returned items must be in the original
packaging and you must provide us with the shipping tracking number,
specific reason for the return, and your eBay ID.
We will refund your full winning bid
amount, upon receipt of the item in its original condition and
packaging with all components and accessories included, after both
Buyer and Seller cancel the transaction from eBay or you may choose to
have a replacement.
Return shipping is to be paid by the Buyer.
Attention! Important information.
Dear customer, we thank you for your interest in our products!
Please, pay you attention to the following.
We know that many countries have customs duties.
Therefore, whenever we send packages to our customers, we ALWAYS use the following algorithm:
1. We
ALWAYS
attach to our goods a customs declaration in which the cost of the goods/parcel
DOES NOT EXCEED $ 20!
Therefore, if you buy any product in our shop with a value exceeding $ 20 (or you buy several goods with a total purchase price of more than $ 20), you should know that
WE ALWAYS REDUCE THE CUSTOMS VALUE OF THE GOODS
and indicate the cost of the goods/parcel in the customs declaration always
NO MORE THAN $ 20.
2. We
ALWAYS
put a
“GIFT”
mark on our parcels in customs documents.
3. If the real value of the goods exceeds the price of $ 20, then
WE NEVER ATTACH AN INVOICE
to our goods/parcels
INDICATING THE REAL VALUE OF THE GOODS
. We attach to our parcels customs documents in which the value of the goods is indicated as
EQUAL TO $ 20
.
If any other laws apply in your country, please let us know. We will indicate in the accompanying customs documentation any value of the goods (even $ 10, if necessary), we will also indicate in the customs documentation any description of the goods that you tell us.
4. We always
SHIP
our packages
WITH TRACKER NUMBER.
Therefore, you can track your purchase at any point along the route from our store to your home!
5. In each of our parcels we put a small gift for our customer.
This gift is a discount card for a trip to the Chernobyl exclusion zone. Therefore, if you want to visit the Chernobyl exclusion zone, write to us about it! We are happy to organize for you a magnificent and unforgettable tour to Chernobyl and Pripyat.
Buying goods in our store — you can be calm.
You do not have to pay additional fees or customs duties when you receive the goods in your country and you can always track the location of your package.
Have a nice shopping!