Go Direct^® Radiation Monitor

Use the Go Direct Radiation Monitor to explore radiation statistics, measure the rate of nuclear decay, and monitor radon progeny. This easy-to-use sensor consists of a Geiger-Mueller tube mounted in a small, rugged, plastic case. A thin window protected by a metal screen allows alpha radiation to be detected, along with beta and gamma. Each new detection is indicated by a flashing red LED indicator and can also be accompanied by an optional audio signal.

The Go Direct Radiation Monitor can be used in a variety of experiments:

• Determine the half-life of an isotope.
• Investigate radiation shielding.
• Detect background radiation sources.

Rechargeable Battery—Ready When You Are

The robust rechargeable battery offers long battery life and provides always-ready operation when using the sensor wirelessly. Monitor battery life directly from our free Graphical Analysis^™ 4 app or LabQuest 2 App. Should the battery run low, simply connect the sensor to the charging cable and keep on collecting—no interruptions or inconvenience to you or your students.

Wired or Wireless—The Flexibility to Choose

Our Go Direct sensors connect directly to your mobile device, Chromebook^™, or computer using our free Graphical Analysis^™ 4 app—no additional equipment or software purchases are necessary. Go Direct sensors can be used wired via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth^® wireless technology, allowing you to choose the solution best for your classroom or laboratory.

• Sensor: LND 712 (or equivalent) halogen-quenched GM tube with a mica end window, 1.5 to 2.0 mg/cm² thick
• Sensitive to alpha, beta, gamma, and X-ray radiation
• Powered by rechargeable 300 mAh battery, recharged via USB cable
• Red LED blinks on radiation detection
• Optional audio signal on radiation detection
• Connections:
  • Wireless: Bluetooth
  • Wired: USB

View the Go Direct^® Radiation Monitor user manual

Select a lab book to see a list of experiments and more information.

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  Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry (1)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

  Go to Book Page
  • 25 Nuclear Radiation
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  Advanced Chemistry with Vernier (1)

  Includes student instructions, teacher tips, safety information, and sample data.

  Go to Book Page
  • 33 Determining the Half-Life of an Isotope

Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses

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  LabQuest 2

  Full Support

  The Go Direct^® Radiation Monitor is fully supported with LabQuest 2 (version 2.8.5), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.

  Learn more about LabQuest 2 »

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.

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  Computers

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for ComputersVersion 4.8
  No interface required	Full support 1
  LabQuest 2	Full support 2 3

  Compatibility Notes

  1. For Bluetooth^® connectivity, only computers running Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer are supported. The computer must also have a compatible Bluetooth 4.0⁺ radio.
  2. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth^® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.

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  Chromebook

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for ChromeVersion 4.8
  No interface required	Full support
  LabQuest 2	Full support 1 2

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a computer or Chromebook via a USB or wireless Bluetooth^® connection for best results. Alternatively, this sensor is fully supported when used with LabQuest 2 when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing.
  2. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.

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  iOS

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for iOSVersion 4.7.1	Graphical Analysis GW for iOSVersion 4.0.5
  No interface required	Full support	Full support
  LabQuest 2	Full support 1 2 3	Full support 1 2 3

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth^® connection for best results.
  2. iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.

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  Android

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for AndroidVersion 4.8	Graphical Analysis GW for AndroidVersion 3.2
  No interface required	Full support	Incompatible
  LabQuest 2	Full support 1 2 3	Full support 1 2

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Wireless connection of this sensor to a LabQuest 2 requires a Go Wireless Bluetooth Adapter when used with some older LabQuest 2 models.
  2. iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.
  3. Connect this sensor directly to a supported mobile device via a wireless Bluetooth^® connection for best results.

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  Additional Platforms

  You can also use the Go Direct^® Radiation Monitor with these platforms:

  • Javascript
  • Python
  • LabVIEW