Vernier Radiation Monitor

Use the Vernier 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 light and can also include an optional audio signal. This sensor requires no battery and is powered by the data-collection interface.

• Vernier Radiation Monitor - Tech Tips

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• 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 interface connection
• Red LED blinks on radiation detection
• Optional audio signal on radiation detection

View the Vernier Radiation Monitor user manual

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

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  Nuclear Radiation with Vernier (6)

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

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  • 1 α, β, and γ
  • 2 Distance and Radiation
  • 3 Lifetime Measurement
  • 4 Counting Statistics
  • 5 Background Radiation Sources
  • 6 Radiation Shielding
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  Advanced Chemistry with Vernier (3)

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

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  • 27 α, β, and γ
  • 28 Radiation Shielding
  • 33 Determining the Half-Life of an Isotope
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  Investigating Chemistry through Inquiry (1)

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

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  • 25 Nuclear Radiation

Lab Ideas and Innovative Uses

The Vernier Radiation Monitor may require a compatible interface and software. Choose a platform below to see compatible interface and software options.

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  LabQuest 2

  Full Support

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

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  Computers

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for ComputersVersion 4.9	Logger ProVersion 3.15
  LabQuest Mini	Full support	Full support
  LabQuest 2	Full support	Full support
  LabQuest Stream	Full support 1	Full support
  Original LabQuest(discontinued)	Full support	Full support
  LabPro(discontinued)	Incompatible	Full support 2

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth^® technology
  2. Sensor does not auto-ID; manual setup is required.

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  Chromebook

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for ChromeVersion 4.9
  LabQuest Mini	Full support
  LabQuest 2	Full support
  LabQuest Stream	Full support 1
  Original LabQuest(discontinued)	Full support

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Future software updates will support connection via Bluetooth^® technology

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  iOS

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for iOSVersion 4.9.1	Graphical Analysis GW for iOSVersion 4.0.5
  LabQuest Stream	Full support	Full support
  LabQuest 2	Full support 1	Full support 1

  Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.

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  Android

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis 4 for AndroidVersion 4.9	Graphical Analysis GW for AndroidVersion 3.2
  LabQuest Stream	Full support	Incompatible
  LabQuest 2	Full support 1	Full support 1

  Compatibility Notes

  1. iOS and Android^™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 via Wireless Data Sharing.

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  Additional Platforms

  You can also use the Vernier Radiation Monitor with these platforms:

  • Arduino
  • LabVIEW
  • Original LabQuest
  • Texas Instruments