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

Download the user manual for full specifications

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 2.7.2), a standalone data logger with built-in graphing and analysis software.

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  Computers

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis for ComputersVersion 4.0	Logger ProVersion 3.14.1
  LabQuest Mini	Full support	Full support
  LabQuest 2	Full support 1	Full support
  LabQuest Stream	Full support	Full support
  Original LabQuest(discontinued)	Full support	Full support
  LabPro(discontinued)	Incompatible	Full support 2

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. Future software updates will support the use of this sensor with LabQuest connected via USB to computers or Chromebooks.
  2. Sensor does not auto-ID; manual setup is required.

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  Chromebook

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

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Full support of this sensor is only available when LabQuest 2 is connected to a computer or Chromebook via Wireless Data Sharing. Future software updates will support the use of this sensor with LabQuest connected via USB to computers or Chromebooks.

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  Mobile Devices

  	Software
  Interface	Graphical Analysis for iOSVersion 4.0.1	Graphical Analysis for AndroidVersion 3.1.1
  LabQuest Stream	Full support	Future support
  LabQuest 2	Full support 1	Full support 1

  Compatibility Notes

  1. Mobile 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:

  • Original LabQuest
  • Arduino
  • LabVIEW
  • TI Handhelds