LUDLUM 3030E-2 User manual

LUDLUM MODEL 3030 & 3030E SERIES
ALPHA-BETA SAMPLE COUNTER
November 2017
Serial Number 185762 and Succeeding
Serial Numbers

LUDLUM MODEL 3030 & 3030E SERIES
ALPHA-BETA SAMPLE COUNTER
November 2017
Serial Number 185762 and Succeeding
Serial Numbers
LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS,INC.
501 OAK STREET, P.O. BOX 810
SWEETWATER, TEXAS 79556
325-235-5494, FAX:[phone]

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY
Ludlum Measurements, Inc. warrants the products covered in this manual to be free
of defects due to workmanship, material, and design for a period of twelve months
from the date of delivery. The calibration of a product is warranted to be within its
specified accuracy limits at the time of shipment. In the event of instrument failure,
notify Ludlum Measurements to determine if repair, recalibration, or replacement is
required.
This warranty excludes the replacement of photomultiplier tubes, G-M and
proportional tubes, and scintillation crystals which are broken due to excessive
physical abuse or used for purposes other than intended.
There are no warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness, which extend beyond the description of the
face there of. If the product does not perform as warranted herein, purchaser’s sole
remedy shall be repair or replacement, at the option of Ludlum Measurements. In no
event will Ludlum Measurements be liable for damages, lost revenue, lost wages, or
any other incidental or consequential damages, arising from the purchase, use, or
inability to use product.
RETURN OF GOODS TO MANUFACTURER
If equipment needs to be returned to Ludlum Measurements, Inc. for repair or calibration, please
send to the address below. All shipments should include documentation containing return shipping
address, customer name, telephone number, description of service requested, and all other necessary
information. Your cooperation will expedite the return of your equipment.
LUDLUM MEASUREMENTS, INC.
ATTN: REPAIR DEPARTMENT
501 OAK STREET
SWEETWATER, TX 79556
800-622-0828 325-235-5494
FAX [phone]

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................1
GETTING STARTED ......................................................................................................3
Unpacking and Repacking..........................................................................................................................................3
Software Installation ...................................................................................................................................................4
External Counter HV Connector (3030E only).........................................................................................................4
Start-up.........................................................................................................................................................................4
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................6
Model 3030 ONLY..............................................................................................................................................6
Model 3030E ONLY............................................................................................................................................6
Common Specifications .......................................................................................................................................7
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS......................................................8
Front Panel...................................................................................................................................................................8
Back Panel....................................................................................................................................................................9
Internal Controls .......................................................................................................................................................10
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.......................................................................................11
Environmental Conditions for Normal Use.............................................................................................................11
Cleaning Instructions and Precautions....................................................................................................................11
Warning Markings and Symbols .............................................................................................................................12
Replacement of Main Fuse (Back Panel).................................................................................................................13
CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE .........................................................................14
Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................14
Recommended Sources ............................................................................................................................................14
Calibration Procedure...............................................................................................................................................14
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................18
COMPUTER SOFTWARE ............................................................................................20
Parameters .................................................................................................................................................................22