Civil defense yellow radiation detector
I have something that is a yellow steel box, called a civil defense
radiation detector. http://www.radmeters4u.com/cdv715-new.jpg I only have the yellow box. No matter what I do, I cannot zero the thing. The needle goes all the way to the right to Circuit Check. Does anyone know how to fix that. I fully realize that the meter has an inappropriate range. So if you feel like pointing it out, I know that already. i |
Civil defense yellow radiation detector
On 3/14/2011 9:42 PM, Ignoramus1540 wrote:
I have something that is a yellow steel box, called a civil defense radiation detector. http://www.radmeters4u.com/cdv715-new.jpg I only have the yellow box. No matter what I do, I cannot zero the thing. The needle goes all the way to the right to Circuit Check. Does anyone know how to fix that. I fully realize that the meter has an inappropriate range. So if you feel like pointing it out, I know that already. i the detection tubes in these things have a limited life - look up the tube number and see what that tells you -- www.wbnoble.com |
Civil defense yellow radiation detector
Ignoramus1540 wrote:
I have something that is a yellow steel box, called a civil defense radiation detector. http://www.radmeters4u.com/cdv715-new.jpg I only have the yellow box. No matter what I do, I cannot zero the thing. The needle goes all the way to the right to Circuit Check. Does anyone know how to fix that. Compare the voltage readings of your unit to what you see in this schematic. Preliminarily, it looks like a switch problem because the amplifier tube, V1 grid appears to be floating up when it should be grounded with 'zero' selected. Connect your negative meter probe to the negative battery connector, not to ground. http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/scie....htm#schematic --Winston |
Civil defense yellow radiation detector
Winston wrote:
Ignoramus1540 wrote: I have something that is a yellow steel box, called a civil defense radiation detector. http://www.radmeters4u.com/cdv715-new.jpg I only have the yellow box. No matter what I do, I cannot zero the thing. The needle goes all the way to the right to Circuit Check. Does anyone know how to fix that. Compare the voltage readings of your unit to what you see in this schematic. Preliminarily, it looks like a switch problem because the amplifier tube, V1 grid appears to be floating up when it should be grounded with 'zero' selected. Connect your negative meter probe to the negative battery connector, not to ground. http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/scie....htm#schematic In the Troubleshooting section of the manual it says that "METER WILL NOT ZERO" [They are shouting, not me.] (Reads Upscale) Tube Defective Improper Grid Bias or Plate Voltage --Winston |
Civil defense yellow radiation detector
Ignoramus1540 wrote: I have something that is a yellow steel box, called a civil defense radiation detector. http://www.radmeters4u.com/cdv715-new.jpg I only have the yellow box. No matter what I do, I cannot zero the thing. The needle goes all the way to the right to Circuit Check. Does anyone know how to fix that. I fully realize that the meter has an inappropriate range. So if you feel like pointing it out, I know that already. i Does it have the separate probe and the little radioactive test patch stuck to the side of the box? |
Civil defense yellow radiation detector
On 2011-03-15, Pete C. wrote:
Ignoramus1540 wrote: I have something that is a yellow steel box, called a civil defense radiation detector. http://www.radmeters4u.com/cdv715-new.jpg I only have the yellow box. No matter what I do, I cannot zero the thing. The needle goes all the way to the right to Circuit Check. Does anyone know how to fix that. I fully realize that the meter has an inappropriate range. So if you feel like pointing it out, I know that already. i Does it have the separate probe and the little radioactive test patch stuck to the side of the box? Nope, it does not. I think that it is a POS, I will sell it on craigslist with full disclosure. i |
Civil defense yellow radiation detector
On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:21:27 -0600, "Pete C."
wrote: Ignoramus1540 wrote: I have something that is a yellow steel box, called a civil defense radiation detector. http://www.radmeters4u.com/cdv715-new.jpg I only have the yellow box. No matter what I do, I cannot zero the thing. The needle goes all the way to the right to Circuit Check. Does anyone know how to fix that. I fully realize that the meter has an inappropriate range. So if you feel like pointing it out, I know that already. i Does it have the separate probe and the little radioactive test patch stuck to the side of the box? An op/maint manual for Ig, with schematics: http://www.orau.org/ptp/Library/cdv/victor717-1.pdf -- Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises. -- Demosthenes |
Civil defense yellow radiation detector
On 2011-03-15, Ignoramus1540 wrote:
I have something that is a yellow steel box, called a civil defense radiation detector. http://www.radmeters4u.com/cdv715-new.jpg I only have the yellow box. No matter what I do, I cannot zero the thing. The needle goes all the way to the right to Circuit Check. Does anyone know how to fix that. I have one similar (somewhere), and IIRC there is a schematic on the inside of the yellow box. Might help you to trace out the problem. Could be a failed electrolytic capacitor somewhere in there. I fully realize that the meter has an inappropriate range. So if you feel like pointing it out, I know that already. Inappropriate for what? Granted, 500 mR/hr at the best seems to not be particularly sensitive, but it is sufficient for its intended purpose. IIRC, it also really wants a fresh zinc-carbon cell to power it -- an alkaline cell is a bit low on voltage. (At least based on my memory of the behavior of mine last time I dug it out.) Enjoy, DoN. -- Remove oil spill source from e-mail Email: | Voice (all times): (703) 938-4564 (too) near Washington D.C. | http://www.d-and-d.com/dnichols/DoN.html --- Black Holes are where God is dividing by zero --- |
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