The Civil Defense radiation survey meter is designed to measure hourly exposure to radiation. These meters were found in a Federal warehouse, they are used and may have been circuit tested.

The CD V-717 is a modification of the CD V-715 ionization chamber survey meter. Its operating characteristics and specifications are very similar to those of the CD V-715, except that the 717 has a removable hermetically sealed chamber that can be attached to 25 feet of cable. This gives the 717 the ability to make remote readings with the chamber outside the monitoring station where it was used. The bottom half of the case contains the ion chamber and a removable spool with 25 feet of cable. The 717, like the 715, is transistorized and has two controls: a zero adjust knob and a range switch.

The purpose of this instrument is explained in the following quote from CPG 1-30 (FEMA 1981): "This instrument was designed for use by radiological monitors in WER stations during the early period following a nuclear attack. The purpose of the instrument is to decrease the radiation exposure to monitors by making it unnecessary for the monitor to leave his shelter in order to obtain an outside measurement."

The term "WER" refers to the Weapons Effects Reporting stations, previously known as Fallout Monitoring or Fixed Monitoring stations. According to CPG 1-30, these are facilities with fallout protection, reliable communications, instruments, and trained monitors designated for the collection and reporting of weapons effects and radiological data to the local Emergency Operating Center (EOC).

Features:

• Range: 0-0.5, 0-5.0, 0-50, 0-500 R/h
• Response time: 95% of final reading in nine seconds, two-minute warm-up
• Size: 4.5" x 9" x 7"
• Weight: 5.25 pounds
• Batteries: One 1.5-volt D Size Battery (Not included)
• Battery life: 150 hours of continuous use
• Materials: The case is aluminum, while the panel and handle are die-cast zinc
• Selector Switch Settings: Circuit check, Off, Zero (calibrate), X0.1 (0-.5 r/hr), X1 (0-5 r/hr), X10 (0-50 r/hr), X100 (0-500 r/hr), Zero Adjust Knob
• This meter MEASURES how MUCH radiation you are getting PER HOUR.

For a copy of the manual, please visit this site: CDV-717 Manual

Note: We are selling this CDV-717 for display purposes only, and there is no guarantee of functionality.

Note: This product is new and being closed out; sold "As Is" and is not returnable to Cheaper Than Dirt. Please contact the manufacturer for warranty and assistance.