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GCA-06 Digital Geiger Counter




The only digital Geiger counter in its price range accurate enough for NRC certification.
We don't just say our Geiger counters are accurate, we can certify it!

GCA-06 Digital Geiger Counter

GCA-06 Digital Geiger Counter

Detects Alpha, Beta, X-rays and Gamma radiation

Compare GCA-06W and GCA-06

Two Configurations

GCA-06W and GCA-06 (Internal Tube)

Geiger Counter Software
Windows Software included with purchase

Software to track and graph your geiger counter's findings is included with your purchase.

High Contrast LCD

High Contrast LCD

Provides CPS/CPM data and its equivalent radiation level

External wand of the GCA-06W

External wand of the GCA-06W

.85" diameter and 5.75" long
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Basic Port
Basic Port

External Power, Head Phone, USB Serial/TTL..... Read more

USB to 3.5mm
USB to 3.5mm Cable

The USB TTL Serial cable provide connectivity between USB and serial UART interfaces at 5V.
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NRC Certification Available
NRC Certification Available

We don't just say our Geiger counters are accurate we can certify it.
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Example Frame


GCA-06 - $419.95
Digital Geiger Counter with PC Output

GCA-06W - $479.95
Digital Geiger Counter with Wand & PC Output

GCA-06W-NRC - $604.95
NRC certified Digital Geiger Counter with Wand & PC Output

Cert-01 - $125.00
NRC Certification for Digital Geiger Counter


ACA-9VAC-150
AC Adapter for Digital Geiger Counter

Detector Features

  • NRC Certification

    The GCA-06W is the only Digital Geiger Counter in its price range that are accurate enough to be NRC calibrated and certified. The NRC certifications are available at additional cost.*
  • GCA-06 LCD screen

    Measures: Alpha, Beta, X-ray and Gamma Radiation

    The GCA-06 series of Geiger counters can detect and measure alpha, beta, x-ray and gamma radiation.
  • audio output

    Audible Speaker Output

    Each radioactive particle detected produces an audible click to indicate the
    presence and strength of radiation.
    Audio output may be turned on and off.
  • simple interface

    Simple User Interface

    Enjoy an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
  • Configurable Measurement Window

    Selectable one second or one minute measurement duration to allow both Counts Per Second (CPS) and Counts Per Minute (CPM). CPM measurement is suitable for background radiation measurements.
  • headphone jack

    Headphone Jack

    Listen to the audio output using external headphones attached to the 3.5mm jack socket.
  • Radiation Symbol

    High Contrast LCD Screen

    CPS and CPM measurements are read on first line. Equivalent radiation is calculated on second line. Readable in low light conditions using LCD screen's backlight.

     

  • Radiation Symbol

    Low Battery Inidicator




Leading our competitors

  • fast next day shipping

    Fast Shipping

    We ship most domestic orders by the next business day.
  • expert staff

    Expert Staff

    We can answer any questions you may have.

  • free interactive tutorials

    Free Tutorials

    We have free interactive tutorials on our product and software functionality and features.
  • Value Product

    The GCA-06 is certifiable accurate radiation detection instrument suitable for use in the laboratory, classroom and industry.
Digital Geiger Counter Technical Data

GCA-06 - $419.95
Digital Geiger Counter with PC Output

GCA-06W - $479.95
Digital Geiger Counter with Wand & PC Output

GCA-06W-NRC - $604.95
NRC certified Digital Geiger Counter with Wand & PC Output

Cert-01 - $125.00
NRC Certification for Digital Geiger Counter


ACA-9VAC-150
AC Adapter for Digital Geiger Counter

Radiation Detected
Alpha, Beta, X-Rays and Gamma.


Radiation Detector
Geiger-Muller Tube: Ne + Halogen filled with a .38" effective diameter 1.5-2.0 mg/cm2 mica end window.


Detector Sensitivity
. Alpha above 3.0 MeV
. Beta above 50 KeV
. Gamma above 7 KeV


Countable Pulse Resolution & Range 1 Count Per Minute (CPM) - 5000 Counts Per Second (CPS)

Radiation Resolution & Range 1.0 uR/hr - 1000 mR/hr
(Metric) 0.01 uSv/hr - 10.0 mSv/hr


The GCA-06 is sensitive enough to detect background radiation as well as NORM (Naturally Ocurring Radioactive Materials) and TENORM (Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials) objects in your enviroment.



Optional Belt Clip


BC-01 - $10.00
Optional Belt Clip

Optional Belt ClipBelt clip in use

NRC Certification


Each GCA-06W Digital Geiger Counter that is purchased with the NRC certification is sent to an independent US government license nuclear lab that is licensed to perform the NRC calibration and certification.

All of our Digital Geiger Counters are factory calibrated and highly accurate, but when you purchase an NRC certification it is independently certified accurate by US government licensed nuclear lab.

CERT-01 - $125.00
NRC Certification for Digital Geiger Counter


Factory Re-Calibration Service


As mentioned all of our Digital Geiger Counters are factory calibrated and ensured to be highly accurate before they are shipped, however you can purchase a factory recalibration for an Images geiger counter you have already purchased. It is reccomended that you have your geiger counter calibrated yearly to ensure it's accuracy.

CALIB-01 - $45.00
Digital Geiger Counter Calibration



Radiation Shields for Wands

Radiation Shields for Wands

These radiation shields friction fit on the open end of the Geiger Counter wand. Each shield helps to block radiation from reaching the internal GM tube inside the wand.


The shields are useful in performing nuclear tests and experiments.


The Screen shield is an open mesh nylon screen that allows all radiation including alpha to pass through. The paper shield blocks alpha radiation, while permitting beta and gamma radiation. The aluminum shield attenuates beta radiation and the lead shield attenuates gamma radiation. Shields may be purchased separately or in a set.

SHD-01 - $9.95
Open Screen Radiation Shield

SHD-02 - $9.95
Paper Radiation Shield

SHD-03 - $9.95
Aluminum Radiation Shield

SHD-04 - $9.95
Lead Radiation Shield

SHD-05 - $36.95
Radiation Shield Set (Screen, Paper, Al, Pb)



Download Digital Geiger Counter charting software for Windows XP (3 MB).
Download Digital Geiger Counter charting software for Windows 98 (3 MB).

Click here to see experiment measuring radioactive decay of TV screen dust.


Software Manual(PDF file 1.9 meg)


On Line Interactive Software Tutorials


Geiger Graph Software - Turn your Geiger Counter Setup into a Radiation Monitoring Station


USB TTL Cable

GCA-06 - $419.95
Digital Geiger Counter with PC Output

GCA-06W - $479.95
Digital Geiger Counter with Wand & PC Output

GCA-06W-NRC - $604.95
NRC certified Digital Geiger Counter with Wand & PC Output

Cert-01 - $125.00
NRC Certification for Digital Geiger Counter


ACA-9VAC-150
AC Adapter for Digital Geiger Counter

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