uRADMonitor model KIT1 uses the military grade SBM20 Geiger Tube to detect hard beta, gamma and x-ray ionising radiation.
| Sensor | Parameter | Minimum value | Maximum value |
| SBM20 | γ,x-rays | 0.01μSv/h | 9999.99μSv/h |
| Hackable | Add any additional sensors | | |
The KIT1 improves global image on the radioactive contamination, ranging from natural sources such as soils rich in radioactive elements to man made sources mostly released in case of nuclear incidents, illegal nuclear activities or illegal transportation of nuclear materials. Being spread across the entire planet, the network of uRADMonitor detectors provides early warning and action can be taken to limit further damage. As an open source design it can be hacked and modded to add more sensors in a convenient way, using a proven robust platform.
Ionizing radiation is harmful to living organisms because it can cause damage to cells that can result in multiple disorders , the most common of which is cancer. Ionizing radiation is naturally occurring from cosmic and terrestrial sources, but there are also artificial generators related to nuclear activities or x-ray devices . Worldwide global average dose is 3.01mSv [1].
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Radiation Health Effects, US Environmental Protection Agency
The KIT1 can be used both as a mobile detector and as a fixed monitoring station. It is released as Open Source, with complete specs publicly available. You can purchase it as an assembled unit, usable out of the box, or as a solderable kit, and then you'll need to assemble it first. This is a versatile product: you can use it as a fixed monitoring station, then simply hook up a battery and take it with you as a mobile dosimeter.
The data can be viewed on the LCD or remotely
on a computer or
on a mobile device. You can also access the unit in your LAN directly, by opening its DHCP assigned IP in your Internet browser.
| Item | Parameter | Ratings |
| Voltage | External | 5V - 9V |
| Battery | 3V (2xAA) |
| Connectivity | Ethernet | |
| Microcontroller | Atmega328 | 8 bit |
| Size | | 110x60x12 mm |
If you intend to use the KIT1 as a monitoring station, find a protective enclosure that is rainproof and a covered spot with some shadow in the free air. A distance of 1 meter (3 feet) above the ground level is recommended for more relevant measurements. Connect the uRADMonitor to the power source using the DC cable and the power adapter, and to the Internet router using the Ethernet cable. Use a longer cable if needed. The Internet router must have DHCP enabled. When powered, the uRADMonitor gets an IP automatically, via DHCP, and will show up on the map. The LCD will dim after a certain time, to conserve power.
