How To Read an Analog Meter Dial

Опубликовано: 01 Август 2026
на канале: Ludlum Measurements, Inc.
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If you are new to using analog radiation detection instruments, this how-to guide will teach you how to read the meter properly.

This video covers the three main types of meter faces used with instruments that have a multiplier selector switch, demonstrated with the Ludlum Model 3. A final example shows how to read an instrument with a range selector switch, demonstrated with the Ludlum Model 19.

A written version of this video is available on our website: https://ludlums.com/documents/technic...

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:26 How to Read Tick Marks
2:01 Meter Multipliers and Ranges
3:17 Count Rate Meter Faces
4:19 Exposure Rate Meter Faces
5:37 Combo Meter Faces
8:19 Instruments with Range Settings

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