Instrument Repair and Calibration Training
Ludlum Measurements, Inc.offers an intensive two day training course that involves calibration, repair and maintenance on Ludlum manufactured instruments. LMI offers this training at no charge. Accommodations and meals must be provided by the attendees. Training is usually scheduled around mid month, but other times can be accomodated especially for groups of four or more. Training is also offered at locations around the country in the Spring and Fall (see list of scheduled classes). If you are interested in signing up for this training, please contact Randy Smith or call Ludlum Measurements, Inc. at 800-622-0828 toll free or 325-235-4627. Sweetwater is located 45 miles West of Abilene, Texas on Interstate 20. Abilene is the closest commercial airport and is served by American Eagle, and Continental Express. For accommodations Sweetwater has several motels to offer such as: Holiday Inn, Best Western, Comfort Inn, Motel 6, and the Mulberry Mansion (bed & breakfast). We encourage your participation in our training program. We have listed a few of the notable organizations that have participated in this program: US Army (several locations) Lockheed Martin (several locations) University of Southern California University of California-Lawrence Berkeley Lab. Merck and Co. Smith Kline Beecham Oak Ridge Associated University Scientific Ecology Group TU Electric FEMA
2008 Training Schedule
NOTE TO FIRST RESPONDERS Although Ludlum Measurements generally does not do training for Instrument Use, due to customer demand, we have produced DVDs covering the basics of operation of our Model 2241-2rk (response kit) - part number 2310750 and our Model 14C-rk (response kit) - part number 2310751 . These DVDs are available from our sales department at a cost of $25 each plus shipping. Compressed, Low-Res versions of the DVDs listed above can be downloaded by clicking on the desired video link below.
Model 2241-2Rk Response Kit (Approx. 42Mb)Running time approximately 22 minutes   Model 52 Portable Portal Monitor w/Case (Approx. 70Mb)Running time approximately 20 minutes		Model 14C-Rk Response Kit (Approx. 59Mb)Running time approximately 22 minutes   Model 3 Survey Meter W/ Model 44-9 Pancake G-M Detector (Continuation of the Model 52 Video) (Approx. 27Mb)Running time approximately 8 minutes
Typical Training Session Typical training sessions last two days with the following as a typical agenda: First Day 1. Instrument Calibration A. Review of Calibration Procedures B. Review of Calibration Certificate C. Electronic Calibration with Pulse Generator 2. Instrument and Detector Calibration A. Review of Calibration Procedures B. Review of Calibration Certificate C. Calibration Techniques using NIST Traceable Sources a. Exposure Rate Calibration b. 2 pi and 4 pi Calibration D. Electronic Calibration 3. Detector Operation A. Plateau B. Detector Parameters Second Day 1. Detector Trouble Shooting Techniques A. G-M B. Scintillation C. Air and Gas Proportional 2. Detector Repair A. G-M B. Scintillation C. Air and Gas Proportional 3. Instrument Trouble Shooting 4. Basic Instrument Repair 5. Re-Calibration Procedure A. Pre Cal. Readings 6. Cable Building and Repair 7. Questions and Review
For questions about our training sessions please contact Randy Smith or call Ludlum Measurements, Inc. at 800-622-0828 toll free or 325-235-4627.
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