What parts does a microwave leak detector consist of?
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Housing of the microwave leak detector | ||
Microwave leak detector housings can vary greatly and can change the appearance of the instrument. Although they may look different, this does not change how the microwave leak detector works. | ||
sensor | ||
The sensor is the only external part of the microwave leak detector electronics. Any microwaves present during testing will be detected by the sensor. Sensors may vary in shape and size, but they should be an easily identifiable part of the instrument and should be explained in the instructions for use provided. For more information see How does a microwave leak detector work? | ||
indicator | ||
analogThe analog microwave leak detector indicator has a needle pointing to a scale. The scale can vary, but is generally divided into green and red areas, which represent safe and unsafe levels, respectively. | ||
DigitalDigital microwave leak detectors have an LCD (liquid crystal display) screen that displays numerical values in milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm).2). | ||
Microwave Leak Detector Features | ||
ButtonsSome microwave leak detectors may have buttons to turn the instrument on, hold a reading on the display, display the highest reading, or reset the instrument. They depend on the production and differ depending on the model. See the instructions for use for each individual microwave leak detector. | ||
Audible warning signalAnother feature available on some microwave leak detectors is an audible alarm that sounds when a high level of radiation is detected. |