--- title: "ERK-506 | Radiation Detection Emergency Kit" date: 2025-01-05T07:43:23Z modified: 2025-12-15T19:29:18Z permalink: "https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/erk-506-radiation-detection-emergency-kit/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 19393 --- [ ![](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/bnc_academy_upper_banner.png) ](https://academy.berkeleynucleonics.com/) [](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/erk-506-image.gif) ![erk-506-image](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/erk-506-image.gif) - [ Quote ](/get-quote/?interested_product=ERK-506%20|%20Radiation%20Detection%20Emergency%20Kit) - [ Contact ](/contact-us/) - [ Datasheet ](#technical-resources-section) - [ Price List ](/access-pricelist/) #### ERK-506 | Radiation Detection Emergency Kit The ERK-506 Emergency Kit is designed for responders requiring a quick grab radiological response kit capable of measuring alpha, beta, and gamma radiation. It utilizes the Model DSM-506 Digital Survey meter that provides a user-friendly measurement system that easily switches between measuring dose rate and contamination and is equipped with a timed count scaler function for improved accuracy of low level measurements. The DSM-506 employs an internally housed, energy compensated GM detector plus two interchangeable external detectors; the Model HP-265 for measuring alpha/beta/gamma/ contamination, and the highly gamma sensitive Model MRSP-1 scintillator for locating the source of higher radiation fields. A Cs-137 check source is supplied to perform a functional check on the probes. All components of the system are contained in a durable carrying case for easy storage and portability. ##### [Specifications](#specifications-section) ##### [Tech Resources](#technical-resources-section) ##### [Downloable Resources](#downloadable-section) ##### [Price List](#pricelist-section) #### Specifications **Input Sensitivity** 0.05V **Dose/CPM Switchable** External Dose / CPM Switch **Display-LCD** CPM, KCPM, CPS, uR/hr,mR/hr,R/hr,uSv/hr,mSv/hr,Sv/hr **LCD Refresh Rate** 0.8 – 3.0 Sec adjustable **Display Backlight** Toggle switch, 30 Second auto off-Repeat as needed **Scaler Count Time Ranges** .10-2550 Seconds (10 second increments) **Probe 1 Ranges (HP-265)** 999.9 Kcpm **Probe 1 Ranges (MRSP-1)** 0-10 mR/hr **Internal Detector EC GM Detector** 0-2,000 mR/hr – 0-999.9 Kcpm **Scaler Ranges** 0-999.9 Kcpm **Diagnostics** Low Battery, Overrange – Audible and Visual Alarms **Alarms** 5-95% of full scale for Dose & CPM **Over Range Alarm** Adjustable 10% above max range – dose calibration only **Electrical Linearity** < 5% **Response Time** Fast – 10-2550 Seconds (adjustable) | Slow 10-250 seconds (adjustable) **Drift** <5% **Environmental** -20 F\[-28 C\]-140 F\[60 C\] | 5-95% RH IPX4 Housing **\#1 High Voltage** Adjustable 300-1500 VDC|Regulation +-1% **\#2 High Voltage** Adjustable 300-1500 VDC|Regulation +-1% **Audio (click per event)** On–Off switch on front panel **Battery** 6 “AA” Alkaline-400 hours nominal **Display** 4 digit 0.75″ (19mm) tall w/LED backlight **Circuitry** Digital Microprocessor Controlled **Dimensions** 5.25″ (14cm) H x 4″ (10cm) W x 7″ (18cm) L **Weight** 2.5 lbs. (1.2 Kilos) w/Batteries **Construction** Heavy Duty Aluminum & Stainless Steel #### Technical Resources [ ERK-506 Datasheet](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/25642/?tmstv=1778700937)#### Downloadable Resources Downloadable resources such as datasheets, firmware, software, drivers and products manuals. Alternatively, you can browse resources directly by visiting our [downloads page](/downloads). - [Product Datasheets](/downloads#rad-datasheets) - [Product Firmware](/downloads#rad-firmware) - [Product Software and Drivers](/downloads#rad-softwaredrivers) - [Product Manuals](/downloads#rad-manuals) #### Price Lists [ Berkeley Nucleonics Price List 2026](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/19881/?tmstv=1778700937) [ ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1105 100'%2F%3E) ](https://academy.berkeleynucleonics.com/)