Electrician : Jurnal Rekayasa dan Teknologi Elektro
Vol. 20 No. 2 (2026)

Design and Performance Evaluation of an Arduino-Based Integrated Radiation and Environmental Monitoring System for X-Ray Laboratories

Ahmad Ramadhani (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)
Felycia (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)
Ratu Verlaili Erlindriyani (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)
Nauval Franata (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)
Muchtar Ali Setyo Yudono (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)
Dina Estining Tyas Lufianawati (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

Continuous monitoring of radiation exposure and environmental conditions is essential to ensure safety and operational efficiency in X-ray laboratories. However, commercially available systems are often expensive and less adaptable to smaller facilities. This study proposes the design and performance evaluation of a low-cost, Arduino-based integrated monitoring device for X-ray laboratory conditions. The system integrates a Geiger–Müller detector for radiation counting with environmental sensors for temperature, humidity, and light intensity (DHT11 and BH1750). Experimental testing was conducted to evaluate the accuracy of the timer, sensor performance, and radiation counting capabilities using background radiation and a Cs-137 source. The results demonstrate that the system operates reliably, with deviations in timer counting below 1%, acceptable sensor accuracy, and consistent radiation count rates between detectors. The prototype is capable of real-time data display via a serial monitor and an OLED 1306 screen. This study demonstrates that the proposed system provides an affordable and effective solution for laboratory radiation and environmental monitoring.

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Journal Info

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ojs

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Subject

Control & Systems Engineering Electrical & Electronics Engineering Engineering

Description

Focus and Scope Publication of scientific research results in the field of electrical engineering which covers: ~ Power system analysis ~ Electrical energy conversion ~ High voltage technology ~ Electronics ~ Control system ~ Telecommunication system ~ Computer and interfacing ~ Information ...