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Introduction |
● Fully
Integrated Alpha/Beta Radiation Sample Counter
● Simultaneous Alpha and Beta Counting
● Employs PIPS™ Solid State Detector
● Ultra Low Alpha/Beta Crossover and Backgrounds
● Adjustable Alpha Window for Radon Rejection
● Data Logging with USB Connectivity
● 48-Hour Battery Operation
● Includes PC Software
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Specifications |
PART NUMBER: 48-3509
APPLICATION: simultaneous alpha and beta radiation sample counting
RADIATION DETECTOR: solid state PIPSTM detector
EFFICIENCIES: (optimized settings for alpha & beta)
Alpha Efficiency (4π) 35% for 239Pu
Beta Efficiency (4π) 15% for 99Tc, 23% for 137Cs, 34% for 90Sr/90Y
Alpha Background: 3 counts in 10 minutes, or 0.3 cpm
Beta Background: 300 counts in 10 minutes, or 30 cpm
Alpha to Beta Crosstalk < 5%
Beta to Alpha Crosstalk < 0.1%
SCALERS:
two each (one per channel), six-digit LCD displays with backlights providing
a range of 0–999,999 counts (started by COUNT button)
SAMPLE SIZE: capable of holding 1 in. (2.5 cm) or 2 in. (5.1 cm) diameter samples (with provided insert), up to 0.4 in. (1.02 cm) thick
COUNT TIMER: single timer, switch adjusts from 0.1–60 minutes (.1, .5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 60) or selects PC (PC is a user-customizable setting that allows user-defined counts from 0.1 to 546.1 minutes)
STATUS INDICATORS: backlit indicators for:
QC: daily Quality Check needed
LOW BATT: battery power is low
CPM/DPM: counting in CPM or DPM mode
αAL/βAL: count has exceeded alarm setpoint
INTERFACE: USB - includes a 39 in. (1 m) USB cable for connection to a PC
SOFTWARE: free PC interface software allows parameter setup and data logging
AUDIO: built-in unimorph type speaker with volume control to provide a dual tone click-per-event audio
CONSTRUCTION: aluminum housing with gray powder-coat finish and subsurface printed front panel
POWER: universal AC input (95‒250 Vac, 50‒60 Hz) wall-mount supply outputting 5 Vdc at up to 1 amp, or four “D” cell batteries
BATTERY LIFE: 48 hours
TEMPERATURE RANGE: -4 to 122 °F (-20 to 50 °C)
SIZE: 7 x 9.5 x 8 in. (17.8 x 24.1 x 20.3 cm) (H x W x L)
WEIGHT: 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) with four “D” cell batteries
CE CERTIFIED: yes
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Options & Accessories |
Shielding Kit - Part Number 4337-291. This
shielding kit mounts internal to the Model 3030P system and reduces the
beta radiation background by approximately 20% in a normal 10 µR/hr
background. The kit is field retrofittable and weighs 10 lb (4.5 kg).
(See "Model 3030P Summary of Shielded Results Versus Unshielded"
document below under Technical Information)
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Model CS-10 |
Model CS-13 |
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Replacement Parts |
● Aluminum Sample Holder/Planchet (Part Number 7142-001-07)
● BCD Board (Part Number 5261-154)
● Display Board (Part Number 5337-084)
● Main Board (Part Number 5337-245)
● PIPS™ Detector (Part Number 01-5811)
● Pre-Amp Assembly (Part Number 4337-289)
● Sample Tray - Black (Part Number 7337-281)
● Wall Transformer (Part Number 2310964)
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Technical Information |
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Summary
of Shielded Results Versus Unshielded
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Paper - Variation of Tc-99 Sources |
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Ludlum Resources |