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ICROSPEC

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Portable radiation spectroscopy with radionuclide identification Compatible with all BTI advanced spectroscopic probes: gamma, X-ray, beta and neutron Accurate nuclide-specific, tissue equivalent dose and dose rate Simple, single key commands Ultra portable, lightweight Reduces work time and lab costs Multiple modes suitable for health physicists, radiation surveyors, emergency response teams

SPECTROSCOPY The MICROSPEC is a powerful, portable spectroscopic survey system for the detection, identification and measurement of ionizing radiation. The systemْs on-board spectroscopy with isotope ID saves time, money and labour in radiation surveys. Contaminants are quickly identified and hot spots are easily distinguished from background anomalies. Even at levels below natural background, contaminants can be identified and their contribution to dose measured immediately, without the delays and expense of lab work a feature that֒s particularly valuable in decommissioning surveys, decontamination inspections and emergency response applications. At the heart of the MICROSPEC-2 system is a miniature multi-channel analyzer that acquires and stores spectra from the avail-
able probes. Spectroscopic gamma, X-ray, beta and neutron probes give MICROSPEC-2 a unique range of measurement capa-
bilities. A user-modifiable library of radionuclides is used with automatic peak search for easy and rapid nuclide identification. For dose rates above background, contamination can be measured to at least 15% with run times of a few seconds. Even at fractional dose levels of only one third of background, contaminants can be measured to better than ѱ 15% with run times of several minutes. With the X-PROBE, 3 Bq (81 pCi) of Am

241

can be detected with 95% confidence in a ten-minute run. The E-PROBEٙ detects Cs

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under the same conditions at the 2 Bq (54 pCi) level. DOSIMETRY Dose is computed directly from spectral information to give unprecedented accuracy and is displayed in a simple, easy to under-
stand format. The response matrix and efficiency of the detector are stored in computer memory and the acquired spectrum is unfolded using this matrix to produce a pure incident spectrum. Absorbed dose and dose equivalent are then calculated from the spectrum using the ICRP dose equivalent factors. MICROSPEC-2s unique approach easily compensates for differences in response between the detector and tissue, giving it a response that is tissue equivalent and truly independent of photon energy. The dose response of the MICROSPEC-2 system over the energy range from below 3 keV to over 3 MeV is completely flat. Accumulated dose and dose rate are displayed in real time in conventional or SI units. An accumulated dose alarm, accompa-
nied by an on-screen warning, can be set by the user. A POWERFUL COMBINATION - On-board Spectroscopy with Isotope ID Saves time, money and labour in radiation surveys Contaminants are quickly identified and hot spots are easily distinguished from background anomalies The presence of particular contaminants and their dose contributions can be identified at levels below natural background, without tedious and expensive lab analysis MICROSPEC-2Ғs quick response, accurate dose and spectral information are particularly useful in emergency response situations, decommissioning surveys and decontamination inspections

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