FLIR radHUNTER - developedm for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), Human Portable Radiation Detection System (HPRDS) program

 

 

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FLIR radHUNTER

 

The radHUNTER™ is an extremely sensitive and accurate digital hand-held gamma radionuclide identification device (RID). It is the culmination of over eight years of development of micro-miniature, digital signal processing electronics; operating power conservation; and advancements in the scintillation detector, radionuclide template matching identification algorithm. The radHUNTER development was supported in part by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO), Human Portable Radiation Detection System (HPRDS) program.

 

Available in two configurations (NaI and LaBr), the radHUNTER is able to quickly detect, rapidly locate, accurately measure and precisely identify sources of contamination from their gamma radiation signature.

 

The radHUNTER NGH ultra 3n uses a 0.75" thick by 4" diameter NaI(Tl) detector while the radHUNTER LGH ultra 3n uses a 1.5" by 1.5" LaBr3:(Ce) detector. Both instruments come with a  GM tube for high gamma dose rate measurements and a sealed He3 detector with moderator for neutron detection. Each instrument is supplied in a carrying case with recharging unit, communication cables, synchronization and analysis software.

 

Variations in normal operating conditions can affect the performance of RID with scintillation detectors such as NaI(Tl) and LaBr3:(Ce). Dramatic temperature variations can affect the scintillation detector and/or the PMT and can also cause instabilities and non-linearities in the electronics. In addition, high count rates can impact the peak position in a spectrum. The radHUNTER instruments have been developed to correct all these circumstances through automatic calibration and continuous LED stabilization.

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Detectors

 

Gamma NaI *(A, B, C, D)

Crystal size 102 mm (4.02 in) × 19 mm (0.75 in)

 

Gamma LaBr3 *(E)

Crystal size 38 mm (1.50 in) × 38 mm (1.50 in)

 

Neutron 3He Proportional Counter Tube *(B, D, E)

19 mm (0.75 in) × 106.7 mm (4.20 in); net: 18 mm (0.71 in) × 75.7 mm (2.98 in); 8 atm (8.106 bar)

 

Gamma (High Dose Rate)

Geiger-Müller detector

 

GPS

12-channel SiRF III receiver

 

Calibration

 

Internal Source *(A, B)

137Cs; 25 nCi (925 Bq)

 

Internal Source *(C, D)

54Mn; 80 nCi (2960 Bq)

 

Performance

 

Energy Range (Gamma)

20 keV – 3 MeV

 

Throughput

200 kcps

 

Max. Input Count Rate

300 kcps

 

Sensitivity (137Cs)

>2900 cps per µSv/h

 

Corrections

Real-time linearization of gamma spectrum

 

Gamma Spectrum

1024 channels; 3 MeV

 

Dose Rate Range

0.000 µSv/h – 10.00 mSv/h

 

dto. Scintillator

0.000 µSv/h – 50 µSv/h

 

dto. Geiger-Müller Detector

10 µSv/h – 10.00 mSv/h

 

dto. Overload

10 mSv/h – 100 mSv/h

 

Dose Range

0.000 µSv – 1 Sv

 

Neutron Sensitivity *(B, D, E)

9 cps/nv ±15 %

 

Stabilization

Calibration source; LED; ±1 % for temperature change rate of

 

Nuclide Identification

According to ANSI N42.34

 

Typical Resolution *(A, B, C, D)

8 % FWHM at 662 keV at 20 °C (68 °F) ambient temperature

 

Typical Resolution *(E)

3.5 % FWHM at 662 keV at 20 °C (68 °F) ambient temperature

 

Service

 

Recommended Interval

Annual

 

Physical

 

Dimensions (W × D × H)

129 mm (5.08 in) × 212 mm (8.35 in) × 323 mm (12.72 in)

 

Weight *(A, B, C, D)

2900 g (102.29 oz) including batteries

 

Weight *(E)

2460 g (86.77 oz) including batteries

 

Housing Material

Aluminium

 

Environmental

 

Operating Temperature

-20 °C – +55 °C (-4 °F – +131 °F)

 

Storage Temperature

+10 °C – +35 °C (+50 °F – +95 °F)

 

Temperature Change

Sudden temperature change must not exceed 30.0 °C (54.0 °F) in order to avoid damage to the detector crystal

 

Relative Humidity

10 % – 80 %, non condensing

 

Shock Resistance

According to ANSI N42.34

 

Protection Rating

IP54 according to IEC 60529

 

Battery

 

Type

FLIR powerPACK ultra 2 (LSD NiMH, rechargeable)

 

Capacity

2500 mAh; 4.8 V

 

Operating Duration

≥8 h at 20 °C (68 °F) in dose rate mode with dimmed display back light and GPS switched off

 

Charging Duration

≤4 h at 20 °C (68 °F) when instrument off and connected to DC power charger and >4 h when powered via USB.

 

Quiescent Current

16.5 µA typically

 

Display

 

Type

Transflective color LCD

 

Size

68.4 mm (2.69 in); 320 pixel × 240 pixel

 

Central Luminance

400 cd/m² typically

 

Annunciators

 

Blue LED *(B, D, E)

Neutron detection and alarm

 

Red LED

Gamma alarm

 

Orange LED

Charging batteries

 

Green LED

External power

 

Vibrator

Alarm reporting

 

Beeper

Keyboard feedback and alarm reporting

 

Memory

 

Data Storage Capacity

2 GB internal memory; 1800 MB available for the user

 

Identifications incl. Spectrum

≈600000

 

Data Logging Every 5 s *(A, C)

≈5 years

 

Data Logging Every 5 s *(B, D)

≈2.5 years

 

Screenshots

≈2500

 

Alarms

≈1000000

 

Input/Output

 

USB

USB 2.0; mini-B socket

 

Bluetooth

Class 2.0; ≤10 m (32.81 ft) range

 

Software

 

Embedded Software

Microsoft Windows CE Operating System

 

Web Interface

TCP/IP emulated via USB

 

Download File Formats

ANSI N42.42 and spc files compatible with third-party analysis software applications such as GADRAS, Cambio, or PeakEasy

 

Reachback

ANSI N42.42 data via Bluetooth to DUN compatible cell phone

 

STRIDE Data Protocol

STRIDE Data Protocol for network integration

 

Accessories

 

DC Power Adapter, Charger

AC in: 110 V – 230 V; 50 Hz – 60 Hz; DC out: 5 V; 2 A

 

Carrying Case

Included

 

Replacement Battery

FLIR powerPACK 2 for 4 AA batteries

 

Connection Cable

Mini USB-B – USB-A

 

Standards

 

ANSI N42.34

Performance Criteria for Hand-Held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides

 

IEC 62327

Radiation Protection Instrumentation - Hand-Held instruments for the detection and identification of Radionuclides and for the indication of ambient dose equivalent rate from Photon Radiation

 

IEC 60529

Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code)

 

UL 61010-1, Part 1

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, 2005

 

EMC - Directive 2004/108/EC

Regulations concerning electromagnetic compatibility

 

ANSI N42.42 2006

Data format standard for radiation detectors used for Homeland Security

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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