Portal Monitors
Vehicle monitoring radiation detection systems
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Description
RadComm has been engineering, manufacturing and installing portal systems since 1992. With over 7,000 installations in over 70 countries worldwide, they understand the challenges of detecting low level shielded radioactive sources and the need to do it without false alarms. RadComm provides a complete line of portal monitors to meet different applications and budgets. From entry level dual panel PVT based systems, to advanced mixed multi-panel PVT, Crystal and Neutron systems, RadComm provides you with the right solution to protect your business, your people and the environment.
Applicable Products:
The RC7000 series of radiation detectors represent the next level in radiation detection, by utilizing gamma spectroscopy and isotope identification technologies. The RC7000 uses large volume, high quality, Sodium Iodide crystal scintillators. This technology is specifically designed to enhance a radiation detection systems ability to recognize specific gamma energies which can adversely affect alarm thresholds. The RC7000 uses a series of advanced isotopic identification algorithms to provide best in class detection and identification.
- RC7000 – Sodium Iodide crystal detector
- RC7100 – Mixed detector, having both PVT and 1-2 crystal scintillators
- Systems can include any number, or combination, of PVT, Crystal & mixed detectors
- Existing PVT based systems can be upgraded to include RC7000 and RC7100 detectors
- All systems have optional neutron capability
The RC4000 series of vehicle radiation detection systems have been designed to detect very low Gamma Ray emissions in high density materials. Design of the RC4000 incorporates over 20 years of engineering design and proven field application experience. The RC4000 utilizes advanced proprietary real time statistical algorithms to compensate for the fluctuations in background radiation caused by varying material densities to provide reliable and accurate detection. Superior NORM discrimination technology reduces false alarms.
The RC4000 is available in a variety of sizes and configurations, with the most common systems listed below. The vehicle size and type help determine the appropriate panel size and configuration. All RC4000 systems utilize high quality PVT scintillators, electronics and dual Photomultiplier Tubes (PMT). Remote access capability is available to provide technical support, software updates and electronic hardware adjustments.
| Model | RC4069-2 | RC4110-2 | RC4138-2 |
| System Size (in3) | 4,216 | 5,376 | 8,432 |
| System Size (L) | 69 | 88 | 138 |
| PER/Panel Size (in3) | 2,108 | 2,632 | 4,216 |
| PER/Panel Size (L) | 34.5 | 44 | 69 |
| # of PMTs/panel | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Detection Sensitivity * Unshielded (Shielded Source) |
1.6 uCi (58mCi) | 1.4 uCi (50mCi) | 1.1 uCi (41mCi) |
*Cs-137 point source at 1 meter from the face of the detector. The radiation exposure level is comparable to a 75mm x 150mm Cs-137 lead sealed source buried in 62.4 lbs/ft3 (1.0 g/cm3) of scrap.