DiscoveRAD

Radionuclide Identifying Device (RID)

Features

• Spectra View and Analysis with Data Storage (25 GB) for Reachback
• Small, Lightweight ( 1.25 kg [2.75 lb])
• Underwater Operation up to 1.5 meters (IP68)
• User Interface with Day and Night View
• High Accuracy Dose Measurement
• Finder Mode with Directionality
• Spectrometry at up to 1 Million cps Between 10 keV to 10 MeV
• Replaceable Batteries
• Multiple Modes of Configuration
• Operation from Remote PC with Full View of the Screens
• N42.42 Data Format
• Superior Efficiency with Rugged Non-Hygroscopic BGO Detector

The DiscoveRAD is a high efficiency radionuclide identifier (RID) instrument designed for fast detection and accurate identification of radioactive sources. It is an ultra-compact, rugged, sensitive Radionuclide Identifying Device (RID). Its weight and dimensions allow it to be worn on a belt while performing gamma and neutron measurements in real time.

The DiscoveRAD provides in a user friendly interface:

• Dose Rate Mode: with neutrons and dose rate (in Sv/h or rem/h) real-time values and alarm thresholds displayed simultaneously. Radioprotection alarms are provided by audible and vibration alarms.
• Survey Mode: with gamma, neutron, and dose rate real-time values and gamma and neutron alarm thresholds displayed. An audio alarm with a tone proportional to the count level warns the user of the severity of the threat.
• Easy Finder Mode: provides directionality to localize the source.
• Identification Mode: live spectrum visualization and automatic report generation including: identified isotopes, their category (IND, NORM, MED, SNM) and confidence level of the identification.

The DiscoveRAD is the first RID available with a 2 x 1 in. size BGO detector combined with high precision, high-speed digital electronics in an ergonomic, lightweight, water-tight (IP68) aluminum housing that provides superior usability by offering a wider energy range and better stability in a wearable handheld. Other detectors are available depending on your application (see Detector Specifications table on Specifications tab).

The DiscoveRAD isotope identification is extremely accurate because it uses a template matching algorithm combined with exceptional spectrum stabilization instead of traditional peak search.

The DiscoveRAD is made for the mission thanks to its superior and patented stabilization algorithm (pat. US 9,864,076) which does not require any built-in source or LED. The novel patented stabilization compensates gain shifts and temperature effects immediately and automatically. The main advantages of this new method are:

• No internal radioactive stabilization source is “blinding” the instrument.
• No buggy LED light emitter can compromise the stabilization.
• Superior stability in every situation.

The consistent performance of the DiscoveRAD under all conditions and environments, while maintaining the highest accuracy in the results, reduces false positives and expedites decision-making in the field. Highly sophisticated analog and digital electronics make it possible for the first time to measure a wide gamma dose rate range and neutrons with a single BGO detector. Small radiation levels can be detected earlier, quicker and with higher accuracy than by other comparable handhelds. Strong radiation sources are measured and identified by the DiscoveRAD at very high input rates. Spectrometry is performed at up to 1 million cps between 10 keV to 1 MeV.

All measurements are saved on the instrument (25 GB user storage capacity) and can easily be transferred without special software. Its multiple interfaces and the built-in web interface allow easy and flexible reach-back operation. The interface also provides for secure remote maintenance and remote operation of the instrument.