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HWM-550S Free Release Monitor
HWM-550S Free Release MonitorHWM-550S with door opened and drawer pulled out

Features

  • Reduced Dead Zones: > 75% Coverage (inner chamber to detector size)
  • Intuitive Operating Software that is Easy to Use
  • High Throughput at Small Footprint
  • Loading by Drawer System for Barrel Intake
  • Export of Measurement and Parameter Data in XML Format via USB
  • Energy Filter Settings to Optimize Discrimination of Background Radiation
  • Integrated Small UPS for Several Minutes, Further on Option
  • Ergonomically Positioned Touch Operated Display
  • Access to Historical Measurement Data via Integrated Database

Free Release Monitor for the Automated Gamma Detection of Barrels

The HWM-550S is Ludlum's manual loading, medium sized clearance monitor of the HWM Series, with 550 L (19.4 ft3) volume and for up to 600 kg (1,320 lb) of material in one measurement. Specially designed for manual barrel intake.

The standard unit is equipped with the following features:

  • 10 gamma plastic detectors for a complete 4π coverage
  • 50 mm (2 in.) lead shielding, 75 mm (3 in.) optional
  • Built-in weigh scale for up to 600 kg (1,320 lb)
  • Manual door and drawer system
  • Door lock
  • Forklift pockets
  • Powder-coated steel frame with easy to clean stainless steel lining inside and outside
  • Desk operation with 17 in. touch-screen display at the unit
  • Fully automated measuring process with user guidance
  • Nuclide composition suggestion from detector-pulse-analysis, multi-channel energy analysis
  • Comes with energy and geometry calibration
  • Network capability for remote monitoring and supervision

The HWM-550S provides fast and reliable detection of gamma radiation. Equipped with the latest measuring electronics and a built-in maintenance module, it allows optimization of the system to ensure consistent peak performance.

 

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Specifications

Standards Built according to: CE, CSA / UL or EMC, ISO11929
Detectors 10x gamma plastic detectors
Detector Volume: ∼160 L (5.65 ft3)
User Software Intuitive operator software with touch-screen display, fully automated measurement process with user guidance, indications of results and measurement material position on the display. Web based for remote access.
Electronics Status lights on the display
Integrated audio in the cabinet
Integrated industrial PC
Interface to external units
Housing Steel frame with stainless steel lining
Front door with special hinge and handle
Manual drawer system for barrel intake
Ext. Dimensions
(H x W x D)
2,160 x 1,274x 1,138 mm (85 x 50.2 x 44.8) (width, plus display)
Chamber Volume
(H x W x D)
1,100 x 700 x 700 mm (43.3 x 27.6 x 27.6 in.)
539 L (19 ft3)
Shielding Standard: 50 mm (2 in.) lead
Option: 75 mm (3 in.) lead
Sensors 1 door sensor open/close, integrated weigh scale
Weight Standard: ca. 5,000 kg (11,020 lb)
With 75 mm Lead: 7,200 kg (15,870 lb)
Power Supply 230V / 16A / N / PE or 110V; internal 24V
Integrated UPS for controllers and PC

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