PDS-GO Pocket Radiation Detector

Manufacturer: Mirion Technologies (MGP)
Product ID : PDS-GO

Overview

The PDS-GO is a light-weight, small, sensitive, personal gamma radiation detector, designed to meet the ANSI N42.32 radiation detection requirements. The PDS-GO has been designed using the latest state of the art electronic components including the advanced technology of Silicon photomultiplier as a detector. PDS-GO is especially useful for first responders, law enforcement officers and for all radiation professionals dealing in safety and security of sensitive installations, public areas, and border control.

Description

The PDS-GO is a light-weight, small, sensitive, personal gamma radiation detector, designed to meet the ANSI N42.32 radiation detection requirements. The PDS-GO has been designed using the latest state of the art electronic components including the advanced technology of Silicon photomultiplier as a detector.

The PDS-GO is especially useful for first responders, law enforcement officers and for all radiation professionals dealing in safety and security of sensitive installations, public areas, and border control.

FEATURES: 

• Scintillation crystal for high efficiency and extended energy storage
• Excellent sensitivity and very fast response time
• Excellent temperature stability
• Two operation modes (Detect and Search)
• Low power consumption - extended operating hours
• Instrument setup (alarm thresholds and other parameters) using a user-friendly software
• Record of event history
• Rechargeable battery - charging via USB connection inside the cradle
• Accessories include: protective silicon cover, belt clip, charging cradle, USB cable.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Functional Features

• Meets ANSI 42.32 and ANSI 42.33

• Alarm indication: adjustable; visual, vibration, audible (1000-4000 Hz, 85 dB(A) at 30 cm)

• Time to alarm: < 2 seconds

• Communication: via PC based user interface software (mini USB connection)
Nuclear Characteristics

detectors:

• CsI (TI) crystal with silicon photomultiplier

• Measuring range: 0.1 μSv/h to 500μSv/h(1 μR/h to 50mR/h) (ref. Cs137)

• Energy range: 50 KeV to 1,7 MeV

• Energy Response: better than 20% for the whole energy range

• Sensitivity (Cs137): 110 cps/μSv/h (50μR/h) above 0,25 μSv/h (25μR/h) background with 95% confidence in less than 2 seconds

Electrical & Mechanical Characteristics

• Batteries: Li-ion 3,7 V rechargeable battery

• Battery life: 120 hour power under normal conditions

• Dimensions: 99mm x 55mm x 24 mm(3.89in x 2.16in x 0.94in)

• weight: 125g (4.41 oz.) with batteries

Environmental Characteristics

• Operating temperature range: -20°C to + 50°C / -4°F to 122°F

• Humidity: up to 93% at 35°C(95°F)

• IP-64 protection

Accessories:

• Silicon casing, included

• Mini USB cable, included

• Cradle, supplying power and communication enhances the instruments to become a highly sensitive fixed area monitor