Bruker Detection Corporation
Radiation Backpack Sentry
Radioisotope Identification
innovation with integrity
Radiation Detection System
The Bruker Radiation Backpack Sentry
The deliberate or accidental release
of radioactive material is an increasing
threat to modern society. Terrorists
fabricating and detonating a dirty bomb
with radiological material is a common
scenario for emergency services.
Radiological material can be easily
obtained from medical waste, research
facilities, and other sources. Conventional or homemade explosives can be
used to disperse the poisonous material
over large crowded metropolitan areas.
The expected financial and emotional
impact of such an attack is enormous.
This could easily affect the economy of
an entire nation. Unfortunately many
authorities are no longer asking if this
will occur, but when.
Bruker Detection has developed a new
innovative lightweight instrument to
combat this threat. The first offering in
this new product line named the Radiation Backpack Sentry, is a self-contained
radiological detection backpack. This
mobile unit provides the means to screen
objects, people, and areas either covertly
or visibly.
The technology employed utilizes a
large scintillation crystal that provides
high sensitivity at fast detection rates.
This allows an operator to detect low
level threats by simply walking through
an area. The monitored area size may
range from small areas such as security
check points to large venues such as
conventions and sporting events.
System sensitivity and accuracy are also
enhanced by utilizing information from
additional sensors that monitor environmental conditions.
The Radiation Backpack Sentry allows an
operator to monitor the surrounding area
by viewing the wireless handheld monitor
or by simply listening to a synthesized
voice via a Bluetooth earpiece. The identification algorithms differentiate classes
of isotopes to simplify CONOPS. The
system identifies the isotope and informs
the operator both visually and audibly if
the source is from medical treatments,
naturally occurring radiation, industrial
isotopes, or special nuclear materials.
This high performance light weight and
easy to use instrument provides security
personnel and law enforcement officials
an excellent tool to help combat
terrorism.
Features
Ruggedized, high sensitivity gamma
detector
Fast automatic isotope identification
Lightweight, ergonomic design
Standard semi-ruggedized handheld
or optional IP67 ruggedized handheld
Hot swappable battery operation or
external power
Intuitive touch screen interface
Visual and voice notifications for alarms
and identified threats
Bluetooth earpiece for hands free,
stealth operation
Automatic calibration and continuous
stabilization
Detector
User Interface
The Bruker Radiation Backpack
Sentry has an easy to read intuitive
user interface for data viewing. The
handheld’s main data view switches
between current dose rate and dose
rate history with a simple touch to
the screen. The software automatically and continuously calibrates the
system with a calibration reference
so there is never any need for user
intervention. Isotope identification
is typically achieved in 2 seconds
with advanced algorithms developed
by Bruker. There are several key
features, including spectra viewing,
which are available in additional easy
to use screens.
Standard Accessories
Bluetooth headset
Standard handheld
Battery and charger
USB cable
Wired earphone
Optional Accessories
Vehicle adapter for
external power
Ruggedized (IP67) handheld
Spare battery
AC Adapter for external power
Technical Specifications
Isotope Identification
Medical isotope library:
Tc-99m, I-131, F-18, Ga-67, In-111, Sm-153, Tl-201, Mo-99
Naturally occurring isotope library:
K-40, Ra-226, U-238
Industrial isotope library:
Mn-54, Co-57, Co-60, Zn-65, Y-88, Ba-133, Cs-137, Eu-152, Eu-154,
Ir-192, Cf-252, Ce-139, Lu-176, Th-232, Ho-166m
Special nuclear materials library:
U-232, U-233, U-235, U-237, Pu-238, Pu-239, Np-237, Am-241, Na-22
Detector:
3” x 3” (7.6 cm x 7.6 cm) NaI(Tl)
Gamma energy resolution:
≤ 8 % at 662 keV
Gamma energy response range:
30 keV to 3 MeV
Dose rate upper limit:
5 mR/hr
Calibration:
Automatic continuous calibration
Isotope identification time:
Nominally 2 seconds, designed to ANSI N42.53
Battery powered operation:
Over 8 hours with rechargeable batteries (universal chargers included)
Weight:
Under 14 lb (6.4 kg) including handheld
Dimensions:
Approximately 20” x 15” x 10” (51 cm x 38 cm x 24 cm)
Water and dust resistance:
IP54 detector, IP67 ruggedized handheld (optional)
Shock and vibration:
Detector designed to ANSI N42.53, handhelds specified
to 4 ft (1.22 m) drop to hard surface
Operating temperature range:
-20 °C to +60 °C
Humidity:
≤ 95 % non-condensing
User interface:
Handheld with color touch screen display and voice notifications
Wireless headset for hands-free stealth operation
Data storage:
Expandable secure memory card, ANSI N42.42 format compliant
www.bruker.com/detection
Bruker Detection Corporation
Billerica, MA · USA
Phone +1 (978) 663-3660 x 1308
Fax +1 (978) 667-4706
[email protected]
Bruker Detection
Bruker Detection
Division of
Bruker Daltonik GmbH
Division of
Bruker Daltonics Ltd.
Leipzig · Germany
Phone +49 (341) 2431-30
Fax +49 (341) 2431-404
[email protected]
Coventry · United Kingdom
Phone +44 (2476) 855-200
Fax +44 (2476) 465-317
[email protected]
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System Specifications