Radiation Source Identification Packaged for One Hand Operation

Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) is introducing two new radioactive isotope identification instruments for use in the Health Physics, Law Enforcement and Homeland Security industries. The SAM Defender and SAM Revealer are portable radiation identification systems developed to provide simple operation for the first responder who needs to react quickly, as well as detailed analyses for the sophisticated technical user. Several modes of operation give all users the information they need right at their fingertips.

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) February 1, 2007 -- Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) is introducing two new radioactive isotope identification instruments for use in the Health Physics, Law Enforcement and Homeland Security industries. The SAM Defender and SAM Revealer are portable radiation identification systems developed to provide simple operation for the first responder who needs to react quickly, as well as detailed analyses for the sophisticated technical user. Several modes of operation give all users the information they need right at their fingertips.

The SAM Defender is a high performance, easy to use isotope identifier designed in response to the publication of ANSI 42.34 (American National Standard Performance Criteria for Hand-held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides). The SAM Revealer is an ultra-high performance system using Lanthanum Bromide scintillator detectors. The Revealer's 2%+ resolution across a large energy range can identify overlapping peaks, a capability which has historically been unavailable from instruments in the 20K price range.

For years, the Surveillance and Measurement System (SAM) family of instruments has been synonymous with high overall performance in a portable isotope identifier. The earliest SAM model was the first real-time radiation area monitor capable of isotope identification in one second. A later model was the first device to give field operators the ability to identify sources on the move without having to stop and hold position while the instrument collected data. BNC continues its legacy of technical progression with the release of these two newly designed SAM Models.

The systems offer a variety of Gamma Detectors and an optional Neutron Detector. A convenient Ethernet Connection, CompactFlash card or RS-232 ensure easy data storage, archive, or transfer. Spectral reporting is generated in XML compliant formats according to the Draft ANSI N42.42 standard. An auxiliary port on the SAM 940 allows the use of application-specific third party hardware such as a GPS (global positioning system), Bluetooth data transmission, or wireless 802.11 / ZigBee protocol. The new compact, portable, and lightweight enclosure is ergonomically designed for single-hand operation which is ideal for use in downrange or hot zone environments. Whether your work involves emergency response, interdiction, or environmental clean-up, the new SAM Defender and SAM Revealer will deliver the most advanced tools available in a portable isotope identifier.

For more information on this product, see
http://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/products/model_940.html.
Specification sheet: http://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/resources/SAM_Defender.pdf.
Photo may be downloaded from: http://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/press.

About Berkeley Nucleonics
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) is a privately held California-based business which has manufactured precision instrumentation since 1963. Our products range from pulse generators and digital delay generators to specialized handheld instruments and portal monitors capable of radiation detection and isotope identification. BNC has been a leader in providing instrument solutions to the emergency response marketplace since 1998.

Technical Contact:
David Brown
Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation
800-234-7858 ext. 240

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