Gasless High-Speed Counter for Health Physics
- Automatic Sample Changer
- 5.1cm (2 In.) Standard Planchet Diameter
- Standard 50 Sample Capacity
- Gross Background Counter
- Dual Phosphor Detector
- Gasless
- Light Weight
- Easy Maintenance
- Easy Window Replacement
- Radon Compensation For Air Filters
Overview
The ASC-950-DP is a gasless high-speed counter designed primarily for the health physics user counting smears and air filters. The ASC-950-DP is an updated design of the previous ASC-DP, which incorporates the same dependable mechanical platform with improvements which include:
- A built-in Color Touch Screen Interface
- Ability to export data to a USB flash drive
- Ability to program Routines on a PC running the included DUO software, then transfer the Routines
to the instrument via a USB flash drive
Specifications
TYPE
Sample Changer: Automatic
No. of Detectors: 1
Counter: Gross
Sample Size: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Interface: Touch Screen
DETECTOR
Size: 5.1 cm (2.0 in.) Diameter
Type: ZnS+Plastic Dual Phosphor
Window: Aluminized, 80 µg/cm²
Shielding: Optional
SAMPLE
Size: 5.1 cm (2 in.) Diameter Planchets
Capacity: 50 (100 Optional)
Depth: 1/8, 1/4, 5/16 inch
Reader: Barcode
Range: 1–999
Data Export: USB Flash Drive, RS-232
INTERFACE
Type: Touch Screen
Compatible Software: Vista FC, DUO Software
PERFORMANCE
Alpha Background 0.2 cpm (typical) 0.3 cpm (warranted)
Beta Background 40 cpm (typical) 65 cpm (warranted)
Th-230 Efficiency: 23%
Sr-90/Y-90 Efficiency: 45%
Tc-99 Efficiency: 30%
Alpha-Beta Crosstalk: < 0.1%
Beta-Alpha Crosstalk: < 0.1%
Count Modes: Alpha only, Beta only, Alpha/Beta Simultaneously, Alpha then Beta from Vista FC Software
PHYSICAL
Size: 91.4 x 59.7 x 59.7 cm (36 x 23.5 x 23.5 in.) (H x W x D)
Weight: 49.9 kg (110 lb)installed
Compatible Protean Application Software Packages
- Vista FC Health Physics Applications Software
- DUO Software (for use when operating in the Color Touch Screen Interface Mode)
- All specification are subject to change without notice.
Options
- 100 Sample Capacity
- Lead Ring, 22.7 kg (50 lb)
