WPC-1050

Ultra-low Background Counting System

Ultra-low Background Counting System

Overview

The WPC-1050 is a general purpose ultra-low background counting system, which is widely used for both health physics and radiochemistry applications. The WPC-1050 is an improved design of the previous WPC-9550 that incorporates the same dependable mechanical platform with improvements, which include:

Specifications

Type
Sample Changer: Automatic
No. of Detectors: 1 + guard
Counter: Ultra-Low Background
Sample Size: 5.1 cm (2 in.)
Interface: Touch Screen

Detector
Size: 5.7 cm (2.3 in.) Diameter
Type: Pancake Style Gas Flow Proportional
Window: Aluminized, 80 µg/cm2
Guard Detector: 1 Large Gas Flow Proportional
Counting Gas: P-10, 60 cc/min @ 10 psi
Gas-PRO™ Protection: Yes
Shielding: 10 cm (2.4 in.) Thick

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, Vista 2000

Performance
Alpha Background: 0.05 cpm (typical) 0.1 cpm (warranted)
Beta Background: 0.7 cpm (typical) 0.9 cpm (warranted)
Po210 Efficiency: 40%
Am241 Efficiency: 40%
Th230 Efficiency: 40%
Sr90/Y90 Efficiency: 55%
Tc99 Efficiency: 35%
Cs137 Efficiency: 40%
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: 83.8 x 81.3 x 63.5 cm (33 x 32 x 25 in.) (H x W x D) (50 Samples)
129.5 x 81.3 x 63.5 cm (51 x 32 x 25 in.) (H x W x D) (100 Samples)
Weight: 195 kg (430 lb) Installed

Compatible Protean Application Software Packages

- Vista 2000 Radiochemistry Applications Software
- Vista FC Health Physics Applications Software
- DUO Software (Used when Operating in the Color Touch Screen Interface Mode)

Options

- 100 Sample Stack

All specifications are subject to change without notice.