1. Colibri™ TTC: Hand-Held Health Physics Communication ALARA* Platform
Dr. Radu Vasilache
Canberra Packard CE GmbH
Andreea Olteanu
Canberra Packard SRL
Notes
Michel Rotty
Canberra Semiconductor, Olen
SRRp 2010 Annual conference

2. CSP – smart probe based systems for workplace monitoring
CSP Canberra Smart Probes
Monitors for CSP family
CSP –COM communication modules
Review & Applications

3. SMART PROBES SCALE Canberra smart probes (CSP)
New
Canberra smart probes (CSP)
Probe is 100% independent from Meter
All user parameters are set inside probe (alarm set points)
digital smart or « intelligent » probes
Probe is 90% independent from Meter
All user parameters, are set in read-out Meter
SMARTNESS LEVEL
analogue smart probes
Probe is dependant of Meter
Probe remains Cable & Meter dependent
Dumb/conventional probes
Another age…

4. Digital Smart or Intelligent Probes
Serial link
Digital
readout
PROBE
CABLE
Detector
Preamplifier
Probe ID
Cal coefficients
HVPS
Amplifier
Discriminator
Signal processing
probe ID defines
readout unit
Alarm set points
Data logging
(historical data)
SMARTNESS LEVEL

5. Canberra Smart Probes (CSP)
Serial link
CSP Monitor
CABLE
Detector
Preamplifier
Probe ID
Cal coefficients
HVPS
Amplifier
Discriminator
Signal processing
It’s a monitor!
SMARTNESS LEVEL
additional:
Alarms setpoints are stored inside the probe
Stores 1000 data points

6. Canberra What is a Canberra SMART probe?
High Voltage Power Supply in Probe!
Hot plug on meter without powering down instrument
Measurement starts immediately without any necessary setup
Measurement is not cable quality dependent!
Calibration data in probe memory
Each probe is independent from meter
Each probe is separately calibrated
Meter remains available during probe calibration process
Probe includes
HVPS, Amplifier, discriminator(s) & signal processing
Calibration data and ID
Alarm set-points (10 for each unit to display) and default/last selection
Data Logging (up to 1000 points in probe memory!)
independant
CSP probe will function on it’s own
can be connected directly to PC or other interface

7. Avior, Radiagem 2000, Colibri, or CSP-S & CSP-DLL
CSP Monitors
Avior, Radiagem 2000, Colibri,
or CSP-S & CSP-DLL

8. SABG-15+ : contamination probe SN-S : Neutron Search probe Tele STTC :
SG-2R
SN-S
STTC
SA/SB/SAB/SABG-100
SG-1R
SPAB-15
SABG-15+
SA/SB-20
SX-2R
SX-2R : X-Ray Search probe
thin window scintillation probe
With discriminator (high – low energy)
also for contamination applications
SABG-15+ : contamination probe
15cm² Pancake GM
general purpose abg
improved ergonomy
STTC : wide measurement range
Gamma doserate 0.3µSv/h – 10Sv/h
Time To Count single GM
SA- SB- SAB- SABG Contamination probe
100cm² active area
Display: c/s, Bqeq or Bqeq/cm2
ZnS (A) or thin plastic scintillation (B) probe
Phoswich (AB) ZnS and thin plastic scintillator
With energy discriminator ( -highE,  -lowE, + -bothE)
Phoswich (ABG) ZnS and thick plastic scintillator
With energy discriminator ( -highE, g -lowE, +g -bothE)
SA-20 SB-20 : Contamination probe
ZnS (A) or thin plastic (B) scintillation probe
20cm² active area
Display: c/s, Bqeq or Bqeq/cm2
SN-S : Neutron Search probe
neutron detection (cps)
lightweight (1.3kg), He3 tube
SPAB 15 : PIPS detector
No β to  crosstalk !
With energy discriminator ( -highE,  -lowE, + -bothE)
Pressure resistant
SG-1R & SG-2R : Gamma Search probe
1” or 2” NaI scintillation probe
With discriminator (high – low energy)
in cps, or Sveq/h equivalent dose rate
Tele STTC :
Pole version of STTC
Extremely light (2lbs) carbon fiber

9. « Monitors » for CSP probes
Colibri, Personal Portable Dose Rate and Enhanced Survey Meter
Internal dose rate TTC detector
0.3µSv – 10Sv/h (> 0.1µSv/h)
Connectable to single external CSP via detector cable
Simultaneous internal doseratemeter and monitor for external CSP probe
Units displayed : (SI) c/s, Bqeq, Bqeq/cm², Sv/h, Sveq/h
Waterproof, rugged
LiIon Rechargeable Battery operated
Several modes …
Radiagem, Personal Portable Dose Rate and Survey Meter
Internal dose rate GM detector
0.3µSv – 100mSv/h
Fast response (new algorithm)
Connect to single external CSP via detector cable
Either internal doseratemeter, or monitor for external CSP probe
Integrated Scaler-Timer mode
Units displayed : (SI) c/s, Bqeq, Bqeq/cm², Sv/h, Sveq/h
Waterproof, rugged
Batteries operated
Avior : Desktop READ OUT unit
No internal detector
Connect to single CSP via detector cable
Ratemeter, or Integrated Scaler-Timer mode
Units displayed : (SI) c/s, Bqeq, Bqeq/cm², Sv/h, Sveq/h
Mains operated with Rechargeable batteries
CSPS: CSP connected direcly on PC
Calibration via PC
Choose alarm levels
Test measurements
CSP DLL : CSP connected direcly on PC
Acquire measurements directly on a PC
Choose acquisition time
Save and store measurement history directly
Detector cable
SA/SB/SAB/SABG 100
SG 1R
STTC
SX 2R
SG 2R
SA/SB 20
SPAB 15
SABG-15+
SN-S
Detector cable
Radiagem 2000
Detector cable
USB
CSPS / CSP DLL
Avior

10. Colibri Main Features Large touch screen backed up with keyboard
Internal TTC detector 300nSv/h->10Sv/h
Simultaneous display :
Internal dose rate
External (depending on probe)
dose rate
Combined or Seperate discrimantor channel
Alarm : Visual, sound et vibration
Li ion battery. 15h00 Battery life
Integrated GPS (option)
Bluetooth interface for accessories
barcode reader or RFID reader
headphones, mapping system
CSP-COM BT

11. Colibri modes of operation
Background substraction
Calibration Radio isotope display
Source Finder
Scaler and Timer mode
Multiple probe connection
Comments input
Data logging (can be automatic)
Auto datalog with SG-2R probe and Colibri with GPS
Colibri file transferred to PC
Upload of the file in an external software (SAVGIS, Google Map)
Start Colibri demo with Colibri Screen

12. Application Measurement Traceability
No more logbooks !
Entering user codes grants access to various functions depending on user profile
User is identified!
GPS : measurement is associated with GPS coordinates
Barcode : measurement is associated with barcode reader
-> localization
Measurement can now be associated to :
User : WHO ?
Probe that was used to take the measurement : HOW ?
Date stamp : Date and Time of measurement : WHEN ?
Location (GPS, Barcode, RFID, …) : WHERE ?
Measurement can be centralized immediately without paperwork – real time becomes a fact!
Self explanatory …

13. CSP-COM communication modules

14. From CSP Philosophy to Remote Monitoring
Different CSP-COM modules for different applications :
Wireless :
Bluetooth : For cable replacement (compatible with Colibri & CSPS)
WiFi : For networking activity through a centralized system
RF 915MHz, RF 868MHz For networking activity through a centralized system long range – needs RF base stations
Wired for networking application :
RS 485 to re-use existing cabling
Ethernet for enhanced networking abilities
CSP COM modules
integrate a rechargeable Li-ion battery, with a 12V power input
are plugged on any CSP probe

15. « Monitors » for CSP –COM modules
Colibri with CSP-COM BT
Internal dose rate TTC detector
One external CSP via detector cable
Up to 7 CSP probes with CSP-COM BT
Simultaneous internal doseratemeter and monitor for those CSP probes in your application
CSP-DLL for CSP-COM modules
external CSP probes can be connected via USB-hub, or networked via WiFi, RF, RS485 and Ethernet
Applications are … unlimited BT
Detector
cable
Ethernet
RS485
WiFi RF
Ethernet
RS485
USB
WiFi / RF
receiver
CSP DLL

16. CSP as basis for Remote Monitoring
Colibri : the transition instrument, from wired to wireless
Allows remote monitoring in hot areas
Allows mapping with its GPS, Barcode reader and RFID capabilities
Inserts itself in an communication network : communicates with probes ; transmits measurement to a central system
Network
CSP COM

17. CSP-DLL Example

18. CSP-COM Benefits
CSP COM are modules to improve communication between a CSP monitor and the CSP to :
Improve communication distance
Centralize measurements in one point
Multiplex communications
This brings me :
Easier manipulation by getting rid of the cable
Improved safety : Immediate reaction towards contamination or dose rate
Prevent human presence in high radiation areas
Spares time by allowing automatic data logging, and no mistakes in reporting

19. CSP HP Products all together
Colibri
CSP DLL (mono & Network)
MIP10 Digital
Avior
Radiagem
CSP Monitors & Survey Meters
PNK-R
Handle-R
Audio-R
CSP Pole / Tele STTC
CSP COM Modules
CSP Accessoires
SABG 15+
SABG 15
SG 1R
SA/SB 20
STTC
SPAB 15
SX 2R
SG 2R
SN-S
CSP Probes
STHF-R
SA/SB/SAB/SABG 100
Compatible Probes

20. Thank you!
No questions, right?