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

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

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…

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

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

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

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

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- 100 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

« 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

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

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

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 …

CSP-COM communication modules

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

« 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

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

CSP-DLL Example

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

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

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