identiFINDER®
Portable, Handheld Radiation Detection
identiFINDER
Several variants of this product are available.
- (A) identiFINDER NG
- (B) identiFINDER NGH
- (C) identiFINDER NG ultra
- (D) identiFINDER NGH ultra
- (E) identiFINDER NG ultra 3n
- (F) identiFINDER NGH ultra 3n
- (G) identiFINDER NG ultra 15n
- (H) identiFINDER NGH ultra 15n
- (I) identiFINDER LG ultra
- (J) identiFINDER LGH ultra
- (K) identiFINDER NG T
- (L) identiFINDER NGH T
Specifications relevant for certain variants only are labeled with the variant.
Detectors |
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| Gamma NaI *(A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H) | Crystal size 35 mm (1.38 in) × 51 mm (2.01 in); Typical Resolution ≤8 % at 662 keV | |
| Gamma NaI with Tungsten shielding *(K, L) | Crystal size 23 mm (0.91 in) × 21 mm (0.83 in); Typical Resolution ≤8 % at 662 keV | |
| Gamma LaBr3 *(A, I, J) | Crystal size 30 mm (1.18 in) × 30 mm (1.18 in); Typical Resolution ≤4 % at 662 keV | |
| Neutron 3He Proportional Counter Tube *(B, D, F, H, J, L) | 15 mm (0.59 in) × 54 mm (2.13 in); net: 14 mm (0.55 in) × 29 mm (1.14 in); 8 atm (8.106 bar) | |
| Gamma (High Dose Rate) | Geiger-Müller detector | |
Calibration |
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| Internal Source *(A, B, G, H, L) | 137Cs; 15 nCi (555 Bq); Startup time: ≈60 s | |
| Internal Source *(E, F) | 137Cs; 3 nCi (111 Bq); Startup time: ≈200 s | |
| External Source *(A, B, C, D) | 40K; Startup time: ≈320 s; or 137Cs; Startup time: ≈120 s | |
| Intrinsic Activity *(I, J) | 138La; Startup time: ≈240 s | |
Performance |
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| Energy Range (Gamma) | 20 keV – 3 MeV | |
| Throughput | >150 kcps | |
| Input Count Rate | 300 kcps | |
| Sensitivity (137Cs) | >500 cps per µSv/h (100 µrem/h) | |
| Corrections | Online linearization of scintillator spectra | |
| Spectral Data Storage | 100 spectra | |
| Gamma Spectrum | 1024 channels; 3 MeV | |
| Dose Rate Range | 0.00 µSv/h – 10 mSv/h (0.00 µrem/h – 1 rem/h) | |
| Dose Range | 0.000 mSv – 1000 mSv (0 mrem – 100 rem) | |
| Neutron Sensitivity *(B, D, F, H, J, L) | 2.6 cps/nv | |
| Stabilization *(C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) | Calibration source, LED; ±1 % for temperature change rate of | |
| Stabilization *(A, B, I, K, L) | Calibration source, ±1 % for temperature change rate of | |
| Nuclide Identification | According to ANSI N42.34 | |
| Typical Resolution *(A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L) | ≤8 % FWHM at 662 keV at 20 °C (68 °F) ambient temperature | |
| Typical Resolution *(I, J) | ≤4 % FWHM at 662 keV at 20 °C (68 °F) ambient temperature | |
Service |
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| Recommended Interval | 1 a | |
Physical |
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| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 235 mm (9.25 in) × 93 mm (3.66 in) × 75 mm (2.95 in) | |
| Housing Material | Aluminium | |
| Weight *(A, C, E, G) | 1250 g (44.09 oz); including batteries and scintillation detector | |
| Weight *(B, D, F, H) | 1280 g (45.15 oz), including batteries and scintillation detector | |
| Weight *(I) | 1213 g (42.79 oz), including batteries and scintillation detector | |
| Weight *(J) | 1243 g (43.85 oz), including batteries and scintillation detector | |
| Weight *(K) | 1530 g (53.97 oz), including batteries and scintillation detector | |
| Weight *(L) | 1560 g (55.03 oz), including batteries and scintillation detector | |
Environmental |
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| Operating Temperature | -20 °C – +55 °C (-4 °F – +131 °F) | |
| Storage Temperature | +10 °C – +35 °C (+50 °F – +95 °F) | |
| Relative Humidity *(A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L) | 40 % – 93 % at 35 °C (95 °F), non condensing | |
| Relative Humidity | ≤100 % | |
| Shock | According to ANSI N42.34 | |
| Protection Rating *(A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L) | IP43 according to IEC 60529 (with rubber cover mounted on socket) | |
| Directives (Standards) | IEC60529, ANSI 42.34 | |
| Rapid Temperature Change | Sudden temperature change must not exceed 30.0 °C (54.0 °F) in order to avoid damage to the detector crystal | |
Battery |
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| Type | FLIR powerPACK ultra (LSD NiMH, rechargeable) | |
| Capacity | >2000 mAh; 4.8 V | |
| Operating Time | ≥8 h in dose rate mode with dimmed display back light | |
| Charging Duration | ≤4 h in fast charge and ≤22 h in trickle charge mode | |
| Quiescent Current | 16.5 µA | |
Display |
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| Type | LCD monochrome | |
| Resolution | 68 mm (2.68 in); 128 pixel × 64 pixel | |
Annunciators |
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| Blue LED *(B, D, F, H, J, L) | Neutron detection and alarm | |
| Red LED | Gamma alarm | |
| Amber LED | Charging batteries | |
| Green LED | External power | |
| Vibrator | Alarm reporting | |
| Beeper | Keyboard feedback and alarm reporting | |
Input/Output |
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| Power | DC in: 9 V; 2 A | |
| Serial *(A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L) | mini USB RS232 38400,N,8,1 | |
| USB | via USB interface box | |
Software |
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| Operating System | Embedded | |
| Interface | Serial communication protocol | |
| File Download | spc files compatible with third-party analysis software applications such as GADRAS, Cambio, or PeakEasy. | |
Accessories |
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| DC Power Adapter, Charger | AC in: 110 V – 230 V; 50 Hz – 60 Hz; DC out: 9 V; 2 A | |
| Carrying Case | Included | |
| Replacement Battery | FLIR powerPACK 2 for 4 AA batteries | |
Standards |
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| ANSI N42.34 | Performance Criteria for Hand-Held Intruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides. | |
| IEC 60529 | Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code) | |
| UL 61010-1, Part 1 | Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use, 2005. | |
| EMC - Directive 2004/108/EC | Regulations concerning electromagnetic compatibility | |