Alpha Beta Radiation Counting Systems
The Alpha Beta Counting Systems Comparison Chart below refers to the automatic, manual and multi-detector radiation counters provided by NATs for the detection of alpha beta radiation. Compare features to match need to product capability.
Alpha Beta Counting Systems Comparison Chart | ||||||
Automatic Systems | ||||||
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| ASC-950-DP | WPC-1050 | IPC-650 | IPC-650-HP | WPC-1150-GFW-3 | WPC-1150-GFW-5 | |
| Sample Changer | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Detector Type | Dual Phosphor | Gas Flow Proportional | Windowless Gas Flow Proportional | Gas Flow Proportional | Gas Flow Proportional | Gas Flow Proportional |
| Number of Detectors | 1 | 1 + guard | 1 | 1 | 1 + guard | 1 + guard |
| Counter Type | Gross Bkg | Ultra-Low Bkg | Ultra-Low Bkg | Ultra-Low Bkg | Low Bkg | Low Bkg |
| Sample Size | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 7.6 cm (3 in.) or custom | 10.2 cm (4 in.) or custom |
| Sample Capacity | 50, 100 optional | 50, 100 optional | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Interface | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | Remote PC | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | Touch Screen |
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Manual Systems | ||||||
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| MPC-900-DP | MPC-900-GFW | MPC-900-GFL | MPC-1000-GFW |
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| Sample Changer | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual | |
| Detector Type | Dual Phosphor | Gas Flow Proportional | Windowless Gas Flow Proportional | Gas Flow Proportional | Windowless Gas Flow Proportional | |
| Number of Detectors | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 + guard | 1 + guard | |
| Counter Type | Gross Bkg | Gross Bkg | Gross Bkg | Ultra-Low Bkg | Ultra-Low Bkg | |
| Sample Size | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | |
| Sample Capacity | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Interface | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | Touch Screen | |
Multi-Detector Systems | ||||
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| MDS-4 | MDS-8 | MDS-12 | MDS-16 | |
| Sample Changer | Manual | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Detector Type | Gas Flow Proportional | Gas Flow Proportional | Gas Flow Proportional | Gas Flow Proportional |
| Number of Detectors | 4 + guard | 8 + 2 guards | 12 + 3 guards | 16 + 4 guards |
| Counter Type | Ultra-Low Bkg | Ultra-Low Bkg | Ultra-Low Bkg | Ultra-Low Bkg |
| Sample Size | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) | 5.1 cm (2 in.) |
| Sample Capacity | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 |
| Interface | Remote PC | Remote PC | Remote PC | Remote PC |