interceptor isotope identifying pager

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InterceptorIsotope Identifying Pager

April 2008

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Advanced Spectroscopic Radionuclide Pager - (ASRP)

INTERCEPTORTM•Finds Faster - Superior gamma & neutron sensitivity

•Identifies Promptly & Accurately - All-In-One Instrument with superior identification accuracy

•Better Coverage – PRD wearers become RIID users as well, superior built in reach back capability

•Lower Cost of Ownership - Low acquisition & operational costs

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The value of CZT … it’s all about (convenient) resolution!

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Easy to Use & Live With

Configurable easy to use three button operation: on/off on top, select & execute on either side with informative display prompts shown in display footer

High intensity status LED’s visible from both top & front

large bright color QVGA TFT display.

Audible, visual and vibration alarms

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Effectively Communicates & Records

Optional Bluetooth 1.2, class 2 wireless for immediate reach-back analysis via cell phone or satellite phone to the experts

USB live or logged communication Event recording:

• Built in VGA resolution digital camera• Built in microphone & voice recorder

64MB SD memory card for securely storing many thousands of results and spectra. Upgradeable to 1GB

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INTERCEPTOR™ Features & Benefits

FEATURES

PRD/RIID capability CZT finder & identification

detectors He3 neutron detector Small & lightweight Three pushbutton operation Top alarm indication Digital camera, voice recorder Bluetooth communications Low power technology

BENEFITS

All-in-one for greater versatility Superior sensitivity with accurate

identification High sensitivity to neutrons Can be worn constantly Easy-to-use, no PC required Can be worn in holster Document suspicious objects Transmit info to third parties Increased battery life, availability

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INTERCEPTOR™ Package

InterceptorHolster

ChargerChargerConnection

External batteryUSB Connection Interceptor-Sync

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Technical – Disassembled device

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Standard Equipment – Rubber boot

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accessories - holster

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Basic Operation

Switching the device on – hold power button until all LED illuminate.

Switching Device Off – Hold Power button until all LED illuminate.

Alarm Acknowledgements = press top central button Wake Up – Press any button (90 sec sleep) Low Battery <5% will enter display into sleep and top green light

will flash when top button is pressed.

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operation

LED’s gamma finder and ID detectors display blue tooth antenna microphone speaker USB port

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INTERCEPTOR™ Operation – LED Indications

Red LED blinks to indicate gamma alarm

Green LED indicates that the unit is “alive” as well as the battery and charging status

Blue LED blinks to indicate neutron alarm

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Charging Battery

Lithium Ion requires between 5 and 12 hours for full charge Battery service life – 2~3years (300-500 charges).

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accessories – charging options

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accessories – external battery

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accessories - communication

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operation - flipping screen

pressing the action button flips the display by 180 degrees, allowing an easy view whilst in holster and attached to the belt.

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operation - dose rate mode

this mode displays gamma dose rate in numerical and logarithmic scale, and the neutron count rate numerical value. The gamma preset pre-alarm and full alarm levels.

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operation - FINDER mode

In addition to the gamma dose rate and neutron count rate a histogram is displayed. The histogram helps to locate a source faster. Any changes in the radiation level are displayed in the histogram. Also an audible signal with its frequency equivalent to the ambient dose rate is generated.

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operation – timer/counter mode

this displays the accumulated gamma dose and neutron counts.

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operation - identification

the time needed for identification is constantly updated and displayed on the screen.

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operation - identification

after the InterceptorTM has acquired sufficient data the identification results are displayed (probability, nuclide category and isotope).

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operation - identification

After an identification the user has the option to view the spectrum.

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Isotope ID Confidence

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operation – voice recorder mode

the InterceptorTM can also be used as a digital voice recorder. Voice messages (.wav files) are stored in the spectrum directory with a timestamp.

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operation – setting mode

this mode allows the user to change alarm conditions or adjust the display brightness.

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INTERCEPTOR™ - Nuclide List

The new ANSI spec for ID Pagers is likely to ask for 25-30 specific isotopes, which we will have in the main library.

Then a secondary library of 45-60 isotopes will be available to ID from this secondary list of extra isotopes when failing to ID from the primary library or when requested by operator entries..

This will allow customers to configure there unit to get the best performance and meet the ANSI standards and then add additional specific isotopes of concern.

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INTERCEPTOR™ - Specifications

Compact – 4.5”x2.4”x1” (114x61x25mm)

Lightweight – 8oz (<250g) Large volume (2cc) CZT finder

detector High resolution (7X7X3.5mm)

CZT Identification detector He3 neutron detector 8atm., ½”

dia. x 2.04” at 2.1cps/nv High performance 1024ch. DSP

based MCA with energy compensation doserate algorithm on Finder detectors

Protected against dust and splash proof to IP 65

Operates from –4F to +122F at up to 95%RH @ 95F

Microsoft windows CE 5.0 operating system for USB interface and visualization, Bluetooth & USB interface

EMC hardened to relevant ANSI & CE requirements

Li-Ion rechargeable batteries >100hrs in doserate mode, >10hrs in ID mode

Shock protection – 1.5m drop onto concrete

Designed and built in the USA

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Maintenance

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Special Modes

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Interceptor Download Software

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Interceptor Download Software Cont.

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Interceptor Download Software Cont.

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Interceptor Download Software Cont.

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INTERCEPTOR™ - Technical Contact

Mark Deacon Technical Support / Market Development Manager Cell - # 440-487-6427 Email – mark.deacon@thermofisher.com