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PROVEN LEADERSHIP IN INNOVATIVE AND RELIABLE RADIATION DETECTION TECHNOLOGY

First Level Response…First Level Response…Complete Radiation ProtectionComplete Radiation Protection

• Gamma/Neutron• Search• Dose Rate• Nuclide Identification

+Combined In One Handheld!Combined In One Handheld!

Key Features TTHE HE IIDENTIFIERDENTIFIER

The Identifier — Key Features GR-135

• “3 Instruments-In-One”:Search, dose rate and nuclide identification

• Fully automatic: 2-step operation

• Highest operation usability, one hand, one button, “joystick” operation

• Unsurpassed nuclide identification

• Up to 4 detectors integrated into one instrument

• Integrated Neutron detection capability

• Developed based on the World’s leadinggamma - ray spectrometer, the GR-130 miniSPEC

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Automatic Mode — 2 Step Operation GR-135

DockingStation >SystemReady

Grab &Go >Searchand dose rate

“Click” >NuclideIdentification

The IDENTIFIER - Ease Of Use

ErgonomicsErgonomics

• One hand, one button, “joystick” operation

• Operate with gloves

• Rugged and lightweight

• Well balanced “in-the-hands” feel

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Highest Operator Usability GR-135

Easy To UseEasy To Use• Docking station: System ready, battery charged, gain stabilized

• Fully automatic: 2 step operation

• Large readable displays

• Automated operator advisor



1. Grab & go - Search & Dose Rate

2. “Click” - Nuclide Identification

- Warning Messages

- Operator Instructions

• “Eyes-Free” audio search and warning system

• Selectable back-lit-display

• Automated correction for display contrast

• 8 to 12 hour battery life, with rechargeable batteries

• Multi language support

Multiple On-Board DetectorsMultiple On-Board Detectors• Up to 4 detectors can be integrated into one hand-held



– Sodium Iodide - standard on all instruments

– Geiger-Mueller - standard on all instruments

– Solid State Neutron - optional

– Cadium Zinc Telluride (CZT) - optional

• Automatic detector data integration for optimal nuclide identification

• Full text nuclide classification

– Industrial / medical / special nuclear materials

– Nuclide identification

““Eyes-Free” Audio Warning SystemEyes-Free” Audio Warning System• Built-in audio output

• Audio tone increases as The Identifier is moved close to the source and radiation becomes more intense

• Operator is able to quickly locate the exact location of the source


Automatic Operator Friendly “Advisor” GR-135

Audio tone increases Audio tone increases as radiation becomes as radiation becomes more intensemore intense


Automatic Operator Friendly “Advisor” GR-135

Instruction

Audio tone increases Audio tone increases as radiation becomes as radiation becomes more intensemore intense

Automatically advises operator...Automatically advises operator...

Warning Warning

Warning

Automatic Mode: Search and Dose Rate


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- Uses a very sensitive sodium iodide detector(4 cu. in. / 65 cu. cm)

- Measures total counts per second

- Chart recorder to emphasize small radiation level changes

- “Eyes-Free” audio search to locate source

- “Neutron alert” if neutrons detected (Neutron

optional)

Highly sensitive Highly sensitive search / survey search / survey capability:capability:

Accurate, Accurate, calibrated dose calibrated dose measurement:measurement:

- Dose calibrated based on Cesium-137 at factory

- Dose accurate to +/- 5% over 0 - 3 MeV range

- Energy correcteddose rate

- BAR GRAPH gives user an easy visual display

ofdose hazard

- High dose rate alarm


GR-135

• Exploranium has developed a technologically advanced nuclide identification system - “multi-level nuclide I.D.” that uses advanced

deconvolution peak techniques and interference correction techniques

• Optimized for all common nuclides and Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) i.e. Uranium-235, Plutonium

• Optimized for shielded sources

• 1024 channel operation

• Automatic detector selection: Sodium Iodide vs Cadmium Zinc Telluride

• Automatic gain correction

• Clearly displays Type and Isotope

• Automatically alarms and displays Neutrons

Automatic Mode: Unsurpassed Nuclide Identification

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Nuclide Libraries GR-135

• Nuclide libraries target most common nuclides for Special Nuclear Materials, Industrial and Medical applications

• 5 different pre-defined nuclide libraries are available.The desired library is activated through the manual menuselection:

– STANDARD: Customs / Security / Police / Military...– Medical– Industrial– Waste Management

• Special Customizable For maximum system performance, Exploranium will customize special libraries for the user (by e-mail) which can be downloaded using the indentiVIEW software provided via PC and docking station

Am-241 Americium-241 I K-40 Potassium-40 N Co-57 Cobalt-57 M

Ba-133 Barium-133 I Np-237 Neptunium-237 S Cr-51 Chromium-51 M

Co-57 Cobalt-57 I Pu-239 Plutonium-239 S Cs-137 Cesium-137 I

Co-60 Cobalt-60 I Ra-226 Radium-226 N Ga-67 Gallium-67 M

Cs-137 Cesium-137 I Tc-99m Technet-99m M I-123 Iodine-123 M

F-18 Flourine-18 M Th-232 Thorium-232 N I-131 Iodine-131 M

Ga-67 Gallium-67 M Tl-201 Thallium-201 M In-111 Indium-111 M

I-123 Iodine-123 M U-233 Uranium-233 S Ir-192 Iridium-192 I

I-125 Iodine-125 M U-235 Uranium-235 S Pd-103 Palladium-103 M

I-131 Iodine-131 M U238/5 Uranium-235/8 N Sn-113 Tin-113 M

In-111 Indium-111 M Xe-133 Xenon-133 M Sr-85 Strontium-85 M

Ir-192 Iridium-192 I Tc-99m Technet-99m M

Th-232 Thorium-232 N

Tl-201 Thallium-201 M


GR-135 Libraries GR-135

• Built-In Library for First Responders (Customs, Police, Fire, etc.), Medical, Industrial and Waste

BUILT-IN LIBRARIES

I = IndustrialM = MedicalS = Special Nuclear MaterialsN = Norm

Standard (Customs) Medical

Am-241 Americium-241 I Am-241 Americium-241 I K-40 Potassium-40 N

Cs-137 Cesium-137 I Co-57 Cobalt-57 M Pd-103 Pallaium-103 M

Co-57 Cobalt-57 I Co-60 Cobalt-60 I Ra-226 Radium-226 N

Co-60 Cobalt-60 I Cs-137 Cesium-137 I Sn-113 Tin-113 M

Ir-192 Iridium-192 I Ga-67 Gallium-67 M Sr-85 Srontium-85 M

K-40 Potassium-40 N I-123 Iodine-123 M Tc-99m Technet-99m M

Ra-226 Radium-226 N I-131 Iodine-131 M Th-232 Thorium-232 N

In-111 Indium-111 M Tl-201 Thallium-201 M

Ir-192 Iridium-192 I U238/5 Uranium-235/8 N


GR-135 Libraries GR-135

• Built-In Library for First Responders (Customs, Police, Fire, etc.), Medical, Industrial and Waste

BUILT-IN LIBRARIES

I = IndustrialM = MedicalS = Special Nuclear MaterialsN = Norm

WasteIndustrial

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identiVIEW Software GR-135

““Dock to PC” > identiVIEW SoftwareDock to PC” > identiVIEW Software

• The Identifier has a large data storage capability

• IdentiVIEW software automatically downloads stored data and spectrum to your PC

• Stored data can then be transmitted to an expert for review

Manual Mode Features — Advanced User


GR-135

The manual mode allows the qualified user the opportunity to change parameters, alarm levels, etc., for both the Automatic and Manual modes, as well as perform advanced spectrum analysis and other advanced functions.

Manual ModeManual Mode

Set-Up ModeSet-Up ModeThe menu-driven “Manual mode” allows the advanced user to easily define or modify system settings:

• Survey settings

• Dose corrections

• Manual detector selection / override

• Count termination settings

• Alarm message / audio control settings

• Display settings

• Scan stored spectra / replay / download

• Battery condition

• Dose calibration / data averaging

• Multiple language

Manual Mode Features — Advanced User


GR-135

Advanced Spectrum AnalysisAdvanced Spectrum AnalysisUsing a full complement of on-board analysis tools and system pop-up menus, the IDENTIFIER provides the advanced user with everything needed to manipulate and analyze the spectrum.

• Adjust scaling, zoom and expand peaks of interest

• Customize system settings

• Define multiple regions of interest (ROI)

• Re-play, allows the re-analysis of selected stored spectra

• Exploranium is in the process of developing a number of training programs ranging from 2 hours to a full day.

• These seminars include such topics as:

Basic Radiation Knowledge

GR-135 Operation

Search Techniques

The IDENTIFIER - Key Applications

Field-Based Role Exercises

Emergency Response

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Key Applications TTHE HE IIDENTIFIERDENTIFIER

Training GR-135

• Seminar leaders include; in North America — Don Rickard previously with Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and in Europe — Dr. Klaus Duftschmid, previously with the IAEA and currently involved in customs training

• Exploranium is also working on an interactive training CD and can provide training for trainers

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“The IDENTIFIER” - Complete Package GR-135

The Complete Package Includes:The Complete Package Includes:

• GR-135 “The Identifier” handheld unit

• Operator’s manual

• Rubber boot

• Docking station + AC power cord

• 2 - NiCd - batteries

• Connection cable (docking station to PC)

• IdentiVIEW software

• Soft sided carrying case

• Pelican shock proof travel/shipping case

• Calibration certificate

• ISO 9002

• CE

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Only Exploranium Provides... GR-135

• Automatic Mode - 2 step operation

– “Grab and Go” = Search and Dose Rate

– “Click” = Nuclide Identification

• One hand, one button “joy stick” operation

• Unsurpassed nuclide identification - optimized for shielded sources and special nuclear materials

• Docking station - recharging, stabilization and downloading

• Large, readable displays 65 x 65 mm (2.5” x 2.5”)

• Eyes-free “loud” audio, warning messages

• 4 integrated multiple detectors - NAI, GM, Neutron, CZT

• Free software upgrades

• Automatic detector selection - NAI versus CZT

• Five nuclide libraries including a customizablenuclide library

• Rugged, durable design - drop tested at 0.75m, with detectors

• Large NAI crystal 38 mm x 55 mm (1.5” dia x 2.2”) for extra sensitivity

• Excellent battery life, 8 hrs to 12 hrs

• Broad energy range 20 KeV to 3.0 MeV and selectable ROI’s

• Multi language support

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Independent Test Evaluations - In Progress! GR-135

• The IDENTIFIER is a significant technical advance The IDENTIFIER is a significant technical advance over the original Exploranium’s over the original Exploranium’s GR-130 miniSPECGR-130 miniSPEC which was successfully evaluated by a number of which was successfully evaluated by a number of organizations:organizations:

– ITRAP - IAEA Seibersdorf, Austria

– NRPB, U.K.

– AECL, Canada

– F.B.I. / D.O.E., USA

• GR-135 IDENTIFIER - Tests In Progress...– Department of Energy (D.O.E.) - United States

– I.T.R.A.P. - Austria

– N.R.P.B. - United Kingdom

– Customs - Europe

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User References: GR-135

• The GR-130 / 135 has sold over 1,500 units in 45 The GR-130 / 135 has sold over 1,500 units in 45 countries, with such notable customers as:countries, with such notable customers as:

– Customs: U.S. Customs (USA), CCRA (Canada),

– Police: FBI (USA), RCMP (Canada), Police (Worldwide)

– Military: D.O.D., U.S. Army, LLNL, Navy EOD, Navseacom, AWE (UK), DND (Canada)

– National Research Facilities: DOE (USA), AECL (Canada), NRPB (UK), I.A.E.A. (Austria), ANSTO (Australia), Health Canada R.P.B.

– Medical: Medical facilities worldwide, Hospitals...

– Nuclear Power Plants: OPG, Bruce, NBP (Canada), USA, Europe

– Steel/Scrap Metal: Nucor, Ameristeel (USA), Avesta, ELG (UK), Nippon Steel (Japan), most steelmini-mills worldwide...

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In Conclusion - The IDENTIFIER GR-135

• Evolved from the most popular gamma-ray spectrometer, the GR-130 miniSPECGR-130 miniSPEC

• 3 instruments in one: search, dose rate and nuclide identification

• Fully automatic: 2 step operation

• Lightweight, rugged and versatile

• Highest operator usability: Easy to use

• Unsurpassed nuclide identification

• Docking station for immediate readiness

• Multiple integrated detectors: GM, Sodium Iodide,Neutron, CZT

• Selectable nuclide libraries

• Manual mode for advanced users

For More Information

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USA Offices

Nuclear / SecurityNuclear / Security Contact: Stan DeFilippisE-mail: [email protected] E. Ohio St., Suite 262Chicago, IL 60611 USATel.: (630) 922-6483Fax: (630) 922-6482

Steel / Scrap Metal - North America,Steel / Scrap Metal - North America,South America & AsiaSouth America & Asia Contact: John Bublitz E-mail: [email protected] South Peters Rd.Knoxville, Tennessee USA 37923Tel.: (865) 539-6099Fax: (865) 539-1916

Nuclear Surveillance / Geophysical - InternationalNuclear Surveillance / Geophysical - InternationalContact: Ed McGovern E-mail: [email protected] Edwards Blvd.Mississauga, Ontario CANADA L5T 2V7Tel.: (+1) 905 670-7071 ext. 303 Fax: (+1) 905 670-7072

Head OfficeHead OfficeContact: Mel Sauve E-mail: [email protected] Edwards Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario CANADA L5T 2V7Tel.: (+1) 905 670-7071 ext. 305 Fax: (+1) 905 670-7072

Europe, Middle East, AfricaEurope, Middle East, AfricaContact: D.J. Schooneveld E-mail: [email protected] 39, NL-1541 KB Koog aan de Zaan, The NetherlandsTel.: (+31) 75 670 4901 Fax: (+31) 75 670 4855

Nuclear - Asia, South America, Australia, Nuclear - Asia, South America, Australia, South AfricaSouth AfricaContact: Roy Natherson E-mail: [email protected] Edwards Blvd.Mississauga, Ontario CANADA L5T 2V7Tel.: (+1) 905 670-7071 ext. 304 Fax: (+1) 905 670-7072

European Office

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