Description
The CBRN Protection TCT / Micasensor model RADONYX™ is an autonomous environmental gamma radiation monitor designed for unattended operation as stand-along or networked gamma sensor of the wireless monitoring radiation awareness system. It has dual Geiger-Muller detector for the background and high range measurements and optional spectroscopic detectors for automatic spectra collection and radionuclide identification in case the elevated gamma background is detected.
Very low power consumption of the RADONYX™ probe enables unattended operation for up to 10 years, which, given duplex RF transmission, makes maintenance costs very low over the service lifetime. The monitor features modular approach which allows connecting additional meteorological sensors (wind speed, direction, humidity, etc.), accommodate back-up battery or solar power supply. An integrated GPS makes RADONYX™ know its location and alarm in case of system tampering. Two or more communication channels can work in parallel providing redundancy in case of emergencies.
The monitor is housed in a waterproof aluminum case and is designed to operate in harsh environmental conditions with unmatched accuracy and spectra stability.
Technical Specifications
| Wireless probe | |
|---|---|
| Basic detector type: | Geiger-Muller dual detector (background and high range) |
| Dose equivalent rate range | from 0,1 µSv/h to 10 Sv/h |
| Energy range: | from 45 keV to 3 MeV |
| Accuracy: | ±20% |
| Additional detectors (optional) | |
| SrI2(Eu)+SiPM spectroscopic detector, below 4% energy resolution | |
| CsI(Tl) spectroscopic detector array with directional sensitivity, below 7.5% energy resolution | |
| Spectra format: | 512/1024 ch |
| Isotopes of interest: | automatic detection of Cs-137, I-131, Co-60, Xe-135 releases (customizable) |
| Communication to the reachback | |
| Wired: | RS-485, Ethernet |
| RF | proprietary UHF (open ISM or customizable frequiency range) |
| Cellular/sattelite (optional): | GSM/LTE, Inmarsat |
| Electrical | |
| Autonomous: | 3,6 V, 20 Ah with LiSOCI2 battery |
| Battery life | up to 10 years at normal use |
| External power supply: | 5 - 24V DC |
| Power consumption from external power supply: | less then 2,5 W |
| Environmental | |
| Temperature range: | -50 °C to +60 °C |
| Humidity: | from 0 to 100% |
| Pressure: | from 84 to 106.7 kPa |
| Physical | |
| Size: | ⌀70x700 mm |
| Weight: | 3 kg |
| Ingress protection: | IP67 |
| Modular add-ons (optional) | |
| Back up power: | 12 V DC, Solar panel |
| Meteorological sensors: | Wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain |
| Base RF receiver | |
| Range: | up to 100 km at the line of sight |
| Sensitivity: | -148 dBm |
| Power supply: | 5V DC (110/220V AC optional) |
| Power consumption, not more: | 1 W |
| Communication interfaces: | RS-485 Modbus RTU, USB |
| Number of simultaneous connections to wireless probes: | up to 50 units within the range of receiver |