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Colibri™ TTC:Hand-Held Health Physics

Communication ALARA* Platform

SRRp 2010 Annual conference

Dr. Radu Vasilache

Canberra Packard CE GmbHAndreea Olteanu

Canberra Packard SRL

Michel Rotty

Canberra Semiconductor, Olen

R.A. Vasilache et al. – Colibri STTC2

CSP – smart probe based systems for workplace monitoring

CSP Canberra Smart Probes

Monitors for CSP family

CSP –COM communication modules

Review & Applications


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Dumb/conventional probes

Another age…

analogue smart probes

Probe is dependant of Meter

Probe remains Cable & Meter dependent

Canberra smart probes (CSP)

Probe is 100% independent from Meter

All user parameters are set inside probe (alarm set points)

digital smart or « intelligent » probes

Probe is 90% independent from Meter

All user parameters, are set in read-out Meter


Digital Smart or Intelligent Probes

Detector

Preamplifier

Probe ID

Cal coefficients

HVPS

Amplifier

Discriminator

Signal processing

probe ID defines

readout unit

Alarm set points

Data logging

(historical data)

CABLE

Serial link

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PROBEDigital

readout


Canberra Smart Probes (CSP)

Detector

Preamplifier

Probe ID

Cal coefficients

HVPS

Amplifier

Discriminator

Signal processing

It’s a monitor!

additional:

Alarms setpoints are stored inside the probe

Stores 1000 data points

CABLE

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What is a Canberra SMART probe?

High Voltage Power Supply in Probe! Hot plug on meter without powering down instrument Measurement starts immediately without any necessary setup Measurement is not cable quality dependent!

Calibration data in probe memory Each probe is independent from meter Each probe is separately calibrated Meter remains available during probe calibration process

Probe includes HVPS, Amplifier, discriminator(s) & signal processing Calibration data and ID Alarm set-points (10 for each unit to display) and default/last selection Data Logging (up to 1000 points in probe memory!)

independant CSP probe will function on it’s own can be connected directly to PC or other interface

Canberra

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CSP Monitors

Avior, Radiagem 2000, Colibri, or CSP-S & CSP-DLL


SG-1R & SG-2R : Gamma Search probe

1” or 2” NaI scintillation probe

With discriminator (high – low energy)

in cps, or Sveq/h equivalent dose rate

SN-SSG-1RSG-2R

SX-2R

SX-2R : X-Ray Search probe

thin window scintillation probe

With discriminator (high – low energy)

also for contamination applications

SN-S : Neutron Search probe

neutron detection (cps)

lightweight (1.3kg), He3 tube

SABG-15+

SABG-15+ : contamination probe

15cm² Pancake GM

general purpose

improved ergonomy

SPAB-15

SPAB 15 : PIPS detector

No β to crosstalk !

With energy discriminator ( -highE, -lowE, +

-bothE)

Pressure resistant

SA/SB-20

SA-20 SB-20 : Contamination probe

ZnS (A) or thin plastic (B) scintillation probe

20cm² active area

Display: c/s, Bqeq or Bqeq/cm2

SA/SB/SAB/SABG-100

SA- SB- SAB- SABG- 100 Contamination probe

100cm² active area

Display: c/s, Bqeq or Bqeq/cm2

ZnS (A) or thin plastic scintillation (B) probe

Phoswich (AB) ZnS and thin plastic scintillator

With energy discriminator ( -highE, -lowE, + -bothE)

Phoswich (ABG) ZnS and thick plastic scintillator

With energy discriminator ( -highE, -lowE, + -bothE)

STTC

STTC : wide measurement range

Gamma doserate 0.3µSv/h – 10Sv/h

Time To Count single GM

Tele STTC :

Pole version of STTC

Extremely light (2lbs) carbon fiber

Tele-STTC


Detector cable

USB

Detector cable

Detector cable

SA/SB/SAB/SABG 100

SG 1R

STTC

SX 2R SG 2R

SA/SB 20

SPAB 15

SABG-15+

SN-S

CSPS / CSP DLL

Avior

Radiagem 2000

« Monitors » for CSP probes

Avior : Desktop READ OUT unit

No internal detector

Connect to single CSP via detector cable

Ratemeter, or Integrated Scaler-Timer mode

Units displayed : (SI) c/s, Bqeq, Bqeq/cm², Sv/h, Sveq/h

Mains operated with Rechargeable batteries

Radiagem, Personal Portable Dose Rate and Survey Meter

Internal dose rate GM detector

0.3µSv – 100mSv/h

Fast response (new algorithm)

Connect to single external CSP via detector cable

Either internal doseratemeter, or monitor for external CSP probe

Integrated Scaler-Timer mode


Waterproof, rugged

Batteries operated

CSPS: CSP connected direcly on PC

Calibration via PC

Choose alarm levels

Test measurements

CSP DLL : CSP connected direcly on PC

Acquire measurements directly on a PC

Choose acquisition time

Save and store measurement history directly

Colibri, Personal Portable Dose Rate and Enhanced Survey Meter

Internal dose rate TTC detector

0.3µSv – 10Sv/h (> 0.1µSv/h)

Connectable to single external CSP via detector cable

Simultaneous internal doseratemeter and monitor for external CSP probe


Waterproof, rugged

LiIon Rechargeable Battery operated

Several modes …


ColibriMain Features

Large touch screen backed up with keyboard

Internal TTC detector 300nSv/h->10Sv/h

Simultaneous display :

Internal dose rate

External (depending on probe)

dose rate

Combined or Seperate discrimantor channel

Alarm : Visual, sound et vibration

Li ion battery. 15h00 Battery life

Integrated GPS (option)

Bluetooth interface for accessories

barcode reader or RFID reader

headphones, mapping system

CSP-COM BT


Colibri modes of operation

Background substraction Calibration Radio isotope display Source Finder Scaler and Timer mode Multiple probe connection Comments input Data logging (can be automatic)

Auto datalog with SG-2R probe and Colibri

with GPS

Colibri file transferred to PC

Upload of the file in an external software

(SAVGIS, Google Map)


Application Measurement Traceability

Measurement can now be associated to :User : WHO ?

Probe that was used to take the measurement : HOW ?

Date stamp : Date and Time of measurement : WHEN ?

Location (GPS, Barcode, RFID, …) : WHERE ?

Measurement can be centralized immediately without paperwork – real time becomes a fact!

Entering user codes grants access to various functions depending on user profile

User is identified!

GPS : measurement is associated with GPS coordinates

Barcode : measurement is associated with barcode reader

-> localization

No more logbooks !

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CSP-COM

CSP-COM communication modules


From CSP Philosophy to Remote Monitoring

Different CSP-COM modules for different applications :

Wireless : Bluetooth : For cable replacement (compatible with Colibri & CSPS) WiFi : For networking activity through a centralized system RF 915MHz, RF 868MHz For networking activity through a

centralized system long range – needs RF base stations

Wired for networking application : RS 485 to re-use existing cabling Ethernet for enhanced networking abilities

CSP COM modules

integrate a rechargeable Li-ion battery, with a 12V power input

are plugged on any CSP probe


Detector cable

USB

CSP DLL

« Monitors » for CSP –COM modules

RS485 Ethernet

RS485Ethernet

WiFiRF

BT

Colibri with CSP-COM BT Internal dose rate TTC detector One external CSP via detector cable Up to 7 CSP probes with CSP-COM BT Simultaneous internal doseratemeter and monitor for those CSP probes in your application

WiFi / RF

receiver

CSP-DLL for CSP-COM modules external CSP probes can be connected via USB-hub, or networked via WiFi, RF, RS485 and Ethernet Applications are … unlimited


CSP as basis for Remote Monitoring

Network

CSP COM

CSP COM

CSP COM

CSP COM

CSP COM

CSP COM

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Colibri : the transition instrument, from wired to wireless

Allows remote monitoring in hot

areas

Allows mapping with its GPS,

Barcode reader and RFID capabilities

Inserts itself in an communication

network : communicates with

probes ; transmits measurement to a

central system


CSP-DLL Example


CSP COM are modules to improve communication between a CSP monitor and the CSP to :

Improve communication distance

Centralize measurements in one point

Multiplex communications

This brings me :

Easier manipulation by getting rid of the cable

Improved safety : Immediate reaction towards

contamination or dose rate

Prevent human presence in high radiation areas

Spares time by allowing automatic data logging, and no

mistakes in reporting

CSP-COM Benefits


CSP HP Products all together

SA/SB/SAB/SABG 100

SG 1R

SG 2R

STTC

SX 2R

Radiagem

Colibri

AviorCSP DLL

(mono & Network)

CSP COM Modules

Handle-R Audio-R

PNK-R

SPAB 15

SA/SB 20

CSP Probes

CSP Accessoires

CSP Monitors & Survey Meters

MIP10 Digital

CSP Pole / Tele STTC

STHF-R

SABG 15

Compatible Probes

SABG 15+

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Thank you!

No questions, right?

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