ORTEC RADEAGLET, User Manual

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1 Introduction
1.1 Symbols
Throughout this technical manual, the following symbols are used to denote warnings and important
information.
Indicates a specific danger to yourself or the instrument. Please make sure you carefully read these
passages.
Important information for the instrument usage.
If you read this document as a PDF file, you can click cross references, items in the table of contents,
links into the Internet or similar to immediately view the designated item.
1.2 The RADEAGLET
The RADEAGLET is a new generation radio-isotope identification device (RIID). It consists of the following
components:
• Scintillation detector using either a sodium iodide NaI(Tl) crystal.
• Geiger-Müller detector
• Optional neutron detector (
3
He)
• Multi-channel analyzer (MCA) for spectral data readout of the scintillation detector
• Computational subsystem that includes TFT display, keyboard, status LEDs, vibrator and speaker
• Pack for standard AA batteries
• Optional GPS
1.2.1 Detectors
Each component has a dedicated purpose. The scintillator is the primary detector of the instrument and
would be used for multiple purposes including pulse height analysis and dose rates.
1.2.1.1 Scintillation Detector
The scintillation detector is used to collect the pulse height spectrum of the gamma photons that interact
with the scintillation crystal. The different radioisotopes each have specific decay schemes and some
emit gamma photons that can be analyzed and used to determine the radiation source. (
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Scintillation
Detector)
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