identiFINDER® R400
The FLIR identiFINDER R400 is a handheld radiation detection and identification product. Operators use the handheld R400 to detect, locate, measure, and identify the source of radioactive material. Like other identiFINDER R-series products, the R400 contains on-board Bluetooth®, web server, and GPS technologies to produces visible, audible, and tactile alerts.
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| Teledyne FLIR Detection, Inc. |
Product Name |
| identiFINDER® R400 |
Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear; |
Detection Principle |
| Scintillation Detectors; Geiger-Muller Detectors; Helium 3 Detectors; |
Detection Method |
| Scintillation Detectors; Geiger-Muller Detectors; Helium 3 Detectors; |
Application |
| Identifiers; Port Screening; Survey Meter; |
Product Model Number |
| Multiple Based on Selected Options - Not Specified |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
Product Synopsis |
| The FLIR identiFINDER R400 is a handheld radiation detection and identification product. Operators use the handheld R400 to detect, locate, measure, and identify the source of radioactive material. Like other identiFINDER R-series products, the R400 contains on-board Bluetooth®, web server, and GPS technologies to produces visible, audible, and tactile alerts. |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
Market Entry Date |
| 2010 |
User Feedback Sources |
| Hands-on experience |
Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: identiFINDER R400 Datasheet-LTR 21-1110_WEB.pdf; |
Dimensions |
| 3.7 x 10.6 x 3.2 in (9.4 x 26.9 x 8.1 cm) with battery |
Weight |
| <5 Lbs.; 3.2 Lbs. (1.5 kg) |
Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; NiMH Battery; Alkaline Battery; 100-240 VAC (wall and car adapters and USB cable supplied); Either rechargeable NiMH or 4x AA pack (supplied); 8h operational battery life; recharge 4h when using AC; recharge >4h when using USB |
Transportability |
| Handheld |
Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Dust; Waterproof/Resistant; Aluminum housing; protection rating IP53 according to IEC 60529; IP68 according to IEC 60529; 10 m; 8 h |
Operating Conditions |
| –20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F),
10 to 80% RH; underwater version 100 % |
Consumables |
| None |
Calibration Schedule |
| Automatic calibration on start up |
Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| 5 year factory maintenance |
Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0; micro-B socket or LEMO Series K socket; Bluetooth® Class 2.0 10m range (removable) |
Expected Operational Life |
| 10+ years |
Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
Unit Cost |
| $13,000 to $31,000 |
Radiological Targets |
| Gamma, Neutron |
Number of Library Entries |
| ANSI N42.34 |
Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Scintillator 0 nSv/h - 500 µSv/h (0 nrem/h - 50 mrem/h); Geiger-Muller 100 µSv/h - 1 Sv/h (10 mrem/h - 100 rem/h); Neutron 2.6 cps/nv; ±20 % |
Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 2 mins |
Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; From a few seconds to minutes |
Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
Alarm Capability |
| Transflective color LCD, LED, audible, Tactical |
Software Control |
| On-board webserver software |
Training Required |
| <1 day training |
Training Available |
| <10 mins for operator; 1 day for advanced user |
Manuals Available |
| Yes |
Reachback Service |
| Yes - OneTouch Reachback |
Warranties |
| Yes |
ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; These products are controlled for export under US Department of Commerce (DOC), Export Administration Regulations (EAR). U.S. Government authorization may be required. |
Approved Vendors |
| Federal Resources |
Data File Type Format |
| 2GB internal memory; up to 600,000 spectra; n42.42 file format |