identiFINDER® R500
The FLIR identiFINDER R500 is capable of locating and identifying radioactive material in difficult monitoring scenarios. Like other identiFINDER R-series products, the R500 contains on-board Bluetooth®, web server, and GPS technologies.
Availability: Discontinued
| Manufacturer |
| Teledyne FLIR Detection, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| identiFINDER® R500 |
| 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; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The FLIR identiFINDER R500 is capable of locating and identifying radioactive material in difficult monitoring scenarios. Like other identiFINDER R-series products, the R500 contains on-board Bluetooth®, web server, and GPS technologies. |
| Availability |
| Discontinued |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2011 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 5.1 x 8.3 x 12.7 in (129 x 21 2x 323 mm) |
| Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; NaI: 6.4 Lbs. (2.9 kg) LaBr3: 5 Lbs. (2.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| NiMH Battery; AC/DC Line Power; 100 to 240 VAC or LSD NiMH battery (8 hours) |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust; Waterproof/Resistant; Aluminum housing; protection rating IP54 according to IEC 60529 |
| Operating Conditions |
| –20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F), 10 to 80% RH |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Automatic calibration on start up |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| 5 year factory maintenance |
| Available Accessories |
| None |
| Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0; mini-B socket; Bluetooth® Class 2.0, 10m range (removable) |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 10+ years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $19,000 to $37,000 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Radiological Targets |
| Yes |
| Number of Library Entries |
| ANSI N42.34 |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Radioactive Particle |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| cps; Neutron sensitivity: 9 cps/nv; ±15 % |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 2 mins from cold start |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; From a few seconds to minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| 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 |
