Air Monitor
Model AIR-TBM is used to monitor alpha, beta and gamma from radioactive materials in the air. The AIR-TBM is used to assure safety against airborne radioactive contamination by means of constant collection and monitoring capability. It provides integrated exposure information and provides real time readout. It is a complete system but may be expanded per need.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Technical Associates |
| Product Name |
| Air Monitor |
| Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Principle |
| Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
| Detection Method |
| Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
| Application |
| Survey meter; Screening; Identifiers; |
| Product Model Number |
| AIR-TBM; AIR-TBM-SP |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Model AIR-TBM is used to monitor alpha, beta and gamma from radioactive materials in the air. The AIR-TBM is used to assure safety against airborne radioactive contamination by means of constant collection and monitoring capability. It provides integrated exposure information and provides real time readout. It is a complete system but may be expanded per need. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| Excluding Pump: 3 x 5 x 6 in (1.2 x 2 x 2.4 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 1 to 14 lbs. (0.45 to 6.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Alkaline Battery; 115V, 50-60 Hz, 9V battery |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Filters: Includes package of fifty filters, charcoal impregnated #4l, 70mm. Can use membrane, paper or glass fiber filters |
| Calibration Schedule |
| At factory |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Minimal |
| Available Accessories |
| Battery pack; relay for operating other equipment: door locks, turn on fan, etc.; battery powered pump; all AC operation or all battery operation |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $880.00 |
| Radiological Targets |
| Alpha, beta, gamma |
| Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Ci; 3 x 10 -9 µCi/cc |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Seconds to minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 2 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| < 2 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and Visual |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Flow Rate: 5 liter/min. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Approved Vendors |
| Cole-palmer |
