SAM 945
The SAM 945 is designed to meet ALARA standards by use of its smart phone technology; the operator can be 20 feet away from the SAM and the radioactive source. After the data is collected and a spectroscopic report is generated, the Smartphone App allows you to quickly add images and video and enter manual notes into the report. The SAM 945 is designed to include, at a minimum, a 3 x 3 inch sodium iodide (NaI(Tl)) scintillation detector. High resolution detector options are available that can include a GM tube and/or a neutron detector. The standard smartphone included with the SAM 945 is the Motorola Moto G.
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC) |
Product Name |
| SAM 945 |
Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear |
Detection Principle |
| Scintillation Detectors;Helium 3 Detectors;Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
Detection Method |
| Scintillation Detectors;Helium 3 Detectors;Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
Application |
| Forensics;Identifiers; |
Product Model Number |
| 945 |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
Product Synopsis |
| The SAM 945 is designed to meet ALARA standards by use of its smart phone technology; the operator can be 20 feet away from the SAM and the radioactive source. After the data is collected and a spectroscopic report is generated, the Smartphone App allows you to quickly add images and video and enter manual notes into the report. The SAM 945 is designed to include, at a minimum, a 3 x 3 inch sodium iodide (NaI(Tl)) scintillation detector. High resolution detector options are available that can include a GM tube and/or a neutron detector. The standard smartphone included with the SAM 945 is the Motorola Moto G. |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: BNC - SAM945.pdf; |
Dimensions |
| 10 x 5 x 6 in (25 x 12.7 x 15 cm) |
Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 6 lbs (2.7 kg) |
Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Lithium ion battery (> 8 hours), DC |
Transportability |
| Handheld |
Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; IP65 |
Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F) |
Consumables |
| None |
Calibration Schedule |
| Self calibration |
Available Accessories |
| Shoulder strap, backpack, tripod, vehicle charger adaptor, hard case, travel bag |
Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PeekAbout, The Free SmartPhone App Included |
Communications Interface |
| Bluetooth, USB |
Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
Unit Cost |
| $13,000 to $33,000 depending on detector type and size |
Radiological Targets |
| Gamma, Neutron |
Number of Library Entries |
| 115 isotopes with expansion possibility to 393 isotopes. |
Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Seconds to minutes |
Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); Seconds |
Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
Alarm Capability |
| Audible |
Software Control |
| On-board, PC, smartphone |
Other Operational Parameters |
| Real-Time Background Correction, energy range 20 keV to 3.0 MeV |
Training Required |
| <1 week training |
Training Available |
| Yes |
Manuals Available |
| Yes |
Reachback Service |
| Yes |
Warranties |
| 1 year |
IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Li-ion battery |
Data File Type Format |
| XML, ANSI N42.42 compliant |