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 |
