AccuRad™ PRD
The AccuRad™ PRDA is a personal radiation detector designed for law enforcement, fire rescue, and other emergency responders to detect and interdict nuclear and radioactive materials. It also provides dose measurement and alarming capabilities for event response.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Mirion Technologies |
| Product Name |
| AccuRad™ PRD |
| Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear; |
| Detection Principle |
| Scintillation Detectors; |
| Detection Method |
| Scintillation Detectors; |
| Application |
| Personal Radiation Detectors; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The AccuRad™ PRDA is a personal radiation detector designed for law enforcement, fire rescue, and other emergency responders to detect and interdict nuclear and radioactive materials. It also provides dose measurement and alarming capabilities for event response. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: accurad_spec_sheet_b.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 4.25 x 2.4 x 1.4 in (108 x 61 x 36 cm) without clip |
| Weight |
| <1 Lb.; 7 oz. (200 g) including clip |
| Power Requirements |
| Alkaline Battery; Two AA batteries (900 hours) |
| Noise Produced |
| Audio alarm: 85 dB(A) at 30 cm (11.8 in.) |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; IP67 |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| AA alkaline batteries, quick guide, spare clip, USB C earphones, clip, battery cover, Radiation safety training modules |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| SpirVIEW Mobile command center software |
| Communications Interface |
| Bluetooth and USB-C |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $1,350.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Radiological Targets |
| Radionuclides |
| Number of Library Entries |
| ANSI N42 |
| Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| µSv; µR; 50 µrem/h (0.5 µSv/h) |
| 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 |
| Continuous monitor |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Detector: CsI(Tl), Silicon diode, Energy range: 25 keV to 3 MeV; Dose Range: up to 1000 rem/h (10 Sv/h) |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
| Data File Type Format |
| ANSI N42.42 files |
