GammaTRACER Spider
Autonomous gamma monitoring probe designed to cover the needs of first responders in emergency applications. The GammaTRACER Spider radiation monitor provides measurement of the gamma dose rate and wireless data transmission to the crisis center by using SkyLINK/ShortLINK radio or Iridium satellite modem.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Bertin Corporation |
| Product Name |
| GammaTRACER Spider |
| Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Principle |
| Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
| Detection Method |
| Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Autonomous gamma monitoring probe designed to cover the needs of first responders in emergency applications. The GammaTRACER Spider radiation monitor provides measurement of the gamma dose rate and wireless data transmission to the crisis center by using SkyLINK/ShortLINK radio or Iridium satellite modem. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/no user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Brochure_GT-Spider_WEB.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 4.33 x 25.6 in. (11 x 65 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; 11.02 Lbs. (5 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Alkaline Battery, rechargeable |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust; Waterproof/Resistant; Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; IP68 (hermetically sealed housing) |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F) (optional -30 °C to +60 °C / -22°F to 140°F) |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Laptop; smartphone; tablet |
| Communications Interface |
| Infrared; ShortLINK/SkyLINK radio module; Iridium satellite modem |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 4 years |
| Radiological Targets |
| X-ray, Gamma |
| Number of Library Entries |
| Up to 12,000 data sets |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Sv/h; 20 nSv/h to 10 Sv/h |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; cycle time from 1 to 120 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| <2 hours |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible |
| Software Control |
| On-board; PC; Remote |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 2 energy-compensated Geiger-Mueller tubes; Energy range from 45 keV to 2 MeV |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
