Description
Specifications
Quickly and thoroughly monitor articles used in radiation-controlled areas for radioactive contamination with a precise, computerized, measurement control solution. The Thermo Scientific™ SAM12 Small Articles Monitor is a well-proven, reliable, rugged instrument that monitors articles for gamma-emitting radionuclides and easily achieves clearance limits for higher energy gamma emitters such as 137Cs and 60Co. This monitor allows dynamic discrimination between natural (NORM) and man-made radiations, and offers a unique feature for 60Co monitoring.
SAM12 Small Articles Monitors are operating in a large number of nuclear power plants worldwide, demonstrating why this instrument is the ideal method of monitoring for unrestricted release.
Background shielding and compensation reduce shine and scatter effects.
Measures fixed, smearable, internal and external gamma contamination simultaneously
Measures down to clearance levels less than 5000 dpm (83 Bq)
Discrimination of Natural Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) via Natural Background Reduction (NBR) Cobalt Coincidence monitoring
Provides excellent uniformity of response across the chamber
Monitors for single particles or distributed contamination with equal effectiveness
Able to check for changing background during the measurement
Fast, easy and thorough monitoring with no special training or supervision required
Reduced time to count
Includes large touch-screen color LCD display; no keyboard required
Thermo Scientific™ ViewPoint™ Enterprise compatibility
Automated calibration and checking routines
Upload and download easily via USB
Lead shielding: 1 or 2 in. (2.5 or 5cm) lead shielding may be specified as standard
Options:
SAM12 mounting stand for floor bolting; USB dot matrix printer; and jigs for both one- and two-door SAM12 monitors
Recommended locations:
Clean tool shop
Hot tool shop
Green tag table
Health physics control point
Unsupervised locations (using SAM12 and ViewPoint Enterprise monitoring system)
Containment exits
Boot barriers/step-off pads
Recommended uses:
Monitoring laundry and garment bags
Free release surveys during dismantling or decommissioning
Contamination control during outage
Monitoring for incoming NORM at 5000dpm
Serving as an active barrier at the RCA Boundary
Power Consumption
65 W
Audible Alarm
Yes
Construction
Steel frame with 2 in. Lead Sheilding
Description
6 Counters, 2 Door, Low energy
Detection Surface Area
4 detectors: 5776 cm² (900 sq. in.) 6 detectors: 8664cm² (1350 sq. in.)
Detection Volume
4 detectors: 32923 cm3 (2025 in.3 ); 6 detectors: 49385 cm3 (3037 in.3 )
Display Type
Color LCD, with 12.1 in. (31 cm) diagonal viewing area and touch sensitive overlay
Height (English)
45 in.
Height (Metric)
1114 mm
Hertz
47 to 63 Hz
Inputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
LEDs
Status Indicators
Depth (English)
33 in.
Depth (Metric)
837 mm
Outputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
Radiation Type
Gamma
Relative Humidity Range
Up to 95%, Non-Condensing
Temperature (English) Operating
32°F to 113°F
Temperature (Metric) Operating
0°C to 45°C
Power Supply
85 to 264 VAC
Weight (English)
3040 lb.
Weight (Metric)
1380 kg
Width (English)
27 in.
Width (Metric)
687 mm
Certifications/Compliance
EMC Compliances: EN61326, EN55022 (emissions), EN61000-4 (immunity); LVD Compliances: EN61010
Detectors
6 plastic scintillation detectors, 1451 cm2 (225 sq in.) each
Display Modes
Operation, Configuration, Calibration
Display Units
User Selectable
Efficiency
4 detector version: Co-60: 40%; Cs-137: 16%; Ba-133 26%
Energy Range
50 to 2000 KeV
Product Type
Small Articles Monitor
Linearity
Linear response in excess of 5 MBq (130 µCi) of Cs-137
Measurement Time
3 to 300 sec.
Performance
Detects 5000 dpm (83 Bq) activity in 15 μR/h (0.15 μSv/h) background within 10 seconds (4 detectors, 1 in. shield) or 5000 dpm activity in 100 μR/h (1 μSv/h) background within 30 seconds (6 detectors, 2 in. shield); 90% confidence, 0.1% false alarms
Response Time
Dependant on user requirements
Temperature Range
-10°C to +60°C
Uniformity
±22% at 68% confidence, for Cs-137
Wattage
65 W
Unit Size
Each
SAM12 Small Articles Monitor: 6 Counters, 2 Door, Low energy
Power Consumption
65 W
Audible Alarm
Yes
Construction
Steel frame with 2 in. Lead Sheilding
Description
6 Counters, 2 Door, Low energy
Detection Surface Area
4 detectors: 5776 cm² (900 sq. in.) 6 detectors: 8664cm² (1350 sq. in.)
Detection Volume
4 detectors: 32923 cm3 (2025 in.3 ); 6 detectors: 49385 cm3 (3037 in.3 )
Display Type
Color LCD, with 12.1 in. (31 cm) diagonal viewing area and touch sensitive overlay
Height (English)
45 in.
Height (Metric)
1114 mm
Hertz
47 to 63 Hz
Inputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
LEDs
Status Indicators
Depth (English)
33 in.
Depth (Metric)
837 mm
Outputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
Radiation Type
Gamma
Relative Humidity Range
Up to 95%, Non-Condensing
Temperature (English) Operating
32°F to 113°F
Temperature (Metric) Operating
0°C to 45°C
Power Supply
85 to 264 VAC
Weight (English)
3040 lb.
Weight (Metric)
1380 kg
Width (English)
27 in.
Width (Metric)
687 mm
Certifications/Compliance
EMC Compliances: EN61326, EN55022 (emissions), EN61000-4 (immunity); LVD Compliances: EN61010
Detectors
6 plastic scintillation detectors, 1451 cm2 (225 sq in.) each
Display Modes
Operation, Configuration, Calibration
Display Units
User Selectable
Efficiency
4 detector version: Co-60: 40%; Cs-137: 16%; Ba-133 26%
Energy Range
50 to 2000 KeV
Product Type
Small Articles Monitor
Linearity
Linear response in excess of 5 MBq (130 µCi) of Cs-137
Measurement Time
3 to 300 sec.
Performance
Detects 5000 dpm (83 Bq) activity in 15 μR/h (0.15 μSv/h) background within 10 seconds (4 detectors, 1 in. shield) or 5000 dpm activity in 100 μR/h (1 μSv/h) background within 30 seconds (6 detectors, 2 in. shield); 90% confidence, 0.1% false alarms
Response Time
Dependant on user requirements
Temperature Range
-10°C to +60°C
Uniformity
±22% at 68% confidence, for Cs-137
Wattage
65 W
Unit Size
Each
SAM12 Small Articles Monitor: 6 Counters, 1 Door, Low energy
Power Consumption
65 W
Audible Alarm
Yes
Construction
Steel frame with 2 in. Lead Sheilding
Description
Small article monitor (6 Counters, 1 Door, Low energy)
Detection Surface Area
4 detectors: 5776 cm² (900 sq. in.) 6 detectors: 8664cm² (1350 sq. in.)
Detection Volume
4 detectors: 32923 cm3 (2025 in.3 ); 6 detectors: 49385 cm3 (3037 in.3 )
Display Type
Color LCD, with 12.1 in. (31 cm) diagonal viewing area and touch sensitive overlay
Height (English)
45 in.
Height (Metric)
1114 mm
Hertz
47 to 63 Hz
Inputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
LEDs
Status Indicators
Depth (English)
33 in.
Depth (Metric)
837 mm
Outputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
Radiation Type
Gamma
Relative Humidity Range
Up to 95%, Non-Condensing
Temperature (English) Operating
32°F to 113°F
Temperature (Metric) Operating
0°C to 45°C
Power Supply
85 to 264 VAC
Weight (English)
3040 lb.
Weight (Metric)
1380 kg
Width (English)
27 in.
Width (Metric)
687 mm
Certifications/Compliance
EMC Compliances: EN61326, EN55022 (emissions), EN61000-4 (immunity); LVD Compliances: EN61010
Detectors
6 plastic scintillation detectors, 1451 cm2 (225 sq in.) each
Display Modes
Operation, Configuration, Calibration
Display Units
User Selectable
Efficiency
4 detector version: Co-60: 40%; Cs-137: 16%; Ba-133 26%
Energy Range
50 to 2000 KeV
Product Type
Small Articles Monitor
Linearity
Linear response in excess of 5 MBq (130 µCi) of Cs-137
Measurement Time
3 to 300 sec.
Performance
Detects 5000 dpm (83 Bq) activity in 15 μR/h (0.15 μSv/h) background within 10 seconds (4 detectors, 1 in. shield) or 5000 dpm activity in 100 μR/h (1 μSv/h) background within 30 seconds (6 detectors, 2 in. shield); 90% confidence, 0.1% false alarms
Response Time
Dependant on user requirements
Temperature Range
-10°C to +60°C
Uniformity
±22% at 68% confidence, for Cs-137
Wattage
65 W
Unit Size
Each
SAM12 Small Articles Monitor: 4 Counters, 2 Door
Power Consumption
65 W
Audible Alarm
Yes
Construction
Steel frame with 2 in. Lead Sheilding
Description
Small article monitor (4 Counters, 2 Door)
Detection Surface Area
4 detectors: 5776 cm² (900 sq. in.) 6 detectors: 8664cm² (1350 sq. in.)
Detection Volume
4 detectors: 32923 cm3 (2025 in.3 ); 6 detectors: 49385 cm3 (3037 in.3 )
Display Type
Color LCD, with 12.1 in. (31 cm) diagonal viewing area and touch sensitive overlay
Height (English)
45 in.
Height (Metric)
1114 mm
Hertz
47 to 63 Hz
Inputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
LEDs
Status Indicators
Depth (English)
33 in.
Depth (Metric)
837 mm
Outputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
Radiation Type
Gamma
Relative Humidity Range
Up to 95%, Non-Condensing
Temperature (English) Operating
32°F to 113°F
Temperature (Metric) Operating
0°C to 45°C
Power Supply
85 to 264 VAC
Weight (English)
3040 lb.
Weight (Metric)
1380 kg
Width (English)
27 in.
Width (Metric)
687 mm
Certifications/Compliance
EMC Compliances: EN61326, EN55022 (emissions), EN61000-4 (immunity); LVD Compliances: EN61010
Detectors
4 plastic scintillation detectors, 1451 cm2 (225 sq in.) each
Display Modes
Operation, Configuration, Calibration
Display Units
User Selectable
Efficiency
4 detector version: Co-60: 40%; Cs-137: 16%; Ba-133 26%
Energy Range
50 to 2000 KeV
Product Type
Small Articles Monitor
Linearity
Linear response in excess of 5 MBq (130 µCi) of Cs-137
Measurement Time
3 to 300 sec.
Performance
Detects 5000 dpm (83 Bq) activity in 15 μR/h (0.15 μSv/h) background within 10 seconds (4 detectors, 1 in. shield) or 5000 dpm activity in 100 μR/h (1 μSv/h) background within 30 seconds (6 detectors, 2 in. shield); 90% confidence, 0.1% false alarms
Response Time
Dependant on user requirements
Temperature Range
-10°C to +60°C
Uniformity
±22% at 68% confidence, for Cs-137
Wattage
65 W
Unit Size
Each
SAM12 Small Articles Monitor: 4 Counters, 1 Door
Power Consumption
65 W
Audible Alarm
Yes
Construction
Steel frame with 2 in. Lead Sheilding
Description
Small article monitor (4 Counters, 1 Door)
Detection Surface Area
4 detectors: 5776 cm² (900 sq. in.) 6 detectors: 8664cm² (1350 sq. in.)
Detection Volume
4 detectors: 32923 cm3 (2025 in.3 ); 6 detectors: 49385 cm3 (3037 in.3 )
Display Type
Color LCD, with 12.1 in. (31 cm) diagonal viewing area and touch sensitive overlay
Height (English)
45 in.
Height (Metric)
1114 mm
Hertz
47 to 63 Hz
Inputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
LEDs
Status Indicators
Depth (English)
33 in.
Depth (Metric)
837 mm
Outputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
Radiation Type
Gamma
Relative Humidity Range
Up to 95%, Non-Condensing
Temperature (English) Operating
32°F to 113°F
Temperature (Metric) Operating
0°C to 45°C
Power Supply
85 to 264 VAC
Weight (English)
3040 lb.
Weight (Metric)
1380 kg
Width (English)
27 in.
Width (Metric)
687 mm
Certifications/Compliance
EMC Compliances: EN61326, EN55022 (emissions), EN61000-4 (immunity); LVD Compliances: EN61010
Detectors
4 plastic scintillation detectors, 1451 cm2 (225 sq in.) each
Display Modes
Operation, Configuration, Calibration
Display Units
User Selectable
Efficiency
4 detector version: Co-60: 40%; Cs-137: 16%; Ba-133 26%
Energy Range
50 to 2000 KeV
Product Type
Small Articles Monitor
Linearity
Linear response in excess of 5 MBq (130 µCi) of Cs-137
Measurement Time
3 to 300 sec.
Performance
Detects 5000 dpm (83 Bq) activity in 15 μR/h (0.15 μSv/h) background within 10 seconds (4 detectors, 1 in. shield) or 5000 dpm activity in 100 μR/h (1 μSv/h) background within 30 seconds (6 detectors, 2 in. shield); 90% confidence, 0.1% false alarms
Response Time
Dependant on user requirements
Temperature Range
-10°C to +60°C
Uniformity
±22% at 68% confidence, for Cs-137
Wattage
65 W
Unit Size
Each
SAM12 Small Articles Monitor: 6 Counters, 1 Door
Power Consumption
65 W
Audible Alarm
Yes
Construction
Steel frame with 2 in. Lead Sheilding
Description
Small article monitor (6 Counters, 1 Door)
Detection Surface Area
4 detectors: 5776 cm² (900 sq. in.) 6 detectors: 8664cm² (1350 sq. in.)
Detection Volume
4 detectors: 32923 cm3 (2025 in.3 ); 6 detectors: 49385 cm3 (3037 in.3 )
Display Type
Color LCD, with 12.1 in. (31 cm) diagonal viewing area and touch sensitive overlay
Height (English)
45 in.
Height (Metric)
1114 mm
Hertz
47 to 63 Hz
Inputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
LEDs
Status Indicators
Depth (English)
33 in.
Depth (Metric)
837 mm
Outputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
Radiation Type
Gamma
Relative Humidity Range
Up to 95%, Non-Condensing
Temperature (English) Operating
32°F to 113°F
Temperature (Metric) Operating
0°C to 45°C
Power Supply
85 to 264 VAC
Weight (English)
3040 lb.
Weight (Metric)
1380 kg
Width (English)
27 in.
Width (Metric)
687 mm
Certifications/Compliance
EMC Compliances: EN61326, EN55022 (emissions), EN61000-4 (immunity); LVD Compliances: EN61010
Detectors
6 plastic scintillation detectors, 1451 cm2 (225 sq in.) each
Display Modes
Operation, Configuration, Calibration
Display Units
User Selectable
Efficiency
4 detector version: Co-60: 40%; Cs-137: 16%; Ba-133 26%
Energy Range
50 to 2000 KeV
Product Type
Small Articles Monitor
Linearity
Linear response in excess of 5 MBq (130 µCi) of Cs-137
Measurement Time
3 to 300 sec.
Performance
Detects 5000 dpm (83 Bq) activity in 15 μR/h (0.15 μSv/h) background within 10 seconds (4 detectors, 1 in. shield) or 5000 dpm activity in 100 μR/h (1 μSv/h) background within 30 seconds (6 detectors, 2 in. shield); 90% confidence, 0.1% false alarms
Response Time
Dependant on user requirements
Temperature Range
-10°C to +60°C
Uniformity
±22% at 68% confidence, for Cs-137
Wattage
65 W
Unit Size
Each
SAM12 Small Articles Monitor: 6 Counters, 2 Door
Power Consumption
65 W
Audible Alarm
Yes
Construction
Steel frame with 2 in. Lead Sheilding
Description
Small article monitor (6 Counters, 2 Door)
Detection Surface Area
4 detectors: 5776 cm² (900 sq. in.) 6 detectors: 8664cm² (1350 sq. in.)
Detection Volume
4 detectors: 32923 cm3 (2025 in.3 ); 6 detectors: 49385 cm3 (3037 in.3 )
Display Type
Color LCD, with 12.1 in. (31 cm) diagonal viewing area and touch sensitive overlay
Height (English)
45 in.
Height (Metric)
1114 mm
Hertz
47 to 63 Hz
Inputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
LEDs
Status Indicators
Depth (English)
33 in.
Depth (Metric)
837 mm
Outputs
Digital I/O connections: Ethernet and 4 USB
Radiation Type
Gamma
Relative Humidity Range
Up to 95%, Non-Condensing
Temperature (English) Operating
32°F to 113°F
Temperature (Metric) Operating
0°C to 45°C
Power Supply
85 to 264 VAC
Weight (English)
3040 lb.
Weight (Metric)
1380 kg
Width (English)
27 in.
Width (Metric)
687 mm
Certifications/Compliance
EMC Compliances: EN61326, EN55022 (emissions), EN61000-4 (immunity); LVD Compliances: EN61010
Detectors
4 plastic scintillation detectors, 1451 cm2 (225 sq in.) each
Display Modes
Operation, Configuration, Calibration
Display Units
User Selectable
Efficiency
6 detector version: Co-60: 57%;Cs-137: 28%; Ba-133 34%; Co-57: 12%; 4 detector version: Co-60: 40%; Cs-137: 16%; Ba-133 26%
Energy Range
50 to 2000 KeV
Product Type
Small Articles Monitor
Linearity
Linear response in excess of 5 MBq (130 µCi) of Cs-137
Measurement Time
3 to 300 sec.
Performance
Detects 5000 dpm (83 Bq) activity in 15 μR/h (0.15 μSv/h) background within 10 seconds (4 detectors, 1 in. shield) or 5000 dpm activity in 100 μR/h (1 μSv/h) background within 30 seconds (6 detectors, 2 in. shield); 90% confidence, 0.1% false alarms
Response Time
Dependant on user requirements
Temperature Range
-10°C to +60°C
Uniformity
±22% at 68% confidence, for Cs-137
Wattage
65 W
Unit Size
Each
