VIRTUOSO Radiometer
VIRTUOSO Radiometer (*Price upon request)
Multipurpose environment activity radiometer RKG-14
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VIRTUOSO – an innovative device that joined a unique line of “ECOTEST” TM products started by FoodTester-G
- Works with Android smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth
- Quickly checks radiation purity of the environment, food, soil, construction materials, mineral raw materials, housing
- The product and its packaging remain undamaged
- Does not require special containers for samples
Supplied after metrological testing
Description
VIRTUOSO is a compact-size device for a comprehensive radiological examination of food, soil, construction materials, etc. It can be used for official measurements for environmental studies, radiological control of agricultural products, in construction, mining, logging and woodworking industries, as well as for educational programs.
The device is designed to detect cesium radioisotopes and naturally occurring radioactive materials (potassium, radium, thorium), as well as to assess their specific, volume and surface activity.
Thanks to the use of the brand new technology, you can now control cesium radioisotopes and naturally occurring radioactive materials not only in specialized laboratories but at home without the help of professional radiologists!
Purpose of Use
Detection of 137Cs and 134Cs cesium radioisotopes (hereinafter -radiocesium) in food and objects of the environment;
Evaluation of the detected radiocesium content in the quantities of specific, volume and surface activity;
Control of the level of background radiation in the environment, including assessment of radiocesium radiation level as the value of ambient dose equivalent rate purely from radiocesium as the part of the natural background;
Measurement of specific and volume activities of naturally occurring radioactive materials 40K, 226Ra, 232Th (hereinafter NORM) in the objects of the environment.
Track recording with measuring points referenced to geographical coordinates.
Features
Portable, practical.
Requires no special training of the user, operates in the interactive mode.
Does not require sampling – measurement is done by putting the device to the tested object (material, product, soil, etc.), or by holding it over the studied surfaces.
Requires no special preparation of the food sample (the product remains inside its packaging).
Requires no special protection.
Specifications
Name | Unit of measurement | Standardized value |
| Measurement range of specific activity of radionuclides 137Cs, 134Cs in the objects of the environment in geometries “2π”, “4π” | Bq/kg | 50 – 200 000 |
| Main relative permissible error limits of measurement of specific activity of radionuclides 137Cs, 134Cs in the objects of the environment in geometries “2π”, “4π”, Р=0.95 | % | ± 35 |
| Estimation range of surface activity of radionuclides 137Cs, 134Cs in the objects of the environment | Bq/m2 | 500 – 1 000 000 |
| Measurement range of the effective specific activity of naturally occurring radionuclides 226Ra, 232Th, 40K in the objects of the environment in geometries “2π”, “4π” | Bq/kg | 200 – 20000 |
| Main relative permissible error limits of measurement of the effective specific activity of naturally occurring radionuclides 226Ra, 232Th, 40K in the objects of the environment in geometries “2π”, “4π”, Р=0.95 | % | ± 35 |
| Measurement range of gamma radiation ambient dose equivalent rate from 137Cs, 134Cs | μSv/h | 0.001 – 10 |
| Main relative permissible error limits of measurement of gamma radiation ambient dose equivalent rate from 137Cs, 134Cs, given Р=0.95 | % | ± 20 |
| Unstable readings of the radiometer during 8 hours of operation, not more than | % | 5 |
| Measurement range of gamma radiation ambient dose equivalent rate H*(10) | μSv/h | 0.01 – 50.00 |
| Main relative permissible error limits of gamma radiation ambient dose equivalent (DER) measurement, given P=0.95 | % | 15+1/H*(10), where H*(10) – is a numeric value of gamma radiation DER, μSv/h |
| Sensitivity to gamma radiation for 137Cs, 134Cs, not less than | (pulse/s) /(μSv/h) | 500 |
| Energy dependence of readings for energies 59 keV (241Аm), 1.3 MeV (60Со) and 0.66 MeV (137Cs) | % | 30 |
| Dependence of sensitivity from the angle of recorded radiation incidence (anisotropy), does not exceed | % | 30 |
| Number of amplitude gamma spectrum channels | 1024 | |
| Setup time of operating mode of the device – not more than | min | 1 |
| Time of continuous operation with fully charged storage batteries at gamma background (not more than 0.5 μSv/h) – not less than | hours | 24 |
| Operating temperature range | °С | -20 – +50 |
| Ingress protection rating | IP54 | |
| Dimensions of the detecting device, not more than | mm | 114×36×83 |
| Weight of the detecting device without case (with the installed battery) | kg | 0.352 |
Virtuoso advantages compared to FoodTester-G
A new technology of scintillation detector has been applied using a semiconductor photomultiplier, which provided for:
– High-temperature stability
– No microphone effect.
2.5 times bigger volume and sensitivity of the detector, which provided for:
– Significantly reduced measurement time
– High repeatability of measurement results.
New functional capabilities:
– Determination of the activity of naturally occurring radioactive materials
– Evaluation of the dose rate component of cesium radionuclides in the background radiation.
Improved processing algorithms of gamma amplitude spectra.
The built-in lithium-ion battery of standard size AA which, in contrast to the previously applied NiMH battery, allows recharging at any time.
Advantages of the new method of radiation monitoring compared to the traditional one
| Traditional methods and devices of monitoring of environmental contamination by radiocesium require expensive equipment, troublesome and time-consuming operations, such as: – Samples should be taken from the studied material of 0.5 l or 1,0 l, which is not always possible (destroys the integrity of the tested object); – Sample material should be crushed to be placed in an inconveniently-shaped vessel of 0.5 or 1,0 l (inconvenient, messy and sometimes just impossible); – Selected samples should be brought to the laboratory, where the spectrometer-radiometer operated by a specially trained operator is located; – A vessel with sample should be placed in a lead shielding for measurement; – Before placing the vessel with sample for measurement, it is necessary to measure the background radiation level without it (long measurement time required – from tens of minutes to several hours); – Measurement of the very sample placed in a lead shielding is also rather time-consuming (from tens of minutes and longer); – Despite all these troubles, you are not safe from blunders in case the sample have been taken from a wrong place (when contamination is uneven). Creating a new concept of radiation control, we have simplified the process of measurement with no loss of measurement quality, but on the contrary, we have improved and expanded the measurement capabilities of the device. VIRTUOSO performs the same task on activity measurement with the following advantages: – Everything is measured without sampling, i.e. by simply putting the device to the tested object (material, product, soil, etc.) or by holding it over the studied surfaces; – The studied object does not require advance preparation, no need to waste and destroy materials or packaging; – The study is done immediately on-site, no need to take samples to laboratories; – A professional radiologist and an inexperienced user can both be a measurement operator; – No need for any bulky lead shielding in the process of measurement; – No need to waste time measuring background at all, this task is solved in a fundamentally different way; – Measurement time has been minimized, the approximate result becomes available in 5 seconds, and then measurement continues to obtain more accurate values; – Not a small material sample taken from a random place is being examined, but quite a large area at once, which increases the monitoring quality and reduces the risk of overlooking local contamination. |
Delivery Kit
RKG-14 "VIRTUOSO" multipurpose environment activity radiometer
Leather case
Charger
Transport case
Passport
Packing box
The software is available for free download
Android smartphone or tablet is not included in the standard delivery kit but can be included upon customer's request (at extra cost)
Get To Know More About Radiation
Potential Sources Of Radiation
Food (especially berries and mushrooms) will definitely accumulate radiation if grown in contaminated areas. Mushrooms tend to absorb radiation from soil as well. These are not the best ingredients for your nutrition or home-made jam for sure. We know how dangerous radiation is when it gets into our bodies. It’s always wise to check the radiation safety of our food to enjoy a safe and healthy lifestyle.
It is always a great thing to have a safe and productive workplace or just be cozy sitting on your favorite couch at home. But even in your most comfortable zones, is there any chance you can be exposed to radiation? Unfortunately, yes. Furniture can be made of radioactive wood as it absorbs radiation. Granites can have high radiation levels as well. Check the radiation level of all your furniture.
Remember that construction materials can contain natural radionuclides. That is why when building, choose the materials carefully as they can pose a great threat to your health. When moving to a new place, be sure to check that no radiation is there.
Radiologically contaminated toys can harm your child’s health. Even a sandbox on a playground can pose a danger. Control radiation levels around to be sure you chose the right place to play with your kids.
Cash can be radiologically contaminated for definite purposes. The most common one is to track money during special operations, but sometimes these banknotes can end up in our wallets. Even a small amount of radiologically contaminated banknotes can harm a large number of people. Be safe when dealing with cash.
Radioactive fallouts may contaminate soils in any corner of the world. Be sure to check the radiation levels in your garden if you don’t want to raise contaminated fruits and vegetables. We know that radiation that gets inside of our bodies is the most dangerous.
When travelling you can come across the places of buried radioactive scrap metals or other contaminated objects. Caving is such fun if you are not exposed to high radiation levels out there. It is always better to enjoy outside activities if they’re safe.
We should pay great attention when buying necklaces, rings or other jewelry. Precious metals and stones can have high radiation levels, especially zirconium which is the most commonly used in jewelry items. That is why you should be careful if you don’t want to pay a "high" price. Jewelry should be decorative, not destructive.
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