RHandy
The RHandy is a portable fast responding radiation detector and dose rate meter. The RHandy will measure any material for the presence of radioactivity. The adjustable alarm threshold setting can be set to a predetermined radiation level or the recommended factory default alarm threshold can be used.
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| RadComm Systems |
Product Name |
| RHandy |
Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear; |
Detection Principle |
| Scintillation Detectors; |
Detection Method |
| Scintillation Detectors; |
Application |
| Survey Meter; Personal Radiation Detectors; |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
Product Synopsis |
| The RHandy is a portable fast responding radiation detector and dose rate meter. The RHandy will measure any material for the presence of radioactivity. The adjustable alarm threshold setting can be set to a predetermined radiation level or the recommended factory default alarm threshold can be used. |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: RHandy_July2023.pdf; |
Dimensions |
| 5.0 x 3.25 x 0.75 in (12.7 x 8.3 x 4.5 cm) |
Weight |
| <1 lb.; 0.44 lbs (200 g) |
Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Internal Rechargeable (10 hour battery life) |
Transportability |
| Handheld |
Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity |
Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
Consumables |
| None |
Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
Unit Cost |
| $600.00 |
Radiological Targets |
| Gamma |
Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| cps; µR; mR; 0.01µSv/hr to 1.0 Sv/hr (1.0 µR/hr to 100.0 R/hr) |
Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 2 min |
Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
Alarm Capability |
| Audible and Visual |
Software Control |
| On-board |
Other Operational Parameters |
| Energy Range: 30 KeV to 1.5 MeV |
Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
Training Available |
| Yes |
Manuals Available |
| Yes |
Warranties |
| 18 months |