Detective X
The Detective X uses high purity germanium (HPGe) as a radioisotope identification device (RIID) with a Li6/ZnS Neutron Detector Module (NDM), no 3He required. Standard model has 3 MeV energy with gamma identifier or Neutron (-N model). 8 MeV is available (-8 model)
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Ortec (Ametek) |
| Product Name |
| Detective X |
| Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear |
| Detection Principle |
| Semiconductors; |
| Detection Method |
| Semiconductors; |
| Application |
| Identifiers;Survey Meter; |
| Product Model Number |
| DETECTIVE-X, DETECTIVE-X-N, DETECTIVE-X-8, DETECTIVE-X-8-N |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Detective X uses high purity germanium (HPGe) as a radioisotope identification device (RIID) with a Li6/ZnS Neutron Detector Module (NDM), no 3He required. Standard model has 3 MeV energy with gamma identifier or Neutron (-N model). 8 MeV is available (-8 model) |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 15.5 x 6.25 x 8.25 in (39.5 x 16 x 21 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; 15.4 Lbs. (6.98 kg) gamma only. 16.8 Lbs. (7.62 kg) gamma/neutron. |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Two Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack (> 8 hours) |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity |
| Operating Conditions |
| –20 to 50 °C (–4 to 122 °F), 95% RH non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Auto-calibration |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| Available Accessories |
| Vehicle power adapter, battery cable for MIL 2590 battery, low energy gamma filter, tungsten collimator 4 mm, steel collimator 4 mm, transport case, Li/ZnS neutron detector |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Software |
| Communications Interface |
| RJ45, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $130,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Radiological Targets |
| Gamma, neutron |
| Number of Library Entries |
| > 175 nuclides |
| Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| mR; <0.5 mR/h to >100 R/h |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 8 hours for cooler |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| None |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC, Remote |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Energy Range: 3 to 8 MeV |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year, extended warranty up to 5 years available |
| Data File Type Format |
| ANSI N42.42. |
