ONYX
NYX is a radiation detector, born from the international response to help communities affected by the Fukushima Daiichi reactor meltdowns. Onyx can be used as a stand alone pocketable instrument, or it can connect to the internet and share data. ONYX weighs 7 oz. (200g.) and measures 5.1 X 2.6 X 0.9 in. (72 X 37 X 13 mm.) making it easy to transport. ONYX is capable of detecting alpha, beta and gamma radiation. ONYX is optimized for surface contamination measurements through use of its 2 in. pancake Geiger Mueller tube. The ONYX has a six button touch sensitive keypad that allows for easy use of a wide variety of functions such as graphic display of data, adjustment of audio chirp, data logging, changing units of measurement and calibration. Data are easy to read in a variety of formats ( µR/hr per hour, Counts Per Minute, µSv/h and Total Counts – with Timer) on the 128 X 128 color OLED display that measures 1.88 in. (47.9mm.) diagonally. In addition, ONYX is designed to share data through its micro-USB port. Twitter data are transferred using QR code displayed on the OLED in combination with a smart phone with a QR Code scanner.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| International Medcom, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| ONYX |
| Detection Category |
| Radiological/Nuclear; |
| Detection Principle |
| Geiger-Muller Detectors; |
| Application |
| Dosimeters; |
| Product Model Number |
| ONYX |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument; |
| Product Synopsis |
| NYX is a radiation detector, born from the international response to help communities affected by the Fukushima Daiichi reactor meltdowns. Onyx can be used as a stand alone pocketable instrument, or it can connect to the internet and share data. ONYX weighs 7 oz. (200g.) and measures 5.1 X 2.6 X 0.9 in. (72 X 37 X 13 mm.) making it easy to transport. ONYX is capable of detecting alpha, beta and gamma radiation. ONYX is optimized for surface contamination measurements through use of its 2 in. pancake Geiger Mueller tube. The ONYX has a six button touch sensitive keypad that allows for easy use of a wide variety of functions such as graphic display of data, adjustment of audio chirp, data logging, changing units of measurement and calibration. Data are easy to read in a variety of formats ( µR/hr per hour, Counts Per Minute, µSv/h and Total Counts – with Timer) on the 128 X 128 color OLED display that measures 1.88 in. (47.9mm.) diagonally. In addition, ONYX is designed to share data through its micro-USB port. Twitter data are transferred using QR code displayed on the OLED in combination with a smart phone with a QR Code scanner. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| None |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: ONYX_Flyer1.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 130 X 660 X 230 mm (5.1 X 2.6 X 0.9 inches) |
| Weight |
| 200 grams (7 oz) including battery |
| Power Requirements |
| One 3.7 V Lithium Ion battery |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size; |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20° to +50° C |
| Consumables |
| Phone and app |
| Available Accessories |
| USB cable, charger and carrying case available |
| Communications Interface |
| 3.5 mm jack sends pulses to Safecast iPhone application |
| Radiological Targets |
| Alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray |
| Sample Introduction |
| Radioactive Particle |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| 0.000 to 100 mR/hr |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible |
| No Information Is Available |
