The SaphyRAD C is the latest contamination meter developed ...

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The SaphyRAD C is the latest contamination meterdeveloped by Bertin Instruments for an efficientcontrol of the radioactive contamination of workersand surfaces.• Distance control indicator & embedded alarm

• User-friendly, intuitive device

• Wide range of probes

• Robust and ergonomic design

• Built –in radionuclides library


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BERTIN INSTRUMENTS

• Bertin Instruments is a brand of Bertin Technologies - a CNIM Group company - which

develops and provides innovative and high-performance product lines for challenging

worldwide markets, including: Nuclear Instrumentation, Defense & Security, Laboratory

Equipment and Medical Waste Management Solutions.

• In 2015, the acquisition of Saphymo strengthened Bertin Technologies’ portfolio by

guaranteeing a high level of expertise in radiation detection and measurement.

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• The SaphyRAD C is an optimized version of SaphyRAD E, which is the contamination meter

used by the EDF Group to control radioactive contamination at the exits of nuclear facilities’

controlled areas. It was developed to adapt to the needs of additional businesses such as

the Industry, the Research and the Medical sectors. The SaphyRAD is compliant with the

ALARA principle as it performs an effective contamination control which certifies that the

radiation exposure of workers is « As Low As Reasonably Achievable ».

Configurable radionuclides library

• The user is able to select the radionuclide that he/she wants to control (for example : 123I for

parcel control in nuclear medicine; 18F for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) or 137Cs in

nuclear reprocessing plant).

• The user can also set up his/her own radionuclides library up to 30 configurable efficiencies,

including four to be created for his/her specific needs.

Wide range of probes

• The SaphyRAD C has a wide range of probes which allows it to adapt to all the user’s needs.

• Three sizes of probes are available which allow it to adapt to all surfaces to detect all types

of radioactivity: 31 cm2, 100 cm2 and 170 cm2.


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• It is also possible to choose the probe depending on the type of radioactivity we want to

detect. Indeed, there are: a probe with one measurement channel for a αβγ total count, and

a probe with two measurement channels which allows to discriminate Alpha particles from

Beta/Gamma particles.

Summary of currently available probes

AB31 AB100 A/B100 AB170 A/B170 A/BG170

Detectionarea

31 cm2 100 cm2 170 cm2

Weight 630 g. 600 g. 740 g.

Dimensions(L x W x H) in

mm3

124 x 74 x 190

293 x 119 x 121 308 x 143 x 128

Energyrange

0,1 to 2,2 MeV.

0,1 to 2,2 MeV.

α=3 to 8 MeV.β= 0,1 to 2,2

MeV.

0,1 to 2,2 MeV.

α= 3 to 8 MeV.β= 0,1 to 2,2 MeV.

DetectorDouble Geiger

counter

Thin plastic scintillator

Thin plasticscintillator+

ZnS

Thin plastic scintillator

Thin plastic scintillator+

ZnS

Thick plastic scintillator+

ZnS

Type of detection

ΑβγTotal count

ΑβγTotal count

α and βγdiscrimination

ΑβγTotal count

α and βγdiscrimination

Number of channels

1 1 2 1 2


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Characteristics of the probes

AB31 AB100 A/B100 AB170 A/B170 A/BG170

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14C 0.031 0.080 0.029 0.079 0.027 0.027

36Cl 0.210 0.292 0.243 0.294 0.250 0.284

60Co 0.110 0.194 0.118 0.194 0.119 0.140

90Sr 0.240 0.327 0.291 0.320 0.285 0.285

137Cs 0.194 0.314 0.286 0.311 0.283 0.280

238Pu 0.029 0.183 0.153 0.167 0.158 0.163

239Pu 0.035 0.170 0.149 0.157 0.158 0.162

241Am 0.051 0.177 0.157 0.168 0.152 0.160

137Cs Sensitivity(in counts/μGy/h)

αβγ: 16 αβγ: 53α: 0.0068

Βγ: 38αβγ: 90

α: 0.0116Βγ: 64.6

α: 0.12Βγ: 800

Background noise(in counts)

αβγ: 1.6 αβγ: 3.62α: 0.01

Βγ: 2.77αβγ : 3.53

Α: 0.01Βγ: 3.17

α: 0.01Βγ: 9.81

Detectionuniformity

75% all over the detector surface

Embedded distance control sensor and warning

lights

• There are two light indicators integrated into the probe in

order to inform the user:

o A proximity indicator which notifies the user of the

right distance to best control the surface,

o An audible and visual warning, in case of

contamination.

Proximity indicator

Warning light


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Strengthening of the measurement window

• The SaphyRAD C has three layers of mylar to prevent the measurement window from

breaking or drilling. These layers of mylar also protect the detector against dust and reduce

the detection of light photons, in case of scintillation detectors.

• As for the grating, its protects the mylar, strengthens the measurement window and

therefore reduces the risk of perforation.

Intuitive man-machine interface

• The level of contamination is

illustrated by a color code on the bar

graph which allows a quick and clear

reading of the measure, even for a

non-specialized public.

FUNCTIONALITIES AND ADVANTAGES

Functionalities Why is it important ?

Radionuclides libraryThe user can configure his/her own nuclides library depending on his/her needs

and select the one he/she wants during the contamination control.

Wide range of probesThe user can choose the right probe depending on the size of the surface or the

type of radioactivity (total count αβγ or discrimination α from βγ particles) he/she wants to control.

Embedded alarmsThe proximity indicator guarantees an efficient contamination control and the

warning light allows a quick visual check in case of contamination.

Strengthening of measurement window

The three layers of mylar offers an optimal protection of the detector againstdust and photons, which can affect detection quality.

Intuitive man-machine interface

The reading of the monitor is clear and simple, even for a non-specialized public, thanks to its bar graph and intuitive color code.

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MAIN COMPETITORS

CompaniesSimilar

products

Competitor

charasteristics

Advantages of

SaphyRAD C

NuviaNUHP

Como 170

- Only one probe of 170 cm2

- No distance sensor- Background noise :

α = 0.1 countsβγ = 15-20 counts

- 2 layers of mylar

- Several adaptable probes

- Built-in distance sensor

- Background noise : α = 0.01 countsβγ = 9.81 counts

- 3 layers of mylar

MirionTechnologies

RDS-31 + ABP-150

probe

- No distance sensor- Difficult to use the menu- Difficult to use with

protective gloves


- Intuitive menu- Suitable for use with

protective gloves

Berthold Technologies

LB 124 SCINT


- No distance sensor- Fragile measurement

window- Background noise :

α = 0.1 countsβγ = 15 counts



- Strengthenedmeasuring window

- Background noise : α = 0.01 countsβγ = 9.81 counts

LB 134 UMo II + LB 1342 probe

- No distance sensor- Neutron survey meter- Integrated dose rate

detector


- Intuitive menu- Clear man-machine

interface and colorfulbar graph

APVLRadEyeAB100


- No distance sensor- Very few accessories



- Multiple accessories(smear-support / floor

stand)

Canberra(Mirion

Technologies)

AVIOR®-2 +probe

SABG-100

- No distance sensor- Background noise :

α = 0.1 countsβγ = 5.7 counts


- Background noise :α = 0.1 countsβγ = 2.77 counts


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CUSTOMERS’ POTENTIAL REMARKS

Remarks Arguments

Are your performances in alpha detection as satisfactory as your competitors?

In comparison with our competitors, the decreasein alpha sensibility can be explained by the

strenghtening of the measurement window, whichmeans a lower risk of perforation and the reduction

of maintenance costs.

The SaphyRAD has lower detection performances than its competitors.

The SaphyRAD has some advantages thatcompetitors don’t have, such as a lower

background noise and lower MDA (Minimum Detectable Activity).

Apparently, the smear support may not be adaptedto the probe and can contaminate it

A piece of metal has been added on the smear-support to press the sample against the plate to

minimize contacts with the probe, thus limiting the contamination risk.

Is the floor-stand compatible with all the probes ?Evolutions are in progress in order to make the

floor-stand compatible with 100 cm2 and 170 cm2

probes.

Can the measurement window be drilled?

The tree layers of mylar as well as the gridstrengthen the measurement window and reduce

the risk of perforation. However, in case of perforation, kits of grating+mylar are available to

replace the damaged window.

I thought Bertin had purchased Saphymo, why isthe « Saphymo » logo always on the monitor?

The « Saphymo » logo only appears on the last stocks of the SaphyRAD. « Bertin » logo will befound on new the series of SaphyRAD C and

SaphyRAD E.

Several innovations have been registered for the SaphyRAD, for example :

• The interface’s bar graph (registration certificate n° 005291762-0001).


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REWARD

• In 2018, Bertin Technologies won the WNE* Awards in the « Innovation » category for the

development of SaphyRAD E.

*World Nuclear Exhibition


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MORE INFORMATIONS ON: http://www.bertin-instruments.com/

• Application notes (available on the Application Center)

• Booklets

• Videos (in preparation)

• Scientific publications and news

• Posters

CONTACTS

• Julien VILLERT – [email protected] (Product Manager)

• Thibault DEVIRGILLE – [email protected] (Application Engineer)

SERVICE

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CONTAMINATION MONITORING

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/ CONTEXT

SaphyRAD is a multi-probes, handheld contamination meter designed to control the alpha, beta, gamma

radioactive contamination in both medical field and sectors related to the use of radioactivity.

Intuitive and ergonomic, it can be handled. by non-specialist operators for a simple and efficient control.

Numerous pharmaceutical industries, health and

research facilities use radioactive sources on a daily

basis for treatment or as radioactive tracer.

Therefore, the staff are inevitably exposed to a risk of

contamination which needs to be controlled.

The workers involved are various: radiopharmacists,

radiographer and everyone in contact with exposed

individual and surfaces.

Various types of contamination may occur: internal

contamination (inhalation, ingestion, injuries) or

external contamination through direct contact with

radioactive sources.

A radioelement library is integrated into the

SaphyRAD, up to 30 cuztomizable nuclides : for

example, the user selects the element to be

measured (125I, 99mTc etc.), carries out a radioactive

package control and can compare his measurement

to regulatory threshold value.

/ CONTAMINATION CONTROL

In order, to reduce the general risk of contamination

and to improve the safety of staff and patients, Bertin

has developed a radioactive contamination control

system which detects alpha, beta and gamma

radiation: the SaphyRAD.

This new contamination meter is equipped with a

visual alarm, a proximity sensor along with a full range

of probes which allows it to adapt to all surfaces (31

cm2 or 100/170 cm2) and to detect all types of

radioactivity (total count αβγ or separated count α and

βγ) by direct control or smear sample.

31 cm2 probe 100 and 170 cm2 probes

A floor stand is also available and allows a quick and

effective hand-foot check.

Robust and ergonomic, the SaphyRAD is adapted to

the use by non-specialist.

Package controlFloor stand


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