RS-232 BGO Super-SPEC Handheld Gamma-Ray Spectrometer
New Model! — Ideal For Field Exploration
Providing Survey, Scan & Assay Modes of Operation
The RS-232 BGO Spectrometer is the industry standard in portable handheld gamma ray survey devices for geophysical applications. It offers an integrated design with a large detector, direct Assay data, data storage, full weather protection, ease of use and the highest sensitivity in the market. The RS-232 has greater sensitivity to terrestrial radiation than previous generations. The calibration & evaluation method utilizes the entire spectrum, not only three ROIs, resulting in greater sensitivity to geological energy.
Key Features
- High sensitivity with large 2″ x 2″ BGO (Bismuth Germanate Oxide) crystal, 6.3 in3 (103 cm3)
- Extreme sensitivity (3 times greater than Nal crystal of the same volume) to geological energy
- Internal GPS
- Advanced spectrometer offers shorter measurement times, speeding up data acquisition
- User friendly illuminated joystick menu navigation
- Survey, Scan & Assay modes of operation
Bismuth Germanate Oxide (BGO)
The performance of the higher density 6.3 in3 (103 cm3) BGO crystal is approximately 80% of a 21 in3 (345 cm3) Sodium Iodide (NaI) crystal, commonly used with larger portable instruments. The BGO crystal (2″ x 2″) is approximately three times more sensitive to geological energy than an NaI crystal of the same size.
Survey Mode
The total count readout is typically set at once per second while the range is variable from 1 – 20 sec. integration. When used with the internal GPS, data can be stored and profiles produced. It is ideal for both area and drill core scanning.
Assay Mode
The assay mode provides the concentrations of K, U and Th. Sample times are user selectable and can be between 30 and 1800 seconds. On-the-fly Assay is available when automatically recording the data and is at a minimum of 30 second intervals.
RS-Analyst Software
The RS-232 comes complete with RS-Analyst utility software to download data stored in memory. All data in memory is output via Bluetooth® or USB-C to the RS-Analyst program on a PC. This may take the form of 1024 channel spectral data or scan data & GPS. The program also gives graphical and numeric views of the data. Data can also be re-exported as a text file for further processing.
Technical Specifications
- Large 2” x 2” BGO crystal, 6.3 in³ (103 cm³)
- 1024 channel spectrometer
- Energy Range 30 keV to 3 MeV
- Assay and survey modes with automatic recording of data
- On-the-fly Assay
- Auto-stabilizing on natural isotopes
- Readout
- Survey mode: entire energy range
- Assay mode: display in %K, ppm of U & Th
- Audio via miniature speaker
- Variable audio threshold set point
- Audio proportional to count rate, internal sampling 20/second
- User Friendly Illuminated Joystick
- User friendly menu navigation
- Large color LCD screen with sun readable automatic backlight
- Memory
- 4GB, memory can be partitioned for desired storage
- More than 250,000 readings or 70 hours of readings
- Data Input / Output
- Via USB-C, Bluetooth®, or Wi-Fi (using supplied RS-Analyst software)
- Communication
- Bluetooth®
- Wi-Fi
- USB-C
- GPS
- Internal – GNSS engine for GPS
- External GPS connectable (if required)
- Temperature Range
- -10°C to + 50°C
- Size and Weight
- 11.4” x 3.9” x 6.3” (289 mm x 99 mm x 160 mm)
- 7.0 lb (3.2 kg) including battery
- Battery
- Removable internal battery pack for internal and external charging
- Typical Life 8+ hours at 20°C
- Rechargeable Li-ion 7.2 V/ 6600 mAh
- Standard Package
- RS-Analyst software
- USB-C Charging Cable
- Users Guide
- Delivered in hardcase with foam insert
Radiation Solutions Inc
Radiation Solutions Inc. (RSI) is specialized in nuclear instrumentation for the detection, measurement and analysis of low-level ionizing radiation from both naturally occurring and man made sources. RSI’s cutting edge radiation detection technology incorporates a fully digital system design, spectral analysis and advanced data processing. RSI deploys this technology in fixed installed, airborne and mobile systems, portable and handheld spectrometers providing a level of quality previously only attainable in laboratory equipment. RSI is committed to working as closely as possible with customers in all aspects of the product life cycle including product requirement, application, training, support and product enhancement. Our comprehensive approach results in hardware components and industry leading software techniques that produce outstanding results above expectations.