ipix Gamma Imager Product Introduction Steve Laskos Product Management Director
ipix: The Next Generation Gamma Imaging System ipix the new generation of gamma camera Simple, easy to use for experts and non experts Lightweight and rugged for easy transport Sensitive and affordable gamma imaging system designed for: Nuclear Power Plants Fuel Cycle D&D Homeland Security Military Emergency Response Remote gamma imaging and localization fosters ALARA. Reduced radiation exposure and increased worker safety
ipix: The Next Generation Gamma Imaging System ipix will superimpose Gamma Image on top of Camera Image
ipix Solution & Benefits High performance enables quick and precise location of hot spots Camera & Gamma Image 3D Image of counts
ipix Solution & Benefits Estimates dose rate of hot spots Image post processing can be performed for further analysis after the measurement is complete
ipix Description 1/2 Visible Camera Handle Can be Moved Yellow mask mounted by the front of the ipix detector Shock Protection Power switch Network activity LED Power connector (operation and battery charge) Ethernet-POE connector Main power LED Battery operation and status LED Pan & Tilt control connector
ipix Description 2/2 Battery Access ID sticker ipix rechageable Battery (with insertion guide) Tripod Connection Battery Access Opening
ipix Solution & Benefits Compact size and low weight for portability 2.5kg / 5.5lbs
ipix Solution & Benefits Designed for use in harsh environments IP65 2g vib 60cm / 2ft
ipix Solution & Benefits Remote operation via Ethernet allows for exposure reduction for the operator 80m / 260ft Ethernet
ipix Power POE capable (Power Over Ethernet) A POE injector delivered in standard kit This means there is only one cable for Ethernet & Power Battery operation for ipix and Notebook Up to 5 hours with ONE ipix battery Up to 5 hours for Notebook Option for dual battery in Notebook *Power over Ethernet
ipix Power 3 ways to power ipix Ethernet POE Injector Main power adaptor for ipix ipix Battery Up to 5 Hours per battery Computer power Main power adaptor Battery Up to 5 hours
Coded Masks Rank= # of holes per cm2 Thickness = mm of tungsten Rank 13, 2mm thick Rank 7, 4mm thick Rank 7, 8mm thick
4mm thickness for medium energy range Coded Masks 8 mm thickness for high energy. 2 mm thickness for low energy. Doesn t rotate when counting.
Choosing the correct Coded Mask Energy Low (eg. Am 241) Medium (eg. Cs 137) High (eg. Co 60) Rank 13. 2mm thick Low 500nSv/h ( 50µR/h) Background Medium >500nSv/h to 10µSv/h (>50µR/h to 1mR/h) High >10µSv/h (>1mR/h) Rank 7. 4mm thick Rank 7 8mm thick
Coded Tungsten Mask ipix Solution Coded Mask Technology Source Deconvolution MURA Mask Timepix Sensor The coded mask design in ipix is based on MURA (Modified Uniformly Redundant Array) patterns ipix has a Timepix sensor - CdTe (Cadmium telluride) Through deconvolution of the resulting raw image collected with the Timepix sensor, the location of the remote source can then be calculated 3 masks (one standard and two optional) are available with various thicknesses and ranks
ipix Solution & Benefits Compact size and low weight for ultra portability Industrial design for use in harsh environments Can be fully operated remotely for ALARA dose reduction User friendly with push button image acquisition Automatic parameter settings for non expert users High performance to quickly and precisely locate hot spots Estimates dose rate and energy range of hot spots Best tool to track low energy emitters (safeguard, security, fuel cycle) Its compact size & low weight also make to suitable for robotic applications
ipix Solution & Benefits User friendly with push button image acquisition
ipix Software Gamma transparency Menu Start Count Parameter input Red Box Is γ FOV 256x256 Color Scale Zoom Control
ipix Status Screen Status tag turns red and or orange in case of problem Visible Camera Status Gamma Camera Status Network Status Power Status Mask ID Missing R7-8 R7-4 Temperature Status R13-2
Automatic Acquisition Sequence Automatic acquisition sequence During Initialization Calculation of frame time and number of frames Based on background level and source activity Image post processing Dose rate estimation Energy range estimation
Measurement Capabilities Excellent tool to track low energy emitters High sensitivity for quick results (dose rate at the detector) Am-241: 250 nsv/h in < 5min Cs-137: 2.5 µsv/h in about 5 min Co- 60: 2 µsv/h in about 15 min (64MBq @ 1 meter) (13MBq @ 1 meter) (3MBq @ 1 meter) ipix needs 1 to 5 minutes to optimize the frame sequence parameters ipix requires variable processing time after all frames have been acquired 1 meter or greater
Measurement Capabilities Possibility to change masks for optimum response Dose rate calculation Energy Categorization (Am, Cs or Co) after measurement is taken
ipix Kit includes: Real-time portable Gamma-ray imaging system Yellow Mask #2 (rank 7 / 4 mm thick) 2m (6 ft) and 10m (32 ft) Ethernet cables Software Fully rugged convertible notebook Manual Tripod Dedicated transport case POE injector USB key containing software and documentation Bumpers and handle User Manual Power cables ipix Kit
The Kit Easy to transport Everything in one place
Accessories and Options ADDITIONAL MASKS Mask #2 is provided with the ipix for general purpose Mask #1, rank 13 / 2mm thick for low energies Mask #3, rank 7 / 8mm thick for high energies Long Ethernet Cables for Remote Operation 50 m (160 ft) Ethernet cable on spool 80 m (260 ft) Ethernet cable on spool TRIPODS Motorized tripod including Pan&Tilt, tripod, cable and case
Tripod use System fully operational from in the transport case
Glove Box In-Situ Measurement: Multiple Applications Drums Tank Pipelines Gamma Imaging For Multiple Applications
NPP Example Setup and Control of Radiobiological Protection Lead shielding Dose rate of 3 msvh
Homeland Security Example: Detection of Illicit Radioactive Materials Potential applications SNM detection Luggage monitoring Vehicle monitoring 1 s 600 s 20 s Uranium, metallic form 241 Am, 74 MBq (2 mci) 241 Am, 18 GBq (486 mci)
Terrorism Emergency Response examples Transportation Post accident evaluations OUTDOOR POST ACCIDENT ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS (within 80 meters)
CONCLUSION Imaging photon radiation emitted from radioactive material is possible Quickly identify and locate hot points Characterize emissions (energy and dose) User friendly for non experts Simple push button interface Low training costs Less chance for error At a price point that makes it a reasonable addition to every Health Physics toolkit Enhances monitoring and control or your environment Increase worker safety and improve operational efficiency
Measurement and Expertise (M&E) ipix Offering Dominique Rothan Global M&E Director
Measurement and Expertise (M&E) ipix Offering ipix with example custom assembly for additional CZT spectrometry detector and supplementary lighting M&E s capabilities Provide qualified personnel to propose best measurement techniques and options Combine standard tools such as ipix, CZT spectroscopy probe, ISOCS and Mercurad, to provide best solution for customer needs Write up procedures (Calibration Philosophy, Calibration report, Quality Assurance, Operator Instructions etc.) Perform subsequent measurements Team with partners to develop specialist deployment rigs (for example hot-cells) Create a 4-pi image of the area measured with hot spot locations overlaid Identify isotopes (and relative intensities) and determine activities Model the cell or area being surveyed and create 3D dose rate map
M&E example project Pan & Tilt head positioned at first location ipix & CZT CZT Scan ipix Scan Repeated for other orientations until entire cell is covered Association of Activity with identifiable plant features ISOCS Modelling: Assigned fixed activity to plant items & locations Determine Activity for each Item & Location Inspection of ipix images with visual survey and other available data Mercurad Dose Modelling: Known activity ascribed to each item Dose Rate Profile output (contour) for Horizontal Planes Final Output: Stitching of data plots for adjacent orientations to achieve final contour plots in 3D
Customer Benefits Unrivalled deployment expertise Local CANBERRA radiometric experts with site knowledge to deploy innovative imaging techniques Understanding of local rules and restrictions Excellent safety records Partnerships for efficient deployment Flexible ipix equipment, work with engineering partners having special skills and knowledge in the measurement area / site for bespoke deployment rigs ipix easy to use; allows training onsite operators for efficient surveys Quantitative activity measurements as well as dose rates Unique combination of equipment and codes to compute activity and dose mapping Our experts acquire and analyze date to provide a full characterization of the area
M&E in a Few Words CANBERRA s Measurement and Expertise (M&E) group delivers exceptional technical expertise and experienced staff to help customers solve their nuclear-related challenges while saving cost and time. Around 50 skilled Expert Analysts worldwide, 500+ man years of experience Partnering with National Nuclear Lab (NNL) in UK to image hot cell at Sellafield using ipix services Measurement of 90% of all transuranic waste (TRU) in the US before storage on the WIPP site
M&E is Here to Help You M&E contacts Dominique.rothan@canberra.com Patrick.chard@canberra.com Global M&E Director Global M&E Technical Director
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