Mirion SPIR-Pack
A backpack that searches while you walk. SPIR-Pack carries sensitive gamma detectors linked to a smartphone, so security teams can sweep large public events and crowded public places hands-free, then follow the direction of a radioactive source and identify it when the alarm goes off.
Loud on a source.
SPIR-Pack will only alarm in the presence of radioactive sources, not on background variations. That is what lets the smartphone stay in the operator's pocket until a vibration and/or audible alarm says a source is near.
The detectors ride on the operator's back, the phone stays out of sight, and nothing has to be held or pointed, so the search can blend into a crowd. Mirion positions it for protection of large public events and for readiness for radiological/nuclear interdiction.
- Hands-free operation
- Discrete monitoring in public places and crowds
- Personal radiation protection alarm
A search is a walk
Cover the ground at a normal pace and let the pack watch the spectrum. When it alarms, the app turns the search into a direction to follow, then names what it found.
- 1Walk
Cover the area hands-free
The pack runs continuous real-time nuclide identification while the operator moves through public places and crowds, with continuous energy stabilization using ambient background (K, Ra, Th, usual contaminants).
- 2Alarm
Feel it, hear it
No alarm on background variations, only on radioactive sources. Alarm indicators are vibration and sound, with earphones included, and the display updates every 0.25 s.
- 3Locate
Follow the radar
An innovative radar screen in the app indicates the direction of a source in a crowded location, so the operator walks toward it instead of guessing.
- 4Identify & reach back
Name it, send it
Seven libraries containing 80 nuclides; identifies up to eight nuclides simultaneously, including single, bare or shielded, and mixed isotopes. Reachback (email with picture, comments and spectrum), file transfer and n42 streaming get it to an expert.
The whole interface fits in a pocket
The detectors connect to a rugged smartphone, readable in all lighting conditions. One multifunctional app gives dose rate, nuclide identification and a radar screen that points toward radioactive sources.
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Dose rate
0.001 µSv/h up 100 mSv/h (0.1 µR/hr to 10 R/hr), with an energy compensated GM tube for accurate high gamma dose rate from multiple radionuclides. Doubles as a personal radiation protection alarm.
- 02
Nuclide identification
Dynamic nuclide identification from seven libraries containing 80 nuclides. Identifies sources in shielded transportation containers.
- 03
Radar screen
Indicates the direction of radioactive sources, turning an alarm into a heading.
- 04
Same app as the SPIR-Ace RIID
Teams that also carry the SPIR-Ace use one app for both, which Mirion says greatly simplifies training time and makes both instruments easier to manage.
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Connected
GPS, Bluetooth® technology, Wi-Fi, cellular communications. Share measurements by email.
Two gamma detectors, one job each
The listed configuration is the G (gamma) model, pairing a 2 in. x 4 in. NaI(Tl) detector with an energy-compensated GM tube.
NaI(Tl)
Gamma sensitivity to Cs-137: 3500 cps/(µSv/h) or 35 cps/(µR/h). Continuous real-time identification of single, bare or shielded, and mixed isotopes.
GM tube
For accurate high gamma dose rate from multiple radionuclides.
Every pack, one map
Mirion states that SPIR-Pack provides outstanding radiation mapping capabilities. A group of SPIR-Pack units, and other instruments in the SPIR family, can be remotely monitored with SpirVIEW Mobile supervision software for complete situational awareness.
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Remote supervision and radiological mapping
Supervisors follow the search as it happens: real-time measurements and alarms from every unit in the group.
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Robust real-time transmission
No-loss, prioritized real-time transmission to SpirVIEW Mobile (HTTPS) or third party software (FTP, n42 files).
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Industry-standard files
Real-time measurements and alarms in spe, n42 and csv formats, following the ANSI N42.42 file format.
Option: SpirVIEW Mobile real-time supervision includes SpirREPLAY: centralization, visualization and mapping. Ask us about supervision when you request a quote.
Carry it all shift
Small, lightweight, comfortable to carry, with a durable cable-free design and a long battery life for extended field operations. Figures below are for the G model.
Included accessories
- AC power adapter, two USB outputs
- DC vehicle adapter, two USB outputs
- USB cable for the phone
- USB to jack cable for the backpack
- Bluetooth technology and wired earphones
Li-ion rechargeable, 5300 mAh, 3.7 V, built-in charger.
SPIR-Pack G specs
For the G (gamma) model listed here.
| Detectors | |
|---|---|
| Gamma detector | NaI(Tl) detector: 51 mm diameter x 102 mm length (2 in. diameter x 4 in. length) |
| Dose rate detector | Energy compensated GM tube for accurate high gamma dose rate from multiple radionuclides |
| Performance | |
| Energy range | 25 keV to 3 MeV (gamma) |
| Dose rate range | 0.001 µSv/h up 100 mSv/h (0.1 µR/hr to 10 R/hr) |
| Sensitivity | Gamma sensitivity to Cs-137: 3500 cps/(µSv/h) or 35 cps/(µR/h) |
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| Mode | Continuous real-time nuclide identification |
| Sources | Single, bare or shielded, and mixed isotopes |
| Libraries | Seven libraries containing 80 nuclides |
| Simultaneous | Identifies up to eight nuclides simultaneously |
| Stabilization | Continuous energy stabilization using ambient background (K, Ra, Th, usual contaminants) |
| Smartphone | |
|---|---|
| Display | Rugged smartphone, readable in all lighting conditions Fast display update (every 0.25 s) |
| Alarms | Alarm indicators: vibration and sound, earphones (included) Personal radiation protection alarm |
| Communications | GPS, Bluetooth® technology, Wi-Fi, cellular communications |
| Data | |
| Data available | Real-time measurements and alarms, using industry-standard file formats (spe, n42, csv) |
| Transmission | Robust (no-loss, prioritized) real-time transmission to SpirVIEW Mobile (HTTPS) or third party software (FTP, n42 files) |
| Sharing | Share measurements by email Reachback (email with picture, comments and spectrum), file transfer, n42 streaming |
| Option | SpirVIEW Mobile real-time supervision includes SpirREPLAY: centralization, visualization and mapping |
| Physical (G model) | |
|---|---|
| Weight | G: 4.6 kg (10.14 lb) |
| Dimensions | 30.3 x 25 x 46 cm (11.9 x 10 x 18.1 in.) |
| Power | |
| Battery | Li-ion rechargeable, 5300 mAh, 3.7 V, built-in charger |
| Battery life | Backpack battery life: G: 24 h |
| Charge time | 4 h |
| Environment & standards | |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to 122 °F) |
| Operating humidity | 93% at 40 °C (104 °F) |
| Ingress | IP65 protection (even without backpack) |
| EMC | Electromagnetic compatibility according CE marking and ANSI N42.53 requirements (50 V/m immunity) |
| Standards | ANSI N42.53 ANSI N42.42 file format |
| Included accessories | |
| In the box |
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Neutron-capable GN versions have different weight, dimensions and battery life; neutron versions (GN) are available on request.
Downloads & service
SPIR-Pack datasheet
Features and full specifications.
Same appMirion SPIR-Ace RIID
The portable identifier that shares the SPIR-Pack smartphone app, so one training covers both.
ServiceFarrWest Repair Depot
OEM-certified service and support on every product we deliver. When a repair or calibration falls outside our in-house scope, we coordinate directly with the manufacturer and manage the logistics end to end.
Common questions
Does this SPIR-Pack detect neutrons?
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Will it alarm on natural background radiation?
Can it identify a source that is shielded?
Can a supervisor follow several operators at once?
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Buying from FarrWest
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Plan your next search
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