Mirion Technologies
SPIR-ACE
The SPIR-Ace unit is a versatile Radio Isotope Identification Device (RIID) addressing all applications requiring efficient detection and identification of radiological threats in security applications, including civil defense, border security and customs.
SPIR-ACE
Radionuclide Identification Device
The SPIR-Ace device can be used in law enforcement, emergency response and other critical infrastructure applications. It also provides accurate assessment of nuclear materials for power plants, safeguard inspections, and forensic laboratories.
The SPIR-Ace unit is a versatile Radio Isotope Identification Device (RIID) addressing all applications requiring efficient detection and identification of radiological threats in security applications, including civil defense, border security and customs.
The device, coupled with offline Genie software, becomes a highly portable and powerful instrument for in situ measurement applications. The direct compatibility with Genie (CNF), ISOCS efficiency characterization, and onboard geometry selection, enables efficient quantitative assessment.
Ultra fast and accurate search and nuclide identification
Identifies heavily shielded materials, unbalanced mixes, and Special Nuclear Materials masking scenarios
Generic ISOCS characterization, preloaded efficiency calibrations
Connects to Genie for immediate and easy quantification
Identify
The screen provides all the information to evaluate the situation, with no button to touch.
Detect
Detection of higher gamma or neutron rates activate the screen, generate alarms. The device provides continuous nuclide identification.
Locate
The SPIR-Ace unit offers on-device identification performance beyond current standards for RIIDs such as for heavily shielded isotopes, unbalanced mixtures of nuclides and Special Nuclear Material
Search
Use the Radar and Histogram screens to localize a source, and map the geolocation of the hotspot area.
Remote Display and Start
Connect to the SPIR-Ace device with a hotspot or Wi-Fi connection and enable acquisition from a safe or more accessible location.
Nuclear Specifications
Detectors
- NaI(Tl) version: dia 35 mm x 51 mm (1.4 in. dia x 2 in.)
- LaBr3 (Ce) version: dia 25.4 mm x 34 mm (1 in. dia x 1.34 in.)
- Energy compensated GM tube for high gamma dose rate
- Optional neutron detector: moderated 6LiZnS:Ag scintillator
- Optional external alpha/beta GMP-25 contamination probe
Energy Range
- 25 keV to 3 MeV (gamma)
- 0.025 eV to 15 MeV (neutron)
Gamma dose rate range
- 0.001 μSv/h to 100 mSv/h (0.1 μR/hr to 10 R/hr)
Identification
- Fast digital MCA, 1024 channels, throughput >100 000 cps
- Single, bare or shielded, and mixed isotopes
- Seven libraries containing 80 nuclides
- Identifies up to eight nuclides simultaneously
- Detection and identification performance exceeds ANSI N42-34, IEC62327 and IAEA NSS 1
- Identifies the radionuclides in 5 to 15 seconds at a dose rate of 0.5 µSv/h (50 µR/h)
Functional Features
Interface
- 4.3 in. color touch screen LCD readable in all lighting conditions
- Fast display update (every 0.25 s)
- Alarm indicators: LEDs, vibrator and sound
- Touch screen and two buttons for gloves/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) operation
- Earphone jack
- Spectrum acquisition: auto on alarm, manual, periodic
- Languages: English, French, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Russian (additional languages on request)
Connectivity
- Internet connection by Wi-Fi:
- Send measurements by emails with n42 and CNF files (spectra with efficiency curves and geometry)
- Remote supervision with SpirVIEW or other software using file transfer (FTP or HTTP/SSL)
- RadResponder/CBRNResponder (spectrum)
- Remote display and control via a web enabled wireless device (Wi-Fi)
- Records the location of all measurements/events (mapping)
- Micro USB connection
- Wi-Fi beta/gamma/neutron
- GNSS receiver (global GPS)
Characteristics
- Standards Compliance
- ANSI N42.34
- IEC62327
- CE
Enviroment
- Operating temperature range:
- Nal: -20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to +131 °F)
- LaBr3: -20 °C to +50 °C (-4 °F to +122 °F)
- Humidity
- 93% relative humidity at 40 °C
- Water and Dust
- IP65
Electrical
- Li-ion rechargeable, built-in charger, replaceable
- Battery Life
- 8.5 hours (up to 15 hours with screen off most of the time)
- Charge time
- 5 hours (device turned off) with regular 2.1 A/5 V USB adapter
Physical
- Weight
- maximum (NaI and LiZnS detectors) 1.45 kg (2.2 lb)
- Dimensions
- 206 x 153 x 57 mm (8.1 x 6.2 x 2.2 in.)
Quantitative Spectroscopy with the SPIR Ace Handheld Spectrometer