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.


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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