July 11th, 2019 - NHS Conference Report
Berkeley Nucleonics displayed the MetRad 1 as well as other radiation detection and protection equipment at the 2019 National Homeland Security Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.
San Rafael, CA | July 11th, 2019
The Metrad 1 is the world's only combination metal and radiation detection wand. This unique, easy-to-use wand offers unparalleled detection in a small, lightweight form factor. The Metrad 1 suits a wide range of possible applications, from law enforcement and first responders at large events to funeral homes and hospital waste management.
MetRad 1 Specifications:
Gamma Energy Range: 15 keV to 3 MeV
Gamma Detector: 3 cc Csl(TI) with SiPM
Minimum Metal Detection Distance in Air:
- Knife: 150 (±10) mm
- Pistol: 200 (±10) mm
- Magnetic plate: 100x100 mm
- Lead container: 200 (±10) mm
Battery Lifetime: 500 Hours
Size: 420 x 85 x 45 mm