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The portable SAM Defender was developed to give users what they need – simple operation for the first responder who needs to react quickly, as well as detailed analyses for the sophisticated technical user. Several modes of operation give all users the information they need right at their fingertips.

Upon power-up, the unit goes through a quick self-test and immediately begins monitoring; even after a lengthy power-down, temperature stabilization guarantees accurate identification results within the first five minutes. In extreme environmental conditions manual recalibration is available.

First Isotope Identifier (RIID)

We are no strangers to innovation. The SAM Model 905 was the first radiation area monitor capable of isotope identification in real time. The Model 935 was the first indentifier that gave field operators the ability to move through areas without stopping. It is no longer necessary to send samples to the lab and wait for analysis. The Model 940 SAM is the first isotope identifier designed after the publication of ANSI 42.34 (American National Standard Performance Criteria for Hand-held Instruments for the Detection and Identification of Radionuclides). In conformance with ANSI 42.34 we have engineered a product to excel in performance and packaging.

Features

•  Industry Leading Spectral Resolution

•  No Warm Up or Waiting Period

•  One Hand / One Glove Operation

•  Network Ready with ANSI N42.42 Data Transmission

•  Search and Confirm with One Instrument

•  COTS Batteries for Rapid Deployment

•  Highest Sensitivity and Response in Real Time

•  Operates Accurately in High Background

•  Auto Calibration and Stabilization with NORM

Applications

•  Emergency Response

•  Law Enforcement

•  Homeland Security

•  Undercover Surveillance

•  HAZMAT

•  Industrial

•  Medical

•  Radiation Safety

•  Passenger and Freight Monitoring

•  Non-proliferation Enforcement

•  Health Physics

•  Environmental Waste Monitoring

•  Unattended/Remote Monitoring

Reachback Defender

For the first responder, this is the ideal software utility. ANSI compliant spectral reports are easily generated and downloadable for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reachback. An embedded version of this software utility is included.

Quantum Revealer

For advanced the most sophisticated users, the latest version of our quantitative analysis package, Quantum Revealer, will allow users of the SAM Revealer to perform a range of post-process analyses with unprecedented functionality. Geoplotting of radiological data, mapping and surveying of facilities or logging complex data can be performed in real time on a local PC or over a network. Advanced features like peak deconvolution, geometry modeling and multi-source comparisons are quickly addressed also by the Quantum Revealer operator.

The SAM Defender include a useful Compact Flash Memory (CF) to enable a range of operator and management tasks. For storage and transfer of data, CF Cards may be used to load updated ANSI Compliant data iles onto PCs or other peripherals. Upgrades to the operating system may also be emailed from the factory and loaded locally onto your CF Card for system updates. Custom Libraries, User Profiles and Management Protection can all be addressed with this versatile tool.

GPS Option

For applications which require time stamping and latitude/longitude information recorded with radiological measurements, a convenient GPS package is available for the SAM 940. The GPS package includes a commercially available, WAAS-enabled GPS device from the Garmin “Geko”* series. Applications for GPS related spectroscopic data range from topographical map developments and land reclamation to accident mitigation and perimeter monitoring. With the GPS package, the ANSI N42.42 compliant spectral reports will include coordinate information, with a typical position accuracy of 3 meters. Other software features include a 2-d map of collected measurements and position-based spectrum searches.

* “Geko” is a trademark of Garmin International Inc.

- Independent Evaluation Report Summary

"Executive Summary
Each instrument was evaluated and rated with regard to published specifications, actual radioisotope identification capabilities and actual first responder use/feedback. The evaluation was performed in a single day with all instruments present. The SAM 940™ was fastest at finding and identifying radioisotopes followed by the IdentiFINDER™ and the InSpector™ 1000. The IdentiFINDER™ was smaller, lighter and more rugged. The InSpector™ 1000 and the SAM 940™ were comparable in the identification accuracy at varying radiation levels. The IdentiFINDER™ did not perform as well as the others in terms of accuracy and sensitivity at greater distances (i.e. lower radiation levels). Responders preferred the SAM 940™ due to the speed, ease of use and the color screen capabilities. See the Results, Discussion and Conclusions sections for more detailed information. "
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