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SAM Defender	Isotope Identifier	2x2 NaI
SAM Defender	Isotope Identifier w/ Neutron	2x2 NaI
SAM Defender	Isotope Identifier	3x3 NaI
SAM Defender	Isotope Identifier w/ Neutron	3x3 NaI
SAM Revealer	High Resolution Isotope Identiier	LaBr
P/N8000-SA3-940-2G	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-2G
P/N8000-SA3-940-2GN	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-2GN
P/N8000-SA3-940-2GH	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-2GH
P/N8000-SA3-940-3G	3G 3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-3G
P/N8000-SA3-940-3GN	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-3GN
P/N8000-SA3-940-3GH	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-3GH
P/N8000-SA3-940-3GN	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-3GN
P/N8000-SA3-940-1L	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-1L
P/N8000-SA3-940-1LH	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-1LH
P/N8000-SA3-940-2L	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-2L
P/N8000-SA3-940-2LH	3yr Service Agreement for Model 940-2LH
P/N7044	90 Degree Lemo/Lemo, SAM 940
P/N7053	Cable Assembly - 2 Right Angle Lemo Connector

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Confidence factors when identifying radioactive materials are critical to a successful mission. To give your end users an edge over traditional identification methods, the latest in MCA and algorithm technology has been coupled with a new detector material for gamma ray collection. The SAM Revealer comes standard with a 1.5” x 1.5” lanthanum bromide detector (LaBr3) and the QCC™ statistical enhancement transform which provides background subtraction in real time and therefore the highest degree of sensitivity. For example, high sensitivity (typically 250 nrem/hr/sec) means fewer missed radioactive sources, tasks are completed faster and the number of reports with poor statistics are greatly reduced when brought back for analysis. The SAM is designed to operate in any background (high or low), including Bremsstrahlung or Compton, with the interference subtracted in real time (one second or less). With this advanced identifier, your spectroscopic data collection, isotope identification and data analysis reporting are all automated with exceptional resolution. This large improvement in resolution also allows quick identification of mixed radionuclides, a typical problem with the overlapping peaks of lower resolution sodium iodide detectors.

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

•  Cambio or Peak Easy Compatible

•  Ships with ANSI-Viewer Software

•  DOE Reachback Ready, JAC Ready

Applications

•  Homeland Security

•  Baggage and Cargo Screening

•  Field Confirmation of Pager Alarms

•  Customs and Border Protection

•  Environmental Protection

•  DHS / DNDO Reachback Support (ANSI)

•  GPS Enabled Plume or Land Mapping

•  GPS Enabled Perimeter Set-Up

•  Fixed (Semi-Permanent) Monitoring with ID

Peak Resolution

One critical specification for gamma ray detectors is peak resolution. In nuclear spectroscopy, we often express the resolution as a percentage at 662 keV (cesium). For the SAM Revealer, the typical resolution is 2.8%. This is about 2.5 times better than sodium iodide detectors and therefore allows separation of many closely spaced peaks.

The Lanthanum Bromide Advantage

Because your applications for isotope identification vary, and user skill level varies, we offer several modes of operation. Training requirements are reduced by the handy user interface and color-coded isotope categories. A SAM Revealer Easy- Mode simplifies screening and identification activities. In cases where you are identifying special nuclear material or masked isotopes, enhanced peak separation as found in the SAM Revealer will be helpful in giving you high confidence reporting. For example, separating the conflicting and overlapping lines of multiple sources such as Cs137 and Th232, Cs137 and Ra226 or Co60 and Ra226, is challenging with low resolution detectors (6% or greater). Advanced algorithms can compensate for some of the shortfall, but high resolution from a LaBr3 detector can provide identification with a high degree of confidence. One of the best advantages of LaBr3 is clearly seeing the gamma and x- ray peaks of plutonium. The one highly penetrating NaI peak of Pu239 is now clearly seperated into three easily recognized peaks with LaBr . The first line responder can easily email the SAM Revealer data report (complete with GPS data, ANSI N42.42 compliant) to the appropriate scientific support center for further analysis. These enhanced spectra will be of great value to those responsible for evaluating and responding to critical situations.

- Independant 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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