--- title: "Model 960 Radiation Monitoring System [Obsolete]" date: 2024-12-18T07:59:05Z modified: 2026-06-15T17:18:38Z permalink: "https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/model-960/" type: page status: publish excerpt: "" wpid: 18849 featured_image: "https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/960_main_detector_front_image.png" --- [ ![](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/rf_signal_generators_configurator_banner_4.png) ](/rf-signal-generators-standard-and-custom-versions-available) [![960_main_detector_front_image](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/960_main_detector_front_image.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/960_main_detector_front_image.png) [![960_front_tilted_closed](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/960_front_tilted_closed_0.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/960_front_tilted_closed_0.png) [![960_front_tilted_open](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/960_front_tilted_open_0.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/960_front_tilted_open_0.png) [![960_side](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/960_side.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/960_side.png) [![960_top](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/960_top.png) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/960_top.png) [![bnc_960_3_product_page](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/bnc_960_3_product_page.jpg) ](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/wp-content/uploads/images/products/bnc_960_3_product_page.jpg) - [ Quote ](/get-quote/?interested_product=Model%20960) - [ Contact ](/contact-us/) - [ Datasheet ](#technical-resources-section) - [ Price List ](/access-pricelist/) #### Model 960 Radiation Monitoring System The Model 960 Radiation Monitoring System works as the next best solution for the growing need for radiometric control systems in waste management and incineration facilities. The Model 960 is a high-sensitivity monitor designed to locate unwanted radioisotopes, regardless of varying backgrounds, that often runs the risk of radiological, economic, and legal issues. The Model 960 is optimized to fit anywhere in your facility. The Model 960 discrete form factor holds a large plastic scintillation detector paired with counting electronics and a state-of-the-art algorithm that allows 100% detection probability. Features include an alarm beacon, a panel PC for system control, and they are available in dual configurations set to meet your exact needs. ##### [Features](#features-section) ##### [Specifications](#specifications-section) ##### [Tech Resources](#technical-resources-section) ##### [Downloable Resources](#downloadable-section) ##### [Price List](#pricelist-section) #### Overview ##### Model 960 - Pedestrian The Model 960 – Pedestrian is specifically developed for homeland security and monitoring of critical sites such as office buildings, sports events, airports, etc. This unit is highly reliable and ensures a precise response in a large range of energies. When ensuring safety during operations in critical sites is the number one concern, the Model 960 – P is a suitable solution. It is fitted for screening pedestrians on site and is able to measure gamma count-rate. ##### Model 960 - Hospital Waste Check The Model 960 – H is an ideal choice for use in metal scrap yards to find orphan sources of contaminated metals. During stand-by the Model 960 – H constantly measures background, and every second recalculates background as the average of the last 5 minutes. To prevent unwanted alarms caused by the passage of unrelated people or objects, suitable selective presence sensors stop background updates and start the measurement when an object passes. ##### Model 960 - Conveyor Belt or Area Monitoring This Model 960 configuration is intended for the recycling industry. It features very high sensitivity for hidden sources with virtually 100% detection probability when placed close to conveyor belts. A relay connected to the alarm signal can be used to activate external devices (traffic light, barrier, siren, belt block, etc.). Alternatively, certain configurations of this Model 960 could also be used as an area monitor to check radioactivity level in a defined area, whether indoor or outdoor. #### Specifications ##### Model 960 - Pedestrian **Unit** Stand alone, self-supporting **Gamma Detector with PMT** NaI 2×2 in or 3×3 in **Measuring Range** 100 nSv/h – 40 mSv/h **Energy Range** 60 keV – 6 MeV **Operative Temperature** 5 – 45 degrees C **IP 65 Protection** indoor and/or outdoor applications **Communication Interface** Ethernet and Wi-Fi, access from PC or tablet **Settable Alarm Thresholds** Optical and acoustic alarm **Supply** 110 / 220 VAC **Weight/Size** 8.16 lbs **Height:** 47.2 in **Diameter**: 11.8 in ##### Model 960 - Hospital Waste Check Unit Plastic scintillation detector, 5, 12 or 25 ltr, 1 cm Pb shield on the back side, IP 65 container with ventilation holes Sensitivity 20, 80 or 150 kcps/μSv/h (137Cs) Shielding Each detector is shielded by 1 cm of Pb with the dual purpose of shielding background and increasing measurement efficiency by providing some backscattering **System** - Digital connection with electronic noise reduction - Can be fully managed remotely from any PC on the local network after entering the access password ##### Model 960 - Conveyor Belt or Area Monitoring **Plastic Scintillation Detector** 5, 12, 25Lt, in IP 65 housing **Sensitivity** 20, 80, 150 kcps/μSv/h (137Cs) #### Technical Resources [ Model 960 Datasheet v2.1](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/23102/?tmstv=1781543918) #### Downloadable Resources Downloadable resources such as datasheets, firmware, software, drivers and products manuals. Alternatively, you can browse resources directly by visiting our [downloads page](/downloads). - [Product Datasheets](/downloads#rad-datasheets) - [Product Firmware](/downloads#rad-firmware) - [Product Software and Drivers](/downloads#rad-softwaredrivers) - [Product Manuals](/downloads#UserManualsRadiationDetection) #### Price Lists [ Berkeley Nucleonics Price List 2026](https://www.berkeleynucleonics.com/download/19881/?tmstv=1781543918) [ ![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1105 100'%2F%3E) ](https://academy.berkeleynucleonics.com/)