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Micro-Detective Next Generation ULTRA-LIGHT
Portable Hand-Held Radioisotope Identifier

Detective-EX/DX and EX/DX-100  Portable Nuclide Identifiers

Detective and Detective-100 Portable Nuclide Identifiers

Accessories for Detective/Detective-EX/DX and -100 versions

Spectroscopic Portal Monitors

Custom Detective-ASP Series High Resolution High Purity Germanium Advanced Spectroscopy Radiation Monitoring Systems

Detective-AERO High Resolution High Purity Germanium Aerial Radiation Monitoring Systems

Detective-ASP Series High Purity Germanium Interchangeable Detector Module (IDM)

NaI-SS Radiation Search Systems

Fission Meter Portable Neutron Source Identification System

miniPINS Portable Isotopic Neutron Spectroscopy Chemical Weapons Assay System

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ORTEC stands ready to work along side you in developing the most effective solution to your needs in the detection of illicit nuclear materials trafficking, location of illegal or missing legal sources, and the identification of the most complex mixtures of radioisotopes in commercial shipments or in people. The starting point is the definition of the problem you need to solve. Our job is to work out a solution within the constraints placed upon you. Constraint examples might be traffic volume at a port, number of available security personnel, physical space available, allowable time per alarm resolution, cost per alarm, allowable levels of traffic flow interruption, etc. The first step is a discussion of your problem as you see it, your concept of operations or "CONOPS." Contact us, we are ready to help.


Hand-Held Instruments Radiation Detectors for Nuclide Identification

Micro-Detective Next Generation ULTRA-LIGHT Portable Hand-Held Radioisotope Identifier

  • 40% lighter than industry leading ORTEC Detective-EX.

  • 50% reduction in overall size, made even smaller by removable handle.

  • More rugged:  Enclosure, Display, and all perforations sealed against moisture and dust. Water spray resistant.

  • High visibility sunlight readable color TFT display.

  • Built in Battery Charger, DC only required.

  • USB and Wireless 802.11 Communications.

  • Built in GPS.

  • Compact Flash type II and Secure Digital (SDIO) slots.

Detective-EX/DX and Detective-EX-100/DX-100 Hand HeldDetective EX Hand Held Portable Nuclide Identifiers Portable Nuclide Identifiers

Positive Gamma Ray and Neutron Identification of Radioactive Materials in a Portable Hand Held Instrument

  • No More Guesswork: definitive answers to the Detection of Illicit Nuclear Materials Trafficking in seconds
  • Fast, Simple and ULTRA-Reliable Classification of NORM, Medical, Industrial, Nuclear and Natural Isotopes
  • ~20 to 100 times better than even the most advanced NaI or CZT instruments
  • Fast still with Detective-EX-100 version
  • High Sensitivity Detection of Neutron Sources
  • Gamma Ray and Neutron Search Modes
  • Instantly ready to use at all times, straight from docking station

         Accessories for Detective-EX/DX and Detective-EX-100/DX-100


Detective/Detective-100 Hand Held Portable Nuclide Identifiers

Positive Identification of Gamma Ray EmittingDetective 100 Portable Nuclide Identifier Radioactive Materials in a Portable Hand Held Instrument

  • Fast, Simple and ULTRA-Reliable Classification of NORM, Medical, Industrial, Nuclear and Natural Isotopes
  • No more guesswork: definitive answers to the Detection of Illicit Nuclear Materials Trafficking in seconds
  • Search and Identify Modes including Dose Rate
  • ~20 to 100 times better than even the most advanced NaI and CZT instruments
  • Faster still with Detective-100 version
  • Instantly ready to use at all times, straight from docking station

        Accessories for Detective/Detective-100


Intelligent, Modular Solutions to Portal Monitoring System Needs for Illicit Nuclear and Radiological Material Interdiction
 

Detective-ASP Series High Purity Germanium Interchangeable Detector Module (IDM)

The ORTEC Interchangeable Detector Module (IDM) is a gamma-ray detection “building block.” The IDM is a completely self-contained subsystem, comprising a single, mechanically cooled high-purity germanium (High Purity Germanium) detector and all necessary electronics in a RUGGED package. It is everything needed to detect gamma rays and send the energy histogram or digitized pulse stream to a PC for analysis. IDMs are designed for long, reliable service, and are interchangeable. An IDM can be swapped out for service quickly, resulting in high system availability and limiting down time to an absolute minimum. The IDM is light enough to be installed by one person. An IDM can be used in a variety of systems where nuclide identification/monitoring is needed (e.g., aerial radiation monitoring systems, portal monitors for vehicles, freight cargo, and rail transportation, pedestrian portals, package and mail monitors).


Spectroscopic Portal Monitors for vehicles, freight cargo and rail: Modular solutions for a wide variety of applications

Detective-ASP Radiation Portal Monitoring SystemDetective-ASP Series High Resolution High Purity Germanium Advanced Spectroscopy Radiation Portal Monitoring Systems

  • Ultimate Portal Performance for Detection of Illicit Nuclear Trafficking of all types: best source identification of any passive system.
  • Simultaneously detects and identifies any source of radiation in a stream of commerce
  • Instantaneous response via unique real-time analysis software
  • "Proof Positive" Identification of Radioactive Sources in motion
  • Most effective technology for eliminating false alarms
  • Optimized for Detection of Uranium and Plutonium, shielded or unshielded, even in the presence of other sources
  • Modular: configure to meet the threat, upgrade in the field as needed, easily serviced by module exchange
  • Configurations to meet or exceed recognized performance standards

Small Cost, Effective Spectroscopic Solutions for pedestrian, package, and mail monitoring

HPGe High Resolution Pedestrian Radiation Portal Monitor

Custom Detective-ASP Series High Resolution High Purity Germanium Advanced Spectroscopy Radiation Monitoring Systems

  • Cost effective solutions for Detection of Illicit Nuclear Trafficking via pedestrians or small packages: best source identification of any passive system
  • Simultaneously detects and identifies any moving source of radiation in queues or on conveyors
  • Instantaneous response via unique real-time analysis software
  • "Proof Positive" Identification of Radioactive Sources in motion
  • Most effective technology for eliminating false alarms
  • Optimized for Detection of Uranium and Plutonium, shielded or unshielded, even in the presence of other sources
  • Modular, off-the-shelf components along with proven modeling tools provide the most cost effective solutions to specific monitoring requirements
  • Configurations to meet or exceed recognized performance standards

High Resolution Systems for Aerial Survey: locate and identify localized (lost) sources and/or quantify contamination

Detective-AERO High Resolution HPGe Aerial Radiation Monitor

Detective-AERO High Resolution High Purity Germanium Aerial Radiation Monitoring Systems

  • Real-time Gamma-Ray Monitoring from the air
  • Find Lost  Sources, Unauthorized Sources, or Contamination Boundaries
  • Alarms when your selected sources are found
  • Simultaneous identification and detection in real time
  • Meets National and International Standards for Mobile Search Systems
  • Nuclide Specific Position Mapping of activity using GPS provided location
  • Continuous data collection - no dead spots
  • Highly visible activity display
  • Spectrum, time and GPS stored in data base for easy post scan analysis
  • Electrical cooling, no liquid nitrogen
  • Noise and vibration tolerant - both passive insulation and active signal processing
  • Compact package - easy to install and service

Medium Resolution Systems for Mobile Search

NaI-SS Radiation Search Systems

NaI-SS Radiation Search Systems

High Sensitivity to Gamma and Neutron Radiation, Conveniently Packaged in a Rugged Plastic "Pelican Type" Container

  • Real time Gamma and Neutron Monitoring of the environment from the ground or air
  • Locates Illicit Transport of sources or lost sources
  • Alarms when sources found
  • Compact System
  • Detects Radiological Dispersion Device (RDD) material and Special Nuclear Material (SNM)
  • Position Mapping of activity
  • No Loss of data between time slices
  • GPS provides accurate location mapping of vehicle and source distribution
  • Flexible communications options
  • High visible activity display
  • Powerful post-detection analysis
  • Omni directional sensitivity

Portable Neutron Source Identification System
 

Fission Meter Portable Neutron Source Identification System

For the Interdiction of Fissionable Material

  • “Proof Positive” identification of fission neutron sources, through multiplicty analysis.
  • Ultra-low level false positive and negative rates, even in the presence of high neutron background.
  • Immune to cosmic background fluctuations.
  • Highest sensitivity in a portable package.
  • Easy to operate.

Non-Contact Hazardous Chemical Substance Identification

 

mini PINS Portable Isotopic Neutron Spectroscopy Chemical Weapons Assay SystemminiPINS Portable Isotopic Neutron Spectroscopy Chemical Weapons Assay System

Second Generation Neutron Based NDE System for Identification of Chemical Warfare Agents, Explosives, and Toxic Industrial Chemicals

  • Identifies Chemical Contents of Munitions and other containers safely and reliably by Nondestructive and non-contact method: no direct sampling or need to breach container or over pack required.
  • Highly penetrating Neutron Radiation passes through even the thickest metal containers to expose the contents
  • Chemical fingerprinting algorithms developed over thousands of real world examples
  • Portable Spectrometer brings digital signal processing and "SMART" detector technology
  • Compact and simple to assemble
  • Suitable for both Military and Civil Defense use
  • Assay Times: 100 to 1000 seconds

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