Model 3030P

Alpha-Beta Sample Counter

Part Number: 48-3509

Features

• Fully Integrated Alpha-Beta Sample Counter
• Simultaneous Alpha and Beta Counting
• Employs PIPS™ Detector
• Ultra Low A/B Crossover & Backgrounds
• Adjustable Alpha Window for Radon Rejection
• Data Logging with USB Connectivity
• 48-Hour Battery Operation
• Includes PC Software

The 3030P with a solid state PIPS™ detector facilitates efficient and cost-effective, simultaneous alpha and beta sample counting for air filters, smears, and swipes. This instrument meets the newer Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) guideline for detecting a few disintegrations per minute of alpha amidst several hundred-thousand disintegrations per minute beta background. All data are automatically logged and easily retrievable via a USB connection. The light weight and battery operability afford convenient use in the field. With the optional detector shield, the Model 3030P can be used virtually anywhere.

The instrument comes with PC control software that allows the user to set all parameters, view QC check settings, change alpha and beta window and threshold values, perform MDA (Minimum Detectable Activity), and retrieve the sample data saved to the logging memory.

• Specifications
• Options
• Documents
• Video

• Specifications
• Options
• Documents
• Video

Specifications

Detector	Solid-state silicon detector
Active and Open Area	1700 mm2
Alpha Efficiency (4π)	239Pu: 35% 241Am: 30%
Beta Efficiency (4π)	99Tc: 15% 137Cs: 23% 90Sr/90Y: 36%
Background (approx. 10 µR/hr field)	Alpha: 3 counts or less in 10 minutes (≤ 0.3 cpm) Beta: 350 counts or less in 10 minutes (≤ 35 cpm)
Crosstalk (approx. 10 µR/hr field)	Alpha: ≤ 5% Beta: ≤ 0.1%
Sample Size	Capable of holding 2.5 cm (1 in.) or 5.1 cm (2 in.) diameter samples (with provided insert), up to 1.02 cm (0.4 in.) thick
Scalers	Two each (one per channel), six-digit LCD displays with backlights providing a range of 0 to 999,999 counts (started by COUNT button)
Scaler Linearity	Reading within 2% of true value
Count Timer	Single timer, switch adjusts from 0.1 to 60 minutes (.1, .5, 1, 2, 5, 10, 60) or selects PC (PC is a user-customizable setting that allows user-defined counts from 0.1 to 1666.6 minutes)
Alarm	Alpha, beta, and alpha + beta alarms are user-settable
Status Indicators	QC: Daily Quality Check needed
	LOW BATT: Battery power is low
	CPM/DPM: Counting in CPM or DPM mode
	αAL/βAL: Count has exceeded alarm set point
Background Subtract	May be subtracted automatically in either CPM or DPM modes
Interface	USB - includes a 1 meter (39 in.) USB cable for connection to a PC
Software	Free PC interface software allows parameter setup and data logging
Audio	Built-in unimorph type speaker with volume control to provide a dual tone click-per-event audio
Power	Universal AC input (95 to 250 Vac, 50‒60 Hz) wall-mount supply outputting 5 Vdc at up to 1 amp, or four “D” cell batteries
Battery Life	48 hours
Temperature Range	-20 to 50 °C (-4 to 122 °F)
Construction	Aluminum housing with gray powder-coat finish and subsurface printed front panel
Size (H x W x D)	19 x 20.3 x 25.4 cm (7.5 x 8 x 10 in.), including handle in height and drawer handle in depth
Weight	3.9 kg (8.5 lb) with four “D” cell batteries, with added shielding weight is approximately 8.4 kg (18.5 lb)

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Options

Option	Description	Part Number
Printer	Printer with power adapter, printer paper, cable, and driver software CD.	4337-391
Sample Planchets	Set of 500 aluminum or stainless steel sample planchets.	Depends on material.
Model 3030P Shielding Kit	Internal shielding kit to reduce the beta background.	4337-291

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Documents

• Data Sheet
• Product Manual
• Radon Reduction Measurements
• CE Certificate

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Video

Model 3030 Overview

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