Programmable Counting System Model PSI-PCS 2

Programmable Counting System Model PSI-PCS 2

A versatile user friendly timing and counting equipment for use with Alpha, Beta, Gamma probes and Lucas cell PM Probe

One of the methods of quantitative measurement of radio-activity is through the use of a counting system and an appropriate detector probe and associated electronics. The counting system includes timing and counting circuits for counting the electronic pulses produced by the detector by itself or in conjunction with another device. The electronics usually comprises a High Voltage and a pulse shaping circuit which produces a conditioned electronic pulse compatible with counting system.

Available Model : PSI – PCS 2

Physical Design Highlights

Model PSI-PCS2 is a micro-controller based instrument, which includes not only the timing and counting circuits but also encompasses electronic circuits for providing the high voltage, signal conditioning and operator interface. It is user programmable and provides to the user a number of facilities for different types of radiation measurement applications. When used in conjunction with a compatible detector probe it permits detection and counting of Alpha and Beta or Gamma and Beta not simultaneously but sequentially.

For alpha and gamma counting applications using a Scintillator-photomultiplier combination, PCS 2 provides the required high voltage through an HV connector and also includes the circuitry for noise discrimination, amplification and pulse shaping. It also provides the requisite High Voltage supply through another HV connector, the paralysis time circuitry, pulse shaping circuitry etc. appropriate for a halogen quenched GM detector for beta counting applications.

The programmability of PCS2 is characterized by the facility to set the values of the various parameters into the inbuilt non-volatile memory program memory of the instrument and to use the same over and over again. The settable (programmable) parameters include Type of Radiation, High Voltage, Discriminator bias, Amplifier gain, Paralysis Time, Start time of Counting (Manual or Real time), Mode of Counting / End Event of Counting (Preset Time / Preset Counts).

Up to 16 programs can be stored with different preset parameter values. It allows for setting up of 99 samples wherein a (sample) number is associated with a program number. PCS2 also includes the facility to view and edit these set parameters from either the front panel or through a PC.

Applications

• Radon measurements in underground mining activities.
• Radon Measurements in residential houses.
• Radon measurements in underground bunks and dwellings.
• Radon and Radium related health studies
• Radon monitoring in Uranium ore processing facilities
• Radio-activity and contamination monitoring in various nuclear facilities
• Radio-activity monitoring in ambient air, water and other environments
• Nuclear medicine laboratories
• Uranium explorations
• Research and Educational Institutes

Salient Features

• User friendly programming of parameters
• Program storage capability for re-usability
• Preset Time and Preset Counts modes of counting
• High counts capacity
• Rechargeable battery powered operation
• Auto-Power save feature
• Key-lock switch for power control

Compatible Detectors

Detailed Technical Specifications

High Voltage and Pulse Shaping Electronics

Timing and Counting

Display and Keypad

PC Interface

Operating Environment

Accessories :

Alpha Source

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