PM2012M is a two-in-one instrument, which combines functions of chemical detector and gamma radiation detector in one unit. Instrument measures ambient dose equivalent rate and ambient dose equivalent of gamma- and X-ray radiation. PM2012M also detects vapors emitted from chemical warfare agents (CWA): organophosphorus compounds (sarin, soman, V-gases) and arsenic-containing compound (lewisite). If the preset thresholds of the radiation levels are exceeded, the instrument alerts by audible and visual alarms.
PM2012M can be used by first responders, police officers, customs and border patrol services, HazMat Teams.
Operation Principle
PM2012M consists of two independent modules:
- Gamma-radiation detector module
Registration of the gamma radiation is carried out on the basis of Geiger-Muller counter, enabling continuous monitoring of the ambient dose equivalent rate and dose equivalent of gamma radiation and alarming when the preset threshold levels are exceeded.
- Toxic chemical vapors detection module
Detection of the toxic vapors in the air is carried out with the help of ionization chamber, equipped with beta-radiation source Ni-63. The ambient air is pumped through an ionizing chamber by a micropump, and CWA vapors in the air are monitored. To separate organophosphorus compounds and arsenic-containing compounds the polarity of voltage signals is determined.
Modifications Available
PM2012MB differs from PM2012M within the limits of the dose accuracy and extended measurement range of the dose equivalent, equipped with the Bluetooth module for data exchange with PC. *The instrument is subjected to certification.
Key Features
- Two-in-one instrument: gamma radiation dosimeter and chemical detector
- Continuous measurement of ambient Dose Equivalent Rate and Dose Equivalent of gamma radiation up to 10 Sv/h, and 10 Sv respectively
- Simultaneous, independent detection of organophosphorus compounds (Sarin, Soman, V-gases) and arsenic-containing substances (Lewisites)
- Audible and visual alarms when preset thresholds for DER and DE rates and concentration of steams of toxic substances are exceeded
- Non-volatile memory for data storage
- USB module for data exchange
- The instrument can be powered from an external DC-adapter
- Waterproof and shockproof case
- Clock-calendar function
Data Processing Software
Software enables the operator:
- to change operational parameters of the connected instrument
- to retrieve data from the instrument non-volatile memory (instrument operation history)
- to create editable list of the users responsible for working with instruments, that can be saved and printed out
- to register (assign) instrument to a responsible user
- to save time, when the instrument was given to the user and returned
- to create and renew the radiation and chemical control information database on the basis of history events retrieved from the instrument
- to save, view and print out an individual history of each responsible user from the database
Optional Accessories
- 220V/12V AC adapter and 9-36 V DC power cable
- Rotameter
- USB cable
Detector
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Geiger-Muller counter; IMS with Ni-63 source, ~ 600 MBq (16 mCi) | ||||
Energy range
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60 KeV – 3 MeV | ||||
Dose equivalent rate (DER) measurement range
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from 1 µSv/h to 10 Sv/h | ||||
Dose equivalent (DE) measurement range
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from 1 µSv to 9.99 Sv | ||||
DER indication range
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from 0.01 µSv/h to 13 Sv/h | ||||
DER measurement accuracy
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±(15+0.02/Ḣ) %, where Ḣ – is the measured dose rate value in mSv/h | ||||
DE measurement accuracy
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± 15 % | ||||
Thresholds
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organophosphorus compounds - (5±1,5)· 10-5 mg/l, detection time is less than 10 s; arsenic-containing compounds - (3±0,9)·10-4mg/l, detection time is less than 15 s | ||||
Dose accumulation time
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up to 99 999 h. (1 h. discreteness) | ||||
Indication of the detected CWA
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PC communication
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USB | ||||
Dimensions
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no more 66х47х195 mm | ||||
Weight
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no more 0.77 kg | ||||
Ingress protection
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IP55 | ||||
Atmospheric pressure
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from 84 kPa to 106.7 kPa | ||||
Operating temperature
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from -10 °C to +50 °C | ||||
Humidity
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up to 98 % at 35 °С | ||||
Battery Lifetime
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