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iPIX – Gamma Imager Product Introduction Steve Laskos Product Management Director
iPIX – the new generation of gamma camera Simple, easy to use for experts and non experts Lightweight and rugged for easy transport Sensitive and affordable gamma imaging system designed for: Nuclear Power Plants Fuel Cycle D&D Homeland Security Military Emergency Response
Remote gamma imaging and localization fosters ALARA. Reduced radiation exposure and increased worker safety
iPIX: The Next Generation Gamma Imaging System
iPIX Gamma Imager
iPIX: The Next Generation Gamma Imaging System
iPIX Gamma Imager
iPIX will superimpose Gamma Image on top of Camera Image
High performance enables quick and precise location of hot spots
iPIX Solution & Benefits
iPIX Gamma Imager
3D Image of counts Camera & Gamma Image
Estimates dose rate of hot spots Image post processing can be performed for further analysis after the measurement is complete
iPIX Solution & Benefits
iPIX Gamma Imager
iPIX Description 1/2
Shock Protection
Visible Camera
Yellow mask mounted by the front of the iPIX
detector
Handle Can be Moved
Battery operation and status LED
Power switch
Network activity LED Power connector
(operation and battery charge)
Ethernet-POE connector
Pan & Tilt control connector
Main power LED
iPIX Gamma Imager
iPIX Description 2/2
ID sticker
Tripod Connection
iPIX rechageable Battery (with
insertion guide)
Battery Access
Battery Access Opening
iPIX Gamma Imager
Compact size and low weight for portability
iPIX Solution & Benefits
2.5kg / 5.5lbs
iPIX Gamma Imager
Designed for use in harsh environments
iPIX Solution & Benefits
IP65 2g vib 60cm / 2ft
iPIX Gamma Imager
Remote operation via Ethernet allows for exposure reduction for the operator
iPIX Solution & Benefits
80m / 260ft
iPIX Gamma Imager
Ethernet
iPIX Gamma Imager
POE capable (Power Over Ethernet) A POE injector delivered in standard kit
This means there is only one cable for Ethernet & Power Battery operation for iPIX and Notebook Up to 5 hours with ONE iPIX battery Up to 5 hours for Notebook Option for dual battery in Notebook
*Power over Ethernet
iPIX Power
3 ways to power iPIX Ethernet POE Injector Main power adaptor for iPIX iPIX Battery
• Up to 5 Hours per battery
Computer power Main power adaptor Battery
• Up to 5 hours
iPIX Power
iPIX Gamma Imager
Coded Masks
Rank 13, 2mm thick
Rank 7, 4mm thick
Rank 7, 8mm thick
Rank= # of holes per cm2 Thickness = mm of tungsten
iPIX Gamma Imager
Coded Masks
iPIX Gamma Imager
2 mm thickness for low energy.
Doesn’t rotate when counting.
4mm thickness for medium energy range
8 mm thickness for high energy.
Choosing the correct Coded Mask
Rank 13. 2mm thick
Rank 7. 4mm thick
Rank 7 8mm thick
Energy
Back
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Low (eg. Am 241)
Medium (eg. Cs 137)
High (eg. Co 60)
Low ≤500nSv/h (≤50µR/h)
Medium >500nSv/h to 10µSv/h (>50µR/h to 1mR/h)
High >10µSv/h (>1mR/h)
iPIX Gamma Imager
iPIX Solution Coded Mask Technology
The coded mask design in iPIX is based on MURA (Modified Uniformly Redundant Array) patterns iPIX has a Timepix sensor - CdTe (Cadmium telluride) Through deconvolution of the resulting raw image collected with the Timepix sensor, the location of the remote source can then be calculated 3 masks (one standard and two optional) are available with various thicknesses and ranks
iPIX Gamma Imager
Coded Tungsten Mask
MURA Mask
Timepix Sensor
Deconvolution
Source
Compact size and low weight for ultra portability Industrial design for use in harsh environments Can be fully operated remotely for ALARA dose reduction User friendly with push button image acquisition Automatic parameter settings for non expert users High performance to quickly and precisely locate hot spots Estimates dose rate and energy range of hot spots Best tool to track low energy emitters (safeguard, security, fuel cycle) Its compact size & low weight also make to suitable for robotic applications
iPIX Solution & Benefits
iPIX Gamma Imager
User friendly with push button image acquisition
iPIX Solution & Benefits
iPIX Gamma Imager
iPIX Software
Start Count
Parameter input
Menu
Zoom Control
Gamma transparency
Red Box Is γ FOV 256x256
Color Scale
iPIX Gamma Imager
iPIX Status Screen
Network Status
Status tag turns red and or orange in case of problem
Power Status
Temperature Status
Mask ID
Visible Camera Status
Gamma Camera Status
Missing
R7-8
R7-4
R13-2
iPIX Gamma Imager
Automatic acquisition sequence During Initialization Calculation of frame time and number of frames Based on background level and source activity
Image post processing Dose rate estimation Energy range estimation
Automatic Acquisition Sequence
iPIX Gamma Imager
Excellent tool to track low energy emitters High sensitivity for quick results (dose rate at the detector)
• Am-241: 250 nSv/h in < 5min (64MBq @ 1 meter) • Cs-137: 2.5 µSv/h in about 5 min (13MBq @ 1 meter) • Co- 60: 2 µSv/h in about 15 min (3MBq @ 1 meter)
iPIX needs 1 to 5 minutes to optimize the frame sequence parameters
iPIX requires variable processing time after all frames have been acquired
Measurement Capabilities
1 meter or greater
iPIX Gamma Imager
Possibility to change masks for optimum response Dose rate calculation Energy Categorization (Am, Cs or Co) after measurement is taken
Measurement Capabilities
iPIX Gamma Imager
iPIX Kit iPIX Kit includes: Real-time portable Gamma-ray imaging system Yellow Mask #2 (rank 7 / 4 mm thick) 2m (6 ft) and 10m (32 ft) Ethernet cables Software Fully rugged convertible notebook Manual Tripod Dedicated transport case POE injector USB key containing software and documentation Bumpers and handle User Manual Power cables
iPIX Gamma Imager
The Kit
• Easy to transport • Everything in one place
iPIX Gamma Imager
Accessories and Options
ADDITIONAL MASKS Mask #2 is provided with the iPIX for general purpose Mask #1, rank 13 / 2mm thick for low energies Mask #3, rank 7 / 8mm thick for high energies
Long Ethernet Cables for Remote Operation 50 m (160 ft) Ethernet cable on spool 80 m (260 ft) Ethernet cable on spool
TRIPODS Motorized tripod including
Pan&Tilt, tripod, cable and case
iPIX Gamma Imager
Tripod use
System fully operational from in the transport case
iPIX Gamma Imager
Glove Box
Gamma Imaging For Multiple Applications
Drums
Tank Pipelines
In-Situ Measurement: Multiple Applications
iPIX Gamma Imager
Dose rate of 3 mSvh
Lead shielding
NPP Example – Setup and Control of Radiobiological Protection
iPIX Gamma Imager
Uranium, metallic form
SNM detection Luggage monitoring
241Am, 74 MBq (2 mCi) 241Am, 18 GBq (486 mCi)
600 s 20 s
1 s
Potential applications Vehicle monitoring
Homeland Security Example: Detection of Illicit Radioactive Materials
iPIX Gamma Imager
Emergency Response examples
ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS (within 80 meters)
OUTDOOR
Terrorism Transportation Post accident evaluations
POST ACCIDENT
iPIX Gamma Imager
CONCLUSION
Imaging photon radiation emitted from radioactive material is possible Quickly identify and locate hot points Characterize emissions (energy and dose) User friendly for non experts
• Simple push button interface • Low training costs • Less chance for error
At a price point that makes it a reasonable addition to every Health Physics toolkit
Enhances monitoring and control or your environment Increase worker safety and improve operational efficiency
iPIX Gamma Imager
Measurement and Expertise (M&E) iPIX Offering Dominique Rothan Global M&E Director
Measurement and Expertise (M&E) iPIX Offering
M&E’s capabilities Provide qualified personnel to propose best measurement
techniques and options Combine standard tools such as iPIX, CZT spectroscopy
probe, ISOCS and Mercurad, to provide best solution for customer needs
Write up procedures (Calibration Philosophy, Calibration report, Quality Assurance, Operator Instructions etc.)
Perform subsequent measurements Team with partners to develop specialist deployment rigs
(for example hot-cells) Create a 4-pi image of the area measured with hot spot
locations overlaid Identify isotopes (and relative intensities) and determine
activities Model the cell or area being surveyed and create 3D dose
rate map iPIX with example custom assembly for additional CZT spectrometry detector and supplementary lighting
iPIX Gamma Imager
M&E example project iPIX &
CZT Pan & Tilt head positioned at first location
CZT Scan iPIX Scan
Association of Activity with identifiable plant features
ISOCS Modelling: Assigned fixed activity to plant items &
locations
Determine Activity for each Item & Location
Repeated for other
orientations until entire cell
is covered
Mercurad Dose Modelling: Known activity ascribed to
each item
Dose Rate Profile output (contour) for Horizontal
Planes
Final Output: Stitching of data plots for
adjacent orientations to achieve final contour plots in 3D
Inspection of iPIX images with visual survey and other
available data
iPIX Gamma Imager
Customer Benefits
Unrivalled deployment expertise Local CANBERRA radiometric experts with site knowledge to deploy
innovative imaging techniques Understanding of local rules and restrictions Excellent safety records
Partnerships for efficient deployment Flexible iPIX equipment, work with engineering partners having special
skills and knowledge in the measurement area / site for bespoke deployment rigs
iPIX easy to use; allows training onsite operators for efficient surveys Quantitative activity measurements as well as dose rates Unique combination of equipment and codes to compute activity and
dose mapping Our experts acquire and analyze date to provide a full characterization of
the area
iPIX Gamma Imager
M&E in a Few Words
CANBERRA’s Measurement and Expertise (M&E) group delivers exceptional technical expertise and experienced staff to help customers solve their nuclear-related challenges while saving cost and time. Around 50 skilled Expert Analysts worldwide, 500+ man years of experience Partnering with National Nuclear Lab (NNL) in UK to image hot cell at Sellafield using iPIX services Measurement of 90% of all transuranic waste (TRU) in the US before storage on the WIPP site
iPIX Gamma Imager
M&E is Here to Help You
M&E contacts [email protected] Global M&E Director [email protected] Global M&E Technical Director
iPIX Gamma Imager
Thank You !