Rad/Comm Europe RCE RadCommeurope radiation detection systems detectiesystemen radioactiviteit radioactivity a company from Belgium Joachim Geysen Anne Fastre Fastré Herselt Ratcom EuropTo date there have been thousands of scrap loads rejected because of radioactive content and more than 70 reported incidents of highly radioactive SEALED sources being smelted in ferrous and non-ferrous operations. Typically, the cost of a single load rejection due to radioactive material is approximately $3,500.00. However a far more serious situation occurs when a sealed source is smelted in a furnace. The result is extensive plant contamination with a cleanup and disposal cost that can run into millions of dollars. In three of these cases, the companies had multiple incidents within months of each other. Since the 1984 Mexican accident in Juarez, the worst reported incident occurred in 1998 in Spain. A Spanish steel plant melted a SEALED radioactive source in their arc furnace. Hundreds of kilometers away the radioactive dust particles being carried in the wind set off alarms on a countrywide radiation monitoring system in Switzerland. The cleanup and disposal cost where millions of dollars. In order to attempt to eliminate the possibility of radioactive material entering a facility, sensitive radiation detection systems have been designed for numerous applications and points of entry including weigh scales, entry gates, conveyor belts and charge buckets.With this letter, we would like to introduce our full line of Rad/Comm radiation detection systems. If you require further information on our products or would like to receive a quotation, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
I would like take this opportunity to introduce you to RAD/COMM EUROPE, the European Sales and Service Office for Rad/Comm Systems Corp. Rad/Comm systems is an internationally acclaimed company that designs and manufactures Products for detecting radiation in scrap metal, waste material and bulk cargoes. Rad/Comm is the undisputed #1 supplier of specialized radiation detection systems to the scrap metals industry.
Rad/Comm Systems Corp. has been in business since 1992 and is an original designer and manufacturer of sensitive radiation detection systems including the following:
Large Vehicle Monitoring Systems in a full range of detector sizes
Grapple Mounted Detection Systems (CRICKET™) EAF Off-Gas Monitoring Systems
Conveyor Detection Systems (Infeed and Downstream) Charge Bucket System
Portable Detectors A selection of Advanced Graphic Controllers (S/W in more than 30 languages) Rad/Comm also designs and manufactures custom systems for detecting radiation in many different applications and configurations. There are currently over 1500 Rad/Comm detection systems installed and operating throughout the world with distributor/agency support in more than 20 countries. RAD/COMM EUROPE is perfectly situated in Central Europe, where we can provide complete Sales and Service support for Rad/Comm equipment. We are confident that you will be very satisfied with RAD/COMM EUROPE services. In addition, as your requirements for Radiation Detection Equipment change and expand in the future, we will be there to help you achieve your goals and provide local technical assistance and service for all Rad/Comm Products. Rad/Comm Systems Corp. is officially ISO 9001 certified. Click here to view official document. Rad/Comm Systems Corp. is a designer and manufacturer of large-scale sensitive Radiation Detection Systems for a variety of applications in the metals, scrap and waste industries. Established in 1992, in order to produce moderately priced/high performance detection systems specifically for the scrap metals/waste industries market. Rad/Comm Systems has more than 17 years experience in this very specialized application and is one of the fastest growing companies in the industry with over 1000 system installations worldwide. Performance and Reliability in Affordable Radiation Detection Systems. Over 300 Systems Installed and Operating in Scrap and Waste Processing Facilities, Steel Plants, Aluminium Smelters, Foundries and Forging Plants. For more information on each specific application ,along with larger photographs, please click on the picture. Geysen Recycling Machines Geysen Industrieel technisch onderhoud, revisies , reconditioning, service, 7 days a week. Incinerator scrap. 016-572072 radcom radcomeurope The AT-900 Series Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) is a complete vehicle monitoring system used for the rapid detection of unknown hidden radioactive sources in moving vehicles. A full color console guides a gatehouse operator to each radiation alarm, linking the alarm to a passing vehicle. The AT-900 Series is a sophisticated design enabling operators to initiate the proper response once the system has alarmed. AT-900 Series Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)The AT-900 Series Radiation Portal Monitor is a user-friendly, console-driven, automatic system, designed for "one button" operation. The AT-900S is a modular design consisting of a variable number of independent detectors that enables system configuration adaptations for specific applications and installation requirements. The AT-900 Series has multiple user-settable energy-dependent alarm thresholds that minimize unnecessary alarms from normal cargo materials. AT-980 Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM)The AT-980 Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) series uses advanced passive scanning technology to detect gamma and neutron radiation sources in closed, moving vehicles, containers and railcars.The AT-980 RPM can scan an entire container, trailer or railcar in seconds, enabling security personnel to screen all traffic passing through a facility or checkpoint with minimal impact on traffic. SAIC has manufactured more than 5,000 RPMs for government agencies and commercial clients in the U.S. and abroad.The AT-980 RPM is ideal in customs and security applications to aid in the detection of illicit nuclear materials and radioactive sources. The two primary targets are special nuclear material (SNM) used in the creation of atomic weapons and radioactive dispersal devices (RDDs) that use large commercial radioactive sources coupled with a high explosive to provide a non-nuclear blast, leaving significant radioactive contamination.In today's world, a terrorist group could attempt to conceal and smuggle shielded illicit radioactive material within a vehicle or container. However, the AT-980 RPMs sophisticated spectral analysis techniques and low-noise signal processing provide enhanced sensitivity to low level sources and their location, even when shielded. The major advances in the AT-980 RPMs system analysis capability make it an invaluable asset for security personnel at any checkpoint or border crossing. A GR-500 Series detection system consists of one controller unit, called a console, and one to eight detector assemblies. The GR-500 offers comprehensive tools to help detect deeply buried sources, including unique alarm thresholds for each vehicle based on its individual radiation profile and the ability to set low alarm thresholds - 30%-50% below natural The GR-500 Series is a portal radiation monitoring system (RPM) that is designed to detect the presence of a shielded radioactive source buried in a moving vehicle. Vehicles pass between two large detectors at a controlled speed, and using sophisticated algorithms, the detector output is analyzed and in turn provides visual and audible alarms indicating the location of the radioactive source. The system offers reliable, year-round operation and is suitable for: The ASM/III vehicle monitoring systems are designed to utilize industry- proven detector designs. The system uses state-of-the-art, detection algorithms, and dvanced, lownoise electronics technology, to provide the perfect solution for industrial vehicle monitoring applications requiring unparalleled sensitivity and reliability. Detector configurations that provide both vertical coverage of the vehicle (detector height) as well as dwell time (detector width) have been cornerstone f ASM detector designs since 1987. These largearea plastic scintillation detectors are shock-mounted and housed in lead-lined, NEMA rated stainless steel detector enclosures, and are proven to withstand the rigors of industrial vehicle monitoring applications in the harshest environments. Data analysis and management is processed by the ASM/III System Control Unit and is available in two configurations; a wall mountable unit, incorporating an industrial grade PC or a desktop POD and commercially available PC. Designed to be operated with little or no operator intervention, the ASM/III SCU features simple, onebutton response to alarm conditions, while providing detailed scan and alarm data at the request of the operator. A color graphic display allows the viewing of detector data, alarm history and location of the detected source in the vehicle.Thermo's industry-leading "Natural Background Reduction" (NBR) technology offers significant gains in detection sensitivity, whie lowering false alarms due to naturally radioactive materials of no consequence of concern. Large area, premium-grade scintillation detectors provide 24/7 maximum detection to any objects, persons or vehicles passing by. Neutron detectors are also available to enhance detection of Special Nuclear Materials (SNM).We offer a configured approach to best facilitate each site-specific criteria to optimize protection without compromise in fulfilling the mission. A variety of controllers, detectors, options accessories and services all combine to ensure the highest level of security is assured.Our mission at Thermo, to maximize protection by delivering the very best technology, detection sensitivity and reliability, is no less important than your own - protecting our families, friends, neighbors and properties.The advanced Safety-Guard series of radiation detection systems utilizes a modular design that offers selection between two configurable controllers (Series I and Series II). To optimize detection coverage, upwards of 8 detectors may be linked to a controller using either the gamma only (G) or gamma-neutron (GN) detectors equipped with either 500 in3 or 1500 in3 scintillation volumes. Contact our security specialists to configure a system optimized to meet your criteria.The industry-leading "Natural Background Reduction" (NBR) technology offers significant gains in detection sensitivity for screening packages, people, or vehicles, for incident prevention and response. With over 1400 systems installed worldwide at borders, seaports, couriers and government buildings.Detector configurations that provide both vertical coverage of the vehicle (detector height) as well as dwell-time (detector width) have been the cornerstone of ASM detector designs since 1987. These large-area plastic scintillation detectors are shock-mounted and housed in lead-lined, NEMA rated stainless steel detector enclosures, and are proven to withstand the rigors of industrial vehicle monitoring applications in the harshest environments. Data analysis and management is processed by the ASM/III System Control Unit, and is available in two configurations; a wall mountable unit, incorporating an industrial grade PC with touch-screen graphic display or a desktop pod operated with a commercially available PC. Designed to be operated with little or no operator intervention, the ASM/III SCU features simple, one-button response to alarm conditions, while providing detailed scan and alarm data at the request of the operator. A color graphic display allows the viewing of detector data, alarm history and location of the detected source in the vehicleSAIC, IAEA,VROM,FANC,Ludlum 4525-7000 4525 10500 gate monitor Remote light indicators with reset Strobe/horn with 50' cable Model 4525-2-Detector Stand Set Model 4525-3-Detector Stand Set Model 4525-4-Detector Stand Set Camera and Outdoor Enclosure Low-level radiation monitoring system Ethernet network capability Detectors with plastic scintillators (2 each with system)Vehicle counter Status indicators The Model 4525-14000 is a low level radiation monitoring system. Data logging with automatic daily back-up Uninterruptible power supply Ethernet network capability 8 relays built-in for options Detectors have 3500 in³ of EJ-200 plastic scintillator (4 each with system) INDICATED USE: Low level gamma radiation monitoringSYSTEM OPERATION: The system will continuously monitor background levels until the infrared sensor identifies an object. It will then automatically switch to checking the object for radiation caused by contamination until the object is clear of the sensor at which time the system will return to monitoring background.DETECTORS: 2 ea. 480 in³ shielded plastic scintillation detectorsAUDIO: Unimorph type speaker (greater than 68 dB at 2 feet)METER: 3.5" (8.9 cm) arc, 1 mA analog typeMETER DIAL: 0 - 25 kcpsCHECKING (green LED):Indicates vehicle is passing through the systemSYSTEM OK green LED): Indicates the system is functioning properlyCHANNEL 1: Pushbutton to check the count rate on channel 1CHANNEL 2: pushbutton to check the count rate on channel 2ALARM: Indicated by a red LED's, red flashing lamp, and audible tone (Can be internally set from 1 - 8.5 deviations above background in half step increments )AUDIO ACKNOWLEDGE: Push-button to silence the audio after an alarm has been indicatedALARM RESET: Push-button to reset the alarmFAIL 1 (yellow LED): Indicates when a signal is not received from detector 1FAIL 2 (yellow LED): Indicates when a signal is not received from detector 2RS-232: 9 pin connector to allow connection of a computer or printer for data logging.CONTROLS: 5 pin connector allowing for connection of external alarm indicatorsRELAYS: 3 pin connector allowing for connection of external alarm indicatorsPOWER: 95 - 135 VAC (178 - 240 VAC available), 50 - 60 Hz single phase (less than 100 mA)ELECTRONICS CONSTRUCTION:Steel NEMA 12 enclosureTEMPERATURE RANGE: -20 degrees F(-29 degrees C) to 140 degrees F(60 degrees C) SIZE:(Electronics) 15" (38.1 cm)H X 12" (30.5 cm)W X 6.5" (16.5 cm)D(Detectors) 72"(183 cm)H X "(20.3cm)DiameterWEIGHT:(Electronics) 18 lbs (8.2 kg)(Detectors) 65 lbs(30 kg) eachSHIPPING WEIGHT: 200 lbs (91 kg) shipped via UPS in 3 boxesStationary systems for detection of fissile and radioactive materials Yantar are designed for detecting radioactive and nuclear materials during continuous automatic monitoring of vehicles, trains, pedestrains, and luggage at various checkpoints, nuclear power plants and nuclear cycle facilities. Automatic adaptation to the varying natural background Archival storage of the alarm event data: date, time, detector count rate, type of channel (gamma or neutron). An optional video monitoring system provides a record of an alarm-causing object. Gamma detector: based on organic plastic scintillators Neutron detector: based on proportional 3He counters Operating temperature: from - 50 to + 50°C Compliance with EMC requirements for nuclear instruments Lightning protection of power and signal lines Possible integration of up to 16 systems of different types into a single information network without extra hardware and software Possible remote access Developed self-diagnostics system The system Yantar is developed on the order of the Russian Federation State Customs Committee and enrolled in the State Register of Measuring Devices. It is awarded the following certificates and is covered with the following patents:Certificate of the RF Committee for Standardization of Measuring Devices Certificate of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (USA) Certificate of the IAEA, Interpol, and nternational Customs Organization Patent of invention No 2129289 Patent of invention No 2150127 Yantar systems have passed tests with real nuclear materials at the test centers inSnezhinsk (Russia) LANL (USA) PNL (USA) More than 3000 systems "Yantar" of different modifications have been manufactured and delivered to the customers.