Combined Chemical Agent and Gamma Radiation Detector PM2012M
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/MA/MB 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
PM2012M – base modification
PM2012MA – differs within the limits of the dose accuracy and extended measurement range of the dose equivalent
PM2012MB - differs within the limits of the dose accuracy and extended measurement range of the dose equivalent, equipped with the Bluetooth and USB modules (for data exchange with smartphone and 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 (1000 R/h), and 10 Sv (1000 R) 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
High-contrast OLED display (user can adjust image brightness)
Non-volatile memory for data storage
IR port for data download of instrument’s operation history to a PC
USB and Bluetooth modules (mod. PM2012MB) 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
Infrared adapter (ACT-IR220L or IR-210B)
USB cable (for PM2012MB)
Characteristics
Detector | Geiger-Muller counter; IMS with Ni-63 source, ~ 600 MBq (16 mCi) |
Dose equivalent (DE) measurement range | from 1 µSv to 9.99 Sv |
Dose equivalent rate (DER) measurement range | from 1 µSv/h to 10 Sv/h |
DE measurement accuracy | ± 15 % |
DER measurement accuracy | ±(15+0.02/Ḣ) %, where Ḣ – is the measured dose rate value in mSv/h |
Energy range | from 0.06 MeV to 3.0 MeV |
DER indication range | from 0.01 µSv/h to 13 Sv/h |
Energy response relative to 0.662 MeV | Cs-137± 30 % |
Thresholds | 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 |
Ingress protection | IP55 |
Power supply | one D type galvanic battery |
Battery Lifetime | audible and visual alarms activated no longer than 5 min per 24 hoursno less than 150 h. |
Weight | no more 0.77 kg |
PC communication | USB |
Operating temperature | from -10 °C to +50 °C (from 14°F to 122°F) |
Atmospheric pressure | from 84 kPa to 106.7 kPa |
Dimensions | no more 66х47х195 mm |
Humidity | up to 98 % at 35 °С |
Dose accumulation time | up to 99 999 h. (1 h. discreteness) |
Indication of the detected CWA | organophosphorus compoundsyellow LEDs bararsenic-containing compoundred LEDs bar |