Model DS-20 Panoramic Dosimeter Irradiator
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The Model DS-20 Panoramic Dosimeter Irradiator provides a 360º radiation field for irradiating personnel dosimetry. The irradiator system includes the following: Model DS-20 Panoramic Dosimeter Irradiator
Model DS-20 Panoramic Dosimeter Irradiator
  • Rotating Turntable
  • 360º Radiation Field
  • Cesium-137 source (50 mCi to 10 Ci)
  • Shield and Stand
  • Automated Source Control System
  • Dosimetry Racks at 30, 40, 50, and 60 cm
  • Electronic Control Panel

Radioactive Source
  • Doubly encapsulated and hermetically sealed in a stainless steel holder
  • Fully surrounded by lead in the shielded position
  • Tungsten shielding above and below the source limit axial radiation
  • Pneumatic exposure control mechanism
  • Stainless steel and tungsten control rod
  • Position continuously monitored by sensors on the pneumatic system
  • Source transit time (shielded to exposed / exposed to shielded) approximately one second
Shielded Enclosure
  • Steel encased lead 12" (30 cm) diameter by 10" (25 cm) height
  • Exposure rate less than 5 mR/hr at 12" from the shield surface
  • Shield is a certified DOT-7A shipping container
Turntable Electronic Control Panle
Electronic Control Panel
  • Constructed of low density, low scatter material
  • Racks for mounting dosimetry at 30, 40, 50, and 60 cm
  • Motor-driven at 3 RPM (Run / Stop control on Control Panel)
Control Panel
  • Indicators for Exposure Time and System Status
  • Controls for Expose, Return, Emergency Off
  • Keypad to set Exposure Time and System Parameters
  • Up to 900,000 seconds (10.4 days) exposure time
  • Keyed Power Switch
Model DS-20 Panoramic Dosimeter Irradiator

Installed Example(s):
Savannah River Site

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5940 Gateway Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30004
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