NM01PEDBLUE
The Tracerco PED Blue is a lightweight, robust, and user-friendly personal electronic dosimeter (PED) and rate alarm designed for reliable monitoring of X-ray and gamma radiation exposure. As part of Tracerco's renowned range of personal electronic dosimeters, the PED Blue offers a simpler, non-intrinsically safe alternative to the PED-IS, while retaining many of its core functionalities. It is an essential tool for individuals working in environments where radiation exposure is a concern, including NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) with radiographic sources, medical and life sciences, nuclear, emergency services, industrial, and environmental sectors.
The PED Blue features a large, clear display and intuitive one-button operation, making it exceptionally easy to use with minimal training. It provides both accumulated dose and real-time dose rate information, with configurable audio, visual (LEDs), and vibration alarms to alert the user immediately to changing radiation levels. A significant benefit of the PED Blue is its direct micro USB connection for charging, offering greater flexibility compared to models requiring a separate charging dock. Its durable, IP67-rated casing ensures it can withstand challenging work environments.
Key Features & Benefits:
Radiation Detected: X-rays and gamma rays in the range of 33 keV to 3 MeV.
Detector: Single, energy-compensated Geiger-Müller tube.
Dual Functionality: Provides both accumulated radiation dose and real-time dose rate measurements.
Wide Measurement Range:
Accumulated Dose: 0 to 10 Sv (0 to 1000 Rem), displayed numerically and via an intuitive "man" diagram that fills with color as dose accumulates.
Dose Rate: Bar graph display from 0 to 100 mSv/h (0 to 10 R/h); digital numeric display from 0 to 100 mSv/h (0 to 10 R/h).
Configurable Alarms: Two user-settable alarm levels for both dose and dose rate. Alarms are delivered via:
Loud audible beeps.
Dedicated flashing LEDs (amber for first alarm, red for second).
Powerful vibration functionality.
Overload Response: Provides a clear indication of overload when above 100 mSv/h and indicates potential accumulated dose inaccuracy due to overload.
Robust & Durable Design: Made from tough, shock, vibration, and drop-resistant polymers.
IP67 Rated: Dust-tight and protected against immersion in water up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) depth for 30 minutes.
Long Battery Life: Features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing typically greater than 300 hours of operation with background radiation (with screen saver on). Low battery indication appears with approximately 8 hours of life remaining.
Direct Micro USB Charging: Offers convenient and flexible charging without the need for a separate docking station. Can be charged directly from a PC.
Large Data Memory: Stores up to 125,000 data points with a 10-year data retention period, preventing data overwrite.
User-Friendly Software (DoseVision™): Free PC software allows for easy configuration of alarm levels (2 or 4 dose alarm levels), data download and analysis, report generation, user assignment, and firmware upgrades.
Intuitive Display: Large, clear, easy-to-read display with a graphical user interface (GUI) and simple icons.
Simple One-Button Operation: Designed for ease of use in the field.
Lightweight: Suitable for continuous wear across various applications.
Standard Compliance: BS EN 61526, EN55011, IEC61010-1.
Applications:
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Personal monitoring for personnel working with X-ray or gamma radiography sources.
Medical and Life Sciences: Monitoring exposure in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy departments.
Nuclear Industry: Dose management and safety in power plants, research facilities, and waste management.
Emergency Services & First Responders: Rapid assessment and monitoring of radiation hazards.
Industrial Settings: Any environment where ionizing radiation sources are present.
Environmental Monitoring: Assessing radiation levels in various field conditions.