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NukeAlert
NukeAlert $160.00
Sales Source: http://www.nukalert.com/
Specifications
• Detects Gamma & X-ray radiation: 20 keV
to 2+ MeV
• Detection Range: 100 mR/hr to 5,000 R/hr
• Sensitivity: 100 mR/hr to 50 R/hr indicated in 10
ranges
• Proportional Increasing Chirp Rate: 50 R/hr
to 5,000 R/hr
• Indication: Repeating groups of rapid countable chirps
• Operational indicator: faint "ticking" =
operating OK.
• Alarm loudness: ~ 61 dBA (speaking volume)
• Durability: Functional after 6' drop or submersion
to 6'
• Battery: Operational Life Expectancy @ room temp:
- Non-alarming (normal operation) - 10 to 15 years
- Alarming continuously at single chirp level - 3 years
- Alarming continuously at highest alarm level - 3 months
- See NEW Battery Replacement Program
• Detector: Patented CdS photo resistor coupled to a
rare earth phosphor scintillator
• Housing: hermetically sealed, radiation transparent,
abrasion resistant ABS plastic
• Accuracy: Within +/- 1 chirp
• Response Time: Dose rate dependent:
? ~3 - 4 min. @100mr/hr
? ~4 - 5 sec. @ R/hr ranges
• Accumulated dose chart on back
• EMP immunity: Meets MIL-STD-461D, RS105
• Over range survivability: Functional after 5K R/hr.
for 2hr.
• Temperature Range: -20 C to +50 C
• Physical: 1.75"x1.25"x .75"H (LxWxH),
Wt <1.0 oz.
Features
• Meets the following DoD EMP immunity standards:
MIL-STD 461D (Control of EM Interference)
MIL-STD RS105 (EMF Transients)
• Tested & Verified by Naval Air Warfare Center
• Always "ON" 24/7, Includes long-life 10+
year battery
• Detection Range: 100 mR/hr to 5,000 R/hr,
• Metering: 100 mR/hr to 50 R/hr, in 10 calibrated
ranges
• Proportional Increasing Chirp Rate: 50 R/hr
to 5,000 R/hr
• Gamma and X-rays from 20 keV to above 2 MeV
• Sensitivity incl. higher emergency radiation levels
• Alarm "chirp" corresponds to chart on back
of device
• Introduced before Health Physics Society - 1/03
• Performance verified by Nat'l Radiological Laboratory
• Each unit individually radiation accuracy tested
• Patented technology
• 10 Year Warranty
• Made in the U.S.A.
Description
The NukeAlert is one of a few key-fob sized early
detection devices that are marketed to permit individuals
to be forewarned of radiation exposure that may be of levels
detrimental to safety. The supposed response to such early
detection is evacuation as wellas mitigation strategies that
include the use of NCBR suits, decontamination and the use
of radiation blocking Potassium Iodide pills. The recomended
use of the fob is via attachment to an ordinary keychain-
carried in everyday manner.
Evaluation Results & Conclusions...
Ease of Use
Task performance optimization
RadDetect ™ PRD 1250
RadDetect $ 149.99
Sales Source: http://www.nukepills.com
Specifications
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Features
• Durable. Passed EMP immunity and exceeds the MIL-STD-461D
specs. The RadDetect Personal Radiation Detector is tested
with a Marx Bank Generator and Voltage Gradient Tests up to
145 KeV with total immunity. Housing constructed with water-resistant,
high impact ABS.
• Advanced. RadDetect™ vs Nukalert™
Comparison Chart Updated!
• Unique. Dual Mode Detection: Auto-alert with Directional
Feature and Diagnostic Alert exposure-level analysis.
• Versatile. Detects High Energy Gamma, X-ray
and Beta radiation.
• Intelligent. Monitors automatically 24/7.
• Simple. Instantly reports (less than a second) with
audible and visual alerts when radiation levels are rising
and falling.
• Fast. Repetitive monitoring alerts you to dangerous
radiation in fractions of a second, not minutes like other
keychain-style personal radiation detectors.
• Solid State - Replaces older CDS cell technology found
in other keychain-style detectors (such as the Nukalert) with
a high-grade photodiode /scintillator w/linear photodetector
& direct conversion. This eliminates temperature sensitivity
induced false-alarms and slow 3-5 minute low-level reaction
time found in other keychain-style detectors (such as the
Nukalert). This new technology adds the capability of detecting
Beta radiation such as strontium-90 (possibly in a dirty bomb)
and radioactive iodine (I-131) emitted from a nuclear reactor
accident or fallout from a nuclear bomb.
• Real-world application.
Dirty Bomb - Detects Cesium-137, Iridium-192, Thallium, Cobalt-60,
Strontium-90. The ONLY keychain-style personal radiation detector
that detects Beta radiation, which includes Strontium-90,
a grave concern for dirty bombs (see below).
Nuclear Reactor Accident or Nuclear Bomb Fallout - Detects
both high energy Gamma and Beta radiation from released from
a nuclear accident/attack. With the presence of I-131, emergency
heath officials may call for the administration of potassium
iodide.
• Wide alarm range - 75mR/hr to 2000R/hr. (Other keychain-style
detectors (such as the Nukalert) detect only 100mR/hr to 50R/hr.)
• Affordable. Low retail cost compared to other commercially
available units with less features.
• Aesthetically pleasing. Small, rugged, lightweight,
discrete.
• 1-year Warranty. 100% Parts and Labor warranty.
Description
The RadDetect is one of a few key-fob sized early
detection devices that are marketed to permit individuals
to be forewarned of radiation exposure that may be of levels
detrimental to safety. The supposed response to such early
detection is evacuation as wellas mitigation strategies that
include the use of NCBR suits, decontamination and the use
of radiation blocking Potassium Iodide pills. The recomended
use of the fob is via attachment to an ordinary keychain-
carried in everyday manner.
Evaluation Results & Conclusions...
We tested the low level detection functionality of
the RadDetect using a dentist's X-Ray equipment. Indeed, the
response was almost instant and the radiation level detected,
was close to that delivered by the X-Ray equipment.
The battery life stated of 6 months was indeed very
close to what we experienced. Unfortunately, on a subsequent
trial, we also discovered that the test button was easily
depressed by accident, causing the RadDetect battery to drain
in a matter of 2 weeks.
Manufacturers comparison to NukeAlert...
http://www.nukepills.com/RadDetect-vs-NukAlert.htm
Ease of Use- The RadDetect was easy to use
in that the instructions for reading the device are understandable.
Testing the device only required a brief push of the test
button.
Task performance optimization- We felt that the RadDetect
is ideal for individuals that are most likely to be exposed
to radiation in the event of a disaster. Individuals such
as first responders are thus more likely to have the wherewithal
to perform regular battery replacements prior to the 6 month
expiration dates for the batteries. As such, we are not as
comfortable recommending this design to civilians that may
not have the required discipline to perform the necessary
battery replacements regularly. In addition, the RadDetect's
battery, though easily replaced, may be drained quickly through
sustained pressure on the monitor button. More than other
aspects of the response sequence, early detection must occur
completely passively, transparently and unfailingly. We therefore
offer the RadDetect as an ideal device for professional first
responders but not to civilians
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