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The Protean Instrument IPC-9025 is the absolute hands down performance leader among automatic alpha/beta counting systems. The IPC-9025 is the only system available that offers reliable windowless operation, ultra-low background performance, light weight, and superb maintenance access in a single system. IPC-9025 systems have been operating in the field for over 10 years, with a reputation for absolute dependability. IPC-9025's placed in service over ten years ago have been upgraded to current operational and performance specifications at far less than the cost of a new system.
The IPC 9025 is an ultra-low background alpha/beta
counting system that can be operated with or without an ultra-thin window.
The unique Protean Instrument hemispherical gas flow proportional detector
delivers the very highest performance available in a production system. The
IPC-9025 can be switched easily between window and windowless mode by the
user. With the window installed the system delivers performance unsurpassed
by an automatic system. In windowless mode the system delivers alpha efficiency
of nearly 50%. Beta efficiencies increase even more. C14 efficiency increases
from 12% to 30%; Ni63 increases from 17% to 48%; Sr90 increases form 55% to
65%. These efficiency improvements combined with the ultra-low background
performance of the system yield figures of merit 4 times better than any other
system. The low background high efficiency performance of the IPC-9025 is
achieved without any compromises. The system is the lightest weight in its
class. At 430 pounds it is 250 pounds lighter than any others available. The
system has a unique shield and detector design that allows window changes
in minutes, without requiring any rear access to the system. Every critical
function in the IPC-9025 is in a discrete module that is replaceable from
the front of the system. The system has PC interface features built in, yet
is fully operational without a PC. All sample and calibration data collected
on the IPC-9025 can be downloaded to a PC via PIC
Communicator and reported using PIC Routines.
The IPC-9025 also has full built-in printer support. It will provide direct
graphical printout of sample data, plateau settings, calibration settings,
and complete QC information.
