Radhound - options
Probes
There are a wide range of probes that can be paired with the Radhound and Radhound X monitors to provide the radiation detection capability. The exact probe required will depend on how it is to be used and what energies and types of radiation it will need to measure.
The Radhound is set-up and calibrated with a single probe and sold as a complete system. The Radhound must be returned to Nuclemed if you wish to set up a new probe.
The Radhound X can be set-up and calibrated with up to 5 probes. The probe names and settings are saved as a list in the menu and can be easily selected when changing probes. Probe settings can be adjusted or new probes added by suitably trained users who have access to calibration sources.
Probe Cable
A curly probe cable is provided with the Radhound as standard and is fixed at the monitor end.
No probe cable is provided with the Radhound X as this will depend on customer preference. A 1 metre straight cable is recommended for most applications, however, different lengths and types of cable, such as coiled cable, are available. We can also provide quantity numbers of probe cables to order.
Alarming Beacon
For area monitoring applications, the Radhound can be fitted with a green and red LED beacon, attached to the top of the unit in the place of the handle. The beacon gives a clear indication of alarm status, showing green when the instrument is below the alarm threshold and flashing red when the alarm is activated.
The metal base plate of the Radhound can easily be used to mount the unit on a wall, and, with the beacon option, this provides a very low cost area monitoring solution. The SS340 is the most commonly used probe for this application. Alarm relay contacts can be added by request in order to integrate with an external safety system.
Traceable Calibration Certificates
Contamination Probes
For a more detailed test report, carried out in a UKAS accredited lab with secondary standard sources, there is the option of a traceable calibration certificate. This tests the probe detection efficiencies for a larger number of isotopes, as well as checking the dose rate linearity. A traceable calibration may be preferred for particular applications where a better assurance of the probe performance is required.
Dose Rate Probes
All dose rate probes are provided with a basic test certificate, with calibration carried out at a UKAS accredited lab with secondary standard sources, fulfilling minimum legal requirements for dose rate instruments.
A more detailed certificate issued directly by the accredited laboratory can be purchased as an option, which records the dose rate response for a larger number of isotopes and checks the dose rate linearity at a greater number of points. This full calibration certificate may be preferred for applications where a better assurance of dose rate response is required.
Data Transfer Options
Wired Serial Socket
An RS-232 port can be added to the Radhound or Radhound X to allow connection to a Windows-based PC or tablet. Measurements can be transferred in real time and displayed on the screen through a simple communications protocol. This data can then be saved in a .csv format. A straight through 9 way female serial connector must be used, which is not included. Please be aware that adding this port removes the weatherproof status of the Radhound X.
Infrared Serial
The Radhound can be fitted with an internal infrared transmitter to send data without the need for a wired RS-232 serial port. The IR transmitter can transfer measurement data in one direction only, over a line-of-sight distance of up to 1 metre. An IR receiver is included with the purchase of this option, which plugs into the USB drive of a Windows based PC or tablet, to pick up real time data transmission from the meter.All contamination probes are tested against our in-house sources and are provided with a basic test certificate, confirming that the probe response to radiation is within the expected limits.
Instrument Cases
Rugged travel cases are available in sizes to suit your application. These are genuine Peli Cases, which offer unrivalled protection for your equipment. They have foam inserts which can be customised to fit which ever probes you require.
Connector Type
Please specify with your order which type of connector you would like to be used for your probe and meter. MHV connectors are now the most common for handheld devices and are used for our products as standard. Some older instruments use PET or BNC type connectors, which we can fit by request, but please note that some of these older types are not recommended due to safety concerns.
