Beta Secondary Standard 2 (BSS-2)
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Application / Description
The Beta Secondary Standard (BSS) was first developed by the German National Metrology Institute Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) nearly 30 years ago for calibrating personal dosimeters and survey instruments for beta radiation. Calibrations are traceable to the PTB’s primary standard, and the BSS meets the requirements of ISO6980.
The new BSS (BSS-2), also developed by PTB, is a complete irradiation facility including beta sources, mechanics, electronics, sensors for air pressure, temperature and humidity, and a personal computer to control all irradiation parameters and to deliver the desired dose to the instrument under test.
The main features of the new facility are:
- Dosimeters can be positioned easily at the calibrated point in the radiation field
- Irradiation table rotates in 5 degree steps for measuring polar response
- High activity Pm-147, Kr-85 and Sr-90 sources with beam flattening filters in place
- Sr-90 source also calibrated without filter for source-detector distances of 11, 30 and 50cm
- ·Each source contained in an individual shield with built-in shutter -reduced operator dose, no special handling equipment needed
- Low activity Tl-204 source replaced by high activity Kr-85 source
For quality assurance purposes and to deliver the required dose to the dosimeter, the computer automatically records the following parameters:
- Radionuclide and source identification number
- Type of beam flattening filter
- Distance between source and dosimeter
- Angle of incidence of radiation
- Temperature, humidity and air pressure
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Upgraded version of the complete
Beta Secondary Standard BSS2
(Since: 2017-02-01)
Complete Beta irradiation facility BSS-2 comprising:
Product Code | Qty | Description |
NIGB6243 | 1 | Beta Secondary Standard 2 |
NIGB7583 | 1 | Sensor for temperature and humidity |
NIGB21463 | 1 | Beta Secondary Standard 2 (BSS-2) - Integrated PC and data storage - Monitor und keyboard with touchpad - PTB software, correction factors and Calibration data of the sources - Data interface |
NIGB7579 | 1 | Digital Barometer (Mounted into the electronic control unit) |
NIGB15800 | 1 | Rod phantom - Including storage case |
NIGB21349 | 1 | Slab phantom - Including storage case |
NIGB7581 | 1 | Suitcase including accessories and tools |
QCRB6245 | 1 | Set of 3 beta radiation sources for BSS-2 |
One wooden Box containing the mechanic and electronic systems.
One Type A packaging containing the radiation source set.
Option:
On site Installation of the system and training only as far as the operation of the unit is concerned. No training on beta dosimetry incl. travel and accommodation
The system consists of 2 boxes:
1) the radioactive sources - Type A package - UN2915
dim.: 0.78m x 0.34m x 0.55m, weight 25kg
7.9GBq (Sr-90,Kr-85,Pm-147)
estimated labelling: II Yellow, max. Ti: 0.2 or below
2) all inactive parts of the equipment are packed into a wooden box
dim: 1.19m x 0.7m x 1.26m, weight 60kg
Upgrade packages for the former complete Beta Secondary Standard BSS2 versions delivered not earlier than 10 years
Upgrade Package 1 | ||
Product Code | Qty | Description |
NIGB21463 | 1 | Beta Secondary Standard 2 (BSS-2) |
NIGB7579 | 1 | Digital Barometer (Mounted into the electronic control unit) |
NIGB15800 | 1 | Rod phantom - Including storage case |
NIGB21349 | 1 | Slab phantom - Including storage case |
Upgrade Package 2 | ||
Product Code | Qty | Description |
NIGB21463 | 1 | Beta Secondary Standard 2 (BSS-2) |
NIGB7579 | 1 | Digital Barometer (Mounted into the electronic control unit) |
NIGB15800 | 1 | Rod phantom - Including storage case |
Upgrade Package 3 | ||
Product Code | Qty | Description |
NIGB21463 | 1 | Beta Secondary Standard 2 (BSS-2) |
NIGB7579 | 1 | Digital Barometer (Mounted into the electronic control unit) |
NIGB21349 | 1 | Slab phantom - Including storage case |
Upgrade Package 4 | ||
Product Code | Qty | Description |
NIGB21463 | 1 | Beta Secondary Standard 2 (BSS-2) |
NIGB7579 | 1 | Digital Barometer (Mounted into the electronic control unit) |