iPIX – Gamma Imager Product Introduction Steve Laskos Product Management Director

iPIX – the new generation of gamma camera Simple, easy to use for experts and non experts Lightweight and rugged for easy transport Sensitive and affordable gamma imaging system designed for: Nuclear Power Plants Fuel Cycle D&D Homeland Security Military Emergency Response

Remote gamma imaging and localization fosters ALARA. Reduced radiation exposure and increased worker safety

iPIX: The Next Generation Gamma Imaging System

iPIX Gamma Imager

iPIX: The Next Generation Gamma Imaging System

iPIX Gamma Imager

iPIX will superimpose Gamma Image on top of Camera Image

High performance enables quick and precise location of hot spots

iPIX Solution & Benefits

iPIX Gamma Imager

3D Image of counts Camera & Gamma Image

Estimates dose rate of hot spots Image post processing can be performed for further analysis after the measurement is complete

iPIX Solution & Benefits

iPIX Gamma Imager

iPIX Description 1/2

Shock Protection

Visible Camera

Yellow mask mounted by the front of the iPIX

detector

Handle Can be Moved

Battery operation and status LED

Power switch

Network activity LED Power connector

(operation and battery charge)

Ethernet-POE connector

Pan & Tilt control connector

Main power LED

iPIX Gamma Imager

iPIX Description 2/2

ID sticker

Tripod Connection

iPIX rechageable Battery (with

insertion guide)

Battery Access

Battery Access Opening

iPIX Gamma Imager

Compact size and low weight for portability

iPIX Solution & Benefits

2.5kg / 5.5lbs

iPIX Gamma Imager

Designed for use in harsh environments

iPIX Solution & Benefits

IP65 2g vib 60cm / 2ft

iPIX Gamma Imager

Remote operation via Ethernet allows for exposure reduction for the operator

iPIX Solution & Benefits

80m / 260ft

iPIX Gamma Imager

Ethernet

iPIX Gamma Imager

POE capable (Power Over Ethernet) A POE injector delivered in standard kit

This means there is only one cable for Ethernet & Power Battery operation for iPIX and Notebook Up to 5 hours with ONE iPIX battery Up to 5 hours for Notebook Option for dual battery in Notebook

*Power over Ethernet

iPIX Power

3 ways to power iPIX Ethernet POE Injector Main power adaptor for iPIX iPIX Battery

• Up to 5 Hours per battery

Computer power Main power adaptor Battery

• Up to 5 hours

iPIX Power

iPIX Gamma Imager

Coded Masks

Rank 13, 2mm thick

Rank 7, 4mm thick

Rank 7, 8mm thick

Rank= # of holes per cm2 Thickness = mm of tungsten

iPIX Gamma Imager

Coded Masks

iPIX Gamma Imager

2 mm thickness for low energy.

Doesn’t rotate when counting.

4mm thickness for medium energy range

8 mm thickness for high energy.

Choosing the correct Coded Mask

Rank 13. 2mm thick

Rank 7. 4mm thick

Rank 7 8mm thick

Energy

Back

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Low (eg. Am 241)

Medium (eg. Cs 137)

High (eg. Co 60)

Low ≤500nSv/h (≤50µR/h)

Medium >500nSv/h to 10µSv/h (>50µR/h to 1mR/h)

High >10µSv/h (>1mR/h)

iPIX Gamma Imager

iPIX Solution Coded Mask Technology

The coded mask design in iPIX is based on MURA (Modified Uniformly Redundant Array) patterns iPIX has a Timepix sensor - CdTe (Cadmium telluride) Through deconvolution of the resulting raw image collected with the Timepix sensor, the location of the remote source can then be calculated 3 masks (one standard and two optional) are available with various thicknesses and ranks

iPIX Gamma Imager

Coded Tungsten Mask

MURA Mask

Timepix Sensor

Deconvolution

Source

Compact size and low weight for ultra portability Industrial design for use in harsh environments Can be fully operated remotely for ALARA dose reduction User friendly with push button image acquisition Automatic parameter settings for non expert users High performance to quickly and precisely locate hot spots Estimates dose rate and energy range of hot spots Best tool to track low energy emitters (safeguard, security, fuel cycle) Its compact size & low weight also make to suitable for robotic applications

iPIX Solution & Benefits

iPIX Gamma Imager

User friendly with push button image acquisition

iPIX Solution & Benefits

iPIX Gamma Imager

iPIX Software

Start Count

Parameter input

Menu

Zoom Control

Gamma transparency

Red Box Is γ FOV 256x256

Color Scale

iPIX Gamma Imager

iPIX Status Screen

Network Status

Status tag turns red and or orange in case of problem

Power Status

Temperature Status

Mask ID

Visible Camera Status

Gamma Camera Status

Missing

R7-8

R7-4

R13-2

iPIX Gamma Imager

Automatic acquisition sequence During Initialization Calculation of frame time and number of frames Based on background level and source activity

Image post processing Dose rate estimation Energy range estimation

Automatic Acquisition Sequence

iPIX Gamma Imager

Excellent tool to track low energy emitters High sensitivity for quick results (dose rate at the detector)

• Am-241: 250 nSv/h in < 5min (64MBq @ 1 meter) • Cs-137: 2.5 µSv/h in about 5 min (13MBq @ 1 meter) • Co- 60: 2 µSv/h in about 15 min (3MBq @ 1 meter)

iPIX needs 1 to 5 minutes to optimize the frame sequence parameters

iPIX requires variable processing time after all frames have been acquired

Measurement Capabilities

1 meter or greater

iPIX Gamma Imager

Possibility to change masks for optimum response Dose rate calculation Energy Categorization (Am, Cs or Co) after measurement is taken

Measurement Capabilities

iPIX Gamma Imager

iPIX Kit iPIX Kit includes: Real-time portable Gamma-ray imaging system Yellow Mask #2 (rank 7 / 4 mm thick) 2m (6 ft) and 10m (32 ft) Ethernet cables Software Fully rugged convertible notebook Manual Tripod Dedicated transport case POE injector USB key containing software and documentation Bumpers and handle User Manual Power cables

iPIX Gamma Imager

The Kit

• Easy to transport • Everything in one place

iPIX Gamma Imager

Accessories and Options

ADDITIONAL MASKS Mask #2 is provided with the iPIX for general purpose Mask #1, rank 13 / 2mm thick for low energies Mask #3, rank 7 / 8mm thick for high energies

Long Ethernet Cables for Remote Operation 50 m (160 ft) Ethernet cable on spool 80 m (260 ft) Ethernet cable on spool

TRIPODS Motorized tripod including

Pan&Tilt, tripod, cable and case

iPIX Gamma Imager

Tripod use

System fully operational from in the transport case

iPIX Gamma Imager

Glove Box

Gamma Imaging For Multiple Applications

Drums

Tank Pipelines

In-Situ Measurement: Multiple Applications

iPIX Gamma Imager

Dose rate of 3 mSvh

Lead shielding

NPP Example – Setup and Control of Radiobiological Protection

iPIX Gamma Imager

Uranium, metallic form

SNM detection Luggage monitoring

241Am, 74 MBq (2 mCi) 241Am, 18 GBq (486 mCi)

600 s 20 s

1 s

Potential applications Vehicle monitoring

Homeland Security Example: Detection of Illicit Radioactive Materials

iPIX Gamma Imager

Emergency Response examples

ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS (within 80 meters)

OUTDOOR

Terrorism Transportation Post accident evaluations

POST ACCIDENT

iPIX Gamma Imager

CONCLUSION

Imaging photon radiation emitted from radioactive material is possible Quickly identify and locate hot points Characterize emissions (energy and dose) User friendly for non experts

• Simple push button interface • Low training costs • Less chance for error

At a price point that makes it a reasonable addition to every Health Physics toolkit

Enhances monitoring and control or your environment Increase worker safety and improve operational efficiency

iPIX Gamma Imager

Measurement and Expertise (M&E) iPIX Offering Dominique Rothan Global M&E Director

Measurement and Expertise (M&E) iPIX Offering

M&E’s capabilities Provide qualified personnel to propose best measurement

techniques and options Combine standard tools such as iPIX, CZT spectroscopy

probe, ISOCS and Mercurad, to provide best solution for customer needs

Write up procedures (Calibration Philosophy, Calibration report, Quality Assurance, Operator Instructions etc.)

Perform subsequent measurements Team with partners to develop specialist deployment rigs

(for example hot-cells) Create a 4-pi image of the area measured with hot spot

locations overlaid Identify isotopes (and relative intensities) and determine

activities Model the cell or area being surveyed and create 3D dose

rate map iPIX with example custom assembly for additional CZT spectrometry detector and supplementary lighting

iPIX Gamma Imager

M&E example project iPIX &

CZT Pan & Tilt head positioned at first location

CZT Scan iPIX Scan

Association of Activity with identifiable plant features

ISOCS Modelling: Assigned fixed activity to plant items &

locations

Determine Activity for each Item & Location

Repeated for other

orientations until entire cell

is covered

Mercurad Dose Modelling: Known activity ascribed to

each item

Dose Rate Profile output (contour) for Horizontal

Planes

Final Output: Stitching of data plots for

adjacent orientations to achieve final contour plots in 3D

Inspection of iPIX images with visual survey and other

available data

iPIX Gamma Imager

Customer Benefits

Unrivalled deployment expertise Local CANBERRA radiometric experts with site knowledge to deploy

innovative imaging techniques Understanding of local rules and restrictions Excellent safety records

Partnerships for efficient deployment Flexible iPIX equipment, work with engineering partners having special

skills and knowledge in the measurement area / site for bespoke deployment rigs

iPIX easy to use; allows training onsite operators for efficient surveys Quantitative activity measurements as well as dose rates Unique combination of equipment and codes to compute activity and

dose mapping Our experts acquire and analyze date to provide a full characterization of

the area

iPIX Gamma Imager

M&E in a Few Words

CANBERRA’s Measurement and Expertise (M&E) group delivers exceptional technical expertise and experienced staff to help customers solve their nuclear-related challenges while saving cost and time. Around 50 skilled Expert Analysts worldwide, 500+ man years of experience Partnering with National Nuclear Lab (NNL) in UK to image hot cell at Sellafield using iPIX services Measurement of 90% of all transuranic waste (TRU) in the US before storage on the WIPP site

iPIX Gamma Imager

M&E is Here to Help You

M&E contacts Dominique.rothan@canberra.com Global M&E Director Patrick.chard@canberra.com Global M&E Technical Director

iPIX Gamma Imager

Thank You !