Area radiation

alarms

Specifications
Weight
3·2kg (7lb 2oz).
Detector
Halogen quenched GM tube.
Calibration
Caesium-137 GM tube.
Radiation detected
Gamma 100keV to 1·3MeV.
Saturation test
400Sv/h (40kR/h) at 1·3 MeV.

Charger, code TANC492

for use with TANB492
Specifications
Gammalarm,™ code TANB492 (240V) Input
and code TAN4920 (110V) 240 volts AC.
The Gammalarm is of rugged design and compact Output
construction for use on-site. It provides a continuous 13·8 volts DC.
highly visible indication of the environmental radiation
Weight
field. It is fitted with a heavy-duty guard to protect
1·5Kg (3·3lb).
the indicator lamps during transportation. A connector
is fitted to allow recharging via purpose-built charger Charger, code TANC4920
units (ordered separately).
for use with TAN4920
Use Specifications
When the alarm is switched on, radiation below Input
threshold (8µsv/h) is indicated by an amber flashing 110 volts AC.
lamp. An audible alarm pre-warning of radiation Output
exposure is initiated by a push button switch. This will 13·8 volts DC.
automatically terminate as soon as radiation is above
threshold. Radiation above threshold is indicated by a Weight
red flashing lamp. 1·5Kg (3·3lb).

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Gammalarm, code TAND492
The alarm is compact and can be shelf-mounted or
set on any relatively level surface for quick easy
installation, with the additional facility of fail safe
circuitry. It provides a continuous highly visible
indication of the environmental radiation field.
Auxiliary connector sockets are incorporated in
the Gammalarm to facilitate the addition of options
such as slave unit, additional light flashers, audible
alarms, automatic door locks, etc.
Maintenance is generally limited to simple
lamp replacement and periodic detector level
(or sensitivity) adjustment.
Use
The safe condition is indicated by a continuous green
lamp and can be preset to trip to the hazard condition
indicated by a flashing red lamp. The threshold for
the alarm trip can be varied from 20 to 350µSv/h,
(2 to 35mR/h). The red light flashes at a rate of
approximately 60 flashes per minute.
Failure of any signalling element in the circuitry
either turns on the red warning light or turns off both
lights to warn the radiographer. The green light
therefore not only shows that the radiation level is safe
but also shows the system circuitry to be functioning
normally. A small caesium-137 source provides a
constant monitor for the Geiger Mueller tube, so that
any circuit breakdown is immediately detected.
Specifications
Dimensions
Length: 305mm (12in).
Width: 152mm (6in).
Height: 330mm (13in).
Weight: 5·4kg (12lb).
Internal source
333kBq, 9µCi caesium-137.
Detector
GM tube.
Radiation detected
80keV to 1·5MeV Gamma.
Red hazard bulb
150 watt 115 volts AC.
Dual light flasher, code TANE492
This attachment or slave unit connects directly to the
Gammalarm TAND492 by electrical cable for remote
signalling of the radiation field level. It has a rugged
steel case with heavy duty glass red and green
lamp domes.
Audible alarm, code TANH492
This unit can be connected to the Gammalarm
TAND492 to provide you with an audible indication
of when the preset detection level is reached.
The audible signal is a variable time buzzer with an
adjustable initial warning signal period of 0·5 to 30
seconds before reverting to a lower volume or off.
A continuous alert signal can be provided on
special request.
Safety monitor circuit, code TANJ492
This special self-contained circuit arrangement is
triggered by the 110 volts provided by the Gammalarm
TAND492, when in the hazard condition. The circuit
provides a number of low voltage (as well as 110 volts)
signals to operate safety devices in the radiography area.
These could be horns, door locks, lights or interrupt
switches, for example, to prevent the opening of a door
to the radiation area.
Junction box, code TANK492
This unit when used in conjunction with the
Gammalarm TAND492 makes possible the operation
of up to four separate dual light flashers TANE492
from a single Gammalarm.
Survey meter calibrator, code TMN773
This device is designed for the rapid and accurate
calibration of radiation survey meters. The unit is
ruggedly constructed and lockable when not in use.
It has a 810GBq, 150mCi caesium-137 source.
Optional additional Safety
door
interlock
devices for use
with the SENTINEL
Monitor Other
Gammalarm TAND492 circuit warning
TANJ492 systems

Green safe bulb

15 watt 115 volts AC. Remote Audible alarm
flashers Gammalarm Buzzer/Siren
TAND492
Case TANE492 TANH492

Aluminum.
Remote
probes
Supply voltage TANF492

115 volts AC, 60 c/s. (220/240 volts optional).

QSA/Sentinel/USDS009(9/99)