Description
Pico-NaI is a high-sensitivity, turn-key, research-grade gamma spectrometer suitable for a wide variety of applications, including dosimetry, nuclear medicine, nuclear pharmacology, environmental monitoring, surveying, reactor instrumentation, and scientific research.
What’s Included
- Pico-MCA
- NaI Gamma-X Detector
- PulseCounter Pro software (on flash drive)
- USB Cables
Installation
- Attach the balun receiver to the Pico-MCA channel A via the included SMA-BNC adapter.
- Connect the detector to the balun amplifier using a USB-C cable. This cable can be of arbitrary length, as the detector can be positioned at a significant distance from the balun receiver-DPP/MCA system.
- Connect a +5VDC power (5V USB-C connector) to the balun receiver to energize the Gamma-X detector (use power from your PC’s USB or an external +5V AC/DC adapter).
- Connect the Pico-MCA to a PC via the included USB cable.
- Install PicoSDK on your PC.
- Run PulseCounter Pro software. The software comes with a default project containing an optimized preset and a 137Cs calibration spectrum for the system. Clone the existing project by clicking the CLONE button and start a new measurement.
Requirements
- 64-bit Windows PC
- USB 3.0 port
- +5VDC power (USB or AC/DC adapter)
- Screen resolution: 1920×1080 or higher
- For the software UI to display correctly, set the Windows font scaling at 100%.
Warranty
- 1-year parts and labor; buyer pays for shipping.
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