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AMS-4 Beta Air Monitor

Name: AMS-4 Beta Air Monitor
SKU: AMS4OPT1

Catalog number: AMS4OPT1

Related applications: Radiation Detection & Measurement

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Thermo Scientific™

AMS-4 Beta Air Monitor

Catalog number: AMS4OPT1

Related applications: Radiation Detection & Measurement

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Provide an early warning to workers exposed to potential airborne releases of beta-emitting particulates when using Thermo Scientific™ AMS-4 Beta Air Monitor. Lightweight and robust design accommodates both fixed and portable use applications.

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AMS4OPT1

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Description

Integral vacuum pump w/115 V AC, 60 Hz

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Description	Integral vacuum pump w/115 V AC, 60 Hz
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Flow Rate	56 L/min.
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	Integral Vacuum Pump for Beta Air Monitor
Power Consumption	3 A
Weight (English)	17 lb.
Weight (Metric)	8 kg
Voltage	115 V
Unit Size	Each

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AMS4

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Description

Display unit without sampling head

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Alarm/Fail Relays	SPST, 15 A at 30 VDC/120 VAC resistive
Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Connections	Computer: DB9, RS-232 standard, RS-485 optional
Data Log Buffer	2000 entries of combined Concentration and Status
Description	Display unit without sampling head
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Detector Type	Sealed proportional window
Flow Rate	8.5 to 113 L/min.
Outputs	0 to 5 VDC, five decade logarithmic
Radiation Type	Beta
Display Type	Two rows x 20 characters high visibility vacuum fluorescent, percentage of Alarm 40-element LED bar graph
Product Type	Beta Air Monitor Display Unit
Keypad	18 keys, full numeric plus function keys
Status Indicator	Front panel lights display READY and MALFUNCTION conditions, red alarm strobe light, sonalert
Window Density	2 to 3 mg/cm²
Width (English)	11 in.
Width (Metric)	27.9 cm
Height (English)	8.75 in.
Height (Metric)	22.2 cm
Depth (English)	2.8 in.
Depth (Metric)	32.5 cm
Diameter (Metric) Detector Window	50.8 mm
Weight (English)	7.5 lb.
Weight (Metric)	3.4 kg
Electrical Requirements	100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz
Voltage	100 V to 240 V
Wattage	120 W
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Unit Size	Each

Catalog Number

AMS4OPT13

Unit Size

Each

Description

Monitoring and calibration software

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Description	Monitoring and calibration software
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	System Monitoring and Calibration Software with Cables for Beta Air Monitor
Power Consumption	1.5 A
Voltage	220 V
Unit Size	Each

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AMS4OPT14

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Each

Description

Radial entry sampling head

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Description	Radial entry sampling head
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Efficiency	8.5% 60Co, 17% 90Sr/90Y (nominal).
Product Type	Radial Entry Sampling Head for Beta Air Monitor
Width (English)	5.6 in.
Width (Metric)	14.2 cm
Height (English)	7.3 in.
Height (Metric)	18.5 cm
Depth (English)	9.8 in.
Depth (Metric)	24.9 cm
Unit Size	Each

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AMS4OPT4

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Description

RS-485 serial interface

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Description	RS-485 serial interface
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	RS-485 Serial Interface for Beta Air Monitor
Unit Size	Each

Catalog Number

AMS4OPT6B

Unit Size

Each

Description

25 ft. cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	25 ft. cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	Extension Cable/Tubing for Beta Air Monitor
Depth (English)	25 ft.
Depth (Metric)	7.6 m
Unit Size	Each

Catalog Number

AMS4OPT6C

Unit Size

Each

Description

50 ft. cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	50 ft. cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	Extension Cable/Tubing for Beta Air Monitor
Depth (English)	50 ft.
Depth (Metric)	15.2 m
Unit Size	Each

Catalog Number

AMS4OPT7

Unit Size

Each

Description

In-line entry sampling head

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	In-line entry sampling head
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Efficiency	Radial Sampling Head: 8.5% 60Co, 17% 90Sr/90Y (nominal); Inline Sampling Head: 6.4% 85Kr, 4.4% 133Xe (nominal); Noble Gas Sampling Head: 5.75% 60Co, 12% 90Sr/90Y (nominal)
Product Type	In-line Entry Sampling Head for Beta Air Monitor
Width (English)	5.6 in.
Width (Metric)	14.2 cm
Height (English)	7.3 in.
Height (Metric)	18.5 cm
Depth (English)	11.6 in.
Depth (Metric)	29.5 cm
Unit Size	Each

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AMS4OPT8

Unit Size

Each

Description

Noble gas sampling head

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	Noble gas sampling head
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Efficiency	Radial Sampling Head: 8.5% 60Co, 17% 90Sr/90Y (nominal); Inline Sampling Head: 6.4% 85Kr, 4.4% 133Xe (nominal); Noble Gas Sampling Head: 5.75% 60Co, 12% 90Sr/90Y (nominal)
Product Type	Noble Gas Sampling Head for Beta Air Monitor
Width (English)	9.3 in.
Width (Metric)	23.6 cm
Height (English)	6.4 in.
Height (Metric)	16.3 cm
Depth (English)	9.5 in.
Depth (Metric)	24.1 cm
Unit Size	Each

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AMS4OPT6A

Unit Size

Each

Description

15 ft. extension cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8 only

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	15 ft. extension cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8 only
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	Extension Cable/Tubing for Beta Air Monitor
Depth (English)	15 ft.
Depth (Metric)	4.6 m
Unit Size	Each

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AMS4OPT1

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Integral vacuum pump w/115 V AC, 60 Hz

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Description	Integral vacuum pump w/115 V AC, 60 Hz
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Flow Rate	56 L/min.
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	Integral Vacuum Pump for Beta Air Monitor
Power Consumption	3 A
Weight (English)	17 lb.
Weight (Metric)	8 kg
Voltage	115 V
Unit Size	Each

AMS4

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Display unit without sampling head

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Alarm/Fail Relays	SPST, 15 A at 30 VDC/120 VAC resistive
Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Connections	Computer: DB9, RS-232 standard, RS-485 optional
Data Log Buffer	2000 entries of combined Concentration and Status
Description	Display unit without sampling head
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Detector Type	Sealed proportional window
Flow Rate	8.5 to 113 L/min.
Outputs	0 to 5 VDC, five decade logarithmic
Radiation Type	Beta
Display Type	Two rows x 20 characters high visibility vacuum fluorescent, percentage of Alarm 40-element LED bar graph
Product Type	Beta Air Monitor Display Unit
Keypad	18 keys, full numeric plus function keys
Status Indicator	Front panel lights display READY and MALFUNCTION conditions, red alarm strobe light, sonalert
Window Density	2 to 3 mg/cm²
Width (English)	11 in.
Width (Metric)	27.9 cm
Height (English)	8.75 in.
Height (Metric)	22.2 cm
Depth (English)	2.8 in.
Depth (Metric)	32.5 cm
Diameter (Metric) Detector Window	50.8 mm
Weight (English)	7.5 lb.
Weight (Metric)	3.4 kg
Electrical Requirements	100 to 240 V 50/60 Hz
Voltage	100 V to 240 V
Wattage	120 W
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Unit Size	Each

AMS4OPT13

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Monitoring and calibration software

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Description	Monitoring and calibration software
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	System Monitoring and Calibration Software with Cables for Beta Air Monitor
Power Consumption	1.5 A
Voltage	220 V
Unit Size	Each

AMS4OPT14

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Radial entry sampling head

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Description	Radial entry sampling head
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Efficiency	8.5% 60Co, 17% 90Sr/90Y (nominal).
Product Type	Radial Entry Sampling Head for Beta Air Monitor
Width (English)	5.6 in.
Width (Metric)	14.2 cm
Height (English)	7.3 in.
Height (Metric)	18.5 cm
Depth (English)	9.8 in.
Depth (Metric)	24.9 cm
Unit Size	Each

AMS4OPT4

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RS-485 serial interface

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Compatibility	Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise
Description	RS-485 serial interface
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	RS-485 Serial Interface for Beta Air Monitor
Unit Size	Each

AMS4OPT6B

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25 ft. cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	25 ft. cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	Extension Cable/Tubing for Beta Air Monitor
Depth (English)	25 ft.
Depth (Metric)	7.6 m
Unit Size	Each

AMS4OPT6C

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50 ft. cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	50 ft. cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	Extension Cable/Tubing for Beta Air Monitor
Depth (English)	50 ft.
Depth (Metric)	15.2 m
Unit Size	Each

AMS4OPT7

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In-line entry sampling head

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	In-line entry sampling head
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Efficiency	Radial Sampling Head: 8.5% 60Co, 17% 90Sr/90Y (nominal); Inline Sampling Head: 6.4% 85Kr, 4.4% 133Xe (nominal); Noble Gas Sampling Head: 5.75% 60Co, 12% 90Sr/90Y (nominal)
Product Type	In-line Entry Sampling Head for Beta Air Monitor
Width (English)	5.6 in.
Width (Metric)	14.2 cm
Height (English)	7.3 in.
Height (Metric)	18.5 cm
Depth (English)	11.6 in.
Depth (Metric)	29.5 cm
Unit Size	Each

AMS4OPT8

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Noble gas sampling head

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	Noble gas sampling head
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Efficiency	Radial Sampling Head: 8.5% 60Co, 17% 90Sr/90Y (nominal); Inline Sampling Head: 6.4% 85Kr, 4.4% 133Xe (nominal); Noble Gas Sampling Head: 5.75% 60Co, 12% 90Sr/90Y (nominal)
Product Type	Noble Gas Sampling Head for Beta Air Monitor
Width (English)	9.3 in.
Width (Metric)	23.6 cm
Height (English)	6.4 in.
Height (Metric)	16.3 cm
Depth (English)	9.5 in.
Depth (Metric)	24.1 cm
Unit Size	Each

AMS4OPT6A

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15 ft. extension cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8 only

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Certifications/Compliance	Meets Regulatory Guide 8.25 and revised 10 CFR 20 criteria
Description	15 ft. extension cable/tubing for OPT14 and OPT8 only
Alpha/Beta/Gamma Measurement	Beta Measurement
For Use With (Application)	Beta Monitoring
Radiation Type	Beta
Product Type	Extension Cable/Tubing for Beta Air Monitor
Depth (English)	15 ft.
Depth (Metric)	4.6 m
Unit Size	Each

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Continuous air monitor (CAM) offering beta particulate, radioiodine, or noble gas detection.

Detachable sampling head
Reports both DAC and cpm
Real time gamma background subtraction
Stand alone or network configuration
Mass flow measurements
Fast and slow concentration alarms, cpm alarm, DAC-hour alarm
Computer calibration
Can also be used for stack monitoring of effluent releases using the in-line detector head
Keypad: 18 keys, full numeric plus function keys
Status Indicators: Front panel lights display READY and MALFUNCTION conditions, red alarm strobe light, sonalert
Printer: RS-232 serial DB9
Data Log Buffer: 2000 entries of combined Concentration and Status
Change information: Equivalent to 83 days of 1 hour detail, nearly 14 days of 10 mintes detail or over 24 hours of 1 minute detail
Alarm/Fail Relays: SPST, 15A at 30VDC/120VAC resistive
Analog Output: 0 to 5VDC output, five decade logarithmic

Compatible with:

Thermo Scientific ViewPoint Enterprise

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