Product Specifications

The Harshaw 3500 TLD Reader

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JRT Associates measurements of the radiation

dose absorbed by individual TLD
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Harshaw 3500
TLD Reader

Thermoelectric PMT
cooler for maximum
gain stability
Measurement quality
assurance
Automatic background
subtraction capability
Easy to operate,
service and maintain The Harshaw 3500 includes a sample Key Features
Compact and attractive
Optional neutral density drawer for a single element TLD - Planchet heating incorporates welded
filters dosimeter, a linear, programmable thermocouple for best temperature
600 C (1112 F) Tmax
option
heating system and a cooled reproducibility
photomultiplier tube with associated - Heating profile includes pre-heat,
electronics to measure the TL light acquire and anneal cycles
output. The manually-operated - Heating temperature capability up to
Harshaw 3500 is used in medical 600 C (1112 F)
physics, health physics, materials - 7 decade glowcurve acquisition range
research, food irradiation and industrial - Optional neutral density filter to
applications. extend the high measurement range
 System Specifications

Advantages of a separate computer thermal treatment; <5% in 3 TL data acquisition parameter

months using preheat or glow selections
- Minimum initial investment curve deconvolution
- Extremely flexible parametric Batch uniformity: 15% std. dev. - Application of Reader Calibration
adjustments, implemented in from the batch mean, tighter on Factor (RCF), and Element
software special request Correction Coefficient (ECC)
- The computer can be used for Residual TL signal: <0.2% of - Automatic background subtraction
other purposes when not reading, over the range, without - Application of quality factor
required for TLD annealing - Raw data and glowcurve printing
- Use of commercial software for Repeatability: for 1 mGy (100 mrad) during acquisition
data manipulation, report 137Cs doses, <2% STD DEV of - ASCII export file generation
generation and storage 10 sequential measurements - Periodic PMT testing of noise and
Reuse: more than 500 per response to test light
Applications dosimeter with <10% sensitivity - Alarm and stop if TL data exceeds
change preset limit
- Radiotherapy planning verification Threshold: <10 Gy (1 mrad) based - Re-read TLD if TL data exceeds
- Total body irradiation dose on 2.26 std. dev. of 10 repeat preset limit
verification readings of an unexposed dosimeter - PMT noise and reference light QC
- Skin irradiation dose verification
checks (user defined)
- Stereotactic beam output factor The connectors for power, nitrogen
measurement supply and the external computer TLD heating profile setup
- Critical organ dose verification are situated on the rear panel.
- Diagnostic dose studies
- Selection of 1 from 10 pre-defined
- CT dose measurement for quality Accessories Time/Temperature Profiles (TTPs)
assurance
- Editing of: TTP titles, Region of
- Environmental dosimetry - Personal Computer and Laserjet Interest (ROI) limits, Calibration
- Testing for irradiated food Printer region, Preheat temperature and
- Radioactive dating - Programmable annealing oven time, Maximum read temperature,
- High dose verification for - Uninterruptible power supply Temperature ramp rate, Anneal
electronic components - N2 gas flowmeter temperature and time, Acquisition
- Vacuum tweezers time
Dosimetry performance using - 2210D Tabletop Irradiator
LiF;Mg,Ti chips. (TLD-100) - Dosimeter storage tray
- Low temp annealing oven, high
Radiations measured: Photon, temp annealing furnace
energies >5 keV; Neutron, thermal - Stainless steel annealing tray
to 100 MeV; Electron/beta, assembly
energies >70 keV - Aluminum chill block
Range: 10 Gy to 1 Gy (1 mrad to - 600 C (1112 F) maximum temp
100 rad) linear; 1 Gy to 20 Gy (100 option
rad to 2000 rad) supralinear - Glow Curve deconvolution
Tissue equivalence: nearly tissue - Optional planchets to accommodate
equivalent different types of TLD material
Fading: <20% in 3 months without

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United Kingdom

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2B
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Reading RG7 5PR United Kingdom 2835 fax

United States
Elmsford,
+1 (508) 520-2815
NY 10523
27 Forge Parkway
Franklin, MA 02038 USA
800-221-0111
+1 (800) 274-4212 toll-free
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is available
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TLD Readers - Model 3500
All prices quoted herein are subject to change without prior notice.
All prices are FOB: Origin. An additional charge will be added for FOB: Destination

Line Part Number Description Quantity Price

1. MODEL 3500 TLD READER INSTRUMENT
2. 3500TLDREADER MODEL 3500 TLD READER INSTRUMENT - A manual TLD reader $20,360.00
for use with loose TLD materials and TLD powders (optional powder
dispenser available). Supplied with WinREMS operational software
and 1/4" x 1/4" chip planchet. Capable of temperatures to 400 C.

3. For use in medical physics, radiodiagnostics, radiation protection,

environmental dosimetry, food irradiation measurement, and general
research applications. The reader operates with a separate personal
computer using Windows NT, 2000 or XP.

4. Other planchets may be substituted at no cost with the exception of

the round planchet which also requires the high temperature option.

5. 3500READERHT MODEL 3500 TLD READER- HIGH TEMP - A manual TLD reader for $21,720.00
use with loose TLD materials and TLD powders (optional powder
dispenser available). Supplied with WinREMS operational software
and 1/4" x 1/4" chip planchet. Capable of temperatures to 600 C.

6. 28280 600 C Temperature Upgrade for "J-Type" 3500 TLD Readers $2,570.00
(Consult with sales to determine reader type)

7. 28670 600 C Temperature Upgrade for "K-Type" 3500 TLD Readers $1,370.00
(Consult with sales to determine reader type)

8. T25075 M3500 Planchet, Chip Type, 1/4" x 1/4", J-Type Thermocouple (has $534.00
red and white wires)

9. 28286 M3500 Planchet, Chip Type, 1/4" x 1/4", K-Type Thermocouple (has $534.00
red and yellow wires)

10. 28805 M3500 Planchet, Chip Type, 1/8" x 1/8", J-Type Thermocouple (has $534.00
red and white wires)

11. 26511 M3500 Planchet, Chip Type, 1/8" x 1/8", K-Type Thermocouple (has $534.00
red and yellow wires)

12. T25101 M3500 Planchet, Rod Type, J-Type Thermocouple (has red and $534.00
white wires)

13. 28287 M3500 Planchet, Rod Type, K-Type Thermocouple (has red and $534.00
yellow wires)

14. 28288 M3500 Planchet, Disk Type, 0.62" dia., K-Type Thermocouple (has $912.00
red and yellow wires). Requires High Temperature (600 C) 3500
TLD Reader

15. 161940 Neutral Density Filter (1:1 - Clear) $112.00

16. 161698 Neutral Density Filter (10:1) $316.00

17. 161701 Neutral Density Filter (100:1) $316.00

18. 161703 Neutral Density Filter (1000:1) $316.00

19. 161704 Neutral Density Filter (10000:1) $316.00

20. T25105 Powder Dispenser Kit-incl. Powder Dispenser (15 mg charge), Stand $1,860.00
& Vacuum

21. 22806 Powder Dispenser (15 mg charge), Spare, for use in Powder $882.00
Dispenser Kit above

22. 161353 Powder Brush, 1/4" $8.16

23. 500002 Nitrogen Gas Flow Meter/Regulator, English Male Threads $1,170.00

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 This product is available through JRT Associates 800-221-0111
2011 Price List for the USA
TLD Readers - Model 3500
All prices quoted herein are subject to change without prior notice.
All prices are FOB: Origin. An additional charge will be added for FOB: Destination

Line Part Number Description Quantity Price

24. 500002-1 Nitrogen Gas Flow Meter/Regulator, Metric Female Threads $1,170.00

25. 500797 Nitrogen Generator with Integrated Compressor - 110 VAC/60 Hz. $8,190.00
Capable of providing 2.2 liters/min (0.08 cfm) of 99.99% pure
Nitrogen at a pressure of 1.05 barg (15 psig).

26. 500798 Nitrogen Generator with Integrated Compressor - 230 VAC/50 Hz. $8,190.00
Capable of providing 2.2 liters/min (0.08 cfm) of 99.99% pure
Nitrogen at a pressure of 1.05 barg (15 psig).

27. 500323 Uninterruptible Power Supply - 120 VAC/60 Hz (1.8 KVA/1.25 KW) $7,830.00

28. 500622 Intel Pentium Computer with Monitor $3,410.00

29. 500758 Nine-Pin Serial Port to USB Converter $59.00

30. WinREMS35/55 WinREMS (Windows NT/2000/XP Platform) * $2,640.00

31. WinREMS35/55ADD *WinREMS (Windows NT/2000/XP Platform) - Additional Copy. For $528.00
multiple licensed user facilities. Proof must be provided that
customer currently has a copy of WinREMS.

32. 29054 Food Irradiation Excel Template and Manual. The manual provides $1,020.00
a description of food irradiation detection techniques using the
Thermo Scientific Model 3500 TLD reader instrument. The Excel
template allows easy comparison of two glow curves for irrad

33. 3500TLD-DS3 3 Year Extended Depot Service Warranty for the Model 3500 TLD $3,530.00
Reader

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