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HPGe Instrument

Fulcrum: definitive isotope ID in 8 pounds

At 8 × 5 × 6 inches, the Fulcrum is the smallest mechanically cooled HPGe system available. Onboard acquisition and analysis put gamma-ray spectroscopy, isotope ID, and quantification in the hands of field teams at any experience level.

Fulcrum
  • Superior Resolution: FWHM < 950 eV at 122 keV; < 1.9 keV at 1332 keV
  • Continuous field operation via battery hot-swap
  • 2-hour cool-down to operating temperature
omni app spectra view

OMNI App Spectral Viewer

OMNI App Source Search

OMNI App Source Search

Capability upgrades

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Options that add a measurement mode to the instrument.

12-MeV Energy Scale

A factory front-end modification that extends the energy scale to 12 MeV while keeping a 64k-channel spectrum, with conversion gain variable by factors of two. Reaches the high-energy gammas standard scales clip.

Neutron Counter

Adds thermal-neutron counting alongside gamma spectroscopy. Micro-structured semiconductor detectors with 6Li conversion reach about 30% thermal-neutron detection efficiency.

High Dose-Rate Mode

Extends usable operation at elevated gamma dose rates, so surveys keep producing spectra where a standard configuration would saturate.

GM Tube Dose-Rate Extension

Above roughly 5 mR/hr the instrument switches to the GM tube automatically and keeps reading dose rate to 1 Sv/hr, so one tool covers both survey and high-dose entry.

Field kit

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Power, shielding, mounting, and transport that keep the instrument measuring through a full shift.

Internal Battery Kit

Hot-swappable internal Li-ion batteries, 2 batteries and 1 charger per package. Each battery provides about 4 hours of field operation on the Fulcrum and 2.5 hours on the GeGI 5.

External BB-2590 Battery Kit

External BB-2590 Li-ion battery package: 2 batteries, 1 charger, and cables, for powering the instrument for extended periods on battery. Each battery provides about 4 to 5 hours of field operation.

Pelican Shipping Case

Pelican shipping case for the instrument and its accessories.

Lightweight Tripod

Lightweight tripod to support the instrument. The GeGI 5 version includes a base plate for pinhole imaging; manual operation.

GeGI tripod requires the Pinhole Imaging Platform.

QuantiCart

Mobile HPGe gamma-ray NDA cart with variable detector height (16 to 45 in) and angle (0 to 180 degrees). Includes a 2 in thick Pb side shield with 30-, 60-, and 90-degree apertures.

For use with WinOMNI and ISOTAC NDA software.

IP65 Field Housing

IP65-rated protective housing for the Fulcrum and Fulcrum-40h.

Pb Shot Shield

Nylon shell with a 2 in void to be filled with No. 7 Pb shot (shot not included). 100 cc sample chamber; custom chambers available. Horizontal or vertical mount, selected at order.

Requires WinOMNI.

Tungsten Side Shield

6 mm copper-lined tungsten collar that slips over the outer edge of the detector for side shielding and collimation.

QuantiCart Aperture Shields

Individual 2 in (5 cm) Pb QuantiCart shields with 30-, 60-, or 90-degree acceptance angles, priced each.

Low-Energy Shield

Low-energy shield: a tin (Sn) disc held in place on the front edge of the detector.

Windows Laptop

Windows laptop for Fulcrum and Fulcrum-40h operation.

Spares & consumables

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Replacement parts and per-measurement supplies.

HEPA Filtration

HEPA filter adapters, brackets, and replacement filters. The adapter attaches with 4 screws; the filter is taped in for easy disposal after measurements.

Marinelli Beakers, 2 L

2 L Marinelli beakers for the Fulcrum and Fulcrum-40h. Package of 10.

Spare Internal Batteries

Single BB-2557 Li-ion internal batteries for the Fulcrum and LoPro.

Power Supplies & Cables

Replacement power supplies, DC vehicle power cables, battery cables, and a vehicle power inverter for the GeGI and Fulcrum.

Straps & Comms

Shoulder straps for the GeGI and Fulcrum, and a Bluetooth headset for the GeGI, Fulcrum, and LoPro.

All Fulcrum accessories in the catalog

Detector
Detector typeHPGe (High-Purity Germanium)
Relative efficiency12%@ 1333 keV (Co-60)
Crystal Dimensions60mm x 25mm
Energy ResolutionFWHM < 950 eV at 122 keV; < 1.5 keV at 662 keV; < 1.9 keV at 1332 keV
Physical
Weight (base)8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Dimensions8.0" x 5.0" x 6.0"20 cm x 13 cm x 15 cm
Cooling
Cooler typeLong-life Stirling Cycle
Cool-down time~2 hrroom temperature to operating temperature
Power
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Internal battery~5 hr
BB2590 (mil-spec) battery~15 hr
Bridge battery optionYesfor continuous field operation
Electronics & Software
SoftwareOnboard OMNIAndroid
Data output formatANSI N42.42, SPE, CHN, CSV, TXT
Wireless OperationYesWiFi
Isotope Library95 user-selectable isotopes (can add other isotopes upon request)
Number of MCA ChannelsUp to 64k
Next steps

Questions about the Fulcrum?

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