ORTEC (AMETEK)
ORTEC
A-576 A-PAD alfaspektrometrikedja
NIM alpha spectroscopy chain
- Selectable energy ranges
- 3–8; 4–7; 3–5; 4–6; 5–7; 6–8 MeV
- Net weight
- 0.9 kg
12 referenced values
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Alpha Suite alfaspektrometrar
Integrated alpha spectrometry
Alpha Suite alfaspektrometrar – integrated alpha spectrometry from ORTEC.
- Energy resolution
- ≤20 keV FWHM with BU-017-450-100 ULTRA detector and ²⁴¹Am point source; detector-to-source spacing equal to detector diameter1
- Spectrum channels
- Software-selectable conversion gain: 256, 512, 1024, 2048 or 4096 channels1
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Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16
Overview
Specifications
The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.
Detector
| Maximum detector area | Aria/Duo: 1200 mm²; Mega: 3000 mm² (consult factory)1 |
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| Maximum sample-to-detector spacing | 44 mm, in 4 mm increments1 |
Performance
| Energy resolution | ≤20 keV FWHM with BU-017-450-100 ULTRA detector and ²⁴¹Am point source; detector-to-source spacing equal to detector diameter1 |
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Electronics & signal
| Measurement channels | Aria: 1; Duo: 2; Mega: 1; Ensemble: up to 4 Duo/Mega modules (maximum 8 channels with Duo)1 |
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| Detector bias | 0 to ±100 V, 10 µA; computer-controlled 1 V increments1 |
| Spectrum channels | Software-selectable conversion gain: 256, 512, 1024, 2048 or 4096 channels1 |
Software & data
| Software | MAESTRO included1 |
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Connectivity & interface
| Vacuum connection | Aria/Duo/Mega: 0.25-inch Swagelok; Ensemble: NW251 |
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| Communication | High-speed USB, type B1 |
| Detector connector | Rear Microdot (ORTEC B mount)1 |
Mechanical
| Maximum sample diameter | Aria/Duo: 51 mm; Mega: 106 mm1 |
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| Chamber material | Nickel-plated cast brass1 |
Environment & ratings
| Operating temperature | 0 to 50 °C1 |
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The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.
Models
19 models in the series. Filter or scroll the table to compare.
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| Model | Measurement channels2 | Configuration | Maximum sample diameter1 | Maximum detector area1 | Recoil protection | Vacuum control1 | Computer connection1 | Software1 | Net weight1 | Host system2 | Module slots1 |
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| ALPHA-ARIA | 1 | Single alpha spectroscopy channel in a double-wide NIM chassis1 | 51 mm | 1200 mm² | External RCAP-2 required for recoil protection1 | Manual Pump/Hold/Vent | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | 1.9 kg | – | – |
| ALPHA-DUO | 2 | Benchtop unit with two alpha spectroscopy channels1 | 51 mm | 1200 mm² | Built-in pressure controller; optional biased sample trays required1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | 7.5 kg | – | – |
| ALPHA-DUO-M1 | 2 | Dual-input Alpha Ensemble expansion module (two chambers)2 | 51 mm | 1200 mm² | Built-in pressure controller; optional biased sample trays required1 | Computer control per module | – | – | – | Expansion module for Alpha Ensemble; not a standalone benchtop instrument | – |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-1D-1M | 3 | One ALPHA-DUO-M1 module and one ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module2 | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 51 mm; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 106 mm | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 1200 mm²; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 3000 mm² (consult factory) | Built-in RCAP pressure controller for the ALPHA-DUO-M1 module(s) only (requires optional biased sample holders); not available for the ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module(s)1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-1D-2M | 4 | One ALPHA-DUO-M1 module and two ALPHA-MEGA-M1 modules2 | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 51 mm; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 106 mm | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 1200 mm²; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 3000 mm² (consult factory) | Built-in RCAP pressure controller for the ALPHA-DUO-M1 module(s) only (requires optional biased sample holders); not available for the ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module(s)1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-1D-3M | 5 | One ALPHA-DUO-M1 module and three ALPHA-MEGA-M1 modules2 | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 51 mm; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 106 mm | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 1200 mm²; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 3000 mm² (consult factory) | Built-in RCAP pressure controller for the ALPHA-DUO-M1 module(s) only (requires optional biased sample holders); not available for the ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module(s)1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-1M | 1 | One ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module2 | 106 mm | 3000 mm² (consult factory) | RCAP recoil-protection option is for ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules only; biased sample tray not available for Mega modules3 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-2 | 2 | One ALPHA-DUO-M1 module2 | 51 mm | 1200 mm² | Built-in pressure controller; optional biased sample trays required1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-2D-1M | 5 | Two ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules and one ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module2 | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 51 mm; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 106 mm | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 1200 mm²; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 3000 mm² (consult factory) | Built-in RCAP pressure controller for the ALPHA-DUO-M1 module(s) only (requires optional biased sample holders); not available for the ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module(s)1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-2D-2M | 6 | Two ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules and two ALPHA-MEGA-M1 modules2 | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 51 mm; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 106 mm | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 1200 mm²; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 3000 mm² (consult factory) | Built-in RCAP pressure controller for the ALPHA-DUO-M1 module(s) only (requires optional biased sample holders); not available for the ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module(s)1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-2M | 2 | Two ALPHA-MEGA-M1 modules2 | 106 mm | 3000 mm² (consult factory) | RCAP recoil-protection option is for ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules only; biased sample tray not available for Mega modules3 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-3D-1M | 7 | Three ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules and one ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module2 | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 51 mm; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 106 mm | ALPHA-DUO-M1: 1200 mm²; ALPHA-MEGA-M1: 3000 mm² (consult factory) | Built-in RCAP pressure controller for the ALPHA-DUO-M1 module(s) only (requires optional biased sample holders); not available for the ALPHA-MEGA-M1 module(s)1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-3M | 3 | Three ALPHA-MEGA-M1 modules2 | 106 mm | 3000 mm² (consult factory) | RCAP recoil-protection option is for ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules only; biased sample tray not available for Mega modules3 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-4 | 4 | Two ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules2 | 51 mm | 1200 mm² | Built-in pressure controller; optional biased sample trays required1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-4M | 4 | Four ALPHA-MEGA-M1 modules2 | 106 mm | 3000 mm² (consult factory) | RCAP recoil-protection option is for ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules only; biased sample tray not available for Mega modules3 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-6 | 6 | Three ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules2 | 51 mm | 1200 mm² | Built-in pressure controller; optional biased sample trays required1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-ENSEMBLE-8 | 8 | Four ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules2 | 51 mm | 1200 mm² | Built-in pressure controller; optional biased sample trays required1 | Computer control per module | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | – | – | Up to 4 Duo/Mega modules |
| ALPHA-MEGA | 1 | Benchtop unit with one large chamber for samples up to 106 mm1 | 106 mm | 3000 mm² (consult factory) | External RCAP-2 required for recoil protection1 | Computer controlled | USB type B | MAESTRO included; AlphaVision is separate software | 8.5 kg | – | – |
| ALPHA-MEGA-M1 | 1 | Single-input Alpha Ensemble expansion module (one large chamber, samples up to 106 mm)1 | 106 mm | 3000 mm² (consult factory) | RCAP recoil-protection option is for ALPHA-DUO-M1 modules only; biased sample tray not available for Mega modules3 | Computer control per module | – | – | – | Expansion module for Alpha Ensemble; not a standalone benchtop instrument | – |
Documents
Sources
The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.
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