bDAS

Digital acquisition system for synchronised counting with up to 12 probes

BrightSpec’s digital acquisition system for several simultaneous, synchronised counting measurements from a central control unit. It is intended for radiotracer methods in natural environments and industrial processes, for example flow measurement, troubleshooting in chemical plants and efficiency testing of wastewater treatment.

Weight
Probe: approx. 4 kg3

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-17

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Overview

Key features

  • Connected probes are recognised and set up automatically
  • Software for set-up, acquisition, visualisation and off-line analysis
  • Optional injector

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.

FunctionsSynchronised multi-probe counting for radiotracer methods, e.g. flow measurement of liquids, gases and solids in industrial systems1
Detector countUp to 12 probes per control unit; connected probes are recognised automatically1
System componentsProbes, connection cables, control unit or case, and an optional injector1
Included softwarebDAS software for probe set-up, data acquisition, visualisation and data management, with off-line analysis1
CommunicationRS422/485 from the probes (count rates via RS422); USB between the control case and the PC, cable provided2
WeightProbe: approx. 4 kg3

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

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.

  1. 1
    Publisher: BrightSpecProduct page Product page Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: BrightSpecDatasheet p. 2, Technical specifications – Data communication Checked 2026-10-16
  3. 3
    Publisher: BrightSpecDatasheet p. 2, Physical – Weight Checked 2026-10-16
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