BOX COUNTER

Object contamination counter

A shielded measurement chamber for fast gamma checks of laundry, waste bags, tools and small objects.

Detector configurations
2U/4U/6U: 2/4/6 plastic scintillators; 6U NORM: 5 plastic scintillators and 1 NaI(Tl) detector (2 × 2 inch) with MCA1
Energy range
35 keV–2 MeV1
Weight, 6U version
Approximately 700 kg1

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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Overview

Key features

  • Objects are measured in a shielded chamber.
  • A digital scale records the sample weight.
  • Results, alarms and system status are shown at the console.

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.

Measuring range

Energy range35 keV–2 MeV1

Connectivity & interface

CommunicationEthernet for data export2

Mechanical

Plastic scintillator dimensions50 × 50 × 5 cm1
Measurement chamber internal dimensions70 × 70 × 83 cm2
Overall dimensions98 × 98 × 181 cm1
Weight, 6U versionApproximately 700 kg1
Sample weighingDigital scale2

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature0–50 °C1
IP ratingIP551

Ordering & accessories

Detector configurations2U/4U/6U: 2/4/6 plastic scintillators; 6U NORM: 5 plastic scintillators and 1 NaI(Tl) detector (2 × 2 inch) with MCA1

General

Lead shielding10 mm1
Sample access4 side doors1
MDAAs low as 4 kBq (¹³⁷Cs) in 10 s2

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: ELSE NUCLEARDatasheet p. 1 – versions; p. 2; p. 1 Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: ELSE NUCLEARProduct page product page; Product page Checked 2026-10-16
FOOMON
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Food monitoring

Detector type
2 × 2 inch NaI(Tl)
Total weight
Approximately 22 kg
IP rating
IP67 during transport with closed lid; IP65 in operating setup
12 referenced values
PIPE SCANNER LITE
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PIPE SCANNER LITE

Surface contamination monitor for pipe sections

Detector type
Up to five NaI(Tl) scintillators 51 × 406 mm with PMT or SiPM; MCA with 1024–2048 channels
Energy range
40 keV–2 MeV
Total weight
About 700 kg
15 referenced values
CARONTE
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Conveyor-belt contamination monitor for small objects

Detector type
Up to four plastic scintillators 40 × 40 × 5 cm: one at each side, one under the belt and one at the top
Weight
1200 kg
11 referenced values
ARCHIMEDES II WiFi
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ARCHIMEDES II WiFi

Contamination monitor for bags with removable detectors

Detector type
Two large plastic scintillators 50 × 50 × 5 cm; removable and battery-powered for remote measurements
Energy range
35 keV–2 MeV
Total weight
350 kg
13 referenced values
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