digiDART-LF

Portable MCA for scintillation detectors

Portable multichannel analyzer for NaI(Tl) and other scintillation detectors. Its built-in display and keypad allow measurements to be monitored without a connected computer.

Detector type: NaI(Tl) and scintillators such as LaBr₃1
Spectrum channels: 512–2 k, software selectable1

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

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Overview

Nuclear power & nuclear technology Research & laboratories Environmental monitoring & radiation protection

Key features

2 k channels and internal storage of more than 150 spectra.
Nuclide identification and activity calculation for up to nine ROIs.
Battery operation and built-in display for use without a connected computer.

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

Detector type	NaI(Tl) and scintillators such as LaBr₃1

Performance

Maximum throughput	>100,000 cps1

Electronics & signal

Spectrum channels	512–2 k, software selectable1
Digital filter rise time	0.8–20 µs, 0.2 µs steps1

Connectivity & interface

Display	240 × 160 pixels, backlit LCD with live spectrum1
Spectrum storage	More than 150 spectra at 2 k channels1
Communication	USB1

Power & battery

Battery life	Up to 12 hours with a fully charged Sony NP-F960 battery and standard ORTEC resistive-feedback preamplifier1
Power supply	Lithium-ion camcorder battery, Sony NP-F960 (7.2 V, 38.8 Wh); wall-mounted DC supply +12 V DC, <1.25 A (charging circuitry internal)1

Mechanical

Dimensions	20.32 × 12.7 × 7.62 cm1
Weight	Less than 900 g (DIM: less than 240 g)2

Environment & ratings

Operating temperature	−10 to +60 °C, including LCD1

General

Operation without PC	Acquisition and spectrum display without connected PC1
Activity calculation	Activity and uncertainty for up to 9 user-defined ROIs1

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

Documents

PDFDatablad (PDF)Datasheet · ORTEC

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
digiDART-LF Portable "SMART" MCA
Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Product page More Information; Radiation Detector High Voltage Supplies; Specifications tab – System Conversion Gain; Specifications tab – Display; Highlights; digiDART-LF Display and Keypad … Checked 2026-10-16
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ORTEC digiDART-LF manual
Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Manual Manual, section 7.1.1 Electrical and Mechanical Checked 2026-10-16