HERMES

Rugged portable units for radiation survey and emergency response

Portable survey units in rugged technical cases for gamma and neutron detection, dose-rate measurement and gamma spectrometry. They are handheld or vehicle-mounted and configured with different detectors – NaI(Tl), CsI(Tl), GM tubes, plastic scintillators or neutron counters. The software shows dose rate, identified nuclides and an interactive heat map, and the unit can be operated remotely from a smartphone or tablet.

Detector type
HERMES NAI: NaI(Tl) 3 × 3 in with SiPM2
Spectrum channels
HERMES NAI: up to 2,0482
Energy range
HERMES NAI: 30 keV–3 MeV2
Datasheet

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

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Overview

Key features

  • Automatic energy calibration on natural background – no source needed
  • Integrated GPS, LAN, Wi-Fi and mobile connectivity
  • Vehicle mounting, backpack configuration and photovoltaic panel on request

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 typeHERMES NAI: NaI(Tl) 3 × 3 in with SiPM2

Performance

Energy resolution at 662 keVHERMES NAI: <7.5% (typical)2

Measuring range

Energy rangeHERMES NAI: 30 keV–3 MeV2
Dose-rate rangeHERMES NAI: 0.03–20 µSv/h2

Electronics & signal

Spectrum channelsHERMES NAI: up to 2,0482

Software & data

SoftwareReal-time dose rate, nuclide identification, alarms and interactive heat mapping; scan results, GPS coordinates and events logged locally; gain stabilisation, dead-time correction and automatic energy calibration on natural background1

Connectivity & interface

CommunicationHERMES NAI: LAN, Wi-Fi, mobile and Bluetooth; remote control through a smartphone app2

Power & battery

Battery lifeHERMES NAI: LiFePO₄ batteries, typically ≥8 h operation2
Power supplyLiFePO4 batteries (typically ≥ 8 h operation)2

Mechanical

DimensionsHERMES NAI: 410 × 340 × 205 mm (W × L × H)2
WeightHERMES NAI: <15 kg including case2

Environment & ratings

IP ratingHERMES NAI: IP67 with closed lid2
Operating temperatureHERMES NAI: −20 to +50 °C2

Ordering & accessories

ConfigurationsNAI/CSI (NaI(Tl) or CsI(Tl) with MCA for gamma spectrometry), GMT/PLA (GM or plastic detector for high-sensitivity gamma monitoring), NEU (¹⁰B-ZnS neutron detector with plastic moderator), SENTINEL (NaI(Tl), GM tubes and neutron detector)1
AccessoriesVehicle mounting kit with cigarette-lighter power adapter, outdoor long-term mounting kit, tablet PC, backpack configuration and photovoltaic panel (on request)2

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

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.

  1. 1
    Publisher: ELSE NUCLEARProduct page Product page Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: ELSE NUCLEARDatasheet p. 2, Configuration example: HERMES NAI; p. 2, Technical Specifications (HERMES NAI); p. 2; p. 2, Accessories … Checked 2026-10-16
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Detector type
2 × 2 inch NaI(Tl), SiPM
Energy range
30 keV–3 MeV
Typical energy resolution, Cs-137
Below 7.5%
12 referenced values
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Detector type
NaI(Tl) scintillator with crystal sizes up to 3 × 3 in and digital MCA with up to 2,048 channels; optional MERCURY dose-rate detector (energy-compensated dual GM)
Energy range
40 keV–3 MeV; 50 keV–3 MeV with 2 × 2 in NaI(Tl)
Weight
About 2.5 kg (2 × 2 in NaI(Tl))
11 referenced values
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Detector type
LaBr₃(Ce³⁺) scintillator with SiPM for spectrometry; wide-range GM tube for dose rate
Energy range
30 keV–2 MeV
Weight
Support frame <40 kg; probe <5 kg
14 referenced values
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Detector type
0.6 × 0.6 inch LaBr₃(Ce³⁺), SiPM
Energy range
30 keV–2 MeV
Energy resolution
3.3% FWHM at 662 keV
12 referenced values
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