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Alpha/beta counter control software for health physics

Protean Instrument’s control software for the WPC-9550 and other compatible systems, designed to make sample counting as simple as possible. Routine counting starts with one button, sample parameters such as air and liquid volume can be entered and results appear in the report window as each sample is counted.

Primary function
Control software for health-physics sample counting with the WPC-9550 and other compatible systems1
Sample parameters
Input of e.g. air volume and liquid volume1
Access control
Password-protected instrument setup1
User interface
Routine counting starts with the Auto-Sample Start or Single-Sample Start button; results appear in the report window for each sample1

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

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Overview

Key features

  • Fast, password-protected instrument setup
  • Immediate feedback on each sample

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.

Primary functionControl software for health-physics sample counting with the WPC-9550 and other compatible systems1
Sample parametersInput of e.g. air volume and liquid volume1
Access controlPassword-protected instrument setup1
User interfaceRoutine counting starts with the Auto-Sample Start or Single-Sample Start button; results appear in the report window for each sample1
Host platformDesktop PC, notebook PC or touch-panel PC1

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.

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    Publisher: ORTEC (AMETEK)Product page Overview Checked 2026-10-16
WPC-1050-GFW-2
ORTEC

WPC-1050-GFW-2

Automatic low-background alpha/beta counter, 50 or 100 samples

Detector type
Pancake-style gas-flow proportional detector, Ø5.7 cm
Weight
50 samples: 195 kg; 100 samples: 200 kg
17 referenced values
ASC-950-DP-G
ORTEC

ASC-950-DP-G

Automatic gasless alpha/beta counter with sample changer

Detector type
Dual-phosphor scintillator (ZnS + plastic), Ø5.1 cm; gasless operation
Weight
50 samples: 49.9 kg; 100 samples: 54.4 kg
14 referenced values
Vista 2000
ORTEC

Vista 2000

Alpha/beta counter control and analysis software for radiochemistry

Primary function
Analysis, QC and reporting for radiochemistry in the application that controls the alpha/beta counter
Intended system
Any mix of up to 64 detectors (MDS, WPC-9550 and MPC-9300); controls single and multi-detector, automatic and manual systems
Quality control
Trends, efficiency and background
6 referenced values
FoodGuard-2-AK
ORTEC

FoodGuard-2-AK

Add-on kit that turns a GammaVision system into a FoodGuard-2 station

Required combination
Existing ORTEC gamma spectrometry system running GammaVision under Windows XP or Windows 7 (32-bit)
Contents
FoodGuard-2 software (FG-2-B32, version 1.0.11 or later), CONNECTIONS upgrade (797230, version 7.02.03 or later), 6 × 2-litre Marinelli beakers and check source (2-litre Marinelli beaker filled with KCl, ⁴⁰K)
Detector requirement
The beakers suit HPGe detectors with an endcap diameter of 83 mm or less
7 referenced values
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