Detective-SPM

Detective-SPM – Precision Gamma Isotope Identification in a Portable Format

The Detective-SPM is a highly advanced Spectroscopic Portal Monitor designed to detect and identify radioactive materials with unmatched accuracy and speed. Developed by ORTEC, this portable system utilizes a High-Purity Germanium Detector (HPGe), delivering superior resolution and isotope identification capability across a wide energy range.

Engineered for field use, the Detective-SPM offers rugged, transportable performance ideal for border security, emergency response, nuclear facility protection, and environmental monitoring. It provides portable radiation detection in a compact form, combining cutting-edge detection technology with user-friendly operation.

Setup is fast and simple. Operators can deploy the system within minutes, and its intuitive interface ensures that users of varying technical backgrounds can interpret data easily. The system offers real-time gamma isotope identification, reducing the likelihood of false alarms and enhancing threat response accuracy.

The Detective-SPM stands out with its ability to perform in tough environmental conditions while maintaining high sensitivity. Whether used in a mobile laboratory or roadside checkpoint, it maintains precise detection performance even when exposed to temperature fluctuations, dust, and vibrations.

Built to meet international standards, the unit provides confidence in radiation detection equipment for mission-critical operations. With integrated data logging, long battery life, and connectivity options for remote monitoring, it delivers functionality that modern security teams require.

Whether for planned deployments or emergency situations, the Detective-SPM empowers organizations with fast, accurate, and reliable detection and identification of radioactive threats—wherever the mission takes you.

The ORTEC Detective-SPM Series of Spectroscopic Portal Monitors offer the best detection capabilities available of any technology for the interdiction of illicit movement and trans-shipment  of radioactive materials. The modular and scalable portal monitor built with ORTEC IDM-200-P HPGe detectors can readily detect and identify so-called “normal” sources of radiation found in cargo every day. These sources cause frequent alarms in other portal monitor technologies, slowing the flow of traffic and creating a nuisance for operators. Detective-SPM test results show a greater than 90% reduction in false alarms with this state-of-the-art technology as opposed to current portal technologies.

Benefits:

• Lowest total cost of ownership over a five year period.
• HPGe detection “drive through” design increases vehicle throughput.
• 90% or greater reduction in False Alarms over other technologies.
• 90% or greater reduction in screening personnel and equipment resources due to lower number of secondary inspections.
• Highest detection and identification of SNM material at the lowest HEU (Highly Enriched Uranium) and WGPu (Weapons Grade Plutonium) quantities.
• True identification analysis, no template matching.
• Lower maintenance cost including service, calibration and repair.
• Minimal operator dependency.
• Alternative non-He3 neutron detection technology.
• Improved reachback efficiency with HPGe spectra.
• Harsh operating environments.
• Low mean time to repair (MTTR) of 4 hours.

Features:

• Exceeds ANSI N42.38 and IEC 62484.
• High purity modular germanium detectors.
• No liquid nitrogen.
• Lithium-6 neutron detectors.
• Hot swappable detector replacement.
• Advanced nuclear threat algorithms.
• Automatic calibration.
• Automatic alarm notification.
• Automatic isotope identification.
• Automatic traffic control system
• Significant Quantity Alarm (unique to HPGe).
• Largest isotope library for a spectroscopic system (170 IDs).
• Natural background filtering.
• Complete portal health status monitoring and management.
• Global power supply options.
• Automatic shutdown and startup.
• Multiple installation configurations (truck, train, automobile).
• Networked control center.
• Secure data storage.
• Video camera capability.
• Integrated radiation portal and x-ray design