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Mirion Technologies
Series 6LB™
Automatic Low Background Alpha/Beta Counting System
The Series 6LB is an innovative, “system on slide” gas-flow sample changer with a 5.7 cm (2.25 in.) detector.
Features
- High-Capacity Counting: 2.25 in. Gas Flow Proportional Counter; holds 50 or 100 samples for efficient batch processing.
- Easy, Safe Access: Complete access to front — changer slides away from lead castle; no need to lift heavy lead bricks.
- Intuitive Operation: Integrated touch screen interface for direct, tablet-style control and quick daily checks.
- Easy Data Connectivity: USB protocol; compatible with Apex-Alpha/Beta™ software V2.1 or higher for straightforward data management.
- Enhanced Safety Shielding: Securely bolted shield available in coated or uncoated lead for robust protection and reduced exposure risk.
- Flexible Sample Handling: “Lock and Load” removable stack towers for 50 or 100 samples—preload and store samples securely.
- Low-Maintenance Background Suppression: Gasless Anti-Coincidence cosmic Guard Detector—no guard gas needed.
- Reduced Operating Costs: Much lower gas consumption than legacy systems; extends gas bottle life.
- Built-In System Health Monitoring: Integrated self-diagnostics and environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, barometric pressure).
- Automated Sample Tracking: Optional barcode reader and sample camera for reliable identification and verification.
- Global Compliance: CE and RoHS compliant for international safety and environmental standards.
Description
The Gas Flow Proportional Counter (GFPC) has set the standard for alpha/beta measurements for decades, thanks to its unique combination of low background and high efficiency. This makes it the ideal solution for a wide variety of sample types including air filters, water samples, swipe/ smears, soil samples, and many others - delivering reliable results across diverse applications.
The Mirion Series 6LB counter builds upon a rich heritage, tracing its origins to the original Canberra™/Tennelec™ LB5100 (Series 1) counter developed in the 1970s. Designed as a direct replacement for the Series 5 XLB™, the Series 6LB introduces modern enhancements while maintaining backward compatibility. At its core is a robust sample changer, functionally reminiscent of the original 1970s design but significantly updated over the years. The counter retains the ability to read traditional binary coded decimal (BCD) sample carriers, allowing continued use of legacy workflows without modification. For added versatility, the optional S6-BR barcode reader supports multiple symbologies, including QR codes. It also enables automatic image capture of each sample, providing visual confirmation of correct placement.
Addendum was created to update the specifications in the manual to match those in the current Products spec sheet. SEE ADDENDUM »
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Addendum was created to update the specifications in the manual to match those in the current Products spec sheet. See Addendum »
Made for the Lab. Built for Operational Efficiency.
The Series 6LB alpha/beta counting system is part of Mirion’s robust family of alpha/beta counting solutions, which includes radiological laboratory software and systems, designed specifically to follow lab procedures and increase operational efficiency and safety.
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