7 rate, 8 winscan, 9 identify – GBS Elektronik MCA166-USB User Manual

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MCA166-USB

3.7 RATE

This program supports measurements of count rates with any radiation detector (HPGe,
NaI, CdTe, CdZnTe and neutron counters). In the most convenient mode of operation only
the menu button "measurement" needs to be "pressed" to start a measurement and
showing the count rates in form of a LCD display and a bar graph.

3.8 WinSCAN

WinSCAN is used for candu bundle verifications. WinSCAN is in its features somewhere
between MCA and MCS. It can measure up to 500 Spectra and save them in one file.
Evaluation is similar to MCS, just that there is not only an integral spectrum but one
spectrum for every point so it is possible to evaluate courses off arbitrary net or integral
ROI areas.

3.9 Identify

Identify is an intelligent, interactive software tool to evaluate spectra measured with the
MCA166-USB or other MCAs. It does peak search and nuclide identification. HPGe,
CdZnTe and NaI detector gamma spectra are supported. For correct peak search a
starting point for the detector resolution and efficiency is assumed based on detector type
and size. Features:

includes full master library of gamma lines (derived from table of radioactive
isotopes)

editor for creating application specific evaluation libraries

detector function is calculated from detector data sheet, no efficiency calibration
needed

automatic determination of FWHM of the peaks found in a spectrum as function of
energy

supports 1 to 3 point energy calibration

linear, logarithmic, square root, and double log representation possible

error estimations/confidence assessment for identified isotopes and visualization
(by overlay of calculated spectrum for a certain isotope)

switching between English and German languages

interactive nuclide pattern identification

nuclide assignment suggestions also for each single peak

instant graphical comparison to simulated spectra by clicking on a nuclide

Win 3.1 version also available

IDENTIFY is not included in the MCA price

IDENTIFY routines are also available as library for MS Windows and Linux

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