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Lucas Cell Type Radon Counting Systems

This instrumentation is one of several tools, used by Scientists in
Earthquake Detection, Hydro-Dam ground-water-leakage,
pinpointing the area of ground water intrusions into rivers,
and studies of Estuaries and Oceans for
various forms of pollution.

Client List includes 28 Major Universities and 30 Governmental
& Scientific Research Institutes, in 12 countries worldwide.

{Updated - May 9, 2009 - R.Lupton - Webmaster}

Current
Quick Index to Items Below -Go To Index-
May 9, 2009 - Cells -
Counting Cells (Lucas Type) -Go-Counting Cells-
May 9, 2009
Updated -Tips & Techniques - using AT - Radon Systems.
May 9, 2009
Updated -Repair Tips - for AT - Radon Systems.
May 9, 2009
On-Line -Replacement Manual - Model (AC/DC-DRC-MK10-2)
May 9, 2009
Updated -Refurbishing Older -AT - Radon Systems.
May 9, 2009
On-Line -Links - Radon And Other Related References
Questions, Tips, or Suggestions - Email: rlupton@atral.com


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Photo:Bob Lupton Photo:Dual Radon Counter
Bob Lupton, Owner
Applied Techniques Co. 		Model AC/DC-DRC-MK10-2

Specifications - Model AC/DC-DRC-MK10-2
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Before we stopped manufacturing, the Counting System was housed in an Aluminum Field Container 18"high--X 15"wide-X 13"deep with a removable cover.

The Below System consisted of:

  • a) (2) Modularized LCD counter / timers
  • b) (2) CANBERRA-CSERF 5688/TC155A/S, Specially Modified Preamps
  • c) (2) 2"-ETI #9266KB-19, Hamamatsu #R2154-02, or BURLE #S83019F Photomultipliers
  • d) (2) Custom HV power supplies
  • e) (1) Multiple voltage, International Low Voltage power supply
  • f) (2) Aluminum/PVC counting chambers
  • g) (2) Lite-Tite cloth hoods for counting chambers

    • The Lower limit of detection of Radon-222 was 0.02 pCi/l.


    NOTES:

    {Because of the costs of maintaining inventories coupled with declining requests, both Guy Mathieu and I have decided to shut down the construction of additional Radon Systems. I will however consult with anyone that wishes to build a system, the "how to do it" using commercial equipment available from several companies. Both Canberra Industries and EG&G ORTEC provide various counting equipment modules. If anyone is interested in repair or refurbishing, I will consider that, on a case by case basis. There is a new technology out that lets you remove the PMT and counting chamber from any of my units, and directly plug them into a new computer controlled Pre-Amp/High Voltage head. This will, with software, give you new computer controlled systems that will also allow you to do several Radon daughters...contact me for more information on these conversions, which are very inexpensive, and easy to configure.
    I also have various spare parts available, such as PC boards components, chambers, chamber extensions, front panels, etc.
    I will also keep this Web-site open for those clients that wish to retrieve information on posted problems, and will add new solutions to client problems that have been brought to my attention...there is a lot of information on this site.}

    Catalog: We do not have a printed catalog. Since June of 1995 we have used the Internet exclusively for service information. For anyone with web access, this website will always be a better source of service information than a catalog could be.

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    R.A. LUPTON - DBA - APPLIED TECHNIQUES CO.
    560 S. SUNNYDALE WAY, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792-7808
    Telephone: 828-696-9510

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