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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 - December 16, 2007 - R.Lupton - Webmaster}

Current
Quick Index to Items Below -Go To Index-
December 16, 2007 - Cells -
Counting Cells (Lucas Type) -Go-Counting Cells-
December 16, 2007
Updated -Tips & Techniques - using AT - Radon Systems.
December 16, 2007
Updated -Repair Tips - for AT - Radon Systems.
December 16, 2007
On-Line -Replacement Manual - Model (AC/DC-DRC-MK10-2)
December 16, 2007
Updated -Refurbishing Older -AT - Radon Systems.
December 16, 2007
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 allow you to do a range of several Radon daughters as well...contact me for more information on these conversions, which are very inexpensive. 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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