IMI Hawk - Model EMS -Environmental (Radiation) Monitoring System

The Hawk EMS features two displays that show the radiation levels measured by each of the probe’s two detectors: the weatherized “pancake-style” Geiger-Mueller tube — which measures alpha (if configured for it), beta, low energy gamma, and x-radiation — and the energy-compensated gamma tube which measures penetrating gamma dose rate. The probe can be mounted next to the EMS system or outdoors, or in adjacent rooms on cables up to 100 ft in length. Standard cable is 3 meters in length. Optional signal booster can support cable lengths longer than 100 feet. Optionally the system can also be configured to share data on ethernet or wireless networks.

Applications

The Hawk EMS  is designed for applications requiring continuous monitoring with an alarm capability.  Both visual and audible indicators were designed to provide effective and timely warning when adjustable threshold conditions are exceeded. Typical applications include environmental monitoring, public health protection, public safety, border or portal security, event safety, perimeter security, scientific inquiry, nuclear arms control and regulatory compliance.  Its sensitivity to Xe-133, Kr-85 and a variety of medical radionuclides make it ideal for nuclear medicine departments, hospitals, and pharmaceutical industry applications. The Hawk EMS can also be configured to control HVAC air intake in  buildings to prevent contamination in the event of a nuclear event. The system is designed to be highly effective at relatively low cost.

Features

• User settable ALERT functions provide audible and visual warnings within seconds after a change in radiation level. An optional output can control external devices when an alarm occurs.
• The attractive wall mount enclosure can blend into an office environment, but is suitable for industrial and security applications. A secured access panel controls all functions and is available with tamper resistant fasteners. Cables can be routed through the back wall, or through the bottom panel.
• Control Panel allows setting the alert level for each detector, power switch, mute alarm function, and access to interface cables.

Custom Instruments and Systems

The Hawk EMS system can be customized.  Options include:

• Solar and other alternate power sources
• Custom control of external devices upon alert
• Data communications by ethernet or a multitude of wireless options
• Integration of collected data into GIS systems
• Private and/or public data sharing
• RadReponder professional radiological response network compatibility (FEMA, NNSA, FEMA, DOE)
• Safecast compatibility.