Thermo Scientific RadEye PRD4/PRD-ER4 personal radiation detector

For first responders, particularly those in the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives (CBRNE) fields, the ability to assess a scene quickly and take action to determine if harmful elements, such as radiation, are present is necessary for protecting people onsite and providing proper management of a situation.

To address this critical need, Thermo Fisher Scientific upgraded its Thermo Scientific RadEye PRD4/PRD-ER4 personal radiation detector. Additional capabilities enhance the product’s ability to detect harmful levels of radiation, providing first responders, CBRNE responders and military personnel with the ability to quickly make informed decisions regarding safety at the scene of operation. The combination of sensitive cessium iodide (CsI) detectors and natural background rejection (NBR) in a single instrument should reduce nuisance alarms, improve detection response times, increase reach back data quality and minimise time spent on non-threat events.

The product can be easily calibrated in the field, enabling users to optimise the device based on its current environment. This mitigates downtime and the requirement for extra stock to accommodate turn-in and replacement. The instrument features a simple user interface and large screen, which enables analysis regardless of user skill level and expertise.