NextGen Extremity Dosimeters - Technical Specifications
Small and light weight, the Next Generation Dosimeter is easy to work with as it does not interfere with the user's day-to-day working activities.
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The image shows a Next Generation dosimeter, rectangular in shape and dark blue in color. The NextGen dosimeter has a narrow white label centered at the top with the user's name J.L. Picard printed in black font. The group number A12345, Whole body and date 2014.12.01 are printed below the user's name also in black font. Below the narrow rectangular name label, to the left, is a separate square white label with the acronym NDS/SND and the Canada logo. To the right of the acronym and logo is a square silver foil adhesive tape. Apertures appear on the top and bottom of the dosimeter. Attached to the top aperture is a metal and black plastic fastening clip. A mirrored effect of the NextGen dosimeter extends to the right with each dosimeter becoming smaller in size. At the end of this effect is a blurred picture of a women dressed in medical attire who is holding a clip board.
Introducing an evolution in radiation monitoring - The Next Generation Dosimeter. The National Dosimetry Services' (NDS) Next Generation Dosimeter accurately and reliably monitors occupational exposure to X-ray, beta, and gamma radiation using thermoluminescent dosimetry (TLD) technology. The Next Generation Dosimeter's versatility as a full body or extremity monitoring device makes it suitable for a variety of working environments, including private practitioners, medical offices, hospitals, universities, emergency responders, industry, and military services.
Product advantages
Next Generation Dosimeter Design Aesthetic
- attractive wearer label clearly identifies the user's name, dosimeter number, wearing location, group number, and wearing period start date
Next Generation Dosimeter Flexibility
- removable clips and wrist straps allow the dosimeter to be used at a variety of wearing locations, including whole body, head/neck, foot/leg and wrist
Next Generation Dosimeter Enhances User Experience
- easy to use - easy to wear
- small and light weight, the Next Generation Dosimeter is easy to work with as it does not interfere with the user's day-to-day working activities
- durable and resistant to moisture and chemical exposure
- all Next Generation Dosimeter cards are pre-loaded into the holders and ready for use, preventing contamination risks while ensuring reliable radiation exposure data
A Measure of Safety
How TLD Technology Works
The Next Generation TLD Dosimeter contains sensitive elements that absorb radiation and store some of the energy in the form of excited electrons. The dosimeter is read by stimulating the sensitive elements using a heat source, which releases all of the stored energy as light. The amount of released light is measured and used to determine the radiation exposure received by the dosimeter's user during the wearing period.
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Front view of two Next Generation dosimeters that are placed side by side with the right dosimeter positioned slightly below the left one. Both dosimeters are rectangular and dark blue in color. The dosimeter on the left has a narrow black rectangular name label centered at the top with the name J.L. Picard printed in white font. Below this, also in white font, is the group number A12345, Whole body and date 2014.12.01. The dosimeter on the right has a narrow white rectangular name label, centered at the top with the name J.L. Picard printed in black font. Below this, also in black font, is the group number A12345, Whole body and date 2014.12.01. On each dosimeter, below the name label and on the left side of the dosimeter is a separate square white label with the acronym NDS/SND and Canada logo. To the right of the acronyms and logo is a square silver foil adhesive tape. Apertures appear on the top and bottom of each dosimeter. The dosimeter on the right has a metal and black vinyl fastening clip attached to the top.
Product Features
- Radiation Measurements
- X-ray, Gamma and Beta
- Dimensions
- 4.22 x 4.22 x 0.71cm
- Weight
- 8.4 g
- Wearing Location
- Whole body/torso, head/neck, foot/leg and wrist
- Wearing Period Frequency
- Semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly
- Lower Reporting Limit
- 0.10 mSv
If you would like to learn more about the technical specifications and availability of the Next Generation Dosimeter, please contact an NDS Customer Service Representative at our toll free number 1-800-261-6689, or visit our web site at www.canada.ca/nds.
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