The Mirion CosmicGuard device is a simple add-on to any new or existing High Purity Germanium (HPGe) counting system that includes a Lynx II Digital Signal Analyzer and Genie or Apex-Gamma spectroscopy software.
The Features
- Performs Cosmic background reduction that can’t be done with lead shielding alone
- Typical background reduction by 10–35% resulting in lower MDA’s and count times
- Turnkey solution that can be added to new or existing HPGe detector/shield configurations
- Compatible with most standard HPGe Lead Shields – split or solid top
- Electronics for Veto Guard Detector built into detector module – no NIM modules or other additional signal processing electronics required
- Single cable connection to the acquisition PC or network hub
- Simple software interface for set-up
- Requires Lynx® II Digital Signal Analyzer and Genie™ or Apex-Gamma™ software of current firmware /software versions