WIZARD Automatic Gamma Counters
Superior performance
for every gamma counting need
The WIZARD difference
is in the design
WIZARD® Automatic Gamma Counters are designed for superior counting performance with all types of samples and for every gamma counting application. Unique well-type detectors and sample changer system, advanced robotics, and highly effective lead shielding result in high counting efficiency, constant background and minimal crosstalk.
In short, WIZARD delivers counting performance unachievable by any other gamma counters.
Well-type detectors and advanced robotics |
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1470 WIZARD Robotic Sample Changer System |
1470 WIZARD counters are designed with a unique sample changer system that enables lift of samples to well-type detectors from a conveyor, which remains hidden behind the detector lead shielding. The result is no crosstalk from samples on the conveyor — the key to superior counting performance. Well-type NaI (Tl) crystals collect signal from all around the sample, rather than just from the sides, providing the best counting efficiency possible.
The robotic arm consists of three solid elements which move the sample holders from a rack to the detectors and simultaneously change the single-row alignment to the 3 x 4 arrangement of the detectors.
The WIZARD’s well-type detector with 4π detector geometry means that pulses are not lost through the bottoms of the tubes.
The robotic arm moves the samples from the rack to the detector array as a single movement.
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Effective lead shielding means constant
background and minimal crosstalk.
In a universal gamma counter, the lead shielding around the detector is another important factor in determining the performance of the instrument. WIZARD counters have no open elevator passages through which interfering radiation can pass to the detector. 1480 WIZARD has 75 mm and each detector in 1470 WIZARD has 30 mm of solid lead against the samples in the conveyor. As a result, WIZARD counters surpass all others in background and crosstalk reduction.
WIZARD counters feature tools and technology
to optimize your gamma counting.
•Multichannel analyzer (MCA) technology— WIZARD incorporates a high resolution 1024-channel multichannel analyzer dedicated to each detector.
•Flexible counting volumes—WIZARD’s 10-position racks accept a wide range of RIA tubes up to 13 mm in diameter. Additionally, the 1480 WIZARD allows vials up to 28 mm diameter in its 5-position rack. A wide range of centrifuges tubes is also applicable.
•Built-in RIACalc WIZ data reduction and quality assurance program— makes WIZARD a complete, stand alone RIA counter.
•Compatibility with MultiCalc® data management program— with this system WIZARD forms part of the laboratory data system.
•Easy GLP compliance —WIZARD monitors nine detector parameters and provides their documentation automatically.
•EASY ‘STAT’ counting— process STAT samples without touching the racks in the conveyor.
•No volume adjustments — the long well-type detector construction eliminates the need for separate volume adjustment procedures.
•Samples in separate carriers — the easy to replace carriers are the only parts of the instrument which come into contact with samples. This eliminates a common source of detector contamination in other counters, sample spillage.
•No contamination hazard — counterweights, a feature of older counters with through-hole detectors, are not needed, moving another important source of potential contamination.
WIZARD’s racks accept all RIA tubes and vials.
MultiCalc is the definitive immunoassay software package. It not only supports gamma counting, but all other technologies too.
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•Not susceptible to vial quality problems — with WIZARD, all vials can be counted with the same high reliability. Unlike ordinary counters, uneven bases and other small irregularities in vial shape will not cause a jam in the elevator system, making a service call necessary.
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•Bar codes for protocols, multi-function and positive rack ID — WIZARD uses a bar code system for both counter control and sample ID. The ID clip has two labels, one for protocol call-up; the other for rack ID number or to call up special functions.
The patented robotic sample changer system handles all types of racks which may be in any order on the conveyor. Whether you need high capacity (the two images at left) or large volume (the two images at right), WIZARD best meets your needs.
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