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Work Place Air Monitoring 6/27/17 Rich Palatine NPP Sales Manager The world leader in serving science Proprietary & Confidential

Operational Training Course Presentation Outline: • System Overview • AMS 4 Beta/Gamma CAM Overview • Alpha 7 Alpha Air CAM Overview • HEC Air Sample In-Field Sample Unit • What’s new in Remote Monitoring: Link 2 & Link 2 Controller/Display • Q & A Proprietary & Confidential 2

AMS 4 System Overview • The AMS-4 is a radiation-in-air detection system, designed to provide early warning to workers exposed to potential airborne releases of beta emitting particulates, iodine or noble gases. Its lightweight and robust design accommodates both fixed and portable use applications • An AMS-4 system is comprised of the microprocessor-based central readout device, mated to any of a variety of detection heads which are either attached directly to the readout or used remotely via extension cables. Proprietary & Confidential 3

AMS 4 System Overview • The monitor offers user-selected alarms based on DAC or DAC-hour levels of common radionuclides as specified by 10 CFR Part 20. The system additionally permits the user to enter a DAC constant for a new nuclide or a mixture of nuclides. The AMS-4 is portable, has real time gamma background subtraction using two detectors, remote sampling capability and can be stand-alone or part of a network of beta CAMs. The system can also be used for stack monitoring of effluent releases using the in-line detector head. Proprietary & Confidential 4

AMS 4 System Overview OPT14 • The Radial Head (OPT14) and Noble Gas Radial head Head (OPT8) both use a 2 inch diameter sealed gas proportional detector. The In-line (OPT7) uses a 1 inch diameter version of the OPT8 same detector. Nobel Gas head • The OPT14 is more sensitive than the OPT7 because of the larger detector. Either detector head can be used with charcoal impregnated filter paper FIFP16 for the OPT7 In-line head measurement of I-131. Proprietary & Confidential 5

Specifications • DISPLAY UNIT (AMS4) • Size: W11.0 in. D 7.3 in. H 12.8 in. • Weight: 7.4 lbs. (3.3 Kg); • Operating Temperature: 0 o C to 50 o C (32 o F to 122 o F) • Storage Temperature: -20 o C to 85 o C (-4 o F to 185 o F) • Power Requirements : 85-264 VAC 50-60 Hz or 105-370 VDC, 120 Watts • Fuse: 1 Amp Slow Blow @ 120 VAC • Analog Output: 0-5 VDC, Five decades logarithmic • Display: Two rows x 20 characters vacuum fluorescent • Bar Graph: % Alarm 40-element LED bar graph • Keypad: 18 keys, full numeric plus function keys • Flow Rate Range: 8.5 to 113 l/min, 0.5 to 6.8 m3/hr (0.3 to 4.0 ft3/min) • Status Indicators: Ready and Malfunction status lights, Alarm strobe light, Sonalert • Communication Ports: Computer: DB9, RS-232 standard, RS-485 optional • Concentration and Status • Alarm/Fail Relays: SPST, 15 A @ 30 VDC / 120 VAC resistive Proprietary & Confidential 6

AMS 4 System Overview • The AMS4 requires a vacuum pump to operate correctly as a complete system. We offer two options for pumps for the AMS4 line. The AMS4OPT1 can be mounted below the AMS4 controller and the RAP1 is for remote head o AMS4OPT1 • AMS4OPT1 Integral vacuum pump, 115 VAC, 60 Hz • RAP1 Regulated Air Pump, 120 VAC, 60 Hz RAP1 remote pump It is important to note that the integrated pump OPT1 is not intended for 24/7 operation while the RAP1 Oilless, carbon vane pump can operate continuous for up to 6 months with proper care Proprietary & Confidential 7

Theory of Operation AMS4 Main Equations: WILL GO OVER IN WORKSHOP! • Now calculates concentration and not just gross count rate • Raises the issue of negative concentration (as compared to a rate meter).  Beta Net Count Beta Net Count Rate Rate current previous Beta Efficiency Fast/Slow Alarm Concentrat ion = Disintegra tion Rate  Flow Volume Activity Unit Beta Net Counts Beta Net Count Rate = Alarm Time Interval  Beta Net Counts = Beta Channel Counts Beta Background Counts Proprietary & Confidential 8

Theory of Operation MDC and MDA WILL GO OVER IN WORKSHOP • AMS-4 calculates MDA (Minimum Detectable Activity) and then divides by volume to calculate the MDC (Minimum Detectable Concentration) 4.65 Beta Background Counts + 3 Fast / Slow MDA =  K Alarm Time Interval Disintegra tion Rate  K = Efficiency Activity Unit Fast / Slow MDA Fast / Slow MDC = Flow Volume Proprietary & Confidential 9

Alpha-7x Components • Hardware • Display unit • In-Line Head OPT3 • Radial Entry Head OPT2 • Communications Cable • Vacuum supply • Software • Alpha-7A Calibration • Alpha-7A Client Proprietary & Confidential 10

Alpha-7A Display • Connections • Detector Head • Communications • Analog and Digital Signals • Controls • Push button • Visual Displays • Electroluminescent • LED’s • Alarm Light • Audible Annunciation • Sonalert or Optional External Horn or Bell Proprietary & Confidential 11

Hardware – Radial Head • Alpha7 OPT2 Radial Entry Detector Head • Smart Heads • Completely interchangeable for ease of calibration • All calibration is resident on the head • Operational parameters stay on the display unit • RS-485 to the Display Unit • Ambient air monitoring • No filter holder required • Fastest response to a sudden release • Smallest package available Proprietary & Confidential 12

Radial Head Familiarization • Controls • Red Alarm Light • Sonalert for Audible • RF screen • Knob for filter changes • Air inlet • Cable to Display Unit Proprietary & Confidential 13

Radial Entry Head • Filter Changes • Unscrew Door • Remove Ring • Replace Filter • Replace Ring • Close Door • Tighten Proprietary & Confidential 14

Alpha 7 Screen Shot Proprietary & Confidential 15

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“Fast” and “Slow” Calculations • Both Concentration in DAC and Dose in DAC-h • Concentration is the current ambient condition • Dose is the activity on the filter paper • Fast – short time (measured in seconds) interval provides fast response to sudden increases – high or acute exposure levels • Slow – longer time interval (measured in minutes) for better statistical accuracy at low, chronic levels • Both operate simultaneously giving the instrument the best of both requirements Proprietary & Confidential 17

Peak Fit Example (Real Data) 600 500 Po-214 400 Counts 300 Po-218 200 Po-212 Pu-239 100 0 1 24 47 70 93 116 139 162 185 208 231 254 277 300 323 346 369 392 415 438 461 484 507 Channel Number Proprietary & Confidential 18

Los Alamos Testing Results (2013) Proprietary & Confidential 19

Portable Field α , β Smear Sampling The RadEye HEC • Portable sample counting system • Simultaneous alpha and beta Smear/Filter readings radiation measurements. • Readings automatically Displayed/logged to Rad Eye for later retrieval to a PC. Proprietary & Confidential 20

Portable Field α , β Smear Sampling Key Features and Benefits • Simultaneous alpha/beta measurements • 800 hours battery operation • Non -volatile data storage • Customized library of up to 16 test sources with automated half life correction • Library of up to 16 nuclide efficiencies • Simple detector performance verification with 9 g Lutetium Test Adapter Proprietary & Confidential 21

Telemetry Capabilities for Air Sampling System: Link 2 Universal Transmitter • The Link 2 Transmitter is a versatile, weatherized transceiver used to transmit via multiple wireless options • 900 MHz or WiFi Transmission • Can be used in a 1:1 (actually 2:1) WIRED Mode: • AMS 4 (serial devices) • Alpha 7 • 3 rd party Monitors • Non-Rad Monitors as well Linked 2 Base • Multiple Sensor (up to eight (8) via wireless Linked 2 TX (900MHz or WiFi) to Linked 2 TX Allows Remote Monitoring, Alarms, and • Re-chargeable Battery for up to 4-6 hours of Proactive Monitoring portable use; AC Power Proprietary & Confidential 22

Link 2 Display Controller (Video Display Unit) ----Features  Live-time data displayed on any sized display (HDMI; VGA adaptor)  Configurable display (via pre-set display template menu); keyboard to attach for set up  Data ‘Boxes’ or Map display  Interface with Thermo Fisher Wireless (VP SAT, CNET) and Mirion (WRM) wireless platforms  Direct/wired connectivity available via USB ports  Integrated Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Connectivity  110 VAC Power  Color-coded Alarms Proprietary & Confidential 23

Link 2 Display Controller (Video Display Unit) ----Screen/Display Templates Proprietary & Confidential 24

Thermo and IIS Can Assist in Developing in Air Monitoring Strategy Proprietary & Confidential 25