Polimaster PM1401K-3 Test Report

Extensive testing, including measurements on large quantities of special nuclear material, were taken to assess the functionality of the Polimaster PM1401K-3 to other detectors used in the field. The Polimaster can detect alpha, beta, gamma, and neutron radiation. However, efficiency and accuracy has been sacrificed to accomplish this. Compared to the IdentiFINDER 2, SRM, and FH-40 alpha probe, the Polimaster underperforms in almost all categories regarding radiation detection. The Helium-3 neutron detector in the Polimaster, due to a larger volume, outperformed the IdentiFINDER 2 for neutron measurements. The alpha search mode showed higher efficiency than the FH-40 alpha probe, but uses a more complicated process. The user interface is relatively easy to navigate, clear, and comparable to other detectors. However, the detector has added complications when trying to detect alpha or beta radiation or save a spectrum.