The RS 2400•Q Sterile Insect Irradiator Family Planning for Insects™
Our patented x-ray irradiation technology is scientifically proven to deplete harmful pests to prevent disease, restore prosperity to the agricultural industry, and improve the health and well-being of the human population.
Rad Source designs and manufactures cost-efficient and safe x-ray irradiation instruments specifically designed for Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), reducing the burden of pests and vector-borne diseases throughout the world
The RS 2400•Q Sterile Insect Irradiator Family Planning for Insects™
Our patented x-ray irradiation technology is scientifically proven to deplete harmful pests to prevent disease, restore prosperity to the agricultural industry, and improve the health and well-being of the human population.
Features and Specifications
High X-Ray Output – High Throughput
Produces a high x-ray output, and has a large field, providing advantageous configurations for high throughput and dose rate.
Larger Field – Better Uniformity
No need to collimate the beam, and due to the larger field, a better uniformity can be achieved compared to imaging tube x-ray technology.
Beam Hardness – Built-in Filtration
Quastar has filtration built into the design of the x-ray emitter – designed to attenuate weaker non-penetrating x-rays.
Power Efficiency – Increased Life Span
The Quastar emitter runs at less than maximum power which increases lifetime up to 10 years – up to 3X longer than the standard imaging x-ray tube x-ray.
Repairable Energy Source – Low Cost of Ownership
- Engineered to be repairable, lowers the overall cost of ownership. (standard imaging tube x-ray sources require full replacement).
No Radioactive Source – No Ongoing Regulatory Hassles
- Meets safety requirements specified in Fed. Reg. 21 CFR 1020.40
- No Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) License is required.
- No nuclear disposal requirements.
- No additional security requirements for nuclear equipment.
- No additional safety equipment for laboratory staff.
- Direct Replacement for Gamma Irradiator.
- U.S. Government recognized safe, direct alternative for radioactive isotope (gamma) source irradiators.
Patented Carousel Circulation Technology
High capacity, single chamber design with integrated multi-canister carousel technology for maximum throughput.
RS 2400•Q4: (6) 830 mL canisters with spacer (5L total capacity) per cycle.
• 4“ in diameter (10.2 cm)
• Dose rate ~12 Gy / min, 1.3 DUR
RS 2400•Q: (5) 3L canisters (15L total capacity) per cycle.
• 7″ in diameter (17.7 cm)
• Dose rate ~10 Gy / min, 1.5 DUR
One Day Plug & Play Installation
No water or drain connection to the facility is needed, providing improved workflow efficiency with flexible unit placement and saving costs.
Self-Contained Cabinet
All Rad Source irradiators are manufactured as cabinet x-ray devices and conform to the radiation safety guidelines in US CFR 21 1020.40
Intuitive User Interface & Software Design
No previous x-ray experience necessary to operate
Instrument Portability
Mounted on sturdy caster wheels for convenient portability improving product workflow efficiency.
Proven Reliability
For over 20 years and greater than 800 irradiator installs in renowned hospitals, universities, pharma, government, and life science institutions worldwide, Rad Source has provided the world’s leading healthcare providers with reliable products and trusted services.