RS 2000

RS 2000

RS 2000

Product catalog summary
X-Ray Designed for Life Science™
Rad Source irradiators are engineered for life science applications, offering research tools with flexible configurations for optimal dose uniformity and rates. The RS 2000 Biological Irradiator is a key product designed for cancer and immunology research, providing a cost-effective alternative to Cesium-137 devices.
RADPlus™ Research Solutions
These patented tools ensure beam uniformity of 95% or higher, reducing animal stress and preventing skin burns. Animals remain in their cages, minimizing cross-contamination risks.
Service and Support
Rad Source has installed over 1000 irradiators globally, providing unmatched service and support in hospitals, universities, and research institutions.
RS 2000 Biological Irradiator
Developed as a Cesium-137 replacement, it uses specialized filtration for small animal irradiation. It offers superior dose uniformity and allows animals to be irradiated in their cages, reducing stress and contamination.
Multi-level Chamber Exposure System
The system includes a 6-level exposure chamber with adjustable shelves for optimal specimen placement and dosing.
Instrument Portability
The irradiator is mounted on castor wheels for easy placement and workflow efficiency.
Regulatory Compliance
No NRC license is required, eliminating nuclear disposal and additional safety equipment needs. It meets Fed. Reg. 21 CFR 1020.40 safety requirements.
Research Applications
The technology is used to modify immune systems in lab animals for cancer and immunology research, studying stem cells, bone marrow transplantation, and immune responses.
RADPlus Research Tools
These tools, compatible with the RS 2000, include holders for vials, well-plates, petri dishes, and more, ensuring optimal dosing and uniformity.
Technical Specifications
The RS 2000 is available in 160kV and 225kV models, with specific power, dimensions, and electrical requirements detailed for each.
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Catalog excerpts

RS 2000-1

Dose Uniformity of 95% or Greater X-Ray Designed for Life Science™ Rad Source irradiators are designed for life science and provide scientists with the research tools and flexibility for many advantageous configurations for optimal and consistent dose uniformity and dose rates. The Industry Standard for Whole Body Small Animal Irradiation RADPlus™ Research Solutions Patented RADPlus Research tools are engineered to reduce animal stress while ensuring beam uniformity of 95% or higher and will not cause skin burns to the animal. Animals stay in their cages, which also reduces crosscontamination. Unmatched Service and Support Footprint With more than 1000 irradiator installs in renowned hospitals, universities, pharma, government and life science institutions world-wide, Rad Source is a proven and reliable x-ray manufacturer with unmatched services. *CE marke

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RS 2000-2

The RS 2000 Biological Irradiator X-Ray Designed for Life Science Rad Source biological irradiators are designed for cancer and immunology research applications such as myeloablation, cell arrestment and more. Researchers need cost effective and flexible irradiation solutions for many applications that require high dose uniformity and dose rates. The RS 2000 was developed in 1999 as a Cesium-137 replacement device for the research irradiation of small animals, cells, tissue and more. The RS 2000 uses a form of filtration specifically designed for small animal irradiation, mA combinations plus...

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RS 2000-3

Rectangle Sensitive Stress-Free Treatment Solutions • Ensures optimal and consistent dosing of the animal(s) being irradiated on the cage floor. • Allows for convenient dosing of small animals – users are not required to sedate or trap mice in a particular spot due to optimal flatness across the mouse cage. • Animals stay in their cages, minimizing risk of cross-contamination. • Functions as a placeholder for standard Innovive disposable cages. Research Tools Patented RadPlus material aids in uniform dosing which ensures optimal and consistent dosing of the specimen being irradiated as compared...

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RS 2000-4

Petri Dish Holder Increases dose rate and uniformity with petri dishes. Holds (3) standard petri dish sizes and up to (14) smaller sized petri dishes. Dose Rate (Gy/min) Note: Must be placed at the center of the floor of the chamber with the assistance of the spacer provided for the Round and/or Rectangle. Well Plate Holder Increases dose rate and uniformity with well plates. • Compatible with standard size 24 and 96 well plates • Provides flexibility in dose rate; can be used on all 3 shelf levels • Manually adjustable aluminum plate: 3-level positions Dose Rate (Gy/min) Dose Rate (Gy/min) Vial...

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RS 2000-5

Aluminum Shelf Manual dose rating guides by location built into chamber ● Functions as a placeholder for the RADPlus Well Plate Holder (can be placed on shelf levels 1, 2 or 3), and positioning tool for the RADPlus Vial Holder. Components can also be placed directly on the aluminum shelf. ● Allows more flexibility in dose rate choices as components such as petri dishes and well plates can be placed directly on all (6) six shelves. ● Components need to be placed within the circular guiding ring that corresponds to the shelf number in order to receive optimal and uniform dosing. order to receive...

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RS 2000-6

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Instrument Electrical Requirements ▪ Power: 208/240VAC, 1-phase, 50/60Hz, 30A, True Earth Ground ▪ Instrument Wiring: 10 AWG L1, L2/N ▪ Power: 208/240VAC, 1-phase, 50/60Hz, 30A, True Earth Ground ▪ Instrument Wiring: 10 AWG L1, L2/N Reference Definitions BEAM FLATNESS DOSE UNIFORMITY RATIO Dose Uniformity Ratio or DUR is defined as the ratio of maximum to minimum absorbed dose within the irradiation container. NOTE: Aluminum plate dose rates mentioned in this brochure are for the center of the plate (therefore higher), whereas dose rates specified for the other RADPlus...

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