MARITA Star

Introducing the Marita Star—an advanced manual radioactivity thin-layer chromatograph (TLC analyzer), ideal for detecting β-emitting and γ-emitting nuclides. The Marita Star is designed to provide highly efficient, sensitive detection, with both open and closed window operation, making it perfect for a variety of nuclides like 3H, 14C, 32P, and more.

Key Features:

• Dual Electrode Detection: Simultaneous sensing electrodes offer precise event detection and energy discrimination.
• Versatile Nuclide Detection: Efficient for β-emitters and capable of detecting γ-emitting nuclides via Compton electrons.
• Sensitivity: Extremely high sensitivity, detecting as low as 16 Bq in 10 minutes for 3H.
• Low Gas Consumption: Requires minimal counting gas, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Open/Closed Window: Open for 3H, closed for nuclides like 14C, 32P, 90Y, and others.
• Live Measurement Display: View chromatograms in real-time, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Peak Integration: Manual or automatic options with background subtraction and limit of detection calculations.

Technical Specifications:

• Resolution: Less than 1 mm for 3H, less than 2 mm for 14C, and less than 3 mm for 32P.
• Sensitivity: 16 Bq in 10 min for 3H; 100 dpm in 10 min for 14C and 32P.
• Dimensions: W235 x H135 x D500 mm.
• Weight: 9 kg (19.84 lbs).
• Operating Conditions: 10-40°C with up to 70% relative humidity.
• Power Supply: 110 – 230V, 20 VA.

This TLC analyzer combines precision, reliability, and ease of use for top-tier radioactivity detection in laboratory settings.

miniGITA Single

Introducing the miniGITA Single—a versatile and cutting-edge radio TLC system, designed for nuclear medicine and radio-pharmacies. Ideal for SPECT and PET applications, the miniGITA Single delivers exceptional sensitivity and performance with minimal noise. Its advanced motor technology ensures smooth operation, making it perfect for high-demand quality control labs.

Key Features:

• Versatile Detector Probes: Compatible with a wide range of isotopes, including SPECT and PET, ensuring optimal performance for different applications.
• Gas-Free Detection: Low maintenance and long-lasting detectors that do not require gas.
• Fast Scanning: Complete TLC plate scans in less than 1 minute, saving valuable time.
• Multiple Modes: Includes basic spectrum scan, half-life time confirmation, and advanced chromatography modes.
• GxP Features: Full compliance with GMP/GLP standards for reliable documentation and quality control.
• Automatic Probe Recognition: Ensures accurate configurations and optimal performance.

Probe Options:

• OFA Probe: One-fits-all V-shaped BGO probe for high sensitivity and excellent resolution for both SPECT and PET isotopes.
• PET Probe: Optimized for positron emission with low background noise and a high dynamic range.
• New Gen Probe: High sensitivity with a broader energy range for SPECT and PET.
• 3SA Probe: Shielded for spectrum analysis with excellent background noise elimination.
• Alpha Probe: Enhanced for alpha radiation detection with high efficiency.

Collimators:

• Tungsten collimators available in different sizes (5mm, 10mm, 15mm, 20mm) for optimal energy range adaptation (0-60 keV, 60-250 keV, 250-450 keV, >450 keV).

Technical Specifications:

• Scan Area: 25 x 200 mm.
• Energy Range: 30-2000 keV.
• Count Rate: Up to 1,000,000 cps (PET, NewGen probes).
• Communication: USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet for fast and reliable data transfer.
• Dimensions: L64 x H28 x W22 cm.
• Weight: Approx. 18.4 kg without the detector.

The miniGITA Single offers precision, speed, and flexibility for routine radiochemical purity testing and gamma spectrometry in modern nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy laboratories.

miniGITA Dual

Introducing the miniGITA Dual—a powerful enhancement of the trusted miniGITA TLC instrument, designed for high-end radiochemical purity testing and gamma spectrometry in nuclear medicine, SPECT, and PET laboratories. This versatile system combines TLC scanning and multichannel analysis into one compact device, offering unmatched flexibility and performance.

Key Features:

• Dual Head System: Offers high-performance TLC scans and multichannel analysis, making it adaptable to a wide range of applications.
• Automatic Settings: The system automatically detects probe type, distance, and collimator, ensuring optimal configuration and compliance with GMP standards.
• Advanced Probe Technology: A full line of probes, using different scintillators and technologies (PMT tubes and digital), ensures precise detection tailored to your specific needs.
• Elysia Communication Protocol (ECP): Simply change the detector or probe, and the system will recognize it, enhancing GXP documentation and providing advanced control and remote diagnostics.
• Seamless Software Integration: Controlled by GINA software, which can also manage radio-HPLC, GC, and multichannel analyzers, ensuring fast adaptation and easy operation.
• Background Subtraction & Correction: Features like half-life correction and dead time correction are included for enhanced accuracy.

Probe Options:

• OFA Probe: Versatile V-shaped BGO technology for SPECT and PET isotopes with multichannel functionality and broad collimator compatibility.
• PET Probe: High sensitivity for positron emission with low gamma noise and high dynamic range.
• 3SA Probe: Self-shielded for superior spectrum analysis, designed to eliminate background noise.
• Alpha Probe: Optimized for alpha radiation detection, providing high efficiency and low beta/gamma background.

Collimators:

• Tungsten collimators with automatic recognition for accurate documentation, available in different energy ranges:
  • 0-60 keV
  • 60-250 keV
  • 250-450 keV
  • 450 keV

The miniGITA Dual delivers precision, adaptability, and compliance, making it the ultimate tool for advanced nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy laboratories.

RITA

Introducing the RITA Star—an advanced thin-layer chromatography (TLC) radioactivity detector, designed for high-sensitivity detection across the entire trace of a chromatogram. Ideal for both beta and alpha radiation detection, the RITA Star delivers exceptional performance and flexibility for nuclear medicine, radiopharmaceutical, and research applications.

Key Features:

• Versatile Detection: Features an open/closed window detector, ideal for detecting a range of isotopes. The open window is perfect for H-3 and alpha detection, while the closed window is suited for C-14, beta, and beta+ radiation-emitting nuclides.
• Gamma Detection: Capable of detecting gamma-emitting nuclides via Compton electrons, expanding its application scope.
• Proportional Gas Flow Detector: Specifically designed for low-activity alpha detection, offering high resolution and sensitivity.
• Dual Sensing Electrodes: The delay line determines event location, while pulse height enables electronic collimation for precise high-energy beta radiation detection.
• Automatic Multi-Trace Measurement: RITA Star can automatically measure multiple single traces, with results displayed in 2D or 3D across the entire 200 x 200 mm TLC plate.
• Efficient Gas Consumption: Uses P10 gas (90% Argon, 10% Methane) with low gas consumption for long-lasting performance.
• TLC Plate Capacity: Accommodates two 200 x 200 mm TLC plates simultaneously, boosting productivity.
• Safety and Compliance: The metal/glass cover shields the system from external emissions, ensuring CE compliance and protecting both the device and the environment.

With the RITA Star, you can achieve precision and efficiency in radiochemical analysis, whether working with beta or alpha radiation, in a highly versatile and automated system.