AlphaVision alpha spectrum measurement software

AlphaVision is a comprehensive PC-based alpha spectrometer application that combines rich functionality and intuitive workflows to meet the needs of the modern radiochemistry laboratory.

In large commercial laboratories with hundreds of alpha detectors or small laboratories with only a few detectors, AlphaVision is your solution to optimize routine measurement processes and monitor system performance.

Compatibility

• Windows 10 64-bit compatible.     
• Microsoft Access database with data management tools and LIMS integration.     
• Crystal Reports integrates rich standard reports and custom report functions.     
• Extensive analytical capabilities to accommodate a variety of radiochemical processes.

process efficiency

• Maximize throughput and minimize errors using LIMS-integrated batch configuration processes.     
• Intuitive sample management, including query tools to quickly locate batches and samples.     
• Rapid data review and analysis revision process.     
• Integrated hardware control, universal interface can support up to 256 detectors.

defensible outcome

• Security controls to limit user access to functionality.     
• Complies with industry standards such as ANSI N13.30 and N42.23.     
• Comprehensive quality control capabilities.     
• Historical analysis retention when reanalyzing samples.     
• Detailed event log for daily operations, warnings and errors. 

Now introducing AlphaVision 7.0!
New!  64-bit Windows 10 compatibility.
New!  Alpha Mega is now supported in Instrument Group Control.
New!  Automatic spectrum export completes calibration measurements.
New!  Simple spectrum export is possible from any spectrum window.
New!  Instrument cluster control communication interruption notification.

Calibration

• Alpha energy and efficiency calibration     
• α Automated and interactive peak matching     
• α Traceable historical calibration records 
• α Activate/deactivate calibration 
• α Customizable calibration reports 
• α Infinite calibration standards 

Batch automation

• α Analysis template for consistent processes     
• α LIMSIntegration capabilities    
• α Extensive analysis options for peak fitting, activity calculation (including tracers and dilution schemes) and detection limits 
• α Custom reports and Crystal Reports 11.5    
• α True "count to MDA" preset   
• α Interactive review/reanalysis 

Hardware control

• α Fast detector "group" operation 
• α Integrated instrument control based on instrument type     
• α Detector status indicator light "clear at a glance"     
• α Automated instrument setup     
• α Configurable detector grid     

quality assurance

• α Complies with ANSI N42.23 and ANSI N13.30 standards     
• α Automated control of charts and reports     
• α Warning/alarm limit calculation     
• α Monitoring parameters:
  
  • Detector background (summed isotopes)         
  • Calibrate energy and efficiency         
  • Pulse center of mass and width         
  • Detector bias and chamber pressure         
  • Reagent blank nuclide activity     
  • Control sample nuclide activity         
  • Tracer peak width         
  • chemical recycling

Supported hardware
ORTEC recommends the use of Alpha Suite integrated spectrometers (Alpha Aria, Duo, Ensemble and Mega) to take advantage of software-controlled operation and Windows 10 64-bit USB connectivity.

Legacy instruments are compatible with ORTEC connectivity, such as ORTEC OCTÊTE-PC, OCTÊTE Plus, 576A, Soloist, 920 Series, Oxford OASIS, and ORTEC 676 Alpha King, Tennelec TC-256, via ORTEC Canberra 7401/7404 models supported by mcb can be connected via a network to a computer running a compatible operating system or using DPM-USB for native Windows 10 compatibility (if supported). For questions about legacy instrument compatibility, please contact your local ORTEC representative.



Analytical methods

• Peak search/fitting methods: second derivative (Mariscotti), top-hat correlation, peak interference correction, ROI (Region of Interest), including automatic offset of ROI based on tracer peak, peak or all peak positions, and interactive ROI adjustment to optimize peak fitting during reanalysis.     
• Calculation of nuclide activity: (without tracer), tracer recovery correction, chemical recovery correction (automatic and manual), background subtraction, blank subtraction, total propagation uncertainty.     
• MDA method: KTA, Currie, ANSI N13.30, (including corrections such as dilution ratio, tracer and chemical recovery).     
• Presets: real and live time, tracer area, MDA.

System management

• Select, archive and compress databases.     
• Search samples by batch/sample ID or batch tree navigation.     
• Event log captures process information, warnings and errors.     
• Clear data.     
• Security:
  
  • Configuration - save batch templates, edit sample properties and customer information, edit master nuclide library, nuclide library, standards, tracers and ROI.         
  • Detector Management - Add, delete, configure, move, edit properties, calibrate, edit chamber pressure and leakage current thresholds.         
  • Quality Assurance--Edit quality assurance types and restrictions.         
  • System - View and clear event logs, edit batch trees, edit users and security levels.