Meriden, CT - CANBERRA is proud to announce the release of GPS-COM, a system designed for use with the UltraRadiac hand-held radiation detector. GPS-COM allows first responders to concentrate on the task at hand—life saving situations, rescue operations, securing a perimeter or a given area at an event—while transmitting dose rate data points as well as GPS information for an individual or team carrying the device. The information is transmitted wirelessly to a localized Central Command Center, thereby affording the user the ability to make fast and accurate decisions when time is of the essence.

GPS-COM’s hot shoe design allows users to grab any UltraRadiac (or former MiniRadiac), place it in the GPS-COM and be ready on the go. Simply turn on both instruments while deploying the Supervisor with as many Repeaters as needed (up to 4) to expand the lines of communication and start gathering all UltraRadiac data in the field. Each displayed unit is shown on the remote software in less than 15 minutes.

GPS-COM software shows all GPS-COM data on a laptop screen (map or data list mode) with colored alarm levels for each connected unit and stores data for later review.  A typical configuration is made of up to 100 GPS-COM with UltraRadiac, one Supervisor, GPS-COM-SW software loaded on a laptop and, optionally, up to four Repeaters.

GPS-COM operates with a Li-ion rechargeable battery, thus reducing battery disposal issues. The battery has no memory effect and can be recharged without cycling the power down, assuring that GPS-COM is always 100% ready for use.  A locking mechanism secures UltraRadiac in the correct position and a long clip on the back of the instrument attaches securely to turn out gear.

For more information visit http://www.canberra.com/products/gpscom.

CANBERRA is an AREVA company. All over the world, AREVA provides its customers with solutions for carbon-free power generation and electricity transmission. With its knowledge and expertise in these fields, the group has a leading role to play in meeting the world’s energy needs.  Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering covers every stage of the fuel cycle, reactor design and construction and related services.  In addition, the group is developing a portfolio of operations in renewable energies. AREVA is also a world leader in electricity transmission and distribution and offers its customers a complete range of solutions for greater grid stability and energy efficiency. Sustainable development is a core component of the group’s industrial strategy. Its 75,000 employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player that is helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.

For more information, contact: Joanna Lipper Phone: 203-639-2441 Email: joanna.lipper@canberra.com