HP-380AB alpha-beta scintillation probe
Thermo Fisher Scientific

HP-380AB Alpha-Beta Scintillation Hand Probes

Lightweight, rugged hand probe with a 100 cm² dual phosphor detector for general purpose survey and frisking, with good alpha and beta sensitivity and minimal gamma interference.

The HP-380AB is a lightweight, rugged probe for general purpose survey and frisking. It can be used with Thermo Scientific portable survey meters such as the ASP-2, E-600 and RM-25.

  • Dual phosphor element – ZnS(Ag) for alpha and plastic scintillator for beta – with excellent alpha/beta discrimination
  • 100 cm² active detector area
  • Constructed from lightweight aluminium, with an ergonomic design
  • A fine mesh stainless steel screen protects the detector face against punctures
  • Available as a Smart probe with memory for calibration and functional parameters, for smart instruments such as the Model E-600

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Technical data

ModelsHP-380A (α detection), HP-380B (β detection), HP-380AB (α and β detection)
DetectorZnS(Ag) for alpha, plastic scintillator for beta
Window size100 cm²
EfficiencyAlpha 12 % ²⁴¹Am (HP-380A); beta 28 % ¹⁴C, 52 % ⁹⁰Sr/⁹⁰Y (HP-380B)
BackgroundHP-380A: < 0.1 s⁻¹ (< 1.0 cpm); HP-380B and HP-380AB: < 10 s⁻¹ (< 600 cpm)
Weight0.59 kg (1.37 lb)

Source: Thermo Fisher Scientific, product pages HP380A and HP380B (2026). Full specifications are available in the documents.