Shad-o-Scan User Manual, Rev04
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Shad-o-Scan 3001/4501 X-Ray Detector
Teledyne DALSA
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System Precautions and
Safety
Safety Information
Definitions
User
of the products as described in this manual is the Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) that is developing and producing an X-ray imaging device (or
‘modality’), using the product as a component to capture image information;
End-User
of the products as described in this manual is the professional operating the
OEM equipment to perform a diagnostic imaging routine;
Intended Use
The products as described in this manual are components that are used enclosed
inside a User’s system to capt
ure images in X-ray modalities. Typical applications
include, but are not limited to, Non-Destructive Testing, Electronics Inspection and
Computed Tomography (CT).
Installation Warning
The User is responsible for the safe and prudent installation of the detector in their
system. All X-ray sources and controls, shielding, personnel safety monitoring
devices, and personnel safety precautions and training involved in the use of this
detector are the responsibility of the User and/or the End-User.
Safety Statement
The general safety precautions that follow must be observed during all phases of
installation, operation, service, repair and disposal of this system. Failure to comply
with these precautions, or with specific warnings noted in this manual, violates the
safety standards of design, manufacture and the intended used of this system.
Teledyne DALSA assumes no responsibility for the user’s failure to comply with
these requirements.
Warning: The product, when installed, is subject to exposure from X-rays during
operation.
To ensure personnel safety, it is necessary that a radiation meter will be used to check
for radiation leakage after installation of the detector in the end users system.
Teledyne DALSA assumes no responsibility for proper installation of the detector,
installation of X-ray shielding, X-ray shield enclosure testing, or safe and prudent
operation of the detector system in the End-user's installation. It is the Users and End-
users responsibility to ensure that local and federal guidelines regarding the
installation and operation of X-ray sources are followed.
