Basic safety instructions
Gammapilot M FMG60 FOUNDATION Fieldbus
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Hauser
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WARNING
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The three screws connecting the detector pipe to the terminal housing may not be
opened.
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WARNING
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Depending on the certificate ordered, observe the associated safety instructions
2.5
Radiation protection
The Gammapilot M is used in conjunction with a radioactive source, contained in a source
container. When handling radioactive sources, the following instructions must be
observed:
2.5.1
Basic radiation protection guidelines
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WARNING
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When working with radioactive sources, avoid any unnecessary exposure to radiation.
All unavoidable radiation exposure must be kept to a minimum. Three basic concepts
apply to achieve this:
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B
C
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Shielding
B
Time
C
Distance
Shielding
Ensure the best possible shielding between the radiation source and yourself and all other
persons. Effective shielding is provided by source containers (FQG60, FQG61/FQG62,
FQG63, QG2000) and all high-density materials (lead, iron, concrete etc.).
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CAUTION
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When working with source containers, all the instructions for mounting and usage
outlined in the following documents must be observed:
