FISCHER FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDLM 231, Operator'S Manual

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FISCHERSCOPE ® X-RAY 11
Safety Information
1.7 Frequently Asked Questions Concerning X-Radiation Safety
Question Answer
Is there a risk that my health will
be impaired by X-radiation due
to my work on the X-RAY instru-
ment? No. The X-RAY instrument is a fully protected instrument.
During no phase of your work at the instrument is it possi-
ble for X-radiation to escape from the measurement cham-
ber. This is also true when the cover of the measuring head
is opened. In such cases, the radiation source will be
switched off immediately through the security devices.
How can I check if the safety de-
vice of the measuring head func-
tions properly? You can recognize its proper function via the red control
LED on the front side of the measuring head.
Everything is OK as long as the CONTROL LED is not flash-
ing.
Will the specimens that have
been exposed to X-radiation
themselves turn into radiating
material due to the X-ray fluores-
cence effect after the primary ra-
diation has been switched off? No. The fluorescence radiation of the specimen subsides
fully already a split-second after the primary X-radiation is
switched off. You can touch the specimen after the meas-
urement procedure without any problems.
Will the primary X-radiation
damage or alter the material
structure of the specimen? No. The X-radiation has absolutely no lasting influence on
the material; it fully retains its quality. The X-ray fluores-
cence method is a non-destructive measurement method.
Live animals or plants must not be exposed to the X-radia-
tion in the measurement chamber.
Is the safety or the accuracy of
the measurement results influ-
enced by magnets on customer-
supplied fixtures in the measure-
ment chamber? No. Magnets influence neither the measurement results nor
the safety. You can use magnets without problems.