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

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FISCHERSCOPE ® X-RAY 21
Set up
3 Set up
3.1 Set-up Location
The instrument is designed for the following conditions:
Although the instrument is designed as a lab unit, due to its sturdy construction, it is also possible
to run it in a production hall.
The set-up location influences the product life and maintenance effort directly.
Corrosive environments cause corrosion on mechanical and electronic components. This can lead
to the following problems:
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Rough-running or total breakdown of mechanical adjustment mechanisms
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Contact problems on plug connectors or total breakdown of electronic components
Salt acid steams or salt aerosols (salt spray test) in the ambient air cause defects on x-ray tubes,
proportional counters and silicon detectors in short intervals. Salt acid corrodes the Beryllium win-
dow of these components. Thus, the components will be damaged rapidly.
If the instrument is located in a room, separated from the electroplating, make sure that the exit air
of the electroplating cannot reach the room via doors, windows or extraction of air systems.
Heavy ambient air pollution causes the ventilation ducts getting clogged. Thus, the maximum per-
missible temperature of components can be exceeded. Additional damage can be caused by de-
posits of aggressive dirt.
DANGER Explosion hazard
High voltage discharges inside the instrument can be dangerous in explosion
hazard zones.
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Do not place the instrument in explosion hazard zones.
Operation temperature 10°C – 40°C / 50 °F – 104 °F
Storage temperature 0°C – 50°C / 32 °F – 122 °F
Humidity of ambient air 0 – 95 % non condensing
ATTENTION Destruction hazard caused by improper environmental conditions
The instrument can be destroyed, if you place it in hot or corrosive
environments.
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Place the instrument in rooms with a suitable operating/storage
temperature only.
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Make sure that the air can circulate freely in the area of the fan.
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Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight.
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Do not place the instrument in corrosive environments such as
plating areas.