Ohmart Vega W-4510, Technical Reference Hardware Manual

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Introduction
8 W-4510 Weigh Scale Technical Reference Manual
Figure 2: Typical source holder shutter mechanism
The following statements describe the functions of the W-4510 Weigh Scale detector
assembly:
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Mounts opposite the source holder
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Inside the housing is a scintillation material
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The scintillation material produces light in proportion to the intensity of its exposure to
radiation
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A photomultiplier tube detects the scintillator’s light and converts it into voltage pulses
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The microprocessor receives these voltage pulses after amplification and conditioning by
the photomultiplier tube
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The microprocessor and associated electronics convert the pulses into a calibratable
output to the Smart Pro electronics
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The Smart Pro electronics receives and reads the input and converts it into process units
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Several outputs are available on the Smart Pro, including a 4–20mA output of the
process variable. Refer to the
Smart Pro Reference manual for more information.