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Lumina XRMS Series III Hardware Manual
Chapter 5 | X-ray Safety and Radiation Hazards
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Safety Testing
PerkinElmer will perform at least two safety tests on every system at time of installation:
At time of manufacture.
At the user's laboratory or facility.
The safety test includes, but is not limited to, an X-ray radiation leakage test.
5.5 Your Laboratory X-ray Safety Procedures
In addition to what PerkinElmer has done to make a safe system, there are some things required of
the user to make the instrument operate safely and within legal authority.
Contact Your Radiation Protection Authorities
Before operating the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III, you need to contact your state or provincial
radiological authorities. A list with contact information is provided in 126198: Safe Operating and
Emergency Procedures for the operation of the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III Cabinet X-ray System.
This document was provided at the time of ordering; it is also included on the manual CD-ROM as
well as the CD-ROM governing international documentation. In most cases, you will be required to
register the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III with the state or provincial radiation protection authority.
This registration may need periodic renewal.
Study Documentation
Before operating the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III, read this manual as well as the 126198: Safe
Operating and Emergency Procedures for the operation of the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III Cabinet
X-ray System. Pay particular heed to the safety procedures described in document 126198. This
document can help with preparing a radiation safety plan described in the next section. Also, the
Living Image Software Manual for IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III provides the basic operating
instructions for bioluminescence, fluorescence, and X-ray imaging modes.
Create Radiation Safety Plan
Your institution may require that you have a written radiation safety plan or a plan may already exist.
Such a plan may also be a requirement of your registration with your provincial radiological
authority. Here are some of the key points of such a plan.
Persons using the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III must read all documentation supplied with the
instrument.
Permit only trained and authorized individuals to operate the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III. Wear
personal radiation monitors if required. It is recommended to wear them even if they are not
required.
Designate a Master Key person who controls access to the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series III.
If required, install the instrument in a controlled access or restricted access room.
Post any required "Caution X-ray" signs required by your regulating authority.
Designate a person who will be responsible for ensuring that specified safety and maintenance
procedures described in this manual are performed.
Frequently verify that all safety procedures are followed and that the IVIS Lumina XRMS Series
III has not been modified or that any of the safety interlocks have been disabled.
