Vega SHLD 2, Operating Instructions Manual

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Maximum Activity of Source
The following table states the maximum activity of the sources . Production-
related fluctuations of the radiation activity and tolerances of the measuring
instruments are not taken into account.
3.5 Packaging, Transport & Storage
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its capacity to
handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test based on ISO 4180.
For transport, the source holder is fixed on a transport board of wood and
protected by foam packaging. As an option the source holder can be also shipped
in a wooden box (USA).
For transport in Europe, the source holder is protected in an outer packaging of
sheet steel.
The outer packaging of standard instruments consists of environment-friendly ,
recyclable cardboard. PE foam or PE foil is also used for packing the instrument.
Dispose of the packaging material in standard household waste or specialized
recycling companies
Cs-137
Maximum Cs-137
Activity
185 GBq (5 Ci) for 50 uSv@305mm (5mR/hr@12")
500 mCi for point sources
500 mCi total and 50 mCi/ft for multi-point sources
Country-specific approvals can limit the maximum permissible
activity of the source.
Cs-137
Number of half-value layers 250
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CAUTION