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3 Product description

VEGASOURCE 82 • Source holder

66076-EN-220119

3  Product description

3.1  Configuration

The type labels contain the most important data for identification and 

use of the source holder and the source:

• 

Source holder

 

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Order code

• 

Serial number - Source holder

• 

Exit angle

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QR code

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Article number - Documentation

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Source

 

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Isotope contained

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Activity

• 

Country of origin

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Serial number - Source

• 

Loading date

The serial number allows you to access the delivery data of the instru-

ment via " www.vega.com", " 

Instrument search (serial number)

". 

There are several versions available with different options for opening 

or blocking the beam exit. Apart from the manual versions, there are 

also a version with pneumatic switchover.

Type label

Versions

Summary of Contents for SOURCE 82

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder Document ID 66076...

Page 2: ...ment 16 3 5 Accessories 17 4 Mounting 19 4 1 General instructions 19 4 2 Mounting instructions 20 5 Installation Special equipment 28 5 1 Version B Connection Pneumatic switchover 28 5 2 Version X C B...

Page 3: ...ID By entering the Document ID on www vega com you will reach the document download Information note tip This symbol indicates helpful additional infor mation and tips for successful work Note This sy...

Page 4: ...tive state government or the responsible authority offices for environmental protection trade supervisory boards etc We would be pleased to assist you in applying for the permit When handling radioact...

Page 5: ...to the radioactive source all instructions in this operating instructions manual and the legal radiation protection regulations must be observed during instal lation and operation Operational reliabi...

Page 6: ...t according to the documentation and the respective official regulations The instrument must not be operated and stored outside the specified parameters Protect the instrument against extreme influenc...

Page 7: ...ions in Canada shall comply with the relevant requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code 2 7 Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties That is why...

Page 8: ...holder Exit angle QR code Article number Documentation Source Isotope contained Activity Country of origin Serial number Source Loading date The serial number allows you to access the delivery data of...

Page 9: ...on OFF Version C Standard version with manual changeover lock for position ON OFF Version B with pneumatic switchover Features of the versions X Manually C Manually B Pneumatics Manual switching Cover...

Page 10: ...g 4 Type label e g version X C Manual switchover A Type label Source B Type label Source holder 1 Warning Radioactivity 2 Source Cs 137 3 Activity of the sources in MBq and mCi or GBq and mCi 4 Countr...

Page 11: ...www vega com and enter in the search field the serial number of your instrument Alternatively you can access the data via your smartphone Download the VEGA Tools app from the Apple App Store or the G...

Page 12: ...port lug 4 Mounting surface The rays emitted by the gamma source are damped when penetrat ing the medium The sensor detecting the attenuated radiation on the opposite side of the vessel calculates the...

Page 13: ...tside of the transport packaging indicating that the packaging was not opened Check the condition of this seal and record the intactness Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes...

Page 14: ...river into the recess b Lever the slotted screwdriver forward to release the tension lock For the removal of the source holder we recommend the use of suit able lifting equipment such as lifting bands...

Page 15: ...essories out of the box Open the tension locks on the side walls of the box with a large slotted screwdriver Remove the side walls of the box down to the base plate Guide the lifting bands through the...

Page 16: ...sive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Ambient temperature for storage and transport see chapter Sup plement Technical data Ambient conditions Relative hu...

Page 17: ...dioactive source is mounted in the source holder During shipment the source holder is in switch position OFF This position is secured by a lock Transport of the loaded source holder is carried out by...

Page 18: ...erference radiation occurs Fig 11 Gamma modulator optional for uninterrupted measurement even with interference radiation 1 Gamma modulator mounted on the source holder For ambient temperatures up to...

Page 19: ...ty approx 110 kg 244 lbs Persons must never stand beneath the loads The source holder is screwed onto a transport board Loosen the screws and lift the source holder from the transport board For this p...

Page 20: ...rs a gap can often not be avoided If there are gaps or empty spaces around the installation provide protective fences or grids to keep hands away from the dangerous area Such areas must be marked acco...

Page 21: ...cordingly 3 2 1 5 Fig 13 Installation positions Point level detection with MINITRAC 31 1 Horizontal mounting 2 Vertical mounting 3 Mounting horizontally at right angles to container For reliable point...

Page 22: ...d small vessel diameters a gap can often not be avoided If there are gaps or empty spaces around the installation provide protective fences or grids to keep hands away from the dangerous area Such are...

Page 23: ...urement setup on a pipeline with diameter 50 100 mm 1 97 3 94 in Vertical pipeline diameter 50 420 mm 1 97 16 54 in For pipeline diameters 50 420 mm 1 97 16 54 in a straight radiation path is possible...

Page 24: ...detector mounting vertical 1 Source holder VEGASOURCE 2 Radiometric sensor MINITRAC 3 Radiated area 4 Mounting bracket Avoiding stray radiation Vertical pipeline diameter 50 420 mm 1 97 16 54 in When...

Page 25: ...unting horizontal 1 Source holder VEGASOURCE 2 Radiometric sensor MINITRAC 3 Radiated area 4 Mounting bracket Horizontal pipeline On a horizontal pipeline the radiation should be directed horizontally...

Page 26: ...50 140 Nm 1 4 Steel 8 8 50 140 Nm 1 4 1 Fig 19 Lock washers customer side as screw locking device and conductive connection to potential equalization 1 Lock washers 2 pieces To protect the switching m...

Page 27: ...Depending on the respective installation radiation can also leak out of the beam exit channel due to scattering Such stray radiation must be shielded off with additional lead or steel sheets All contr...

Page 28: ...rresters should be installed The ON OFF position switches are already mounting and connected in the terminal housing to the terminals Connect the ON OFF position switches according to the following di...

Page 29: ...AUS OFF terminals 3 and 4 For signal processing you need a NAMUR switching amplifier We recommend the double channel switching amplifier VEGATOR 112 5 1 2 Compressed air connection These instructions...

Page 30: ...ctrical switching valve in the pneumatic line e g Festo CPE With this you can switch off the air supply Optionally you can install an additional hand operated switching valve e g Festo VHEM in the pne...

Page 31: ...osition switches are already mounting and connected in the terminal housing to the terminals Connect the ON OFF position switches according to the following diagrams Take note of the general installat...

Page 32: ...g the radiation on VEGASOURCE 82 version X C 1 Loosen safety screw 2 Fold up the safety screw 3 Turn stirrup by 180 4 Fold up and tighten safety screw 1 Initial situation Source holder is in position...

Page 33: ...adiation ON VEGASOURCE 82 Version X C Radiation OFF The marking arrow of the stirrup points to AUS OFF Fig 26 Radiation OFF VEGASOURCE 82 Version X C Switching off the radiation is analogous to this p...

Page 34: ...justment Version B Pneumatic switchover Warning Before switching on the radiation make sure that no persons are inside the radiated areas also not inside the vessel Radiation must only be switched on...

Page 35: ...ce Make a note of the number combination and keep it in a safe place Note The padlock must only be fitted again for inspection purposes OFF position and should be stored in a suitable place or outside...

Page 36: ...er is at the switching symbol AUS OFF closed padlock Analogue to this procedure the radiation is switched off via the com pressed air controls When the pneumatic switchover is unpressurized the VEGASO...

Page 37: ...ual check for corrosion on the housing the weld joints the outer parts of the source insert the lock the lock washers Test of the mobility of the source insert switching on and off func tion Assessmen...

Page 38: ...es in case of corrosion Source holder with pneumatic switchover 1 Remove the padlock see chapter Setup 2 Switch the source insert by means of compressed air from the po sition OFF to position ON The s...

Page 39: ...otocol for the local dose rate 7 4 Tightness test The tightness of the source capsule must be checked at regular inter vals The frequency of the tightness test wipe test must correspond to the specifi...

Page 40: ...wipe samples from at least the following locations Version X C Manual changeover Along the groove between the source insert and the housing Version B Pneumatic switching Along the thread of the ON OF...

Page 41: ...7 5383 Outside normal working hours please leave a message on the an swering machine The engineer on duty will call you back 7 6 What to do in case of emergency The emergency procedure described here...

Page 42: ...elding must be provided The radiation source may only be transported with tongs or a gripper as well shielded as possible and must be kept as far away from the body as possible The time required for t...

Page 43: ...e handling permit Take note of the specifications in the existing handling permit All local conditions must be taken into account All work must be carried out in the shortest possible time and at the...

Page 44: ...te of the source No significant traces of corrosion on the source holder which could endanger the function or safe storage of the source No serious damage due to fire or mechanical influences deforma...

Page 45: ...Nm Steel 8 8 50 140 Nm 1 4 Beam exit channel Position Centre of the mounting surface It has the same direction as the transport lugs The position of the exit channel is marked with an arrow on the mou...

Page 46: ...X C Position Component Material 1 Locking screw 316L 2 Collar screw 316L 3 Rotary handle 1 4408 CF8M 4 Closing plate 1 4408 CF8M 5 Label ON OFF 316L 6 Safety screw Torx with pin 316L 7 Rivet 316L 8 Ty...

Page 47: ...ial 1 Locking screw 316L 2 Collar screw 316L 3 Safety screw Torx with pin 316L Closing plate 1 4408 CF8M 4 Rotary handle 1 4408 CF8M 5 Label ON OFF 316L 6 Optional label 316L 7 Type label Source holde...

Page 48: ...X C with Interlock switch Position Component Material 1 Housing Interlock switch On site 2 Screw On site 3 Key On site 4 Mounting plate 316L 5 Padlock Numerical code Steel 6 Source holder 316L oder 1...

Page 49: ...1 Bracket switching indication galvanized steel 2 Screws 316L 3 Cover Aluminium 3 3206 AW 6063 4 Label ON OFF 316L 5 Information label 316L 6 Source holder 316L oder 1 0619 7 Label Polyester 8 Optiona...

Page 50: ...tion galvanized steel 2 Screws 316L 3 Cover Aluminium 3 3206 AW 6063 4 ON OFF position switch Plastic 5 Label ON OFF 316L 6 Information label 316L 7 Source holder 316L oder 1 0619 8 Label Polyester 9...

Page 51: ...the Regu lation on Pressure Equipment PED 97 23 EC based on Article 1 Clause 3 6 of the directive Connection data Operating voltage 8 V Current consumption Measuring plate not included 3 mA Current c...

Page 52: ...v 0 032 mR 5 09 Sv 0 509 mR 64 9 Sv 6 49 mR 2 1 21 Sv 0 121 mR 11 9 Sv 1 19 mR 148 Sv 14 8 mR 3 0 46 Sv 0 046 mR 4 72 Sv 0 472 mR 48 7 Sv 4 87 mR 4 0 09 Sv 0 009 mR 2 17 Sv 0 217 mR 19 5 Sv 1 95 mR 5...

Page 53: ...ctive measures Protection rating IPx6 NEMA Type 4 9 2 Dimensions VEGASOURCE 82 Version X C Manual changeover A 216 mm 8 50 215 mm 8 48 224 mm 8 82 216 mm 8 50 175 mm 6 88 1 Fig 37 Source holder VEGASO...

Page 54: ...50 175 mm 6 88 160 mm 6 28 Fig 38 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version X C Manual switchover with ON OFF position switches A Free height for removal of the loading tube 335 mm 13 19 in Features ON OFF...

Page 55: ...mm 8 92 216 mm 8 50 175 mm 6 88 Fig 39 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version X C Manual switchover with Interlock switch A Free height for removal of the loading tube 335 mm 13 19 in Features Interlock...

Page 56: ...c switching 436 5 mm 17 18 A 216 mm 8 50 216 mm 8 50 87 mm 3 44 283 mm 11 16 Fig 40 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version B Pneumatic switching A Free height for removal of the loading tube 558 mm 21 97...

Page 57: ...50 216 mm 8 50 159 mm 6 26 283 mm 11 16 Fig 41 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version B Pneumatic switchover with ON OFF position switches A Free height for removal of the loading tube 558 mm 21 97 in F...

Page 58: ...58 9 Supplement VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 220119 VEGASOURCE 82 beam exit channel 5 3 0 4 5 60 40 215 mm 8 46 53 6 mm 2 11 Fig 42 Beam exit channel e g version X C...

Page 59: ...OURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 220119 VEGASOURCE 82 base plate 73 mm 2 88 92 mm 3 63 1 1 m m 0 4 3 146 mm 5 75 216 mm 8 50 174 6 mm 6 88 174 6 mm 6 88 216 mm 8 50 108 mm 4 25 Fig 43 Base plate with h...

Page 60: ...upplement VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 220119 Gamma modulator optional 233 mm 9 13 144 mm 5 67 160 mm 6 30 523 mm 20 59 Fig 44 Gamma modulator for uninterrupted measurement even with X ray rad...

Page 61: ...EGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 220119 Mounting brackets KV 31 for pipes from 50 100 mm 1 97 3 94 in for 30 diagonal irradiation Fig 45 Mounting brackets for diagonal mounting on pipes from 50 100...

Page 62: ...unting brackets KV 31 for pipes from 50 220 mm 1 97 8 66 in 1 4 3 2 Fig 46 Mounting brackets for mounting on pipes from 50 220 mm 1 97 8 66 in for 30 diagonal irradiation 1 Source holder VEGASOURCE 2...

Page 63: ...6 EN 220119 Mounting brackets KV 31 for pipes from 50 220 mm 1 97 8 66 in 1 4 3 2 Fig 47 Mounting brackets for mounting on pipes from 50 220 mm 1 97 8 66 in 1 Source holder VEGASOURCE 2 Radiometric se...

Page 64: ...n unter www vega com Les lignes de produits VEGA sont globalement prot g es par des droits de propri t intellec tuelle Pour plus d informations on pourra se r f rer au site www vega com VEGA lineas de...

Page 65: ...rate 27 38 Lug 19 M Maintenance 37 Moisture 19 Mounting accessories 17 Mounting bracket 17 23 O Orientation Density measurement 22 Level measurement 20 Point level detection 20 P Pneumatic switching 2...

Page 66: ...66 Notes VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 220119...

Page 67: ...67 Notes VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 220119...

Page 68: ...ing scope of delivery application practical use and operat ing conditions of the sensors and processing systems correspond to the information available at the time of printing Subject to change withou...

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