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Operating Instructions

VEGASOURCE 81

Source holder

Document ID: 66075

Summary of Contents for VEGASOURCE 81

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions VEGASOURCE 81 Source holder Document ID 66075...

Page 2: ...t 17 3 5 Accessories 18 4 Mounting 20 4 1 General instructions 20 4 2 Mounting instructions 21 5 Installation Special equipment 29 5 1 Version B Connection Pneumatic switchover 29 5 2 Version X C B Co...

Page 3: ...3 Contents VEGASOURCE 81 Source holder 66075 EN 220119 Editing status 2022 01 19...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...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 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...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 Country...

Page 12: ...ownload the VEGA Tools app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store Scan the QR code on the type label of the device or Enter the serial number manually in the app The scope of delivery typic...

Page 13: ...vity of the sources Production related fluctuations of the radiation activity and tolerances of the measuring instruments are not taken into account Local dose rate Country USA Europe II Europe Distan...

Page 14: ...due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device According to the IATA regulations the source container serves ade quately a...

Page 15: ...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 16: ...en 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 ring eyelets on the side...

Page 17: ...th the procure ment of the necessary documents If you need help contact our responsible sales organisation For safety reasons and to save costs we always ship the source holder with the source install...

Page 18: ...cap is available This also allows the padlock to be permanently protected from dirt moisture and corrosion The protective cap can only be used on the devices with manual switchover The protective cap...

Page 19: ...n 1 Gamma modulator mounted on the source holder For ambient temperatures up to 120 C 248 C the gamma modula tor is optionally available with water cooling Any number of devices can be synchronized To...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...g the radiation on VEGASOURCE 81 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 34: ...adiation ON VEGASOURCE 81 Version X C Radiation OFF The marking arrow of the stirrup points to AUS OFF Fig 26 Radiation OFF VEGASOURCE 81 Version X C Switching off the radiation is analogous to this p...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 OFF position switche...

Page 42: ...n duty will call you back 7 6 What to do in case of emergency The emergency procedure described here must be applied immedi ately in the interest of the safety of the staff in order to secure an area...

Page 43: ...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 transport should be estimate...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...40 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...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...ce 50 mm 2 in Measuring points a 1000 mm 39 4 in b 305 mm 12 in c 50 mm 2 in 1 1 32 Sv 0 132 mR 11 2 Sv 1 12 mR 139 Sv 13 9 mR 2 2 45 Sv 0 245 mR 22 5 Sv 2 25 mR 314 Sv 31 4 mR 3 0 82 Sv 0 082 mR 15 8...

Page 54: ...stance 821 C 1510 F for 30 min Fire class F according to IEC 62598 Protective measures Protection rating IPx6 NEMA Type 4 9 2 Dimensions VEGASOURCE 81 Version X C Manual changeover A 152 4 mm 6 00 158...

Page 55: ...4 mm 6 00 114 mm 4 50 Fig 38 Source holder VEGASOURCE 81 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 posi...

Page 56: ...mm 6 22 152 4 mm 6 00 114 mm 4 50 Fig 39 Source holder VEGASOURCE 81 version X C Manual switchover with Interlock switch A Free height for removal of the loading tube 335 mm 13 19 in Features Interlo...

Page 57: ...switching 380 mm 14 95 A 152 4 mm 6 00 283 mm 11 16 87 mm 3 44 152 4 mm 6 00 Fig 40 Source holder VEGASOURCE 81 version B Pneumatic switching A Free height for removal of the loading tube 558 mm 21 9...

Page 58: ...00 283 mm 11 16 148 mm 5 83 152 4 mm 6 00 Fig 41 Source holder VEGASOURCE 81 version B Pneumatic switchover with ON OFF position switches A Free height for removal of the loading tube 558 mm 21 97 in...

Page 59: ...beam exit channel 5 3 0 4 5 60 40 158 mm 6 22 53 6 mm 2 11 Fig 42 Beam exit channel e g version X C VEGASOURCE 81 base plate 66 7 mm 2 63 1 1 m m 0 4 3 146 mm 5 75 152 4 mm 6 00 127 mm 5 00 127 mm 5 0...

Page 60: ...upplement VEGASOURCE 81 Source holder 66075 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 81 Source holder 66075 EN 220119 Mounting brackets KV 31 for pipes from 50 220 mm 1 97 8 66 in for 30 diagonal irradiation Fig 45 Mounting brackets for diagonal mounting on pipes from 50 220...

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: ...5 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: ...64 9 Supplement VEGASOURCE 81 Source holder 66075 EN 220119 9 3 Manufacturer declaration...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...rate 28 39 Lug 20 M Maintenance 38 Moisture 20 Mounting accessories 18 Mounting bracket 18 24 O Orientation Density measurement 23 Level measurement 21 Point level detection 21 P Pneumatic switching 2...

Page 67: ...67 Notes VEGASOURCE 81 Source holder 66075 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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