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Operating Instructions

VEGASOURCE 83

Source holder

Document ID: 66077

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder Document ID 66077...

Page 2: ...eral instructions 22 4 2 Mounting instructions 23 5 Installation Special equipment 31 5 1 Version B Connection Pneumatic switching ON OFF 31 5 2 Version X C B Connection Manual switching ON OFF 33 6 S...

Page 3: ...3 Contents VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810 Editing status 2023 08 10...

Page 4: ...the Docu ment 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 wor...

Page 5: ...ernment 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 radioactive sources un...

Page 6: ...he radioactive source all instructions in this operating instructions manual and the legal radiation protection regulations must be observed during instal lation and operation Operational reliability...

Page 7: ...e operated and stored outside the specified parameters Protect the instrument against extreme influences e g chemi cal products weather mechanical shock vibration etc during operation and storage Espe...

Page 8: ...EC Part Canada 2 7 Environmental instructions Protection of the environment is one of our most important duties That is why we have introduced an environment management system with the goal of continu...

Page 9: ...der 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 th...

Page 10: ...FF Version C Standard version with manual changeover ON OFF switching lock for position ON OFF Version B with pneumatic switching ON OFF Features of the versions X Manually C Manually B Pneumatics Man...

Page 11: ...r 66077 EN 230810 Tab 1 Features of the instrument versions Version X C 1 2 3 4 Fig 3 Position of the type labels e g version X C Manual switching ON OFF 1 Type label Source holder 2 Type label Source...

Page 12: ...urce 5 Loading date of the sources MM YYYY 6 Serial number of the source capsule for traceability of the source 7 Order code Source container 8 Serial number Source holder 9 Beam exit angle 10 Manufac...

Page 13: ...delivery typically consists of the following components Source holder Documentation This operating instructions manual Certificate of the source source capsule If necessary further certificates 3 2 P...

Page 14: ...ity 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 Distanc...

Page 15: ...Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the transport packaging Nonobservance of these instructions can cause damage to the device According to the IAEA regulations the sour...

Page 16: ...er 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 cr...

Page 17: ...accessories 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...

Page 18: ...ust be stored only under the following conditions Not in the open Dry and dust free Not exposed to corrosive media Protected against solar radiation Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration Ambient tem...

Page 19: ...sponsi ble sales organisation We can only ship to foreign countries when the radioactive source is mounted in the source holder During shipment the source holder is in switch position OFF This positio...

Page 20: ...lder This allows reliable measurement even when interference radiation occurs Fig 11 Gamma modulator optional for uninterrupted measurement even with interference radiation 1 Gamma modulator mounted o...

Page 21: ...21 3 Product description VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810 There is a special label set for the source holder which can be or dered as a spare part Set of labels...

Page 22: ...e device weight in the Technical data 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 boa...

Page 23: ...eters 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 a...

Page 24: ...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 level detecti...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...Friction coefficient Stainless steel 70 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 was...

Page 30: ...n 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 con...

Page 31: ...voltage arresters 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 fol...

Page 32: ...rminals 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 apply to s...

Page 33: ...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 pneumatic...

Page 34: ...FF position 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 insta...

Page 35: ...hing the radiation on VEGASOURCE 83 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 positi...

Page 36: ...n OFF The marking arrow of the stirrup points to OFF Fig 26 Radiation OFF VEGASOURCE 83 Version X C Switching off the radiation is analogous to this procedure To switch off the radiation turn the stir...

Page 37: ...ment Version B Pneumatic switching ON OFF 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 o...

Page 38: ...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 the plant until then Do not hang the padlock...

Page 39: ...230810 Analogue to this procedure the radiation is switched off via the com pressed air controls When the pneumatic switching ON OFF is unpressurized the VEGASOURCE 83 switches back automatically to...

Page 40: ...the system we recommend the following checks Visual 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 sourc...

Page 41: ...on Follow the instructions in chapter Mainte nance Measures in case of corrosion Source holder with pneumatic switching ON OFF 1 Remove the padlock see chapter Setup 2 Switch the source insert by mean...

Page 42: ...b 4 Measurement protocol for the local dose rate 7 4 Leakage contamination test The contamination of the source capsule must be checked at regular intervals The frequency of the contamination test als...

Page 43: ...tructions are specified carry out the contamination test as follows Fig 30 Wiping surfaces for the contamination test Version X C 1 Take wipe samples from at least the following locations Version X C...

Page 44: ...lish language The service is free only standard call charges are incurred Telephone hotline USA A special telephone hotline is available for the USA 1 800 367 5383 Outside normal working hours please...

Page 45: ...ept secure in another place or an additional shielding 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 f...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...ion 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 tions dents etc The switching mechanism of the s...

Page 48: ...48 8 Dismount VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810 Before each shipment check that the source holder still meets the specifications of a type A shipping package...

Page 49: ...the source holder Source Isotope Cs 137 Isotope Co 60 Serial number of the radioactive source Nominal activity MBq GBq Manufacturing date Tests OK Safety instructions in the operating manual of the so...

Page 50: ...230810 Tests OK The completely and correctly completed checklist is available to VEGA before return shipment Source holder If the above conditions are met the source holder VEGASOURCE can be returned...

Page 51: ...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 mounting surface Exit angle 5...

Page 52: ...on 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...

Page 53: ...erial 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 hol...

Page 54: ...on 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...

Page 55: ...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 Optional...

Page 56: ...racket Switching indication 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 06...

Page 57: ...Article 1 Clause 3 6 of the directive Connection data Operating voltage 8 V Current consumption Measuring plate not included 3 mA Current consumption Measuring plate included 1 mA Source and vessel c...

Page 58: ...314 mm 12 38 282 mm 11 09 291 mm 11 46 314 mm 12 38 235 mm 9 25 1 Fig 36 Source holder VEGASOURCE 83 version X C Manual switching ON OFF 1 Cover optional A Free height for removal of the loading tube...

Page 59: ...4 mm 12 38 235 mm 9 25 Fig 37 Source holder VEGASOURCE 83 version X C Manual ON OFF switching with ON OFF position switches A Free height for removal of the loading tube 720 mm 28 4 in Features ON OFF...

Page 60: ...mm 11 58 314 mm 12 38 235 mm 9 25 Fig 38 Source holder VEGASOURCE 83 version X C Manual ON OFF switching with Interlock switch A Free height for removal of the loading tube 720 mm 28 4 in Features In...

Page 61: ...ng ON OFF 504 mm 19 84 A 314 mm 12 38 283 mm 11 16 87 mm 3 44 314 mm 12 38 Fig 39 Source holder VEGASOURCE 83 version B Pneumatic ON OFF switching A Free height for removal of the loading tube 970 mm...

Page 62: ...8 283 mm 11 16 159 mm 6 26 314 mm 12 38 Fig 40 Source holder VEGASOURCE 83 version B Pneumatic ON OFF switching with ON OFF position switches A Free height for removal of the loading tube 970 mm 38 2...

Page 63: ...63 10 Supplement VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810 VEGASOURCE 83 beam exit channel 5 3 0 4 5 60 40 282 mm 11 09 53 6 mm 2 11 Fig 41 Beam exit channel e g version X C...

Page 64: ...ASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810 VEGASOURCE 83 base plate 73 mm 2 88 133 mm 5 25 11 mm 0 43 146 mm 5 75 314 mm 12 38 254 mm 10 00 254 mm 10 00 314 mm 12 38 157 mm 6 19 Fig 42 Base plate with h...

Page 65: ...upplement VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810 Gamma modulator optional 233 mm 9 13 144 mm 5 67 160 mm 6 30 523 mm 20 59 Fig 43 Gamma modulator for uninterrupted measurement even with X ray rad...

Page 66: ...VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810 Mounting brackets KV 31 for pipes from 50 100 mm 1 97 3 94 in for 30 diagonal irradiation Fig 44 Mounting brackets for diagonal mounting on pipes from 50 10...

Page 67: ...unting brackets KV 31 for pipes from 50 220 mm 1 97 8 66 in 1 4 3 2 Fig 45 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 68: ...7 EN 230810 Mounting 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 1 Source holder VEGASOURCE 2 Radiometric se...

Page 69: ...69 10 Supplement VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810 10 3 Manufacturer declaration...

Page 70: ...en 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 d...

Page 71: ...rate 30 41 Lug 22 M Maintenance 40 Moisture 22 Mounting accessories 19 Mounting bracket 19 26 O Orientation Density measurement 25 Level measurement 23 Point level detection 23 P Pneumatic switching O...

Page 72: ...72 Notes VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810...

Page 73: ...73 Notes VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810...

Page 74: ...74 Notes VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810...

Page 75: ...75 Notes VEGASOURCE 83 Source holder 66077 EN 230810...

Page 76: ...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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