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Operating Instructions

VEGASOURCE 84

Source holder

Document ID: 1008681

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Page 1: ...Operating Instructions VEGASOURCE 84 Source holder Document ID 1008681...

Page 2: ...neral instructions 18 4 2 Mounting instructions 19 5 Installation Special equipment 22 5 1 Version B Connection Pneumatic switching ON OFF 22 5 2 Version X C B Connection Manual switching ON OFF 24 6...

Page 3: ...3 Contents VEGASOURCE 84 Source holder 1008681 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 wo...

Page 5: ...vernment 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 u...

Page 6: ...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 is...

Page 7: ...be 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 Esp...

Page 8: ...CEC 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 contin...

Page 9: ...mber 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...

Page 10: ...Source holder 1008681 EN 230810 Position of the type labels 1 2 3 4 Fig 2 Position of the type labels e g version X C Manual switching ON OFF 1 Type label Source holder 2 Type label Source 3 Position...

Page 11: ...ating instructions The type label contains the serial number of the instrument With it you can find the following instrument data on our homepage Product code HTML Delivery date HTML Order specific in...

Page 12: ...al damage or chemical influences In case of large measuring ranges e g with high vessels two or more source holders are used The VEGASOURCE 84 consists of the components 1 2 3 4 Fig 4 Source holder VE...

Page 13: ...ce holder is fixed to the bottom plate of a wooden transport box The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit damage immediately at receipt Ascertained transit damage or con ceal...

Page 14: ...ting equipment such as lifting bands crane hooks etc Note Additional equipment such as the ON OFF position switches or a pneumatic switching ON OFF change the centre of gravity of the source holder Pl...

Page 15: ...1 Fig 6 Crane transport of the source holder 1 Lifting lugs 2 Lifting strap 3 Crane hooks Up to the time of installation the packages must be left closed and stored according to the orientation and st...

Page 16: ...when we have a copy of the import license in hand We can assist you with the procurement of the necessary documents If you need help contact our responsi ble sales organisation We can only ship to for...

Page 17: ...ont of the source holder This allows reliable measurement even when interference radiation occurs For ambient temperatures up to 120 C 248 F the gamma modu lator is optionally available with water coo...

Page 18: ...cient lifting capacity You can find the 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 th...

Page 19: ...sel 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 areas must be...

Page 20: ...lso allows the padlock to be permanently protected from dirt moisture and corrosion The protective cap can only be used on the devices with manual switching ON OFF 1 Put on protective cap Turn the pro...

Page 21: ...radiation must be shielded off with additional lead or steel sheets All control and off limit areas must be rendered inaccessible and provided with warning signs Behaviour with empty vessel Caution Af...

Page 22: ...rvoltage 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 fo...

Page 23: ...erminals 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...

Page 24: ...l 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 25: ...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 diagrams Take note of the general inst...

Page 26: ...ching the radiation on VEGASOURCE 84 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 posit...

Page 27: ...on OFF The marking arrow of the stirrup points to OFF Fig 16 Radiation OFF VEGASOURCE 84 Version X C Switching off the radiation is analogous to this procedure To switch off the radiation turn the sti...

Page 28: ...tment 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...

Page 29: ...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 padloc...

Page 30: ...N 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 84 switches back automatically to...

Page 31: ...f 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 sour...

Page 32: ...ion 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 mea...

Page 33: ...ab 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 al...

Page 34: ...structions are specified carry out the contamination test as follows Fig 20 Wiping surfaces for the contamination test Version X C 1 Take wipe samples from at least the following locations Version X C...

Page 35: ...glish 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 36: ...kept 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...

Page 37: ...he 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 38: ...sion 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...

Page 39: ...39 8 Dismount VEGASOURCE 84 Source holder 1008681 EN 230810 Before each shipment check that the source holder still meets the specifications of a type A shipping package...

Page 40: ...f 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...

Page 41: ...EN 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 return...

Page 42: ...Stainless steel 7 50 140 Nm Steel 8 8 50 140 Nm 1 4 Beam exit channel Position Laterally The position of the exit channel is marked in colour Exit angle 5 30 40 20 45 Details see illustration exit an...

Page 43: ...ng 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 Type label Source holder 316L 9 Type labe...

Page 44: ...mption Measuring plate not included 3 mA Current consumption Measuring plate included 1 mA Source and vessel characteristics Number of half value layers of the source holder Cs 137 15 78 attenuation f...

Page 45: ...410 mm 16 12 32 mm 1 25 292 mm 11 50 518 mm 20 38 704 mm 27 21 A Fig 22 Source holder VEGASOURCE 84 version X C Manual switching ON OFF 1 Cover optional A Free height for removal of the loading tube...

Page 46: ...46 10 Supplement VEGASOURCE 84 Source holder 1008681 EN 230810 VEGASOURCE 84 beam exit channel 5 3 0 40 4 5 282 mm 11 09 213 mm 8 38 Fig 23 Beam exit channel e g version X C...

Page 47: ...Supplement VEGASOURCE 84 Source holder 1008681 EN 230810 VEGASOURCE 84 base plate 197 mm 7 75 48 mm 1 88 48 mm 1 88 327 mm 12 88 95 mm 3 75 95 mm 3 75 21 mm 0 81 Fig 24 Base plate with holes e g versi...

Page 48: ...pplement VEGASOURCE 84 Source holder 1008681 EN 230810 Gamma modulator optional 233 mm 9 13 144 mm 5 67 160 mm 6 30 523 mm 20 59 Fig 25 Gamma modulator for uninterrupted measurement even with X ray ra...

Page 49: ...49 10 Supplement VEGASOURCE 84 Source holder 1008681 EN 230810 10 3 Manufacturer declaration...

Page 50: ...nen 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...

Page 51: ...17 Lifting devices 13 18 Lifting lugs 18 Local dose rate 21 32 M Maintenance 31 Moisture 18 O Orientation Level measurement 19 P Pneumatic switching ON OFF 22 24 43 Potential equalisation 22 Protecti...

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Page 56: ...ning 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 witho...

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