3 System Description
Rod source shields LB 8300
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System Description
The rod source shield is intended as shield/protective container for radioactive
rod sources. The radioactive substance is contained in a leak-proof welded source
capsule and installed in the rod source shield. Apart from source and shield,
additional system components such as detectors and evaluation units are required
for a complete measuring system. Usage of these system components is not
subject of this operating manual. Please refer to the individual manuals of the
respective system components.
The shield container consists of a robust steel housing filled with lead. The
locking cylinder of the shield is pivoted. The provided lever rod can be used to
turn the locking cylinder to the two end positions. The radiation beam outlet is
thereby opened and closed.
The locking plate on the upper side of the shield ensures that the source cannot
be removed by unauthorized persons. Operators can secure the locking plate by
installing a padlock at the right-hand and the left-hand side.
The locking cylinder can be locked in both rotational positions (radiation beam
outlet open, radiation beam outlet closed) using fixing screws or a padlock.
Only the lower mounting plate and additionally the holes in the vertical bars
are permitted to mount the shield!
The rod source shield is available in different versions. You can find an overview
of all variants in the appendix (Technical Information).
The shield has the following functions:
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Shield radiation to a level that is non-hazardous for the operating personnel
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Locking the radiation beam outlet channel for transport and during
installation
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Protecting the integrated source capsule from mechanical damage and the
effects of the surrounding environment
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