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4 Mounting

VEGASOURCE 82 • Source holder

66076-EN-230810

Fig. 15: 30° measurement 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. The radiometric sensor can be mounted 

either horizontally or vertically.

Содержание VEGASOURCE 82

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

Страница 2: ...eral instructions 20 4 2 Mounting instructions 21 5 Installation Special equipment 29 5 1 Version B Connection Pneumatic switching ON OFF 29 5 2 Version X C B Connection Manual switching ON OFF 31 6 S...

Страница 3: ...3 Contents VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 230810 Editing status 2023 08 10...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 10: ...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 Manual switching ON OFF...

Страница 11: ...Type label e g version X C Manual switching ON OFF A Type label Source B Type label Source holder 1 Warning Radioactivity 2 Source Cs 137 or Co 60 3 Activity of the sources in MBq and mCi or GBq and m...

Страница 12: ...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 Googl...

Страница 13: ...Source holder 2 Cover optional 3 Transport 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 opp...

Страница 14: ...e outside 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 n...

Страница 15: ...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...

Страница 16: ...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...

Страница 17: ...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 mo...

Страница 18: ...active 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 a c...

Страница 19: ...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...

Страница 20: ...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...

Страница 21: ...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...

Страница 22: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 27: ...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...

Страница 28: ...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...

Страница 29: ...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...

Страница 30: ...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...

Страница 31: ...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...

Страница 32: ...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...

Страница 33: ...hing 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 positi...

Страница 34: ...n OFF The marking arrow of the stirrup points to OFF Fig 26 Radiation OFF VEGASOURCE 82 Version X C Switching off the radiation is analogous to this procedure To switch off the radiation turn the stir...

Страница 35: ...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...

Страница 36: ...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...

Страница 37: ...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 82 switches back automatically to...

Страница 38: ...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...

Страница 39: ...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...

Страница 40: ...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...

Страница 41: ...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...

Страница 42: ...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...

Страница 43: ...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...

Страница 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...

Страница 45: ...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...

Страница 46: ...46 8 Dismount VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 230810 Before each shipment check that the source holder still meets the specifications of a type A shipping package...

Страница 47: ...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...

Страница 48: ...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...

Страница 49: ...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...

Страница 50: ...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...

Страница 51: ...aterial 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 h...

Страница 52: ...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...

Страница 53: ...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...

Страница 54: ...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...

Страница 55: ...ve Connection data Operating voltage 8 V Current consumption Measuring plate not included 3 mA Current consumption Measuring plate included 1 mA Source and vessel characteristics Number of half value...

Страница 56: ...A 216 mm 8 50 215 mm 8 48 224 mm 8 82 216 mm 8 50 175 mm 6 88 1 Fig 36 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version X C Manual switching ON OFF 1 Cover optional A Free height for removal of the loading tube 62...

Страница 57: ...50 175 mm 6 88 160 mm 6 28 Fig 37 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version X C Manual ON OFF switching with ON OFF position switches A Free height for removal of the loading tube 620 mm 24 4 in Features ON...

Страница 58: ...7 mm 8 92 216 mm 8 50 175 mm 6 88 Fig 38 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version X C Manual ON OFF switching with Interlock switch A Free height for removal of the loading tube 620 mm 24 4 in Features Int...

Страница 59: ...ng ON OFF 436 5 mm 17 18 A 216 mm 8 50 216 mm 8 50 87 mm 3 44 283 mm 11 16 Fig 39 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version B Pneumatic ON OFF switching A Free height for removal of the loading tube 870 mm...

Страница 60: ...0 216 mm 8 50 159 mm 6 26 283 mm 11 16 Fig 40 Source holder VEGASOURCE 82 version B Pneumatic ON OFF switching with ON OFF position switches A Free height for removal of the loading tube 870 mm 34 3 i...

Страница 61: ...61 10 Supplement VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 230810 VEGASOURCE 82 beam exit channel 5 3 0 4 5 60 40 215 mm 8 46 53 6 mm 2 11 Fig 41 Beam exit channel e g version X C...

Страница 62: ...ASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 230810 VEGASOURCE 82 base plate 73 mm 2 88 92 mm 3 63 11 mm 0 43 146 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 42 Base plate with ho...

Страница 63: ...upplement VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 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...

Страница 64: ...VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 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...

Страница 65: ...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...

Страница 66: ...6 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...

Страница 67: ...67 10 Supplement VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 230810 10 3 Manufacturer declaration...

Страница 68: ...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...

Страница 69: ...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 O...

Страница 70: ...70 Notes VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 230810...

Страница 71: ...71 Notes VEGASOURCE 82 Source holder 66076 EN 230810...

Страница 72: ...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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