
Source container FQG61, FQG62
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Table of contents
Product identification ........................ 3
About this document ........................ 4
Symbols used ................................ 4
Documentation ............................... 4
Safety instructions .......................... 8
Designated use ............................... 8
Basic instructions for use and storage ................ 8
Hazardous areas .............................. 8
General instructions on radiation protection ............ 9
Legal regulations for radiation protection ............. 9
Supplementary safety instructions ................. 10
Function and system design .................. 11
Function .................................. 11
Attenuation factor and half-value layers ............. 11
Maximum activity of the radiation source ............ 11
Dose rate diagrams ........................... 11
Mechanical construction .................... 14
Version ................................... 14
Design, dimensions ........................... 14
Radiation emission channel ...................... 18
Weight ................................... 18
Materials .................................. 19
Safety equipment ............................ 24
Pneumatic drive ............................. 24
Environment .............................. 25
Ambient temperature range ..................... 25
Ambient pressure ............................ 25
Vibration resistance ........................... 25
Fire ...................................... 25
Degree of protection .......................... 25
Identification ............................. 26
Nameplates ................................ 26
RFID TAG .................................. 30
Installation ............................... 32
Incoming acceptance .......................... 32
Transportation .............................. 32
Mounting instructions ......................... 33
Orientation for level measurement ................. 34
Orientation for point level detection ................ 35
Orientation for density measurement ............... 36
Orientation of the fireproof version ................. 36
Mounting device (supplied by customer) ............. 37
Toothed lock washers .......................... 37
Tightening torque for mounting screws .............. 38
Post-installation check ......................... 38
Connecting the pneumatic actuator ............ 39
Compressed air connection ...................... 39
Connecting the proximity switches ................. 39
Commissioning .............................. 40
Reading the switch state ........................ 40
Technical data of the pneumatic actuator ............. 41
Operation ................................ 42
FQG61/FQG62; order code 020, option A ............ 42
FQG61/FQG62; order code 020, option B ............. 43
FQG61/FQG62; order code 020, option C ............. 45
FQG61/FQG62; order code 020, option D ............. 46
Maintenance and inspection ................. 48
Cleaning .................................. 48
Maintenance and inspection ..................... 48
Routine tests of the shutter mechanism .............. 48
Routine leak testing ........................... 49
What to do in an emergency .................. 51
Emergency action ............................ 51
Notifying the competent authority ................. 51
Procedures after termination of the application ... 52
Internal measures ............................ 52
Return .................................... 52
Ordering information ....................... 54
Ordering Information .......................... 54
Scope of delivery ............................. 54
Delivery ................................... 54
Accessories ............................... 55
Clamping device FHG61 ........................ 55
Measurement section FHG62 .................... 56