Thermo Scientific SAM12 User manual

MANUAL- SAM12
SMALL ARTICLES MONITOR
Thermo Fisher Scientific
SAM12
21st September 2007

© Thermo Fisher Scientific 2007
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NOTICE
SAM12
NUISANCE ALARMS WHEN MONITORING EQUIPMENT
It may be found that alarms occur when monitoring equipment containing batteries.
This is due to the presence of naturally occurring radioactive materials in some
batteries; probably Thorium.
To avoid operational difficulties it is therefore recommended that batteries be
removed prior to monitoring.
This is not a problem with all batteries, but at this stage it is not possible to identify
those which will never exhibit this problem.

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WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC reserves the right to make changes to this manual
and to the equipment described herein without notice. Considerable effort has
been made to insure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions.
However, THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, makes no warranty of any kind
including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose with regard to this manual. THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC,
assumes no responsibility for, or liability for, errors contained in this manual or for
incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of the furnishing of this
manual, or the use of this manual in operating the equipment, or in connection with
the performance of the equipment when so operated.
This SAM12 manual is a user guide and must be read in conjunction with the
SAM12 Instruction Manual.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All units produced after the lst January 1996 must by law conform to the rules and
regulations governing Electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC). In order to meet the
requirements and CE mark the units described in this manual, any maintenance
carried out must ensure the correct re-assembly of all parts, especially the earth
straps. Furthermore, particular attention should be made to the correct mounting of
the mains filter.

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WARNING
When monitoring articles, operational procedures should contain warnings
regarding inappropriate articles.
These items may include:
xArticles containing liquids
xArticles with significant shielding
xArticles containing large magnets
xArticles with known radioactive content
Articles containing liquids may have different release criteria. Articles of large
weight or significant shielding may require different procedures requiring Health
Physics intervention. Articles with a magnetic pull of more than four pounds may
influence the accuracy of the monitor.
In standard mode, the monitor is unable to differentiate between pre-existing
activity and surface contamination of an article. The NBR feature, if used, will
partially mitigate for naturally occurring radioactive material.
The SAM12 weighs up to 1.5 tonnes. Only suitable lifting equipment must be used
to move the monitor, using the facilities provided. The monitor should only be
installed and used on a suitably robust and stable base.
WARNING AGAINST IMPROPER USE
The protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if used in a manner not
specified by the manufacture. The user must adhere to all the safety precautions
noted overleaf and to individual warnings contained within this manual.

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WARNING SYMBOLS:
The following is an explanation of the warning symbols seen on the SAM12.
Please read this information before using and/or maintaining this equipment.
As seen on the back of the 5689A Electronics Housing
CAUTION: Isolate the mains supply and wait one
minute before removing this cover.
As seen on the FHT681 HV Amplifier board screen located
inside the 5689A Electronics Housing.
CAUTION: Isolate HV supply to the printed circuit
board before removing cover. With
power connected and unit switched on,
a max. voltage of +1500V DC with a
maximum short circuit power of 825 milli
watts is present.
CAUTION: Risk of electric shock.

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WEEE COMPLIANCE:
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste
Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is
marked with the following symbol:
Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal
companies in each EU Member State, and this product should be disposed
of or recycled through them. Further information on Thermo Fisher’s
compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and
information on Thermo Fisher products which may assist the detection of
substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at
www.thermofisher.com/WEEERoHS