Vega SHLG User manual

Operating Instructions
SHLG®
Source Holder
Document ID:
39089
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subject to change without notice.
ISO 9001:2015 approval by Eagle Registrations Inc. to these Quality
Management System Standards: ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015, Approval
Certificate No. 5504.
Version of manual Description Date
1.0 Initial release 101001
2.0 Converted to VEGA style manual 210509

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Table of Contents
0Table of Contents
Revision Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
About this Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Intended Use............................................................................. 9
Targeted Group......................................................................... 9
Explanation of Symbols .......................................................... 10
For Your Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General Safety ........................................................................ 11
Radiation Safety...................................................................... 11
Applications............................................................................ 12
Intended Applications........................................................................ 12
Certifications ........................................................................... 12
Standards.......................................................................................... 13
Safety Information for Ex Areas .......................................................... 13
Manufacturer's Responsibility ................................................. 13
User's Responsibility.............................................................. 13
Product Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Components............................................................................. 15
Source Housing................................................................................. 16
Source Material ................................................................................. 16
Beam Port ......................................................................................... 16
Shipping Cap..................................................................................... 16
Beam Direction Label........................................................................ 16
Caution-Radioactive Material Label .................................................. 16
Shutter............................................................................................... 17

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Lifting Eye.......................................................................................... 17
Documentation .................................................................................. 18
Storage and Handling............................................................. 18
Source Holder .................................................................................... 18
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
General................................................................................... 19
Unpack the Equipment ........................................................... 19
Location .................................................................................. 20
Internal Obstructions ......................................................................... 20
External Obstructions ........................................................................ 21
Preferred Orientation......................................................................... 21
Continuous Level ................................................................................. 21
Point Level ........................................................................................... 22
Source Interference ............................................................................. 22
Temperature ........................................................................... 23
Ambient Temperature........................................................................ 23
Process Temperature........................................................................ 23
Insulation ........................................................................................... 23
Mounting Instructions.............................................................. 23
Mounting Checklist ............................................................................ 24
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Principle of Operation ............................................................. 25
Commission the Source Holder......................................................... 25
Commissioning Call Checklist ........................................................... 25
Normal Operation ................................................................... 26
Source Holder Installation Requirements .......................................... 26
Preliminary Survey ............................................................................ 27

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Perform a Leak Test.......................................................................... 27
Radiation Survey after Installation .................................................... 28
Shutter Operation Test...................................................................... 28
Shutter (ON/OFF) Mechanism .......................................................... 29
ON/OFF Indicator ............................................................................. 30
Special Conditions ................................................................... 31
Radiation Fields Inside Vessels ........................................................ 31
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Periodic Maintenance Schedule ............................................. 33
Diagnostics ............................................................................. 34
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 34
Spare Parts ............................................................................. 35
Electronics .............................................................................. 35
Equipment Repair ................................................................... 35
Repair Information............................................................................. 36
Return the Source Holder for Repair................................................. 36
Dismounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
De-commission the Source Holder ......................................... 37
Dismount or Removal Requirements ................................................ 37
Disposal .................................................................................. 39
Source Disposal ................................................................................ 39
Supplemental Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Specifications......................................................................... 41
Technical Data .................................................................................. 41
SHLG .................................................................................................. 41
Dimensions ....................................................................................... 43

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Accessories ............................................................................ 44
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Find Help ................................................................................ 45
U.S., Canada, and Worldwide ................................................ 45
Necessary Information............................................................ 46

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About this Document
1 About this Document
1.1 Intended Use
These Operating Instructions provide specific instructions for the safe setup and
operation of the source holder. The instructions and procedures in the documentation
are designed for users seeking product knowledge, usage, and functionality.
Figure 1.1 SHLG
1.2 Targeted Group
The Operating Instructions not only provide instructions for the setup and
operation of the instrument, but also specifically address topics and procedures
required by an intermediate level user such as the following:
• Operator
• Instrumentation Technician
• Field Service
• Internal Support
• Process Engineers
• Field Sales
The instructions in this guide are written for qualified and well-
trained personnel. Make sure you read and understand all the
instructions and safety guidelines in the Operating Instructions
before operating this equipment.
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1.3 Explanation of Symbols
Danger
Identifies an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or injury.
Warning
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or injury.
Caution
Identifies a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or in equipment damage.
Note
Identifies tips or useful information about the instrument.
Radiation
Introduces information concerning radioactive materials or
radiation safety.
Ex Symbol
Provides special instructions for Ex applications.
•Bulleted list
Indicates a list of items with no intended or implied sequence
1StepsorSequence
Identifies successive steps in a procedure
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DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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