Endress+Hauser FQG61 Technical Information & Operating Instructions
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Radiation Source Container
FQG61/FQG62
Radiometric Measurement
Container with source holder for pneumatic
switch-ON/switch-OFF
Application
The FQG61 and FQG621 source containers are designed
to hold the radioactive source during radiometric level
limit measurement, level measurement and density
measurement. The radiation is emitted almost
unattenuated in one direction only, and is damped in all
other directions.
FQG61 and FQG62 differ from each other in terms of
size and screening effect.
TI435F/00/en/06.09
71085631
Your benefits
• Lightweight device provides best possible screening
thanks to almost spherical design
• Safe and easy source replacement
• Highest safety classification for the source supplied
(DIN 25426/ISO 2919, typically classification C
66646)
• Compact device that is easy to mount
• Various angles of emission for optimum adaptation to
the application
• Manual or pneumatic switch-ON/switch-OFF
• Padlock, cylinder lock or locking bolt for fixing the
switching position
• Switch status easily identified
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Summary of Contents for Endress+Hauser FQG61
- Page 1 (DIN 25426/ISO 2919, typically classification C other directions. 66646) FQG61 and FQG62 differ from each other in terms of • Compact device that is easy to mount size and screening effect. • Various angles of emission for optimum adaptation to the application •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mounting hints ........16 Product structure FQG61 ......34 Mounting position for level measurement . -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Designated use The FQG61 and FQG62 source containers described in this document contain the radioactive source, which is used for radiometric measurement of level, interface and density. It screens the radiation towards the surrounding and allows it to be emitted almost unattenuated only in the direction of the measurement. -
Page 4: General Instructions On Radiation Protection
L00-QGxxxxxx-16-00-00-en-001 Screening Ensure the screening between the radiation source and you and all other persons is as good as possible. Source containers (e.g. FQG61/FQG62) and all high-density materials (lead, iron, concrete etc.), can be used for effective screening purposes. Time Time spent in the exposed area should be kept to a minimum. -
Page 5: Notes On Safety Conventions And Icons
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Notes on safety conventions In order to highlight safety-relevant or alternative operating procedures in the manual, the following and icons conventions have been used, each indicated by a corresponding icon in the margin. Symbol Meaning Warning! A warning highlights actions or procedures which, if not performed correctly, will lead to personal injury, a safety hazard or destruction of the instrument. -
Page 6: Function And System Design
Function Function of the radiation source container In the FQG61/FQG62 source container, the radioactive source is surrounded by a steel casing filled with lead which screens off gamma radiation. The radiation is emitted, almost unattenuated, in one direction only through a channel (focussed narrow ray path). This beam is used for the radiometric measurement. -
Page 7: Dose Rate Diagrams
A dose rate diagram specifies the local dose rate in a specified distance above the surface of the radiation source container. Below you find examples of dose rate diagrams for FQG61 and FQG62. They are valid for a distance of 1 m and for selected activites of a... -
Page 8: Mechanical Construction
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Mechanical construction Version Feature 020 of the Properties Comparable to product structure QG020/QG100 in the following version • Source holder for manual sitch-ON/switch-OFF Standard • Cylinder lock to secure switching state (ON or OFF) • Covering cap •... - Page 9 Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 FQG61 - #B... / FQG62 - #B... FQG61-#B ... : 251 ø220 FQG62-#B ... : 272 L00-FQG6xxxx-06-00-00-xx-002 Dimensions in mm *: clearance required for exchange of the radiation source FQG61 - #C... / FQG62 - #C...
- Page 10 FQG62-#D ... : 272 L00-FQG6xxxx-06-00-00-xx-004 Dimensions in mm *: clearance required for exchange of the radiation source FQG61-#K ... / FQG61-#L ... / FQG61-#M ... / FQG61-#N ... FQG62-#K ... / FQG62-#L ... / FQG62-#M ... / FQG62-#N ... FQG61: 251 ø220...
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Page 11: Radiation Emission Channel
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Additional Function "Fire-resistant" (FQG61-...WE... / FQG62-...WE...) FQG61- ...WE... : 305 FQG62- ...WE... : 362 L00-FQG6xxxx-06-00-00-xx-007 Dimensions in mm Radiation emission channel 45° L00-FQG6xxxx-06-00-00-xx-008 Position The emission channel is located in a distance of 9.5 mm from the center of the mounting flange. -
Page 12: Weight
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Weight Source container with manual ON-/OFF-switching with pneumatic actuator FQG61 approx. 40 kg (88 lbs) approx. 50 kg (110 lbs) FQG62 approx. 87 kg (192 lbs) approx. 97 kg (215 lbs) Materials Component FQG6x-#A/B/C/K/L... FQG6x-#D/M/N... Source holder and internal... -
Page 13: Identification
4: Radiation emission angle 5: Local dose rate at a defined distance from the surface 6: Endress+Hauser internal order code of the radiation source 7: Endress+Hauser internal serial number of the radiation source 8: Wording "Hochradioaktive Strahlenquelle" (highly radioactive source), depending on activity 9: "Cs137"... - Page 14 5: Radiation emission angle 6: Local dose rate at a defined distance from the surface 7: Endress+Hauser internal order code of the radiation source 8: Endress+Hauser internal serial number of the radiation source 9: Wording "Hochradioaktive Strahlenquelle" (highly radioactive source), depending on activity 10: "Cs137"...
- Page 15 4: Radiation emission angle 5: Local dose rate at a defined distance from the surface 6: Endress+Hauser internal order code of the radiation source 7: Endress+Hauser internal serial number of the radiation source 8: Wording "Hochradioaktive Strahlenquelle" (highly radioactive source), depending on activity 9: "Cs137"...
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Page 16: Installation
(e.g. blocking of access) must also be carried out to protect personnel from all possible risk. • Mounting and dismounting is only allowed in the "OFF" position, secured with a lock. • Take into account the weight of the radiation source container: – FQG61: 40...50 kg/88...110 lbs – FQG62: 87...97 kg/192...215 lbs Endress+Hauser... -
Page 17: Mounting Position For Level Measurement
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Mounting position for level The source container must be mounted at the height FQG61 measurement of, or slightly above, the maximum level for FQG62 continuous level measurement. The radiation must be aligned exactly with the compact transmitter mounted opposite. -
Page 18: Mounting Position For Level Limit Detection
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Mounting position for level The version of the radiation source container with the angle of emission α = 5° is recommended for level FQG61 limit detection FQG62 limit detection. If larger angles of emission (20° or 40°) are used, ensure that the ray is horizontal. -
Page 19: Orientation Of The Fireproof Version
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Orientation of the fireproof Orientation A (recommended) version The source container is mounted with the compensation compartment on the top. In case of fire only the emission channel will be closed by the liquefied lead. Note! After a fire, the screening is slightly reduced in the upper area of the container. -
Page 20: Mounting Device (Supplied By Customer)
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Mounting device (supplied by A mounting plate or L-profiles can be used for mounting of the radiation source container: customer) ANSI A mm (inch) 68.9 (2.7) 72.9 (2.9) B mm (inch) 166.3 (6.5) 176.0 (6.9) C mm (inch) 180.0 (7.1) -
Page 21: Post-Installation Check
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Post-installation check Measuring the local dose rate The local dose rate in the vicinity of the source container and the detector must be measured immediately after it has been mounted. " Caution! Depending on the installation, radiation can also occur outside the actual beam-emitting channel through scattering. -
Page 22: Connection Of The Pneumatic Actuator
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Connection of the pneumatic actuator Note! This chapter is only valid for radiation source containers with pneumatic actuator. (In the product structure: Feature 020, options K, L, M and N) " Caution! The pneumatic actuator may only be put into operation after the radiation source container has been mounted. -
Page 23: Connection Of The Proximity Switches
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Connection of the proximity switches br bl br bl L00-FQG6xxxx-04-00-00-xx-004 Terminals 1/2: Prosimity switch for "Radiation ON"; Terminals 3/4: Proximity switch for "Radiation OFF" Proximity switches Type: Pepperl+Fuchs 181094-NCB2-12GM35-NO Cable diameter 5 mm to 10 mm (0.2" to 0.4") Potential equalization Connector for the potential equalization line on the covering cap (→... -
Page 24: Commissioning
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Commissioning Before commissioning, the compressed air supply has to be connected and the padlock (1) on the top of the instrument has to be removed. In case of revisions this padlock must be locked again in the OFF position. In the meantime insert the padlock in the second padlock or keep it at a place outside the installation. -
Page 25: Operation: Fqg6X - #A
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Operation: FQG6x - #A ... Safety instructions for • Before switching ON the radiation it is necessary to ensure that no personnel are within the area of the switching on the radiation radiation (or, indeed, inside the vessel). -
Page 26: Operation: Fqg6X - #B
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Operation: FQG6x - #B ... Safety instructions for • Before switching ON the radiation it is necessary to ensure that no personnel are within the area of the switching on the radiation radiation (or, indeed, inside the vessel). -
Page 27: Operation: Fqg6X - #C
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Operation: FQG6x - #C ... Safety instructions for • Before switching ON the radiation it is necessary to ensure that no personnel are within the area of the switching on the radiation radiation (or, indeed, inside the vessel). -
Page 28: Operation: Fqg6X - #D
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Operation: FQG6x - #D ... Safety instructions for • Before switching ON the radiation it is necessary to ensure that no personnel are within the area of the switching on the radiation radiation (or, indeed, inside the vessel). -
Page 29: Maintenance And Inspection
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Maintenance and Inspection Maintenance In designated use, operated under the specified ambient and operating conditions, no maintenance of the device is required. Cleaning Clean the device in periodical intervals. When doing so, observe the following: • Clean the device from substances which may have impact on safety functions. -
Page 30: Routine Test Of The Shutter Mechanism
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Routine test of the shutter Manually operated radiation source containers mechanism Loosen the locking bolt (for the version FQG6x-#B...) or remove the padlock (if present) as described in the chapter "Operation". Move the sourceholder several times from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON position as described in the chapter "Operation". -
Page 31: Routine Leak Test Procedure
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Routine leak test procedure The capsule enclosing the radiation source must be checked for leaks at regular intervals. Leak tests shall be performed according to the interval specified by the authority or handling authorization. Note! Leak tests are not only required as routine checkup but also whenever an incident occurs that may damage the sealed source or the shielding. -
Page 32: Emergency Procedure
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Emergency procedure Objective and overview This emergency procedure shall be put into effect immediately to secure an area in the interests of protecting personnel where an exposed source is known, or suspected, to exist. Such an emergency exists when a radioisotope is exposed either by it becoming separated from the source container or a source holder cannot be put into OFF position. -
Page 33: Procedures After Termination Of The Application
Make sure, the OFF position is secured with a padlock. Return Federal Republic of Germany Contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Centre to organise the return of the radiation source for inspection with a view to reuse or recycling by Endress+Hauser. Other countries Contact your Endress+Hauser Sales Centre or the appropriate authority to find a way of returning the radiation source nationally. -
Page 34: Ordering Information
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Ordering information Product structure FQG61 Licence Not necessary AERB Type approval certificate, India CNSC Radiation Device Certificate, Canada NRC Device Registration General Licence, USA NRC Device Registration, USA GOST, Russia Device Registration Licence of (Territorium) , Australia Special version, TSP-no. - Page 35 Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Container Steel 316L Special version, TSP-no. to be spec. Surfce protection PUR 2K-texture paint RAL 1003 Special version, TSP-no. to be spec. Emission Angle 5 deg 20 deg 40 deg Special version, TSP-no. to be spec.
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Page 36: Product Structure Fqg62
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Product structure FQG62 Licence Not necessary AERB Type approval certificate, India CNSC Radiation Device Certificate, Canada NRC Device Registration General Licence, USA NRC Device Registration, USA GOST, Russia Device Registration Licence of (Territorium) , Australia Special version, TSP-no. to be spec. -
Page 37: Scope Of Delivery
Other countries We can only ship radioactive sources once we have received a copy of the import licence. Endress+Hauser is more than happy to assist in procuring the necessary documents. Please contact your local sales centre. -
Page 38: Accessories
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Accessories Clamping device FHG61 radial beam diagonal beam 30° additional shielding if required L00-QGxxxxx-14-xx-xx-en-000 Product structure FHG61 Pipe diameter A 50-220mm -> Installation instructions KA262F 200-420mm -> Installation instructions KA263F C 50-220mm, 30deg diagonal radiation -> Installation instructions KA261F... -
Page 39: Measuring Path Fhg62
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Measuring path FHG62 QG020/QG100 FQG61/FQG62 FMG60 additional shielding if required L00-FQG6xxxx-14-xx-xx-en-001 Note! For details refer to the Installation Instructions SD540F. Product structure FHG62 Shape Measuring Pipe A S-shaped U-shaped Special version, to be specified Length Measuring Path... -
Page 40: Associated Documentation
Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Associated documentation Gamma Radiation Source TI439F Technical Information for Gamma Radiation Source FSG60/FSG61 Clamping Device FHG61 KA261F Clamping device FHG61 for density measurement; diagonally irradiated pipes; diamter 50 ... 220 mm KA262F Clamping device FHG61 for density measurement; radially irradiated pipes; diamter 50 ... 220 mm KA263F Clamping device FHG61 for density measurement;... - Page 41 Radiation Source Container FQG61/FQG62 Endress+Hauser...
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