How To Use The Niton Xl3T Analyzer Safely - Thermo Scientific NITON XL3t 500 User Manual

Radiation and General Safety

How to Use the NITON XL3t Analyzer Safely

How to Use the
NITON XL3t Analyzer
Know where the beam is
3-6 NITON XL3 Analyzer User's Guide
The NITON XL3t analyzer is designed to be safe to operate provided that it
is used in accordance with manufacturers' instructions. Under conditions of
normal use, monitored operators seldom receive a measurable dose and have
Safely
not been known to receive in excess of 10% of the annual occupational dose
limits (a criteria that would require monitoring under regulation in the
U.S.). In addition to proper use of the XL3t, it is recommended that you
follow these precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of those around
you.
The primary beam is a directed beam out of the front of the analyzer that
can have high dose rates. The secondary beam, or scattered beam, has much
lower dose rates.
Figure 3-1. . Primary Beam
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