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LB 8300
Operating manual
64217BA2
Rev. No.: 00, 10/2017

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  • Page 1 Rod source shields LB 8300 Operating manual 64217BA2 Rev. No.: 00, 10/2017...
  • Page 2 BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG Calmbacher Str. 22 75323 Bad Wildbad, Germany www.berthold.com Telephone +49 7081 177-0 Fax +49 7081 177-100 industry@berthold.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Rod source shields LB 8300 Table of Contents About this operating manual ................6 Some prior remarks ...................... 6 Storage .......................... 6 Target Group ........................ 6 Validity of the Manual ....................7 Structure of the Manual....................7 Copyrights ........................
  • Page 5 Rod source shields LB 8300 Table of contents Disposal of radioactive substances ................43 Shipment of radioactive substances ................43 Appendices ....................... 45 Check lists for tests ..................... 45 64217BA2 Rev. 00, 10/2017...

  • Page 6: About This Operating Manual

    Some prior remarks product handed over manufacturer BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG in a complete and functionally reliable condition. This operating manual illustrates how to: • set up/install the product • operate the product • carry out maintenance on the product •...

  • Page 7: Validity Of The Manual

    Rod source shields LB 8300 1 About this operating manual Validity of the Manual The manual is valid from the delivery of the Berthold product to the user until its disposal. Version and release date of this operating manual can be found in the bottom of each page.

  • Page 8: Symbols Used

    1 About this operating manual Rod source shields LB 8300 Symbols Used 1.8.1 Structure of Warnings j Signal word Source and consequence Explanation, if required Measure  In case of emergency • Warning symbols: (warning triangle) draws attention to the hazard •...

  • Page 9: Symbols Used On The Device

    Rod source shields LB 8300 1 About this operating manual IMPORTANT Sections marked with this symbol point out important information on the product or on handling the product. Provides tips on application and other useful information. 1.8.2 Symbols used on the device Ionising radiation The shield is equipped with a radioactive source.

  • Page 10: Safety Manual

    • Restructuring or changing the system components. • Manipulation or avoidance of existing safety equipment. BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG shall only accept liability for / guarantee the correspondence of the product to its publicised specifications. If the product is used in a way which is not described in this manual, the product's protection is compromised and the warranty becomes void.

  • Page 11: Ambient Conditions During Operation And Storage

    Rod source shields LB 8300 2 Safety manual Ambient conditions during operation and storage The shield was specifically designed for use in rough ambient conditions. The compliance with the operating conditions specified below contributes to guaranteeing the permanent functionality of the shield and the prevention of damage.
  • Page 12 Authorised persons are those who are either designated for the corresponding task due to legal regulations or those who have been authorised by BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES for particular tasks. When dealing with radioactive materials, a radiation safety officer must also be consulted.

  • Page 13: Radiation Protection

    Rod source shields LB 8300 2 Safety manual Radiation Protection 2.4.1 Basic principles and regulations The amount of radiation absorbed by the body (exposure to radiation) is determined by three parameters from which the basic radiation protection regulations can be derived:...

  • Page 14: Exposure Of Employees To Radiation

    In the case of fire, these measures limit the access to this area.  Avoid the incorporation by keeping sufficient distance.  Notify BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES of the situation; you will promptly receive  information on immediate measures. 64217BA2 Rev. 00, 10/2017...

  • Page 15: Type Plate Of The Source

    Rod source shields LB 8300 2 Safety manual Operator's obligations The operator of the product must regularly train his personnel in the following topics: • Observation and use of the operating manual and the legal provisions. • Proper use of the product.

  • Page 16: System Description

    3 System Description Rod source shields LB 8300 System Description The rod source shield is intended as shield/protective container for radioactive rod sources. The radioactive substance is contained in a leak-proof welded source capsule and installed in the rod source shield. Apart from source and shield, additional system components such as detectors and evaluation units are required for a complete measuring system.

  • Page 17: View

    Rod source shields LB 8300 3 System Description View Ring nuts Fastening bolts with padlock Locking plate Transport lock Locking cylinder Lever rod (auxiliary equipment used for turning the locking cylinder) Padlock (secures the closed shield against rotation) Mounting base Fig.
  • Page 18 3 System Description Rod source shields LB 8300 Source holder Source Radiation beam outlet channel Locking cylinder with shield material Fig. 3 Sectional view (position CLOSE) 64217BA2 Rev. 00, 10/2017...

  • Page 19: Installation

    Rod source shields LB 8300 4 Installation Installation Safety Instructions j WARNING Danger of injury by falling loads Never stand underneath a lifted or suspended load, keep at a safe  distance. Only use tested sling gear components appropriate for the transport ...

  • Page 20: Ambient Conditions During Assembly

    4 Installation Rod source shields LB 8300 Ambient conditions during assembly The assembly is made by two ring bolts (Fig. 2, item 1). The minimum permissible temperature during assembly is -20 °C. Intermediate storage of the source If the source must be intermediately stored at the site of use between delivery and installation, please observe the following notes: Store the source exclusively inside a closed and secured shield.

  • Page 21: Installation Of The Shield

    Rod source shields LB 8300 4 Installation Installation of the shield To avoid unnecessary exposure to radiation, install the shield as final system component. The shield is placed on a mounting base at the measuring point and fixed. The shield on the container is secured against tilting by means of a tipping protection.
  • Page 22 4 Installation Rod source shields LB 8300 CLOSED position Padlock Transport securing device Fig. 4 Shield closed (CLOSED position) 1. Ensure that the shield has been closed and secured the locking cylinder is set to the CLOSED position  the transport securing device and, if applicable, the padlock are installed ...
  • Page 23 Rod source shields LB 8300 4 Installation Ring nuts Container Mounting base Fig. 5 lift and lower the shield Fasten the shield with sufficiently dimensioned lifting straps at the ring bolts (Fig. 5, item 1). Raise the shield and place it vertically in the mounting position.
  • Page 24 4 Installation Rod source shields LB 8300 Shield Mounting base Screw connection Tilt protection Distance to container wall Fig. 6 Installation at containers j WARNING Incorrect assembly may result in accidents. Incorrect selection of the fastening elements endangers the stability of the shield.
  • Page 25 Rod source shields LB 8300 4 Installation NOTICE Shields can be stacked or offset. Please refer to the "Mounting variants" in appendix technical information. 64217BA2 Rev. 00, 10/2017...

  • Page 26: Marking

    4 Installation Rod source shields LB 8300 Marking The warning sign (Fig. 7, item 1) indicates the beginning of the control area as long as the control area is outside the shield. If the control area is within the shield, then the radiation warning sign (Fig. 7, item 2) already applied to the shield is sufficient.

  • Page 27: Usage

    Rod source shields LB 8300 5 Usage Usage Safety instructions j CAUTION Danger caused by nuclear radiation Shields usually contain radioactive sources. An increased exposure to radiation may lead to damage to health. Consult the radiation safety officer responsible for your company.
  • Page 28 5 Usage Rod source shields LB 8300 Fixing screws OPEN position fixing screws Fig. 8 Shield open (OPEN position) Closing the locking mechanism: Remove the fixing screws. Turn the locking cylinder to the CLOSED position using the lever rod. Retain the locking cylinder in the new position using fixing screws and/or a padlock.

  • Page 29: Commissioning

    Rod source shields LB 8300 5 Usage Commissioning To commission the shield after installation, proceed as follows: Remove the transport lock. If applicable, remove the padlock. Padlock OPEN position Fixing screws Fig. 10 Shield open (OPEN position) To open the shield directly before commissioning the measuring system: Turn the locking cylinder to the OPEN position.

  • Page 30: Maintenance And Repair

    BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co KG before the system is used again. Only spare parts specified by BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG may be used and required repair work may be carried out exclusively by authorized persons.

  • Page 31: Visual Inspection

    Rod source shields LB 8300 6 Maintenance and Repair Visual inspection The visual inspection must be carried out by persons who are at least employees with general knowledge at the following intervals: • before initial commissioning • with every repair that may be required •...
  • Page 32 6 Maintenance and Repair Rod source shields LB 8300 Required documents • Inventory list of the sources to be tested including indication of previous leak tests. • Source certificate containing the following information: Nuclide, activity, procurement date, physical/chemical form, description of the enclosure and type of sealing, resistance against mechanical and thermal influences or classification of the source design.

  • Page 33: Checking The Locking Mechanism

    Rod source shields LB 8300 6 Maintenance and Repair Checking the locking mechanism The functional test of the locking mechanism must be carried out by a person who is at least an employee with general knowledge. We recommend conducting the test of the locking mechanism at the same intervals as the visual inspection if the operating condition of the system allows.

  • Page 34: Removing And Installing The Source

    6 Maintenance and Repair Rod source shields LB 8300 Removing and installing the source Before conducting extended maintenance work at the shield, you have to remove the source. After the maintenance work is finished, you can reinstall the source. This does require the direct handling of the unshielded source.
  • Page 35 Rod source shields LB 8300 6 Maintenance and Repair To remove the source, proceed as follows: Prepare the transport shield (Fig. 13, item 4) for the source, remove the cover (Fig. 13, item 6) and the locking plug (Fig. 13, item 5).
  • Page 36 6 Maintenance and Repair Rod source shields LB 8300 Remove the O-ring (Fig. 12, item 2). j CAUTION Danger caused by ionising radiation When the source is removed, the unshielded source must be handled at short time. An increased exposure to radiation may lead to damage to health.

  • Page 37: Installing The Source

    Rod source shields LB 8300 6 Maintenance and Repair 6.5.2 Installing the source To install the source, the following tools are required: • pliers to securely grip the source • 12 mm hexagon wrench to unscrew the screwed sealing plug of the source holder •...
  • Page 38 6 Maintenance and Repair Rod source shields LB 8300 j CAUTION Danger caused by ionising radiation When the source is removed, the unshielded source must be handled at short time. An increased exposure to radiation may lead to damage to health.

  • Page 39: Source Replacement

    Rod source shields LB 8300 6 Maintenance and Repair Source replacement When to replace the source Generally, the radioactive source used enables a service life between 5 and 10 years. A replacement of the source is only required if the statistical fluctuations of the output signal are inadmissibly large and compensation by increasing the time constant is no longer possible, e.g.
  • Page 40 6 Maintenance and Repair Rod source shields LB 8300 To replace the source, proceed as follows: Prepare the transport shield and open it. Remove the old source from the shield and insert the old source in the transport shield, see chapter 6.5.1.

  • Page 41: Decommissioning

    Rod source shields LB 8300 7 Decommissioning Decommissioning Safety instructions j WARNING Danger of injury by falling loads Never stand underneath a lifted or suspended load, keep at a safe  distance. Only use tested sling gear components appropriate for the transport ...

  • Page 42: Disassemble The Shield

    7 Decommissioning Rod source shields LB 8300 Disassemble the shield j WARNING Danger of injury by falling loads Falling loads can endanger people. Never stand underneath a lifted or suspended load, keep at a safe  distance. Cordon off the danger zone with barrier tape.

  • Page 43: Disposal Of Radioactive Substances

    Rod source shields LB 8300 7 Decommissioning Fasten the shield with sufficiently dimensioned lifting straps at the ring bolts (Fig. 16, item 2). Remove all screw connections (Fig. 16, item 3). Raise and set down the shield vertically. Disposal of radioactive substances...
  • Page 44 BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG will not assume any costs for customs clearance or transportation. • BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG is to be informed about any return transport in advance. BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG will reject any radioactive substances sent to Berthold without prior notice.

  • Page 45: Appendices

    Rod source shields LB 8300 8 Appendices Appendices Check lists for tests Visual inspection Requirement not met The shield must be free from damage. The type plates must be legible. If there is corrosion, it must not affect the function and stability of the shield.
  • Page 46 8 Appendices Rod source shields LB 8300 Checking the functions of the locking mechanism Requirement not met It must be possible to move the locking mechanism completely back and forth between the two positions (OPEN / CLOSED). measuring signal measurement...
  • Page 47 Modifications due to technical advancement reserved. © BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG Language: English Printed in Germany 10/2017 Rev. no.: 00 BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG Calmbacher Str. 22 D-75323 Bad Wildbad Germany www.berthold.com ID no. 64217BA2...
  • Page 48 Rod source shield LB 8300 Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Technical Information Technische Information 64217TI Rev. No.: 00, 10/2017...
  • Page 49 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Maximum permissible activities during transport Zulässige Maximalaktivitäten für den Transport The activities indicated here are the maximum activities with which the individual shields can be loaded according to the international dose rate limit for the transport of radioactive substances (2000 µSv/h at the...
  • Page 50 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Technical Data Technische Daten Variant 100 Variant 100 LB 8300-2051-200-10000-0500 500 mm 97 kg ID: 64217-01 LB 8300-2051-200-10000-0600 600 mm 110 kg ID: 64217-02 LB 8300-2051-200-10000-0700...
  • Page 51 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Variant 150 Variant 150 LB 8300-4051-200-10000-0500 500 mm 249 kg ID: 64698-01 LB 8300-4051-200-10000-0600 600 mm 274 kg ID: 64698-02 LB 8300-4051-200-10000-0700 700 mm 303 kg...
  • Page 52 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Variant 200 Variant 200 LB 8300-5051-200-10000-0500 500 mm 412 kg ID: 65750-01 LB 8300-5051-200-10000-0600 600 mm 456 kg ID: 65750-02 LB 8300-5051-200-10000-0700 700 mm 500 kg...
  • Page 53 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Variant 270 Variant 270 LB 8300-6051-200-10000-0500 500 mm 761 kg ID: 65934-01 LB 8300-6051-200-10000-0600 600 mm 838 kg ID: 65934-02 LB 8300-6051-200-10000-0700 700 mm 938 kg...
  • Page 54 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Dimensions Variant 100 / 150 Abmessungen Variante 100 / 150 Dimension in mm Abmessungen in mm Variant Source length Variante Strahlerlänge 64217-01 64217-02 64217-03 64217-04 64217-05 1091 Ø...
  • Page 55 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Dimensions Variant 200 / 270 Abmessungen Variante 200 / 270 Dimension in mm Abmessungen in mm Variant Source length Variante Strahlerlänge 65750-01 65750-02 65750-03 1044 65750-04...
  • Page 56 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Mounting Base LB 8300 Montagesockel LB 8300 Dimension in mm Abmessungen in mm Variant Mounting base Variante Montagesockel > 340 x 120 > Ø 14 > 465 x 180 >...
  • Page 57 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Mounting variant stacked Montagevariante gestapelt Mounting variant stacked Montagevariante gestapelt NOTICE / HINWEIS The mounting base and tilt-protection must be provided by the plant manufacturer. Montagesockel und Kippsicherung sind vom Anlagenhersteller bereitzustellen.
  • Page 58 Technical Information - Rod source shield LB 8300 Technische Information – Stabstrahlerabschirmung LB 8300 Mounting variants staggered Montagevarianten versetzt Mounting variant staggered Montagevariante versetzt NOTICE / HINWEIS The mounting base and tilt-protection must be provided by the plant manufacturer. Montagesockel und Kippsicherung sind vom Anlagenhersteller bereitzustellen.

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