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Using Your Analyzer
Safely and Effectively Using Your Analyzer
* The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) was chartered
by the U.S. Congress in 1964 as the National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements.
How to Use the Niton XL2 Analyzer Safely
The Niton XL2 analyzer is designed to be safe to operate provided that it is used in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Under conditions of normal use, monitored
operators seldom receive a measurable dose and have 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 analyzer, it is recommended that you
follow these precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you.
Know where the beam is
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 1.
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Niton XL2 Analyzer User's Guide
Primary Beam
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