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  • Page 1 Model S6LB Low Background Counting System Installation Manual 7090465...
  • Page 2 Copyright 2019, Mirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc. All rights reserved. The material in this document, including all information, pictures, graphics and text, is the property of Mirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc. and is protected by U.S. copyright laws and international copyright conventions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Powering the System ....................... 20 Barcode Reader / CCD Camera Interface ................ 21 NFC (Near Field Communication) Reader Interface ............21 Touch Panel Interface ...................... 21 Audible Annunciation ...................... 21 Sample Access Enclosure ....................21 S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 4 Creating an Alpha and Beta Plateau Procedure ............41 Generating Alpha and Beta Plateaus ................42 Alpha/Beta Spillover Corrections ..................42 Calibration Overview ....................... 42 Creating a Calibration Procedure................. 42 System Background ..................... 42 System Efficiency ......................43 Daily Checks ........................44 S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 5 Sample Masts ........................54 Insertion Motor and Cross feed Motor ................54 Various Sensors (IR and NFC) ..................54 Barcode Camera ....................... 55 Lead Shield ........................55 D. Installation Considerations ............56 E. FCC Notice ................... 57 S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Considerations Read Carefully

    Mechanical Safety: Caution – risk of injury due to moving parts. Personal Safety: Protective gear is required. Environmental Safety: Caution surfaces hot/cold. Manufacturer's Address Mirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc. 800 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450 USA S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 7: Touch Screen Icons

    Icon indicates that the gas state is good; gas input pressure and gas flow out are within tolerance. Note that in the case of an alert, the Gas Status icon is replaced by the Alert icon (above). S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 8 / camera and a sample image is available on the device. Pressing the CAMERA icon button displays the picture of the last sample inserted into the shield. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 9 Accesses the sampler changer manual movement’s options. See Manual Changer Movements on page 34. System Health Button Accesses the system’s current vital statistics such as voltages and environmental measurements. See Health Parameters on page 36. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 10: Background Count System Overview

    • Integrated environmental monitoring for temperature, humidity and barometric pressure • NFC/RFID Sample tagging • Available barcode reader and sample camera • NRTL, CE and RoHS compliant Figure 1 Series 6LB Low Background Alpha/Beta Count System viii S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Text you are expected to type in is shown in Courier New (monospaced style) type. File Names/Path Names Names of files and directory path names are shown in Arial (C:\GENIE2K). Soft Keys/Buttons Soft keys/buttons are shown in Special Bold type. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 12 Emphasis of Text Italics are used to emphasize text. Notes Note: Indicates supplementary information that may be of interest. Reference Designators Letters that appear within square brackets [] refer to reference designators on the assembly drawings. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Items Required 2. Hardware Installation Upon receipt of the instrument, examine it carefully for evidence of damage caused in transit. If damage is found, notify Mirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc. and the carrier. Items Required The following items are required for the installation and calibration of your new...

  • Page 14: Site Selection

    Excessive electrical noise, either conducted or radiated, will increase the system background levels. The system must be connected to a properly grounded outlet to avoid the possibility of electrical shock. An approved line cord, for the country of use, must be utilized. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 15: Unpacking The Shipping Crates

    Figure 2 Removing Shipping Bands Remove the top and side packing materials from the shipping crates. Place the packing materials in an out-of-the-way location, but do not discard them until after the system is fully assembled and calibrated. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 16: Installation Of Unit

    If the unit is being installed on a customer-supplied table in a mobile application, refer to the Table Top Mounting Footprint Drawing for the location of the mounting holes. The base plate must be securely fastened to the table using eight 5/16 in. grade 8 bolts. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 17: Installing The Sample Mast

    While the 50 sample masts and the 100 sample masts are both equipped with the quick release mechanism, the 100 sample masts may be too bulky to be removed from the mechanism when loaded with samples. Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to equipment. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 18: Installing The Lead Shield

    5/8” x 12” into the support plate to ensure proper alignment. Remove the bolts. Install the next two layers of lead 7089720, once again checking the alignment using the mounting bolts. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 19 Support Plate on top of the lead and securing the completed lead assembly to the system base plate using the four 5/8” x 12” bolts. Securely tighten the four 5/8 in. bolts after the lead stack is complete. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 20: Shim Installation Procedure

    This is needed to ensure proper clearance between the Guard Detector and the Lead Housing when the Sample Changer is in the closed position. Figure 4 Using Shim Kit to Correct the Height Equipment Needed Ruler • Phillips Screw Driver • 2.5mm Allen Wrench • S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 21 0.62 in. (1.57 mm), 0.125 in. (3.175) mm and 0.25 in. (6.35 mm). First you will need to remove the Rear Cover by removing the eight screws, one on the left side, one on the right side and six on the back. Lift off the cover. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 22 To determine which Shim to use, measure the distance between the bottom opening of the Lead Housing and the top of the System Mounting Plate. This dimension should be 5.75 – 5.82 inches (14.6 – 14.8 cm). S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 23 If dimension is 5.75 – 5.82 inches (14.6 – 14.8 cm) the installed shim doesn’t need to be changed. If it isn’t within this range the installed shim will need to be either replaced or have other shims added. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 24 To remove or add shims the rear cover bracket will need to be removed from both sides. Loosen the screws holding the bracket and shim in place. Slide out shim by lifting underneath the slide holding the Sample changer and pushing the shim out. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 25: Installing The Cabinets

    10mm socket head cap screws from the side using a M2.5 hex key wrench. Carefully mount the front cabinet in a similar manor. Ensure that the cabinet rests firmly on the base plate and secure using four M3 x 8mm socket head cap screws. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 26: Installing The Monitor Support Arm

    Attach the support arm base to the interface bracket using two M6 X 25 mm LG HHCS. Mount the monitor to the support arm top bracket using the four screws supplied with the monitor. Figure 5 Installing the Monitor Support Arm - Side View S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 27 Installation of Unit The height of the support arm can be adjusted by loosening the plastic knob. Figure 6 Installing the Monitor Support Arm - Front View S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 28: Installing The Keyboard Tray

    Carefully unbox the computer, monitor and printer. Position the computer, monitor and printer on the computer table. Connect the computer (with keyboard and mouse), monitor and printer as shown in the interconnect diagram. Connect the interface cable between the unit and the computer. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 29: Ac Voltage

    Notes: Only the approved NRTL tested AC/DC adaptor and line cord supplied is • to power the S6LB system. An approved line cord, for the country of use, must be utilized. • The system Mains line must be properly grounded to earth ground.

  • Page 30: Gas Exhaust

    Gas Stat indicators flashing green. External Power Input - System external power input for connection of an external 12V @ 5A AC/DC universal-input power supply. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 31: Barcode Reader / Ccd Camera Interface

    This cover protects the optional barcode scanner from damage and helps keep the sample area free from dust. Care should be taken when accessing samples through the cover to avoid injury to personnel or property. The Series 6 should not be operated without this cover in place. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 32: Software Installation

    It will not be necessary to load the firmware again unless an updated version becomes available. Refer to the Apex-Alpha/Beta User’s Manual for instructions on the installation of the device firmware. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 33: Touch Screen

    The Green Check icon indicates that all of the self-diagnostics have performed successfully that that the unit is operating within the normal parameters. This icon will only appear in the center of the Main screen when not in a sub-menu. Figure 8 Green Check Status Icon S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 34: Standby Icon

    Figure 10 Alert Status Icon for Sample Changer WARNING: Do not rely on visual or audio warnings of sample chamber movement. Never service the unit with power applied as the sample changer can start moving without warning. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 35: Emergency Stop / Changer Movement Icon

    Solid Green – Count is currently in progress. Slashed Gray – The unit is not counting or is in between samples. Selecting the icon will redirect the screen to the COUNTING STATUS page. Figure 12 Counting Icon Buttons S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 36: Go Icon

    The VOLTAGE icon indicates that the bias voltage on the detector is off (slashed icon) or the detector is on (no slash). This icon will appear on every screen at the left end of the bottom row of icons. Figure 14 VOLTAGE Status Icon S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 37: Gas Status Icons

    Red Exclamation – Gas outlet flow outside of the tolerance range which is variable dependent on the input pressure and restriction hardware installed. This icon may indicate a damaged entrance window on the detector or an obstruction in the gas system. Figure 15 GAS STATE Status Icons S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 38: Settings Icon

    Figure 16 Settings Menu Icon Button Exit Icon Selecting the EXIT icon button redirects to the previous screen or to the Main screen. Figure 17 EXIT Icon Button S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 39: Camera Icon

    On the SETTINGS screen, there are three icon buttons available: SETUP, SAMPLE CHANGER and SYSTEM HEALTH. These functions are discussed in more detail in System Settings on page 34. Figure 19 Settings Icon Buttons SETUP, SAMPLE CHANGER and SYSTEM HEALTH S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 40: Main Screen

    Using the bottom row left and right arrow buttons, select the group plate letter where the express count batch resides. Only procedures that meet the Express Count criteria of Apex-Alpha/Beta will be included in the list. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 41 Figure 21 Starting an Express Count from the EXPRESS COUNT Screen The COUNTING STATUS screen will now show the following information: Procedure name: Group/Carrier: Batch Name: Gross Counts: Guard Counts: Counting Time Remaining: Queued Groups: Sample ID: S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 42 Figure 22 Express Count in Process When the time remaining reaches zero the count is completed and the Counting icon will change from a solid green to a slashed gray. Figure 23 Express Count has Completed S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 43: Daily Checks

    Using the top row left and right arrow buttons choose the QC Sequences to be started. Choosing a QC sequence will automatically select the QC group plate. Press the COUNT button to start the batch analysis. Figure 24 Performing a QC Sequence from the EXPRESS COUNT Screen S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 44: System Settings

    The manual sample changer movement functionality is used in the case where a jam needs to be cleared on the changer, or a manual restack should be performed. From any screen, click on the SETTINGS icon button ( ) to access the system settings. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 45 The sample changer can pull OUT the slide if the slide is IN. The sample changer can RESTACK if an END plate is not located at the RECEIVE stack reader. Figure 26 Settings SAMPLE CHANGER CONTROL Screen S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 46: Health Parameters

    Additional vital statistics can be found in Apex-Alpha/Beta under DEVICE SETUP | System Health. Any health parameter that is out of tolerance will be displayed in RED. Figure 27 Series 6 SYSTEM HEALTH vital statistics screen S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 47: System Setup

    From any screen, click on the SETTINGS icon button ( ) to access the system settings. Click on the Setup icon ( ) to access the System Setup options. Figure 28 Series 6 Setup Screen S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 48 The Screen Saver After setting allows the user to automatically dim the screen after 10 Minutes or 60 Minutes of inactivity or Never. To wake the unit from the screen saver simply touch anywhere on the LCD screen. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 49: Setting Up To Count Samples

    CONSTANT efficiency. For setup using a fitted efficiency (aka self-absorption curve) see further information in the Apex-Alpha/Beta operation manual. Results will NOT be corrected for Alpha into Beta or Beta into Alpha spillover. Results will be corrected for system background contributions. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 50: Setting Up The Sample Changer

    Place the GROUP C carrier on top of the carrier containing the beta standard. Place an empty 1/4” deep insert in a carrier and then place this carrier on top of the GROUP C carrier. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 51: Entering Calibration Standards

    Note: For all device types that use a Target Slope for determining the plateau voltage the default Target Slope value is 2.5%. For a beta plateau on a Series 6 the recommended Target Slope value is 3.5%. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 52: Generating Alpha And Beta Plateaus

    In order to correct the results of samples that have been counted for system background contributions, the contribution of that background must be measured under the exact same conditions, counting mode and geometry, as the samples that will be analyzed. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 53: System Efficiency

    AutoCal Sequence. Verify that the sample changer has been setup with standards and GROUP carriers as described in Setting Up the Sample Changer on page 40. Use the Sample Assigner View – Constant Efficiency Count or Fitted Efficiency Count to perform efficiency counts. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 54: Daily Checks

    GROUP carriers as described in Setting Up the Sample Change on page 40. Use the Sample Assigner View – Source Check or Background Check Page to perform source checks or background checks, respectively. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    Po) ≤2.5% slope/100 V: ≥800 V plateau; Beta ( Sr) – ≤3.5% slope/100 V: ≥200 V plateau. SAMPLE COUNT RATE – 500 000 cpm with ≤1.5% deadtime loss. COUNTING TIME PRESET – Adjustable between 0.1 and 9999 minutes. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 56: Physical

    I, Pollution Degree 2. Power Requirements The Series 6LB is equipped with a universal power supply and automatically adapts to voltage and frequency. 100 – 240 V ac at 50/60 Hz; input. • 60W 5.0A 12.0vdc; output. • S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 57: System Assembly Drawings

    7088494 CABLE ASSY BACKEND J10 TO FRONT END J13 7088501 CABLE ASSY BACKEND J12 TO EXT INTFC J9 7088507 CABLE ASSY BACKEND CN1 to XFEED MOTOR 7088511 CABLE ASSY FRNT END J12 TO GUARD PWR S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 58 CABLE ASSY OPTL RDR J4 TO OPTL RDR J1 The following drawings are provided for information only: Table Top Mounting Footprint Drawing, 10000009112, on page 49. Lead Housing Drawing, 7087517, on page 50. Block Diagram Drawing, 10000008857, on page 51.50 S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 59 Figure 30 Table Top Mounting Footprint Drawing, 10000009112 S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 60 Figure 31 Lead Housing Assembly Procedure Drawing 7087517 S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 61 Figure 32 Series 6LB Block Diagram Drawing, D10000008857 S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 62: System Components Explanation

    • Motor Control • Temperature measurement (the front end also measures temperature) • Humidity measurement • Barometric Pressure Measurement • Measurement and verification of power coming from the low voltage power supply • Audible annunciation (warnings etc.) S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 63: Front End

    Mirion recommends the use of the power supply provided with the system, but in an emergency a low cost 12V power supply could be acquired locally in most markets. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 64: Sample Changer

    Series 1. Sample carriers can be coded from 1-150 and group carriers are coded where A=151, B=152… J=160. The QC=164 and the CAL=165. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 65: Barcode Camera

    • The access entrance is at the front of the shield rather than the rear. • No thumbscrews are employed. • The removable bricks are mounted to the sample changer rather than to the lead shield assembly itself. • The shield pieces are each covered in a protective paint S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...

  • Page 66: Installation Considerations

    Operating Protection Impairment Mirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc. is not liable for any operational malfunctions or personal injuries due to mishandling or unauthorized repair and maintenance not detailed in this manual.

  • Page 67: Fcc Notice

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense. S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 68 Notes S6LB User's Manual - 7090465...
  • Page 69 ____________________________________________________ Warranty Mirion Technologies (Canberra), Inc. (we, us, our) warrants to the customer (you, your) that for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of shipment, software provided by us in connection with equipment manufactured by us shall operate in accordance with applicable specifications when used with equipment manufactured by us and that the media on which the software is provided shall be free from defects.

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