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ROD SOURCE SHIELDS
LB 8300
Operating Manual
69560BA2 Rev.01 04/2023

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  • Page 1 ROD SOURCE SHIELDS LB 8300 Operating Manual 69560BA2 Rev.01 04/2023...
  • 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Shutter check procedure .................... 36 Removing and installing the source ................37 7.5.1 Removing the source ....................37 7.5.2 Installing the source ....................40 Source replacement ....................42 7.6.1 Replacing the source ....................43 © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 4 Uninstallation....................44 Safety instructions ...................... 44 Dismounting the shield ....................45 Disposal of radioactive substances ................46 Shipment of radioactive substances ................46 Appendices ...................... 48 Check lists for tests ..................... 48 © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 5: About This Operating Manual

    Some prior remarks product handed over manufacturer BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG (designated as Berthold in the following) in a complete and functionally reliable condition. This operating manual illustrates how to: • set up/install the product • operate the product •...

  • Page 6: Validity Of The Manual

    Rod sourceshields LB 8300 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. An alteration service is not provided by the manufacturer Berthold.

  • Page 7: Symbols Used

    Provides tips on application and other useful information. General warning symbol Warning symbol danger of crushing Warning symbol heavy loads Warning symbol suspended load Warning of radioactive substances Wear protective helmet Wear safety shoes Do not touch the surface © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 8: Structure Of Warnings

    CAUTION Refers to a potentially dangerous situation, which can result in medium or minor physical injuries or damages to property, if it is not avoided. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 9: Symbols Used On The Device

    1 About this operating manual 1.11 Symbols used on the device Ionising radiation The shield is equipped with a radioactive source. Please note the handling instructions. Please observe the transport instructions in this operating manual. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 10: Safety

    • Restructuring or changing the system components. • Manipulation or avoidance of existing safety equipment. Berthold 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

    The four groups this refers to are: • Employees with general knowledge • Experts • Authorised persons • Radiation Safety Officer © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 12 Authorised personnel Authorised personnel are those who are either designated for the corresponding task due to legal regulations or those who have been authorised by Berthold for particular tasks. When dealing with radioactive materials, a radiation safety officer must also be consulted.

  • Page 13: Radiation Protection

    Here, providing the correct tools and aids is particularly important. Shield When mounting and dismounting the shield, it is to be ensured in advance that the radiation beam outlet is closed. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 14 In the case of fire, these measures limit the access to this area.  Avoid the incorporation, contamination and exposure by keeping sufficient  distance. Notify Berthold of the situation; you will promptly receive information on  immediate measures. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 15: Emergency Procedure

    Secure them behind an auxiliary shielding (concrete wall, steel or lead plate). Check if the environment is free of contamination. Make sure the radioactive waste is secured and disposed of in compliance with the pertinent regulations. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 16: Source Type Plate

    Isotope Activity [MBq] Dose rate at 1 m distance [µSv/h] Supplier of the source Dose rate at 1 m distance [mrem/h] Activity [mCi] Source number Fig. 1 Type plate of the source © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 17: System Description

    • Shield radiation to a level that is non-hazardous for operating personnel • Locking the radiation beam path in the CLOSED position for transport and during installation • Protecting the integrated source capsule from mechanical damage and the effects of the environment © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 18: View

    Removable lever rod (auxiliary equipment used for turning the rotatable cylinder) Mounting base Source type plate Supporting plate (quantity depends on the shield length and rotatable cylinder diameter) Fig. 2 Basic layout © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 19 Radiation beam path channel Upper locking plate bolt holes (after Lead filled rotatable cylinder removing the lifting eye nuts) Lead filled side structure for closed position Fig. 3 Sectional view (position CLOSE) © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 20: Transport

    The device may only be transported by competent people (see 2.3 Qualification of the personnel). The applicable national regulations of the country of use have to be observed. Observe the marking for the center of gravity on the outer packaging, if applicable. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 21: Packaging

    If shields are lifted without transport packaging (wooden box or pallet), the provided lifting eyes are to be used exclusively for attaching the sling gear. Please observe the radiation protection regulations for the transportation of radioactive substances. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 22: Installation

    The locking mechanism must be in the position and secured during CLOSED  transport and installation of the shield. IMPORTANT The applicable national regulations of the country of use have to be observed. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 23: Ambient Conditions During Installation

    • Removing all obstacles which might hinder the installation of the shield or the source Checking the delivery Check the delivery for completeness using the packing list. Clean the parts, if required In the case of damage, immediately notify the forwarding agent and the manufacturer. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 24: Installation Of The Shield

    The mounted shield is secured against tilting by means of tipping protection. If the shield contains a radioactive source, the measurement of the background count rate of the detector should take place before the shield is installed. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 25 Due to the high weight of the shield, there is a risk of injury. Heavy and bulky system components should only be handled using aids  and by at least 2 people. Do not reach between the shield and the container or mounting base.  © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 26 Raise the shield and place it vertically in the mounting position. Carefully place the shield on the mounting base (Fig. 5, item 3). Make sure the cylinder padlock side faces out and the beam path side faces the vessel. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 27 (Fig. 6, item 3), the screw locking and the tightening torque. NOTICE In the design of the shield it was assumed that the shield is mounted with a distance A of 20 mm, see Fig. 6. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 28 Shields can be stacked or staggered when a larger measuring range is needed than one shield can provide. Please refer to the chapters 4.1 and 4.2 "Mounting Variants" in the document “Technical Information”. The installation is complete.  © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 29: Marking

    German law. Please observe the local legislation of the country of install. Radiation warning sign control area Rod source shield radiation sign Fig. 7 Example marking © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 30: Usage

    Danger caused by nuclear radiation! Shields usually contain radioactive sources. An increased exposure to radiation may lead to damage to health. Ensure that the shield does not show any signs of damage or functional  limitations. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 31: Opening And Closing The Locking Mechanism

    Secure the rotatable cylinder in the new position using fixing screws or the locking tool set (Fig. 9) with padlock. The radiation beam outlet is now open.  Fig. 9 Locking tool set (Mat. No. 73883) © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 32 Turn the rotatable cylinder to the position using the lever rod. CLOSED Secure the rotatable cylinder in the new position using fixing screws and the cylinder padlock. The radiation beam outlet channel is now closed.  © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Repair

    Berthold before the system is used again. Only spare parts specified by Berthold may be used and required repair work may be carried out exclusively by authorized persons.

  • Page 34: Visual Inspection

    For this test, the corresponding source documentation must be made available. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 35 • the area marked in grey in Fig. 11. Remove the locking plate padlock and the locking plate Unscrew the sealing plug. Swab the area underneath the sealing plug and the surrounding area highlighted in Fig. 11. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 36: Shutter Check Procedure

    If applicable, reinstall the fixing screws and/or the cylinder padlock. Immediately report any malfunction or stiffness of the rotating mechanism to the competent radiation safety officer. The shutter check is completed.  © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 37: Removing And Installing The Source

    • 12 mm hexagon wrench to unscrew the sealing plug of the tungsten spacer • M3 threaded rod (approx. 50 mm) for screwing into tungsten spacer and pulling out the attached rod source © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 38 An increased exposure to radiation may lead to damage to health. Hold the source only with pliers.  Keep the source far from the body.  Ensure that no people are in the field of radiation during the work.  © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 39 Insert the source as quickly as possible into the provided and opened transport shield (Fig. 13, item.4) and close the locking plug (Fig. 13, item 5) and the cover (Fig. 13, item 6). © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 40: Installing The Source

    Prepare the transport shield (Fig. 13, item.4) with the source to be installed and remove the cover of the transport shield (Fig. 14, item 6). Remove the locking plug (Fig. 14, item 7) to open the transport shield. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 41 (Fig. 14, item 1). 10. Turn the rotatable cylinder to the starting position (position or position OPEN CLOSED 11. Replace the fixing screws and the cylinder padlock. The installation is complete.  © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 42: Source Replacement

    The manufacturer’s number can be found on the type plate of the shield as well as on the individual seal test certificate of each source. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Source

    Check the shield for damage and wear and repair it if required (see chapter 7.2). Remove the type plate of the old source from the shield and rivet on the new type plate. Install the new source in the shield, see chapter 7.5.2. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 44: Uninstallation

    Consult the radiation safety officer responsible for your company.  Transport the source exclusively inside a closed and secured shield.  IMPORTANT The applicable national regulations of the country of use have to be obeyed. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 45: Dismounting The Shield

    Ensure that the shield has been closed and secured. The rotatable cylinder is in to the CLOSED position  The fixing screws (Fig. 16, item 4) and, if applicable, the cylinder padlock (Fig.  16, item 5) are installed. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 46: Disposal Of Radioactive Substances

    (chapter 7.2). The shields may only be dispatched if the test requirements are met. • At the time of shipment, a valid leak test lab result for the source must be available. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 47 Any storage costs accrued in such case shall be borne by the sender. • A Before shipment of a radioactive source, a notification form with information about the source needs to be filled out and sent to Berthold. We will be pleased to send you the current version of the notification form.

  • Page 48: Appendices

    The beam path must be closed. Only before shipment: The locking plate must be mounted and secured. Only before shipment: The transport securing device(s) must be installed. Name of inspector: Date: Signature: © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 49 Only with pneumatic actuation: The air pressure required for moving locking mechanism exceed the maximum permissible air pressure for the pneumatic actuator (see technical data of the pneumatic actuators) Name of inspector: Date: Signature: © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 50 Modifications due to technical advancement reserved. © BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG Sprache: Deutsch Printed in Germany 04/2023 Rev.-Nr.: 01 BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES GmbH & Co. KG Calmbacher Str. 22 75323 Bad Wildbad Germany www.berthold.com Id.-Nr. 69560BA2...
  • Page 51 Rod Source Shields LB 8300 Technical Information ROD SOURCE SHIELDS LB 8300 Technical Information 69560TI2 Rev.00 04/2023 © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 52 3.5. Dimensions Variant 100 / 150 ..................8 3.6. Dimensions variant 200 / 270 ..................9 3.7. Mounting base for LB 8300 ..................10 3.8. Mounting Kit Adapter Plate ..................11 Rod Source Cascade ..................12 4.1. Mounting Variant Stacked Rod Source Cascaded ............ 13 4.2.

  • Page 53: Maximum Permissible Activities During Transport

    2. Ambient conditions during mounting The shield is lifted and positioned using the two lifting eyes. The minimum permissible temperature during assembly is -20 °C. Follow the instructions in the operating manual. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 54: Technical Data

    136 kg ID: 69540-05 900 mm 150 kg ID: 69540-06 1000 mm 163 kg ID: 69540-07 1100 mm 176 kg ID: 69540-08 1200 mm 189 kg ID: 69540-09 1240 mm 193 kg © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 55: Variant 150

    338 kg ID: 69550-05 900 mm 368 kg ID: 69550-06 1000 mm 397 kg ID: 69550-07 1100 mm 426 kg ID: 69550-08 1200 mm 456 kg ID: 69550-09 1240 mm 466 kg © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 56: Variant 200

    563 kg ID: 69560-05 900 mm 607 kg ID: 69560-06 1000 mm 652 kg ID: 69560-07 1100 mm 697 kg ID: 69560-08 1200 mm 741 kg ID: 69560-09 1240 mm 757 kg © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 57: Variant 270

    938 kg 1016 ID: 69570-04 800 mm 1094 ID: 69570-05 900 mm 1171 ID: 69570-06 1000 mm 1249 ID: 69570-07 1100 mm 1327 ID: 69570-08 1200 mm 1355 ID: 69570-09 1240 mm © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 58: 3.5. Dimensions Variant 100 / 150

    69550-04 1000 69550-05 1100 Ø18 425 465 180 102 125 137 332 Ø14 69550-06 1000 1200 69550-07 1100 1300 69550-08 1200 1400 69550-09 1240 1490 * Dimensional deviation due to welded construction © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 59: 3.6. Dimensions Variant 200 / 270

    Ø 26 510 600 300 167 163 120 137 497,5 Ø14 431.3 413.3 384.3 69570-06 1000 1330 464.6 447.6 417.6 69570-07 1100 1430 69570-08 1200 1530 531.3 514.3 484.3 69570-09 1240 1570 544.6 5276 497.6 * Dimensional deviation due to welded construction © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 60: 3.7. Mounting Base For Lb 8300

    Technical Information Rod Source Shields LB 8300 3.7. Mounting base for LB 8300 TI-Abb. 3 Mounting base dimensions for LB 8300 Rod Source Shields Variant Mounting base > 340 x 120 > Ø 14 > 465 x 180 > Ø 18 >...

  • Page 61: 3.8. Mounting Kit Adapter Plate

    73301 600 220 Plate 200/270 Lock washer NL24 NOTICE Only use the supplied screws and lock washers. Tightening torque recommendation: M12: 56 Nm  M16: 136 Nm  M24: 460 Nm  © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 62: Rod Source Cascade

    Each part must be secured adequately, e.g. by using a flat iron as anti-tipping device. NOTICE Following installation of the shields, the function of the positioning mechanism has to be tested. The shutter check has to be carried out every six months and recorded. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...
  • Page 63 Tilt-protections should be installed by the installation contractor or end user, and affixed to the vessel or the supporting structure, e.g. welded. The anti-tipping measures must be installed on both sides and on each shield. © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

  • Page 64: Mounting Variants Staggered Rod Source Cascade

    Technical Information Rod Source Shields LB 8300 4.2. Mounting variants staggered rod source cascaded TI-Abb. 6 Mounting variants staggered (example illustration) © Berthold Technologies • 69560BA2 • Rev.01, 04/2023...

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