Fluke-biomedical 06-526 User Manual

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 RAD-CHECK™ PLUS Operators Manual March 2005 Manual No. 136201 Rev. 5 ©

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 Operators Manual 2-2 c. Select the external detector (EX DET) position if using the remote ion chamber

OperationExposure Rate Mode2 2-32.2 Exposure Rate Mode 1. Turn the power switch to the ON position. RAD-CHECK PLUS performs to the specification

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 Operators Manual 2-4 Be sure not to pinch or crush the cable as this may cause an error in the readi

OperationDetermining Minimum Filtration Requirements (Beam Quality-HVL)2 2-52.6 Determining Minimum Filtration Requirements (Beam Quality - HVL) 1.

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 Operators Manual 2-6 130 3.5 140 3.8 150 4.1 2.7 MAS Reciprocity At any given kVp, combinations of

OperationAccuracy Considerations2 2-72.9 Accuracy Considerations 2.9.1 Electrometer Drift Each instrument has a constant drift which can be measur

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 Operators Manual 2-8 Table 2-2. Periodic Drift Rate Record Date Drift (mR) Time (Min) Rate (mR/Min)

OperationAccuracy Considerations2 2-9 Figure 2-3. Auto Reset Technique Requirements Figure 2-4.

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 Operators Manual 2-10 2.10 Sources of error If an incorrect measurement is suspected, check the items

OperationAccuracy Considerations2 2-11 Exposures in the AUTO mode which do not trigger the reset will accumulate in the electrometer until a rese

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MaintenanceIntroduction3 3-1Section 3 Maintenance 3.1 Introduction The RAD-CHECK PLUS contains three functional elements: the ion chamber, the ele

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 Operators Manual 3-2 The high voltage utilized by the ion chamber is generated by the blocking oscillato

MaintenanceZero (R33)3 3-33.7 Zero (R33) This adjustment eliminates offset and aging errors common to operational amplifiers. 1. With the cover on

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 Operators Manual 3-4 8. Measure 5 exposures. Record the average as "Measured." All five sho

MaintenanceReturn Authorization3 3-53.14 Return Authorization Upon receipt of the unit: 1. Check the shipping cartons(s) and their contents for in

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General InformationProduct Description1 1-1 Section 1 General Information 1.1 Product Description The RAD-CHECK™ PLUS (see Figure 1-1) is a batter

Nuclear Associates 06-526 & 06-526-2200 Operators Manual 1-2 1.2 Specifications RAD-CHECK PLUS Range Dose 0.001 to 1.999 R (.01 to 19.99 mGy) R

General InformationManual Addenda1 1-31.3 Manual Addenda Any improvements or changes concerning the instrument or manual will be explained in an ad

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OperationExposure Mode2 2-1Section 2 Operation Extreme caution should be used when making connections with the chamber and rear panel connectors