Bruker QUANTAX EDS User Manual

2.1 Radiation Safety QUANTAX EDS
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Operation of the QUANTAX EDS
microanalysis
system is restricted to trained personnel
familiar
with the system as well as the product
documentation, general safety pre
cautions, and
laboratory rules. A briefing on safety issues is
given
at the time of installation or during user training.
Local, state, or federal regulations have to be taken
into account additionally to the safety instructions
given here. Additional instructions for specific parts
of the QUANTAX system - e.g. the X-ray detectors -
may be contained in the according manuals.
The QUANTAX EDS microanalysis system may only
be used in combination with electron microscopes or
similar devices. Any other use beyond that is
considered non-intended usage. The operator,
not
the manufacturer, assumes sole liability for all
personal injury and material damage arising from
non-intended usage.
2.1 Radiation Safety
Changes to the original detector
installation are strictly prohibited.
Radiation safety may be impaired by
improper installation or de-installation.
The QUANTAX microanalysis system uses
the
X-radiation that is generated by
sample interaction
with electrons from the electron source o
f the
microscope or photons emitted by the optional X-
ray
source. Microscopes
and attachments approved by
the microscope vendors are generally designed
to
shield this type of radiation sufficiently.
The QUANTAX XFlash
®
detector is installed
according to th
e applicable radiation safety
regulations. Changes to the original installation and
equipment, including flanges, vacuum sealing,
support, etc. are strictly prohibited.
In case the XFlash
®
detector has to be uninstalled,
make sure that the original blind flange
of the
electron microscope vendor is used to seal the
sample chamber port. In case the original flange is
not available contact th
e microscope vendor for
support.

Bruker QUANTAX EDS Specifications

General

Brand	Bruker
Model	QUANTAX EDS
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English