Gammapilot FMG50 HART Basic safety instructions
Endress+Hauser 7
Shielding
Ensure the best possible shielding between the radiation source and yourself and all other
person. Effective shielding is provided by source containers (FQG60, FQG61/FQG62,FQG63,
FQG66) and all high-density materials (lead, iron, concrete etc.).
Time
Remain as short as possible in the area exposed to radiation.
Distance
Keep as far away from the radiation source as possible. The radiation intensity decreases in
proportion to the square of the distance from the radiation source.
3.5 Workplace safety
When working on and with the device:
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Wear the required personal protective equipment as per national regulations.
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Switch off the supply voltage before connecting the device.
3.6 Operational safety
Risk of injury!
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Operate the device only if it is in proper technical condition, free from errors and faults.
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The operator is responsible for ensuring trouble-free operation of the device.
3.7 Product safety
This measuring device is designed in accordance with good engineering practice to meet state-
of-the-art safety requirements, has been tested, and left the factory in a condition in which it
is safe to operate. It meets general safety standards and legal requirements.
The manufacturer confirms successful testing of the device by affixing to it the CE mark, the
UKCA mark, the C-Tick mark and the EAC mark.
3.8 Supplementary safety instructions
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CAUTION
Devices with version NaI(TI) contain more than 0.1% sodium iodide and are recorded in
the CAS No. 7681-82-5 safety data sheet.
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The sodium iodide is generally not accessible and fully encapsulated. Ensure full
compliance with the safety instructions in the CAS No.7681-82-5 safety data sheet if the
encapsulation of the sodium iodide within the device is damaged.