1 Radiation Protection Information
Caution: This equipment produces dangerous levels of X-Ray radiation that can cause serious injury or
death if used improperly. The X-RAD Biological Irradiator should be used by qualified personnel only.
A key is required to operate the system. We strongly recommend that the key be removed when the system
is not being used.
Although the equipment is delivered with safety functions required by federal regulations, we require that
the following additional measures be taken to assure safe operation and continued protection for users of
this equipment:
1. Carefully read all user manuals provided for this equipment before operating the equipment.
2. Never defeat the protection mechanisms installed with your unit. This includes safety door switches,
warning lights, lead shielding, and equipment connections.
3. Never open any of the covers or side panels on this unit unless unit contains a User-Access panel.
Failure to comply could result in elevated radiation leakage and personal injury
4. Warning: there are no user serviceable parts in this unit. Service and maintenance of the equipment
must be performed at regular intervals by qualified service technicians.
2 Introduction/System Overview
2.1 Irradiation Cabinet
The Irradiation Cabinet is a once-piece radiation enclosure that is manufactured to comply with Federal
Regulations CFR1020.40. It provides radiation protection with a leakage of less than 0.2mRem/hr. at
any point on the outside surface. The Cabinet features safety interlocks located on the cabinet door
and the baffle to ensure that users cannot be exposed to radiation under recommended operating
conditions.
2.2 TouchRAD Panel
The TouchRAD Panel features all of the controls for the X-RAD Biological Irradiator including all analog
controls/indicators and a touchscreen computer that hosts the TouchRAD User Interface. Analog
controls include a System Key-Switch to change the system state between OFF, STANDBY and ON,
Motor Key-Switch to raise/lower the specimen shelf and an Emergency Stop that will instantly stop X-
Rays when activated. Also, there is a steady analog indicator for X-Rays on warning lamp while X-Rays
are being produced.
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