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Rad Source RS-2000 Specifications

General

Brand	Rad Source
Model	RS-2000
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

Summary

X-Ray Production and Dose

Radiation Dose and Rate

Defines radiation dose and dose rate, measured in rad and Gray, and discusses exposure.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

Radiation Exposure Risks

Highlights unsafe conditions leading to dangerous radiation levels, like interlock failure.

Emergency and General Safety

Integrated Safety Features

Visual Indicators

Chamber and Door Interlocks

Explains shielded chamber and door interlocks preventing X-ray production when opened.

RS-2000 Operation: Prerequisites and Access

Required Training Modules

RS-2000 Operation: Setup and Warm-Up

Chamber Preparation and Power-Up

Covers chamber preparation, machine power-up sequence, and system initialization.

Warm-Up Cycle Procedure

Determining Irradiation Parameters

Chamber Levels and Specimen Placement

Using the Dose Chart

Explains how to read the dose chart to determine irradiation times based on dose and level.

Performing and Completing Irradiation

Programming and Running Irradiation

Details how to program irradiation times, select programs, and start the irradiation.

Post-Irradiation and Cleaning

Faults and Additional Information

Handling Machine Faults