Bruker M4 TORNADO User Manual

Safety Instructions
M4 TORNADO
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Among others, the following safety measures were taken for the construction of the
M4 TORNADO:
 The X-ray source is completely encapsulated by the safety housing during the measurement.
 The local dose rate with closed shutter in a distance of 10 cm to the touchable surface adds
up to less than 1 µSv/h.
 All important safety relevant functions work independently from the control computer.
 All important safety devices are double-constructed.
 All safety circuits are wired.
 Switching on the system voltage is only possible by means of a key switch.
 Switching on the high voltage is only possible using the controlling software "M4 TORNADO"
included in delivery.
The following basic safety rules must be observed at all times:
 It is strictly prohibited to modify or uninstall parts of the system housing or to open the
instrument.
 It is prohibited to start operations with the instrument when parts of the housing or other
components of the instrument seem to be seriously damaged (e.g. transport accident).
 The M4 TORNADO must only be operated with the control software “M4 TORNADO” included
in delivery. Only this software guarantees the compliance of the X-ray source operation
parameters as certified according to anti-radiation precautions.
2.6 Protection against Electric Current
Danger!
The mains voltage supply of 100 V to 240 V and the high voltage supply of the
X-ray tube of 50 kV are highly dangerous at body contact.
Observing the safety rules can prevent a risk of X-ray radiation for the operator due to the
measures taken and the technical installations provided by the manufacturer. The same basic
safety rules (see section 2.2) are valid both for the prevention of damages to persons by electric
current and for the prevention of damages by X-ray radiation.
The following safety rules have to be considered as well:
 The power supply of the instrument installation site must have a ground conductor contact.
 Only the power and signal cables included in delivery may be used for the operation of the
instrument. They must be undamaged.
 The power cable needs to be easy accessible to remove in case of accident.
 Especially after transport, the instrument must not be operated unless it is acclimatized to
room temperature and no condensed water on or inside the instrument has emerged.
 It is prohibited to operate the instrument if the relative humidity in the surrounding would result
in the condensation of water on parts of the instrument.
 It is prohibited to operate the instrument if water was accidentally spilled on or into the
instrument.

Bruker M4 TORNADO Specifications

General

Brand	Bruker
Model	M4 TORNADO
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English