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Introduction
2. Modifications prohibited
The system may not be modified by the user.
If you want to modify the system, please contact Hitachi Power Solutions or a company designated by
Hitachi Power Solutions.
3. The system is delivered after complete adjustment, and so do not touch any adjustment parts that are
fixed in place.
4. If a problem occurs in the system, immediately turn off the power, and contact Hitachi Power Solutions or
a company designated by Hitachi Power Solutions.
5. Disclaimers
Hitachi Power Solutions is not liable for any of the following:
1: Any breakdowns or damage that occurs due to installation, relocation, modification, maintenance, or
repairs conducted by anyone other than Hitachi Power Solutions or companies designated by
Hitachi Power Solutions.
2: Any breakdowns or damage of Hitachi Power Solutions products due to the use of products by other
manufacturers except for the products delivered by Hitachi Power Solutions.
3: Any breakdowns or damage due to modifications, maintenance, or repairs that use repair parts
other than Hitachi Power Solutions genuine parts.
4: Any breakdowns or damage due to the failure to follow the safety information and operating
procedures provided in this operation manual.
5: Any breakdowns and damage due to the use of the system in ambient conditions that deviate from
the system's operating conditions, such as the power supply and installation environment specified
in the operation manual.
6: Any breakdowns or damage due to fires, earthquakes, flooding, lightning, or other natural disasters.
7: Any product deterioration, breakdowns, or damage due to the use of the corrosive gases,
substances and chemicals containing oxidizing or reducing agents, high temperatures, high
humidity, steam, or permeating gas listed below that can adversely affect rubber, plastics, and metal
parts (because the system is not hermetically sealed) when the system is received and when it
undergoes periodic disinfection and sterilization.
Examples: (a) Sterilization with dry heat, steam, or gas at temperatures exceeding 40°C
(b) Sterilization with ethylene oxide gas
(c) Sterilization with formaldehyde gas and ammonia, and disinfection with neutral gas
(d) Sterilization with low-temperature plasma, sterilization with ozone, or sterilization with
ultraviolet light (This does not apply to sterilization with ultraviolet light when
conducted only in an irradiation chamber.)
(e) Disinfection by oxidizing, reducing, or hydrolyzing using a chlorine-based antiseptic,
hydrogen peroxide water or similar substance, or by using a protein-solidifying
chemical, strong oxidizer, or similar substance
Disinfection is allowed by wiping outer painted surfaces and parts with exposed surfaces with
disinfectant ethanol or isopropyl alcohol.
6. Do not install the system in at any of the locations below. Otherwise, the product may deteriorate, break
down or get damaged.
・ Locations where ambient temperature is below 5°C or above 35°C
・ Locations where relative humidity is outside the 35% to 80% range
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・ Locations exposed to toxic gases
・ Locations exposed to excessive humidity
・ Locations exposed to steam
・ Locations exposed to water drops
・ Locations exposed to large amounts of dust or clouds of sand
・ Locations exposed to excessive amounts of oil steam
・ Locations exposed to salty air
・ Locations exposed to volatile gas or dust
・ Locations exposed to excessive vibrations or impact
・ Locations where the power supply voltage fluctuations abnormally
・ Locations where the power supply voltage drops excessively under a load
・ Locations exposed to direct sunlight
7. Before connecting the system electrically or mechanically to any equipment by another manufacturer, be
sure to contact Hitachi Power Solutions or a company designated by Hitachi Power Solutions.
8. Periodic inspection
To maintain system performance for an extended period of time and ensure safe operation, preventative
maintenance is required. As a result, maintenance and inspection must be performed periodically. For
items were maintenance and inspection are indicated, perform daily inspection and periodic inspection
by referring to the respective item description.
9. Service life
The service life of the system is six (6) years (company standards) when the specified maintenance and
inspections are conducted properly. However, the system life may vary based on the operating
conditions and maintenance state.
11. Safety
(1) Be sure to close the irradiation chamber door of the X-ray tube device before performing aging or
irradiation.
(2) Do not use the system if the irradiation chamber door has any gaps due to its deformation.
Otherwise, exposure to X-rays could result.
12. Revisions to law and regulations by incorporating the 1990 recommendations of the ICRP (publication 60)
Kihatsu No. 253 (March 30, 2001) Ministerial ordinance that revises a portion of the Ordinance of
Industrial Safety and Hygiene and the Ordinance on Prevention of Ionizing Radiation Hazards (2001
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Ordinance No. 42. hereinafter "Revised Ministerial Ordinance")
was officially announced on March 27, 2001, and then implemented on April 1, 2001.
Some terms used in this Revised Ministerial Ordinance were revised and redefined as shown below.
Also, "Radiation dose (rate)" in the table below has been revised to "Air kerma (rate) in free air", and for
consistency with this revision, this X-ray irradiator also displays readings in air kerma.
13. Intended purpose
Do not use the system for any purpose other than irradiation experiments.
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(Excerpts from Kihatsu No. 253)
2. Revision of Terms
1. Revision overview
"Dose" and other terms used in conventional practice have been revised as shown below.
Supplementary information
-4
1 roentgen (R) = 2.58 x 10 coulombs per kilogram (C/kg)
-2
1 gray (Gy) = 2.94 × 10 coulombs per kilogram (C/kg)
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Caution plates are attached to the system to ensure that it is used safely and correctly.
Be sure to read them carefully before use.
Notice plate 3
RADIO
ACTIV
CONTR ITY
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AREA
Notice plate 2
Caution plate 4
Caution plate 3
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Fig. 1-1Notice Plate 1
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Fig. 1-5 Caution Plate 2
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Attached Table 1. Types of Warning Words
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Attached Table 2. Example of Format for Safety Information Explanation Record
Person in charge
Date Person providing
Content of safety information that was explained of maintenance Operator explanation
filled management
(Be specific.) name
out
Name Seal Name Seal
1. Explained that the operation manual must be
read and how to store it (cover)
2. Explained that inspections before starting
operation and after completing operation are
required and how to perform specific
inspections (P. 72)
3. Explained that periodic inspection is required
and the required inspection items
(P. 2, P. 72)
4. Explained how this is related to why
modification of the system is prohibited (P. 1)
* Because this record is important, it must be stored near this system by the person in charge of
maintenance management.
* If the person providing the explanation changes his or her department or telephone number, please
provide the new information under the name of the person providing the explanation.
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Attached Table 3. Example of Format for Equipment Configuration Table
High-voltage XRV160*3000
generator
Kiguban KIGUBAN-1618RBE
Cooler HRS050-A-20
Dosimeter HSY-1001
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Meaning of Terms
The asterisk (*) indicates descriptions based on extracts from JIS terminology.
No Term Meaning
1 X-ray tube device A protective tube container containing an X-ray tube sealed
inside.
2 High-voltage generator A device used to generate high voltages for generating X-rays.
The units used in this document are based on the International System of Units in
compliance with the new Measurement Law. However, the old units are also
provided in { } as reference values.
The copyrights of the content included in this document(text, pictures, images and any other
information) belong to Hitachi Power Solutions. It is prohibited to copy, transfer, sell, disclose
the document to any third party or make any other secondary use of it without permission.
It is also prohibited to divert such contents to any other purpose, regardless of whether it is
commercial or noncommercial.
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Contents
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CHAPTER 8 REPAIRS ............................................................................................................................. 73
8.1 Responsibility for Repairs ................................................................................................... 73
8.2 Requesting Repairs ............................................................................................................. 73
CHAPTER 9 WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................ 74
CHAPTER 10 SPECIFICATIONS OF COMPONENTS .............................................................................. 75
APPENDIX 1 EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS .................................................................................................. 78
APPENDIX 2 OZONE GENERATED BY X-RAYS .................................................................................... 79
APPENDIX 3 DATA MATERIAL FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION FOR "MANIFEST" FOR PRODUCT
DISPOSAL .......................................................................................................................... 81
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Chapter 1 Purpose, Features, and Requirements
1.1 Purpose
This X-ray irradiator is mainly designed to emit X-rays for experiments involving cultured cells,
microorganisms, mice, rats, and other specimens. The tube voltage (35 to 160kV), tube current (1 to
30mA) and irradiation time or irradiation dose are set to emit X-rays.
1.2 Characteristics
(1) The sample stage is rotated in order to homogenize irradiation doses.
(2) Appropriate aging (warming-up) is automatically calculated according to the downtime of the system.
(3) Touch panel operation enables easy setting of conditions and X-ray irradiation.
(4) X-rays are irradiated and stopped not only manually, but also based on the set time or irradiation
dose.
(5) X-ray irradiation can be automatically shut off when the preset air kerma is reached. The probe
position and air kerma rate for the position of the object to be irradiated are measured for
automatically converting the air kerma for the position of the object to be irradiated.
(6) Even if a power outage occurs during X-ray irradiation, the system can resume irradiation after power
is restored.
(7) Irradiation conditions can be called from the presetting or history to enter the tube voltage, tube
current, filter type and irradiation time automatically.
(8) Irradiation conditions can be called from the presetting or history to enter the tube voltage, tube
current, filter type and irradiation time automatically. In this case, the filters are provided with interlock
so that X-rays are not emitted until the preset filter is attached.
(9) The door of the protective box is locked during X-ray irradiation by an interlock function. The system is
also designed so X-rays cannot be emitted when the door is open.
(10) The dose leaked outside does not exceed 1 μSv/h (at a position 5 cm from system surface).
(11) The cooler of the X-ray tube device uses air cooling for eliminating the need for any drainage
equipment.
1.3.2 Grounding
Class D grounding work (previously called Class 3 grounding work) with ground resistance not
exceeding 100 Ω is required.
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1.3.3 Environment Requirements
To ensure that the system operates safely and properly, be sure that the operating environment
meets the requirements below. Be particularly careful to ensure proper ventilation if the system was
not operated for an extended period of time.
The cooler in this system uses air cooling and emits a maximum of 2kW of heat, and so be sure to
install in a well-ventilated location.
If the room temperature exceeds 35°C, the circulation liquid in the X-ray tube device will become
hot, and this could adversely affect the service life of the X-ray tube device. If the room temperature
exceeds 35°C, install air-conditioning equipment for keeping the room temperature at 35°C or below.
1.4 Safety
To ensure that the system operates correctly and safely, be sure to meet the requirements below.
(1) This system is not waterproof. Therefore, be sure to protect the system from exposure to water and
other liquids.
(2) This system is not explosion-proof. Therefore, do not use it in a combustible atmosphere.
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Chapter 2 Configuration
2.1 System Configuration
No <Product name> <Model> <Quantity>
(1) X-ray tube device MIR-160/12 1
(2) Protective box MI-RC-1618RBE 1
(3) High-voltage generator XRV160*3000 1
(4) High-voltage cable N3/160-R24RA-R24RA-3M 1 (3.0m)
(5) Kiguban KIGUBAN-1618RBE 1
(6) Cooler HRS050-A-20 1
(7) Dosimeter HSY-1001 1
(8) Dosimeter probe TN31013 1
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Chapter 3 Names of Components and Their Functions
(4)
(8)
(2)
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3.2 Functions of Main Unit Components of the System
(1) Irradiation chamber door
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(6) LAN connector port
(7) Receptacles
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3.3 Names of Controller Components
(1)
(2)
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*: As the wireless router is a commercial product, its
specifications may be changed without advance notice.
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3.4 Functions of Controller Components
(1) Power key switch
・ This power key switch turns the power on and off .
・ Insert the key into the power key switch, and turn it
clockwise to the "START" position to supply power
to the system.
・ The power key switch automatically returns to the
"ON" position.
・ The key cannot be pulled out when the power key
switch is at the "入 (ON)" position. The key can be
pulled out when the key switch is at the "切 (OFF)"
position.
・ When the key is turned counterclockwise to the
"OFF" position, the power is shut off.
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Chapter 4 Operating Procedures
4.1 Starting
Step Operation unit Operation
Operation button
Set the circuit breaker of the distribution board and other
1
components to the "ON" position.
Turn the power key switch, which is located on the controller of
2
the main unit of the system, to the "START" position.
(Releasing the switch returns it to the "ON" position.)
The three-color indicator lamp, which is located on the controller
of the main unit of the system, turns on in light green
(1) Press and hold the power button of the tablet for controller
3
operation for 3 seconds or more to turn on the power.
Power button
Touch " " on the Startup screen of the tablet for controller
operation.
Then, touch " " after the browser has started up.
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4.1.1 Startup Screen of Tablet for Controller Operation
(3)
(2)
(1)
① (4)
(
2
)
Note
1. Charge the battery of the tablet for controller operation regularly and try to use it in
fully-charged state.
2. Charge the battery immediately, when the charged state of the tablet for controller operation
goes below "15%".
3. The communication distance between the tablet for controller operation and the wireless LAN
router is approximately 20m or less within the same room.
However, the communication distance is affected by the conditions of the installation location.
4. Do not leave the irradiation test site, while holding the tablet for controller operation, more
than necessary.
5. Even if the power supply to the tablet for controller operation is disconnected during X-ray
irradiation in an irradiation test (when the battery of the tablet for controller operation runs out
of power or when the work described in (1) and (2) in "4.12 Turning Off the System" on P72 is
performed), the X-ray irradiation test still continues.
To stop it, turn the power key switch counterclockwise to the "OFF" position. to turn off the
power supply to the system.
Then, restart the system by referring to "4.1 Starting" on P24 and continue the irradiation test.
(Check the battery-charging status of the tablet for controller operation.)
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4.2 Aging
When the system has not been used for a specified period of time, a notification is displayed when the
power is turned on. Then, it moves to the Aging screen. Go to the Menu screen when the aging is
completed.
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
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(6)
MENU (5)
(5) Menu screen transition button Touching it moves to the Menu screen.
(6) X-ray Irradiation Status Display
This displays the current X-ray irradiation status.
screen
After the completion of aging, touch the [MENU] button to move to the
3
MENU Menu button.
Reference
1) After aging is completed, the alarm makes a buzzing sound for about 5 seconds, and the
Aging Completion screen appears automatically.
2) During the aging process, the door is locked by an interlock function.
<Aging time>
X-ray tube device idle period Aging time
12 hours or less Not required
12 hours to 7 days 20 minutes
When not used for 7 days or longer 60 minutes
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4.3 Menu Screen
The Menu screen may display the notice window as shown in the following figure.
Contact the Hitachi Power Solutions service department, if this notice window appears.
(The following three points are set as maintenance periods during the installation.)
Touch the [Close] button to close the notice window.
Notice issued 365 days after the installation Notice issued 365 days after the installation
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<<Notice Window 3>>
Touching either the [No Error] or [Error] button closes the window.
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4.3.1 Menu Screen
This screen is used to select an irradiation method, various settings, irradiation history, error
history and other options.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
0
(1) Dose irradiation test Allows you to set the conditions required for a dose irradiation test to
button perform the irradiation.
(2) Dose-converted Allows you to set the conditions required for a dose-converted irradiation
irradiation test button test to perform the irradiation.
(3) Timer irradiation test Allows you to set the conditions required for a timer irradiation test to
button perform the irradiation.
(4) Settings button Sets the time, atmospheric temperature, atmospheric pressure, etc.
(5) Irradiation history button Displays the dates and times when irradiation test were conducted in the
past as well as their irradiation conditions and other information.
(6) Error monitor button Displays details of the errors that are currently occurring in the system and
the history of past error details.
(7) Operation manual button Displays the operation manual for this X-ray irradiator.
(8) Preset read setting Reads preset irradiation test conditions.
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4.4 Performing X-ray Irradiation at a Preset Dose in Preset Conditions
Set a dose and test conditions to perform X-ray irradiation.
(1) MENU
(2) (3)
(4) (5)
(9)
(6)
(10)
(7)
(8) (11)
(12)
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(11) Zero adjustment button Performs a zero adjustment to use the dosimeter more accurately.
It shall be performed before generating X-rays.
(12) X-ray Irradiation Status Display Displays the dose measured during X-ray irradiation and the
screen remaining time.
(2)
(3)
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Step Operation button Operation
(4) To set a numerical value using arrow buttons, rather than the
2
keyboard:
(4)
Increases the value
in units of 10kV
Decreases the value
in units of 10kV
Increases the value
in units of 1kV
Decreases the value
Slide button
in units of 1kV
(2)
(3)
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Step Operation button Operation
(4) To set a numerical value using arrow buttons, rather than the
3
keyboard:
(4)
Increases the value
in units of 1mA
Decreases the value
in units of 1mA
Increases the value
in units of 0.1mA
Decreases the value
Slide button
in units of 0.1mA
Filter check:
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Check to make sure that the filter installed in Step 1 is recognized.
This switch is used to turn on and off the interior light of the irradiation
chamber.
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Step Operation button Operation
6 Irradiation air kerma input procedure:
(1) Touch the section where a numerical value is displayed.
(1) (2) When a keyboard appears, touch the [?123] button to change it
to a numerical keyboard.
(2)
(3)
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4.4.1.2 Dose Irradiation Test in Progress Screen
MENU
(1)
(5)
(2)
(3)
(6)
(7)
(4)
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4.4.1.3 Dose Irradiation Test Completion Screen
MENU
MENU
(1)
Start
Start
(2)-1) (2)-3)
(2)
(2)-2)
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4.4.1.4 Preset Saving Procedure
The conditions set for a dose irradiation test can be saved as a preset. (0 to 49, Max. of 50)
(2)
(3)
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4.4.2 Dose-converted Irradiation Test
(1)
(2) (3)
(5)
(4)
(6)
(8)
(7)
Start (9)
Start (9)
(10)
(9)
Start
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Continued from the previous page Start
(11)
Note
The tip of the dosimeter probe can be damaged (cracked) even by a slight impact.
To prevent damage, you can use the probe with the protective cap supplied with the
dosimeter mounted on the tip of the probe.
However, if using as shown below with the filter types supplied with the system, dose
absorption by the protective cap can affect the dose. For this reason, use without the
protective cap in these situations.
・ Non-filter (effective energy: approx. 12 keV)
・ 1.0 mmAL (effective energy: approx. 37 keV)
・ 2.0 mmAL (effective energy: approx. 44 keV)
Filters where the protective cap can be mounted to the probe tip when using
・ 0.5 mmAL + +0.1 mm Cu (effective energy: approx. 53 keV)
・ 0.5 mmAL + +0.2 mm Cu (effective energy: approx. 62 keV)
・ 0.5 mmAL + +0.3 mm Cu (effective energy: approx. 67 keV)
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Note
Do not move the probe after X-ray irradiation preparation has been completed. The preset
air kerma rate changes, and the irradiation object will not be irradiated by the correct air
kerma. If the probe is moved after X-ray irradiation preparation has been completed, you
must re-register the air kerma rate.
(2)
(3)
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Step Operation button Operation
2 (4) To set a numerical value using arrow buttons, rather than the
(4) keyboard:
(2)
(3)
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Step Operation button Operation
3 (4) To set a numerical value using arrow buttons, rather than the
(4) keyboard:
4 Filter check:
Check to make sure that the filter installed in Step 1 is recognized.
This switch is used to turn on and off the interior light of the irradiation
chamber.
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Step Operation button Operation
6 Irradiation air kerma input procedure:
(1) Touch the section where a numerical value is displayed.
(1) (2) When a keyboard appears, touch the [?123] button to change it
to a numerical keyboard.
(2)
(3)
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4.4.2.2 Measurement of Dose Rate at Irradiation Target Position in Progress
Screen
(1)
(2)
Fig. 4-11 Measurement of Dose Rate at Irradiation Target Position in Progress Screen
(1) X-ray irradiation in Indicates that X-rays are currently being emitted.
progress button
(2) X-ray stop button Stops the X-ray irradiation process temporarily.
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Step Operation button Operation
10 When the door is closed, the X-ray irradiation button changes as
shown below.
Touch the [Start] button to start X-ray irradiation, when the display
turns green.
(1)
(2)
(1) X-ray irradiation in Indicates that X-rays are currently being emitted.
progress button
(2) X-ray stop button Stops the X-ray irradiation process temporarily.
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Step Operation button Operation
Measurement of the dose rate at the measurement position
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Set the dosimeter probe according to the work instruction display
field of the touch panel.
Open the door of the irradiation chamber, remove the probe from the
mouse cage, and set at position within the X-ray irradiation field
where it does not interfere with the mouse cage. Close the irradiation
chamber door.
Touch the [Start] button to start X-ray irradiation, when the display
turns green.
The X-ray irradiation stops automatically, when the dose rate
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stabilizes.
When the dose rate measurement is completed, the display of
[Complete] appears as shown below.
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4.4.2.4 Irradiation Test for Irradiation Target on Progress Screen
(1)
(2)
(5)
(3) (6)
(7)
(4)
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4.4.2.5 Dose-converted Irradiation Test Completion Screen
(1)
(2)-2)
(2)
(2)-1)
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4.4.3 Timer Irradiation Test
(1) MENU
(2)
(3)
(4) (5)
(6)
(8)
Save
(7)
(9)
(10)
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4.4.3.1 Timer Irradiation Test Method
(2)
(3)
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Step Operation button Operation
(4) To set a numerical value using arrow buttons, rather than the
2
keyboard:
(4)
Increases the value
in units of 10kV
Decreases the value
in units of 10kV
Increases the value
in units of 1kV
Decreases the value
Slide button in units of 1kV
(2)
(3)
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Step Operation button Operation
(4) To set a numerical value using arrow buttons, rather than the
3
keyboard:
(4)
Increases the value
in units of 1mA
Decreases the value
in units of 1mA
Increases the value
in units of 0.1mA
Decreases the value
Slide button
in units of 0.1mA
This switch is used to turn on and off the interior light of the irradiation
chamber.
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Step Operation button Operation
Irradiation time input procedure:
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(1) Touch the section where a numerical value is displayed.
(1) (2) When a keyboard appears, touch the [?123] button to change it
to a numerical keyboard.
(2)
(3)
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4.4.3.2 Timer Irradiation Test on Progress Screen
MENU
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(1)
(5)
(2)
(3)
1.00 (6)
(7)
(4)
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4.4.3.3 Timer Irradiation Test Completion Screen
MENU
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(1)
Start
(2)
(2)-1)
2.00
(2)-2)
Fig. 4-17 Dose Irradiation Test Completion Screen
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4.4.3.4 Preset Saving Procedure
The conditions set for a dose irradiation test can be saved as a preset. (0 to 49, Max. of 50)
(2)
(3)
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4.5 Settings Screen
Set the time, specify whether or not to correct the dosimeter, and set the atmospheric
temperature/pressure, etc.
(1)
(7)
(8)
(2)
(4) (9)
(10)
(11) (12)
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4.5.1 Setting method
Step Operation button Operation
Enable/disable the buzzer, as required.
1
It is switched over every time the button is pressed.
(4) Repeat (2) and (3) to change the remaining sections such as the
month, day, hours and minutes.
Touch the [SET] button.
2
Make sure that the date and time at the upper right of the screen have
been changed.
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4.6 Irradiation History Screen
Check the irradiation conditions used in the past. It also allows you to load past irradiation conditions.
(1)
LOGS (2)
(3)
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4.6.1 Irradiation History Search and Irradiation Condition Loading
Procedures
(2)
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4.7 Error Monitor Screen
Check current errors and the history of the errors that occurred in the past. (Max. of 10)
(1)
(2)
(3)
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4.8 Error Message Descriptions
Descriptions displayed on the error detail display bar and the error history
Cooler error An error was detected in the cooler. Restart it. Contact the Hitachi Power
Solutions service department if the error occurs frequently.
An error was detected in the X-ray generator. Restart it. Contact the Hitachi
X-ray generator error Power Solutions service department if the error occurs frequently.
Dose meter Communication with the dosimeter cannot be established. Contact the Hitachi
communication error Power Solutions service department.
The cooler is not in the remote state. Correct the cooler settings according to
No cooler remote signal the operation manual.
Detection of cooler signal An error signal from the cooler was detected. Check the error code on the
errors cooler control panel and take action.
Cooler operation stop The cooler is stopped.
The dose rate is too low. Make the probe position appropriate or increase the
Low dose rate error
X-ray output.
X-ray communication Communication with the X-ray generator cannot be established. Check the
error connecting cable.
The voltage of the clock battery has decreased. If the clock does not operate
Battery decrease
correctly, long aging is performed each time.
The X-ray irradiation stopped, because the irradiation chamber was opened
Interlock open forcibly during the irradiation.
If any of the above errors occurs, read its error description and take appropriate action against the error
before continuing the operation.
If the error occurs frequently, contact the Hitachi Power Solutions service department.
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4.10 Preset Condition Reading Procedure
A maximum of 50 sets of the irradiation conditions that are set for a dose irradiation test or time irradiation
test can be savsed as presets.
The saved irradiation condition data is displayed on the Menu screen. (5 entries/page)
(2)
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4.11 Recovering from Power Outage and Restarting X-ray Irradiation
When the power to the system is cut off during the X-ray irradiation process, the irradiated time and dose
are recorded, and X-ray irradiation is resumed after power is restored.
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4.11.3 X-ray Irradiation Resuming Stop Procedure
Recovery procedure:
(1) Turn the emergency stop switch in the arrow direction (clockwise) to release it.
(2) Turn the power key switch to turn on the power supply to the system.
(3)
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(1) Press and hold the power button of the
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tablet for controller operation for 3
seconds or more.
(2)
(2) Touch [Power OFF].
(3)
* Even if the power supply to the tablet for controller operation is disconnected during X-ray irradiation in
an irradiation test (when the battery of the tablet for controller operation runs out of power or when the
work described in Step 2 above is performed), the X-ray irradiation test still continues.
In this case, turn the power key switch counterclockwise to the "OFF" position. to turn off the power
supply to the system.
To stop it, restart the system by referring to "4.1 Starting" in "Chapter 5. Operating Procedures" on P.24
and continue the irradiation test. (Check the battery-charging status of the tablet for controller
operation.)
Charge the battery of the tablet for controller operation regularly and try to use it in fully-charged state.
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4.15 Using the Mouse Cage
The mouse cage supplied with the MBR-1520R-4 X-ray Irradiator for Experiments is a case for holding
up to 12 mice used as experiment specimens and is mounted on the turntable.
Small lid
Inlet port (indicated by dotted-line area)
*Note
1. Be sure to always check that there is nothing abnormal about the mouse cage before use. The mice
could escape if the cage is damaged or has other problems.
2. Be particularly careful when putting mice into the cage.
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4.16 X-ray Filters
You can manually insert a filter into the irradiation port of the X-ray generator.
Five types of X-ray filters are supplied, as shown below:
・ 1.0mmAL
・ 2.0mmAL
・ 0.5mmAL+0.1mmCu
・ 0.5mmAL+0.2mmCu
・ 0.5mmAL+0.3mmCu
*: Be careful not to touch the Cu (copper) filter portion with bare hands.
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Step Operation unit Operation
Let go of the filter so that
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it hooks onto the front
stopper.
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Chapter 5 Errors and Warnings
If an error occurs in the system, the user is notified by a buzzer and screen message.
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Chapter 6 Notes When Combining With Other Equipment
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Chapter 7 Maintenance and Inspection
To maintain optimum system performance for an extended period and to ensure safe operation of the system,
periodic maintenance and inspection must be performed on the system.
To ensure system quality, please conduct maintenance and inspection on the items listed below.
(1) Is there anything abnormal about the appearance of the protective box, cooler, and other devices
(dents, bending, damage), or leakage of the circulation liquid?
(2) Are the cables connecting the system components free of any damage and connected without
applying excessive force?
(3) Does the turntable rotate normally? Is it free of any abnormal noise and odors?
(4) Is the fan at the rear of the irradiation chamber spinning?
(5) Is there any abnormal noise coming from the cooler? Also, is there any leakage of the circulation
liquid?
(6) Is there anything abnormal about the mouse cage?
(1) Have all specimens been removed from the irradiation chamber?
(2) Is the system turned off?
(3) Is the power key switch pulled out?
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Chapter 8 Repairs
8.1 Responsibility for Repairs
If the system breaks down or needs readjustment, do not repair or readjust it without authorization. Please
request this work from Hitachi Power Solutions or a company designated by Hitachi Power Solutions. Any
repair or readjustment performed by anyone other than Hitachi Power Solutions or a company designated by
Hitachi Power Solutions is the responsibility of the contractor who performs the work. Hitachi Power Solutions
assumes no responsibility whatsoever for any unauthorized repairs.
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Chapter 9 Warranty
The warranty period of the system is one year from the date of delivery, except for the cases below.
Hitachi Power Solutions will promptly repair free of charge any breakdowns within the warranty period for
which Hitachi Power Solutions is clearly responsible.
Details
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Chapter 10 Specifications of Components
Note
Do not share the system power supply with a high frequency heating furnace, arc furnace, or other large
equipment subject to high load fluctuations.
Impact waves and high-frequency noise from this equipment will adversely affect the X-ray irradiator.
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Equipment name Item Specifications
Controller Interlock ・ High-voltage generator error detection (X-ray
irradiation stop)
・Interlock circuit of protective box (X-ray irradiation
cannot be performed unless the door is completely
closed.)
・ Dosimeter zero adjustment detection (X-ray
irradiation cannot be performed during zero
adjustment of the dosimeter.)
・ Circulation liquid overheat detection (X-ray
irradiation cannot be performed if temperature of
X-ray tube cooling oil exceeds the specified value.)
・Cooler low circulation liquid level detection (X-ray
irradiation cannot be performed if the level of the
circulation liquid for cooling the X-ray tube falls
below the specified value (4L/min).)
Automatic aging function ・ If the X-ray irradiation stop time exceeds the
specified time, 20 or 60 minutes of aging is
required. A message is displayed on the touch
panel when aging is required. Aging is performed
automatically when the start switch is pressed.
Power outage backup ・When the system power is cut off due to a power
function outage or other cause during the X-ray irradiation
process, the system can resume the remaining
X-ray irradiation process when power is restored.
X-ray tube device Maximum rated tube 160kV
voltage
Maximum rated tube 30mA continuous
current
Focal point dimensions 5.5mm
Irradiation angle 40°
Cooling system Forced cooling system using circulation liquid
Weight Approx. 4kg
Protective box Dimensions 730 (width) × 800 (depth) × 1600 mm (height)
Weight Approx. 650kg
External leak dose 1μSv/h or less at a position 5 cm from the surface
Door opening/closing Manual
Door interlock Yes (X-ray irradiation not possible when open.
Cannot be opened during irradiation.)
Filter Aℓ1mm
Aℓ2mm
Aℓ0.5mm+Cu0.1mm,
Aℓ0.5mm+Cu0.2mm
Aℓ0.5mm+Cu0.3mm
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Equipment name Item Specifications
Protective box Three-color status The two-color status indicator lamp is installed on
indicator lamp the top side and shows the operation status of the
X-ray irradiator.
Light green: The system power turned on
Green: Ready for X-ray irradiation
Yellow: X-ray irradiation in progress
Red: An error occurred
Buzzer Sounds about 5 seconds after aging is completed
and irradiation is completed.
Vertical moving Rotation speed 6 rotations/min (a t50Hz), 7.2 rotations/min (at 60Hz)
turntable Vertical stroke 250 to 600mm (electric operation)
(Refers to the distance between the X-ray tube focal
point and the table surface.)
Dosimeter Cumulative dose 0.00 to 999.99 Gy
Dose rate High: 0.0 to 6000Gy/min
Low: 0.00 to 60.00Gy/min
Measurement method
High-voltage application 400V
Measurement precision
Accuracy Within ±0.5% + digit
(for current and electrification measurement)
Reproducibility Within ±0.5% + digit
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Appendix 1 External Dimensions
800
590
LAN connector port
Accessory case Receptacles Exhaust fan
Emergency Stop Three-color status indicator
Protective box
Cooler
1100
Opening/closing
Irradiation handle
chamber
1600
970
High-voltage generator
500
Units: mm
Dimensions of MBR-1618R-BE
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Appendix 2 Ozone Generated by X-rays
Reference
The ionization effect of X-rays changes some air in the irradiation chamber into ozone. When
this irradiator is set to X-ray conditions of 160kV, 5mA, no filter, and a distance of 600mm
between the focal point and table, the ozone concentration increases by approximately 0.06
ppm in the mouse cage mounted on the irradiator. Setting the distance between the focal point
and table to 250 mm in the X-ray conditions increases the concentration by approximately
0.085 ppm. The impact of ozone on humans and animals is described in detail below, and so
please exercise caution. When X-ray irradiation is complete, expel ozone from the irradiation
chamber by the fan inside the chamber. Normal atmospheric concentration is restored by
running the fan for about 3 minutes.
Ozone (ozone: O3, molecular weight: 48.00, melting point: -193°C, boiling point: -111.9°C, specific
gravity: 1.614 g/cc)
Ozone is converted to oxygen in air by sunlight, or specifically, ultraviolet rays, and exists in
concentrations of approx. 0.05 ppm near seashores and 0.005 ppm in ordinary air. It exists in large
quantities in the so-called ozone layer starting at elevations of 30 km above ground. However, it is not
a healthy gas as is widely overstated, but is rather an irritant gas with a distinctive odor. If the
concentration of ozone in the atmosphere, for instance, is 0.6 ppm or higher (it frequently reaches this
level in Los Angeles), it is hazardous to your health. Consequently, the acute toxicity of ozone has
been studied in detail, and it has been determined that lung capacity of healthy adults diminishes by
20% due to irritation of breathing ozone in concentrations of up to 0.1 ppm for 2 hours, and if humans
and various animals breathe ozone at concentrations of 1 to 2 ppm for 1 to 2 hours, the mucus
membrane is severely irritated and the central nervous system is inhibited. Breathing ozone at this
concentration for only 2 hours causes thinking to become incoherent, and breathing for 6 hours
causes headaches, bronchitis and peribronchitis. The acute lethal concentration LC50 for rats is 2 to
8 ppm.
Because ozone possesses strong bactericidal properties, it is used for this purpose at meeting places
and food packaging factories. It is also sometimes used for sterilizing drinking water. However, it has
a distinctive odor and is an irritant that causes discomfort and is also toxic to the human body. It is
particularly harmful to organisms that are engaged in physical activity. It results in mortality in 6 hours
at a concentration of 1 ppm for rats and mice, and induces acute lethality by pulmonary edema at 10
ppm. Ozone poisoning must be treated with the same caution as phosgene (COC12), requiring
complete rest to prevent the onset of pulmonary edema. Ozone is produced by X-ray photography. It
tends to result in chronic ozone poisoning, and could cause nervousness, fatigue, frontal cortex
headache, and cardiomyopathy.
The minimum limit where the distinctive odor of ozone can be detected is 0.02 ppm or less, but as one
gets used to the smell, it becomes harder to detect with accuracy. For this reason, it would be
dangerous to rely on the sense of smell. As a result, the maximum concentration for work places has
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been recently lowered from the long-standing 1 ppm level to 0.1 ppm (0.2 mg/m ). This is because
ozone is more toxic than is commonly thought and is approximately 10 times more toxic by weight
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than chlorine at a concentration of 0.5 ppm (2 mg/m ).
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Effects of Ozone on Humans and Organisms
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Appendix 3 Data Material for Providing Information for "Manifest" for Product Disposal
Management No.
Generic name X-ray Irradiation System
Trade name MBR-1618R-BE
Category Quantity Unit Main component
(1) Waste metal 330 kg Mainly iron
185 kg Lead
10 kg Copper and its compounds (electric wires)
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