Disclaimer And Liability; General S8 Tiger Safety Precautions - Bruker S8 TIGER Manual De Instrucciones

Introductory User Manual

Disclaimer and Liability

Bruker AXS has checked the contents of this manual for agreement with the hardware, firmware, and
software described. Since deviations cannot be excluded entirely, Bruker AXS cannot guarantee full
agreement. However, the information in this manual is reviewed regularly and any necessary correc-
tions are included in subsequent editions. Suggestions for improvements are welcome.

General S8 TIGER Safety Precautions

Danger: X-ray Radiation!
The S8 TIGER spectrometer system is an analytical instrument with a strong X-ray source.
Shielding and safety equipment guarantee that the emitted radiation does not exceed
1.0 PSv/h during operation.
Shielding and safety features designed into the equipment guarantee that the emitted ra-
diation does not exceed 1.0 μSv/h (at 5 cm from any external surface of the device) during
operation. This level is below the regulatory limit in all jurisdictions. The ICRP dose limits in
Publication 60 and 103 to the whole body for a radiation worker averaged over a 5-yr pe-
riod is 20 mSv in a year, and for a member of the public it is 1 mSv in a year. It is highly
unlikely that the radiation worker dose limits will be exceeded when trained and qualified
personnel use such devices.
Read the section 'Protection Against Radiation' before turning on the system. Please ob-
serve local regulations for the operation of X-ray systems.
If you suspect that the safety system does not work correctly or that radiation protection is
impaired for any reason, immediately switch off the system and contact your local Bruker
AXS Service Representative.
Manipulations and modifications of the safety systems are strictly forbidden!
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