BLOOD IRRADIATOR 2000

(BI 2000)

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
OPERATION

BOARD CONTENTS
OF RADIATION AND ISOTOPE TECHNOLOGY
Sr.No TITLE
(BRIT) PAGE No.
INTRODUCTION DEPARTMENT OF ATOMIC ENERGY 3
1. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
SPECIFICATION OFTURBHE,
THE UNIT: 3
2. SECTOR – 20,
MAIN FEATURES OFVASHI, NAVI MUMBAI
BI 2000 4
3. MAHARASTRA,
PIN – 400 705,
DESCRIPTION OF UNIT: 5
4. INDIA
TEL Nos. 00-91-22-2788 7304, 00-91-22-27887311
FAX No. 00-91-22-2784 0022
 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS 5
5.
OPERATORS QUALIFICATIONS 7
6.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION 7
7.
EVERYDAY INSPECTION OF THE UNIT 8
8.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 9
9.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 9
10.
PROCEDURE FOR LIMIT SWITCH 10
11. ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT
DECAY TABLE 11
12.
SKETCH FOR THERMOCOUPLE SENSOR 12
13.
CONTROL SYSTEM 13
14.
OPERATION MODES 14
15.
MANUAL MODE 15
16.
MANUAL TIMER MODE 15
17.
AUTO MODE 16
18.
PROXIMITY SENSOR 18
19.
PAUSE AND CONTINUE 19
20.
DATA OF PREVIOUS SAMPLES 20
21.
PLC I/O STATUS 22
22.
REAL TIME CLOCK 23
23.
DOSE RATE PROFILE 23
24.
SET DOSE RATE 25
25.
SET TIMER 26
26.
SET OTHER PARAMETERS 27
27.
OPERATIONS SEQUENCE 29
28.
ANNEXURE – A 32
29. (CONTROL CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS)
ANNEXURE - B 33
30. (RADIOMETRY TEST RESULTS)

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 ANNEXURE - C 34
31. (DOSIMETRY REPORT)
ANNEXURE – D 35
32. (COMMON CHECK LIST FOR THE PACKAGE)
INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE 36
33.

BLOOD IRRADIATOR 2000

INTRODUCTION
Blood Irradiator 2000 is a compact, portable, self, - shielded type of a Co-60 Gamma
Irradiator. Its design conforms to American National Standards ANSI- N 433.1, 1977 for
Safe design and use of self contained Dry Source Storage Gamma Irradiator (category -
1). Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), India, approves it as Type B (U) package
for safety in transport of radioactive material. It also meets the IAEA regulations for the
safe transport of radioactive material as per safety series - 6,1985(as amended in 1990).
The Unit is designed to house 30 TBq (810 Ci) of Cobalt-60 source and it provides An
Irradiation volume of about 2000 c.c. approximately. The doubly Encapsulated sealed
radioactive sources are used in cylindrical form, which are completely contained in a dry
container called flask unit. The sealed sources are shielded at all times and human access
to it and the volume undergoing irradiation is not physically possible in its designed
configuration. The irradiation chamber is located in a vertical shaft (Drawer). The shaft
moves up and down with the help of a drive system, which enables exact positioning of
the irradiation chamber in the center of the radiation field. Access holes of 8 mm
diameter are provided in the vertical shaft for introduction of service sleeves for gases,
RTE) censer etc. for temperature measurement inside irradiation zone.

Specification of the Unit:

• Maximum Co-60 source capacity : 30 TBq (810 Ci)

• Dose rate at maximum capacity : 11 Gy/Min (in air)

• Dose rate uniformity
• Irradiation volume
• Size of sample chamber
9.5 Gy/Min (in water)
: Radial + 25% or better
And axial -25% or better
: Sample Chamber -3000 liters
Rotating Chamber -2000 liters
: Sample Chamber-17.2 cm (dia) x 20.5cm(h)

• Shielding material : Lead & stainless steel

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• Weight of the unit : ~2600 kg approx.

• Size of the unit : ~112cm (L) x 95 cm(W) x270 cm (H)

• Power requirement : 220/230 V, 50 Hz, 15 Amps, Single phase,

A.C supply.
• Timer range : 6 sec onward
Minimum Irradiation Time: 6 Seconds

MAIN FEATURES OF BI 2000

1. Low external leakage radiation level typically 5 mr/hr (50 micro Sv/hr) or less
at the surface with maximum source loading.

2. Comfortable Sample loading height a platform of convenient height has been

provided for easy loading/unloading of products.

3. Mechanism of rotating/stirring samples at about 60 rpm inside the sample

chamber during irradiation to give better uniformity of dose.

4. Dose rate at maximum capacity of source loading is 11 Gy/Min. approximately in

air at center of irradiation volume and 9.5 Gy/Min in water approx. at the center
of irradiation volume and it gives Dose rate uniformity is +25% or better radically
and -25% or better axially.

5. Control system the operation of the unit is controlled by a PLC based control
system consisting of main control unit having a provision of automatic
termination of the irradiation time from 6 seconds onwards. 220/230 volts operate
it, 50 Hz, 15 Amperes, single phase of A.C. electrical power supply. The control
system is PLC base with user-friendly program having touch sensitive screen and
printer for data recording.

6. Manual operation In the event of power failure, the unit can be operated
mechanically by using a hand crank.

7. Temperature control Service sleeves in the drawer are provided for manual
controlling of temperature in irradiation zone inside the sample chamber by
passing the cool or hot air/gas through it. Thermocouple sensor within 0 to 200
degrees Celsius senses irradiation temperature and the same is displayed in the
main control panel.

8. Radioactive decay correction. Radioactive decay correction in the dose rate on

day-to-day basis is automatically done and displayed in the Auto mode of

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 operation.

9. Sensing of Sample chamber Removable half. Sensing have closed or opened

condition of sample chamber removable half (door) is done by a proximity
switch. This ensures further safety in operation of the unit by not allowing the
Drawer to go down when sample chamber door is open.

DESCRIPTION OF UNIT:

Blood Irradiator 2000 unit is designed to house up to 30 TBq (810 Ci) Cobalt-60 source
and the lead shielding provided is adequate enough to bring down the radiation leakage
level on the exterior of the unit well below the accepted standards. It offers an irradiation
volume of about 2000CC. The unit mainly consists of the following parts

a. Source and cylindrical source cage

b. Lead flask as Biological shield
c. Central drawer with sample chamber
d. Mechanical drive system
e. Electrical/Solid state control system
f. External cabinet

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PARTS

a) Source and cylindrical source cage:

The source cage holds the radiation source pencils vertically and symmetrically along its
cylindrical periphery. The cage can hold a maximum of 24 pencils and is designed to
provide better uniformity of dose rate in the sample chamber. Each pencil contains
cobalt-60 source in the form of pellet of 1 mm (dia.) x l mm (h) or 6 mm (dia) x 25 mm
(h) slug and is doubly encapsulated in stainless steel capsules (pencils). The sources are
further tested for any leak and made free from any radioactive contaminations.

b) Lead flask (biological shield):

This is a lead filled stainless steel container around the source and consists of two parts,
(i) main outer body and (ii) inner removable shielding plug (lead plug). The radiation
source is housed in the main outer body which is designed to reduce the radiation leakage
level on the outer surface well bellow the permissible level for maximum source loading
capacity of 30 TBq (810 Ci) of cobalt-60 source. A minimum of 251 mm lead as
shielding encased in stainless steel shells has been provided in the lead flask.

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Lead plug is a cylindrical plug constructed of lead encased in stainless steel shells, which
forms an integral part of flask. This plug is provided to close the top cavity of the flask
through which the source cage with source are inserted or withdrawn from the flask at
the time of source loading or unloading. This operation is done inside a hot cell with
remote handling equipment. The lead plug is firmly bolted down with the main body of
the flask with 8 nos. of M-16 bolts, which will ensure that the lead plug remains firmly
fixed to the flask during all conditions of transportation. At no time, lead plug should be
attempted to be removed without the use of a hot cell under an expertise guidance to
avoid any situation of radiation hazards.

c). Central drawer assembly:

The central drawer consists of three parts namely (I) Top drawer, (ii) sample chamber
and (iii). Bottom drawer. These parts are aligned, assembled, and secured firmly with the
Allen screws. The central Drawer runs vertically up and down through the cavity of flask
unit with the help of a drive system to bring the sample chamber either in irradiation
position or out-side the unit in sample loading position. The precise positioning of
Drawer in irradiation position or sample loading position is done with the help of a
control system.

The sample chamber is a hollow thin walled stainless steel cylinder in two halves,
the removable half (door) is held in position by two arrestors. The internal size of sample
chamber is about 13 cm (dia) x 21.7 cm (h) providing an irradiation volume of 3000CC
approx. and that the rotating chamber is 11.2 cm (dia) x 17.9 cm (h) providing an
irradiation volume of 2000 CC approx.

CAUTION

THE ASSEMBLY OF DRAWER AND THE INNER REMOVABLE SHIELDING

PLUG OF FLASK MUST NEVER BE REMOVED EXCEPT BY REMOTE
MEANS IN A SHIELDED ROOM (HOT CELL) UNDER EXPERTISE
GUIDANCE.

d) Mechanical drive system:

The drawer is raised or lowered by a pair of stainless steel wire ropes, which run through
a series of pulleys mounted on the bass frame of the unit. One end of each wire rope is
anchored to the wire rope winding drum, while the other end is attached to a turnbuckle.
An electric motor is coupled to a reduction gear through a V- belt drive and also an
electro magnetic clutch, which rotates the rope drum at a fixed rpm. The precise
locations of the sample chamber to "irradiation" or "sample loading" position are
facilitated with the help of two limit switches mounted on the top of the flask and its
associated control system. In case of power failure, Drawer with sample chamber can be

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raised or lowered mechanically with the use of a hand crank.

e) Electrical/Solid state control system:

The unit is designed to operate on a 220/230 V, 10A, and 50 Hz single phases, AC power
supply.

The control system mainly consists of the following:

1. Main Control panel assembly
2. Contractor Panel
3. Electrical motor
4. Limit switches etc.
The movement of the drawer is controlled from the main control panel fixed on the front
side of the unit. The features of the control system have been described in complete
details with circuit diagram separately in this instruction manual for the operation of the
unit, which should be strictly followed for the smooth and trouble free functioning of the
unit.

f) External cabinet:

The cabinet is a housing for the flask assembly of the unit and it is made out of carbon
steel sheets. The right and back side doors of the cabinet provide an access to the
mechanical drive system as well as contactor box and other wirings. Removal of top
panel gives an access to the limit switches and proximity switch. The control panel is
mounted at the front face of the cabinet.

OPERATORS QUALIFICATIONS

The unit is simple to operate; no special training is required to operate it. However, for
proper operation and preventive maintenance of the unit, it is desirable to have persons
from mechanical and electrical engineering background with some knowledge of
radiation protection as well Normally two persons of the users department are associated
with the installation of the unit who would be trained by BRIT installation team
regarding the operation and maintenance aspects of the unit.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION:

The Gamma chamber is simple to operate. The following sequence of operation is

recommended:

1. Connect the two three pin plugs of the main power supply and control panel of the
unit to 230V, 50Hz single phase AC Supply with proper grounding connection
and switch on them. A study power supply of about 220 Volt must be made
available for the proper functioning of the unit

2. When the sample chamber is up, remove the sample chamber removable half

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 (door) by turning the top and the bottom arrestors.

3. Place the product to be irradiated in the sample chamber. Any flexible tubing or
electrical leads if required could be introduced through the top access tube into
the sample chamber. Replace the removable half (door) of sample chamber to its
position, and lock it by turning both the arrestors before power is switched on.
Ensure that the hand crank has been detached from the unit

4. Switch on the power by actuating Mains key and computer key on the control
panel, this will initialize the unit in ''MANUAL MODE".

5. MANUAL MODE: Press ‘LOWER’ switch. The Drawer will start moving
downwards and will stop in irradiation zone. At the end of the desired time, the
'RAISE' switch should be pressed to bring the sample chamber to unloading
position. The product now can be removed from the sample chamber by opening
the door.

6. SOLID STATE TIMER IN MANUAL MODE: In the manual mode, there is an

option to use a Solid State Timer for Irradiation ranging from 6 seconds to 99hrs.
This timer is located in the control cabinet rack, adjacent to contactor panel. This
timer operation is available only in the manual mode. If the switch (located
adjacent to the timer in the control cabinet rack) in the “OFF” position, then the
sample chamber can be raised and lowered only manually as indicated above in b
& c. If the timer switch is in “ON” position then the sample chamber has to be
lowered manually and the timer will start functioning as soon as the sample
chamber reaches the Irradiation zone. At the end of the set time, the sample
chamber will come up automatically.

7. AUTO MODE: Switch 'ON' the mains key as above and wait for few seconds
till it displays the MENU Screen. Then press the operation mode on the touch
screen display. This will set the unit in the auto mode. For the details of operation
refer the instructions given on control system of BI 2000

CAUTION

ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE HAND CRANK IS DETACHED FROM

THE UNIT BEFORE SWITCHING THE POWER ON.

EVERYDAY INSPECTION OF THE UNIT BY THE OPERATOR

a) Voltage: It should be around 220/230 ±10v if the voltage is less than 210 it may not
operate in that case. Use hand crank only for drawer movement after disconnecting
the unit electrically.

b) Wire Rope Winding: Before every operation for taking "UP" see the wire rope
winding on the drum. If it is O.K. then only operates otherwise first set it O.K.

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c) Arrestor Screws Of Sample Chamber: 2 numbers of arrestor screws are keeping
the arrestor pieces (locking pieces) of sample chamber in their position and also
allow them to rotate to facilitate removing the removable half of the sample
chamber it should be seen that the screws head do not come out or project out of the
drawer surface. In case it is projecting out, arrestor screws should be screwed in by
a screwdriver ensuring that locking pieces still rotates smoothly.

d) For Other Major/Unseen Problems: Contact Electrical / Electronics / Mechanical

persons.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

a. MOTOR: Grease the motor bearings once in six months.

b. REDUCTION GEAR: Check the level of oil in the gearbox every six months by
opening the oil level plug. If there is any reduction in oil level, make it up with
SAE 90 or any other equivalent good quality gear oil.

c. V-BELT DRIVES: Check the V-belt drive periodically. The belt may get
slackened due to wear. If tightening of the belt is required loosen the four
corresponding mounting bolts and move to suit the tension.

d. LIMIT SWITCHES: There are two limit switches. These are of roller head
actuator type, If any of these become defective replace by a similar one taking care
to connect as per circuit diagram as well as to provide a normal gap (approx 1 mm)
between the limit switch roller (press condition) and Drawer.

e. WIRE ROPES: Grease the wire ropes once in six months. Replace with the
correct size and type when necessary taking care of the direction of rope wining on
the drum. The tension of the both the wire ropes should be always same and to be
checked periodically every three months. Adjustment of tension can be done
through the turnbuckles attached to the wire rope system.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Whenever the unit is not in use, allow the drawer Sample-loading position.

2. For very long manual exposure, power should be switched off after taking the
drawer to irradiation position. This will eliminate the possibility of someone
disturbing the sample chamber during irradiation.

3. The various switch keys and the band crank should be kept under the safe custody

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 of the operator to avoid unauthorized operation of the Unit.

4. Prior to operating the unit the supply voltage should be checked, it should be
around 220V. In the event of voltage, dropping to less than 210V the unit may not
function properly. Where power fluctuations are generally occurring a suitable
power stabilizer (3 KVA, 1 Phase, 230Volts) to be used.

5. In case of any emergency or for any advice regarding the unit, please contact

General Manager,
Engg, BRIT
BARC-Vashi complex,
Thurbhe, Navi Mumbai 400 705.
Phone No. 00-91-22-27887300, 00-91-22-27887311
Fax No. 00-91-22-2784 00 22
OR
General Manager,
CSSC, BRIT
BARC-Vashi complex,
Thurbhe, Navi Mumbai 400 705.
Phone No. 00-91-22-27887204, 00-91-22-27887311
Fax No. 00-91-22-2784 00 22

PROCEDURE FOR LIMIT SWITCH ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT

Top and bottom limit switches are mounted on the top of lead Flask on the backside.
These two limit switches are sensing the extreme top or bottom position of the drawer.
For the proper functioning of the limit switches, it should be firmly fixed to its bracket as
well as it should have a clearance of about 1-2 mm. between its roller and the drawer
Surface. Therefore its resetting is required if the clearance has Changed over a period of
time (say 6 months or so). The following steps are needed to adjust it or replace it.

STEPS
1. First mark the present location of the bottom plate of the bracket by a pen /
marker.

2. Remove the bolts of the bottom bracket and take out the limit switch bracket.

3. Now move the bottom bracket of the limit switch a little backward or forward so
that clearance of 1-2 mm. is obtained and then fixed the bolts as before.

4. For changing a new limit switch, remove the old one after Noting down its
wiring connection.

5. Then fix the new one and reconnect the electrical wiring, as before help of the
circuit diagram should also be taken while Disconnecting and reconnecting the

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 wiring.

YEAR MONTHS

(Decay Table—Cobalt-60)

RADIATIONS :
HALF LIFE - 5.2 YEARS
BETA - 0.31 MeV
GAMMA — 1.17 MeV, 1 .33 MeV
1 CURIE —1.3 rhm*

*rhm = roentgen per hour at one meter

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 CONTROL SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION
The control system is built around a state of the art programmable logic controller
consisting of a central processing unit, in built 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs, a
touch screen for input the data, a power supply module. The system is cable of operation
under MANUAL as well as AUTO modes. Keys provided on touch screen display can do
the Selection of the Auto and Manual mode. When the unit is switched on the unit is
activated in the manual mode as default mode. Also, whenever the PLC is not functional
the system can be operated in the manual mode. Solid State Timer In Manual Mode
operating in range 6 seconds to 99 Hr. has also been provided as addition feature. Its
setting can be done in seconds, minutes or hours. It can be used with the control system
in the MANUAL mode with a toggle switch. This timer is providing inside the control
system cabinet, which can be accessed through the side door.

CONTROL UNIT

OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING

The rightmost key switch on the control panel can switch on the unit. When switched on
BRIT logo is displayed on the screen.

BOARD OF RADIATION & ISOTOPE TECHNOLOGY

BLOOD IRRADIATOR 2000

V 1.2

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF

   Operation Modes Data of

Previous Samples

Set Dose Rate PLC I/C

Status
LOG IN

Set Timer Real-Time

Preset Values Clock

Set Other LOG OUT Dose Rate

Parameters Profiles
This screen displays the unit name (BI 2000) at the top along with a calendar and real
time clock. The status position of the sample chamber as UP/DOWN and the rotation
chamber status as ON/OFF is also displayed.
The user can invoke any of the available screens by choosing from the option. For
activating any of the screens, he has to touch the desired region.

 Operation modes key when touched, another screen appears as shown,

which asks the user to select the mode of operation as MANUAL or AUTO.
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Chamber UP Rotation OFF
Select mode of operation

MANUAL AUTO

EFFECTIVE DOSE RATE : 10.4 Gy/Min.

CHAMBER TEMPERATURE : 45 oC
MENU

If MANUAL is selected a screen appears as: There are two options in manual mode.

MANUAL MODE (WITHOUT TIMER)

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 After positioning the material in the sample chamber, press the LOWER push button to
bring the sample in the radiation field. When the required time for irradiation is over,
press the RAISE push button.

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF
SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY IN MANUAL MODE
MANUAL TIMER IS TIMER OFF
EFFECTIVE DOSE RATE : 10.4 Gy/Min.
CHAMBER TEMPERATURE : 45 oC
IRRADIATION TM : 00:00:00
EFFECTIVE DOSE : 00 Gy
ATTENUATION : 0 %
RAISE LOWER ATTN

MANUAL MODE (WITH TIMER.)

The required TIME has to be set using the TIMER, which is situated inside the cabinet of
the unit. In this, the time can be set from zero seconds to 300 hours. After setting the time
the TIMER, toggle switch has to be turned ON. Then the screen appears as shown:

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF

SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY IN MANUAL MODE

MANUAL TIMER IS TIMER ON
EFFECTIVE DOSE RATE : 10.4 Gy/Min.
CHAMBER TEMPERATURE : 35 oC
IRRADIATION TM : 00:00:00
EFFECTIVE DOSE : 00 Gy
ATTENUATION : 0 %
RAISE LOWER ATTN

Then, press the LOWER push button on the control panel. When the set Irradiation Time
is over the sample chamber will be raised automatically.

AUTO MODE
Press AUTO key to select the AUTO mode screen. Further, in auto mode dose and time
modes are possible. Select Dose mode. This frame indicates that EFFECTIVE DOSE
RATE this is the current dose rate in Gy/Min at the center of the sample chamber. The

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value of dose rate used for calculating the irradiation time by the system. SELECTED
DOSE This is the Dose to be delivered to the material. After pressing against the item
and using the alphabetical/numerical pad, user can enter required dose in Gy.
ATTENUATION The dose rate can be changed in steps of 25% with the help of the
attenuator. IRRADIATION TIME this is the time required delivering the selected dose
to the material. Irradiation time is calculated by PCL automatically after entering dose.

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Chamber UP
System is Currently in Auto Mode
Sample No. 00000001
Eff. Dose Rate : 10.4 Gy/Min

Selected Dose : 10.4 Gy

Irradiation TM : 01:00:00

DELAY TIME 00:00:00

DOSE TIME ATTN DELAY MENU
MODE MODE TIME

7 8 9 CLR

4 5 6

1 2 3
0 -
ENTER

Press key to go to next screen, a next screen appears as follow

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Chamber Down Rotation OFF

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 System is Currently in Auto Mode
Sample No. 00000001
Eff. Dose Rate : 10.4 Gy/Min

Selected Dose : 3.78 Gy

Attenuation : 0 %
00:23:17
Irradiation Time :
Start MENU

If required user can enter sample data, by pressing a next screen appears. Pressing
against the item and using the alphabetical/numerical pad, which then appears, can enter
the Sample data. (Shown below)

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Chamber Down Rotation OFF

Customer Data For Sample No. 0000000001

Board Of Radiation & Isotope Technology

XYZ
Name
Address /BRIT
Ref BI - 0001
Desc. I/2000/1

After typing, the data press the ENT key and the CLOSE key. The data entered has to be
confirmed by pressing the Confirm key. When confirmed, previous screen appears this
screen reflects the dose and the irradiation time selected by the user. If this acceptable to
user, user can press START function key to begin the irradiation. Then the chamber will
descend automatically to take its position in the irradiation zone as the chamber reaches
the irradiation zone the irradiation begins. The following screen is displayed.

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Chamber Down Rotation OFF
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 System Working in AUTO mode

Eff.Dose Rate : 10.4 Gy/Min

Selected Dose : 3.78 Gy
Attenuation : 0%
Irradiation Time : 00:23:17
Balance Time : 00:00:25

Chamber Temp: 30.0 ºC

PAUSE ABORT LOG IN

PROXIMITY SENSOR
A proximity sensor has been providing for preventing movement of the sample
chamber to the irradiation zone with the sample chamber door removed. In such a case, if
the “LOWER push Button is depressed by mistake, the drawer containing the sample
chamber after going down a few centimeters will be brought to a halt immediately by the
control system which receives a signal from the proximity sensor indicating the sample
chamber is uncover or the door is not closed. The sample chamber can then be brought up
by the depressing of the “RAISE” push button, the door placed in position and the
irradiation carried out as mentioned above

ABORT
The key will abort the ongoing irradiation process, by automatically raising the
sample chamber from irradiation zone to raise position.

ABORT System Working in AUTO mode

This can be used to ABORT the processing

Eff.Dose Rate : 10.4 Gy/Min

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3.78 Gy 16:19:49
Chamber Down
Attenuation : Rotation 0 % OFF
Irradiation Time : 00:23:17
Balance Time : 00:00:25

Chamber Temp: 30.0 ºC

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PAUSE ABORT
LOG IN
 PRINTER
ENABLE

PAUSE AND CONTINUE

During irradiation if the user wants either to examine/modify the sample, he can
do so by using he pause key, pressing pause key will interrupt the ongoing irradiation
process, by automatically raising the sample chamber from irradiation zone to raise
position. The accompanying screen indicates that the irradiation process is paused. The
balanced time is frozen at the time the sample chamber started its upward motion. After
examining the sample user can continue the irradiation process from where it is paused.
When the balance time equals 00:00:00, the sample chamber is raised and brought to
RAISE position.

PAUSE This can be used to PAUSE the processing.

CONT. This can be used to CONTINUE the processing

IRRADIATION PAUSED
Eff.Dose Rate : 10.4 Gy/Min
Selected Dose : 3.78 Gy
Attenuation : 0%
Irradiation Time : 00:23:17
Balance Time : 00:00:45
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Chamber IN TRANSIT 29/11/2000
Rotation 16:19:49
OFF

CONT.

When the balance time becomes 00:00:00, the irradiation process ends and the sample
chamber is raised automatically from the irradiation zone to the UP position. The
accompanying screen indicates the termination of the irradiation process indicating the
upward movement of the sample chamber. As the sample chamber comes to rest in the
UP position.

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Chamber IN TRANSIT Rotation
OFF

System Working in AUTO mode

Eff.Dose Rate : 10.4 Gy/Min
Selected Dose : 3.78 Gy
Attenuation : 0%
Irradiation Time : 00:23:17
Balance Time : 00:00:00

PAUSE ABORT PRINTER

LOG IN
ENABLE

PREVIOUS SAMPLES DATA (To be activated from MENU screen)

When previous Sample data key on the MENU screen is pressed a screen appears as
Sample
which can show recordOffset : +1
of 50 nos. of previous sample data.
Sample Number : 000000001
BI 2000
Eff. Dose Rate :
24/11/2004
0.00 Gy/Min
16:19:49
Selected Dose : 0.00 Gy
Chamber UP
Attenuation Rotation
: 0 % OFF
Irradiation Time : 00:00:00
Irradiation over Time : 00:00:00

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 -10

Press key for viewing the first sample data

Press -10key for viewing data in steps of 10

Press key and for sample data in steps of one

Backward or forward.

PLC I/O STATUS (To be activated from MENU screen)

When this key on the MENU screen is invoked, a screen appears as shown below:

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INPUTS
oo0
DTemperature
Controller
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CHANGE PLC MEMORY BACK OUTPUT
UP
BATTERY ON OR BEFORE DD/MM/YY
Chamber UP Rotation OFF

 By invoking D I the Digital Inputs status can be viewed as shown below:

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF
X00 CHAMBER DOWN X04 STIRRER ON/OFF
X01 CHAMBER UP X05 PROX. BY PASSED
X02 DOOR OPEN SW. X06 TIMER ON
X03 SPARE X07 SPARE

Digital Inputs
NEXT PLC MENU

 By invoking D O , the Dgital Outputs can be viewed as shown:

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF
Digital Outputs
Y00 AUTO MODE Y04 CHAMBER DOWN
Y01 SPARE Y05 CHAMBER UP
Y02 SPARE Y06 SPARE
Y03 CHAMBER ROTATION Y07 BUZZER
PREV NEXT PLC MENU

 By invoking T C , the Temperature Controller status can be viewed as shown:

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Temperature Controller

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Chamber temp. : ºC
Correction Factor:

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 PREV PLC MENU

REAL TIME CLOCK ( To be activated from the MENUscreen)

When this on the MENU screen is invoked a screen appears as shown. The Date
and Time can be set using the calculator pad, which will appear, when pressed
against the item to be changed. Then press SET to set the data entered.

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF

SET PLC REAL TIME CLOCK

Date: 5 / 12 / 00

Time: 13: 11: 14

SET MENU

DOSE RATE PROFILE (To be activated from the MENU screen)

When Dose Rate Profile key from the MENU screen is pressed, a screen appears as
shown: This displays the dose rate in Gy/Min at 5 locations in the Sample chamber.

BI 2000 Dose Rate Pattern of Sample Chamber

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in Gy/Min. 16:19:49
Chamber UP Rotation OFF

8.51

9.56 9.01 9.69

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17.2 cm (dia) 8.42
20.5 cm (H)
By pressing, the key the next screen can be displayed (shown below) which shows
The dose rates in Gy/Min at 5 locations in the Rotation Chamber.

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF
Dose Rate Pattern in Rotating Chamber in Gy/Min.
8.51

9.56 9.01 9.69

8.42

SET OTHER PARAMETERS

The Enable key (lock) switch on the Control panel can enable these six touch buttons on
the MENU screen. When enabled, the lock will be opened as shown:

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF
   Operation Modes Data of
Previous Samples
Set Dose Rate PLC I/C
Status
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 Set Timer Real_Time
Preset Values Clock
Dose Rate
Set Other Profiles
Parameters

SET DOSE RATE

This when pressed a screen appears as shown below: The dose rates in Sample Chamber
(S C) at 9 locations and in the Rotary Chamber (R C) at 5 locations can be Set by
pressing on the displayed number and using the numerical pad which then
Appears. Press SET to set the entered data.
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Chamber UP Rotation OFF
Date: 01 / 08 /04
Dose Rate of Sample Chamber in Gy/Min.

8.61

9.56 9.31 9.69

8.42

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Chamber UP Dose Rate of Rotating Chamber in Gy/Min.
Rotation OFF

8.61

9.56 9.31 9.69

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 MENU

SET TIMER
This when pressed a screen appears as shown:

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF

Down Fault, Time 22.0 sec

Up Fault, Time 22.0 sec
Top LS Release Time 5.0 sec
BTM LS Release Time 5.0 sec

Buzzer ON Time Door Open Fault Time

5.0 sec 10.0 sec

Min Irradiation Time

6.0 sec

The time values can be modified, if required, by pressing on the displayed number
and using the calculator pad, which then appears.

Set Other Parameters

When Set Other Parameters key is pressed, a screen appears as shown:
 The Base Date, Battery Change Date, Sample Number can be set on this by
pressing against the required item and using the calculator pad which then
appears.
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BatteryChangeDate : 15 / 10/ 2008

Sample Number : 00000001 26

Reset Prev MENU
Sam

By the key the next screen comes and pressing against the item and the
alphabetical/numerical pad can change the client information, which then appears:

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Chamber UP Rotation OFF

BRIT Client Information

1
ABC PVT. LTD.

2 Mumbai
Model No. BI 2000

By the key the previous screen comes, Previous Sample Data can be reset by pressing
Reset Data key

When pressed a screen appears as:

BI 2000
Data of previous samples
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Will be permanently lost
Chamber UP Rotation OFF
Do you want to continue?

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 YES NO

MENU

If YES is selected, all the previous data will be lost.

If NO is selected, all the previous data will be preserved.

OPERATIONS SEQUENCE

1. MANUAL
OPERATION MODE

MANUAL

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 LOWER

RAISE

2. AUTO – MODE WITH PREVIOUS DATA

OPERATION MODE

AUTO

CONFIRM

START

3. AUTO-DOSE MODE

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 LOG IN
Password (Master)
OPERATION MODE

AUTO

CONFIRM

DOSE MODE

ENTER SELECTED DOSE

START

4. AUTO-TIME MODE

LOG IN
Password (Master)

OPERATION MODE

AUTO
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ENTER
TIME
CONFIRM
START
IRRADIATION
MODE
TIME
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 ANNEXURE – A
(CONTROL CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS)

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 ANNEXURE – B
(RADIOMETRY TEST RESULTS)

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 ANNEXURE – C
(DOSIMETRY REPORT)

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 ANNEXURE – D
(COMMON CHECK LIST FOR THE PACKAGE)

INSTALLATION CERTIFICATE
(Gamma Chamber 5000)

Date ____________

It is certified that the unit is installed and commissioned by BRIT engineers. The
unit is working satisfactorily. The operating instruction manual with dosimetry report and
radiometry test results report has been supplied. The users personnel have been
familiarized with operation and preventive maintenance aspects of the unit. The
following are the details of the unit.

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Type of the Users Activity and Central Date of Contact
unit / Sr. No institution Date Dose rate installation persons/users
and Date

BRIT Engineers Users Institution

1. _________________ 1._________________
____________________ _________________

2. __________________ 2._________________
_____________________ __________________

Place ____________________

Date _________________

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