Electrical Safety And Electromagnetic Compatibility; Beryllium Precautions - Hitachi LAB-X5000 User Manual

1.3.1. Instrument is designed such that no access to the test chamber is possible while
X-rays are being generated.
1.3.2. Each corner of the instrument has two orange indicators that light up when the X-rays
are switched on. They are located on the corners and are labeled in both English and
French: "X-RAYS ON" and "RAYONS X"
1.3.3. X-rays are automatically switched on and off by the instrument.
switched on at the beginning of an analysis and switched off at the end of an analysis.
1.3.3.1. The upper button ring will glow red when X-rays are switched on.
1.3.3.2. The upper ring will be unlit when X-rays are switched off.
1.3.4. The operator must have the correct PIN to operate the instrument.
1.3.4.1. There are three levels of access for users. Access for each level has a unique
PIN, and any PIN can be changed by the Manager.
1.3.4.2. It is simple to switch between access levels by accessing the dropdown menu and
tapping Log Out. Enter the PIN for the desired appropriate access level.
1.3.4.3. Details of menu access at each login level is available in Appendix A
1.3.5. Annual Service should be performed by a Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science
Qualified Service engineers.

1.4. Electrical Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility

1.4.1. The LAB-X5000 unit contains high voltages. It is not necessary to remove the cover
and the instrument should never be operated with its outer case removed. Service
work should only be carried out by Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science Qualified
Service engineers.
1.4.2. The LAB-X5000 has been designed in accordance with IEC61010 ('Safety requirements
for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, Part 1') which
encompasses the European Low Voltage Directive and IEC 61326-1 ('EMC
requirements for measurement, control and laboratory use, Part 1') which
encompasses the European EMC directive.
correctly and used only for the purposes described in this manual. If you have any
doubts about the installation or use of this instrument, contact either Hitachi
Instruments or your local Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science representative.

1.5. Beryllium precautions

The windows of detectors and X-ray tubes have thin beryllium window. Beryllium is a toxic
compound; however, the beryllium window poses no health hazard when it is intact.
Do not allow the detector or X-Ray tube to come in contact with moisture, or
condensation from high humidity. This can corrode the beryllium window, in particular
if chlorine, sulphates, copper or iron is also present.
Contact the local Hitachi High-Tech Analytical Science representative for advice about
beryllium, or if the beryllium window is pierced, broken, damaged or corroded.
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Routine radiation leakage surveys may be required by the state or country.
See the governing body's regulations or the agency.
X-rays will be
The instrument must be installed
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