Fluke 6000-528 User Manual
Victoreen® 6000-528
Radiographic Ion Chamber
March 2005
Manual No. 6000-528-1 Rev. 2
©2004, 2005 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
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Operators Manual
Fluke Biomedical
Radiation Management Services
6045 Cochran Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44139
440.498.2564
120 Andrews Road
Hicksville, New York 11801
516.870.0100
www.flukebiomedical.com/rms
Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction................................................................................................ 1-1
1.1 General Description ..................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Application ................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Specifications............................................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Procedures, Warnings and Cautions ........................................................... 1-2
1.5 Receiving Inspection.................................................................................... 1-3
1.6 Storage ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Section 2: Installation.................................................................................................. 2-1
2.1 Installation.................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Electrical Interface ....................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Setup ........................................................................................................... 2-1
Section 3: Operation.................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Theory of Operation..................................................................................... 3-1
Section 4: Maintenance, Calibration and Troubleshooting...................................... 4-1
4.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Calibration.................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 Calibration with a NERO® 6000B or 6000M ............................................. 4-1
4.2.2 Calibration with a 4000M+......................................................................... 4-2
4.2.3 Determining Calibration Factor (cf) for Calibrated Chambers.................... 4-2
4.2.4 Calibration with a Model 6000-530 Preamplifier........................................ 4-2
4.3 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 4-4
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Introduction
General Description
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Section 1
Introduction
1.1 General Description
The Model 6000-528 External Ion Chamber is a low profile ion chamber designed to measure diagnostic
x-rays from 30 to 150 kVp. The external ion chamber consists of an ionization chamber and a 15-foot
cable assembly.
1.2 Application
The Model 6000-528 External Ion Chamber is specifically designed to be used with the NERO® 6000B,
6000M, 4000+, or the 4000M+ for measuring exposure from diagnostic x-ray machines. It can also be
used with any properly configured charge measuring electrometer. The coaxial BNC on the chamber body
is the signal output. The recessed banana plug is the high voltage connection for chamber bias. The
middle hole is threaded with a standard 1/4 - 20 thread for accessory mounting.
1.3 Specifications
Chamber
Radiation Measured X-rays from 30 to 150 kVp
Nominal Sensitivity 9 nC/R
Volume Nominal 30 cc
Energy Response 30 to 150 kVp, within 7%
Wall 0.031 inch phenolic (0.8 mm)
Termination Signal - coaxial, fully guarded BNC
High Voltage - recessed banana
Cable Length 15 ft (3.8 m)
Dimensions 4 in x 4 in x 0.54 in
(10.2 cm x 10.2 cm x 1.4 cm)
Weight 4 oz (113 grams)
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Figure 1-1. Model 6000-528 Energy Response
1.4 Procedures, Warnings and Cautions
The equipment described in this manual is intended to be used for the detection and measurement of
ionizing radiation. It should be used only by persons who have been trained in the proper interpretation of
its readings and the appropriate safety procedures to be followed in the presence of radiation.
Although the equipment described in this manual is designed and manufactured in compliance with all
applicable safety standards, certain hazards are inherent in the use of electronic and radiometric
equipment.
Warnings and Cautions are presented throughout this document to alert the user to potentially
hazardous situations. A Warning is a precautionary message preceding an operation that has the
potential to cause personal injury or death. A Caution is a precautionary message preceding an operation
that has the potential to cause permanent damage to the equipment and/or loss of data. Failure to comply
with Warnings and Cautions is at the user's own risk and is sufficient cause to terminate the warranty
agreement between Fluke Biomedical, Radiation Management Services and the customer.
Adequate warnings are included in this manual and on the product itself to cover hazards that may be
encountered in normal use and servicing of this equipment. No other procedures are warranted by Fluke
Biomedical. It shall be the owner's or user's responsibility to see to it that the procedures described here
are meticulously followed, and especially that Warnings and Cautions are heeded. Failure on the part of
the owner or user in any way to follow the prescribed procedures shall absolve Fluke Biomedical and its
agents from any resulting liability.
Indicated battery and other operational tests must be performed prior to each use to assure that the
instrument is functioning properly. If applicable, failure to conduct periodic performance tests in
accordance with ANSI N323-1978 (R1983) Radiation Protection Instrumentation Test and Calibration,
paragraphs 4.6 and 5.4, and to keep records thereof in accordance with paragraph 4.5 of the same
standard, could result in erroneous readings or potential danger. ANSI N323-1978 becomes, by this
reference, a part of this operating procedure.
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