Section 227.2. Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Analytical X-ray machine—An assembly of components utilizing X-rays to determine the elemental or chemical composition or to examine the microstructure of materials usually by X-ray diffraction or fluorescence.

Electron microscope—Equipment utilizing the wave characteristics of electrons that have been accelerated by an electric field to visualize the microscopic structure of material.

Fail-safe characteristics—A design feature which causes X-ray production to cease, beam port shutters to close or otherwise prevents emergence of the primary beam, upon the failure of a safety or warning device.

Local components—Parts of an analytical X-ray system, such as radiation source housings, port and shutter assemblies, collimators, sample holders, cameras, goniometers, detectors and shielding, that contain or are in the path of the X-ray beam. The term does not include power supplies, transformers, amplifiers, readout devices and control panels.

Open-beam configuration—An analytical X-ray system in which the beam is not enclosed or shielded so any portion of an individual’s body could accidentally be placed in the beam path during normal operation.

Operating procedures—Step-by-step instructions necessary to accomplish the analysis.

Primary beam—Radiation which passes through an aperture of the source housing by a direct path from the X-ray tube or a radioactive source located in the radiation source housing.

X-ray calibration systems—Radiation-producing machines and equipment used to calibrate radiation detection or measuring devices.

X-ray gauging equipment—A machine utilizing X-rays to detect, measure, gauge or control thickness, density, level or interface location.

The provisions of this § 227.2 adopted February 1, 1972, effective February 2, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 212; amended December 18, 1987, effective December 19, 1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235; amended November 16, 2001, effective November 17, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 6282. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (249335).