1550 Series Glass X-ray Tube with Grid Control0 pages
X-RAY
Technical Datasheet
Glass X-ray Tube
1550 Series
The 1550 Series X-ray tube is a 50kV, 50W X-ray tube designed for applications where
high flux density and continuous operation are important.
Utilizing our highly stable, high intensity X-ray tube technology coupled with
grid-controlled variable focus enables our 1550 Series X-ray tube to
produce very small focal spots; this makes the 1550 Series ideal for
most industrial inspection and non-destructive testing applications
that require high resolution, including PCB assembly, battery, plastic,
metal and mechanical parts inspection. Flexible and reliable, this unit
is also highly suited for use with X-ray optics.
The 1550 Series X-ray tube can also be supplied in a stainless steel, lead-lined package that is filled with dielectric oil
that enables the unit to provide maximum X-ray shielding and heat dissipation; this configuration is our popular
Apogee 5500 Series packaged tube, which includes high voltage and filament connectors making it ideal for plug and
play operation.
Benefits
Applications
Wide operating range enables optimal image contrast
Medical imaging
Stable X-ray output delivers high precision measurements
Inspection of printed circuit boards and electronic devices
Low attenuation beryllium window ensures high
Nondestructive testing of plastic, metal and mechanical
transmission of low energy X-rays
parts
Thickness gauging
Analytical XRF
Specifications
Operating Voltage Range:
10-50kV
Maximum Power:
50W
Maximum Beam Current:
1.0mA
Grid Voltage:
0-100V
Maximum Filament Current:
1.70A
Filament Voltage:
2.0V (Nominal)
Target Material:
All
Spot Size:
<50µm (X and Y)
Cone of Illumination:
22°
Spot to Window Spacing (FOD):
30.8 mm ± 1mm (1.213")
Window Material and Thickness:
Be @ 127µm
Flux & Current Stability:
≤ 0.2% over 4-hour period
Duty Cycle:
Continuous
Ambient Temperature Conditions:
Operating: 0°C to 40°C
Storage: -10°C to 50°C
Humidity:
0-95% RH up to 5,000ft
Method of Cooling:
Must not exceed 80°C oil temperature. Customer provides enclosure and cooling.
X-ray Shielding:
Customer must provide enclosure with adequate shielding. Tube emits X-rays in all directions.
Dimensions:
81mm L X 47mm W (3.2" L X 1.8" W)
Weight:
119g
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