SPX Series
- Constant Potential Output
- Excellent Stability and Regulation
- Power Factor Corrected AC Input Circuitry
- Digital Interface, Ethernet and RS-232
- End Grounded Exposed Anode
- Portable, Repeatable, Accurate
- 100% Duty Cycle
- Unparalleled Resolution Imaging
- Liquid or Air Cooled Models
- Penetration of up to 76mm of Fe (300kV unit)
160kV, 200kV, 300kV Portable Industrial NDT X-Ray Imaging System
Spellman’s SPX Series are perfectly suited for today’s demanding NDT inspection requirements. SPX units are rugged, yet easy to transport and economical to maintain. They can be line or portable generator powered automatically adapting to standard input voltages to permit all day inspection under extreme conditions virtually anywhere.
The end grounded X-Ray tubes have a focal spot size of 1.5mm sq. and the exposed anode allows for easy and flexible positioning of the tube head assembly. Tube ports use a low-absorption beryllium window that allows the radiographer to utilize the full spectrum of X-Ray energy. The high radiation output of the SPX systems allow for lower kV per exposure, shorter exposure times and increased film contrast for superior radiographic imaging.
The SPX microprocessor-driven control unit provides automatic warm-up and comprehensive self-diagnostic circuitry. Memory to store and recall exposure techniques is standard and the last set of exposure parameters is retained before powering down. The SPX is adjustable in 1kV and 0.1mA increments. Exposure duration can be set from 1 second to 99 min 59 seconds in 1 second increments. There are three models to choose from: 160kV, 200kV and 300kV.
- Specifications
- Models
- How to Order
Specifications
- Input Line Requirements:
Automatically adapts to input line voltage
200-250Vac, 50/60Hz, 10 Amperes maximum
May also be portable-generator powered - X-Ray Output
SPX160: 20 to 160kV, 0.5mA to 5.0mA (800 watts max.)
SPX200: 10 to 200kV, 0.5mA to 10.0mA (900 watts max.)
SPX300: 10 to 300kV, 0.5mA to 10.0mA (900 watts max.)
Constant potential, end-grounded anode, air or liquid cooled versions available - X-Ray Tube Window:
SPX160: Beryllium 0.8mm (directional)
Nickel 0.6mm (panoramic)
SPX200: Beryllium 1.0mm
SPX300: Beryllium 1.0mm - Radiation Coverage:
SPX160: 40° directional or 360° panoramic tube available
SPX200: 40° directional or 360° panoramic tube available
SPX300: 40° x 60° - Radiation Output:
SPX160: 14R/min at 50cm filtered with 0.5 inches (12.7mm)
aluminum at 160kV, 5mA
SPX200: 21R/min at 50cm filtered with 0.5 inches (12.7mm)
aluminum at 200kV, 4.5mA
SPX300: 30R/min at 50cm filtered with 0.5 inches (12.7mm)
aluminum at 300kV, 3mA - Radiation Leakage:
Less than 2.0 Roentgens per hour at 1 meter from
the X-Ray tube target. - Effective Focal Spot:
SPX160:
Standard: 0.03 x 0.04 in. (0.7 x 1.0mm) EN12543
0.02 in. sq. (0.5mm sq.) IEC60336
Panoramic: This tube has a flat target (0 degree) and therefore it is without dimension along the tube axis (other than panoramic tubes with conical targets). The true focal spot on the target can only be estimated by taking two focal spot film exposures in the main beam 90 degrees apart from each other. Due to this no focal spot is inferred. - SPX200:
Standard: 3mm x 3mm (0.12in x 0.12in) EN12543
0.060 in. sq. (1.5mm sq.) IEC60336
Panoramic: 0.4mm x 4mm (0.016in x 0.16in) EN12543 - SPX300:
Standard: 3mm x 3mm (0.12in x 0.12in) EN12543 - Ambient Temp:
100% duty cycle @ 120°F (49°C) - Duty Cycle:
100% - liquid or air cooled - Storage Temp:
-30°F to 160°F (-35°C to 71°C) - Anode Cooling:
Liquid coolant solution closed loop between X-Ray tube anode and cooling unit, or fan forced air cooling. - Liquid Cooling Unit Dimensions:
Please reference dimension drawings - Liquid Cooling Unit Weight:
54lbs. (15.4kg) approx. - Tube Head Dimensions:
Please reference dimension drawings - Tube Head Weight:
SPX160:
Liquid Cooled: 29lbs. (13.15kg)
Air Cooled: 33lbs. (14.97kg)
Panoramic: 29lbs. (13.15kg)
SPX200:
Liquid Cooled: 37lbs. (16.78kg)
Air Cooled: 41lbs. (18.60kg)
Panoramic: 37lbs. (16.78kg)
SPX300:
Liquid Cooled: 98lbs. (44.5kg)
Air Cooled: 105lbs. (47.61kg) - X-Ray Control Unit:
Digital microcomputer based with local control, RS-232 and Ethernet - X-Ray Control Unit Dimensions:
Please reference dimension drawings - X-Ray Control Unit Weight:
26lbs. (11.8kg) approx. - Safety Devices:
Tubehead Pressure Relief Valve
Tubehead Thermal Cut-Out
Tubehead Pressure Gauge
Tubehead Low Pressure Cut-Out @ 25psi (1.72 Bar)
Coolant Flow Sensor (liquid cooled only)
Control Unit Safety Keyswitch
Microcomputer-based Self Diagnostics
Continuous Exposure Parameter Display - Standard Accessories:
Operation manualTubehead carrying caseTubehead Pressure GaugeTubehead Cable- 100’ with strain reliefExtra key (1) for Control Unit Safety LockPower cable - 25’ with strain reliefCoolant hose - twin, 50’ with self-sealing terminations (liquid cooled only)Cooler power cable
Models
How to Order
SPX160 MODEL SELECTION TABLE
| Model Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SPX160ACDBG | Air Cooled, 40° Directional Beam, Glass insert |
| SPX160LCDBG | Liquid Cooled, 40° Directional Beam, Glass insert |
| SPX160LCPANG | Liquid Cooled, PANoramic Beam, Glass insert |
SPX200 MODEL SELECTION TABLE
| Model Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SPX200ACDBC | Air Cooled, 40° Directional Beam, metal Ceramic insert |
| SPX200CPANC | Liquid Cooled, PANoramic beam, metal Ceramic insert |
| SPX200LCDBC | Liquid Cooled, 40° Directional Beam, metal Ceramic insert |
SPX300 MODEL SELECTION TABLE
| Model Number | Description |
|---|---|
| SPX300LCDBC | Liquid Cooled, 40° Directional Beam, metal Ceramic insert |
| SPX300ACDBC | Air Cooled, 40° Directional Beam, metal Ceramic insert |
SPX OPTIONS
| Model Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 3-000-0754 | SPX160/200 tubehead stand |
| 3-000-0756 | SPX300 tubehead stand |
| 3-000-0792 | Laser pointer for liquid cooled tube |
| K935 | SPX160 Laser pointer for air cooled tube |
| K936 | SPX200/300 Laser pointer for air cooled tube |
| K937 | SPX200 Laser pointer for liquid cooled tube |
| K938 | SPX300 Laser pointer for liquid cooled tube |
Typical Applications:
- Aerospace
- Manufacturing
- Defense
- Aviation
- Energy
- Security Systems
- NDT Applications
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