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