Apogee 5500 Series Radiation Shielded X-ray Tube with Grid Control0 pages

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Radiation Shielded X-ray Tube

Apogee 5500 Series

Technical Datasheet

The Apogee 5500 Series is a 50kV, 50W packaged X-ray tube designed for applications
where high flux density and continuous operation are important.
Utilizing our high stability, high intensity X-ray tube technology coupled with grid-controlled variable
focus enables our Apogee design to produce very small focal spots; this makes the Apogee 5500 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 well suited for use with X-ray optics.
The Apogee 5500 Series is configured in a compact stainless steel, leadlined package filled with dielectric oil, which enables the unit to provide
maximum X-ray shielding and heat dissipation. The design 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

Non-destructive testing of plastic, metal and mechanical

transmission of low energy X-rays

parts

Fully shielded compact package eliminates X-ray leakage

Thickness gauging

and easily integrates into your system

Analytical XRF

Specifications
Operating Voltage Range:

10-50kV

Maximum Power:

50W

Maximum Beam Current:

1.0mA

Grid Voltage:

0-100V (Oxford Shasta Power Supply recommended)

Maximum Filament Current:

1.7A

Filament Voltage:

2.0V (Nominal)

Target Material:

See product ordering table on next page

Focal Spot Size:

35µm *nominal per IEC60336, NEMA XR5-1992 (R1999)

Cone of Illumination:

22°

Spot to Window Spacing (FOD):

31.05mm ±1mm

Window Material and Thickness:

Be @ 127µm

Flux and Current Stability:

≤ 0.2% over 4-hour period

Duty Cycle:

Continuous (150 CFM airflow required)

Ambient Temperature Conditions:

Operating: 0 to 40°C
Storage: -10°C to 50°C

Humidity:

0-95% RH up to 5,000 feet

Cooling Method:

External cooling required and directed at the unit at 150 CFM. Must not exceed 55°C
at case surface.

Shielding:

0.25mR/hr @ 2" (except HV connection through HV cable)

Dimensions:

180mm L X Ø70mm (7.09" L X Ø2.76")

Weight:

1.82kg (4.0 lbs)