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SUGGESTED PULSE SETTINGS
The chart below lists
approximate
pulses necessary to penetrate various materials. Settings vary greatly
depending on imaging system used. Refer to imaging system instructions for more information.
MATERIAL
PULSE SETTING
(24” BETWEEN X-RAY & IMAGER)
CARDBOARD / LIGHT WOOD / PLASTIC
2-5
LIGHT METAL
10
STEEL 1/4”
25
STEEL ½”
50
STEEL 1”
99
X-ray Beam
25’ (7.6 m)
25’ (7.6 m)
100’ (30m)
10’ (3m)
10’ (3m)
10’ (3m)
Figure 4: Exclusion Zone
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS:
The operator should always stand at least 10 feet (3m) behind the X-ray unit and clear
all personnel at least 10 feet (3m) behind the unit or at least 100 feet (30m) from the front of the unit before pulsing.
The exclusion zone (below) should be a controlled area free of all personnel while X-ray pulses.
*XRS3
should be positioned directly in front of the object to be X-rayed and the imager placed directly behind
the object to be X-rayed. Imager should be placed as close to the object as possible. Distance between XRS3 and
imager is usually 24 to 72 inches (30 to 180 cm). During operation XR200 should be stabilized on a at surface,
a tripod, or a custom xture suitable for holding the 11 pound (5 Kg) XRS3.
24 to 72 inches (30 to 180
cm)
OBJECT
IMAGER
XRS3
