System Description, Setup, and Quick Start
RTR-4 Operator’s Manual
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SAIC Proprietary
120300 Rev. D
XR200 X-Ray Source
The RTR-4 system uses the Golden Engineering XR200 X-ray
source. This is a pulsed 150kV unit with a 40° beam angle. This
unit produces extremely short bursts of X-rays capable of
penetrating several centimeters of most materials. The source is
equipped with a keyed power switch to prevent the uncontrolled
emission of X-rays. The source is battery powered using a
rechargeable battery. The manufacturer states that 4000 pulses
may be obtained with a fully charged battery. However, this will
vary with temperature, battery age, and source condition.
Standard features include:
• Tube life: 100,000 pulses.
• X-ray Source Power Key and spare.
• 14.4Vdc removable, rechargeable nickel-cadmium (NiCd)
battery pack and spare.
• Battery charger.
• Dimensions: 11.5cm x 19cm x 32cm (4.5in W x 7.5in H x 12.5in
D). The front half is a canister with a diameter of 4.0cm (1.6in).
• Weight: 5.5kg (12.0lbs) including battery.
Additional information is available in the provided Golden
Engineering Operator’s Manual.
Interconnecting Cables
The RTR-4 system when setup in the wired configuration requires
the following cables:
• 30cm (1ft) adapter cable that allows connection between the
controller communications port and the 50m (164ft) signal
cable.