Spellman SPX Series, Manual

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SPX X-ray
Industrial Imaging System
Page 23 of 44 SPX Series System Manual
118173-001 Rev. D
Chapter 4:
SPX Series Controls and
Indicators
The front panel is the primary user interface for
the SPX system. It includes a key switch, two
buttons, 3 indicators, a buzzer, a command dial,
with a VFD display. There are also three ports for
communications with a PC.
Pre-Warning Indicator This blue indicator
illuminates during the pre-warning time of an
exposure.
X-Ray On Indicator -This yellow indicator
illuminates during the exposure time.
Interlock Indicator - This green indicator
illuminates indicating all safety interlocks are
closed.
X-Ray On Pushbutton- This green push-button
initiates an exposure.
X-Ray Off E-Stop - This red push-button
terminates the exposure (manual mode).
Key Control-
The key control has three positions:
Power Off - The system is off.
Power On- The system is powered on.
Energized -
The Cooler and inverter/HV
driver is energized, and the system is ready to
enable high voltage
USB Port - Used for USB communications with a
PC. A Micro B USB connector is required for the
port. (
currently unavailable )
Ethernet Port-
Used for Ethernet
communications with a PC.
RS-232 Port- used for serial communications with
a PC.
Buzzer- audibly indicates when an exposure is
about to take place. It can be configured to beep
once per second during a pre-warning, beep
continuously during a pre-warning time, or be
completely disabled.
Rotary Dial- primary user control for the SPX
menu system. Turning the dial will select a
function highlighted on the screen, and
depressing the dial will execute that function.
VFD Display-
primary display for system status
and for operation of the system using the menu
commands.
Figure 4-1: SPX Front Panel Layout
Figure 4-2: SPX Home Screen