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SPX X-ray

Industrial Imaging System

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SPX Series System Manual

118173-001 Rev. D

FAULT MESSAGES (Cont.)
Fault Descriptions

Fault Indicator

Description

Transformer OC Fault

Transformer Over Current Fault

LVPS-15V Fault

Low Voltage Power Supply -15V Under/ Over Voltage

LVPS+ 15V Fault

Low Voltage Power 15V Under/ Over Voltage

Watch Dog Fault

Firmware Timeout

Tube Head X-ray On Lamp Fault

X-Ray “on” Lamp Fault

Prewarn Lamp Fault

Front Panel Pre-warning Lamp Fault

Cooler Select Fault

X-ray Tube Cooler Fault

DC Rail Fault

DC Switch Voltage Drive Fault

AC Line Fault

Line Voltage Incorrect

Over Temp. Fault

Over Temperature Power Supply

Power Supply Fault

Power Supply Inhibited Due to 1 or More Faults

PT Interlock Fault

Pressure/Temperature Tube Head Fault

OV Fault

Over Voltage Fault

UV Fault

Under Voltage Fault

OC Fault

Power Supply Output Over Current Fault

UC Fault

Power Supply Under Current Fault

Over Power Fault

Power Supply Exceeded Power Rating

Filament Regulator Fault

X-Ray Tube Filament Current Regulator Not Working Properly

Inverter Fault

HV Transformer Primary Drive Not Working Correctly

Inverter OT Fault

Temperature on Inverter Driver too High

Cooler Interlock Fault

Coolant Not Flowing Through X-ray Tube

FP X Ray ON Lamp Fault

Front Panel X-Ray On Lamp Not Working

ARC Fault

Power Supply or X-Ray-Tube ARC Occurred

External Interlock Fault

External Interlock Pins A & B not Jumped

Light Confirm

External Light Fault

Summary of Contents for SPX Series

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Page 2: ...rsonnel in the efficient use of the model described herein and publication of this information does not convey any right to reproduce it or to use it for any purpose other than in connection with installation operation and maintenance of the equipment described CAUTION THIS EQUIPMENT PRODUCES X RAYS WHEN ENERGIZED DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FORMAL HARDWARE TRAINING FROM SPELLMAN HIGH VO...

Page 3: ... 11 Checklist Optional Equipment 12 WARNINGS LABELS CONTROL NUMBERS 12 Specifications General System 13 Specifications General Tube Head 14 Specifications Optional Tube Head14 Specifications Control Unit 15 Specifications Cooling Unit 16 Chapter 3 17 Installing the SPX X ray System 17 PRE OPERATIONAL 17 CHECKS INSPECTION 17 SYSTEM SET UP PROCEDURES 18 System Interconnections Liquid Cooled 18 Syste...

Page 4: ...01 Rev D Tube Head Maintenance 37 Re Pressurizing the Tube Head 38 Legend Tube Head Pressurization Set Up 39 Temperature Compensation 39 Re Filling the Tube Head 40 COOLING UNIT UPKEEP 43 Mixing Adding Coolant Solution 43 Cleaning Cooling Unit Air Filter 43 Cleaning Coolant Filter 44 ...

Page 5: ...sion Porosity SYSTEM OVERVIEW The SPX series can generate x ray potential up to 160 200 and 300 kilovolts kV and tube current up to 10 milliampers mA The maximum allowable dissipation is 800 watts for the SPX 160 and 900W for the SPX 200 and SPX 300 Maximum tube current is limited automatically by the Control unit to 10mA or to a value that does not cause dissipation greater than rated power watts...

Page 6: ...ryllium window approximately 2 inches from the anode end Built in carrying handles are at each end of the Tube Head There are two Tube Head models available Liquid cooled Air cooled The liquid cooled Tube Head uses a separate Cooling Unit to dissipate anode heat These models have a length of twin hoses attaching the Tube Head to the Cooling Unit Air cooled models have an electric cooling fan mount...

Page 7: ...hernet Port 5 RS 232 Port 6 VFD Display 7 Rotary Dial 8 Buzzer 9 Key Control 10 E Stop 11 X ray On Button 12 Tube Head Coolant Hose Fittings 13 Tube Head Gas Pressure Gage 14 Tube Head Cable Connector 15 Tube Head Pressure Relief Valve 16 Tube Head Gas Fill Valve 17 Cooling Unit Coolant Hose Fittings 18 Cooling Unit Reservoir Cap 19 Cooling Power Connector 20 Nut Safety Cooling Unit Control Unit T...

Page 8: ...cations for assembly Also included in chapter 2 are the locations of warning labels and I D tags Chapter 3 Installing the SPX X ray System This chapter provides instructions making interconnections for both liquid cooled and air cooled units It also includes a description of the various interlock connections Chapter 4 SPX X ray Controls and Indicators Chapter 4 details the controls and indicators ...

Page 9: ...ing or maintenance procedures All operators and technicians MUST adhere to the following safety practices Read and understand the x ray protection warning published in the beginning of this manual Read this manual in its entirety before operation or maintenance is performed Understand all the procedures before operating the unit Read thoroughly and understand completely all NOTE CAUTION and WARNIN...

Page 10: ...rforming maintenance and during all radiographic operations not within a radiation enclosure a radiation survey should be performed Warm Up Procedures Explicit procedures are outlined for running up high voltage with new equipment equipment with a new tube equipment that has been inactive for a period of time and for daily use These procedures must be strictly followed at all times Operation Equip...

Page 11: ...erial whenever possible If the original shipping material is not available comply with the following re packing guidelines 1 Construct a wooden shipping carton for the Tube head Assembly similar to the one in Figure 2 1 Build the carton so that the top can be completely removed to facilitate packing and unpacking 2 Cushion the Tube head with 3 of shock absorbent foam type packing material MINIMUM ...

Page 12: ...s instrumentation Container is to be shipped in upright container only Customarily the Tube Head is shipped via air generally avoiding ground transportation if possible When shipping via air affix an additional label to the carton stating the following Figure 2 1 Tube Head Shipping Container Sulfur hexafluoride non flammable gas is present in limited quantities in one or more packages of this ship...

Page 13: ...Insert Assembly Tube Head 3 000 3073 1 Liquid Cooled 360 Panoramic Assembly Tube Head 3 000 3258 1 Air Cooled 40 Cone Glass Insert Beryllium Window Assembly Tube Head 3 000 3224 1 Liquid Cooled 40 Cone Glass Insert Beryllium Window SPX 300 Assembly Tube head 3 000 3192 1 Air Cooled Unit 40 x 60 cone 1 5mm Focal Spot 1mm Beryllium Window Assembly Tube head 3 000 3191 1 Liquid Cooled 40 x 60 cone 1 ...

Page 14: ...viding the serial number description and part number This data is used for identification if warranty or service information is needed and will be requested when contacting Spellman regarding the apparatus Attached to the Control Unit and Tube head are warning labels Fig 2 3 illustrates the location of the I D tags and warning labels for each assembly of the SPX systems Figure 2 3 Figure 2 2 Tube ...

Page 15: ...is operable from either line voltage range without any switch or jumper configuration Operating Potential SPX 160 10kV to 160kV 0 5 to 5 0 mA 800 Watts maximum SPX 200 10kV to 200kV 0 5 to 10 0 mA 900 Watts maximum SPX 300 10kV to 300kV 0 5 to 10 0 mA 900 Watts maximum Operating Temperature Range 30 F to 120 F Ambient or 34 C to 49 C Ambient Humidity 0 to 100 relative humidity Stabilization kV and...

Page 16: ...uts down unit if Anode temperature rises above 220 F Pressure Relief Valve Automatically releases SF6 gas from Tube Head if pressure rises between 75 80 psi Pressure Gauge Displays SF6 gas pressure within Tube Head Used in conjunction with Temperature Compensation chart to visually inspect Tube Head pressure Specifications Optional Tube Head The information that follows furnishes the specification...

Page 17: ...e unit in warm up position and enables Cooler and high voltage circuit Buzzer Sounds alarm when X ray activates Communication Ports Serial RS 232 and Ethernet X Ray ON Switch Green Pushbutton switch with radiation symbol Enables x ray generation X Ray OFF Switch Red Pushbutton E Stop terminates x ray generation May be depressed any time x rays are in use Pre Warning Light Illuminates for 20 second...

Page 18: ...nsions 12 H x 15 W x 14 L Weight 55 lbs approximate Coolant Solution 14 parts methyl alcohol 7 parts distilled water 1 part soluble oil Chevron Soluble B Coolant Flow 0 5 gallons per minute 50 foot head Cooling Unit Connections Self sealing quick disconnects Caution Cooling unit shipped without coolant Cooling unit must be filled to the appropriate level prior to connecting the system Figure 2 9 ...

Page 19: ...essure below the acceptable limit but greater than 5 psi perform the procedures for Pressurizing the Tube Head refer to section 7 3 If Tube Head gas pressure is below 5 psi at 70 F purge the Tube Head of all remaining gas then perform the procedures for Refilling the Tube Head see section 7 3 Check Cooling Unit This check verifies the integrity of the Cooling Unit liquid cooled Tube Heads only 1 I...

Page 20: ...ach coupling is properly seated coolant flow through the Tube Head will be achieved 2 Install the Cooling Unit power cable Connect the male end of the power cable to the connector labeled Cooler on the Control Unit Connect the female end of the power cable to the connector on the Cooling Unit 3 Install the Tube Head Control cable Connect the male end of the Control cable to the connector labeled T...

Page 21: ... Connect the male end of the Control cable to the connector labeled Tube Head on the Control Unit Connect the female end of the Control cable to the connector on the Tube Head base plate 3 Install the line power cable Connect the female end of the line power cable to the connector labeled Power on the Control Unit Connect the plug end of the line power cable to the AC voltage source see Connecting...

Page 22: ...ote that pins A and B of the interlock connector must form a closed circuit to operate the X ray unit If no external switch interlocks are incorporated a jumper connection is provided within the mating connector to form the closed circuit Pin B connects to a Fail Safe circuit A 24Vdc signal must be applied to pin B in order to enable x rays Pins D and E provide a switch closure to operate a warnin...

Page 23: ...SPX X ray Industrial Imaging System Page 21 of 44 SPX Series System Manual 118173 001 Rev D Figure 3 5 ...

Page 24: ...SPX X ray Industrial Imaging System Page 22 of 44 SPX Series System Manual 118173 001 Rev D Figure 3 6 ...

Page 25: ...rol 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 fo...

Page 26: ...a 120V standard plug and a 3 pin Cannon connector 3106 16 10 that mates with the power input connector J1 Figures 4 4 and 4 5 Tube Head Interconnect Cable Cable fitted with two military style connectors at a minimum of 100 in length J3 Figures 4 6 4 7 4 8 and 4 9 Cooler Power Interlock Cable Provides power to the cooling unit for either air cooled or water cooled units and monitors the flow rate i...

Page 27: ...Cooler End Figure 4 11 Cooler Cable 8 Pin Connector Figure 4 9 Tube Head 160kV unit 10 Pin Connector Figure 4 7 Tube Head 200kV 300kV 14 Pin Connector Figure 4 6 Tube Head Power Cable Tube Head End Controller End Figure 4 10 Tube Head Cooling Hose Figure 4 8 Tube Head Power Cable Tube Head End Controller End ...

Page 28: ...stem Manual 118173 001 Rev D PTO2A 16 8S Coupling Tube Head Figure 4 14 Tube Head Cooler Hose Figure 4 12 Interlock Controller Figure 4 13 Interlock Connector Coupling Cooler Figure 4 15 Cooler Hose Couplings Dummy Plug Pins A and B connected for interlock closure ...

Page 29: ...SPX X ray Industrial Imaging System Page 27 of 44 SPX Series System Manual 118173 001 Rev D SYSTEM INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM Note Dummy plug connected if no external interlocks used Figure 4 16 ...

Page 30: ...SPX X ray Industrial Imaging System Page 28 of 44 SPX Series System Manual 118173 001 Rev D SYSTEM INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM Figure 4 17 ...

Page 31: ...hall be worn by all personnel in the immediate vicinity Radiation warning signs shall be posted where necessary WARNING All cables MUST be connected to their appropriate connectors on the Control Unit Cooling Unit and Tube Head before applying power to the System WARNING The operator of this X ray unit or any person in the immediate vicinity may be subject to receiving some exposure to X radiation...

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Page 34: ... KEYSWITCH is in the LOCKED OFF position and then remove the key Turn the MAINS switch ON After approximately 2 seconds the green Safety Interlock indicator will illuminate and the Main Screen menu will start Depending on the system 4 Insert the key into the Safety Key lock then turn it to the ON position either the cooling fan or the coolant pump will energize to cool the tube 5 If it has been mo...

Page 35: ... The Cooling Fan MUST BE allowed to operate for five minutes after the exposure before turning the unit OFF During this time heat generated at the anode during operation is dissipated 12 Turn the key to the off position Remove the power cord from its source disconnect all cables and hoses and replace all covers Place the key in a safe controlled area to prevent unauthorized use of the unit Store t...

Page 36: ...SPX X ray Industrial Imaging System Page 34 of 44 SPX Series System Manual 118173 001 Rev D FAULT MESSAGES Cont GUI Display ...

Page 37: ...mperature Power Supply Power Supply Fault Power Supply Inhibited Due to 1 or More Faults PT Interlock Fault Pressure Temperature Tube Head Fault OV Fault Over Voltage Fault UV Fault Under Voltage Fault OC Fault Power Supply Output Over Current Fault UC Fault Power Supply Under Current Fault Over Power Fault Power Supply Exceeded Power Rating Filament Regulator Fault X Ray Tube Filament Current Reg...

Page 38: ...d in accordance to a pre arranged schedule inspections and cleaning while others require attention only when the need arises re pressurizing the Tube Head Inspection Checklist To assist in early detection of potential problems the following Inspection Checklist should be followed Discrepancies discovered during these inspections must be noted and immediately corrected to avoid the possibility of e...

Page 39: ... bristled paint brush Dirt that is not easily dislodged can be removed with a lint free cloth dampened in a warm water and mild detergent solution 3 Remove the top cover from the Control unit by first removing the bolts from the two top tubular side rails and then removing the screws from the top panel Carefully remove the top cover Using a low pressure air and nozzle system blow any dirt dust or ...

Page 40: ...er valve with a 3 8 allen wrench The cylinder valve outlet is left hand threaded WARNING Extreme care must be exercised while handling the cylinder so as not to drop it after the protective cover has been removed The cylinder must be chained to a stationary post or otherwise secured against tipping 2 Connect the SF6 charging regulator assembly or equivalent to the SF6 cylinder valve NOTE The press...

Page 41: ...F increase decrease in ambient air temperature Allowances for these changes must be made when checking the Tube Head gas pressure or while re pressurizing re filling the Tube Head Figure 7 2 charts the maximum and minimum pressure limitation of the Tube Head at various temperature ranges This chart is to be used whenever the Tube Head is inspected re pressurized or re filled Note It is standard pr...

Page 42: ...temperatures this setting may need to be updated 3 Connect the vacuum pump 10 and the Tube Head 1 to the regulator assembly 6 using the hoses 7 and 8 as shown in figure 7 1 4 Leaving the SF6 gas cylinder valve 3 closed open the vacuum line 6 counter clockwise 5 Start the vacuum pump and allow it to run for at least 20 minutes for 160kV 1 hour for 200kV and 300kV units The final vacuum indicated on...

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Page 44: ...20 psi Stop this process Check for a leak VACUUM THE TUBE HEAD Connect SF6 Gas Re claimer to the Tube Head Start Re claimer Process When Vacuum gauge indicate least 10 Hg switch to vacuum Pump Vacuum for 20 minutes 1 hour for 200 and 300kV systems Vacuum gauge should indicate least 25 Hg Connect New SF6 Cylinder Gas to Tube Head Start fill SF6 gas When gauge indicates 55 psi Stop this process Conn...

Page 45: ...Control Unit and the Cooling Unit Turn the Key to ON position and allow the coolant to circulate through the system for approximately three minutes 5 Turn the system OFF and remove the radiator cap Inspect the coolant level and ensure it remained within 1 2 from the top of the reservoir Add more coolant solution if necessary and repeat step 4 CAUTION Store the coolant container in a cool dry area ...

Page 46: ...s removed Lift the filter strainer out of the assembly and quickly replace the cap nut to stem the flow of coolant solution 3 Remove contaminants from the filter with a solution of warm water and mild detergent The screen is made of delicate material and can be deformed quite easily Handle the filter with extreme care 4 Rinse the filter in clean warm water to remove excess detergent Remove the cap...

Page 47: ...alified personnel aware of the electrical hazards WARNING note in the text call attention to hazards in operation of these units that could lead to possible injury or death CAUTION notes in the text indicate procedures to be followed to avoid possible damage to equipment Copyright 2000 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corporation All Rights Reserved This information contained in this publication ...

Page 48: ...azitäten des Hochspannungsnetzteiles benötigen ca 5 Minuten um sich zu entladen Erden Sie sich nicht und arbeiten Sie nicht in feuchter oder nasser Umgebung SERVICESICHERHEIT Notwendige Reparaturen können es erforderlich machen den Gehäusedeckel während des Betriebes zu entfernen Reparaturen dürfen nur von qualifiziertem eingewiesenem Personal ausgeführt werden WARNING im folgenden Text weist auf ...

Page 49: ...capacité interne de l alimentation Ne vous mettez pas à la masse ou ne travaillez pas sous conditions mouillées ou humides CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ EN CAS DE REPARATION La maintenance peut nécessiter l enlèvement du couvercle lorsque l alimentation est encore allumée Les réparations doivent être effectuées par une personne qualifiée et connaissant les risques électriques Dans le manuel les notes marq...

Page 50: ...r permettere la scarica della capacità interna dell alimentatore ad alta tensione Non mettere a terra il proprio corpo oppure operare in ambienti bagnati o saturi d umidità SICUREZZA NELLA MANUTENZIONE Manutenzione potrebbe essere richiesta rimuovendo la copertura con apparecchio acceso La manutenzione deve essere svolta da personale qualificato coscio dei rischi elettrici Attenzione alle AVVERTEN...

Page 51: ...To obtain information on Spellman s product warranty please visit our website at http www spellmanhv com en About Warranty aspx ...

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