PROTEUS XR/a
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Operator Manual
REV 11
DIRECTION 2259724-100
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14-9-2 MX 100 Tube Specifications
The MX 100 X-Ray Tube is used in Three-Phase 65 or 80 kW systems.
See Table 14-29.
TABLE 14-29
MX 100 X-RAY TUBE SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Specification
Rotating Anode
3000/3600 and 9000/10800rpm
kVp Capacity
150 kVp
Large Focus
1.25mm, 100kW, 1000mA
Small Focus
0.6 mm, 36kW, 400mA
Target Angle
12.5
°
Acces Time
Transition 0
→
LS
1.2s
Transition LS
→
0
3s/70Vdc Brake
Tube Protection
Cooling Type
Air Blower
Anode Thermal Capacitance
260 kJ
Housing Thermal Capacitance
1110 kJ
Housing Cooling Rate
740W Max average power
The maximum x-ray tube loading power
150KV, 5184mAs per hour
Maximum tube housing temperature
71
±
15
°
Insert Filtration
0.8 mm Aluminium equivalency at 150kVp
Small Focal spot Nominal value
0.6 (Specifications as per IEC)
Large Focal spot Nominal value
1.25 (Specifications as per IEC)
Continuous Mean Power
740 Watts (600X Ray Watts + accessories)
Radiographic ratings
96kW for large filament and 32kW for Small filament
Noise
55dB @ 1 meter
Radiation containment
50 mR/h
Tube Life
B10= 6.7 months, B50= 36.1 months and DOA: 3%
kV operating range
40-150kV
Target angle
12.5 Degrees
Weight
29.5kg +/- 2.25kg
HV Stability
0 Spits during Functional Test
Safety circuit
Normally closed pressure switch.
Maximum voltage Anode or Cathode to ground
82kVp
Anode Heat storage capacity
260kJ
Tube unit heat storage capacity
1110kJ
Anode Heat dissipation rate
75 kHU per minute
Tube unit heat dissipation rate
60 kHU per minute, with Blower operating
Frame Glass
Rotation speed
50/60 Hz and 150/180Hz
Anode Diameter
100mm
Target material
Tungsten/ Rhenium
Cooling
Air Blower, 740W Max average power.
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