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Chapter 1: Introduction & General Information
LPX-200
Industrial Imaging System
Chapter 1:
Introduction and General Information
INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the LORAD LPX-200 Portable
Industrial X-ray Unit and explains the procedures to properly
set up, inspect, operate, and maintain this system.
Intended Use
The LPX-200 is designed to meet the needs of the commercial
NDT user. The system is intended for, but not limited to, the
inspection of materials for:
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defects
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inclusions
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cracks
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corrosion
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porosity
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The LPX-200 can generate x-ray potential up to 200 kilovolts
(kV) and tube current up to 10 milliamperes (mA). The
maximum allowable dissipation is 900 watts. Maximum tube
current is limited automatically by the Control Unit to 10mA,
or to a value that does not cause dissipation greater than 900
watts at a set kV level.
The system offers a 100% duty cycle and consists of the
following assemblies:
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the Control Unit
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the Tube Head
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the Cooling Unit, (liquid cooled units only)
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the Electric Cooling Fan (air cooled units only)
These assemblies are described in detail next.
Figure 1-1:
The LPX-200 X-ray System