Spellman XRM Series, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...DEL SERIAL DATE SPELLMAN HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION 475 Wireless Blvd Hauppauge New York 11788 1 631 630 3000 FAX 1 631 435 1620 E mail sales spellmanhv com Website www spellmanhv com XRM MANUAL 118033 001 Rev F XRM SERIES ...

Page 2: ... 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 is derived in par...

Page 3: ...spannungsnetzteiles benötigen ca 5 Minuten um sich zu entladen Erden Sie sich nicht und arbeiten Sie nicht in feuchter oder nasser Umgebung 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 gefährliche Operationen hin die zu ...

Page 4: ...de l alimentation Ne vous mettez pas à la masse ou ne travaillez pas sous conditions mouillées ou humides 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 marquées WARNING attire l attention sur les risques lors de la m...

Page 5: ...carica 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 AVVERTENZE contenute nel ...

Page 6: ...äten des Hochspannungsnetzteiles benötigen ca 5 Minuten um sich zu entladen Erden Sie sich nicht und arbeiten Sie nicht in geuchter und Nasser Umgebung SERVICE SICHERHEIT Notwendige Reparaturen können es erforderlich machen den Gehäusedeckel wahrend des Betriebes zu enfernen Reparaturen düfren nur von qualifizierten eingewiesenem Personal ausgeführt werden Warnung im folgenden Text weist auf gefäh...

Page 7: ...tures 6 4 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 4 1 Chassis 11 4 2 Inverter 11 4 3 High Voltage Transformer 12 4 4 High Voltage Assembly 12 4 5 Control PWB 12 4 6 Filament Supply 12 4 7 Options 12 5 OPTIONS 5 1 AC Filament 13 5 2 Bias Supply 13 5 3 Constant Power Operation 13 5 4 Non Standard Slow Start 13 5 5 Extra Length Output Cable 13 5 6 Alternate Test Point Scaling 13 5 7 Custom Designed Models 13 6 MAINT...

Page 8: ...ifications 16 8 4 Shipping Instructions 16 APPENDIX A Specification Controls Custom Models Only LIST OF FIGURES Figure 2 1 Dimensions XRM 4 Figure 3 1 Typical Operating Setup XRM 7 Figure 3 2 DC Input Filament Connections 8 Figure 3 3 Monitors Interlock Connections 9 Figure 3 4 Local Remote Control 10 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 1 Options 2 ...

Page 9: ...y and the filament circuits are referenced to the cathode ground potential grounded filament The X ray tube voltage and tube emission current are all continuously adjustable The power supplies operate from 24Vdc and are convection cooled for 0 to 50W models Custom designed units for single use or OEM applications are available 1 2 XRM Specifications Output Control Voltage and current are continuou...

Page 10: ...f the chassis for connection to a safety switch The unit will not operate unless the interlock circuit is closed through a 12V lamp rated for 0 5W to 0 8W During high voltage operation opening the interlock circuit will cause the High Voltage to shut off This option should be used for safety interlock circuits The lamp can be replaced with a 270 Ohm 1 W resistor if fail safe interlocking of the X ...

Page 11: ...acking material used in a damaged shipment After unpacking inspect the panel and chassis for visible damage Fill out and mail the Warranty Registration card accompanying the unit Standard Spellman XRM high voltage power supplies and components are covered by warranty Custom and special order models with an X suffix in the model number are also covered by warranty 2 2 Mechanical Installation Units ...

Page 12: ... BIAS INTLK mA MON kV MON MON RTN FIL RTN DANGER HIGH kV ADJ DANGER 2 126 54 0 10 000 254 0 2 047 52 0 BLIND INSERTS M4 x 0 7 M5 X 0 8 15mm GROUND STUD 1 154 29 3 2 563 65 1 6 300 160 0 3 937 100 0 0 945 24 0 1 752 44 5 2 047 52 0 6 496 165 0 4 PL M4 x 0 7 4 PL FAR SIDE BLIND INSERTS J5 J2 J3 J4 Figure 2 1 XRM DIMENSIONS ...

Page 13: ...NIQUE The chassis of high voltage power supplies must be grounded preferably to a water system ground using copper pipe or other earth ground using the connection terminal at the rear of the unit See Figure 3 1 for a typical operating setup The return line from the load should be connected to the terminal on the rear of the power supply Using a separate external ground at the load is not recommend...

Page 14: ...sign All interface cables should be properly shielded All power supply signals should be referenced to the power supplies signal ground on J4 1 or J5 9 REMOTE PROGRAMMING Allows remote adjustment of the output voltage and current via an external voltage source In local control jumpers are installed on connector J5 in the front of the chassis between J5 3 and J5 4 for voltage control and between J5...

Page 15: ... NY 11788 WARNING I O OFF mA ADJ BIAS ADJ FIL LIM HV ON CONTROL PWR ON DANGER VOLTAGE J1 GND 24V FIL BIAS INTLK mA MON kV MON MON RTN FIL RTN DANGER HIGH kV ADJ DANGER J5 J2 J3 J4 ANODE X RAY TUBE FILAMENT FILAMENT MUST BE GROUNDED Figure 3 1 Typical Operating Setup XRM ...

Page 16: ...XRM MANUAL 8 118032 001 REV G Table 3 2 DC Input Filament Connections ...

Page 17: ...XRM MANUAL 9 118032 001 REV G Figure 3 3 Monitors Interlock Connections ...

Page 18: ...XRM MANUAL 10 118032 001 REV G Figure 3 4 Local Remote Control ...

Page 19: ...he energy levels used and generated by the power supply can be lethal Do not attempt to operate the power supply unless the user has a sufficient knowledge of the dangers and hazards of working with high voltage Do not attempt to approach or touch any internal or external circuits or components that are connected or have been connected to the power supply Be certain to discharge any stored energy ...

Page 20: ...nerated on the CONTROL POWER PWB High Voltage On Off control is accomplished by K1 and its associated circuitry Interlock control is provided by K1 Voltage feedback from the high voltage divider is sent to U6 Gain adjustment is provided by R10 The KV feedback signal is sent to J4 for remote monitoring Program voltages are typically ramped up to set level by the slow start circuits of U7 Current fe...

Page 21: ...ard slow start option allows the gradual rise time of the output voltage to be different from the standard of six seconds To order the option place the time desired in seconds after the suffix letter i e SS 10 denotes a 10 second rise time 5 5 Extra Length Output Cable LL ft Standard output cable is 1 meter of shielded high voltage cable Other lengths may be specified 5 6 Alternate Test Point Scal...

Page 22: ...tage test procedures are described in Bulletin STP 783 Standard Test Procedures for High Voltage Power Supplies Copies can be obtained from the Spellman Customer Service Department Test equipment including an oscilloscope a high impedance voltmeter and a high voltage divider such as the Spellman HVD 100 or HVD 200 is needed for performance tests All test components must be rated for operating volt...

Page 23: ...and serial number of the power supply 7 2 Correspondence And Ordering Spare Parts Each Spellman power supply has an identification label on the rear of the chassis that bears its model and serial number When requesting engineering or applications information please state the model and serial number of the power supply If specific components or circuit sections are involved in the inquiry it is hel...

Page 24: ...d to the customer The Customer shall pay for shipping to and from Spellman A preliminary estimate for repairs will be given by phone by Customer Service A purchase order for this amount is requested upon issuance of the RMA Number A more detailed estimate will be made when the power supply is received at the Spellman Repair Center In the event that repair work is extensive Spellman will call to se...

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