Model X80 X-Ray Irradiator
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The Model X80 irradiator is an automated, computer controlled X-ray system for exposing personnel dosimeter badges and calibrating radiation detection instruments. The X80 uses a simple graphical interface that provides one button calibration set up, calculates exposure rate based on current and voltage, shows irradiator status at a glance, and provides complete control over the irradiator. With a transmission chamber and electrometer, exposure data is collected automatically and saved to a database. Model X-80 X-Ray Irradiator / Calibrator Shielded Cabinet and Positioning Track

Linear Filter Slide Transmission Chamber with Sliding Filter Pack
Standard Features:
  • Automated irradiator control software
  • Computer control of exposure time, voltage, amperage, aperture size, and distance
  • Spectral filter elements for 8 beam codes, bar-coded for automatic detection
  • Dosimetry grade x-ray set
  • X-ray range: 20-320 kV, 0.5-30 mA, up to 4.2 kW
  • 4 axis precision linear positioning system
  • Fully programmable routines
  • Video monitor to view instrument under calibration
  • Laser alignment system
  • Fully shielded enclosure
  • Less than 0.25 mR/h at 2" from shielded surface
  • Redundant and fail-safe safety interlock systems

General Specifications
X-Ray System
X-ray set 320kV Tubehead, two 160 kV generators, heat exchanger, controller
Aperture Control 8 position rotary wheel, range from ½" to 4" in ½" increments
Radiation Exposure Less than 0.25 mR/h measured 2 inched from enclosure surface
Spectral Filters 4" diameter disks, 8 beam codes supplied
Fully shielded enclosure Steel-lead-steel sealed enclosure, 1.625" primary wall thickness
Beam Centerline Height 45" from floor
Exposure shutter speed ¼ second
Linear Positioning System
Travel X = 500 cm, Y = 100 cm, Z = 30 cm, R = 360º
Precision ±1 mm, ±0.5º
Motion Control Servo motor and precision controller
Instrument Platform 16" (40.6 cm) diameter, engraved 1 cm gridlines, tapped holes every 10 cm
Comet X-Ray Tubehead in cabinet with Exposure and Safety Shutters
X-Ray Tubehead and Safety Shutter

Options:
  • PTW model TM-7862 transmission chamber and Keithley model 6517a electrometer
  • Radiation instrument fixtures
  • Additional filter packs for the 60 beam codes in the new ANSI N13.11-2001 beam code standard
  • Calibration phantoms

Model X80 X-Ray Irradiator Orthogonal Drawing (click image to zoom in - 145K)
Model X80 X-Ray Irradiator Orthogonal Drawing
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Model X80 X-Ray Irradiator Aperture Wheel and Filter Slide (click image to zoom in - 92K)
Model X80 X-Ray Irradiator Aperture Wheel and Filter Slide
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Installed Example(s):
Idaho National Laboratories - DOELAP
Idaho National Laboratories - HPIL
National Institute of Standards and Technology - NIST
Savannah River Site - SRS

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