GE ERESCO MF4 Brochure
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Measurement & Control
ERESCO MF4
Reliable, Lightweight, Portable X-ray Generator
Microprocessor platform enables fast and
safe unit control providing intelligent features,
such as automatic tube head identication,
autonomous operation with event recording,
multi-lingual user interface and different
exposure programs.
Full graphic display and intuitive user
interface for simple and guided operation.
On-Board exposure calculator for
determination of the optimum exposure
settings and further exposure time reduction
through unique ERESCO power mode.
Several programming and reporting features
to shorten X-ray setup and evaluation times.
The power electronics of ERESCO units
provide
extremely low power consumption between 1
to 2 kW/h.
operation with portable power supplies are made easier.
Special power electronics allow for an alternative operation in
the eld as well as integration in crawlers. Even with reduced
weight, the new tube heads comply with the strict
requirements of the European X-ray regulations.
Using modern compact electronics to minimize weight and
provide a high power output with extremely low ripple, together
with a sturdy metal ceramic X-ray tube, the ERESCO MF4
generates a high X-ray dose which allows the shortest
exposure time, resulting in higher productivity.
ERESCO MF4 – For the toughest of tasks
A glance at the benets
The metal/ceramic technology ensures both
continuous operation and a long operating life.
The MF4 cooling system also assists in
prolonging long trouble-free operation as its
specially designed copper cooler optimises the
air ow for maximum cooling effect.
The ERESCO MF technology allows the X-ray
generator to be operated in power mode,
because, unlike competitive generators, it
can drive high tube currents. As a result,
continuous power ratings of up to 900 W and
high currents ensure that the ERESCO MF4 range
of X-ray generators offer the best image
denition in the 200 kV to 300 kV class.
Operation starts from 5 kV to enable optimized
exposure of low-density materials, such as
aluminum, composites and plastics resulting in
high-contrast images.
Microprocessor platform enables fast and
safe unit control providing intelligent features,
such as automatic tube head identication,
autonomous operation with event recording,
multi-lingual user interface and different
exposure programs.
Full graphic display and intuitive user
interface for simple and guided operation.
On-Board exposure calculator for
determination of the optimum exposure
settings and further exposure time reduction
through unique ERESCO power mode.
Several programming and reporting features
to shorten X-ray setup and evaluation times.
The power electronics of ERESCO units
provide
extremely low power consumption between 1
to 2 kW/h.
The ERESCO MF4 portable X-ray units are designed for
reliability in some of the world’s toughest conditions. With the
ERESCO MF4 line, mobile X-ray inspection becomes lighter in
the true sense of the word. By using the latest display
technology, the new user interface to control and monitor the
X-ray setup, has been fully utilized and features graphic
visualization and menu driven operation to optimize
productivity.
The robust construction of the control and the tube heads
make them suitable for hostile environments. Due to its low
power consumption, not only is energy cost reduced, but
operation with portable power supplies are made easier.
Special power electronics allow for an alternative operation in
the eld as well as integration in crawlers. Even with reduced
weight, the new tube heads comply with the strict
requirements of the European X-ray regulations.
Using modern compact electronics to minimize weight and
provide a high power output with extremely low ripple, together
with a sturdy metal ceramic X-ray tube, the ERESCO MF4
generates a high X-ray dose which allows the shortest
exposure time, resulting in higher productivity.
ERESCO MF4 – For the toughest of tasks
The ERESCO MF4 portable X-ray units are designed for
reliability in some of the world’s toughest conditions. With the
ERESCO MF4 line, mobile X-ray inspection becomes lighter in
the true sense of the word. By using the latest display
technology, the new user interface to control and monitor the
X-ray setup, has been fully utilized and features graphic
visualization and menu driven operation to optimize
productivity.
The robust construction of the control and the tube heads
make them suitable for hostile environments. Due to its low
power consumption, not only is energy cost reduced, but
operation with portable power supplies are made easier.
Special power electronics allow for an alternative operation in
the eld as well as integration in crawlers. Even with reduced
weight, the new tube heads comply with the strict
requirements of the European X-ray regulations.
Using modern compact electronics to minimize weight and
provide a high power output with extremely low ripple, together
with a sturdy metal ceramic X-ray tube, the ERESCO MF4
generates a high X-ray dose which allows the shortest
exposure time, resulting in higher productivity.
ERESCO MF4 – For the toughest of tasks
The ERESCO MF4 portable X-ray units are designed for
reliability in some of the world’s toughest conditions. With
the ERESCO MF4 line, mobile X-ray inspection becomes lighter
in the true sense of the word.
The robust construction of the control and the tube heads
make them suitable for hostile environments. Due to its low
power consumption, not only is energy cost reduced, but
operation with portable power supplies are made easier.
Special power electronics allow for an alternative operation
A glance at the benets
in the field as well as integration in crawlers. Even with
reduced weight, the new tube heads comply with the strict
requirements of the European X-ray regulations.
Using modern compact electronics to minimize weight and
provide a high power output with extremely low ripple,
together with a sturdy metal ceramic X-ray tube, the ERESCO
MF4 generates a high X-ray dose rate which allows the
shortest exposure time, resulting in higher productivity.
The metal/ceramic technology ensures both
continuous operation and a long operating life.
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The MF4 cooling system also assists in
prolonging long trouble-free operation as its
specially designed copper cooler optimises
the air flow for maximum cooling effect.
The ERESCO MF technology allows the X-ray
generator to be operated in power mode,
because, unlike competitive generators, it can
drive high tube currents. As a result, continuous
power ratings of up to 900 W and high currents
ensure that the ERESCO MF4 range of X-ray
generators offer the best image definition in the
200 kV to 300 kV class.
Operation starts from 5 kV to enable optimized
exposure of low-density materials, such as
aluminum, composites and plastics resulting
in high-contrast images.
The power electronics of ERESCO units provide
extremely low power consumption between
1 to 2 kW.
Full graphic display and intuitive user interface
for simple and guided operation.
On-Board exposure calculator for determination
of the optimum exposure settings and further
exposure time reduction through unique ERESCO
power mode.
Several programming and reporting features to
shorten X-ray setup and evaluation times.
Microprocessor platform enables fast and safe
unit control providing intelligent features, such as
automatic tube head identification, autonomous
operation with event recording, multi-lingual user
interface and different exposure programs.
MF Technology for constant potential high dose output
Control Unit
Applications
A medium frequency output (around 20 kHz) can be used to produce a high power output with extremely low ripple.
The portable ERESCO X-ray digital
control can operate any X-ray
generator in the MF4 range. It
features modern, power
electronics and is ruggedly
constructed to with-
stand heavy use in the eld.
The MF4 Control faciliates a ergonomical interaction concept for
safe and efcient operation unit operation. Several on-board
features, such as Exposure Calculator, Parameter Monitoring or
Programming / Reporting tools are simplying inspections.
A large, back-lit, full graphic, transreective display allows easy
viewing even in very strong sunlight and provides details of the
system status in up to 19 languages supporting different
character-sets. All operating and setup parameters can be
entered by means of function keys, an alphanumeric keypad
and cursor keys. Menu driven interfaces complete the ease of
use. Alternatively setup parameters can be retrieved from a
bank of 250, pre-entered exposure programmes, stored in a
non-volatile memory. In addition, these programs can be
uniquely named or commented and can be downloaded,
modied, uploaded and archieved. In power operation, the
maximum tube current is calculated and set, so minimising
exposure times. Besides interfaces for warning lamps, interlocks
and pumps, the MF4 control also offers a serial interface for
external control or communication with PC based tools.
The ERESCO MF4 range of X-ray generators nds application throughout the industrial spectrum in the inspection of welds and in the
examinations for structural integrity.
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MF Technology for constant potential high dose output
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MF Technology for constant potential high dose output
A medium frequency output (around 20 kHz) can be used to produce a high power output with extremely low ripple.
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ERESCO MF High
Performance Unit
Control Unit
The MF4 Control faciliates an ergonomical interaction concept
for safe and efficient unit operation. Several on-board
features, such as Exposure Calculator, Parameter Monitoring
or Programming / Reporting tools are simplifying inspections.
The portable ERESCO X-ray digital
control can operate any X-ray
generator in the MF4 range.
It features modern power
electronics and is ruggedly
constructed to withstand
heavy use in the field.
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A large, back-lit, full graphic, transreflective display allows easy
viewing even in very strong sunlight and provides details of
the system status in up to 19 languages supporting different
character-sets. All operating and setup parameters can be
entered by means of function keys, an alphanumeric keypad
and cursor keys. Menu driven interfaces complete the ease
of use. Alternatively setup parameters can be retrieved from
a bank of 250 pre-entered exposure programmes, stored in
a non-volatile memory. In addition, these programs can be
uniquely named or commented and can be downloaded,
modified, uploaded and archived. In power operation, the
maximum tube current is calculated and set, so minimizing
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exposure times. Besides interfaces for warning lamps, interlocks
Applications
The ERESCO MF4 range of X-ray generators finds application throughout the industrial spectrum in the inspection of welds
and in the examinations for structural integrity.
• Standard radiographic inspections, such
as those carried out in fabrication yards
in the oil and gas segment, in power
plants, in the automotive sector and in
general engineering.
With direct emission and panoramic emission models as well as small focal spot radioscopy units, the ERESCO MF4
range offers a comprehensive solution to meet virtually all customer portable X-ray generation needs.
• Oil and Gas segments require inspections
in extreme conditions, such as pipeline
inspections — both off-shore and land-based
applications — where equipment have to
withstand hostile environment like very low or
very high ambient temperature or permanent
exposure to salt-water, sand or dirt.
and pumps, the MF4 control also offers a serial interface for
external control or communication with PC based tools.
• Structural integrity testing in the
aerospace segment, where special
materials, honeycomb sections and
composites demand exceptional
tube performance.
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