GE ISOVOLT Lynx Brochure

GE

Measurement & Control

ISOVOLT Lynx 160 / 320

New Generation Stationary X-ray Generator

The ISOVOLT Lynx is the first in a new generation of
stationary X-ray machines from Inspection Technologies.

It represents a major advance in X-ray generator technology,
incorporating the latest electronics and digital concepts
to allow greater performance and reliability. It has been
designed to align with the optimized performance of other
components in the X-ray inspection imaging chain for a wide
range of applications including the automotive, aerospace
and metals manufacturing sectors, for tasks such as the
inspection of welds, composites and castings, as well as in 3D
computed tomography and metrology. It will be of particular
interest to system integrators working in both the industrial

and scientic sectors.

ISOVOLT Lynx Generator

The journey has just begun ...

GE introduces the next generation of stationary X-ray machines with the new

ISOVOLT Lynx, which is one of the most signicant innovations in X-ray generation

for the past 10 years.

There have been enormous strides in imaging and tube technology over the past
decade but the generator technology has been pretty static. By leveraging many
of the concepts employed in the GE healthcare business, using their latest state-of­the-art technology, we have been able to develop this new industrialized version
for industrial customers. This development has required us to create an application

map for each potential generator application and then dene the generator
specications needed to meet and optimize the tube, imaging and inspection

standard requirements for that application.

1. ISOVOLT Lynx Generator

The result is a exible and versatile generator platform which oers high reliability

and performance across a very broad application spectrum. It is also a very
scalable platform, which will allow us to meet future integration and monitoring

requirements and the needs for higher energies, even up to 600 kV. In a rst stage

the ISOVOLT Lynx will be available as 160 kV and 320 kV version.

Both generators oer enhanced maintenance free

options: maintenance free high voltage plugs on the
generator side and new maintenance free bipolar tube
housing for the 320 kV version. The integration into fully
automated systems for in-line operation has also been
optimized. The optional ISOVOLT Lynx Remote Control
or the ISOVOLT Lynx Control ensure a simple

conguration, control and operation.

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Reliability Safety & Compliance Performance

Feature Benets

State-of-the art
scalable, high-frequency
MOS-FET driven, power
electronics designed
& dimensioned for
industrial operations

Multi-stage, multi-core
high voltage elements

Modular design Reduced interaction

Tube response
monitoring

Fast digital controller Supports fast detection

High duty cycle and
intermittent operations, fast
reaction, recognizes tube
performance hick-ups and
protects electronics

Scalable high voltage de­sign with space optimized
high voltage elements

between power electronics /
high voltage elements;
lower risk of shut-downs

Monitors and records all
high voltage events (arcs,

ash-over)

of abnormal events and

instantly cuts o to protect

tube and generators

Feature Benets

Integrates all safety
relevant mechanisms

Clear visualization and
unmistakable control
& guidance for user
controlled operation

Inherent primary safety
features, fail-safe design
of primary safety circuit,
secondary safety features

congurable for region
specic standards

Large wide color screen,
touch-resistive display,
immediate display and easy
interpretation of critical
messages

Operation with gloves
possible

Feature Benets

Nominal power
45 mA*, 4500 W*

Nominal energy
160 kV / 320 kV

Fast ramp up time

Fast switching time

Fast digital
controller

High performance
air cooling of power
electronics

Drives all known “sealed”
industrial X-ray macro-focus
and mini-focus tubes, includ­ing high power tubes

Extends the range to high
energy applications for
penetration of thick-walled
materials

Power electronics is capable
to change settings in milli­seconds, which allows fast
inspection cycles in inline
production environment

Supports modes for dual
energy operation

Keeps key X-ray parameters
stable: reproducibility,
accuracy and dose stability,
fast reaction on system entries
and system abnormalities

No need to have water cooled

generator option, simplies

installation
Supports 24/7 operation at
controlled conditions