GE ISOVOLT Lynx Brochure

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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

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Flexibility

Feature Benets

Maintenance free
option

Sealed high voltage
tank

Weight reduction (50%
of comparable X-ray

generators)

Cost of Ownership Ease of Integration

Feature Benets

Less or zero mainte­nance for X-ray tube
/ cable setup with
maintenance free
designs generator,
cable and X-ray tubes

Assisted X-ray tube
characteristics
recognition and digital
parameter adjust­ments

No need for periodic high
voltage plug maintenance

No spillage, transport and
operation independent
from orientation

Simplied handling

To minimize preventive

maintenance eorts,

reduce downtimes to
minimum

Quick installation procedure

Diagnostics

Better fault interpretation

Data collection

Outlook for future:
statistical data analysis and
predictive monitoring

Serviceability

Feature Benets

Improved CPU
platform, Online
monitoring and data
recording of relevant
system parameter

Feature Benets

Field Replaceable Units

(FRU) Concept

Simplied trouble-

shooting

Quick replacement of main
modules, short downtimes

(for simplied spare parts

management, fast turn-

around-time)

Quick determination of sys­tem status and immediate
recovery activities

Feature Benets

Low weight / small
footprint

Classic mode Backwards compatibility

Power factor
correction

Tube database All known standard tubes,

Support integration in

inline or oine production

machines

of interfaces and electrical
connections; reuse of exist­ing accessories

Simplied installation

conditions.

Less power consumption,

high eciency of power

usage, single phase mains
input, wide range of supply
voltage acceptable

with individual charac­teristics and operating
instructions are stored and
selectable via menu / via
interface

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2. ISOVOLT Lynx Control

A user-friendly, multi-language control features a clear full-colour graphical
display with touch screen, that allows simultaneous readings of set and actual
operating parameters. Embedded in an ergonomic and rugged desktop or optional
19” rack mounting housing, full control of X-ray operation features, service and

system conguration features, online monitoring of relevant system parameters

is established. Intuitive guidance through diverse menus as well as unmistakable
messages for clear interventions are provided with this module.

Features such as free congurable exposure programs, or special programs

for constant power, constant current and manual operation cater for individual
demands for radiographic or radioscopic inspections. The multi-lingual user display

with 16 dierent languages and extended character sets for Japanese, Cyrillic and

Chinese enables comprehensible and simple interaction.

ISOVOLT Lynx provides automatic and manual warm-up modes for optimized tube
conditioning. A special extended warm-up mode safeguards tube performance
under severe conditions and setups.

3. ISOVOLT Lynx Remote Control

Designed for the needs of system integrators this PC based
tool provides full control over all ISOVOLT Lynx operation,
service and diagnostics features.
It can be installed on every WIN 7 or WIN XP PC and can be

connected via a USB/RS-232 cable with the ISOVOLT

Lynx generator.

Alongside with the optional fail-safe E-Stop Control

Box, ISOVOLT Lynx Remote Control establishes a full PC

based generator control and management platform.

X-ray Tubes

ISOVOLT Lynx supports a comprehensive
portfolio of monopolar and bipolar X-ray tubes

from dierent suppliers.

Please contact your sales representative for
consultation on X-ray tube selection.

Accessories

Safety devices

• Primary interlock switch

• Alarm box

• Switch box

• Flash- and warning lamps

• Country specic safety kits

HV cables

• In dierent standard lengths, with quick-lock

Dosimetry and calibration kits

• Voltage divider

or ange connections with rubbercone plugs

or maintenance free plugs.

Pumps and coolers

See pictures on this page

WL 5000 RE OW 4002 OL 4503 OLK 50 Voltage divider

Maintenance free

tube housing

Junction kits and

safety devices

Diaphragms Column stand

Technical Specications

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ISOVOLT Lynx 160 ISOVOLT Lynx 320

High Voltage Generator

Performance

Max. Output Voltage 160 kV 320 kV
Tube Voltage
Max. Output Current 45 mA 45 mA*
Tube Current
Max. Output Power 4 kW** 4.5 kW**
Resolution

(Voltage / Current)

Absolute Accuracy

(Voltage / Current)

Stability

(Voltage / Current)
Insulation Oil (sealed high voltage tank) Oil (sealed high voltage tank)

Interfaces

High Voltage
Connections

Signal

Data RS-232

Dimensions

Dimensions (W x D x H) 1080 x 425 x 605 mm

Weight 120 kg (265 lb) 200 kg (441 lb)

Electrical Connection

Mains 1N PE 230V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz 1N PE 230 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz
Installation Conditions

Environmental

Operating Temperature
Range
Storage Temperature
Range

Certication

Certication

from 25 kV to 160 kV From 50 kV to 320 kV

1 mA - 45 mA* 1 mA - 45 mA*

0.1 kV / 0.01 mA 0.1 kV / 0.01 mA

±1,5% / < 1% ±1,5 % / < 1%

< 0,01% / < 0,01% *** < 0,01% / < 0,01% ***

R24 Quick Release
Flat Socket maintenance free

(optional)

Door contacts, interlock,external
E-stop, additional potential-free
contacts, standard connections for
warning lamp, warning light and
cooler/chiller

USB
Ethernet

(42,52” x 17,7” x 23,82”)

TN-S or TN-C according EN 32 / UL
35, power requirement 6,7 kVA,
cos Phi = 0.9-1.0

0°C to +40°C 0°C to +40°C

-30°C to +70°C -30°C to +70°C

CE, cETLus , NFC 74100 CE, cETLus , NFC 74100

R24 Quick Release
Flat Socket maintenance free

(optional)

Door contacts, interlock,external
E-stop, additional potential-free
contacts, standard connections for
warning lamp, warning light and
cooler/chiller
RS-232
USB
Ethernet

1080 x 425 x 870 mm

(42,52” x 17,7” x 34,25”)

TN-S or TN-C according EN 32 / UL
35, power requirement 6,7 kVA,
cos Phi = 0.9-1.0

ISOVOLT Lynx 160

425

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ISOVOLT Lynx 320

425

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868

Control Module

Features Touch-resistive, color display

Desk-top housing

X-ray on/o, E-Stop, 3-position key

switch

Dimensions 390 x 240 x 120 mm

(15,35” x 9,45” x 4,72”)

1.2 kg (2.64 lb)

Remote Control

Features PC application X-ray control and

service (Win 7, Win XP)

USB to RS232 converter

Fail-Safe E-Stop Box (optional)

* 40 mA permanent operation, limited to peak operation

** Limited to tube specication, temperature and operating mode

*** At constant temperature level

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Regional Oces

Europe Americas Asia

Germany

Robert Bosch Strasse 3
50354 Huerth

[phone]

Lotzenäcker Strasse 4
72379 Hechingen

(RVI only)
[phone]

Niels-Bohr-Strasse 7
31515 Wunstorf
P.O. Box 6241

(RT only)

31510 Wunstorf
[phone]

Bogenstrasse 41
22926 Ahrensburg

(RT only)

[phone]

United Kingdom

892 Charter Avenue Canley
Coventry CV4 8AF

[phone]

France

68, Chemin des Ormeaux
Limonest 69760

[phone]

Spain

San Maximo, 31, Planta 4A, Nave 6
Madrid 28041

[phone]

United States

50 Industrial Park Road
Lewistown, PA 17044

[phone] (toll free)
[phone]

721 Visions Drive
Skaneateles, NY 13152

(RVI only)
[phone] (toll free)

[phone] ext. 1

Brazil

Av. Maria Coelho Aguiar, 215

Building C, 6th oor
Jd. Sao Luiz - Sao Paulo - SP

CEP 05804-900 – Brazil
[phone]

GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies has sales and service oces all over the

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• Berchem, Belgium

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• Moscow, Russia

• Bucharest, Romania

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• Milan, Italy

China

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Shanghai 201203

[phone] (toll-free)
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[phone]

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