Golden engineering X-RAY XRS4RA User manual

X-RAY
Golden Engineering, Inc.
6364 Means Road, Box 185
Centerville, IN 47330 USA
Phone: [phone]
Golden Engineering
Portable X-ray Technology
18-20V X-RAY GENERATORS
OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
XRS3RA
XRS4RA
NOVEMBER 2021
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION____________________________________________________________________ 2
WARNINGS _______________________________________________________________________ 2
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________________ 3
CONTROL MODULE ____________________________________________________________ 5
REAR VIEW ___________________________________________________________________ 6
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________________ 7
REMOTE CABLE CONNECTOR_____________________________________________________ 9
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION _______________________________________________________ 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS _________________________________________________________ 11
RECOMMENDED PULSE SETTINGS ____________________________________________________ 13
NAVIGATING THE MENU____________________________________________________________ 14
HOME SCREEN - PULSES, DELAY, TRAINS ___________________________________________ 14
BASIC NAVIGATION ___________________________________________________________ 14
PULSE COUNT EXCEEDS DUTY CYCLE______________________________________________ 15
MANUALLY ENTERING PULSE TRAINS______________________________________________ 16
MULTIPLE PULSE TRAINS EXCEED DUTY CYCLE _______________________________________ 16
WORKING WITH PRESETS ______________________________________________________ 17
DEFINE PRESETS ___________________________________________________________ 17
RECALL PRESETS ___________________________________________________________ 17
RENAME PRESETS __________________________________________________________ 18
MENU SCREEN________________________________________________________________ 19
DISABLE DUTY CYCLE WARNING______________________________________________ 19
EXTRA SETTINGS __________________________________________________________ 19
VIEW LIFETIME PULSES______________________________________________________ 20
RESET PULSE COUNTERS ____________________________________________________ 20
ERROR MESSAGES_________________________________________________________________ 21
TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________________________________ 22
MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________________________________ 23
X-RAY DOSE MEASUREMENT ____________________________________________________ 23
TUBE REPLACEMENT ___________________________________________________________ 23
BATTERY DISPOSAL ____________________________________________________________ 23
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIR _________________________________________________________ 24
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS____________________________________________________ 24
REMOVING THE CONTROL MODULE __________________________________________ 24
INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPAIR _________________________________________________________ 25
REMOVING THE MAIN CONTROL BOARD_______________________________________ 25
REMOVING THE HEAD ______________________________________________________ 25
REMOVING THE OSCILLATOR BOARD AND ISOLATING THE HEAD ___________________ 25
SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________________________ 27
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES _____________________________________________________ 28
WARRANTY ______________________________________________________________________ 30
RETURNING UNIT FOR REPAIR________________________________________________________ 30

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X-ray generators from Golden Engineering are industrial type open beam X-ray generators intended to
radiograph inanimate objects. The devices are a pulsed X-ray device that produces X-ray pulses of very short
duration (10-50 nanoseconds). The energy produced by the X-ray generator varies from model to model, and
can be up to 370kVp, which makes it possible to radiograph up to one (1) inch (2.54 cm) of steel.
Each X-ray generator ships with two keys. Various kits are available with accessories such as battery packs,
battery charger, remote cable or carrying case. Refer to the Spare Parts and Accessories section or contact your
sales representative for more details.
The X-ray generators from Golden Engineering are pulsed X-ray generators that emit hazardous ionizing
radiation when pulsing. The unit should only be operated by authorized personnel who are properly trained to
safely operate the X-ray generator. The X-ray generator must be registered with proper authorities prior to use
and should not be used to intentionally expose humans.
Develop and closely follow a safe operating system for using the X-ray generator. The safe operating system
must ensure that no one is exposed to radiation above the permissible limits which are 2 mR (0.02 mSv) per hour
for a member of the public. The safe operating system must ensure the X-ray generator is used within federal
and state guidelines.
All operators and users of the X-ray generator must wear a personal radiation monitoring
device, such as a TLD (thermoluminescent dosimeter), lm badge, and/or a pocket dosimeter
consistent with the appropriate federal, territorial or provincial standards. If an operator or
bystander is exposed to an unacceptable level of radiation
contact your Radiation Safety Ofcer and/or appropriate
health care provider.
Due to the short pulse width of the pulsed X-ray, survey meters of the Geiger-
Mueller and scintillator type do not accurately detect the radiation emitted
from pulsed X-ray generators.
Survey meters should be of the ionization chamber (ion chamber) type and should be used in the integration
mode. Survey meters must not be used in the rate mode because the pulsed X-ray generator does not produce
constant radiation. Pulsed X-ray generators produce very high rates of radiation for very short periods of time
resulting in either unrealistically high readings or no readings for a survey meter in rate mode.
Do not operate X-ray generators in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases,
or dust. The internal spark gap creates sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS
NOTE: Electronic dosimeters
and survey meters of the
Geiger-Mueller and scintillator
types may not detect the X-ray
Generator’s radiation pulses.
RADIATION WARNING
The X-ray generator produces high levels of radiation and must be operated by qualied personnel
who have read the WARNINGS and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS sections of the manual before
operating the device.

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CONTROL MODULE
HIGH VOLTAGE PULSER/TUBEHEAD
The main body of the X-ray Generator
is the tube head. The head contains the
tube cavity, cold cathode type X-ray tube,
spark gap, high voltage capacitor, and
transformer.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
XRS3RA
The main user interface for the
X-ray generator located on top of
the unit.

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BATTERY
BEAM ANGLE
LABEL
RADIATION WARNING LABEL
PICATINNY RAIL
The base of the unit contains an
identication label and a ¼-20
brass insert compatible with
standard camera tripods. The
base also accommodates a quick
release external tripod mount. The
identication label located on the
bottom of the generator lists the
manufacturer’s name and address,
model number, serial number,
weight, volt, amp, and production
date.
BATTERY PACK. The standard
battery pack is a DeWalt®
20V 2 amp hour Li Ion battery
(DCB203).
The X-ray generator is equipped a 21 mm
picatinny rail located on each side of the
housing and the top/bottom of the nose.
BASE
XRS4RA
HANDLE
The handle of the XRS3RA is attached to the front
and back of the Control Module.
The handle of the XRS4RA is integral to the body.

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The 80 character LCD is the main
interface with the unit. See the
Operating Instructions for more details
on the various control screens.
X-RAY PULSING LIGHT
ENTER / EMERGENCY STOP
KEY
POWER ON LIGHT
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD)
MODEL
IDENTIFICATION
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
DELAY SWITCH Stops the unit before it begins
pulsing or stops the unit in the
middle of a pulse train.
Also used as the enter button to
select desired option.
Pressing both Left and Right arrow
buttons simultaneously initiates
the delay mode, allowing the
operator to use the unit without
the remote cable.
Left, Right, Up and Down
buttons used to navigate
through the menu.
Blinks once per second after time
delay button or remote cable button
is pressed to warn that the X-ray
Generator is going to pulse. The light
stays on continuously while the unit is
pulsing.
This is a failsafe warning light. If the
light does not work the X-ray unit will
not pulse. See settings menu for fail-
safe override in emergency situations.
Illuminates when battery voltage
is applied to control module.
Main power switch to turn
the unit on and off.
CONTROL MODULE
BEAM DIRECTION LABEL
Top View
Control Module
The X-ray beam is emitted from
the head opposite the handle,
perpendicular to the head. Use the
handle to rotate the beam 360° so
the aperture faces the intended
direction.
BEAM ORIENTATION HANDLE
Indicates the direction of the
X-ray beam.

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REAR VIEW
POSITIVE +
BATTERY
TERMINAL
BLOCK
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
NEGATIVE -
Rear View
BATTERY PACK
The standard battery pack is a DeWalt® 20V 2 amp-
hour Li Ion battery (DCB203). The units are compatible
with batteries up to 12 amp-hours.
BATTERY CHARGER
The standard battery charger is the DeWalt® DCB115
charger for both 110V and 220V. (Note: DeWalt
model numbers may change). Battery charge time is
typically less than one hour.
See battery charger manual for additional instructions
and warnings.
REMOTE CABLE
CONNECTOR

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QUICK RELEASE
TRIPOD MOUNT
TRIPOD MOUNT
RELEASE TAB
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
XRS3RA - bottom
The nameplate identication
label located on the bottom
of the generator lists the
manufacturer’s name, model
number, serial number, weight,
volt, amp, and production date.
NAMEPLATE LABEL

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The base of the unit contains an
identication label and a ¼-20
brass insert compatible with standard
camera tripods. The bases also
accommodate a quick release
external tripod mount.
All units feature rubberized non-skid
feet for stability when not using a
tripod.
BASE
XRS4RA - bottom

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REMOTE CONNECTOR: LEMO EEG.0K.305.CLN
MATING CABLE PLUG: LEMO FGG.305.CYCC50Z
GROUND PIN
REMOTE SWITCH PIN
Remote switch inputs are activated when connected to ground pin.
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1
PIN # 5 PIN K CONNECTOR 7 PIN K CONNECTOR
1 +5 VOLTS 100 mA MAXIMUM +5 VOLTS 1 A MAXIMUM
2 REMOTE SWITCH (5 sec delay) REMOTE SWITCH (5 sec delay) (+3V)
3 REMOTE SWITCH – NO DELAY REMOTE SWITCH – NO DELAY (+3V)
4X-RAY ON / FEEDBACK SIGNAL X-RAY ON / FEEDBACK SIGNAL (+5V)
5 GROUND (COMMON 0 VOLTS) RS232-RX
6 RS232-TX
7 GROUND (COMMON 0 VOLTS)
5 PIN K REMOTE CABLE CONNECTOR 7 PIN K REMOTE CABLE CONNECTOR
5
1
2
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6
7
REMOTE CONNECTOR: LEMO EGG.0K.307.CLN
MATING CABLE PLUG: LEMO FGG.0K.307.CYCC50Z
The X-ray Generator is equipped with Lemo “K” series connector located on the lower left corner of the back of
the control module. This is where the remote cable or imaging system cable is attached. Depending on the options
of the unit, this may either be 5 pin or 7 pin connector.
See the diagrams and table below for the details of each conguration.
REMOTE CABLE CONNECTOR
SERIAL INFORMATION
Baud Rate: 57600
8 – bit data
1 stop bit
Hardware ow control: None
Parity: none
Voltage Input: +/- 25V
Voltage Output: +/- 6V