Golden engineering XR150 User manual

XR150
Golden Engineering, Inc.
6364 Means Road, Box 185
Centerville, IN 47330 USA
Phone: [phone]
Golden Engineering
Portable X-ray Technology
12V X-RAY GENERATOR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2020

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION____________________________________________________________________ 3
WARNINGS _______________________________________________________________________ 4
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION _____________________________________________________________ 5
CONTROL MODULE ____________________________________________________________ 7
REAR VIEW ___________________________________________________________________ 8
REMOTE CABLE CONNECTOR_____________________________________________________ 9
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION _______________________________________________________ 10
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS _________________________________________________________ 11
NAVIGATING THE MENU____________________________________________________________ 13
BOOT SCREEN________________________________________________________________ 13
SET NUMBER OF COUNTS/PULSES________________________________________________ 14
SET DELAY TIME_______________________________________________________________ 14
MANUALLY ENTERING PULSE TRAINS______________________________________________ 14
RESET PULSE COUNTER_________________________________________________________ 15
PULSE COUNT EXCEEDS DUTY CYCLE______________________________________________ 16
LIFETIME PULSE COUNT_________________________________________________________ 16
BACKLIGHT __________________________________________________________________ 17
PULSES PER COUNT ___________________________________________________________ 17
DISABLE DUTY CYCLE WARNING _________________________________________________ 17
GENERATOR IDENTIFICATION____________________________________________________ 17
MULTIPLE PULSE TRAIN EXCEEDS DUTY CYCLE _______________________________________ 18
ERROR MESSAGES_________________________________________________________________ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________________________________ 20
RECOMMENDED PULSE SETTINGS ____________________________________________________ 21
CE CERTIFICATE ___________________________________________________________________ 22
SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________________________ 23
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES _____________________________________________________ 24
WARRANTY ______________________________________________________________________ 26
RETURNING UNIT FOR REPAIR________________________________________________________ 26

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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 in
the XR150 12V is approximately 150 kVp, which makes it possible to radiograph up to one (1/2) inch (1.27 cm)
of steel.
Each unit ships with two keys, two 12V battery packs, and one battery charger.
Many users choose to add other accessories like a Remote Cable or Carrying Case. Refer to the Spare Parts and
Accessories section for more details.
INTRODUCTION
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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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.
The X-ray generators have no explosion proof rating and should not be used in an explosive atmosphere. The
Spark Gap could be a source of ignition.
WARNINGS
NOTE: Electronic dosimeters
and survey meters of the
Geiger-Mueller and scintillator
types may not detect the X-ray
Generator’s radiation pulses.

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BATTERY
RADIATION WARNING LABEL
CONTROL MODULE
PICATINNY RAIL
BATTERY PACK. The standard battery pack is a
DeWalt® 12V 3 amp-hour Li Ion battery.
The X-ray generator is equipped a 21 mm
picatinny rail located on each side of the
housing.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
XR150 12V

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BEAM
ANGLE
LABEL COLLIMATOR
HANDLE
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.
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, model
number, serial number, weight, volt,
amp, and production date.
TRIPOD MOUNT
The standard collimator
located on the front of the
head limits the X-ray beam to
40 degrees.
The handle of the XR150 is attached to the front
sides of the Control Module. Loops are
BASE

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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 LIGHTS
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 ANGLE
LABEL
Top View
Control Module

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REAR VIEW
POSITIVE +
REMOTE CABLE
CONNECTOR
BATTERY
TERMINAL
BLOCK
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR
NEGATIVE -
Rear View
BATTERY PACK
The standard battery pack is a DeWalt® 12V 3 amp-
hour Li Ion battery. In the USA the battery is rated at
12V, but outside the USA it may be rated as 10.7 or
12V.
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.

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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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PIN # 5 PIN CONNECTOR (B OR K) 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)
4 X-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
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1
2
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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