Nikon XT V 160 User manual

X-Tek X-ray and CT Inspection
XT V 160 X-ray System
Operator Manual
XTM0011-F2

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About this manual
This manual provides necessary information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and
troubleshooting for the X-ray system. Familiarising yourself with this information will help you
to get the most from the system.
This manual may contain additional information about system features
that are not applicable to your specific hardware configuration.
It is important to read ALL accompanying safety and installation
instructions to avoid damage to the product and potential injury to
yourself or others.
The manual is divided into the following sections:
•Important health and safety information - It is mandatory to read and understand this
section before operating the X-ray system.
•Safety systems - Details the safety systems of the machine.
•Warnings - It is mandatory to read and understand this section before operating the X-ray
system.
•Introduction to the X-ray system - Provides an overview of the system and its
components.
•Getting started - Provides information to enable you to quickly start inspecting samples
using the system.
•Maintenance - Covers the maintenance procedures which are required to ensure reliable
and safe operation.
•Troubleshooting - Provides procedures to identify and resolve simple system faults.
•Declaration of conformity - Provides the declaration of conformity for the named machine.
This manual covers the following model: XT V 160.

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Contents
1Important health and safety information 1
1.1 Safety notice..............................................................................................................1
1.2 Intended use..............................................................................................................2
1.3 In case of emergency ................................................................................................2
1.4 Health and safety information....................................................................................2
1.5 Understanding the hazards .......................................................................................3
1.5.1 X-ray radiation ...........................................................................................................3
1.5.2 High voltages.............................................................................................................3
1.5.3 Laser radiation...........................................................................................................4
1.6 Hazard warning labels...............................................................................................4
1.7 Disposal and recycling – European Union...............................................................11
2Safety systems 13
2.1 X-ray status indication .............................................................................................13
2.2 Emergency stop.......................................................................................................14
2.3 Door interlocking......................................................................................................14
2.4 Coolant sensing.......................................................................................................15
3Warnings 17
3.1 General....................................................................................................................17
3.2 Electrical ..................................................................................................................18
3.3 X-ray source assembly............................................................................................18
3.4 Vacuum system .......................................................................................................19
3.5 Mechanical...............................................................................................................20
3.6 Chemical..................................................................................................................20
4Introduction to the X-ray system 23
4.1 System overview......................................................................................................23
4.2 Control console........................................................................................................25
4.3 Monitor and console arm adjustment ......................................................................26
4.4 Inspect-X..................................................................................................................28
4.4.1 The Inspect-X manipulator and imaging controls....................................................31
4.5 Laser pointer............................................................................................................34
4.5.1 Use the laser pointer................................................................................................34
4.5.2 Clean the laser optics..............................................................................................34
5Getting started 35
5.1 Power up sequence.................................................................................................35
5.2 Condition the source................................................................................................36
5.3 Check the status of the system ...............................................................................37
5.4 Inspect a sample......................................................................................................37
5.4.1 Home the manipulator .............................................................................................37
5.4.2 Load the sample......................................................................................................38
5.4.3 Set the X-ray conditions...........................................................................................39
5.4.4 Switch X-rays on......................................................................................................39
5.4.5 Display a live image.................................................................................................40
5.4.6 Position the sample for inspection...........................................................................41
5.4.7 Optimise the image..................................................................................................41
5.4.8 Capture an image....................................................................................................42

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5.4.9 Save an image.........................................................................................................42
5.5 Computed tomography............................................................................................43
5.5.1 The Inspect-X computed tomography workflow ......................................................44
5.6 X.Tract .....................................................................................................................45
5.6.1 The X.Tract workflow...............................................................................................45
6Maintenance 47
6.1 Preventive maintenance..........................................................................................47
6.1.1 Interlock testing........................................................................................................47
6.1.2 External connections ...............................................................................................48
6.1.3 Status indicator LED................................................................................................48
6.1.4 Maintenance checks................................................................................................49
6.2 Routine maintenance...............................................................................................50
6.2.1 Access the service area...........................................................................................50
6.2.2 Check the backing pump oil level............................................................................51
6.2.3 Check the coolant level............................................................................................52
6.2.4 Access the mains distribution chassis.....................................................................54
6.2.5 Filament change and alignment ..............................................................................55
6.2.6 Fuse list....................................................................................................................77
6.2.7 Radiation integrity....................................................................................................77
6.2.8 Cleaning...................................................................................................................78
6.2.9 Environmental considerations .................................................................................78
7Troubleshooting 79
7.1 Simple fault finding procedures ...............................................................................79
8Declaration of conformity 81