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The Apogee 5500 Series is a 50kV, 50W packaged X-ray tube designed for applications where high flux density and continuous operation are important.
Utilizing our high stability, high intensity X-ray tube technology coupled with grid-controlled variable focus enables our Apogee design to produce very small focal spots; this makes the Apogee 5500 Series ideal for most industrial inspection and non-destructive testing applications that require high resolution, including PCB assembly, battery, plastic, metal and mechanical parts inspection. Flexible and reliable, this unit is also well suited for use with X-ray optics.
The Apogee 5500 Series is configured in a compact stainless steel, lead-lined package filled with dielectric oil, which enables the unit to provide maximum X-ray shielding and heat dissipation. The design includes high voltage and filament connectors, making it ideal for plug and play operation.
| Operating Voltage Range | 10-50kV (except 9300005) |
| Maximum Power | 50W (except 93504) |
| Maximum beam current | 1.0mA |
| Grid Voltage | 0-100V (Oxford Shasta Power Supply recommended) |
| Maximum Filament Current | 1.7A |
| Filament Voltage | 2.0V (Nominal) |
| Target Material | See Product Quote table below. |
| Focal spot size | 35µm *nominal per IEC60336, NEMA XR5-1992 (R1999) |
| Cone of Illumination | 22° |
| Spot to Window Spacing (FOD) | 31.05mm ±1mm |
| Window material and thickness | Be @ 127µm |
| Flux & Current Stability | ≤ 0.2% over 4-hour period |
| Ambient Temperature Conditions | Operating: 0 to 40°C; Storage: -10°C to 50°C |
| Humidity | 0-95% RH up to 5,000 feet |
| Cooling | 150 CFM forced air recommended. Longest lifetimes are achieved by keeping case temperature as low as possible in operation. Maximum temperature: 55°C. Contact sales@oxinst.com to discuss your specific cooling applications. |
| Shielding | 0.25mR/hr @ 2" (except HV connection through HV cable) |
| Dimensions | 180mm L x Ø70mm (7.09” L x Ø2.76”) |
| Weight | 2.26 kg (5.0 lbs) |
Wide operating range - enables optimal image contrast
Stable X-ray output - delivers high-precision measurements
Low attenuation beryllium window - ensures high transmission of low energy X-rays
Fully shielded compact package - eliminates X-ray leakage and easily integrates into your system
1. In the table below, please click the “Add to quote list” button for all products that you would like quoted.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the table and click the green “My Quote List” button to visit the submission form page.
| Product Name | Part Number | Outline Drawing | Target | Operating Range (kV) | Max Anode Current (mA) | Max Anode Power (W) | Max Filament Current (A) | Spot Size (µm)** | |
| X-ray Tube, Apogee Pkg, Cu, VHP | 93500* | 8243 | Cu | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 35 Nom. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, Apogee Pkg, W, VHP | 93501* | 8243 | W | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 35 Nom. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, Apogee Pkg, Mo, VHP | 93502* | 8243 | Mo | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 35 Nom. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, Apogee Pkg, Rh, VHP | 93504* | 8243 | Rh | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 20 | 1.7 | 35 Nom. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, Apogee Pkg, Cu, VHP | 93508* | 8243 | Cu | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 35 Nom. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, Apogee Pkg, Cu, VHP | 93510* | 8243 | Cu | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 35 Nom. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, Apogee Pkg, Mo, VHP | 93511* | 8243 | Mo | 10 - 50 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 35 Nom. | Add to quote list |
| X-ray Tube, Apogee Pkg, Mo, VHP, 55kV | 9300005 | 8243 | Mo | 10 - 55 | 1.0 | 50 | 1.7 | 35 Nom. | Add to quote list |
Note: Part number specific copies of outline drawings and product specification sheets are available.
*Includes a thermal switch which adds an additional level of protection to the cooling system safeguards.
**Max. = Maximum, Typ. = Typical, Nom. = Nominal (per IEC60336,NEMA XR5-1999)
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