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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
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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