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Two strong partners:
HDR - Highly Dynamic Radioscopy:
n Discloses the spatial position and
shape of flaws
n Detectability of all flaws at a glance
Variofocus X-ray System:
n Enlarges the X-ray inspection’s area
of application
n Focuses comparable to microfocus tubes
with distinctly higher output
n High long-term stability, especially in
cases of high energy
YXLON. The reason why.
YXLON. The reason why
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Y.XST225-VF and
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Two strong partners:
HDR - Highly Dynamic Radioscopy:
n Discloses the spatial position and
shape of flaws
n Detectability of all flaws at a glance
Variofocus X-ray System:
n Enlarges the X-ray inspection’s area
of application
n Focuses comparable to microfocus tubes
with distinctly higher output
n High long-term stability, especially in
cases of high energy
YXLON. The reason why.
YXLON. The reason why
YXLON: Evolution marches on –
Until now:
Image intensifier images tend Digital flat-panel detector
to be noise-distorted. images clearly have greater
Without a prefilter, low-contrast detail.
flaws in the thicker area are no
longer detectable. The image to the left acquired at
a 3.5x magnification is not sharp
due to the focus size.
Image Intensifiers Digital Flat-Panel
X-ray image intensifiers have been a reliable image source in In the 1990s, digital flat-panel detectors conquered the medical
non-destructive material testing for 50 years now. The most sector, then rapidly established themselves in non-destructive
recent step was to upgrade them with digital cameras. Yet material testing. They were subsequently optimized for this field
despite the high sensitivity displayed by image intensifier tubes, to achieve a high level of dynamics. With a dose up to 400
many physical given factors still cannot be overcome. times higher, the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) can be distinctly
• As soon as there are slight differences in material thickness, increased, thus significantly improving detail detectability.
thin areas quickly exhibit overbright hot spots, while thick • Large range for gray levels and/or contrast
areas remain insufficiently X-rayed • A high dose enables a high SNR, and thus very good detail
• The X-ray settings must be frequently readjusted detectability
• The use of prefilters is frequently necessary • An even active surface along with square pixels prevent
• Careful collimation is required because scattered radiation distortions
has a highly negative influence on image quality • A high dynamic range enables large ranges of material
• Distortions in peripheral areas arise thickness per image
• Low dose-absorption capability tends to result in noise- • One setting of the X-ray parameters per inspection item is
distorted images frequently sufficient
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New Dimensions in X-Ray Inspection
Starting now!
A very small focus already The combination of the
has a positive effect at a 2x Y.XST225-VF variofocus system
magnification. and [Link]-Inspect enables the
optimum in currently achievable
At a magnification of 3.5x or image quality.
higher, a variable focus is
indispensable for smaller details.
Y.XST225-VF [Link]-Inspect
For inspection tasks in which the the tiniest details in high- HDR, or highly dynamic radioscopy, designates a procedure
alloy inspection items were supposed to be detected, there was in which an X-rayed inspection item seems to be “made of
often only one possibility until now: the use of an open glass” in a low-noise live image by using a special filter. The
microfocus tube in the uppermost output performance range prerequisite for HDR is the use of suitable digital flat-panel
using high levels of energy. The Y.XST225-VF X-ray system with detectors for low-noise images in a live image, as well as
a grid-controlled, sealed tube and variable focus is a better the corresponding software functionalities.
alternative. At an effective focal-spot size of approx. 80 µm, • The operator obtains information about the spatial position
the system has an output of 250 W. Outputs up to 1600 W are of a flaw in the inspection item
possible for greater material or HDR live images. • The operator obtains information about the flaw’s three-
• An optimum focus can be chosen for every application; dimensional characteristics
that increases flexibility • Through movement within the X-ray beam, flaws are
• Working with a focus comparable to that of a minifocus irradiated at an optimum angle of penetration and therefore
tube at a distinctly higher output speeds up inspection and more easily detected
improves image quality • As a result of the filter, flaws in all of the inspection item’s
• By increasing geometric magnification, spatial resolution in material thicknesses are visible right away
the inspection item is improved • Constant adjustment of the X-ray parameters for thin or
thicker areas of the inspection item is not necessary
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The Y.XST225-VF X-ray system consists of:
• the Y.XST225-VF01 high-voltage unit with 40 kHz
technology and RS232 interface, R28 flange
• the Y.TU225-V01 variofocus tube with 4 predefined
focal workpoints, R12 flange
• the WL3012 water cooler
Y.XST225-VF
Voltage range 10 kV - 225 kV
Predefined focal-spot sizes
- For film acc. to EN12543 standard 250 µm 300 µm 500 µm 800 µm
- For digital technology, 80 µm 95 µm 150 µm 320 µm
- measured using a duplex wire1
Max. output 290 W 540 W 1020 W 1600 W
Max. tube current at 225 kV 1,3 mA 2,4 mA 4,5 mA 7,1 mA
Emergent beam angle 40° x 30°
Inherent filter value2 0,8 mm Be + 4 mm Al
Leakage radiation3 < 5,0 mSv / h
1
EN 462-5, by > 20% modulation, measured within the central beam; higher value from a horizontal and vertical direction.
2
Al filter with appropriate tools, removable in compliance with DIN 54113 or SSI FS1989:2 standards.
3
Measured at a distance of 1.0 m from focal spot with closed beam emergence window and tube operation at full output.
[Link]-Inspect
The image-generating system [Link]-Inspect consists of:
• an HDR-capable flat-panel detector from the
[Link] HDR series
• Software functionalities for filtering in the live image as with
IMAGE 2500-D, IMAGE 3500 and Image x600
• Suitable detector holder incl. shielding and passive Crash Guard
[Link] HDR 160 kV 225 kV Spezial
Applications Visual inspection in motion using HDR radioscopy As alongside,
and inspection using programmed positions plus film replacement
Energy range 40 kV – 160 kV 40 kV – 225 kV 40 kV – 225 kV
Usable area 200 x 200 mm1
Mode 12
Pixel size (Pitch)3 / Image refresh rate 200 µm / 15 fps
Mode 22
Pixel size (Pitch)3 / Image refresh rate 400 µm / 30 fps
Image Lag < 8% (1st frame)
Mechanical Data
Housing (W x H x D) 335 x 320 x 50 mm3
Weight ca. 14 kg ca. 16 kg 15 kg
1
Photodiode matrix size is 512 x 512 (400 µm) or 1024 x 1024 (200 µm).
2
Switching between these modes can be performed via software.
3
The pitch indicates the distance to the center of the photodiode areas. The peripheral length of the photodiodes is shorter.
Data subject to change without notice.
Printed in Germany. 9499.211.19110.JD01
YXLON International GmbH, a company of the COMET Group
Essener Bogen 15, 22419 Hamburg, Germany, Phone: +49 40 527 29-0
Fax: +49 40 527 29-170, E-mail: yxlon@[Link], [Link]
