GE Proteus XR/a - X-Ray Tube Specifications

PROTEUS XR/a
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS Operator Manual
REV 11 DIRECTION 2259724-100
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14- 9 X-ray Tube Specifications
Compliance of Power Unit with the requirement of 50.102 and 50.103 Tube list:
− Varian Tube
− RAD 14
− Koushal Tube
− MX 100
14-9-1 VARIAN RAD-14 X-Ray Tube Specifications
The VARIAN RAD-14 X-Ray Tube is used in Three-Phase 50 kW systems.
See Table 14-28.
TABLE 14-28
VARIAN RAD-14 X-RAY TUBE SPECIFICATIONS
Parameter Specification
Rotating Anode Rad-14: 3450 rpm (low); 10000rpm (high);
kVp Capacity 150 kVp
Large Focus 1.2 mm, 75kW, 630mA
Small Focus 0.6 mm, 27kW, 200mA
Target Angle
12 °
Access Time
Transition 0→LS
1.2s
Transition LS →0
3s/70Vdc Brake
Tube Protection
Cooling Type Natural
Anode Thermal Capacitance 212 kJ
Housing Thermal Capacitance 930 kJ
Housing Cooling Rate 180 W
The maximum x-ray tube loading power 150kV, 4320mAs per hour
Maximum tube housing temperature
71±15°
Insert Filtration 1.6 mm Aluminium equivalency at 100kVp
FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY!
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