GE Introduces Isovolt Lynx X-ray Generator
Posted: 2013-4-7
The ISOVOLT Lynx is the first in a new generation of
stationary X-ray machines from Inspection Technologies.
It represents a major advance in X-ray generator technology,
incorporating the latest electronics and digital concepts
to allow greater performance and reliability. It has been
designed to align with the optimized performance of other
components in the X-ray inspection imaging chain for a wide
range of applications including the automotive, aerospace
and metals manufacturing sectors, for tasks such as the
inspection of welds, composites and castings, as well as in 3D
computed tomography and metrology. It will be of particular
interest to system integrators working in both the industrial
and scientific sectors.
GE introduces the next generation of stationary X-ray machines with the new
ISOVOLT Lynx, which is one of the most significant innovations in X-ray
generation for the past 10 years.
There have been enormous strides in imaging and tube technology over the past
decade but the generator technology has been pretty static. By leveraging many
of the concepts employed in the GE healthcare business, using their latest state-
of-the-art technology, we have been able to develop this new industrialized
version for industrial customers. This development has required us to create an
application map for each potential generator application and then define the
generator specifications needed to meet and optimize the tube, imaging and
inspection standard requirements for that application.
The result is a flexible and versatile generator platform which offers high
reliability and performance across a very broad application spectrum. It is also a
very scalable platform, which will allow us to meet future integration and
monitoring requirements and the needs for higher energies, even up to 600 kV.
In a first stage the ISOVOLT Lynx will be available as 160 kV and 320 kV version.
Both generators offer enhanced maintenance free options: maintenance free high
voltage plugs on the generator side and new maintenance free bipolar tube
housing for the 320 kV version. The integration into fully automated systems for
in-line operation has also been optimized. The optional ISOVOLT Lynx Remote
Control or the ISOVOLT Lynx Control ensure a simple configuration, control and
operation.
stationary X-ray machines from Inspection Technologies.
It represents a major advance in X-ray generator technology,
incorporating the latest electronics and digital concepts
to allow greater performance and reliability. It has been
designed to align with the optimized performance of other
components in the X-ray inspection imaging chain for a wide
range of applications including the automotive, aerospace
and metals manufacturing sectors, for tasks such as the
inspection of welds, composites and castings, as well as in 3D
computed tomography and metrology. It will be of particular
interest to system integrators working in both the industrial
and scientific sectors.
GE introduces the next generation of stationary X-ray machines with the new
ISOVOLT Lynx, which is one of the most significant innovations in X-ray
generation for the past 10 years.
There have been enormous strides in imaging and tube technology over the past
decade but the generator technology has been pretty static. By leveraging many
of the concepts employed in the GE healthcare business, using their latest state-
of-the-art technology, we have been able to develop this new industrialized
version for industrial customers. This development has required us to create an
application map for each potential generator application and then define the
generator specifications needed to meet and optimize the tube, imaging and
inspection standard requirements for that application.
The result is a flexible and versatile generator platform which offers high
reliability and performance across a very broad application spectrum. It is also a
very scalable platform, which will allow us to meet future integration and
monitoring requirements and the needs for higher energies, even up to 600 kV.
In a first stage the ISOVOLT Lynx will be available as 160 kV and 320 kV version.
Both generators offer enhanced maintenance free options: maintenance free high
voltage plugs on the generator side and new maintenance free bipolar tube
housing for the 320 kV version. The integration into fully automated systems for
in-line operation has also been optimized. The optional ISOVOLT Lynx Remote
Control or the ISOVOLT Lynx Control ensure a simple configuration, control and
operation.
