Introduction; The Cp Series, Powerbox And Powermodule; Operating Range - Teledyne CP Series User Manual

User Manual
CP Series
Version 3.1 – June 2020

2. INTRODUCTION

2.1 T CP SERIES, P
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The CP160D/CP200D/CP225D/CP300D/CP300C or CP SERIES is a new series of ICM's famous Site-X
portable X-ray generators.
With it, ICM extends its range and brings a range of constant potential generator to the market, from 160kV
up to 300kV. The CP160D/CP200D/CP225D/CP300D has a maximum power output of 900Watt and
600Watt for the CP300C and with its super lightweight and rugged design, the CP SERIES generator will
be very easy to handle, even in the roughest conditions.
With the new CP SERIES also comes a new control unit, the PowerBox, which will provide a 380 DC voltage
supply from which the CP SERIES's Power module will generate the required power signals to achieve the
high voltage as well as a highly configurable interface to interact with the user and 3rd party devices.
The PowerBox has a wide range of measurement, control and security features, is the powerhouse of the
generator set. It will provide all required power to the CP generator's PowerModule and communicate with
it via a high-speed serial interface. This PowerModule will convert a 380Vdc provided by the PowerBox into
a usable signal to generate the high kV and will be the muscles of the CP generator. The brains come in
the form of a memory which will be unique for each CP generator. This memory will store vital information
such as the CP generator's serial and model number, exposure listing, operational parameters and even
failure data. Thanks to this memory, it is possible to change the PowerBox and even the Power Module
with any other one without any need for configuration or calibration. This unique feature will enable easy
"in the field" repairs and minimize transportation cost to the repair center in case of a breakdown since each
part can be diagnosed and changed individually in the field and only the defect part will have to be returned
for service.
Furthermore, it will be possible to extract all the data that is stored on the CP generator's memory and copy
it to a USB pen drive. This information can then easily be carried from the field and sent to ICM for failure
analyses.
2.1.1 O
PERATING
The below figures give a visual representation of the CP SERIES generator's operating range. (the
selectable mA and kV) The maximum current is limited between 90 and maximum kV by the maximum
anode power dissipation of 900 Watt for the CP160D/CP200D/CP225D/CP300D. For the CP300C, the
maximum current is limited between 60 and maximum kV by the maximum anode power dissipation of 750
Watt. For the CP200DS, the maximum current is limited between 75 and maximum kV by the maximum
anode power dissipation of 750 Watt.
When selecting a mA and kV setting outside this operating range, the PowerBox will give a warning and
automatically correct the mA or kV setting to the closest possible value. Pressing the Constant Power button
('Pct' on the PowerBox front panel) will automatically set the mA to the maximum possible value for the
selected kV.
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