MNX 50W/65W/75W

X-RAY GENERATOR
SPELLMAN HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

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• 50kV at 2mA, 50 or 75 Watt Max

• 65kV at 2mA, 65 Watt Max
• Adjustable Integrated Filament Supply
• Arc & Short Circuit Protection
• Voltage & Current Programming
• Local and Remote Emission Control
• Safety Interlock
• OEM Customization Available
• CE Marked, UL Recognized

The MNX Series is the result of Spellman’s exceptional Emission Control:

high voltage packaging and surface mount fabrication Local: Internal potentiometer to set beam current
techniques coupled with proprietary encapsulation between 0 and full output current.
technology producing this ultra-compact X-Ray generator Remote: 0 to +10Vdc proportional from 0 to full output current.
module. The MNX powers grounded cathode X-Ray tubes Accuracy : ±1%. ZIN: 10Mohm. Filament limit and
filament preheat control capability is also provided.
from a variety of well-known manufacturers, featuring a
0 to 50kV/65kV high voltage output @ 2mA limited to 50, DC Filament Supply:
65 or 75 Watts. The MNX uses closed loop filament control Current: 3.5A, adjustable limit
circuitry providing highly regulated beam current. The Voltage: 5.0 volt limit
ground referenced low noise dc filament supply operates Voltage Regulation:
between 0.3 and 3.5 amps. Offering tight regulation, high Load: 0.01% of output voltage no load to full load.
stability and low ripple, the MNX provides users local and Line: ±0.01% for ±10% change in input voltage.
remote analog control to set beam voltage, emission Current Regulation:
current and filament current limit. Load: 0.01% of output current from 0 to rated voltage.
Line: ±0.01% for ±10% change in input voltage.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Ripple:
The MNX is designed to run a variety of tubes from
industry leading manufacturers. Contact Spellman 0.1% p-p of maximum rated output voltage, 50kV units (50/75W)
sales to determine if the X-Ray tube of interest can 0.1% rms maximum rated output voltage, 65kV units (65W)
be powered by the MNX. Environmental:
Operational: 0°C to +50°C
OPTIONS Storage: -40°C to +85°C
XCC XRM Compatible HV Cable (50kV only) Humidity: 0% to 90%, non-condensing
5VPM 0 to 5 Volt Programming and Monitor Scaling Temperature Coefficient:
5302 Mammoflex HV cable for MNX 0.01% per °C, voltage and current.
2001 Mammoflex HV cable for MNX w/XCC option Stability:
0.05% per 8 hours after 1/2 hour warm-up.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage: Voltage and Current Monitors:
+24Vdc ±10%, for 50W or 75W units 0 to +10Vdc proportional from 0 to rated output. Accuracy ±1%.
+24Vdc ±1V, for 65kV @ 65W unit
Dimensions:
Input Current: 50kV Unit: 5.00”H x 2.87”W x 8”D
MNX50P50: 4.0 amps, maximum (127.00mm x 72.90mm x 203.25mm)
MNX50P75: 6.0 amps, maximum 65kV Unit: 5.00”H x 2.87”W x 9”D
MNX65P65: 5.0 amps, maximum (127.00mm x 72.90mm x 228.65mm)
GB Option: 1.0 amp additional, maximum
XCC Option: 5.00”H x 2.87”W x 9”D (50/75W units only)
Efficiency: (127.00mm x 72.90mm x 228.65mm)
80-85%, typical
Weight:
Output:
6.5 lbs. (2.9kg)
0 to 50kV at 0 to 2mA, limited to a maximum of 50 watts or
75 Watts. 0-65kV at 2mA limited to 65 Watts. Regulatory Approvals:
Voltage Control: Compliant to EEC EMC Directive. Compliant to EEC Low
Local: Internal multi-turn potentiometer to set voltage Voltage Directive. UL/CUL recognized, File E227588;
from 0 to full output voltage. MNX65P65 is not UL/CUL recognized. RoHS Compliant.
Remote: 0 to +10Vdc proportional from 0 to full output voltage.
Accuracy: ±1%. ZIN: 10Mohm.

Corporate Headquarters
Hauppauge, New York USA
[Link] 128023-001 REV. AE

+1-631-630-3000 FAX: +1-631-435-1620 Spellman High Voltage is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered company
e-mail: sales@[Link] Copyright © 2004 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
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X-RAY GENERATOR
SPELLMAN HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

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DIMENSIONS: in.[mm] J2 POWER INPUT CONNECTOR

PIN SIGNAL PARAMETER
1 +24V Input +24 volts @ 5A, max.
2 24V Return (Gnd.) Power Ground

J3 FILAMENT CONNECTOR
PIN SIGNAL PARAMETER
1 Filament Out 0.3A to 3.5A, 5 volt, max.
2 Filament Return Filament Ground

J4 ANALOG INTERFACE CONNECTOR

MALE 15 PIN MINI “D”
PIN SIGNAL PARAMETER
1 Monitor Return Signal Ground
2 Voltage Monitor 0-10 volts = 0 to full scale, Zout=1KΩ
3 Current Monitor 0-10 volts = 0 to full scale, Zout=1KΩ
4 Interlock Output Connect 12V HVON bulb to pin 15 to enable
5 +10 Volt Reference +10 Volts at 1mA, maximum
6 Filament Monitor 1 volt = 1 amp, Zout=1KΩ
7 Voltage Program Input 0-10 volts = 0 to full scale, Zin=10MΩ
8 Local Voltage Program* 0-10 volts, screwdriver adjust
9 Filament Limit Setpoint* 1 volt = 1 amp, screwdriver adjust
10 Current Program Input 0-10 volts = 0 to full scale, Zin=10MΩ
11 Local Current Program* 10 turn pot, screwdriver adjust
12 Not used (+24V Out for Interlock) (Optional Interlock configuration)
13 Not used (Interlock Coil) (Optional Interlock configuration)
14 Filament Preheat Setpoint* 1 volt = 1 amp, screwdriver adjust
15 Interlock Return Interlock Ground
*Denotes 10 turn potentiometer located on front panel

J1 HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT CONNECTOR

Spellman drywell type detachable connector.
Standard: A one meter (39.4”) long polyethylene mating high
voltage cable is provided.
5302: A one meter (39.4”) long Mammoflex mating high voltage
cable is provided, SHV p/n 201946-007
2001: A one meter (39.4”) long Mammoflex mating high voltage cable
is provided, compatible with the XCC Option SHV p/n 201946-002
Drywell connector depth:
50kV: 7.25˝
65kV: 8.25˝
XCC Option: 8.25˝

How To Order:
Sample model number:
50 Watt unit: MNX50P50
65 Watt unit: MNX65P65
75 Watt unit: MNX50P75
Options are added to the model number as follows:
MNX50P50/XCC

Corporate Headquarters
Hauppauge, New York USA
[Link] 128023-001 REV. AE

+1-631-630-3000 FAX: +1-631-435-1620 Spellman High Voltage is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered company
e-mail: sales@[Link] Copyright © 2004 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.
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X-RAY GENERATOR
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DIMENSIONS: in.[mm]
FIL I LIM ADJ

KV ADJ

DANGER
VOLTAGE
DANGER mA ADJ I/O J4

HIGH
Spellman ANODE
HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS CORP. HIGH PH ADJ

J1 VOLTAGE
J3-2
HV ON
X-RAY TUBE
0-50KV POWER ON
FIL RET
J3-1
FIL OUT
Output GND
J2-2 FILAMENT
+24V
J2-1

+24V Input Return

+24V @ 4A Input Power

Typical MNX Operating Setup

See Wiring Diagrams for Recommended Analog Interface Connections

MNX Power Supply +24V Input Connections

J2
1
+24V @ 4A
2

J3 Filament Connections
+ 1
FIL. P.S. X-Ray Tube
5.0V/3.5A Filament
- 2

J4
Analog Interface
1
-
VOLTAGE M
2 MONITOR +
-
1K M
CURRENT +
3 MONITOR
-
1K
M
FILAMENT +
6 MONITOR -
+10.00V 1K M
FILAMENT LIMIT +
9 SETPOINT
-
10K
M
+10.00V FILAMENT PREHEAT +
14 SETPOINT
10K

+10.00V
5 +10.00V REFERENCE EXTERNAL -
VOLTAGE V
CONTROL
+
VOLTAGE PROGRAM IN
7
+10.00V Jumper J4-7 to J4-8
LOCAL VOLTAGE to Use Local Voltage Control
CONTROL 8 -
EXTERNAL
25K, 20T CURRENT V
CONTROL +
10
CURRENT PROGRAM IN
+10.00V Jumper J4-10 to J4-11
LOCAL CURRENT to Use Local Current Control
CONTROL 11
25K, 20T

MNX Power Supply

+24VDC
J4
12

J3
13
+24VDC
14V
12V LAMP EXTERNAL
.5W-2W INTERLOCK
4

+24V, Power To 15
HV Circuits

Fail Safe Interlock / HV ON Connections

Alternate Interlock Configurations

MNX Power Supply MNX Power Supply

+24VDC Fail Safe +24VDC
12 J4 Interlock/HV ON: 12 J4
Remove internal jumper +12V,
J3 to isolate the interlock User
+24VDC +24VDC
relay coil + Provided
J3 from the internal +24V. J3
Connect J4-13 to an
13 external +24V source or 13
to J4-12 to re-connect
14V internal +24V. 14V EXTERNAL
INTERLOCK
4 4
270, 1W
+24V, Power to +24V, Power to
HV Circuits 15 HV Circuits 15

Alternate Interlock Configuration: Alternate Interlock Configuration:

® Fail Safe Lamp Replaced With a Customer Provided +12V For HV ON
270 Ohm Resistor Relay, Relay Return Grounded

Corporate Headquarters
Hauppauge, New York USA
[Link] 128023-001 REV. AE

+1-631-630-3000 FAX: +1-631-435-1620 Spellman High Voltage is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registered company
e-mail: sales@[Link] Copyright © 2004 Spellman High Voltage Electronics Corp.