X-Ray Controller (XCON) Trigger System

Trigger Amplifier: Upon triggering the unit, a high-voltage (-2500 volt(v)) pulse is generated at the back of the device and a low-voltage (-10 V) monitor pulse is provided on the front panel.

Delay Generator (TG): This allows the user to delay the firing of the trigger amplifier by a select amount of time. It also allows the user to select the trigger threshold voltage and polarity level to avoid accidental triggering in an electrically noisy environment.

Pulsed Event Timer (PET): This accurately and reliably measures time intervals between events associated with high electromagnetic and RF interference signal. It is designed for use with L3Harris Flash X-ray systems

Electrical
User trigger input pulse
Voltage	+/- 2 V to 200 V into 50 ohms (protected to 250 V)
Trigger output monitor
Voltage	-10 V nominal
Trigger output pulse
Voltage	-2500 V (nominal); 2 parallel connectors provided on back panel
User delay	0-1000 ms (user set in 10 ns increments)
Internal delay	< 400 ns (from external trigger to output of pulse generator)
Jitter	+/- 10 ns max to 3.5 ns RMS
Pulsed event timer – start pulse
Voltage	+/- 2 V to 200 V into 50 ohms (protected to 250 V)
Pulsed event timer - stop pulse
Voltage	+/- 2 V to 200 V into 50 ohms (protected to 250 V)
Pulse interval timer
Time range	0-1000 ms
Timer resolution	10 ns
Physical size – standard 19” rack mount
Power	100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
Height x weight x depth	3.5x19x13 in
Weight	Approximately 8.0 lbs

Key Features

Local and remote computer control
Standard lab view control software supplied with each system
Timing reproducibility +/-10 nsec
LCD display
Push button, rotary knob, and numeric keypad data entry
Independent threshold voltage and polarity settings for triggering, PET Start, and PET Stop
All inputs +/-2 V to +/-200 V
Built-in command fire button
Ethernet communication
Dual trigger outputs for orthogonal
X-ray pair images
10V monitor output

EXAMPLE: TYPICAL 3 PULSER RANGE INSTRUMENTATION WITH XCON

Resources

X-Ray Controller (XCON) Trigger System Data Sheet

X-Ray Systems Capabilities

Flash X-Ray Systems

L3Harris has produced and sold flash X-ray systems for more than 50 years and has a world-wide reputation for quality, reliability, durability and customer technical service. Most systems produced since the 1960s are still in operation today.