XR150

The XR150 X-ray generator is a battery-powered, pulsed 150 kV X-ray generator used primarily for security applications. Golden Engineering introduced the XR150 in 1993 for applications requiring extreme portability. The XR150 design has been modified three times since its introduction, with the most significant change occurring in 2016. The updated design improves user interface capabilities and adds a commercially available DeWalt® battery pack while maintaining the traditional compact size and robust penetration capability. This has always made the XR150 unique.

The 2016 redesign reduces the weight of the X-ray generator by 20% and the weight of the kit including a carrying case by 32%. The XR150 is now 35% smaller than its predecessor. The sleeker design makes it easier to slip the XR150 into pockets. Multiple connection points allow operators to use various fasteners to attach the XR150 to belts, zippers, or packs. Despite the reduced size and weight, Golden Engineering has increased the output dose by an average of 25%.

The menu-driven electronics allow the operator to enter up to 999 counts in multiple pulse trains. Operators can also slow the pulse rate and even pulse the generator continuously at a slower rate. A lifetime pulse counter displays the total number of pulses fired on the generator, and a resettable pulse counter can track the number of pulses from a specific event. The XR150 can deliver approximately 2,000 pulses per battery charge on a DeWalt® 12V lithium-ion battery that charges in 40 minutes.