CCD Based Systems

Why our Portable X-ray CCD Systems are World Leaders

The foXrayII family of systems offer these industry-leading features:

100% True Portability

• No need for external power: fully battery operated (also operates on external power or from vehicle with optional 12V or 24V inverter).
• Only systems in the world that can power the Video Camera Unit (VCU) from the data cable when desired, no need to ever approach the VCU down range.
• Wireless operation - either Wireless X-ray (WLX) operation or Digital Wireless Video (DWV) accessory.
• Lightweight & small, including backpack option (foX Trekker).
• Easily carried by single operator and quickly deployed in the field.
• Only systems in the world where the carrying case provides an operating platform or "base station" operating the system without having to remove the computer.

Fast Set Up Times and Immediate Imaging

• "One Approach," no need for repositioning - much safer than double (or multi)approach systems.
• No need for development time - "time is of essence", images within seconds, compared to minutes with film or scanning systems (minimum of 5-10 minutes between shots).
• Laptop driven systems - control X-ray source exposure and activation, from laptop.
• Safely remain over 50m from target while taking and analyzing X-ray images.
• "Cost free" imaging: ability to re-shoot unlimited number of images.

Powerful Software

• Lightning fast database & visual library capabilities in the field.
• Each X-ray image is a "record" that automatically includes X-ray image, external camera image (optional), graphic & sound annotations, plus identifying information (user name, date, place, exposure etc); description information can be added to the record along with attached files (Word documents, Excel, etc.) and image can be categorized.
• Built-in export/import & data backup functions
  

  400% Non-Digitizing Zoom

• Wide range of enhancement including 400% non-digitizing zoom & annotation tools.
• Built in CD-RW tool and hardware for easy record transfer of large amounts of data.
• Email or fax images with text and annotations directly from the field inspection.
  

  "Sum" Mode

• Penetrate thick items with "Sum" mode, allowing for "virtual" addition of X-ray images onto each other.
• Multilingual software: The entire software and data base functions are translated into almost any language supported by Windows XP.

Flat Panel Systems Upgrade Offers

• 14 Bit systems providing 16,384 gray levels - 64 times more than CCD based systems which only have 256 gray levels.
• Unparalleled resolution at 4 line pairs/mm - 10 times more compared to CCD based systems.
• Automatic Window Leveling - computer assistance finds the optimum gray scale levels of a selected region of interest (ROI) where relevant information lies. Manual adjuster allows for "dialing through" the material X-ray looking at selected gray scales chosen.
• 12"x16" or 9"x 9 " imaging areas with the foX-Rayzor being the thinnest digital imager ever produced at only 13mm.
• Up to 800% zoom - no digitization.
• Flat panels can operate CCD-Based VCU’s (option).
• New Dual Energy option allows for delineating between organic and inorganic items.

Each System Standard Components

• Ruggedized "Storm" carrying case & operation platform.
• State-of-the-art laptop computer with complete foXrayII software and features, including built-in program Help & hints.
• Video Camera Unit: Standard VCU-10 (8x10").
• 50m of coiled lightweight cable on a reel attached to the carrying case.
• X-ray cable, charge cable and external power cable.
• Operator choice of X-ray source (150kV or 270 kV pulsed X-ray sources).
• Laminated quick start sheet and complete operation & maintenance manual.
• Backup CD ROM and emergency key, 1 year warranty.

Optional Accessories: Complete Solutions for any Field Assignment

• External video camera: connected to VCU in front of the suspected item. Monitor the suspected item in "live video", for change in color, smoke etc. The system automatically captures external image simultaneously with X-ray and stores the file for side-by-side viewing. System can capture image with one key stroke at any time.
• 4 fully interchangeable VCU sizes.
• True robot interface: operate foXrayII or foX Trekker using robot communication channels; no need to drag an extra cable or use additional wireless, the robot is not a mere mule.
• 50m or 100m additional VCU cables on external real, plus removable reel option for built-in standard 50m cable.
• Wireless X-ray (WLX) and/or Digital Wireless Video (DWV) - battery free, fastest transmission, encoded signal for extra security, extended range antenna option included, long range antenna available.
• Beacon warning light kit for NDT work.

CCD-Based foXrayII Portable X-ray Inspection System NDT Equipment required for the same F-15 inspection without a portable system such as the foXrayII

A Recent US Air Force & Air Expeditionary Force Battlelab Study on Portable DR Systems for NDT uses had very clear findings - Portable DR could provide:

• 97% reduction in equipment footprint.
• 79% savings in elapsed time.
• Dramatic cost savings - ROI (Return on Investment) for one system within 3 months.