SEIFERTERESCO MF4

Reliable, lightweight, portable X-ray Generator

ERESCO MF4 – For the toughest of tasks
Radiation unit including
Generator and X-ray tube

Advantages at a glanceControl

Advantages at a glance

The robust, transportable construction of the ERESCO
MF4 x-ray units enable reliable use under the toughest
application conditions in the world.

• Highest power output, with best image definition
in its class•	High X-ray dose permitting short exposure times
with associated increases in productivity• Operation with 100% Duty Cycle at 30°C at 1 hour
operation time
• Light weighted and compact design• Robust construction for hostile environments (IP65)• Wide range of accessories to facilitate positioning

With the portable ERESCO digital control unit every X-ray
generator of the MF4 series can be operated.

• Integrated real time clock, enabling intelligent andautomatic warm-up of the generating unit, taking past
operational intervals into account• Robust and ergonomic design for operation in different
working position• Easily adapts to different main supplies, including
portable generators and batteries• Built-in fail-safe warning lamp
• Emergency stop button, in compliance with international
standards

Special power electronics enable an alternative power
supply in the field as well the easy integration into crawlers.
The compact power electronics and the robust metalceramic X-ray tube enable the ERESCO MF4 to generatehigh output power with extremely low ripple and highradiation dose.
This results in the shortest exposure times and thus
higher productivity.

A glance at the benefits
The metal/ceramic technology ensures both
continuous operation and a long operating life.

Optimized for maximum cooling effect
MF4 cooling system supports continuousoperation.

The power electronics of ERESCO units
provide extremely low power consumption
between 1 to 2 kW/h.

A modern microprocessor platform enables
faster and safer device control with intelligent
functions like automatic tube detection,
operation with recording of events, multilingual user interface (around 20 languages)
and different exposure programs (including
freely configurable exposure programming
mode and offline administration).

Operation starts from 5 kV to enable optimized
exposure of low-density materials (such asaluminum, composites and plastics) resulting
in high-contrast images.

The ERESCO MF technology allows the X-raygenerator to be operated in power mode.
It can drive high tube currents resulting incontinuous power ratings of up to 900 W andhigh currents ensure best image definition in
the 200 kV to 300 kV class.

A full graphic, transreflective and backlit
display for contrast-optimized indoor
and outdoor operations combined withan intuitive user interface, ensure simple
and logical operation.
A built-in exposure computer is used todetermine the optimal exposure settings
and the further reduction in exposure timewith the unique ERESCO power operation
function*.

In addition to interfaces for warning lights,
safety circuits and pumps the MF4-Control
also has a serial interface for external control
or communication with PC-based tools andis compatible with Waygate Technologies
Software Rhythm Insight RT.

Several programming and administration
functions shorten preparation and evaluationwork.
* In power operation, the maximum tube current
is calculated and set in order to minimize theexposure times.

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ERESCO MF4

MF Technology for constant potential
high dose output

Accessories
A wide range of accessories complements the ERESCO MF4 generators.

A medium frequency output (around 20 kHz) can be used to produce a high power output with extremely low ripple.

32 mm

Mains Power In

High Voltage Out

Mains Power In

High Voltage Out

AC Waveform

Output Power of theERESCO MF Units

Simple X-Ray Unit
38 mm
Basic CP Unit
42 mm

ERESCO MF High
Performance Unit

Four legged stands for tube heads
to ensure stability

Laser centring device

Lead plug for the tube window

Remote warning flash lamp

Exchangeable lead diaphragms

Aluminium transport boxes

Remote control

Adapter cables

Applications
The ERESCO MF4 range MF4 range of X-ray generators finds application throughout the industrial spectrum
in the inspection of welds and in the examinations for structural integrity.

Transport andPositioning Cart

Other available accessories

Standard radiographic inspections,such as those carried out in fabrication
yards in the oil and gas segment, inpower plants, in the automotive sector
and in general engineering.

Oil and Gas segments require inspections in extreme conditions, such as
pipeline inspections - both offshore
and land-based applications - whereequipment have to withstand hostileenvironment like very low or very highambient temperature or permanent
exposure to salt-water, sand or dirt.

Structural integrity testing in theaerospace segment, where special
materials, honeycomb sections
and composites demand exceptional
tube performance.

• Carrying cradle• Door contact cable• Bracing belts• Interface cables• Diaphragm caps for panoramic units• 20 m extension cable• PC based exposure calculator• MF4 Administrator Kit (Serial Interface cable
and SW CD-ROM)• Pipe inspection carriage to facilitate transport and set-up

With direct and panoramic emission models as well as small focal spot radioscopy units,
the ERESCO MF4 range offers a comprehensive solution to meet virtually all customer
portable X-ray generation needs.
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Technical Data

ERESCO MF4 – Series
ERESCO-Type

200 MF4-R

300 MF4-R

42 MF465 MF432 MF4-C

52 MF4-CL

Radioscopic applications
that require geometricmagnification

Radioscopic applications
that require geometricmagnification or short
exposure times

Weld inspection, Aluminum
casting and also composite
materials

Weld inspection, Aluminum
casting and composite
materials, especially wherehigh penetration power isdemanded

Panoramic exposure unit
designed for pipelineand butt-well inspection

Panoramic exposure unit designedfor pipeline and butt-weld inspection
where high penetration power isdemanded

Direct Emission

Direct Emission

Direct Emission

Direct Emission

Panoramic Emission

Panoramic Emission

Penetration of Steelin 10 min-65 mm (2.55”)

42 mm (1.65”)

65 mm (2.55”)

32 mm (1.26”)

52 mm (2.04”)

High Voltage Range

10 - 200 kV

10 - 300 kV

5 - 200 kV

5 - 300 kV

5 - 200 kV

5 - 300 kV

Tube Current Range

0.5 – 10 mA

0.5 - 6 mA

0.5 – 10 mA0.5 – 6 mA

0.5 – 10 mA

0.5 – 6 mA

Tube Current at U max

3.0 mA / 200 kV

3.0 mA / 300 kV

4.5 mA / 200 kV

3.0 mA / 300 kV

3.0 mA / 200 kV

2.0 mA / 300 kV

600 W

900 W

900 W

900 W

600 W

600 W

1.0 mm (EN 12 543)
0.5 (IEC 336)

1 mm ( EN 12543)

3.0 mm (EN 12543)
1.5 (IEC 336)

3.0 mm (EN 12543)
1.5 (IEC 336)

0.4 x 4.0 mm (EN 12543)

0.5 x 5.5 mm (EN 12543)

Anode Material

Tungsten (W)Tungsten (W)Tungsten (W)Tungsten (W)Tungsten (W)Tungsten (W)Target Angle

20°

15°

20°

20°

22°

22°

Emergent Beam Range

Elliptical, 40° × 60°

Elliptical, 30° × 60°

Elliptical, 40° × 60°

Elliptical, 40° × 60°

40° × 360°38° × 360°

Inherent Filtration

0.8 ± 0.1 mm, Be

0.8 mm ± 0.1 mm, Be

0.8 mm ± 0.1 mm, Be

0.8 mm ± 0.1 mm, Be

0.4 mm Fe/Ni/Co + 2.0 mm, Al

0.4 mm Fe/Ni/Co + 3.0 mm, Al

Weight of Tube Head(exluding hand rings)

24.6 kg (54.2 lbs)

37.8 kg (83.3 lbs)

24.6 kg (54.2 lbs)

37.8 kg (83.3 lbs)

28.8 kg (63.5 lbs)

33.8 kg (74.5 lbs)

Description

Emergent BeamContinous Rating
Nominal Focus Spot Value

Cooling

Air-cooled

Air-cooled

Duty Cycle(1 h operation time)

100 %

100 %

Current andVoltage Stability

±1%

±1%

Power Supply
Requirements

160 V - 253 V AC, 80 V - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz *160 V - 253 V AC, 80 V - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz *Certifications

CE Conformity, NFC 74100 **, BfS Certification (PTB Approval) **CE Conformity, NFC 74100 **, BfS Certification (PTB Approval)*** Operation with reduced output is possible at main voltages below 205 V and 108 V respectively** Available for selected models

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