Brochure. High Power 15 series - precision imaging & zero downtime
July 20, 2026
Introducing the High Power 15 series - a game-changer in continuous uptime. With redundancy built-in, this product line ensures your production never skips a beat. Two filament systems, two target areas, and the ingenious ability to switch between them when one wears out guarantees uninterrupted operation.
A game changer for inline production
The demands of in-line production call for equipment that doesn’t just keep up but sets the pace. Listening to our customers, we learned that while traditional HP tubes offer unmatched advantages, challenges like the heel effect pose significant barriers.
"The new High Power 15 series is a game changer for at- and inline applications. Focal spot redundancy ensures no production stops and a much improved lifetime. Additionally, combining a 15° target angle and nicely box-shaped focal spots enhances spatial resolution and field of view while increasing the dose."
Arnaud Sottas, Product Manager
Pioneering precision & uninterrupted uptime
Traditional challenges such as the Heel Effect, which once affected the consistency of dosage, are now a thing of the past. The tube can be mounted parallel to the object through a 15-degree target angle, allowing for a more straightforward and efficient setup process.
The focal spot has been redesigned. The High Power 15’s unique boxed-shaped focal spot ensures homogenous resolution throughout, making inspections smoother and more precise. In the High Power 15 series, we’ve elevated every facet of what makes an X-ray tube exceptional.
Each improvement, from filament design to dose distribution, was forged from real-world feedback and refined to perfection. This is more than just an evolution, it’s a revolution for industries that refuse to compromise on clarity and consistency.
Say goodbye to unexpected production halts and embrace the new standard of persistent performance.
Engineered for excellence
Every aspect of the High Power 15 series is a culmination of in-depth research, customer feedback, and our commitment to excellence. Tailored for industries that refuse to settle for anything but the best, this series offers a blend of clarity, performance, and durability.
1. Production with minimal downtime
The two independent identical focal spots enable operation with zero downtime, allowing for an instantaneous switch to the second focal spot when the first meets the end-of-life criteria. This capability is essential, as downtime equals revenue loss. It offers significant cost savings and improved integration within inline and at-line production systems.
The High Power 15 series provides a direct operational advantage by preventing production halts, making it ideal for various production environments.
2. Precision imaging from every perspective
The High Power 15 series improves spatial resolution through uniform beam distribution, allowing for detailed imaging, streamlining workflow, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy. A box-shaped focal spot design, a 15° target angle, and homogeneous illumination deliver unmatched image quality from every angle.
The 15° target angle adds versatility, simplifying setup and facilitating precise imaging across angle variations, while homogeneous illumination ensures consistent dose distribution and uniform image quality. These features collectively offer a reliable and efficient imaging solution, ideal for sectors demanding precision, reliability, and ease of use, making the HP 15 an invaluable tool for professionals focused on quality and accurate diagnostics.
3. A compact solution
Through its expanded field of view (FOV), the HP 15 maximizes spatial efficiency without sacrificing imaging quality. This allows the detector to be positioned closer to the tube, ideal in space-constrained environments.
The proximity between the object, detector, and tube reduces space needs and shielding material, ensuring high-quality imaging in a compact, efficient design.
4. Optimize performance
Each customer has unique needs and expectations. With the MXR-225HP/15/04-04 tube, you have the flexibility to choose and plan how you want to use the tube:
Power Mode: Achieve the fastest imaging with up to 65% more dose compared to the HP 11 tube.
Endurance Mode: Opt for extended durability with a lifespan of up to 6,000 hours per focal spot before reaching end-of-life criteria.
Note that even in endurance mode, the HP 15 is delivering more dose than the HP 11.
5. Simplified setup and easy installation
The HP 15-series 15-degree target angle eliminates the need for a complex and costly tilting mechanism, allowing for easy installation with the HP 15 module in parallel to the object, facilitating a straightforward setup - resulting in easier mounting and a reduced footprint within the workspace.
6. Accelerated output & expanded imaging
A large X-ray beam allows for a broader field of view, permitting the detector to be positioned closer to the tube. This proximity increases the dose on the detector, enhancing the efficiency and throughput of the inspection process. The 15° target angle ensures homogeneous illumination across the field of view for uniform dose delivery, achieving faster imaging, hence minimizing inspection time.
High Power 15 insights
The carefully tuned features
The High Power 15 series enhance spatial resolution in several key ways.
Focal spot symmetry: As shown in the images on the right, the focal spots are highly symmetrical, ensuring consistent resolution along both the X and Y axes.
Focal spot form: Even being slightly bigger then the HP11 according to EN12543-2:2008, the 0.4 mm focal spot of the HP 15 comes almost on the same size as an HP 11 when measuring according to EN12543-2:2021 or ASTM E1165. This was achieved trough a “wing-less” focal spot.
Spatial resolution: The 15° target angle reduces focal spot distortion as the focal spot is observed away from the beam centre. This result in a reduction of the distortion by approximately 20% compared to the HP 11 when viewed 25° radially and 15° axially, toward the cathode.
Dose uniformity: The uniform illumination provides consistent dose distribution, leading to uniform image quality across the entire field.
These combined features deliver a reliable and efficient imaging solution, making the HP 15 series ideal for industries where precision, reliability, and ease of use are critical. This makes the HP 15 an invaluable tool for professionals seeking high-quality imaging and accurate diagnostics.
Accelerated output & expanded imaging
A large X-ray beam allows for a broader field of view, permitting the detector to be positioned closer to the tube. This proximity increases the dose on the detector, to the square, enhancing the efficiency and throughput of the inspection process. The 15° target angle ensures homogeneous illumination across the field of view for uniform dose delivery, achieving faster imaging, hence minimizing inspection time.
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Balance dose with longevity
Each customer has specific needs and expectations regarding the required dose and desired tube lifespan to optimize their tasks. The MXR-225HP 15/06-06 tube allows customers to tailor its usage to their specific requirements.
Power Mode: The tube is optimized for fast imaging, delivering up to 65% more doses than the HP 11 tube. This increased dose allows for a 40% reduction in inspection time, setting a new benchmark for speed. However, this performance comes with a trade-off, as the tube is expected to reach its end-of-life after approximately 4,000 hours, with both filaments used.
Endurance Mode: Opt for extended durability with a lifespan of up to 6,000 hours per focal spot before reaching end-of-life criteria.
Note: In endurance mode, the HP 15 is delivering more dose than the HP 11.
225 X-ray module configurations
225 X-ray tubes
| Tube type | Product no. | Continuous rating | Focal spot ASTM E1165-20 | Radiation coverage | Target angle | Target material |
| MXR-225HP 15/14-14 | 915417.51 | 2250 W | d = 1.4 mm | d = 1.4 mm | 50° x 40° | 15° | W |
| MXR-225HP 15/04-04 | 915430.51 | 850 W | d = 0.4 mm | d = 0.4mm | 50° x 40° | 15° | W |
450 kV X-ray module configurations
450 X-ray tubes
Set a new standard for performance
The High Power 15 series is designed for industries where uptime and precision cannot be compromised. With built-in redundancy, uniform imaging, and long-lasting reliability, it ensures production keeps moving — without interruptions.
Get in touch to learn how the High Power 15 series can support your operations.
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