Dark Room Equipment

Dark Room Equipment

Best for Strip and Roll Film – 320,000 Cd/cm2, Reads 4.5 Density Film, 3.2" x 17.8" Viewing Window

Overview

The Kowolux X3 Series are high-end film viewers designed for evaluation of long X-ray film strips of weld seams or roll films when used with the Kowospool spooling device accessory. It features a luminance of 320,000 Cd/m2 and a 3.2" x 17.8" viewing screen, as well as an Economy version with a luminance of 200,000 Cd/m2. Powerful LEDs and a variety of accessories makes this indestructible, German made film viewer easy to use with a range of films.

Key Differences:

  • Designed for Film Strips or Roll Films
  • High Intensity - 320,000 Cd/m2

 

 

 

 

Features

  • 3.2" x 17.8" Viewing Screen, ideal for film strips and roll film
  • 320,000 Cd/m2 - High Intensity
  • Corrosion resistant, strong and high quality stainless steel housing
  • Viewing screen is made of crystal glass with 95% translucency and an anti-reflective coating, which is thermally cured
  • Plug-in foot switch – plug screw-secured – operable without foot switch (with optional operation plug)
  • Two controls for brightness - 1%-100%
  • Efficient LEDs - Heat generation and power consumption is reduced by 80% compared to Halogen lamps and is more cost effective with a 40,000 hour lifespan
  • Higher contrast helps inspection personnel to find defects and discontinuities easily without vision fatigue and high luminance makes it possible to view very dark films without destroying them
  • Cooling fan with temperature dependent speed control - low noise level
  • Changeable filter in the cooling air in-let
  • Interchangeable masks for different film sizes
  • Mounting threads in side panels – for mounting loading device for roll films or a densitometer holder
  • Mounting threads in bottom panel – for safe fixing of the viewer on a desk in mobile laboratories

Kowolux X Model Comparison Chart

Model Viewing Screen Luminance Film Density Main Use Special Features
X3 3.2" x 17.8"

320,000 Cd/m2

Eco: 200,000 Cd/m2

4.5 D 
Eco: 4.3 D
Weld Seam Images Durable, Perfect for Long Films, Many Attachments
X4 3.2" x 8.9"

320,000 Cd/m2

Eco: 200,000 Cd/m2

4.5 D 
Eco: 4.3 D
Weld Seam Images Durable, Many Attachments
X5 4.3" x 6" 630,000 Cd/m2 4.8 D Turbine Blade Images, High Densities Durable, Many Attachments
X6 10.6" x 15”

200,000 Cd/m2

Eco: 130,000 Cd/m2

4.3 D 
Eco: 4.1 D
Large Format Images Durable, Many Attachments 
X7 Ø 4 - 75mm (0.16" - 3") - Iris 1,100,000 Cd/m2 5.0 D Universal, Highest Densities Built in Iris, Ultra-High Intensity, Durable
X 14x17" 14" x 17" 160,000 Cd/m2 4.2 D Large Format Images True 14" x 17" Viewing Window, Durable
LX40 17" x 17" 80,000 Cd/m2 3.9 D Large Format Images Built in Horizontal and Vertical Shutters, Durable
LX60 17" x 23" 80,000 Cd/m2 3.9 D Large Format Images Built in Horizontal and Vertical Shutters, Durable
M1 3.2" x 9" 150,000 Cd/m2 4.15 D Weld Seam Images Dust Proof & Moisture Resistant, Durable
M2 3.2" x 18" 150,000 Cd/m2 4.15 D Weld Seam Images Dust Proof & Moisture Resistant, Durable 

Technical Specifications

Kowolux X3 and X3 Eco Specifications

Specifications X3 X3 Eco
Luminance Max 320,000 Cd/m2 200,000 Cd/m2
Film Density Max 4.5 D 4.3 D
Power Supply 88-264 V / 47-63 Hz
Viewing Screen 17.8" x 3.2" (450 x 80 mm), for films 10×48 cm
Rated Power 400 W 250 W
Dimensions (WxDxH) 21.2" x 9.6" x 8.6" (530 x 220 x 205 mm)
Weight 26 lbs. (11.8 kg) 23.5 lbs. (10.7 kg)
Color Temperature 5,000 K - White
Lamp Life 40,000 hours

Optional Accessories

Optional Accessories for Kowolux X3 and X3 Eco

         

Accessory Item X3 / X3 Eco
Universal Densitometer Holder RT-KT-13-40087
Kowospool Spooling Device for Roll Films RT-KT-13-40088
Spare Air Filter, 2 pack RT-KT-13-40089
Masks
3.9"x18.9", 10x48 cm RT-KT-13-40091
3.9"x15.7", 10x40 cm RT-KT-13- 40092
3.9"x9.4", 10x24 cm RT-KT-13-40093
2.8"x18.9", 7x48 cm RT-KT-13-40094
2.4"x18.9", 6x48 cm RT-KT-13-40095
2.4"x15.7", 6x40 cm RT-KT-13-40096
2.4"x9.4", 6x24 cm RT-KT-13-40097
1.2", 30 mm dia. hole, magnetic stop RT-KT-13-40098
Iris: 0.2 - 3, 4 - 75 mm RT-KT-13-40099
3 cm slit, magnetic stop & cover strips RT-KT-13-40116

Scope of Supply

  • Standard Attachment Mask
  • Power Cord
  • Foot Switch
  • Test Certificate according to ASTM E 1390, ISO 5580 & DIN EN 25580
  • Certificate of Conformance according to ISO/IEC 17050-1

Optional Accessories are Available Upon Request.

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