Fluorescent x-ray analyzer and monitoring system for increasing operative life

摘要

An improved fluorescent x-ray instrument includes an x-ray tube for generating x-rays, with a control grid regulating the production of x-rays. An operator can set the voltage to be applied to the control grid, and a feedback system will set a desired voltage to the control grid. An operator will be provided an output signal representative of the monitor control grid voltage to enable the operator to determine the operative status of the x-ray tube.