摘要 |
The anode and cathode of an X-ray tube are connected to a high-voltage power source respectively, through corresponding tetrode tubes, and the center metal electrode of the X-ray tube is grounded. The tetrode tubes are simultaneously turned on and off upon receipt of a control signal. An abnormal current, which flows through the center metal electrode due to a short-circuiting fault of the tetrode tube connected to the cathode of the X-ray tube, is detected during an OFF period of the tetrode tubes. Upon detection of the abnormal current, the tetrode tube connected to the anode of the X-ray tube is forcedly turned on, thus preventing the fusion of the center metal electrode in the X-ray tube.
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