Scorpius Xray Controller

Software · instrument control

Control of the Scorpius/StarLight X-ray source.

Primary function
Control of the Scorpius/StarLight X-ray source1
Instrument support
USB-controlled Amptek Scorpius only1
Control
Voltage, emission current and tube enable1
Readback
Tube current and voltage measurement2
Datasheet

Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s documents on 2026-10-16

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Overview

Key features

  • USB-controlled Amptek Scorpius only
  • Voltage, emission current and tube enable
  • Tube current and voltage measurement

Specifications

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

Primary functionControl of the Scorpius/StarLight X-ray source1
Instrument supportUSB-controlled Amptek Scorpius only1
ControlVoltage, emission current and tube enable1
ReadbackTube current and voltage measurement2
Data loggingContinuous acquisition and saved measurements2
ConnectionUSB2
Listed operating systemWindows 7, 8, 10 and 113

The data comes from the manufacturer’s published documents. Manufacturers may change specifications; the current configuration and performance are confirmed in the quotation.

Documents

Sources

The number after each value refers to the source listed below. Values are as published by the manufacturer; the exact configuration is always confirmed in our quotation.

  1. 1
    Publisher: AmptekProduct page product page Checked 2026-10-16
  2. 2
    Publisher: AmptekManual p. 13; p. 11–13; p. 17 Checked 2026-10-16
  3. 3
    Publisher: AmptekProduct page product page Checked 2026-10-16
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