Varian Clinac iX (6 MV / 15 MV dual-energy)
Family: Varian Clinac iX · Modality: Linear Accelerator (Rad Onc)
Dual-photon-energy Clinac iX — delivers 6 MV and 15 MV X-ray beams plus electron modes. The workhorse rad-onc linac through the 2010s before being displaced by TrueBeam in new orders. Very large installed base; most refurb / de-installed Clinac iX inventory traces back to this configuration.
Variant-specific considerations
- 6/15 MV dual photon, typically 4/6/9/12/15/18 MeV electrons
- Millennium 120 MLC
- On-board imager (OBI) kV-kV / CBCT
- RPM respiratory gating optional
Parts
Magnetron, klystron (HD configurations), waveguide, Millennium 120 MLC, kV-kV / CBCT OBI, electron applicators.