X-200 XRF Analyzer
The X-200 offers comparable or superior speed and performance to the top end analyzers from other brands. It uses a top-performing SDD combined with highly optimized X-ray tube and detector geometry. The X-200 is rapidly becoming the choice for scrap processing and non-destructive testing due to the speed and analytical performance combined with the lightweight, small form-factor design. It’s fast on every alloy family including aluminum alloys. For geochemical applications, it offers suites of elements for environmental, pathfinder, exploration and mining. Also available is the SciAps Empirical App for users that want to test other types of materials and generate their own calibration models. Analyzers may be factory calibrated with fundamental parameters, Compton Normalization (EPA Method 6200), or user defined empirical calibrations.
X-Ray Tube
40 kV, Rh anode (alloy) or 50 kV Au anode (Geochem, Soil, RoHS, others).
Detector, Rate
20 mm2 standard SDD and DPP. 125k cps, > 90% live.
GeoChem & Soils
Offers comparable precision, limits of detection and elemental range of other leading XRF brands, but in a lighter weight package, and at a lower price point.
RoHS
Fast, precise analysis for RoHS elements Pb, Hg, Cd, Br and Cr. Also includes other restricted materials plus halogen free. Operates at 3 different beam conditions for optimized limits of detection across entire periodic table. Automated sample type recognition (polymer, alloy or mixed type), complete with camera for photo-documentation.
Metals & Alloys
Best value where aluminum sorting is daily but not the major focus. Requires a 2nd beam test of 8-10s for Mg at 0.8% in Al base. Requires 5-6 second beam 2 test time for Al, Si, S and P. Requires 15-20 s to measure 0.3-0.5% Mg in grades such 6063 or 356 or 3004.
Standard Element Package
The standard element package for the X-200 is shown in the table below. Require other elements? Just ask! We add or substitute elements frequently for specific applications.
Application | Beam 1 (40 kV) | Beam 2 (10 kV) | Beam 3 (50 kV) | |
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Geo-Mining | Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Sr, Rb, Zr, Nb, Mo, W, Ta, Au, Hg, Pb, Bi, U | Mg, Al, Si, P, S, K, Ca | Ag, Sn, Sb, Ba | |
Geo-Env Soil | Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Se, Sr, Rb, Zr, Mo, W, Tl, Hg, Pb, Bi | Mg, Al, Si, P, S | Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb, Ba | |
Alloy | Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Se, Y, Zr, Nb, Mo, W, Ta, Hf, Re, Au, Pb, Bi, Ru, Pd, Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb | Mg, Al, Si, P, S | ||
Precious Metals | Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ga, W, Au, Ge, Ir, Pt, Au, Pb, Bi, Zr, Mo, Ru, Rh, Pd, Ag, Cd, In, Sn, Sb | |||
Application | 50kV | 40kV | 30kV | 15kV |
RoHS (polymer) | Cd, Sn, Sb, Ba, Ag | Br, Hg, Pb, As, Cu, Ni, Se, Tl, Zn | Cr, Cl (halogen-free) | |
RoHS (alloy) | Cd, Sn, Sb, Ba, Ag | Br, Hg, Pb, As, Cu, Ni, Se, Tl, Zn, Cr |
Need beryllium? No handheld XRF measures Be. Consider SciAps Z-9 or Z-50 LIBS. |
Weight
3.3 lbs with battery
Dimensions
7.25″ x 10.5″ x 4.5″
Power
On board rechargeable Li-ion battery, rechargeable inside device or with external charger, AC power, hot-swap capability (60s max swap time).
Display
5″ color touchscreen Smartphone type display – PowerVR SGX540 3D graphic.
Comms/Data Transfer
Wifi, Bluetooth, USB. Connectivity to most devices, including SciAps Profile Builder PC software.
Excitation Source
6-40kV, 200uA Rh anode for alloy testing, 6-50kV, 200uA Au anode for most other Apps.
Detector
20mm 2 silicon drift detector (active area), 135eV resolution FWHM at 5.95Mn K-alpha line.
X-Ray Filtering
6 position filter wheel for beam optimization.
Processing Electronics Host Processor
ARM Cortex -A9 dual-core / 1.2GHz Memory: 1GB DDR2 RAM, 1GB NAND Results Storage: 8GB SD
Pulse Processor
14-bit ADC with digitization rate of 80 MSPS 8K channel MCA USB 2.0 for high speed data transfer to host processor Digital Filtering implemented in FPGA for high throughput pulse processing 50nS – 24uS peaking time
Calibration
Fundamental parameters. For Geochem and Env. Soil Apps, users may also choose “Compton Normalization” method and/ or use empirically derived calibrations.
Calibration Check
Internal shutter is also 316 stainless for totally automated calibration and energy scale validation.
Environmental Temp. Range
10°F to 130°F at 25% duty cycle.
Security
Password protected usage (user level) and internal settings (admin).
Regulatory
CE, RoHS, USFDA registered, Canada RED Act.
Turbocharge It!
X-250
Update to the X-250 with the 500 uA tube current in the low voltage beam. Improves limits of detection on Mg, Al, Si, P and S by 2X over the X-200, or improves speed by 4X for same LODs. Our special Scrap version of the X-250 with the FAST AL App let’s you sort every aluminum alloy in 2 seconds. Also a lower cost option to the X-350 for low silicon, phosphorus and sulfur in steels, ores and geochem samples.