X-555 Analyzer | Max C. Meister AG

X-555 XRF Analyzer

The world’s most powerful portable XRF

Premium performance begins with the most advanced handheld XRF technology available, led by a 55 kV X-ray tube for extra low detection limits on key elements like Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb, and Ba.Up to three automated beam settings provide optimal performance across the entire periodic table from Mg to U. All in a rugged instrument with state-of-the-art software and outstanding thermal dissipation.

Application areas

Mining

Best-in-class light element performance for ultra low detection limits of elements like Mg, Al, Si, P, and S, while also packing enough power to achieve impressive precision on heavy elements like pathfinders Ag, Sn, Sb, and rare earth elements.

Soils

Appropriate filtering to optimize sensitivity — 2x better analysis of cadmium detection than any other XRF! Packs the industry’s most powerful X-ray tube for superior limits of detection—especially for cadmium, silver, tin, antimony and barium. When combined with the new Z-901 Beryllium, get 13 EPA Priority Pollutant Metals. Operators can upgrade the Z-901 Lithium to include lithium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, fluorine, and sodium in their tests, too.

Regulatory Markets

Next-generation connectivity, test data management and reporting for the full range of compliance testing applications, including RoHS, Halogen Free, CPSIA, and lead paint in children’s playgrounds. State-of-the-art data management incorporated into a flexible Android system allows for the greatest customization and data management capabilities.

Electric Vehicle and Strategic Metals

The 55 kV operation, rather than the industry typical 50 kV, delivers higher performance for critical “light” REEs and some “heavy” REEs, making it a superior option for REE analysis globally.

SciAps XRF analyzers are the lightest ever made, weighing in at just under 3 lbs. with battery. The durable aerospace-grade aluminum frame passes the Oops Test and the falling-from-a-35-foot-tower test. Redesigned housing with improved heat dissipation allows for high throughput testing that our customers demand. A narrow, slender form factor accesses the toughest test locations, with a 2.7″ display for rear viewing of grade and chemistry.
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Technical Data

Weight
1.35kg (with battery)
Dimensions
18.5 x 26.7 x 11.5 cm
Power
On-board rechargeable Li-ion battery, rechargeable inside device or with external charger, AC power. Hot-swap capability (60s max swap time)
Display
2.7-inch high-brightness color capacitive touchscreen, 400 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 306 2/D/3D graphics accelerator. Rear-facing display for easy results viewing, readable in all conditions.
Environmental Temperature Range
-12 °C to 54°C at 50% duty cycle
Excitations Source
5 W X-ray tube. Max 55 kV, 200 uA. Au anode
Detector
20 mm² silicon drift detector (active area), 140 eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line

X-Ray Filtering
Six position filter wheel
Processing Electronics
1.2 GHz Quad ARM Cortex A53 64/32-bit, RAM 2 GB LP-DDR3.
Storage: 16 GB eMMC.
Pulse Processor
12 bit 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 20 nS – 24 uS peaking time.
Calibration
Fundamental parameters. For Geochem and Environmental Soil apps, users may also choose “Compton Normalization” method and/or use empirically derived calibrations.
Calibration Check
External 316 stainless check standard for calibration verification and energy scale validation.
Elements
32 elements standard, specific elements vary by app. Additional elements may be added upon user request.

Connectivity
WiFi, Bluetooth, USB connectivity to most devices, including SciAps Profile Builder software for PC or tablet.
Security
Passwortgeschützte Nutzung (Benutzerebene) und interne Einstellungen (Admin).
Available Apps
Soil and Mining for rare earth elements.
Regulatory
CE, RoHS, USFDA registered, Canada RED Act.