X-550 XRF
Sciaps
The next generation of XRF
The SciAps X-550 sets a new standard of performance for a portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer, never before achieved, in the areas of Non Destructive Testing (NDT), material control, and alloy grade identification ( Positive Material Identification or PMI).
Advantages
Delivers PMI for most alloys in 1 second with excellent precision.
Some NDT-PMI applications require longer tests, or multiple beam tests. Our Android apps-based platform provides pre-configured, dedicated apps to make quality testing by every operator as easy as using a smartphone – including apps for residuals (API 751), sulfidic corrosion (API 939), API 5L and other testing.
Designed for NDT, PMI users to access hard-to-reach test locations and welds.
Perfectly balanced, light weight, and articulate, you can test all day long without fatigue. The narrow footprint that permits total access to virtually any test location and weld.
Powerful, miniaturized X-ray tube excels at low atomic number elements Si, P, S, Mg and Al.
Combined with highly optimal internal geometry, it yields fast, precise results on previously challenging low atomic number elements, for a variety of more challenging alloy verification work.
SciAps X-550 analyzes common alloys in 1 second or less. For alloys requiring longer test times or two-beam analysis, pre-configured on-board apps assure quality testing by every operator. Tap the Residuals App, for example, and the analyzer uses pre-set testing times to measure low concentrations of Cr, Cu and Ni, then calculates the sum. Operators won’t be adjusting test times in the field, or generating insufficient data quality due to incorrect testing times. Our patent-pending Aluminum App is optimized for both low atomic number elements and transition metals for ultra-fast, highly specific verification of the many similar aluminum grades.
Weight
2.8 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
2.7-inch color capacitive touchscreen — 400 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 306 2D/3D graphics accelerator.
Comms/Data Transfer
Wifi, Bluetooth, USB connectivity to most devices, including SciAps ProfileBuilder PC software.
Security
Password protected usage (user level) and internal settings (admin).
Excitation Source
40 kV, 200 uA Rh anode and 10kV, 500 uA for alloy testing, 50 kV, 200 uA Au anode for most other apps.
Detector
20 mm2 silicon drift detector (active area), 140 eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line.
X-Ray Filtering
4 position filter wheel for beam optimization.
Processing Electronics and Host Processing
1.2GHz quad ARM Cortex A53 64/32-bit, RAM: 2GB LP-DDR3, Storage: 16 GB eMMC (storage).
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.
Analytical Range
32 elements standard, specific elements vary by app. Additional elements may be added upon user request.
Available Apps
Alloy, Geochem (Mining), Empirical, Environmental apps. New apps are added regularly.
