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Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD XRF Analyzer
The Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD XRF Analyzer is a special tool that helps people figure out what materials are made of. It’s like a magic scanner that looks inside objects without breaking them. This handy device is used in many industries, such as mining, recycling, and even jewelry-making. Let’s dive into the details and see why this tool is so helpful.
What Is the Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD?
The Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD is a portable tool that uses X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to analyze materials. This means it can shine a type of energy (X-rays) onto an object, and the object "sends back" information about what it’s made of. Scientists, engineers, and even gold hunters use it to quickly find out the elements in a sample.
Why Is It Called "GOLDD"?
The name "GOLDD" stands for Geometrically Optimized Large Drift Detector. This is a fancy way of saying that the tool’s sensor is really good at catching signals. It works faster and detects smaller amounts of materials compared to older models. This makes it perfect for jobs where accuracy is super important, like checking for gold in rocks or sorting scrap metals.
Key Features of the Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD
Here are the main features that make this tool so amazing:
1. Portable and Easy to Use
The Niton XL3t 950 is lightweight and handheld. It’s small enough to carry around and doesn’t require a big setup. You can take it to the field, a workshop, or a lab and use it right away.
2. Real-Time Results
One of the coolest things about this analyzer is that it gives results in just a few seconds. You don’t have to wait for hours or send samples to a lab.
3. Non-Destructive Testing
The analyzer doesn’t damage the materials it tests. This is super helpful if you’re checking something valuable, like a gold ring or a rare artifact.
4. Wide Range of Applications
The Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD can detect a lot of different elements, from common metals like iron and copper to precious ones like gold and platinum. This makes it useful for:
Mining: Finding gold, silver, and other minerals.
Recycling: Sorting scrap metals.
Jewelry: Checking the purity of gold and silver.
Quality Control: Ensuring products are made from the right materials.
5. Built-In Camera
The tool comes with a small camera that helps you aim at the exact spot you want to test. This is especially helpful when analyzing small or tricky objects.
How Does the Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD Work?
The tool works by using X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology. Here’s a simple way to understand it:
X-Ray Beam: The analyzer sends a tiny beam of X-rays onto the object.
Reaction: The X-rays make the object "glow," and this glow is unique for each element (like a fingerprint).
Reading: The analyzer’s sensor catches the glow and figures out what elements are there and in what amounts.
It’s like asking the object, “What are you made of?” and getting a quick answer!
Benefits of Using the Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD
1. Saves Time
You don’t need to spend hours testing materials. The analyzer gives instant results, so you can make decisions faster.
2. Highly Accurate
The GOLDD technology ensures you get precise readings, even for small amounts of materials.
3. Easy to Carry
Unlike big lab machines, this analyzer fits in your hand. You can take it to remote locations or use it in tight spaces.
4. Safe and Eco-Friendly
Since it’s a non-destructive tool, you don’t create waste or harm the environment when testing materials.
5. Versatile Applications
From finding treasure in rocks to ensuring quality in factories, this tool is useful in many fields.
Who Uses the Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD?
1. Miners
Miners use this tool to find precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum in rocks and soil. It helps them figure out where to dig.
2. Recyclers
People in the recycling industry use it to sort metals. For example, they can tell if a piece of scrap is aluminum, copper, or steel in seconds.
3. Jewelry Makers and Buyers
Jewelers use the analyzer to check the purity of gold, silver, and other precious metals. This ensures customers get what they’re paying for.
4. Engineers and Scientists
In factories, engineers use the tool to ensure that materials meet quality standards. Scientists also use it for research and experiments.
How to Use the Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD
Using this tool is super simple. Here are the basic steps:
Turn It On: Press the power button to start the analyzer.
Point and Aim: Use the built-in camera to focus on the spot you want to test.
Press the Trigger: Pull the trigger to start the test. The tool will shine X-rays onto the object.
Read the Results: In a few seconds, the screen will show what elements are in the object and their amounts.
That’s it! No special training is needed to operate it.
Common Questions About the Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD
1. Is It Safe to Use?
Yes! The analyzer is designed with safety features to protect users. However, you should always follow the instructions and avoid pointing it at people.
2. What Can It Detect?
It can detect a wide range of elements, including gold, silver, copper, iron, and more. It’s great for both common and rare materials.
3. How Long Does It Take to Get Results?
Results appear in just a few seconds. It’s one of the fastest tools available for material analysis.
4. Does It Need Maintenance?
The analyzer is durable and requires minimal maintenance. Just keep it clean and follow the manufacturer’s care instructions.
Come With :
- Niton XL3t 950 GOLDD XRF, Internal GPS and Camera
- Installed Modes: General Metals, Fingerprint , Precious Metals, Mining Cu/Zn, Mining Ta/Hf, Coatings, PB Paint
- Niton Charger Power Supply
- Two (2) Niton Battery
- Helium Purge
- USB and Computer cables
- Quick Start Guide / Manual
- Certificate Calibration
- Test Stand & Test Stand Hard Case
- Battery Cover
- Spare Windows
- Pelican protective case
Thermo Scientific Niton XLp 300 Series analyzers provide many distinct advantages:
- The only lead paint analyzer with the ideal PCS
- Soil mode to evaluate outdoor risks
- Dust mode to pre-screen abatement or renovation work
- Consumer Products mode for complete EBL evaluation
- Quick, easy-to-use tool for RRP Rule compliance
Quickly identify and quantify lead resulting from damaged exterior paint, residual contamination from leaded gasoline, a former pesticide application or by-products from an industrial process. Thermo Scientific Niton XLp 300 Series XRF analyzers perform elemental analysis for residential lead paint testing and measure environmental contaminants in soil, sediment, dust, air and consumer goods, helping public health and environmental professionals pinpoint lead’s location, identify the sources of contamination and confirm that clearance criteria have been achieved after abatement.
The Niton XLp 300 XRF Analyzer displays actual lead values in seconds. Settings can be adjusted to comply with local regulations.
- Customizable data fields to enter sample location/condition and site conditions.
- A patented depth index to indicate whether lead is present on the surface or buried within the paint matrix.
- Dust Wipe Analysis mode analyzes dust collected on an ASTM-compliant towelette.
- Consumer Goods mode to screen for lead in accordance with the Consumer Product Safety
- Improvement Act (CPSIA).
- Point and shoot simplicity- easy to use by nontechnical personnel.
- Rugged design for real-world industrial environments.
- Sealed against moisture and dust.
- Ergonomically designed.
- Daylight-readable icons.
- Color, touch-screen display.
Come With:
- Shielded belt holster
- 2x Batteries and 1 Backup Battery
- Charger/adapter with 110 V & 220 VAC
- RS-232 PC data transfer cable
- NIST-traceable Lead Paint Standards
- Manuals
- Data Transfer Software
- Locking shielded waterproof carrying case
- Precise elemental analysis of alloy materials.
- Very easy to use – even by non-technical personnel.
- Ruggedly designed for the most challenging industrial environments, and sealed against moisture and dust.
- Completely nondestructive test.
- Ergonomically designed.
- Customizable menus with multiple language options and daylight-readable icons.
- Standard analytical range of more than 25 elements from sulfur to uranium.
Features:
- Point and shoot simplicity: very easy to use even by nontechnical personnel
- Rugged design for real-world industrial environments
- Nondestructive analysis with near instantaneous results
- Sealed against moisture and dust
- Ergonomically designed
- Daylight: readable icons
- Standard analytical range of up to 30 elements from sulfur to uranium
- Color, touch-screen display
- Integrated camera
Specifications:
| Weight | 3 lbs. (1.53kg) |
| Dimensions | 10.25 x 11 x 4 in (256 x 275 x 100 mm) |
| Tube | Ag anode 45 kV maximum, 80 uA maximum |
| Detector | High-performance semiconductor |
| System electronics | 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU 300 MHz dedicated DSP 80 MHz ASICS DSP for signal processing 4096 channel MCA |
| Memory | 64 MB internal system memory 128 MB internal user storage |
| Display | Fixed angle, color, touch-screen display |
- Precise elemental analysis of alloy materials.
- Very easy to use – even by non-technical personnel.
- Ruggedly designed for the most challenging industrial environments, and sealed against moisture and dust.
- Completely nondestructive test.
- Ergonomically designed.
- Customizable menus with multiple language options and daylight-readable icons.
- Standard analytical range of more than 25 elements from sulfur to uranium.
Features:
- Point and shoot simplicity: very easy to use even by nontechnical personnel
- Rugged design for real-world industrial environments
- Nondestructive analysis with near instantaneous results
- Sealed against moisture and dust
- Ergonomically designed
- Daylight: readable icons
- Standard analytical range of up to 30 elements from sulfur to uranium
- Color, touch-screen display
- Integrated camera
Specifications:
| Weight | 3 lbs. (1.53kg) |
| Dimensions | 10.25 x 11 x 4 in (256 x 275 x 100 mm) |
| Tube | Ag anode 45 kV maximum, 80 uA maximum |
| Detector | High-performance semiconductor |
| System electronics | 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU 300 MHz dedicated DSP 80 MHz ASICS DSP for signal processing 4096 channel MCA |
| Memory | 64 MB internal system memory 128 MB internal user storage |
| Display | Fixed angle, color, touch-screen display |
Get fast, accurate analysis for manufacturing quality assurance with the Niton XL2 Analyser.
With four models in the range, the XL2 Portable XRF Analyser provides immediate, nondestructive elemental analysis for a wide range of applications including scrap metal identification, mining and exploration, and lead screening for consumer and electronic goods.
It can detect alloy materials from titanium to nickel as well as tramp and trace element analysis. The XL2’s standard analytical range spans up to 30 elements from sulphur to uranium.
Lightweight, rugged handheld Niton Portable XL2 Analysers is built for the harsh conditions it will face:
- Sealed against moisture and dust.
- Ergonomically designed.
- Daylight-readable icons on colour, touch-screen display.
Features & Benefits
- 2W X-Ray Tube
- Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) for light element detection (Mg, Al, Si, P, S)
- Detector ProGuard Protection
- Micro Camera
- Hot Swap Battery
- Touch Screen and Directional Keys
- Password Protected Security
- IP54 Certified (Splash/ Dust Proof)
- Nose Cone Alignment Guides
Applications
- Verification of metals and alloys in manufacturing
- Quality Assurance testing for positive material identification
- Point-and-shoot sorting at scrap recycling operations
- Coating thickness measurements from single element layers
- Precious metal assay of bullion and jewelry
- Geochemical analysis for ore trading and grade control
- On-site heavy metal screening of polluted soils
- Lead in paint inspection of industrial facilities
- Screening of hazardous substances in consumer goods
Spesifications:
| Applications | Identify pure metals and alloys, detect tramp elements, or obtain geochemical data |
| Analytical Range | Mg-U |
| Available Analytical Modes | General Metals, Precious Metals, Coatings, Mining, Soils, Electronic Alloys, Plastics, Industrial Lead in Paint, Lead in Paint Products |
| Data Storage | 64 MB internal system memory / 128 MB internal user storage Stores approximately 10,000 readings with spectra (fewer if images are saved) |
| Data Transfer | USB, Bluetooth, RS-232 serial communication |
| Description | Niton XL2 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzer |
| Detector Type | Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) Detector ProGuard protection included |
| Display Type | Fixed angle, color, resistive touchscreen display |
With the volatility and high price of gold, failing to detect just a small variation in composition can be an expensive mistake. The Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 XRF Precious Metal Analyzer provides a fast, accurate, and most importantly, nondestructive method to test the purity and chemistry of all precious metals. The Niton XL2 XRF Precious Metal Analyzer quickly detects gold plating and counterfeit gold and gives you the exact elemental composition of jewelry and coins so you can be absolutely certain of the value of the precious metals you buy and sell.
The Niton XL2 XRF Precious Metal Analyzer provides precise analysis within seconds in a rugged, reliable and user-friendly package. The content of all gold and precious metals can be measured without having to manually alter the calibration based on the metal being analyzed — for example, silver (Ag), gold (Au), palladium (Pd) and platinum (Pt).
- More in-depth and faster analysis than fire assay with similar precision
- Faster, easier and more precise than nitric acid test techniques
- Thermo Scientific AuDIT gold-plating detection technology enables efficient detection of a majority of gold-plated items
- Users can accurately find out both the presence and concentration of harmful heavy elements and other trace alloying elements, which could affect valuation and upcoming refining requirements
Features
- Ergonomic design
- Point and shoot simplicity — can be used very easily, even by non-technical staff
- Non-destructive analysis with almost immediate results
- Perfect for retail environments
- Standard analytical range: >25 elements from S to U elements (based on the application)
Specifications:
| Applications | Non-destructive method to test the purity and chemistry of precious metals |
| Available Analytical Modes | Varies by application:Alloy Modes: Metal Alloy, Electronics Alloy, Precious Metals; Bulk Modes: Mining; Soil Plastic Modes: RoHS Plastics, Toy and Consumer Goods Plastics,Thermo Scientific TestAll Painted Products; Custom Modes: Upon request |
| Data Memory | 64MB internal system memory/128MB internal user storage |
| Data Storage | Internal >10,000 readings with spectra |
| Data Transfer | USB, Bluetooth and RS-232 serial communication |
| Description | Niton XL2 XRF Precious Metal Analyzer |
| Detector Type | High-performance semiconductor |
| Display Type | Fixed angle, color, touch-screen display |
The Niton XL3T XRF analyzer is a lightweight, easy-to-use analyzer that gives users real-time results, attached with a tilting color touch screen display and customizable menus. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3T is the instrument of choice when toxic substances like consumer goods, environmental applications, electronics, and health and beauty products need to be measured. The Niton XL3T GOLDD has a sophisticated interface allows users to pinpoint what interests them in a sample via an integrated color CCD camera and subsequently store the image in question along with the data. The Niton XL3T XRF analyzer to test elements in compliance with requirements like California's RoHS law. The Niton XL3t alos features a high performance X-ray tube and speed detector.
The Niton XL3t is a portable X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. It is used in many industries that require fast, accurate, non-destructive elemental analysis right on site. Fast, lightweight and rugged, it combines advanced technologies and features for greater versatility in the portable XRF market. XL3t can analyze up to 29 elements from Magnesium (Mg) to Uranium (U) as well as the light elements Al, Mg, Si, P and S. With its GOLDD SSD detector, industries’ analysis capabilities are taken to a whole new level. Designed for ease of use, the Niton XL3t analyzer features a tiltable touch screen with customizable menus.
Advantages:
Fast elementary analysis anywhere
The Niton XL3t portable XRF analyzer meets the needs of many industries requiring rapid, accurate, non-destructive elemental analysis. It provides accurate results on the chemical composition of elements and is battery operated for on-site inspections.
Analysis of light elements
With the GOLDD SSD detector, analysis results can be up to 10 times faster than analyzers with a Si-PIN detector
analyzers equipped with a Si-PIN detector and up to 3 times more accurate than instruments equipped with a conventional SDD detector. Lower detection limits for greater versatility.
Versatile to meet a variety of analytical challenges
The performance of Niton XL3t solves analytical problems in many areas. It is particularly relevant in the following applications:
- identification of metals & alloys in scrap metal
- analysis of catalytic converters
- thickness measurement of surface treatments
- analysis and mapping of polluted soils
- analysis of ores
- archaeometric analysis
- plastics control and D3E sorting
- RoHS
Key Features:
- Standard analytical range: Up to 30 elements from Mg to U (varies by application)
- Most powerful x-ray tube on the market for handheld XRF analysis
- Point and shoot simplicity- very easy to use even by nontechnical personnel
- Rugged design for real-world industrial environments
- Non-destructive analysis with near instantaneous results
- Sealed against moisture and dust
- Ergonomically designed
- Daylight-readable icons
- Incorporates multi-language options
- Color, touch-screen display
Applications:
- Precious metals and jewellery analysis
- Positive material identification (PMI)
- Ore grade control
- Exploration
- Scrap metal sorting
- Mine mapping
- Alloy quality control (QC)
- Toys
These analyzers provide you with the ideal method to test the purity and chemistry of all precious metals, with unmatched simplicity, performance, features, and portability. It's compact design and AC or battery-powered operation allow easy movement within the shop or to remote locations. It's your personal field laboratory for dependable elemental analysis that delivers a real competitive edge.
- Fast, one-touch operation - allows for quick, smooth, efficient transactions...results in less than 5 seconds
- Simple, intuitive, touch-screen operation - can be operated easily by non-technical personnel without the need for an external PC
- Shielded sample Chamber - designed to prevent X-ray exposure to customers and operators
- Audit plating detection technology - designed to promptly warn users of the presence of gold-plated material
- Integrated CCD camera - permits easy sample positioning and image recording
- Optional 3 mm small-spot focus - allows isolation and testing of small components
- Front and rear windows for viewing LED-illuminated sample chamber - help ensure that items being analyzed never leave the customer's site
Advantages:
- Easier, faster, more accurate than nitric acid test methods
- Faster, more comprehensive analysis than fire assay, with comparable accuracy
- Simultaneous analysis of all precious metals as well as many other common alloying elements
Specifications:
| Analytical Range | 21 elements including all precious metals |
| Internal CCD Camera | for precise sample positioning |
| Detector | High-Performance Si-PIN semiconductor |
| Display | Color Touch-Screen Keyboard |
| Data Storage | Internal >10,000 readings with spectra |
| Data transfer | USB included |
| Test Chamber | 6.9" D x 7.2" W x 5.2" H |
| Security | Password-protected user security |
| Included | lithium-ion battery/110/220V AC adapter More |
| Weight | 17 lbs (7.7kg) |
| Outside Dimensions | 15.6" D x 8.1" W x 10.4" H |
| Compliance | CE, RoHS |
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Niton XL3t Ultra Analyzer helps avoid drilling in the wrong spots of oil and gas deposits, which is very costly and time-intensive, while finding elusive oil and gas deposits. The analyzer offers rapid sample analysis in the field. This helps users identify the location of deposits and the most productive ones.
The high-functioning analyzer provides superior light element detection needed for gas shale applications without requiring vacuum or helium purge. Niton XL3t Ultra Analyzer is reliable for positive material identification, delivering exceptional elemental analysis and alloy grade identification in a few seconds.
The advantage of using Ultra is that it is a 45 mm2 Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) which provides vast improvements in measurement times and sensitivity. It is about 10 times faster than traditional Si-PIN detectors as well as three times more accurate than traditional silicon drift detectors.
The higher precision, faster analysis and the potential to quantify light elements without the need for vacuum or helium assistance make the analyzer a suitable instrument for different applications given below.
Oil and Gas Exploration
- Upstream exploration and production
- Inference of mineralogical properties favorable to oil and gas production from real-time data
- Fast, on-site chemical examination of rocks, cores and cuttings that can be put to use to identify formations and determine the mineral composition of the rock
Mining Exploration
- Modeling/mapping of ore deposits
- Early-stage exploration: outcrop evaluation and soil survey
- Advanced exploration and drilling: trend analysis for the identification of increasing or decreasing pattern of elements of interest to make “continue” or “stop” drilling decisions onsite
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
- Incoming materials inspection, in-process verification and final product inspection
- Fast and accurate alloy analysis along with positive alloy grade identification
- Recovering lost material traceability
- Isolating finished welds to validate filler material and dilution
- Confirms the integrity of process piping, reaction vessels and valves
Featuring a standard integrated camera for accurate positioning of the analysis area, the XL2 Analyzer provides immediate, nondestructive elemental analysis of alloy materials from titanium to nickel as well as tramp and trace element analysis. Lightweight, rugged handheld Niton XL2 Analyzers are well suited for a growing list of applications including scrap metal identification, mining and exploration, and lead screening for consumer and electronic goods.
The Niton XL2 is the instrument of choice when you require accuracy, precision, and ease of use. It is the ideal instrument to:
- Analyze metal alloys for scrap recycling or final product QC
- Carry out grade control, plant operations, and near-mine exploration
- Screen electronics and consumer goods for lead
Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 analyzers provide you with many distinct advantages:
- Very easy to use - even by non-technical personnel
- Rugged design for real-world industrial environments
- Truly nondestructive test with near instantaneous results
- From turn on to trigger pull to results in seconds
- Confident analysis with technology from the industry leader
Featuring a standard integrated camera for accurate positioning of the analysis area, the XL2 Analyzer provides immediate, nondestructive elemental analysis of alloy materials from titanium to nickel as well as tramp and trace element analysis. Lightweight, rugged handheld Niton XL2 Analyzers are well suited for a growing list of applications including scrap metal identification, mining and exploration, and lead screening for consumer and electronic goods.
The Niton XL2 is the instrument of choice when you require accuracy, precision, and ease of use. It is the ideal instrument to:
- Analyze metal alloys for scrap recycling or final product QC
- Carry out grade control, plant operations, and near-mine exploration
- Screen electronics and consumer goods for lead
Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 analyzers provide you with many distinct advantages:
- Very easy to use - even by non-technical personnel
- Rugged design for real-world industrial environments
- Truly nondestructive test with near instantaneous results
- From turn on to trigger pull to results in seconds
- Confident analysis with technology from the industry leader
The Thermo Scientific IonicX portable XRF analyzer is designed to identify and authenticate the top five salts used in biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing – sodium chloride (NaCl), potassium chloride (KCl), magnesium chloride (MgCl2), calcium chloride (CaCl2) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH). This capability can reduce the time and cost of pharmaceutical materials testing while helping to maintain regulatory compliance and quality standards. The IonicX meets good manufacturing practices (GMP) and the 21 CFR Part 11 requirements. The IonicX XRF analyzer, designed specifically for the pharmaceutical industry, is designed to be easy-to-use, portable, fast, and require minimal sample prep.
Features:
- Portable verification of a wide range of ionic salts in seconds
- Complies with 21 CFR Part 11 offering electronic signatures, user access control, and audit trails
- Non-destructive testing of raw materials
- Minimal sample preparation
- Simple testing procedure without the need substantial operator training
- Lightweight and small footprint provides easy portability
- WiFi enabled
- Hot Swap Battery
- IP54 Certified (Splash/Dust proof)
Specifications:
| Applications | Non-destructive testing of raw materials |
| Data Storage | 512 MB internal system memory/16 GB industrial grade storage Stores approximately 130,000 readings with spectra (fewer if macro and micro images are saved) |
| Data Transfer | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Detector Type | Proprietary large area drift detector |
| Display Type | Tilting, color, resistive touchscreen display |
| Optional Accessories | Thermo Scientific portable test stand Thermo Scientific mini test stand |
| Power Consumption | 12V lithium-ion battery, or 12V DC, 3A, 3.6W power supply |
| Security Features | Password-protected user security |
| Standard Accessories | Locking shielded carrying case Two (2) lithium-ion battery packs One (1) 110/220 VAC battery charger/AC adaptor Check samples Safety lanyard PC connection cable (USB) |
| System Details | Built-in standardization via automatic system check |
| Tube Voltage | 6 to 50 kV |
| Weight (English) | 5.8 lbs. with battery and test stand |
| Weight (Metric) | 2.6 kg with battery and test stand |
| Data Entry | Touchscreen keyboard User customizable data entry Optional wireless remote barcode reader |
| Licensing | Varies by region; Contact your local distributor |
| Camera | Macro Camera: Integrated CCD macro camera for capturing overview images of parts and tagging measurement locations Micro Camera: Integrated CCD micro camera for locating and recording measurement positions |
| Languages | English |
| X-Ray Source Type | X-Ray Tube: Ag anode (6-50kV, 0-500uA, 5W max) Dynamically adjustable current for optimal sensitivity on every analysis |
| Spot Size | Standard: 8 mm collimation |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (external fan recommended when ambient temperature is greater than 33°C) Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity non-condensing |
| Software | IonicX PC software |
| Bluetooth | Supports print functionality and barcode reader |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Certifications/Compliance | EMC EN 55011; 2010, EN 61326; 2013, FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Safety EN 61010; 2010 (3rd Ed) with national deviations for US and Canada RoHS EN 50581; 2012 |
| Dimensions | 12 x 12x 8 in. (30.48 x 30.48 x 20.32 cm) |
| IP Rating | IP54 (splash and dust proof) |
| Unit Size | Each |
The Niton XL3t’s analytical power alone puts it in a field by itself. With its many standard features and available options, it stands far above the competition. Integrated USB and Bluetooth™ communications provide direct data transfer to the user’s PC or networked storage device, eliminating cumbersome data syncing procedures required by PDA-based XRF analyzers. A clip-on weld mask and folding test stand help users safely analyze difficult to measure samples.
Additionally, the optional heat shield extends the hot-surface testing capability from 600ºF (315ºC) to 1,000ºF (538ºC), protecting both the analyzer and the operator’s hand from these elevated temperatures. Add the optional integrated sample imaging system and 3 mm small spot feature to locate areas of interest in a sample, such as a small component or button, then store the image of each sample analyzed along with measurement results; or choose the Helium Purge Light Element Analysis Package for direct analysis of Mg, Al, Si, and P.
Features
- Very easy to use – even by non-technical personnel
- Lab-quality performance in a handheld instrument
- Improved cycle time for high sample throughput
Applications
Metal and Alloy Analysis
- Scrap metal sorting
- positive Material Identification (PMI)
- Alloy quality control (QC)
- Precious metal and jewelry
Mining and Exploration
- Exploration
- Geochemical mapping
- Ore grade control
Environmental Analysis
- Soil testing
- Drywall testing
Specifications:
| Weight | < 3.0 lbs (< 1.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.60 x 9.05 x 3.75 in. (244 x 230 x 95.5 mm) |
| Tube | Au anode 50kV maximum, 100uA maximum Ag anode with optional light element analysis package |
| Detector | High-performance semiconductor |
| System Electronics | 533 MHz ARM 11 CPU 300 MHz dedicated DSP 80 MHz ASICS DSP for signal processing 4096 channel MCA 32 MB internal system memory/ 128 MB internal user storage |
| Batteries | Two 4 (or optional 6) cell lithium-ion battery packs |
| Display | Adjustable angle, color, touch-screen display |
| Standard Analytical Range | >25 elements from S to U |
| Optional Light Elements | Additional elements Mg, Al, Si, and P via helium purge |
| Data Storage | Internal >10,000 readings with spectra |
| Data Transfer | USB, Bluetooth and RS-232 serial communication |
| Security | Password-protected user security |
| Mode (Varies by Application) | Alloy Modes: Metal Alloy, Electronics Alloy, Precious Metals Bulk Modes: Mining, Soil Plastic Modes: RoHS Plastics, Toy & Consumer Goods Plastics, TestAll™, Painted Products Other Modes: Lead Paint, Thin Sample Custom Modes: Upon request (based on application feasibility) |
| Data Entry | Touch-screen keyboard User-programmable pick lists Optional wireless remote barcode reader |
| Standard Accessories | Locking shielded carrying case RFID reader Shielded belt holster Spare battery pack 110/220 VAC battery charger/ AC adaptor PC connection cables (USB and RS-232) NITON Data Transfer (NDT) PC software Safety lanyard Check samples/standards |
| Optional Features and Accessories | Portable test stand, stationary test stand, tripod stand Extend-a-Pole™ extension pole Welding mask HotFoot™ hot surface adapter Soil testing guard Internal CCD sample imaging system Variable spot size aperture |
| Licensing/Registration | Varies by region. Contact your local distributor |
| Compliance | CE, RoHS |
Niton XL3t instruments can be used for many nondestructive testing applications, including analysis of metal alloys, screening of electronics and consumer goods for prohibited substances, mining exploration and grade control, and more. For example, the Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t 800 Series is the definitive tool for scrap metal recycling, casting and fabrication, manufacturing and Positive Material Identification (PMI). Alloy grade ID and QC testing typically take 1 to 2 seconds, with accurate alloy chemistry in as little as 3 to 5 seconds.
Similarly, compliance testing for meeting the demands set forth in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), Proposition 65, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), and other regulations is faster than ever before with the Niton XL3t 700 Series, including screening of incoming materials, stocks and outgoing finished goods. Detection limits for all banned substances are improved – especially for cadmium – with the 50 kV x-ray tube sample excitation system.
The Niton XL3t’s analytical power alone puts it in a field by itself. With its many standard features and available options, it stands far above the competition. Integrated USB and Bluetooth™ communications provide direct data transfer to the user’s PC or networked storage device, eliminating cumbersome data syncing procedures required by PDA-based XRF analyzers. A clip-on weld mask and folding test stand help users safely analyze difficult to measure samples.
Additionally, the optional heat shield extends the hot-surface testing capability from 600ºF (315ºC) to 1,000ºF (538ºC), protecting both the analyzer and the operator’s hand from these elevated temperatures. Add the optional integrated sample imaging system and 3 mm small spot feature to locate areas of interest in a sample, such as a small component or button, then store the image of each sample analyzed along with measurement results; or choose the Helium Purge Light Element Analysis Package for direct analysis of Mg, Al, Si, and P.
Features
- Very easy to use – even by non-technical personnel
- Lab-quality performance in a handheld instrument
- Improved cycle time for high sample throughput
Applications
Metal and Alloy Analysis
- Scrap metal sorting
- positive Material Identification (PMI)
- Alloy quality control (QC)
- Precious metal and jewelry
Mining and Exploration
- Exploration
- Geochemical mapping
- Ore grade control
Environmental Analysis
- Soil testing
- Drywall testing
Specifications:
| Weight | < 3.0 lbs (< 1.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.60 x 9.05 x 3.75 in. (244 x 230 x 95.5 mm) |
| Tube | Au anode 50kV maximum, 100uA maximum Ag anode with optional light element analysis package |
| Detector | High-performance semiconductor |
| System Electronics | 533 MHz ARM 11 CPU 300 MHz dedicated DSP 80 MHz ASICS DSP for signal processing 4096 channel MCA 32 MB internal system memory/ 128 MB internal user storage |
| Batteries | Two 4 (or optional 6) cell lithium-ion battery packs |
| Display | Adjustable angle, color, touch-screen display |
| Standard Analytical Range | >25 elements from S to U |
| Optional Light Elements | Additional elements Mg, Al, Si, and P via helium purge |
| Data Storage | Internal >10,000 readings with spectra |
| Data Transfer | USB, Bluetooth and RS-232 serial communication |
| Security | Password-protected user security |
| Mode (Varies by Application) | Alloy Modes: Metal Alloy, Electronics Alloy, Precious Metals Bulk Modes: Mining, Soil Plastic Modes: RoHS Plastics, Toy & Consumer Goods Plastics, TestAll™, Painted Products Other Modes: Lead Paint, Thin Sample Custom Modes: Upon request (based on application feasibility) |
| Data Entry | Touch-screen keyboard User-programmable pick lists Optional wireless remote barcode reader |
| Standard Accessories | Locking shielded carrying case RFID reader Shielded belt holster Spare battery pack 110/220 VAC battery charger/ AC adaptor PC connection cables (USB and RS-232) NITON Data Transfer (NDT) PC software Safety lanyard Check samples/standards |
| Optional Features and Accessories | Portable test stand, stationary test stand, tripod stand Extend-a-Pole™ extension pole Welding mask HotFoot™ hot surface adapter Soil testing guard Internal CCD sample imaging system Variable spot size aperture |
| Licensing/Registration | Varies by region. Contact your local distributor |
| Compliance | CE, RoHS |
Advantages:
Refurbished and Calibrated
Perfect for the analysis of metal alloys
Rugged design for real-world industrial environments
Easy to use - even by non-technical personnel
Truly non-destructive test with near instantaneous results
From turn on, to trigger pull, to results in just seconds
Confident analysis with technology from the industry leader
With the value leading Niton XL2 XRF Analyzer, you don't have to sacrifice performance to get a lightweight, rugged, handheld analyzer perfectly matched for most testing applications.
• Point and shoot simplicity- very easy to use even by nontechnical personnel.
• Rugged design for real-world industrial environments.
• Nondestructive analysis with near instantaneous results.
• Sealed against moisture and dust.
• Ergonomically designed.
• Daylight-readable icons.
• Standard analytical range of up to 30 elements from sulfur to uranium.
• Color, touch-screen display.
• Integrated camera
• Connectivity
| Weight | 3 lbs 5.8 oz (1.53 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10.25 x 11 x 4 in. (256 x 275 x 100 mm) |
| Tube | Ag anode 45 kV maximum, 80 uA maximum |
| Detector | High-performance semiconductor |
| System Electronics | 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU 300 MHz dedicated DSP 80 MHz ASICS DSP for signal processing 4096 channel MCA 64 MB internal system memory/128 MB internal user storage |
| Display | Fixed angle, color, touch-screen display |
| Standard Analytical Range | >25 elements from S to U (varies by application) |
| Data Storage | Internal >10,000 readings with spectra |
| Data Transfer | USB, Bluetooth™, and RS-232 serial communication |
| Security | Password-protected user security |
| Mode (Varies by application) | Alloy Modes: Metal Alloy, Electronics Alloy, Precious Metals Bulk Modes: Mining, Soil Plastic Modes: RoHS Plastics, Toy & Consumer Goods Plastics, TestAll™, Painted Products |
| Data Entry | Touch-screen keyboard User-programmable pick lists Optional wireless remote barcode reader |
| Standard Accessories | Integrated camera Locking shielded carrying case Shielded belt holster Two 6-cell lithium-ion battery packs 110/220 VAC battery charger/ AC adaptor PC connection cables (USB and RS-232) Niton Data Transfer (NDT) PC software Safety lanyard Check samples/standards |
| Optional Features and Accessories | Engine Guard protects critical detection components and minimizes operational downtime Thermo Scientific portable test stand, stationary (bench-top) stand, mobile test stand Welding mask Soil testing guard |
| Licensing/Registration | Varies by region. Contact your local distributor. |
| Compliance | CE, RoHS |
Advantages:
Refurbished and Calibrated
Perfect for the analysis of metal alloys
Rugged design for real-world industrial environments
Easy to use - even by non-technical personnel
Truly non-destructive test with near instantaneous results
From turn on, to trigger pull, to results in just seconds
Confident analysis with technology from the industry leader
With the value leading Niton XL2 XRF Analyzer, you don't have to sacrifice performance to get a lightweight, rugged, handheld analyzer perfectly matched for most testing applications.
• Point and shoot simplicity- very easy to use even by nontechnical personnel.
• Rugged design for real-world industrial environments.
• Nondestructive analysis with near instantaneous results.
• Sealed against moisture and dust.
• Ergonomically designed.
• Daylight-readable icons.
• Standard analytical range of up to 30 elements from sulfur to uranium.
• Color, touch-screen display.
• Integrated camera
• Connectivity
| Weight | 3 lbs 5.8 oz (1.53 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10.25 x 11 x 4 in. (256 x 275 x 100 mm) |
| Tube | Ag anode 45 kV maximum, 80 uA maximum |
| Detector | High-performance semiconductor |
| System Electronics | 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU 300 MHz dedicated DSP 80 MHz ASICS DSP for signal processing 4096 channel MCA 64 MB internal system memory/128 MB internal user storage |
| Display | Fixed angle, color, touch-screen display |
| Standard Analytical Range | >25 elements from S to U (varies by application) |
| Data Storage | Internal >10,000 readings with spectra |
| Data Transfer | USB, Bluetooth™, and RS-232 serial communication |
| Security | Password-protected user security |
| Mode (Varies by application) | Alloy Modes: Metal Alloy, Electronics Alloy, Precious Metals Bulk Modes: Mining, Soil Plastic Modes: RoHS Plastics, Toy & Consumer Goods Plastics, TestAll™, Painted Products |
| Data Entry | Touch-screen keyboard User-programmable pick lists Optional wireless remote barcode reader |
| Standard Accessories | Integrated camera Locking shielded carrying case Shielded belt holster Two 6-cell lithium-ion battery packs 110/220 VAC battery charger/ AC adaptor PC connection cables (USB and RS-232) Niton Data Transfer (NDT) PC software Safety lanyard Check samples/standards |
| Optional Features and Accessories | Engine Guard protects critical detection components and minimizes operational downtime Thermo Scientific portable test stand, stationary (bench-top) stand, mobile test stand Welding mask Soil testing guard |
| Licensing/Registration | Varies by region. Contact your local distributor. |
| Compliance | CE, RoHS |
The performance-leading Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 GOLDD analyser offers premier performance and advanced electronics while maintaining the point-and-shoot implicity that is the hallmark of all of our x-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments. With our groundbreaking GOLDD™ technology, your analytical capabilities are taken to a whole new level. The direct benefits to you include: real-time results, light element analysis, and advanced performance in our value package.
The Niton XL2 GOLDD analyser provides you with many distinct advantages:
- Light element detection (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without helium purge vacuum
- From turn on to trigger pull to near instantaneous results
- Very easy to use – even by non-technical personnel
- Rugged design for the most challenging industrial environments
- Standard integrated camera for accurate positioning of analysis area
- Completely nondestructive test
Connectivity:
- Standard Thermo Scientific Niton Data Transfer (NDT) PC software suite allows you to set
- operator permissions, generate custom reports, print certificates of analysis or remotely monitor and operate the instrument hands-free from your PC.Integrated USB and Bluetooth communications provide direct data transfer to your PC or networked storage device. Optional accessories include Bluetooth barcode reader, Bluetooth printer and Bluetooth GPS.
Applications
- Precious Metals & Jewellery Analysis
- Positive Material Identification (PMI)
- Ore Grade Control
- Exploration
- Scrap Metal Sorting
- Mine Mapping
- Alloy Quality Control (QC)
- Toys
Specifications:
| Weight | 3 lbs 5.8 oz (1.53 kg) |
| Dimensions | 10.25 x 11 x 4 in. (256 x 275 x 100 mm) |
| Tube | Ag anode 45 kV maximum, 100 uA maximum |
| Detector | Geometrically Optimized Large Area Drift Detector (GOLDD) |
| System Electronics | 400 MHz ARM 11 CPU 300 MHz dedicated DSP 80 MHz ASICS DSP for signal processing 4096 channel MCA 64 MB internal system memory/128 MB internal user storage |
| Display | Fixed angle, colour, touch-screen display |
| Standard Analytical Range | Up to 30 elements from Mg to U (varies by application) |
| Data Storage | Internal >10,000 readings with spectra |
| Data Transfer | USB, Bluetooth™ and RS-232 serial communication |
| Security | Password-protected user security |
| Mode (varies by application) | Alloy Modes: Metal Alloy, Electronics Alloy, Precious Metals (Varies by application) Bulk Modes: Mining, Soil Plastic Modes: RoHS Plastics, Toy & Consumer Goods Plastics, TestAll™, Painted Products Limited Custom Modes: Upon request (based on application feasibility) |
| Data Entry | Touch-screen keyboard User-programmable pick lists Optional wireless remote barcode reader |
| Standard Accessories | Integrated camera Locking shielded carrying case Shielded belt holster Two 6-cell lithium-ion battery packs 110/220 VAC battery charger/ AC adaptor PC connection cables (USB and RS-232) Niton Data Transfer (NDT) PC software Safety lanyard Check samples/standards |
| Optional Features and Accessories | Engine Guard protects critical detection components and minimizes operational downtime Thermo Scientific portable test stand, stationary (bench-top) stand, mobile test stand, Thermo Scientific Field Mate Welding mask Soil testing guard |