| Element Range |
Oxygen (Z=8) to Uranium (Z=92) with 2 detectors fitted; Oxygen to Iron (Z=26) with FPC detector fitted. Carbon (Z=6) can be fitted as fixed channel. |
C as optional fixed channel. |
| Spectrometer Environment |
Vacuum for solids; Helium for liquids and loose powders. |
Optimized for light element detection. |
| Spectrometer Design |
Temperature-controlled vacuum chamber made of grey cast iron. |
Thermal stability for long-term repeatability. |
| Spectrometer Arrangement |
X-ray tube inclined at 66° under the sample for optimum incidence. |
Improved excitation geometry. |
| Spectrometer Capacity |
- Simultaneous: Four Multichromators (covering eight elements)
- Sim-Seq: SmartGonio + one Multichromator (covering two elements)
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Flexible throughput vs. flexibility. |
| UCCO Technology |
Ultra Closely Coupled Optics with largest solid angle for efficient total sample irradiation. |
50 W → ~200 W equivalent; 200 W → ~500 W equivalent excitation. |
| X-ray Excitation |
- Air-cooled Rh anode end-window tube; Be window 0.075 mm
- 50 W: solid-state HF generator, max 50 kV / 2 mA (50 W)
- 200 W: max 50 kV / 10 mA (200 W)
- Line voltage 230 V, −15% / +10%; stability ±0.0002% per 1% variation
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Other anodes on request. |
| SmartGonio |
Fully automatic, gearless, compact goniometer with optical encoders.
Angle range: 0°–150° (2θ) — FPC: 17°–150°; Scintillation: 0°–90°.
Continuous scans: 0.25°/min to 1200°/min. |
High speed & precision scanning. |
| Multichromator |
Fixed channel with dual curved crystal optics enabling two elements simultaneously; sealed detectors from Na (Z=11). Flow proportional or scintillation detectors depending on element. Dual pulse height integration to discriminate/correct 2nd-order peaks. |
Some elements only single-channel monochromator. |
| Counting Electronics |
Multi-channel analyzer; Digital AGC for pulse shrinking correction; automatic dead time correction ensuring linearity up to 2 Mcps (FPC) and 1.5 Mcps (scintillation). |
High count-rate linearity. |
| Sample Loading |
Basic: 1 position (cassette or liquid cell); Optional: 13-position autosampler. |
Upgrade path for throughput. |
| Automation |
ARL SMS-Omega full automation with transport links to automatic sample preparation (pressed pellets, fused beads, solids). |
Lab & process integration. |
| Sample Holders |
Cassettes: max sample size H 26 mm, Ø 52 mm; Liquid cell: H 22 mm, OD 40 mm; Exposed opening: Ø 29 mm (basic); Rotation: 6–60 rpm. |
Optimized for homogeneity. |
| Dimensions & Weight |
H 126 cm × W 88 cm × D 82 cm (basic loading); ~260 kg. |
Compact floor-standing footprint. |
| Lab Information |
Optional phone service support via modem connection. |
Remote diagnostics (optional). |
| Power Requirements |
1.5 kVA single phase (50 W); 1.7 kVA single phase (200 W). |
230 V supply, tolerance per spec. |
| Safety Standards |
- Electrical: EN IEC 61010-1
- Radiation: Swiss ORaP RS 814.501; German RöV BGB1.IS.114
- EMC: EN CEI 61326-1
- EU Directives: 2006/95/EC (LVD); 2011/65/EC (RoHS); 2002/96/EC (WEEE)
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Full protection & compliance. |