SciAps X-5

The most advanced handheld XRF platform

The SciAps X-5 is the world’s lightest, smallest, fastest, high-precision family of XRF analyzers, weighing less than 3 lbs.

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Speed and precision, beautifully packaged

The SciAps X-Series is the world’s lightest, smallest, fastest, high-precision family of X-ray fluorescence analyzers (XRF), under 3 lbs., with improved heat dissipation and a new user interface.

Built on Android OS with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and USB, you can manage your data and fleet anywhere, print or email results, and connect to virtually any information management system for seamless test data and reports.

And visibility? An integrated camera with video for sample viewing is included with all models, and the latest smartphone display provides easy viewing in all lighting conditions.

All internal electronics now use less power and operate at higher temperatures - no drift or shutdown
Redesigned heat sinking - now operates continuously up to 110°F (43°C) ambient temperatures
New internal circuit boards
New housing and metal components
Up-to-date software, user interface, and full recalibration
Same advanced X-ray tube as other X models
May be factory calibrated with fundamental parameters, Compton Normalization (EPA Method 6200), or user-defined empirical calibrations

A classic, reimagined

Best-in-class performance and speed - the world’s most advanced handheld XRF platform now includes a cost-effective SDD detector.

The SciAps X-5 is an excellent choice for conducting basic analysis of transition and heavy metals. Designed for users who do not require measurements of Mg, Al, Si, S, or P in alloys or other materials.

For these users, we’ve re-engineered this classic technology and equipped it with more features for many applications at a great value.

Alloy and scrap analysis

For many NDT/PMI jobs that require verification of low alloy, Cr/Mo steels, stainless and corrosion-resistant alloys, the X-5 often delivers excellent performance.

Alloy applications include sorting stainless steels, high temp alloys and red metals.

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Precious metals and more

The X-5 is also available for precious metals, RoHS, soil, mining, car catalysts, industrial lead paint and other user-customizable applications.

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Specification

Weight	2.98 lbs. (1.35 kg) with battery
Dimensions	8.5 x 9.5 x 2.4 inches
Power	On-board rechargeable Li-ion battery, rechargeable inside device or with external charger, AC power
Applications	Precious Metals, RoHS, Soil, Mining, Car Catalysts
Detector	7 mm2 SDD, Silicon Drift detector (active area), 170 eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line
Display	2.7-inch color capacitive touchscreen, 400 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 306 2D/3D graphics accelerator. Rear-facing display for easy results viewing, readable in all conditions
Quantified elements	24 elements standard (application dependent), additional elements may be added upon user request: Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, W, Ta, Hf, Re, Se, Au, Pb, Bi, Zr, Mo, Pd, Ag, Cd, Sn, and Sb.
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.
Data Transfer	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB connectivity to most devices, including SciAps Profile Builder software for PC or tablet. SciAps Cloud data management options available.
Sample Interface	Internal high-resolution camera for sample viewing and targeting for welds, etc. Second macro-camera for photo documentation, reading and storing 2D/3D barcodes and QR codes.
Regulatory testing	CE, RoHS, USFDA registered, Canada RED Act.
Excitation source	4 W, 40 kV Rh anode X-ray tube
X-Ray filtering	Single primary beam filter
Processing electronics and host processor	1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core, 64/32-bit. RAM: 2GB LPDDR3. Storage: 16GB eMMC
Calibration type	Fundamental parameters
Temperature range	10 F to 130 F at 25% duty cycle
Security	Password-protected usage (user level) and internal settings (admin)

Accessories

Enhance your analysis

OneBox

Pair any Z Series with our industry-leading XRF unit and get optimal analysis across every element in the periodic table and every sample type. Same batteries, cables, chargers and other accessories.

‍LIBS: Analyze elements XRF can’t test: Li, Be, B, C, F, Na and more. Improved performance on Mg, Ca, K compared to XRF. Microanalysis with 100 um laser spot size.
‍XRF: Great for transition and heavy metals. Easy to use, especially on bulk, soil, and ore type materials.

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Best-in-class performance and speed.

The world’s lightest, smallest, fastest, high-precision family of XRF analyzers.

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