Portable XRF ore spectrometer

Portable XRF ore spectrometer

The portable X-ray fluorescence analyzer has high analytical performance and can provide real-time geochemical data, which helps to quickly determine the multi-element characteristics of soil, rocks, and ores. The significant progress in portable XRF technology has significantly reduced detection time, optimized detection limits, and increased the number of detectable elements. Nowadays, geologists typically use rock geochemical information from Vanta analyzers to identify rock types. The Vanta analyzer can also participate in completing some standard geological logging tasks (such as analyzing soil, drill cuttings, and rock cores), as the Vanta analyzer can provide objective chemical composition data in real-time at the sampling site. Before or during routine visual logging, these data can be used to classify rocks and interpret the causes of rock alteration and mineralization.

The data obtained by Vanta portable analyzer helps identify the type of rock and complete alteration logging.

Complete geological logging using data obtained through a portable XRF analyzer

In geological logging work, geoscientists record the rock types, alteration conditions, structures, constructions, and other characteristics of different samples, including soil, drill cuttings, rocks, and drill cores, through visual observation. Earth scientists generally use logging charts (geological logging) to record observed features or paramagnetic characteristics, including color, particle size, structure, structural orientation, bedding, alteration, qualitative change, and cross cutting.

Geological logging capability is a fundamental skill acquired by geoscientists after years of theoretical research on rock and mineral deposit samples, followed by years of field observation of the geological characteristics of rocks in situ or using drill cuttings samples. Only in this way can earth scientists be qualified to conduct detailed and in-depth field logging work to study the complexity and diversity of geology on a global scale. Therefore, in the mineral exploration industry, people often say, "Geologists who see more rocks are the winners

Portable XRF technology and other analytical techniques are changing the way we conduct modern logging in our daily lives. The technology of real-time transmission of objective logging information to geographic information systems (GIS), geological information management systems (GIMS), and 3D visualization and modeling software packages has revolutionized the mining industry.

The Geological Information Management System (GIMS) is displaying real-time geochemical data from portable XRF analyzers.

Portable XRF ore spectrometer

Visual logging is subjective

The main problem with visual geological logging is that each earth scientist has their own experience, perspective, and ideas about the rocks they see. If the data obtained by multiple Earth scientists for a specific project is combined together, the situation will become very complicated. Figure 1 illustrates the subjectivity of visual observation, displaying logging data provided by eight geoscientists for the same rock sequence. There are 7 different results in the figure (the 6th or 7th Earth scientist replicated each other's results).

Figure 1. Results obtained by 8 geologists with different experiences observing the same rock sequence.

It takes a long time after the completion of the original geological logging to receive experimental data from the laboratory, resulting in a fundamental disconnect between logging observations and geochemical data for cross referencing and verification. And it can also lead to making incorrect or delayed decisions on site (continuing deep drilling or stopping drilling), and putting the entire drilling team on hold or relocating to other areas. The ability to provide almost real-time geochemical data is crucial for making timely and worthwhile decisions with portable XRF technology.

There are many advantages to using Vanta portable XRF analyzer for geological logging, and if you also use TERRA portable X-ray diffraction analyzer, you can obtain more advantages:

• Objective data from different locations or boreholes can be seamlessly linked together

• Helps with the classification and identification of rocks

• Can enable geoscientists to link lithological observations with geochemical information

• Make timely and economically effective decisions (stop drilling or continue deep drilling)

• Rock geochemical data and intelligent multivariate geochemical data can be used to identify rock units, alteration, structural control, and lithological boundaries

• Integrating data into algorithms, and even into machine learning routines, to automate workflows

• The quantitative mineralogical data provided by portable XRD technology complements the portable XRF data

• Can immediately provide and process data, and plot the data into a graph and display it

• Data can be observed online in various places

Portable XRF technology, like other analytical techniques, requires not only the use and proper preparation of samples for appropriate applications, but also quality assurance/quality control, and the use of the same chain of custody as conventional laboratory data storage.

The following figure shows that advanced algorithms (wavelet transform surface subdivision for iron elements) can be used to highlight lithological features at three different scales.

Using wavelet transform surface subdivision technique to display portable XRF data of iron elements from underground samples in Brukunga, southern Australia.

Vanta series: sturdy and durable, improved and innovative, efficient and productive

Vanta analyzer is the handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device provided to users so far, which can provide fast and accurate element analysis and alloy identification for those who require error free analysis in field environments.

The Vanta handheld XRF analyzer is a sturdy and durable device. The sturdy and durable body structure design of Vanta analyzer ensures that it is not easily damaged, allowing it to work for longer periods of time and reducing the cost of ownership for users.

The interface of the Vanta series analyzer is simple and intuitive to browse, and users can configure its software themselves, so operators only need to receive basic training to easily use the analyzer. As a result, users will obtain a very high analysis volume and quickly receive investment returns. The innovative Axon technology used in Vanta analyzers can provide users with accurate results in a wider range of complex environments or working conditions, and help improve productivity.

It has extraordinary durability under harsh conditions such as high temperature and rain.

Optional Wi Fi and Bluetooth features allow users to share data in real-time. Cloud technology can be applied.

Simple and intuitive user interface.

sturdy and durable

Instrument damage can consume time and money. The Vanta analyzer is a sturdy and durable device that can operate normally for a longer period of time, and its ownership cost is not high.

The body of the Vanta analyzer is sturdy and durable, and can work normally in harsh working environments. This analyzer has the following characteristics:

By passing the fall test in the US Department of Defense standard (MIL-STD-810G), the risk of damage to the analyzer can be reduced when it is hit or squeezed, avoiding users from paying expensive repair costs.

Vanta devices also comply with IP55 rating standards and have dust-proof and waterproof features, which can protect them from various hazardous factors even in challenging environments. *

The analyzer can operate continuously and normally within a temperature range of -10 ° C to 50 ° C, so operators only need to wait for a short time for the analyzer to cool down. **

The C-series and M-series models of analyzers are equipped with detector shutter protection to prevent perforation damage, so users can analyze rough surfaces without worrying about the analyzer being damaged.

*The M series analyzer meets the IP54 rating standard.

**Comes with optional fan. It can work continuously at 33 ° C without a fan.

Improve innovation

The Vanta analyzer can provide users with the same accurate results every time from the front edge detection to the front edge hundred times detection.

The Axon technology of the Vanta series analyzer uses ultra-low noise electronic devices to achieve higher X-ray counting rates within seconds, allowing for faster and accurate results with high repeatability.

Due to the integration of Axon technology with the new quad core processor, the Vanta analyzer has extraordinary responsiveness and achieves new breakthroughs in operational performance, allowing users to obtain more reliable analysis results in a short period of time. Axon technology enables extraordinary high repeatability in each test of different Vanta instruments, so regardless of which instrument the user uses, its leading edge test and final test will be the same.

Efficient and productive

The Vanta analyzer can greatly increase the user's analysis volume and make data archiving operations simple and easy. Various software functions tailored to specific applications can improve user productivity, thereby enabling users to obtain investment returns faster.

A simple and intuitive user interface (UI) allows users to quickly browse the analyzer's settings and software features.

Users can decide on their own the shortcut keys for the functions displayed on the home screen.

The data export operation through USB flash drive, Wi Fi or Bluetooth is very simple.

Touch screen displays have clear, bright, and readable characteristics under any lighting conditions.

Ergonomic buttons and industrial grade joystick buttons allow users to easily browse the user interface of the analyzer while wearing gloves.

The embedded GPS function can store accurate GPS coordinates along with the results for creating documents and drawing mapping maps of element positions.

Optional 5-megapixel panoramic camera; Integrate images with XRF data and GPS coordinates for use.

Concise report production and archiving operations, with excellent performance in tracing data back to the field.

Can apply cloud technology

Optimize the analyzer settings based on the user's workflow
The Vanta handheld XRF analyzer has various functions that allow users to configure and adjust it to suit their specific workflow. Users can easily customize the analyzer according to their own preferences by using the software of the analyzer. The innovative software features of the analyzer enable users to fully utilize it, thereby quickly obtaining investment returns.

Software features that can quickly achieve return on investment for users

The Vanta handheld analyzer is equipped with innovative software features that can greatly improve the performance of the analyzer.

SmartSort: It can automatically extend or shorten the detection time based on the condition of the tested material to save time; And obtain the grade result of aluminum alloy in a very short time of 1 second.

Brand matching information: Real time and/or pop-up messages will include familiar trademark or brand names, or special processing instructions, to reduce user training time and improve detection efficiency.

Rated value function: It can automatically identify elements that may occur, but XRF technology cannot discover them based on brand specifications.

Residual inventory: Set the maximum allowable content for residual elements in each brand.

Screen display grade comparison: Users can compare similar grades that are emitted together to understand which alloy is the best match for the rated value and residual value.

Guanshi Handheld Ore Spectrometer Portable XRF Analyzer

Application of Connectivity and Cloud Technology

Wi Fi and Bluetooth: Connect to the cloud or other devices with optional Wi Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.

Embedded GPS function: Users can store accurate GPS coordinates and detection results together in a file, and draw a mapping map of element positions.

Concise report production: Integrating XRF detection data, GPS coordinate data, and images from an optional 5-megapixel panoramic camera allows for content archiving and concise report production.

Customizable analyzer for multi device management

The design purpose of Vanta analyzer includes managing multiple analyzers using Vanta desktop PC software.

Customizable user interface: Users can customize the user interface according to their own preferences to greatly improve analysis volume and detection efficiency.

Collection area: Select which detection functions to display on the analyzer's homepage.

Username and Password: Administrators can create independent username and password login information for each user.

Push custom settings: Easily transfer custom settings and detection specifications to every analyzer in the entire device team.

Easy data export: Data can be quickly and conveniently exported through a USB flash drive, Wi Fi, or Bluetooth.