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The Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer can connect to an external GPS.
Wi-Fi is used to connect the Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer to public and private wireless networks through wireless access points (WAPs) such as Wi-Fi routers and other hotspot devices. Unsecured networks are not supported. Bluetooth connectivity is enabled on the Settings Page of the Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer's Touchscreen. It can be used to establish a wireless connection between the Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer and a portable printer or barcode scanner.
Batteries for the Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer are designed to be hot-swappable. Capacitors in the unit maintain the instrument's function for 5 to 10 seconds after the batteries have been removed, allowing a fresh battery to be substituted without downtime and reboot.
The area of analysis for the Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer is typically 8 mm in diameter.
The Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer features a micro camera for capturing close-up images of samples. Images can be automatically saved with the reading. Users who require a macro camera to capture a wide-angle image of the material being analyzed for documentation purposes may be interested in the Niton XL5 Plus analyzer.
Powered by a proprietary 5W X-ray tube, the Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer generates fast and precise results. A dynamic current adjustment ensures optimum sensitivity for each measurement. By optimizing the space between the X-ray detector and sample, the Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer guarantees the lowest limits of detection for every element.
Weighing just 2.8 lbs (1.3 kg), the Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer is one of the smallest and lightest handheld XRF elemental analyzers utilizing X-ray tube technology. It is ergonomically designed to help reduce operator fatigue and facilitate field use in hard-to-reach areas.
During the analysis, the analyzer emits a directed radiation beam when the tube is energized. Reasonable effort should be made to maintain exposures to radiation as far below dose limits as is practical. This is known as the ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable) principle. Three factors will help minimize your radiation exposure: time, distance, and shielding. While the radiation emitted from a portable or handheld XRF elemental analyzer is similar to the exposure received in a normal medical or dental X-ray, care must always be taken to point a handheld XRF analyzer directly at the sample and never at a person or a body part. (See 7 Safety Tips When Using Portable XRF Analyzers)
The Niton XL5e elemental analyzer is an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer XRF Technology. XRF is a non-destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials. XRF analyzers determine the elemental composition of a sample by measuring the fluorescence (or secondary) X-ray emitted from elements in a sample when they are excited by a primary X-ray source. Each of the elements present in a sample produces a set of characteristic X-ray lines (“a fingerprint”) that is unique for that specific element, which is why XRF spectroscopy is an excellent technology for qualitative analysis and quantitative determination of material composition. For more information about XRF, download this ebook XRF in the Field: XRF Technology for the Non-Scientist.
Subject to compliance with local radiation safety regulations, Niton elemental analyzers can be rented on a weekly or monthly basis, with discounted rates available for more extended periods. Rental fees may be applied toward the purchase of a Niton analyzer. For projects lasting more than six months, we offer flexible and competitive leasing and financing programs that provide you with low, fixed payments and tax and accounting benefits, allowing you to conserve capital budgets and preserve your credit. Programs include options to trade up to new technology or to purchase the equipment at the end of the lease. Learn more about rental and leasing information here Portable Xrf Analyzer Rental Leasing **The Rental program is only available in the USA and excludes the Niton DXL and Niton XL2 100.
The Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer can be set to display its user interface in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
More than 1,000 grades of alloys are defined in three default libraries, based on SAE, AISI, ASTM, AA, DIN, and GB standards. Additionally, users may edit and clone existing libraries or create their own.
The following modes are currently available for the XL5e: - XL5 General Metals Calibration: (G) - XL5 Soils Calibration: (D) - XL5 Mining Calibration: (M) - XL5 Plastics Calibration (H) - XL5 Light Metal Quick Sort
The Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer is pre-calibrated with one or more Measurements Modes that meet the customer's needs in terms of application(s). Most measurement modes leverage a proprietary Fundamental Parameter (FP)-based calibration. The algorithms used in the FP calibrations account for composition variability by correcting for absorption and secondary excitation effects arising from the matrix, thereby delivering accurate results in the field.
The Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer is rugged, splash-resistant (IP54 compliant), and features a dustproof housing for use in harsh environments.
The Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer is used in the following industries: - Oil and gas - for positive material identification (PMI) of piping material, which is critical where flow accelerated corrosion or sulfidic corrosion is a concern - Metal fabricating - for non-destructive elemental analysis to ensure that no incorrect or out-of-specification metals or alloys enter the manufacturing process - Automotive & aerospace - for incoming inspection and quality control of metallic and coated parts - Scrap metal recycling - for fast and accurate sorting of scrap metals, which is essential to enhance both workflow efficiency and profitability - Precious metal recycling - for accurately determining grade of precious metals and to prevent deleterious metals from entering the recycling process - Mining & exploration - for quickly identifying and recovering the most economically viable resources - Construction & environmental engineering - for screening risk assessment, hazardous site modeling, and remediation quality control.