Thursday, September 8, 2016

Rugged, Revolutionary and Productive: Olympus’ New Vanta™ Handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer Delivers Accurate Elemental Identification in the Toughest Working Conditions

WALTHAM, Mass. - Wednesday, September 7th 2016 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Olympus’ new Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzer is designed for durability in harsh industrial environments, providing maximum uptime and a low cost of ownership. The instruments in the Vanta family provide fast and accurate elemental analysis and quantification for a wide variety of materials in as little as 1–2 seconds. Combined with revolutionary new Axon™ technology, results are faster, more accurate and more reliable than ever.

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Vanta analyzers are the only handheld XRF devices that are IP65 rated for protection against dust and water and drop tested to military standards. Their rugged design enables the analyzers to work in harsh environments for applications such as positive material identification (PMI), scrap recycling, and mining with fewer repairs. With Vanta analyzers, users obtain lab-quality results no matter the setting. Rugged features include:

    IP65* rated for protection against dust and water
    4-foot drop tested (MIL-STD 810G)
    Built to withstand a temperature range of -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)1
    Protective detector shutter on silicon drift detector models

Every Vanta handheld XRF analyzer incorporates Olympus’ revolutionary new Axon technology, a breakthrough in XRF signal processing that utilizes ultra-low-noise electronics to deliver higher X-ray count rates per second and fast results. The hardware and user interface are designed to be easy to use so new operators can begin using the device with minimal training. A range of application-specific software features improve user productivity for a fast return on investment. Vanta analyzers feature:

    Quad-core processor and Axon technology
    Intuitive UI with customizable home screen
    Vivid touch screen readable in any light
    Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® functionality for seamless data transfer
    Embedded GPS for XRF data spatial tracking
    Library of over 700 alloys for metals analysis

Vanta analyzers combine durability, power, and ease of use for excellence in applications including scrap recycling, mining, fabrication QA/QC, positive material identification (PMI), environmental assessment, RoHS compliance, consumer product safety, scientific research and education.

About Olympus

Olympus Corporation operates in industrial, medical, and consumer markets, specializing in optics, electronics, and precision engineering. Olympus is a world-leading manufacturer of innovative test and measurement solutions that are used in industrial and research applications ranging from aerospace, power generation, petrochemical, civil infrastructure, and automotive to consumer products.

For more information about Vanta handheld XRF analyzers and Olympus’ line of nondestructive testing products contact a sales representative or visit www.olympus-ims.com.

1 With optional fan. The fan assembly is IP56 rated. Operates continuously at 33 °C without the fan.

*M series analyzers are IP64 rated.
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Contacts

Media Contact:

Olympus Corporation

Hilary Banda, 781-419-3624

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