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Innov-X Systems Product Overview

The Innov-X Portable XRF Analyzer

The Innov-X Systems Portable XRF Analyzer fits in your hand as easily as a cordless power drill.

This multi-element analyzer consists of a nose, body and handle with battery access at the bottom.

The battery can be easily removed and replaced as needed.

AC Adapter, Power Switch, Light Indicator, Back LCD Panel

The Analyzer can also be operated via an AC adapter with easy access at the back.

The power switch is to the left of the AC adapter. Simply push the button and the indicator light will come on at the right of the AC adapter.

"Innov-X Systems XRF Analyzer" will appear on the back LCD panel when the Analyzer is turned on.

Model No., Serial No.

The Model and Serial Numbers are located on the bottom of the Analyzer's nose.

Trigger

The trigger for the analyzer is located on the front of the handle just below the model and serial numbers. It is ergonomically situated for optimal portable use.

X-ray Window

The X-ray window is located at the end of the Analyzer's nose. The opening is about the size of a dime. A thin sheet of mylar covers the opening.

Inside the X-ray Window

The x-ray tube is situated at about a 45o angle just inside the x-ray window. A filter wheel, located in front of the tube, has various materials to enhance the capabilities of the Analyzer. The detector is found just above the tube.

Inside the Analyzer's Front-piece (Nose):

Overall Engineering Integration

The side view of the inside of the Analyzer's front-piece shows the overall engineering integration. Five different tube filters are located on a wheel in front of the tube and is motor controlled. The tube voltage and current can be rapidly changed, from 40kV-10µA to 15kV-50uA in <1 second. The power can be changed simultaneously with the filter position. This allows a single hardware package to be optimized for any application.

Safety Labels and "X-ray On" Indicator light, iPAQ

The Analyzer does generate x-radiation to perform analyses. It is a very safe analytical tool that utilizes low radiation levels. However, there are several safety features to reduce any potential exposure to this low radiation. In addition, the Analyzer is clearly marked with safety labels. At the back end, a yellow radiation label states: "CAUTION RADIATION. THIS EQUIPMENT PRODUCES RADIATION WHEN ENERGIZED". On the front piece is a second yellow radiation label that states: "CAUTION. X-RAY BEAM WHEN FLASHING" with a red light indicator. X-rays are being generated when the red light is flashing. If the red light is on, but steady, x-rays are not being generated. The operation of the Innov-X Systems Portable XRF Analyzer is controlled by the iPAQ Pocket PC.

Control the Analyzer, Collect Data, Analyze Data, Present Data

Overall Engineering Integration

The operation of the Innov-X Systems Portable XRF Analyzer is controlled by the iPAQ Pocket PC. This is an off-the-shelf item that utilizes the R&D and experience of HP, Intel and Microsoft. When the PC is turned on, it displays a typical Windows drop-down menu. Simply touching Innov-X opens the Analyzer software.

The Innov-X Software main menu opens to a list of the various analysis modes that are available. An Analyzer can be configured with individual or multiple modes including: Alloy Analysis, Soil Analysis, Process Analytical, Empirical Assay, Plastics, RoHS/WEEE Compliance, Industrial Paint, Filter Analysis, Dust Wipe, Lead Paint and/or CCA - Copper-Chromium-Arsenic wood preservative treatment.

iPAQ Pocket PC

Control the Analyzer, Collect Data, Analyze Data, Present Data

Data can be viewed in several ways. The most common views include Results, Chemistry and Spectrum.

The Analyzer is preprogrammed with information on the specific chemical composition of hundreds of alloys. As soon as it has ID'd a material, it will indicate what it is in the Results view.

The chemistry of the material, the element identified and its concentration, are seen in the Chemistry view along with the error of the measurement.

The Spectrum view displays a plot of the x-ray fluorescence spectrum for the individual test. It shows the energy of the fluorescence x-rays on the x-axis. This tells us which elements are present. It shows the number of counts/second, or intensity, on the y-axis. This tells us how much of each element is present in the material.