Overview
Vanta™ Handheld XRF for Soil Analysis and Environmental Remediation:Rugged. Revolutionary. Productive.
The Vanta analyzer is an important tool for screening soil and other materials for pollutant heavy metals. With integrated GPS, pair results and GPS coordinates for sample traceability to the field. Easily transfer GPS and sample data via Wireless LAN to a GIS to create pollutant metal maps. Get fast, decisive results for site characterizations, assessments, property evaluations, and contamination tracking.
With Vanta analyzers, test for dangerously high levels of RCRA, Priority Pollutants, and hazardous metals in seconds.
Vanta handhelds can be used for testing and compliance with:
- EPA 6200
- ISO/DIS13196
- SOPs
- Filters per NIOSH or OSHA methods
- Screening surfaces
Rugged
The Vanta series are durable for increased uptime and a low cost of ownership. Vanta analyzers are drop tested using U.S. Department of Defense methods (MIL-STD-810G), reducing the risk of damage and costly repairs when a device is dropped or jostled.
Vanta analyzers are also IP55 rated for resistance to dust and water and protection against the hazards found in even the most challenging environments.*
Able to withstand a temperature range of -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) at full duty cycle, Vanta analyzers help ensure you get maximum uptime without wasting time waiting for your analyzer to cool.**
* M Series analyzers are IP54 rated.
** With optional fan. Operates continuously at 33 °C without the fan.
Revolutionary
Vanta analyzers give you the same result every time from your first test to your hundredth test.
The Vanta Series’ proprietary Axon™ technology uses ultra-low-noise electronics enabling higher X-ray counts per second for fast, accurate, and repeatable results.
Coupled with a new quad-core processor, Axon makes Vanta analyzers remarkably responsive, pushing the limits of performance so you get the best results in the least amount of time. Axon technology provides both test-to-test and instrument-to-instrument repeatability.
Productive
Vanta analyzers maximize user throughput and make data archiving easy to improve user productivity for fast ROI.
- Intuitive user interface (UI) to quickly navigate the device’s settings and software functions.
- Configure the UI based on your specific needs.
- Customize which software features and functions are displayed on the main screen.
- Easily export data via a USB flash drive, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth ® ; Vanta analyzers are designed to enable powerful cloud applications.
Software Features
Rugged for Environmental Assessments in the field
Vanta™ analyzers are ideal for measuring priority pollutants (Ag, As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Hg, Ni, Pb, Se, Tl, and Zn) and RCRA metals (Ag, As, Ba, Cd, Cr, Hg, Pb, and Se).
Because samples require little or no preparation, Vanta analyzers are ideal tools for screening large sites and for analyzing samples such as bagged soil, sediments, cores, fluids, dust wipes, surfaces and filters.
Vanta Handheld XRF: Optimized for Environmental Assessments
Vanta analyzers provide the fast results necessary for site characterizations, property evaluations, contamination tracking, hazardous waste screening, remediation monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Quickly and easily identify a range of contaminants including:
- Lead (Pb)
- Arsenic (As)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Chromium (Cr)
Efficient Soil Screening
Vanta analyzers facilitate efficient soil screening as part of EPA Method 6200 for measuring elemental concentration in soil and sediment for site characterization.
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers can test a range of sample types including in situ soil, bagged soil, and fully prepped soil samples.
Vanta analyzers are fast, powerful, and cost-effective tools for site characterization. Being able to identify material chemistry in the field means you improve site understanding and send fewer samples to an outside lab.
Instant Metal Mapping with Integrated GPS
Vanta analyzers feature integrated GPS so users can pair results with precise GPS coordinates to document and map the location of elements.
Combine GPS data, XRF test results, and images from the optional 5-megapixel panoramic camera for inclusive archiving and streamlined reporting.
Map, visualize, assess, and follow-up on targets in the field for faster decision-making.
Specifications
Vanta™ Specifications
Core: 1.85 kg (4.06 lb) with battery, 1.62 kg (3.56 lb) without battery
Core: Silicon drift detector with graphene window
Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity non-condensing
Vanta Core: IP55*dust protected and protected from low-pressure water jets from all directions
Max and Core: Solid detector shutter to help prevent detector damage
*In-use position
(1) USB 2.0 Type Mini-B port for connection to computer
*High temperature performance may vary due to electrical component availability.
Applications
Vanta™ analyzers provide fast results in a diverse range of applications. Application-specific software features enable operators to get the most out of their analyzers with simplified report creation and traceable results.
Vanta for Car Catalyst Recycling
Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers provide fast, accurate measurement of the valuable platinum group metals (PGMs) palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), and rhodium (Rh) found in car catalytic converter material. On-the-spot measurements enable efficient sorting and price evaluation of catalyst scrap throughout the recycling circuit.
Vanta for Environmental Assessments
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for soils and sediment analysis provide fast, accurate environmental remediation and assessment data. Simple to use, Vanta analyzers are rugged for the most demanding field applications.
Vanta for Manufacturing Quality Control/Assurance
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for manufacturing QA/QC provide highly specific material chemistry to quickly and accurately identify pure metals and alloy grades when material accuracy is critical.
Vanta for Mining & Geochemistry
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for mining and geochemistry provide immediate on-site elemental analysis for geochemical exploration, mining grade control, ore processing, and remediation.
Vanta for Scrap Recycling
Vanta handheld XRF devices for recycling and scrap sorting are IP55 or 54-rated, depending on the model, to withstand rain, dirt, and dust and are drop tested using U.S. Department of Defense methods (MIL-STD-810G) to help prevent breakages and maximize uptime in the toughest scrap yards.
Vanta for PMI
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for PMI provide highly specific material chemistry to quickly and accurately identify alloy grades to help ensure correct alloy installation in critical locations.
Vanta for Regulatory and Safety Screening
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers are used to ensure compliance with RoHS and local or international regulatory laws. Vanta analyzers provide on-the-spot chemical analysis of consumer products to quickly scan for Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr, and Br.
Vanta for Precious Metals Analysis
Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for precious metals provide fast, accurate alloy chemistry and karat classification for identifying gold, platinum, silver, and rhodium in jewelry analysis and car catalyst recycling.
Accessories
The Vanta™ analyzer is our most advanced handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device. IP certified and drop tested, the robust Vanta XRF analyzer provides you with rapid, accurate element analysis for laboratory-quality results in the field.
Olympus offers a suite of optional accessories that help you maximize the efficiency of your Vanta analyzer in a range of applications.
Vanta Work Station
The portable Vanta Work Station is battery operated for testing on the go. A fully interlocked lid and 360-degree shielding make it convenient for bagged, prepped, and liquid samples or small objects, including jewelry and circuit boards. In this closed-beam setup, users operate the analyzer using Vanta PC software or the Vanta mobile app.
The portable Vanta Work Station is effective for a variety of applications:
- Geo exploration
- Mining process control
- RoHS/consumer products
- Environmental analysis
The Work Station’s stable platform enables longer test times. It gives you the freedom to start a test in the Work Station and complete other tasks while the Vanta instrument performs the analysis. You can be confident that the sample is stable and its position is reproducible, helping ensure high-quality data and efficient sample throughput.
Easy to Use
- Simply click the Vanta analyzer into place, and release it with the press of a button
- Balanced lid system to prevent slamming
- Easy sample placement—no front wall or lip obstruction
- Control the Vanta analyzer and transfer data wirelessly or via a USB cable
Portable
- Battery or AC powered for benchtop or field use
- Easy to transport and set up
- Chamber and legs separate for easy storage
- Optional carrying case
Designed for Safety
- Fully shielded and interlocked chamber: 107 mm × 178 mm × 179 mm (4.2 in. × 7 in. × 7 in.)
- Radiation warning LEDs are large, clear, and prominent
Small Footprint
- 36.6 mm × 33 mm (14.4 in. × 13 in.)
Other Vanta Accessories
Vanta Soil Foot
The Vanta Soil Foot provides a stable three-point support for the Vanta analyzer. This accessory facilitates hands-free analysis, making it convenient when longer test times are required.
Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video
Vanta Field Stand
When testing small items, such as samples in cups or bags, the Vanta Field Stand offers a lightweight, mobile test stand and shielded sample chamber. The Field Stand is easy to pack and convenient to use when you are away from your office.
Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video
Vanta Holster
Keep your Vanta analyzer safe and secure and within easy reach with the Vanta Holster. The Holster has a strap with a fastener to secure the instrument, MOLLE/PALS webbing for additional attachment options, and brass shielding.
Vanta Probe Shield
The Probe Shield provides additional shielding from backscattered radiation from testing low-density samples. This accessory provides an increased measure of protection by reducing the X-ray backscatter in the direction of the user during a test.
Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video
Vanta Transport Case
Rugged, hard-shell case to securely transport your Vanta handheld XRF analyzer.
Vanta Work Station, Probe Shield, Hot Heel, and Weld Mask are not compatible with the Vanta Element XRF analyzer.