Vanta for PMI
XRF Analysis
Overview
A Handheld XRF Built Tough for Maximum Uptime
Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers provide fast, accurate chemistry and alloy identification in PMI applications including piping, valves, welds, components, and pressure vessels.
Vanta analyzers are essential for:
- Ensuring the correct alloy components are installed in critical locations.
- Complying with American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 578—Material Verification Program for New and Existing Alloy Piping Systems.
- Detecting sulfidation corrosion susceptibility (API RP 939-C).
- Evaluating flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) susceptibility.
- Discerning residual element corrosion susceptibility in hydrofluoric acid (HF) alkylation units.
- Cloud technology enabled.
Rugged
Vanta analyzers are built for in-service inspection of high temperature systems and hot sample surfaces up to 425 °C for maximum productivity.
Working conditions can be tough on electronic devices and breakdowns cost time and money.
Vanta analyzers are durable for increased uptime and a low cost of ownership.
- 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.
- IP55 rated to withstand rain, dirt, and dust.*
- The detector shutter on C and M series models helps prevent punctures so you can analyze rough surfaces with confidence.
- Withstands a temperature range of -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) at full duty cycle.**
* M Series analyzers are IP54 rated.
** With optional fan. Operates continuously at 33 °C without the fan.
Revolutionary
Vanta analyzers give you the same accurate 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.
Axon technology coupled with a new quad-core processor make Vanta analyzers remarkably responsive, pushing the limits of performance so you get the best results in the least amount of time. Axon technology provides remarkable test-to-test and instrument-to-instrument repeatability, so your first test is the same as your last test no matter what instrument you may use.
Axon technology also provides ultra-low limits of detection (LOD).
Productive
User-friendly software enables operators to make inspections with minimal training.
- Integrated GPS, sample camera, and panoramic camera for improved traceability of test information to the field.
- Touch screen display that is clear, bright, and readable in any light.
- Intuitive user interface that is easy to navigate.
- Customize which features and functions are displayed on the main screen.
- Data export is simple via USB flash drive, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth ® .
- Unique username and password login for each user.
- Ergonomic buttons and an industrial-grade, push-button joystick make it easy to navigate the UI with gloved hands.
Software Features
Traceability and Rapid Reporting
Vanta™ analyzers streamline record keeping and traceability for in-field testing. Users can easily capture and export comprehensive shot data.
- Optional 5-megapixel panoramic camera and aiming camera
- Integrated GPS
- Automatic time / date stamp
- Custom data label templates for each project, job, or vendor
- Optional Wireless LAN and Bluetooth ® connectivity
Weld Grade Library
The weld grade library makes it easy to verify the chemical composition and grade of welds. The optional 3 mm aiming camera enables an inspector to accurately analyze:
- Thin weld beads independent of base material
- Conjoined metals
- Alloys
- Small fixture components
- Wires
- Solders
Residual and Tramp Elements
Set maximum tolerated concentrations for residual elements in grade families for fast, accurate, and conclusive grade matches.
Compare close grades side-by-side to know which alloy is the best match with nominal and residual values:
- Automatically identify the likely presence of elements invisible to XRF based on grade specifications
- Identify the presence of contaminant/residual elements in recycled metals that can compromise its value and/or downstream processing requirements
- Set a maximum tolerated concentration for residual elements in grade families
- Flag trace level contaminants
Material Verification Program Compliance
For material verification programs, Vanta analyzers are used to confirm construction materials, verify materials against material test reports, and identify improperly marked materials.
- Confirm the material of construction
- Verify material against mill certificates and material test reports
- Identify non-traceable or improperly marked material
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.
VANTA PMI Analyzers for Compliance
In modern industrial environments, Vanta™ analyzers are vital for material compliance programs and helping to ensure safety throughout the supply chain.
Vanta analyzers accurately and repeatedly detect and quantify:
- Residual Elements (RE) in low alloy and carbon steels
- Trace silicon (Si) in carbon steel per API RP 939-C
- Sulfur (S) and phosphorus (P) for in-service stainless steels
American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practices
Vanta analyzers assist with compliance of API (RP 578 – Material Verification Program for new and Existing Alloy Piping Systems) and API RP 939-C for detecting sulfidation corrosion susceptibility.
Flow Accelerated Corrosion
Vanta is effective for detecting the presence of silicon for evaluating flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) susceptibility.
HF Alkylation Units
When discerning residual element corrosion susceptibility in hydrofluoric acid (HF) alkylation units, Vanta analyzers are reliable analytical tools.
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 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 Hot Heel
For testing high-temperature piping or equipment up to 900 °F (480 °C), the Hot Heel minimizes heat transfer to the Vanta analyzer while reducing surface contamination. The Hot Heel kit includes high-temperature measurement windows.
Vanta Weld Mask
The Weld Mask prevents interference from the base metal when analyzing weld beads. This accessory replaces the Vanta analyzer’s faceplate and collimates the beam to a 3 mm wide slot for rapid analysis of weld beads.
Learn more about weld analysis with Vanta Handheld XRF:
Watch the Video
How to Install the Weld Mask
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.
