Oct 14 2008
Skyray Instrument is continually improving upon its already high performing line of x-ray fluorescence instruments. The latest developments were in the evolution of the handheld XRF analyzer line; The Pocket-line. The third generation of the portable XRF system (to be known as The Pocket-III) is in the final stages of testing and inspection before its release to the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Minor developments will increase the overall performance of the previously well-received portable devices. The latest version of handheld analyzer from Skyray XRF will offer increased functionality, including:
- Automatic adjustment of multiple collimators and filters: this will increase the sensitivity and overall accuracy for specific applications.
- Laser light for sample alignment: one of the many benefits of desktop XRF is the camera system for sample alignment, this laser will help increase confidence in the portable system
- Extended battery life: will last for over five hours on one charge
- Automatic Shut-Down: if not used for one half-hour
While the functionality changes require use of the machine to realize the differences, the overall design changes are easily seen. The research and development team searched for a lighter body frame material; which is as durable as previous models but offers a much lighter overall package. The instrument design and build has resulted in a very ergonomic machine that is easy to hold during measurements.
Slight developments have been made to the software, but the handheld XRF system will still utilize Bluetooth technology and a removable PDA; results can be easily moved to a desktop CPU for long term storage and analysis. The newest release in the Pocket line will continue to provide accurate grade identification of steel, alloy verification, lead detection and geological analysis among other popular uses.