Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers provide immediate, on-site elemental measurements for a range of mining and geochemical applications with flexibility across the entire mineral resource cycle:
- Greenfield and brownfield exploration.
- Ore grade and process control.
- Environmental monitoring and remediation / mine closure.
- Academic/educational research and teaching within the geological/environmental sciences.
Get a rapid return on investment (ROI) with decision-quality geochemical data that’s faster than traditional laboratory techniques. Rapid, accurate decision-making at the exploration stage enables field time to be used more effectively, maximizes exploration budgets, and advances project timeframes.
Vanta analyzers for mining and geochemistry feature software designed in cooperation with industry experts and includes:
- Integrated GPS for georeferenced exploration and environmental samples.
- Connectivity via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® to send results to base in real time and seamlessly integrate data into third-party software programs. Cloud technology enabled.
- Onboard spectra viewing to quickly discriminate spectral overlaps.
Durable and Reliable for Any Mining Application in Any Environment
Vanta handheld XRF provides immediate, on-site elemental measurements for a range of mining and geochemical applications for analysis of a range of mineral deposit types.
Rugged
Mines and outdoor environments are tough on electronic devices and breakdowns cost time and money. Vanta analyzers are durable for increased uptime and a low cost of ownership.
Every Vanta handheld XRF is IP65 rated 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 costly repairs.*
Vanta analyzers can withstand a temperature range of -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F), so you spend less time waiting for your analyzer to cool, even in hot environments.** The detector shutter on silicon drift detector models helps prevent punctures so you can analyze rough surfaces with confidence.
* M Series analyzers are IP64 rated.
** With optional fan. The fan assembly is IP56 rated. Operates continuously at 33 °C without the fan.
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| Vanta analyzers work and thrive in the toughest environments. |
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 electronicsenabling 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.
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| Axon technology provides data accuracy and repeatability. |
Productive
On-site labs generally take hours or days to provide results. In some mine-site situations, sending fewer samples to the lab can mean huge cost savings.
Vanta analyzer’s easy-to-use interface can be customized with settings useful for specific sites, users, projects, and applications. Geologists can store multiple sample and matrix-specific calibration models for optimal performance depending on the minerals of interest at a specific site.
With integrated GPS, users can pair results with precise GPS coordinates to document and map the location of elements. Combine XRF data, GPS coordinates, and images from the optional 5-megapixel panoramic camera for inclusive archiving and streamlined reporting.
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| Users can customize settings for specific sites, users, projects, and applications. |
Mineral Exploration
The durable and reliable design of Vanta™ analyzers means geologists working in remote areas can be confident that the device is designed to withstand difficult conditions.
Vanta analyzers effectively measure elemental concentration for:
- Due diligence during property acquisition.
- Analyzing the qualitative chemistry of rock, chip, soil, and sediment samples at the early regional reconnaissance and mapping stages.
- Gathering quantitative data during first-pass regional soil, sediment, till, and trenching stages.
- Identifying mineralized trends and anomalies, defining drill targets, and extending soil sample lines.
- Adapting sampling and mapping programs in real time to maximize exploration budgets.
- Pre-screening samples to maximize the efficiency of off-site laboratory testing.
- Increasing sample density in the most prospective areas.
- Analyzing air core, RAB, RC, and diamond core samples during the drilling phase as the samples come out of the ground.
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| Vanta analyzers provide fast results for accurate decision-making in mineral exploration. |
Ore Grade and Process Control
Vanta analyzers help maintain profitability in open-pit and underground mines as well as processing facilities. Send fewer samples to the lab for cost-savings and greater efficiency with real-time analysis.
In ore grade and process control, Vanta handheld XRFs provide measurable ROI through:
- Instant screening of open-pit blast hole samples for reduced reliance on mine-site labs.
- Improved underground grade control when combined with appropriate sampling methodologies.
- Analysis of stockpile material to aid blending and feeding of the mill.
- Real-time analysis of feeds, precipitates, concentrates, and tailings.
- Analysis of penalty elements in concentrates and Au bars.
- Analysis of S and other elements to determine flux adjustments in samples.
- Analysis of Si as a proxy for quartz.
- Analysis of raffinates and various lean and rich liquid mixes in SX/EW operations.
- Testing liquid waste streams as part of hydromet processes in copper and precious metals plants.
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| Provide measurable ROI with intelligent and accurate grade control. |
Environmental Remediation and Education
Environmental Monitoring and Remediation
Quickly identify elements of interest in soil, sediment, dust, and tailings as part of typical environmental monitoring remediation processes in and around active and closed industrial properties. Vanta analyzers act as a fast and reliable screening tool that provide quantitative records of environmental monitoring that are easily archived.
Academic Research and Education
Vanta analyzers can aid in-house university laboratory methods, support undergraduate and post-graduate research projects, and facilitate teaching methods during routine coursework.
The rapid results provided by Vanta handheld XRF analyzers can help educate students in modern analytical methods, aid in the identification of all types of samples, and provide a deeper understanding of mineral deposition and ore genesis relating to mineral deposit studies.
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| Vanta analyzers act as a fast and reliable screening tool. |
Vanta Specifications
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.3 x 28.9 x 24.2 cm (3.25 x 11.4 x 9.5 in.) |
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| Weight | 1.70 kg (3.75 lbs) with battery, 1.48 kg (3.25 lbs) without battery |
| Excitation Source | 4-Watt X-ray tube with application optimized anode material (rhodium (Rh), silver (Ag), or tungsten (W)) M Series (Rh & W) and C Series (Ag): 8-50 kV C Series (Rh & W): 8-40 kV |
| Primary Beam Filtration | 8-position auto selected filter per beam per mode |
| Detector | M Series: Large area Silicon Drift Detector C Series: Silicon Drift Detector |
| Power | Removable 14.4 V Li-Ion battery or 18 V power transformer 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 70 W max |
| Display | 800 x 480 (WVGA) LCD with capacitive touch-screen supporting gesture control |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: -10 °C to 50 °C (continuous duty cycle with optional fan) Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity non-condensing |
| Drop Test | Military Standard 810-G 4-foot (1.3 M) drop test |
| IP Rating | IP65*: dust tight and protected against water jets from all directions |
| Pressure Correction | Built-in barometer for automatic altitude and air density correction |
| GPS | Embedded GPS/GLONASS receiver |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Data Storage | 4 GB embedded storage, micro SD slot for expandable storage |
| USB | (2) USB 2.0 type A host ports for accessories such as Wi-Fi Bluetooth®, and USB flash drives. (1) USB 2.0 type mini-B port for connection to computer |
| Wi-Fi | Supports 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) via optional USB adapter |
| Bluetooth | Supports Bluetooth® and Bluetooth Low-Energy via optional USB adapter |
| Aiming Camera | Full VGA CMOS camera |
| Panorama Camera | 5-megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus lens |
* M Series analyzers are IP64 rated.
