Olympus offers new Vanta Element hand-held analyzer

The new 2.9-pound Vanta Element x-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer offers the essential features that the Vanta series is known for: speed, reliability, ruggedness, connectivity and smartphone-like ease of use in a cost-effective model. Vanta is a trademark of Olympus Corp., Tokyo, Japan.

The Vanta Element analyzer offers speed and ease of use in a variety of testing environments, including scrap recycling and metal manufacturing, Olympus says in a news release. Users can obtain clear material and grade identification in seconds and compare alloy grades on the instrument’s screen. With a dual-core processor and powered by Olympus’ proven Axon Technology, the Vanta Element analyzer has the same stability and resolution as the rest of the Vanta series for rapid sorting and a fast ROI.

Built for use in demanding environments, Vanta Element analyzers are rated for resistance to dust and moisture and constructed to pass a four-foot drop test in case of an accidental drop or impact. For additional protection, a steel faceplate is paired with a thick Kapton window that can be easily attached and removed for toolless window changes in the field.

The analyzer’s ruggedness features are paired with optional wireless connectivity: connect to the Olympus Scientific Cloud for wireless data sharing and access to convenient fleet management tools, the Olympus mobile app or your network. The analyzer also has an industrial one gigabyte microSD card for storing results and two USB ports for easy data export. For added flexibility, the Vanta Element analyzer is compatible with accessories, including the Vanta field stand, soil foot, probe shield and holster.