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ElvaX, ElvaX Plus, ElvaX Pro

USER MANUAL

Elvatech 2018

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Study the operating manual carefully before the usage of spectrometer ElvaX 3. You
should provide the radiation safety and carry out the customer training before the
application.
Spectrometer is a source of x-ray radiation used to analyze samples. Therefore
before starting operation it’s necessary to ensure that all safety requirements are observed
and users of the spectrometer have been trained.

Do not cover the sampling window of the spectrometer with any body
parts and never direct the instrument at the people. This may cause
irradiation!

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CONTENTS

1. General Information ........................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Declaration of conformity ...................................................................................... 4
1.2. Limited Warranty .................................................................................................. 5
1.3. Purpose and Structure of the Spectrometer ......................................................... 6
1.4. Requirements of Pre-Commissioning ................................................................... 7
1.5. Request for Technical Assistance and/or Parts .................................................... 8
2. Technical Data ................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. General Description .............................................................................................. 9
2.2. Overview and Components and Spare Parts ....................................................... 9
2.3. Specifications ..................................................................................................... 10
2.4. Technical Standards of Reference ..................................................................... 10
2.5. Intended use is not expected, incorrect .............................................................. 10
2.6. Residual risks and hazards present.................................................................... 11
2.7. Description and Suggestions for Sample Preparation and Analysis ................... 11
3. Disposal ........................................................................................................................... 12

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1. General Information
1.1. Declaration of conformity

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1.2. Limited Warranty
Factory Elvatech LTD or its official dealer (defined herein - the Company) warrants to the
consumer that the Device complies with the basic parameters and specifications given in
this manual, provided that the consumer purchased the device directly from the Company.
Warranty period is 365 days from the date of installation of the device by the consumer,
but not more than 380 days from the date of receipt by the consumer of the unit from the
Company in accordance with the bill of lading.
Warranty repair is carried out by the manufacturer or its closest dealer based on an
official complaint, which must be specify fault symptoms and conditions of their
manifestation.
Company address: 50 Mashinobudivna str., Kiev 03680, Ukraine, Phone: (+380 44) 599-
11-43, Fax: (+380 44) 406-65-83, E-mail: [email protected].
Company representatives are stated at the company web site www.elvatech.com.
If during the warranty period, the Device will no longer match the main parameters and
specifications given in this manual, the Company will repair or replace the unit at its option.
Replacing the Device is only possible after the Company receives the failed Device. This
Device is received by the Company becomes its property.
Shipping Device for warranty repair is paid for by the consumer, as well as all taxes,
duties, risks of damage or loss during shipment, etc. costs associated with the shipment.
Device must be packed in the original packaging of the Company, otherwise the Company
has the right not to perform warranty.
Shipping Device after warranty repairs to the consumer paid by the Company, as well as
all taxes, duties, risks, etc. costs associated with the shipment.
The warranty does not cover cases where the device: was used in violation of the
exploitation rules or misuse, was damaged as a result of any external impact (for example
breakage of the detector window), was opened without Company authorization, lost
identification markings (logo or serial number), was serviced by unauthorized service center,
was equipped with unoriginal parts or software, became inoperable due to force majeure
circumstances, was not purchase directly from the Company or its representative.
The Company declares unconditional implementation of warranty as soon as possible
except cases defined as force majeure.
Warranty period is extended for the period from the date of sending the Device for repair
to the date of receipt by the consumer appliance repaired, according to shipping documents.

Warranty limitation and exclusions

This warranty replaces all other warranties for the Device and Company disclaims all
other warranties, express or implied including, without limitation, the implied warranties of
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, noninfringement, course of dealing and
usage of trade. Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion of implied
warranties so this limitation may not apply to you.
All express and implied warranties are limited in duration to the limited warranty period.
No warranties apply after that period. Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the
exclusion of implied warranties so this limitation may not apply to you.

Limitation of liability
Company`s responsibility under this or any other warranty, express or implied, is limited
to repair or replacement, as set forth above. These remedies are the sole and exclusive
remedies for any breach of warranty. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Company is

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not responsible for any direct, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from
any breach of warranty or under any other legal theory (including, but not limited to, lost
profits, downtime, goodwill, damage to or replacement of equipment and property, and etc.,
even if Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states (or
jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so this limitation may not apply
to you.

1.3. Purpose and Structure of the Spectrometer

The spectrometer is designed to measure contents of chemical elements in metals and
alloys.
The spectrometer can also be used to measure the mass and mass concentrations of
chemical elements in other substances or materials in solid, powder or liquid form using
appropriate measurement techniques
Scope of use of the spectrometer includes: metal working, metallurgy, mining, chemical,
geological survey work, scrap processing, environmental monitoring, customs control,
identification of objects and expertise, as well as quality control.
The spectrometer employs the method for determining the elemental composition by the
characteristic (fluorescent) X-rays of the atoms of the test sample.
As a result of irradiation of the atoms of the substance by bremsstrahlung characteristic
(secondary) radiation of its atoms occurs. Identifying the elemental composition is based on
the fact that each chemical element has a different energy spectrum of the characteristic
radiation of its atoms.
An X-ray generator is the source of Bremsstrahlung used to irradiate the test sample in
the spectrometer.
The X-ray generator consists of the X-ray tube, adjustable current source for the cathode
filament and the adjustable HV source for the anode.
The X-ray receiver consists of a Fast SDD detector with preamplifier and thermoelectric
cooler.
The detector converts the energy of the detected X-ray photon into an electrical pulse
proportional to the amplitude.
Operating temperature of the detector (≤ -25°C) is maintained by the thermoelectric
cooler. Optionally, a different type of detector can be installed in accordance with the
order.
The pulse-height analyzer consists of pulsed signals spectrometric amplifier and 12- bit
spectrometric analog-digital converter (ADC) that converts the pulse amplitudes in digital
code.
ADC is equipped with a buffer memory, which accumulates the results of measurements
of the pulse amplitudes and forms the emission spectrum of the test sample.
The dedicated controller comprises a microprocessor, non-volatile memory, timers,
counters, buffer registers, etc. and is designed:
- For communication between the host computer and the X-ray detection unit (sending
commands and data) ;
- To identify and account temporal characteristics of the measurement process ("Real
time", "Live Time", "Dead time");
- To control operation of the thermo-cooler power supply (monitoring and maintaining the
operating temperature of the detector);
- To control the X-ray generator (high voltage rise and discharge, monitoring and
maintenance of the emission cathode DC).

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1.4. Requirements of Pre-Commissioning

Read this manual carefully.
Unpack the device.
Check for completeness - 2.2.
The device is intended for use in closed heated (or cooled) premises air-conditioned or
partially air-conditioned:
- Ambient temperature 10°C to 25°C;
- Relative humidity: up to 80% at 25°C;
- Atmospheric pressure from 84 to 106.7 kPa (630 to 800 mm Hg. Tbsp.).
Therefore, after transporting the device can be operated only after its body is of required
temperature . Switching on the instrument, introduced into a warm room, can damage it!
Check the condition of the protective film in the measuring window of the device. If damaged
then replace it - 3.6.1.
Connect AC/DC 24V adaptor to device.
Connect PC to the device via mini-USB cable.

Spectrometer operability check.

Set the control sample onto the sampling window. Conduct measurement and compare the
obtained result with the table in the calibration certificate. If the deviations of elements
concentrations from the certified concentrations are within the error range stated in the
calibration certificate the spectrometer works properly.
Check spectrometer operability at least once a month. Contact the manufacturer if measured
concentrations are beyond the allowed values.

Get to work - Clause 3.2.

Never cover the operating window of the spectrometer with any body
parts, never point the device at others in order to avoid x-ray exposure!

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1.5. Request for Technical Assistance and/or Parts

Applications for the maintenance, repair, spare parts should be sent to the manufacturer
or his closest representative.

Address of the manufacturer:

Elvatech Ltd. 50 Mashinobudivna str., Kiev, Ukraine

Tel: +38-044-599-1143,
E-mail: [email protected].

Representatives of Elvatech are stated at www.elvatech.com.

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2. Technical Data
2.1. General Description

Detectable elements range From Na (Z=11) to U (Z=92)

Dimensions 430 mm x 340mm x 200 mm
Weight (with battery) 18 kg
Operation conditions:
- ambient temperature from 10°C to +25°C
- relative humidity up to 80% at 25°C
- atmospheric pressure 84 to 106.7 kPa (630 to 800 mm Hg. Tbsp.).

2.2. Overview and Components and Spare Parts

The delivery set includes:

Spectrometer

AC/DC Adaptor

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2.3. Specifications
X-ray tube
Rh or Ag anode, 60кV max, 1000мА max, 12W, 5-position
filter changer for light element analysis (option 8-position filter
changer).
Option – 5-position collimator changer.
Helium purge.
Option - W anode without light element analysis.

X-ray detector
Detector type Fast SDD with thermo-electrical cooling (optional PIN
detector)
Active Area 6 mm2 (optional 25 mm2)
Resolution <140 eV at 5.9 keV at 350 kcps countrate.

Electronics
Proprietary Digital pulse processor 80 MHz sampling rate
Pile-up rejection
Pulse shape selector
Automatic adjustment to count rate
Option - Miniature VGA camera (640*480 pixels).
Option – 16-position automatic sample changer.
Option – Sample spinner.

Software
Operating systems Microsoft Windows XP/7/8/10

Quantitative analysis Fundamental parameters method and empirical calibrations

algorithm’s

Power 90 – 240V, 50/60 Hz, 40 W

2.4. Technical Standards of Reference

Electrical safety of the spectrometer meets the requirements of IEC 61010-1.
Electro-magnetic compatibility of the spectrometer meets the requirements of IEC 61326-1.

2.5. Intended use is not expected, incorrect

ElvaX 3 should be used only for the purposes and in the ways described in this manual.
Not following the recommendations of this manual may harm the operator or other persons.

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2.6. Residual risks and hazards present

Risk and hazards related to the use of ElvaX 3 are described in General Safety - see
3.3. Safety precautions described in this manual must be observed at all times.

2.7. Description and Suggestions for Sample Preparation and

Analysis
Make sure that the protective film is not damaged, and the sample window of the device
clean. Any dust on the surface of the window can significantly affect the results.

Analysis of metal samples

For metal alloys, a typical measurement time is 2-20 seconds (depending on the required
accuracy). If necessary, make sure that it provides a small enough mean square deviation
(STD).
Make sure the sample is located in the center of the window. If possible, close all of the
sample window.
If you analyze a sample of small size, set measurement time longer than usual.
Note if there is a coating on the sample. Maximum analysis depth of a metal sample is
not more than 0.5 mm.
Rusty, contaminated or painted surface can distort analysis results. Clean the surface
before analysis. Clean samples with a clean file. Small samples can be cleaned using a
lathe or milling machine. After cleaning carefully removed from the surface of the sample
sawdust and shavings. Use a clean cloth moistened with alcohol.
Flat surface is required for analyzing alloys containing light elements.
Ultralene protective film is required for measuring alloys containing light elements.

Analysis of powder samples

We recommend using the cells.

Powder materials must be ground before measurement using a mill to ensure
homogeneity of the sample. Fill at least 2/3 of a sample cell with the test material. Always
use clean protective film.
Powder materials containing light elements must be compressed before measurement
into a pellet. Be sure to use protective film Ultralene.

Analysis of liquid samples

We recommend using the cells.

Fill at least 2/3 of a sample cell with the test material. Always use clean protective film.
If the sample material is volatile - use an open cell.
If light elements are present in the sample use protective film Ultralene.

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3. Disposal
After completion of the service life of the spectrometer it should be returned to the
manufacturer for disposal of the x-ray generator.

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