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The FOX-IQ® in-line XRF analyzer

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performs fully automated analysis

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for high-volume process control.

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X-ray fluorescence (XRF)

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is a proven technique
used to quickly

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and nondestructively

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verify alloy grade and chemistry.

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The FOX-IQ analyzer

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provides customizable,
continuous measurements

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of titanium to uranium

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on any surface and can deliver results

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in the form of material chemistry,

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accurate grade identifications,

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or pass/fail results.

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The FOX-IQ system is compact

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and has minimal power requirements,

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making it easy to integrate

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with new or existing
PLC controlled processes.

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It’s engineered to operate 24/7

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and endure high levels of vibration,

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electromagnetic
and acoustical noise,

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dust, and moisture.

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The FOX-IQ analyzer

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can be controlled by a PC

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or integrated with a PLC

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for automated start/stop,

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data acquisition,

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decision-making,

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and communication to external devices.

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Here’s how it works.

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The system has
3 essential components

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the probe head,

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the control box,

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and a PC.

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The control box runs the system.

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A sample is placed over the probe head

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for analysis.

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The probe head emits X-rays

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to measure the sample material.

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X-rays cause the sample
to fluoresce,

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and characteristic X-rays

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are sent back to the analyzer

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where they’re counted by the detector.

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The detector measures
the energy spectrum

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and determines which
elements are present

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and in what concentrations.

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Using this information,

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the FOX-IQ analyzer can display

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the material chemistry

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or determine if the material
meets specification

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and display a grade match

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or make a pass/fail determination.

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If your facility is automated,

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the pass/fail result
can be communicated

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to a PLC for material disposition.

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To learn more about how

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the FOX-IQ in-line XRF system

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can help implement quality control

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to your production line,

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contact your local
Olympus representative

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or visit our website.