1 00:00:04,300 --> 00:00:07,133 Field stand, probe shield, and soil foot 2 00:00:07,133 --> 00:00:09,866 accessories for the Vanta analyzer 3 00:00:09,866 --> 00:00:12,266 Hi, my name is Andrew Cardamone 4 00:00:12,266 --> 00:00:13,866 and today I’m going to show you how to use 5 00:00:13,866 --> 00:00:15,733 the probe shield, the field stand, 6 00:00:15,733 --> 00:00:17,066 and the soil foot accessories 7 00:00:17,066 --> 00:00:18,866 that are available with the Vanta. 8 00:00:18,866 --> 00:00:20,933 Each of these accessories are an easy to use 9 00:00:20,933 --> 00:00:23,933 cost effective way to assist you with data collection. 10 00:00:23,933 --> 00:00:25,633 The field stand and soil foot 11 00:00:25,633 --> 00:00:27,400 are made with powder coated aluminum 12 00:00:27,400 --> 00:00:29,200 allowing the stand to be rugged enough 13 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:31,233 for use in extreme conditions. 14 00:00:31,233 --> 00:00:33,900 To set up the field stand pull the foot support 15 00:00:33,900 --> 00:00:35,733 out from the bottom of the base 16 00:00:35,733 --> 00:00:38,500 and place the stand on a flat surface. 17 00:00:38,500 --> 00:00:41,233 Then pull up the Vanta support. 18 00:00:41,233 --> 00:00:43,800 This support has a replaceable pad in place 19 00:00:43,800 --> 00:00:47,433 to ensure proper handle support for the Vanta. 20 00:00:47,433 --> 00:00:49,033 Place the Vanta into the stand 21 00:00:49,033 --> 00:00:51,100 resting the handle in the support. 22 00:00:51,100 --> 00:00:53,600 Once the Vanta is secure in the base 23 00:00:53,600 --> 00:00:55,533 you can attach the deck. 24 00:00:55,533 --> 00:00:57,400 Place the deck onto the Vanta, 25 00:00:57,400 --> 00:01:00,366 lining up the Olympus logo with the top of the Vanta, 26 00:01:00,366 --> 00:01:03,733 and slide into place until you hear a click. 27 00:01:03,733 --> 00:01:07,300 Next place the sample over the sample window. 28 00:01:07,300 --> 00:01:09,400 Finally, take the shield cover 29 00:01:09,400 --> 00:01:11,100 and secure it over the sample, 30 00:01:11,100 --> 00:01:13,266 making sure that the Olympus logo is lined up 31 00:01:13,266 --> 00:01:15,033 with the top of the Vanta. 32 00:01:15,033 --> 00:01:17,466 This cover is made of tungsten infused plastic 33 00:01:17,466 --> 00:01:19,800 with an aluminum interior protecting you 34 00:01:19,800 --> 00:01:23,400 from any stray x-rays that may occur during testing. 35 00:01:23,400 --> 00:01:26,066 You are now ready to run your test. 36 00:01:26,066 --> 00:01:28,000 Once your testing is complete 37 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,700 you can remove the cover, 38 00:01:29,700 --> 00:01:32,233 pull up on the tab located at the top of the shield, 39 00:01:32,233 --> 00:01:34,766 and lift the shield off the Vanta. 40 00:01:34,766 --> 00:01:37,733 You can then remove the Vanta from the stand. 41 00:01:37,733 --> 00:01:39,333 Close the support piece 42 00:01:39,333 --> 00:01:41,166 and the field support for easy transport 43 00:01:41,166 --> 00:01:43,766 and storage of the field stand. 44 00:01:43,766 --> 00:01:45,233 The deck of the field stand 45 00:01:45,233 --> 00:01:47,700 is also sold separately as a probe shield. 46 00:01:47,700 --> 00:01:49,433 This can be used when testing samples 47 00:01:49,433 --> 00:01:52,533 to shield the user from secondary scattered x-rays. 48 00:01:52,533 --> 00:01:54,766 In addition to the field stand and probe shield, 49 00:01:54,766 --> 00:01:57,833 the soil foot can be used to assist in field testing. 50 00:01:57,833 --> 00:02:00,200 The soil foot has four replaceable pads 51 00:02:00,200 --> 00:02:03,900 to ensure proper fit around the handle of the Vanta. 52 00:02:03,900 --> 00:02:06,433 To secure the soil foot to the Vanta, 53 00:02:06,433 --> 00:02:08,300 place the handle of the Vanta 54 00:02:08,300 --> 00:02:10,333 in the base of the soil foot. 55 00:02:10,333 --> 00:02:12,266 Note how the soil foot fits 56 00:02:12,266 --> 00:02:15,433 against the battery clip holder on the Vanta handle. 57 00:02:15,433 --> 00:02:17,266 Bring down the top piece 58 00:02:17,266 --> 00:02:20,000 and secure into place with the side clip. 59 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:24,100 The legs of the soil foot should be flat on this testing surface. 60 00:02:24,100 --> 00:02:27,566 You are now ready to collect data using the soil foot. 61 00:02:27,566 --> 00:02:29,166 To remove the soil foot 62 00:02:29,166 --> 00:02:30,833 simply pull out the side clip, 63 00:02:30,833 --> 00:02:32,466 remove the top piece, 64 00:02:32,466 --> 00:02:34,966 and pull out the Vanta. 65 00:02:34,966 --> 00:02:38,233 I hope showing you how to use these cost effective 66 00:02:38,233 --> 00:02:40,566 east to use field accessories for the Vanta 67 00:02:40,566 --> 00:02:41,900 has been informative. 68 00:02:41,900 --> 00:02:43,633 Thank you for watching.