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New: Affordable Light Element ID with the Vanta Element-S Analyzer	The Vanta Handheld XRF Series: Rugged. Revolutionary. Productive. The Vanta analyzer is our most advanced handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device and provides rapid, accurate element analysis and alloy identification to customers who demand laboratory-quality results in the field. Vanta handheld XRF analyzers are built to be tough. Their rugged and durable design makes them resistant to damage for greater uptime and a lower cost of ownership. With intuitive navigation and configurable software, the Vanta series are easy to use with minimal training for high throughput and a fast return on investment. Featuring innovative and proprietary Axon technology, Vanta analyzers give you accurate results and help boost productivity no matter the environment or working conditions. Exceptional durability under extreme conditions. Analytical superiority. Optional Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® for real-time data sharing. Cloud technology enabled. Intuitive user interface. Build My Analyzer

New: Affordable Light Element ID with the
Vanta Element-S Analyzer

The Vanta Handheld XRF Series:
Rugged. Revolutionary. Productive.

The Vanta analyzer is our most advanced handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device and provides rapid, accurate element analysis and alloy identification to customers who demand laboratory-quality results in the field.

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers are built to be tough. Their rugged and durable design makes them resistant to damage for greater uptime and a lower cost of ownership.

With intuitive navigation and configurable software, the Vanta series are easy to use with minimal training for high throughput and a fast return on investment. Featuring innovative and proprietary Axon technology, Vanta analyzers give you accurate results and help boost productivity no matter the environment or working conditions.

Exceptional durability under extreme conditions.
Analytical superiority.
Optional Wireless LAN and Bluetooth® for real-time data sharing. Cloud technology enabled.
Intuitive user interface.

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Rugged Breakdowns cost time and money. Vanta analyzers are durable for increased uptime and a low cost of ownership. And with an included three-year warranty, you can be assured that we stand by the ruggedness of Vanta analyzers. Built to thrive in the toughest working environments, Vanta analyzers are: Drop tested using U.S. Department of Defense methods (MIL-STD-810G), reducing the risk of damage and costly repairs when a device is dropped or jostled. IP55 rated dust and water resistant to protect against the hazards found in even the most challenging environments.* Withstands a temperature range of -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) at full duty cycle, so you waste less time waiting for your analyzer to cool. The detector shutter** on C and M series models helps prevent punctures so you can analyze rough surfaces with confidence. * M Series analyzers are IP54 rated. ** With optional fan. Operates continuously at 33 °C without the fan.	Loading the player… source captions captions captions captions captions captions captions captions captions Vanta Overview Video

Rugged

Breakdowns cost time and money. Vanta analyzers are durable for increased uptime and a low cost of ownership. And with an included three-year warranty, you can be assured that we stand by the ruggedness of Vanta analyzers.

Built to thrive in the toughest working environments, Vanta analyzers are:

Drop tested using U.S. Department of Defense methods (MIL-STD-810G), reducing the risk of damage and costly repairs when a device is dropped or jostled.
IP55 rated dust and water resistant to protect against the hazards found in even the most challenging environments.*
Withstands a temperature range of -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) at full duty cycle, so you waste less time waiting for your analyzer to cool.**
The detector shutter on C and M series models helps prevent punctures so you can analyze rough surfaces with confidence.

* M Series analyzers are IP54 rated.

** With optional fan. Operates continuously at 33 °C without the fan.

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Vanta Overview Video

	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 electronics enabling 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.

Recycling: scrap sorting, light elements, steel

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 electronics enabling 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.

Productive Vanta analyzers maximize user throughput and make data archiving easy. Application-specific software features improve user productivity for fast ROI. Intuitive user interface (UI) to quickly navigate the device’s settings and software functions. Customize which features and functions are displayed on the main screen. Data export is simple via a USB flash drive, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth. Touch screen display that is clear, bright, and readable in any light. Ergonomic buttons and an industrial-grade, push-button joystick make it easy to navigate the UI with gloved hands. Embedded GPS to pair results with precise GPS coordinates for documentation and data mapping. Optional 5-megapixel panoramic camera; combine images with XRF data and GPS coordinates. Streamlined reporting and archiving for exceptional data traceability to the field. Cloud technology enabled.

Productive

Vanta analyzers maximize user throughput and make data archiving easy. Application-specific software features improve user productivity for fast ROI.

Intuitive user interface (UI) to quickly navigate the device’s settings and software functions.
Customize which features and functions are displayed on the main screen.
Data export is simple via a USB flash drive, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth.
Touch screen display that is clear, bright, and readable in any light.
Ergonomic buttons and an industrial-grade, push-button joystick make it easy to navigate the UI with gloved hands.
Embedded GPS to pair results with precise GPS coordinates for documentation and data mapping.
Optional 5-megapixel panoramic camera; combine images with XRF data and GPS coordinates.
Streamlined reporting and archiving for exceptional data traceability to the field.
Cloud technology enabled.

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Software Features

Optimized for Your Workflow

Vanta^™ handheld XRF analyzers have a variety of features so that you can customize and adapt your analyzer to fit your specific workflow. The analyzer’s software makes it simple to customize the device the way that you want it. Innovative software features enable you to get the most out of your analyzer for a fast return on investment.

Software features that deliver fast ROI

Vanta handhelds feature innovative software features designed to maximize the analyzer’s capabilities.

SmartSort: automatically lengthens or shortens test time based on material to save time; obtain aluminum grade results in as little as 1 second.
Grade match messaging: real time and/or pop-up messages with familiar trade or grade names or special handling instructions to reduce user training and increase efficiency.
Nominal value: automatically identifies the likely presence of elements invisible to XRF based on grade specifications.
Residual library: set a maximum tolerated concentration for residual elements in grade families.
On-screen grade comparison: compare close grades side-by-side to know which alloy is the best match with nominal and residual values.

Connected and Cloud Capable

Wireless LAN and Bluetooth^®: connect to the cloud or other devices with optional Wireless LAN and Bluetooth.
Embedded GPS: pair test results with precise GPS coordinates to document and map the location of elements.
Streamlined reporting: combine GPS data, XRF test results, and images from the optional 5-megapixel panoramic camera for inclusive archiving and streamlined reporting.

	Customizable for Efficient Fleet Management Vanta analyzers are designed to enable efficient fleet management in conjunction with Vanta Desktop PC software. Customizable UI: set the UI up the way you want to maximize throughput and efficiency. Favorites: choose what tests or features appear on the analyzer’s home screen. Username and password: managers can create unique username and password sign-ins for each user. Push custom setups: easily transfer custom setups and specifications to your entire analyzer fleet. Simple data export: data are quickly and easily exported via a USB flash drive, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth.

Customizable for Efficient Fleet Management

Vanta analyzers are designed to enable efficient fleet management in conjunction with Vanta Desktop PC software.

Customizable UI: set the UI up the way you want to maximize throughput and efficiency.
Favorites: choose what tests or features appear on the analyzer’s home screen.
Username and password: managers can create unique username and password sign-ins for each user.
Push custom setups: easily transfer custom setups and specifications to your entire analyzer fleet.
Simple data export: data are quickly and easily exported via a USB flash drive, Wireless LAN, or Bluetooth.

Specifications

Vanta Specifications

Dimensions (W x H x D)	8.3 cm × 28.9 cm × 24.2 cm (3.25 in. × 11.4 in. × 9.5 in.)
Weight	M series, C series, and L series: 1.70 kg (3.75 lb) with battery, 1.48 kg (3.24 lb) without battery Element: 1.54 kg (3.39 lb) with battery, 1.32 kg (2.91 lb) 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 L series (W) and Element (W): 35 kV (2 watts)
Primary Beam Filtration	M and C series: 8-position autoselected filter per beam per mode; optional collimation to 3 mm diameter beam spot L series and Element: Fixed aluminum filter and no internal collimation
Detector	M series: Large-area silicon drift detector C series: Silicon drift detector L series and Element: Silicon PIN detector
Power	Removable 14.4 V Li-ion battery with hot-swap capability (M, C, and L series only) or 18 V power transformer 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 70 W max
Display	800 × 480 (WVGA) LCD with capacitive touch screen supporting gesture control
Operating Environment	Temperature range for the M, C, and L series: −10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F), (continuous duty cycle with optional fan); Temperature range for the Element: −10 °C to 45 °C (14 °F to 113 °F) Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity non-condensing
Drop Test	Military Standard 810-G 4-foot (1.3 M) drop test
IP Rating and Detector Shutter	M series, and Element IP54: dust protected and protected against water splashing from all directions C and L series IP55: dust protected and protected against water jets from all directions M and C series: Solid detector shutter to help prevent detector damage
Pressure Correction	M and C series: Built-in barometer for automatic altitude and air density correction
GPS	M, C, and L series: Embedded GPS / GLONASS receiver
Operating System	Linux^® Cloud enabled with user fleet manager capability
Data Storage	microSD™ slot with removable 1 GB industrial SD card included
USB	(2) USB 2.0 type A host ports for accessories such as wireless LAN, Bluetooth^®, and USB flash drives. (1) USB 2.0 type mini-B port for connection to computer.
Wireless LAN	Supports 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) cable optional USB adaptor
Bluetooth	Supports Bluetooth^® with an optional USB adaptor
Aiming Camera	Full VGA CMOS camera (Optional)
Panorama Camera	5-megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus lens (Optional on M, C, and L series)
Warranty	M, C, and L series: Three-year warranty; Element: One-year warranty
Selected Optional Accessories	M, C, and L series: Field Stand, Soil Foot, Holster, Work Station, Weld Mask, Hot Heel, Probe Shield, and VLW Collimation Mask (L series only) Element: Field Stand, Soil Foot, and Holster

Applications

Vanta^™ analyzers provide fast results in a diverse range of applications. Application-specific software features enable operators to get the most out of their analyzers with simplified report creation and traceable results.

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Vanta

The Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzer series are our newest and most powerful handheld XRF devices, delivering rapid, accurate element analysis for customers who demand laboratory-quality results in the field. The analyzers are built tough, with an IP55 or IP54 rating, and drop tested for greater uptime and a lower cost of ownership.

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Vanta Element Handheld XRF Analyzers

The Vanta Element™ handheld XRF analyzer series offers speed, ruggedness, and connectivity in two cost-effective models. The Vanta Element analyzer delivers affordable alloy ID, and the Vanta Element-S analyzer offers affordable alloy ID with light element detection. Perform material and grade identification in seconds and easily compare alloys for scrap recycling and metal manufacturing.

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Vanta for Environmental Assessments

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for soils and sediment analysis provide fast, accurate environmental remediation and assessment data. Simple to use, Vanta analyzers are rugged for the most demanding field applications.

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Vanta for Manufacturing Quality Control/Assurance

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for manufacturing QA/QC provide highly specific material chemistry to quickly and accurately identify pure metals and alloy grades when material accuracy is critical.

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Vanta for Mining & Geochemistry

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for mining and geochemistry provide immediate on-site elemental analysis for geochemical exploration, mining grade control, ore processing, and remediation.

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Vanta for Scrap Recycling

Vanta handheld XRF devices for recycling and scrap sorting are IP55 or 54-rated, depending on the model, 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 maximize uptime in the toughest scrap yards.

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Vanta for PMI

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for PMI provide highly specific material chemistry to quickly and accurately identify alloy grades to help ensure correct alloy installation in critical locations.

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Vanta for Regulatory and Safety Screening

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers are used to ensure compliance with RoHS and local or international regulatory laws. Vanta analyzers provide on-the-spot chemical analysis of consumer products to quickly scan for Pb, Cd, Hg, Cr, and Br.

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Vanta for Precious Metals Analysis

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers for precious metals provide fast, accurate alloy chemistry and karat classification for identifying gold, platinum, silver, and rhodium in jewelry analysis and car catalyst recycling.

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Accessories

The Vanta™ analyzer is our most advanced handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) device. IP certified and drop tested, the robust Vanta XRF analyzer provides you with rapid, accurate element analysis for laboratory-quality results in the field.

Olympus offers a suite of optional accessories that help you maximize the efficiency of your Vanta analyzer in a range of applications.

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Introducing the Vanta™ Work Station: A Portable Benchtop System for XRF Analyzers

Vanta Work Station

The portable Vanta Work Station is battery operated for testing on the go. A fully interlocked lid and 360-degree shielding make it convenient for bagged, prepped, and liquid samples or small objects, including jewelry and circuit boards. In this closed-beam setup, users operate the analyzer using Vanta PC software or the Vanta mobile app.

The portable Vanta Work Station is effective for a variety of applications:

Geo exploration
Mining process control
RoHS/consumer products
Environmental analysis

The Work Station’s stable platform enables longer test times. It gives you the freedom to start a test in the Work Station and complete other tasks while the Vanta instrument performs the analysis. You can be confident that the sample is stable and its position is reproducible, helping ensure high-quality data and efficient sample throughput.

Easy to Use

Simply click the Vanta analyzer into place, and release it with the press of a button
Balanced lid system to prevent slamming
Easy sample placement—no front wall or lip obstruction
Control the Vanta analyzer and transfer data wirelessly or via a USB cable

Portable

Battery or AC powered for benchtop or field use
Easy to transport and set up
Chamber and legs separate for easy storage
Optional carrying case

Designed for Safety

Fully shielded and interlocked chamber: 107 mm × 178 mm × 179 mm (4.2 in. × 7 in. × 7 in.)
Radiation warning LEDs are large, clear, and prominent

Small Footprint

36.6 mm × 33 mm (14.4 in. × 13 in.)

Other Vanta Accessories

Vanta Soil Foot

The Vanta Soil Foot provides a stable three-point support for the Vanta analyzer. This accessory facilitates hands-free analysis, making it convenient when longer test times are required.

Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video

	Vanta Field Stand When testing small items, such as samples in cups or bags, the Vanta Field Stand offers a lightweight, mobile test stand and shielded sample chamber. The Field Stand is easy to pack and convenient to use when you are away from your office. Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video

Vanta Field Stand

When testing small items, such as samples in cups or bags, the Vanta Field Stand offers a lightweight, mobile test stand and shielded sample chamber. The Field Stand is easy to pack and convenient to use when you are away from your office.

Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video

Vanta Holster

Keep your Vanta analyzer safe and secure and within easy reach with the Vanta Holster. The Holster has a strap with a fastener to secure the instrument, MOLLE/PALS webbing for additional attachment options, and brass shielding.

	Vanta Probe Shield The Probe Shield provides additional shielding from backscattered radiation from testing low-density samples. This accessory provides an increased measure of protection by reducing the X-ray backscatter in the direction of the user during a test. Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video

Vanta Probe Shield

The Probe Shield provides additional shielding from backscattered radiation from testing low-density samples. This accessory provides an increased measure of protection by reducing the X-ray backscatter in the direction of the user during a test.

Learn more about this accessory: Watch the Video

Vanta Hot Heel

For testing high-temperature piping or equipment up to 900 °F (480 °C), the Hot Heel minimizes heat transfer to the Vanta analyzer while reducing surface contamination. The Hot Heel kit includes high-temperature measurement windows.

Video: How to Install the Vanta Hot Heel

	Vanta Weld Mask The Weld Mask prevents interference from the base metal when analyzing weld beads. This accessory replaces the Vanta analyzer’s faceplate and collimates the beam to a 3 mm wide slot for rapid analysis of weld beads. Learn more about weld analysis with Vanta Handheld XRF: Watch the Video How to Install the Weld Mask

Vanta Weld Mask

The Weld Mask prevents interference from the base metal when analyzing weld beads. This accessory replaces the Vanta analyzer’s faceplate and collimates the beam to a 3 mm wide slot for rapid analysis of weld beads.

Learn more about weld analysis with Vanta Handheld XRF:

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How to Install the Weld Mask