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FOX-IQ^® Process and In-Line XRF Analyzer

The FOX-IQ in-line analyzer provides customizable, continuous measurements of titanium (Ti) to uranium (U) on any surface. Designed to operate 24/7, the FOX-IQ XRF system performs fully automated in-line analysis for 100% high-volume process control.

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is a proven technique used to quickly and nondestructively verify alloy grade and chemistry. The FOX-IQ system is compact and has minimal power requirements, making it easy to integrate with new or existing PLC-controlled processes. The system is engineered to endure high levels of vibration, electromagnetic and acoustical noise, dust, and moisture.

Each FOX-IQ system delivers pass/fail results, accurate grade identifications, and material chemistry. It can be controlled by a PC or integrated with a PLC for automated start/stop, data acquisition, decision-making, and communication to external devices.

Quickly Analyze and Compare Alloy Tubes and Rods to Specification

The FOX-IQ system can be configured for fully automated alloy testing with data logging and alerts.

Typical Applications:

100% heat or batch alloy type verification
Quality control of components after the fabrication process
Use in service centers to confirm alloy type before shipment
Alloy types: stainless steels, carbon steels, low-alloy steels, tool steels, nickel alloys, nickel-cobalt alloys, titanium alloys, zirconium alloys, copper-nickel alloys, brasses, bronzes, and aluminum alloys

Olympus Innov-X on-line Fox-IQ XRF analyzer for metal tube and rod manufacturing quality control.

Software

The FOX-IQ^® system is driven by powerful and intuitive software developed specifically for the tube/pipe industry. Features include multilevel access, pass/fail and chemistry analysis, and extensive reporting.

The FOX-IQ in-line analyzer consists of three rugged components:

Probe Head Assembly (PHA):

The PHA contains the X-ray tube, detector, and front-end digital signal processing electronics. The unit can be precalibrated, and its modular design makes it easy to swap out.

Electrical Interface Assembly:

This assembly supports an external sample trigger input and provides a pass/fail indicator signal that can be used to trigger a “kicker” or other line equipment, such as a PLC, to accept or reject the sample based on the analysis result.

User Interface Computer:

The computer runs the PC software that controls the instrument, analyzes the sample, manages the results, and interfaces with customer systems through RS232 or TCP/IP.

Specyfikacja

Source	X-ray tube; no radioactive isotopes
Detector	Silicon drift detector; <165 eV resolution at 5.95 keV Mn K-alpha line.
PC	Windows^® XP or Windows 7 operating system.
Housing	Anodized aluminum. Sealed from moisture and dust. Shielded from EMI emissions. Weight: Probe Head Assembly: 1.8 kg (4 lb) Electrical Interface: 8 kg (18 lb)
Dimensions	Measurement Head (L × W × H): 30.5 cm × 10 cm × 10.5 cm (12 in. × 4 in. × 4.125 in.); Electrical Interface (L × W × H): 40.6 cm × 15.88 cm × 50.8 cm (16 in. x 6.25 in. x 20 in.).
Cable Length	Probe Head Assembly to Electrical Interface: up to 30 m (100 ft); Standard Lengths: 15 m. Electrical Interface to PC: dependent on customer requirements.
Tube Voltage	10 kV – 40 kV
Current	80 μA maximum, 10 μA typical
Tube Filtering	Up to five (5) filter positions for optimal analysis on 25+ elements
Shutter	Automatic shutter for safety and internal standardization
Power	AC 110–250 V, 50/60 Hz
I/O	The user interface runs on a PC equipped with the Olympus PC software that controls the FOX-IQ; this software analyzes sample spectra, manages results, and interfaces with external devices through RS-485 or TCP/IP. There are dry contacts on all outputs and 24 V start/stop and interlock signals.
Data Logging	Up to 12 fields of information per sample including Job #, Work Order, Part #, etc. Auto tracks alarms, pass/fails, and elemental results within a work order or run. Stores >100,000 tests, including results, sample ID, and spectral data, in a binary, tamper-proof format.