GOLDSCOPE SD 550 SD 550
The high-end measurement system GOLDSCOPE SD 550Ã was developed specifically for high-precision analysis of precious metals as required for Hallmarking and assay offices. GOLDSCOPE SD 550Ã is engineered using best available techniques. These are high-performance X-ray fluorescence measuring instruments widely used for fast and non-destructive material analysis and coating thickness measurement. Compact sized these devices are acclaimed for high performance, longer service life and accurate measurement.Ã
Design
- These are user-friendly devices acclaimed for compact size and consistent performance.
- Our devices are acclaimed for their quick and easy sample positioning and consistent performance.
- These are fitted with the X-ray source and semiconductor detector which are further located in the instrumentÃÆââÃâìÃâ¹ÃÅs lower chamber.
- Engineered under the firm direction of experienced quality controllers, these are fitted with the integrated video-microscope with zoom and crosshairs simplifies sample placement which further allows precise measuring spot adjustment and ensures clear presentation of measurement data on a PC with the help of powerful and user-friendly WinFTM̨̮̉̉ software.
- These are designed and developed in accordance with German regulations "Deutsche Rontgenverordnung-r̮̮̦̉v"
Typical areas of application are:
Precious Metal Analysis such as analysis of Gold, Silver, Platinum and its alloys along with detection of PGM group elements such as Iridium, Ruthenium, Osmium, Rhenium, Tin and Lead.
- Measurement of functional coatings, starting from a few nanometers
- Analysis of alloys with highest requirements of accuracy in the jewelry and watch
- Industries and in metal refineries
- Research in universities and in the industries
General Specification
- Intended use:Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence measuring instrument (EDXRF) to determine thin coatings and alloys
- Element range:Aluminum (13) to Uranium (92), up to 24 elements simultaneously
- Design:Bench-top unit with hood opening upwards opening hood
- Measuring direction: Bottom-up
X-Ray Source
- X-ray tube: Micro focus tungsten tube with beryllium window
- High voltage:Ã Three steps 10 kV, 30 kV, 50 kV
- Aperture (Collimator):4x changeable: ÃÆÃÆÃâ¹ÃÅ 0.2 mm (7.9 mils), ÃÆÃÆÃâ¹ÃÅ 0.6 mm (23.6 mils), ÃÆÃÆÃâ¹ÃÅ 1 mm (39.4 mils)
, ÃÆÃÆÃâ¹ÃÅ 2 mm (78.7 mils), others on request. - Primary filter: 6x changeable: Ni, free, Al 1000 ÃÆÃŽÃâüm (39.4 mils); Al 500 ÃÆÃŽÃâüm (19.7 mils);
Al 100 ÃÆÃŽÃâüm (3.9 mils); MylarÃÆÃâÃâî 100 ÃÆÃŽÃâüm (3.9mils). - Measurement spot: Depending on the measuring distance and on the aperture, the actual measurement spot size is shown in the video image.Smallest measurement spot: approx. ÃÆÃÆÃâ¹ÃÅ 0.3 mm (11.8 mils)
X-Ray Detection
- X-ray detector:Ã Silicon Drift Detector (SDD), peltier-cooled
- Resolution (fwhm for Mn-KÃÆÃŽÃâñ):ÃÆââÃâ¬Ã°Ãâä 160 eV
- Measurement distance: 0 ÃÆââÃâìÃâæ 25 mm (0 ÃÆââÃâìÃâæ 1 in) Distance compensation with patented DCM method for simplified measurements at varying distances. For particular applications, an additional calibration might be necessary.
Sample Alignment
- Sample positioning: Manually
- Video microscope:Ã High-resolution CCD color camera for optical monitoring of the measurement location along the primary beam axis, Crosshairs with a calibrated scale (ruler) and spot-indicator, Adjustable LED illumination.
- Zoom factor:Ã Digital 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x
Electrical Data
- Power supply:AC 115 V or AC 230 V 50 / 60 Hz
- Power consumption: Max. 120 W , without evaluation PC
- Protection class: IP40
Dimensions | Ã | Ã |
à | GOLDSCOPE SD 550 | |
External dimensions Width x depth x height [mm] | :403 x 588 x 365 mm | |
Weight: | (16 x 23.2 x 14.4 in) Approx. 45 kg (99 lb) | |
Environmental Conditions
- Temperature Operation:10 ÃÆÃâÃâðC ÃÆââÃâìâÃâ¬ÃÅ 40 ÃÆÃâÃâðC / 50 ÃÆÃâÃâðF ÃÆââÃâìâÃâ¬ÃÅ 104 ÃÆÃâÃâðF
- Temperature Storage/Transport: 0 ÃÆÃâÃâðC ÃÆââÃâìâÃâ¬ÃÅ 50 ÃÆÃâÃâðC / 32 ÃÆÃâÃâðF ÃÆââÃâìâÃâ¬ÃÅ 122 ÃÆÃâÃâðF
- Admissible air humidity:ÃÆââÃâ¬Ã°Ãâä 95 %, non-condensing
Evaluation Unit - Computer:Windows̨̮̉̉-PC
- Software:Standard: Fischer WinFTM̨̮̉̉ BASIC including PDM̨̮̉̉,
- Optional: Fischer WinFTM̨̮̉̉ SUPER
Standards | Ã | Ã |
à | GOLDSCOPE SD 550 | |
CE approval | :EN 61010 | |
X-Ray standards | :DIN ISO 3497 and ASTM B 568 | |
Approval: | Fully protected instrument with type approval according to the German regulations "Deutsche Rontgenverordnung-RoV". | |
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