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

Vanta™ Handheld XRF Analyzer

Maximize Efficiency in the Field and Lab

Instantly identify materials and their chemical composition from any location using the Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzer. The Vanta series delivers fast, accurate elemental analysis and material identification using smart and cloud-connected technology.

Our next-generation Vanta handheld XRF analyzers—Vanta Max and Vanta Core—combine the exceptional accuracy, speed, and durability of the Vanta series with improved ergonomics, a streamlined interface, and enhanced connectivity for greater productivity.

Vanta Max

Highest analytical capabilities
Robust analysis
Mining exploration
Mineral analysis
Soil testing
Environmental analysis

Vanta Core

Analytical excellence
Faster analysis
Alloy identification
Metals analysis
Precious metals analysis

XRF Applications for Your Industry

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Scrap Recycling

PMI

Mining and Geochemistry

Regulatory and Safety Screening

Environmental Assessments

Precious Metals Analysis

Car Catalyst Recycling

Automated XRF

Affordable XRF

How Our Customers Use Vanta™ Handheld XRF

SA Recycling

SA Recycling, a leader in the metal recycling and processing industry, uses Vanta handheld XRF throughout their facility in Montebello, California, to accurately sort alloys and identify light elements.

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VDM Metals

VDM Metals, a global supplier of metals, employs multiple Vanta handheld XRF analyzers throughout their facility for end-to-end alloy identification.

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Texas Tech University

A Texas Tech University professor made an award-winning soil analysis discovery using our Vanta XRF analyzer.

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Artemis Testing Lab

Artemis Testing Lab relies on the Vanta XRF analyzer to evaluate the authenticity of artifacts for museums and galleries around the world.

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Pawn Stars

Our Vanta XRF analyzer was used on the popular History Channel TV show Pawn Stars to ID an ancient helmet in seconds.

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Austin Hayes

Austin Hayes Ltd. used Vanta handheld XRF analyzers to safely recycle 20,000 wooden ammunition boxes.

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Macquarie University

Researchers at Macquarie University bring Vanta handheld XRF into the field to quickly evaluate the risk of environmental contamination.

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CSIRO

CSIRO Mineral Resources employs Vanta XRF analyzers to rapidly collect data for mining, geochemistry, and minerals research in complex environments.

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Peak Alloys

Peak Alloys from Sheffield, UK, uses the Vanta handheld XRF analyzer in their scrap recycling facility, where they trade and process high-value nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys.

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Key Benefits

Comfortable and Rugged for All-Day XRF Testing With an enhanced ergonomic design, Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers are a productive tool for extended use in the field and lab. Combined with their proven ruggedness and ease of use, Vanta analyzers can increase uptime in the toughest environments. Balanced handle minimizes hand fatigue Secure and comfortable grip for all-day testing Built to pass a 4-foot drop test (MIL-STD-810G) IP54 rated for resistance to water and dust Standard 3-year warranty protects your investment

Comfortable and Rugged for All-Day XRF Testing

With an enhanced ergonomic design, Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers are a productive tool for extended use in the field and lab. Combined with their proven ruggedness and ease of use, Vanta analyzers can increase uptime in the toughest environments.

Balanced handle minimizes hand fatigue
Secure and comfortable grip for all-day testing
Built to pass a 4-foot drop test (MIL-STD-810G)
IP54 rated for resistance to water and dust
Standard 3-year warranty protects your investment

comfrotable and rugged for all day xrf testing

	Productive XRF Analysis Workflow Designed with the technician in mind, the Vanta analyzer simplifies handheld XRF testing from start to finish to maximize user throughput. Work efficiently using a modern, intuitive interface and browser-based software option. Review, share, and manage XRF results on a PC, tablet, or smartphone with an optional wireless connection for seamless data integration Benefit from the latest features instantly thanks to automatic software updates Enhanced application support with the option to add custom analytical capabilities Access our Evident Connect cloud for seamless data and fleet management

Productive XRF Analysis Workflow

Designed with the technician in mind, the Vanta analyzer simplifies handheld XRF testing from start to finish to maximize user throughput. Work efficiently using a modern, intuitive interface and browser-based software option.

Review, share, and manage XRF results on a PC, tablet, or smartphone with an optional wireless connection for seamless data integration
Benefit from the latest features instantly thanks to automatic software updates
Enhanced application support with the option to add custom analytical capabilities
Access our Evident Connect cloud for seamless data and fleet management

Trusted Portable XRF Technology Vanta handheld XRF analyzers are used by thousands of customers around the world in diverse applications. Building on proven performance, Vanta Max and Core analyzers provide precision and accuracy for portable XRF analysis. Vanta series’ proprietary Axon Technology™ uses ultra-low-noise electronics, enabling a higher X-ray count rate for fast, accurate, and repeatable results 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 use

Trusted Portable XRF Technology

Vanta handheld XRF analyzers are used by thousands of customers around the world in diverse applications. Building on proven performance, Vanta Max and Core analyzers provide precision and accuracy for portable XRF analysis.

Vanta series’ proprietary Axon Technology™ uses ultra-low-noise electronics, enabling a higher X-ray count rate for fast, accurate, and repeatable results
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 use

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 in the way that you want. 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 handheld XRF analyzers feature innovative software features designed to maximize their capabilities.

SmartSort: automatically lengthens or shortens test time based on the material to save time; obtain aluminum grade results in as little as one 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
Empirical Mode for advanced analysis

Connected and Cloud Capable

Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®: connect to our Evident Cloud or other devices with Wi-Fi® 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 up the interface 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 usernames and passwords 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 up the interface 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 usernames and passwords 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)	Max and Core: 10.4 × 29.6 × 24.1 cm (4.1 × 11.6 × 9.5 in.)
Weight	Max: 1.9 kg (4.17 lb) with battery, 1.67 kg (3.67 lb) without battery Core: 1.85 kg (4.06 lb) with battery, 1.62 kg (3.56 lb) without battery
Excitation Source	4-watt X-ray tube with application-optimized anode material: rhodium (Rh) or silver (Ag) Max (Rh), Core (Ag): 8-50 KV; Core (Rh): 8–40 KV
Primary Beam Filtration	Max and Core: 8-position autoselected filter per beam per mode; optional collimation to 3 mm diameter beam spot
Detector	Max: Large-area silicon drift detector with graphene window Core: Silicon drift detector with graphene window
Power	Removable 14.4 V Li-ion battery (with hot-swap capability on Max 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 Max and Core: -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F), and continuous full duty cycle with optional fan 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	Vanta Max: IP54^* dust protected and protected against water splashing from all directions Vanta Core: IP55^* dust protected and protected from low-pressure water jets from all directions Max and Core: Solid detector shutter to help prevent detector damage *In-use position
Pressure Correction	Max and Core: Built-in barometer for automatic altitude and air density correction
GPS	Max: 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 ports for accessories such as Wi-Fi^®, Bluetooth^®, and USB flash drives (1) USB 2.0 Type Mini-B port for connection to computer
Wi-Fi^®	Supports an 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) cable optional USB adapter
Bluetooth^®	Supports Bluetooth® with an optional USB adapter
Aiming Camera	Full VGA CMOS camera (optional)
Panorama Camera	13-megapixel CMOS camera with autofocus lens (optional)
Warranty	Max and Core: Three-year warranty
Selected Optional Accessories	Max and Core: Field Stand, Soil Foot, Holster, Work Station, Weld Mask, Hot Heel, and Probe Shield

*High temperature performance may vary due to electrical component availability.

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.

Vanta for Car Catalyst Recycling

Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers provide fast, accurate measurement of the valuable platinum group metals (PGMs) palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), and rhodium (Rh) found in car catalytic converter material. On-the-spot measurements enable efficient sorting and price evaluation of catalyst scrap throughout the recycling circuit.

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Vanta w ochronie środowiska

Ręczne spektrometry XRF Vanta szybko i precyzyjnie analizują gleby i osady w celu oceny stopnia zanieczyszczenia i przygotowania programów rekultywacji. Proste i odporne w użyciu, spektrometry Vanta są gotowe do pracy w najcięższych warunkach polowych.

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Vanta w kontroli i zapewnieniu jakości

Ręczne spektrometry XRF Vanta wykorzystywane w kontroli i zapewnieniu jakości produkcji wykonują dokładne analizy elementarne badanych materiałów w celu ich szybkiej identyfikacji, wszędzie tam gdzie kontrola surowców i produktów jest krytyczna.

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Vanta w górnictwie i geologii.

Ręczne spektrometry XRF Vanta dla górnictwa i geologii umożliwiają natychmiastową analizę chemiczną niezbędną przy poszukiwaniach złóż i ich eksploracji, kontroli składu ród, kontroli procesów wzbogacania oraz analiz środowiskowych przy likwidacji złoża.

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Vanta w recyklingu

Ręczne spektrometry XRF Vanta do recyklingu i sortowania złomu, dzięki klasyfikacji IP-65, są odporne na deszcz, pył i zanieczyszczenia. Testowane na upadki zgodnie ze standardem MIL-STD-810-G wytrzymują bardzo ciężkie warunki, maksymalizując czas bezawaryjnej pracy.

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Vanta PMI – identyfikacja materiałów PMI

Ręczne spektrometry XRF Vanta do pozytywnej identyfikacji materiałów (PMI) analizują i identyfikują badany stop w przeciągu kilku sekund w tych miejscach instalacji gdzie jest to krytyczne.

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Vanta w regulacji ROHS/WEEE oraz produktów konsumenckich

Ręczne spektrometry XRF Vanta wykorzystywane są do sprawdzania produktu lub materiału pod kątem zgodności z regulacjami ROHS/WEEE. Spektrometry Vanta szybko analizują produkty konsumenckie pod kątem obecności takich pierwiastków jak Pb, Cd,Hg, Cr i 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.

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

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

346 mm X 326 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.

	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.

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.

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