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X-550 XRF Analyzer

X-550 XRF Analyzer

The SciAps X-550 sets a new performance standard for handheld XRF. Weighing 2.98 lbs. (1.35 kg) with the battery, it’s the lightest, fastest, most articulate XRF analyzer ever made. It delivers the small size, blazing speed and high precision of the SciAps X Series in a perfectly balanced device. It’s fast on all alloys, including aluminums. The X-550 uses the industry’s most powerful X-ray tube for NDT and recycled materials analysis, operating up to 3x the power in the Beam 2 setting compared to the SciAps X-505 and other handheld XRF analyzers. The unique geometry and tube power optimize performance for low atomic number measurement applications including sulfidic corrosion (low Si), phosphorus and sulfur, and aluminum alloys, as well as for residuals analysis per API 751 and 5L specifications.

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SKU: X-550 XRF Categories: , , , Brand: Product ID: 23168

Description

The SciAps X-550 is widely recognized as one of the lightest and fastest handheld XRF analyzers on the market. It is specifically engineered for high-performance alloy analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT), and geochemistry. While the X-555 (previously discussed) is optimized for higher power (55 kV) for rare earth elements, the X-550 is the “workhorse” for speed in traditional metal and alloy applications.

Key Capabilities

  • Blazing Speed: Analyzes most common alloys, including aluminum grades, in 1 second or less.

  • Light Element Performance: Optimized internal geometry and a powerful X-ray tube allow for high-precision measurement of low atomic number elements like Mg, Al, Si, P, and S.

  • Specialized Apps: Includes dedicated software for Sulfidic Corrosion (low Si in carbon steel) and Residuals (measuring Cr, Ni, and Cu in HF alkylation units).

  • Lead Paint Analysis: The X-550 Pb variant is a leading tube-based solution for lead paint testing, eliminating the need for radioactive isotopes and the associated regulatory burdens.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: Approximately 2.8 lbs to 2.98 lbs (approx. 1.3 kg) with the battery.

  • Excitation Source: 5 W X-ray tube.

    • Alloy Settings: 40 kV, 200 µA (Rhodium anode) and 10 kV, 500 µA for light elements.

    • Other Apps: Up to 50 kV, 200 µA (Gold anode) depending on the configuration.

  • Detector: 20 mm² Silicon Drift Detector (SDD). Resolution of <140 eV FWHM at the 5.95 Mn K-alpha line.

  • X-Ray Filtering: 6-position automated filter wheel for beam optimization (varies by model configuration).

  • Processing Power: 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core processor with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB storage.

  • Pulse Processor: 12-bit (or 14-bit in newer revisions) with a digitization rate of 80 MSPS and 8K channel MCA.

Hardware & Connectivity

  • Display: 2.7-inch high-brightness color capacitive touchscreen. The display is rear-facing, allowing operators to view results easily while the device is in use.

  • Power: On-board rechargeable Li-ion battery with 60-second hot-swap capability to prevent downtime.

  • Communication: Integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB. It also includes GPS for tagging test locations in geochemical or environmental applications.

  • Software: Runs on an Android-based platform, providing an interface similar to a smartphone.

Environmental & Physical

  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.5 x 2.4 inches.

  • Operating Temp: 10°F to 130°F (-12°C to 54°C) at a 25% duty cycle.

  • Durability: Built with an aerospace-grade aluminum frame and advanced heat-sinking to allow for continuous operation in hot climates.

Specifications

SciAps X-550 Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 2.98 lbs (1.35 kg) including the battery.

     

  • Dimensions: 8.5 x 9.5 x 2.4 inches.

     

  • Excitation Source: 5.5W X-ray tube.

    • Typical: 40 kV, 200 µA Rhodium (Rh) anode for alloys.

       

    • Light Elements: 10 kV, 500 µA for optimized Mg, Al, Si, P, and S.

    • Geochem/Soil: 50 kV, 200 µA Gold (Au) anode (optional).

       

  • Detector: 20 mm² Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) with <140 eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line.

     

  • Analytical Range: 32 elements standard; configurable for specific applications (Mg to U).

     

  • Pulse Processor: 12-bit or 14-bit ADC with 80 MSPS digitization rate; 8K channel MCA; FPGA-based digital filtering (20 ns – 24 µs peaking time).

     

  • Processing Electronics: 1.2 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 (64/32-bit); 2 GB LPDDR3 RAM; 16 GB eMMC storage.

  • Display: 2.7-inch color capacitive touchscreen with 400 MHz Qualcomm Adreno 306 graphics.

     

  • Power: On-board rechargeable Li-ion battery with 60-second hot-swap capability.

     

  • X-Ray Filtering: 6-position automated filter wheel for beam optimization.

     

  • Connectivity: Integrated Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, and GPS-capable.

     

  • Environmental Range: 10°F to 130°F (-12°C to 54°C) at a 25% duty cycle.

     

  • Regulatory Compliance: CE, RoHS, USFDA registered, Canada RED Act.

     

Key Application Capabilities

  • Speed: Analyzes common alloys in 1 second or less.

     

  • Specialized Apps: Includes dedicated modes for Sulfidic Corrosion (API 939), Residuals (API 751), and Fast Aluminum sorting.

     

  • Lead Paint: Accepted by HUD/EPA with no radioactive isotopes or inconclusive ranges.

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