OEM Solutions for XRF Systems

The X-123, X-123SDD and X-123CdTe are the best complete systems for OEM applications where fast market entry through reduced development time is important.  The units are completely packaged and only require a +5VDC power supply and either USB or RS-232 connection to a computer.  The X-123 platform represents the culmination of years of electronics and X-ray detector development at Amptek. Our focus has always been to create small, low power, high performance instruments while keeping them simple to operate. The X-123 exemplifies this philosophy by providing in a single package the XR-100CR X-Ray Detector and its Charge Sensitive Preamplifier; the DP5 Digital Pulse Processor with pulse shaper, MCA, and interface; and the PC5 Power Supply.

It includes:

1. X-ray detector (Si-PIN, SDD or CdTe)
2. Digital pulse processor & MCA
3. Power supply

Features of the X-123:

• Simple to operate
• Low power (1.2 W)
• Small size – 2.7 x 3.9 x 1 in. (7 x 10 x 2.5 cm)
• Light weight – 6.3 oz. (180 g)
• USB and RS-232 communication
• Accommodates all types of Amptek detectors

Figure 1a. 2.7 x 3.9 x 1 in. (7 x 10 x 2.5 cm)

Figure 1b. The X-123 and the Mini-X x-ray tube together with a handheld PDA.
Amptek provides a Window CE/Pocket PC API interface for custom integration.
NOTE: Amptek does not supply PDA devices.

Figure 1c. The X-123SDD and the Mini-X x-ray tube in typical XRF configuration.

The XR-100CR and the XR-100SDD can be paired with the PX5 lab-grade DPP, MCA & power supply.  This is physically the largest configuration, but offers the best performance.  Both components are fully packaged with standard connectors.

Figure 2. The XR-100 and XR-100SDD, each shown with a PX5

The XR-100CR or XR-100SDD with the DP5 and PC5 is an option that requires some assembly and possibly a custom enclosure depending on the application on the part of the customer.

Figure 3. Standard XR-100 box connected to the DP5 and PC5.

The AXR detector, PA-230 preamp and DP5/PC5 shown here is equivalent to the X-123 without any enclosures or packaging.  You will need to assemble the system and address heat-sinking for the detector as well as custom enclosures for the AXR detector, preamp and DP5/PC5 in order to avoid electronic interference.

Figure 4. Detector and PA-230 preamplifier with the DP5/PC5 stacked together. They are connected by a flexible cable which carries both together with the PA-230 Individual components of the complete OEM solution.

Figure 6. DP5 and PC5 stacked together. 3.5 in. X 2.5 in. X 0.9 in.

Figure 7. DP5/PC5 with mounting hardware.

Figure 8. DP5/PC5 with mounting hardware.

Figure 9. PA-210/PA-230 connected to the DP5 and PC5.

Figure 10. Complete OEM system for XRF. Includes detector, preamplifier, digital processor, power supplies, x-ray tube, and hand-held PDA for display and control. Amptek provides a full API interface for Windows CE/Pocket PC devices.
NOTE: Amptek does not supply PDA devices.

Figure 11. Complete OEM system for XRF showing how compact the whole system can be. These components are easily integrated into a hand-held spectrometer.
NOTE: Amptek does not supply PDA devices.

Option 5A: XR-100

The XR-100 as a stand-alone product is for experts only.  It contains the detector (Si-PIN, SDD or CdTe), and preamplifier.  You will need to provide several external power supplies, a shaping amplifier and MCA or digital pulse processor, and communication with the host computer.

Figure 12. XR100 box alone. Includes only the detector and preamplifier.

Option 5B: AXR + PA-210 or PA-230

The AXR/PA-210 or AXR/PA-230 alone, is for experts in the field. Any Amptek detector can be used (Si-PIN, SDD, or CdTe). There are many options for this configuration as can be seen in the pictures below. The you will either need to provide custom heat-sinking and a custom enclosure for the AXR/PA-210 or AXR/PA-230, or order the housings shown below. Additionally, the you will need to provide several external power supplies, a shaping amplifier and MCA, or digital processor, and communication with the host computer.

PA-210

Figure 13. PA-210 preamplifier, 18 mm Diameter X 40 mm long.

Figure 14. PA-210 Housing. The PA-210 can be ordered with a housing that completely shields the detector and preamplifier and provides heat-sinking and mounting holes. This optional housing saves the OEM the design time of fabricating a custom enclosure.

PA-230

Figure 15. PA-230 flexible preamplifier with detector and heat-sink.

Figure 16. PA-230 Housing. The PA-230 can be ordered with a housing that completely shields the detector and preamplifier and provides heat-sinking and mounting holes. This optional housing saves the OEM the design time of fabricating a custom enclosure.

Figure 17. AXR detector on an extender (top) and no extender (bottom) with the PA-230 and right angle housing.

PA-210/230 with 1.5″ Extender

Figure 18. AXR detector on a 1.5 inch extender shown with the PA-210 (top) and PA-230 (bottom) preamplifiers.

This option is the same as the X-123 except the detector/preamplifier have been removed from the electronics box and connected with a flexible cable. Provided in order to operate the detector remotely from its electronics box. Any Amptek detector can be used including Si-PIN, SDD, or CdTe.  The maximum recommended cable length is 20 inches.  

Figure 19. X-123 with the PA-230 preamplifier and housing.

Figure 20. X-123 Option 6 with 1.5 inch extender.

Figure 21. X-123 Option 6 for vacuum applications.

Figure 22.  Quad Configuration of SDDs with PA230 preamplifiers for vacuum applications. To complete the system four X-123 SDDs are required.