Closed: 35.73 cm × 23.93 cm × 32.41 cm (14.07 in. × 9.42 in. × 12.76 in.)
Open: 38.78 cm × 23.93 cm × 39.08 cm (15.27 in. × 9.42 in. × 15.39 in.)
Sample Chamber Dimensions (H × W × D)
9.39 cm × 17.67 cm × 17.34 cm (3.70 in. × 6.96 in. × 6.83 in.)
Silicon PIN diode
Silicon drift detector
Thermo-electrically cooled, high resolution
Power
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 70 watts at 18 V and 3.9 A
Display
Full color touch-screen display: 800 × 480 (WVGA) 16-bit transflective LCD with capacitive touch screen supporting gesture control
Operating Environment
Temperature: -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing
Operating System
Linux
Application software:
Evident-proprietary data acquisition and processing package
Camera
Full-color VGA camera
Warranty
One-year standard warranty
Standard Accessories
AC power adapter:
• Output: 70 W, 18 VDC, 3.9 A with straight-barrel output connector
• Input: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz1.8 m (6 ft) AC line cord, 18 AWG cable with UL listed, IEC male plug, 0.9 m (3 ft) USB cable
Spot Size
6 mm nominal diameter
Connectivity
1 mini USB and 2 full size USB
The Thermo Scientific Vanta GX PIN Precious Metal Analyzer is the entry-level, cost-effective alternative to the SDD version. While the SDD (Silicon Drift Detector) is a high-speed, high-resolution detector, the PIN (Silicon PIN Diode) detector is a solid-state technology that is more affordable but has different performance characteristics.
Here are the specifications and key differences for the Vanta GX PIN model:
Vanta GX PIN: Core Specifications
Feature
Specification
Detector Type
Silicon PIN (Si-PIN) Diode
Energy Resolution
~180–200 eV @ 5.9 keV Mn Kα (Lower resolution than SDD)
X-ray Tube
50 kV, 4W (typically Tungsten or Rhodium anode)
Element Range
Titanium (Ti) to Uranium (U)
Weight
~1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) with battery
Battery Life
Typically 8–10+ hours of continuous use
Operating Temp
-10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, Cloud-enabled (Vanta Link)
Camera
Often optional or standard (check specific bundle)
