MetalScan PolySpek Series

Compact size with small footprint, fits on a desk
No vacuum pump

Uses a standard external Personal Computer, screen and keyboard via USB connection
Open spark stand for small or large samples
No complex installation
Rapid multi-element analysis
Multiple optical systems

Multi-element CCD array detector in each optical system

Holographic diffraction grating in each optical system

Complete Spectrum resolved by more than 30,000 elements

Weight 30 Kg

PolySpek the new series of multi-CCD,multi-optic desktop spectrometers from ARUN Technology, the originators of CCD based metals analysis.

Nearly twenty years of CCD-OES know-how has gone into the design of the new PolySpek series of desktop spectrometers from ARUN Technology. Up to four separate optical systems can be incorporated to cover the emission spectrum required for metallurgical work and which conventionally lies between 165 and 780 nanometers. Particular combinations of the optical elements are available for specific single matrix or multi-matrix applications. The optical components have been tailored to provide different dispersions in different wavelength ranges with the best resolution in the ultra violet region of 165 to 200 nanometers. Less resolution is required in the infrared region between 470 and 680 nanometers where only a few key emission line need to be resolved.

Neither optical fibres, nor vacuum pumps are used in the PolySpek and only the ultra violet optical section (if supplied) is argon purged.

Four applications-specific models are offered.

PolySpek-N

• Spark excitation in an Argon atmosphere

• Wavelength coverage 225-470 nanometers

• For non ferrous applications not requiring Phosphorous or Sulphur, e.g. Aluminium, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper

• Single or multi-matrix

PolySpek-F

• Spark excitation in an Argon atmosphere

• Wavelength coverage 165-470 nanometers

• For Ferrous or Nickel applications requiring Phosphorous and Sulphur

• Copper based applications requiring Phosphorous

• Single or multi-matrix

PolySpek-A

• Spark excitation in an Argon atmosphere

• Wavelength coverage 165-780 nanometers

• For Aluminium applications requiring Sodium, Lithium and Potassium

• Single matrix

PolySpek-M

• Spark excitation in Argon

• Wavelength coverage 165-780 nanometers

• For multi-matrix applications requiring both the ultraviolet and far infra-red spectra

Robust, portable and powerful

Low-cost and easy to set up and use

Ideal for metals sorting, checking and PMI

Up-gradable from single-base to multi-base

Runs with ARUN's SPARCS software

The MetalScan 1650 is a revolutionary portable metals analyser designed to give rapid semi-quantitative analysis and grade identification of metals on-site. Its use of advanced CCD array detector technology makes the MetalScan 1650 extremely flexible. The spectrometer is small and is mounted in the hand-held probe, which enables the operator to perform checks up to 30 meters away from the control unit.

The MetalScan 1650 can be supplied as a single-base or multi-base instrument, using the same hardware. Extra bases can be added without any hardware changes, making upgrades easy and low-cost. Yet, thanks to its tried-and-tested technology, this portable, compact and robust instrument is virtually maintenance-free and highly competitively priced.

As a tool for scrap sorting and identifying, incoming quality control, outgoing quality control, PMI (Positive Material Identification) and for checking material grades in plant maintenance and repair, the MetalScan 1600 series is the right choice.

Light-weight portable spectrometer for on-site work
PMI, Grade Identification, Semi-Quantitative, Full Quantitative Analysis
Robust, high performance, yet simple to use
Available with DC arc in air, spark in argon, or both types of excitation
Available with carbon determination to sort ‘L’ and ‘non L’ stainless grades
and low Carbon steels

Windows XP based software

Colour touch screen operation, integral printer
 

The MetalScan 'A' series is a range of portable metals analysers, designed to give selectable levels of analytical performance on site, in an easy to use package. Like the other ARUN products, the MetalScan 'A' series uses advanced CCD detector array technology to provide extreme flexibility.

Both versions can be supplied as a single base or a multiple base use, with either standard or special calibrations using the same hardware.

The MetalScan ASSORT uses arc excitation in air to provide grade identification, positive material identification (PMI) and semi quantitative analysis of all types of metals. Restandardisation is not required and there are no setting up samples required nor supplied. The sample surface can be rough and even oxidised so preparation is not required. An extensive range of standard calibrations is available in all the common metal bases. For differentiating between 316 and 316L stainless steel grades, the ASCERT is required.

The MetalScan ASCERT has both types of excitation included so that it can operate simply in a semi quantitative analytical mode without argon or the need for sample preparation or alternatively in a full quantitative mode with argon gas and some preparation for the analysis of all types of metals. It only takes a few moments to change from one mode to the other. A clean, flat surface is required and setting up samples are provided with each calibration for periodic restandardisation. An extensive range of standard calibrations is available in all the common metal bases.

Both models can be single base Ferrous, or multi-base with all the other common materials such as Copper Alloys, Aluminium Alloys, Magnesium Alloys, Zinc Alloys, Cobalt, Titanium, Lead, Tin etc.

A full range of accessories including trolleys, battery packs and small sample adaptors is available for the MetalScan 'A' Series products.