The Xplore EDS detector for routine analysis in the SEM. The introduction of Xplore complements our comprehensive EDS portfolio and means that AZtecLive real-time chemical imaging is now available to all users.
- 15mm2 and 30mm2 Sensor Sizes
- Guaranteed Mn Ka<129eV resolution on users microscope
- Max count rates in excess of 1Mcps
- Fully field replaceable components ensure Minimal downtime and Maximum uptime
- Available with two software platforms:
- AZtecLiveLite
- AZtecLiveOne
Xplore is the next generation of EDS detector for routine analysis in the SEM. The detector is available in 15mm2 and 30mm2 sensor sizes and is designed for a wide range of applications.
Xplore uses much of the new technology introduced and showcased in the larger Ultim Max detectors. It offers rapid data collection for live EDS analysis, while still guaranteeing the automatic reliable results required for routine analysis applications.
Speed - The combination of Extreme electronics with the X1 pulse processor allows Xplore to map samples at count rates of 1,000,000 cps and accurately quantify composition at 100,000 cps
Sensitivity - New compact design offers a small footprint and unique capability for in-field repair for maximum up-time and minimum service requirement
Extreme Electronics - Xplore incorporates tried and tested Extreme Electronics, which provides the lowest noise signal detection and processing. They ensure excellent energy resolution and spectrum quality is achieved at high count rates, enabling a guarantee of 129eV Mn Kα resolution at 100,000cps
Files
| Attachment | Size |
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 AZtecLiveOne Software Brochure | 785.75 KB |
| AZtecLiveLite Software Brochure | 858.72 KB |
The combination of the high throughput Xplore hardware, easy-to-use software, and AZtecLive chemical imaging are a winning combination for application areas such as:
- Failure Analysis
- Quality Control
- And general forensic investigation in the SEM
Quickly spot any differences between a production sample and a 'control' sample with instant Live spectrum compare.
- The production and sale of counterfeit pharmaceutical products is a global problem (estimates on losses range from $160 to $200 Billion a year). In addition, to the monetary loss, there is the risk of potentially harmful products making their way into consumer use.
- AZtecLive can help you easily see key element distribution and chemistry differences or similarities between branded products and suspected counterfeits.
- Paper manufacturers use additives and coatings to give their products different properties. For example, calcium carbonate is used to reduce paper shrinkage and improve whiteness.
- Preparing cross-sections of your sample is a great way of investigating their structure. X-ray maps overlaid on an electron image clearly distinguish layers, coatings and additive distributions.
The AZtecLive interface enables real-time chemical investigation of the samples, viewing Live TV rate electron image and X-ray maps until you find a feature of interest.
Use this handy comparison table below to help you choose the best software option for you between AZtecLiveOne and AZtecLiveLite.
AZtecLiveOne | AZtecLiveLite | |
|---|---|---|
Analyser Navigator/Step (Spectrum Acquisition) | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE |
Point&ID Navigator/Step (Spectrum Acquisition) | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE |
Mapping Navigator/Step (Map Acquisition) | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE |
LineScan Navigator/Step (LineScan Acquisition) | AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE |
LiveSpectrum for AZtecLiveOne with Live Spectrum Viewer (Live chemical analysis) | AVAILABLE | NOT AVAILABLE |
LiveMapping for AZtecLiveOne (Live Chemical Imaging) | Optional | NOT AVAILABLE |
AZtecOne AutoLock (Drift correction for AZtecLiveOne software) | Optional | NOT AVAILABLE |
AZtecLiveStep (Live Chemical Imaging) | NOT AVAILABLE | AVAILABLE |
AZtecLiveTrace (Records locations visited during ‘Live’ analysis) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional Upgrade Pack |
Image Registration (use imported image to navigate in microscope) – also works on SEM images | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional Upgrade Pack |
AZtec Standardisation Manager (Input users standards) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional Upgrade Pack |
Report Template Editor (Create your own report templates) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional Upgrade Pack |
Custom Mode (Configurable user interface) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional Upgrade Pack |
AZtec AutoLayer (Automatically combine electron image and X-ray maps in a single image) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional Upgrade Pack |
AZtec TruMap (Overlap and background corrected mapping) | Optional | Optional |
AZtec AutoLock (Drift correction for AZtecLive Software) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtec AutoPhaseMap (Automatic phase analysis) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtec QuantMap (Quantitative Mapping and Linescanning) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtec Large Area Mapping | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtec MapQueue (Automated point map acquisitions) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtecFeature Analysis (Automated Particle Analysis software) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtecSteel (automated analysis and classification of non-metallic inclusionsin steel - Requires MS Office and AZtecFeature) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtecGSR Package (Gun Shot Residue analysis – requires AZtecFeature) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtecClean (Measure the Technical cleanliness of components to industrial standards - requires AZtecFeature) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtecAM (Automated analysis of particles used in Additive Manufacturing– requires AZtecFeature) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtecMineral - automates the acquisition of EDS data and morphological information from geological materials. The accompanying post-processing application, GrainAlyser2, includes the option to classify against a database containing >4000 mineral compositions. | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtec LayerProbe(Calculates thicknesses and compositions of multi-layer structures) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |
AZtecLiveOne for AZtecLive (Add AZtecLiveOne functionality to an AZtecLive installation) | NOT AVAILABLE | Optional |