DMTA 10074 01EN Vanta User - Interface - Guide PDF

Vanta Family
X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer

User Interface Guide
Software Version 3.2
Models:
Vanta M Series
Vanta C Series
Vanta L Series
DMTA-10074-01EN — Rev. A
May 2016
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.
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Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations ...................................................................................... vii
Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 1

Intended Use .......................................................................................................................... 1
Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................ 1
Safety Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Signal Words ............................................................................................................... 2
Note Signal Words ................................................................................................................. 2
Technical Support .................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 5
1. User Interface Overview ............................................................................. 7

1.1 Gestures ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.2 Live View ..................................................................................................................... 8
1.2.1 Status Icons ....................................................................................................... 9
1.2.2 Results Area .................................................................................................... 10
1.2.3 Start Button ..................................................................................................... 10
1.2.4 Favorites .......................................................................................................... 10
1.2.5 Status Bar ......................................................................................................... 10
1.3 Menu Bar .................................................................................................................... 11
1.4 System Tray and Menu Tray ................................................................................... 11
1.5 Navigation Buttons ................................................................................................... 13
1.5.1 Joystick ............................................................................................................. 14
1.5.2 Back Button ..................................................................................................... 16
2. Test Setup .................................................................................................... 17

2.1 Common Method Setup Procedures ...................................................................... 17
2.1.1 Select Method ................................................................................................. 17
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2.1.2 Test Times ........................................................................................................ 18

2.1.3 Multiple Tests .................................................................................................. 19
2.1.4 Method Display .............................................................................................. 21
2.1.5 Method Display Options Example .............................................................. 23
2.1.6 Notes ................................................................................................................ 24
2.1.7 Export Settings ................................................................................................ 29
2.1.8 Export Today ................................................................................................... 33
2.1.9 Browse Results ................................................................................................ 33
2.1.10 Element Order ................................................................................................ 38
2.2 Alloy and Alloy Plus Methods ................................................................................ 39
2.2.1 Beam Options .................................................................................................. 40
2.2.2 Grade Match ................................................................................................... 41
2.2.2.1 Grade Match Screen ............................................................................ 42
2.2.2.2 Calculations using nSigma and Match Cutoff values .................... 45
2.2.2.3 Pass Fail ................................................................................................. 45
2.2.2.4 Grade Compare ................................................................................... 50
2.2.2.5 Selecting Grade Libraries ................................................................... 51
2.3 RoHS and RoHS Plus Methods ............................................................................... 52
2.3.1 RoHS Action Level ......................................................................................... 52
2.3.2 Force Classification ........................................................................................ 55
2.4 Geochem (1) and Geochem (2) Methods ............................................................... 56
2.4.1 User Factors ..................................................................................................... 56
2.4.2 Compound ...................................................................................................... 60
3. Testing .......................................................................................................... 65
3.1 Running a Test ........................................................................................................... 65
3.1.1 Automatically printed test results ............................................................... 67
3.1.2 Automatically exported test results ............................................................. 67
3.2 Viewing Elemental Results ...................................................................................... 67
3.3 Viewing the Spectrum Graph .................................................................................. 68
3.4 Marking a Spectrum Peak ........................................................................................ 70
3.5 Saving an Image of the Spectrum ........................................................................... 71
4. Standard and Optional Features ............................................................. 73

4.1 Standard Features ..................................................................................................... 73
4.1.1 Network Folder .............................................................................................. 73
4.1.2 GPS ................................................................................................................... 79
4.1.3 Date & Time .................................................................................................... 80
4.1.4 Display ............................................................................................................. 82
4.1.5 Power Settings ................................................................................................ 84
4.1.6 Safety ................................................................................................................ 85
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4.1.7 Sound ............................................................................................................... 88

4.1.8 Diagnostics ...................................................................................................... 90
4.1.9 About Device .................................................................................................. 90
4.1.10 Cal Check ........................................................................................................ 91
4.1.11 Logout Session ................................................................................................ 92
4.2 Optional Features ...................................................................................................... 92
4.2.1 Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................. 92
4.2.2 Bluetooth® ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
4.2.3 Printers .......................................................................................................... 100
4.2.4 Cameras ......................................................................................................... 102
Appendix A: Software Buttons .................................................................... 109
List of Figures ................................................................................................. 115
List of Tables ................................................................................................... 119
Index ................................................................................................................. 121
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List of Abbreviations
EAC Eurasian Economic Commission

LE light element
LOD limit of detection
PMI positive materials identification
RoHS restriction of hazardous substances
UI user interface
USB universal serial bus
XRF X-ray fluorescence
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Important Information — Please Read Before Use
Intended Use
The Vanta family of handheld XRF analyzers is designed to perform identification

and analysis of elements contained within test samples, from magnesium to uranium
(Mg to U), depending on the selected model.
CAUTION
Do not use the Vanta for any purpose other than its intended use.
Instruction Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus
product safely and effectively. Before using this product, thoroughly review this
instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.
Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols might appear on the instrument and in the instruction
manual:
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General warning symbol

The warning symbol indicates that the user must read the user's manual in order
to find out the nature of the potential hazards and any actions to avoid them.
Safety Signal Words
The following safety symbols might appear in the documentation of the instrument:
WARNING
The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls

attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed or
adhered to could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a
WARNING signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
CAUTION
The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls

attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed or
adhered to may result in minor or moderate personal injury, material damage,
particularly to the product, destruction of part or all of the product, or loss of data. Do
not proceed beyond a CAUTION signal word until the indicated conditions are fully
understood and met.
Note Signal Words
The following safety symbols could appear in the documentation of the instrument:
IMPORTANT
The IMPORTANT signal word calls attention to a note that provides important
information, or information essential to the completion of a task.
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NOTE
The NOTE signal word calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like,
which requires special attention. A note also denotes related parenthetical
information that is useful, but not imperative.
TIP
The TIP signal word calls attention to a type of note that helps you apply the
techniques and procedures described in the manual to your specific needs, or
provides hints on how to effectively use the capabilities of the product.
Technical Support
Olympus is firmly committed to providing the highest level of customer service and
product support. If you experience any difficulties when using our product, or if it
fails to operate as described in the documentation, first consult the user’s manual, and
then, if you are still in need of assistance, contact our After-Sales Service. To locate the
nearest service center, visit the Service Centers page at:
http://www.olympus-ims.com.
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Introduction
The Vanta user interface (UI) is an intuitive way to control the Vanta XRF analyzer
and manage the collected data. In a manner similar to using a smart phone or tablet,
the user makes gestures on a touch screen interface.
This guide describes all of the controls that exist on the Vanta. The controls that
appear in your UI depend on the methods that are calibrated and the chosen
configuration on your Vanta. Only a subset of all possible Vanta controls appear in
any given instrument UI.
Using a separate application running on a PC you can set up a configuration, then

“push” it to the Vanta (Refer to the Vanta PC Software User Interface Guide).
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1. User Interface Overview
This section describes the Vanta analyzer user Interface (UI).
1.1 Gestures
The gestures you use to operate the UI are flick, swipe, tap, drag, and tap and hold.
• Flicking is the contact gesture of quickly moving one or more fingers to skip
through content on the screen.
• Swiping is the contact gesture of using one or more fingers to move from object to
object (or screen to screen).
• Tap means to press the screen with a finger and then to quickly lift it from the
screen.
• Drag means to press the screen with a finger and then move it across the screen.
• Tap and hold means to press the screen with a finger and hold it there until a
specific interaction is achieved.
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Drag down
Flick up
Swipe right
Swipe left
Flick down
Tap to execute.
Tap and hold to show name.
Figure 1-1 Gestures
1.2 Live View
Live View is the screen where testing is initiated and test results are displayed. The
live view consists of the following screen elements (see Figure 1-2 on page 9):
• Status icons
• Expandable bars
• Results area
• Start button
• Favorites
• Status bar
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Status icons
Expandable bars
Results area
Start button Favorites
Status bar
Figure 1-2 Vanta user interface layout
1.2.1 Status Icons

The status icons indicate the status of system memory, the battery, Bluetooth®, and
Wi-Fi.
NOTE
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1.2.2 Results Area

The Results area is where you view current test data, historical results, notes, images,
and change settings and parameters.
The expandable bars expand to reveal content in the results area. Tap to expand. Tap
again to collapse. Expandable bars can include the following:
• Elemental results (see “Viewing Elemental Results” on page 67)

• Spectrum results (see “Viewing the Spectrum Graph” on page 68)
• Notes (see “Notes” on page 24)
• Images (see “Cameras” on page 102).
1.2.3 Start Button

The Start button starts a test when you tap it. After a test begins, the Start button
changes to a Stop button.
1.2.4 Favorites
The favorites are three buttons that aid in testing (see example of default Alloy Plus
favorites in Figure 1-3 on page 10). A tap on a favorite button eliminates the need to
pull down the menu bar, and then tap the identical button there (see “System Tray
and Menu Tray” on page 11). Buttons can be selected as favorites using the Vanta PC
software (Refer to the Vanta PC Software User Interface Guide). Each method can be set
up to have its own selection of favorite buttons.
Figure 1-3 Live View favorites example
1.2.5 Status Bar

The Status Bar displays the status of the hardware and also system messages.
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Figure 1-4 Status bar
1.3 Menu Bar
The Menu bar is where you select the System Tray or Menu Tray (see Figure 1-5 on
page 11).
NOTE
Live View is the default screen, and is always displayed unless you use the menu bar
to choose the Menu Tray or System Tray.
To use the menu bar

 Swipe down anywhere on the left side of the menu bar to open the System Tray
(see Figure 1-5 on page 11).
OR
Swipe down anywhere on the right side of the menu bar to open the Menu Tray.
Left bar Right bar
Figure 1-5 Menu bar
1.4 System Tray and Menu Tray
The System Tray provides buttons that control or indicate the general state of the
hardware. The Menu Tray contains buttons that select a method (of analysis), set test
parameters related to that method, or control certain capabilities of the hardware (see
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Figure 1-6 System Tray (left), Menu Tray (right)
There are two types of buttons:
• Action
• New screen
An action button causes an action to immediately occur. An action button is identified
by a dark blue background (see Figure 1-7 on page 12).
Figure 1-7 Typical action buttons
A new screen button causes a new screen to be opened. A new screen button is
identified by a light blue or white rectangular background (see Figure 1-8 on page 13).
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Figure 1-8 Typical new screen buttons
NOTE
Both types of buttons (action and new screen) can also appear in the Live View
Favorites box (see “Favorites” on page 10).
To return to Live View
 From either the System Tray or Menu Tray, drag up the gear icon ( ) located
near the bottom right of the screen.
1.5 Navigation Buttons
The navigation buttons enable you to control the UI without touching the screen.
These buttons are useful when it is difficult to use gestures on the touch screen, such
as when you are wearing gloves.
Back Joystick
Figure 1-9 Analyzer navigation buttons

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1.5.1 Joystick
The joystick moves in four directions: up, down, left, and right. These movements
move the focus from one screen element to another. Pressing the center of the joystick
executes the action of the highlighted item.
Up arrow
Left arrow Right arrow
Execute
Down arrow
Figure 1-10 Joystick
For example, in the initial Browse Results screen, the year 2015 is highlighted.
Pressing the center of the joystick opens the months of 2015 in which tests were
performed (see Figure 1-11 on page 15).
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Figure 1-11 Yearly calendar (left) opened to monthly calendar (right)
Pressing the down arrow moves the focus down to October. Pressing the center of the
joystick opens October to view the days when tests were performed (see Figure 1-12
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Figure 1-12 Monthly calendar opened to daily calendar
1.5.2 Back Button
The Back button ( ) moves the focus to the previous screen. This is equivalent to
tapping the Back button ( ) in the UI.
The Back button also has a special function: It must be pressed and held when two-
handed trigger operation is set in the Safety screen (see “Safety” on page 85).
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2. Test Setup
This section explains how to set up the Vanta analyzer to test using a selected method.
A method is a collection of settings and algorithms to optimize the analyzer for a
specific application. So a method name identifies an application, or range of
applications where the method is used for the analysis.
The available methods are:
• Alloy
• Alloy Plus
• ROHS
• ROHS Plus
• GeoChem (1)
• GeoChem (2)
• Precious Metals
2.1 Common Method Setup Procedures
Some method setup procedures are common, with a few variations, to all methods.
These common setup procedures are covered in this section.
2.1.1 Select Method

The Select Method button opens a screen where you can select a method from a list.
Only the methods calibrated on your Vanta appear in the list.
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To select a method
1. Tap the Select Method button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live View
screen, if available].
2. In the Select Method screen, select a method (see Figure 2-1 on page 18).
Figure 2-1 Select Method screen
2.1.2 Test Times

The Test Times button opens a screen where you can specify the amount of time that a
test will take. This is determined by the minimum and maximum number of seconds
that the X-ray beam is active. When multiple beams are specified, the X-ray tube
generates only one beam at a time, so multiple beams are generated sequentially. The
test times you enter depend on the degree of precision required and the composition
of the element under test. Longer test times increase precision.
In the Beams area of the Test Times screen, only one beam is available in
GeoChem (1), Alloy, and Precious Metals methods, two beams in Alloy Plus,
GeoChem (2), and RoHS methods, and up to four beams in the RoHS Plus method.
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To set the test times
1. Tap the Test Times button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live View
2. Tap in a Min or Max box to highlight it, and then enter a test time (see Figure 2-2
on page 19).
— Min is the minimum testing time before test results are actually calculated
and displayed. This value can be set to zero.
— Max is the total length of time a test runs.
Figure 2-2 A Max value selected on the Test Times screen
2.1.3 Multiple Tests

You can choose to repeat a test multiple times. You can also insert a pause between
tests to display a confirmation message before each test. Additionally, you can
program the Vanta to calculate the average of the repeated series of tests.
To repeat a test
1. Tap the Multiple Tests button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live View
2. If None is highlighted, tap to reveal Repeat Tests (see Figure 2-3 on page 20).
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Figure 2-3 Selecting the Repeat Tests option
3. Tap Repeat Tests.

4. Tap the Number of Tests box and enter the number of times you want to repeat
the test (see Figure 2-3 on page 20).
Figure 2-4 Repeat Tests setup
To insert a pause between each test

 Select the Prompt After Each Test check box to display the Repeat Test dialog box
before each successive test in the Live View screen (see Figure 2-5 on page 21).
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Figure 2-5 Repeat Test dialog box in Live View
2.1.4 Method Display

The method display options determine what information is displayed in the Method
area of the Live View screen (see Table 1 on page 21).
Table 1 Method display options
RoHS Alloy Precious

RoHS Alloy GeoChem
Plus Plus Metals
Show estimated LOD X X X X X
Show uncertainty X X X X X
Show chemistry X X X
Show user factor name X X
Show plate alert X X
Show Au Karat X X
• Show estimated LOD — Displays the elements that fall below the minimum limit
of detection (LOD). Displays elements present at levels below the analyzer LOD
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for that particular element. These elements are displayed below the elements that
are present at or above the LOD. The LOD is estimated and displayed in the ±
column.
• Show uncertainty — Adds a column to the chemistry display showing the ± or
uncertainty values.
• Show chemistry — Displays chemistry values for the sample.
• Show userfactor name — Displays the name of the site-specific calibration
containing custom factor and offset variables.
• Show plate alert — Displays an alert message that the object under analysis is
possibly gold-plated.
• Show Au Karat — Displays (detected) gold content in karats or fineness.
To select method display options
1. Tap the Method Display button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live
View screen, if available].
Each has a selection of one or more method display options (see Table 1 on
page 21).
2. Select the check box or option button of the desired display option(s).
2.1.5 Method Display Options Example

Using the Precious Metals method as an example:
• In the Method Display screen, Show uncertainty, Show plate alert, and Show
Au Karat > AuKarat > Show Au Karat decimal are selected. (see Figure 2-6 on
page 23).
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Figure 2-6 Method Display screen (Precious Metals)
• When the test is run, the Live View display reflects the selections made on the
Method Display screen (see Figure 2-29 on page 43).
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Set by Show Au Karat Set by Show Au Karat

Set by Show plate alert decimal
Show Chemistry (default setting Set by Show uncertainty
in Precious Metals method)
Figure 2-7 Results of Method Display selections
2.1.6 Notes
Notes contain text that can be displayed on the screen after a test is run. You can set
up notes to be edited before or after a test is run.
To open the Notes screen
 Tap the Notes button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live View screen, if
available] (See Figure 2-8 on page 25).
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Figure 2-8 Initial Notes screen
To set up optional notes

1. Tap the None down arrow so that the Optional Notes bar is displayed (see
Figure 2-9 Optional Notes bar
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2. Tap the Optional Notes bar to display the Optional bar (see Figure 2-10 on
page 26).
Figure 2-10 Optional bar
3. Tap the Optional arrow to display a list of available note options (see Figure 2-11
on page 26).
Figure 2-11 List of Note options
4. Tap an option to select.

5. If available, tap an arrow on the option bar to open its list (see Figure 2-12 on
page 27).
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Figure 2-12 Down arrow (Everest) reveals list
6. Fill in any editable fields, if desired (see Figure 2-13 on page 27).
Figure 2-13 Special info field before (left) and after (right) fill-in
The results of your selections can be viewed in the Live View screen (see Figure 2-14
on page 28).
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Figure 2-14 Optional note in Live View
To force note editing at test time

1. Tap the top bar on the Notes page to display all the notes choices.
2. Tap the Force Notes Entry bar to display the options (see Figure 2-15 on page 28).
3. Select an option:
— Pre-test forces you to edit the note immediately before a test is run.
— Post-test forces you to edit the note after immediately a test is run.
Figure 2-15 Force Notes Entry options
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To edit notes after a test
1. On the Notes screen, select the Allow Post-test Edit check box ( )
to select it.
2. In Live View, tap the Notes bar to open the test note (see Figure 2-16 on page 29).
3. Tap on an entry box and enter or modify text.
Figure 2-16 Optional note in Live View
2.1.7 Export Settings

You can specify the types of content for export, and select a file and device destination
for the exported information.
To open Export Settings screen
 Tap the Export Settings button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live
View screen, if available] (See Figure 2-17 on page 30).
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Figure 2-17 Export Settings screen top (left) and bottom (right)
To specify the export content

 Select the check boxes in the Content section to specify the type(s) of content you
want exported.
To select an export template
1. Tap the Template list button ( ) to reveal all of the available templates.
2. Select a template name option button (see Figure 2-18 on page 31).
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Figure 2-18 Choose Template dialog box
To specify an export location

1. Under File Name, select either Default (file name) or Custom (and enter a file
name) [See Figure 2-19 on page 31].
Figure 2-19 Export Settings — export location
2. Tap the Destination list button ( ) to open the Choose Destination dialog box
3. Tap an option button to select a destination.
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NOTE
The microSD card must be installed in the Vanta before you can select it as a
destination. Refer to the Vanta Family X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer User’s Manual for
more information on installing the microSD card.
NOTE
The USB memory card (flash drive) must be installed in the Vanta before you can
select it as a destination. Refer to the Vanta Family X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer User’s
Manual for more information on installing the USB memory card.
NOTE
A network folder must be mounted before it will receive data. See “Network Folder”
on page 73.
Figure 2-20 Choose Destination dialog box
To automatically export after each test

1. Select the Auto Export check box to automatically export an Excel (.csv) results
file to the selected destination after each test is complete (see Figure 2-21 on
page 33).
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Figure 2-21 Auto Export check box
2. Go to Live View and run a test.

The results will be exported to the selected destination immediately after the test
is complete.
2.1.8 Export Today
The Export Today action button ( ) can appear in several areas of the UI.
To export the results for the current day
NOTE
A valid export destination must be set up before using Export Today. See “Export
Settings” on page 29.
 Tap the Export Today button ( ) to immediately export test data for the
current day in Excel (.csv) format.
The export parameters are set in the Export Settings screen.
2.1.9 Browse Results

The Browse Results screen allows you to browse and display test results.
You can also export to a file from the Browse Results screen. The result of each test
run on the Vanta is individually stored as a record. Each individual test result record
is the smallest exportable unit. Results can be grouped for export as follows:
• Selected individual results

• All results for the current day
• All results for multiple days
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• All results for the selected month or multiple months

• All results for the selected year or multiple years
Selected results can also be deleted.
To browse results
1. Tap the Browse Results button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live
View screen, if available].
2. Tap on a year to open the month view (see Figure 2-22 on page 34)
Figure 2-22 Browse Results — Month view
3. Tap a month to display a list of days.

4. Tap a day to display a list of test results for that day (see Figure 2-23 on page 35
[left]).
5. Tap a test result to view the data (see Figure 2-23 on page 35 [right]).
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Figure 2-23 Browse Results: Day view (left), data view (right)
To select results for export

 Tap a check box (or boxes) to select one of the following:
— All results for the selected year or multiple years.
— All results for the selected month or multiple months
— Results for multiple days
— All results for the current day
— An individual result
The example in Figure 2-24 on page 36 shows an individual result selected for
export.
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Figure 2-24 Test result selected for export
To export results to the selected destination
NOTE
A valid export destination must be set up before using the Export button. See “Export
Settings” on page 29.
 Tap the Export action button ( ) to export the selected test result(s).
The results are immediately exported according to the parameters set in the
Export Settings screen.
To export results to the printer
NOTE
The Zebra Technologies printer must be properly configured (see “Bluetooth®” on
page 96 and “Printers” on page 100).
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 Tap the Print action button ( ).
To delete results
1. Select the check boxes of the results you want to delete.
2. Tap the Delete action button ( ).

The Delete button turns red to indicate that the selected results will be deleted
when you tap again to confirm the deletion (see Figure 2-25 on page 37).
NOTE
You have three seconds to tap Delete button while it is red to confirm the deletion.
After three (3) seconds the Delete button reverts back to blue, and you must repeat
step 2 to start over the delete action.
3. Tap the Delete button again (while it is still red) to confirm the deletion.
Figure 2-25 User factor delete confirmation
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2.1.10 Element Order

The Element Order screen shows the elements that are calibrated in a particular
method, and the order in which elements will be displayed in Live View after a test.
The first time you open the Element Order screen, the default order is shown. When
the test is run, the detected elements are listed first, followed by the non-detected
elements.
NOTE
Certain Method Display options can affect how the elements are displayed.
To change the element order
1. Tap the Element Order button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live View
2. Tap and hold an element until it highlights (see Figure 2-26 on page 38).
Highlighted element
Figure 2-26 Element in original position
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3. Drag the element up or down to a different position and release (see Figure 2-27
on page 39)
Highlighted element
Figure 2-27 Highlighted element relocated
4. The displayed elements will change in Live View if all of the affected elements
are detected.
2.2 Alloy and Alloy Plus Methods
Alloy and Alloy Plus methods operate similarly, though the methods use a different
number of X-ray beams. The Alloy method uses one beam. The Alloy Plus method
uses two beams; beam two uses lower energy X-rays and is able to detect lighter
elements such as magnesium (Mg) and aluminum (Al).
When the Vanta is in an alloy analysis method, it calculates elemental chemistry from
spectral data. The analyzer then compares chemical composition values to Grade
Library grade tables, and generates grade ID and chemistry values in as little as one
second.
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2.2.1 Beam Options

The efficiency of the analyzer can be maximized based on the setting of the beam
options. Both of the alloy methods include the Single Beam - No LE and Single
Beam - With LE options. (LE: Light Elements — Al, Mg, Si, P and S [below Ti]).
The Alloy Plus method also includes the Two Beams Always and SmartSort options
• Single Beam - No LE
Tests for elements Ti (Atomic Number 22) and higher. It is not possible to sort
many aluminum-base alloy grades (light elements) with this option. Select this
option when using a weld mask.
• Single Beam - With LE
Tests for elements Ti (atomic number 22) and higher. In addition, this option
detects aluminum (Al) and other light elements (LE) indirectly during the beam
one test and reports them as LE.
• Two Beams Always (Alloy Plus)
Tests with two beams. Select this option to get information about lighter elements
(Mg, Al, Si, P, S). For many grade separations this option is not necessary.
• SmartSort (Alloy Plus)
Promotes automated sorting decisions that enable you to maximize speed and
sorting accuracy. When SmartSort is selected Alloy Plus switches to the second
beam, if necessary, to provide a conclusive grade match. The SmartSort option
provides the following advantages:
— Short test times (less than three seconds) for most grades.
— Specific grades set up to automatically extend testing time for proper
analysis.
— Maximum speed testing efficiency by using a second beam when needed to
detect light elements (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) without creating unwanted data.
To use the beam options
2. In the Test Times screen, tap the option button of the beam you want to select.
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Figure 2-28 Test Times screen — Alloy (left) and Alloy Plus (right)
2.2.2 Grade Match
NOTE
Grade Match is only available in the Alloy Plus method.
After calculating chemistry, the Vanta compares the chemical composition values to
grade tables in a Grade library. The value for a parameter called “match number” is
then calculated. The match number indicates how close the measured alloy chemistry
is to the library specification. The lower the match number, the better the match. A
match number equal to 0 indicates an exact match.
There are three match determination possibilities provided within the Alloy methods:
• Exact match
An exact match means that the calculated chemistry for all elements falls within
the grade table specifications. A Grade ID is displayed on the Results screen.
• Multiple matches
In some cases, several grades are shown as possible matches. This can signify one
of three conditions:
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— Grade specifications may overlap, meaning that a single sample meets the
specification of two or more alloys. In this case, it is possible to see an exact
match to multiple alloys, and increasing the test time will not separate the
matches.
— There was not enough information to definitively separate two or more
alloys. The actual identification of the unknown alloy is one of the grades
listed. Often, increasing the testing time makes it possible to separate the
alloys.
— Several grades matched the sample's chemistry closely enough to have a
match number below the “Show Match No < “ cutoff. Multiple matches with
equal match numbers are displayed in alphabetical order.
• No match
There is one cause for a “no match” result: The sample under test does not meet
specification. There are several reasons why the result might not meet
specification:
— The test sample does not meet any of the specifications in the Grade library.
— The test result is coated.
— The testing time was too short.
— The “show match number less than” value is too low.
2.2.2.1 Grade Match Screen

The Grade Match screen is laid out to help you set up grade matching, set the
parameters for pass/fail, and set your grade comparisons. Grade libraries can also be
selected from this screen.
To display the Grade Match screen
 Tap the Grade Match button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live View
screen, if available] to display the Grade Match screen.
The screen is divided into four areas:
• Grade Match (see Figure 2-29 on page 43), where you can do the following:
— Adjust the Show Match No < value to determine the highest value (poorest
match) displayed in the results (see “Calculations using nSigma and Match
Cutoff values” on page 45).
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— Adjust the nSigma value to set the amount of uncertainty that should be
applied to the grade boundary (see “Calculations using nSigma and Match
Cutoff values” on page 45).
— Adjust the No of Matches value to determine the maximum number of
matches displayed on the test screen.
— Select Grade Message to display any message associated with the grade in
the grade library.
— Select Nominal Chemistry to display the elements that are inferred to be
detected in the results of a test based on the grade match.
Figure 2-29 Grade Match section of the Grade Match screen
• Pass Fail (see Figure 2-30 on page 44).

You can turn on or off the pass/fail display using the Pass Fail selection for the
selected grade. Other grades can be listed with their accompanying match
numbers. You can view the elemental chemistries of those grades to see how they
differ from an exact match.
• Grade Compare (see Figure 2-30 on page 44).
Enables you to select whether to display a grade comparison and determines the
grade to display.
• Libraries (see Figure 2-30 on page 44).
Displays currently selected grade and residuals libraries that are loaded on the
instrument. If available, alternate libraries can be selected.
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Figure 2-30 Pass Fail, Grade Compare, and Libraries areas
To configure the match settings

1. In the Grade Match screen, tap the left or right arrow next to Show Match No < to
select a match number ‘less than’ value (see Figure 2-31 on page 45).
The match number “less than” value determines whether a grade is considered a
match by comparing the calculated match number for that alloy to a cutoff “less
than” value.
2. Tap the left or right arrow next to nSigma to select the nSigma value. The most
frequently used nSigma setting is between 0 and 2:
— For scrap sorting, an nSigma setting of 0 or 1 is most common.
— For positive materials identification (PMI) applications, an nSigma setting of
1 or 2 is most common.
Optionally do any of the following:
3. Tap the left or right arrow next to No of Matches to select the maximum number
of matches that can be displayed on the test screen.
4. Select the Grade Message check box to enable the display of grade match
messages.
5. Select the Nominal Chemistry check box to display the elements that are inferred
to be detected in the results of a test based on the grade match.
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Figure 2-31 Configure match settings
2.2.2.2 Calculations using nSigma and Match Cutoff values

The Vanta calculates match settings using the nSigma and Show Match No < values.
• nSigma
The analyzer collects measurements and the nSigma value is used to calculate the
amount of tolerable variation, relative to the grade boundary. The grade
boundary is set by the min/max values in the grade library for each element.
The nSigma parameter factors in the precision of the measurement to account for
statistical variation in the measurement when matching the measurement against
a grade specification. The match number calculation widens the grade boundary
by the nSigma value times the ± reading on the screen. Lower nSigma values
mean a sharper, more well defined grade boundary for easier sorting while higher
nSigma values provide greater confidence in the measured value.
• Show Match No <
After the measured calculations are analyzed relative to the nSigma value, the
match number is calculated and compared to the user-configured match number.
If the calculated match number is lower than the setting, the grade can be
displayed as a match.
2.2.2.3 Pass Fail

The Pass Fail feature is designed for high-throughput alloy sorting and quality
control.
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To create a Pass Fail operation
1. In the Pass Fail section of the Grade Match screen, tap the arrow ( ) to open the
Base Elements screen (see Figure 2-32 on page 46).
2. Flick through the list of base elements.
3. Tap an element to select.
Selected element
Figure 2-32 Base Elements screen — Selected element
4. In the next screen, tap an element grade (see Figure 2-33 on page 47).
This is the grade that Pass Fail will use as the reference.
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Selected grade
Figure 2-33 Element grade screen
5. Tap the left or right arrow next to Pass if Match No < and nSigma to set
boundaries for the pass or fail (see Figure 2-34 on page 47).
Selected grade
Figure 2-34 Pass Fail reference grade
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After the pass/fail parameters have been set, the test pass/fail information is displayed
in Live View (see Figure 2-35 on page 48).
Activated by selecting a grade

Displayed by Show Match Number
Figure 2-35 Pass/Fail info in Live View
To turn off Pass Fail

1. Tap an element in the Pass Fail section of the Grade Match screen to display the
Base Elements screen (see Figure 2-36 on page 49).
2. At the top of the list tap None.
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Figure 2-36 Base Elements screen
3. Tap None in the next screen to confirm the selection (see Figure 2-37 on page 49).
Figure 2-37 None confirmation
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2.2.2.4 Grade Compare

Grade Compare determines which library grade to compare against the measured
grade.
To compare grades
1. Tap the list button ( ) in the Grade Compare section of the Grade Match
screen.
2. Select one of the options in the Select Grade Compare dialog box (see Figure 2-38
on page 50).
— Best Match — Compares measured chemistry to the closest match.
— Pass/Fail Grade — Compares measured chemistry with the Pass Fail grade.
— Selected Grade — Compares measured chemistry with a specific selected
grade.
— None — No grade comparison is made.
Figure 2-38 Select Grade Compare dialog box
When a test is run in Live View with one of the Grade Compare choices set to
something other than None an added column is displayed. The column displays:
• The comparison grade
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• A bar graph for each specified element showing the upper and lower boundaries,
and where the detected percentage falls within (or outside of) the boundaries (see
Grade Compare
information
Figure 2-39 Grade Compare info in Live View
2.2.2.5 Selecting Grade Libraries

The Libraries section of the screen enables you to select a grade library and a
residuals library (see Figure 2-38 on page 50).
Figure 2-40 Grade Library section of Grade Match screen
To select libraries
1. To select a grade library, tap the top list button ( ) in the Libraries section of
the screen (see Figure 2-41 on page 52).
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Figure 2-41 Select Grade Library dialog box
2. To select a residuals library, tap the bottom list button (see Figure 2-42 on
page 52).
Figure 2-42 Select Residuals Library dialog box
2.3 RoHS and RoHS Plus Methods
RoHS and RoHS Plus methods test polymer, alloy, and mixed samples for RoHS
regulated elements Cr, Br, Cd, Hg, and Pb.
2.3.1 RoHS Action Level

Set the action level and view the EAC (Eurasian Economic Commission) settings. EAC
settings are always visible in the RoHS Action Level screen.
To open the RoHS Action Level screen
 Tap the RoHS Action Level button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the
Live View screen, if available] to display the RoHS Action Level screen (see
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To set the action level

1. Tap the down arrow to select User-Defined.
2. Enter a nSigma value (the default is 3.0).
The nSigma value is multiplied by the measurement ± value and broadens the
inconclusive range. So the sample will not pass until all RoHS elements are below
the pass cutoff plus nSigma times the ± value. And the sample will not be
classified as failed unless an element is above the fail cutoff plus nSigma times the
± value.
Figure 2-43 RoHS Action Level screen
To view the EAC settings

 Flick down to view the Alloy, Mixed, and Plastic action level pass/fail values.
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To edit user defined settings
NOTE
EAC Defaults are set at the factory. In some circumstances, you may want to apply
your own screening values in place of the default EAC Fail Cutoff and Pass Cutoff
settings.
1. Double-tap in a Fail Cutoff or Pass Cutoff box to highlight the value and display
the keypad (see Figure 2-44 on page 54).
2. Enter a value.
Figure 2-44 Defining cutoff value
NOTE
Each classification (Alloy, Mixed, or Plastic) has its own set of action levels. For
example, changing Plastic settings will not affect Mixed settings.
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2.3.2 Force Classification

Force classification parameters aid in the identification of certain materials.
To set Force Classification
screen, if available] to display the Test Times screen.
2. Tap the down arrow to display the force classifications (see Figure 2-45 on
page 55).
Tap here
Figure 2-45 RoHS Test Times screen
3. Choose the appropriate classification method (see Figure 2-46 on page 56):
— Auto: Allow the analyzer to choose which calibration matches the current
sample.
— Forced Plastic: Always test the sample using the polymer calibration. Also
used when testing mixed samples.
— Forced Alloy: Always test sample using the alloy/metals calibration. This
option is useful when testing aluminum alloys, as these will not be
automatically classified as alloy.
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Figure 2-46 Force Classification options
2.4 Geochem (1) and Geochem (2) Methods
Setup parameters unique to the Geochem methods are User Factors and Compound.
2.4.1 User Factors

Your Vanta analyzer is optimized at the factory to detect a broad range of elements.
You may be able to improve accuracy for particular elements of interest by creating
user factors with custom Factor and Offset (%) variables.
You can create multiple user factors and recall them at any time without altering the
factory settings.
Before you begin, determine appropriate factor and offset values for your particular
elements of interest. This can be done by plotting the known or assayed values versus
the measured XRF values and determining a best fit line. The Factor will be the slope
of that line.
To open the User Factors screen
 Tap the User Factors button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live View
screen, if available] to display the User Factors screen.
To select a user factor

1. Tap the down arrow to display a list of available user factors (see Figure 2-47 on
page 57).
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Figure 2-47 Available user factors
2. Tap a user factor to display the elements (see Figure 2-48 on page 57).
Figure 2-48 User factor elements
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To edit a user factor element

1. Double-tap on a Factor or Offset (see Figure 2-49 on page 58).
2. Enter a new value.
Factor multiplies the result and Offset adds to the result. You can make any linear
correction to the calculation to achieve agreement with assayed values for varied
matrices.
Figure 2-49 Value selected (left) and edited (right)
To add user factors
1. On the User Factors screen, tap the Add button ( ).

2. Tap in the dialog box and enter the factor name (see Figure 2-50 on page 59).
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Figure 2-50 Factor name entry
3. Dismiss the keypad and tap Ok to view the new user factor (see Figure 2-51 on
page 59).
Figure 2-51 New user factor
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To delete user factors

1. In the User Factors list, tap the factor that you want to delete.
2. Tap the Delete button ( ).

NOTE
Figure 2-52 User factor delete confirmation
2.4.2 Compound
In the Geochem methods, you can display the concentration of elements in their
compound form. Note that XRF analyzers are elemental analyzers and are not capable
of distinguishing compounds. However, you may want to compare to data that is in
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oxide or some other compound form. The Vanta can display the calculated
concentration of compounds based on their atomic weights. For example, the Vanta
measures iron (Fe) but can display Fe2O3.
To open the Compound screen
1. Tap the Compound button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live View
screen, if available] to display the Compound screen.
NOTE
Compound uses the entered compound (and does not directly measure it). So it is
possible to get data where the concentration adds up to more than 100%. The Vanta
analyzer default setting suppresses sums > 100% to prevent the “Caution: Sum >
100%” message from being displayed in the Live View screen.
2. Tap the None down arrow in the Compound Templates section of the screen to
display the list of existing templates (see Figure 2-53 on page 61).
Figure 2-53 Compound screen
3. Tap the Add button ( ) to add a new template (see Figure 2-54 on page 62).
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Figure 2-54 Adding new template
4. Tap the Add button ( ) to display the Select Compounds dialog box (see
Figure 2-55 Select Compounds dialog
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5. Tap a compound in the list to add it to the template.

Examples of acceptable compound names (forms) are Fe3O2 or Fe2(OH)2. The
factor for the compound calculation (using Fe2(OH)2 as an example) is based on:
Total atomic weight for Fe2(OH)2

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Total atomic weight for Fe2
6. Continue adding compounds until your template is finished (see Figure 2-56 on
page 63.
Figure 2-56 Sequence of adding three compounds
7. Tap the Back button ( ) to return to the previous screen.
8. Tap the Edit button ( ) to give the new template a name.
9. Enter a name in the dialog box and tap the Back button ( ).
The newly added compound is listed in the Live View screen after running a test.
To delete a compound template

1. In the Compound templates list, tap the template that you want to delete.
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2. Tap the Delete button ( ).

NOTE
Figure 2-57 Compound template delete confirmation
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3. Testing
3.1 Running a Test
The first screen displayed after login to the Vanta analyzer is Live View, where you
can run a test and then view real-time analysis results.
To begin a test
1. Position the measurement window of the analyzer over the test sample.
2. Begin the test using one of the following methods:
 Tap the Start action button ( )

OR
 Pull the trigger.
OR
 Pull and hold the trigger until the test has completed (satisfies the deadman
trigger option if selected in the Safety screen).
OR
 Pull and hold the trigger and press the Back navigation button ( ) until
the test has completed [satisfies the two-handed trigger option if selected in
the Safety screen]. See “Safety” on page 85 for details on the Safety screen.
○ The test begins, using the currently set parameters.
○ The status bar shows the progress of the test.
○ Results are displayed during testing and upon test completion.
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To stop an ongoing test
 Press the Stop button ( ).

OR
 Pull the trigger (if the deadman trigger or two-handed trigger options are not
selected in the Safety screen.)
OR
 Release the trigger if the deadman trigger is selected in the Safety screen.
OR
 Release either the trigger or the Back navigation button ( ) if the

two-handed trigger option is selected in the Safety screen. See “Safety” on
page 85 for details on the Safety screen.
When the test is complete, tap an expandable bar to view the results.
Figure 3-1 Expandable bars
At the end of a day of testing, it is a good practice to export the results to one of the
following:
• A PC via a USB cable

• An installed microSD card
• A storage device through Wi-Fi
• A storage device through Bluetooth®
• A USB flash drive.
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NOTE
See “Export Settings” on page 29 for details about exporting data.
3.1.1 Automatically printed test results
NOTE
The Zebra Technologies printer must be properly configured before results will
automatically be printed (see “Bluetooth®” on page 96 and “Printers” on page 100).
When the Zebra Technologies printer is properly configured, test results

automatically print immediately after a test has been completed.
3.1.2 Automatically exported test results
NOTE
The correct export settings must be made before results will automatically be
exported (see “Export Settings” on page 29).
When the export settings are properly configured, test results are automatically
exported immediately after the test completes.
3.2 Viewing Elemental Results
As a test is run, data begins to populate the Elemental Results expandable bar in Live
View. When testing is complete, you can view the fully populated final results (see
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Figure 3-2 Elemental Results in Live View
3.3 Viewing the Spectrum Graph
The spectrum graph can be manipulated to zoom in and scroll for close inspection.
The XY coordinates change as you zoom and pan.
To activate the spectrum graph
1. Tap the Spectrum bar open icon ( ) to open and view the spectrum image.
2. Tap and hold the spectrum image until it expands to fill the available screen area
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Figure 3-3 Spectrum — Unexpanded (left) and expanded (right)
To zoom and pan
NOTE
When dragging to zoom and pan, move your finger slowly and deliberately across the
screen. You can always return to the initial view by tapping the undo ( ) icon.
1. Drag up from near the bottom of the spectrum to zoom in.

If the spectrum disappears from view, try panning to the right to bring it back (see
the next step).
As the spectrum peak of interest becomes larger, you can use that peak as a point
of reference for zooming and panning.
2. Drag from the left or right side of the screen in a straight line to pan.
The spectrum should move in the direction of your finger. If the spectrum gets
larger or smaller, you are not moving your finger in a straight line across the
screen.
3. Drag down from near the top of the spectrum to zoom out.
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Drag right to pan left. Drag left to pan right.
Drag down to zoom out.

Drag up to zoom in.
Figure 3-4 Spectrum zoom and pan
3.4 Marking a Spectrum Peak
You can place a marker on a spectrum peak to make a sample comparison or to verify
the accuracy of a result.
To mark a spectrum peak

1. Zoom in on a spectrum peak.
2. Tap on the spectrum to make the marker appear.
3. Tap again to reposition the marker on the peak, if necessary (see Figure 3-5 on
page 71).
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Marker
Figure 3-5 Marker on spectrum
3.5 Saving an Image of the Spectrum
You can save an image of the spectrum as a PDF file.
To save a spectrum as PDF
 Tap the PDF icon ( ) in the spectrum screen.
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4. Standard and Optional Features
The Vanta analyzer has standard and optional features that can be configured before
initial testing. The buttons that represent these features are located in the Menu Tray
(Hardware and System sections), and in the System Tray. Most of the features in this
section are seldom used after initial setup.
4.1 Standard Features
The standard features described below can be found on every Vanta.
4.1.1 Network Folder
NOTE
Wi-Fi must be enabled before you can use this feature. See “Wi-Fi” on page 92.
The Network Folder lists folders that can be mounted to receive exported data.
Additional folders can also be added to the list.
To display the Network Folder screen
 Tap the Network Folder button ( ) in the Menu Tray to display the
Network Folder screen.
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To mount a network folder
NOTE
The network folder must properly defined before it can be mounted. See “To add a
new folder” on page 76.
1. Tap a network folder in the Network Shared Folders list (see Figure 4-1 on
page 74).
Figure 4-1 Network Shared Folders list
2. Tap Connect in the Edit Folder dialog box (see Figure 4-2 on page 75).
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Figure 4-2 Edit Folder dialog box
The “Mounted” annotation is displayed under the folder you selected (see
Figure 4-3 Folder successfully mounted
To disconnect a mounted folder

1. Tap the mounted network folder (see Figure 4-3 on page 75).
2. Tap Disconnect in the Edit Folder dialog box (see Figure 4-4 on page 76).

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Figure 4-4 Disconnect a mounted folder
To add a new folder
1. Tap the Add button ( ) in the Network Folder screen.

2. Fill in the boxes in the Add Folder dialog (see Figure 4-6 on page 78).
NOTE
To display the backslash character ( ) on screen two of the special character
keypad, tap ( ) on the alphabet keypad, then tap ( ).
3. Tap Connect to accept the changes and connect to the folder.
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Figure 4-5 Empty (left) and completed (right) Add folder dialog boxes
To change folder information

1. Tap an unmounted network folder in the Network Shared Folders list (see
2. Tap an IP address (see Figure 4-1 on page 74).
3. Tap Edit in the Edit Folder dialog box.
4. Tap in a field, and then edit the information (see Figure 4-6 on page 78).
5. Dismiss the keypad, and then tap Connect to accept the changes and connect to a
folder using the updated information.

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Figure 4-6 Edit Folder (editing enabled)
To remove a folder from the list

1. Tap a folder (mounted or unmounted) in the Network Shared Folders list (see
2. Tap Forget to remove the folder from the Network Shared Folders list (see
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Figure 4-7 Edit Folder — Forget
4.1.2 GPS
Enables the Vanta GPS. In the Live View screen when GPS is enabled, the current GPS
coordinates are displayed below each test result.
To enable GPS
1. Tap the GPS button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the Vanta GPS screen.
2. Select the check box to enable GPS.
To quickly turn GPS on or off

1. Close the Menu Tray (if open), and then swipe down anywhere on the left side of
the menu bar to open the System Tray.
2. Tap the GPS action button ( ) to turn GPS on or off.

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4.1.3 Date & Time

Set the date and time manually, or set the Vanta to automatically synchronize the date
and time when it is connected to a network.
To automatically synchronize the date and time
1. Tap the Date & Time button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the Date & Time
screen (see Figure 4-8 on page 80).
2. Make sure that the Automatic date & time check box is selected.
Figure 4-8 Date & Time screen
To choose the display format

1. To choose the 12-hour format, clear the Use 24-hour format check box.
2. To choose the 24-hour format, select the Use 24-hour format check box.
To manually set the date and time

1. Make sure that the Automatic date & time check box is cleared.
2. Tap the top list button ( ) to open the Set Date dialog box (see Figure 4-9 on
page 81).
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3. Flick up or down on the year, month or day to set the correct date.
4. Tap OK.
Figure 4-9 Set Date dialog box
5. Tap the middle list button ( ) to open the Set Time dialog box (see Figure 4-10
on page 81).
6. Flick up or down on the hour, minute, or AM/PM to set the correct time.
7. Tap OK.
Figure 4-10 Set Time dialog box
8. Tap the bottom (GMT) list button ( ) to open the Choose Time Zone dialog
box (see Figure 4-11 on page 82).
9. Select the correct time zone.

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10. Tap OK.
Figure 4-11 Choose Time Zone dialog box
11. Tap to select Use 24-hour format check box to use twenty-four hour format, or tap
to clear the check box for AM/PM format.
4.1.4 Display
Sets the language, font size, backlight intensity, and screen rotation on or off.
To change the Display settings
1. Tap the Display button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the Display screen
2. To select a font size, tap an option button.
3. To allow the Vanta screen to change orientation, select the Allow screen rotation
check box.
4. To change the screen brightness, drag the Backlight slider left or right.
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Figure 4-12 Display screen
5. To change the user interface language:

a) Tap the Language list button ( ) to open the Choose Language dialog box
b) Tap an option button to select a language.
Figure 4-13 Choose Language dialog box

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To quickly change the screen brightness

1. Swipe down anywhere on the left side of the menu bar to open the System Tray.
2. Tap the Brightness action button ( ) to change the screen brightness.
The Brightness action button provides three different settings: Low ( ),
Medium ( ), and High ( ).
4.1.5 Power Settings

The power settings screen is used to control Vanta energy usage. The Vanta has three
power profiles that control analyzer energy usage:
• Always on — The touch screen and microprocessor are always on.

• Performance — The screen can be set to shut off after a preset time.
• Power save — The screen can be set to shut off after a preset time, and the
microprocessor can be set to enter sleep mode after a preset time.
To open the power settings screen
 Tap the Power Settings button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the Power
Settings screen (see Figure 4-14 on page 85).
To set the power profile

 Tap the power profile you want to select a new power profile.
To turn the cooling fan on or off
NOTE
The internal cooling fan is an option that may be installed on your Vanta. See the Vanta
Family X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer User’s Manual for more information on installing
the optional internal cooling fan.
 Tap the Enable cooling fan check box to either enable or disable the cooling fan.
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Figure 4-14 Power Settings screen
4.1.6 Safety
Sets deadman trigger, timed trigger lock, or two-handed trigger.
• The deadman trigger requires you to pull and hold the trigger until the test has
completed.
• The trigger lock automatically locks the trigger after a predefined lapse between
tests (default interval is 5 minutes). No tests can be run while the trigger is locked.
• Two-handed trigger operation requires you to pull and hold the trigger and press
and hold the Back navigation button ( ) until the test has completed.
To open the Safety screen
 Tap the Safety button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the Safety screen (see

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Figure 4-15 Safety screen
To enable the deadman trigger

 Select the Require deadman trigger check box to enable the deadman trigger.
To enable the trigger lock

1. Select the Enable trigger lock check box to set a lapse interval between tests.
2. Tap the Lock trigger after list button ( ) to open the Trigger locks after dialog
box.
3. Tap an option button to select the interval (see Figure 4-16 on page 87).
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Figure 4-16 Trigger locks after dialog box
In live view, after the lock interval expires, the trigger automatically locks and the
Trigger Locked icon ( ) replaces the Start button (see Figure 4-17 on page 87).
Figure 4-17 Live View — Trigger locked

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To unlock the trigger

1. Swipe down anywhere on the left side of the menu bar to open the System Tray.
2. Tap the Trigger Lock button ( ) to unlock the trigger.
To quickly lock or unlock the trigger

1. Close the Menu Tray (if open) and swipe down anywhere on the left side of the
menu bar to open the System Tray.
2. Tap the Trigger Lock button ( ) to lock or unlock the trigger.
To enable two-handed operation

 Tap Require two-handed trigger to enable two-handed operation.
4.1.7 Sound
Use this parameter to set the volume level and general or test notifications.
To open the Sound screen
 Tap the Sound button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the Sound screen (see
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Figure 4-18 Sound screen
To set the volume

 Drag the Volume slider right or left to turn the sound up or down.
To set general notifications

 Tap the General Notifications check boxes to turn each option on or off.
To set test notifications

 Tap the Test Notifications check boxes to turn each option on or off.
To quickly turn sounds on or off

1. Close the Menu Tray (if open) and swipe down anywhere on the left side of the
menu bar to open the System Tray.
2. Tap the Sound action button ( ) to turn all sounds on or off.

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4.1.8 Diagnostics
Use this parameter to view the hardware and battery status and display the system or
firmware log.
To open the Device Diagnostics screen
 Tap the Diagnostics button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the Device
Diagnostics screen (see Figure 4-19 on page 90).
Figure 4-19 Device Diagnostics screen
To view the diagnostic information
 Tap the arrow ( ) of a diagnostic category to view the status or log file.
4.1.9 About Device

The About Device screen provides the following information about the Vanta:
• Model — Information on the model type, serial number, and cameras

• Versions and Updates — Information on the software and firmware versions.
• Legal — Intellectual property protection information.
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• Regulatory — Contains the regulatory symbols found on the instrument and in

the Vanta Family X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer User’s Manual.
• Licenses — Various licensing information.
To open the About Device screen
 Tap the About Device button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the About
Device screen (see Figure 4-20 on page 91).
Figure 4-20 About Device screen
To view the device information
 Tap the arrow ( ) of a listed category to view that information.
4.1.10 Cal Check

Cal Check is an action button in the Menu Tray that runs a quick calibration check.
To run a cal check

1. Open the Menu Tray.

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2. Place the Vanta window on a 316 coin (included) and tap the Cal Check
button ( ).
The test runs and the results (pass or fail) are reported.
4.1.11 Logout Session

Logout Session is an action button in the Menu Tray that logs out of the current test
session.
To log out of the current session

1. Open the Menu Tray.
2. Tap the Logout Session button ( ) to log out of the current test session and
display the Welcome screen.
4.2 Optional Features
Optional features are included on the Vanta when specified at the time of purchase.
4.2.1 Wi-Fi
NOTE
A wireless USB adaptor is required with this feature.
The Wi-Fi feature connects the instrument to a wireless network. It behaves much like
making a cell phone Wi-Fi connection.
To connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. Tap the Wi-Fi button ( ) in the Menu Tray to display the Wi-Fi Networks
screen.
2. Select the Wi-Fi check box to enable Wi-Fi (see Figure 4-21 on page 93).
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3. Tap to select a network from the list of available networks.
Figure 4-21 Wi-Fi Networks screen
4. Tap the down arrow to select 802.1xEAP in the Security section of the
authentication dialog box (see Figure 4-22 on page 94).
5. Tap in the Password box, and then enter a password.
Optionally select the Show Password check box to show the actual password
characters you are typing.

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Figure 4-22 Authentication dialog box (part A)
6. Flick down to scroll down to the Identity box (see Figure 4-23 on page 95).
7. Enter a network user name.
For example: mabray.andrews
NOTE
To display the backslash character ( ) on screen two of the special character
keypad, tap ( ) on the alphabet keypad, then tap ( ).
8. Enter the network domain name/network user name in the following format:
xxxxxxxx\xxxxxxxxx
For example: olympus-ossa\mabray.andrews
9. Tap Connect.
This should authenticate the network and connect the analyzer to it.
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Figure 4-23 Authentication dialog box (part B)
To add a network
1. Tap the Add button in the Wi-Fi Networks screen.
2. Enter a Network Name and Password in the Add Network dialog box (see
3. Optionally set the Security and Advanced Options.
4. Tap Connect.

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Figure 4-24 Add Network dialog box
To quickly enable or disable Wi-Fi

2. Tap the Wi-Fi (action) button ( ).
4.2.2 Bluetooth®
NOTE
A Bluetooth® adaptor is required with this feature.
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NOTE
The Vanta Bluetooth® technology is configured to pair and operate only with Zebra
Technologies mobile printers.
Bluetooth® connectivity enables you to print formatted test results on a Zebra

Technologies mobile printer (Zebra printer).
To pair a Zebra Technologies printer
1. Tap the Bluetooth button ( ) in the Menu Tray to display the Bluetooth®
screen.
NOTE
Zebra printer names appear prefixed with “XX” in the list of Bluetooth® devices.
2. Select the Bluetooth check box to turn on Bluetooth®.

The screen populates with a list of devices after a few seconds.
3. In the list of devices, tap a Zebra printer (see Figure 4-25 on page 98).

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Figure 4-25 Bluetooth screen — Zebra printer highlighted
4. Tap Pair in the pairing dialog box (see Figure 4-26 on page 98).
The “Pairing” message appears below the Zebra printer in the device list.
Figure 4-26 Bluetooth screen
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When the Zebra printer is paired to the Vanta, the “Paired” message appears
below the Zebra printer in the device list. Also, the Bluetooth® symbol changes to
indicate that the Zebra printer is paired. See Figure 4-27 on page 99 and
Figure 4-28 on page 99.
Figure 4-27 Bluetooth unpaired symbol (left) and paired symbol (right)
Figure 4-28 Bluetooth screen — Paired Zebra printer highlighted
To quickly connect or disconnect a paired Zebra printer

2. Tap the Bluetooth (action) button ( ) to turn Bluetooth® on or off.

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To print after browsing results
1. Tap the Browse Results button ( ) [either in the Menu Tray or the Live
View screen, if available], and then select the results you want to print (see
“Browse Results” on page 33).
NOTE
The Zebra printer must be properly configured (see “Bluetooth®” on page 96 and
“Printers” on page 100).
2. Tap the Print action button ( ) to print the selected results.
4.2.3 Printers
NOTE
The Zebra Technologies mobile printer must be properly paired before it can receive
results data (see “Bluetooth®” on page 96).
Use this parameter to select and configure the paired Zebra Technologies mobile
printer (Zebra printer) for Bluetooth® printing.
To select a printer
1. Tap the Printers button ( ) in the Menu Tray to open the Printers screen
2. Tap the top bar in the Select Printer box.
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Figure 4-29 Printer Settings screen
3. Tap to select the Bluetooth Printer (see Figure 4-8 on page 80).
4. To format the results data to print on a label, select the Use Label check box.
5. To enable the printing of live test results, select the Auto Print check box.
Figure 4-30 Printer selected

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To print Live View test results

 Go to Live View and run a test.
The results should print on the Zebra printer immediately after the test is
complete.
4.2.4 Cameras
The optional cameras are the aiming camera/collimator, and the panoramic camera.
The aiming camera and collimator are activated in the Camera screen and operated in
Live View. The aiming records a photo when the next test is started.
The panoramic camera is always available in Live View. Any photos taken wit the
panoramic camera are saved with the results of the next test.
After you run a test, the image from the aiming camera and any images from the
panoramic camera are saved with the test.
To use the panoramic camera

1. On the Live View screen, swipe left to display the Aiming Camera screen.
2. Tap the Switch Camera button ( ) to display the Panoramic Camera screen
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Figure 4-31 Panoramic camera screen
3. Aim the Vanta at the object of interest.

There are no focus or zoom controls on the Vanta, so make sure that the area of
interest is in focus and positioned within the image frame.
4. Tap the Take Picture button ( ) to capture the image.

A thumbnail of the image appears at the bottom of the Vanta screen. This image
will be saved with the results of the next test (see Figure 4-32 on page 104).
5. Take as many pictures as you need using the Take Picture button.
Thumbnails of each new picture appear at the bottom of the Vanta screen.

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Figure 4-32 Thumbnails in panoramic screen
6. Tap the Start button ( ) to begin a test.
To use the aiming camera
1. Tap the Camera button ( ) to open the Camera screen (see Figure 4-33 on
page 105).
2. Select the Enable aiming camera check box.
3. Select the Enable collimator check box.
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Figure 4-33 Camera screen
4. Go to the Live View screen, and then swipe left to display the Sample Camera
screen (see Figure 4-34 on page 106).
5. Aim the Vanta at the sample.
Make sure that the area of interest is in focus and positioned within the red circle
on the screen.
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Figure 4-34 Live aiming camera
7. Tap and hold the red circle.

The circle will shrink to approximately half the diameter to indicate the focus area
of the collimated beam (see Figure 4-35 on page 106).
8. Make any final positioning adjustments to either the Vanta or the sample.
Figure 4-35 Collimated focus area within red circle
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9. Tap the Start button ( ) to begin a test.
To view saved images

1. When the test is complete, tap the Image bar (plus sign) to view the collimated
image (see Figure 4-36 on page 107).
Figure 4-36 Saved camera image
2. Flick up to view any panoramic images.
To quickly turn on or off the aiming camera

2. Tap the Aiming Camera button ( ) to turn the aiming camera on or off.

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The tables in this section describe the software buttons found in the Vanta UI. The
New Screen buttons open new screens or dialog boxes. The Action buttons
immediately execute an action.
Table 2 Software New Screen buttons
Button Name Description
About Device Opens the About Device screen.
Bluetooth® Opens the Bluetooth® screen.
Browse Results Opens the Browse Results screen.
Camera Opens the Camera screen.
Compound Opens the Compound screen.
Date & Time Opens the Date & Time screen.
Diagnostics Opens the Diagnostics screen.
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Table 2 Software New Screen buttons (continued)
Display Opens the Display screen.
Element Order Opens the Element Order screen.
Export Settings Opens the Export Settings screen.
GPS Opens the GPS screen.
Grade Match Opens the Grade Match screen
List Opens a dialog box with a list of choices.
Method Display Opens the Method Display screen.
Multiple Tests Opens the Multiple Tests screen.
Network Folder Opens the Network Folder screen.
Notes Opens the Notes screen.
Power Settings Opens the Power Settings screen.
Printers Opens the Printer Settings screen
RoHS Action Level Opens the RoHS Action Level screen.
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Table 2 Software New Screen buttons (continued)
Safety Opens the Safety screen.
Select Method Opens the Select Method screen.
Sound Opens the Sound screen.
Test Times Opens the Test Times screen.
User Factors Opens the User Factors screen.
Wi-Fi Opens the Wi-Fi screen.
Table 3 Software Action buttons
Add Adds a new item.
Aiming Camera Turns on or off the (Live View) Aiming camera.
Back Return to the previous screen.
Bluetooth® Turns on or off Bluetooth®.

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Brightness Sets to high, medium, or low the screen brightness.
Cal Check Runs a quick cal check.
Delete Deletes the selected item.
Edit Edits the selected item(s).
Export Exports the selected results.
Export Today Exports the results collected during the current day.
GPS Turns on or off the GPS.
Logout Session Logs out of the current test session.
Print Prints to the Bluetooth® printer.
Sound Turns on or off the sound.
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Table 3 Software Action buttons (continued)
Start Starts a test.
Stop Stops an in-progress test.
Switch Camera Switches between the Aiming camera and the

Panoramic camera.
Take Picture Captures an image with the Panoramic camera.
Trigger Lock Disables the Vanta from turning on X-rays. You can
pull the trigger, but nothing happens. The Start button
is replaced by a lock icon ( ) to indicate that X-rays

are disabled until the trigger is unlocked.
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Figure 1-1 Gestures ................................................................................................................. 8

Figure 1-2 Vanta user interface layout ................................................................................. 9
Figure 1-3 Live View favorites example ............................................................................ 10
Figure 1-4 Status bar ............................................................................................................ 11
Figure 1-5 Menu bar ............................................................................................................. 11
Figure 1-6 System Tray (left), Menu Tray (right) ............................................................. 12
Figure 1-7 Typical action buttons ....................................................................................... 12
Figure 1-8 Typical new screen buttons .............................................................................. 13
Figure 1-9 Analyzer navigation buttons ........................................................................... 13
Figure 1-10 Joystick ................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 1-11 Yearly calendar (left) opened to monthly calendar (right) .......................... 15
Figure 1-12 Monthly calendar opened to daily calendar .................................................. 16
Figure 2-1 Select Method screen ......................................................................................... 18
Figure 2-2 A Max value selected on the Test Times screen ............................................ 19
Figure 2-3 Selecting the Repeat Tests option .................................................................... 20
Figure 2-4 Repeat Tests setup ............................................................................................. 20
Figure 2-5 Repeat Test dialog box in Live View ............................................................... 21
Figure 2-6 Method Display screen (Precious Metals) ..................................................... 23
Figure 2-7 Results of Method Display selections ............................................................. 24
Figure 2-8 Initial Notes screen ............................................................................................ 25
Figure 2-9 Optional Notes bar ............................................................................................ 25
Figure 2-10 Optional bar ........................................................................................................ 26
Figure 2-11 List of Note options ........................................................................................... 26
Figure 2-12 Down arrow (Everest) reveals list ................................................................... 27
Figure 2-13 Special info field before (left) and after (right) fill-in ................................... 27
Figure 2-14 Optional note in Live View .............................................................................. 28
Figure 2-15 Force Notes Entry options ................................................................................ 28
Figure 2-16 Optional note in Live View .............................................................................. 29
Figure 2-17 Export Settings screen top (left) and bottom (right) ..................................... 30
Figure 2-18 Choose Template dialog box ............................................................................ 31
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Figure 2-19 Export Settings — export location ................................................................... 31

Figure 2-20 Choose Destination dialog box ........................................................................ 32
Figure 2-21 Auto Export check box ...................................................................................... 33
Figure 2-22 Browse Results — Month view ........................................................................ 34
Figure 2-23 Browse Results: Day view (left), data view (right) ....................................... 35
Figure 2-24 Test result selected for export .......................................................................... 36
Figure 2-25 User factor delete confirmation ....................................................................... 37
Figure 2-26 Element in original position ............................................................................. 38
Figure 2-27 Highlighted element relocated ........................................................................ 39
Figure 2-28 Test Times screen — Alloy (left) and Alloy Plus (right) .............................. 41
Figure 2-29 Grade Match section of the Grade Match screen .......................................... 43
Figure 2-30 Pass Fail, Grade Compare, and Libraries areas ............................................. 44
Figure 2-31 Configure match settings .................................................................................. 45
Figure 2-32 Base Elements screen — Selected element ..................................................... 46
Figure 2-33 Element grade screen ........................................................................................ 47
Figure 2-34 Pass Fail reference grade ................................................................................... 47
Figure 2-35 Pass/Fail info in Live View ............................................................................... 48
Figure 2-36 Base Elements screen ......................................................................................... 49
Figure 2-37 None confirmation ............................................................................................. 49
Figure 2-38 Select Grade Compare dialog box ................................................................... 50
Figure 2-39 Grade Compare info in Live View .................................................................. 51
Figure 2-40 Grade Library section of Grade Match screen ............................................... 51
Figure 2-41 Select Grade Library dialog box ...................................................................... 52
Figure 2-42 Select Residuals Library dialog box ................................................................ 52
Figure 2-43 RoHS Action Level screen ................................................................................ 53
Figure 2-44 Defining cutoff value ......................................................................................... 54
Figure 2-45 RoHS Test Times screen .................................................................................... 55
Figure 2-46 Force Classification options .............................................................................. 56
Figure 2-47 Available user factors ........................................................................................ 57
Figure 2-48 User factor elements .......................................................................................... 57
Figure 2-49 Value selected (left) and edited (right) ........................................................... 58
Figure 2-50 Factor name entry .............................................................................................. 59
Figure 2-51 New user factor .................................................................................................. 59
Figure 2-52 User factor delete confirmation ....................................................................... 60
Figure 2-53 Compound screen .............................................................................................. 61
Figure 2-54 Adding new template ....................................................................................... 62
Figure 2-55 Select Compounds dialog ................................................................................. 62
Figure 2-56 Sequence of adding three compounds ............................................................ 63
Figure 2-57 Compound template delete confirmation ...................................................... 64
Figure 3-1 Expandable bars ................................................................................................. 66
Figure 3-2 Elemental Results in Live View ....................................................................... 68
Figure 3-3 Spectrum — Unexpanded (left) and expanded (right) ................................ 69
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Figure 3-4 Spectrum zoom and pan ................................................................................... 70

Figure 3-5 Marker on spectrum .......................................................................................... 71
Figure 4-1 Network Shared Folders list ............................................................................ 74
Figure 4-2 Edit Folder dialog box ....................................................................................... 75
Figure 4-3 Folder successfully mounted ........................................................................... 75
Figure 4-4 Disconnect a mounted folder ........................................................................... 76
Figure 4-5 Empty (left) and completed (right) Add folder dialog boxes ..................... 77
Figure 4-6 Edit Folder (editing enabled) ........................................................................... 78
Figure 4-7 Edit Folder — Forget ......................................................................................... 79
Figure 4-8 Date & Time screen ........................................................................................... 80
Figure 4-9 Set Date dialog box ............................................................................................ 81
Figure 4-10 Set Time dialog box ........................................................................................... 81
Figure 4-11 Choose Time Zone dialog box ......................................................................... 82
Figure 4-12 Display screen .................................................................................................... 83
Figure 4-13 Choose Language dialog box ........................................................................... 83
Figure 4-14 Power Settings screen ........................................................................................ 85
Figure 4-15 Safety screen ....................................................................................................... 86
Figure 4-16 Trigger locks after dialog box .......................................................................... 87
Figure 4-17 Live View — Trigger locked ............................................................................. 87
Figure 4-18 Sound screen ...................................................................................................... 89
Figure 4-19 Device Diagnostics screen ................................................................................ 90
Figure 4-20 About Device screen .......................................................................................... 91
Figure 4-21 Wi-Fi Networks screen ...................................................................................... 93
Figure 4-22 Authentication dialog box (part A) ................................................................. 94
Figure 4-23 Authentication dialog box (part B) ................................................................. 95
Figure 4-24 Add Network dialog box .................................................................................. 96
Figure 4-25 Bluetooth screen — Zebra printer highlighted ............................................. 98
Figure 4-26 Bluetooth screen ................................................................................................. 98
Figure 4-27 Bluetooth unpaired symbol (left) and paired symbol (right) ...................... 99
Figure 4-28 Bluetooth screen — Paired Zebra printer highlighted ................................. 99
Figure 4-29 Printer Settings screen ..................................................................................... 101
Figure 4-30 Printer selected ................................................................................................. 101
Figure 4-31 Panoramic camera screen ............................................................................... 103
Figure 4-32 Thumbnails in panoramic screen .................................................................. 104
Figure 4-33 Camera screen .................................................................................................. 105
Figure 4-34 Live aiming camera ......................................................................................... 106
Figure 4-35 Collimated focus area within red circle ........................................................ 106
Figure 4-36 Saved camera image ........................................................................................ 107
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Table 1 Method display options ....................................................................................... 21

Table 2 Software New Screen Buttons ........................................................................... 109
Table 3 Software Action Buttons .................................................................................... 111
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A Delete (action) button 37, 60, 64

About Device button 91 Diagnostics button 90
Action Buttons 111 Display button 82
Add (action) button 58, 61, 62, 76 E
aiming camera 102 Edit (action) button 63
Aiming Camera (action) button 107 Element Order button 38
alloy analysis modes 39 elemental results 67
Alloy method 39 expandable bars 10
Alloy Plus method 39 Export (action) button 36
B Export Settings button 29
Back (action) button 16, 63 Export Today (action) button 33
Back (navigation) button 16, 65, 66, 85 F
bars, expandable 10 Favorites buttons 10
beam options 40 G
Bluetooth® 9, 96 Geochem methods 56
Bluetooth® (action) button 99 gestures 7
Bluetooth® button 97 GPS (action) button 79
Brightness (action) button 84 GPS button 79
Browse Results button 34, 100 grade libraries 51
C Grade Match button 42
cal check 91 grade matching 41, 42, 44
cal check (action) button 92 I
Camera button 104 important information 1
cameras 102 IMPORTANT signal word 2
aiming 102 instruction manual 1
collimator 102 interface, user 5
panoramic 102 J
CAUTION signal word 2 Joystick (navigation) button 14
collimator 102, 104 L
Compound button 61 list button 50, 51, 80, 81, 83, 86
D Live View 8, 65
Date & Time button 80 logout 92
date, setting 80 Logout Session (action) button 92
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M signal words 2
manual, instruction 1 symbols 1
Menu bar 11 Safety button 85
Menu Tray 11, 73 screen brightness 84
Method Display button 22 Select Method button 18
method display options 21 signal words
methods information notes
Alloy 39 IMPORTANT 2
Alloy Plus 39 NOTE 3
Geochem (1) 56 TIP 3
Geochem (2) 56 safety 2
Precious Metals 17 CAUTION 2
RoHS 52 WARNING 2
RoHS plus 52 software button types
misuse of instrument 1 Action 12
Multiple Tests button 19 New Screen 12
N software version ii
navigation buttons Sound (action) button 89
Back 16, 65, 66, 85 Sound button 88
Joystick 14 spectrum graph 68
Network Folder button 73 Start (action) button 8, 10, 65, 104, 107
New Screen buttons 109 Status bar 10
NOTE signal word 3 status icons 9
Notes button 24 Stop (action) button 10, 66
nSigma value 53 support information, technical 3
O Switch Camera (action) button 102
Olympus technical support 3 System Tray 11, 73
P T
panoramic camera 102 Take Picture (action) button 103
pass fail 45 technical support 3
power profiles 84 Test Times button 18, 19, 40, 55
power settings 84 time, setting 80
Power Settings button 84 TIP signal word 3
Precious Metals method 17 Trigger Lock (action) button 88
Print (action) button 37, 100 Trigger Locked icon 87
printer, Zebra Technologies 36 U
Printers button 100 use, intended 1
R user defined settings, RoHS mode 54
Results area 10 User Factors button 56
RoHS Action Level button 52 user interface 5
RoHS method 52 W
RoHS plus method 52 WARNING signal word 2
S Wi-Fi 9, 92
safety Wi-Fi (action) button 96
misuse of instrument 1 Wi-Fi button 92
122 Index
DMTA-10074-01EN, Rev. A, May 2016
wireless USB adaptor 92 Z

Zebra Technologies printer 36, 67, 97, 99, 100
Index 123
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Vanta Family

X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Software Version 3.2

Printed in United States of America

SD, miniSD, and microSD Logos are trademarks of SD-3D, LLC.

List of Abbreviations ...................................................................................... vii

Important Information — Please Read Before Use ..................................... 1

1. User Interface Overview ............................................................................. 7

2. Test Setup .................................................................................................... 17

Table of Contents iii

2.1.2 Test Times ........................................................................................................ 18

4. Standard and Optional Features ............................................................. 73

4.1.7 Sound ............................................................................................................... 88

Appendix A: Software Buttons .................................................................... 109

List of Figures ................................................................................................. 115

List of Tables ................................................................................................... 119

Index ................................................................................................................. 121

EAC Eurasian Economic Commission

List of Abbreviations vii

viii List of Abbreviations

Important Information — Please Read Before Use

The Vanta family of handheld XRF analyzers is designed to perform identification

Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.

Important Information — Please Read Before Use 1

General warning symbol

Safety Signal Words

The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls

The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls

Note Signal Words

2 Important Information — Please Read Before Use

Important Information — Please Read Before Use 3

4 Important Information — Please Read Before Use

Using a separate application running on a PC you can set up a configuration, then

1. User Interface Overview

This section describes the Vanta analyzer user Interface (UI).

User Interface Overview 7

Figure 1-1 Gestures

1.2 Live View

Start button Favorites

Figure 1-2 Vanta user interface layout

1.2.1 Status Icons

User Interface Overview 9

1.2.2 Results Area

• Elemental results (see “Viewing Elemental Results” on page 67)

1.2.3 Start Button

Figure 1-3 Live View favorites example

1.2.5 Status Bar

Figure 1-4 Status bar

1.3 Menu Bar

To use the menu bar

Left bar Right bar

Figure 1-5 Menu bar

1.4 System Tray and Menu Tray

User Interface Overview 11

Figure 1-6 System Tray (left), Menu Tray (right)

There are two types of buttons:

Figure 1-7 Typical action buttons

Figure 1-8 Typical new screen buttons