Olympus Vanta L Series User manual

Vanta Family
X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer
Getting Started Guide

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Intended Use
Vanta X-ray fluorescence analyzers are handheld energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers,
generally referred to as XRF analyzers. Do not use the Vanta for any purpose other than its intended
use.
Instruction Manual
Before use, thoroughly review the Vanta Family User’s Manual. Use the product as instructed. The
User’s Manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and
effectively. Keep the User’s Manual in a safe, accessible location.
Safety Signal Word
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation and calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like,
which, 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.
Contents of the Case
Item Vanta L, C, M Series Vanta Element Series
Vanta analyzer 
AC power adaptor  
Docking station 
Li-ion battery (2) (1)
microSD card (installed in microSD port) 
USB drive with product documentation  
USB cable (USB A to USB mini B) Optional
Extra windows (10) (3)
Check samples (dependent on method) 
Wrist strap Optional
CAUTION
Vanta Family
X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer
Getting Started Guide

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Connections
AC Power Adaptor
An AC power adaptor is provided with every Vanta XRF analyzer. This adaptor is used to power the
Vanta with or without a battery installed and to charge the rechargeable lithium-ion battery while
installed in the analyzer. It is also used to power the docking station.
To Charge the Battery
Plug the DC power plug of the AC power adaptor into the DC power socket of the Vanta
analyzer.
The Vanta charges the internal battery while it is connected to the AC adaptor.
OR
Plug the DC power plug into the back of the docking station, and then place the battery in the
spare battery dock.
DC power socket
5-pin mini USB connector
microSD port
USB A connector
USB A connector

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To Replace the Battery
1. Grasp the Vanta handle and press the two hinged battery release buttons. The buttons are located
on opposite sides of the handle.
2. Pull the handle end out to remove the current battery.
3. Align the contacts of a fully charged battery with the contacts in the Vanta handle, and then insert
the battery into the handle.
The handle is keyed so that the battery can only be inserted one way.
4. Push the battery into the handle until the battery release buttons engage and lock into place.
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To Power On the Analyzer
The power button DOES NOT turn on the X-ray tube. Tube power cannot be supplied until the
analyzer software is launched.
1. Press the power button ( ) to turn on the analyzer.
The Vanta user interface starts up with the Welcome screen displayed.
2. Read the radiation safety notice.
3. In the password area (four blank boxes), tap the leftmost box to display the keypad.
4. Enter the password to confirm that you are a certified user.
To Power Off the Analyzer
1. Press and hold the power button ( ) for one second.
2. In the Welcome screen, tap SHUT DOWN.
OR
Press and hold the power button until the touch screen turns off.
Battery Precautions
• Before disposing of a battery, check your local laws, rules, and regulations, and follow them
accordingly.
NOTE
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• Transportation of lithium-ion batteries is regulated by the United Nations under the United
Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. It is expected that
governments, intergovernmental organizations, and other international organizations shall
conform to the principles laid down in these regulations, thus contributing to worldwide
harmonization in this field. These international organizations include the International Civil
Aviation organization (ICAO), the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the
International Maritime Organization (IMO), the US Department of Transportation (USDOT),
Transport Canada (TC), and others. Please contact the transporter and confirm current
regulations before transportation of lithium-ion batteries.
• For California (USA) only:
The CR battery contains perchlorate material, and special handling may be required. Refer to
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
• Do not open, crush, or perforate batteries; doing so could cause injury.
• Do not incinerate batteries. Keep batteries away from fire and other sources of extreme heat.
Exposing batteries to extreme heat (over 80 °C) could result in an explosion or personal injury.
• Do not drop, hit, or otherwise abuse a battery, as doing so could expose the cell contents, which
are corrosive and explosive.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals. A short circuit could cause injury and severe damage
to a battery making it unusable.
• Do not expose a battery to moisture or rain; doing so could cause an electric shock.
• Only use the Vanta analyzer or an external charger approved by Olympus to charge the batteries.
• Only use batteries supplied by Olympus.
• Do not store batteries that have less than 40 % remaining charge. Recharge batteries to between
40 % and 80 % capacity before storing them.
• During storage, keep the battery charge between 40 % and 80 %
• Do not leave batteries in the Vanta analyzer during instrument storage.
Electrical Warnings
The instrument must only be connected to a power source corresponding to the type indicated on the
rating label.
If an unauthorized power supply cord is used to power the instrument or charge the batteries,
Olympus cannot guarantee the electrical safety of the equipment.
• X-ray tubes and detectors in this instrument contain beryllium metal in the form of coated foil. In
its as-supplied state, the beryllium poses no harm to the user. However, if a detector or tube is
damaged, contact with small particles is possible if the instrument is breached (for example, a
window is broken or during window replacement). Intact skin is sufficient protection against this
situation and washing with soap and water will effectively remove any beryllium contamination.
If granulated beryllium embeds in an open wound, seek medical attention.
• Instruments with a damaged detector or tube must be returned to your local distributor or the
manufacturer. Care should be taken to limit the release of beryllium from the instrument.
Equipment Disposal
Before disposing of the Vanta analyzer, check your local laws, rules, and regulations, and follow them
accordingly.
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Trademarks
SD, miniSD, and microSD logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.
All brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and third party entities.
Radiation Profiles
The table below represents the upper bounds on the worst case (maximum power and minimum beam
filtration) using a 316 stainless steel target. Note that these beam conditions do not represent typical
use values or a combination of settings typically available from the factory. To convert from µSv/h to
mR/h, divide the value by 10.
Model Beam
conditions Trigger 5cm 10 cm 30 cm
VLW, Element 35 kV,
50 µA,
Al filter
BK
a
a. BK = background reading (< 1 µSv/h)
4 µSv/h 2 µSv/h BK
VCR, VCW 40 kV,
100 µA,
open filter
BK 25 µSv/h 10 µSv/h BK
VMR, VMW,
VCA,
Element-S
50 kV,
80 µA,
open filter
BK 40µSv/h 25µSv/h 2µSv/h
Survey updated: January 29 2020

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