QLX3Spark comes with a plethora of new possibilities so you can cover more applications, do more analyses, and save lots of time and money.
QLX3Spark is a spark spectrometer designed for the needs of small and medium-size foundries and the metal processing industries. The compact, high-quality, and affordable instrument is available for cast iron & steels, aluminium, copper alloys, and further base metals. It follows the concept of classical spark spectrometers but features modern, state-of-the-art components. QLX3Spark is a workhorse for even rough environments.
QLX3Spark is probably the most economic solution for your business. It does not only reduce required capital expense (CAPEX), but – due to software and usage-driven Argon saving modes, single sample standardisation, and reduced maintenance – also keeps operational costs (OPEX) at a minimum and uptime at a maximum.
The instrument is the best choice from every aspect! – Spark spectrometry re-fined!
Main Unit with digital spark source
spark stand plate with 11 mm aperture
high definition, multi-CMOS optical system
QLX3Spark follows a conventional design concept with modern components. A classical spark spectrometer using a digital source generator and featuring CMOS detection system for improved performance. In detail this means:
The solid concept of the QLX3Spark enables companies to guarantee that their metals have been reliably tested to meet the most stringent compositional and quality specifications.
QLX3Spark features approved, trusted technologies in excitation and detection.
QLX3Spark is a classical spark spectrometer and uses an up-to-date digital source generator to excite the sample and generate a plasma. The plasma light then travels into the optical chamber, is dispersed and the spectal lines are detected with CMOS detectors. This type of sensor has replaced CCDs in many applications over the years and is now also being introduced to spectrometry.
It offers some distinct advantages over previous line CCDs:
QLX3Spark is the right instrument for all fields of metal analysis where a reliable, rugged instrument is required.
Currently the below listed applications are available for QLX3Spark.
If you have a special requirement, please do not hesitate to contact us.
| Dimensions | 585 x 585 x 300 mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight | Ca. 45 kg / ~100 lbs |
| Operating Temperature | 15 to 35° Celsius |
| Plasma Source | digital spark source generator |
| Optical System | hi-definition single optic |
| Detectors | multiple Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) |
| Spectral range | UV-VIS-nIR |
| Sample stage | 11 mm aperture |
| Max. Power consumption | 300 W, <0.5 W in stand-by |
| Processor | Intel i3 or better |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| RAM Memory | 4+ GB |
| Hard Disk | 128+ GB |
| Interfaces | Wifi, Bluetooth, USB |
| Analytical Apps | These matrix calibrations are supported Fe, Cu, Al – further apps upon request more details on analytical coverage and performance can be found in the respective application sheets |
| Typical Detection Limits | d-ppm |
| Typical Measuring Time | 15-45 seconds (depending on method) |
| Working Modes | Analysis |
| Gas purge | Argon for spectrometry recommended (4.8) |
| Gas flows | Idle Mode, Stand by, Low Flow, Analytical Flow |
| Display | 21“ |
| Security | User-specific profiles with user levels and password protection |
| Drift monitor | Classical Standardisation and type standardisation single drift monitor sample for dynamic correction |
| Grade library | editable library |
| Regulatory | CE, RoHS |
