Xact® 920 Continuous Water Analyzer for Metals

Xact® 920 is designed for high time resolution multi-metals monitoring of aqueous samples, with detection limits in the low parts per billion (ppb) range. Providing near real-time elemental data that can assist in optimizing today’s complex treatment systems, provide early detection of upset events, and compliance with agency regulations.

The system uses reel-to-reel filter tape sampling, a dynamic internal standard, and nondestructive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis. The sample deposit is automatically advanced and analyzed by EDXRF for selected metals as the subsequent sample is collected.

Features

  • Sampling, analysis and near real-time reporting (every 15, 30, 60, 120, 180 or 240 minutes in ppb or ng/g)
  • Windows-based operating system with 10.1-inch touchscreen
  • Identification and measurement of 65 elements simultaneously
  • Automatic quality assurance, alarms, and control features
  • Incorporates an internal EDXRF quality assurance standard with every sample
  • Provides automatic, daily EDXRF calibration drift checks
  • Remote polling and system control
  • Global power design does not require power conversion

Benefits

  • Highly sensitive and reliable (low ppb to high ppm)
  • Large measurement range (greater than 5 orders of magnitude) with single calibration
  • Nondestructive analysis for sample archiving
  • Low maintenance cost
  • Extremely stable, requiring only automated calibration checks
  • Analytical recalibration frequency generally less than once per year

Applications

The Xact® 920 monitoring system can simultaneously identify and measure multiple elements in liquid samples providing near real-time data for the following applications:

  • Wastewater and water treatment plants
  • Industrial and mining influent and effluent
  • Treatment system optimization evaluation
  • Drinking water
  • Food and beverage industry
  • Surface water
  • Groundwater
  • RO Membrane integrity
  • FGD water treatment
  • Ash pond remediation

 

Application Notes:

Technical Literature

Specifications

Measurement methodBased on EPA Method IO 33: Determination of Metals in Ambient PM Using XRF
Key applicable elementsSb, As, Ba, Cd, Ca Cr, Co, Cu, Fe, Pb, Mn, Ni, Se, Ag, Sn, Ti, Tl, V, Zn, and more available
Measurement range1,000ppm of any analyte
Detection limitsDepends on specific metal, sampling times, interfering metals, and level of dissolved solids See datasheet performance section
Sampling and analysis timesEvery 15, 30, 60, or 120, 180, or 240 minutes, user defined.
Calibration stability check frequencyAutomatically with each sample analyzed
Estimated recalibration frequencyAnnually, when manufacturer’s operating recommendations are followed
Sample flow rateApplication specific
LinearityCorrelation coefficient >0.98
Size and weight60” (W) x 38” (D) x 80” (H), 900 lbs.
NEMA 4x temperature controlled enclosure
Power requirementsQty 2, 120 VAC/60 Hz @ 15 amp circuits
220 VAC/60 Hz 15 amp
OutputsRS232 Modbus signal
Selected analytes plus quality control parameters are reported
OptionsChange or add elements
Multiplex stream switching manifold

Introduction Video

  • Xact® 920 Measuring Selenium in FGD Waste Water