Vanta GX XRF Analyzer
Buy and sell gold, jewelry, coins, and other valuables with confidence using the Vanta™ GX precious metal analyzer. Accurate, easy to use, and nondestructive, the countertop instrument provides an affordable way to know the purity and composition of gold
- Measures precious metals in seconds for quick and accurate pricing
- Alert for gold plating makes it easy to identify fake jewelry
- Detects hazardous elements, such as lead or cadmium in jewelry
- The Vanta GX analyzer uses our trusted technology to verify the precious metal content and other elements in jewelry and other valuables
Vanta GX: The Edge You Need for Precious Metal Precision
If you’re buying or selling gold, jewelry, coins, or other high-value items, it pays to be confident. Powered by silicon drift detection (SDD) technology, Vanta GX XRF analyzers give you the power to verify purity and value in seconds—no guesswork, no damage, no delay. Whether you’re confirming value, identifying fakes, or checking for hazardous elements, the Vanta GX can help you price and purchase with certainty.
Smart Detection in Seconds
With Vanta GX, getting an answer is as simple as pushing a button—no sample prep or acid handling required. Results display instantly on a clear, bright touchscreen on a compact unit that can be easily integrated into your showroom. Detect the purity of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and other precious metals in seconds. Set alerts for gold plating or hazardous elements. Get actionable insights with safe, precise testing—spot fakes fast and accurately price valuables with instant detection of up to 27 elements.
Make the Right Call, Every Time
Powerful silicon drift detection (SDD) delivers ~30eV resolution improvement, and a 20% higher count rate than previous models. Providing proven SDD speed and reliability trusted by thousands of customers around the world. An easy-use interface is driven by intuitive software and features a customizable touchscreen, making the Vanta GX simple to learn and use. Collimation is now available with three analysis spot sizes: 9mm (standard), 3mm (small), and 1mm (fine, ideal for ring prongs, necklace clasps, two-tone jewelry, etc.). The Vanta GX is available in two convenient models that allow you to only invest in the technology you need for your application.
Vanta GX-LT
- Affordable precious metal analysis
- Reliable analysis of gold and other precious metals
- Standard precision
- Short test time for fast results
- 1 spot size: 9mm
Vanta GX-LTS
- Premium precious metal analysis
- Reliable high-throughput analysis of gold and other precious metals, including complex jewelries
- High precision
- Shorter test times for more tests per day
- 3 spot sizes: 9mm, 3mm, and 1mmm
Instantly Analyze Gold, Silver, Platinum, and More
- Measure precious metals in seconds for quick and accurate pricing
- Alert for gold plating makes it easy to identify fake jewelry
- Detects hazardous elements, such as lead or cadmium in jewelry
Vanta GX test results showing a plating alert.
Vanta GX karat results display.
Price and Purchase with a New Level of Certainty
- Trusted technology verifies precious metal content and other elements in jewelry and other valuables
- Alternative methods, such as acid scratch tests used for gold, can be inaccurate and unsafe
- Get actionable info on the spot using our safe and accurate testing
The Vanta GX-LTS features 1, 3 and 9mm spot sizes.
Simplify Your Jewelry and Gold Testing Process
- Present results on a larger screen to display and explain results to customers
- Intuitive software and data transfer for seamless reporting
- Images from the built-in camera pair with test results for accurate documentation
Count on System-Wide Safety
- X-rays are used in a controlled environment so users are not exposed to radiation
- Analyzer only emits X-rays when the lid is closed; shielding glass window protects the user while enabling continuous viewing of valuables for greater customer trust
- Bright safety lights indicate when X-rays are being emitted
Enjoy Lasting Value
- An affordable precious metal testing solution that delivers fast ROI
- Three-year warranty protects your investment
- Two models offer flexibility—only invest in the technology you need
Applications
Precious Metal Analyzer Applications
The Vanta GX benchtop XRF analyzer is designed for countertop use at pawn shops, cash-for-gold operations, jewelers, museums, archaeological sites, coin collectors, scrap recycling facilities, and more. Typical applications include:
- On-the-spot gold measurement and karat (K) classification
- Gold plating identification and gold/silver purity testing
- Identification of impurities in precious metals
- Lead or cadmium screening in jewelry
- Compositional analysis of platinum, silver, and other precious metals
- Determination of gold and silver content in coins
- ID of unknown metals in valuables
Other Precious Metal Testing Solutions
We also offer Vanta™ analyzers in robust handheld devices for jewelry testing, precious metals testing, and car catalyst recycling. These handheld analyzers use the same trusted analytics but provide the flexibility for testing precious metals in the field. Pair them with our Vanta Work Station for countertop use and comfortable, hands-free testing.
Vanta for Car Catalyst Recycling
Vanta™ handheld XRF analyzers provide fast, accurate measurement of the valuable platinum group metals (PGMs) palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), and rhodium (Rh) found in car catalytic converter material. On-the-spot measurements enable efficient sorting and price evaluation of catalyst scrap throughout the recycling circuit.
Vanta for Precious Metals Analysis
Vanta XRF analyzers deliver immediate nondestructive elemental analysis and karat determination of gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and more.
Key Features
- Measures precious metals in seconds for quick and accurate pricing
- Alert for gold plating makes it easy to identify fake jewelry
- Detects hazardous elements, such as lead or cadmium in jewelry
- The Vanta GX analyzer uses our trusted technology to verify the precious metal content and other elements in jewelry and other valuables
- Alternative methods, such as acid scratch tests used for gold, can be inaccurate and unsafe
- Get actionable info on the spot using our safe and accurate testing
- Present results on a larger screen to display and explain results to customers
- Intuitive software and data transfer for seamless reporting
- Images from the built-in camera pair with test results for accurate documentation
- Spot fakes fast and accurately price valuables with composition results in seconds
- See the real value of a material with detection of up to 27 elements
- One year warranty protects your investment
- Two available models offer flexibility, so you only invest in the technology needed
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- Output: 70 W, 18 VDC, 3.9 A with straight-barrel output connector
- Input: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
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Technical Specifications
| Vanta GX-LTS | Vanta GX-LT |
|---|---|
| Premium precious metal analysis | Affordable precious metal analysis |
| Reliable high-throughput analysis of gold and other precious metals, including complex jewelries | Reliable analysis of gold and other precious metals |
| High precision | Standard precision |
| Shorter test times for more tests per day | Short test time for fast results |
| Premium model | Affordable price |
| 3 spot sizes: 9mm, 3mm, 1mm | 1 spot size: 9mm |
| Overall Dimensions (H × W × D) | Closed: 35.73cm × 23.93cm × 32.41cm (14.07 in. × 9.42 in. × 12.76 in.) Open: 38.78cm × 23.93cm × 39.08cm (15.27 in. × 9.42 in. × 15.39 in.) |
|---|---|
| Sample Chamber Dimensions (H × W × D) | 9.39cm × 17.67cm × 17.34cm (3.70 in. × 6.96 in. × 6.83 in.) |
| Weight | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Excitation Source | GX-LT: 2-watt X-ray tube, 35kV, 50µA maximum tungsten (W) anode GX-LTS: 4-watt X-ray tube, 40kV, 200µA maximum tungsten (W) anode |
| Detector | Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) Thermo-electrically cooled, high-resolution |
| Power | 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 70 watts at 18 V and 3.9 A |
| Display | Full-color touchscreen display: 800 × 480 (WVGA) 16-bit transflective LCD with capacitive touchscreen supporting gesture control |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: -10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) Humidity: 10% to 90% relative humidity, noncondensing |
| Operating System | UI Linux software, cloud and plug-in scripts enabled for easy data sharing and management Application WebUI PC software for data acquisition and processing package |
| Camera | Full-color VGA camera |
| Warranty | Three-year standard warranty |
| Selected Accessories | AC power adapter: Output: 70 W, 18 VDC, 3.9 A with straight-barrel output connector Input: 100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz 1.8m (6 ft.) AC line cord, 18 AWG cable with UL listed, IEC male plug, 0.9m (3 ft.) USB cable |
| Spot Size | VGX-LT: 9mm VGX-LTS: 9mm, 3mm, and 1mm |
| Connectivity | 1 mini USB and 2 full-size USB |
Applications
Inspection scenarios where the Vanta GX XRF Analyzer is used:
