NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a X-RAY FLUORESCENT MACHINE with the following required specifications:
1.The unit must come with multiple collimators
2.Light Curtain to protect optics/collimators
3.Laser Focusing
4.Must have automatically controlled Cobalt filter to block out the nickel in a Ni/Cu sample
5.Graphical Interface displays: measurements, statistics, and graphical display
6.3D Topography of plating thicknesses in Z mode
7.Must be able to display data in three different views
8.Must have the ability to either be focused manually or automatically
9.Should come with Micro Focus that has a stable long life tub (85x85um spot)
10.The stage needs to be programmable in the X, Y, Z coordinates
11.The stage size should be at lead X=8”, Y=6”, Z=4” with mouse controlled stage positioning
12.Stage should automatically move forward when the door is opened for the easy loading of samples, and then return to home when door is closed
13.The X-Ray tube current needs to shutdown between measurements
14.Built in Sleep Mode for tube longevity
15.The XRF must be able to perform single as well as double layer measurements simultaneously
16.Must make corrections for different substrate and coating densities
17.Must be able to perform analysis of plating baths to show metal content without having to prepare a special sample
18.The XRF must come with a Windows XP operating system, flat panel monitor (18” – 20” widescreen), CD-RW/DVD drive, video capture (digital graphics card), High Speed processing
19.Camera must be digital CCD high-resolution and in color
20.Point and Measure positioning is a requirement the XRF Must have
21.Video image must be shown on display
22.Warranty must be at least 1 – year for parts and labor, and at least 3 years on the X-Ray Tube (standard)
23.Installation of the XRF and Operator Training are a must
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