The Skyray EXPLORER 5000 is a portable, handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer designed for rapid, non-destructive elemental analysis and alloy identification directly in the field or on the factory floor. According to the manufacturer, it can identify material composition and alloy grades in approximately two seconds, supporting fast material verification and quality control.

Its ergonomic design, high-definition rotating touchscreen, intelligent analysis software, and rechargeable battery make it suitable for industrial inspection, metal processing, scrap sorting, and material identification applications.

Key Features

• Rapid Alloy Identification: Identifies many alloy types and material grades in approximately two seconds.
• Non-Destructive Testing: Measures samples without destroying the material.
• Broad Elemental Coverage: Supports analysis from magnesium (Mg) to uranium (U), with additional elements available depending on configuration.
• High-Sensitivity Detector: Uses an SDD detector, with an optional Fast-SDD detector.
• Fast Digital Processing: Digital multichannel technology with spectral counting rates of up to 500K CPS, according to the brochure.
• Rotating Touchscreen: Features a 5-inch high-definition LCD with 360-degree rotation.
• Built-In Camera: A 5-megapixel HD camera helps users observe and position samples.
• Automatic Analysis: Intelligent software supports automatic curve matching and streamlined testing.
• Portable Design: Lightweight, ergonomic construction for field and laboratory use.
• Extended Battery Life: Standard 9000 mAh rechargeable battery provides up to 12 hours of operation; an optional 27000 mAh battery is specified for up to three days.
• Light-Element Analysis: Designed to measure light elements without helium gas.
• Safety Features: Includes instrument status indicators, a manual safety interlock, and protective features for X-ray operation.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Skyray Instruments
• Model: EXPLORER 5000
• Instrument Type: Handheld XRF Alloy Analyzer
• Analytical Method: Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence
• Elemental Range: Magnesium (Mg) to uranium (U), atomic numbers 12–92
• Simultaneous Analysis: Up to 40 elements
• Content Range: ppm to 99.99%
• Detection Time: 1–60 seconds
• Detection Limit: Approximately 5 ppm, as listed in the technical specifications; actual limits depend on the element and sample
• Detector: SDD; optional Fast-SDD
• Detector Resolution: 128 eV
• Excitation Source: Miniature X-ray tube, 50 kV / 200 μA, with silver target and end window
• Collimators and Filters: 4.0 mm and 2.0 mm collimators; six filters with automatic switching
• Display: 5-inch transflective LCD touchscreen
• Camera: 5-megapixel camera
• Connectivity: GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and waterproof mini USB
• Battery: Standard 9000 mAh; optional 27000 mAh
• Operating Temperature: −20°C to +50°C
• Operating Humidity: ≤90%
• Dimensions: 244 × 90 × 330 mm (L × W × H)
• Instrument Weight: 1.7 kg