I just picked up an older alloy analyzer. It powers on, but I don’t have the original user manual. I’ve searched Thermo’s website (looks like they’ve purged legacy docs for this model) and tried the usual manual libraries, but no luck.
Looking for Niton XLt 898 User Manual – Operation & Safety Questions
Alternatively, are the similar enough? I found an XLt 800 manual online, but the 898 is the higher-energy model (silicon drift detector vs. Si-PIN?). Niton Xlt 898 User Manual
XRF_Tech_01 Board: Analytical Instruments / Niton Users Group
I’ll watch for your Archive.org link. If anyone needs the in the future, reply here and I’ll forward the PDF once I have it. I just picked up an older alloy analyzer
Thanks in advance. Username: AlloyAl Posted: 2 hours later
Hey everyone,
Has anyone successfully replaced the touch screen membrane on these? Mine has dead spots in the lower right corner. End of post.
Please keep discussions of radiation safety serious. The XLt 898 contains a shielded X-ray tube (not a radioactive isotope, so no NRC license required in the US – but still dangerous). Never point it at people or animals. Always use the provided safety interlock (if your unit still has the rear connector – jumper pins 1 & 2 if missing). Looking for Niton XLt 898 User Manual –
Also, Thermo’s current support for legacy Niton products ends December 2025. Download any software (Niton Data Transfer, WinTrace) while you can. Username: XRF_Tech_01 Posted: Later that day
@AlloyAl – Thank you so much! That answers everything. I’ll pull the battery tonight and rig an external supply.