CRONO is a mobile and reconfigurable fast micro-XRF scanner. Based on the EDXRF technique, it has been designed for in-situ, non-destructive and highspeed examination of large objects.

The XRF components are fully integrated into a compact measurement head and allow the detection of elements in the range from Na to U with good efficiency even in the region below 2 keV and above 25 keV (e.g. Sn, Sb, and Ba K-edge emissions).
The measurement head is mounted on a motorized stage that allows for up to 60 cm x 45 cm scanning area. The motorized frame and the support trolley can be easily dismantled for transportation. CRONO can be turned into a portable spot XRF device by installing the measurement head on a light tripod.

The system works in a complete non-contact mode with an optimum focus distance of 5 – 7 mm from the sample. The analysis area is always under control thanks to several monitoring systems.