FEATURES	PX-VFD/M (XRF)	PX-VFD/R (XRF)	PX-VFD/S (XRF)	PX-VFD/MD (MOULDABLE) (XRF)	PX-VFD/ I (ICP)		PX-VFD/D (ICP)
Number of beads produced simultaneously	3,4 or 6	2 or 3	1	4 or 8	NA		NA
Number of dissolutions produced simultaneously	OPT	NA	NA	NA	2, 3 or 4	6, 8 or 12	2 or 4
Variable speed swirling	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
Separate mould timer	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	NA		NA
Can be used at high altitude without modification	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
Individual burner selection	Yes	Yes	NA	Yes	Yes		Yes
Reset any time	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
Individual burner manifolds	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes		Yes
Adjustable pour delay	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	NA		Yes
Can heat moulds heavy duty moulds to 160gm	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	NA		NA
Automatic pouring into moulds	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	NA		NA
Two stage cooling	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	NA		NA
Fully regulated cooling	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA		NA
Autolocking crucible holders	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA	Yes		Yes
Heavy duty mould holders	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	NA		NA
Moulds retracted & cooled over separate cooling jets	Yes	No	No	No	NA		NA
Moulds cooled in-situ above burners	No	Yes	No	Yes	NA		NA
Recipe database	Yes	No	Yes	No	No		No
Pre-Melting	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes		Yes
Separate Oxygen Injector	Optional	Optional	NA	Optional	Optional		Optional
Ammonium Iodide Injector	Optional	Optional	NA	Optional	Optional		Optional
Melt Loss	Optional	Optional	Optional	NA	NA		NA
Loss on Ignition	Optional	Optional	Optional	NA	NA		NA
Size - Height	310mm	250mm	200mm	310mm	250mm	310mm	310mm
Size - Width	880mm	620mm	350mm	880mm	620mm	880mm	880mm
Size - Depth	630mm	450mm	290mm	630mm	450mm	630mm	630mm

SPECIFICATION CODE

PX-VFD/M Series is a full size machine designed for high sample out put. Samples are dissolved and mixed into a lithium borate flux. The sample is automatically poured into pre-heated moulds. The moulds are then retracted over separate cooling jets for precise control of cooling.

PX-VFD/R Series is a smaller machine than the M series and is designed for medium sample output. The sample is automatically poured into pre-heated moulds. The moulds are then cooled in situ above the burners.

PX-VFD/S is a single sample machine similar in operation to the M & R series, designed for small, introductory or back up sample out put. The PX-VFD/S has the same functions as the larger machines, recipe storage, automatic pouring and cooling.

Operation. A recipe is selected from the database, all timing functions are preset, the samples are then automatically heated before being dissolved and mixed into a lithium borate flux. The sample is automatically poured into pre-heated moulds. The moulds are then retracted over separate cooling jets for precise control of cooling.

PX-VFD/MD, MOULDABLE series of machine allows for both melting and casting to be done in one vessel (mouldable). The sample is mixed and prepared in a similar way to the above machines to the end of the mixing stage. The mouldable is then levelled and cooled to form the bead automatically. This series of machine does not require pouring of the sample.

PX-VFD/I Series machine samples are dissolved and mixed in platinum/gold crucibles. The crucible and solidified sample is removed from the machine, placed into a separate beaker to dissolve and heated/ swirled over a separate hotplate.

PX-VFD/D Series is a full size machine. Samples are dissolved and mixed in platinum/gold crucibles.The sample is automatically poured into beakers. The beakers are then removed and heated/swirled over a separate hotplate.

SPECIFICATIONS
There are 8 different capacities of Phoenix;

PX-VFD 1000 / PX-VFD 2000 /PX-VFD 3000 /PX-VFD 4000 / PX-VFD 6000

PX-VFD 8000 / PX-VFD 10000 / PX-VFD 12000

The first number in the suffix indicates the numbers of samples that can be made simultaneously. For example the Phoenix 6000 produces six samples in the same operating cycle. The operating cycle will vary from 5 to 20 minutes depending on the nature of the material.

We have found that such is the ease and accuracy of sample production, that some clients elect to increase their sampling program to improve quality control. In those circumstances the machine can be readily upgraded to a larger capacity by the addition of extra burners in the spaces reserved for them within the frame size.

All Phoenix models are fully automatic and share the same safety features.

No human intervention is required after the operating cycle has been activated.

SERVICE QUALITY

Automated Fusion Technology support their quality engineering in manufacturing the Phoenix with on-going technical advice and service support. Service contracts are available on all models along with a full range of spare parts and accessories ex stock.

Accessories:

    Ammonium Iodide Tablets    -  Teflon Crucible & Mould Cleaning Holders    -    Platinum Polishing Lathes (Kit)