INCADryCool is a unique liquid nitrogen free EDS detector for SEM microanalysis with no compromise on analytical performance.

INCADryCool surpasses all existing solutions for liquid-nitrogen free X-ray detection offering both convenience and results you can rely on. INCADryCool is integrated seamlessly with the INCAEnergy EDS platform, the world's leading microanalysis system.

Together with the INCAx-stream pulse processor, INCADryCool offers the following key benefits for microanalysis on the SEM:

1. Convenience of liquid nitrogen-free operation

• Designed for integration into environments where liquid nitrogen is unavailable and space is at a premium.

  • Footprint smaller than existing LN₂ detectors.

  • Recommended for integration in semi-conductor FAB and other clean room environments.

• Cooling provided by Patented Pulse Tube Cooler system

  • Requires only electrical supply

  • No external compressor, gas lines or valves

• Cool on demand - detector cools down from room temperature to achieve the stability required for accurate analysis in less than 50 minutes.

• Motorised slide for easy detector retraction.

2. No compromise on analytical performance

• Si(Li) crystal X-ray detector performance, ideal for all microanalysis applications.

• Sensor operating temperature regulated to a few tenths of a degree

  • Stable and optimum analysis including:

  • Reliable automatic element ID

  • Analysis of all X-ray lines including low energy lines (<1keV)

  • Accurate "out of the box" standardless analysis

• Spectral performance equivalent to INCAx-sight EDS detectors

  • Performance guaranteed at all energies (including CKα and FKα) at 2,500 cps in line with ISO 15632:2002.  Find out more..

  • Peak position and resolution changes by less than 1eV between 1,000 and 10,000 cps.  Find out more..

3. Compatible with microanalysis at all microscope conditions

• Innovative patented pulse tube design where only the sensor itself is cooled

  • Required cooling is significantly reduced because cooling is provided at the precise location it is needed.

• Insignificant vibration even when working at very high (>50,000x) magnification.

4. Reliability of cooling technology developed for space applications.

• Proven cooler lifetime

  • Designed to eliminate known failure modes of alternative cooling systems

  • 10 systems on lifetime tests (>240,000 hours) with no failures

  • High vacuum integrity of assembly means predicted lifetime is greater than for LN₂ cooled detectors.

• Designed for maximum uptime and preventative maintenance

  • Integrated data logger monitors all cooler parameters for on-site diagnostics service reporting.  This allows a support engineer to predict future maintenance requirements.

INCADryCool

Liquid nitrogen free  Si(Li) EDS detector based on patented PentaFET® technology and cooled with a pulse tube cooler,  guarantees output from the detector which is stable with count rate and provides convenient operation

INCAx-stream

Pulse processor designed specifically for INCAEnergy. Measures X-ray events accurately, whatever the count rate, with no change in resolution, and no change in energy calibration