XRDynamic 500 Autosampler – Versatility and Reproducibility

XRDynamic Autosampler is a high-capacity, automated sample changer designed to streamline X-ray diffraction measurements and maximize the potential of TruBeam™. It enables unattended analysis of up to 105 samples, ensuring consistent positioning and reproducibility, reduced manual handling, and complete customizability of measurement parameters.

Introduction

An autosampler is an essential accessory for modern X‑ray diffraction (XRD) systems, significantly improving the efficiency and reliability of data acquisition. In high-throughput environments where multiple samples must be analyzed, manual handling can be time-consuming, error-prone, and inconsistent. By automating the sample exchange process, a sample changer enables unattended, continuous operation – particularly advantageous for long-duration or overnight measurements.

The XRDynamic Autosampler, purpose-built for integration with the XRDynamic 500 X-ray Diffraction (XRD) system, offers a versatile and high-throughput solution for advanced material characterization. It is capable of accommodating and automatically measuring up to 105 samples in a single sequence, supporting both transmission and reflection geometries. A key feature of the XRDynamic Autosampler in combination with XRDynamic 500 system is the seamless switching between beam geometries, which can be controlled directly through the system's intuitive XRDdrive software – no manual hardware reconfiguration is required. This allows researchers to easily adapt measurement protocols for various sample types by programming optimized measurement modes such as transmission or reflection for powders, grazing incidence for thin films or residual stress measurement for solid samples. This automation capability and flexibility make the XRDynamic Autosampler an ideal solution for laboratories requiring both throughput and versatility in their XRD experiments.

The XRDynamic Autosampler can be configured with up to seven (7) magazines, each accommodating up to fifteen (15) sample holders. The system is compatible with a wide range of sample holder types with industry standard 51.5 mm outer diameter, including:

  • Standard sample holder
  • Transmission sample holder
  • Back-loading sample holder
  • Zero-background sample holder
  • PMMA sample holder
  • Spring sample holder
  • Solid sample holder

For domed sample holders or high solid samples, a dedicated magazine is available, supporting up to seven (7) sample positions. The autosampler is compatible with both fixed stage and sample spinner of XRDynamic 500. Each magazine is recognized automatically via RFID technology, ensuring seamless integration and tracking.

This report presents a reproducibility study involving 15 quartz samples measured using various sample holder types with XRDynamic Autosampler. The goal is to demonstrate the consistency of results across different configurations.

The autosampler functionality is fully integrated starting with XRDdrive version 1.4.0, which also includes newly introduced features such as measurement skipping and pausing, offering users greater flexibility and control over their measurement workflow.

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