AllScan™ Elemental Analyser
Know your material. Control your operation.
The elemental analysis sensor for achieving Operational Certainty.
Advanced real-time material intelligence for all bulk materials
The AllScan elemental analyzer is an advanced elemental cross-belt sensor, harnessing world-best innovation and smart technology, to deliver real time data based decision making in mining.
Utilising the well-established technique of PGNAA (Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis), the AllScan Elemental Analyzer can perform direct measurements of elements such as Fe, Al, Si, K, S, Ti, Ca and many others, across the entire profile of material.
Remote support at your fingertips
Dedicated workflows to help your team analyse technical issues means you can keep your sensors running optimally. For more difficult requests, our team is available 24/7 to assist you.
Real-time visibility, right at the scanner
The AllScan delivers instant elemental readings directly on its built-in HMI display, giving your operators clear visibility of material conditions as they happen. No delays, no waiting for lab results — just accurate, continuous data at the source. With real-time graphs and trend lines at the scanner, your team can make confident adjustments on the spot to keep operations efficient and product in spec.
Track material composition at any point in the chain
Servicing all major commodities
Monitor train loadout (TLO), stockpile composition, process plant material infeed and more. The AllScan is perfectly suited for industries that handle large volumes of raw materials. In mining, they support ore grade control and stockpile management. In cement plants, they ensure precise raw mix composition. In coal operations, they help monitor ash, sulfur, and moisture levels.
PGNAA Technology Explained
Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) is a non-destructive, real-time elemental analysis technique used in mining and bulk material handling. It works by bombarding materials with neutrons and measuring the gamma rays emitted in response. Each element gives off a unique gamma signature, allowing the analyser to accurately identify and quantify elements such as Fe, Si, Al, S, Ca, Ti, and more.
Unlike traditional sampling methods, PGNAA provides continuous, on-belt measurement without interrupting the material flow. This allows operators to make faster, data-driven decisions, improve ore grade control, and optimise process efficiency across the entire operation.
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Material Intelligence Through Elemental Analysis
The AllScan elemental analyser is an advanced elemental cross-belt sensor, harnessing world-best innovation and smart technology, to deliver real time data based decision making in mining.
Utilising the well-established technique of PGNAA (Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis), the AllScan Elemental Analyser can perform direct measurements of elements such as Fe, Al, Si, K, S, Ti, Ca and many others, across the entire profile of material
The sensitivity varies depending on the element being measured, so some elements can be detected with greater sensitivity than others – for example iron (Fe), sulfur (S), calcium (Ca), mercury (Hg) and titanium (Ti) are all especially sensitive.
Overview
At Real Time Instruments, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for real-time process optimisation. Our advanced online elemental cross-belt analysers, powered by Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) provide minute-by-minute accurate and uniform measurement of key elements across entire raw material process streams.
With a lightweight, modular design and extensive configurability, RTI’s elemental cross-belt analysers are built for seamless integration into your operations, making them an efficient, cost-effective choice. Say goodbye to traditional sampling and manual analysis and experience unparalleled process control, efficiency, and return on investment.
What is an Elemental Analyser?
A Tool for Real-Time, On-Belt Element Measurement
An elemental analyser is an advanced sensor system used to detect and measure the chemical composition of bulk materials in real time. These systems are often installed above or below conveyor belts and use techniques like Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) to identify elements such as iron, aluminium, silicon, sulfur, and calcium.
Elemental analysers provide fast, continuous data that helps operators optimise blending, grade control, and material routing—without the delays of lab-based sampling.
Where to Use an Elemental Analyser?
Mining, Coal, and Mineral Processing
Elemental analysers are commonly used in industries that handle large volumes of raw materials. In mining, they support ore grade control and stockpile management. In cement plants, they ensure precise raw mix composition. In coal operations, they help monitor ash, sulfur, and moisture levels.
These systems are ideal for any operation that needs fast, accurate, and non-contact analysis of material composition during processing or transport.
Benefits of the RTI AllScan™ Elemental Analyser
Elemental analyzers provide continuous, real-time analysis of material composition directly on the conveyor belt. By identifying deviations from quality specifications instantly, operators can divert substandard ore before it reaches the shipping stage, ensuring only compliant material is dispatched.
Real-time elemental data enables operators to adjust processing parameters promptly, such as reagent dosing or blending ratios. This immediate feedback loop enhances process stability, optimizes resource usage, and improves overall plant efficiency.
By installing elemental analyzers at various stages—such as post-crusher, pre-blending, and pre-processing—operators gain a comprehensive view of material composition throughout the production line. This holistic insight aids in quality assurance and process optimization.
Continuous monitoring allows for the swift detection of any anomalies in material composition. Early identification of such deviations enables immediate corrective actions, minimizing potential disruptions and maintaining product quality.
The integration of real-time elemental analysis with process control systems facilitates dynamic adjustments to operations. This synergy ensures optimal performance, reduces waste, and enhances throughput by adapting to material variability instantaneously.
Elemental analyzers enable precise control over stockpile composition by providing real-time data on incoming material. Operators can strategically manage stockpile inputs to achieve desired grade specifications, ensuring consistent quality and reducing the need for reprocessing.
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To learn more about how real-time material analysis can improve your operations, connect with your Material Intelligence Expert.