TELLUS Basic – Description
TELLUS Basic is a desktop powder diffractometer that meets the highest requirements for this class of instruments and even exceeds expectations in some ways.
TELLUS Basic equipped with the most advanced DECTRIS* MYTHEN2 R 1D detector what drastically speed up the measurement. Express analysis can be carried out in a few minutes while maintaining the quality of the data.
The 100% quantum efficiency of the detector and its feature to accumulate the signal keeping low noise level make it possible to collect the highest quality data. That is why this powder diffractometer can analyze even very small amounts of sample.
With the high resolution of the detector and the precise positioning of goniometer the accuracy better than +/- 0.01° (2Ө) over the full angular range is achieved.
The software interface with predefined experimental scenarios makes the measurement process clear even for new users, though the experts in XRD can create their own protocol. The software for analysis is based on the advanced analytical methods to make the quantitative and qualitative analysis of samples more precise.
Both the detector and the X-ray source of a powder diffractometer have a long lifetime, what significantly reduces the maintenance costs and saves the budget.
Comparison with other TELLUS models
| Feature / Model | TELLUS BASIC | TELLUS PRO | TELLUS INDUSTRY | TELLUS HR |
|---|
| Target Audience | Education, research, routine QC labs | Research, high-tech industry | Cement, mining, metallurgy, process control | Advanced R&D, semiconductor, epitaxy |
| Goniometer Radius | 150 mm | Variable, 150–210 mm | 150 mm fixed industrial mount | High-precision 240 mm |
| Scanning Range (2Ө) | –6° to +154° | –12° to +160° | –6° to +154° | –20° to +170° |
| Thin-Film Analysis | Limited | GIXRD, XRR, texture analysis | Not required | HRXRD, RSM, XRR, epitaxial film analysis |
| Residual Stress & Texture | Not available | Available | Not required | High-resolution residual stress & texture mapping |
| Sample Stage | Fixed with optional rotation | Two-axis Z-Phi stage | Automated loading carousel or batch tray | Five-axis motorized goniometer stage |
| Accessories | Basic powder holders | Goebel mirror, parallel plate collimator, capillary stage | Integrated autosampler, dust-protected chassis, LIMS-ready interface | High-res optics, beam conditioners, advanced sample environment |
| X-ray Generator | 40 kV / 15 mA (600 W) | 40 kV / 30 mA (1200 W) | 40 kV / 15–30 mA (up to 1200 W) | High-stability 3 kW system (optional) |
Software package
- TELLUSCon
- Specialized Software
- COD, PDF-2 databases

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Applications:
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries
- Forensic expertise
- Cement industry
- Oil-gas exploration
- Geology and mining
- Chemical industry
- Automotive industry
- Science and education
- And others…. (archeology, gemology, food industry etc.)