Multifunctional core scanner Manticora CS-M-I

The Manticora CS-M-I core scanner enables automatic, simultaneous, and rapid geological analysis and the acquisition of high-quality geophysical and geochemical data from multiple individual cores or from boxed samples.

All material loaded into the system is analyzed in a single operation, significantly saving time and effort as no operator intervention is required to move on to the next sample. The acquired data is display on a PC in real time and compile into a single report. The device's modular design allows it to be equipped with a variety of sensors to suit your specific needs.

The core scanner allows you to obtain the following data:

• Chemical composition;
• Phase contrast;
• Mineral composition (point/area);
• Photographic documentation;
• Magnetic susceptibility;
• Electrical resistivity;
• Hardness;
• Longitudinal and shear wave propagation velocities;
• Spectrophotometry;
• Surface topography;
• X-ray diffraction data
• Cathodoluminescence

The information may be correlate with data obtained during geophysical surveys to adjust drilling and exploration activities, as well as selectively choice representative samples for further detailed analysis.

Main advantages:

• Ability to study five individual cores or a single sample box;
• Fully automated research process;
• Ability to equip the scanner with up to eight sensors simultaneously;
• Modular design allows for additional sensors and probes to be added at any time as new tasks or funding arises;
• Special rollers for automatic sample rotation around their axis to obtain more complete and objective results;
• Camera and backlight for remote control of the instrument or for recording the measurement process;
• Real-time display of all results on a PC monitor for monitoring or adjusting the measurement process;
• Specialized, unique software for visualization and processing of the obtained results;
• Thoughtful design, expressed in the presence of screw supports for adjusting the plane during installation and measurements, a special podium for convenient loading of sample boxes, sample storage boxes, a remote control for remote control of the instrument, and a manual control mode;
• the device can be installed and operated in virtually any conditions (field, ship, mobile container) due to its unpretentiousness to temperature and humidity;
• virtually all sensors, sensors, and cameras are removable and can be used separately from the device if necessary.