Input and output connections are available on the rear side of XANDY. 4 input channels (A-D) are available, with each a switchable and remotely controlled amplifier (1 pA ... 1 mA). The bias voltage for the XBPM^® detector (0 - 50 V) is provided and DAC 1 and DAC 2 are used for feedback control of beam line elements (16-bit, ± 10 V). The data acquisition can be controlled when an analogue trigger signal is provided via 'ExTrigg'.
XANDY is remotely controlled via LAN, can be integrated in the local network and controlled via the provided API for integration in control systems (EPICS, TANGO).

A browser-based graphical user interface (GUI) is provided for the control and monitoring of XANDY. The data acquisition and amplifier settings, as well as the bias voltage output are set in the 'Settings' panel. The actual measurement values are monitored in the 'Statistics' panel and displayed graphically for easy monitoring. Data is stored in HDF5 format and downloaded via the 'Download' button.

XANDY can as well be operated via an API, which allows its integration in control system, such as EPICS and TANGO. The data download can be automated and streamlined for the monitoring of the beamline.

Low-noise transimpedance amplifiers are included to amplify the input signal from the Diamond XBPM^® detector. The low input impedance of these amplifiers protects the 2 μm gap of the detector from over-voltages in the case of asymmetric beam loads.

The amplifiers are switchable, via the browser-based GUI or the API, and cover input currents from 1 pA up to 1 mA. This allows to adjust to the beam intensity and energy at the given beam line. The graphics shows the example of a 20 μm XBPM^® detector for different X-ray beams.