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Xcalibur Diagnostics for the PDA Detector
Controlling the Lamps from the Xcalibur Data System
Resetting the Lamp Lifetime
Setting the Startup Time for the Lamps
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3. Click Turn On for the associated lamp.
When you turn on the deuterium lamp, its Status readback reads Starting during the
30-second ignition period, and then it changes to On. If there is a problem with either
lamp, its Status readback reads Failed.
Note The intensity of the deuterium lamp falls off very slightly over a period of time
after the lamp is turned on. Plan to wait at least one hour for the lamp to stabilize
after a cold start before collecting data in the spectral range of the deuterium lamp.
To reset the displayed lamp lifetime
1. Open the Accela PDA Direct Control dialog box (see
Control Dialog Box"
on
2. Click the Configuration tab.
The Configuration page appears (see
3. Click Reset Lifetime for the associated lamp.
The stored total run time for the associated lamp resets to zero, and the Last Lifetime
Reset readback is updated to the current date and time.
Note Avoid indiscriminately clicking the Reset buttons. Click Reset only after you
replace the associated lamp with a new one.
To set the startup time for the lamps
1. Open the Accela PDA Direct Control dialog box (see
Control Dialog Box"
on
2. Click the Configuration tab.
The Configuration page appears (see
3. In the Programmed Lamp Startup area of the Configuration page, click Change.
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Figure 28
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Figure 28
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"Opening the Accela PDA Direct
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"Opening the Accela PDA Direct
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