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  • Page 1 X-MET8000 Series User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Generate Report to USB Memory Device......................33 Generate Report to Printer..........................35 Generate Report to Network Share........................37 The X-MET8000 Series User Manual and USB Driver ....................38 Save The X-MET8000 Series User Manual and USB Driver ................39 Operation With A PC..............................40 Connect To A PC And Login..........................40...
  • Page 3 Wireless Network Use Cases............................141 Wireless Connections..............................141 Add A Bluetooth Connection..........................143 Add A Bluetooth Keyboard..........................145 Check GPS Information............................147 Connect the X-MET8000 series to a company network..................149 Add A Broadcast Wi-Fi Connection........................149 Add A Hidden Wi-Fi Connection........................153 Wireless Printing................................158 Configure A Printer............................158 Print A Test Page..............................161...
  • Page 4 VNC connection to the X-MET8000 series........................167 Configure VNC Server Settings........................168 Setup a VNC connection on a PC........................168 Control the X-MET8000 series using an iPad......................170 Setup an iPad to control the X-MET8000 series....................170 Control the X-MET8000 series using an iPad....................172 Manage Backups................................175 Create A Backup..............................175 Restore A Backup.............................177...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    The X-MET8000 Series User Manual is stored within the X-MET8000 series, and has more in depth information, and how to use the X-MET8000 series in some specific situations. It shows how a supervisor can prepare the X-MET8000 series for an operator to use.

  • Page 6: X-Met8000 Series Operator's Guide

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual X-MET8000 Series Operator’s Guide The X-MET8000 Series These are the main components and features of the X-MET8000 series, and the external connections to it. The X-MET8000 Series Components The X-MET8000 series includes a rugged transit case as standard. This contains the following items:...

  • Page 7: The X-Met8000 Series Features

    USB Micro-AB connector. Use the USB Micro-AB connector to connect the X-MET8000 series to a PC with the USB cable. Use the USB A connector for a USB memory device or an external display. Use the DC supply connector to...

  • Page 8: Safety First

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Only use the included DC power supply to charge or power the X-MET8000 series and it's batteries. Use of incompatible DC power supply and/or charger might result in damage or personal injury. The extension connector is designed for X-MET8000 series accessories and is not compatible with generic consumer devices.

  • Page 9: Caution Beryllium

    Caution: Do not use the X-MET8000 series lanyard as a safety lanyard for work at height because of the risk of a fall. This can result in serious personal injury. The anchor for the lanyard on the underside of the X-MET8000 series is applicable for use with a tool safety lanyard for work at height.

  • Page 10: How To Operate The X-Met8000 Series

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Safety Feature: The X-Ray On indicators blink red when the X-MET8000 series generates an X-ray beam. Safety Feature: If one of the X-Ray On indicators fails, the X-MET8000 series will not generate an X-ray beam. X-ray shutter Safety Feature: The shutter state is indicated on the X-MET8000 series screen "Shutter...

  • Page 11: The Touch Screen

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual The Touch Screen Use these finger movements to control the X-MET8000 series. Slide Flick • Tap a button or arrow to select or activate it. • Press and Slide to scroll a list up or down.

  • Page 12: The Menu Screen

    Tap Menu in the bottom right of the screen and the Menu screen appears. This gives access to the main functions of the X-MET8000 series. The Menu screen is always available. Tap Menu, and then tap Home to immediately leave the current screen and cancel an operation.

  • Page 13: The Tools Menu

    Take The First Measurement The X-MET8000 series has factory settings which are applicable to many measurements. It is a good idea to give each sample a name, because it is easier to find it in the results history if it has one.

  • Page 14: Switch On The X-Met8000 Series

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Switch On The X-MET8000 Series Take the X-MET8000 series out of the transit case, and then follow these steps to switch it on. Press and hold the Power On button for 5 seconds. The X-MET8000 series powers on, and the Safety screen appears.
  • Page 15 Operator: 1111 • Supervisor: 0000 The supervisor should change the passwords. Refer to the X-MET8000 Series User Manual . Tap Done. The main screen appears. If the Proximity Safety Sensor has been disabled a warning message is shown. The Proximity Safety Sensor can be re-enabled by tapping Yes.

  • Page 16: Add A Sample Name

    Take A Measurement Follow these steps to measure the sample. Carefully hold the X-MET8000 series so that it touches the sample, and that both the proximity and measurement windows are covered. Do not press the X-MET8000 series into the sample.
  • Page 17 Use both hands to hold the X-MET8000 series and keep them away from the sample. The Results screen refreshes approximately every 2 seconds. At the end of the measurement time, the X-MET8000 series makes a ‘ping’ sound. Release the trigger to stop the measurement.

  • Page 18: The Results Screen

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual The Results Screen The Results screen has this information. Sample name Grade ID Match level The number of potential matches Element % or PPM Limit Sample name This is defined in Add A Sample Name on page 16.

  • Page 19: Delete A Poor Measurement

    Occasionally a poor measurement will occur. This can be because the sample is badly positioned, or because the measurement time is too short. The booklet ‘Safe, Accurate Measurements With The X-MET8000 Series’ contains guidance for accurate measurements. Follow these steps to delete a measurement from the Results screen.

  • Page 20: Switch Off The X-Met8000 Series

    ‘fundamental parameters’, which is a complex mathematical algorithm to analyse materials. The X-MET8000 series can include auto select modes, with a ‘Mode’ suffix. If an applicable mode is available, this is the first choice for the operator. These appear at the top of the method list, and include Alloy Mode, Alloy LE Mode, Mining Mode and RoHS Mode.

  • Page 21: Auto Select Modes Make Analysis Easy

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual The X-MET8000 series can include empirical calibrations. These are calibrations of specific elements with a specific concentration range, and include stainless steel, copper, titanium, iron and many other elements. An operator will not see these in the list of available methods. Only a supervisor can see these.
  • Page 22 These steps show how Alloy LE Mode uses a fundamental parameter calibration to analyze a gold sample, and return the grade. The X-MET8000 series acquires a spectrum to identify the sample. It compares the identification spectrum with all the empirical calibrations to obtain a match.

  • Page 23: How Long For A Measurement

    At the end of the measurement time, the X-MET8000 series makes a ‘ping’ sound. It is also possible to use the internal timer to fully control the measurement. This is known as ‘Timed Assay’. The operator...

  • Page 24: Add The Sample And Batch Names

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual pulls the trigger, and then releases it to start the measurement. The internal timer automatically stops the measurement. When Timed Assay is off, the operator must release the trigger when the ‘ping’ sounds to stop the measurement.

  • Page 25: Set The Measurement Time

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap Done to return to the main screen. Set The Measurement Time Follow these steps to set the measurement time. Tap Menu, and then tap Time. The Measurement Time Settings screen appears. For an average of a batch of measurements, tap Timed Assay ON.

  • Page 26: Check The Status Bar

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Check The Status Bar The status bar at the top of the screen shows the Method and Measurement Time. Check that the values shown are correct. Tap the status bar to access the Method and Measurement Time.

  • Page 27: Set The Batch Size

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Set The Batch Size To assist an average of a batch of measurements, it is possible to set the number of measurements to average. Follow these steps to set the number of measurements. Tap Menu, and then tap Settings.

  • Page 28: Take Averaged Measurements

    Timed Assay is on, the internal timer controls the measurement and stops it automatically. When it is complete, the X-MET8000 series displays the result. The display includes both the individual result, and an average of all the results in the batch. Flick the screen to left or right to access other results.

  • Page 29: Search The Results History

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Search The Results History The X-MET8000 series has a search facility to find results with a specific name, date, or method. Follow these steps to search and manage the results history. Tap Menu, and then tap History.
  • Page 30 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap one of the following Filter Results By options. • Name • Time • Method The Search History screen appears, with the virtual keyboard when Name or Method is selected. And Set Date Range screen appears when Time is selected.
  • Page 31 X-MET8000 Series User Manual To search results by time , tap: Tools > Filter Results By > Time Set Date Range screen appears. Tap Set Start Date or Set End Date The Select Date screen appears . Tap an arrow on the left or right of the month to scroll to the correct month in Select Date screen.

  • Page 32: Delete The Results History

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Delete The Results History The X-MET8000 series has a delete facility to delete results with a selection, time range, or method. Follow these steps to delete and manage the results history. Tap Menu, and then tap History.

  • Page 33: Generate Report To Usb Memory Device

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Generate Report to USB Memory Device Follow the below steps to generate report to USB memory device. Open the connector cover underneath the display to access the external connections. Plug a USB memory device into the USB A connector.
  • Page 34 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap Tools and then tap on Select Template to select template. The Select Report Template screen appears with the default report template list and also user defined templates which were created in Web GUI. Tap on the applicable template and then tap Done to return to the Report Generator screen.

  • Page 35: Generate Report To Printer

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Generate Report to Printer The Supervisor must configure a network printer in the device in order to generate reports directly on a printer, and must connect the device to the same WiFi network as the one to which the network printer is connected.
  • Page 36 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap on the applicable template and then tap Done to return to Report Generator screen. Select the measurement results for the report by tapping on each result row in Report Generator screen or tap Tools and select results using following options •...

  • Page 37: Generate Report To Network Share

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Generate Report to Network Share The Supervisor must configure the network share in order to save reports on the selected network, and must connect the device to the same WiFi network as the one to which the server hosting the network share is connected.

  • Page 38: The X-Met8000 Series User Manual And Usb Driver

    The X-MET8000 Series User Manual is stored within the X-MET8000 series, and has more in depth information, and how to use the X-MET8000 series in some specific situations. It shows how a supervisor can prepare the X-MET8000 series for an operator to use.

  • Page 39: Save The X-Met8000 Series User Manual And Usb Driver

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Save The X-MET8000 Series User Manual and USB Driver Follow these steps to access the X-MET8000 Series User Manual , USB Driver and save it to a USB memory device. Open the connector cover underneath the display to access the external connections.

  • Page 40: Operation With A Pc

    There is not a separate login code for PC operation. Operations with the PC use an Internet browser. The standard URL to connect to the X-MET8000 series is http://10.0.0.1/. Please contact the local Oxford Instruments representative if it is necessary to change the URL.
  • Page 41 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Open the Internet browser on the PC, and type the URL: http://10.0.0.1/. The PC Login screen appears.

  • Page 42: About The Report Generator

    The template can include company information with the logo, a report header, the date and page number, and the X-MET8000 series serial number, as applicable. To create a report, it is necessary to have a report template. The logo file must be less than 1024kB and one of the formats: .jpg, .png or .bmp.
  • Page 43 X-MET8000 Series User Manual A Custom Report This is a typical custom report. The report template provides full control of all these aspects of the report. Margin: company information Margin: serial number Report header Sample information Element: concentration and Grade...
  • Page 44 X-MET8000 Series User Manual • The mode or method • The date and time • The measurement time. Element information It is necessary to select the elements to appear in the report. Chosen elements that are not present in the sample donot appear in the report unless All The Elements From The Result option is selected .
  • Page 45 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Click New Report. The Reports screen has a new report.
  • Page 46 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Click Load Results. The Measurements dialog box appears.
  • Page 47 X-MET8000 Series User Manual If required, click Filter ..The Filter by dialog box appears. To use the filter, do one or more of the following, as required: • Click the Start Date tick box, and use the calendar to choose a date.

  • Page 48: Wireless Network Use Cases

    The X-MET8000 series can connect to Wi-Fi networks in Managed and Ad hoc mode. A typical use for Wi-Fi is to connect to a PC. This can allow more than one PC to connect to the X-MET8000 series. The Wi-Fi connection can be used to transfer reports directly to a shared network resource and for operation of the X-MET8000 series trough a PC or tablet device using the WEB-interface or VNC.
  • Page 49 GPS information from the X-MET8000 series. A typical use for Wi-Fi is to connect to a PC. This can allow more than one PC to connect to the X-MET8000 series. The Wi-Fi connection can be to a broadcast network or to a hidden network. For a broadcast network, it can be necessary to know the passkey.
  • Page 50 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Wi-Fi ad hoc network topology The laptop provides the Wi-Fi network in ad hoc mode and the X-MET8000 series connects directly to the laptop. Network resources might not be accessible from the X-MET8000 series. Wi-Fi managed network topology In managed networks existing infrastructure like routers and switches connects the clients to the network, shared resources are accessible from all network connected clients.
  • Page 51 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Connect the X-MET8000 series to a company network The procedure may differ depending on the network security level and server versions used. If the network utilizes device based authentication or you are unable to connect to the network using the following steps, please contact your local network administrator for support.
  • Page 52 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap the ON tick box. The Wi-Fi Settings screen changes. Tap View Connections. The Wi-Fi Connections screen appears.
  • Page 53 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap: Tools > Scan Networks . The Network Discovery screen appears, and a search for Wi-Fi networks begins. When the search is complete, the screen shows the available Wi-Fi networks. The list is ordered with the strongest signals at the top.
  • Page 54 Tap Done to return to the Wi-Fi Settings screen. Wait until the Network Information IP address and Mask update in the Wi-Fi Settings screen. The updated IP address can be used to access the X-MET8000 series from the other computers that are in the same network.
  • Page 55 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Add A Hidden Wi-Fi Connection Follow these steps to connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network. Managed networks can use either WPA or WPA2 Personal encryption, and ad hoc networks can use WPA None encryption. Navigate: Status Bar > Wireless .
  • Page 56 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap the ON tick box. The Wi-Fi Settings screen changes. Tap View Connections. The Wi-Fi Connections screen appears. Tap: Tools > Connect To Network . The Connect To Hidden Network screen appears. Tap Set SSID.
  • Page 57 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Use the virtual keyboard to type the SSID, and then tap Done to return to the Connect To Hidden Network screen. Do one of the following: • Tap Managed • Tap Ad Hoc Tap Set Authentication.
  • Page 58 X-MET8000 Series User Manual 1 0 . Do one of the following: • Tap None • Tap WPA & WPA2 Personal For an ad hoc network, the second choice is WPA None. 1 1 . Tap Done to return to the Connect To Hidden Network screen.
  • Page 59 Tap Done to return to the Wi-Fi Settings screen. Wait until the Network Information IP address and Mask update in the Wi-Fi Settings screen. The updated IP address can be used to access the X-MET8000 series from the other computers that are in the same network.
  • Page 60 Setup wireless printing using the following instructions. Configure A Printer It is necessary to connect the X-MET8000 series device to a Wi-Fi network before configuring a printer. Follow the steps below to configure a printer. The supervisor must configure network printers.
  • Page 61 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap Tools > Add Printer . The Select Printer screen appears and a search begins for the network printers. When the search is complete, the screen shows the available Network Printers and Add Other Printer. If necessary, scan again by selecting Tools > Scan Again .
  • Page 62 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Use the virtual keyboard to type the new value, and tap Done to return to the Add/Edit Printer screen. It is not necessary to change Model as most of the printers work with a default generic postscript driver which is available in the device.
  • Page 63 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Print A Test Page It is necessary to configure a printer before printing a test page. Follow the steps below to print a test page. Navigate: Menu > Settings > Instrument Configuration > Printers . The Printers screen appears.
  • Page 64 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Generate Report to Printer The Supervisor must configure a network printer in the device in order to generate reports directly on a printer, and must connect the device to the same WiFi network as the one to which the network printer is connected.
  • Page 65 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap on the applicable template and then tap Done to return to Report Generator screen. Select the measurement results for the report by tapping on each result row in Report Generator screen or tap Tools and select results using following options •...
  • Page 66 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Wireless File Transfers The X-MET8000 series can store reports directly to a network share over a Wi-Fi connection. Setup shared folders using the following instructions. Configure Network Share Settings Follow the steps below to configure the Network Share Settings.
  • Page 67 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Write Test File To Network It is necessary to configure the Network Share Settings before writing a test file to the network. Follow these steps to write a test file. Navigate: Menu > Settings > Instrument Configuration > Network Share .
  • Page 68 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Generate Report to Network Share The Supervisor must configure the network share in order to save reports on the selected network, and must connect the device to the same WiFi network as the one to which the server hosting the network share is connected.
  • Page 69 Follow these steps to login on the X-MET8000 series from a PC over WLAN. Follow the steps to connect the X-MET8000 series to a Wi-Fi network. Please note that the PC must be connected to the same WLAN network for the connection to work.
  • Page 70 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Open the Wi-Fi Settings screen on the X-MET8000 series and note the IP address found under NETWORK INFORMATION.
  • Page 71 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Open an Internet browser on the PC and type the IP from the previous step in the address field in the browser and hit ENTER. The PC Login screen appears.

  • Page 72: Vnc Connection To The X-Met8000 Series

    The X-MET8000 series shows the Safety screen with a Warning dialog box. VNC connection to the X-MET8000 series The X-MET8000 series can be used trough VNC over a Wi-Fi connection. Setup a VNC connection using the following instructions. Using a VNC connection all the operations that are available locally on the X-MET8000 series are...

  • Page 73: Configure Vnc Server Settings

    Setup a VNC connection on a PC Follow these steps to set up a VNC connection on a PC and connect to the X-MET8000 series. It is necessary to have a VNC client on computer to connect to the X-MET8000 series device's VNC server.
  • Page 74 On the VNC client, tap Connect to open the remote connection. If the VNC client is unable to connect to the X-MET8000 series it might be necessary to disable and restart the Wi-Fi on the X-MET8000 series, from the Wi-Fi settings, tap OFF and then ON again to restart the adapter.

  • Page 75: Control The X-Met8000 Series Using An Ipad

    Setup a iPad VNC connection using the following instructions. Setup an iPad to control the X-MET8000 series Follow these steps to install and set up a VNC client on a iPad to connect to the X-MET8000 series. The same basics can be applied to other tablets.
  • Page 76 Status Bar > Wireless > Wi-Fi ) and verify that that the settings in the VNC client are according to the following table: Note, 32-bit color mode will not work with the X-MET8000 series, other default settings in Mocha VNC should be adequate.

  • Page 77: Control The X-Met8000 Series Using An Ipad

    Follow these steps to connect to the X-MET8000 series using an iPad. The same basics apply also to other tablets. Wi-Fi and the VNC Server must be set up and started on the X-MET8000 series and the IP address of the X-MET8000 series must be known before a connection can be established.
  • Page 78 X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap on the connection with the IP address for the X-MET8000 series to connect to. If necessary, tap Menu in the upper left corner to switch between Connect and Configure. If no connection exist for the correct IP address, add a new server or modify an existing connection to match the X-MET8000 series current IP address.
  • Page 79 X-MET8000 Series User Manual If prompted for a passcode, this can be left blank. The X-MET8000 series screen appears on the iPad. Log in to the X-MET8000 series as usual, the X-MET8000 series can now be controlled using the iPad.

  • Page 80: X-Met Application Programming Interface

    IP address of 10.0.0.1. The data is returned in XML format. This document contains examples of retuned data and an XML Schema Document "xapi.xsd" is provided for reference. The X-MET8000 series can also be configured to push new measurement results to a HTTP server.
  • Page 81 X-MET8000 Series User Manual </ScreeningInfo> <spectrums> <Spectrums> <SpectrumRef xlink="/xapi/spectrums/1" /> </Spectrums> </spectrums> <ConcentrationResults> <ConcentrationResult name="Fe" standardDeviation="0.259588" numberOfDecimals="2" concentration="68.6963" unit="%" /> </ConcentrationResults> <Grades> <Grade name="SS316" match="0.612988"> <GradeElement elementShortName="Fe" highLimit="0.8" result="OK" lowLimit="0.6" /> </Grade> </Grades> </FundamentalParametersResult> </Result> </Measurement> /spectrums The resource /spectrums/<id> contains the mapping from channels to energy (slope>...

  • Page 82: X-Met8000 Series Settings

    The parameters are explained below. Push API The X-MET8000 series can be configured to send new measurements and spectra to a specified URL in HTTP POST requests. The push client is enabled and configured by performing a HTTP PUT request to the /pushclientsettings resource in the format defined above.

  • Page 83: Set The Date And Time

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Set The Date And Time Follow these steps to set the date and time. Tap Menu, and then tap Settings. The Settings screen appears. Tap Set Date/Time. The Date And Time Setup screen appears. Tap Set Date.

  • Page 84: Set The Language

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Tap Set Time. The Set Time screen appears, with the numeric keypad. Use the numeric keypad to type the correct hour, or use the up or down arrows on the right of the time to increase or decrease the hour.

  • Page 85: Make Safe Measurements

    Make Safe Measurements Follow these simple guidelines to make safe, reliable and accurate measurements with the X-MET8000 series. The local Oxford Instruments representative can provide training in safety and how to use the X-MET8000 series. Handle The X-MET8000 Series Carefully Do ...

  • Page 86: Set The Power Saving

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Do ... Do Not ... Use the lanyard to hold the Do not let the X-MET8000 series X-MET8000 series safely. drop. Do not leave the X-MET8000 series unattended. The operator must keep the X-MET8000 series with them at all times.

  • Page 87: Safe, Reliable Measurements

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Do ... Do Not ... Only use the X-MET8000 series Do not use the X-MET8000 if the labels are intact. series if the void label is visible. Safe, Reliable Measurements Do ... Do Not ... Always place the sample on a...

  • Page 88: Configure Camera Settings

    Do not press particular metal swarf, with the X-MET8000 series into sharp care. It is possible to puncture objects. the protective film window. Refer to:...

  • Page 89: Use The Correct Accessory

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Do ... Do Not ... Do not cover the proximity Make sure that the sample window with a finger, piece of covers the proximity window. tape, or anything other than the sample. Make sure that the sample is...

  • Page 90: Disable The Proximity Safety Sensor

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Do ... Do Not ... Always use the background Do not measure thin or low plate and the light radiation density samples against a table shield to measure thin and/or without the background plate low density samples (e.g. wood,...

  • Page 91: X-Met8000 Series For Hot Samples

    X-MET8000 Series For Hot Samples Use the kapton protective film window for the X-MET8000 to measure hot samples. The prolene protective film window for the X-MET8000 would melt at temperatures above 100° C.

  • Page 92: Battery Usage

    94. Maintenance and Troubleshooting Careful maintenance is the key to a long life for the X-MET8000 series. Use the maintenance schedule to check that the X-MET8000 series continues to function correctly. Only the local Oxford Instruments representative can service the X-MET8000 series. There is nothing inside the X-MET8000 series for the customer to service.

  • Page 93: Recommended Daily Maintenance

    Measure the distance from the sample when the proximity indicators switch off. The distance should be no more than 15 millimetres. If the X-MET8000 series does not achieve this test, it must be returned to the local Oxford Instruments representative for service.

  • Page 94: Battery Maintenance

    The PSU symbol on the X-MET8000 series display indicates when the X-MET8000 series is connected to the DC power supply (charger). If the X-MET8000 series is connected to the DC power supply (charger) while turned off, the power button light on the X-MET8000 series will pulsate to indicate that the X-MET8000 series is charging.
  • Page 95 If the X-MET8000 series is charged while powered off, the power button light on the X-MET8000 series pulsates to indicate that the battery is charging. It is possible to switch the X-MET8000 series on to power it from the DC power supply (battery charger).

  • Page 96: Empirical Calibration Adjustments

    Use The Battery And DC Power Supply Safely Battery Usage The X-MET8000 series uses a lithium ion battery that contains safety and protection circuits. Caution: Do not misuse or abuse the battery because it can become very hot, ignite or explode and cause serious personal injury.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Make sure that this label is kept clean at all times, and that it is possible to read the serial number. Unexpected Loss Of Power Problem The X-MET8000 series suddenly turns off while there still is charge in the battery, it is not possible to switch the X-MET8000 series on. Refer to: Battery Maintenance on page 94.

  • Page 98: Recertification

    Problem 1 The X-MET8000 series suffered light damage, but continues to operate. Solution 1 Do not continue to use the X-MET8000 series. It must be fully checked and verified. Contact the local Oxford Instruments representative for assistance. Problem 2 The X-MET8000 series suffered significant damage, and cannot operate.

  • Page 99: Technical Specifications

    Disposal Of The X-MET8000 Series Contact the local Oxford Instruments representative for assistance. WEEE: Within the EU, return the X-MET8000 series, batteries, DC power supply and battery chargers to the local Oxford Instruments representative for proper disposal in accordance with WEEE regulations.

  • Page 100: Technical Specifications, Dc Power Supply

    X-MET8000 Series User Manual Storage temperature range -10° C - +50° C Operating humidity range 20 % RH - 95 % RH 12.0 VDC - 15.0 VDC Maximum operating altitude 2000m Technical Specifications, DC Power Supply The DC Power Supply is designed for indoor use only...

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