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  • Page 1 NITON XL3t 500 Analyzer User’s Guide Version 6.5...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Adjust Backlight Screen ........1-74 Camera and Small Spot Video ........1-75 Using the Small Spot..........1-78 The Hardware Setup Screen........1-79 The Filter Config Screen ..........1-84 The Language Settings Screen ........1-90 Thermo Scientific Table of Contents...
  • Page 4 Registration and Licensing ......... 3-19 Contact Information ..........3-21 Appendices Appendix A: ..........Appendices-i Appendix B: ..........Appendices-iv Appendix C:..........Appendices-vii Appendix D: ..........Appendices-x Appendix E: ..........Appendices-xii Appendix F ..........Appendices-xiv Appendix F: ..........Appendices-xv Thermo Scientific Table of Contents...

  • Page 5: About This User's Guide

    Scientific if you find any damage to the case or its contents. • Save the shipping carton and all packing materials. Store them in a safe, dry area for reuse the next time that you ship the analyzer. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: The Niton Xrf Analyzer Overview

    "escape" button. When the on/off/escape button is pushed and immediately released, it functions as an "escape", and brings you back to the Main Menu from the current screen in the menu system. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 7 Selecting the Return icon works everywhere throughout the User Interface to bring you back to the previous menu from the current menu in the menu system. Use the on/off/escape button to return to the Main Menu. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 8 Note The LCD Touch Screen cannot be removed from your XL3 analyzer. Removing or attempting to remove the LCD Touch Screen will damage your analyzer and void your warranty. Note Always close your LCD Touch Screen before storing or transporting your XL3 analyzer. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 9 The Serial Port is a communications and control port, for uploading and downloading data, configuration files, and software to the analyzer. Power Port The power port is used to run the XL3 under external power. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Instrument Startup

    You must acknowledge this warning by selecting the “Yes” button before logging on. Selecting the “No” button will return you to the Logon Screen. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 11 The Data Ports Figure 0-7. Warning Screen After selecting the “Yes” button, the Virtual Numeric Keypad becomes available for you to log onto the analyzer. Figure 0-8. Virtual Numeric Keypad for Logon Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Within a menu, the particular options available from the NAV Menu may change with the context. For example, within the View Menu, the NAV Menu changes options depending on the mode you are currently using. viii NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 13 Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Service Department in the United States, toll free, at (800) 875-1578, or outside the United States at +1-978-670-7460, or your local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 14 This Menu path should be read as: To get to this screen, starting at the Main Menu, select the Mode icon, select the Metals icon, then select the Standard Alloys icon. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 Applications

    The NAV Menu enables you to move between various menus and screens directly, without going through the intervening screens. Select a destination from the drop down menu and you will be brought directly to that menu or screen. Figure 1-1. The NAV Menu Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...

  • Page 16: The Tools Menu

    Select Avg Back to initiate backwards sample averaging. Avg Back will take a number of readings you select and average their analytical results. The range is counted from the last reading backward by the number NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 17 You can never average readings taken in different modes. Note The Tools Menu is only available when viewing readings, and the menu is only accessible through the touch screen interface or NDTr. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 18 Avg Back and Avg Forward are toggles. The option on the Tools Menu changes to its opposite when selected. To stop averaging, select Stop Avg Fwd or Stop Avg Back from the Tools Menu as appropriate. Figure 1-4. The Tools Menu - Averaging Toggles NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 19: Example Averaging

    Applications Example Averaging Example Averaging Figure 1-5. Averaging example: 3 readings Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Live Spectrum Feed

    Applications Live Spectrum Feed Live Spectrum Feed The Tools Menu may contain a toggle option to display live spectra as sample analysis occurs. Figure 1-6. The Tools Menu showing the Spectra On/Off Toggle NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 21 From the Tools Menu, select Spectra : On to turn the Spectrun feed on. Once the spectrum is displayed, selecting Spectra : Off from the Tools Menu Deactivating the Live will stop the live spectrum display. Spectrum Figure 1-7. Test Screen Showing Live Spectrum Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 22 Applications Live Spectrum Feed NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 23: Analyzing Bulk Samples

    Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 24 0.5 seconds. Note The four LED lights will blink during calibration. 1-10 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 25 WARNING! Do not attempt to take measurements while downloading readings! This will generate an error requiring a system reset, and may corrupt your stored readings, requiring all stored readings to be erased. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-11...

  • Page 26: The Data Entry Screen

    Virtual Keyboard Button Parameter Field Name Drop-down List Button Parameter Field Figure 1-1. The Data Entry Screen - First page 1-12 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 27 This is the second section of the Data Entry Screen. There are two parameters in this section. Selecting Misc allows you to input the any miscellaneous parameters. Selecting Note allows you to input any Note information, if wanted. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-13...

  • Page 28: Changing The Data Entry Screen To Two Column

    You can change the Data Entry display from the default single column to two columns in order to fit all the fields on one page, if you prefer. Select the Data Entry Settings icon from the Misc. Settings Menu to change your preferences. 1-14 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 29 Select the option you prefer, and select the Save button to save the setting. Figure 1-4. The Drop Down Menu Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-15...
  • Page 30 With the default, up to five boxes, setting, the boxes are longer, and can display more descriptive test. With the optional, up to eight, setting, the boxes are shorter, but retain the full descriptive text internally. Choose whichever settign you feel most comfoortable working with. 1-16 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 31 Despite the text, though, this checkbox forces the Data Entry screen to display after every test, not before every test. This only works with the “Up to Eight” option enabled. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-17...

  • Page 32: Selecting Data Entry From View Data Mode

    The screen will show the data already entered, with no buttons for drop down menu selection or Virtual Keyboard. Figure 1-6. Data Entry Screen while Viewing Data 1-18 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 33: Navigating The Data Entry Screen

    4-way touch pad when you are on the first row of a section, the display will change to the previous section. By selecting the On/Off button, you can exit the Data Entry Screen. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-19...

  • Page 34: The Virtual Keyboard

    The Virtual Keyboard The Virtual Keyboard Figure 1-8. Lower Case Virtual Keyboard Figure 1-9. Upper Case Virtual Keyboard 1-20 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 35 Use the Select and Enter button to enter the currently selected key. All screen areas can be directly accessed using the LCD Touch Screen by touch. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-21...

  • Page 36: The Measurement Screen

    The Concentration Level (central) column shows the concentration • levels of the corresponding elements in percentages. The Confidence (right) column displays the 2 sigma (95%) • confidence interval for the corresponding elements. 1-22 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 37: Standard Soil Mode

    The analyzer measures this scatter peak and automatically adjusts the concentration based on the matrix of the material and allows for the analysis of a bulk sample without the use of site Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-23...
  • Page 38 CAUTION Never tamper with Test Standards. They should not be used unless they are completely intact. During each test, the instrument looks at the full range of x-ray spectrum and continuously corrects for cross-element interference. 1-24 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 39: The Measurement Screen

    Non-detected elements are shown as < the detection limit for that sample. The detection limit for a given element varies depending on the other elements in the matrix. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-25...
  • Page 40 The Measurement Screen 1-26 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 41: Mining Cu/Zn Mode

    FP calculation. Calibrations only need to be entered once per matrix. However, as matrices can vary considerably from one sampling area to another, it is recommended that new calibrations be done for each change in matrix. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-27...
  • Page 42 Set the NITON test platform on a flat, solid surface. Open the lid and place the sample cup in the holder, then shut the lid. Insert the instrument into the nose cone adaptor and follow in-situ bulk sample instructions 1-28 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 43: The Measurement Screen

    Precision The measurement precision for each element displayed appears to the right of the measured concentration, under the heading “+-“. The precision of each measurement is two times the standard deviation (sigma). Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-29...
  • Page 44 Non-detected elements are shown as < the detection limit for that sample. The detection limit for a given element varies depending on the other elements in the matrix. 1-30 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 45: Mining Ta/Hf Mode

    FP calculation. Calibrations only need to be entered once per matrix. However, as matrices can vary considerably from one sampling area to another, it is recommended that new calibrations be done for each change in matrix. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-31...
  • Page 46 Set the NITON test platform on a flat, solid surface. Open the lid and place the sample cup in the holder, then shut the lid. Insert the instrument into the nose cone adaptor and follow in-situ bulk sample instructions 1-32 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 47: The Measurement Screen

    Precision The measurement precision for each element displayed appears to the right of the measured concentration, under the heading “+-“. The precision of each measurement is two times the standard deviation (sigma). Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-33...
  • Page 48 Non-detected elements are shown as < the detection limit for that sample. The detection limit for a given element varies depending on the other elements in the matrix. 1-34 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 49: To Prepare Or Not To Prepare - In Situ Vs. Ex Situ

    If the site is non-homogeneous, as is often the case, then in situ measurement results may differ greatly from laboratory obtained results. Both sets of results may be correct. The difference arises from the fact that actual samples tested were different. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-35...

  • Page 50: Analysis Of Unprepared Samples - In Situ

    3D map of the site with mineral readings plotted. • Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to prevent cross-contamination. • Check the Bluetooth connection to your GPS locator. 1-36 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 51 These techniques are used after initial surveying to identify the location, extent, and configuration of mineral deposits. Drill holes are sunk in the areas of mineral concentration likeliest to correlate with an underground Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-37...
  • Page 52 The sample should take approximately 30 seconds. This gives an averaged overview of the whole segment at once. Slide and retest - Perform a Slide test, then resample spots of visibly different materials. 1-38 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 53 Your GPS unit will log the sample location and elevation to your analyzer. • Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to prevent cross-contamination. Repeat this process at specified intervals, as appropriate. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-39...
  • Page 54 Average the readings. • Send the samples on for laboratory analysis if the averaged reading looks interesting. • Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to prevent cross-contamination. 1-40 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 55 3. After the test, inspect the nose of the instrument for contamination, which may affect future analysis. If the nose appears to be soiled, clean it with a soft cloth or tissue. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-41...

  • Page 56: On-Site Vs. Lab Analysis

    For best results, follow the complete protocol for sample preparation, including drying and grinding of the sample. Grinding is essential for homogenizing the sample, ensuring that the portion sent to the lab is the sample as that analyzed on-site. 1-42 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 57: Analysis Of Prepared Samples - Ex Situ

    Note More sample preparation (drying, milling and sifting) will yield greater accuracy. The drier, finer, and more homogeneous the particles, the better the measurements. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-43...
  • Page 58 3. Add 2 small drops of propylene glycol on the top of the powder sample in the mill as a grinding aid, grind 4min at 1000rpm to obtain 10 µm particle size. 4. Add 0.5g binder to the sample and continue grinding for 30sec more. 1-44 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 59: Cleaning Your Equipment

    Some forms of mercury and arsenic are volatile. Air drying will preserve more of these volatile substances. • Air dry the sample overnight at room temperature in a shallow pan. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-45...
  • Page 60 Sift at least 10 grams of the sample through #60 (250 µm) and #120 (125 µm) mesh. Re-grind the un-passed material until the entire fraction is able to pass. Mix the resulting sample. 1-46 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 61 Fill the rest of the cup with polyester fiber stuffing to prevent sample movement. Use aquarium filter or pillow filling as stuffing. A small supply of stuffing comes with your bulk sample kit. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-47...
  • Page 62 Prepare in an XRF sample cup and test the same way you would with a soil sample. For risk analysis, it is advisable to use a 60-mesh sieve to isolate and test only fine particles. 1-48 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 63: The View Data Screen

    Each press of the “Down” arrow scrolls the screen down to the next element. You can also use the scroll bar along the right side to scroll or page through the elements. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-49...
  • Page 64 Sort Buttons, which double as column headings, can be used to re-sort the data in different ways. The Data Screen always begins as a Standard Sort, as you have defined it. Selecting the appropriate 1-50 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 65 Selecting Spectra will show a graphed spectrum of this reading, called SpectraView. SpectraView can be a useful tool for rapid, qualitative analysis of a sample. See “SpectraView” page Appendices-vii for details. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-51...
  • Page 66 The View Data Screen Figure 1-8. The SpectraView Screen 1-52 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 67: The Erase All Data Screen

    WARNING! Do not attempt to take measurements while downloading readings! This will generate an error requiring a system reset, and may corrupt your stored readings, requiring all stored readings to be erased. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-53...

  • Page 68: The Erase Readings Screen

    Figure 1-11. Select the Switch Libraries icon to toggle between the standard library and the currently loaded alternate library. Select the Switch Libraries icon again to toggle back.Main Library and Alternate Library Click OK to return to the Manage Libraries Menu. 1-54 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 69 Element Specification Screen. Selecting the Add button will add a new alloy to the Library. First the Alloy Name Editor will appear, enabling you to enter the name of the new alloy. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-55...
  • Page 70 Hitting the return key enters the name into the alloy list. Select the name to enter the Element Specification Screen and enter the specification of the alloy. Selecting the Del key will delete the currently selected alloy. First a confirmation screen appears. 1-56 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 71 Selecting the Save button will save the current Library. Close Selecing the Close button will close the current Library without saving it. The Element Specification The Element Specification Screen allows you to edit the elemental content of any alloy. Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-57...
  • Page 72 This is the lowest amount of the element in question you want to be in the alloy. If the element in the analyzed sample is any lower, the sample will not be recognized as this alloy. Selecting the element minimum will open the Minimum Editor. 1-58 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 73 This is a standard numerical entry keypad. “C” = clear the current display, “<“ means backspace one space, and “E” means enter this number as the maxiimum. After selecting “E”, you will be returned to the Element Specification Screen. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-59...
  • Page 74 The Erase Readings Screen OK Button Selecting this button will save the editied library. Cancel Button Selecting this button will exit the Element Specification Screen for this alloy, returning you to the Library Editor. 1-60 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 75: The Calibrate Detector Screen

    NITONXL3 analyzer in the field. CAUTION Avoid any vibration, loud noise, strong electronic fields, or other possible interference when your analyzer is calibrating its detector. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-61...
  • Page 76 Press the on/off/escape button or the Return icon to return to the Main Menu. In order to ensure good test results, it is essential that you calibrate your XL3 Analyzer's detector daily, and if a check sample test reveals discrepancies in the reading. 1-62 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 77: The Calibrate Touch Screen Screen

    Tap on the cross again and it will reappear in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. Tap on the cross once more, and you will be presented with the Calibrate Menu Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-63...
  • Page 78 The Calibrate Touch Screen Screen Figure 1-21. The Touch Screen Calibration Screen 1-64 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 79: Calibrating The Touch Screen Without Using The Touch Screen

    Up down left or right button. Please move the cursor such that the Yes option is highlighted in green. 4. Press the “enter” button. You are now at the Enter Password Screen. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-65...
  • Page 80 14. Repeat this for each “+” sign that appears, there should be one for each of the 4 corners. Your touch screen should work properly after this and you may use it from this point forward. If it does not, please repeat the process. 1-66 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 81: The Specs Screen

    Figure 1-24. The Specs Screen On the Specs Screen, standard information on the state of your analyzer is shown for your reference. This information should be reported to Service if there is a problem. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-67...
  • Page 82 This is the date that the machine was QCed at the factory. Energy Cal This line notes the last time a user detector calibration was performed. Battery This line gives the proportional charge remaining to the battery. 1-68 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 83 C = Clear All, E = Enter, and OFF shuts off the Reminder Function. Selecting E will enter the current value as the reminder interval and return to the Specs Screen. Figure 1-25. Cal Reminder Edit Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-69...
  • Page 84 The proper ranges of operational values on the Diagnostics Screen follow. Det Temp: Detector Temperature should be within these ranges: Standard 6 mm Detector: -25 + 5 degrees F GOLDD SDD Detector: -27 + 3 degrees F 1-70 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 85 Escale should be within these ranges: Standard 6 mm Detector or 6.6 - 9 GOLDD SDD Detector: Preamp: Preamp value should only be noted, and reported to Service if there is a problem. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-71...

  • Page 86: The Date And Time Screen

    (white on black), as in the sample display shown here. To change a character, select the digit you want to replace the character with from the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the screen, 1-72 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 87: The Rotate Screen 180 Toggle

    The Rotate Screen 180 Toggle Figure 1-29. The Rotate Screen 180 Menu Path Select the Rotate Screen 180 icon to toggle the orientation of the screen between right side up and upside down. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-73...

  • Page 88: The Adjust Backlight Screen

    Find the setting most harmonious with the ambient lighting. Selecting Close saves the backlight setting in the current state, and returns you to the Utility Menu. 1-74 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 89: Camera And Small Spot Video

    The interface is accessible through the Instrument Setup/Hardware Setup menu, as in Figure 1-2. Figure 1-1. The Hardware Setup Menu Path Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-75...
  • Page 90 A red circle with a small hash mark (#) will appear on the display. The small hash marks the center of the x-ray analysis spot, while the larger circle marks the area analyzed. 1-76 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 91 Camera and Small Spot Video Figure 1-3. Toggling the Small Spot from the TOOLS Menu Figure 1-4. Camera View Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-77...

  • Page 92: Using The Small Spot

    Helium purge allows analysis of light elements (Mg, V and Ti) Small spot enables analysis of light elements in welds and inclusions Helium and Small Spot modes can be used simultaneously for Alloy and Mining modes 1-78 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 93: The Hardware Setup Screen

    Selecting an empty checkbox enables the option and places a check in the box. Selecting a checked box disables the option and clears the box. Select Figure 1-6. Selecting Options Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-79...
  • Page 94 This requires the interlock button to be used to start taking a sample on contact. Enabling the "Interlock Start" feature allows the user to start an anal- ysis by depressing the rear interlock button on the analyzer. 1-80 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 95 Select the Remote Trigger checkbox to toggle the use of the Remote Trigger. This is used when your XL3 is in a test stand or with the Extend-a-Pole. En- abling the "Remote Trigger" feature allows you to start an analysis by remote control. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-81...
  • Page 96 The Hardware Setup Screen Select Select Figure 1-9. Selecting Option Combinations for Multiple Effects 1-82 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 97 When the max testing time is reached during an analysis, the analyzer reading will be automatically ended. Your analyzer will continue switching filters as needed until you terminate the reading or the Max Time is reached. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-83...

  • Page 98: The Filter Config Screen

    Multi-filter switching can be set to activate off time alone, or, when time switching is disabled, off settings in the alloy grade library. In environmental modes, Low Range adds the capability to analyze light elements which cannot be efficiently excited by Main Range. 1-84 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 99 The Filter Config Screen Select Mode to Modify Figure 1-12. Selecting the Mode Select the mode you wish to configure. You can set different configurations for different modes. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-85...
  • Page 100 Cr. High Range is not used in alloy and plastic analysis. Light Range is available only with He-purged and 900 series GOLDD technology analyzers, and is typically used in light element analysis. 1-86 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 101 Figure 1-14. The Filter Checkboxes In Electronic Alloy Mode Figure 1-15. The Filter Element Lists Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-87...
  • Page 102 NITON Alloy Library. 1-88 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 103 Figure 1-17. The Filter Time Editor Select the “C” key to clear the current time, then from the virtual numeric key pad, select each digit you want to input, then select “E” to enter. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-89...

  • Page 104: The Language Settings Screen

    Selecting the “Language Settings” icon will load the Language Screen, allowing you to change the language from the default English to French, Spanish, Portuguese, or German. Figure 1-19. The Language Setting Screen 1-90 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 105 The Menu system will now show on screen in the language you have selected. Figure 1-20. Selecting Language From the Drop Down Menu Figure 1-21. The Main Menu in Chinese Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-91...

  • Page 106: The Printer Setup Screen

    Alloy match grade names. You can select any combination of options on the Printer Setup Screen to change what is printed. 1-92 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 107 Selecting this option will enable printing of all the data fields in the reading. Print Data Field Selecting this option will enable printing of all entered data fields. Print Date & Time Selecting this option will enable printing of the Date and Time. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-93...

  • Page 108: The Beep Setup Menu

    The Beep Setup Menu Figure 1-24. The Beep Setup Menu Path Selecting the Beep Times icon opens the Beep Setup Screen, enabling changes to the beep settings for various modes. The beeps sound as follows: 1-94 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 109 This option allows you to change the delay before the Third Beep. Beep on Grade Match Selecting this option will enable a special beep when the reading chemistry matches and alloy grade. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-95...

  • Page 110: The Data Entry Settings Menu

    By selecting the down arrow at the right of the “Num of Data Entry Boxes” field, you may choose between Up to 5 or Up to 8 from the drop down menu, changing the number of data entry boxes in the Data Entry Screen. 1-96 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 111: The Safety Settings Menu

    Figure 1-29. The Safety Settings Screen By selecting the checkbox, you can toggle between the rear interlock button’s normal location, and it’s alternate location as the center “Select” button on the four-way touch pad. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-97...

  • Page 112: The Adjust Calibration Screen

    The Adjust Calibration Screen enables you to change calibrations for Mining Modes. Select the mining mode you are using from the list. Select Figure 1-31. Select Mode Screen The Calfactors Screen will now appear. 1-98 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 113 You cannot edit the Factory Calibration. You may edit and store up to four alternate calibrations per Mode. Select here to edit this element’s Select here to edit Intercept this element’s Slope Figure 1-33. The Calibration Edit Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-99...

  • Page 114: Calibration Factors

    Note With the exception of Mining Mode, Calibration Factors cannot be changed at the User Log-in level. This must be done while logged in at Supervisor level. See the NDT manual for details. 1-100 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 115: Oxides Vs. Elemental Concentrations

    0.5995 V2O5 0.5602 Cr2O3 0.6842 Mn3O4 0.7203 0.7745 Fe2O3 0.6994 0.7773 Co3O4 0.7342 0.7858 0.7988 0.8034 0.9283 Fe2O3 0.6994 Bi2O3 0.8970 ZrO2 0.7403 MoO3 0.6665 0.7930 Ta2O5 0.8190 Nb2O5 0.6990 SnO2 0.7876 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-101...

  • Page 116: The Sort Element Display Menu

    Selecting the Sort Element Display icon opens up the Sort Criteria Screen. Figure 1-35. Selecting the Mode from the Sort Element Display screen Select the mode you wish to change, and the Sorting Options Screen will appear. 1-102 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 117 Top Arrow Button Move up in rank) Bottom Arrow Button (Move down in rank) Scroll bar for elements Display Options Drop-Down Menus Reset Button Save Button Close Button Figure 1-37. The Sorting Options Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-103...
  • Page 118 • Never - Never display the results for this element. Use this state for elements which are unimportant to your work. This makes your instrument display less complex. 1-104 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 119 Selecting “Yes” will save these changes as the new default. Selecting “No” will return you to the Element Display Menu without saving the changes. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-105...
  • Page 120 The Sort Element Display Menu Figure 1-40. Save Changes 1-106 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 121: The Set Element Threshold Menu

    Figure 1-41. The Set Element Threshold Menu Path Select the Set Element Threshold icon to configure pass and fail criteria for elemental analysis. Selecting the Set Element Threshold icon opens the Set Threshold Screen. Figure 1-42. Set Threshold Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-107...
  • Page 122 Min Value Max Value Save Button Close Button Figure 1-43. Pass/Fail Settings Screen Selecting the Pass Value will open up the Pass Editor for the selected element. Figure 1-44. The Pass Editor 1-108 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 123 When you press the “E” button in either editor, you are returned to the Pass/Fail Settings Screen, with your new values in place. Selecting the “OFF” button not only sets the value to “OFF” but also saves the new value. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-109...
  • Page 124 Selecting “Yes” will save these changes as the new default. Selecting “No” will return you to the Element Display Menu without saving the changes. Figure 1-47. Save Changes Screen 1-110 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 125 Select the mode you wish to edit. Figure 1-48. The Analysis Options Pop-up Menu Changing the settings for one mode will not affect the settings for other modes, and the configurations can be saved independently. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-111...

  • Page 126: The Set Display Units Menu

    Alloy, Mining, Plastic, Precious Metal, and Soil modes. You can also change the Sigma for each of these modes independently. See . Note that you can now set display units for Mining and Plastic modes. 1-112 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 127: Changing Sigma

    Changing Sigma Figure 1-50. The Set Display Units Screen Changing Sigma Figure 1-51. Selecting new Sigma values Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 1-113...
  • Page 128 When you have changed the sigma values to the appropriate number, select the Save button to save these settings for use. Select the Close button to return to the previous screen without saving any changes. 1-114 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 129: Routine Maintenance Guidelines

    2. Place the old battery aside and slide the new battery up into the cavity in the bottom of the pistol grip. The battery is keyed, and will only insert fully one way. 3. Press in until the latch resets. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...

  • Page 130: Chapter 2 Routine Maintenance Guidelines

    Power Indicator Light Figure 2-1. Power Indicator Light 4. The yellow light indicates that the battery pack is currently being charged.. Charging Indicator Light Power Indicator Light Figure 2-2. Charging Light NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 131 6. If there is a fully seated battery pack in the charger and only the red light is on, there is a fault with the battery pack or charger. Key Shoulder Figure 2-3. Rear and Side views of Battery Pack showing key Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 132 Battery Pack and Battery Charger Figure 2-4. Battery Pack in the Charger CAUTION Do not store battery packs or charger in direct sunlight. CAUTION Do not let the battery pack recharge for excessive periods of time. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 133: Maintenance, Cleaning And Repairs

    NITON Analyzer. WARNING! All Service, except exterior cleaning and measurement window replacement, must be performed by Thermo Scientific or an Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center. Do not attempt to make repairs yourself. Opening the case of your NITON will void the analyzer Warranty in its entirety.

  • Page 134: Replacing The Measurement Window

    2. Remove the face plate and place it face down. Figure 2-6. Face Plate Removed showing measurement window on Reverse 3. Remove the old measurement window. 4. Clean the back surface of the face plate and install the new Window. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 135 Proximity Button. Figure 2-7. Fitting Face Plate over Proximity Button 6. Reinstall the two screws, being careful not to over-tighten them. Figure 2-8. Replacing the Screws. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...

  • Page 136: Storing And Transporting Your Xl3 Analyzer

    2. Rotate the shackle 180 degrees and push it down as far as it can 3. While holding the shackle down, rotate it 90 degrees back in either direction and release shackle. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 137 You will be billed for a replacement case plus any repairs resulting from improper shipping. CAUTION Always remove the battery pack when transporting or storing your analyzer. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 138 Routine Maintenance Guidelines Storing and Transporting Your XL3 Analyzer 2-10 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 139: Networking And Connectivity

    Figure 2-10. Wireless Networking Menu Path Bluetooth Wireless Networking enables you to connect to your computer and other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as printers and GPS devices without the need of cabling, ports, or hubs. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-11...
  • Page 140 Bluetooth devices, as the list is not automatically updated. Selecting the List Available Devices icon brings up the Available Devices screen. From the list, you can connect your analyzer to those devices. 2-12 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 141 Under “Devices,” in the Device List Box, the Available Devices Screen lists all known applicable Bluetooth devices in the area found during the last refresh or scan. Figure 2-12. Example Device List Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-13...
  • Page 142 Figure 2-13. Available Device Refresh • Selecting a listed Bluetooth Device enables the Connect Button. • Selecting the Connect Button will connect your analyzer to the selected device. See the Connected Screen. 2-14 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 143 Bluetooth devices in the operational area. This scan will find all appropriate Bluetooth devices in the operational area, enabling you to connect to those devices. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-15...
  • Page 144 The Bluetooth Search Screen does not retain information about previously detected Bluetooth Devices. Each time the Bluetooth Search Screen is opened, the Device List Box is empty. • Selecting the Search Button initiates a scan for Bluetooth Devices in the area. 2-16 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 145 You can select a device and connect to that device in exactly the same manner as in the Available Devices Screen, once the search is finished. Figure 2-16. Search List with New Device Found Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-17...
  • Page 146 Bluetooth logo in your system tray on your PC. From the popup menu which appears, select Advanced Config., then select Local Services. Figure 2-18. Advanced Configuration selection on PC 2-18 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 147 Make sure that the Secure Connection setting for the Bluetooth Serial Port is set to “Not Required.” Figure 2-20. Selecting Bluetooth Serial Port on PC To edit the setting, double click the row.’ Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-19...
  • Page 148 Networking and Connectivity Figure 2-21. Changing the Bluetooth Secure Connection Checkbox on PC Unselect the Secure Connections checkbox if it is already selected, then select the “OK” button. 2-20 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 149 The Bluetooth Status Screen enables you to see at a glance if and how your analyzer is connected to your computer. Normal Status Screen Please Wait Status Screen Figure 2-22. Example Bluetooth Status Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-21...
  • Page 150 Selecting the Disable Button will shut down the Bluetooth device entirely. A “Bluetooth Disabled” mesage appears, and the Disable Button changes to “Enable”. The Close screen button will return you to the Wireless Setup Menu. Figure 2-23. Bluetooth Status Screen Showing Bluetooth Disabled 2-22 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 151 Bluetooth and standard serial cable. While resetting, your analyzer will show the following screen: Figure 2-24. Bluetooth Reset Alert Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-23...
  • Page 152 Lat: 3355.2607 -Latitude coordinate of current location. This should be read as: • All digits to the right of the decimal point are seconds. • First two digits to the left of the decimal point are minutes. 2-24 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 153 Num Sat: 8 - Number of satellites signals being received by GPS. This number varies depending on your position, the current position of the satellites, and the signal strength. Figure 2-26. GPS Data Integrated Into Reading Data Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-25...
  • Page 154 Tested Units include: Copilot BTGPS3 http://www.alk.com/copilot/pocketpc.asp RoyalTek Star111 http://www.royaltek.com/index.php/content/view/98/80/ IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS http://www.iogear.com/main.php?loc=product&Item=GBGPS201W6 Note These GPS systems have an accuracy of about 10 meters. Haicom HI-408BT GPS http://www.haicom.com.tw/hi_408bt.aspx Note Claimed accuracy is 3 meters 2-26 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 155: Entering Data With A Barcode Reader

    You can replace, append or clear any field with a custom barcode: • R05TEXT replaces field 5 with the TEXT • A05C – appends field 5 with the letter C • C05 – clears field 5 • C00 – clears all fields Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-27...
  • Page 156 Interleaved 2 of 5 • Standard 2 of 5 • Code 11 • MSI RSS14 • RS Limited Consult your Baracoda Pencil Users Manual for more information and information on successful barcoding. 2-28 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 157 When you turn your analyzer on after it is connected, or if you connect it while the analyzer is on, a "Found New Hardware" Wizard will open, as in Figure 2-28. Figure 2-28. Found New Hardware Wizard Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-29...
  • Page 158 2-30. When the Hardware Installation window comes up stating that the software has not passed XP logo certification, don't worry. The driver is from Microsoft. Select "Continue Anyway." Figure 2-30. Installation Wizard Search 2-30 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 159 COM 6. You can find how the software has been installed by starting up NDTr and selecting Settings. The Connect Using box shows you to which Comm port you are using - as in Figure 2-32. Figure 2-32. The Settings Pop-up Window Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 2-31...
  • Page 160 Entering Data with a Barcode reader 2-32 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 161: Radiation And General Safety

    Chapter 3 This chapter covers topics related to radiation safety and general safety when using a Thermo Scientific NITON XL3t analyzer. At a minimum all operators of the XL3t should be familiar with the instructions provided in this chapter in order to handle the XL3t in a safe manner. In addition to...
  • Page 162 Table 3-1 below are the typical background radiation doses received by the average member of the public. The radiation dose limits for radiation workers in the US are also shown in Table 3-2. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 163 5000 Pregnant Worker (during gestation period) Eye Dose Equivalent 15,000 Shallow dose equivalent to the skin or any 50,000 extremity or organ Maximum allowable dose for the general public (annual) For a Minor Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 164 Landauer, Inc. 2 Science Road Glenwood, IL 60425-9979 www.landauerinc.com (800) 323-8830 Note Wearing a dosimeter badge does not protect you against radiation exposure. A dosimeter badge only measures your exposure (at the dosimeter location). NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 165 * The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) was chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1964 as the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...

  • Page 166: How To Use The Niton Xl3T Analyzer Safely

    The primary beam is a directed beam out of the front of the analyzer that can have high dose rates. The secondary beam, or scattered beam, has much lower dose rates. Figure 3-1. . Primary Beam NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 167 When the lights are flashing, the primary beam is on, the shutter is open, and radiation is being emitted from the front of the analyzer. (This does not Indicator Lights include the brief flash of the lights when first turning the analyzer on.) Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 168 User Guide. This prevents foreign objects from entering your XL3t. Avoid Over-Exposures Direct contact with the window could result in overexposures in the times indicated in Table 0-4 below. NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 169: Safe Handling Of Samples

    This causes higher dose rates in the scattered radiation. If you are frequently handling low density samples, you should consider the use of test stands, backscatter shields, or the equivalent. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...

  • Page 170: Radiation Profile

    * G = Alloy, B = Alloy Electronics, F = Dental Alloy, P = Precious Metals, M = Mining, D = Soil, J = Exploration, A = Lead Paint, E = Thin Sample, H = Plastic 3-10 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 171 * G = Alloy, B = Alloy Electronics, F = Dental Alloy, P = Precious Metals, M = Mining, D = Soil, J = Exploration, A = Lead Paint, E = Thin Sample, H = Plastic. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide...
  • Page 172 * G = Alloy, B = Alloy Electronics, F = Dental Alloy, P = Precious Metals, M = Mining, D = Soil, J = Exploration, A = Lead Paint, E = Thin Sample, H = Plastic. 3-12 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 173 There should always be a sample in contact with the measurement window when the x-ray tube is on. The sample will absorb most of the primary-beam radiation unless it is smaller than the instrument's Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 3-13...
  • Page 174 Shallow dose is measured at a point 0.007 cm below the surface. 3-14 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 175: Storage & Transportation

    XL3t in its carrying case and an over-pack to protect the sensitive measuring equipment inside the analyzer. Do NOT ship the analyzer with the battery pack connected to the analyzer. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 3-15...

  • Page 176: Emergency Procedures

    5. Notify your Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) or the equivalent responsible individual at your company or institution immediately. 6. You or your RSO should call Thermo Fisher Scientific at one of their contact numbers listed below for additional instructions and guidance. 3-16 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 177 Outside the USA - Local NITON Service Center:___________________ For assistance with your NITON XL3t analyzer outside the United States, please contact your nearest manufacturer's service center identified below: Europe NITON Analyzers Europe Munich, Germany Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 3-17...
  • Page 178 Radiation and General Safety EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Phone: +49 89 3681 380 Fax: +49 89 3681 3830 Email: niton.eur@thermo.com Asia NITON Analyzers Asia Hong Kong Phone: +852 2869-6669 Fax: +852 2869-6665 Email: niton.asia@thermo.com 3-18 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 179: Registration And Licensing

    States differ greatly in their categories; the following is a list of common categories: o X-Ray Fluorescence o Analytical or Analytical XRF o Open Beam or Open Beam Analytical o Portable Gauge or Portable XRF o Industrial Analytical or Non-Destructive Testing Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 3-19...
  • Page 180 Open Beam prevent entry of an extremity into the primary beam. If you need assistance Configuration: with the exemption letter, you may contact the radiation safety group. 3-20 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 181: Contact Information

    Germany Phone:+49 89 368138-0 Fax:+49 89 368138-30 Hong Kong Phone:+852 2869-6669 Fax:+852 2869-6665 United States Regulatory A list of states and their contacts can be found at the following website: Authority Contact http://www.hsrd.ornl.gov/nrc/asdirectr.htm Information Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide 3-21...
  • Page 182 Radiation and General Safety Contact Information 3-22 NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...

  • Page 183: Appendices

    58.69 copper 63.55 zinc 65.41 gallium 69.72 10.3 germanium 72.64 11.0 arsenic 74.92 10.5 11.7 selenium 78.96 11.2 12.5 bromine 79.90 11.9 13.3 krypton 83.80 12.6 14.1 rubidium 85.47 13.4 15.0 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-i...
  • Page 184 48.7 1.18 terbium 158.92 44.5 50.4 1.24 dysprosium 162.50 46.0 52.2 1.29 holmium 164.93 47.5 53.9 1.34 erbium 167.26 49.1 55.7 1.41 thulium 168.93 50.7 57.6 1.46 ytterbium 173.04 52.4 59.4 1.52 Appendices-ii NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 185 15.2 17.8 actinium (227.0) 12.7 15.7 18.4 thorium 232.04 13.0 16.2 19.0 protactinium (231.0) 13.3 16.7 19.6 uranium 238.03 13.6 17.2 20.2 neptunium 237.00 13.9 17.7 20.8 plutonium 244.00 14.3 18.3 21.4 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-iii...
  • Page 186 178.49 55.8 63.2 10.5 1.64 holmium 164.93 47.5 53.9 1.34 indium 114.82 24.2 27.3 iodine 126.90 28.6 32.3 iridium 192.22 64.9 73.6 10.7 12.5 1.98 iron 55.85 krypton 83.80 12.6 14.1 Appendices-iv NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 187 20.2 22.7 rubidium 85.47 13.4 15.0 ruthenium 101.07 19.3 21.7 samarium 150.36 40.1 45.4 scandium 44.96 selenium 78.96 11.2 12.5 silicon 28.08 1.74 1.84 silver 107.87 22.2 25.0 strontium 87.62 14.2 15.8 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-v...
  • Page 188 183.84 59.3 67.2 11.3 1.77 uranium 238.03 13.6 17.2 20.2 vanadium 50.94 xenon 131.29 29.8 33.6 ytterbium 173.04 52.4 59.4 1.52 yttrium 88.91 15.0 16.7 zinc 65.41 zirconium 91.22 15.8 17.7 Appendices-vi NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 189 Count Rate Figure Appendices-1. The SpectraView Screen By default, the following information is shown along with the spectrum: The Reading number (Bottom Left) in the form "Read:x", where x is the Reading number. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-vii...
  • Page 190 Use the left button on the 4-way touch pad to expand the spectrum, centered on the position of the cursor. Use the right button on the 4-way touch pad to contract the spectrum, centered on the position of the cursor. Appendices-viii NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 191 Select Spectra2 to view the second source spectrum Select NAV to access the NAV Menu. Select Spectra1 to return to the first source spectrum. Figure Appendices-2. Viewing Multiple Spectra Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-ix...
  • Page 192 This should only occur during a measurement, while the preconditions for operation are met. If the LED lights blink at any other time, disconnect the battery pack and call Thermo Scientific’s Service Department in the United States, toll free, at (800) 875-1578, or outside the United States, at +1-978-670-7460, or your local Authorized NITON Service Center.
  • Page 193 Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Service Department in the United States, toll free, at (800) 875-1578, or outside the United States at +1-978-670-7460, or your local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-xi...
  • Page 194 CAUTION Always obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number from Thermo Scientific’s Service Department in the United States, toll free, at (800) 875-1578, or outside the United States, at +1-978-670-7460 before returning your instrument to the NITON Service Department or local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center.
  • Page 195 30 minutes, your NITON analyzer will require a 10 minute warm-up period before the instrument can be calibrated, unless this 10 minute warm-up period is manually overridden. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-xiii...
  • Page 196 This number ells you how good your approximation is. The lower the number, the better the approximation. Appendices-xiv NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 197 Buyer, iv. use of the Products in a manner for which they were not designed, Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-xv...
  • Page 198 DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS Appendices-xvi NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 199 Thermo Fisher neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it, any other obligation or liability with respect to Thermo Fisher products.. Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Appendices-xvii...
  • Page 200 Appendix F: Appendices-xviii NITON XL3 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific...
  • Page 201 Analyzer, Carrying Case 8 Analyzer, Storing and Transporting of 8 Battery Charger, description and use of 1 Battery Life Indicator ix Battery Pack, description and use of 1 Battery Pack, recharging of 2 Beep Setup 94 Calibrate Detector, method for 61 Calibrate Touch Screen Screen 63 COM device, installing USB port as 31 Compton Scatter (Inelastic Collisions) 23...
  • Page 202 Emergency Response Information 17 Example Averaging 5 Filter Element List Button 88 Filters, Main Range 84 Filters, Mid Range 86 Function Erase All Data 53 Erase Readings 54 Function, Avg Back, description of 2 Function, Avg Forward, description of 2 Function, Stop Avg/Fwd Back, description of 4 GPS, Bluetooth, Tested Units 26 Handling of Samples 9...
  • Page 203 LCD Touch Screen, raising iv LCD Touch Screen, The, description and use iv Lost or Stolen Instrument, Notification Process 16 Low Range 84, 86 Maintenance, Cleaning and Repairs 5 Max Time Parameter, setting of 83 Menu Path, generic description of x methods of operation - Momentary-Trigger-Touch-and-Proximity-Sensor 9 methods of operation - Trigger-and-Interlock 9 methods of operation - Trigger-and-Proximity-Sensor 9...
  • Page 204 Printers, Setup of 92 Radiation Exposure, and Pregnancy 5 Radiation Exposure, Monitoring 4 Radiation Safety Group Contact Information 21 Radiation, Exposure to 2 Radiation, Open Beam Configuration 20 Radiation, Primary 13 Radiation, Secondary 14 Re/Ta/Hf Testing Mode 31 Rotate Screen 180 Toggle 73 Secondary (Scattered) Beam, area of 7 soil standards 24 Sort Element Display 102...
  • Page 205 Video, Small Spot Technology, How to use 76 View Data Screen, The, description and uses of 49 Virtual Keyboard, The, description and use of 20 Virtual Numeric Keypad vii XL3, Registration and Licensing 19 XL3, Storage 15 XL3, Transportation 15 XL3t, Radiation, Frequently Asked Questions 19 X-ray Beam, position of 6 X-ray, Emission Energies, Table A-1 i...

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