Important Information - Please Read Before Use; Intended Use; Safety Symbols - Olympus DELTA 50 Quick Start Manual

Important Information — Please Read Before Use

Intended Use

The DELTA is designed to perform identification and analysis of elements
from magnesium to uranium (Mg to U), depending on the selected model,
contained within test samples.
WARNING
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INTENDED USE
Instruction Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this
Olympus product safely and effectively. Before using this product, thoroughly
review this instruction manual, and use the product as instructed.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.
IMPORTANT
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OME OF THE DETAILS OF COMPONENTS ILLUSTRATED IN THIS MANUAL
MAY DIFFER FROM THE COMPONENTS INSTALLED ON YOUR
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INSTRUMENT OWEVER THE OPERATING PRINCIPLES REMAIN THE
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Instrument Compatibility
Only use the DELTA analyzer with the following ancillary equipment:
• Rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack (P/N: A003 [U8990853])
• Optional stand-alone external battery charger (P/N: A004 [U8990854])
[varies by configuration; must select power cord]
• AC adaptor (P/N: A013 [U8990860]) [varies by configuration; must select
power cord]
The DELTA is primarily a self-contained unit. However, it does have a series of
I/O ports that can be used to connect compatible peripherals and connect it to a
PC. The unit derives its required DC input power from the DELTA AC adaptor
or battery pack.
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SING INCOMPATIBLE EQUIPMENT COULD CAUSE EQUIPMENT
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MALFUNCTION AND OR DAMAGE
Repair and Modification
The DELTA does not contain any user-serviceable parts, apart from one
exception: the measurement window. If the measurement window is damaged,
the window assembly should be replaced as soon as possible. For more details,
refer to the DELTA User's Manual.
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N ORDER TO PREVENT HUMAN INJURY AND
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DO NOT DISASSEMBLE MODIFY
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INSTRUMENT

Safety Symbols

The following safety symbols might appear on the instrument and in the
instruction manual:
General warning symbol:
This symbol is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages
that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or material
damage.
Radiation warning symbol:
This symbol is used to alert the user to the presence of potentially harmful
ionizing radiation generated within the XRF or XRD analyzer. All safety
messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm.
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OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE
High voltage warning symbol:
This symbol is used to alert the user to potential electric shock hazards greater
than 1000 volts. All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to
avoid possible harm.
Safety Signal Words
The following safety symbols might appear in the documentation of the
instrument:
DANGER
The DANGER signal word indicates an imminently hazardous situation. It
calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, will result in death or serious personal injury. Do not
proceed beyond a
DANGER
understood and met.
WARNING
The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to a procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed
or adhered to, could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed
beyond a signal word until the indicated conditions are fully
WARNING
understood and met.
The CAUTION signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls
attention to an operating procedure, practice, or the like, which, if not correctly
performed or adhered to, may result in minor or moderate personal injury,
material damage, particularly to the product, destruction of part or all of the
product, or loss of data. Do not proceed beyond a
the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.
Safety
Before applying power to the DELTA, verify that the correct safety precautions
have been taken (see the following warnings). In addition, take note of the
external markings on the instrument, which are described in "Safety
Information" on page 8.
Warnings
General Warnings
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• Carefully read the instructions contained in this manual prior to turning on
the instrument.
• Keep the user's manual in a safe place for further reference.
• Follow the installation and operation procedures.
• It is imperative to respect the safety warnings on the instrument and in the
user's manual.
• If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment could be impaired.
• Do not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification to
the instrument.
• Service instructions, when applicable, are for trained service personnel. To
avoid the risk of electric shock, do not perform any work on the instrument
unless qualified to do so. For any problem or question regarding this
apparatus, contact Olympus or an authorized Olympus representative.
• Do not allow metallic or foreign objects to enter the device through
connectors or any other openings. Otherwise, a malfunction or electric
shock may result.
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signal word until the indicated conditions are fully
signal word until
CAUTION