INNOV?X SOIL Quick Start Manual

THIS INSTRUMENT PRODUCES IONIZING RADIATION.
Only Users with Manufacturer Authorized Training should operate INNOV‐X Instruments
Start‐up preparation for new units:
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Charge main batteries for analyzer using Innov‐X battery charger.
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Charge iPAQ. The iPAQ consumes battery power even when it is turned off. If the instrument is not used for a
period of many days, the iPAQ may discharge completely, or may not have enough power to run a test. If
instrument will not be used for several days, charge the iPAQ during down time.
Daily Start up procedure:
1. Place a battery in the analyzer.
2. Power on the Analyzer Main Power (On/Off switch located on base of handle)
3. Power on the iPAQ (Button located in upper right hand corner of iPAQ)
4. Select Innov‐X from the start menu located in the upper left hand corner of iPAQ screen.
5. Read the radiation safety notice and acknowledge that you are a certified user by pressing start
6. Select Soil Mode.
7. Analyzer will undergo a 60 second hardware initialization.
8. Place a standardization clip on the nose of the analyzer. Tap the button on the screen to standardize.
9. When standardization is complete, remove the standardization clip.
10. Tap the "lock" icon in the lower right corner of the iPAQ screen to release software trigger lock
11. Test a soil standard to verify instrument performance.
12. Results will display on screen. Subsequent tests may be started from either Results or Analysis screens.
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If necessary, tap the X in the upper right hand corner of the Results screen to return to the "Ready to
test" Analysis screen at any time.
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Test information can be entered from the analysis screen by tapping the Info button.
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Tests can be stopped by either pulling the trigger, or tapping Stop on the iPAQ screen.
Compaq IPAQ Pocket PC® Basics:
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Start menu is found in the upper left corner of screen. If "Start" icon is not visible, tap the screen in
upper left corner.
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Text is entered by tapping the keyboard icon in lower right to bring up the Virtual Keyboard or
Character recognizer.
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The File Toolbar is located at the bottom of the screen.
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Pressing the right most button below the screen provides a list of applications currently running
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To Reset the iPAQ, stick the tip of the stylus into the small hole located next to the connector.
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Innov‐X software uses three main screens: Main, Analysis and Results: Users select mode to use via the
Main Screen. Most edits to testing method are made via the Analysis screen, which typically says
"Ready to test." The Results screen shows all data. All data editing features are done from
Always exit software completely when finished using analyzer! It may be necessary to close all three
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screens. Use File → Exit. Software will prompt for confirmation before closing.
Removing iPAQ: Slide iPAQ towards nose of analyzer to clear connector before lifting upwards.
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INNOV‐X SOIL QUICK START GUIDE
Before use, read and understand instruction manual
Review radiation safety– Chapter 3 in the Operator's Manual
Maintain Possession & Control of the Analyzer at all Times
Never Point the Instrument at Yourself or Others
(More detailed information can be found in Section 5.1 of the User's manual)
INNOV‐X Systems, Inc.
10 Gill Street, Suite Q
Woburn, MA 01801
(Manual section 4.4 Standardization)
(Manual 4.5.1)
here.