Table Of Contents - Thermo Scientific XL2 User Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents5
Contact Us7
Chapter 0 Contact Us7
Warnings, Cautions, And Notes9
Chapter 1 Manual Overview9
Figures9
Physical Buttons10
Other Hardware10
Example Physical Buttons10
Example Other Hardware10
Using Your Analyzer11
Safely And Effectively Using Your Analyzer11
Radiation And General Safety11
Radiation Protection Basics11
Exposure To Radiation12
Time12
Distance12
Shielding12
Typical Radiation Doses Received14
Annual Occupational Dose Limits For Radiation Workers14
Monitoring Your Radiation Exposure15
Pregnancy And Radiation Exposure15
How To Use The Niton Xl2 Analyzer Safely16
Primary Beam16
The Shutter-Open Indicator Lights17
Secondary (Scattered) Beam17
The X-Ray Beam Indicator Lights17
Handle And Use With Respect18
Follow A Radiation Protection Program18
Take Proper Care Of Your Niton Xl218
Safe Handling Of Samples18
Small Samples19
Irregularly Shaped Samples19
Light Materials (Such As Plastics)19
Niton Xl2 Radiation Profile20
Radiation Meter Information20
Background Radiation Level20
Niton Xl2 Radiation Profile - Scatter Measurements - Mrem/Hr20
In Beam Measurements - Dose Rates In Rem/Hr22
In Beam Measurements - Dose Rates In Msv/Hr22
Niton Xl2 Goldd Radiation Profile23
Niton Xl2 Goldd Radiation Profile - In Beam Measurements - Rem/Hr24
Niton Xl2 Goldd Radiation Profile - In Beam Measurements - Msv/Hr24
Primary And Secondary Dose Locations (Not To Scale)25
Primary Radiation26
Secondary Radiation26
Deep And Shallow Dose26
Proper And Improper Operation27
Storage And Transportation27
Lost Or Stolen Instrument27
Minor Damage27
Major Damage28
Emergency Response Information29
How To Analyze31
Chapter 3 How To Analyze31
Element Ranges And Lists32
General Analysis32
Preparatory Tasks32
The Element Range Screen32
System Check Menu Path34
Setting Element Ranges34
General Testing Protocol35
Undersized Or Non-Contact Samples35
Instrument Qc35
Taking A Sample Analysis37
Chapter 4 Basic Operation37
Analysis Modes45
General Metals Mode45
Electronic Metals Mode46
Precious Metals Mode46
Plastics Mode46
Soils Mode46
Mining Ta/Hf Mode47
Testall Mode47
Testall Geo Mode47
Using General Metals Mode47
Using Electronic Metals Mode48
Using Precious Metals Mode48
Using Plastics Mode50
Using Soils Mode50
Using Mining Cu/Zn Mode51
Using Mining Ta/Hf Mode52
Using Testall Mode52
Using Testall Geo Mode52
Metal Sample Prep55
Sample Analysis Preparation55
Chapter 5 Common Operations55
Surface Oxidation56
Painted Surfaces57
White Paint57
Red Paint57
Comparative Test Results With And Without Grinding57
Oil, Grease & Cutting Oils58
Prepped And Unprepped Painted Metal Analysis58
Clean And Greased Sample Metal Analysis58
Anodized, Plated And Galvanized Surfaces59
Cordless Right Angle Drill59
Example Of Right Angle Drill60
Sanding Disc61
Attaching The Sanding Disc 162
Attaching The Sanding Disc 262
Cordless Angle Grinder63
Cordless Angle Grinder Kit63
Rubber Backing Pad And Nut64
Assembling The Grinder65
Sanding Discs65
Silicon Carbide66
Zirconia Alumina66
Diamond Sanding Paper66
Safety Rules66
Soil Sample Prep68
Preparing Bulk Soil Samples68
Cleaning Your Equipment68
Sample Preparation69
Coning And Quartering69
Placing The Sample In An Xrf Sample Cup69
Place Film70
Secure Film70
Fill Cup70
Tamp Sample70
Place Filter71
Stuff Cup71
Cap Cup71
Label Cup71
Preparing Liquids And Sludge72
Preparing Mining Samples72
Specimen Preparation - Fused Glass Disk72
Specimen Preparation - Pressed Powder Briquette Preparation73
Setting Up Beep Times73
First Beep73
Second Beep73
Sorting The Custom Element Display74
Third Beep74
Beep On Grade Match74
Display Options74
Report Settings75
Rohs Option75
Max Measure Time75
Detection Option75
Minumum Test Time75
Virtual Keyboard76
Del77
Clear77
Left77
Right77
Backspace78
Cancel78
Enter78
Setting Display Units79
Changing Precision (Sigma Value)79
Confidence Intervals79
Adjusting The Sigma Values80
Selecting The Sigma Value80
Adjusting The Element Range81
Setting The Date And Time82
The Date & Time Screen83
Changing The Month84
Month Drop Down Menu84
Changing The Year85
Changing The Date86
Selecting The Date86
Changing The Hour And Minute87
Saving Your Changes88
Exiting Without Saving88
Calibrating The Touch Screen89
Initiating Touch Screen Calibration89
Touch Screen Calibration Crosses90
Viewing Data91
The View Data Menu Path91
Chapter 6 Data Management91
Scrolling Down Through The Complete Listing Of Elements92
Sorting Elements92
Complete Listing Of Elements92
Element Sorts93
Composition Sorts93
Error Sorts93
Standard, High-To-Low, And Low-To-High Composition Sorts93
Spectrum Graph94
Element, Composition, And Error Sorts94
Viewing The Spectrum95
Spectraview95
How To Use Spectraview95
Viewing The Information In Spectraview Mode95
Fitting The Spectrum96
Delineating The Area Of Interest96
Multiple Ranges97
Spectraview Navigation97
Area Of Interest Fit To The Display97
Viewing Fingerprints98
The View Fingerprints Menu Path98
Erasing Data99
The View Fingerprints Screen99
The Erase All Data Menu Path100
The Erase All Data Confirmation Screen100
The Erase Readings Screen101
The Erase Readings Menu Path101
The Erase Readings Confirmation Screen102
The Erase Fingerprints Screen103
The Erase Fingerprints Menu Path103
Managing Libraries104
The Erase Fingerprints Confirmation Screen104
The Manage Libraries Menu Path104
Viewing The Libraries105
The Library Editor105
Using The Library Editor106
Alloy Name Button106
Add Button106
Del Button106
The Element Specification Screen107
Save Button107
Close Button107
Confirmation Screen107
Library Name108
Element To Be Edited108
Minimum Percentage108
The Element Specification Scree108
Maximum Percentage109
The Minimum Editor109
Ok Button110
Cancel Button110
The Maximum Editor110
Installing The Windows 7 Usb Driver111
Chapter 7 Connectivity111
Using Your Analyzer With Your Pc117
The Bluetooth Setup Menu Path117
Search Button118
Bt Information Screen118
Connecting From Your Analyzer To Your Pc119
Bluetooth Searching119
Connecting Via Bluetooth119
Connect Button120
Gps Button120
Reset Button121
Config Button121
Bluetooth Gps Data Screen121
Changing The Bluetooth Device Type122
Using A Usb Cable To Connect Your Analyzer122
Bluetooth Config Screen122
Changing Bluetooth Device Type122
Standard Usb Connector123
Mini Usb Connector123
Downloading Data124
Standard Download124
The Download Button124
The Test Button125
Connection Success Window125
The Connect Button125
Current Reading List126
Selecting Readings126
Using Check Boxes127
The Browse Button127
Error Messages While Downloading129
The Progress Bar129
Live Download (Automatic Save)130
Live Download Icon130
Changing The Filename For Live Download131
Simultaneous Save As Csv File131
File Dialog Box131
Controlling Your Analyzer From Your Pc133
The Ndtr Toolbar133
Start Measurement133
Stop Measurement133
Configure Connection Settings134
Selecting The Com Port134
Connection Settings Dialog Box134
Operating Your Analyzer Remotely135
Live Download From Ndtr135
Niton Xl2 Virtual Interface135
Dest Folder136
Selected File136
Save The Reading To Csv File As Well Checkbox136
Learning More, Service, And Support137
Replacing The Measurement Window137
Removing The Old Window138
Polyethylene Window P/N 187-1555138
Prolene Window Pn 187-1454139
Measurement Window Replaced139
Tips And Troubleshooting140
The Specs Screen140
The Specs Screen Menu Path140
The Specifications Screen141
Instrument Specific Serial Number141
Model Number141
Date And Time141
Fpga142
Factory Qc142
Energy Cal142
Battery142
Diagnostics143
The Diagnostics Screen143
Error Messages145
Registration And Licensing Faq146
What Is The Max Ma, Max Kvp, And Max Power?146
What Is The Accelerator Voltage Or Mev?146
What Is The Radioisotope?146
Storing And Transporting Your Niton Xl2 Analyzer147
What Is The Analyzer Serial Number?147
What Is The Tube Serial Number?147
How Often Do I Need To Perform Leak Tests On The Niton Xl2?147
The Niton Carrying Case148
The Range Menu Path (Main)151
Chapter 8 Advanced Settings151
Selecting The Mode152
The Element Checkboxes153
The Range Element Lists154
The Range Time Fields155
The Range Time Editor156
Tools Menu Options157
Avg Forward157
Avg Back (Alt)158
Example Averaging Screens158
Spectrum:on/Spectrum:off159
Activating And Deactivating The Live Spectrum159
The Virtual Numeric Keypad159
Print (Alt)160
Set Pass/Fail160
Example Analysis Screen Showing Live Spectrum160
Add/Remove (Toggle)161
Set Pass/Fail Screen161
Setting The Reference Alloys For Pass Or Fail162
Searching For Reference Alloys162
The Pass Fail Setup Screen162
Using The Search Function162
Uhow Pass/Fail Mode Works163
Search Results163
Metals Pass And Fail Screens163
Switch Library (Main)164
Enable/Disable Al164
Thickness Correction164
How To Apply Thickness Correction164
How To Enable And Adjust Thickness Correction For Plastics Analysis165
When To Use Thickness Correction166
Wire Insulation Cut Into Strands166
Pvc Wire Insulation With Conductor Removed167
Incorrect Way To Measure Heat Shrink Tubing167
Correct Way To Measure Heat Shrink Tubing167
Enable/Disable Paint168
Action Level168
Print Data168
Coatings Method168
Passwords And User Privileges169
Selecting Help169
Selecting File169
Creating The Security Key170
Security Key170
User Account Creation Screen171
User Creation Dialog Box171
Creating A User172
Unchecking Safety173
User Is Created173
Selecting Upload174
Successful Installation Message176
Ndf Files: User Data Structuring177
Creating New User-Defined Fields177
Creating A New Ndf File177
Ndf File Work Area178
Selecting New Mode178
Selecting Mode179
Working Within A Mode179
Mode Pop-Up Menu180
Adding A New Field180
Making Fields Required181
Making Fields Incremental182
Clearing Data For New Readings182
Field Status Window - Default182
Field Status Window - Options Enabled183
Editing The Field Name183
Toggling The Required Option184
Copying The Current Field185
Pasting A Copied Field185
Creating A New Entry186
New Entry In The Construction Window186
Editing The New Entry186
Sorting Entries187
Deleting Fields And Entries187
Uploading The Ndf File187
Testing The Upload Connection188
Safety Settings189
Safety Settings Menu Path189
Start/Stop Setup191
The Start/Stop Settings Menu Path191
Proximity Start192
Remote Trigger192
Easy Trigger192
Max Time Field192
Methods Of Operation194
Camera196
How To Use The Camera196
The Camera Menu Path198
Setting Up The Camera View And Image Saving198
Warranty199
Chapter 8 Service199
Accessories, Spares And Consumables - Exclusions200