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How to Analyze
General Analysis
Element Ranges and Lists
General Analysis
PREPARATORY TASKS
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Niton XL2 Analyzer User's Guide
Figure 5.
The Metals Analysis Menu Path (Example)
From the Element Range Screen, select the Element List Button to display the Element List
for the Range you want to use. This list shows the elements that the Range is best designed to
detect. See
Adjusting the Element Range
Figure 6.
The Element Range Screen
Note Each user should read the Thermo Scientific Niton XL2 User's Guide carefully before
initiating measurements with the system. Users are strongly urged to attend the Thermo
Scientific Niton XRF Analyzer Radiation Safety and Operations Training courses offered
regularly, or the web-based trainings. For more information, visit www.thermo.com/niton.
Attach a charged battery to the analyzer and turn it on. Follow the screen instructions and
"Log On" as the operator using either the default password or a custom one as designated by
the user in an NDU file.
Wait five (5) minutes before using the analyzer, allowing the instrument electronics to
stabilize.
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