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  • Page 2 In accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this symbol indicates that the product shall not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Refer to your local Bruker distributor for return and/or collection systems available in your country.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Radiation Safety ..............................21 2.1. Radiation Profile – S1 TITAN ........................... 21 2.2. Radiation Profile – TRACER 5..........................24 2.3. Radiation Profile – CTX ............................30 2.4. Precautions ................................31 2.5. Safety Features ............................... 33 Starting Up ................................34 APPLICATION Button ............................... 39 METHOD Button ..............................
  • Page 4 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER This page is intentionally left blank. 030.0112.04.0 4 of 67 Your Complete Source for www.BergEng.com 1-847-577-3980 Testing Equipment Berg Engineering & Sales Company, Inc. Info@BergEng.com...

  • Page 5: Instrument Description And Care

     X-ray use The S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX are fully field portable analyzers based on energy dispersive X- RACER ray fluorescence (EDXRF) technology and use an X-ray tube as their excitation source. When energized, the instruments generate low-energy X-rays.

  • Page 6: Instrument Components

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 1.1. Instrument Components S1 TITAN Examination Window X-ray warning light Proximity Sensor Trigger Ports hatch Battery Lock Touch screen Auxiliary trigger Power switch X-ray warning light Armed indicator light RACER X-ray warning light...
  • Page 7 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Open lid Closed lid Examination window Armed indicator Touch screen Trigger X-ray warning lights USB flash drive port USB port, type B Power switch AC power jack Battery door Battery Open lid...
  • Page 8 Allows the Helium flow to escape. No window for He flush Clear window for normal use Gridded window for vacuum CTX windows The CTX uses two window types, each for a different location – Type Location Purpose Prolene™ Fixed inner plate Protects the detector.
  • Page 9 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Accessories The following table, in alphabetical order, describes accessories available for purchase. For details, see the Accessories Manual, Bruker document 030.0116. Accessory Part # Description Background Plate 485251-000 Eliminates interference from materials behind or around a small sample and absorbs X-rays.

  • Page 10: Tracer 5 Collimators And Filters

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 1.2. 5 Collimators and Filters RACER Description The T 5 has additional, interchangeable features – RACER Filters.  Collimators, stamped with either an 8 or 3.  They are applied as an assembly: a filter is inserted into the filter holder, which is attached to the collimator with a screw.
  • Page 11 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Installing a To install an alternate collimator – collimator Step Action Ensure that the instrument is powered off. Using the provided 0.050 inch hex screwdriver, open the collimator hatch located on the side of the instrument nose. Do not allow debris to get inside the hatch area.
  • Page 12 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Changing To change manual filters attached to a collimator – filters Step Action Note the configuration of the current filter holder on the collimator. Using the provided 0.050 inch hex screwdriver, unscrew the filter holder from the collimator.
  • Page 13 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Making a To make a custom filter – filter Step Action Collect necessary tools: Hole punch  Vacuum stick  0.050 inch hex screwdriver  Collimator assembly  Use the hole punch to cut the filter material.

  • Page 14: General Care And Maintenance

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 1.3. General Care and Maintenance The instrument, when used properly, should require very little maintenance beyond – maintenance Battery recharging. See Power Sources, page 15.  Window replacement. See below. ...
  • Page 15 Peel off the clear front protective cover. Otherwise, light element measurements will be inaccurate. RACER Replace the nose plate. Firmly secure the screws but do not over-tighten. Changing To change a window on the CTX – 030.0112.04.0 15 of 67 Your Complete Source for www.BergEng.com 1-847-577-3980 Testing Equipment Berg Engineering &...
  • Page 16 42mm diameter window, part number 160.0181.01. Caution: The Etnom film window looks identical but do not use it here. See CTX Windows at the bottom of page 8. Carefully apply the new window within the circular indent. To secure the window, press the edge all the way around.

  • Page 17: Power Sources

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 1.5. Power Sources What is The analyzer is supplied with – provided Two Lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries, part number 160.0009 for S1 TITAN and T 5 and  RACER 160.0145.01 for CTX.
  • Page 18 The battery door is on the back of the CTX. Battery door Battery Remaining The remaining charge on a CTX battery is displayed on the side. The following is a fully charged charge for CTX battery. Charging To charge a battery –...
  • Page 19 If there is no local disposal program, return used Bruker batteries to Bruker. A nominal  shipping charge applies. If a battery fails to operate normally within the warranty period, return it to Bruker for  evaluation and repair. 030.0112.04.0...

  • Page 20: Contacting Bruker

    5, and CTX User Manual RACER Using AC Optionally, the instrument may be powered by an AC adapter purchased from Bruker. (This is adapter different from the battery AC adapter.) To power the analyzer with an AC adapter – Step Action With the supplied cord, connect the AC adapter to a 90-240V AC wall outlet.

  • Page 21: Radiation Safety

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 2. Radiation Safety Description This section describes the radiation profiles of the S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX, X-ray warnings, RACER and safety recommendations. Proper use When the instrument is used properly, X-ray radiation from instrument poses no harm to the user or others.
  • Page 22 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER General Radiation measurements were conducted – testing Using a Thermo micro-rem low energy plastic scintillation radiation survey instrument.  conditions With the survey meter calibrated by the survey meter manufacturer. ...
  • Page 23 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER X-ray beam The following table provides specific beam diameters at selected distances from the beam port diameter when no sample is in place. Beam Port Distance in cm Beam Diameter in cm 1.50...

  • Page 24: Radiation Profile - Tracer 5

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 2.2. Radiation Profile – T RACER Testing The radiation profile reflects the radiological conditions during normal and non-normal standards instrument operational conditions. To establish radiation profiles – IEC 62495 (2011), Nuclear instrumentation – Portable X-ray fluorescence analysis ...
  • Page 25 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Worst-case 1 Tests were performed with the following settings: highest energy Setting Type Value Voltage (keV) Current (μA) Filter Blank #2 At 5 cm At 10 cm Open Beam Duplex Open Beam...
  • Page 26 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Standard Tests were performed with the following settings: setting 1 alloy phase 1 Setting Type Value Voltage (keV) Current (μA) Filter Ti25,Al300μm #1 At 5 cm At 10 cm Open Beam...
  • Page 27 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Standard Tests were performed with the following settings: setting 2 alloy phase 2 Setting Type Value Voltage (keV) Current (μA) 11.35 Filter Blank #2 At 5 cm At 10 cm Open Beam...
  • Page 28 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Testing Measurements of the main beam without a sample (open Beam) were collected at 5, 10, 30, and conditions, 100cm. The result at the sample position was extrapolated from measured results using a semi- open beam log plot as described in IEC 62495.
  • Page 29 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Correction During testing, the following correction factors were used: factors Distance Nist H30 Correction Factor 5 cm 3.612 10 cm 3.612 30 cm 2.948 100 cm 2.919 Distance vs. Worst-Case 1 Highest...

  • Page 30: Radiation Profile - Ctx

    Profile – S1 TITAN starting on page 21. Differences The CTX uses the same mix of tubes and detectors used in The S1 TITAN and the open beam between profile is the same. The angle of the X-ray beam is still 45 degrees, but is pointed toward the back instruments of the CTX, at the lid when open.

  • Page 31: Precautions

    Comply with all instructions and labels provided with the device.  Before pressing the trigger, be aware of the direction the X-rays travel. Not applicable to CTX.  While measuring, do not place any part of your body, especially the eyes or hands, near the X- ...
  • Page 32 3. Bruker at +1 (509) 783-9850, or support.hmp@bruker.com. Never remove labels from the analyzer. This voids regulatory approval of the instrument. Safety officer If you have questions, check with your radiation safety officer or a Bruker radiation safety officer at +1 (509) 783-9850, or support.hmp@bruker.com. 030.0112.04.0...

  • Page 33: Safety Features

    When X-rays are generated, red lamps illuminate: S1 Titan - along the instrument’s side and beneath lights the screen; T 5 - along both sides of the instrument’s rail; CTX - along both sides in the front and RACER a single light in the back. Lamps incorporate redundant LED elements for increased reliability. If more than two red LED elements fail, X-rays cannot be generated.

  • Page 34: Starting Up

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 3. Starting Up Powering on To use the analyzer, it must be powered on and logged into. To power on the analyzer – Firmly press the power switch The instrument takes several moments to initialize. It is for one second.
  • Page 35 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 5 open If OK is not displayed, the hatch (little door in the nose) is open and the instrument is in an unsafe RACER hatch state. Close the hatch and the window closes.
  • Page 36 – Icon Description Print. See the Accessories Manual, Bruker document 030.0116. GPS or No GPS. See the Accessories Manual, Bruker document 030.0116. A USB flash drive is installed. 1001 5 only) Pressure in millibars. This is an example value only.
  • Page 37 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Keys Function CAPS Toggles between all capital letters and all lower case letters. Shift Changes the case of only the next letter tapped. Delete Removes the character to the right of the cursor.
  • Page 38 Saves data as a .pdz file and can include spectra, element  concentrations, and more. If copied to a PC, the file can be opened by Bruker Instrument Tools (see  the Bruker Toolbox User Guide, document number 030.0119) to display...

  • Page 39: Application Button

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 4. APPLICATION Button Description The APPLICATION Button accesses application options. The intended use of the instrument determines which option to select. Possible Available applications based on the purchased configuration can include –...

  • Page 40: Method Button

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 5. METHOD Button Description The instrument analyzes a sample using a specifically selected calibration, or method. The selection can be automatic or user-specified. Automatic is recommended. The selected application determines available options in METHOD. For more information, see Applications Module, Bruker document 030.0115.

  • Page 41: Settings Button

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 6. SETTINGS Button Description The options in SETTINGS define trigger behavior and multiple measurement times, or phases. The selected application determines available phases. For example, PMI can have one phase; Alloys has two phases, and Geo Exploration can have three phases.
  • Page 42 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Phase length To manually set the length of each phase – Step Action Result From the Ready to Test screen, tap SETTINGS. The SETTINGS screen is displayed. Ensure that Use Default Settings box is not Phase options are displayed.

  • Page 43: Settings Button - Spectrometer Mode

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 7. SETTINGS Button – Spectrometer Mode Description If Spectrometer Mode was selected under APPLICATION, then under SETTINGS one of the following screens is displayed, depending on instrument type. S1 TITAN RACER Standard To select a standard spectrometer setting –...
  • Page 44 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Custom To customize spectrometer settings – settings Step Action Result From the Spectrometer Settings screen, The numeric keyboard is displayed. tap the field next to kV (kilovolts) or μA (microamp) Tap a value and tap OK.

  • Page 45: Display Button

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 8. DISPLAY Button Description How measurement results are displayed is determined by options selected under the DISPLAY button. For information on Grade Library, Grade Pass/Fail, and Limits Testing options see the Alloy Module, Bruker document 030.0114.

  • Page 46: Display Settings

    % – Percent.  Special – An application-defined setting; or as defined in EasyCal. See  EasyCal – a Comic Strip, Bruker document 030.0101. Display Size The font size on the Results screen. Sort By Results are sorted by element atomic number (El No) or alphabetically by element name (El Name).

  • Page 47: Element Display Order

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 8.2. Element Display Order Description Element order can be customized, rather than sorting by element atomic number or alphabetically by element name. Note that results will list only those elements selected.

  • Page 48: Grade Id Settings And More

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Sorting To customize the element order on the Results screen multiple elements at a time – multiple at a time Step Action Result Under DISPLAY and then Display Settings, The Element Sort Page is displayed.

  • Page 49: Utilities Button

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 9. Utilities Button Description The Utilities button accesses options to – Display Results of measurements. See Results, page 54.  Back up Data by copying or moving, with the option to delete.
  • Page 50 USB flash drive. Data in other locations on the instrument can be moved to a PC where results can be viewed via Bruker Instrument Tools. See the Bruker Toolbox User Guide, Bruker document 030.0119. Copy/move To copy or move data from the instrument to an external location –...

  • Page 51: Remote Control

    9.2. Remote Control Description When the Enable Remote Control box is checked, the analyzer can be operated remotely from a PC. For instructions, See the Bruker Toolbox User Guide, Bruker document 030.0119. 030.0112.04.0 51 of 67 Your Complete Source for www.BergEng.com...

  • Page 52: Edit Info Button

    Whatever is entered in the first field under Value is what is displayed in the Sample ID field in Results (and the Name field in Report Generator in Bruker Instrument Tools). If Operator is the first value, then the second value is used for Sample ID.
  • Page 53 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Adding values Note that once a value is added, it cannot be removed from the list. with <Add New> To add values to a dropdown list if the List checkbox available in Supervisor Mode is checked for the applicable Field Name –...

  • Page 54: Results

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 11. Results Description Results of a measurement are displayed two ways – During and immediately after a scan.  Through the Utilities -> Results buttons.  The actual screen configuration varies depending on the selected method and settings defined under DISPLAY.
  • Page 55 Note that some applications do not use a grade library and Min and Max are not displayed. %, PPM, or Special Amount of the element in either percent, parts per million, or units defined in EasyCal. See EasyCal – a Comic Strip, Bruker document 030.0101. +/- [*n] Standard deviation.

  • Page 56: Spectrum

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 11.1. Spectrum Elemental To view the spectrum and specific elements for the selected assay – spectrum Step Action Result From the Results screen of a The Spectrum screen is displayed. specified assay, tap Spectrum.
  • Page 57 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Vertical To extend or shrink peaks, tap the spectrum and drag upward or downward. enhancement Axis toolbar The axis toolbar manipulates the spectrum display to better view details. To display it, tap the screen and hold.

  • Page 58: Averaging

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 11.2. Averaging Averaging Values from selected measurements can be averaged. Assays can be selected individually or by default. Note: Only assays taken with the same method can be averaged. Average Average results are –...
  • Page 59 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER User selected To average multiple user selected assays – Step Action Result From the Results screen, tap Averaging. The Averaging screen is displayed. Tap User Selected Averages. The radio button is filled.
  • Page 60 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Averaged Results of an average calculation cannot be included in a subsequent average calculation. This results cannot means for – be averaged User Selected Averages – The Use in Average option is not available for results of an ...

  • Page 61: Quality Check

     Sample surface  Instrument window  If the instrument does not perform as expected, contact Bruker at support.hmp@bruker.com, +1 (509) 783-9850. Individual The following figure is an example only. When performing a quality check, use the Check Sample reports Report included with your instrument.

  • Page 62: Appendix A: Additional Tracer 5 Radiation Profile Test Results

    S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER 13. Appendix A: Additional T 5 Radiation Profile Test Results RACER Description To read testing standards and conditions, see Radiation Profile – T 5 on page 24. RACER Worst-case 2 Tests were performed with the following settings:...
  • Page 63 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Standard Tests were performed with the following settings: setting 3 Setting Type Value high voltage Voltage (keV) Current (μA) Filter Cu75,Ti25,Al200μm #3 At 5 cm At 10 cm Open Beam Duplex...
  • Page 64 S1 TITAN, T 5, and CTX User Manual RACER Distance Worst-Case 2 Standard Setting 3 vs. dose Highest Power High Voltage 40KeV, 99μA 50KeV, 9.7μA Blank #2, No Filter Cu75,Ti25,Al200μm #3 filter mRad/mSieverts mRad/mSieverts Distance (cm) Open Beam With Sample...

  • Page 65: Appendix B: S1 Titan Specifications

    Chinese, Chinese simplified, Dutch, English, French, French Canadian, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, PortugueseBR, Russian, SpanishMEX, SpanishSPN, Thai, Turkish Certification CE, cTÜVus Bruker is continually improving its products and reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 030.0112.04.0 65 of 67 Your Complete Source for www.BergEng.com...

  • Page 66: Appendix C: Tracer 5 Specifications

    Altitude: ≤ 2,500 meters (8,200 ft.) IP54 dust and splash resistant CE, cTÜVus, FCC part 15C Class B Certification Bruker is continually improving its products and reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 030.0112.04.0 66 of 67 Your Complete Source for www.BergEng.com...

  • Page 67: Appendix D: Ctx Specifications

    Temperature: -10°C to +40°C (+14°F to 104°F); conditions Altitude: ≤ 2500 meters (8,200 ft.) IP54 dust and splash resistant Certification Bruker is continually improving its products and reserves the right to change specifications without notice. 030.0112.04.0 67 of 67 Your Complete Source for www.BergEng.com...

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