Switching Off The Instrument - Ametek Spectro MIDEX Original Operating Instructions

5.4

Switching off the instrument

If the instrument is switched on and off very frequently, its service life will be
reduced (the X-ray tube being particularly affected).
Always leave the instrument switched on if possible.
Information
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If the spectrometer is not used for longer than a day (weekends, vacation
shutdown), switch off the instrument. Whenever the instrument is switched on
again, the X-ray tube must be run under standby conditions for at least 20
minutes. Start measuring only after this period.
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If you do not work with the system for an extended period of time, the X-ray
tube must be operated in standby mode for at least one hour once a month.
This procedure is also required if the instrument is not to be used for
measurements afterwards.
To switch off the instrument, proceed as follows:
1. Click on the
software program.
 A window opens.
2. Click on "Shutdown". The connection between the PC and the instrument is
canceled.
3. Confirm the security query and also confirm the shutoff of the high-voltage
supply.
SPECTRO MIDEX — 05.10.2017
symbol on the Windows task bar and exit the instrument
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