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Olympus BIX III User Manual

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BTX III
X-Ray Diffraction Analyzer
User's Manual
This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively.
Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.
International edition
10-015490-01EN — Rev. 2
June 2020

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  • Page 1 10-015490-01EN — Rev. 2 June 2020 This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively. Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed. Keep this instruction manual in a safe, accessible location.
  • Page 2 Olympus Scientific Solutions Americas, 48 Woerd Avenue, Waltham, MA 02453, USA Copyright © 2020 by Olympus. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, translated, or distributed without the express written permission of Olympus. This document was prepared with particular attention to usage to ensure the accuracy of the information contained therein, and corresponds to the version of the product manufactured prior to the date appearing on the title page.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Table of Contents List of Abbreviations ..................vii Labels and Symbols ................... 1 Important Information — Please Read Before Use ........5 Intended Use .......................... 5 Instruction Manual ........................ 5 Instrument Compatibility ..................... 6 Repair and Modification ....................... 6 Safety Symbols ........................
  • Page 4 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Technical Support ........................ 18 Introduction ...................... 19 1. Analyzer Overview ..................21 Packing List ........................ 21 Front/Top Panel ......................23 1.2.1 Power Key Switch ..................24 1.2.2 Keypad ......................24 1.2.3 Stop/Emergency Shutoff Button ..............25 1.2.4 LED Indicators ....................
  • Page 5 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 5.3.2 Default Access Workflow ................61 5.3.3 Manager Access Workflow ................64 5.3.3.1 Mineral Config Tab ................65 5.3.3.2 Mode Setup Tab ................... 68 5.3.4 Changing the User Interface Language ............73 Appendix A: Specifications ................75 Appendix B: About Powder XRD Testing ...........
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  • Page 7: List Of Abbreviations

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 List of Abbreviations ALARA as low as reasonably achievable AMCSD American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database Bundesamt für Gesundheit (Schweiz) charge-coupled device DHCP dynamic host configuration protocol EFUP environment-friendly use period FWHM full width at half maximum HVPS high-voltage power supply local area network...
  • Page 8 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 viii List of Abbreviations...

  • Page 9: Labels And Symbols

    Safety-related labels and symbols are attached to the BTX III X-ray diffraction analyzer (see Figure i-1 on page 1). If any of the labels or symbols are missing or illegible, please contact Olympus. Figure i-1 X-ray warning labels The rating label is attached to the BTX III analyzer. The label symbols are described in Table 1 on page 2.

  • Page 10: Table 1 Content Of The Rating Label

    European Community. See the Declaration of Conformity for details. Contact your Olympus representative for more information. The WEEE symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately.
  • Page 11 The KCC marking is a declaration that this product conforms to all the applicable standards of South Korea. Contact your Olympus representative for more information. The MSIP code for the BTX III is the following: R-R-OYN-BTX III. The China RoHS mark indicates the product’s Environment- Friendly Use Period (EFUP).
  • Page 12 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Labels and Symbols...

  • Page 13: Important Information - Please Read Before Use

    Instruction Manual This instruction manual contains essential information on how to use this Olympus product safely and effectively. Before using this product, thoroughly review this instruction manual. Use the product as instructed.

  • Page 14: Instrument Compatibility

    PC. The unit derives its required DC input power from the BTX III analyzer’s AC adaptor. CAUTION Always use equipment and accessories that meet Olympus specifications. Using incompatible equipment could cause equipment malfunction and/or damage, or human injury. Repair and Modification The BTX III XRD analyzer does not contain any user-serviceable parts, apart from one exception: the measurement window.

  • Page 15: Safety Symbols

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Safety Symbols The following safety symbols might appear on the instrument and in the instruction manual: General warning symbol This symbol is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that follow this symbol shall be obeyed to avoid possible harm or material damage. Radiation warning symbol This symbol is used to alert the user to the presence of potentially harmful ionizing radiation generated within the XRD analyzer.

  • Page 16: Note Signal Words

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 WARNING The WARNING signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation. It calls attention to a procedure, practice, or the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to could result in death or serious personal injury. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING signal word until the indicated conditions are fully understood and met.

  • Page 17: Safety

    Service instructions, when applicable, are for trained service personnel. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not perform any work on the instrument unless qualified to do so. For any problem or question regarding this instrument, contact Olympus or an authorized Olympus representative. WARNING Radiation Safety Warning Do not open the system, disassemble, or modify any internal components.
  • Page 18 The instrument must only be connected to a power source corresponding to the type indicated on the rating label. CAUTION If an unauthorized power supply cord is used to power the instrument, Olympus cannot guarantee the electrical safety of the equipment. WARNING...

  • Page 19: Richtlinien Für Den Strahlenschutz Im Deutschsprachigen Raum

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 However, if a detector or tube is damaged, contact with small particles is possible if the instrument is breached (for example, a window is broken or during window replacement). Intact skin is sufficient protection against this situation and washing with soap and water will effectively remove any beryllium contamination.

  • Page 20: Schweiz

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Es ist ein Strahlenschutzbeauftragter und die entsprechende Anzahl von weiteren, mit der Wahrnehmung des Strahlenschutzes betrauten Personen, zu nominieren. Der Strahlenschutzbeauftragte ist der Behörde bekannt zu geben. Der Strahlenschutzbe- auftragte und die weiteren Personen haben eine entsprechende Ausbildung gemäß der allgemeinen österreichischen Strahlenschutzverordnung nachzuweisen.

  • Page 21: Ce (European Community)

    Electronic Equipment (WEEE), this symbol indicates that the product must not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste, but should be collected separately. Refer to your local Olympus distributor for return and/or collection systems available in your country. China RoHS China RoHS is the term used by industry generally to describe legislation implemented by the Ministry of Information Industry (MII) in the People’s Republic...

  • Page 22: Korea Communications Commission (Kcc)

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 中国 RoHS 标识是根据 “ 电器电子产品有害物质限制使用管理办 法 ” 以及 “ 电子电气产品有害物质限制使用标识要求 ” 的规定，适 用于在中国销售的电气电子产品上的电气电子产品有害物质限制使 用标识。 注意：电气电子产品有害物质限制使用标识内的数字为在正常的使 电气电子产品 用条件下有害物质不会泄漏的年限，不是保证产品功能性的年限。 有害物质 限制使用标识 产品中有害物质的名称及含量 有害物质 部件名称 铅及其 汞及其 镉及其 六价铬及 多溴联苯 多溴 化合物 化合物 化合物 其化合物 二苯醚 (Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (PBB) (PBDE)

  • Page 23: Emc Directive Compliance

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 EMC Directive Compliance This equipment generates and uses radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used properly (that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions), may cause interference. The BTX III has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an industrial device in accordance with the specifications of the EMC directive 2014/30/EU.

  • Page 24: Ices-001 (Canada) Compliance

    If the BTX III is not returned in its transport case, it could be damaged during shipping. Olympus reserves the right to void the warranty on instruments damaged while in transit if they are shipped without their transport case. Prior to returning any units, contact Customer Service to obtain the required RMA number(s) and any important shipping information.

  • Page 25: Open Source Software

    Olympus has no responsibility to provide any source code except the source code for certain software. https://www.olympus-ims.com/btx-terra-open-source-software/ Olympus does not respond to any inquiries related to any of the source codes obtained at the above URL. Warranty Information...

  • Page 26: Technical Support

    Retain packing materials, waybills, and other shipping documentation needed in order to file a damage claim. After notifying the carrier, contact Olympus for assistance with the damage claim and equipment replacement, if necessary.

  • Page 27: Introduction

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Introduction The Olympus BTX III is a benchtop X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyzer designed primarily for analyzing a variety of powder sample types. Phase identification is obtained by comparing the diffraction signature of a sample with a database of XRD mineral patterns.
  • Page 28 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Introduction...

  • Page 29: Analyzer Overview

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 1. Analyzer Overview This chapter provides an overview of the BTX III X-ray diffraction analyzer and its accessories. Packing List Table 2 on page 21 lists the BTX III components. Table 2 BTX III components Component BTX III —...
  • Page 30 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Table 2 BTX III components (continued) Component BTX III — all models 110 V/220 V AC-DC power supply External sample shaker assembly Accessory kit Micro spatula ① Ball driver Power keys (2) ② USB flash drive (loaded with software, database, ③...

  • Page 31: Front/Top Panel

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Table 2 BTX III components (continued) Component BTX III — all models Sample crusher Sample sieve Front/Top Panel The front and top panels are where all BTX III controls, indicators, and the sample chamber are located (see Figure 1-1 on page 23 and Table 3 on page 24). Figure 1-1 BTX III front panel Analyzer Overview...

  • Page 32: Power Key Switch

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Table 3 BTX III front/top panel items Item Description Item Description Power key switch Sample chamber Stop/Emergency Shutoff button Keypad LED indicators Display 1.2.1 Power Key Switch Turn the power key clockwise to turn on the BTX III analyzer (see Figure 1-2 on page 24).

  • Page 33: Stop/Emergency Shutoff Button

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 1-3 Keypad 1.2.3 Stop/Emergency Shutoff Button The Stop/Emergency Shutoff button enables you to stop an in-progress test, turn off system power in an emergency, or cancel a selection when using the keypad and main menu to set up tests (see Figure 1-4 on page 25).

  • Page 34: Sample Chamber

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 1.2.5 Sample Chamber The sample chamber is located in the center of the top panel. The clamp lever locks and unlocks the sample carrier (see Figure 1-6 on page 26). Clamp lever Sample chamber (sample carrier installed) Figure 1-6 Sample chamber assembly 1.2.6 Display...

  • Page 35: Figure 1-8 Btx Iii Rear Panel

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 ③ ① ② ③ ④ Figure 1-8 BTX III rear panel Table 4 BTX III rear panel connectors Item Description Item Description External Shaker — Port for Ethernet — Port for connecting the external sample connecting the BTX III to an shaker.
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  • Page 37: Safety Information

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 2. Safety Information This chapter contains important safety information for using the BTX III analyzer. Radiation Safety Information The fundamental principle in radiation protection is that all radiation exposures should be maintained as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). This is referred to as the ALARA principle.

  • Page 38: Safety Interlocks

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Do not open the system, disassemble, or modify any internal components. These actions could result in serious damage to the system and a health hazard to the operator. Safety Interlocks The BTX III analyzer uses an X-ray tube that produces ionizing radiation at up to 30 keV at very low power (10 W) as compared to laboratory XRD systems (typically greater than 1 kW).

  • Page 39: Figure 2-1 Btx Iii Radiation Safety Features

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 High Voltage/X-ray On LEDs Interlock open LED Figure 2-1 BTX III radiation safety features Table 5 BTX III radiation safety features Label Safety feature Sample chamber interlock The X-ray beam only operates when the sample carrier is properly inserted into the system.

  • Page 40: Figure 2-2 Btx Iii Led Indicators

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Table 5 BTX III radiation safety features (continued) Label Safety feature High voltage/X-ray On LEDs These LEDs glow red whenever high voltage is enabled and X-ray generation is possible. Interlock open LED This LED is normally off. It glows amber when a safety interlock switch has been opened.

  • Page 41: Radiation Dose Measurements

    A current drop during a measurement can be related to a filament failure. In such a case, please contact the Olympus After-Sales Service. If the filament fails, the X-ray automatically turns off while the high voltage remains active. The X-ray tube is specifically designed to withstand such a breakdown and the electrical safety is maintained.

  • Page 42: Figure 2-3 Radiation Measurement Points

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 2-3 Radiation measurement points Table 7 Radiation level measurements Measurement Measured radiation Distance from Comments point level in µC/kg surface (cm) < 0.0129 Front top panel < 0.0129 Left side of case < 0.0129 Front side of case <...

  • Page 43: Set Up And Operation

    To connect AC power CAUTION If an unauthorized power supply cord is used to power the instrument, Olympus cannot guarantee the electrical safety of the equipment. Hold the power supply output plug in the orientation shown, and then insert it into the rear panel Power connector (see Figure 3-1 on page 36).

  • Page 44: Figure 3-1 Power Plug And Connector

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 3-1 Power plug and connector Plug one end of the AC power cord firmly into the power supply (see Figure 3-2 on page 36). Figure 3-2 Power supply Chapter 3...

  • Page 45: Turning On Or Off The Btx Iii

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Plug the other end of the AC power cord into a live AC (mains) power outlet. Turning On or Off the BTX III To turn on the BTX III  Turn the power key switch clockwise to the position (see Figure 1-2 on page 24).

  • Page 46: Preparing A Sample For Analysis

    BTX III sample cell. The particles tend to stick to one another and not convect as they should. If you encounter this condition, contact Olympus for details on either increasing the sample cell volume, or to purchase an alternate sample cell.

  • Page 47: Loading A Sample

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 3-5 Sample sieves Loading a Sample Before you can load a crushed sample into the BTX III analyzer, you must remove the sample carrier from the instrument, then load the sample into the sample cell. There are four components of a sample cell (see Figure 3-6 on page 39): •...

  • Page 48: Figure 3-7 Sample Carrier

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 The BTX III analyzer has a sample carrier that can accommodate two cell assemblies. Only side A should be used when loading a cell. Side B is provided as a counter mass for vibration and as a spare cell (see Figure 3-7 on page 40). Side B Side A Figure 3-7 Sample carrier...

  • Page 49: Figure 3-9 Unlocking The Sample Carrier

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 3-9 Unlocking the sample carrier Pull up the carrier handle to remove the sample carrier (see Figure 3-10 on page 41). Figure 3-10 Removing the sample carrier To assemble a cell Lay the inner window down first (see Figure 3-11 on page 42). Make sure that the polymer film faces up.

  • Page 50: Figure 3-11 Sample Cell Window Components

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Spacer Outer window Inner window Figure 3-11 Sample cell window components Align the windows and spacer so that the holes in the cell assembly are aligned with the holes in the sample carrier (see Figure 3-12 on page 42). Replace the holding screws, being very careful not to puncture the polymer window material.

  • Page 51: Figure 3-13 External Shaker Plug Connected

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 To load a sample into a cell sample Connect the external shaker plug to the External Shaker connector on the rear panel (see Figure 3-13 on page 43). External shaker plug Figure 3-13 External shaker plug connected Insert the sample carrier into the external shaker and gradually load a small amount of material (enough to fill the gap created by the spacer) into the side A cell assembly (see Figure 3-14 on page 44).

  • Page 52: Figure 3-14 Loading The Sample

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 External shaker Figure 3-14 Loading the sample On the main menu, select Shake, then press the Check button ( The external shaker vibrates to aid in loading the sample. Adjust the shaking amplitude using the Left arrow ( ) and Right arrow ) buttons.

  • Page 53: Testing A Sample

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Testing a Sample To test a sample Insert the sample carrier into the sample chamber, making sure that side A is oriented toward the right side of the system (see Figure 3-15 on page 45). Side A Figure 3-15 Inserting the sample carrier Lock the sample carrier in place by pushing the lever down (see Figure 3-16 on...

  • Page 54: Figure 3-16 Locking The Sample Carrier Down

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 3-16 Locking the sample carrier down Select Start acquisition in the display, then select a running mode (see Table 8 on page 46). Table 8 Running modes Menu level Menu level Level two choice Comments Start acquisition...
  • Page 55 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Table 8 Running modes (continued) Menu level Menu level Level two choice Comments Shaking Initiates vibration of the external shaker assembly, X to quit assuming it is connected. Press the Stop button on the keypad to terminate external shaking.

  • Page 56: Unloading A Sample

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Unloading a Sample To remove the sample carrier from the sample chamber Lift the lever to unlock the sample carrier. Lift the sample carrier out of the sample chamber. To unload a sample from the sample cell ...

  • Page 57: Local Area Network Communication

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 4. Local Area Network Communication You must establish a local area network (LAN) connection between your PC, tablet, or other device and the BTX III analyzer before you can use a web browser to run the SwiftMin®...

  • Page 58: Checking The Network Configuration

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Checking the Network Configuration NOTE The BTX III can connect to either a wired LAN or broadcast a wireless LAN, but not both at the same time. The wired LAN connection is the default if an Ethernet cable and a wireless LAN dongle are both connected to the BTX III at the same time.

  • Page 59: Connecting To Your Lan Through The Ethernet Connector

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 See “Broadcasting a WLAN through a Wireless LAN Dongle” on page 52 for instructions on setting WIRED to OFF. — If the LAN is set to WIRED OFF, the BTX III is configured to broadcast a WLAN through a wireless LAN dongle.

  • Page 60: Broadcasting A Wlan Through A Wireless Lan Dongle

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 4-3 DHCP menu Press the Check button ( ) to accept the changes and restart the BTX III. The BTX III restarts with the new DHCP configuration. After the BTX III has restarted, navigate back through Main Menu > Advanced Menu >...

  • Page 61: Connecting Your Pc To The Wlan

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Use the arrow buttons to set WIRED to OFF: — Use the right arrow button ( ) to move from the WIRED field to the ON field. — Use the up or down arrow button ( ) to change the value to OFF (see Figure 4-5 on page 53).

  • Page 62: Figure 4-6 Menu

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 4-6 Menu In your PC available networks menu, find the serial number associated with your BTX III (see Figure 4-7 on page 54). Figure 4-7 BTX III network broadcasting Connect your PC to the BTX III (see Figure 4-8 on page 55). You are now ready to set up and run tests using the SwiftMin®...

  • Page 63: Figure 4-8 Btx Iii Network Selected (Left) And Connected (Right)

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 4-8 BTX III network selected (left) and connected (right) Local Area Network Communication...
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  • Page 65: Swiftmin® Software User Interface

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 5. SwiftMin® Software User Interface The SwiftMin® software user interface (UI) enables you to set up and run tests on the BTX III X-ray diffraction analyzer. NOTE The web browser that you use to run the SwiftMin® software must be capable of supporting the full SwiftMin®...

  • Page 66: Swiftmin® User Access Levels

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-1 SwiftMin® software user interface To close the SwiftMin® software user interface  In your web browser, close the XRDApp tab. SwiftMin® User Access Levels The SwiftMin® software provides two user access levels: • Default •...

  • Page 67: Manager Access

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 • Live Operator • Results • About NOTE Screen names that cannot be accessed are grayed out. The Live Operator screen is displayed when the software starts up. The Results and About screens are selectable. 5.2.2 Manager Access Manager access is password protected.

  • Page 68: Using The Swiftmin® Software

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-2 Manager access icon In the dialog box, click Login. Enter the password in the Enter Password dialog box, and click Ok (see Figure 5-3 on page 60). Figure 5-3 Enter Password dialog box To log out of Manager access Click the icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.

  • Page 69: Screen Tabs

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 To change the current screen  In the menu bar, click the tab of the screen you want to display (see Figure 5-4 on page 61). Figure 5-4 Menu bar 5.3.1 Screen Tabs The screen tabs enable you to access the workflows. •...

  • Page 70: Figure 5-5 Test And Sample Info Areas

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 To run a test In Test dialog box of the Live Operator screen, select a test mode (see Figure 5-5 on page 62). In the Sample Info dialog box, enter a Sample Name (30 alphanumeric characters maximum).

  • Page 71: Figure 5-6 Date/Mode Dialog Box

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-6 Date/Mode dialog box Select a mode. If you do not select a mode, the last selected mode is used. Click Apply. In the list that appears, choose the date and result that you want to display (see Figure 5-7 on page 64).

  • Page 72: Manager Access Workflow

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-7 Result selected in list To download the result data  Click Download Data to download the results data to your PC. To download the results  Click Download Results to save the results only for the highlighted sample to the BTX III analyzer.

  • Page 73: Mineral Config Tab

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 American Mineralogist Crystal Structure Database (AMCSD) (.txt) and SwiftMin® RIR mineral databases (csv). This feature is useful to make extensive edits to existing RIR databases. The BTX III manager can also add, edit, or delete test modes. 5.3.3.1 Mineral Config Tab This tab enables you to configure mineral databases.

  • Page 74: Figure 5-8 Choosing A Database (Left) And Editing The Mineral List (Right)

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-8 Choosing a database (left) and editing the mineral list (right) To upload a .csv or .txt mineral database Click Upload Database to open a file explorer window (see Figure 5-9 on page 67). In the file explorer, navigate to your database file directory.

  • Page 75: Figure 5-9 Upload Database

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-9 Upload database To download a .csv or .txt mineral database Click Download Database. In the dialog box, click the down arrow beside the database you want to download (see Figure 5-10 on page 68). SwiftMin®...

  • Page 76: Mode Setup Tab

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-10 Download Database dialog box To set the calibration  Click Set Calibration. The spectrum is selected to calibrate the SwiftMin® software for database searching, which ensures the identified materials are correct. 5.3.3.2 Mode Setup Tab The Mode setup tab is where you set up the test modes for selection in the Live Operator screen.

  • Page 77: Figure 5-11 Changing The Default Database

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 To change the default database Click on a default database and select a different database (see Figure 5-11 on page 69). Click Save. Figure 5-11 Changing the default database To change any of the other default values Highlight the value to select.

  • Page 78: Figure 5-12 Add New Mode Button

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 To add a new mode At the bottom of the Custom Modes dialog box, click Add New Mode (see Figure 5-12 on page 70) to display the Add New Mode dialog box. Figure 5-12 Add New Mode button In the dialog box, select the Add New Mode field and type the name of the new mode (see Figure 5-13 on page 71).

  • Page 79: Figure 5-13 Add New Mode Dialog Box

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-13 Add New Mode dialog box To edit an existing mode Click an Edit button (see Figure 5-14 on page 72). SwiftMin® Software User Interface...

  • Page 80: Figure 5-14 Edit Buttons

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 5-14 Edit buttons In the Editing dialog box, (see Figure 5-15 on page 72) select the default database (see “To change the default database” on page 69). Change any of the other default settings (see “To change any of the other default values”...

  • Page 81: Changing The User Interface Language

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 To delete a mode  Click a Delete button (see Figure 5-16 on page 73). Figure 5-16 Delete buttons 5.3.4 Changing the User Interface Language The Language tab enables you to change the language in the UI. To change the user interface language Click the language displayed in the Language tab.
  • Page 82 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Chapter 5...

  • Page 83: Appendix A: Specifications

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Appendix A: Specifications The BTX III X-ray diffraction analyzer operating characteristics differ depending on the operating temperature. The BTX III analyzer consumes more power at higher ambient temperatures as it cools the CCD X-ray detector. See Table 9 on page 75 for full specifications.
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  • Page 85: Appendix B: About Powder Xrd Testing

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Appendix B: About Powder XRD Testing The most commonly used crystallographic approach of XRD is powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD). The sample in PXRD is a powdered (polycrystalline) material, which is composed of many small crystallites that randomly assume all possible orientations with respect to the incident beam.

  • Page 86: Figure B-1 Btx Iii Xrd Diffraction Patterns: Nacl Crushed And Sieved To <150 Μm

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 See Figure B-1 on page 78. In example A (a still sample), partial diffraction rings and Laue spots are observed. In example B, with granular convection, complete diffraction rings are observed (what is known as a perfect powder pattern). Figure B-1 BTX III XRD diffraction patterns: NaCl crushed and sieved to <150 µm Appendix B...

  • Page 87: Appendix C: Data Analysis

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Appendix C: Data Analysis The XPowder application software can be used to accomplish in-depth data analysis of a wide range of powdered substances. This software is supplied with your BTX III X-ray diffraction analyzer on the USB flash drive. This appendix includes instructions on installing the software and using it to verify alignment of the system using a quartz sample (not supplied).

  • Page 88: Figure C-1 Xpowder Setup Wizard

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure C-1 XPowder setup wizard When the installation is complete, copy the registration code from the “License key” document on the USB flash drive. Click Main menu > Help > XPowder registration code and paste the license key in the text box.

  • Page 89: Figure C-2 Database Install

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure C-2 Database install To load test data Click File > Open. In the file type list change the file type to x,y (ascii.txt, asc, xy,x_y) [see Figure C-3 on page 82]. Data Analysis...

  • Page 90: Figure C-3 Open File Dialog Box

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure C-3 Open File dialog box Locate the file containing your quartz sample results. Ensure the file name ends with -film.txt Click Open to display the XPowder home screen and the superimposed Wavelength setup dialog box (see Figure C-4 on page 83). Appendix C...

  • Page 91: Figure C-4 Results Screen And Wavelength Setup Dialog Box

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure C-4 Results screen and Wavelength setup dialog box NOTE The Wavelength setup dialog box is used to set the X-ray tube type, and automatically displays only on initial software setup. In the X-ray tube anode list, select either Co or Cu. The selection depends on the type of X-ray tube in your system.

  • Page 92: Figure C-5 Background Subtraction Menu

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure C-5 Background subtraction menu Without changing any of the parameters, click Do it! Click Yes in the confirmation dialog box. On the XPowder tool bar, click Advanced searching ( The advanced searching window containing a diffractogram appears. In the diffractogram, click within the (blue) background subtraction area to decrease the amount of background subtraction (see Figure C-6 on page 84).

  • Page 93: Figure C-7 Advanced Searching - Searching Parameters Area

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 In the Searching parameters area, set the 2-theta gap to 0.30 (see Figure C-7 on page 85). Figure C-7 Advanced searching — Searching parameters area In the Matching criteria box, select 2 reflections option (both the radio button and check box).

  • Page 94: Figure C-8 Xpowder Results Window

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 XPowder window Dialog box Figure C-8 XPowder results window In the Least squares fitting area of the dialog box, click the Automatic check box. The XPowder software identifies the first crystal/phase that best matches the pattern.

  • Page 95: Figure C-9 Dialog Box Showing The Selected Phase

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure C-9 Dialog box showing the selected phase 12. Click Display card to inspect the phase details (see Figure C-10 on page 87). Figure C-10 Phase detail display card 13. In the XPowder window, click Quantitative > LS-RIR Database Cards to view a relative intensity ratio semiquantitative analysis and summary (see Figure C-11 on page 88).

  • Page 96: Figure C-11 Quantitative Screen

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure C-11 Quantitative screen 14. To view a log report, click File > Save log file as TXT to generate a text file record of the session. Appendix C...

  • Page 97: List Of Figures

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 List of Figures Figure i-1 X-ray warning labels ................... 1 Figure 1-1 BTX III front panel ..................... 23 Figure 1-2 Power key switch (On) ..................24 Figure 1-3 Keypad ........................ 25 Figure 1-4 Stop/Emergency Shutoff button ..............25 Figure 1-5 LED indicators ....................
  • Page 98 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Figure 4-2 DHCP menu ....................... 51 Figure 4-3 DHCP menu ....................... 52 Figure 4-4 Network-assigned IP address ................52 Figure 4-5 DHCP menu ....................... 53 Figure 4-6 Menu ........................54 Figure 4-7 BTX III network broadcasting ................54 Figure 4-8 BTX III network selected (left) and connected (right) ........

  • Page 99: List Of Tables

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 List of Tables Table 1 Content of the rating label ..................2 Table 2 BTX III components ....................21 Table 3 BTX III front/top panel items ................24 Table 4 BTX III rear panel connectors ................27 Table 5 BTX III radiation safety features .................
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  • Page 101: Index

    10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 Index Australia, RCM compliance 2 FCC (USA) compliance 15 FCC symbol 2 front panel Betriebsbuch (Strahlenschutz, Deutschland) 11 controls 23 indicators 19 CAUTION signal word 8 cautions Gutachten, strahlenschutztechnisches instrument compatibility 6 (Deutschland) 11 modification prohibited 6 CCD detector 19, 75 CE (European Community) 13 ICES-001 (Canada) compliance 16...
  • Page 102 10-015490-01EN, Rev. 2, June 2020 software user interface 57 specifications 75 Olympus technical support 18 Stop/Emergency Shutoff button 24, 25, 37 open source software 17 Strahlenschutzbeauftragter (Deutschland) 11 Strahlenschutzbeauftragter (Österreich) 12 packing and return shipping 16 Strahlenschutzbeauftragter (Schweiz) 12 particle statistics 77...

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