Setting up the Hardware
To set up the Accu-Gold hardware
1. Connect the sensor(s) to the digitizer. Connect the USB cable to the digitizer and then the
computer.
2. Position the sensor to make a measurement.
Note: Position the sensor before clicking the Connect button; moving the sensor or cable after clicking
the Connect button may trigger a false measurement.
Making a Measurement
Note: You can make a measurement from any tab, Measure, Wave, List or Sensors.
To make a measurement:
1. Plug the sensor(s) into the digitizer module.
2. Plug the digitizer module into the USB port of the computer where you installed the Accu-Gold
software and device driver.
3. Place the sensor in the path of the X-ray beam.
4. Launch the Accu-Gold software. Select Connect via USB from the Start screen. Accu-Gold will
automatically connect and initialize the sensors. If the software is already open, click on Connect.
NOTE: Make sure the temperature of the ion chamber (if used) has stabilized before making a
measurement.
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