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X-123 QUICK START GUIDE (FW6)
For X-123 units with FastSDD
Equipment List for an Amptek X-123 system
X-123 X-Ray Spectrometer
Mini USB cable
+5 VDC power supply
A PC with Internet access supplied by the user with Windows XP PRO SP3 or higher recommended
For help using the software please see the Help File within the DPPMCA software. The Help File contains quick
start guides and "how to" instructions for many common tasks.
Software Installation
1. Install the WINUSB Driver. Please see the "WINUSB Driver Installation Instructions" for this procedure. It is
highly recommended to use Windows Update to install the USB driver.
digital-pulse-processor-software/dpp-installation-instructions
2. Install the DPPMCA display and acquisition software - download from our website anytime at this address
https://www.amptek.com/software/dp5-digital-pulse-processor-software
3. Extract the zip file and run the DPPMCA_Setup_(version).exe file. In the installation directory is the
"DPPMCA.exe" file. Open this file to start the software. You can right-click on the DPPMCA.exe file and
create a shortcut which can be placed on your desktop for easy access.
X-123 Connection Instructions
1. Verify that the X-123 is completely unplugged (both USB and power).
2. Use the USB cable to connect the X-123 USB connector, which is located on the back panel, to the PC's USB
connector.
3. Plug the DC power supply into a 110/220 AC outlet. Connect the other end to the X-123 power supply input,
which is labeled "5V" and is located on the back panel.
NOTE: Grounding is critical to obtaining the best performance. We strongly recommend using a single point
ground for the system. To ensure this, use a 3-prong to 2-prong adapter on the power supply of any
notebook computer. This prevents the notebook from introducing another ground into the system.
X-123 Spectrometer
Figure 1. Connection Diagram. The detector can be FastSDD
Amptek Inc.
X-123 Quick Start Guide
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, Si-PIN, or CdTe detectors
– rev D1 9/2021
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, Si-PIN, or CdTe.
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Summary of Contents for Ametek X-123
- Page 1 X-123 Connection Instructions 1. Verify that the X-123 is completely unplugged (both USB and power). 2. Use the USB cable to connect the X-123 USB connector, which is located on the back panel, to the PC’s USB connector. 3. Plug the DC power supply into a 110/220 AC outlet. Connect the other end to the X-123 power supply input, which is labeled “5V”...
- Page 2 1. Connect the X-123 and PC as described in the previous section. The X-123 stores its configuration, so when powering the system initially, the factory configuration is loaded. If you modify the configuration, the last configuration is loaded. 2. Launch the DPPMCA software by opening the DPPMCA.exe file.
- Page 3 Power Data d. The primary data from the X-123 are the spectrum and the count rates. There are auxiliary outputs on the X- 123. These are useful for interfacing the X-123 with other hardware. They are described in the X-123 user manuals.
- Page 4 X-123 Quick Start Guide – rev D1 9/2021 highlighted, or by using the Edit ROI button on the toolbar and then clicking and dragging across the peak until it is highlighted. 3. Now click in the toolbar button “Calibrate” (F5) to open the calibration dialog box.
- Page 5 X-123 Quick Start Guide – rev D1 9/2021 Troubleshooting the DPPMCA Software If you cannot connect to the X-123 check the following: Was the software correctly installed? Were the drivers properly installed? Are all the cables connected? ...
- Page 6 Firmware Notes How can I tell if my DP5 or X-123 with a DP5 has FW5 or FW6? If your unit was shipped before November 15, 2011 it has FW5. If was shipped on or after November 15, 2011 it has FW6.