SciAps X-505 Quick Start Manual

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X-550 and X-505

Handheld XRF Analyzers

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Page 1 QuickStart Guide X-550 and X-505 Handheld XRF Analyzers...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Taking a test ......................8 Looking at Specifications ..................9 Compare results to a different grade ..............11 Taking the next test ....................13 Information about the test ..................15 Exporting tests .......................16 Turning off the Unit ....................19 How to safely use SciAps XRF instruments ............20...
Page 3: Powering Up The Unit
1. Powering up the unit 1.1 Inserting the battery The X-550 is battery operated. The battery is part of the bottom of the handle. The battery is housed in the handle and forms the bottom of the handle. Insert the battery into the handle, until the connectors click into place.
Page 4: Logging In
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 2. Logging in The factory-set name is admin. The factory-set passcode is 12345. The administrator can change this later on. The X-Ray warning screen appears. X-Rays can cause serious harm to people and animals! Tapping OK on this screen means you understand that, and that you will not use this XRF unit improperly.
Page 5 SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide The Analyze screen appears. Tap Analyze to start your first analysis of a sample. The screen listing the applications installed on your unit will appear. Tap the mode intended for the type of analysis you intend to do.
Page 6: Calibrating The Unit
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 3. Calibrating the unit If this is the first time the unit is being used (or the first time the unit being used for the day), the unit will need calibrating. If calibration is required, the unit will automatically bring up the Calibration window.
Page 7 If the calibration fails, an error message will be displayed. Confirm the piece of 316 coupon is positioned correctly in front of the window and retry the calibration. If the calibration continues to fail, please contact SciAps technical support at +1 339-927-9455...
Page 8: Taking A Test
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 4. Taking a test Align a sample with the window and tap START. —OR— Squeeze (and release) the trigger at the top of the handle. The test will start. Tests report findings in real time, so as the test continues and more information is obtained, the data on the screen will be updated.
Page 9: Looking At Specifications
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 5. Looking at Results The top portion of the screen lists: • Test Number • Top Grade Match • Grade Match Score where 100 is a perfect score meaning that all elements measured fit within the alloy grade specification.
Page 10 SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide To see the complete information in the Specification column, tap The column will expand, showing the range of the spec for the detected element for that grade. In this test, all the detected elements are both found in SS 316,...
Page 11: Compare Results To A Different Grade
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 6. Compare results to a different grade The best match is always shown when a test completes. You can look at other grades to see why they are not the best match. Tap the Compare icon.
Page 12 SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide In this example, 321 was selected. Cr and Mo are not within specification for 321.
Page 13: Taking The Next Test
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 7. Taking the next test Taking additional tests is the same as taking the first test. You may start another test from the result screen or use the back button to return to the targeting screen...
Page 14 SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide Tests report findings in real time, so as the test continues and more information is obtained, the data on the screen will be updated. When the COMPLETED screen appears, the test is done and the final values are given.
Page 15: Information About The Test
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 8. Information about the test Tap the “i” icon to see the available information about the specific test. You can view • Date and time, • Spectrum, and • Other user-created information of the test...
Page 16: Exporting Tests
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 9. Exporting tests From the Home Screen, tap Results The default screen will list all of the tests taken on the instrument. Tap the Menu button to open additional export options, including “Filter by Date” for quickly exporting a batch of results...
Page 17 SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide Tap the Export button when ready to finalize the export Tap to select the desired export format. Tap the filename to change the export location or tap the template name (Default) to finish the export...
Page 18 SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide The X-550 uses an embedded SD card to store the test results. The SD Card can be accessed by connecting the analyzer to a computer using the micro-USB cable Once connected, the analyzer’s SD Card will show as a new drive from the computer’s file...
Page 19: Turning Off The Unit
SciAps X-550 and X-505 QuickStart Guide 10. Turning off the Unit Press and hold the on/off button for 2 seconds. The Power off screen appears. Tap Power off. The unit will power off.
Page 20: How To Safely Use Sciaps Xrf Instruments
As the owner or operator of an X-Ray tube device, you are responsible for understanding the safety requirements and state regulations for using your X-ray tube equipment. When the X-550 is not actively testing samples, no X-rays are emitted. When the X-550 is energized, X-rays are emitted, through the window in the nosecone.

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