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Thermo Scientific XL2 User Manual

Thermo Scientific XL2 User Manual (203 pages)

Brand: Thermo Scientific | Category: Measuring Instruments | Size: 2.8 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 0 Contact Us

7
- Contact Us
  7
Chapter 1 Manual Overview

9
- Figures
  9
  - Physical Buttons
    10
  - Other Hardware
    10
    
    Example Physical Buttons
    10
    
    Example Other Hardware
    10
- Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
  9
Chapter 2 Using Your Analyzer

11
- Safely and Effectively Using Your Analyzer
  11
- Proper and Improper Operation
  27
  - Storage and Transportation
    27
  - Lost or Stolen Instrument
    27
  - Minor Damage
    27
  - Major Damage
    28
  - Emergency Response Information
    29
Chapter 3 How to Analyze

31
- How to Analyze
  31
  - Element Ranges and Lists
    32
  - General Analysis
    32
    
    Preparatory Tasks
    32
    
    The Element Range Screen
    32
    
    Setting Element Ranges
    34
    
    System Check Menu Path
    34
    
    General Testing Protocol
    35
    
    Instrument Qc
    35
    
    Undersized or Non-Contact Samples
    35
  - Taking a Sample Analysis
    37
Chapter 4 Basic Operation

37
- Analysis Modes
  45
  - General Metals Mode
    45
  - Electronic Metals Mode
    46
  - Precious Metals Mode
    46
  - Plastics Mode
    46
  - Soils Mode
    46
  - Mining Ta/Hf Mode
    47
  - Testall Mode
    47
  - Testall Geo Mode
    47
  - Using General Metals Mode
    47
  - Using Electronic Metals Mode
    48
  - Using Precious Metals Mode
    48
  - Using Plastics Mode
    50
  - Using Soils Mode
    50
  - Using Mining Cu/Zn Mode
    51
  - Using Mining Ta/Hf Mode
    52
  - Using Testall Mode
    52
  - Using Testall Geo Mode
    52
- Metal Sample Prep
  55
- Sample Analysis Preparation
  55
Chapter 5 Common Operations

55
- Surface Oxidation
  56
- Comparative Test Results with and Without Grinding
  57
- Painted Surfaces
  57
- Red Paint
  57
- White Paint
  57
- Clean and Greased Sample Metal Analysis
  58
- Oil, Grease & Cutting Oils
  58
- Prepped and Unprepped Painted Metal Analysis
  58
- Anodized, Plated and Galvanized Surfaces
  59
- Cordless Right Angle Drill
  59
- Example of Right Angle Drill
  60
- Sanding Disc
  61
- Attaching the Sanding Disc 1
  62
- Attaching the Sanding Disc 2
  62
- Cordless Angle Grinder
  63
- Cordless Angle Grinder Kit
  63
- Rubber Backing Pad and Nut
  64
- Assembling the Grinder
  65
- Sanding Discs
  65
- Diamond Sanding Paper
  66
- Safety Rules
  66
- Silicon Carbide
  66
- Zirconia Alumina
  66
- Cleaning Your Equipment
  68
- Preparing Bulk Soil Samples
  68
- Soil Sample Prep
  68
  - Coning and Quartering
    69
  - Placing the Sample in an XRF Sample Cup
    69
  - Sample Preparation
    69
  - Fill Cup
    70
  - Place Film
    70
  - Secure Film
    70
  - Tamp Sample
    70
  - Cap Cup
    71
  - Label Cup
    71
  - Place Filter
    71
  - Stuff Cup
    71
  - Preparing Liquids and Sludge
    72
- Preparing Mining Samples
  72
  - Specimen Preparation - Fused Glass Disk
    72
  - First Beep
    73
  - Second Beep
    73
- Setting up Beep Times
  73
- Sorting the Custom Element Display
  74
  - Third Beep
    74
  - Detection Option
    75
- Max Measure Time
  75
- Minumum Test Time
  75
  - Report Settings
    75
  - Rohs Option
    75
- Virtual Keyboard
  76
  - Clear
    77
  - Del
    77
  - Left
    77
  - Right
    77
  - Backspace
    78
  - Cancel
    78
  - Enter
    78
  - Changing Precision (Sigma Value)
    79
  - Confidence Intervals
    79
- Setting Display Units
  79
  - Adjusting the Sigma Values
    80
  - Selecting the Sigma Value
    80
- Adjusting the Element Range
  81
- Setting the Date and Time
  82
  - The Date & Time Screen
    83
  - Changing the Month
    84
  - Month Drop down Menu
    84
  - Changing the Year
    85
  - Changing the Date
    86
  - Selecting the Date
    86
  - Changing the Hour and Minute
    87
  - Exiting Without Saving
    88
  - Saving Your Changes
    88
- Calibrating the Touch Screen
  89
- Viewing Data
  91
Chapter 6 Data Management

91
- Complete Listing of Elements
  92
- Scrolling down through the Complete Listing of Elements
  92
- Sorting Elements
  92
- Composition Sorts
  93
- Element Sorts
  93
- Error Sorts
  93
- Standard, High-To-Low, and Low-To-High Composition Sorts
  93
- Element, Composition, and Error Sorts
  94
- Spectrum Graph
  94
- How to Use Spectraview
  95
- Spectraview
  95
- Viewing the Information in Spectraview Mode
  95
- Viewing the Spectrum
  95
- Delineating the Area of Interest
  96
- Fitting the Spectrum
  96
- Area of Interest Fit to the Display
  97
- Multiple Ranges
  97
- Spectraview Navigation
  97
- The View Fingerprints Menu Path
  98
- Viewing Fingerprints
  98
- Erasing Data
  99
  - The View Fingerprints Screen
    99
  - The Erase All Data Confirmation Screen
    100
  - The Erase All Data Menu Path
    100
  - The Erase Readings Menu Path
    101
  - The Erase Readings Screen
    101
  - The Erase Readings Confirmation Screen
    102
  - The Erase Fingerprints Menu Path
    103
  - The Erase Fingerprints Screen
    103
- Managing Libraries
  104
  - The Erase Fingerprints Confirmation Screen
    104
  - The Manage Libraries Menu Path
    104
  - The Library Editor
    105
  - Viewing the Libraries
    105
  - Add Button
    106
  - Alloy Name Button
    106
  - Del Button
    106
  - Using the Library Editor
    106
  - Close Button
    107
  - Confirmation Screen
    107
  - Save Button
    107
  - The Element Specification Screen
    107
  - Element to be Edited
    108
  - Library Name
    108
  - Minimum Percentage
    108
  - The Element Specification Scree
    108
  - Maximum Percentage
    109
  - The Minimum Editor
    109
  - Cancel Button
    110
  - OK Button
    110
  - The Maximum Editor
    110
  - Installing the Windows 7 USB Driver
    111
Chapter 7 Connectivity

111
- Using Your Analyzer with Your PC
  117
  - The Bluetooth Setup Menu Path
    117
  - Search Button
    118
  - BT Information Screen
    118
- Connecting from Your Analyzer to Your PC
  119
  - Bluetooth Searching
    119
  - Connecting Via Bluetooth
    119
  - Connect Button
    120
  - GPS Button
    120
  - Reset Button
    121
  - Config Button
    121
  - Bluetooth GPS Data Screen
    121
  - Changing the Bluetooth Device Type
    122
- Using a USB Cable to Connect Your Analyzer
  122
  - Bluetooth Config Screen
    122
  - Changing Bluetooth Device Type
    122
  - Standard USB Connector
    123
  - Mini USB Connector
    123
- Downloading Data
  124
  - Standard Download
    124
  - The Download Button
    124
  - The Test Button
    125
  - Connection Success Window
    125
  - The Connect Button
    125
  - Current Reading List
    126
  - Selecting Readings
    126
  - Using Check Boxes
    127
  - The Browse Button
    127
  - Error Messages While Downloading
    129
  - The Progress Bar
    129
  - Live Download (Automatic Save)
    130
  - Live Download Icon
    130
  - Changing the Filename for Live Download
    131
  - Simultaneous Save as CSV File
    131
  - File Dialog Box
    131
- Controlling Your Analyzer from Your PC
  133
  - Start Measurement
    133
  - Stop Measurement
    133
  - The Ndtr Toolbar
    133
  - Configure Connection Settings
    134
  - Connection Settings Dialog Box
    134
  - Selecting the Com Port
    134
  - Live Download from Ndtr
    135
  - Niton XL2 Virtual Interface
    135
  - Operating Your Analyzer Remotely
    135
  - Dest Folder
    136
  - Save the Reading to CSV File as Well Checkbox
    136
  - Selected File
    136
- Learning More, Service, and Support
  137
  - Replacing the Measurement Window
    137
    
    Removing the Old Window
    138
    
    Polyethylene Window P/N 187-1555
    138
    
    Prolene Window PN 187-1454
    139
    
    Measurement Window Replaced
    139
  - Tips and Troubleshooting
    140
    
    The Specs Screen
    140
    
    The Specs Screen Menu Path
    140
    
    The Specifications Screen
    141
    
    Instrument Specific Serial Number
    141
    
    Model Number
    141
    
    Date and Time
    141
    
    Fpga
    142
    
    Factory QC
    142
    
    Energy Cal
    142
    
    Battery
    142
    
    Diagnostics
    143
    
    The Diagnostics Screen
    143
    
    Error Messages
    145
    
    Registration and Licensing FAQ
    146
    
    What Is the Max Ma, Max Kvp, and Max Power?
    146
    
    What Is the Accelerator Voltage or Mev?
    146
    
    What Is the Radioisotope?
    146
  - Storing and Transporting Your Niton XL2 Analyzer
    147
    
    What Is the Analyzer Serial Number?
    147
    
    What Is the Tube Serial Number?
    147
    
    How Often Do I Need to Perform Leak Tests on the Niton XL2?
    147
    
    The Niton Carrying Case
    148
    
    The Range Menu Path (Main)
    151
Chapter 8 Advanced Settings

151
- Selecting the Mode
  152
- The Element Checkboxes
  153
- The Range Element Lists
  154
- The Range Time Fields
  155
- The Range Time Editor
  156
- Avg Forward
  157
- Tools Menu Options
  157
  - Avg Back (Alt)
    158
  - Example Averaging Screens
    158
  - Activating and Deactivating the Live Spectrum
    159
  - Spectrum:on/Spectrum:off
    159
  - The Virtual Numeric Keypad
    159
  - Example Analysis Screen Showing Live Spectrum
    160
  - Print (Alt)
    160
  - Set Pass/Fail
    160
  - Add/Remove (Toggle)
    161
  - Set Pass/Fail Screen
    161
  - Searching for Reference Alloys
    162
  - Setting the Reference Alloys for Pass or Fail
    162
  - The Pass Fail Setup Screen
    162
  - Using the Search Function
    162
  - Metals Pass and Fail Screens
    163
  - Search Results
    163
  - Uhow Pass/Fail Mode Works
    163
  - Enable/Disable al
    164
  - How to Apply Thickness Correction
    164
  - Switch Library (Main)
    164
  - Thickness Correction
    164
  - How to Enable and Adjust Thickness Correction for Plastics Analysis
    165
  - When to Use Thickness Correction
    166
  - Wire Insulation Cut into Strands
    166
  - Correct Way to Measure Heat Shrink Tubing
    167
  - Incorrect Way to Measure Heat Shrink Tubing
    167
  - PVC Wire Insulation with Conductor Removed
    167
  - Action Level
    168
  - Coatings Method
    168
  - Enable/Disable Paint
    168
  - Print Data
    168
  - Passwords and User Privileges
    169
  - Selecting File
    169
  - Selecting Help
    169
  - Creating the Security Key
    170
  - Security Key
    170
  - User Account Creation Screen
    171
  - User Creation Dialog Box
    171
  - Creating a User
    172
  - Unchecking Safety
    173
  - User Is Created
    173
  - Selecting Upload
    174
  - Successful Installation Message
    176
  - Creating a New NDF File
    177
  - Creating New User-Defined Fields
    177
- NDF Files: User Data Structuring
  177
  - NDF File Work Area
    178
  - Selecting New Mode
    178
  - Selecting Mode
    179
  - Working Within a Mode
    179
  - Adding a New Field
    180
  - Mode Pop-Up Menu
    180
  - Making Fields Required
    181
  - Clearing Data for New Readings
    182
  - Field Status Window - Default
    182
  - Making Fields Incremental
    182
  - Editing the Field Name
    183
  - Field Status Window - Options Enabled
    183
  - Toggling the Required Option
    184
  - Copying the Current Field
    185
  - Pasting a Copied Field
    185
  - Creating a New Entry
    186
  - Editing the New Entry
    186
  - New Entry in the Construction Window
    186
  - Deleting Fields and Entries
    187
  - Sorting Entries
    187
  - Uploading the NDF File
    187
  - Testing the Upload Connection
    188
- Safety Settings
  189
  - Safety Settings Menu Path
    189
  - Start/Stop Setup
    191
  - The Start/Stop Settings Menu Path
    191
  - Easy Trigger
    192
  - Max Time Field
    192
  - Proximity Start
    192
  - Remote Trigger
    192
  - Methods of Operation
    194
- Camera
  196
  - How to Use the Camera
    196
  - Setting up the Camera View and Image Saving
    198
  - The Camera Menu Path
    198
  - Chapter 8 Service
    199
- Warranty
  199
- Accessories, Spares and Consumables - Exclusions
  200

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