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1. A 4 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Table A 2 X ray Emission Energies Arranged Alphabetically by Element by Name Appendix B Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Kal Kb1 La1 Lb1 191 Number Weight lanthanum La 57 138 91 33 4 37 8 47 5 0 5 8 lead Pb 82 207 20 75 0 85 9 10 5 12 6 14 8 2 34 lutetium Lu 71 174 97 54 1 61 3 7 7 8 7 10 1 1 58 magnesium Mg 12 24 30 1254 1 30 manganese Mn 25 54 94 5 9 6 5 mercury Hg 80 200 59 70 8 80 3 10 0 11 8 13 8 2 19 molybdenum Mo 42 95 94 17 5 19 6 neodymium Nd 60 144 24 31 4 42 3 5 2 5 7 6 6 neptunium Np 93 237 00 13 9 17 7 20 8 nickel Ni 28 58 69 7 5 8 3 niobium Nb 41 92 91 16 6 18 6 osmium Os 76 190 23 63 0 71 4 8 9 10 4 12 1 1 91 palladium Pd 46 106 42 21 2 23 8 2 8 3 0 3 3 phosphorus P 15 30 97 2 01 2 14 platinum Pt 78 195 09 66 8 75 7 9 4 11 1 12 9 2 05 plutonium Pu 94 244 00 14 3 18 3 21 4 polonium Po 84 209 0 79 3 89 8 11 1 13 4 15 7 potassium K 19 39 10 3 3 3 6 praseodymium Pr 59 140 91 36 0 40 7 5 0 5 5 6 3 promethium Pm 61 145 00 38 6 44 0 5 4 6 0 6 9 protactinium Pa 91 231 0 13 3 16 7 19 6 radium Ra 88 226 0 12 3 15 2 17 8 radon Rn 86 222 0 11 7 14 3 16 8 rhenium Re 75 186 20 61 1 69 3 8 7 10 0 11 7 1 84 rhodium Rh 45 102 91 20 2 22 7 2 7 2 8 3 1 rubidium Rb 37 85 47 13 4 15 0 ruthen
2. Analysis NAV NAV r mm Bulk Analysis Test NAV TOOLS ax Y gt Utilities Data Data Entry Return Common 9 Setup More Return All Alloy LogOff Pd m NAV TOOLS Electronics Lib Std 5 2 alb Alloys Data Entry Return All Alloy Precious Metal Metals Coatings Alloy SubGroups Lib Std 5 2 alb Figure 1 29 Standard Alloys Menu Path From the Standard Alloys Test Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu Select the Data Entry icon from the Standard Alloys Test Menu to go to the The Data Entry Screen on page 1 50 to input data about the sample which you are testing The data you enter will be associated with the next sample you test In this mode the analyzer will test the chemistry it detects against the chemistries in the NITON Alloy Library to find the best match Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 43 Standard Alloys Analysis 4 15 All Alloy NAV Tools Time 6 2 sec C230 875Bs 1 5 d 48 an 16 42 0 44 83 32 0 99 Figure 1 30 All Alloys Reading Screen In Figure 1 30 the reading is showing a Match with C230 and 875Bs after 6 2 seconds The Match Number is at 1 5 which is a Good Match at 2 0 or less Further testing time is not needed C230 and 875Bs cannot be separated due
3. 1 50 Cu Zn Pb Analysis 1 51 Ta Hf Re Test tette 1 52 Match Signature Analysis dde 1 53 The Store Signature Screen 1 55 Supe hem Analysis coe ibat tdi 1 57 The SuperChem Teach t ote 1 60 Metal Coatings Analystes teh t 1 65 Metal Coatings Setup Menu ente 1 67 The Coatings Edit SCEeelEasq unt eese testis 1 68 Standardizing the Coating System 1 73 Contents Table of Contents Thermo Scientific Analyzing Bulk Samples 4 2 2 1 77 The Data Entry dd iai io water d NER 1 80 Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Column 1 82 Selecting Data Entry from View Data Mode 1 86 Navigating the Data Entry Screen aeterne 1 87 The Virtual Keyboard tu e iR 1 88 The Measurement Screen decns Bade ot tuse ndis 1 90 Standard Soil Modest etie tns 1 91 Standard Soil Mode ihe re teh 1 92 The Measurement Screen cac 1 93 Mining sug beet ibas dens 1 95 The Measurement oec er rdi eds 1 97 Mining Ta Hf Mode titer cinicee 1 99 The Measurement Screen oce ettet 1 101 To Prepare or Not to Prepare In Situ vs Ex Situ 1 103 Analysis of Unprepared Samples In Situ 1 104 On site vs Lab Analysis us set in petris 1 110 Analysis of Prepared Samples Ex Situ 1 111 Cleaning Your Equipment te dede lotte rus 1 113 Th
4. 188 TestAll Mode NAV Tools EXT Time 61 2 Plastic Ele ug cm 2 Pb nd 0 5 Ele ppm 2 Applications Live Spectrum Feed From the Tools Menu select Spectra On to turn the Spectrun feed on Once the spectrum is displayed selecting Spectra Off from the Tools Menu will stop the live spectrum display Ti 2643 88 Figure 1 7 Test Screen Showing Live Spectrum NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 7 Applications Live Spectrum Feed 1 8 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Analyzing Metal Alloy Samples Reference Sample Analysis Preparation Thermo Scientific Analyzing Metal Alloy Samples Up until recently sample preparation was not a big worry for XRF alloy analysis as the LOD of the analyzer was seldom low enough for any but the most heavy contamination to be intrusive but recent developments such as He purged analysis and the GOLDD technology have brought analysis to a level where even light surface contamination can skew an analysis You should always prepare your samples before analysis especially when using GOLDD or He purged analysis as these analyzers will see even trace amounts of contaminants Oils from fingerprints and other body contact lint oxydation materials and abrasive materials used in cleaning can all skew readings if not removed Sample preparation is simple and not time consuming and usually well worth the effort The follow
5. Figure 1 29 Second Detector Calibration Screen Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific The Calibrate Detector Screen The analyzer calibration screen will be displayed until calibration is complete Analyzers with GOLDD technology will then undergo a second calibration After the calibration has finished the calibration results will be displayed 44 Detector Cal NAV Tools Time 58 0 sec C Res 148 6 EScale 7 7273 Ele cps 2 8mm Figure 1 30 Calibration Results Press the on off escape button or the Return icon to return to the Main Menu In order to ensure good test results it is essential that you calibrate your XL3 Analyzer s detector daily and if a check sample test reveals discrepancies in the reading NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 139 The Calibrate Touch Screen Screen The Calibrate Touch Screen Screen Was ET A T 5 Calibrate Specs Test Mode iV mee ates Rotate Time Screen Utilities Data Common Gat Adjust Setup Backlight Return Please Calibrate Touch Screen aoe CCMA Calbrate Touch Detector Return Figure 1 31 The Calibrate Touch Screen Menu Path Select the Calibrate Touch Screen icon to re calibrate the analyzer s touch screen display This procedure establishes the display boundaries for the touch screen interface When the Calibrate Touch Screen
6. creating a new or editing your analyzer s existing ndf file through the NDT program You can then select from the various custom options you have created using the Drop down List button These fields are saved along with the subsequent reading and allow you to associate important information about the sample directly with the reading so that you have a full description of the sample tied into the reading itself Once you have input data into a field that information carries over into the next reading so that you only have to input the information that has changed since the last reading For example if you are analyzing several samples of a particular lot you only need to input the lot information once during that series of readings changing only the sample name Virtual Keyboard Button Parameter Field Name Drop down List INSPECTOR Button Parameter riena COR 1 COR 2 Figure 1 1 The Data Entry Screen First page 1 80 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific The Data Entry Screen This is the first section of the Data Entry Screen There are five parameters in this section Selecting Sample allows you to input the sample name parameter Selecting Location allows you to input the particular Location information if known Selecting Inspector allows you to input the parameter for the Inspector s name Selecting Cor1 allows you to input information on the
7. Cu Zn Pb Analysis mmm E Bulk Test Analysis iv Utilities Common Setup More Return NAV i Alloys Alloys 1 Electronics with with Alloys Alloys Cu Zri Ta Hf Elec Elec Precious Metal Alloys Alloys Metals Coatings Cu Zn Ta Hf SuperChe Alloy amp Return SubGroups Sig ID Figure 1 37 Cu Zn Pb Menu Path To access the Cu Zn Pb Test Menu select the Alloys with Cu Zn Pb icon from the Alloy Sub Group Menu From the Cu Zn Pb Test Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu Select the Data Entry icon from the Cu Zn Pb Test Menu to go to the The Data Entry Screen on page 1 50 to input data about the sample which you are testing The data you enter will be associated with the next sample you test In Cu Zn Pb Chemistry Mode all other programmed elements are active in addition to Cu Zn Pb e g Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Zr Nb Mo W etc Cu Zn Pb Chemistry Mode is recommended if you know without a doubt that your sample alloy contains Cu Zn and or Pb and not Ta Hf or Re When your NITON analyzer is operating in Cu Zn Pb Chemistry Mode the NITON analyzer will not measure concentrations of Ta Hf or Re in a sample In this mode the analyzer will test the chemistry it detects against the chemistries in the NITON All
8. vi The View Data Screen NAV View Data Erase Test Mode YF e Manage View Utilities Libraries Signatures Common 2 Setup LogOft Return More Figure 1 5 The View Data Menu Path Use the Data Screen to view previously taken test result readings When the View Data icon is selected the Results screen of your most recent test is shown on the LCD display 59 All Alloy NAV TOOLS Time 2 8 sec 31755 v Using the buttons on the control panel you may view different readings or additional data for individual readings Your analyzer will display the standard screen analysis Pressing the Down arrow on the 4 way touch pad will display a complete scrolling elemental chemistry listing Each press of the Down arrow scrolls the screen down to the next element You can also use the scroll bar along the right side to scroll or page through the elements NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 117 The View Data Screen Scrolling Down Through the Complete Listing of Elements NAV TOOLS Time 7 9 sec No Match 9 0 318 Alloys w Cu Zn 318 Alloys w Cu Zn NAV TOOLS NAV TOOLS Time 7 9 sec No Match 9 0 318 Alloys w Cu Zn NAV TOOLS Time 7 9 sec No Match 9 0 ac au Ele 3 29 90 0 67 al 12 60 0 37 Ni 2 94 0 22 2 18 0 24 Fe 18 56 0 49 4 99 0 41 12 42 0 55 Ele 2 Sb 0 909 0 371 4 Mo 0 276 0 033 INb
9. Figure 1 13 The Erase SuperPrec Menu Path Select the Erase SuperPrec icon to erase accumulated SuperPrec reference readings from your analyzer Selecting the Erase SuperPrec icon will bring up a confirmation screen see upper left asking you Are you sure with options to select YES or NO Selecting YES will erase all SuperPrec reference reading data from your analyzer Selecting NO will return you to the Erase Menu NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 125 The SwitchLibraries Menu The SwitchLibraries Menu NAV NAV 5 A mm lita View Data Erase Test Mode i 2 Manage View Utilities Data Libraries Signatures Common Library changed to Setup Return More XL3 800 6 5 1 clb LogOff Alloy Library Switch View Library Libraries Library changed to XL3 800 6 5 1 clb Return OK Figure 1 14 The Switch Libraries Menu Path Select the Switch Libraries icon to toggle between the standard library and the currently loaded alternate library Select the Switch Libraries icon again to toggle back Alloy Library Alloy Library Library changed to Library changed to XL3 800 6 5 1 clb XL3 800 6 5 1 alb OK OK Figure 1 15 Main Library and Alternate Library Click OK to return to the Manage Libraries Menu 1 126 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Manage Libraries Menu Saved Libraries Primary Library 800 6 5 1 alb
10. 4 Change the dial settings to the desired combination record the combination and without disturbing the dials rotate the shackle back 90 degrees to the position it had in step 2 5 Pull shackle out and rotate it 180 degrees and secure it Your lock now has its own secret combination CAUTION Always transport the unit in its padded carrying case and store the NITON Analyzer in its case whenever it is not being used CAUTION In most cases no notification is required if transporting within state boundaries This may not be the case when entering federal properties CAUTION Within the United States always keep a copy of the US DOT compliance statement in your NITON analyzer case at all times A copy is included with your analyzer CAUTION Always follow all pertinent local and national regulations and M P 5 guidelines wherever your analyzer is transported or used CAUTION Always obtain a Return Authorization RA number from Thermo Fisher Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 before returning your analyzer to the Service Department or to your local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center CAUTION If you return your NITON analyzer without the carrying case you will void your warranty in its entirety You will be billed for a replacement case plus any repairs resulting from improper shipping CAUTION Always remove
11. All All Spectra On Lib XL3_800_6 5 1 clb Figure 1 33 Tools Menu showing Set Pass Fail NAV Tools NAV Tools Time 3 0 sec 316 0 6 316 Ele 361 0 034 039 0 012 0 0 9 03 0 56 n 1 39 0 64 69 58 0 83 1 7 0 Ni 10 55 1 02 Fe 67 17 1 42 Cr 17 61 0 82 456 0 37 66 0 47 588 0 214 wei Pass Screen Fail Screen Figure 1 34 Pass and Fail Analysis Screens Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 47 Alloy Pass Fail Setting Up Alloy Pass Fail 1 48 On Off Pass Multi Fail Multi Pass Single NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide C on Pass Multi Fail Multi Pass Single Fail Single Available Selected Figure 1 35 The Pass Fail Setup Screen Select the On radio button to turn Pass Fail on Select the Off radio button to turn Pass Fail off Select Pass Multi to initiate Pass Multi Mode Use Pass Multi mode when you have more than one possible desirable matches If the alloy being analyzed matches any one of the alloys in the Selected list the alloy will Pass the analysis Select Fail Multi to initiate Fail Multi Mode Use Fail Multi mode when you have more than one possible undesirable matches If the alloy being analyzed matches any one of the alloys in the Selected list the alloy will Fail the analysis Select Pass Single to initiate Pass Single Mode Use Pass Single Mode when you have only one possible desirable match If th
12. Analysis Alloys Test Mode i V e Precious Metal Metals Coatings Utilities Data Common 4 All Setup More Return Return m NAV Tools Analyze Metal Coatings Data Entry Return Coatings Setup gt Coatings Mode electroless nic Return Figure 1 50 The Metal Coatings Analysis Menu Path From the Analyze Metal Coatings Test Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu Select the Data Entry icon from the Analyze Metal Coatings Test Menu to go to the The Data Entry Screen on page 1 50 to input data about the sample which you are testing The data you enter will be associated with the next sample you test NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 65 Metal Coatings Analysis Reading Number 11 Coatings Mode amp Test Mode NAV Tools Test Time Seconds e Time 6 2 sec 4 Ele 2 Coating Element p PR 0 302 0 006 2 Sigma Error Thickness of Coating Figure 1 51 Metal Coatings Test Results Screen While your analyzer is analyzing the coating you will see a screen similar to Figure 1 51 This screen will be displayed on your display until you exit via the NAV Menu The 2 Sigma Error means that it is 9596 certain that the actual value varies no more than this amount from the reported value The analysis will con
13. Analysis of Unprepared Samples In Situ Slide and retest Perform a Slide test then resample spots of visibly different materials Note Change the filter timing on Slide type tests to correlate properly with the testing times Otherwise you may end up with faulty readings REB drilling results in a fragmented core sample The usual way to analyze these cores is through a cloth sample bag taking several analyses from different parts of the bag You can either use the samples as is or average them for the entire content of the bag Wet Drilling results in a slurry Slurries need to be dried before they can be analyzed These techniques are much the same as those used in Exploration Drilling The purpose however is different The cores are taken around the edges of an already developed mine to define the extent and shape of the ore body These are readings taken directly from rockfaces and mine walls to determine the composition of the ore prior to removal and processing Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to prevent cross contamination e Check the Bluetooth connection to your GPS locator e Press the measurement window of your analyzer against the rockface and take a reading for the required sample time This time may vary due to local conditions and or customer preferences In general the longer the test the more precise the result e Your GPS unit will log the sample locati
14. Screen 1 SuperChem Teach NAV Tools Time 46 5 sec BP Off HH or View SuperChem Screen NAV mmi View Dat Test Mode iew Data rase iU p Manage View Utilities Libraries Signatures Common E Setul a Ratum NAV am View View 3uperChem SuperPrec Return Figure 1 25 The View SuperChem Menu Path Select the View SuperChem icon in order to view your SuperChem data The View SuperChem icon allows you to view your SuperChem Mode data and also allows you to delete individual readings When the View SuperChem icon is selected the Results screen of your most recent SuperChem Mode test is shown on the LCD display NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 135 The View SuperPrec Screen The View SuperPrec Sc reen aay 8 NAV mmm lbi View Data Erase Test Mode Y Manage View imus Libraries Signatures Utilities NAV Tools Time 16 1 sec lt 2 0 Setup Return More LogOff 0 n 0 x Ru 0 040 0 015 Au 6 14 0 22 NAV Zn 2 09 0 13 8 07 0 26 View SuperPrec v Return Figure 1 26 The View SuperPrec Menu Path Select the View SuperPrec icon in order to view your SuperPrec data The View SuperPrec icon allows you to view your SuperPrec Mode data and also allows you to delete individual readings W
15. where KeV is thousands of electron volts The count rate Bottom Left under the energy position in the form Rix xx Ka Kb La Lb and or Lg peaks of the three elements closest to where your cursor is positioned on the energy scale Bottom Right This information is written with the element symbol first followed by either Ka K shell alpha peak Kb K shell beta peak La L shell alpha peak La L shell beta peak or Lg L shell gamma peak An example would be Al Ka 1 5 To determine if a given element is present look at the count rate at that cursor position SpectraView cannot be used to determine exact element percentages in a sample Fitting the Spectrum By using the touch screen you can select parts of the displayed spectrum and soom in Touch and hold the stylus to the screen immediately before the area of the spectrum you wish to enhance then still holding the stylus to the screen sweep it across the area of the spectrum you wish to see closer lifting the stylus from the screen when you pass the endo of the area of interest The screen will display vertical lines to either side of the area of interest delineating the boundaries of the area 4 Read 15 Hn Kb 6 49 E 6 75Kev Co Ka 6 93 Fe Kh 7 Of Figure A 2 Delineating the Area of Interest Select the FIT button in the upper right hand corner of the Spectrum to fit the area od interest to the display area A 8 N
16. Alloy Name Element to be edited Minimum Percentage Maximum Percentage OK Button Cancel Button Figure 1 21 The Element Specification Screen Library Name This is the name of the library you are editing Make sure you are editing the correct library before proceding further Alloy Name This is the name of the alloy you are editing Make suere you are editing the correct alloy before proceding further Element to be Edited This is the element you need to edit for this alloy Minimum Percentage This is the lowest amount of the element in question you want to be in the alloy If the element in the analyzed sample is any lower the sample will not be recognized as this alloy Selecting the element minimum will open the Minimum Editor Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 131 The Manage Libraries Menu 1 132 Maximum Percentage NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Be Edit Min 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 lt Figure 1 22 Minimum Editor This is a standard numerical entry keypad C clear the current display lt means backspace one space and E means enter this number as the minimum After selecting E you will be returned to the Element Specification Screen This is the highest amount of the element in question you want to be in the alloy If the element in the analyzed sample is any higher the sample will not be recognized as this alloy Selecting the element
17. Master Disconnected Baud 115200 Address 00A096185E43 COD 00000000 Enable Close Figure 2 23 Bluetooth Status Screen Showing Bluetooth Disabled 2 22 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Reset Bluetooth Device Resetting Bluetooth Please wait Thermo Scientific Networking and Connectivity NAV NAV 8 Instrument Adjust Calibration Test Mode i V e Element gt Display Utilities Data Options Common 2 T Setup LogOff NAV ge List Scan Available For Devices Wireless Setup Source Config NAV Backlight Hardware Devices Bluetooth Reset Bluetooth Status Setup Device Misc Ret Settings a Select the Reset Bluetooth Device icon to initiate an immediate reset of the Bluetooth Wireless Networking Selecting the Reset Bluetooth Device icon will clear out old settings and data as well as enabling you to switch between Bluetooth and standard serial cable While resetting your analyzer will show the following screen Resetting Bluetooth Please wait Figure 2 24 Bluetooth Reset Alert NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 23 Networking and Connectivity GPS Data Tracking Bluetooth equipped NITON XRF Analyzers are capable of communicating with GPS modules and saving GPS coordinates with every reading Follow the Bluetooth connection instructions found in the Users Manual to
18. Return 1 Language Printer Settings Setup Beep Data Entry Times Settings Return Figure 1 59 The Printer Setup Menu Path The Printer Setup Screen allows you to adjust which sections of your reading data are sent to your optional printer By default your analyzer prints the detected list reading number reading length reading mode and any applicable measurement data such as Alloy match grade names You can select any combination of options on the Printer Setup Screen to change what is printed NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 167 The Printer Setup Screen Print lt LOD Print Complete Print Data Field Print Date amp Time 1 168 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Printer Output Print LOD hy Print Complete Print Data Fields Print Date amp Time Close Figure 1 60 The Printer Setup Screen Selecting this option will enable printing of readings which are lower than the Limit of Detection Selecting this option will enable printing of all the data fields in the reading Selecting this option will enable printing of all entered data fields Selecting this option will enable printing of the Date and Time Thermo Scientific The Beep Setup Menu Mode Alloy Mode r Time First Beep 30 0 Second Beep 60 0 Third Beep 180 0 Grade Match Save Thermo Scientific NAV mmm Test Utilities NAV
19. Select the radio button of the Calibration Factor you wish to edit then select the appropriate Edit Button The Calibration Edit Screen will open You cannot edit the Factory Calibration You may edit and store up to four alternate calibrations per Mode Calfactors 1 Mining Cu zn Select here to edit Select h di this element s elect here to edit Intercept this element s Slope Figure 1 70 The Calibration Edit Screen 1 174 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Calibration Factors Thermo Scientific Calibration Factors Although the FP software automatically corrects for most inter element matrix effects NITON tube based analyzers cannot currently detect elements lighter than magnesium result the oxidation state of elements can bias measurements of other elements In many cases this bias is small and uncorrected results provide sufficient accuracy especially when data is for screening purposes only For cases when more accurate results are required NITON has provided slope intercept calibration software with the instrument to improve the quality of the data The calibration software is element specific and calibration factors can be entered for individual elements independent of the other elements A user may choose to correct a single element or a suite of elements The degree of severity of the bias should be evaluated before proceeding with routine measurement A few test samples should b
20. Wireless Setup Filter Config Safety Settings Return NAV Ca Hardware Language Printer Setup Settings Setup Misc gt Settings Return Figure 1 61 The Beep Setup Menu Path The Beep Setup Menu d Instrument Adjust Setup Calibration EJ Element Display Options Beep Data Entry Times Settings Return Selecting the Beep Times icon opens the Beep Setup Screen enabling changes to the beep settings for various modes The beeps sound as follows NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 169 The Beep Setup Menu Mode First Beep Second Beep Third Beep Beep on Grade Match 1 170 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Mode Alloy Mode v Time First Beep Second Beep 60 0 Third Beep Beep On Grade Match Save Figure 1 62 The Beep Setup Screen This option allows you to change the beep settings for different modes independently Select the down arrow to access the list of modes This option allows you to change the delay before the First Beep This option allows you to change the delay before the Second Beep This option allows you to change the delay before the Third Beep Selecting this option will enable a special beep when the reading chemistry matches and alloy grade Thermo Scientific The Data Entry Settings Menu The Data Entry Settings Menu av 5 A Instrument Adjust mm liti Setup Calibration Num
21. XL3 800 6 5 1 clb The Manage Libraries Menu NAV qe NAV a 8 A mm libi View Data Erase Test Mode _ Utilities Data Signatures Common Ge Setup at Return More LogOff 1 Switch View Primary Library Library Libraries XL3 800 6 5 1 alb Return Figure 1 16 The Manage Libraries Menu Path Select the Manage Libraries icon to access the Library Management Menu The Library Management Menu allows you to view and modify data in the Primary Library as well as the currently loaded alternate libraries Just select the library you wish to view from the list on screen Select the desired library to view and or edit it Saved Libraries Primary Library XL3 800 6 5 1 alb XL3 800 6 5 1 clb OK Figure 1 17 Viewing the Libraries Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 127 The Manage Libraries Menu The entries in the Grade Library serve as a reference for chemistry based analysis The library entries allow the analyzer to work properly out of the box without needing time consuming pre analysis Library Alloys XL3 800 6 5 1 clb Alloy Name 9310 v Add Del Save Close Figure 1 18 The Library Editor Using the Library Editor The Library Editor enables you to edit any library to conform to your specifications Alloy Name Button Selecting this button sorts the list alphanumerically Name in List Selecting the actual name of the alloy
22. conformance with said published specifications provided that Buyer shall a promptly notify Seller in writing upon the discovery of any defect which notice shall include the product model and serial number if applicable and details of the warranty claim and b after Seller s review Seller will provide Buyer with service data and or a Return Material Authorization RMA which may include biohazard or other Radiation safety decontamination procedures and other product specific handling instructions then if applicable Buyer may return and receive the defective Products to Seller with all costs of freight and insurance prepaid by Buyer Replacement parts may be new or refurbished at the election of Seller the warranty of these parts expire with the instrument warranty All replaced parts shall become the property of Seller Shipment to Buyer of repaired or replacement Products shall be made in accordance with the Delivery provisions of the Seller s Terms and Conditions of Sale Accessories and Consumables are expressly excluded from this warranty see list A for details Notwithstanding the foregoing Products supplied by Seller that are obtained by Seller from an original manufacturer or third party supplier are not warranted by Seller but Seller agrees to assign to Buyer any warranty rights in such Product that Seller may have from the original manufacturer or third party supplier to the extent such assignment is allowed by such or
23. e The next two or three digits to the left of the decimal point are degrees Thus 15111 594 is read 151 degrees 11 minutes 59 4 seconds WIE E Compass direction of Longitude e Altitude 17 Height above sea level in meters Quality 1 Quality of signal strength Num Sat 8 Number of satellites signals being received by GPS This number varies depending on your position the current position of the satellites and the signal strength NAV Tools e usc 0 5 2 3 koncim 15111 599609 Figure 2 26 GPS Data Integrated Into Reading Data Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 25 Networking and Connectivity 2 26 GPS Options Tested Units include NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide The communication system standard required for compatibility is NMEA0182 ver 3 0 using GPGGA GPGSA GPRMC and GPGSV formats This type of GPS is most commonly used for motor and marine directional mapping systems Copilot BTGPS3 http www alk com copilot pocketpc asp RoyalTek Star111 http www royaltek com index php content view 98 80 IOGEAR Bluetooth GPS http www iogear com main php loc product amp Item GBGPS201W6 Note These GPS systems have an accuracy of about 10 meters Haicom HI 408BT GPS http www haicom com tw hi_408bt aspx Note Claimed accuracy is 3 meters Thermo Scientific Entering Data with a Barcode reader Entering Data with vou can also use Bluetooth bar
24. 0 360 0 033 lar 0 376 0 034 Bi 1 96 0 14 1 27 0 16 1 88 0 1 Q NAV TOOLS Time 7 9 sec NAV TOOLS Time 7 9 sec No Match 9 0 Ele Fe 18 56 0 49 Mn 4 99 0 41 Cr 12 42 0 55 3 80 0 49 Ti 5 36 0 63 LOD List Sn lt LOD 0 44 Pd lt 10 0 17 Ag lt LOD 0 38 Al lt LOD 80 0 Below LOD List lt 0 35 Figure 1 6 Complete Listing of Elements Pressing the Left arrow on the 4 way touch pad of your analyzer will display the previous reading or if the first reading is currently displayed the last reading Pressing the Right arrow on the 4 way touch pad will display the next reading or if the last reading is currently displayed the first reading in memory NITON Analyzers can store between 3000 to 6000 readings You can also look at the complete x ray spectra for each reading stored in the analyzer s memory Sorting Elements You can sort element rows by various criteria in order to view your data in the manner you prefer The Sort Buttons which double as column headings can be used to re sort the data in different ways The Data Screen always begins as a Standard Sort as you have defined it Selecting the appropriate 1 118 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The View Data Screen sort button once toggles the sort order to High to Low Selecting the sort button again toggles the sort order to Low to High To return to the Standard Sort view
25. 1 000 10 0 Typical Chest X Ray 6 0 06 Typical Head or Neck X Ray 20 0 2 Typical pelvis hip x ray 65 0 65 Typical lumbar spine x ray 30 0 3 Typical Upper 6 1 x ray 245 2 45 Typical Barium enema x ray 405 4 05 Typical CAT scan 110 1 10 Table 3 2 Annual Occupational Dose Limits for Radiation Workers Source Code of Federal regulations Title 10 Part 20 Category Dose mrem Dose in mSv Whole Body 5000 50 Pregnant Worker during gestation period 500 5 Eye Dose Equivalent 15 000 150 Shallow dose equivalent to the skin or any 50 000 500 extremity or organ Maximum allowable dose for the general 100 1 0 public annual For a Minor 500 5 0 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 3 Radiation and General Safety Radiation Protection Basics Monitoring your radiation 3 4 exposure NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Individuals can be monitored for the radiation dose they receive by use of radiation dosimetry devices dosimeters Monitoring dose using a dosimeter can be a way of identifying improper use and at the same time demonstrating proper use In some locations dosimetry is required by regulations and in others it is optional It is normally required when the user could reasonably be expected to receive in excess of 1096 of the annual dose limit Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that you determine and obey the local regulatory requirements concerning radiation monitoring of occupational work
26. 1 178 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific The Sort Element Display Menu Serting Options Soil Mode Display Options Normal Display Reset Save Close Figure 1 73 The Sort Element Display Sorting Options Element affected Soil Mode Current display option selected Top Arrow Button Move up in rank Bottom Arrow Button Move down in rank Normal Display Always Display Never Display Drop Down Menus Scroll bar for elements Display Options Normal Display Reset Button Save Button Say s Close Button Figure 1 74 The Sorting Options Screen NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 179 The Sort Element Display Menu 1 180 Display Options NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide On the left of the display are elements each with its currently selected display option beside it to the right The element list is ranked by importance with the most important element on top and each one lower down of less importance than the one above it By selecting an element and using the arrow buttons to the right of the list you can change its ranking Use the Top Arrow Button to move an element one rank closer to the top with each click Use the Bottom Arrow Button to move an element one rank closer to the bottom with each click Serting Options Soil Mode Display Options Normal Display Reset Save Close Figure 1 75 Changed Sort Order The Disp
27. 5 Turn the face plate over and replace it on the analyzer s front end fitting the plate carefully over the Proximity Button Figure 2 7 Fitting Face Plate over Proximity Button 6 Reinstall the two screws being careful not to over tighten them Figure 2 8 Replacing the Screws Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 7 Routine Maintenance Guidelines Storing and Transporting Your XL3 Analyzer Storing and Transporting Your XL3 2 8 Analyzer NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide All NITON Analyzers are transported in waterproof drop resistant fully padded carrying cases with padlocks In most countries NITON XRF analyzers may be transported by car or plane or shipped as an ordinary package For most courier services no special labels are required on the outside of the NITON analyzer case or on additional packaging Figure 2 9 The NITON Carrying Case All padlocks are shipped with a default combination of 0 0 0 If you change this combination please inform Thermo of the new combination if you return the unit for service To change the combination 1 Dial the default combination to open the lock and pull out the shackle 2 Rotate the shackle 180 degrees and push it down as far as it can go 3 While holding the shackle down rotate it 90 degrees back in either direction and release shackle Thermo Scientific Routine Maintenance Guidelines Storing and Transporting Your XL3 Analyzer
28. 6 18 6 molybdenum Mo 42 95 94 17 5 19 6 technetium Tc 43 98 00 18 4 20 6 24 25 2 8 ruthenium Ru 44 101 07 19 3 21 7 2 6 2 6 3 0 rhodium Rh 45 102 91 20 2 22 7 2 7 2 8 3 1 palladium Pd 46 106 42 21 2 23 8 2 8 3 0 3 3 silver Ag 47 107 87 22 2 25 0 3 0 3 2 3 5 cadmium Cd 48 112 41 23 2 26 1 3 1 3 3 3 7 indium In 49 114 82 24 2 27 3 3 3 3 5 3 9 tin Sn 50 118 71 25 3 28 5 3 4 3 7 4 1 antimony Sb 51 121 76 26 4 29 7 3 6 3 8 4 3 tellurium Te 52 127 60 21 5 31 0 3 8 4 0 4 6 iodine 53 126 90 28 6 32 3 3 9 4 2 4 8 54 131 29 29 8 33 6 4 1 4 4 5 0 cesium Cs 55 132 91 31 0 35 0 4 3 4 6 5 3 barium Ba 56 137 33 322 36 4 4 5 4 8 5 5 lanthanum La 57 138 91 33 4 37 8 47 5 0 5 8 cerium Ce 58 140 12 34 7 39 3 4 8 5 3 6 0 praseodymium Pr 59 140 91 36 0 40 7 5 0 5 5 6 3 neodymium Nd 60 144 24 37 4 42 3 5 2 5 7 6 6 promethium Pm 61 145 00 38 6 44 0 5 4 6 0 6 9 samarium Sm 62 150 36 40 1 45 4 5 6 6 2 7 2 europium Eu 63 151 96 41 5 47 0 5 8 6 5 7 5 gadolinium Gd 64 157 25 43 0 48 7 6 1 6 7 7 8 1 18 terbium Tb 65 158 92 44 5 50 4 6 3 7 0 8 1 1 24 dysprosium Dy 66 162 50 46 0 522 6 5 1 3 8 4 1 29 holmium Ho 67 164 93 41 5 53 9 6 7 7 5 8 7 1 34 erbium Er 68 167 26 49 1 55 7 6 9 7 8 9 1 1 1 thulium Tm 69 168 93 50 7 57 6 7 2 8 1 9 4 1 46 ytterbium Yb 70 173 04 52 4 59 4 7 4 8 4 9 8 1 52 A 2 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Table A 1 X ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element by Increasing Atomic N
29. 78 methods of operation Trigger Only 77 Methods of Operation description of 9 Mode All Alloys 43 Cu Zn Pb Analysis 51 Match Signature Analysis 53 SuperChem Analysis 57 65 SuperChem Teach 60 67 Ta Hf Re Analysis 52 N NAV Menu viii NAV Menu The Applications description of 1 Networing Bluetooth Status Display 21 Networking Bluetooth Available Devices Listing 12 Networking Bluetooth Connecting to PCs 18 Networking Bluetooth discovery scan 15 Networking Bluetooth GPS Data Tracking 24 Networking Bluetooth GPS Device Options 26 Networking Bluetooth PC Services 19 Networking Bluetooth Refreshing Available Device List 14 Networking Bluetooth Reseting Bluetooth Device 23 Networking Bluetooth Searching for Available Devices 15 Networking Bluetooth Serial Connection on PC 20 Networking Bluetooth Serial Connection with PC connecting 18 Networking Bluetooth Service Listing on PC 19 Networking Bluetooth Setting up 11 Networking Bluetooth unselecting Secure Connections 20 Nominal Seconds Test Duration 90 P Precision 93 Prepared Samples 96 Printers Setup of 167 Radiation Exposure and Pregnancy 5 Radiation Exposure Monitoring 4 Radiation Safety Group Contact Information 22 Radiation Exposure to 2 Radiation Open Beam Configuration 21 Radiation Primary 14 Radiation Secondary 15 Re Ta Hf Testing Mode 99 Results Screen The Alloy example and description 34 Rotate Screen 180 Togg
30. 96 0 001 0 001 0 50 0 062 1 76 3 43 Thermo Scientific If a sample s surface contains lubricants or cutting oil use a solvent and a clean towel or rag to remove them before analysis You may then need to grind the surface to insure good results Clean first grind second test last Remember to follow safe techniques for handling and disposing of solvents and cleaning rags NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 13 Anodized Plated and Galvanized Surfaces Anodized i Plated and Anodizing is the process of polarizing the metal surface into a passive state Galvanized Surfaces which protects it against corrosion This process is most often applied to aluminum alloys Galvanized steel is one of the most common of the coated surfaces In this process steel is passed through a molten bath of a zinc alloy Zinc reacts with the steel metal to form a bonding layer on the steel surface The zinc layer does not separate from the steel and forms a protective layer that protects the steel from oxidation Galvanized layers are relatively thick compared to other plating elements and methods When grinding to remove the zinc coating you will find increased zinc values even when you can see the steel surface Grind a little further and zinc values will disappear Zinc clings to the surface of the sanding disc so you will need to frequently change discs Electroplating is another common practice of applying a coating which not only protects the surface f
31. Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Displaying Data Entry Boxes After Testing By Default Thermo Scientific Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Column Data Entry Settings Num of Data Entry Boxes P Data Entry Before Every Test Save On the Up to Eight boxes screen there is a checkbox to force the Data Entry screen to display Checking the Display Data Entry Before Every Test checkbox will enable this which can serve as a reminder to the user to enter data at test time Despite the text though this checkbox forces the Data Entry screen to display after every test not before every test This only works with the Up to Eight option enabled NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 85 Selecting Data Entry from View Data Mode Selecti ng Data Entry You can select Data Entry from the NAV Menu while in View Data Mode from View Data but the ability to edit or enter data is disabled The screen will show the data already entered with no buttons for drop down menu selection or Virtual Keyboard Figure 1 6 Data Entry Screen while Viewing Data 1 86 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Navigating the Data Entry Screen Navigating the Data Entry Screen Touch Screen Display Up On Off Enter Button Button Right Left 4 way Down touch pad Figure 1 7 The Control Panel The following description of screen navigation using the control panel assumes that the analyzer is held so tha
32. Calibrate icon and press the enter key Now move the cursor to highlight Calibrate Touch Screen and press the enter key You are now at the Touch Screen Calibration screen Note You must now use the touch screen for the balance of this procedure 13 14 In the upper left hand corner you will see a crosshair using the stylus or a pen tap the center of the Repeat this for each sign that appears there should be one for each of the 4 corners Your touch screen should work properly after this and you may use it from this point forward If it does not please repeat the process NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 143 The Specs Screen 1 144 The Specs Screen XL3t 32832test XL3t 8 04 20 09 13 06 SW Ver 6 57 FPGA 4412 Factory 0 8 16 2008 Energy Cal 01 12 09 Battery 41 Cal Reminder off days Close Diagnostics NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV Calibrate Specs Mode Test T 9 i Date amp Rotate Data Time Screen Common 2 Adjust T Setu eturn Logoff Backlight NAV Tm Figure 1 34 The Specs Menu Path Select the Specs icon to display the analyzer s specifications These specifications include your NITON analyzer s serial number software and firmware versions temperature bias and data coprocessors Press the Close button to return to the Utilities Menu XL
33. Device Refresh e Selecting a listed Bluetooth Device enables the Connect Button Selecting the Connect Button will connect your analyzer to the selected device See the Connected Screen 2 14 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Bluetooth Search Screen Bluetooth Setup Search for Devices Found Connect Refresh Close Thermo Scientific NAV ae 5 A Test Mode Utilities Data Common 2 Setup LogOff NAV z Wireless Setup Backlight Source Config Misc Settings etum Hardware Setup Networking and Connectivity Instrument Setup Adjust Calibration Element Display Options Return List Scan Available For Devices Devices Bluetooth Reset Bluetooth Status Devi evice Return Select the Scan For Devices icon bring up the Bluetooth Search Screen enabling you to initiate a discovery scan of Bluetooth devices in the operational area This scan will find all appropriate Bluetooth devices in the operational area enabling you to connect to those devices NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 15 Networking and Connectivity Bluetooth Setup Search for Devices Device List Box Found Connect Button Connect Search Button Refresh Close Button Figure 2 14 Bluetooth Search Screen The Bluetooth Search Screen does not retain information about previously detected Bluetooth Devices Each tim
34. Edit Pass Figure 1 81 The Pass Editor 1 184 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Set Element Threshold Menu The Pass Editor is very similar to the Logon Screen The C button clears the field and the lt button clears the last numeral Select the numerals you want then press E to enter the number OFF resets the value to OFF Selecting the Fail Value will open up the Fail Editor for the selected element Mo Edit Fail Figure 1 82 The Fail Editor The Fail Editor works the same as the Pass Editor When you press the E button in either editor you are returned to the Pass Fail Settings Screen with your new values in place Selecting the OFF button not only sets the value to OFF but also saves the new value Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 185 The Set Element Threshold Menu Pass Fail Settings Soil Mode Reset Save Close Figure 1 83 The Min Max Settings Screen with new parameters Select the Save Button to save your current status as the new default After saving you will go back to the Element Display Menu Select the Close Button to exit without saving When you select the Close Button after changing the display state of any element a screen will open asking you if you want to save the changes you made Selecting Yes will save these changes as the new default Selecting No will return you to the Element Disp
35. Mn Ni Cr Mo Ti Zn Co Ground 1 49 0 04 0 03 0 004 0 011 0 0001 0 03 Unground 1 34 0 01 0 04 0 011 2 507 1 751 0 21 1 12 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Oil Grease amp Cutting Oils Oil Grease amp Cutting Oils Oil and grease contain a number of elements combined into a viscous substance and applied to moving parts in order to reduce friction Grease coatings can remain on component surfaces after it has been removed from service Grease can also be applied to a metal s surface by accidental contact with other materials coated in heavy grease Metals can also be coated in oil as a result of cutting and machining processes in manufacturing Grease and oil may contain the following elements Aluminum Al Zinc Zn e Molybdenum Mo Sodium Na e Calcium Ca An experiment was performed to show how grease on metal surfaces affects XRF results A carbon steel sample was cleaned and ground as a control surface for the experiment XRF tests were performed on the control surface and again after light and heavier layers of automotive wheel bearing grease were applied to the surface of the steel sample Results are shown below Note the elevated levels of molybdenum cobalt and zinc from the grease Table 1 3 Clean and greased sample alloy analysis Sample Mn Ni Cr Mo Cu Co Zn Clean Surface 1 18 0 001 0 041 0 004 0 001 0 001 0 019 Light Grease 1 07 0 001 0 001 0 067 0 033 0 322 0 416 Heavy Grease 0
36. Save List Button Standardize Entry Button Close Spreen Buon Figure 1 53 The Coatings Edit Screen When setting up the coating you will see a screen similar to the screen in Figure 1 53 This screen allows you to create and edit named coatings systems Entry List Initially this list will be empty You need to populate it with the coatings systems you will be encountering in analysis Once there is one coatings system added to the list you can analyze samples using that system If there is more than one coatings system you can select the triangle next to the list field to access the other list entries from the drop down menu Drop down Unit List Select from the drop down menu to change units of measure Layer Edit Button Select this button to designate the element in the layer 1 68 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Add to List Button Delete from List Button Save List Button Standardize Entry Button Close Screen Button Adding New Methods to the List Add a new Method to the List Thermo Scientific The Coatings Edit Screen Select this button to initiate the process of adding a new coatings method Select this button to delete the coatings method from the stored list of methods Select this button to save the current list Select this button to initiate a reading from your known standard in order to calculate the slope of the coating Select this button to close the screen without
37. Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 195 Using the Small Spot Using the Small Spot The Small Spot can be used in several different modes Mining 3mm spot size allows analysis of veins and inclusions in mineral samples Initiate from Tools Small Spot He Purged Helium purge allows analysis of light elements Mg V and Ti Small spot enables analysis of light elements in welds and inclusions Helium and Small Spot modes can be used simultaneously for Alloy and Mining modes 1 196 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Chapter2 Routine Maintenance Guidelines Batte ry Pack and Each NITON Analyzer is shipped with two lithium ion battery packs Batte ry Charger When fully charged the battery pack provides approximately 6 8 12 hours of use depending on duty cycle Replacement battery packs NITON part number 420 002 may be ordered from NITON in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 or from your local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center Note Before beginning a test be certain that the battery has sufficient charge CAUTION Do not leave the battery pack connected to the charger for excessive periods of time Overnight recharging is recommended CAUTION Store the analyzer and the spare battery packs a cool place away from direct sunlight E Replacing The Battery Slide back the catch on the bottom of your analyzer s pist
38. Screen Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific The Adjust Alloy Thresholds Menu With the Alloy Threshold Screen you can change the cutoff number for Alloy Signature ID and SuperChem Modes Cutoff numbers set the allowable limits in identifications of analyzed samples The higher the cutoff is set the easier a match can be made in the Alloy Analysis Signature ID and SuperChem modes Alloy Match Cutoffs Cutoff Alloy E Number Sig ID 20 0 Field SuperChem 20 0 Save Close Figure 1 87 The Alloy Threshold Screen Alloy Match Cutoffs Cutoff Alloy 4 0 Sig ID 20 0 SuperChem 20 0 Reset Save Close Figure 1 88 The Alloy Match Threshold Screen i NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 189 The Set Display Units Menu The Set Display Units Menu PPM c Alloy ec 2 v Mining Plastic C 2 PM Alloy Soil Save Close Setting Display Units 1 190 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV NAV mm 8 Instrument Adjust x Calibration Test Mode i V Element Display Utilities Data Options Return LogOff NAV Sort Set Element Element Display Threshold Adjust Set Alloy Display Thresholds Units Consumer Goods Return Settings Figure 1 89 The Set Display Units Menu Path Select the Set Display Units icon to choose between ppm parts per million and percentage hundredths of whole displ
39. Situ samples must be prepared as if they were Ex Situ as proper particle size is crucial to light elements detected with the He purged analysis If you need to sample a rockface core or other solid rock without grinding we recommend draining the He switching off the Light Filter and using your analyzer as if it were a non helium purged analyzer GOLDD Technology With GOLDD technology analyzers rigorous in situ preparation is vital Analysis The LOD for most elements are so low that detectable contamination either from naturally occuring dust and soil or carried over from previous samples is virtually certain without proper preparation of the analysis sample Contamination from previous samples can be carried on the analyzer or on tools notably grinding disks used to prepare previous samples Always make sure your analyzer and any sample prep tools are clean and dry before initiating analysis Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 103 Analysis of Unprepared Samples In Situ Analysis of Unprepared Samples In Situ Screening Techniques Exploration Greenfields 1 104 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Figure 1 1 In Situ Soil Testing Note Remember to prepare your samples before using your He purged analyzer There are many techniques you can use in analyzing samples in situ None of them are correct or incorrect the only thing that matters is if they suit your particular interests Fol
40. Spectral to return to the first spectrum Read 8 Y Lb 2 00 E 0 00Kev P Ka 2 02 0 00 Zr La 2 04 Figure A 4 Viewing Multiple Filter Spectra A 10 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Appendix D gt PP Pe Appendix D Summary of Warnings WARNING Do not attempt to use this analyzer without first reading and understanding the entire User s Guide WARNING Always treat radiation with respect Do not hold your analyzer near the measurement window during testing Never point your analyzer at yourself or anyone else when the shutter is open WARNING Do not attempt to take measurements while downloading readings This will generate an error requiring a system reset and may corrupt your stored readings requiring all stored readings to be erased WARNING All Service except exterior cleaning and measurement window replacement must be performed by Thermo Scientific Do not attempt to make repairs yourself Opening the case of your NITON will void the analyzer Warranty in its entirety WARNING The preconditions for operation must be continued for the duration of the reading If the preconditions are violated the x ray tube will turn off the calibration shutter will close and the measurement will end The four LED lights will stop blinking when the measurement is ended The flashing of the LED lights is not synchronized to minimize power consumption WA
41. The Logon Screen will be replaced by a Warning Screen see Figure 0 7 advising you that this analyzer produces radiation when the lights are flashing You must acknowledge this warning by selecting the Yes button before logging on Selecting the No button will return you to the Logon Screen Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific THIS EQUIPMENT PRODUCES RADIATION WHEN LIGHTS ARE FLASHING Press YES to proceed Press NO to log out Yes No Figure 0 7 Warning Screen Enter Password 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 Backspace Figure 0 8 Virtual Numeric Keypad for Logon The Data Ports After selecting the Yes button the Virtual Numeric Keypad becomes available for you to log onto the analyzer NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide vii The Data Ports viii The NAV Menu NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Select your 4 digit security code followed by the enter E key The temporary password assigned by default is 1 2 3 4 followed by the E key If you enter an incorrect number you can use the lt key to backspace over it ot use the key to clear everything After you have completed the log on procedure the word USER will appear on the bottom of the screen then the Main Menu will appear Note that security codes are editable Please see the NDT manual for instructions on creating user definable passwords Check the date time The time should be set correctly for accurate
42. Touch Screen before storing or transporting your XL3 analyzer Thermo Scientific The Data Ports The Data Ports USB Port Power Port Serial Port Remote Trigger Port Figure 0 4 Data Ports on the XL3 USB Port The USB Port is a communications and control port for uploading and downloading data configuration files and software to the analyzer Remote Trigger Port The Remote Trigger Port controls the analyzer s trigger function for use with the Extend a pole In Situ Tripod and test stands Serial Port The Serial Port is a communications and control port for uploading and downloading data configuration files and software to the analyzer Power Port The power port is used to run the XL3 under external power Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide v The Data Ports vi Instrument Sta rtup To turn on the analyzer depress the on off escape button on the control NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide panel for approximately 10 seconds System Start 3sec Figure 0 5 System Start Screen On startup the screen will be replaced by a Start Screen see Figure 0 5 which will automatically count down from 9 to 0 in increments of one second Thermo SCIENTIFIC NITON XL3 XRF Analyzer Press to Log On Figure 0 6 Logon Screen When the Start is complete the Start Screen will be replaced by the Logon screen see Figure 0 6 Tap anywhere on this screen to continue
43. United States always keep a copy of the US DOT compliance statement in your NITON analyzer case at all times A copy is included with your analyzer CAUTION After being powered on your NITON Series Analyzer will perform an internal re calibration before an analysis is initiated It is recommended that you let your instrument warm up for ten minutes after start up before testing is begun CAUTION All test equipment must be kept clean to prevent contamination of samples CAUTION Standard Thin Sample Mode should not be used for quantitative lead paint testing Use only the three Paint Testing modes to test lead based paint Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Appendix F Appendix F Warranty Seller warrants that the Products will operate or perform substantially in conformance with Seller s published specifications and be free from defects in material and workmanship when subjected to normal proper and intended usage by properly trained personnel for the period of time set forth in the product documentation published specifications or package inserts If a period of time is not specified in Seller s product documentation published specifications or package inserts the warranty period shall be Two 2 years from the date of shipment to Buyer in the country of purchase Seller agrees during the Warranty Period to repair or replace at Seller s option defective Products so as to cause the same to operate in substantial
44. XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Entering Data with a Barcode reader Setting Up and Using the The USB port is the narrow inverted trapezoidal port on the back of your USB port XL3 Analyzer You can use this port along with the supplied cable to communicate with your analyzer Mini USB Port Figure 2 27 Location of Mini USB port Insert the smaller end of your USB cable into the Mini USB port on the back of your XL3 and the larger end into any USB port on your computer When you turn your analyzer on after it is connected or if you connect it while the analyzer is on a Found New Hardware Wizard will open as in Figure 2 28 Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for software C Yes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device No not this time Click Next to continue lt Back Next gt Figure 2 28 Found New Hardware Wizard Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 29 Entering Data with a Barcode reader Note If after installation you plug your USB cable into a different USB port on your computer you will get this Wizard again The Installation Wizard Place the installation CD in t
45. a different reading and return NAV TOOLS 16 26 5 23 323 Alloys w Cu Zn Fe 62 81 6 20 Cr 14 06 3 53 NAV TOOLS Time 0 3 sec 3 0 31656 14 06 3 53 323 Alloys w Cu 2n NAV TOOLS Time 0 3 sec 3 0 31655 16 26 5 23 Fe 62 81 6 20 Mo 2 02 0 79 Mo 2 02 0 79 Fe 62 81 6 20 Ni 16 26 5 23 Cr 14 06 3 53 vi vi Standard Sort Element Sorts Composition Sorts Error Sorts Spectrum Graph Thermo Scientific Low to High Sort High to Low Sort Figure 1 7 Element Sorts Element sorts are performed alphabetically based on the element name Composition sorts are performed numerically based on the percentage of composition Error sorts are performed based on the range of error in the reading For any reading result simply use the NAV Menu to gain access to the readings spectrum graph Selecting Spectra will show a graphed spectrum of this reading called SpectraView SpectraView can be a useful tool for rapid qualitative analysis of a sample See SpectraView on page Appendices vii for details NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 119 The View Data Screen NAV gt Read 323 Ma Ka 1 25 E 0 00KeV Al Ka 1 48 8 0 00 1 1 74 Figure 1 8 The SpectraView Screen 1 120 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Erase All Data Sc
46. and verifiable record keeping See Chapter 1 page 149 Your analyzer can be stored and operated safely in temperatures from 5 C 23 F to 509 C 122 F You will not be able to take a measurement if the analyzer overheats If it is hot to the touch you should allow it to cool before testing NAV Main Calibrate Mode View Language e Exit omes J Common Setup LogOff Figure 0 9 The NAV Menu The Navigation Menu or NAV Menu is available in all screens though only through the touch screen interface Within a menu the particular options available from the NAV Menu may change with the context For example within the View Menu the NAV Menu changes options depending on the mode you are currently using Thermo Scientific The Battery Life Indicator Thermo Scientific The Data Ports Access the NAV Menu by selecting the word NAV in the screen A drop down menu of choices will appear Selecting an option from the NAV Menu will take you directly to a particular menu no matter where you are in the menu hierarchy Selecting the View option from the NAV Menu for example will bring you directly to the Data Menu The NAV Menu cannot be selected through the Control Panel The Battery Life Indicator is visible on all screens in the menu system The indicator is visible in the top right portion of the screen and graphically shows you how much b
47. and follow in situ bulk sample instructions Thermo Scientific The Measurement Screen The Result Screen Detection Limit Precision Thermo Scientific The Measurement Screen Reading Number Mode Nominal Seconds Test Duration Line Tools Menu Battery Life 596 8 165 1 Indicator 1787 182 965 4K 3 Two Sigma Confidence Column Element 1520 558 Column 4991 1238 Measured Concentration Figure 1 1 The Standard Bulk Measurement Screen When you end a reading the Measurement screen will be replaced by the Result screen These screens displays the reading grouped as follows At the top elements detected in the sample and underneath this elements that were below the detection limit Use the 4 way touch pad to scroll through the elements For an element to be detected by the analyzer in a given sample the measured concentration of the sample must be at least three times the standard deviation of the measurement This detection limit will depend on the composition of the sample The measurement precision for each element displayed appears to the right of the measured concentration under the heading The precision of each measurement is two times the standard deviation sigma NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 101 The Measurement Screen 1 102 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide An element is classified as detected if the measured concentration in ppm is at least 1 5 times the precisio
48. and pestle several different sized metal sieves cups to hold the samples and the soil test platform CAUTION All test equipment must be kept clean to prevent contamination of samples The mortar pestle and grinding mill may be cleaned with dry paper towels You can also clean the mortar pestle and the mill s container with water but be sure each is absolutely dry before using them on another sample The mortar and pestle may be cleaned by grinding clean dry sand in the mortar Use the short bristle brushes included in your Soil Testing Kit to clean the sieves If you have an electric soil grinder in your kit when the soil grinder blades wear out unbolt the worn blades and replace them Call the Thermo Sales Department at 1 800 875 1578 for replacement blades Note Using the soil grinder may artificially increase the amount of Fe in soil samples Prior to analysis the material should be dry and well homogenized Ideally the entire sample should be dried to constant weight sifted to remove gravel and debris and ground or milled to a fine powder Dry the sample if it is moist and cohesive The sample can be dried in any of several ways Choose one of the following Oven dry the sample for approximately 2 hours at 150 C until the sample reaches a constant weight Note Oven drying is inappropriate when volatile compounds may be present in the sample For example lead present as tetraethyl lead would be driven off b
49. are all close to 7 In a loose sense the standard deviation tells us how far from the mean the data points tend to be The number of standard deviations between the process mean and the nearest specification limit is given in sigmas As process standard deviation goes up or the mean of the process moves away from the center of the tolerance the sigma number goes down because fewer standard deviations will then fit between the mean and the nearest specification limit Confidence intervals assume that the data are from an approximately normally distributed population generally sums of many independent identically distributed random variables tend towards the normal distribution as a limit Using this assumption about 68 of the values must be within 1 standard deviation of the mean about 95 of the values must be within two standard deviations about 99 7 must lie within 3 standard deviations and about 99 99 of the values must lie within 4 standard deviations The greater the sigma value of the test the more confident you can be that the sample is as it appears but the more difficult and time consuming the testing must be to verify this That s why it s important to use the most appropriate sigma value for the test By adjusting the sigma value for each type of test you can optimize the process for your needs The sigma values are listed the column headed The default value is 2 sigma You can change this value by se
50. disc holder is needed with the drill to hold the sanding disc In the US we recommend a 3 0 inch disc holder It has a 0 25 inch shank to insert into the chuck of the drill If sanding discs are ordered from a local supplier attention should be paid to the method of attaching the sanding disc to the disc holder There are three types of connections metal snap on plastic twist and plastic snap on Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 15 Cordless Right Angle Drill Figure 1 9 Sanding Disc Before attaching the grinder and sanding disc as pictured below first remove the battery to disable the grinder Then insert the shaft of the disc holder into the drill and securely tighten the chuck Next attach the appropriate sanding disc The method of attachment will vary depending upon the type of fastener on the sanding disc snap on or twist connectors Reinstall the battery and prepare for use Figure 1 10 Attaching the Sannding Disc 1 16 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Cordless Angle Grinder Cordless Ang le A cordless angle grinder similar to the one pictured below will successfully Grinder remove medium to heavy oxidation or paint This grinder which uses a 4 5 inch sanding disc with a rubber backup pad which can be purchased from ThermoFisher or industrial tool manufactures like DeWalt Makita or Milwaukee Figure 1 11 Cordless Angle Grinder Kit A grinder kit typically contains the g
51. is complete NAV Ca NAV 8 Calibrate Specs Test Mode LVF 9 9 Daeg Rotate Time Screen Utilities Data Adjust Common i Setup Backlight LogOff Figure 1 40 The Rotate Screen 180 Menu Path Select the Rotate Screen 180 icon to toggle the orientation of the screen between right side up and upside down Thermo Scientific The Adjust Backlight Screen Adjust Backlight Thermo Scientific The Adjust Backlight Screen NAV NAV mmm Calibrate Specs Test Mode Lj it Pp 2 mee Daeg Rotate Time Screen Utilities Data Common Setup Adjust lt Backlight LogOff Figure 1 41 The Adjust Backlight Menu Path Select the Adjust Backlight icon to adjust the brightness of the analyzer screen Adjust Backlight Close Selecting the red box will cause the slider to move some to the left and the screen to dim a bit Selecting the green box will cause the slider to move a bit to the right and the screen to brighten somewhat Find the setting most harmonious with the ambient lighting Selecting Close saves the backlight setting in the current state and returns you to the Utility Menu NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 151 The Adjust Backlight Screen 1 152 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Hardware Setup Screen Instrument Setup Proximity Start Inter
52. maximum will open the Maximum Editor Be Edit Max 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 0 lt 0 00 Figure 1 23 Maximum Editor This is a standard numerical entry keypad C clear the current display lt means backspace one space and E means enter this number as the maxiimum After selecting E you will be returned to the Element Specification Screen Thermo Scientific The Manage Libraries Menu OK Button Selecting this button will save the editied library Cancel Button Selecting this button will exit the Element Specification Screen for this alloy returning you to the Library Editor Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 133 The View Signatures Menu The View Signatures 1 134 Menu 1 Teach Spect NAV Tools Time 31 6 sec Ccps uA GE 5 x or COoooomnmnmnmoo o NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV a is View Data Erase Test Mode iV gt View Libraries Signatures Utilities 4 Common qe Setup Return More Figure 1 24 The View Signatures Menu Path Select the View Signatures icon to view data saved as reference sample signatures in Signature ID Mode When the View Signatures icon is selected the Results screen of your most recent test is shown on the LCD 1 Teach Spect NAV Tools display Time 31 6 sec Thermo Scientific The View SuperChem Thermo Scientific
53. menu to initiate that task sav EEE Avg Forward Disable Al Set Pass Fail a a Disable LEC All All Spectra On sav ERES Avg Forward Enable Al Set Pass Fail Enable LEC All All Spectra Off Lib XL3 800 6 5 1 c Tools Menu All Enabled Lib XL3 800 6 5 1 c Tools Menu All Disabled Figure 1 2 The Tools Menu The Tools Menu like the NAV Menu uses context sensitive menus The following is the most common menu set Enables you to average different readings together from this analysis forward Select Avg Forward to initiate future sample averaging Avg Forward will set up an automatic personal averaging protocol to be followed until your analyzer is shut down or this feature is disabled To begin select the number of readings you want to average from the virtual numeric keypad Your analyzer will calculate an average reading after that number of tests and continue this pattern until stopped For example if you select 3 on the virtual keypad the analyzer will automatically calculate average and store a reading for every three tests you take storing the individual readings along the way Enables you to average different readings together from this analysis backward Select Avg Back to initiate backwards sample averaging Avg Back will take a number of readings you select and average their analytical results The range is counted from the last reading backward by the number Thermo
54. of Data Test Mode Entry Boxes Element Display Options Utilities Data lt Return LogOff Save NAV C NAV VIGES Hardware Language Printer Setup Setup Settings Setup Filter Misc Beep Data Entry Config Settings Times Settings Safety Settings Return Return Figure 1 63 The Data Entry Settings Menu Path Selecting the Data Entry Settings icon opens the Data Entry Settings Screen enabling changes to the data entry settings for various modes Data Entry Settings Data Entry Settings Num of Data 00 Num of Data Up to 5 v Entry Boxes Entry Boxes Up to 8 Save Save Figure 1 64 The Data Entry Settings Screen By selecting the down arrow at the right of the Num of Data Entry Boxes field you may choose between Up to 5 or Up to 8 from the drop down menu changing the number of data entry boxes in the Data Entry Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 171 The Safety Settings Menu The Safety Settings Menu nav 8 A Enei Adjust mmm A dust WEE Setup Calibration Alt Interlock Test Moda Element 812 Display Utilities Data Options amp Return LogOff Save NAV Wits Hardware Setup Setup Filter Misc Config Settings Safety Settings Figure 1 65 The Safety Settings Menu Path Selecting the Safety Settings icon opens the Safety Settings Screen
55. of mineral deposits Drill holes are sunk in the areas of mineral concentration likeliest to correlate with an underground deposit The drill cores are analyzed stratigraphically to map in three dimensions the extent and concentration of ore throughout the site s volume There are several types of drilling which result in different types of core Figure 1 2 Core sample analysis Diamond drilling generally results in a solid core cut into meter long cylindrical segments though drill core from loosely compacted strata can fragment easily The cores are usually split along their length giving half or sometimes quarter round sections There are several ways you can analyze these cores depending on what you want to know about them Spaced dots Take a sample every 10 cm If you bypass visibly different sections it s a good idea to infill with analyses in these sections This gives a trend overview over the length of the core Slide Take a single sample over the whole length of the core segment by starting the sample at one end and sliding the analyzer over the surface at a constant speed ending the analysis when you reach the end of the core segment The sample should take approximately 30 seconds This gives an averaged overview of the whole segment at once Thermo Scientific Rapid End Blast REB Drilling Wet Drilling Mining Drilling Exploration Expansion Defining Ore Body Thermo Scientific Testing In Situ
56. rear of the instrument with your free hand then pull the trigger for sample analysis to be initiated Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 77 Analyzing Bulk Samples 1 78 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide lrigger Interlock and Proximity Sensor method With the Trigger Interlock and Proximity Sensor method you must place the measurement window against the sample to be analyzed to engage the proximity sensor on the front of the instrument press and keep pressing the interlock button at the rear of the instrument with your free hand then pull the trigger for sample analysis to be initiated e Easy Trigger method With the Easy trigger method you need only place the measurement window against the sample area and pull the trigger once to initiate a sample analysis Your analyzer will continuously sample the backscatter using a complex internal algorithm to determine if the measurement window is against a sample or pointing to the empty air If it finds that there is no sample directly against the measurement window the analyzer will stop directing radiation through the window as soon as this determination is made Note The analyzer is constantly checking the backscatter characteristics to determine if a sample is against the measurement window whether or not the Easy Trigger method is being used and will shut off any radiation directed through the window if it determines that there is no sample present With any of th
57. sample s origin Latitude Coordinate Selecting Cor2 allows you to input information on the sample s origin Longitude Coordinate NAV Tools MISC This is the second section of the Data Entry Screen There are two parameters in this section Selecting Misc allows you to input the any miscellaneous parameters Selecting Note allows you to input any Note information if wanted NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 81 Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Column Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two 1 82 Column Data Entry Settings Mun of Data Entry Boxes Save NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV CA 56 Test Mode BY Utilities Data Common e Setup LogOff NAV a Language Printer Settings Setup Data Entry Settings Return NAV Ca NAV aA sive Adjust Hardware Setup Calibration Setup Setup Element e i Filter Misc Display s Options Config Settings Return Safety Settings Retum Data Entry Settings Nun of Data Entry Boxes Save Figure 1 2 Data Entry Settings Menu Path You can change the Data Entry display from the default single column to two columns in order to fit all the fields on one page if you prefer Select the Data Entry Settings icon from the Misc Settings Menu to change your preferences Thermo Scientific Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Column Data Entry Setti
58. samples can be easily contaminated by the abrasive material contained in and on a sanding disc An example would be the increase in aluminum content of carbon steel after grinding the sample with a new aluminum oxide sanding disc Aluminum from the aluminum oxide disc imbeds itself in the surface of the steel sample and an XRF would show an unusually high aluminum concentration Aluminum oxide is the most common abrasive surface used today For most applications it will be safe to use aluminum oxide discs But if test results for aluminum in any metal alloy are significantly higher than expected switch to another type of abrasive disc Also when grinding aluminum aluminum oxide discs tend to trap aluminum from the metal surface into the disc surface Once this happens the disc looses its efficiency and cross contaminates the next sample Silicon carbide discs are a good alternative for aluminum oxide and the cost of a disc is only slightly higher than aluminum oxide This adhesive type is best for grinding aluminum copper and other soft metals Zirconia alumina discs are more expensive than aluminum oxide or silicon carbide but they last much longer and so may be the best investment Few metal alloys have low additive levels of zirconium so it is one of the safest abrasive types for general use Note One exception is the Aluminum alloy Al 7050 which is a near twin to alloy Al 7075 except for the 0 196 Zr in 7050 Therefore if 7075 is gro
59. sensitivity analysis of V Ti and Cr Multi filter switching can be set to activate off time alone or when time switching is disabled off settings in the alloy grade library In environmental modes Low Range adds the capability to analyze light elements which cannot be efficiently excited by Mid Range Light Range adds the capability of analyzing very light elements with the He purged and GOLDD technology analyzers Thermo Scientific The Filter Config Screen Filter Configuration Mode Soil Mode v Standard Mode Analysis Mode Select Mode to Modify Plastic Mode Electronic Alloys TestAll Mode Save Figure 1 49 Selecting the Mode Select the mode you wish to configure You can set different configurations for different modes Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 159 The Filter Config Screen 1 160 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide The Filter Config Screen enables you to directly enable or disable any filter or control the time that a filter alters the irradiation of the sample before auto switching to another filter Not all filters are available in all modes Mid Range Filter Configuration Filter checkbox Mode Filter Element Mining Mode v List Button p Low Range t Main Range 60 0 Filter checkbox Low Range Hen Range hy High Range 60 0 ilter checkbox Light Range Light Range Filter checkbox Save Figure 1 50 The Filter Checkboxes In Mini
60. temporary job sites or away from your primary storage location such as hotels and motels and in vehicles You should contact your local Radiation Control Authority to identify the specific storage requirements in your jurisdiction There are no specific US Department of Transportation DOT or International Air Transport Association IATA radiation regulations regarding shipping the NITON XL3t analyzer It is recommended that you ship the XL3t in its carrying case and an over pack to protect the sensitive measuring equipment inside the analyzer Do NOT ship the analyzer with the battery pack connected to the analyzer Thermo Scientific EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Lost or Stolen Instrument Damaged Instrument Thermo Scientific Minor Damage Radiation and General Safety EMERGENCY PROCEDURES THIS PAGE CONTAINS EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION THAT SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO THE OPERATOR AT ALL TIMES If the NITON XL3t analyzer is lost or stolen notify your Radiation Safety Officer RSO or the equivalent responsible individual at your company or institution immediately Your company s RSO as well as other important emergency contacts are listed below Your company RSO may need to notify the x ray tube regulatory authority and the local police It is also recommended that a notification is made to Thermo Fisher Scientific If the instrument is intact but there is indication of an unsafe condition such as a cracked case a shutter mechan
61. the battery pack when transporting or storin 5 5 your analyzer gt gt Pe Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 9 Routine Maintenance Guidelines Storing and Transporting Your XL3 Analyzer 2 10 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Networking and Connectivity Setting up Wireless Networking NAV z mm Instrument ww Setup _ iV e Element Display Utilities Data Options NAV Common List Scan Logoff Available For Lee Devices Devices Reset NAV po Bluetooth 9 Setup Return Hardware Source Setup Config Misc Settings Figure 2 10 Wireless Networking Menu Path Bluetooth Wireless Networking enables you to connect to your computer and other Bluetooth enabled devices such as printers and GPS devices without the need of cabling ports or hubs Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 11 Networking and Connectivity Available Devices Screen Bluetooth Available Devices Connect Lemon Refresh Close 2 12 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide qi N Test Mode mmm iV Display Utilities Instrument Adjust Setup Calibration Data Options Common 1 NAV a x List Scan Backlight Wireless Available For Setup Devices Dev
62. time and materials rates If Seller provides repair services or replacement parts that are not covered by this warranty Buyer shall pay Seller therefore at Seller s then prevailing time and materials rates ANY INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE REPAIR SERVICE RELOCATION OR ALTERATION TO OR OF OR OTHER TAMPERING WITH THE PRODUCTS PERFORMED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN SELLER WITHOUT SELLER S PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OR ANY USE OF REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY SELLER SHALL IMMEDIATELY VOID AND CANCEL ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE AFFECTED PRODUCTS THE OBLIGATIONS CREATED BY THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL BE THE SOLE REMEDY OF BUYER IN THE EVENT OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ORAL OR WRITTEN WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS AND INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS Thermo Scientific Appendix F FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE SELLER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE PRODUCTS ARE ERROR FREE OR WILL ACCOMPLISH ANY PARTICULAR RESULT Accessories Spares and List A Consumables exclusions Specific warranties of some Battery Charger and batteries 12 months common accessories Instrument accessories 12 months e Consumable no warranty Soil Grinder no warranty e Single stage or two stage helium tank regulator 12 mo
63. to change the maximum seconds per reading A virtual numeric keypad will appear allowing you to set the number to whatever value you want up to the maximum of 36000 When the max testing time is reached during an analysis the analyzer reading will be automatically ended Your analyzer will continue switching filters as needed until you terminate the reading or the Max Time is reached NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 157 The Filter Config Screen 1 158 The Filter Config Screen Filter Configuration Mode Time H main Range 60 0 C Low Range 30 0 High Range 60 0 Light Range 30 0 Save NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV aem mmm 5 Instrument Adjust n Setup Calibration Test Mode V Element Display Utilities Data Options pone amp Return LogOff n NAV 38 Hardware Setup Setup Misc Settings Safety Settings Figure 1 48 The Filter Config Menu Path Multi Filter tests are used to either preferentially excite specific elements for increased sensitivity or to cover a wider element range than one filter alone can provide Most modes when enabled will use two filters in sequence to produce a combined analysis result In typical alloy analysis applications Mid Range is used for the analysis of most elements and Low Range is utilized for the subsequent high
64. to complete overlap in all measured elements thus the slash between their names 1 44 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Standard Alloys Analysis The Alloy Match View Alloy Match View XL3 800 6 5 1 clb C230 8175Bs Elem Min Meas Max 0 00 0 000 i 0 00 0 059 Figure 1 31 The Alloy Match View Note By selecting the plus sign next to the alloy match you can see the specifications of the alloy match as well as the actual measured values derived from the analysis Selecting the HELP Button shows the color code for analytical results Selecting the OK Button returns you to the Measurement Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 45 Standard Alloys Analysis Alloy Match Help Color Result Black Within Spec Red Out of Spec Blue Tramp Elem Brown Below LOD OK Figure 1 32 Alloy Match Help 1 46 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Alloy Pass Fail Alloy Pa ss Fail You can set up your analyzer to sort on a pass fail basis Alloy Pass Fail uses the chemistry of a user generated list of alloys in the library as a basis for comparison If the sample analysis is entirely within the specifications for one of these alloys a PASS result is given otherwise a FAIL result is returned To turn on Alloy Pass Fail select the Tools menu and select Set Pass Fail from the drop down menu nav ERIS c Avg Forward Disable Al Set Pass Fail Disable LEC
65. tube will turn off the calibration shutter will close and the measurement will end The four LED lights will stop blinking when the measurement is ended The flashing of the LED lights is not synchronized to minimize power consumption To end the test simply release the trigger mechanism or any other applicable preconditions Thermo Scientific Analyzing Metal Samples This should only occur during a measurement while the preconditions for operation are met On startup the front pair of lights will blink If the LED lights blink at any other time disconnect the battery pack and call Thermo Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 or your local Authorized NITON Analyzer Service Center WARNING When all four LED lights are blinking the x ray tube is Note The preconditions for operation may be limited or dictated by the country of operation and thus some preconditions may not be available as customer options readings This will generate an error requiring a system reset and ma 5 5 ptor y corrupt your stored readings requiring all stored readings to be erased WARNING Do not attempt to take measurements while downloading Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 23 The Data Entry Screen The Data Entry Screen The Data Entry Screen is accessed whenever you select the Data Entry icon from any scr
66. 00000000 Disable Close Normal Status Screen Figure 2 22 Example Bluetooth Status Screen NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 21 Networking and Connectivity Select the Bluetooth Status icon to view the current status of your Bluetooth connections on the Bluetooth Status Screen The Bluetooth Status Screen will display your analyzer s serial number connection status the transfer rate and your analyzer s address In Figure 2 22 the first screen shown is the Please Wait screen This screen is shown while the status inquiry is in process When the inquiry is complete the normal Status Screen will show The Bluetooth Status Screen shows your analyzer s identification label its connection state the speed of the communication port setting your analyzer s network address and the COD In Figure 2 22 the analyzer XL3t 32832test is not connected to any computer was last in Master state i e the last connection was initiated by the computer and not by the analyzer has a com port set to communicate at 115200 baud has the unique network MAC address of 00A096185E46 and has a COD Class Of Device of 00000000 Selecting the Disable Button will shut down the Bluetooth device entirely A Bluetooth Disabled mesage appears and the Disable Button changes to Enable The Close screen button will return you to the Wireless Setup Menu Bluetooth Status Bluetooth Disabled Name XL3t 32832test Status
67. 10 minute warm up period before the instrument can be calibrated unless this 10 minute warm up period is manually overridden There are six different methods of operation for taking a sample measurement and your analyzer will be configured to use one of those methods for soil samples depending on the regulatory requirements of your locality These methods are Trigger Only method With the Trigger Only method you only need to place the measurement window close to the sample to be analyzed and pull the trigger for sample analysis to be initiated Clrigger and Proximity Sensor method With the Trigger and Proximity Sensor method you must place the measurement window against the sample to be analyzed to engage the proximity sensor on the front of the instrument then pull the trigger for sample analysis to be initiated e Momentary Trigger Touch and Proximity Sensor method With the Momentary Trigger Touch and Proximity Sensor method you must place the measurement window against the surface to be analyzed to engage the proximity sensor on the front of the instrument then pull the trigger The trigger may be released and the reading will continue until you release the proximity button or other criteria such as Max Time are reached e Clrigger and Interlock method With the Trigger and Interlock method you need to place the measurement window close to the sample to be analyzed press and keep pressing the interlock button at the
68. 3 4 and Table 3 5 are deep dose unless they are specifically identified as shallow dose Deep dose is dose from penetrating radiation that is delivered to both skin and underlying tissues and organs and is the type most commonly referred to when describing external radiation hazards Occupational deep dose is limited to a maximum of 5 rem 50 mSv per year in the United States and most countries internationally Deep dose is measured at 1 0 cm below the skin surface Shallow dose is often referred to as skin dose because it is a result of low penetrating radiation that only interacts with the skin Shallow dose is limited to a maximum of 50 rem 500 mSv per year in the United States and most countries internationally Shallow dose is listed below for primary in beam dose points only because the low penetrating radiation that causes shallow dose is nearly all absorbed by a sample and does not produce any significant secondary radiation Shallow dose is measured at a point 0 007 cm below the surface NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 15 Radiation and General Safety Storage amp Transportation 3 16 Storage amp Transportation Storage Transportation NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Regulations in nearly all locations will require that you store your analyzer locked in a secured area to prevent access use and or removal by unauthorized individuals Storage requirements will vary by location particularly with regard to storage at
69. 3t 32832test XL3t 8 04 20 09 13 06 SW Ver 6 5J FPGA 4412 Factory QC 8 16 2008 Energy Cal 01 12 09 Battery 41 Cal Reminder Off days Close Diagnostics Figure 1 35 The Specs Screen On the Specs Screen standard information on the state of your analyzer is shown for your reference This information should be reported to Service if there is a problem Thermo Scientific Specs Information Instrument Specific Serial Number Model Number Date And Time SW Version FPGA Factory OC Energy Cal Battery Thermo Scientific The Specs Screen The following is the information supplied on the Specs Screen This is located in the left part of the blue band at the top of the screen This is located in the right part of the blue band at the top of the screen This is the current Date and Time This is particularly important for date stamping This is the currently loaded software version which should be reported to Service if there is any problem This is the currently loaded FPGA software version which should be reported to Service if there is any problem FPGA versions are always a four digit number Any other number of digits may be a sign of a problem in the FPGA code This is the date that the machine was QCed at the factory This line notes the last time a user detector calibration was performed This line gives the proportional charge remaining to the battery NITON XL3 Ana
70. Connection with a PC you need to know which COM port Bluetooth is connected through To determine this right click on the Bluetooth logo in your system tray on your PC From the popup menu which appears select Advanced Config then select Local Services Explore My Bluetooth Places Bluetooth Setup Wizard Advanced Configuration Quick Connect Stop the Bluetooth Device Figure 2 18 Advanced Configuration selection on PC Thermo Scientific Networking and Connectivity Service Name Startup Secure Connection COM Port ET Auto Not Required Headset Not Required PIM Synchronization Manu Required Fax Manu Required File Transfer Auto Required PIM Item Transfer Manu Not Required Dial up Networking Manu Required Network Access Auto Required Bluetooth Serial Port Auto Not Required COM3 Figure 2 19 Bluetooth Service Listing on PC In the Bluetooth Serial Port row the COM port used by Bluetooth is identified Use this port for any interactions between your analyzer and your computer such as or Make sure that the Secure Connection setting for the Bluetooth Serial Port is set to Not Required Service Name Startup Secure Connection COM Port Audio Gateway Auto Not Required Headset Auto Not Required PIM Synchronization Manu Required Fax Manu Required File Transfer Auto Required PIM Item Transfer Manu Not Required Dial up Networki
71. Data Common 2 Return Setup LogOff Electronics Alloys Alloys Cooling Detector Set T 27 0 Precious Metal Pen ii 87 Metals Coatings Set Bias 230 Bias 815 44 Time 19 Alloy SubGroups SENI Figure 0 11 Example Menu Path In the Menu Path the order is top to bottom then if needed left to right starting with the Main Menu and ending with the function wanted The arrows show the succession of menus while the icon to be selected is highlighted by a heavy rectangular border This Menu path should be read as To get to this screen starting at the Main Menu select the Mode icon select the Metals icon then select the Standard Alloys icon Thermo Scientific The NAV Menu Thermo Scientific Applications The NAV Menu Chapter1 Applications The NAV Menu enables you to move between various menus and screens directly without going through the intervening screens Select a destination from the drop down menu and you will be brought directly to that menu or screen NAV Mode Main Calibrate View Language Exit Data Common Setup LogOff Figure 1 1 The NAV Menu NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 1 Applications The Tools Menu 1 2 The Tools Menu Avg Forward Avg Back NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide The Tools Menu enables you to perform common data related tasks such as printing and averaging Select a task from the drop down
72. Element Column Measured Concentration Figure 1 1 The Standard Bulk Measurement Screen The Result Screen When you end a reading the Measurement screen will be replaced by the Result screen These screens displays the reading grouped as follows At the top elements detected in the sample and underneath this elements that were below the detection limit Use the 4 way touch pad or touch screen to scroll through the elements Detection Limit For an element to be detected by the analyzer in a given sample the measured concentration of the sample must be at least three times the standard deviation of the measurement This detection limit will depend on the composition of the sample Precision The measurement precision for each element displayed appears to the right of the measured concentration under the heading The precision of each measurement is two times the standard deviation sigma Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 97 The Measurement Screen 1 98 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide An element is classified as detected if the measured concentration in ppm is at least 1 5 times the precision Detected elements are displayed in ppm followed by the measurement precision Non detected elements are shown as lt the detection limit for that sample The detection limit for a given element varies depending on the other elements in the matrix Thermo Scientific Mining Ta Hf Mode Thermo S
73. GOLDD SDD Detector 220 15 VCool vCool will vary with the ambient temperature SubBias sSubBias should be within these ranges Standard 6 mm Detector 11 3 GOLDD SDD Detector 8 3 Escale Escale should be within these ranges Standard 6 mm Detector or 6 6 9 GOLDD SDD Detector Preamp Preamp value should only be noted and reported to Service if there is a problem 1 148 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Date and Time Screen The Date and Time Screen Calibrate Specs 32 Rotate Time Screen Adjust Backlight Date amp Time Return Figure 1 38 The Date and Time Menu Path Date 07 09 04 Time 10 EE OK Cancel Select the Date amp Time icon to set the date and time as needed for different time zones daylight savings time or any other reason The date and time are factory preset prior to shipping The format used is month day year MM DD YY and hour minute HH MM for the 24 hour clock Date amp Time Numeric keypad Highlighted Date 07 9 04 numeral Time 1l10 OK Cancel Figure 1 39 Setting the Date amp Time When the Date amp Time icon is selected the Date amp Time Screen comes up on your analyzer s LCD Screen Initially the first character of the month is highlighted in reverse video white on black as in the sample display shown here To change a character
74. ITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Appendix C NAY Read 15 Mn Kb 6 49 E 6 75KeTv Co Ka 6 93 nf Fe Kh 7 Of Figure A 3 Area of Interst Fit to the Display The view of the spectrum will change to show only the area do interest Multiple Spectra SpectraView can display the reading spectra from multiple sources if your analyzer has more than one X ray source or filter Use the NAV Menu to select which spectrum to view The Spectral choice will display the display the spectrum produced by excitation from the first tube setting The Spectra2 choice will display the display the spectrum produced by excitation from the second tube setting The Spectra3 choice will display the display the spectrum produced by excitation from the third tube setting SpectraView Navigation Use the left button on the 4 way touch pad to expand the spectrum centered on the position of the cursor Use the right button on the 4 way touch pad to contract the spectrum centered on the position of the cursor Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 9 Appendix C Select NAV to access the NAV Menu while viewing the first source spectrum Y Lb 2 00 Ka 2 02 Zr La 2 04 Select Spectra2 to view the second spectrum Spectra2 Return n d Y nb 2 00 E 0 00Kev P Ka 2 02 g 0 00 Zr La 2 04 Select NAV to accessthe p NAV Menu Select
75. NITON XL3t 900Analyzer with GOLDD Technology User s Guide Version 6 5 Thermo Scientific Contents About This User s GUAE ooi me PW o D mesa i Unpacking and Assembling Your NITON XRF Analyzer 1 The NITON XRF Analyzer Overview eene ii TheControl Panel a i Ea ii Instr rient Starup oes Hn vi Chapter 1 Applications ennt 1 1 The NAV 1 1 Ehe fetal iae Pe atr ta het 1 2 Example Averapine scien tracts rre curie 1 5 Live Spectrum ton o ate ren que 1 6 Analyzing Metal Alloy Samples rei chr 1 9 Surface donent ettet acca 1 10 actor 1 11 Oil Grease amp Cutting Oils ctis 1 13 Anodized Plated and Galvanized Surfaces 1 14 Cordless Right Angle Drill ss 1 14 Cordless Angle utes 1 17 Sanding Discs aoi hid ben de du ek nme 1 19 1 20 Analyzing Metal Samples ed be 1 21 The Data Entry 1 24 Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Columns 1 27 Navigating the Data Entry 1 31 The Virtual Keyboard 2 50 1 32 The Results Sereen oce mats 1 34 Match Number e dut oni 1 35 Helium Attachment eot e tcp dcs 1 36 Standard Alloys Analysis teens 1 43 Alloy Passt Pales 1 47
76. RNING In the highly unlikely event that the x ray tube remains on when the trigger is not depressed disconnect the battery pack immediately to turn off the x ray tube and call Thermo Fisher Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 or your local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center WARNING When all four LED lights are blinking the x ray tube is on This should only occur during a measurement while the preconditions for operation are met On startup the front pair of lights will blink If the LED lights blink at any other time disconnect the battery pack and call Thermo Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 or your local Authorized NITON Analyzer Service Center NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 11 Appendix D WARNING Tampering with the 5 500 ppm Lead high lead in soil standard may cause exposure to lead dust Keep all standards out of reach of children WARNING Thickness correction is only for use with plastic polymer samples WARNING Grinding and sifting dried samples produces dust Even clean soil contains silica which may be hazardous when airborne Prepare all perpe pe samples in a ventilated area wear a mask gloves and an apron and spread a drop cloth A 12 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Sci
77. Reading Screen While your analyzer is analyzing the alloy you will see a screen similar to the screen in Figure 1 47 The screen shows the counts per second for each element and the default zero percentage of each element in this alloy However if the name of the sample matches one of the entries in the SuperLib then that chemistry will be automatically filled in Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 61 The SuperChem Teach Menu 1 62 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide SuperChem Teach vi Save Reset cancel Figure 1 48 SuperChem Teach Composition Screen When you stop the reading the screen changes to a new configuration showing the alloy elements in one column and a second column filled with zeros The zeroes are the default percentages of elements actually contained in the sample By selecting a blank percentage you may edit the composition percentages to conform precisely to the certified values of your particular reference The Super Chem Teach Composition Screen is scrollable and lists each element used in the analyzer s alloy analysis Use the 4 way touch pad to move through the listing and the enter button to select the element you wish to edit Entering the percentages is done through an interface similar to the one used to log in as described below and as shown in Figure 1 49 Note All constituent element percentages for a SuperChem alloy must add up to approximately 100 If an element is
78. Scientific Thermo Scientific Applications The Tools Menu of readings selected If your last reading was 15 selecting 3 would average readings 13 14 and 15 The average is calculated displayed and stored into memory as the next sequential reading number The range number is selected using a virtual keypad on your analyzer similar to the keypad used for login Select the digits in the range number from the keypad then select the E key to enter the number C will clear all and lt will clear the last digit entered The average will automatically be displayed set Num to Average Figure 1 3 The Virtual Numeric Keypad for Averaging Note You cannot average readings taken with different element lists or with different filter settings if the settings have different element lists with either Avg Back or Avg Forward Alloy and Mining modes each use the same element lists with the different filter settings so averaging works when switching between filter settings when in either of these modes Thin Film and Bulk modes both use different element lists for different filter settings and readings with different filter settings cannot be averaged when using either of these modes You can never average readings taken in different modes Note The Tools Menu is only available when viewing readings and the menu is only accessible through the touch screen interface or NDTr NITON XL3 Analyzer User s G
79. Standardizing the Coating System The Known Sample When the theoretical values of the known sample coating layers are all Measurement entered initiate a sample analysis of the known sample you have prepared When you have ended the analysis your analyzer will calculate the proper slope for the coating system and display the Save Slopes Screen Save Slopes New Slopes Calculated Ni 0 6560 NIN Figure 1 61 The Save Slopes Screen Select Yes to save the slope or No to return to the previous screen and initiate a new reading After accepting the new slope your instrument will display the results NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 75 Standardizing the Coating System 10 Coatings Mode NAV Tools Time 8 2 sec Ele Thou 2 d a Ni 0 305 0 006 Figure 1 62 Results of the Known Sample Analysis The process is now complete and you can use the named coating system in your analyses 1 76 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Analyzing Bulk Samples Analyzing Bulk Samples CAUTION Whenever you turn on your NITON Analyzer after it has been off for more than 30 minutes you should measure your check sample to assure proper operation If the instrument is not reading properly you should re calibrate your NITON Analyzer s sample analysis electronics before you start to take readings When the instrument is turned on after being off for more than 30 minutes your NITON analyzer will require a
80. What is the radioisotope There are no radioactive isotopes in XL3t analyzers What category is the XL3t States differ greatly in their categories the following is a list of common categories o X Ray Fluorescence o Analytical or Analytical XRF o Open Beam or Open Beam Analytical o Portable Gauge or Portable XRF o Industrial Analytical or Non Destructive Testing Thermo Scientific Regarding Safety Devices for the Open Beam Thermo Scientific Configuration Radiation and General Safety Registration and Licensing When selecting the category make sure that you don t select medical or radiographic How many tubes are in the XL3t One What is the analyzer serial number The serial number is a 5 digit number located on the yellow sticker on the underside of your analyzer What is the tube serial number The serial number on the tube is different from the serial number on the analyzer itself If your jurisdiction asks for this number please call us at 1 800 875 1578 and ask to speak with someone regarding X Ray tube registrations and we can look this number up for you What is the type of X Ray Processing None XL3t analyzers do not use film How often do I need to perform leak tests on the XL3t Never Leak tests are only required for analyzers with radioactive isotopes XL3t analyzers do not have radioactive isotopes In the US you may be required to file for an exemption variance letter with y
81. accessible through the Instrument Setup Hardware Setup menu as in Figure 1 2 NAV NAV m mmm 5 sana Adjust lin Calibration Test Mode i v P Element Display Utilities Data Options QJ mm Return Setup LogOff NAV Hardware Setup Filter Misc Config Settings Return Figure 1 1 The Hardware Setup Menu Path NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 193 Camera and Small Spot Video Instrument Setup Proximity Start Interlock Start Camera Save Image Max Time 36000 0 Save Figure 1 2 Setting Up the Camera View and Image Saving Stored camera images from previous measurements can be viewed on the analyzer How to Use the Small Spot With a properly equipped Small Spot analyzer you can restrict the analysis Technology 2 small spot within the camera view You can toggle the Spot on and off from the Tools Menu as in Figure 1 3 A red circle with a small hash mark will appear on the display The small hash marks the center of the x ray analysis spot while the larger circle marks the area analyzed 1 194 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Camera and Small Spot Video NAV Bieler Toggle Spot Avg Forward Disable Al Alloys w Cu Zn Lib Std 5_22 alb Figure 1 3 Toggling the Small Spot from the TOOLS Menu NAV TOOLS am Data Entry Return Zn Figure 1 4 Camera View Thermo
82. al time The Mode displays the test mode in use during the measurement 1 34 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Match Number Thermo Scientific Match Number The Match No Match line indicates whether your NITON analyzer has found a matching alloy in it s library for the sample you have measured and displays the name s of any matching alloys and the Match Number chi squared deviation The Element left column shows the elements that have been detected in the sample Concentration Level central column shows the concentration levels of the corresponding elements in percentages The Confidence right column displays the 2 sigma 9596 confidence interval for the corresponding elements If there are too many elements detected to fit onto a single screen you can see the balance of the elements and their results as in figure 3 16 by pressing the down arrow of the 4 way touch pad To see previous results use the left arrow of the 4 way touch pad To go forward to later readings use the right arrow of the 4 way touch pad The Match Number is a rating of confidence in the identification of the alloy The Match number ranges from 0 0 to 10 0 with 0 0 being a perfect match Any number greater than 4 0 gives a result of No Match by default although you can change this match threshold Any number less than 2 0 is considered a Good Match and can usually be brought closer to 0 0 with longer testin
83. ardware SAMI Calibration Setup Setup Test Mode 3 i Element He Display Filter Misc i Config Settings Utilities Data Options Common d Safety Setup Settings Return LogOff NAV co Data Entry Settings f t p to Language Printer Aen Settings Setup Data Entry Settings Return Save Figure 1 16 Data Entry Settings Menu Path You can change the Data Entry display from the default single column to two columns in order to fit all the fields on one page if you prefer Select the Data Entry Settings icon from the Misc Settings Menu to change your preferences NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 27 Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Columns Data Entry Settings Num of Data Entry Boxes Save Figure 1 17 Data Entry Settings Screen Selecting the triangle button to the side of the Num of Data Entry Boxes field will open a drop down menu From this menu you can choose between showing up to five boxes per page the default and up to eight boxes per page Select the option you prefer and select the Save button to save the setting Data Entry Settings Num of Data Up to 5 Entry Boxes Up to 8 Save Figure 1 18 The Drop Down Menu 1 28 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Columns Under the default setting a mode with more than five boxes will open up a second page to display the remaining boxes Under the optional s
84. attery life is left enabling you to change batteries as needed to avoid unexpected shutdowns NAV lt Battery Life Indicator Test Mode Battery Life Key i gt 87784 External Power Source Full Battery Utilities Data a 90 Battery Life 208 75 Battery Life 50 Battery Lif orc 2 Life Setup __4 4 25 Battery Life LogOff 13 05 Battery Life Figure 0 10 Battery Life Indicator The more green visible in the indicator the higher the charge The more red visible in the indicator the lower the charge It s best to charge one battery while using the other to avoid work slowdowns or stoppages due to battery charge conditions WARNING In the highly unlikely event that the x ray tube remains on when the trigger is not depressed disconnect the battery pack immediately to turn off the x ray tube and call Thermo Fisher Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 or your local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide ix The Data Ports The Menu Path Menu Path shows you graphically how to get to the function being x NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide described in several discrete steps from the universal start position the Main Menu NAV NAV Metals Analysis Test Utilities
85. ay Menu Save change Figure 1 77 Save Changes 1 182 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Set Element Threshold Menu The Set Element Threshold Menu nav nav mm ue Bf Select Mode Mode Element Display Options aT Utilities Data Alloy Return SuperChem Mode LogOff Super PM Mode wi Close 7 Sort Set Element Element Display Threshold Adjust Set Alloy Display Thresholds Units Consumer Goods Return Settings Figure 1 78 The Set Element Threshold Menu Path Select the Set Element Threshold icon to configure pass and fail criteria for elemental analysis Selecting the Set Element Threshold icon opens the Set Threshold Screen Set Threshold Select Mode Soil Mode 37mm Mode DustWipe Mode Std Filter Alloy Mode PM Alloy Mining Mode SuperChem Mode Super PM Mode v Close Figure 1 79 Set Threshold Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 183 The Set Element Threshold Menu Select the mode you wish to work with from the scrollable list This will open up the Min Max Settings Screen for that mode Pass Fail Settings Soil Mode Mode Max Value Button Reset Save Close 05 Punon Figure 1 80 Pass Fail Settings Screen Selecting the Pass Value will open up the Pass Editor for the selected element Mo
86. ay be important depending on what you are testing for Never re use grinding media as contaminants can be transferred from sample to sample on the media itself For light contamination on hard alloy reference standards remove the oxidation by scrubbing the dry sample lightly with the diamond paper square using the fingers to maintain pressure If the diamond paper begins to load up with material discard it and use a fresh square When the oxidation is removed wipe the sample with lint free paper soaked with isopropyl alcohol to remove any oils or dust Let the sample dry before attempting analysis For soft alloy reference standards wipe the sample with lint free paper soaked with isopropyl alcohol then remove the oxidation by scrubbing the wet sample lightly with the diamond paper square using the fingers to maintain pressure If the diamond paper begins to load up with material discard it and use a fresh square When the oxidation is removed wipe the sample again with lint free paper soaked with isopropyl alcohol to remove any oils or dust Let the sample dry before attempting analysis Oils lint and dust can be removed by wiping the sample with lint free paper soaked with isopropyl alcohol Let the sample dry before attempting analysis With the exception of a limited number of metal types most metal alloys form an oxide covering on the surface when exposed to oxygen or air This oxide covering is visible in carbon and low alloy s
87. ays when taking readings and to change the Sigma value you want for the reading Selecting the Set Display Units icon opens the Set Display Units Screen In the Set Display Units Screen you can select between Percent composition and Parts per Million as the units displayed in a measurement and you can change this setting independently for Alloy Mining Plastic Precious Metal and Soil modes You can also change the Sigma for each of these modes independently See Note that you can now set display units for Mining and Plastic modes Thermo Scientific Changing Sigma Set Display Units Alloy g Mining Plastic C PM Alloy Soil C Save Close Figure 1 90 The Set Display Units Screen PPM O 12 1 C 5 Changing Sigma Alloy Mining Plastic C Prec Metal Soil e 4 Ce EI Save Close Figure 1 91 Selecting new Sigma values Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 191 Changing Sigma Sigma Confidence Intervals Adjusting the Sigma Values 1 192 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Sigma is the symbol used for Standard Deviation a measure of how much a set of numbers deviates from the mean For example each of the three data sets 0 0 14 and 14 0 6 8 and 14 and 6 6 8 8 has a mean of 7 Their standard deviations are 7 5 and 1 respectively The third set has a much smaller standard deviation than the other two because its values
88. cable preconditions WARNING When all four LED lights are blinking the x ray tube is on This should only occur during a measurement while the preconditions for operation are met On startup the front pair of lights will blink If the LED lights blink at any other time disconnect the battery pack and call Thermo Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 or your local Authorized NITON Analyzer Service Center Your NITON Analyzer will display the Results Screen throughout the duration of each reading The Results Screen is updated regularly throughout the reading When the reading is complete a final screen update will appear and your NITON analyzer will display the final results of the measurement which has just been completed WARNING Do not attempt to take measurements while downloading readings This will generate an error requiring a system reset and may corrupt your stored readings requiring all stored readings to be erased NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 79 The Data Entry Screen The Data Entry Screen The Data Entry Screen is accessed whenever you select the Data Entry icon from any screen This screen allows you to input data in several different fields or categories concerning your sample in several different ways e selecting the Virtual Keyboard button and typing the parameter in using the Virtual Keyboard
89. ce any damaged or torn sanding discs immediately e Always wear impact eye protection to prevent eye damage from flying debris e Place small samples or standards in a clamping device when grinding to prevent accidental contact between the spinning disc and your hand e Use proper techniques and safety precautions when grinding beryllium beryllium copper lead or titanium alloys Always follow the safety instructions outlined by the grinder s manufacture as mentioned in the instruction manual Thermo Scientific Analyzing Metal Thermo Scientific Samples A Analyzing Metal Samples CAUTION After being powered on your NITON Analyzer will perform an internal re calibration before an analysis is initiated It is recommended that you let your analyzer warm up for ten minutes after start up before testing is begun There are six different methods of operation for taking a sample measurement and your analyzer will be configured to use one of those methods for alloy samples depending on the regulatory requirements of your locality These methods are Trigger Only method With the Trigger Only method you only need to place the measurement window flush with the sample to be analyzed and pull the trigger for sample analysis to be initiated Clrigger and Proximity Sensor method With the rigger and Proximity Sensor method you must place the measurement window against the sample to be analyzed to engage the proximity se
90. check the calibration of the instrument when testing in Standard Soil Mode Note Although the standards do not contain every element that the Environmental Analyzer is capable of testing when an instrument correctly measures the standards you have received with your instrument your instrument will correctly measure all other elements Test the standards regularly NITON recommends testing immediately after the instrument finishes self calibration Test the standard samples appropriate to the type of tests you are conducting and once every 1 2 hours thereafter Note For defensible Quality Control keep a record of the time and precision of every calibration WARNING Tampering with the 5 500 ppm lead high lead in soil standard may cause exposure to lead dust Keep all standards out of the reach of children CAUTION Never tamper with Test Standards They should not be used unless they are completely intact During each test the instrument looks at the full range of x ray spectrum and continuously corrects for cross element interference Thermo Scientific The Measurement Screen Detection Limit Precision Thermo Scientific The Measurement Screen Reading Number Mode Nominal Seconds Test Duration Line Tools Menu Battery Life 167 9 19 7 Indicator 87 7 13 9 Two Sigma Confidence Column Element lt LOD Column lt LOD Measured Concentration Figure 1 2 The Standard Bulk Measurement Screen At t
91. cientific NAV TOOLS Data Entry Mining Ta Hf Calfactor Fact Return Mining Ta Hf Mode Bulk Analysis JA iV e 6 Consumer Utilities Data ah Return LogOff NAV Standard Mining Soil Mode Mode Cu Zn Plastics Analysis Mode Return The Mining Ta Hf Testing Mode allows you to perform tests on soil and other bulk samples without adjusting for a particular matrix Mining Ta Hf Testing Mode is ideal for finding concentrations of analytes in rock or soil This mode of operation is optimum for any sample whose elements of interest are present at 196 or greater Mining Ta Hf Testing Mode utilizes Fundamental Parameters to analyze the sample From the Mining Ta Hf Testing Mode Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu This mode of the operating software is intended primarily for the detection of metal concentrations in light matrices The full fundamentals parameter FP algorithm accurately measures elemental concentrations from trace levels to 10096 and automatically corrects for inter element effects However elements lighter than calcium cannot be detected by XRF and light element combinations such as oxides carbonates and silicates are common matrix components To fine tune results you may enter calibration factors
92. code readers with your analyzer Connect Barcode reader reader to your analyzer in the usual way see See Chapter 2 page 11 for details Once the reader is connected you can use it to input data into your analyzer On the data entry screen highlight the desired field While pressing the button on the Barcode Pencil swipe the desired barcode If the pencil successfully reads the barcode it will beep e barcoded data will show up in the data field after the beep There is a short delay while the information is being transmitted e You may also use the Virtual Keyboard Screen to enter barcoded data NAV Tools SAMPLE 9781565922715 You can replace append or clear any field with a custom barcode e ROSTEXT replaces field 5 with the TEXT e 5 appends field 5 with the letter C e C05 clears field 5 e C00 clears all fields Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 21 Entering Data with a Barcode reader Supported Barcode At the time of publication supported readers include Readers The Baracoda Barcode Pencil The Baracoda Barcode Pencil supports these barcodes for use with the XL3 system e Code 96 e Code 128 EAN 128 e EANI3 UPCA e UPCE EANS e Code 39 e Codabar Interleaved 2 of 5 e Standard 2 of 5 e Code 11 e MSI RSS14 RS Limited Consult your Baracoda Pencil Users Manual for more information and information on successful barcoding 2 28 NITON
93. creasing Atomic Number in KeV Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Kal Kb1 La1 Lb1 Lg1 Ma Number Weight magnesium Mg 12 24 30 1254 1 30 aluminum Al 13 26 48 1 487 1 557 silicon Si 14 28 08 1 74 1 84 phosphorus 15 30 97 2 01 2 14 sulphur 16 32 07 2 31 2 46 chlorine Cl 17 35 45 2 62 2 82 argon Ar 18 39 95 2 96 3 19 potassium K 19 39 10 3 3 3 6 calcium Ca 20 40 08 3 7 4 0 scandium Sc 21 44 96 4 1 4 5 titanium Ti 22 47 87 4 5 4 9 vanadium 23 50 94 4 9 5 4 chromium Cr 24 52 00 5 4 5 9 manganese Mn 25 54 94 5 9 6 5 iron Fe 26 55 85 6 4 11 cobalt Co 27 58 93 6 9 7 6 nickel Ni 28 58 69 7 5 8 3 copper Cu 29 63 55 8 0 8 9 zinc Zn 30 65 41 8 6 9 6 gallium Ga 31 69 72 9 2 10 3 germanium Ge 32 72 64 9 9 11 0 arsenic As 33 74 92 10 5 117 selenium Se 34 78 96 11 2 12 5 bromine Br 35 79 90 11 9 13 3 krypton Kr 36 83 80 12 6 14 1 rubidium Rb 37 85 47 13 4 15 0 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 1 Appendix A Table A 1 X ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element by Increasing Atomic Number in KeV Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Kal Kb1 Lal Lb1 191 Number Weight strontium Sr 38 87 62 14 2 15 8 yttrium Y 39 88 91 15 0 16 7 zirconium Zr 40 91 22 15 8 17 7 niobium Nb 41 92 91 16
94. cting Heat allows you to input the particular heat information if known Selecting Lot allows you to input the Lot parameter Selecting Batch allows you to input information on the alloy s Batch number Selecting Misc allows you to input miscellaneous parameters NAV Tools SAMPLE Figure 1 14 The Data Entry Screen Second Page This is the second section of the Data Entry Screen There is one parameter in this section Selecting Note allows you to input notes on the sample NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 25 The Data Entry Screen You may enter up to 25 characters in the data entry fields These 25 characters are saved and are all visible in NDT but only the first 15 characters are visible in the field on your analyzer Selecting Data Entry from You can select Data Entry from the NAV Menu while in View Data Mode View Data Mode _ but the ability to edit or enter data is disabled The screen will show the data already entered with no buttons for drop down menu selection or Virtual Keyboard NAV Tools MISC RANDOM sample Figure 1 15 Data Entry Screen while Viewing Data 1 26 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Columns Data Entry Settings Mum of Data Entry Boxes Save Thermo Scientific Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Columns NAV Tw NAV T NAV mmm 5 0200 Adjust Wireless H
95. d exceptions to the 200 mrem maximum annual dose are 1 routine and frequent analysis of plastic samples without use of a test stand backscatter shield or similar additional protective measures or 2 improper use where a part of the body is in the primary beam path NEVER OPERATE THE DEVICE WITH A PART OF YOUR BODY IN THE PRIMARY BEAM PATH OR WITH THE PRIMARY BEAM PATH DIRECTED AT ANYONE ELSE Also consider the use of protective accessories such as a shielded test stand or backscatter shield or equivalent when performing routine and or frequent analysis of any of the following plastic or similarly low density samples thin samples such as foils circuit boards and wires or samples that are smaller than the analysis window Shown in Table 3 1 below are the typical background radiation doses received by the average member of the public The radiation dose limits for radiation workers in the US are also shown in Table 3 2 Thermo Scientific Radiation and General Safety Radiation Protection Basics Table 3 1 Typical Radiation Doses Received Source NCRP 1987 Category Dose in mrem Dose in mSv Average total dose in US annual 360 3 6 Average worker exposure annual 210 2 1 Average exposure for an underground miner 400 4 0 Exposure for airline crew 1 000 hours at 35 000 500 5 0 ft Additional from living in Denver at 5300 2 25 annual Additional from 4 radon in home
96. d is used to select highlighted menu options The on off escape button both controls the power to the analyzer and serves as an escape button When the on off escape button is pushed and immediately released it functions as an escape and brings you back to the Main Menu from the current screen in the menu system ii NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific LCD touch LCD touch screen catch screen Clear enter On off escape button button Select button Interlock button 4 way touch pad Figure 0 2 The Control Panel Push and hold the on off escape button for at least 3 seconds to turn the analyzer on Push the on off escape button and hold it down for about 10 seconds to shut off power to the analyzer from any screen in the menu system You also have the option of operating the analyzer including navigating the menu system by using the built in touch screen To select a menu option tap on the icon once The touch screen icons have the same functionality as the four way touch pad the on off escape button and the select or enter button This User s Guide will refer to the process of choosing a course of action by selecting an icon from a menu either using the touch screen or using the control panel buttons as selecting Selecting the Return icon works everywhere throughout the User Interface to bring you back to the previous menu from the current menu in the menu system Use the on off escape button to retu
97. data you enter will be associated with the next sample you test NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 57 SuperChem Analysis Reading Number 61 SuperChem Test NAV TOOLS ime 4 0 sec amp Test Mode Test Time in Seconds Alloy Name or No Match Confidence Number 2 Sigma Error Element detected Percentage of Element Figure 1 44 SuperChem Test Results Screen While your analyzer is analyzing the alloy you will see a screen similar to Figure 1 44 This screen will be displayed on your display until a matching reference sample is found The 2 Sigma Error means that it is 95 certain that the actual value varies no more than this amount from the reported value The Alloy Name Confidence Number is a best fit calculation The closer this number is to zero the better the match The analysis will continue until you stop it with the analysis getting more refined as time goes on When you stop the reading the screen stops updating and stays the same as in Figure 1 44 1 58 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific SuperChem Analysis 62 SuperChem Test NAV TOOLS Time 3 7 sec 88 No Match 852 6 Figure 1 45 No Match Screen If the XRF Analyzer determines that the sample that you are testing does not match any of the samples that you have specified in your library it displays No Match NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 59 The SuperChem Teach Menu The SuperChem Teac
98. decreases with an inverse squared relation to your distance from the source of radiation additional dose rate reduction comes from air attenuation For example the radiation dose one foot from a source is nine times greater than the dose three feet from the source Remember to keep your hands and all body parts away from the front end of the analyzer when the shutter is open to minimize your exposure Shielding is any material that is placed between you and the radiation source The more material between you and the source or the denser the material the less you will be exposed to that radiation Supplied or optional test stands are an additional source of shielding for analysis A backscatter shield accessory is also available and may be appropriate in some applications Human dose to radiation is typically measured in rem or in one thousandths of a rem called millirem mrem 1 rem 1000 mrem Another unit of dose is the Sievert Sv 1 Sv 100 rem The allowable limit for occupational exposure in the U S and many countries internationally is 5 000 mrem year 50 mSv year for deep penetrating dose and 50 000 mrem year 500 mSv year for shallow i e skin dose or dose to extremities Deep shallow and extremity exposure from a properly used NITON XL3t analyzer should be less than 200 mrem per year 2 0 mSv per year even if the analyzer is used as much as 2 000 hours per year with the shutter open continuously The only anticipate
99. dizing the coating system you will enter the thickness of the coatings then take a reading of the known sample Your analyzer will then calculate the proper slope for this coating system based on the subtrate and layer information you provided combined with the actual analysis of the coated sample To begin this process select the Standardize Entry Button You will see the Standardization Screen load Coatings Entries Entry electroless nic Enter Known Values and Initiate Reading Layer 3 Layer 2 Layer 1 Ni Substrate Fe Cancel Figure 1 58 The Standardizing Screen NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 73 Standardizing the Coating System Entering the Layer Thicknesses 1 74 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Select the blank field next to the layer you want to edit In this case we want to edit Layer 1 Ni A Layer Thickness Editor will then open up Layer Value Figure 1 59 Editing the Layer Thickness Clear the field by selecting the C key then input the value of the coating thickness using the unit of measure you previously selected In our case the thickness is 0003 or 0 3 Thou When you have the proper value select the E key to enter the value Coatings Entries Entry electroless nic Enter Known Values and Initiate Reading Layer 3 Layer 2 Layer 1 Ni 0 3 Substrate Fe Cancel Figure 1 60 Ready for Known Sample Analysis Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific
100. e 1 39 Helium Attachment 1 40 Alloy Grade Libraries GOLDD and He Purged Analysis Results NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Using a library of alloy grade specifications the alloy analyzer will attempt to identify an alloy sample being analyzed It does this by comparing the chemistry analysis results against the minimum and maximum specifications in the library The library is an alb or clb file and is viewable editable and upload able via the included program Your analyzer can store two alloy grade libraries in its memory and automatically chooses one of the two for use while testing When using GOLDD technology analyzers and or optional He Purged analyzers your results screen may look very different from the examples in this User s guide due to the general lack of elements below the LOD Here are two analysis screens showing GOLDD analysis for comparison 18 All Alloy NAV Tools Time 7 7 sec 6061 0 0 d i 011 Figure 1 27 All Alloy Analysis of 6061 Showing Fast ID of Al Alloys Thermo Scientific Helium Attachment 21 All Alloy NAV Tools Figure 1 28 All Alloy Analysis of Al 6061 Showing Long Analysis of Composition Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 41 Helium Attachment 1 42 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Standard Alloys Analysis Standard Alloys
101. e methods of use 24 Detection Limit 93 Display Units Setting of 190 Element Display Options 180 Element Display Sorting Options 179 Element Thresholds Setting of 183 Elements Sorting of 118 Emergency Response Information 18 Example Averaging 5 Filter Element List Button 162 Filters Mid Range 158 160 Function 134 Erase All Data 121 Erase Readings 122 Erase Signatures 123 Erase SuperChem 124 Erase SuperPrec 125 Manage Libraries 127 View Signatures 134 View SuperChem 135 View SuperPrec 136 Function Avg Back description of 2 Function Avg Forward description of 2 Function Stop Avg Fwd Back description of 4 G GPS Bluetooth Tested Units 26 H Handling of Samples 9 Hardware Setup Screen The explaination and use of 153 I Industrial Bulk 95 99 Interlock Start enabling and disabling 154 155 Kapton Window Replacing 6 LCD Touch Screen closing iv LCD Touch Screen raising iv LCD Touch Screen The description and use iv Libraries Switching 126 Lost or Stolen Instrument Notification Process 17 Low Range 158 160 M Maintenance Cleaning and Repairs 5 Match Number explaination of 35 Max Time Parameter setting of 157 Menu Path generic description of x methods of operation Momentary Trigger Touch and Proximity Sensor 77 methods of operation Trigger and Interlock 77 methods of operation Trigger and Proximity Sensor 77 methods of operation Trigger Interlock and Proximity Sensor
102. e Editor Select the C key to clear the current time then from the virtual numeric key pad select each digit you want to input then select E to enter Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 163 Filters on He purged analyzers 1 164 Filters on He purged analyzers NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Filter Configuration Mode Mining Mode I Time Range 60 0 Low Range High Range 60 0 Light Range Save The Light Range Filter is used only by analyzers with GOLDD Technology and by He purged analyzers which are currently purged with helium Analyzers with GOLDD Technology use the Light Range filter whether or not they are purged If your He purged analyzer is not using GOLDD Technology you will need to deselect the Light Range filter and render it inoperative when the analyzer is not purged Remember to re enable the Light Range filter when you return to using your analyzer with helium purging Thermo Scientific The Language Settings Screen Language Settings Select Language English b Close Thermo Scientific The Language Settings Screen NAV ExT NAV mmm 8 Instrument Adjust p Setup Calibration Test Mode V Element Display Utilities Data Options Return Setup LogOff Ca 258 Hardware Language Printer Setup Setup Settings Setup Misc Beep Settings Times Re
103. e Sort Element Display 1 178 The Set Element Threshold Menu 1 183 The Adjust Alloy Thresholds Menu 1 188 The Set Display Units Menu esee dete 1 190 Setting Display Units eite bs 1 190 Changing Sigmia piieis ee n ra 1 191 Camera and Small Spot Video 1 193 Using the Small 1 196 Chapter2 Routine Maintenance Guidelines 2 1 Battery Pack and Battery Charger entere 2 1 Maintenance Cleaning and Repairs zooms 2 5 Replacing the Measurement Window 2 6 Storing and Transporting Your XL3 Analyzer 2 8 Networking and Connectivity sess 2 11 Entering Data with a Barcode reader 2 27 Chapter3 Radiation and General Safety 3 1 Radiation and General Safety tate 3 1 Radiation Protection Dasiesc us 3 1 How to Use the NITON XL3t Analyzer Safely 3 6 Safe Handling of Samples tte edes 3 9 Radiation Profile Light Filter Only 3 10 Radiation Profile sc oe dp e d 3 11 Storage amp Transportation etre eene 3 16 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 17 Registration and Licensing 3 20 Contact Informatik caseo to teca irte emt derer tuts 3 22 AppendicesA 1 LEE A 1 Appendix Bactra du tania e na
104. e View Data Screen oett ete 1 117 The Erase Data 1 121 The Erase Readings Screen uiua 1 122 The Erase Signatures Screen Jo hee tio 1 123 The Erase SuperC hem Screen bes 1 124 The Erase SuperPrec Screen i e 1 125 The Switch Libraries Menu iin iens 1 126 The Manage Libraries Menu ecoute eroe 1 127 The View Signatures 1 134 The View SuperChem Screen 1 135 The View SuperPrec Screen neenon 1 136 The Calibrate Detector Screen ertt 1 137 The Calibrate Touch Screen Screen 1 140 Calibrating the Touch Screen Without Using the Touch Screen 1 142 Screen assisia 1 144 The Date and Time SCFeen 1 149 The Rotate Screen 180 Toggle 1 150 The Adjust Backlight Screen aei 1 151 The Hardware Setup Screen tae 1 153 The Filter Config Screen e atro mete t batte 1 158 Filters on He pureed analyzer 1 164 The Language Settings Screen 1 165 The Printer Setup Screen 1 167 The Beep Setup Menu iacente tactic ate 1 169 The Data Entry Settings 1 171 The Safety Settings Ment e ela eee ie 1 172 Contents Table of Contents Thermo Scientific The Adjust Calibration Screen 1 173 Calibration cie ated tes 1 175 Oxides vs elemental concentrations 1 176 Th
105. e all signature data from your analyzer Selecting NO will return you to the Erase Menu NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 123 The Erase SuperChem Screen The Erase SuperChem 1 124 Screen Erase SuperChem Are you sure NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Test tig NAV zd e Common 2 Setup LogOff NAV All Data Readings Erase Erase Signatures Erase SuperPrec View Libraries Signatures Return More Figure 1 12 The Erase SuperChem Menu Path Select the Erase SuperChem icon to erase accumulated SuperChem reference readings from your analyzer Selecting the Erase SuperChem icon will bring up a confirmation screen see upper left asking you Are you sure with options to select YES or NO Selecting YES will erase all SuperChem reference reading data from your analyzer Selecting NO will return you to the Erase Menu Thermo Scientific The Erase SuperPrec Thermo Scientific Screen Erase SuperPrec Are you sure The Erase SuperPrec Screen NAV i NAV mmm Test 5 A la Mode V View Utilities Data Libraries Signatures Common Setup Return More LogOff NAV Erase All Data Readings Erase Erase Signatures SuperChem Return Erase SuperPreq
106. e alloy being analyzed matched the alloy in the selected list the alloy will Pass the analysis Thermo Scientific Fail Single Add Save Close How Pass Fail Mode works Thermo Scientific Alloy Pass Fail Select Fail Single to initiate Fail Single Mode Use Fail Single Mode when you have only one possible undesirable match If the alloy being analyzed matched the alloy in the selected list the alloy will Fail the analysis Select alloys from the Available list and then the Add Button to move the ally to the Selected List Select the Save Button to save these criteria Select the Close Button to exit without saving Alloy Pass Fail Mode compares the chemistry to that of the alloy s selected using the cuttoff you selected When the sample analysis reaches a match with the chemistry of any one of the alloys on the Selected list a Pass or Fail notice is generated as appropriate NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 49 SpectraView 1 50 SpectraView NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAY Read 15 1 25 E 0 00KeY Al Ka 1 48 LR O ff 1 Ya 1 74 Figure 1 36 SpectraView Spectrum Figure 1 36 shows a SpectraView screen This screen accessible through the NAV menu shows the spectrum of a reading qualitatively See Appendix C for details Thermo Scientific Cu Zn Pb Analysis Thermo Scientific NAV TOOLS Data Entry Return Alloys w Cu Zn
107. e carefully measured by another technique or by an outside lab These samples should then be analyzed using the analyzer If the agreement is good enough to provide the accuracy required for the application the instrument can be operated as shipped If it is determined that a bias correction is necessary the procedure for establishing calibration factors should be followed As site characteristics change it is good practice to run a few check standards to ensure that the instrument results are still within an acceptable error range Note With the exception of Mining Mode Calibration Factors cannot be changed at the User Log in level This must be done while logged in at Supervisor level See the NDT manual for details NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 175 Oxides vs elemental concentrations Oxides vs elemental Labs and other XRF instruments often report data as oxides We can only concentrations report data as elemental concentration Therefore oxide data must be converted to elemental concentration for comparison with NITON results using the conversion factors and equation below This factor can be multiplied by oxide concentration to convert to elemental Formula Conc metal Conc oxide Mol Wt metal Mol Wt compound Table 1 1 Oxide Conversion Oxire Conveersion Factor MgO 0 603 AI203 0 529 Si02 0 467 S03 0 400 K20 0 825 0 0 715 Ti02 0 5995 V205 0 5602 Cr203 0 6842 Mn304 0 7203 MnO 0 7745 Fe203 0 6994 F
108. e named The analyzer will build a signature of this reference sample to compare against unknown samples in Match Signature Mode CAUTION When teaching your analyzer a new alloy signature in Match Signature Mode the measurement must be taken for at least a full 60 nominal seconds as displayed on your analyzer s touch screen display NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 55 The Store Signature Screen 1 Teach Spect NAV TOOLS Time 33 5 sec bas ss 433 1 Figure 1 42 Producing a Signature Reading of a Reference Sample 1 56 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific SuperChem Analysis Thermo Scientific NAV TOOLS qe Data Entry Return SuperChem Test NAV TP Utilities Common Setup NAV SuperChel amp Sig ID Alloys with Ta Hf Elec Alloys Ta Hf Return Return Figure 1 43 The SuperChem Test Menu Path SuperChem Analysis NAV Electronics Alloys Precious Metal Metals Coatings Alloy Precious Precious SuperChem SuperChe Test Store Return From the SuperChem Test Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu Select the Data Entry icon from the SuperChem Test Menu to go to the The Data Entry Screen on page 1 50 to input data about the sample which you are testing The
109. e next free COM device for example if you have devices installed as COMI through COM 5 the driver will install as COM 6 You can find how the software has been installed by starting up NDT and selecting Settings The Connect Using box shows you to which Comm port you are using as in Figure 2 32 Connect Using cout COMI COM2 Cancel Figure 2 32 The Settings Pop up Window Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 31 Entering Data with a Barcode reader 2 32 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific N Radiation and General Safety Radiation Protection Thermo Scientific Basics Time Chapter3 Radiation and General Safety This chapter covers topics related to radiation safety and general safety when using a Thermo Scientific NITON XL3t analyzer At a minimum all operators of the XL3t should be familiar with the instructions provided in this chapter in order to handle the XL3t in a safe manner In addition to reading the information presented on the following pages Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that instrument users participate in a radiation safety and operational training class WARNING Always treat radiation with respect Do not hold your analyzer near the measurement window during testing Never point your analyzer at yourself or anyone else when the shutter is open This chapter covers topics related to radiation safety and general safety when using a Ther
110. e right portion will select the key will select the key immediately above Use the Select and Enter button to enter the currently selected key All screen areas can be directly accessed using the LCD Touch Screen by touch NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 33 The Results Screen The Results Screen Your NITON Analyzer will display the Results Screen throughout the duration of each reading The Results Screen is updated regularly throughout the reading When the reading is complete a final screen update will appear and your NITON analyzer will display the final results of the measurement which has just been completed Reading 53 All Alloy ode Nominal Seconds NAV Menu Line ee cc Match Number Match No Match Line zn 18 43 1 03 Cu 79 97 1 49 Confidence Element Concentration Column Column Level Column Figure 1 23 The Results Screen The Results Screen displays the following information The Reading Number shows a number sequentially assigned by your NITON analyzer in order to uniquely identify each reading The reading number automatically increments with each successive reading The Nominal Seconds Test Duration line shows the number of nominal source seconds elapsing since the initiation of the reading Nominal seconds are instrument time designed to compensate for the electronic dead time that may occur when your analyzer is taking a measurement and therefore tend to be a bit slower than re
111. e the Bluetooth Search Screen is opened the Device List Box is empty e Selecting the Search Button initiates a scan for Bluetooth Devices in the area 2 16 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Networking and Connectivity MOMCHIL PC Mark s PC Found 4 Connect Refresh Close Figure 2 15 Example Search List Depending on where and when the Search Scan is conducted certain devices may or may not be detected You can select a device and connect to that device in exactly the same manner as in the Available Devices Screen once the search is finished GPSBlue OBO30E Mark s PC shazad MOMCHIL PC Found 5 Connect Refresh Close Figure 2 16 Search List with New Device Found NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 17 Networking and Connectivity 2 18 The Connected Screen NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide CONNECTED For COM PORT Right click on Bluetooth in PC Select Advanced Config Local Services And use COM port num in Bluetooth Serial Figure 2 17 The Connected Screen When you have connected your analyzer to a Bluetooth Device you get the Connection Screen The Connection Screen serves as a reminder of what needs to be done to use the connection With simple devices like GPS devices a notification that you are connected is given and everything just works but working with a PC is a bit more complex In order to use a Bluetooth Serial
112. eO 0 7773 C0304 0 7342 0 0 7858 0 0 7988 210 0 8034 PbO 0 9283 Fe203 0 6994 Bi203 0 8970 Zr02 0 7403 Mo03 0 6665 W03 0 7930 Ta205 0 8190 Nb205 0 6990 1 176 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Oxides vs elemental concentrations Table 1 1 Oxide Conversion Oxire Conveersion Factor n02 0 7876 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 177 The Sort Element Display Menu The Sort Element Display Menu Nav NAV mmi amp Instrument Adjust 98 Calibration Select Mode Test Mode Soil Mode 37mm Mode iv pe Element DustWipe Mode Display Std Filter Utilities Data Options Alloy Mode PM Alloy Mining Mode Common E pian SuperChem Mode v Setup LogOff Sort Download Close NAV 4 Sort Set Element Element Display Threshold Adjust Set Alloy Display Thresholds Units Consumer Goods Return Settings Figure 1 71 The Sort Element Display Menu Path Select the Sort Element Display icon to configure sorting criteria used for analysis display Selecting the Sort Element Display icon opens up the Sort Criteria Screen Select Mode 37mm Mode DustWipe Mode Std Filter Alloy Mode PM Alloy Mining Mode SuperChem Mode v Sort Download Close Figure 1 72 Selecting the Mode from the Sort Element Display screen Select the mode you wish to change and the Sorting Options Screen will appear
113. een This screen allows you to input data in several different fields or categories concerning your sample in several different ways e selecting the Virtual Keyboard button and typing the parameter in using the Virtual Keyboard creating a new or editing your analyzer s existing ndf file through the NDT program You can then select from the various custom options you have created using the Drop down List button These fields are saved along with the subsequent reading and allow you to associate important information about the sample directly with the reading so that you have a full description of the sample tied into the reading itself Once you have input data into a field that information carries over into the next reading so that you only have to input the information that has changed since the last reading For example if you are analyzing several samples of a particular lot you only need to input the lot information once during that series of readings changing only the sample name Virtual Keyboard Button Parameter Field Name Drop down List ssssssaeen Button Parameter Field Figure 1 13 The Data Entry Screen First page 1 24 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific The Data Entry Screen This is the first section of the Data Entry Screen There are five parameters in this section Selecting Sample allows you to input the sample name parameter Sele
114. egnant workers may want to take special precautions to reduce their exposure to radiation For more information see the U S NRC Regulatory Guide 8 13 Instruction Concerning Prenatal Radiation Exposure which can be found on the resource CD The International Commission on Radiological Protection ICRP is an independent Registered Charity established to advance for the public benefit the science of radiological protection in particular by providing recommendations and guidance on all aspects of protection against ionizing radiation The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NCRP was chartered by the U S Congress in 1964 as the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 5 Radiation and General Safety How to Use the NITON XL3t Analyzer Safely 3 6 How to Use the NITON XL3t Analyzer Safely Know where the beam is NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide The NITON XL3t analyzer is designed to be safe to operate provided that it is used in accordance with manufacturers instructions Under conditions of normal use monitored operators seldom receive a measurable dose and have not been known to receive in excess of 1096 of the annual occupational dose limits a criteria that would require monitoring under regulation in the U S In addition to proper use of the XL3t it is recommended that you follow these precautions to ensure your safety and the safety of t
115. elements listed in Table 1 4 Table 1 4 Elements Measured Elements Measured Sb Sn Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Bi Pb Se W Zn Cu Re Ru Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Al P Si Mg S For analyses using helium we recommend using the default filter setup As with other energy dispersive XRF analyzers the longer the testing time the better the statistical precision of the reading The user can see the precision improving with analysis time by watching the third column on the analysis display the 2 sigma error This value decreases as reading time increases Knowledge of this relationship is important especially for light element work Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Helium Attachment Table 1 5 shows the approximate limits of detection of the light elements in various matrices If testing time is shortened the limits of detection which are directly based on statistical precision will increase Table 1 5 Approximate LODs Element Fe Matrix conc Al Matrix conc Zn 0 015 0 010 Cu 0 030 0 030 Ni 0 050 0 010 Cr 0 015 0 015 0 010 0 010 Ti 0 010 0 010 Al 0 031 Si 0 075 0 150 Mg 1 300 0 650 The above lod s where calculated with 60 sec per filter measurement times Sample requirements 1 Must be flat sit directly on top of and cover the entire measurement window 2 Surface must be clean and free of oxidation or other surface films NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guid
116. enabling changes to the location of the rear interlock button E E Alt Interlock Alt Interlock Save Save Alt Interlock Disabled Default Alt Interlock Enabled Figure 1 66 The Safety Settings Screen By selecting the checkbox you can toggle between the rear interlock button s normal location and it s alternate location as the center Select button on the four way touch pad 1 172 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Adjust Calibration Screen The Adjust Calibration Screen mm 5 Adjust Select Mode Setup Calibration Test Mode Mining Ta Hf it N Element P P play Utilities Data Options Common Setup LogOff Close Select Mode Mining Ta Hf Close Figure 1 67 The Adjust Calibration Menu Path The Adjust Calibration Screen enables you to change calibrations for Mining Modes Select the mining mode you are using from the list Calfactors Select Mode Mining Cu Zn Mining Ta Hf Close Figure 1 68 Select Mode Screen The Calfactors Screen will now appear Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 173 The Adjust Calibration Screen Calfactors Mining Cu Zn Select Calfactor C Factory Select Radio s Set 1 Edit Select Edit Button ore dm CSet 2 Edit Sua MEN ou CSet 4 Edit Close Figure 1 69 The Calfactors Screen
117. endix B X ray Emission Energies Arranged Alphabetically by Element by name Table A 2 X ray Emission Energies Arranged Alphabetically by Element by Name Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Kal Kb1 Lal Lb1 Lg1 Ma Number Weight actinium Ac 89 227 0 12 7 15 7 18 4 aluminum Al 13 26 48 1 487 1 557 antimony Sb 51 121 76 26 4 29 7 3 6 3 8 4 3 argon Ar 18 39 95 2 96 3 19 arsenic As 33 74 92 10 5 117 astatine At 85 210 0 81 5 92 3 11 4 13 9 16 2 barium Ba 56 137 33 322 36 4 4 5 4 8 5 5 bismuth Bi 83 208 98 77 1 87 3 10 8 13 0 15 2 2 42 bromine Br 35 79 90 11 9 13 3 cadmium Cd 48 112 41 23 2 26 1 3 1 3 3 3 7 calcium Ca 20 40 08 3 7 4 0 cerium Ce 58 140 12 347 39 3 4 8 5 3 6 0 cesium Cs 55 132 91 31 0 35 0 4 3 4 6 5 3 chlorine Cl 17 35 45 2 62 2 82 chromium Cr 24 52 00 5 4 5 9 cobalt Co 27 58 93 6 9 7 6 copper Cu 29 63 55 8 0 8 9 dysprosium Dy 66 162 50 46 0 52 2 6 5 7 3 8 4 1 29 erbium Er 68 167 26 49 1 55 7 6 9 7 8 9 1 1 41 europium Eu 63 151 96 41 5 47 0 5 8 6 5 7 5 francium Fr 87 223 0 12 0 14 8 17 3 gadolinium Gd 64 157 25 43 0 48 7 6 1 6 7 7 8 1 18 gallium Ga 31 69 72 9 2 10 3 germanium Ge 32 72 64 9 9 11 0 gold Au 79 196 97 68 8 78 0 9 7 11 4 13 4 2 12 hafnium Hf 72 178 49 55 8 63 2 7 9 9 0 10 5 1 64 holmium Ho 67 164 93 475 53 9 6 7 7 5 8 7 1 34 indium In 49 114 82 24 2 27 3 3 3 3 5 3 9 iodine 53 126 90 28 6 32 3 3 9 4 2 4 8 iridium Ir 71 192 22 64 9 73 6 9 2 10 7 12 5 1 98 iron Fe 26 55 85 6 4 11 krypton Kr 36 83 80 12 6 14 1
118. entific Thermo Scientific Appendix E A A p DD Appendix E CAUTION Never turn off the analyzer while data is being erased CAUTION Whenever you turn on your NITON Analyzer after it has been off for more than 30 minutes you should measure your check sample to assure proper operation If the instrument is not reading properly you should re calibrate your NITON Analyzer s sample analysis electronics before you start to take readings When the instrument is turned on after being off for more than 30 minutes your NITON analyzer will require a 10 minute warm up period before the instrument can be calibrated unless this 10 minute warm up period is manually overridden CAUTION Do not leave the battery pack connected to the charger for excessive periods of time Overnight recharging is recommended CAUTION Store the analyzer and the spare battery packs in a cool place away from direct sunlight CAUTION Always transport the unit in its padded carrying case and store the NITON Analyzer in its case whenever it is not being used CAUTION Do not let the battery pack recharge for excessive periods of time CAUTION In most cases no notification is required if transporting within state boundaries This may not be the case when entering federal properties CAUTION Do not store battery packs or charger in direct sunlight CAUTION Always follow all pertinent local and national regulations and y 5 guidelines w
119. er On off escape button button N Select button Interlock button T 4 way touch pat Figure 1 33 The Control Buttons for the XL3 1 Please turn on your XRF analyzer using the On Off button Note From this point please DO NOT touch the touch screen 2 Press the enter button You are now at the Radiation warning screen 3 Using the 4 way touch pad on the on the cover of the instrument move the cursor around the screen by pressing the appropriate Up down left or right button Please move the cursor such that the Yes option is highlighted in green 4 Press the enter button You are now at the Enter Password Screen Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific 10 11 12 Calibrating the Touch Screen Without Using the Touch Screen Move the cursor to the appropriate first number in your password and then using the enter button on the right it has the arrow enter key symbol on it press this enter key The first number of your password should appear in the lower left of the LCD screen Repeat step 5 until you have entered the entire password Then move the cursor to the letter E and press the enter key to enter it You will now be at the main screen Again using the four way touch pad move the cursor to highlight the Utilities icon and press the enter key to select You will now be at the Utilities screen From the Utilities screen move the cursor to highlight the
120. ers Two common types of dosimeters are whole body badges and ring badges Whole body badges are often attached to the user s torso e g clipped to the collar shirt pocket or waist as appropriate A ring badge is worn on the finger as a measure of maximum extremity dose When worn the specific location of the dosimeter should be that part of the body that is expected to receive the highest dose This location will depend on how the analyzer is used and so it may not be the same for all users Dosimetry services are offered by many companies Two companies offering dosimetry services in the USA and much of the world are Global Dosimetry Solutions 2652 McGaw Avenue Irvine CA 92614 www dosimetry com 800 251 3331 Landauer Inc 2 Science Road Glenwood IL 60425 9979 www landauerinc com 800 323 8830 Note Wearing a dosimeter badge does not protect you against radiation exposure A dosimeter badge only measures your exposure at the dosimeter location Thermo Scientific Pregnancy and Radiation Thermo Scientific Exposure Radiation and General Safety Radiation Protection Basics International guidance documents e g ICRP Publication 60 and NCRP Publication 116 recommend that the radiation dose to the embryo fetus of a pregnant woman should not exceed a total of 500 mrem 10 of normal radiation worker limit during the gestation period While this dose limit exceeds the dose limit to a trained operator pr
121. ese methods analysis will stop if any one of the preconditions are violated For example with the Trigger Interlock and Proximity Sensor method if the trigger or the Proximity Sensor or the Interlock is released the reading will stop immediately and the X ray tube will shut down After your NITON analyzer is calibrated initiate a sample reading using the appropriate method If you attempt to initiate a sample reading using a different method the analyzer will inform you that one or more of the preconditions need to be met in order for sample analysis to begin Initiate the proper preconditions for operation to turn on the x ray tube and begin a measurement Although the four LED lights will begin to flash as soon the initiating preconditions are met as a safety precaution the x ray tube will not turn on immediately and no reading will begin for approximately 0 5 seconds Note The four LED lights will blink during calibration Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Analyzing Bulk Samples WARNING The preconditions for operation must be continued for the duration of the reading If the preconditions are violated the x ray tube will turn off the calibration shutter will close and the measurement will end The four LED lights will stop blinking when the measurement is ended The flashing of the LED lights is not synchronized to minimize power consumption To end the test simply release the trigger mechanism or any other appli
122. etting a mode with up to eight boxes will display on one page with the overflow page not opening unless there are nine or more Data Entry boxes NAV Tools NAV Tools SAMPLE HEAT i BATCH SAMPLE HEAT BATCH m MISC NOTE Isc Up to Five Boxes Up To Eight Boxes Figure 1 19 Comparing the Data Entry Display Options With the default up to five boxes setting the boxes are longer and can display more descriptive test With the optional up to eight setting the boxes are shorter but retain the full descriptive text internally Choose whichever settign you feel most comfoortable working with Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 29 Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Columns 1 30 Displaying Data Entry Boxes After Testing By Default NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Data Entry Settings Num of Data Entry Boxes Data Entry Before Every Test Save On the Up to Eight boxes screen there is a checkbox to force the Data Entry screen to display Checking the Display Data Entry Before Every Test checkbox will enable this which can serve as a reminder to the user to enter data at test time Despite the text though this checkbox forces the Data Entry screen to display after every test not before every test This only works with the Up to Eight option enabled Thermo Scientific Navigating the Data Entry Screen Na
123. for individual elements to adjust for effects of light element interference These calibration factors are linear corrections which adjust the FP calculation Calibrations only need to be entered once per matrix However as matrices can vary considerably from one sampling area to another it is recommended that new calibrations be done for each change in matrix NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 99 Mining Ta Hf Mode Testing Prepared Samples 1 100 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Concentrations for the following analytes can be determined Mg Al Si S Cl As Ca Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Hf Re W Pb Bi Zr Ta Nb Mo Sn Ba Sb Cd Pd Sr Rb Se and Ag and Au All concentrations are displayed in units of wt by default but can be changed to ppm Note For defensible Quality Control keep a record of the time and precision of every calibration WARNING Tampering with the 5 500 ppm Lead high lead in soil standard may cause exposure to lead dust Keep all standards out of reach of children CAUTION Never tamper with Test Standards They should not be used unless they are completely intact During each test the instrument looks at the full range of x ray spectrum and continuously corrects for cross element interference Set the NITON test platform on a flat solid surface Open the lid and place the sample cup in the holder then shut the lid Insert the instrument into the nose cone adaptor
124. furnace at 1000 C for 1 hour b The sample is cooled in a dedicator and loss on ignition LOD is calculated from weight difference before and after Calcination Weight 1 0g of calcinated sample into fusion crucible add 5 0 g of lithium tetraborate and 0 3 lithium fluorife and 10 20 mg lithium bromide as a nonstick agent Fuse in a fluxer for at least 4 min in the flame The resulting disk is released from the mold cooled the presented to the spectrometer Thoroughly remix the sample in its jar by rotating in a figure eight motion with two hands Weight 7 0g of sample into weighting boat by taking several separate gram size portions then fine grind sample using a swing mill Add 2 small drops of propylene glycol on the top of the powder sample in the mill as a grinding aid grind 4min at 1000rpm to obtain 10 um particle size Add 0 5g binder to the sample and continue grinding for 30sec more Thermo Scientific Preparing Bulk Soil Samples Cleaning Your Equipment Sample Preparation Thermo Scientific Cleaning Your Equipment 5 Brush the finely grounded samples into 31 mm aluminum sample cap and press at 50 000psi for 1 min We recommends establishing a specific sample protocol Following this protocol for preparing and testing samples is vital for achieving a level of accuracy comparable with laboratory results The equipment you need to prepare samples is included in your kit Among these are a mortar
125. g times Numbers between 2 0 and 3 0 can be considered Probable Matches and numbers between 3 0 and 4 0 as Possible Matches often having one or more elements out of spec NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 35 Helium Attachment Helium Attachment 1 36 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Securely attach the regulator accompanying your NITON analyzer to the helium tank This custom regulator governs the helium flow to 70 cc min flow rate Confirm that the helium tank contains a sufficient supply for your testing purposes Attach the ferrule shown in Figure 1 24 to the Helium Input Port shown in Table 1 25 Snap the Locking Clip into the Locking Groove securing the ferrule to the instrument as in Figure 1 26 Turn on helium flow Allow the helium to purge the instruments front end for a minimum of five minutes before commencing analysis Helium y purging can be done at the same time as instrument warm up 0 Ring Locking Clip Locking Groove Figure 1 24 The Helium Ferrule Thermo Scientific Helium Attachment Figure 1 25 The Helium Input Port Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 37 Helium Attachment 1 38 Analysis NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Figure 1 26 Ferrule attached and locked He purge is required for optimum detection of light elements such as Mg Al Si and P Your analyzer is configured with X ray filters for testing These filters are used for measurement of the
126. ged analyzer WARNING Always treat radiation with respect Do not hold your instrument near the measurement window during testing Never point your instrument at yourself or anyone else when the shutter is open Note Never use in situ testing with field portable XRF when comparing field results with laboratory results to justify XRF usage Always collect samples and prepare them before testing Refer to the instructions on sample collection and preparation in Ex Situ Testing When comparing field screening to laboratory analysis it is preferable to compare results obtained from the same samples Start by collecting a sample large enough to be divided into two parts with one portion stored for future reference and the other submitted to a laboratory for independent analysis For best results follow the complete protocol for sample preparation including drying and grinding of the sample Grinding is essential for homogenizing the sample ensuring that the portion sent to the lab is the sample as that analyzed on site Thermo Scientific Analysis of Prepared Samples Ex Situ Sample Collection Thermo Scientific Analysis of Prepared Samples Ex Situ Figure 1 4 Ex Situ Analysis of Prepared Samples Examine the site for differences in surface characteristics before sampling Valid results depend on a sufficient and appropriate selection of sites to sample Incorrect sample collection may give rise to misleading or mea
127. h Menu NAV TOOLS qe Data Entry Return SuperChem Teach 1 60 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV au NAV Bulk Electronics Metals Analysis Alloys i V e Precious Metal Metals Coatings Utilities Data Common lt ij Alloy Setup More Return SubGroups m a Alloys with SuperChem Ta Hf Test Store Elec p gt Precious Precious Alloys Return SuperChem SuperChe Ta Hf Test Store SuperChe amp Return Return Sig ID Figure 1 46 The SuperChem Teach Menu Path From the Super Chem Teach Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu Select the Data Entry icon from the SuperChem Teach Menu to go to the The Data Entry Screen on page 1 50 to input data about the sample which you are testing The data you enter will be associated with the next sample you test After the data entry is complete take a 60 second measurement of the reference sample you have named The analyzer will build a signature of this reference sample to compare against unknown samples in SuperChem Mode Thermo Scientific The SuperChem Teach Menu Reading Number Test Time in Seconds Sample Name Element detected Number of counts per element Percent of Element Figure 1 47 The SuperChem Teach Mode
128. he drive select No not this time then select Next The Wizard will now ask you what you want it to do as in Figure 2 29 Select Install the software automatically Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Device If your hardware came with an installation CD lt gt or floppy disk insert it now What do Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue cde rca Figure 2 29 Wizard Choice The Wizard will now search the CD for the proper software as in Figure 2 30 When the Hardware Installation window comes up stating that the software has not passed XP logo certification don t worry The driver is from Microsoft Select Continue Anyway Please wait while the wizard searches Figure 2 30 Installation Wizard Search 2 30 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Entering Data with a Barcode reader The Wizard will now install the software This may take several minutes At the end of this process you will see the final Wizard screen as in Figure 2 31 informing you the process is complete Select Finish Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Thermo Scientific NITON Analyzers USB Port gt Click Finish to close the wizard Figure 2 31 Final Installation Wizard Screen The driver will install as th
129. he top are the elements detected in the sample and underneath this elements that are below the detection limit Use the 4 way touch pad or touch screen to scroll through the elements For an element to be detected by your analyzer in a given sample the measured concentration of the sample must be at least three times the standard deviation of the measurement This detection limit will depend on the composition of the sample The measurement precision for each element displayed appears to the right of the measured concentration under the heading The precision of each measurement is two times the standard deviation sigma An element is classified as detected if the measured concentration in ppm is at least 1 5 times the precision Detected elements are displayed in ppm followed by the measurement precision Non detected elements are shown as lt the detection limit for that sample The detection limit for a given element varies depending on the other elements in the matrix NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 93 The Measurement Screen 1 94 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Mining Cu Zn Mode NAV TOOLS Data Entry Retu Mining Cu Zn Calfactor Fact a rn Thermo Scientific Mining Cu Zn Mode NAV mmm Buk Test Analysis lt V Pb Paint Consumer Utilities in C Setup More Return Standard Soil Mode Mining Plastics Mode Analy
130. hen the View SuperPrec icon is selected the Results screen of your most recent SuperPrec Mode test is shown on the LCD display 1 136 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Calibrate Detector Screen The Calibrate Detector Screen LS mm is Calibrate Specs Test Mode iv e mee Rotate Time Screen Utilities Data Shw SSS Fast SET m Common jusi Setup Backlight Return LogOff Calibrat PN ee ie etector DetectorCal NomSec 11 94 atl ces 2946 1 Fere 70 Return Figure 1 27 The Calibrate Detector Menu Path Select the Calibrate Detector icon to begin a standard calibration of your analyzer s detector Once you select the Calibrate Detector icon calibration will begin immediately The analyzer is programmed to calibrate for a specific predetermined period in order to ensure proper operation of your NITONXL3 analyzer in the field possible interference when your analyzer is calibrating its detector CAUTION Avoid any vibration loud noise strong electronic fields or other Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 137 The Calibrate Detector Screen 1 138 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide DetectorCal HomSec 11 94 CPs 2946 1 Pere 703 Figure 1 28 Detector Calibration Screen Sbw 320 Feat 1161 DetectorCal HomSec 9 03 a cps 2943 1 Pere
131. herever your analyzer is transported or used CAUTION Always obtain a Return Authorization RA number from Thermo Fisher Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 before returning your analyzer to the Service Department or to your local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 13 Appendix E A 14 Pe gt PPP PEPE PE NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide CAUTION If you return your NITON analyzer without the carrying case you will void your warranty in its entirety You will be billed for a replacement case plus any repairs resulting from improper shipping CAUTION Always remove the battery pack when transporting or storin 5 5 your analyzer CAUTION NITON Analyzers are not intrinsically safe analyzers in regard to sparking All pertinent Hot Work procedures should be followed in areas of concern CAUTION When teaching your analyzer a new alloy signature in Match Signature Mode the measurement must be taken for at least a full 60 nominal seconds as displayed on your analyzer s touch screen display CAUTION Avoid any vibration loud noise strong electronic fields or other y 5 possible interference when your analyzer is calibrating its detector CAUTION Never tamper with Test Standards They should not be used unless they are completely intact CAUTION Within the
132. hose around you The primary beam is a directed beam out of the front of the analyzer that can have high dose rates The secondary beam or scattered beam has much lower dose rates Figure 3 1 Primary Beam Thermo Scientific Radiation and General Safety How to Use the NITON XL3t Analyzer Safely f Figure 3 2 Secondary Scattered Beam The Shutter Open When the lights are flashing the primary beam is on the shutter is open Indicator Lights and radiation is being emitted from the front of the analyzer This does not include the brief flash of the lights when first turning the analyzer on Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 7 Radiation and General Safety How to Use the NITON XL3t Analyzer Safely Handle and Use with Respect Follow a Radiation Protection Program Take Proper Care of your NITON XL3t Analyzer Avoid Over Exposures 3 8 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Figure 3 3 X ray BeamThe Shutter Open Indicator Lights Avoid holding the front of the analyzer when the x ray tube is energized and the shutter is open Never point the instrument at yourself or anyone else when the shutter is open and the x ray tube is energized Never look into the path of the primary beam Your organization should establish document and follow a Radiation Pro
133. i e Fe CS will bring up the Element Specification Screen Add Selecting the Add button will add a new alloy to the Library First the Alloy Name Editor will appear enabling you to enter the name of the new alloy 1 128 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Manage Libraries Menu Alloy Name corvlum backspace space clr return Figure 1 19 The Alloy Name Editor The Alloy Name Editor is a standard Virtual Keyboard Use it as you would any Virtual Keyboard Hitting the return key enters the name into the alloy list Select the name to enter the Element Specification Screen and enter the specification of the alloy Del Selecting the Del key will delete the currently selected alloy First a confirmation screen appears Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 129 The Manage Libraries Menu Save Close The Element Specification Screen 1 130 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Are you sure Are you sure Yes No Figure 1 20 Confirmation Screen Selecting Yes will delete the alloy from the list Selecting No will return you to the Alloy List Selecting the Save button will save the current Library Selecing the Close button will close the current Library without saving it The Element Specification Screen allows you to edit the elemental content of any alloy Thermo Scientific The Manage Libraries Menu Alloy Chemistry Library Name XL3_800 6 5 1 alb
134. ic Thermo Scientific The Virtual Keyboard The Virtual Keyboard is an alphanumeric keyboard which appears on the LCD Touch Screen Display You can use the Virtual Keyboard either with the four way touch pad and control panel buttons or using the touch screen display directly At the top of the screen is the data field you are entering data into in this case A1234567890A Also in this field is the underscore cursor which graphically shows where the next character will be placed Up to 25 characters can be stored in the data fields though only the first 15 will be displayed on the analyzer s touch screen Next is the Virtual Keyboard itself with numbers 0 9 letters A Z the special characters lt gt and and the Shift key to toggle between upper and lower case keyboards Last is the control key line This contains the keys for Return Space Clr and Backspace The Return key will enter the data and return you to the Data Entry Screen the Backspace key will delete the last entered character the Space key will insert a space at the cursor position and the Clr screen button will clear the data you have entered Since the Virtual Keyboard is oriented 90 degrees from the standard in order to use a landscape display the down portion of the 4 way touch pad will select the key to the right of the current position the left portion will select the key immediately below the up portion will select the key to the left and th
135. ices Hardware Source e Bluetooth ret Setup Config Status Device Misc Ret Settings Fatum Select the List Available Devices icon to show list of Bluetooth devices previously discovered The Bluetooth devices listed are only those which were present at the last time you ran a discovery scan for Bluetooth devices as the list is not automatically updated Selecting the List Available Devices icon brings up the Available Devices screen From the list you can connect your analyzer to those devices Thermo Scientific Networking and Connectivity Bluetooth Available Devices Device List Box Connect Button Refresh Button Refresh Close Button Figure 2 11 Available Devices Screen Under Devices in the Device List Box the Available Devices Screen lists all known applicable Bluetooth devices in the area found during the last refresh or scan Bluetooth Available Devices shazad JAMEEL PC POCKET PC MOMCHIL PC Mark s PC CARLOS PC GPSBlue OBO30E Refresh Close Figure 2 12 Example Device List Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 13 Networking and Connectivity e Selecting the Refresh Button initiates a scan of the area for new Bluetooth devices Devices no longer present are removed Bluetooth Available Devices shazad POCKET_PC MOMCHIL PC Mark s PC CARLOS PC GPSBlue OBOS3OE connect Refresh Close Figure 2 13 Available
136. icon is selected the display will show the message Calibrate Touch Screen There will be a small cross in the upper left hand corner of the display Tap on this cross with the stylus and the cross will disappear and reappear in the upper right hand corner of the screen Tap on the cross again and it will reappear in the lower right hand corner of the screen Tap on the cross again and it will reappear in the lower left hand corner of the screen Tap on the cross once more and you will be presented with the Calibrate Menu 1 140 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Calibrate Touch Screen Screen Please Calibrate the Touch Screen Figure 1 32 The Touch Screen Calibration Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 141 Calibrating the Touch Screen Without Using the Touch Screen Calibrating the Touch Screen Without Using 1 142 the Touch Screen NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Because there may be a severe issue with the touch screen itself you may need to use the buttons below the screen to complete this process There are 3 single buttons and a 4 way switch located to the rear of the display screen The button at the left is the On Off Escape button The button to the right is the enter button and the center keypad is a 4 way switch The 4 way switch has 4 positions Up Down Left and Right The select and interlock buttons are not used in this procedure Clear ent
137. iginal manufacturer or third party supplier In no event shall Seller have any obligation to make repairs replacements or corrections required in whole or in part as the result of i normal wear and tear ii accident disaster or event of force majeure iii misuse fault or negligence of or by Buyer iv use of the Products in a manner for which they were not designed NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 15 Appendix F A 16 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide v causes external to the Products such as but not limited to power failure or electrical power surges vi improper storage and handling of the Products vii use of the Products in combination with equipment or software not supplied by Seller viii moderately heavy or excessive impact against any object including but not limited to floors walls furniture sample or other objects A shock sensor is fitted inside of the instrumentation warranty is void if this shock sensor is activated ix excessive water moisture or condensing humidity that breaches the instrument seals X excessive or extreme ambient or direct temperature or xi Heavy vibrations directly to the instrument for extended periods of time If Seller determines that Products for which Buyer has requested warranty services are not covered by the warranty hereunder Buyer shall pay or reimburse Seller for all costs of investigating and responding to such request at Seller s then prevailing
138. il Mode Filter Main Filter Filter Low Filter Filter High Filter Mo Zr Sr U Rb Cr v Tl Sec Ca Ba Cs Te Sb Sn Th Pb Se As K S Cd Ag Pd Hg Zn W Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Close Close Close Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 161 1 162 The Filter Config Screen NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Element List Mode Mining Mode Filter Light Filter Al Si Ca Cl S Mg Close Figure 1 52 The Filter Element Lists Select the Filter Element List Button to display the Element List for that filter This list shows the elements that the filter is best designed to detect Filter Configuration Mode Mining Mode I Time main Range 60 0 Filter Time Field Low Range y High Range 60 0 Light Range Save Figure 1 53 The Filter Time Fields Select the Time field for the intended filter to change the filter switch time for that Filter The Filter Time Editor will appear This enables you to set the number of seconds each enabled filter is allotted before auto switching will occur when needed during sample testing Your analyzer will Thermo Scientific The Filter Config Screen auto switch from one filter to another when the testing time for that filter is greater than or equal to the time you have chosen and the identified alloy is flagged as needing the switch in the NITON Alloy Library Main Range Time Figure 1 54 The Filter Tim
139. inding mill Sift at least 10 grams of the sample through 60 250 pm and 120 125 pm mesh Re grind the un passed material until the entire fraction is able to pass Mix the resulting sample 1 114 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Placing the Sample in an XRF Sample Cup Thermo Scientific PLACE FILM Cleaning Your Equipment Note The sample container should be a sample cup of a type that can be filled from the rear that is the side opposite the window e g Thermo NITON Part Number 187 466 Thermo recommends using a 1 4 mil Polypropelene film e g Thermo NITON Part Number 187 461 A supply of cups and films are included The container used to hold the sample will affect the accuracy of the measurement Use a container with as thin walled a window as is convenient and use the same kind of container and window for each sample Consistency and careful attention to detail are keys to accurate measurement Place a circle of polypropelene film on top of an XRF sample cup This film goes on the end of the cup with the indented ring Thermo recommends preparing the cup ahead of time if possible Secure the film with the collar The flange inside the collar faces down and snaps into the indented ring of the cup Inspect the installed film window for continuity and smooth taut appearance Set the cup on a flat surface film window side down Fill it with at least five grams of the prepared sample making sure
140. ing is a list of problems that need correction before testing e Oxidation or Rust may produce an increase or decrease in one or more element test values unless we remove the rust or oxidation and expose the raw metal e Paint may contain several elements which need to be tested at lower levels within metal alloys Ti amp Zn in white paint Fe in red paint Cr in green paint e Oil grease or lubricates may contain high levels of the following elements lithium aluminum barium strontium molybdenum or calcium e Plated surfaces may have high levels of the following elements zinc chromium nickel or copper Note Anything on the metal surface will become part of your test results You need to clear the surface of your reference samples of any paint plating or any oxidation such as rust or verdigris before analysis In order to accomplish this you need the following e Isopropyl alcohol not rubbing alcohol which contains oils Lint free paper e Diamond paper P N 179 1202 cut into 1 inch 2 5 cm squares Never re use this paper as it may transfer contaminants to the surface of the sample from previous cleanings Depending on the state of the sample several squares may be needed per sample NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 9 Surface Oxidation 1 10 Surface Oxidation NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A Sample Grinder for removing deeper surface contamination Choice of grinding wheel media also m
141. ism failure or the lights remain flashing after a measurement is terminated follow these steps 1 Stop using the instrument 2 Remove the battery the x ray tube can not produce radiation when the battery is disconnected The instrument is now safe to handle 3 Place the instrument securely in the holster 4 Place the instrument in the carrying case that came with the instrument 5 Notify your Radiation Safety Officer RSO or the equivalent responsible individual at your company or institution immediately 6 You or your RSO should call Thermo Fisher Scientific at one of their contact numbers listed below for additional instructions and guidance NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 17 Radiation and General Safety EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 3 18 Major damage Emergency Response Information Europe NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide If the instrument is severely damaged 1 Perform the same steps as described above for minor damage There will be no radiation hazard as long as the battery is removed from the instrument 2 Place all components in a plastic bag and contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Please Complete the Following Emergency Response Information and Keep with the Analyzer at All Times NITON ANALYZER EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION The Company RSO is RSO Telephone Number Regulatory Agency Emergency Number Local Fire Department Local or State Police Department Thermo Fishe
142. itiate a sample analysis Your analyzer will continuously sample the backscatter using a complex internal algorithm to determine if the measurement window is against a sample or pointing to the empty air If it finds that there is no sample directly against the measurement window the analyzer will stop directing radiation through the window as soon as this determination is made Note The analyzer is constantly checking the backscatter characteristics to determine if a sample is against the measurement window whether or not the Easy Trigger method is being used and will shut off any radiation directed through the window if it determines that there is no sample present With any of these methods analysis will stop if any one of the preconditions are violated For example with the Trigger Interlock and Proximity Sensor method if the trigger or the Proximity Sensor or the Interlock is released the reading will stop immediately and the X ray tube will shut down After your analyzer is calibrated initiate a sample reading using the appropriate method If you attempt to initiate a sample reading using a different method the analyzer will inform you that one or more of the preconditions need to be met in order for sample analysis to begin Note The four LED lights will blink whenever the x ray tube is on WARNING The preconditions for operation must be continued for the duration of the reading If the preconditions are violated the x ray
143. ium Ru 44 101 07 19 3 21 7 2 6 2 6 3 0 samarium Sm 62 150 36 40 1 45 4 5 6 6 2 7 2 scandium Sc 21 44 96 41 4 5 selenium Se 34 78 96 11 2 12 5 silicon Si 14 28 08 1 74 1 84 silver Ag 4 107 87 222 25 0 3 0 3 2 3 5 strontium Sr 38 87 62 14 2 15 8 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 5 Appendix B Table A 2 X ray Emission Energies Arranged Alphabetically by Element by Name Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Kal Kb1 Lal Lb1 191 Number Weight sulphur 16 32 07 2 31 2 46 tantalum Ta 73 180 95 57 5 65 2 8 1 9 3 10 9 1 71 technetium Tc 43 98 00 18 4 20 6 24 2 5 2 8 tellurium Te 52 127 60 21 5 31 0 3 8 4 0 4 6 terbium Tb 65 158 92 44 5 50 4 6 3 7 0 8 1 1 24 thallium TI 81 204 38 72 9 82 6 10 3 122 14 3 2 27 thorium Th 90 232 04 13 0 16 2 19 0 thulium Tm 69 168 93 50 7 57 6 7 2 8 1 9 4 1 46 tin Sn 50 118 71 25 3 28 5 3 4 3 7 4 1 titanium Ti 22 47 87 4 5 4 9 tungsten 14 183 84 59 3 67 2 8 4 9 7 11 3 1 77 uranium U 92 238 03 13 6 17 2 20 2 vanadium 23 50 94 4 9 5 4 54 131 29 29 8 33 6 4 1 4 4 5 0 ytterbium Yb 70 173 04 52 4 59 4 7 4 8 4 9 8 1 52 yttrium Y 39 88 91 15 0 16 7 zinc Zn 30 65 41 8 6 9 6 zirconium Zr 40 91 22 15 8 17 7 A 6 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Appendix C Appendix C SpectraView SpectraView enables you to qualitatively analyze the fl
144. lay Menu without saving the changes Need Saving Save Changes Figure 1 84 Save Changes Screen 1 186 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific The Set Element Threshold Menu Selecting the triangle next to the Analysis Options Field will open a pop up menu allowing you to choose between the three Analysis Option Modes Select the mode you wish to edit Pass Fail Settings Plastic Mode Consumer Products Reset Save Close Figure 1 85 The Analysis Options Pop up Menu Changing the settings for one mode will not affect the settings for other modes and the configurations can be saved independently NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 187 The Adjust Alloy Thresholds Menu The Adjust Alloy Thresholds Menu Alloy Match Cutoffs Cutoff Alloy 4 0 Sig ID 20 0 SuperChem 20 0 Reset Save Close 1 188 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV mmi Test Mode Utilities Data Common Setup LogOff NAV Sort Set Element Element Display Threshold Adjust Set Alloy Display hresholds Units Consumer Goods Return Settings Figure 1 86 The Adjust Alloy Thresholds Menu Path NAV Instrument Adjust Setup Calibration Element Display Options Select the Adjust Alloy Threshold icon to configure pass and fail criteria for alloy analysis Selecting the Adjust Alloy Threshold icon opens the Alloy Threshold
145. lay Options Drop Down Menu allows you to change the display status of any element to one of three states e Normal The standard state Element displays only when the elemental value is greater than the limit of detection Always Always display the results for this element Use this state for elements critical to all of your analyses e Never Never display the results for this element Use this state for elements which are unimportant to your work This makes your instrument display less complex Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific The Sort Element Display Menu Select the element you want to change then select the menu option corresponding to your choice of display status The currently selected element is displayed in white on black Serting Options Soil Mode Display Options Never Display Reset Save Close Figure 1 76 Changed Display Options Select the Save Button to save your current status as the new default After saving you will go back to the Element Display Menu Close Button Select the Close Button to exit without saving When you select the Close Button after changing the display state of any element a screen will open asking you if you want to save the changes you made Selecting Yes will save these changes as the new default Selecting No will return you to the Element Display Menu without saving the changes NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 181 The Sort Element Displ
146. le 150 Secondary Scattered Beam area of 7 soil standards 92 Sort Element Display 178 Specs Screen The Description of 144 Spectrum Graph 119 Standard Bulk Mode 91 Startup Instrument vi Store Signature Screen The 55 SuperChem Teach Inputting Composition 63 T Tools Menu The description of 2 USB Installation Wizard 30 USB port installing 29 Video Camera and Small Spot 193 Video hash mark 194 Video Small Spot Technology How to use 194 View Data Screen The description and uses of 117 View Signatures 134 Virtual Keyboard The description and use of 32 88 Virtual Numeric Keypad vii X XL3 Registration and Licensing 20 XL3 Storage 16 XL3 Transportation 16 XL3t Radiation Frequently Asked Questions 20 X ray Beam position of 6 X ray Emission Energies Table A 1 1 X ray Emission Energies Table A 2 4 X ray Indicator Lights 7 X ray Radiation Profile 10 11
147. lected select the Save button Repeat this process for the subsequent layers Layers are numbered from the subtrate to the surface so layer one is next to the substrate layer two is on top of layer one and layer three is on top of layer two Layer Information Entry electroles Layer 1 Wi Element Ni Iv Density 8 876 g cm 3 Slope 1 0 Save Figure 1 56 Selecting the Coating Layer Material Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 71 The Coatings Edit Screen Selecting the Units of Measure Select the unit of measure you want to use from the drop down menu In this case well use thous Coatings Entries Entry electroless nic Units Layer 3 Layer 2 Layer 1 Nimm Substrate Add Delete Sa Figure 1 57 Selecting the Unit of Measure The units of measure available in the drop down menu are e um micron millionths of a meter e micro inch millionths of an inch e Thou thousanths of an inch Ang Angstroms e mils thousanths of an inch mm millimeter in inch e 7 2 ounces per square foot e g m 2 grams per square meter e g cm 2 grams per square centimeter e g ft 2 grams per square foot e mg cm 2 milligrams per square centimeter e mg ft 2 milligrams per square foot 1 72 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Standardizing the Coating System Thermo Scientific Standardizing the Coating System In the process of Standar
148. lecting the down arrow next to the value which opens up a drop down menu from which you can select the desired sigma value by clicking on it When you have changed the sigma values to the appropriate number select the Save button to save these settings for use Select the Close button to return to the previous screen without saving any changes Thermo Scientific Camera and Small Spot Video How to Use the Camera Thermo Scientific Camera and Small Spot Video The Camera feature is only usable with properly configured analyzers and the Small Spot feature is only available on Small Spot analyzers If your analyzer is equipped with an internal video camera you can turn that camera on and off and turn the saving of images with the readings on and off through an interface When the camera is on the image will show in the Ready to Test screen as in Figure 1 4 If the camera is off saving of images will also be off If the camera is on and the image saving function is also on the images will automatically be saved with the reading Saving images will curtail the maximum number of readings stored When a Camera equipped XL3 analyzer is in the Ready to Test screen the video feed appears live on the analyzer s touch screen This is the image that can be saved with the sample analysis When you take a measurement if you choose to do so the bitmap image will be saved on the analyzer along with the analysis results The interface is
149. listed as Balance that element s concentration must be determined and entered into the SuperChem Teach data entry screen For all non Helium purged analyzers if a certification does not equal 100 then the remaining concentration of unmeasurable elements must be summed and entered as Al Thermo Scientific The SuperChem Teach Menu Pe Identifies the value being 7 8 9 changed 4 5 6 1 2 3 Use to erase the Clr Ent existing value lt 1 35 Figure 1 49 SuperChem Teach Inputting Composition Again you can use the 4 way touch pad to navigate and the enter key to select or use the LCD touch screen First always select the C button to clear the entire percentage to a blank state Otherwise the numbers you input will be appended onto the default percentage zero Selecting the lt button erases the last number entered and selecting the E key enters the percentage into the field associated with the element you are working on NITON uses 2 significant digits after the decimal point and anything beyond 2 places is truncated Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 63 The SuperChem Teach Menu 1 64 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Metal Coatings Thermo Scientific Analysis NAV Tools Data Entry Return Coatings Mode electroless nic Metal Coatings Analysis NAV nu mma e NAV am Bulk Electronics Metals
150. lock Start Remote Trigger Max Time 36000 0 Save Thermo Scientific The Hardware Setup Screen NAV qe ax mmm 5 Instrument Adjust I Setup Calibration Test Mode V P Element mami Display Utilities Data Options 2 Return Setup LogOff f Hardware Setup Setup Filter Misc Config Settings Safety Settings Figure 1 42 The Hardware Setup Menu Path The Hardware Setup Screen enables you to toggle various options on or off as well as select certain hardware dependant modes Selecting an empty checkbox enables the option and places a check in the box Selecting a checked box disables the option and clears the box Instrument Setup V Proximity Start Interlock Start Select Remote Trigger Max Time 36000 0 Save Figure 1 43 Selecting Options NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 153 The Hardware Setup Screen Select the Proximity Start checkbox to toggle the use of the front proximity button This enables the proximity button to be used to start taking a sample on contact Some nations have laws or regulations which prohibit use of this feature In this case the feature will be disabled before shipping Instrument Setup Proximity Start Interlock Start Select Remote Trigger Max Time 36000 0 Save Figure 1 44 Selecting Interlock Start Select the Interlock Start checkbox to
151. lowing are some typical sampling techniques used in the field Greenfields sampling is done as a preliminary mineral survey of a plot of land to get an overview of surface deposits and signs of sub surface deposits The area to be surveyed is gridded at a constant spacing usually 100m apart Samples are taken at each grid intersection first cleaning off the surface to a depth of 1 cm or so to avoid windblown contamination GPS links via Bluetooth assures location and elevation information are recorded with each sample which can be loaded into GIS mapping software to give a 3D map of the site with mineral readings plotted Thermo Scientific Infilling Areas of Interest Tracking Placer Deposits Thermo Scientific Analysis of Unprepared Samples In Situ e Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to prevent cross contamination e Check the Bluetooth connection to your GPS locator e Clear the sample area of vegetation and the top cm or so of soil to avoid windblown contamination e Press the measurement window of your analyzer against the soil and take a reading for the required sample time This time may vary due to local conditions and or customer preferences In general the longer the test the more precise the result e Your GPS unit will log the sample location and elevation to your analyzer e Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to preve
152. lter Stainless 16 1 2 0 1 40 50 B Main Filter Aluminum 4 0 4 0 1 40 50 B Main Filter Stainless 1 4 0 1 0 1 50 40 H Main Filter D E M J High Plastic 400 35 20 Filter 50 40 H Main Filter D E M J High Soil 80 4 0 7 Filter 20 100 D H E M J Low Filter Aluminum 0 15 0 1 0 1 20 100 D H E M J Low Filter Stainless 0 15 0 1 0 1 20 100 D H E M J Low Filter Plastic 1 3 0 15 0 15 20 100 D H E M J Low Filter Soil 0 15 0 15 0 15 15 100 A B Low Filter Aluminum 0 15 0 15 0 15 15 100 A B Low Filter Stainless 0 15 0 15 0 15 G Alloy B Alloy Electronics F Dental Alloy P Precious Metals M Mining D Soil J Exploration A Lead Paint Thin Sample H Plastic 3 12 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Table 3 7 Secondary Scatter Dose Rates mRem hr Radiation and General Safety Radiation Profile kVp uA Max in Following Modes Substrate Max 5cm Max 30 cm Max Trigger Filter mRem hr mRem hr mRem hr Point A Point A Point B 40 50 G D E H A J Main Aluminum 2 5 0 2 0 05 Filter 40 50 G D E H A J Main Stainless 1 6 0 12 0 01 Filter 40 50 B Main Filter Aluminum 0 4 0 04 0 01 40 50 B Main Filter Stainless 0 14 0 01 0 01 50 40 H Main Filter D E M S J Plastic 40 3 5 2 High Filter 50 40 H Main Filter D E M S J Soil 8 0 4 0 7 High Filter 20 100 D H E S J Low Filter A
153. luminum 0 015 0 01 0 01 20 100 D H E S J Low Filter Stainless 0 015 0 01 0 01 20 100 D H E S J Low Filter Plastic 0 13 0 015 0 015 20 100 H E M J Low Filter Soil 0 015 0 015 0 015 15 100 A B Low Filter Aluminum 0 015 0 015 0 015 15 100 A B Low Filter Stainless 0 015 0 015 0 015 Thermo Scientific G Alloy B Alloy Electronics F Dental Alloy P Precious Metals M Mining D Soil J Exploration Lead Paint E Thin Sample Plastic NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 13 Radiation and General Safety 3 14 Primary Radiation NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NOT TO SCALE Figure 3 5 Primary amp Secondary Dose Rate Locations Primary radiation is radiation that is produced by the analyzer and emitted out through the kapton measurement window Individuals should never place any part of their body in the primary beam path when the x ray tube is on There should always be a sample in contact with the measurement window when the x ray tube is on The sample will absorb most of the primary beam radiation unless it is smaller than the instrument s Thermo Scientific Secondary Radiation Deep and Shallow Dose Thermo Scientific Radiation and General Safety measurement window or of low density and or thickness Caution should be taken when analyzing samples that are small thin and
154. ly be concentrated within a few feet of the painted structure 2 Choose an area to test where the measurement window of the analyzer will be flush with the test media Position the nose against the surface to be analyzed and initiate a reading by squeezing the shutter release and firmly pressing the instrument flat against the surface 3 After the test inspect the nose of the instrument for contamination which may affect future analysis If the nose appears to be soiled clean it with a soft cloth or tissue NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 109 On site vs Lab Analysis A In Situ Depth Profiling A On site vs Lab Analysis 1 110 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide WARNING Always treat radiation with respect Do not hold your instrument near the measurement window during testing Never point your instrument at yourself or anyone else when the tube is on Note Never use in situ testing with field portable XRF when comparing field results with laboratory results to justify XRF usage Always collect samples and prepare them before testing Refer to the instructions on sample collection and preparation in Ex Situ Testing XRF analysis for soil is a surface technique To perform a depth profile remove a vertical slice of soil and test several samples taken from different depths This procedure will yield information rapidly about the depth of contamination Note Remember to prepare your samples before using your He pur
155. lyzer User s Guide 1 145 The Specs Screen Cal Reminder Select the Cal Reminder Button to set a reminder to calibrate your analyzer Selecting the button will open the Cal Reminder Editor Select the number of days you want between reminders with the numeric keys Of the other keys C Clear All E Enter and OFF shuts off the Reminder Function Selecting E will enter the current value as the reminder interval and return to the Specs Screen Cal Reminder Days Figure 1 36 Cal Reminder Edit Screen 1 146 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Specs Screen Diagnostics Select the Diagnostics Button to load the Diagnostics Screen the Diagnostics Screen shows Detector Temperature Bias Cooler Voltage SubBias Energy Scale and Temperature in C and F scales The Diagnostics Screen can be of great utility in assuring proper operation of your analyzer XL3t 32832test XL3t 8 Det Temp 23 22 Bias 177 97 Vcool 1 37V SubBias 10 93 Escale 7 4279 Pre 29 26c 84 67f Close Figure 1 37 Diagnostics Screen The proper ranges of operational values on the Diagnostics Screen follow Det Temp Detector Temperature should be within these ranges Standard 6 mm Detector 25 5 degrees GOLDD SDD Detector 27 3 degrees Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 147 The Specs Screen Bias Bias should be within these ranges Standard 6 mm Detector 175 10
156. measurement window Small samples present a unique risk because they don t block the entire beam path The difficulty with placing small samples down on a work surface to analyze them is that you may get readings from the work surface that interfere with analytical results A test stand is an effective way of analyzing small samples accurately and safely Never hold samples during analysis or look into the path of the primary beam Irregularly Shaped Samples Irregularly shaped samples may not allow the proximity button to be depressed or they may not entirely cover the primary beam and cause additional scattering A back scatter shield is a safe way of reducing your radiation exposure while effectively analyzing an irregularly shaped sample Low Density Materials such as X rays are attenuated more through denser materials and less through low plastics density materials such as plastic This causes higher dose rates in the scattered radiation If you are frequently handling low density samples you should consider the use of test stands backscatter shields or the equivalent Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 9 Radiation and General Safety Radiation Profile Light Filter Only Rad lation Profi le Figure 3 5 below describes the external radiation dose rates that are present 5 Light Filter Only at various points in space around the NITON XL3t analyzer when it is using the Light filter setting The Light filter
157. mo Scientific NITON XL3t analyzer At a minimum all operators of the XL3t should be familiar with the instructions provided in this chapter in order to handle the XL3t in a safe manner In addition to reading the information presented on the following pages Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends that instrument users participate in a radiation safety and operational training class The NITON Model XL3t analyzer contains an x ray tube which emits radiation only when the user turns the x ray tube on When the x ray tube is on and the shutter is open as during a measurement the analyzer emits a directed radiation beam See Figures 0 6 and 0 7 Reasonable effort should be made to maintain exposures to radiation as far below dose limits as is practical This is known as the ALARA As Low as Reasonably Achievable principle For any given source of radiation three factors will help minimize your radiation exposure Time Distance and Shielding The longer you are exposed to a source of radiation the longer the radiation is able to interact in your body and the greater the dose you receive Dose increases in direct proportion to length of exposure NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 1 Radiation and General Safety Radiation Protection Basics 3 2 Distance Shielding Exposure to Radiation NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide The closer you are to a source of radiation the more radiation strikes you Based on geometry alone dose increases and
158. ms that are combined into a liquid which is applied to the surface of materials such as metal Once applied this liquid dries with time and adheres to the surface of metal Paint is used to protect or decorate the metal item Paint can also be used to identify or mark the metal during the manufacturing process Components of paint are divided into classifications of pigments binders solvents additives and fillers The inorganic elements in pigments will contribute to increases in displayed values for those elements if paint on the metal surface is not removed prior to testing Be especially careful of the presence of heavy elements which can also act to shield x rays from lighter elements in the metal sample The following is a list of some of the most common components of paint e White Paint e Antimony Sb Lead Pb e Titanium Ti e Zinc Zn e Cobalt Co Red Paint Fe Lead Pb e Green Paint Chromium Cr NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 11 Painted Surfaces An experiment was conducted to determine the effect and severity of surface problems on XRF results Results from analyses of a 1541 alloy steel sample are shown below before and after surface grinding The sample had painted markings of light to medium thickness on the surface as well as light rust Note the change in titanium zinc and cobalt levels after surface grinding Table 1 2 Prepped and unprepped painted alloy analysis
159. n Detected elements are displayed in ppm followed by the measurement precision Non detected elements are shown as lt the detection limit for that sample The detection limit for a given element varies depending on the other elements in the matrix Thermo Scientific To Prepare or Not to Prepare In Situ vs Ex Situ To Prepare Not tO media are generally tested either on site 27 situ for screening Prep In Situ vs Purposes or removed and prepared ex situ to enhance the accuracy of the Ex Sit menemen The degree of preparation may vary depending on the accuracy desired the characteristics of the sample and the characteristics of the site Understanding the advantages of in situ testing and of various degrees of preparation is crucial to obtaining useful data Jn situ measurements should be used to profile an area to locate areas of interest to determine the boundaries of such areas or to gather data that will subsequently be used to design a sampling plan In situ measurements are usually only approximations though they may correlate very well with lab analysis if the site tested is highly homogeneous If the site is non homogeneous as is often the case then in situ measurement results may differ greatly from laboratory obtained results Both sets of results may be correct The difference arises from the fact that actual samples tested were different He Purged Analysis With the helium purged analyzer In
160. ndard Soil Mode Menu Path To use the Standard Soil Mode simply select the Standard Soil Mode icon from the Bulk Analysis Menu to place your instrument into Standard Soil Mode Use the Standard Soil Mode if The percentage of the elements of interest are 1 096 The material is of a light matrix for example aluminum silicate e Elements with atomic number greater than iron do not exceed several percent This mode of operation is optimum for any sample whose elements of inter est are present at less than 196 Standard Soil Mode utilizes the Compton Scatter Inelastic Collisions of a particular sample Compton scatter occurs when primary X rays do not cause fluorescence but instead collide with the atoms of the sample The Compton Scatter that occurs is directly propor tional to the density average atomic number Z of the sample A light matrix material such as an oil or sand will have a much greater scatter than that of a heavy matrix such as ore The analyzer measures this scatter peak and automatically adjusts the concentration based on the matrix of the material and allows for the analysis of a bulk sample without the use of site NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 91 Standard Soil Mode Standard Soil Mode 1 92 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide specific calibration standards This mode is used chiefly for the analysis of contaminants in soils NITON provides three soil standards Lead high Lead medium and Lead low to
161. ng Manu Required Network Access Auto Required Bluetooth Serial Port Not Required Figure 2 20 Selecting Bluetooth Serial Port on PC To edit the setting double click the row Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 19 Networking and Connectivity Figure 2 21 Changing the Bluetooth Secure Connection Checkbox on PC Unselect the Secure Connections checkbox if it is already selected then select the OK button 2 20 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Bluetooth Status Screen Thermo Scientific Networking and Connectivity NAV ae NAV amp Instrument Adjust Setup Calibration Test Mode Element BY 9 gt Display Nane Utilities Data Options XL3t 32832test Status Master Disconnected Common 2 Return Baud Setup 115200 LogOff Address 00A096185E43 cop 00000000 NAV NAV List Scan Disable Close Backlight Wireless Available For Setup Devices Devices Hard Bluetooth Reset ardware ource rne Bluetooth Setup Config Device Misc Settings The Bluetooth Status Screen enabl Return es you to see at a glance if and how your analyzer is connected to your computer Bluetooth Status Please Wait Name Please Wait Status Screen Bluetooth Status Name XL3t 32832test Status Master Disconnected Baud 115200 Address 00A096185E43 COD
162. ng Mode Select the checkbox next to the filter you want to use to determine exactly which of the filters contained in your NITON Analyzer is used for sample testing Selecting an empty checkbox will enable that filter and place a check into the box as an indicator Selecting a checked box will disable the filter and clear the box In typical alloy analysis applications Main Range is used for the analysis of most elements Low Range is utilized for the subsequent high sensitivity analysis of V Ti and Cr High Range is not used in alloy and plastic analysis Light Range is available only with He purged and 900 series GOLDD technology analyzers and is typically used in light element analysis Thermo Scientific The Filter Config Screen Filter Change on Time Only In Alloy and Electronic Alloy modes there is an additional option which enables you to control whether the time you set or the alloy library controls the switching of the filters Select the Filter Change on Time Only checkbox to override the alloy library s settings When this box is checked your analyzer will ignore the alloy library settings and change filters only according to the time intervals you have set for each filter Filter Configuration Mode Electronic Alloys Iv Time Main Range Low Range Filter Change on Time Only Save Figure 1 51 The Filter Checkboxes In Electronic Alloy Mode Mode Soil Mode Mode Soil Mode Mode So
163. ngs Nun of Data Entry Boxes Save Figure 1 3 Data Entry Settings Screen Selecting the triangle button to the side of the Num of Data Entry Boxes field will open a drop down menu From this menu you can choose between showing up to five boxes per page the default and up to eight boxes per page Select the option you prefer and select the Save button to save the setting Data Entry Settings Num of Data Up to 5 Entry Boxes Up to 8 Save Figure 1 4 The Drop Down Menu Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 83 Changing the Data Entry Screen to Two Column Under the default setting a mode with more than five boxes will open up a second page to display the remaining boxes Under the optional setting a mode with up to eight boxes will display on one page with the overflow page not opening unless there are nine or more Data Entry boxes Data Data entry NAV Tools NAV Tools SAMPLE HEAT LOT ds BATCH SAMPLE LOT BATCH m L mL m ISC Up to Five Boxes Up To Eight Boxes Figure 1 5 Comparing the Data Entry Display Options With the default up to five boxes setting the boxes are longer and can display more descriptive test With the optional up to eight setting the boxes are shorter but retain the full descriptive text internally Choose whichever settign you feel most comfoortable working with 1 84 NITON XL3
164. ningless results regardless of the analysis method Delineate sections with different characteristics and treat them as different areas It may be desirable to subdivide larger areas even if they have the same characteristics to ensure a thorough examination Make certain to label each bag thoroughly Common information included on each bag includes the person and or the company who collected the sample the location and area where the sample was taken and the date the sample was collected Prepared sample analysis is the most accurate method for determining the concentration of elements in a bulk medium using the instrument Sample preparation will minimize the effects of moisture large particle size variations in particle size and sample non homogeneity Note More sample preparation drying milling and sifting will yield greater accuracy The drier finer and more homogeneous the particles the better the measurements NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 111 Analysis of Prepared Samples Ex Situ Pr 1 112 Specimen Preparation Fused Glass Disk Specimen Preparation essed powder briquette preparation NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide The samples need to be predried for 2 6 hours in 105 C depending on the moisture content 1 Grind the dried samples to 200mesh 74 um Calcination Ashing the sample a About 4 6 g of dry pulverized sample is calcinated in an alumina or platinum crucible in a muffle
165. nsor on the front of the analyzer then pull the trigger for sample analysis to be initiated e Momentary Trigger louch and Proximity Sensor method With the Momentary Trigger Touch and Proximity Sensor method you must place the measurement window against the surface to be analyzed to engage the proximity sensor on the front of the analyzer then pull the trigger The trigger may be released and the reading will continue until you release the proximity button or other criteria such as Max Time are reached Clrigger and Interlock method With the Trigger and Interlock method you need to place the measurement window close to the sample to be analyzed press and keep pressing the interlock button at the rear of the analyzer with your free hand then pull the trigger for sample analysis to be initiated lrigger Interlock and Proximity Sensor method With the Trigger Interlock and Proximity Sensor method you must place the measurement window against the sample to be analyzed to engage the proximity sensor on the front of the analyzer press and keep pressing the interlock button at the rear of the analyzer with your free hand then pull the trigger for sample analysis to be initiated NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 21 Analyzing Metal Samples 1 22 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide e Easy Trigger method With the Easy trigger method you need only place the measurement window against the sample area and pull the trigger once to in
166. nt cross contamination Repeat this process at each grid intersection If there are areas of interest particularly high readings of the minerals you are looking for you can infill the sampling by taking readings at a closer spacing for instance every 20 m You may want to do this to get a better idea of the extent of the signs of any sub surface deposit Streambeds and gullies can concentrate placer deposits as markers of minerals found upstream It may be valuable to work up water erosion channels separately to find the location of these deposits Rather than working off a grid such a survey would sample at a constant spacing working upstream from outflow to the source Note Be mindful of the possibility of windblown contamination especially if there is a working mine or processing plant upwind of the survey area Note Be careful not to puncture the measurement window Replace an P P y punctured window immediately Note Keep the measurement window clean to prevent cross contamination from other sample areas Note Be careful of water content in the sample particularly in srreambeds and water courses You want the sample to be dry as possible NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 105 Analysis of Unprepared Samples In Situ 1 106 Exploration Drilling Drill Cores Diamond Drilling NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide These techniques are used after initial surveying to identify the location extent and configuration
167. nths e Test stands extend a poles and docking stations 12 months e Parts or spares sold installed or supplied outside of the product warranty period and not listed above 12 months Thermo Fisher Scientific shall not be liable for delays deprivation of use or any other damages direct or indirect which may result to the purchaser because of defects in the product or because of the purchaser s inability to operate it or use it to his satisfaction Thermo Fisher will not be liable to anyone for special or consequential damages of any kind Thermo Fisher neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability with respect to Thermo Fisher products Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 17 Appendix F A 18 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Analyzer Carrying Case 8 Analyzer Storing and Transporting of 8 Approximate LODs 39 Battery Charger description and use of 1 Battery Life Indicator ix Battery Pack description and use of 1 Battery Pack recharging of 2 Beep Setup 169 Calibrate Detector method for 137 Calibrate Touch Screen Screen 140 COM device installing USB port as 31 Compton Scatter Inelastic Collisions 91 Concentration Level 90 conditions of normal use 6 Confidence 90 Control Panel The Description of ii Cu Zn Pb Testing Mode 95 Damaged Instrument Notification process 17 Data Entry Screen Navigating 31 87 Data Entry Screen Th
168. ol grip Pack and drop the battery out into your hand 2 Place the old battery aside and slide the new battery up into the cavity in the bottom of the pistol grip The battery is keyed and will only insert fully one way 3 Press in until the latch resets Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 1 Routine Maintenance Guidelines Battery Pack and Battery Charger Recharging The Battery Fully recharging a battery pack takes approximately 2 hours Pack 1 Remove the battery pack from the analyzer 2 Place the battery pack upside down into the charger The battery pack is keyed and will only fit into the charger fully one way If your battery pack is resting on the back of the back of the charger rather than sliding all hte way to the bottom remove the battery pack turn it around and re insert it into the charger 3 The red light is on when the charger is plugged in This is the power indicator light Power Indicator Light Figure 2 1 Power Indicator Light 4 The yellow light indicates that the battery pack is currently being charged Charging Indicator Light Power Indicator Light Figure 2 2 Charging Light 2 2 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Routine Maintenance Guidelines Battery Pack and Battery Charger 5 The green light indicates that the battery pack has finished charging and is ready for use Fully Charged Indicator Light Power Indicato
169. ommended that new calibrations be done for each change in matrix NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 95 Mining Cu Zn Mode Testing Prepared Samples 1 96 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Concentrations for the following analytes can be determined Mg Al Si S Cl As Ca Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn W Pb Bi Zr Nb Mo Sn Ba Sb Cd Pd Sr Rb Se and Ag and Au All concentrations are displayed in units of wt by default but can be changed to ppm Note For defensible Quality Control keep a record of the time and precision of every calibration WARNING Tampering with the 5 500 ppm Lead high lead in soil standard may cause exposure to lead dust Keep all standards out of reach of children CAUTION Never tamper with Test Standards They should not be used unless they are completely intact During each test the instrument looks at the full range of x ray spectrum and continuously corrects for cross element interference Set the NITON test platform on a flat solid surface Open the lid and place the sample cup in the holder then shut the lid Insert the instrument into the nose cone adaptor and follow in situ bulk sample instructions Thermo Scientific The Measurement Screen The Measurement Screen Reading Number Mode Nominal Seconds Test Duration Line Tools Menu Battery Life 514 9 173 4 Indicator 1411 180 969 2K 3 AM Two Sigma p Confidence Column
170. on and elevation to your analyzer e Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to prevent cross contamination Repeat this process at specified intervals as appropriate NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 107 Analysis of Unprepared Samples In Situ 1 108 Mining Grade Control NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Figure 1 3 Taking a reading from a rockface Grade Control is the analysis of mined ore for the purpose of assuring that the metal content of the ore is within desirable limits Samples are taken from the lot of ore and tested The following technique may be used Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to prevent cross contamination Crush the sample to roughly gravel sized pieces Place the pieces into a cloth bag Take several readings of the bagged sample For a 7 inch by 12 inch bag take at least three sample readings If the readings vary widely take more readings as the sample is not very homogeneous The more readings you take the more accurate the estimate will be Average the readings Send the samples on for laboratory analysis if the averaged reading looks interesting Clean the measurement window of your analyzer before and after taking a sample to prevent cross contamination Thermo Scientific Screening Techniques Thermo Scientific Environmental A Analysis of Unprepared Samples In Situ Because yo
171. or from your local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center From time to time your touch screen will need cleaning NITON recommends that you use a lens cleaning solution with a soft cloth Do not use water to clean your NITON Analyzer WARNING All Service except exterior cleaning and measurement window replacement must be performed by Thermo Scientific or an Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center Do not attempt to make repairs yourself Opening the case of your NITON will void the analyzer Warranty in its entirety CAUTION Always obtain a Return Authorization RA number from Thermo Fisher Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 before returning your analyzer to the NITON Service Department or local Authorized NITON Analyzers Service Center NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 5 Routine Maintenance Guidelines Replacing the Measurement Window Replacing the 1 Remove the two Phillips head screws Measurement Window Figure 2 5 View of Face Plate and measurement window 2 Remove the face plate and place it face down Figure 2 6 Face Plate Removed showing measurement window on Reverse 3 Remove the old measurement window 4 Clean the back surface of the face plate and install the new Window 2 6 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Routine Maintenance Guidelines Replacing the Measurement Window
172. or low in density as they may allow much more of the primary beam to escape In beam primary radiation dose rates are listed in Table 3 4 and Table 3 5 and their location identified relative to the analyzer in Figure 3 5 as Dose Point Under conditions of normal and proper use individuals can be exposed to secondary or scattered radiation Secondary radiation is low level radiation that emanates from the sample being analyzed as a result of primary beam radiation scattering in the sample or primary beam radiation inducing fluorescent x rays in the sample Dose points A A and B in Figure 3 5 are examples of where you can encounter secondary radiation The magnitude of this secondary radiation is sample dependent Higher density samples such as steel will emit the lowest levels as they absorb most primary and secondary radiations Lower density samples such as aluminum wood and especially plastic will produce higher levels of secondary radiation Secondary radiation dose rates are listed in able 3 6 and Table 3 7 for a few common sample types over a wide range of densities The operator is reminded that one should never hold samples during analysis doing so will result in higher than necessary exposure to secondary radiation and could expose the operator directly to the much higher primary beam dose rates You will find in Table 3 4 and Table 3 5 that shallow dose rates are listed for some dose points All dose rates listed in Table
173. our state if there is a requirement for a safety device that would prevent entry of an extremity into the primary beam If you need assistance with the exemption letter you may contact the radiation safety group NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 21 Radiation and General Safety Contact Information Contact Information Radiation Safety Group Service Departments United States Regulatory Authority Contact Information 3 22 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide If you have additional questions please feel free to contact the Radiation Safety Group If you have questions about regulatory requirements we recommend that you contact your local radiation control authority Contact information is listed below Thermo Fisher Scientific Contact Information By phone 1 978 670 7460 By fax 1 978 670 7430 By e mail Radsafety Billericagthermofisher com Radiation Emergency Numbers Call only if there is a radiation emergency Phone 1 617 901 3125 Phone 1 978 790 8269 USA Phone 1 800 875 1578 Fax 1 978 215 6127 Germany Phone 49 89 368138 0 Fax 49 89 368138 30 Hong Kong Phone 852 2869 6669 Fax 852 2869 6665 A list of states and their contacts can be found at the following website http www hsrd ornl gov nrc asdirectr htm Thermo Scientific Appendix A Appendices X ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element by Increasing Atomic Number in KeV Table A 1 X ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element by In
174. oy Library to find the best match In all other respects the Cu Zn Pb Mode works in the same manner as the Standard Alloys Mode NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 51 Ta Hf Re Test Menu Ta Hf Re Test Menu NAV TOOLS 50614 Return Alloys w Ta Hf 1 52 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV Kg Ee Bulk Test Mode Analysis iV 2 NAV Common Setup More Return NAV dum Electronics Alloys Alloys Alloys Alloys with with Ta Hf Precious Metal 26 Elec Elec Metals Coatings Alloys Alloys Cu Zn Ta Hf Alloy ISubGroupg amp Return Sig ID Figure 1 38 Ta Hf Re Menu Path To access the Ta Hf Re Test Menu select the Alloys with Ta Hf Re icon from the Alloy Sub Group Menu From the Ta Hf Re Test Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu Select the Data Entry icon from the Ta Hf Re Test Menu to go to the The Data Entry Screen on page 1 50 to input data about the sample which you are testing The data you enter will be associated with the next sample you test In Ta Hf Re Chemistry Mode all other programmed elements are active in addition to Ta Hf Re e g Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Zr Nb Mo W etc Ta Hf Re Chemistry Mode is recommended if you know without a doubt that yo
175. p Shallow kVp uA Max in Following mSv hr mSv hr mSv hr mSv hr Modes Filter 40 50 G D E A P F M J 1 410 1 410 50 00 6 3 Main Filter 40 50 B Main Filter 750 2 250 40 00 5 4 50 40 H Main Filter D E 1 090 4 060 84 0 12 2 M J High Filter 20 100 D H E M J Low 1 450 31 717 5 2 0 5 Filter 15 100 A B Low Filter 133 10 567 4 3 0 42 Table 3 5 Primary Beam Dose Rates in Rem hr Max Power Max Power Window Window 5 cm 30 cm Settings Settings Contact Contact Deep Deep Deep Shallow kVp uA Max in Following Rem hr Rem hr Rem hr Rem hr Modes Filter 40 50 G D E A J 141 141 5 00 0 63 Main Filter 40 50 B Main Filter 75 225 4 00 0 54 50 40 H Main Filter D E 109 406 8 4 1 22 M J High Filter 20 100 D H E M J Low 145 3 171 7 0 52 0 05 Filter 15 100 A B Low Filter 13 3 1 056 7 0 43 0 042 Thermo Scientific G Alloy B Alloy Electronics F Dental Alloy P Precious Metals M Mining D Soil J Exploration A Lead Paint E Thin Sample H Plastic NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 11 Radiation and General Safety Radiation Profile Table 3 6 Secondary Scatter Dose Rates uSv hr kVp Max Following Modes Substrate Max 5cm Max 30 cm Max Trigger Filter uSv hr uSv hr uSv hr Point A Point A Point B 40 50 G D E A J Main Filter Aluminum 25 2 0 5 40 50 G D A J Main Fi
176. r Two Sigma Confidence Column Element Column Measured Concentration Figure 1 10 The Standard Bulk Measurement Screen The Results Screen displays the following information The Reading Number line shows a number automatically assigned by your NITON analyzer in order to uniquely identify each reading The reading number automatically increments up by one with each successive reading The Nominal Seconds Test Duration line shows the number of nominal seconds elapsing since the initiation of the reading Nominal seconds are true clock seconds slowed down to compensate for the electronic dead time that occurs when the analyzer is taking a measurement The Mode line displays the test mode in use during the measurement The Element left column shows the elements that have been detected in the sample The Concentration Level central column shows the concentration levels of the corresponding elements in percentages The Confidence right column displays the 2 sigma 95 confidence interval for the corresponding elements 1 90 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Standard Soil Mode Thermo Scientific NAV TOOLS Data Entry Soil Mode Return Standard Soil Mode Bulk 17 e oa e Goods Utilities Data sore Return LogOff Standard Soil Mode Mining Plastics Mode Analysis Ta Hf Mode Return Figure 1 1 Sta
177. r Light 6 If there is a fully seated battery pack in the charger and only the red light is on there is a fault with the battery pack or charger Key Shoulder Figure 2 3 Rear and Side views of Battery Pack showing key NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 2 3 Routine Maintenance Guidelines Battery Pack and Battery Charger Figure 2 4 Battery Pack in the Charger CAUTION Do not let the battery pack recharge for excessive periods of time CAUTION Do not store battery packs or charger in direct sunlight 2 4 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Maintenance Cleaning and Repairs Thermo Scientific Routine Maintenance Guidelines Maintenance Cleaning and Repairs To ensure the reliability durability and performance of your NITON Analyzer keep it clean especially the transparent measurement window covering the analysis window Clean the measurement window gently with a cotton swab Clean the body of the analyzer with a soft cloth Never use detergents or solvents on your analyzer or immerse your analyzer in water If the measurement window becomes frayed ripped or contaminated with metal particulates replace it with a new window measurement windows Standard Window Niton P N 187 1555 or Helium Purge Window Niton P N 187 1454 may be ordered from Thermo Fisher Scientific s Service Department in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460
178. r Scientific s NITON Analyzer Contact Numbers Main Number USA 800 875 1578 Additional Radiation Emergency s 978 790 8269 or 617 901 3125 Outside the USA Local NITON Service Center For assistance with your NITON XL3t analyzer outside the United States please contact your nearest manufacturer s service center identified below NITON Analyzers Europe Munich Germany Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Asia Radiation and General Safety EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Phone 49 89 3681 380 Fax 49 89 3681 3830 Email niton eur thermo com NITON Analyzers Asia Hong Kong Phone 852 2869 6669 Fax 852 2869 6665 Email niton asia thermo com NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 3 19 Radiation and General Safety Registration and Licensing 3 20 Registration and Licensing FAQ NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide As user of a NITON XL3t analyzer you may be required to register or obtain a license with your local radiation control authority In the US if you intend to do work with your XL3t in states other than your own you may be required to register there as well Below is a list of commonly asked questions that come up when filling out registration forms What is the max mA max kVp and max power Maximum mA is 0 1 mA Maximum kVp is 50 kVp Maximum power 2 watts What is the accelerator voltage or MeV This should be filled out as not applicable N A as it does not apply to XL3t analyzers
179. reen Erase All ARE YOU SURE gt gt Thermo Scientific The Erase All Data Screen 29 NAV NAV Ea MA View Data Test Mo o iV Manage View Utilities Data Libraries Signatures Common Setu Logoff Return More NAV Erase Erase All Data Readings Return Figure 1 9 The Erase All Data Menu Path Select the Erase All Data icon to erase all data including signatures and SuperChem reference readings from your analyzer Selecting the Erase All Data icon will bring up a confirmation screen see upper left asking you Are you sure with options to select YES or NO Selecting YES will erase all reading data from your analyzer Selecting NO will return you to the Erase Menu CAUTION Never turn off the analyzer while data is being erased WARNING Do not attempt to take measurements while downloading readings This will generate an error requiring a system reset and may corrupt your stored readings requiring all stored readings to be erased NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 121 The Erase Readings Screen The Erase Readings Screen Erase All ARE YOU SURE ww YES NO 1 122 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide NAV NAV mmi 5 Test Mode View Data Erase rival 9 View Utilities Data Libraries Signatures Common Setup Ret
180. rinder a battery and charging unit If the kit contains a grinding stone wheel remove and dispose of it Grinding stones are not to be used for XRF sample preparation A rubber backup pad and a retaining nut are needed to use with sanding discs See picture below Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 17 Cordless Angle Grinder 1 18 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide In the US sanding discs are 4 5 inch diameter and can be purchased in various grit sizes of 36 to 120 The surface abrasive can be one of the following materials aluminum oxide silicon carbide or zirconia alumina The selection of sanding discs is covered in the next section Figure 1 12 Assembling the Grinder Remove the battery before assembling the grinder backup pad and sanding disc Start by installing the backup pad onto the drive shaft of the grinder or with some backup pads You will need to screw it onto the threaded shaft Next place the sanding disc over the drive shaft onto the backup pad Hold the locking button on the reverse side of the grinder while tightening the retaining nut into the hole of the sanding disc Once the backup pad sanding disc and locking nut are secured reinstall the battery The grinder is now ready for use Thermo Scientific Sanding Discs Aluminum Oxide Silicon Carbide Zirconia Alumina Diamond Sanding Paper Thermo Scientific Sanding Discs It has been well tested and determined that
181. rn to the Main Menu Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide iii The LCD Touch Screen iv The LCD Touch Screen NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide The LCD Touch Screen on your XL3 Analyzer is designed to swing up and down to different angles for ease in viewing and interacting with your analyzer The LCD Touch Screen is connected to your analyzer along the base of the screen right above the Control panel The screen is not designed to separate from the analyzer but can be adjusted to any arbitrary angle between zero degrees that is flush with the analyzer and 85 degrees which is almost perpendicular The LCD Touch Screen will stay at any given angle between these extremes until moved to a different angle When in closed position the screen is secured by a catch at the top center of the screen housing Figure 0 3 XL3 Analyzer Showing LCD Screen Tilted e To raise the LCD Touch Screen disengage the catch at the top center of the LCD Touch Screen housing and gently pull the screen towards you until it is at the best angle for your use e close the LCD Touch Screen gently push away from you along the top edge of the screen housing The screen will swing down until the catch solidly engages with an audible click Note The LCD Touch Screen cannot be removed from your XL3 analyzer Removing or attempting to remove the LCD Touch Screen will damage your analyzer and void your warranty Note Always close your LCD
182. rom oxidation but also improves the base material s wear resistance lubricity and improves the overall aesthetics of the product The electroplated coating is generally thinner and more evenly applied than galvanizing Electroplating has a wide range of elements and in some situations there may be two or more different coatings on the same part The following is a partial list of elements that are used to plate the surface of base metals Ni Cr Cadmium Cd Tin Sn Zn Al Cordless Right Angle This style of drill is recommended for most surface preparation in the field Dril because it gives the operator the greatest amount of control and thus safety when grinding samples When moving a sanding disc on a conventional drill over a sample forces tend to produce movement the operator may find difficult to control Control and stability are important in grinding from effectiveness and safety perspectives A cordless right angle drill similar to the one pictured below is recommended for light to medium surface removal For materials with heavy oxidation such as carbon and low alloy steel an angle grinder explained in the next section is recommended A kit with the drill batteries and charging units can be purchased from ThermoFisher or companies such as DeWalt Hitachi Makita Milwaukee or Ryobi 1 14 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Cordless Right Angle Drill Figure 1 8 Example of Right Angle Drill A
183. rsor which graphically shows where the next character will be placed Up to 25 characters can be stored in the data fields though only the first 15 will be displayed on the analyzer s touch screen Next is the Virtual Keyboard itself with numbers 0 9 letters A Z the special characters lt gt and and the Shift key to toggle between upper and lower case keyboards Last is the control key line This contains the keys for Return Space Clr and Backspace The Return key will enter the data and return you to the Data Entry Screen the Backspace key will delete the last entered character the Space key will insert a space at the cursor position and the Clr screen button will clear the data you have entered Since the Virtual Keyboard is oriented 90 degrees from the standard in order to use a landscape display the down portion of the 4 way touch pad will select the key to the right of the current position the left portion will select the key immediately below the up portion will select the key to the left and the right portion will select the key will select the key immediately above Use the Select and Enter button to enter the currently selected key All screen areas can be directly accessed using the LCD Touch Screen by touch NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 89 The Measurement Screen The Measurement Screen Reading Number Mode NAV Menu Nominal Seconds Test Duration Line Tools Menu 188 9 20 2 Battery Life Indicato
184. saving the current list Following is the process for adding a new coatings method to the method list You will need a known sample of the method properly prepped for analysis Select the Add to List Button A Virtual Keyboard will appear onscreen Using the keyboard type in the name of the method In the example we will use Electroless Nickel Flash Coatings Entry electroless nickel 1121314 51617181910 afs alfafa s r e v oe space clr return backspace Figure 1 54 Typing in the Name of the Method NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 69 The Coatings Edit Screen Select the Substrate Element On the Coatings Edit Screen select the Layer Edit Button for the substrate Using the drop down menu select the substrate material of the sample in this case Fe The density of the substrate is calculated for you Once the substrate is selected select the Save button Layer Information Entry electroles Substrate Fe Element Density 7 860 g cm 3 Save Figure 1 55 Selecting the Sample Substrate Material 1 70 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Coatings Edit Screen Selecting the Coating Layer On the Coatings Edit Screen select the Layer Edit Button for the first coat Material ing layer Using the drop down menu select the substrate material of the sample in this case Ni The density of the substrate is calculated for you Once the material is se
185. scan for and connect to a Bluetooth enabled GPS device Once connected the GPS unit sends out a number of signals that can be read The analyzer will display the relevant information from the GPS after connection as shown in Figure 2 25 As shown in Figure 2 26 these coordinates can be viewed in the Data screen in entry positions eight nine and ten Scroll down to reach these fields When the results are downloaded using the NDT software the GPS coordinates are also stored and downloaded in data entry fields eight nine and ten 2 52 13 GMT Lat 3355 2607 S Long 15111 594 E W E Altitude 17 Quality 1 Sat 8 Close Figure 2 25 Example of GPS Data Example of GPS Data e 2 52 13 GMT Greenwich Mean Time obtained from the GPS satellites Lat 3355 2607 Latitude coordinate of current location This should be read as e All digits to the right of the decimal point are seconds e First two digits to the left of the decimal point are minutes 2 24 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Networking and Connectivity e The next two or three digits to the left of the decimal point are degrees Thus 3355 2607 is read 33 degrees 55 minutes 26 07 seconds e N S S Compass direction of Latitude Long 15111 594 Longitude coordinate of current location e All digits to the right of the decimal point are seconds e First two digits to the left of the decimal point are minutes
186. select the digit you want to replace the character with from the virtual numeric keypad displayed on the screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 149 The Rotate Screen 180 Toggle The Rotate Screen 180 Toggle 1 150 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide then select the Enter Ent character from the virtual numeric keypad Your analyzer will then accept the entry and automatically advance to the next digit To skip a character simply select the Enter Ent character from the virtual numeric keypad without selecting a replacement character For example on the sample display if you wish to change the 06 of the month to 07 the display appears with the first character 0 highlighted Select the Enter Ent character to skip the zero The 6 will now be highlighted Select the 7 digit from the virtual numeric keypad then select the Enter Ent key from the virtual numeric keypad The change is accepted and the next digit is highlighted Continue to select the Enter Ent symbol from the virtual numeric keypad to skip over the remaining characters of the date and time until the last character is reached When you select the Enter Ent key from the virtual numeric keypad to confirm the last character the word SUCCESS will appear beneath the Time field and you will be returned to the Main Menu The date is given in month day year format Note The analyzer will automatically return you to the Main Menu when the entry
187. setting uses very low penetrating x rays with a max energy of 6 keV At this low energy deep dose is of no significance Measurements of deep dose were made and none was detected The dose rates listed below are shallow i e skin dose rates only Scatter dose rates were evaluated at 5 cm from a sample of plastic and no deep or shallow dose was detected Dose measurements were performed using thermo luminescent dosimeters which were analyzed by an accredited NVLAP National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program facility For more information please contact the Radiation Safety Group by phone or email In beam 5 cm Shallow Dose 3 5 mrem hr Deep Dose 2 mrem hr In beam on contact Shallow Dose 295 rem hr Deep Dose 10 mrem hr Maximum detected dose rate to the trigger finger None Detected Figure 3 4 Primary amp Secondary Dose Rate Locations 3 10 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Radiation Profile Radiation and General Safety Radiation Profile Table 3 4 Table 3 5 Table 3 6 and Table 3 7 below describes the external radiation dose rates that are present at various points in space around the NITON XL3t analyzer when it is being used Figure 3 5 illustrates where these dose rate points are relative to the analyzer Table 3 4 Primary Beam Dose Rates in mSv hr Max Power Max Power Window Window 5cm 30 cm Settings Settings Contact Contact Deep Deep Dee
188. sis Ta Hf Mode Return The Mining Cu Zn Testing Mode allows you to perform tests on soil and other bulk samples without adjusting for a particular matrix Mining Cu Zn Testing Mode is ideal for finding concentrations of analytes in rock or soil This mode of operation is optimum for any sample whose elements of interest are present at 196 or greater Mining Cu Zn Testing Mode utilizes Fundamental Parameters to analyze the sample From the Mining Cu Zn Testing Mode Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu This mode of the operating software is intended primarily for the detection of metal concentrations in light matrices The full fundamentals parameter FP algorithm accurately measures elemental concentrations from trace levels to 10096 and automatically corrects for inter element effects However elements lighter than magnesium cannot be detected by XRF and light element combinations such as oxides carbonates and silicates are common matrix components To fine tune results you may enter calibration factors for individual elements to adjust for effects of light element interference These calibration factors are linear corrections which adjust the FP calculation Calibrations only need to be entered once per matrix However as matrices can vary considerably from one sampling area to another it is rec
189. sser uae A 4 Appendix pti chee don etg A 7 11 Appendix E 2 23 eai A 13 15 Table of Contents Contents IV Table of Contents Thermo Scientific A Unpacking and Assembling Your NITON XRF Analyzer Thermo Scientific About This User s Guide WARNING Do not attempt to use this analyzer without first reading and understanding the entire User s Guide CAUTION NITON Analyzers are not intrinsically safe analyzers in regard to sparking All pertinent Hot Work procedures should be followed in areas of concern Inspect the shipping carton for signs of damage such as crushed or water damaged packaging Immediately notify the shipping company and Thermo Fisher Scientific in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 if there is any visible damage to the shipping container or any of its contents Open the packing carton If your analyzer is not packed in its carrying case please call Thermo Fisher Scientific immediately in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 Verify the contents of the shipping container against the enclosed packing list If there are any discrepancies between the actual contents of the shipping container and the enclosed packing list please notify Thermo Fisher Scientific immediatel
190. t the display is held upright as in Figure 1 7 To move from column to column use the Right and Left portion of the 4 way touch pad move from row to row use the Up and Down portions of the 4 way touch pad select the highlighted option press the Enter button on the control panel The Data Entry Screen is divided into sections of 5 setting parameters By using the Down portion of the 4 way touch pad when you are on the last row of a section the display will change to the next section By using the Up portion of the 4 way touch pad when you are on the first row of a section the display will change to the previous section By selecting the On Off button you can exit the Data Entry Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 87 The Virtual Keyboard The Virtual Keyboard laque Data Entr 05 88 1 DODEOHUHUD ist backspace space clr return Figure 1 9 Upper Case Virtual Keyboard 1 88 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific The Virtual Keyboard The Virtual Keyboard is an alphanumeric keyboard which appears on the LCD Touch Screen Display You can use the Virtual Keyboard either with the four way touch pad and control panel buttons or using the touch screen display directly At the top of the screen is the data field you are entering data into in this case A1234567890A Also in this field is the underscore cu
191. tection Program An example of such a program can be found on the resource CD provided with the instrument Keeping your analyzer maintained in good condition will help minimize the risk of accidental exposure Mechanical malfunction of the shutter can be avoided by maintaining the measurement window as described in the User Guide This prevents foreign objects from entering your XL3t Direct contact with the window could result in overexposures in the times indicated in Table 0 4 below Thermo Scientific Radiation and General Safety Safe Handling of Samples Table 3 3 Potential Exposure Limit Times Location of Dose Limit Time to Reach Limit Deep Dose Whole 5 rem 50 mSv 2 1 minutes Body Shallow Dose 50 rem 500 mSv 0 95 minutes Extremities Member of Public 0 1 to 5 rem 1 to 50 mSv 2 5 to 9 5 seconds i e untrained operator Extremity is defined by the NRC as the hand elbow arm below the elbow foot knee or leg below the knee Whole Body is defined by the NRC as the head trunk including male gonads arms above the elbow or legs above the knee Safe Handling Of mentioned many times in this chapter never place any part of your body Samples in the path of the x ray beam There is always a safe way to handle samples whether they are small irregularly shaped or of low density Never look into the path of the primary beam Small Samples small sample would be any sample that is smaller than the
192. teel as a red colored substance called rust Other metal alloys form oxidation which is not always visible but that does not mean that it is not present If the test results for low concentration elements are higher or lower than expected remove the oxide coating by grinding and retest Follow proper safety procedures when changing discs or grinding materials During a recent case study the effects of sample preparation became apparent A customer asked for low detection limits of nickel chromium and copper in carbon steel pipe The reported chemistry of the purchased material is listed on the first line in the chart below The test results of a hand held XL3t 9008 GOLDD instrument appears in the second line of the chart The results from a test on the unground surface appear in the bottom line of the chart Note the values for nickel and copper in this carbon steel alloy in the chart below The oxidation on the surface of this pipe was not visibly egregious We need to always be wary of the presence of even low levels of oxidation and their possible effects on analytic accuracy Thermo Scientific Painted Surfaces Table 1 1 Comparative test results with and without grinding Mn Ni Cr Mo Cu Reported Chemistry 0 65 0 090 0 070 0 030 0 040 Test Results with Grinding 0 67 0 089 0 070 0 033 0 039 Test Results without Grinding 0 61 0 178 0 081 0 033 0 514 Painted Surfaces Thermo Scientific Paint is a mixture of several ite
193. that no voids or uneven layers Lightly tamp the sample into the cup The end of the pestle makes a convenient tamper Place a filter paper disk on the sample after tamping it Fill the rest of the cup with polyester fiber stuffing to prevent sample movement Use aquarium filter or pillow filling as stuffing A small supply of stuffing comes with your bulk sample kit NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 115 Cleaning Your Equipment Em e 2 Preparing Liquids and Sludge Liquids Sludge 1 116 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Cap the cup Place a label on the cup Using a pen with indelible ink write identifying information on the cup Keep a record of the sample designation the site and location the date of the sample and any other relevant comments Cup is ready for testing Fill an XRF sample cup with the liquid to be tested do not pad the sample with cotton The cup must be full so it is best if some liquid is allowed to overflow when the cap is put on Sludge can be placed directly into an XRF cup for screening This is considered in situ testing because no attempt has been made to prepare the sample For more accuracy the sludge can be dried sieved and ground Prepare in an XRF sample cup and test the same way you would with a soil sample For risk analysis it is advisable to use a 60 mesh sieve to isolate and test only fine particles Thermo Scientific The View Data Screen Thermo Scientific
194. this unknown sample against signatures of reference samples in Match Signature Mode NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 53 Match Signature Analysis 60 Match Spect NAV TOOLS Time 3 6 sec 88 bas ss 433 1 4 Figure 1 40 Matching a Reference Sample with Match Signature Analysis 1 54 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Store Signature Screen NAV TOOLS Data Entry Retu Teach Spect Thermo Scientific The Store Signature Screen NAV NAV NAV a Metals Bulk Electronics Analysis Alloys Y o Precious Metal Metals Coatings Utilities Data i amp Allo Pain More Return Return LogOff NAV NAV jus dg Match Store with Signat GEI TalHf ignature ignature Elec Elec Alloys Alloys Return Return Cu Zn Ta Hf SuperChel amp Return Sig ID Figure 1 41 The Store Signature Menu Path From the Store Signature Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu Select the Data Entry icon from the Store Signature Menu to go to the The Data Entry Screen on page 1 50 to input data about the sample which you are testing The data you enter will be associated with the next sample you test After the data entry is complete take a 60 second minimum measurement of the reference sample you hav
195. tinue until you stop it with the analysis getting more refined as time goes on When you stop the reading the screen stops updating and stays the same as in Figure 1 51 1 66 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Metal Coatings Setup Thermo Scientific Menu Coatings Entries No Loaded Entries Units um Y Layer 3 Layer 2 Layer 1 Substrate Metal Coatings Setup Menu NAV NAV Metals Bulk Electronics Analysis Alloys Alloys i V 9 Precious Metal Metals Coatings Utilities Data Common q All Setup More Return Return m oatings Entries No Loaded Entries Units um Y NAV nu Analyze Metal Coatings Coatings Setup Layer 3 Return Layer 2 Layer 1 Substrate Figure 1 52 The Metal Coatings Setup Menu Path From the Metal Coatings Setup Screen you can describe the parameters of a particular coating for later analysis No coating comes pre loaded on the instrument so in order to analyze a coating you must first describe the parameters of that coating NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 67 The Coatings Edit Screen The Coatings Edit Screen Screen Title Coatings Entries Loaded Entry No Lo ied Entries Units uy Drop down Unit List Layer ayer 3 Layer Edit Button Layer 1 Substrate Add to List Button Delete from List Button
196. toggle the use of the rear interlock but ton This requires the interlock button to be used to start taking a sample on contact Enabling the Interlock Start feature allows the user to start an anal ysis by depressing the rear interlock button on the analyzer 1 154 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Hardware Setup Screen Instrument Setup Proximity Start Interlock Start hy Remote Trigger Select Max Time 36000 0 Save Figure 1 45 Selecting Remote Trigger Select the Remote Trigger checkbox to toggle the use of the Remote Trigger This is used when your XL3 is in a test stand or with the Extend a Pole En abling the Remote Trigger feature allows you to start an analysis by remote control Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 155 The Hardware Setup Screen Instrument Setup Proximity Start y Interlock Start Select Select Remote Trigger Max Time 36000 0 Save Figure 1 46 Selecting Option Combinations for Multiple Effects 1 156 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Instrument Setup Proximity Start hy Interlock Start Remote Trigger Save Max Time 36000 0 The Hardware Setup Screen Max Test Time 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 vi 6000 00 Virtual Numeric Keypad Select Figure 1 47 Changing the Max Time Parameter Select the numbers box in the Max Time field
197. turn Figure 1 55 The Language Settings Menu Path Data Entry Settings Safety Settings Return Selecting the Language Settings icon will load the Language Screen allowing you to change the language from the default English to French Spanish Portuguese or German Language Settings Select Language English v Close Figure 1 56 The Language Setting Screen NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 165 The Language Settings Screen Select the down pointing triangle and then select the language you want from the drop down menu The Menu system will now show on screen in the language you have selected Language Settings Select Language Select Language Select Language Chinese Chinese v Chinese Italiano 1 1 Close Figure 1 57 Selecting Language From the Drop Down Menu HE mmm Mix Figure 1 58 The Main Menu in Chinese 1 166 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific The Printer Setup Screen Print LoD Print Complete Print Data Fields Print Date amp Time Close Thermo Scientific NAV Test du Utilities Mode iS Data NAV Wireless Setup Safety Settings LogOff lt Hardware Setup Misc i Settings Return The Printer Setup Screen d Instrument Adjust Setup Calibration Element Display Options
198. u are testing through a bag test results will tend to be lower than test results obtained from direct analysis This effect will vary depending on the element analyzed and the thickness and composition of the cloth through which the sample is tested Bagged samples can be retested and or be further prepared and then retested allowing samples of particular interest to be more accurately analyzed Environmental testing is used to assure that the site stays within the environmental guidelines of the government overseeing the operation Environmental testing can give warning of possible environmental guideline violations giving the site ownership opportunity to fix the problem before regulatory processes intervene Areas downwind and downstream from the site should be patricularlyclosely moitored for higher than normal levels of metals Use direct measurement when you need to determine whether an element is present rather than in accurately measuring how much is present Use preliminary direct measurements to survey a site quickly even if you intend to take samples WARNING When taking samples from a site where toxic chemicals may be 8 samp y present always use gloves and respiration equipment for your own protection 1 Select a measurement site and clear away any surface debris and vegetation Note Valid results will depend on a sufficient and appropriate selection of sites to sample Lead in soil from paint for instance will usual
199. uide 1 3 Applications The Tools Menu Stop Avg Fwd Back Avg Back and Avg Forward are toggles The option on the Tools Menu changes to its opposite when selected To stop averaging select Stop Avg Fwd or Stop Avg Back from the Tools Menu as appropriate 318 Alloys w Cu Zn NAV Bieler Time Print No Backlight Ele Stop Avg Fwd Avg Back Below LOD List lt LOD 0 44 lt LOD 0 17 lt LOD 0 38 lt LOD 80 0 lt LOD 0 35 Figure 1 4 The Tools Menu Averaging Toggles 1 4 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Applications Example Averaging Example Averaging NAV TOOLS Time 9 2 sec 88 C240LoBs 2 7 52 All Alloy NAV TOOLS Time 3 0 sec 88 C240LoBs 2544 Ele Ele Avg 2 of 3 Zn 17 40 0 87 Cu 80 65 1 29 Avg 1 of 3 Zn 17 20 0 47 Cu 80 92 0 70 Ni 0 333 0 089 v NAV TOOLS Time 3 0 sec 88 C240LoBs 0 3 Ele an 18 43 1 03 Cu 79 97 1 49 Figure 1 5 Averaging example 3 readings Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 5 Applications Live Spectrum Feed Live Spectrum Feed The Tools Menu may contain a toggle option to display live spectra as sample analysis occurs NAV Felei E i Avg Forward Spectra On TestAll Mode Figure 1 6 The Tools Menu showing the Spectra On Off Toggle 1 6 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientific Activating and Deactivating the Live Thermo Scientific
200. umber in KeV Appendix A Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Kal Kb1 La1 Lb1 191 Number Weight lutetium Lu 71 174 97 54 1 61 3 7 1 8 7 10 1 1 58 hafnium Hf 72 178 49 55 8 63 2 1 9 9 0 10 5 1 64 tantalum Ta 73 180 95 57 5 65 2 8 1 9 3 10 9 1 71 tungsten 74 183 84 59 3 67 2 8 4 9 7 11 3 1 77 rhenium Re 75 186 20 61 1 69 3 8 7 10 0 11 7 1 84 osmium Os 76 190 23 63 0 71 4 8 9 10 4 12 1 1 91 iridium Ir 71 192 22 64 9 73 6 9 2 10 7 12 5 1 98 platinum Pt 78 195 09 66 8 75 7 9 4 11 1 12 9 2 05 gold Au 79 196 97 68 8 78 0 9 7 11 4 13 4 2 12 mercury Hg 80 200 59 70 8 80 3 10 0 11 8 13 8 2 19 thallium Tl 81 204 38 72 9 82 6 10 3 12 2 14 3 2 27 lead Pb 82 207 20 75 0 85 9 10 5 12 6 14 8 2 34 bismuth Bi 83 208 98 714 87 3 10 8 13 0 15 2 2 42 polonium Po 84 209 0 79 3 89 8 11 1 13 4 15 7 astatine At 85 210 0 81 5 92 3 11 4 13 9 16 2 radon Rn 86 222 0 11 7 14 3 16 8 francium Fr 87 223 0 12 0 14 8 17 3 radium Ra 88 226 0 12 3 15 2 17 8 actinium Ac 89 227 0 12 7 15 7 18 4 thorium Th 90 232 04 13 0 16 2 19 0 protactinium Pa 91 231 0 13 3 16 7 19 6 uranium U 92 238 03 13 6 17 2 20 2 neptunium Np 93 237 00 13 9 17 7 20 8 plutonium Pu 94 244 00 14 3 18 3 21 4 Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 3 Appendix B App
201. und with Zr grinding paper it may be erroneously identified as Al 7050 due to the Zr transferred from the grinding disk to the surface of the AI 7075 Do not use diamond sanding paper for surface preparation in the field Even after extensive and aggressive sanding with diamond paper a metal surface will not be prepared properly Diamond sanding paper is only recommended for removal of very light oxide coatings on flat surfaces such as analytical reference standards Nickel cobalt and steel alloys should be ground using 36 40 50 or 60 grit discs The selection of a grit size of 100 or larger will produce an acceptable metal surface but will result in very short disc life Even a slightly used 100 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 19 Safety Rules 1 20 Safety Rules NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide grit disc will stop cutting and will start to just smear a sample s surface Although a 50 grit size will produce a rough surface it will have a much longer useful life Aluminum copper alloys and other softer metals should be ground using 60 or 80 grit discs Grinding stones are not recommended because they will absorb surface material and transfer them onto the next surface ground When using a grinder follow these safety rules e When changing sanding discs always remove the grinder battery to prevent accidental activation of the grinder e Allow the grinder to stop spinning before placing it on a flat surface e Repla
202. uorescent x rays of most of the elements in the periodic table For a complete list of elements and their fluorescent x rays see Appendix A In SpectraView Mode the spectrum is displayed in a linear scale autoscaled logarithmically so that the highest peak on the screen reaches the top of the scale How to Use SpectraView You can access the SpectraView screen after taking a measurement in any mode or while viewing a previous measurement by selecting Spectra from the NAV Menu Once you are in SpectraView you can use the up and down positions of the 4 way touch pad to scroll through the spectrum or you can tap on the spectrum display with the stylus to place the cursor at the point you tapped The vertical cursor line indicates the current position along the spectrum Viewing the Information in SpectraView Mode Thermo Scientific NAV Menu nay Spectrum Peaks Horizontal Slider Vertical Slider Reading Numbe 14 Energy at x 4 gt Cursor Position Read 15 Ma Ka 1 25 Nearest Peaks Count Rate ums E 0 00Kev Al Ka 1 48 122 an Si Ka 1 74 Figure A 1 The SpectraView Screen By default the following information is shown along with the spectrum The Reading number Bottom Left in the form Read x where x is the Reading number NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide A 7 Appendix C The position of the cursor on the energy scale Bottom Left under the Reading number in the form E x xx KeV
203. ur sample alloy contains Ta Hf and or Re and not Cu Zn or Pb When your NITON analyzer is operating in Ta Hf Re Chemistry Mode the NITON analyzer will not measure concentrations of Cu Zn or Pb in a sample In this mode the analyzer will test the chemistry it detects against the chemistries in the NITON Alloy Library to find the best match In all other respects the Ta Hf Re Mode works in the same manner as the Standard Alloys Mode Thermo Scientific Match Signature Analysis NAV TOOLS Data Entry Match Spect Return Thermo Scientific Match Signature Analysis NAV nu NAV au Electronics Alloys i V Precious Metal Metals Coatings Utilities Common e Setup Return LogOff NAV Alloys with Ta Hf Store Signature Elec Alloys Return Ta Hf SuperChel amp Return Sig ID Figure 1 39 Match Signature Menu Path From the Match Signature Menu you can immediately initiate a sample test using the proper preconditions for operation enter data about your sample using the Data Entry icon or return to the Main Menu Select the Data Entry icon from the Match Signature Test Menu to go to the The Data Entry Screen on page 1 50 to input data about the sample which you are testing The data you enter will be associated with the next sample you test When you take a measurement of the test sample your analyzer will compare the signature of
204. urn More LogOff NAV Erase Erase All Data Readings Erase Erase Signatures SuperChe Erase SuperPrec Figure 1 10 The Erase Readings Menu Path Select the Erase Readings icon to erase all accumulated test readings from your analyzer Selecting the Erase Readings icon will bring up a confirmation screen see upper left asking you Are you sure with options to select YES or NO Selecting YES will erase all test reading data from your analyzer Selecting NO will return you to the Erase Menu Note We recommend that you download all your readings into an NDT file for recording purposes before erasing all data Thermo Scientific The Erase Signatures Screen Thermo Scientific Are you sure The Erase Signatures Screen NAV NAV mmi 5 E View Data Erase Test Mode i V P View _ Utilities Data Libraries Signatures 4 Return More LogOff NAV Erase All Data Readings Erase Erase Signatures SuperChem Erase SuperPrec Return Figure 1 11 The Erase Signatures Menu Path Select the Erase Signatures icon to erase all accumulated alloy signatures from your analyzer Selecting the Erase Signatures icon will bring up a confirmation screen see upper left asking you Are you sure with options to select YES or NO Selecting YES will eras
205. vigating the Data Entry Screen Touch Screen Display Up On Off Enter Button Button Right Left 4 way Down touch pad Figure 1 20 The Control Panel The following description of screen navigation using the control panel assumes that the analyzer is held so that the display is held upright as in Figure 1 20 e To move from column to column use the Right and Left portion of the 4 way touch pad move from row to row use the Up and Down portions of the 4 way touch pad select the highlighted option press the Enter button on the control panel The Data Entry Screen is divided into sections of 5 setting parameters By using the Down portion of the 4 way touch pad when you are on the last row of a section the display will change to the next section By using the Up portion of the way touch pad when you are on the first row of a section the display will change to the previous section By selecting the On Off button you can exit the Data Entry Screen Thermo Scientific NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 31 The Virtual Keyboard The Virtual Keyboard laque 1 2 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 0 00 backspace space clr return Figure 1 21 Lower Case Virtual Keyboard Data Entry RANDOM 1 DEHOUEL backspace space clr return Figure 1 22 Upper Case Virtual Keyboard 1 32 NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide Thermo Scientif
206. y in the United States toll free at 800 875 1578 or outside the United States at 1 978 670 7460 Open the carrying case and visually inspect the analyzer for damage before removing it from the case Call the shipper and Thermo Fisher Scientific if you find any damage to the case or its contents Save the shipping carton and all packing materials Store them in a safe dry area for reuse the next time that you ship the analyzer NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide i The N ITON XRF The NITON XL3 Analyzer is a single unit hand held high performance Analyzer Overview portable x ray fluorescence XRF elemental analyzer Top View Rear Control panel Interlock Measurement J Window LCD touch screen Rear View LED lights Trigger Battery Pack Han dle Proximity Sensor Side View Figure 0 1 Analyzer Overview The Control Panel The control panel is located on the analyzer s top housing directly below the LCD touch screen see Figure 0 1 The control panel consists of a 4 way touch pad a center button and two control buttons one on each side Using either the control panel or the touch screen you may navigate through all of the analyzer s screens and menus You can control the movement of the screen cursor by pressing the four way control pad in one of four directions to highlight each of the menu options The Select button in the center of the four way touch pa
207. y the heat of drying Some forms of mercury and arsenic are volatile Air drying will preserve more of these volatile substances e Air dry the sample overnight at room temperature in a shallow pan NITON XL3 Analyzer User s Guide 1 113 Cleaning Your Equipment e Stir gently and warm the sample in a pan over hot plate or burner Coning and Quartering You may need to divide your sample at various times during preparation Coning and quartering is a method for dividing the sample into homogenous quarters e Pour the dry material slowly and carefully onto a flat sheet or pan forming a symmetrical cone Divide the cone into equal piles using a flat thin bladed tool such as a knife or ruler Divide these in half again e Now you have four samples each one quarter the size of the original and each more homogenous than the original e Grind the sample to break up dirt clods and or paint chips WARNING Grinding and sifting dried samples produces dust Even clean soil contains silica which may be hazardous when airborne Prepare all samples in a ventilated area wear a mask gloves and an apron and spread a drop cloth Sift using the 10 2mm mesh and separate out the larger pieces stones organic matter metallic objects etc Examine the larger particles by eye but do not include in the sample Grind the sample again so its particles will be finer and more homogenous Use mortar and pestle or an electrically powered gr

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