X-MET5000+5100 Quick Manual en Ver2

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X-MET5000 /X-MET5100

Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis

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Ver 2

October 2009

SW version 1.1 / 2.0 / 3.0

Quick Start Guide

X-MET5000 / X-MET5100


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X-MET Radiation Safety

Please read the Users Manual carefully before operating the

X-MET analyzer. This quick start manual is a summary of the

actual users manual.

Radiation safety and user training is required before operating

the analyzer.

Follow all the safety instructions in Users Manual, such as:

Do not let any person closer than one meter from the

primary X-ray beam

Never point the radiation beam towards yourself or anyone

else.

Ensure that the analyzer is in touch with the sample all the

time while measuring.

Keep the instrument at a right-angle (90) against the

sample to minimize scattering radiation

While measuring small samples, use bench top stand,

background plate or radiation shield to minimize the

scattering radiation.

Protect the unit with password to prevent unauthorized use.


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Radiation Protection

- Examples of potential misuse

Do not let any person closer than

one meter from the primary X-ray

beam

Do not point the analyzer at any

body part

Do not measure against any body

part


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Do not use fingers or other body

parts to block the IR sensor. Use

safety shield when measuring

small samples.

Keep the instrument in touch with

the sample during the whole

measurement.

Keep the instrument at correct

angle (90) against the sample to

minimize scattering radiation.

When measuring repeatedly low

density samples such as plastic,

wood, paper, soil or minerals

safety shield should be used.

Radiation Protection

- Examples of potential misuse


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About the battery

The battery is located inside the handle of the

X-MET unit. To replace the battery, push the switch and pull

the battery out of the handle.

Each fully charged battery gives

approximately 4 - 5 hours of operating time.

Change the battery when battery indicator on

the PDA screen turns to red (only one bar left).

There is also a battery indicator on the side of

the battery. Push and hold the button to check

battery status. If only one led will ignite, charge

the battery before starting the measurements.

Recharging the battery

Before removing the battery, exit X-MET

program and turn off the analyzer. You can

also charge without disconnecting it from the

X-MET.

Attach the battery to the charger. When the

Power LED is green, charger is operational.

Blinking green Charger LED indicates that the

battery is charging.

When the battery is fully charged, the Charger

LED turns to green.

Blinking red Charger LED indicates that either

the battery or the charger is faulty.


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Basic Use of the Analyzer

Indicator lightsThe green light indicates that the power is on. The

green light turns to yellow when IR proximity

sensor sees sample in front of the analyzer nose.

When the red light is lit, x-rays are being

generated. There are three x-ray warning lights:

one on each side of the analyzer nose and one on

the back below PDA.

IR proximity sensor

To start the measurement the IR sensor must be

covered by the sample. This will prevent

accidental exposure to radiation. The green status

light will turn to orange when sample covers the

IR sensor.

Disconnecting PDA

Before disconnecting PDA exit X-MET programand turn off the unit from main power switch. To

disconnect PDA first remove the rubber frame and

possible rain cover. Then slide out PDA carefully.

Be careful and do not use force when connecting

PDA back to X-MET to prevent damage to the

connectors.


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Measuring with optional light travel stand

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ChargerConnect cables 3 and 5 directly to the charger,

then connect mains cable to AC outlet.

Light travel stand (optional accessory).

Remove the PDA and place X-MET firmly to the stand.

Data/power cable Connect one end to the charger1 and

other end to the X-MET battery

PDA chargerConnect one end to the mains outlet

and the other end to the small connector in cable 5.

PDA connection cable Connect one end to the charger

1 and other end to the PDA. The third connector (USB) will

not be used.


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Switching the analyzer on and off

To switch on analyzer:

1. Push the power button until the green standby-light is lit. Notice that

the standby light turns to yellow when the proximity sensor detects a

sample in front of the analyzer nose.

2. Push the calendar button and the X-MET software will start. If the

software fails to initialize tap the Windows flag icon in top left cornerof the PDA screen and select X-MET

To switch off analyzer:

Push and hold the power button until you see that the progress-bar

on PDA screen is full. PDA will switch itself off automatically.

Power button

Calendar button


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Starting up the Analyzer

Start up the Analyzer by pushing the power buttonuntil the status-light turn to green.

Start the X-MET operating software by pressing

the PDA Calendar button or:

Push the power key in top right corner of the

PDA.

Tap the START icon on the top left corner of

the PDA screen. (Figure 1)

Choose X-MET program from the menu.

X-MET start up screen appears.

Tap logon when the screen with warning sign

appears. If your unit is protected with password,

you must give it in the following screen. You can

change the password settings in Settings ->

User Setup.

The unit will automatically go to locked mode if it

havent been used for 5 minutes. To continue

measuring, password is required.

The measurement screen will appear. In this

mode the analyzer is ready to use. Tapping the

screen will open the main menu (figure 4).

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Main menu Status bar

explanation of the symbols

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1. Active Calibration method

2. If Result Format is activated, it is shown here

3. Log file is activated when the notepad symbol is shown.

4. This figure shows the current user level. Two human figures

mean normal user, one human figure means supervisor and

tool symbol means service level. The user level can be

changed in settings -> user setup menu.The yellow background indicates that the proximity sensor

detects a sample in front of the analyzer nose and the unit is

ready to measure.

5. The lightning sign sybolizes that instrument is in mains

connection.

6. Battery indicator shows the current charge status of the battery.

When only one red bar is left, it is recommended to shut down

the instruments and change the battery as soon as possible.


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Selecting the Method

Screening Method

(Alloy mode / RoHS mode etc.)

Methods which are named as mode

are screening methods. Screening

method detects automatically thesample type and selects the correct

Empirical or FP method to calculate

analysis result.

Empirical Methods (Copper, Titanium etc.)

Empirical calibration method, which is

specific for certain sample type or alloy

group. Empirical calibration works

properly only with the specific sampletype it is calibrated.

FP Methods (Alloy_fp, Plastic_fp etc)

General standardless calibration

method, which works for wide range of

materials, like metal alloys or plastics.

The calibration methods in X-MET are customer and application specific so it is

possible that your analyzer does not have all the methods listed below. Proper

method is chosen from Select Method -menu before starting the measurement. Someof the methods are visible only in Supervisor User level. In most applications

Screening method should be used.


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To change the measurement time, choose Set

Measurement Time from main menu.

When the measurement time is set to 0, the

measurement can be stopped any time by

releasing the trigger. The results will beconstantly updated on the result screen during

the measurement.

When value is given (other than 0) for

measurement time, the measurement will stop

automatically when the time is elapsed.

For metal alloys, the typical measurement

time is 2-20 seconds, depending on thedesired accuracy. Soil and plastic samples

usually require at least 60 seconds

measurement time for accurate results.

Setting the measurement time


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Name the sample before starting the

measurement.

To name the sample, choose Name

Sample from the main menu.

The sample name (max. 20 characters) will

be saved in log file, which can be defined in

Output Settings section.

Pre-defined sample name can be selected

from drop down menu. 20 previous sample

names can be found from the list.

If space and number are placed after the

sample name, the program will start to index

the results automatically. (e.g. Test 1, Test 2,Test 3. etc.)

Maximum 80 characters of additional

information can be added on Additional

Information field. The information will also

be saved in the log file.

Up to 8 additional information fields can be

added.

The optional barcode scanne save the

barcode information in either name or

additional information field.

Naming the Sample

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The analysis results can be stored

automatically to PDA main memory or

memory card.

Analysis results are saved to LOG file,

which is a text file, that can be opened

with almost any text editor (e.g. Microsoft

Excel, Notepad or optional Oxford

Instruments Report Generator software).

When LOG file option is activated, the file

name and all the results will be saved in

this file, until the file name will be changed.

Sample spectra can be automatically

saved by activating the Spectra directory

option and defining folder for spectra files.

This must be done before measuring the

sample.

Separate average log file is for averageresults. This log file will not include

individual results but only averages.

Average will also saved normal log file

after the individual results.

GPS log file will create a separate file

including GPS coordinates and the

analysis results. This file (.kml) can be

opened in a map program (e.g. Google

Earth)

Easiest way to transfer LOG file to the

external PC is to use memory card and

memory card reader which are included

with the X-MET5000 instrument.

Output settings


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Result Screens

Information which is displayed on result screen

depend on various user interface settings and used

calibration method:

1 Default Result Screen

Analysis results in % or ppm

Optional standard deviation (STD) display

Grade information, grade limits shown on the right.

Hign and low alert colors are user defineable.

2 Average Result

When Average Mode is activated from the Settings

menu, average can be calculated to 2-50

measurement results.

(ReferX-MET5000 Users Manual for more

information)

3 Result Format -function

When customer or application specific Result Format

is activated from the Main Menu, color coded alarms

and messages can be displayed for fast decision

making. (ReferX-MET5000 Users manual for more

information).

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Select appropriate method and measurement time.

Place the measurement window in direct angle against the sample.

Make sure that the sample covers the IR proximity sensor, otherwise

the measurement will not start.

Keep the trigger pulled during the whole measurement time.

If the measurement do not start, center the measurement

window and pull the trigger again.

In Timed Assay mode (see Users Manual) press and release

the trigger to start measurement. Measurement can be

stopped any time by quickly pressing and releasing the trigger

again.

Measuring the samples


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Analyzing Metal Samples with X-MET

For metal alloys, the typical measurement time is 2-20 seconds, depending on

the desired accuracy. If necessary, check that the standard deviation (STD) is

adequate small.

Make sure that the sample is in the middle of the measurement window.

Cover the whole window with the sample when possible.

When measuring small samples, use longer measuring time than usual.

Pay attention to the possible coating of the sample. The penetration of the

radiation is typically less than 0.5 mm.

Rusty / unclean or painted surface may distort the analysis results. Clean the

surface before analyzing.

Ensure that the measurement window is clean. Metal dust in the window

might have a significant effect on the results.


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Analyzing plastic, soil and other low density samples

with X-MET

For plastics and soil samples it is recommended to use at least 60 secondmeasurement time to ensure accurate results. Indicative screening resultscan be obtained with shorter measurement times. Timed Assaymode isrecommended in long measurement times, see Users manual for moreinformation.

Ensure that the sample covers the whole measurement window. In casethat sample is not uniform, notice that analysis result is average of themeasurement spot. It is recommended to use small sample cover,bench-top stand or background plate while analyzing plastic or other lowdensity samples.

It is recommended that the plastic samples should be at least 3 mm thickto reach the optimal accuracy. It is possible to measure thinner samples

(1 mm and up) for indicative screening analysis. It is recommended to pileup thinner samples if possible.

Make sure that both the measurement window and the sample are clean.Dirt might have a significant effect on the analysis results. Themeasurement window can be cleaned with small soft brush, cloth or bygently blowing the dirt away with pressurized air


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Analyzing light elements with X-MET5100

Light element (Mg, Al, Si, P, S) analysis is much more sensitive to sample

preparation and conditions than heavier elements.

The following actions ensures quality analysis on light elements:

The measurement window must be clean and intact When measuring soil or mining samples the sample must be dry, ground to

small particle size and homogenized

Sample cup and thin film (e.g. 4 m Prolene) must be used. Plastic sample

bag is too thick and will block the weak signal coming from light elements.

Typical sample bag will block up to 97 % of incoming aluminum signal!

Metal samples must have clean and even surface. Jagged and dirty

surfaces will cause error on the results.

Use long enough measurement time (minimum 60 seconds)

Error in l ight element analysis wi l l af fect also th e heavy element resul ts.

Therefore i t is cr i t ical to p repare the samp le properly.

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