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Handheld XRF (pXRF) User Guide
V374 | March 2018
Manual Information
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Author(s):
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A. Armstrong & N. Lawler
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Supervisor Approval:
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D. Houpt
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Origination date:
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2017 372
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Original version:
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V371T | July 2017
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Revised:
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V374 March 2018
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Domain:
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X-Ray
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System:
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XRF
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Keywords:
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Elemental analysis
Table of Contents
Manual Information
Contents
Introduction
Theory of Operation
Apparatus, Reagents, & Materials
Apparatus Preparation & Set up
Sample Preparation
Starting the Software
Preparing the Sample for Measurement
Starting a Measurement
Processing Sample Results
Uploading Files to LIMS
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Health, Safety, and Environment
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Inside the pXRF case are: the pXRF, docking station, micro-USB cable, docking station power supply, pXRF AC power supply, and pXRF batteries.
The pXRF can be operated through the User Interface on the analyzer or through a dedicated pXRF laptop. Be consistent with the chosen method.
First take the docking station and place in in your dedicated area (Figure 1). The pXRF will rest in the docking station when not in use. Connect the docking station to power through the labeled power supply.
Figure 1. Docking Station
Then take out the pXRF and rest it in the docking station (Figure 2).
Figure 2. pXRF in Docking Station
The pXRF has two options for receiving power: an AC power supply inserted into the gun and connected to a wall socket or batteries inserted into the gun. For measurements taking place over a small amount of time the batteries are fine, however for longer periods the AC Power Supply is preferred. If using the batteries understand that if the pXRF powers off before data has been 'exported' from the software, all measurements will be deleted. The Olympus DELTA Premium pXRF has a small internal battery which allows the lithium battery packs to be "hot-swapped" without losing power to the pXRF. The internal battery will keep the pXRF running for approximately thirty seconds, so work quickly to slot the new battery into place.
Pull the rubber latch at the bottom of the handle open (Figure 3).
Figure 3. pXRF handle open
Insert the preferred method of power supply into the handle (Figure 4). The battery and AC Power Supply are keyed and only fit into the analyzer one way
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