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If the minimum time has been set to the same number as the maximum time for each beam setting (see Setting Parameters, above), the run time will be exactly what was set. If the minimum time is smaller than the maximum time, the pXRF may stop the measurement early, if the quality of the measurement satisfies its internal quality criteria. (These criteria cannot be adjusted by the end user.)
Important! Record each measurement taken on the paper log sheets provided by the technician. The log sheet will be a life-saver later in the expedition.
PC Interface
Dress Press the green Start button located on the bottom left of the screen as shown in Figure 29, below. The measurement can be started in either the Test Information or Analysis window.
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