Difference between revisions of "Pxrf Instrument Operation"
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# If the instrument shows "not armed" ask a instructor to disable the proximity sensor | # If the instrument shows "not armed" ask a instructor to disable the proximity sensor | ||
# To properly identify elements in a given sample, the proper application library must be selected. the following is a list of the libraries and uses. | # To properly identify elements in a given sample, the proper application library must be selected. the following is a list of the libraries and uses. | ||
| − | :* Alloys 2 - 10 second runtime. For pure metals or alloys | + | ::* Alloys 2 - 10 second runtime. For pure metals or alloys |
| − | :* Alloys SMARTGRADE 2 | + | ::* Alloys SMARTGRADE 2 |
| − | :* GeoExploration - 30 second runtime. For rocks | + | ::* GeoExploration - 30 second runtime. For rocks |
| − | :* GeoMining | + | ::* GeoMining |
| − | :* Restricted Materials | + | ::* Restricted Materials |
| − | :* Shavings and Turnings 2 | + | ::* Shavings and Turnings 2 |
| − | :* Spectrometer Mode - 30 seconds runtime. Collects spectrum only; does not calculate percentages of elements | + | ::* Spectrometer Mode - 30 seconds runtime. Collects spectrum only; does not calculate percentages of elements |
Latest revision as of 20:53, 16 February 2022
Basics 16 Feb 2022
The pXRF can be used as a standalone handheld instrument. A "Quickstart" laminated page is in the instrument box
When using the stand to hold/operate the instrument it is best to control the instrument using the laptop on the cart. That computer has the "Bruker RemoteCtrl" software installed. Instructions follow.
- Place the pXRF into the acrylic holder
- Using the eraser end of the pencil, power up pXRF by pressing the on button
- Launch the Bruker RemoteCtrl software and under the "File" menu select "Connect..."
- Enter the following IP address in the lower window 192.168.137.139 and choose ok... the instrument will now be connected
- All operation can now be controlled by the computer
- Click "login". Enter password 12345. In the login ID window, "user" will flash temporarily
- You will be asked to acknowledge all safety warning regarding the use of this instrument. Acknowledge by pushing ok
- If the instrument shows "not armed" ask a instructor to disable the proximity sensor
- To properly identify elements in a given sample, the proper application library must be selected. the following is a list of the libraries and uses.
- Alloys 2 - 10 second runtime. For pure metals or alloys
- Alloys SMARTGRADE 2
- GeoExploration - 30 second runtime. For rocks
- GeoMining
- Restricted Materials
- Shavings and Turnings 2
- Spectrometer Mode - 30 seconds runtime. Collects spectrum only; does not calculate percentages of elements