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Grade display area (displayed in alloy testing, not in environmental test)

User mode main interface

View multiple statistics

Table 5-2

5.4 Operation

As shown in Figure 5-6, the module contains open spectrum, history, export report, database

switching and Bluetooth printing functions, listed in Table 5-3.

Fig. 5-6

Icon

Function

Open spectrum: In this interface, open, delete, and clear the spectrum. Include pure
element spectra and impure element spectra, as shown in Fig.5-7

History: by scan the spectra and open the spectra (Note: Before the test,save the
spectrum, then the history will be generated),as shown in Fig.5-9

Report export:export the report to TF card,as shown in Fig.5-9

Database switching for alloy, mining, RoHS, soil and plating, as shown in Fig.5-10

Summary of Contents for Explorer-9000

Page 1: ...Explorer 9000 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...2 3 System Components 7 2 3 1 Excitation System 7 2 3 2 Optics System 7 2 3 3 Detection System 7 3 Technical Specifications 8 3 1 Standard configuration 8 3 2 Specification 8 3 3 Parameters 8 4 Basic operations 10 4 1 Battery 10 4 1 1 Assembly 10 4 1 2 Charging 10 4 2 Use of adapter 12 4 3 ON OFF 12 4 4 Conditions 13 4 5 Sample Preparation 13 4 6 Sample handling 14 5 Software introduction 15 5 1 P...

Page 3: ...Print 23 7 Care and Maintenance 25 7 1 Daily Maintenance 25 7 2 Periodic Maintenance 25 7 3 Storage 25 7 4 Transportation 25 8 Safety 26 9 Troubleshooting 27 9 1 Radiation indicator off or not flashing during measurement 27 9 2 Smoke or Unusual Noise 27 9 3 Others 27 Appendix 28 Packing list 28 ...

Page 4: ...ny time and any place Non destructive testing 1 2 s rapid portable analysis longer time fine testing by bench top measurement Measurement can be directly carried out on the sample surface in field analysis without additional sample preparation which suits samples of any type such as electrical and electric products alloys geology and mineral resources soil rock residue small solid particles and li...

Page 5: ...e instrument is of waterproof dustproof and works continuously in an environment of high temperature and high humidity Its protective box uses high strength military supplies with good waterproof shockproof anti pressure function 1 4 Unpacking Open the sealed packing case and you will see the included items Hygrometer Release Valve Fig 1 1 To open the case push down the lock switch as below Fig 1 ...

Page 6: ...an the outside Fig 1 3 Unpack it find the following Adapter TF reader EXPLORER 9000 Mini USB cable Test membrane Charger Car loaded power cord Car loaded triple Radiation shield Rechargeable battery 2 Power cord Bag Fig 1 4 Any discrepancies with the product packing list please contact the nearest MRC office or an authorized service cente ...

Page 7: ...nd adapter in case the battery is low the indicator flashes green under this condition power the instrument the power and charging indicator turn orange 3 Radiation Indicator when HV power is applied on the X ray tube the radiation indicator flashes red Otherwise constantly green 4 Power Button turns on off the power supply 2 1 2 Left view 1 TF Card Slot insert a TF card to copy backup or update s...

Page 8: ... Charging Indicator Radiation Indicator Trigger Battery Fig 2 2 2 1 3 Right view Power Radiation Indicator Fig 2 3 Radiation Indicator when HV power is applied on the X ray tube the radiation indicator flashes red Otherwise constantly green ...

Page 9: ...adapter power port for powering the instrument 2 HV lock unlocked HV works properly lock HV is in an inactive state 3 Buckle for external PDA touch pen and security strap to avoid instrument falling when testing 2 2 Working Principle EDX Energy Dispersive Spectrometry X ray spectrometer is based on the principle of X ray fluorescence XRF ...

Page 10: ... characteristics transforming into voltage signals through the detector the signal after being amplified and data acquisition is sent for computer processing to get the required test data 2 3 System Components The instrument is constructed mainly by three systems excitation system optics system and detection system 2 3 1 Excitation System The excitation system including miniature X ray source filt...

Page 11: ...9eV Excitation source 50KV 200uA micro Ag target and end window integrated X ray tube and HV power supply Element range all elements from Mg to U Measurement time 1 15 s Sample type solid liquid powder Detection limit down to ppm level Concentration range 1ppm 99 99 Calibration method Ag CPU 1 GHz Memory 1G extended memory for 32G max standard 4G Control One touch test no need to select a specific...

Page 12: ... φ4 0 2 0 mm collimator 6 kinds of filters 12 switchable combinations for various samples test 14 Data Transmission Digital multi channel technology SPI data transmission fast analysis high count rate waterproof mini USB external PC 16 Storage Card 2G 17 Safety auto sensing no sample no work max radiation 5μSv hr 18 Warnings Powered the green indicator is on testing red radiation warning indicator...

Page 13: ...attery 4 1 1 Assembly Take the instrument out of the packing case Insert the battery into the handle of the instrument as below Fig 4 1 Fig 4 2 4 1 2 Charging To charge the battery when out of power 1 Take out the battery charger ...

Page 14: ...11 Fig 4 3 2 Insert the battery Fig 4 4 3 Connect the charger and adapter and connect to the utility power to charge power red light is on To utility power socket AC 110 220V Fig 4 5 ...

Page 15: ...N OFF Before turn on the instrument please make sure the instrument has been properly connected to battery or A C adapter By pressing the power button for about 3s the green power indicator is on then enter the login interface Similarly to turn off the instrument press the power button for about 3s and release the green power indicator turns off In case the instrument is turned on idle the instrum...

Page 16: ...ion e g oxidation Powder A Coarse Particles B Sample changes e g oxidation and moisture adsorption Liquid A Concentration changes due to precipitation and crystallization B Bubbles 1 Solid Sample To make solid samples such as steel copper alloys aluminum alloys and precious metals the method is to lathe them to cylinders and have one end polished Before analysis do not touch the polished surface t...

Page 17: ...etection by holding the instrument in hand But be careful not let the irregular barbed samples pierce the test film which may cause damage to the beryllium window During stationary operation i e install the instrument on a bracket note the following points 1 Avoid splashing liquid or dropping foreign objects into the instrument Otherwise it might cause inaccuracies even malfunctions 2 Handle gentl...

Page 18: ...for installation 5 1 Power on Press switch button for 3 seconds to enter Starting interface the interfaces switching as shown in Figure 5 1 After booting the software automatically starts and enters the software user mode Figure 5 2 Fig 5 1 Fig 5 2 5 2 User mode interface Enter user mode interface as shown in Figure 5 3 icon functions are listed in Table 5 1 ...

Page 19: ...ent time double click to change the date and time Camera area double click to control the camera switch Click Start Test button to test the samples Table 5 1 Date Time settings is as shown in Figure 5 4 slide the Date Time display column to change value then click OK ...

Page 20: ... results interface displays the test values Figure 5 5 left the users can view multiple test statistics Figure 5 5 right etc Icon functions are listed in Table 5 2 Fig 5 5 Icon Function Initialization button click to start initialization ...

Page 21: ...tions listed in Table 5 3 Fig 5 6 Icon Function Open spectrum In this interface open delete and clear the spectrum Include pure element spectra and impure element spectra as shown in Fig 5 7 History by scan the spectra and open the spectra Note Before the test save the spectrum then the history will be generated as shown in Fig 5 9 Report export export the report to TF card as shown in Fig 5 9 Dat...

Page 22: ...int the latest measurement result or take out the spectrum and print the results Table 5 3 Fig 5 7 Fig 5 8 Fig 5 9 Fig 5 10 5 5 Setup Start routine functional test in the Test interface Figure 5 11 such as sample name test ...

Page 23: ...listed in Table 5 4 Fig 5 11 Fig 5 12 Icon Function Pre test change the test time times etc Interface settings rotation correction Trigger mode long press to test release to stop or press the switch to turn on off or disabled Voice select the appropriate language Table 5 4 ...

Page 24: ... system initialization takes 3 10 seconds Fig 6 2 please be patient pop up Initialization succeed after the initialization Fig 6 3 If initialization fails prompt Initialization fails Many reasons cause initialization failure The most common approach is to check the tube voltage tube current for initialization which is modifiable for re initialization till it succeeds Fig 6 1 Fig 6 2 Fig 6 3 ...

Page 25: ...Fig 6 4 Note Portable X ray fluorescence analyzer is applied for surface detection and analysis the surface coverings of the test objects may affect the detection accuracy Portable X ray fluorescence analyzer detection range covers about Φ5mm any unevenness or incompleteness may affect the detection accuracy 6 3 Result analysis After the measurement data interface appears including test results st...

Page 26: ...Bluetooth print the latest measurement result or take out the spectrum and print the results First start the Bluetooth printer as shown in Figure 6 6 push the switch button in the middle to start it Fig 6 6 Fig 6 7 Fig 6 8 ...

Page 27: ...th Print Search as shown in Figure 6 7 Search the Bluetooth printer as shown in Figure 6 8 left Select the printer name click Connect as shown in Figure 6 9 connect succeed is as shown in Figure 6 10 Select Print to print the corresponding report as shown in Figure 6 11 ...

Page 28: ...he cover with soft cloth Clean dirt gently with cotton balls dampened with alcohol 8 When the instrument will not be used for a period cover it with dust cover and place it in a dry and well ventilated safe place 9 For long term normal operation the parameters need to be tested regularly and make adjustments 7 2 Periodic Maintenance Followings are items require periodic maintenance Maintenance Fre...

Page 29: ...electrical shock Also avoid placing objects around the power plug so as to disconnect the power in emergency For safety reasons turn off the power switch of the machine when it will not be used for a long period of time such as overnight As an added safety measure turn off the main power switch disconnect the power supply cover it with dust cover and place in a dry and well ventilated safe place w...

Page 30: ...diation indicators will not work normally In this case the indicator light will be off or go off automatically after flashing for one second for low blank count rate 3 Abnormal X ray tube HV Cause Unspecified operations may lead to too high tube voltage and current When it goes far enough the discharge even damage may occur After other possible causes have been ruled out abnormal X ray tube HV may...

Page 31: ... Explorer 9000 Documentation 1 Warranty Certificate card CD ROM 1 Lithium Battery 2 9000mAh Adapter 1 Power Cord 1 Battery Charger 1 Mini USB Extension Cable 1 TF Card 1 Card Reader 1 PDA Stylus 1 3 Way Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Splitter 1 Car Power Cord 1 Bag 1 Packing box 1 ...

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