103076-01EN [U8998318], Rev. C, June 2014
Safety Information 9
— Enclosing the beam working area with protective panels (for example, 3.0 mm stainless steel can attenuate
the beam to background levels)
Contact your Olympus representative for assistance and suggestions on interlocks and applications that limit
radiation exposure.
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Trigger issues
“Deadman trigger” mode requires the user to pull and hold down the trigger for the duration of the test.
Releasing the trigger immediately aborts the test.
3.3
Indicators and Statuses
This section explains the DELTA handheld XRF analyzer’s indicators (see Figure 3-1 on page 9) and statuses.
Figure 3-1 Power switch and X-ray indicators
3.3.1
Power Switch with Integral Indicator Light
The power switch is located at the upper rear of the analyzer (see Figure 3-1 on page 9).
POWER ON
Press the I/O switch to turn on the power.
A green LED indicator illuminates.
This switch DOES NOT turn the X-ray tube on. No tube power is supplied until the Olympus software is launched.
POWER OFF
Press and hold switch for more than three seconds.
The instrument powers off (see section “Exit Options” on page 17 for more exit options).
3.3.2
X-Ray Indicator
The X-ray indicator is located on the upper rear of the instrument (see Figure 3-1 on page 9). It consists of a six-element red
LED array and provides two key functions:
X-ray indicator continuously ON (solid red LED array)
This signifies that:
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The X-ray tube is enabled.
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There is no radiation exposure to you or bystanders.
The instrument can be carried or set down safely in this condition.
X-ray indicator flashing ON (blinking red LED array)
This signifies that:
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The X-ray tube is powered to full operational level.
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The analyzer is emitting X-ray radiation through the measurement window.
In this condition, the analyzer must be pointed towards a test sample.
Power switch
X-ray indicator
