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Thermo Scientific

TruDefender FT

TruDefender FTi

User Guide

110-00055-02

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Page 1: ...Thermo Scientific TruDefender FT TruDefender FTi User Guide 110 00055 02 ...

Page 2: ...ice All technical information in this document is for reference purposes only System configurations and specifications in this document supersede all previous information received by the purchaser Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc makes no representations that this document is complete accurate or error free and assumes no responsibility and will not be liable for any errors omissions damage or loss th...

Page 3: ...own solid and liquid samples This guide describes how to perform a scan with the TruDefender FT instrument interpret scan results save and export results and maintain the instrument If you own a TruDefender FTi model you can also wirelessly send a scan as an email or an SMS message Contacting Us Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific any time for information or assistance Telephone USA 1 800 374 1992 In...

Page 4: ...e operations must be performed by Thermo Fisher Scientific or an authorized service agent of Thermo Fisher Scientific Any attempt by the user to open the instrument will render the warranty null and void CAUTION Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or those specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific personnel may result in a hazardous condition CAUT...

Page 5: ...le Crusher Diagram 5 Instrument Bottom Diagram 5 Carrying Case Contents 6 Powering the Instrument 6 Opening and Closing the Access Door 7 Changing the Rechargeable Battery 7 Inserting the Disposable Batteries 7 Using the Wall Plug Adapters 8 Using the Memory Card 8 Changing System Date or Time 8 Changing the System Language ...

Page 6: ...ts a menu selection or accepts changes made to a screen Wake Sleep key Turns instrument on or off or puts it into sleep mode Cancels a screen without accepting any changes made to it Returns to the previously displayed screen Press and hold to return to the Main menu Escape key Flips the display screen Flip screen key Arrow keys Select menu items Nose Sample Crusher Diagram Boot Latch Sampling pla...

Page 7: ...partment door Open access door Memory card slot Slide door in direction of arrow to open Power cable connector Carrying Case Contents Memory card reader Memory card Sample crusher Spare rechargeable battery Sampling sticks pipettes spatulas swabs alcohol wipes Battery charger Disposable batteries Power cable and adapters ...

Page 8: ... Press and hold the Wake Sleep key until the display backlight turns on then release the key To put the instrument into sleep mode Briefly press the Wake Sleep key To turn off the instrument Press the Wake Sleep key for several seconds Opening and Closing the Access Door The access door is designed to securely seal the battery compartment to protect it from contaminants CAUTION When the access doo...

Page 9: ...ightly eject 4 Remove the battery and insert a charged one Make sure that This side up is on top and the arrow on the battery label is pointing toward the instrument 5 Close the battery compartment door and slide it to the left to latch it in place 6 Close the access door Inserting the Disposable Batteries Be sure to turn the instrument off before removing any batteries See the caution notice abov...

Page 10: ...oove on the top edge of the card to catch the card s edge Changing System Date or Time You can change system date and time to synchronize with your local time By default your instrument uses the mm dd yyyy date format You can switch to the dd mm yyyy format 1 In the Main menu select Tools press the Enter key 2 Select Date Time press the Enter key 3 Select Month Day Year Hour Minutes Zone or Format...

Page 11: ...st 7 9 inches 20 cm from your head and body when the wireless radio is enabled For information on how to determine if the radio is enabled see page 30 CAUTION Use caution when scanning shock or friction sensitive materials Shock or friction sensitive materials can pose a hazard of explosion if mishandled during the scanning process Examples of materials known to be shock and friction sensitive inc...

Page 12: ... contact TruDefender FT generally displays results in less than 30 seconds Scans may be prolonged or may not finish if The sample material is not in close contact with the sampling tip The sample material interacts little or not at all with infrared light for example pure elements TIP Dilute solutions will return a positive match for water because water strongly interacts with infrared light Clean...

Page 13: ...y touch the underlying surface Non volatile liquid in a container Stand the instrument on its bottom Place a drop of liquid on the sampling tip Volatile liquid See Scanning a Volatile Liquid on page 17 Thinly spread film or droplets of liquid Saturate a swab with the liquid Press the swab firmly on the center of the sampling tip Thinly spread paste Collect some of the paste on a swab Press the swa...

Page 14: ...possible grind a powder until the granules are no larger than grains of table salt Solids If the material can be ground grind it to a fine powder and scan it with the sample crusher see page 16 If the material cannot be ground press the sampling tip firmly into the material NOTE To scan the inside of a coated tablet scrape off the coating finely grind the remaining material and scan it with the sa...

Page 15: ...nes on using the sample crusher Press the Wake Sleep key if the instrument is not powered up The Main menu appears TIP If you are using the sample crusher or holding the instrument upside down press the Flip Screen key Step 2 Press the Quick Scan key The Background Check screen appears Clean the sampling tip now see page 10 Step 3 Optional Create a new session for the scan Select Session Create ne...

Page 16: ...e sample see the Best Practices table on page 11 If you are using the sample crusher place a small amount of the test substance on the sampling platform then insert the instrument see page 16 Step 6 To start the scan select Scan press the Enter key The Scan in progress screen appears Hold the instrument steady during the scan To monitor the progress of the scan observe the progress bar on the bott...

Page 17: ...pped because of some error or you pushed the Escape key to halt the scan Speeding Scan Time by Restricting the Library Search During the analysis phase of a scan the instrument normally searches the entire library to find the best match for the scan data You can constrain this search to only factory added library items or only user added library items Constraining the library search reduces scan t...

Page 18: ...rocedure see page 13 Do not put the instrument into the sample crusher until the instrument has finished the background scan 5 Press the instrument into the sample crusher see the figure at the left until the side latches snap into place If you have trouble inserting the instrument you may need to clean the sample crusher see page 42 TIP To minimize the risk of dislodging the sample during inserti...

Page 19: ... the sample platform 4 Immediately place the instrument into the sample crusher see page 16 It is not necessary to latch the sample crusher into place 5 Complete the scan see step 6 on page 14 6 Remove the instrument from the sample crusher Using the Keyboard The instrument displays a keyboard when you need to enter data into the system such as a session name To enter data into the keyboard Enter ...

Page 20: ...18 TruDefender FT and TruDefender FTi User Guide Thermo Scientific 2 Scanning ...

Page 21: ...ation shown in the figure below The NFPA National Fire Protection Association diamond identifies the type and level of risks that this library item poses for emergency personnel according to specifications set forth in NFPA standard 704 Library categories to which the identified item is assigned CAS Chemical Abstracts Service number an international chemical naming and categorization reference for...

Page 22: ...meaning that the sample could be any one of them Mixture Match The data matches a mixture of library items The percentages indicate the proportion of the data that matches the individual items The percentages are not concentrations The percentages will not add up to 100 if any of the data cannot be matched Mixture identification is a complex analysis It is more susceptible to false positives than ...

Page 23: ...mproper for the situation so the instrument could not collect enough data Consult the Best Practices table page 11 and repeat the scan If this result persists contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Customer Support No Match The data did not match anything in the library including mixtures of library items The text on the No Match screen contains important information Read it carefully Possible reasons f...

Page 24: ...tive identification The instrument superimposes the spectrum of the identified substance on the spectrum of the library item that matches the scan data The scan spectrum is colored black and the library spectrum is colored red In the case of a Mixture result the instrument also displays a blue colored spectrum for the mixture itself 1 With the result displayed press the Enter key 2 Select View spe...

Page 25: ... menu Overlaying a Spectrum To visually compare the patterns of the peaks in two spectra you can lay one spectrum on top of another The overlaid spectrum is colored light purple NOTE An overlaid spectrum will appear on all spectra that you display until you clear the overlay To overlay a spectrum 1 With a spectrum displayed see page 22 press the Enter key select Overlay press the Enter key 2 Selec...

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Page 27: ... Sending Email and SMS Messages 29 About the Wireless Radio Power States 30 Reading the Wireless Service Icons 30 Wirelessly Sending a Scan 31 Managing Contacts 31 Adding a Contact When You Send a Scan 32 Adding Contacts Via the Wireless Tools 32 Adding a Contact Via the Contact List Web Page 33 Editing or Deleting a Contact Via the Contact List Web Page 33 Synchronizing the Contact Lists 33 Speci...

Page 28: ...eys to scroll through the session folders Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through stored scans 1 In the Main menu select Review press the Enter key 2 Select a scan press the Enter key 3 Select Open scan press the Enter key The scan result appears Renaming a Scan or a Session You can rename any single scan or session 1 In the Main menu select Review press the Enter key 2 Select the scan or...

Page 29: ...s Reachback files to diagnose problems Text file txt A plain text file SPC file spc A special format that can be read by data analysis packages NOTE You can also export a single scan directly from a result screen Press the Enter key then select Export scan 1 Open the access door and insert the card into the memory card slot Be sure to orient the card correctly Arrow pointing toward the instrument ...

Page 30: ... sample report file for 2 propanol Viewing Exported SPC Files To view SPC files on your computer you must have software that can read them Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends GRAMS software an integrated suite of spectroscopic software tools that is available from Thermo Fisher Scientific see http www thermo com grams You can also use a freeware program called SpekWin32 available at http www effem...

Page 31: ...i model you can wirelessly send scans to An email address An SMS number The Thermo Fisher Scientific Reachback team An SMS transmission is a text message SMS stands for Short Message Service Wireless transmissions are sent over mobile phone networks Reception is governed by cell phone coverage in your area The instrument displays signal strength bars to help you gauge reception NOTE The instrument...

Page 32: ...ult when you email a scan the instrument attaches the scan report file to the email You can change this default to send other types of files see page 33 TIP You can add a new contact and immediately send a scan to it see page 31 To send immediately after a scan finishes 1 When the result appears press the Enter key select Export Scan press the Enter key 2 Select Wireless press the Enter key The in...

Page 33: ... special Customer Support web page and then synchronizing your instrument contact list with this web page see page 32 The synchronization process performs a two way update resulting in an identical set of contacts on the instrument and the web page Adding a Contact When You Send a Scan To place the new contact on the Customer Support contact list web page synchronize the lists see page 33 TIP Use ...

Page 34: ...screen press the Enter key enter a contact name select Done press the Enter key 7 Select Add Contact press the Enter key Adding a Contact Via the Contact List Web Page The contact list web page provides a decentralized way to add contacts to an instrument in the field Sample Contact List Web Page To view the web page 1 Navigate to the Customer Support website www thermoscientific com chemID suppor...

Page 35: ...e contact lists the instrument and the contact list web page exchange data so that each shows the same set of contacts In addition if you have deleted or edited a contact on the web page synchronization makes those changes on the instrument contact list 1 In the Main menu select Tools Wireless Options press the Enter key 2 Select Synchronize Contacts press the Enter key Specifying the Files That A...

Page 36: ...ch in ON position To enable or disable the radio via the Wireless Tools 1 In the Main menu select Tools Wireless Tools press the Enter key 2 Select Wireless Power press the Enter key select Disable or Enable press the Enter key To enable or disable the radio via the lockout switch 1 Open the battery compartment door and remove the battery if present see page 7 2 Locate the small white switch at th...

Page 37: ...information about all the chemicals that your instrument can detect To help you locate items the library is organized into tabs You can choose to view either alphabetical tabs or category tabs see page 36 You can add custom items to the library termed user added items which appear in their own tab in category view see page 37 To manually locate library items 1 In the Main menu select Library press...

Page 38: ... select an option Name Displays alphabetical tabs Type Displays category tabs 3 Press the Enter key The library tabs change according to the setting Exporting Library Items You can export user added library items to a different instrument by using the memory card to transfer the data To easily find user added items switch the library to show category tabs see the preceding section NOTE Don t forge...

Page 39: ...n of a powder or a solid 1 Clean the sampling tip thoroughly see page 10 2 In the Main menu select Tools press the Enter key 3 Select Library Scan press the Enter key 4 Select Background Scan press the Enter key The instrument runs a full background scan 5 When the background scan finishes position the sample as required for the scan Either place a drop of liquid on the tip see page 11 or put powd...

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Page 41: ...0 support chemid thermofisher com For general non emergency support questions reachback chemid thermofisher com For help with interpreting scan results or with persistent No Match or Similar Match results NOTE If you own a TruDefender FTi model you can wirelessly email a Reachback file see page 40 Please contact Customer Support by telephone before emailing a Reachback file Your call will immediat...

Page 42: ...ded To send a Reachback file and select an existing contact 1 In the Main menu select Review press the Enter key 2 Select the scan that you want to send to Reachback press the Enter key 3 Select Export Scan press the Enter key 4 Select Wireless press the Enter key 5 Select Reachback Support press the Enter key 6 Select Continue press the Enter key 7 Select a contact number press the Enter key 8 Se...

Page 43: ...n one side of the silicone boot on the sample crusher with an alcohol wipe and allow the alcohol to completely dry 2 In the Main menu select Tools press the Enter key 3 Select Self Test press the Enter key The Background Check screen appears 4 Clean the sampling tip see page 10 then press the Enter key The instrument performs a background scan and then displays the Position Unit screen 5 Firmly pr...

Page 44: ...the recesses of the top of the sample crusher can also prevent instrument insertion To clean the sample crusher disassemble it and clean its parts with alcohol wipes or with mineral spirits for oily contaminants NOTE Soaking the sample crusher without disassembling it will not adequately clean its internal parts To disassemble the sample crusher 1 Remove the sample crusher boot 2 Unscrew and remov...

Page 45: ...e 42 You may want to remove the instrument boot before decontamination Although the boot fits tightly contaminants may enter along its edges To remove the boot place your thumbs on either side of the boot at the bottom end of the instrument and push the boot off then peel it away from the instrument Rebooting the Instrument If the instrument becomes unresponsive reboot it by turning it off then on...

Page 46: ... re enable the radio see page 34 If there are only a few or no reception bars try moving to a different location Determine whether the instrument can find the carrier Select Tools Wireless Options Cell Info If the Network field says Unknown the instrument cannot find the carrier Reboot the instrument Test your instrument s connection to the TruDefender FTi servers see below Try sending a different...

Page 47: ...nt see page 8 1 Open the Customer Support website www thermoscientific com chemID support and click the picture that matches your instrument 2 Enter the serial number and support code for your instrument 3 Follow the directions provided on the website Returning the Instrument for Service Before returning the instrument contact Customer Support or your local distributor and request a return materia...

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Page 49: ...rization by the U S Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc prior to such a transfer WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the following symbol Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling or disposal comp...

Page 50: ...irmen wiederverwertet oder entsorgt werden kann Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie bei Thermo Fisher Scientific oder Ihrer örtlichen Vertretung Conformité DEEE Ce produit doit être conforme à la directive européenne 2002 96 EC des Déchets d Equipements Electriques et Electroniques DEEE Il est marqué par le symbole suivant Thermo Fisher Scientific s est associé avec une ou plusieurs compagnies de r...

Page 51: ...roducts shall be made in accordance with the Delivery provisions of the Seller s Terms and Conditions of Sale Consumables are expressly excluded from this warranty Notwithstanding the foregoing Products supplied by Seller that are obtained by Seller from an original manufacturer or third party supplier are not warranted by Seller but Seller agrees to assign to Buyer any warranty rights in such Pro...

Page 52: ...R OR REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL BE THE SOLE REMEDY OF BUYER IN THE EVENT OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ORAL OR WRITTEN WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE SELLER DOES NOT WARRAN...

Page 53: ...nt 4 sample crusher 4 international electrical adapters using 7 K keyboard using 19 L library adding items 35 changing to alphabetical view 34 changing to category view 34 deleting items 35 exporting items 34 restricting a search to user added items 17 searching 34 user added items definition of 33 viewing an item 33 viewing information for a result 24 library scans performing 35 limited warranty ...

Page 54: ... screen 21 viewing 27 viewing spectrum for 24 scanning procedure 15 safety guidelines 11 scans deleting 31 renaming 28 self test 38 serial number location of 41 sessions deleting 31 renaming 28 Similar Item Match result 23 Single Positive Match result 22 software upgrades obtaining 41 SPC file software for viewing 30 spectrum overlaying 25 rescaling 25 viewing 24 zooming 25 support code locations ...

Page 55: ...interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tou...

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