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Operation
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PN AA83838 | Revision C | 11-Mar-2019
ARL EQUINOX 100
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7.2 Shut Down
The instrument has been designed to run continuously. So it's not necessary to turn it OFF
unless needed.
The maximum working values are 45 kV, 0.9 mA for a Cu and Mo tube and 45 kV, 0.3 mA for
a Co tube.
When the X-Ray diffractometer is not used for more than an hour, we advise to run the
generator at a power saving mode, 20 kV, 0.2 mA.
When the instrument is not used for more than two weeks, it can be shut down completely.
1.
Reduce the generator power to 0 kV and 0 mA.
2.
After the generator has reached 0 kV and 0 mA, quit all the software and terminate the
communication between the instrument and the computer (refer to the SymphoniX user
guide for more information).
3.
Push the red button labeled "POWER OFF" located on the front panel. After you pushed it,
this red button will turn OFF and the white button "POWER ON" will illuminate.
4.
Turn the main breaker located on the rear of the unit to the "0 -OFF" position.
7.3 Emergency Stop
In case of any problem (electrical, radiation or mechanical) there is an emergency stop button
located on the front panel of the instrument. Pushing the emergency button immediately
removes the power to the instrument, including the X-Ray generator. Be aware, that pushing
the emergency stop button will result in communication loss between the control computer
and the instrument.
CAUTION!
The emergency stop should not be used for routine shut down of the generator since
repeated rapid power shut downs may dramatically reduce the lifetime of your X -Ray
tube and damage the X-Ray generator.
7.4 Sample Holder
All ARL EQUINOX instruments are shipped with a basic non-spinning sample holder suited for
powder measurement in reflection mode. This sample holder is necessary for adjustment and
alignment and can be used for measurement as well.