S1 TITAN, T
RACER
5, and CTX User Manual
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T
RACER
5 Collimators and Filters
Description
The T
RACER
5 has additional, interchangeable features –
Filters.
Collimators, stamped with either an 8 or 3.
They are applied as an assembly: a filter is inserted into the filter holder, which is attached to the
collimator with a screw.
Black filter holder
Assembly
Collimators
Filter types
Optional: Five different filters and holders are available for the T
RACER
5. The holders are marked
in different colors to indicate filter type as per the chart below.
Filter
Name on Screen
Holder Color
Ti 25µm
Blue
Blue
Cu 200µm:Ti 25µm:Al 300µm
Black
Black
Al 76µm
Orange
Orange
C 60µm:F 190µm
Teflon
White
No filter
None
Beige
Collimators
The collimator determines the size of the spot on the sample to be tested. For most applications,
8mm spot size is best. The 3mm spot size collimator reduces the focal point size and, therefore,
the analyzed area. For safety reasons, a collimator must be installed at all times.
If a collimator is…
Then
Installed
The size is displayed in the status bar and recorded in the data file.
Not
installed
The instrument is prevented from entering the armed state and will not
produce X-rays.
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