Drawell TrueX XRF User manual
User Manual
Please read operating manual before installation and operation.
Drawell International Technology Limited
Shanghai Drawell Scientific Instrument Co.,Ltd
Add : Suite 1101,Lane561 XiuChuan Rd., Greeland Max-Mall,PuDong,Shanghai,China
Tel: 0086 21 50966080
Fax: 0086 21 50966080
Web : www.drawell.com.cn
Email : [email protected]
TrueX
TrueX handheld
handheld XRF
XRF analyzer
analyzer
operation
operation guide
guide
Version：1.0
Preamble
Thank you for purchasing TrueX X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer.
This is an Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer.
By using TrueX XRF，you can perform a fast, accurate and non-destructive
qualitative and quantitative analysis of the elements from (12Mg) to (92U)
in solid, powder and liquid samples.
This instrument integrates a variety of techniques: vacuum technology, high
voltage technology, precision processing technology and embedded
technology. Please read this manual carefully to conduct a fast and accurate
analysis.
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Guarantee
Thank you for purchasing TrueX X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer.
Drawell offers the following guarantee to the equipment you have
purchased from us.
1. Warranty time
All parts are warranted for 12 months after the date the customer received
the apparatus.
2. Warranty
Any failure arisen during the warranty period will be addressed by
LDrawell, and the maintenance and replacement parts are provided with no
charge.
3. Warranty does not include the following provisions:
1）Misuse.
2）Repair or change done by non- Drawell/ Drawell-authorized companies.
3）Failure caused by other products
4）Damage resulted from use in harsh environments, such as high
temperatures, high humidity, corrosive gases, explosive gases or strong
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vibration.
5）Fire, earthquake or other natural disasters.
6）Severe damage due to vibration or drop after installation.
7）Consumables or the equivalents of consumable parts.
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Letter to the User
（1）The copyright of this manual is reserved by Drawell.
Therefore, in the absence of Drawell 's permission, any part of this manual
shall not be reproduced or copied.
（2）The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior
notification.
（3）Drawell is not responsible for any problems caused by users who do
not observe the instructions in this manual.
（4）
WIN and WINNT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
in the United States or other countries. Other company and product names in
this manual are registered trademark of the related companies.
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Preventive Measures for X-ray Generator
The instrument produces X-ray radiation only at the front of the instrument,
i.e., the test window, and in normal circumstances, our users are protected
from exposure to X-ray irradiation by the metal shield. The user must use
the instrument correctly; otherwise, they will possibly be exposed to X-ray
irradiation. Before or during the operation, do not remove any safety lines or
make any changes that could interfere with the safe operation.
Precautions in use
1. Do not use this instrument in places detected with explosive gas or
hazardous atmosphere; otherwise, it will cause an explosion.
2. Do not use this instrument in a harmful environment.
3. Without the permission of Drawell engineers, do not remove the case of
the apparatus. Do not remove it.
If you disregard the instructions in this manual and remove it, Drawell takes
no responsibility in guaranteeing the safety and reliable performance of the
equipment.
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4. Keep the surface of the instrument clean.
5. If you use this instrument very frequently (more than 50 samples a day on
average), you need to make a thorough check of the instrument once every
2-3 years.
If you need more detailed information, please contact Drawell.
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CONTENTS
Preamble.......................................................................................................... II
Guarantee......................................................................................................... III
Letter to the user.............................................................................................. IV
Important......................................................................................................... IV
Preventive measures for X-ray generator........................................................ V
Precautions in use............................................................................................ V
Chapter 1 Introduction ·······················································1
1.1 Description of TrueX system ................................................................................................ -1 -
1.1.1 What Is TrueX? ............................................................................................................ -1 -
1.1.2 What Does TrueX Do? ................................................................................................. -1 -
1.2 Inspection .............................................................................................................................. - 2 -
1.3 Tour of the TrueX Package ..................................................................................................- 2 -
1.4 Tour of Instrument ...............................................................................................................- 3 -
1.4.1 Handheld XRF Analyzer .............................................................................................- 3 -
1.4.2 Battery charging station .............................................................................................. - 4 -
1.4.3 Accessories-List the Standard and Optional Accessories ........................................... - 5 -
1.4.4 STANDARD Accessories ........................................................................................... - 5 -
1.5 OPTIONAL Accessories ...................................................................................................... - 8 -
Chapter 2 Applications ······················································ 9
2.1 TrueX Analyzers preview .................................................................................................... - 9 -
2.2 Instrument started ............................................................................................................... - 9 -
2.2.1 Basic Operations ......................................................................................................... - 9 -
2.3 Analyze .................................................................................................................................- 11 -
2.4 User Factor Instructions ....................................................................................................- 13 -
2.4.1 Process for establishing correction factors ............................................................... - 13 -
2.4.2 Calculating a correction factor ..................................................................................- 14 -
Chapter 3 Maintenance Guide ··············································17
3.1 Maintenance, cleaning and repair .................................................................................... - 17 -
3.2 Change test window membrane ........................................................................................- 17 -
3.3 Storage & Transportation ................................................................................................. - 17 -
3.3.1 Storage ........................................................................................................................- 17-
3.3.2 Transportation ........................................................................................................... - 17 -
Chapter 4 Radiation and General Safety ··································· 19
4.1 Radiation Protection Basics .............................................................................................. - 19 -
VIII
4.1.1 Time ...........................................................................................................................- 19 -
4.1.2 Distance .....................................................................................................................- 19 -
4.1.3 Shielding ....................................................................................................................- 20 -
4.2 Exposure to Radiation ....................................................................................................... - 20 -
4.3 Monitoring your radiation exposure ................................................................................ - 20 -
4.4 Pregnancy and Radiation Exposure .................................................................................- 21 -
4.5 How to Use the Beethor X3G Series Analyzer Safely .....................................................- 21 -
4.5.1 Know where the beam is ...........................................................................................- 21 -
4.5.2 The Shutter-Open Indicator Lights ........................................................................... - 22 -
4.5.3 Handle and Use with Respect................................................................................... - 22 -
4.5.4 Follow a Radiation Protection Program ....................................................................- 22 -
4.5.5 Take Proper Care of your TrueX Analyzer ............................................................... - 22 -
4.5.6 Avoid Over-Exposures .............................................................................................. - 22 -
4.5.7 Safe Handling of Samples .........................................................................................- 22 -
4.6 Emergency Procedures ...................................................................................................... - 23 -
4.6.1 Lost or Stolen Instrument ..........................................................................................- 23 -
4.6.2 Damaged Instrument ................................................................................................. - 23 -
4.7 TrueX service center .......................................................................................................... - 24 -
Chapter 5 Sample preparation........................................................................................... 24
5.1 Analysis of Prepared Samples ........................................................................................... - 25 -
Analysis of bagged bulk samples ............................................................................................ - 25 -
5.1.1 Sample Collection ..................................................................................................... - 25 -
5.1.2 Preparing Bulk Soil Samples .................................................................................... - 25 -
5.2 Cleaning Your Equipment ................................................................................................. - 26 -
5.2.1 Sample Preparation ................................................................................................... - 26 -
5.2.2 Coning and Quartering ..............................................................................................- 26 -
5.2.3 Placing the Sample in an XRF Sample Cup ............................................................. - 27 -
Appendix······································································29
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