Oxford Instruments W2CBW003 802.11 b/g + Bluetooth Module User Manual part 2

Oxford Instruments 802.11 b/g + Bluetooth Module part 2

User Manual part 2

Jeff Jefferson, General ManagerTubney Woods, TBD101X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
X-MET8000 Series Supervisor’s GuideUsers And SecurityThe supervisor can set the Operator password and the Supervisor password. The supervisor shouldchange both passwords to avoid the factory settings. An operator can change the Operator password.It is possible to quickly change between users. This allows the supervisor to check which methods andmenu items the operator can access.Set PasswordsFollow these steps to change the password.1. Do one of the following:•Navigate: Menu >Settings >User Setup•Navigate: Status Bar >UserThe User Setup screen appears.2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Operator or Supervisor, as applicable.3. Use the numeric keypad to type the new password, and then tap Done.A Warning dialog box appears.4. Do one of the following:•Tap OK to confirm the new password.•Tap Cancel to discard the new password.The User Setup screen appears.5. Tap Done once or twice to return to the main screen.102X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Switch UserFollow these steps to change the password.1. Do one of the following:•Navigate: Menu >Settings >User Setup•Navigate: Status Bar >User2. Tap the Operator or Supervisor tick box, as applicable.3. Do one of the following:•If the switch is to an Operator, tap Done once or twice to return to the main screen.•If the switch is to a Supervisor, type the password, and then tap Done. Tap Done once or twiceagain to return to the main screen.103X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Advanced UseThe X-MET8000 series is applicable to many different types of measurement. Some applications, forexample Positive Material Identification, require more careful sample preparation and measurementtechniques. The X-MET8000 series assists these applications because it is possible to include additionalinformation about the sample or the measurement conditions, for example density and thickness, orGPS information from an external receiver. It is then possible to create a report about themeasurements.Sample PreparationCareful sample preparation gives accurate results. Use this information to prepare the differentsamples, and follow the guidelines for measurement times.Prepare Metal SamplesMetals are usually homogeneous, and the results are an accurate representation of the metal. It isnecessary to remove any coating or paint and measure it separately, so that it does not affect theresults.Measurement times from 2 s give good results, however light elements require between 5 s and 10 s.Positive Material Identification requires at least a 15 s measurement time, and 30 s is preferable.Prepare Plastic SamplesThe manufacture of plastics uses many metals, for example titanium, lead, cadmium, zinc, iron,bromine.Use a sample with a minimum thickness of 3 mm for accurate results. Samples with a minimumthickness of 1 mm can only give an indication of the composition. It is necessary to remove any coatingor paint and measure it separately, so that it does not affect the results.X-rays can penetrate a plastic sample and measure whatever is behind it. For example, a measurementof cable insulation can include the cable. Plastic samples also scatter X-rays. Use a background platefor accurate measurements and to reduce X-ray scatter.Measurement times from 30 s give good results.Prepare Soil SamplesFor quick results, it is possible to measure soil samples on the ground. However, more accurate resultsrequire some preparation.1. Remove any surface debris, for example leaves, grass and stones.2. Use a 2 mm mesh to remove loose material if there is a lot of debris.3. Loosen the soil to a depth of a few centimeters and stir to homogenize it.4. Leave the loosened soil to dry for a few hours or dry it with absorbent paper.5. Measure the sample on the ground, make sure that the X-MET8000 series is perpendicular to thesurface.Measurement times from 30 s give good results.104X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Prepare Powders And PelletsPowders and pellets are usually not homogeneous, and do not give good results. Make sure that theyare dry, and then grind them. For accurate results, use a grain size less than 80 µm for Cu and Fe,and less than 20 µm for light elements. However, coarser grain sizes do give good results.Measurement times from 30 s up to 5 min. can be necessary for good results.Prepare Printed Circuit Boards And Electronic ComponentsPrinted Circuit Boards are a complex, multi-layer structure with metals, resins, fiberglass and fireretardant chemicals. The result is an average of all the materials in the measurement area. It can bedifficult to interpret because the X-ray penetration depth depends upon the layers of material. Therefore,the result is only an indication of the material composition.It is better to measure individual electronic components in a sample cup. Measurement times from15 sgive good results.Prepare Solder SamplesTo comply with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive (RoHS), solders must have a leadcomposition less than 1,000 ppm. The most common solder replacement is tin, silver, copper (Sn/Ag/Cuor SAC). Solder can also contain flux. For accurate results, the solder sample must be homogeneousand uniform.If solder is measured on a printed circuit board, the board will also be in the measurement window.The result will average the composition of the solder and the board. An accurate RoHS analysis of thesolder must measure it on its own, as an homogeneous and uniform sample.Measurement times from 15 s are required to measure concentrations less than 1,000 ppm.Prepare Samples For The Bench-top StandThe bench-top stand is ideal for longer measurement times, which give more accurate results, forexample for Positive Material Identification. Use a sample bag or sample cup, and carefully place itover the measurement window. Make sure that the lid is firmly closed, and then take the measurement.Choose The Right MethodThe method defines how the X-MET8000 series analyses the sample. The available methods dependupon the version of the X-MET8000 series.The X-MET8000 includes ‘LE’ in some of the method names, for example Stainless LE, Alloy LE FP orAlloy LE Mode. The LE refers to ‘light elements’, and these methods can analyse alloys that includemagnesium, aluminum, silicon, phosphorous and sulfur.The choice of method optimizes all the measurement parameters within the X-MET8000 series so thatit can make the most accurate measurement for that particular type of sample. It also chooses aparticular calibration to analyze the measurement.Methods include:•Auto select modes•Empirical methods•Fundamental parameter methodsAuto select modes and fundamental parameter methods are available to an operator. Empiricalmethods are not available to an operator, because they can choose an auto select mode instead. Allmethods are available to a supervisor.105X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Auto Select ModesAuto select modes have a ‘Mode’ suffix’, for example Alloy Mode, RoHS Mode. After an identificationscan, the mode chooses the most applicable method to measure the sample with. It uses this orderto choose a calibration:1. Empirical methods2. Fundamental parameter methods3. A recalculation methodThe supervisor can define the recalculation method. It is only used when a sample cannot be identifiedby any of the empirical or fundamental parameter calibrations.Empirical MethodsEmpirical methods are available for many alloy groups, for example: aluminum, cobalt, copper, nickel,low alloy steel, stainless steel, tool steel, solder tin and many more. They compare the unknownsample to a set of calibration curves and other parameters, and then calculate the concentrations ofthe elements. Measurements from a series of standards with known assay values create the calibrationcurves for the specific analyzer. The standards have different concentrations of a set of elements thatspan a range of concentrations.Empirical methods are more accurate than fundamental parameter methods, but only when theunknown sample is within the range of concentrations. If an element in the unknown sample is outsidethe range of concentrations, a greater than, >, or less than, <, indicator appears next to theconcentration. If this occurs, review the results and decide if another method is more applicable.Fundamental Parameter MethodsFundamental parameter methods are abbreviated to ‘FP’ and uses a complex mathematical analysisof X-ray fluorescence to calculate the concentrations of elements in the sample. It is less accuratethan a similar empirical method, but it is accurate over a much wider range of element concentrations.Use Alloy FP to analyze the common elements found in alloys. Theconcentration range for each element is from 0 % to 100 %.Alloy FPAlloy LE FP is similar to Alloy FP, but also includes the light elements, forexample Mg, Al and Si. The concentration range for each element is from0 % to 100 %.Alloy LE FPUse Metal FP to analyze the elements found in alloys and in particularhazardous elements, for example Pb, Cd, Hg and Br. The concentrationrange for each element is from 0 % to 100 %.Metal FPUse Drywall FP to analyze Sr content found in drywall.Drywall FPUse Drywall LE FP to analyze S and Sr content found in drywall.Drywall LE FPUse Wood FP to analyze Chromated Copper Arsenate(CCA) treated wood.Wood FPUse Precious FP to analyze the elements found in alloys and in particularprecious metals, for example Au, Ag, Pt. The concentration range for eachelement is from 0 % to 100 %.Precious FPUse Aluminum FP to analyze the heavy elements found in aluminum alloys,for example Cr, Cu, Zn and Pb. But, do not use it to analyze light elements,for example Al and Si.Aluminum FPUse Plastic FP to analyze hazardous elements in plastics, for example Pb,Cd, Hg and Br.Plastic FP106X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Use Soil FP to analyze heavy element concentrations in soil.Soil FPSoil LE FP is similar to Soil FP, but also includes the light elements, forexample Al and Si.Soil LE FPUse Mining FP to analyze the common elements found in mining, forexample Ni, Cu, Zn and Sn.Mining FPMining LE FP is similar to Mining FP, but also includes the light elements,for example Al, Si, S and P.Mining LE FPMining HighS FP is similar to Mining FPMining MidS FPMining HighS FP is similar to Mining FPMining HighS FPAnalyze And Report ResultsFor RoHS and plastic samples, the density and thickness can affect the result. It is possible to add thisinformation, and improve the measurement accuracy. However, it is necessary to add both thicknessand density information to improve the results.Occasionally, a measurement can produce a peculiar result, for example, a much higher concentrationof a particular element. When this occurs, it is possible to view the spectrum for the result. This showsthe raw sample information, with a series of peaks for each of the elements in the sample. It is thenpossible to add XRF lines to the spectrum, for each element in the sample. These lines can clearlyshow if a peak is associated with a particular element, or not.An operator can make many measurements during a day. It is possible to record all necessaryinformation about the sample and the measurement conditions, and include this as AdditionalInformation. This will assist the measurement analysis when all the measurements are complete. Thesupervisor can define the required information. The operator will see the same information fields, andknow that they must add this information. When all the measurements are complete, it is possible toconnect the X-MET8000 series to a PC and create a report. This can include the density and thicknessand any Additional Information. Refer to Operation With A PC on page 40 to create a report.107X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add Density And ThicknessThe density and thickness of the sample are important factors that affect the quality of a measurement.It is possible to record these values with the sample results. Follow these steps to add density andthickness information. It is necessary to add both to improve the measurement accuracy.1. Navigate: Menu >Sample Name >Set Thickness &Density .The Sample Thickness & Density screen appears.2. Tap the ON tick box.The Sample Thickness & Density screen changes.3. Do one of the following:•Tap Sample Thickness•Tap Sample Density4. Use the numeric keypad to type the value, and then tap Done to return to the Sample Thickness& Density screen.5. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.Add An Item To Additional InformationIt is possible to add Additional Information about the sample. The measurement result can includethis information. The supervisor can add items for an operator to use and add details to, when theymake measurements. The detail for the item could be a prompt to assist the operator.These are some examples of Additional Information:•The name of the operator.•The sample condition: wet or dry, fine or coarse.•Notes about the sample preparation: paint or coating removal; use of a sample cup or thebackground plate.Follow these steps to add an item to Additional Information, and then add a detail to the new item.108X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add a new item.1. Navigate: Menu >Sample Name .The Sample Information screen appears.2. Tap: Tools >Add or Remove .The Add Or Remove Additional Info screen appears.3. Tap: Tools >Add New Item .The Add Or Remove Additional Info screen has a new, blank item.4. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the new item.The Modify - screen appears.5. Tap the blank item box.109X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
6. Use the virtual keyboard to type the name for the new item, and then tap Done to return to theModify - screen.Add a detail to the new item.7. Tap: Tools >Add New Detail .A new, blank detail appears on the Modify - screen.8. Tap Edit next to the new detail.9. Use the virtual keyboard to type the new detail, and then tap Done to return to the Modify - screen.10. Tap the new detail box to select it, and then tap Done to return to the Add Or Remove AdditionalInfo screen.11. Tap Done again to return to the Sample Information screen.The Sample Information screen includes the new item, with its detail.12. Tap the new item box to select it, and then tap Done to return to the main screen.110X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Edit Detail For An Item Of Additional InformationIt is possible to add Additional Information about the sample. The supervisor can add items for anoperator to use when they make measurements. The operator must edit the details, and make surethat both the item and the detail for the item are selected.Follow these steps to edit the details for an item of Additional Information that already exists.1. Navigate: Menu >Sample Name .The Sample Information screen appears, with one or more items of Additional Information.2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the item of Additional Information.The Modify - screen appears.3. Tap Edit next to the detail.4. Use the virtual keyboard to type the new value for the detail, and then tap Done to return to theModify - screen.5. Make sure that the details box is selected, and if necessary, tap it to select it. Then tap Done.The Sample Information screen shows the changes to the item of Additional Information.6. Make sure that the item of Additional Information is selected, and if necessary, tap it to select it.Then tap Done to return to the main screen.View The SpectraIt is possible to view the X-ray spectrum for a result. This can confirm if an element does have theconcentration shown in the results. It is possible to zoom into the spectrum, and also show the X-rayfluorescence lines for selected elements.It is possible for a single result to have more than one spectrum. This is often the case for theX-MET7500 when it measures light elements. Different measurement conditions produce the spectra,for example, different excitation voltages. The individual spectra are shown on the same graph indifferent colours. It is possible to scroll between the measurement conditions for the spectra.It is possible to view the spectrum for all results, from the Results screen and the History Resultsscreen.111X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Follow these steps to view the spectrum, when a result is visible.Access spectrum1. From the Results screen, the History Results screen or the Test Measurement screen, tap: Tools>Show Spectra .The Spectrum screen appears.2. If there is more than one spectrum, tap the small black arrow at the bottom of the screen on theleft or right.The Spectrum screen changes to show the other measurement conditions, and its spectrum is putin front.Zoom Into The Spectrum3. Tap Tools.The Spectrum screen Tools menu appears.112X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap one of the Zoom with tap options.•Choose Both axes to be able to zoom into a small peak.•Choose X-axis to show each peak relative to the main peak.5. Tap one of the peaks to zoom into it. Tap it successively to zoom into it again.A cursor line appears on the spectrum, and moves to where the tap occurred.The energy at the cursor appears underneath the spectrum.Press and slide the spectrum to left or right to find the peaks.6. Tap: Tools >Fit to Window to return to the whole spectrum.Add XRF Lines To The Spectrum7. Tap: Tools >XRF Line Display .The Select Elements screen appears.8. Tap an element symbol to select it.Press and slide, or flick the list to scroll up and down to find an element.Refer to: Select Elements on page 114 to sort and search the element list.9. Tap Done to return to the Spectrum screen.The spectrum now includes the XRF lines for the selected elements.10. Tap Done to return to the Results screen.113X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Select ElementsFollow these steps to select elements, when the Select Elements screen appears.1. Tap Tools to sort and search the element list.The Select Elements screen Tools menu appears.2. Tap SearchThe Add Elements - Search screen appears, with the virtual keyboard.3. Type the first letter of the element.Elements with that first letter in the name or symbol appear.4. If necessary, type a second letter, or tap the required element if it is visible.The Select Elements screen appears, with the element selected.Repeat these steps to add all elements.114X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
5. If necessary, tap Clear all the selections to clear the element selection.Save The SpectraFollow these steps to save the spectra to TXT files on a USB memory device.1. Open the connector cover underneath the display to access the external connections.2. Plug a USB memory device into the USB A connector.3. From the Results screen, the History Results screen or the Test Measurement screen, tap: Tools>Show Spectra .The Spectrum screen appears.4. Tap: Tools >Save Spectra to USB Memory .The spectra are each saved to its own TXT file on the USB memory device.5. Tap Done to return to the Results screen.Modify The Results ScreenThe X-MET8000 series has powerful features to show results. As well as Normal for single measurementsand Average for batch measurements, a supervisor can create a custom Results screen format. Thesecan include:•A specific set of elements.•The information shown for each element.•High and low limits for each element, with optional colour coding and an alarm message.•Alarm messages for combinations of element limits.Results screen formats do not change the XRF analysis. It is possible to switch from a custom formatwith a restricted set of elements to Normal to see the full set of results. Custom formats are ideal forrepetitive analysis and production environments. These can allow an operator to quickly determinewhether a measurement meets specification (pass or fail), or whether a confirmation measurementis necessary.115X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
When analysing metals, the results are compared to the comprehensive grade table, and all Resultsscreen formats include grade information. The grade table uses AISI, other available grade tablesinclude DIN, JIS and Au Karat grades. The supervisor can edit grades, and can add new grades. Forexample, a supervisor can use a custom grade to indicate a successful match to a specific set ofcriteria. In production environments, a successful match could indicate a pass, and in a RoHSenvironment it could indicate a safe sample.The grade table is selected in the result view settings and should be selected according to the method.A supervisor would need to instruct an operator to use a specific method or choice of methods, witha specific Results screen format. This combination of method and Results screen format would allowan operator to quickly assess samples, and derive the necessary results.About Results Screen FormatsA supervisor can create a custom Results screen format. This is limited to a specific set of elements,and only those elements appear on the Results screen. The supervisor can choose the elements toinclude in the screen format. This does not, however, affect the actual measurement, but only howthe results from the measurement are shown. If a chosen element is not included in a particularmethod, the result for that element is not applicable, and the screen shows ‘N/A’.The supervisor can choose what information about the elements to include on the Results screen,such as the concentration unit and displayed columns. The units to show element concentrations anda choice of Results screen columns.Each element selected for the screen format can have an optional low limit or a high limit or both. Ifthe result is less than the low limit, or greater than the high limit, then it trips that limit. When ameasurement trips a limit, the screen shows this with a choice of colour or an alarm message or both.The available colours are from the simple traffic light system: green, orange and red. The supervisorcan define the text of the alarm message. Limits are always a percentage value, even when the Resultsscreen shows the value in parts per million.One of the parameters to set is a +/- Coefficient, for the standard deviation. It adjusts the limits toaccount for the spread of measurements. The +/- Coefficient is typically an integer between 0 and 5,and has the effect of reducing the low alarm limit, and increasing the high alarm limit.In addition to the alarm for each individual element, the supervisor can set one or more additionalalarms that use combinations of the element limits. A combination alarm can use one or more of thelimits set for individual elements. The combination can be a logical OR, or a logical AND. A measurementtrips a logical OR alarm when it trips any of the selected limits, but only trips a logical AND alarm whenit trips all of the selected limits. The supervisor can define the text of the alarm message.Alarms are only activated after the Minimum Test Time. This is to ensure that the alarms are nottripped too soon during a measurement.Pseudo-elementsUsing Pseudo Elements the X-MET8000 series can show user-specified materials "Pseudo-elements".Each new Pseudo-element will be stored and added to the list of Pseudo-elements available.It is possible for a supervisor to add, edit and remove compounds in the Pseudo-elements settings.A Pseudo-element can use equations to link any elements and analytes together. For example, in thecement industry they might use the Lime Saturation Factor to control their process "LSF =0.715*Ca/(1.784*Si+0.635*Al+0.454*Fe)".116X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
BalanceBalance function in the X-MET8000 series informs the user of how much in the sample is not reported.Balance can be enabled in the Result Format Menu.Balance = 100% - Sum (all displayed elements).Balance informs the user of how much in the sample is not “reported”. This could be non-measurableelements (C, O, N, or lights elements) or elements that the user chose not to display.Note: “All displayed elements” are all elements selected for display. This does not use the compoundsconcentrations. It uses elemental concentrations.A Custom Results ScreenThe X-MET8000 series provides full control of all these aspects of the Results screen.Table 2: Typical custom Results screen1. Element list2. +/- Coefficient3. Coloured individual alarms4. Individual alarm message5. Combination alarm messageSelect the elements that appear on the Results screen.Element listSelect the +/- Coefficient that appear on the Results screen.+/- CoefficientColour coded alarms can follow the traffic light system.Coloured individual alarmsCreate messages for individual alarms.Individual alarm messageCreate messages for a combination of alarms.Combination alarm message117X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Table 3: Typical custom Results screen with Pseudo-elements and Balance1. Pseudo-element list2. +/- Coefficient3. Element list4. Coloured individual alarms5. BalanceThe selected Pseudo-elements appear first on the Results screen.Pseudo-element listSelect the elements that appear on the Results screen.Element listSelect the +/- Coefficient that appear on the Results screen.+/- CoefficientColour coded alarms can follow the traffic light system.Coloured individual alarmsBalance = 100% - Sum (all displayed elements).Balance118X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add A New Results Screen FormatFollow these steps to add a custom results format and select the elements and Pseudo-elements toinclude in the results format.Add A Results Format1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Result View Settings .The Result View Settings screen appears.2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Format to view the available results formats.The Available Result Format screen appears.3. Tap: Tools >Add New.The Available Result Formats screen has a new results format.119X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap Edit (pencil) next to New format.The Modify - screen appears.5. Tap: Name to enter a name for the result format.6. Enter an appropriate name using the virtual keyboard and then tap Done to return to the Modify- screen.7. Tap: Elements And Limits.The Elements And Limits screen appears.8. Tap: Tools >Add Element.The Elements selection screen appears.120X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
9. Tap an element symbol to select it. Selected elements will have a checkmark.Press and slide, or flick the list to scroll up and down to find an element.Refer to: Select Elements on page 114 to sort and search the element list.Note: It is possible at this stage to select elements even if they are not included in themethods/calibrations.10. Tap Done to return to the Elements And Limits screen.The results format includes the selected elements.To reorder the element list, tap the up or down arrow on the element line.11. Tap Tools to add or delete elements from the list, and to set limits for the selected element. ToAdd Combination Alarms, refer to Add Combination Alarms on page 132.12. Tap Done to return to the Modify - screen.121X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
13. Do one of the following:•Tap Pseudo-elements to add Pseudo-elements to the results format.•To continue without adding Pseudo-elements, proceed to step 20 on page 124.14. Tap Tools >Add Element .The Pseudo-elements list appears.If the desired Pseudo-element is not listed, the supervisor can create a new one in Results ViewSettings.122X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
15. Tick the Pseudo-elements and compounds to include in the result format.Press and slide, or flick the list to scroll up and down to find an element.The selected Pseudo-elements have a checkmark next to them.16. Tap Done to return to the Pseudo-elements screen.The results format includes the selected Pseudo-elements.To reorder the Pseudo-element list, tap the up or down arrow on the Pseudo-element line.17. Tap Tools to add or delete Pseudo-elements from the selection, or to set limits for selectedPseudo-elements. To Add Combination Alarms, refer to Add Combination Alarms on page 132.123X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
18. Tap Done to return to the Modify - screen.19. Tap Balance to enable or disable the Balance function.Balance has a tick against it when enabled.20. Tap Done again to return to the Available Result Formats screen. Make sure that the applicableresult format has a tick against it.124X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
21. Tap Done again to return to the Result View Settings screen. Make sure that Format has a tickagainst it.22. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.Configure A Results Screen FormatIt is necessary to add a custom Results screen format before this procedure. Alarms are only activatedafter the Minimum Test Time. Follow these steps to configure the Results screen format.Select The Results Screen Format1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Result View Settings .The Result View Settings screen appears.2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Format.The Available Result Formats screen appears.125X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable format.The Modify - screen appears.Select The Units4. Tap Units.The Units screen appears.5. Tap one of the following to choose the units for the result format:•PPM•Percent•From Calibration6. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Percent.7. Use the numeric keypad to type the number of decimal places to show, and then tap Done toreturn to the Units screen.8. Tap Done to return to the Modify - screen.126X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Select The Results Screen Columns9. Tap Result Columns.The Show In Results List screen appears.10. Tap ON or OFF for each of the settings, as applicable, and then tap Done to return to the Modify- screen.Set The Minimum Test Time11. Tap Minimum Test Time.The Set Minimum Test Time screen appears.12. Use the numeric keypad to type the minimum test time, and then tap Done to return to the Modify- screen.13. Tap Done twice to return to the Result View Settings screen.14. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.127X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add Limits And Individual AlarmsIt is necessary to add a custom Results screen format before this procedure. Limits are always apercentage value, even when the Results screen shows the value in parts per million. The +/- Coefficientis typically an integer between 0 and 5, and has the effect of reducing the low alarm limit, andincreasing the high alarm limit. Follow these steps to add the limits and an alarm on an individualelement.Select The Results Format1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Result View Settings .The Result View Settings screen appears.2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Format.The Available Result Formats screen appears.3. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable format.The Modify - screen appears.128X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Select The Element4. Do one of the following:•Tap Elements And Limits•Tap Pseudo-elementsNote: The same procedure applies for Elements and Pseudo-elements.5. Select the element, and then tap: Tools >Set Limits For Selected Element .The Set Limits - screen appears.Add The Limits6. Do one of the following:•Tap Low Limit•Tap High LimitThe applicable Limit - screen appears.129X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
7. Tap the ON tick box.The Limit - screen changes.8. Tap Alarm Limit.9. Use the numeric keypad to type the value for the limit, and then tap Done to return to the Limit -screen.10. Tap +/- Coefficient.11. Use the numeric keypad to type the value for the standard deviation coefficient, and then tap Doneto return to the Limit - screen.12. Tap Message.13. Use the virtual keyboard to type the message for the limit, and then tap Done to return to theLimit - screen.14. Tap Highlight Colour.The Highlight Colour - screen appears.15. Tap one of the colours, and then tap Done to return to the Limit - screen.130X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
16. Tap Done to return to the Set Limits - screen.Repeat these steps for the other limit, if required.The Set Limits - screen shows a summary of the limits.17. Tap Done to return to the Elements And Limits screen.Repeat these steps for the other elements, if required.The Elements And Limits screen shows the elements and their limits.18. Tap Done five times to return to the main screen.131X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add Combination AlarmsIt is necessary to add a custom Results screen format before this procedure. It is also necessary toadd limits to individual elements. The combination can be a logical OR, or a logical AND. A measurementtrips a logical OR alarm when it trips any of the selected limits, but only trips a logical AND alarm whenit trips all of the selected limits. Follow these steps to add a combination alarm.Select The Results Format1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Result View Settings .The Result View Settings screen appears.2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Format.The Available Result Formats screen appears.3. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable format.The Modify - screen appears.132X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Select The Element4. Tap: Tools >Create Limit Alarm Tests .The Limit Alarm Tests screen appears.Add A Combination Alarm5. Tap: Tools >Add New .The Limit Alarm Tests screen has a new combination alarm.6. Tap New Test.The Modify Limit Test screen appears.7. Tap Name.8. Use the virtual keyboard to type a name for the combination alarm, and then tap Done to returnto the Modify Limit Test screen.9. Tap Message.133X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
10. Use the virtual keyboard to type the message for the alarm, and then tap Done to return to theModify Limit Test screen.11. Tap Test Criteria.The Limit Test - Test Criteria screen appears.It includes all the limits for the individual elements and Pseudo-elements included in the resultformat with Pseudo-elements limits presented first.12. Do one of the following:•Tap AND•Tap OR13. Tap the individual alarms to select them for the combination, and then tap Done to return to theModify Limit Test screen.14. Tap Done to return to the Limit Alarm Tests screen.This shows the name of the new combination alarm.15. Tap Done six times to return to the main screen.About The Grade TableThe X-MET8000 series contains a very extensive grade library based on grades defined by AISI,DIN,JISand GB standards. Every user can choose the correct table for his or her own needs. When ameasurement uses a particular method, selecting an applicable grade table provides the possiblegrades for the sample. For some materials there are very extensive grade tables, for example ironand stainless steel, however grade tables are not available for all materials, for example plastics.It is possible for a supervisor to edit existing grades in the table, and it is possible to add new gradesto a table. It is also possible to delete a grade, and to delete analytes from a grade.There are three main steps to configure a new grade:•Add a new grade, and define its name.•Add analytes to the grade.•Set the limits for each analyte.It is also possible to define the precision and the limits that define a match to a grade, and the numberof possible matches. These settings affect all grades for every method. The grade settings are:•The maximum number of possible grades shown.•The coefficient for a grade match.•The limits that define good and possible matches.Use this table as a guide to adjust these settings.Harder to matchEasier to matchTypical SettingValueDecreaseIncrease1.0Grade coefficientDecreaseIncrease1.0Good matchDecreaseIncrease5.0Possible matchIf the grade coefficient is set to 0, the result must be within the grade upper and lower limit to displaythe corresponding grade name. If the coefficient is set to n (n= an integer > 0), grade limits areexpanded by n*RMS error. Value 1 is a good starting point.134X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Good match limit is the threshold limit for Good match. A difference value is calculated how close themeasurement result is compared to the grade specification. If the results of all elements match thegrade specification, the difference is 0.If the difference is higher than the Good match limit, but lower than the Possible match limit, this ispresented as a Possible match.Add A Grade To A Grade TableFollow these steps to add a grade to a grade table, add analytes to the new grade, and set limits foran analyte.Add A Grade1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Result View Settings >Grade >Grade Table Editor .The Available Grade Libraries screen appears.2. If the list of grade libraries is long, press and slide the list to scroll it up or down, then tap a GradeLibrary to select it.3. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the grade to show the grade library.The Grade Library screen appears.4. Tap: Tools >Add Grade .135X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
5. Use the virtual keyboard to type the name for the new grade, and then tap Done and scroll downto the newly created Grade and tap on it.The View/Modify Grade - screen appears.Add Analytes To The Grade6. Tap: Tools >Add Analyte(s) to Grade .The Select Elements screen appears.7. Tap an element symbol to select it.Press and slide, or flick the list to scroll up and down to find an element.Refer to: Select Elements on page 114 to sort and search the element list.8. Tap Done to return to the View/Modify Grade - screen.The grade includes the selected elements.136X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Set Limits For The Analytes9. Tap one of the analytes.The Modify Grade Analyte - screen appears.10. Do one of the following:•Tap Lower Limit•Tap Upper Limit11. Use the numeric keypad to type the value, and then tap Done.Repeat these steps for the other limit, if required.12. Tap Delete Analyte, if required.Warning dialog box appears. Select OK.This removes the analyte from the grade, and returns tothe View/Modify Grade - screen.13. Tap Done to return to the View/Modify Grade - screen, and tap Done again to return to the GradeLibrary for the Method.14. Tap Done five times to return to the main screen.Configure Grade SettingsThe grade settings are all numeric values. Follow these steps to configure them.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Result View Settings >Grade .The Grade Settings screen appears.2. For Grade Calculation, tap the ON tick box.When ON is selected, the result screen will show a grade.3. Do one of the following:•Tap Number of Grades•Tap Grade Coefficient•Tap Good Match Limit•Tap Possible Match Limit137X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Use the numeric keypad to type the new value, and then tap Done to return to the Grade Settingsscreen.Repeat these steps for other grade settings, if required.5. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.About Pseudo ElementsIf the desired Pseudo-element is not listed, the supervisor can create a new one in the global list ofPseudo-elements.It is possible for a supervisor to add, edit and remove compounds in the Pseudo-elements settings. APseudo-element can use equations to link any elements and analytes together. For example, in thecement industry they might use the Lime Saturation Factor to control their process "LSF =0.715*Ca/(1.784*Si+0.635*Al+0.454*Fe)".How to calculate an element-to-compound concentration conversion factor:Element A is displayed as compound AxByCz.MAis the atomic mass of element A, MBthe atomic mass of element B, etc.The atomic mass of the compound is: xMA+yMB+zMC.The conversion factor from A to AxByCzis (xMA+yMB+zMC)/xMA.Create A New Pseudo ElementFollow these steps to create a new Pseudo-element.Note: The supervisor will also be able to delete compounds.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Result View Settings .The Result View Settings screen appears.138X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Scroll down to Settings and Tap Pseudo-elements.The Available Pseudo-elements screen appears.3. Tap: Tools >Create New Element .The Add/Edit Pseudo-element screen appears.4. Tap Name.5. Enter an appropriate name using the virtual keyboard and then tap Done to return to the Add/Edit- screen.6. Tap Formula to enter a formula for the new Pseudo-element.139X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
7. Enter an appropriate name using the virtual keyboard and then tap Done to return to the Add/Edit- screen.The formula can include any elements and analytes and supports basic math functions +-*/^and ( ).The formula does not check for elements and analytes so ensure that the correct element or analytechemical symbols are used. Errors or division by zero in the formula results in N/A results.8. Tap Done to return to the Pseudo-elements - screen.9. Tap Done to return to the Result View Settings - screen.The new Pseudo-element can now be included in custom result formats.10. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.140X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Wireless Network Use CasesThe X-MET8000 series can connect to Wi-Fi networks in Managed and Ad hoc mode. A typical use forWi-Fi is to connect to a PC. This can allow more than one PC to connect to the X-MET8000 series.The Wi-Fi connection can be used to transfer reports directly to a shared network resource and foroperation of the X-MET8000 series trough a PC or tablet device using the WEB-interface or VNC. TheWi-Fi connection can also be used to control the X-MET8000 series remotely using the XAPI protocol.In a managed network the X-MET8000 series can write reports to shared network folders and printreports to network printers. In addition the X-MET8000 series can be controlled from any computeron the local network providing that the IP address for the X-MET8000 series is known.This manual will in detail explain how to connect the X-MET8000 series to a Wi-Fi network, enableshared folders for file transfer and connect to the X-MET8000 series using a Wi-Fi enabled computeror tablet.Trough an ad hoc network connection it is possible to remotely access and control the X-MET8000series using an WEB-browser or VNC and from the X-MET8000 series use shared folders and printersphysically connected to the computer providing the ad hoc network.Note that shared network resources may not work in ad hoc mode unless the resources are locatedon the device providing the ad hoc network.The X-MET8000 series can be remotely controlled trough a VNC connection and using most commonWEB browsers. This manual includes instructions on how to setup and control the X-MET8000 seriesusing a WEB browser running on a PC and trough a VNC-connection from a PC and an iPad.WEB browsers on mobile devices may not be fully compatible with the X-MET8000 series web interface,some features might not work properly if used with a mobile device web browser.Multiple Wi-Fi connected X-MET8000 series devices can be controlled from a single computer usingtabs in the WEB browser, one tab for each X-MET8000 series device.Using the XAPI interface and a Wi-Fi connection multiple X-MET8000 series devices can be used forautomated operation with a minimum of additional equipment and infrastructure.Wireless ConnectionsThe X-MET8000 series can connect to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks. Both networks are switched offby default. A typical use for Bluetooth would be to connect to a precision GPS receiver for miningapplications, and it is possible to check the GPS information from the X-MET8000 series. A typical usefor Wi-Fi is to connect to a PC. This can allow more than one PC to connect to the X-MET8000 series.The Wi-Fi connection can be to a broadcast network or to a hidden network. For a broadcast network,it can be necessary to know the passkey. For a hidden network, it is necessary to know the SSID.Hidden networks can be either managed or ad-hoc. Managed networks can use either WPA or WPA2Personal encryption, and ad hoc networks can use WPA None encryption. If a hidden network usesencryption, it is necessary to know the passkey. The network administrator will know the type ofnetwork in use, and can provide the SSID and passkey, as applicable.An ad hoc Wi-Fi network is a decentralized type of wireless network. The network is ad hoc becauseit does not rely on a pre existing infrastructure, such as access points in managed wireless networks.Network shared folders and printer will most likely not work trough an ad hoc network141X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
A managed Wi-Fi network utilizes access points providing wireless access to the network infrastructureincluding shared folders and printersMost common full featured web browsers i.e. IE, Mozilla and Chrome will work with the X-MET8000series web user interface and are platform and X-MET8000 series software version independent.Many mobile devices use web browsers optimized for mobile web browsing, these might not includeall features required by the X-MET8000 series web GUI. Multiple X-MET8000 series devices runningdifferent software versions can be operated simultaneously using tabs in the web browser.Wi-Fi ad hoc network topologyThe laptop provides the Wi-Fi network in ad hoc mode and the X-MET8000 series connects directly tothe laptop. Network resources might not be accessible from the X-MET8000 series.142X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Wi-Fi managed network topologyIn managed networks existing infrastructure like routers and switches connects the clients to thenetwork, shared resources are accessible from all network connected clients.Add A Bluetooth ConnectionFollow these steps to connect to a Bluetooth device.1. Navigate: Status Bar >Wireless .The Wireless screen appears.143X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Tap Bluetooth.The Bluetooth Settings screen appears.3. Tap the ON tick box.The Bluetooth Settings screen changes.4. Tap Set Device Name.5. Use the virtual keyboard to type an applicable name, and then tap Done to return to the BluetoothSettings screen.6. Tap View Connections.The Bluetooth Connections screen appears.7. Tap: Tools >Discover New Devices .The Bluetooth Device Discovery screen appears, and a search for the Bluetooth devices begins.When the search is complete, the screen shows the available Bluetooth devices.144X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
8. If necessary, tap: Tools >Discover Again .Another search for the Bluetooth devices begins, and the Bluetooth Device Discovery screenupdates.9. Tap on one of the discovered bluetooth devices.The Set Pin Code for Bluetooth Device screen appears.10. Enter the correct Pin Code.11. Tap Done twice to return to the Bluetooth Connections screen.The Bluetooth device is added to the Bluetooth Connections screen.12. Tap on the newly added bluetooth device and select Tools and choose one of the applicable options.The Bluetooth Connections screen updates.13. Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Settings screen.14. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.Add A Bluetooth KeyboardFollow these steps to add a Bluetooth keyboard directly to the X-MET8000 series.1. Navigate: Status Bar >Wireless .The Wireless screen appears.2. Tap Bluetooth.The Bluetooth Settings screen appears.145X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap the ON tick box.The Bluetooth Settings screen changes.4. Tap Set Device Name.5. Use the virtual keyboard to type an applicable name, and then tap Done to return to the BluetoothSettings screen.6. Tap View Connections.The Bluetooth Connections screen appears.7. Tap: Tools >Discover New Devices .The Bluetooth Device Discovery screen appears, and a search for the Bluetooth devices begins.When the search is complete, the screen shows the available Bluetooth devices.8. If necessary, tap: Tools >Discover Again .Another search for the Bluetooth devices begins, and the Bluetooth Device Discovery screenupdates.146X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
9. Tap on the discovered Bluetooth keyboard.The Set Pin Code for Bluetooth Device screen appears.10. Enter the correct Pin Code, verify the correct code from the keyboard manual if necessary.Tip: If the password does not work, try typing the passkey on the touch screen, then type the samepasskey and press <ENTER> on the Bluetooth keyboard.Please refer to the keyboard manual for additional information on pairing the keyboard.11. Tap Done twice to return to the Bluetooth Connections screen.The Bluetooth keyboard is added to the Bluetooth Connections screen.12. Tap on the newly added bluetooth keyboard and select Tools >Connect To Input .The Bluetooth Connections screen updates. An information message is displayed informing thatthe keyboard is connected.13. Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Settings screen.14. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.The Bluetooth keyboard can no be used as input device in all fields where text or numeric input isapplicable.Check GPS InformationOnce a Bluetooth connection is made to the GPS receiver, it is possible to check the GPS position dataand satellite information. Follow these steps to check the GPS information.1. Navigate: Status Bar >WirelessThe Wireless screen appears.2. Tap Bluetooth.The Bluetooth Settings screen appears.147X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap View GPS Information.The GPS Position Data screen appears.4. Tap: Tools >Refresh Now to refresh the GPS Position Data.5. Tap: Tools >View SatellitesThe GPS Satellite Information screen appears.6. Tap Done to return to the GPS Position Data screen.7. Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Settings screen.8. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.148X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Connect the X-MET8000 series to a company networkThe procedure may differ depending on the network security level and server versions used. If thenetwork utilizes device based authentication or you are unable to connect to the network using thefollowing steps, please contact your local network administrator for support.Add A Broadcast Wi-Fi ConnectionFollow these steps to connect to a broadcast Wi-Fi network.1. Navigate: Status Bar >Wireless .The Wireless screen appears.2. Tap Wi-Fi.The Wi-Fi Settings screen appears.149X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap the ON tick box.The Wi-Fi Settings screen changes.4. Tap View Connections.The Wi-Fi Connections screen appears.150X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
5. Tap: Tools >Scan Networks .The Network Discovery screen appears, and a search for Wi-Fi networks begins.When the search is complete, the screen shows the available Wi-Fi networks.The list is ordered with the strongest signals at the top.6. If necessary, tap: Tools >Scan Again .Another search for Wi-Fi networks begins, and the Network Discovery screen is refreshed.7. Tap one of the Wi-Fi networks.151X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
8. If the selected Wi-Fi network requires a passkey, use the virtual keyboard to type the passkey forthe network, then tap Done to return to the Network Discovery screen.9. Tap Done to return to the Wi-Fi Connections screen.This shows the active Wi-Fi connection.10. Tap Done to return to the Wi-Fi Settings screen.Wait until the Network Information IP address and Mask update in the Wi-Fi Settings screen. Theupdated IP address can be used to access the X-MET8000 series from the other computers thatare in the same network.11. Tap Done twice to exit the Wi-Fi Settings screen.152X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add A Hidden Wi-Fi ConnectionFollow these steps to connect to a hidden Wi-Fi network. Managed networks can use either WPA orWPA2 Personal encryption, and ad hoc networks can use WPA None encryption.1. Navigate: Status Bar >Wireless .The Wireless screen appears.2. Tap Wi-Fi.The Wi-Fi Settings screen appears.153X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap the ON tick box.The Wi-Fi Settings screen changes.4. Tap View Connections.The Wi-Fi Connections screen appears.5. Tap: Tools >Connect To Network .The Connect To Hidden Network screen appears.6. Tap Set SSID.154X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
7. Use the virtual keyboard to type the SSID, and then tap Done to return to the Connect To HiddenNetwork screen.8. Do one of the following:•Tap Managed•Tap Ad Hoc9. Tap Set Authentication.The Set Authentication Method screen appears.155X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
10. Do one of the following:•Tap None•Tap WPA & WPA2 PersonalFor an ad hoc network, the second choice is WPA None.11. Tap Done to return to the Connect To Hidden Network screen.The Connect To Hidden Network screen changes.12. Tap Set Passkey.156X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
13. Use the virtual keyboard to type the passkey for the network, and then tap Done to return to theConnect To Hidden Network screen.14. Tap Done to return to the Wi-Fi Settings screen.Wait until the Network Information IP address and Mask update in the Wi-Fi Settings screen. Theupdated IP address can be used to access the X-MET8000 series from the other computers thatare in the same network.15. Tap Done twice to exit the Wi-Fi Settings screen.157X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Wireless PrintingThe X-MET8000 series supports printing Reports directly to a network connected printer over a Wi-Ficonnection. Setup wireless printing using the following instructions.Configure A PrinterIt is necessary to connect the X-MET8000 series device to a Wi-Fi network before configuring a printer.Follow the steps below to configure a printer.The supervisor must configure network printers.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Printers .The Printers screen appears.158X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Tap Tools >Add Printer .The Select Printer screen appears and a search begins for the network printers. When the searchis complete, the screen shows the available Network Printers and Add Other Printer.3. If necessary, scan again by selecting Tools >Scan Again .4. Tap either on the found Network Printers or Add Other Printer to input the printer informationmanually.The Add/Edit Printer screen appears.5. Do the following:•Tap NameThe Printer name can be any text, it is used to identity a printer when multiple printers areconfigured in the device.•Tap URIThe system administrator will need to provide the IPP address for the printer.159X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
6. Use the virtual keyboard to type the new value, and tap Done to return to the Add/Edit Printerscreen.7. It is not necessary to change Model as most of the printers work with a default generic postscriptdriver which is available in the device. If the user wants to install a different PPD driver from a USBmemory device, then tap Model .The Printer Model screen appears.8. Tap Maker to select the applicable maker. Tap Done to return to the Printer model screen.The Printer Model screen updates with the new values.9. Tap User PPD to install the PPD file for the printer from the memory stick.10. Tap Done.The Information dialog box appears.11. Tap OK to return to the Select Printer screen.12. Tap Done 4 times to return to the main screen.160X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Print A Test PageIt is necessary to configure a printer before printing a test page. Follow the steps below to print a testpage.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Printers .The Printers screen appears.2. Select a printer and tap Tools >Maintenance Selected .The Printer Maintenance screen appears.3. Tap Print Test Page.The Information dialog box appears.4. Tap OK to return to the Printer Maintenance screen.5. If the printing of the test page is successful, set the printer as the default printer by selecting SetAs Default Printer in the Printer Maintenance screen.6. Tap Done 4 times to return to the main screen.161X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Generate Report to PrinterThe Supervisor must configure a network printer in the device in order to generate reports directlyon a printer, and must connect the device to the same WiFi network as the one to which the networkprinter is connected. Please refer to the Supervisor manual to set this up. Follow the below steps togenerate report to printer.1. Tap Menu, and then tap History.The History screen appears.2. Tap: Tools >Generate ReportThe Report Generator screen appears.3. Tap: Tools >Select TemplateThe Select Report Template screen appears with the default report template list and also userdefined templates which were created in the Web GUI.162X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap on the applicable template and then tap Done to return to Report Generator screen.5. Select the measurement results for the report by tapping on each result row in Report Generatorscreen or tap Tools and select results using following options•Filter by•Sort by•Mark All•Mark between selected rows6. Tap: Tools >Printer after selecting results.Device starts generating report to the printer. Once the report is generated to the printer, anInformation dialog box appears .7. Tap OK.The Report Generator screen appears.8. Tap Done twice to return to the main screen.163X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Wireless File TransfersThe X-MET8000 series can store reports directly to a network share over a Wi-Fi connection. Setupshared folders using the following instructions.Configure Network Share SettingsFollow the steps below to configure the Network Share Settings.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Network Share .The Network Share Settings screen appears.2. Do all of the following:•Set ServerSet Server is the IP address of the server hosting the network share.•Set Share NameSet Share name is the name of the network share.•Set DirectorySet Directory is the directory path inside the network share.•Set DomainSet Domain is the domain or workgroup where the user account is created.•Set UsernameSet Username is the username of the user to access the network share.•Set PasswordSet Password is the password of the user to access the network share.164X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. The sytem administrator will know the settings of the available shares in the network, and canprovide the necessary information for the Network Share Settings. Use the virtual keyboard to typethe new value, and tap Done to return to the Network Share settings.4. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.Write Test File To NetworkIt is necessary to configure the Network Share Settings before writing a test file to the network. Followthese steps to write a test file.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Network Share .The Network Share Settings screen appears.2. Tap Tools >Write Test File .The Information dialog box appears.3. Tap OK and then tap Done three times to return to the main screen.165X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Generate Report to Network ShareThe Supervisor must configure the network share in order to save reports on the selected network,and must connect the device to the same WiFi network as the one to which the server hosting thenetwork share is connected. Please refer to the Supervisor manual to set this up. Follow the belowsteps to generate report to Network Share.1. Tap Menu, and then tap History.The History screen appears.2. Tap: Tools >Generate ReportThe Report Generator screen appears.3. Tap: Tools >Select TemplateThe Select Report Template screen appears with the list of the default report templates and userdefined templates which were created in the Web GUI.166X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap on applicable template and then tap Done to return to Report Generator screen.5. Select the measurement results for the report by tapping on each result row in the Report Generatorscreen or tap Tools and select the results using following options.•Filter by•Sort by•Mark All•Mark between selected rows6. Tap: Tools >Network Share after selecting the results.Device starts generating report to the printer. Once the report is generated to the network shareReport Generator screen appears.7. Tap Done twice to return to the main screen.VNC connection to the X-MET8000 seriesThe X-MET8000 series can be used trough VNC over a Wi-Fi connection. Setup a VNC connection usingthe following instructions.Using a VNC connection all the operations that are available locally on the X-MET8000 series areaccessible trough remote screen.167X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Configure VNC Server SettingsIt is necessary to have a VNC client on computer to connect to the X-MET device's VNC server. Contactyour IT service administrator to setup a VNC client on your computer. A VNC connection can beestablished by connecting a VNC client with a VNC server using either the X-MET device's Wi-Fi IPaddress, or the IP address 10.0.0.1 when using a direct USB connection. Follow the steps below toconfigure the VNC server settings in the device.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >VNC Server .The VNC Server Settings screen appears.2. Tap VNC Server ON.The Information dialog box appears.3. Tap OK to return to the VNC Server Settings.4. If necessary, do the following to change the VNC screen width and height before setting VNCServer ON.•Set VNC Screen Width•Set VNC Screen Height5. Use the virtual keyboard to type the new value, and tap Done to return to the VNC Server Settings.6. To reset the VNC screen width and height to the default values, tap Reset VNC Screen Size.7. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.Setup a VNC connection on a PCFollow these steps to set up a VNC connection on a PC and connect to the X-MET8000 series.It is necessary to have a VNC client on computer to connect to the X-MET8000 series device's VNCserver. Contact your IT service administrator to setup a VNC client on your computer. A VNC connectioncan be established by connecting a VNC client with a VNC server using either the X-MET8000 seriesdevice's Wi-Fi IP address, or the IP address 10.0.0.1 when using a direct USB connection. The VNCServer must be set up on the X-MET8000 series before a connection can be established.168X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
1. On the PC, Download and install a VNC client, i.e. RealVNC Viewer from http://www.realvnc.com.Follow the instructions for the selected software to install the VNC client.2. Start the VNC Client on the PC and enter the X-MET8000 series IP address found under Networksettings Status Bar >Wireless >Wi-Fi .3. On the VNC client, tap Connect to open the remote connection.If the VNC client is unable to connect to the X-MET8000 series it might be necessary to disable andrestart the Wi-Fi on the X-MET8000 series, from the Wi-Fi settings, tap OFF and then ON again torestart the adapter.4. If prompted for a passcode in the VNC client, leave this blank.The X-MET8000 series screen appears on the PC. The X-MET8000 series can now be controlledfrom the PC.5. To end the VNC connection, tap Close Connection from the tools menu.The VNC window on the PC closes.169X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Control the X-MET8000 series using an iPadAn iPad or similar tablet can be used to control the X-MET8000 series trough VNC over a Wi-Ficonnection. Setup a iPad VNC connection using the following instructions.Setup an iPad to control the X-MET8000 seriesFollow these steps to install and set up a VNC client on a iPad to connect to the X-MET8000 series.The same basics can be applied to other tablets.The Wi-Fi and VNC Server must be set up and started on the X-MET8000 series before a VNC connectioncan be established.1. On the iPad, purchase and install a VNC client of choice, these instructions are for Mocha VNC clientand can also be used as a guide for other VNC clients.Follow the instructions for the selected software to install the VNC client.2. Start the VNC Client on the iPad. When started for the first time, add a New connection by tappingon New.If a connection already exists, use Menu/Add another Server to add new servers.Once a connection is stored, use the Menu in the upper left corner to switch between Connectand Configure.170X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. In the VNC client, enter the X-MET8000 series IP address found under Network settings (Navigate:Status Bar >Wireless >Wi-Fi ) and verify that that the settings in the VNC client are accordingto the following table:Note, 32-bit color mode will not work with the X-MET8000 series, other default settings in MochaVNC should be adequate.Table 4: Configuration tableValueVNC ServerX-MET8000 series IP addressVNC server address5900VNC server portOFFMac OS X Lion sign on<optional>VNC password<not used>Mac OS X User ID<not used>Mac OS X Password<optional>Hardware address(optional)9WOL portOFFWOL broadcastOFFWOL send ping<optional>Name (optional)ValueMoreOFFMac OS X server171X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
ValueMoreUS or according to keyboard preferencesMac keyboardOFF32bit color modeONMouse at fingerOFFShow warningsONShow circle at clickOFFView only modeOFFMotionsOFFWireless keyboardONKey clickOFFToggle black toolbarOFFClose session on exitONLocal mouseOFFAuto lockOFFStylus penONZoom to screen height4. Follow the steps in the next chapter to connect and control the X-MET8000 series using the iPad.Control the X-MET8000 series using an iPadFollow these steps to connect to the X-MET8000 series using an iPad. The same basics apply also toother tablets.Wi-Fi and the VNC Server must be set up and started on the X-MET8000 series and the IP address ofthe X-MET8000 series must be known before a connection can be established.172X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
1. Tap on the connection with the IP address for the X-MET8000 series to connect to. If necessary,tap Menu in the upper left corner to switch between Connect and Configure.If no connection exist for the correct IP address, add a new server or modify an existing connectionto match the X-MET8000 series current IP address.The VNC connection to the X-MET8000 series is started.173X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. If prompted for a passcode, this can be left blank.The X-MET8000 series screen appears on the iPad. Log in to the X-MET8000 series as usual, theX-MET8000 series can now be controlled using the iPad.3. To end the VNC connection, tap Menu Symbol at the bottom of the iPad screen.4. Tap Disconnect to end the VNC session.The VNC session ends.174X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Manage BackupsIt is possible to back up the configuration of the X-MET8000 series. This includes calibration data andapplication data. The calibration data includes the main calibration data as well as test calibrationdata. Application data includes Results screen formats, report templates and Additional Informationabout the sample.The X-MET8000 series creates an internal backup and a backup on a USB memory device at the sametime. It is necessary to have a USB memory device to create a backup, with at least 10 MB of freedisk space. It is possible to restore or to delete a backup from the internal memory or from a USBmemory device.Create A BackupFollow these steps to back up the configuration of the X-MET8000 series.1. Open the connector cover underneath the display to access the external connections.2. Plug a USB memory device into the USB A connector.3. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Configuration Backup .The Backup Menu screen appears.175X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap Create A New Backup.An Information dialog box appears.5. Tap OK to start the backup.The Information dialog box changes to show the progress of the backup. It can take several minutes.When the backup is complete, the Information dialog box shows the name of the backup file.6. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.7. Remove the USB memory device.176X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Restore A BackupTo restore a backup from the internal memory or from a USB memory device, follow these steps.1. To restore a backup from a USB memory device, follow these two steps.a) Open the connector cover underneath the display to access the external connections.b) Plug a USB memory device into the USB A connector.2. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Configuration Backup .The Backup Menu screen appears.3. Tap Restore From A Backup.The Choose Storage Location screen appears.177X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Do one of the following:•Tap Internal Memory•Tap USB Memory StickThe Select Backup screen appears.5. Tap the applicable backup.The Choose Items To Restore screen appears.6. Tap any or all of the following:•Normal Calibrations•Test Calibrations•Application DataA tick appears in the applicable box.7. Make sure that all the necessary items are selected, and then tap: Tools >Restore SelectedItems .A Warning dialog box appears.8. Tap OK to restore the chosen backup.When the process is complete, the Safety screen appears.9. Remove the USB memory device.178X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Delete A BackupTo delete a backup from the internal memory or from a USB memory device, follow these steps.1. To delete a backup from a USB memory device, follow these two steps.a) Open the connector cover underneath the display to access the external connections.b) Plug a USB memory device into the USB A connector.2. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Configuration Backup .The Backup Menu screen appears.3. Tap Delete A Backup.The Choose Storage Location screen appears.179X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Do one of the following:•Tap Internal Memory•Tap USB Memory StickThe Select Backup screen appears.5. Tap the applicable backup.A Warning dialog box appears.6. Tap OK to delete the chosen backup.When the process is complete, the Choose Storage Location screen appears.7. Remove the USB memory device.ConfigurationThe X-MET8000 series has two settings for power saving, Power Saving and Position Wakeup, and twosound settings for Measurement Complete and for Warning Message.The X-MET8000 series dims the backlight after 5 minutes if there has been no activity during thattime. After a further 5 seconds, the X-MET8000 series returns to the login screen. In addition to theseoperations, if Power Saving is on, the X-MET8000 series does the following:•Switches off the screen and backlight•Switches off Bluetooth•Reduces detector cooling.The X-MET8000 series returns from Power Saving after a tap on the screen. In addition, if PositionWakeup is on, the X-MET8000 series returns after physical movement.180X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Set The Power SavingFollow these steps to set the power saving features.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Power Saving .The Power Save Settings screen appears.2. For Power Saving, tap one of the following:•ON•OFF3. For Position Wakeup, tap one of the following:•ON•OFF4. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.181X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Choose SoundsFollow these steps to set the sound features.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Sounds .The Sound Settings screen appears.2. For Measurement Complete, tap one of the following:•ON•OFF3. For Warning Message, tap one of the following:•ON•OFF4. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.182X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Configure Camera SettingsFollow these steps to configure the Camera settings.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Camera Settings .The Camera Settings screen appears.2. To enable the Camera function, tap ON. If the camera function is not required, tap OFFIf the Camera is set to OFF, Save Image, Crosshair Calibration and the Brightness Level optionsdisappear from the Camera Settings screen.3. To automatically save the camera picture for each analysis, tap Save Image ON. If the camerais primarily used for positioning the X-MET on a sample and images are not needed, tap Save ImageOFF.4. If necessary, tap Crosshair Calibration to crop the camera image.The Tap Image To Setup The Crosshair screen appears.183X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
5. Tap on the image to crop. Tap Done to return to the Camera Settings.The area inside the red square box will be displayed in the camera window and in the reports.6. If necessary, the brightness of the camera can be increased by tapping the Brightness Leveloption.The Set Brightness Level screen appears.7. Use the numeric keypad to type the value for the brightness level, the value must be between 0and 255 and then tap Done to return to the Camera Settings screen.8. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.184X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Disable the Proximity Safety SensorBy default, the Proximity Safety Sensor is enabled in the device. The Proximity Safety Sensoris not available in the UK and Canada regions. The Proximity Safety Sensor is not available if theProximity Toggel is enabled. If necessary, the Proximity Safety Sensor can be disabled by followingthe steps below.1. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Proximity Safety Sensor .The Proximity Safety Sensor screen appears.2. To disable the proximity safety sensor, tap on Proximity Sensor DISABLE.AWarning Message appears.185X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap OK.The Proximity Safety Sensor screen appears and the Proximity indicator color in the status barchanges to green.4. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.Calibration AdjustmentsSupervisors cannot add new calibrations, but they can make significant adjustments to each calibrationto optimize it for a specific application. Many of the calibration adjustments are specific to the typeof method. In addition, it is possible to do an energy calibration that adjusts all calibrations.Caution: Any adjustments to the calibration will affect the accuracy of the X-MET8000 series.Make sure that only trained personnel make these calibration adjustments. Failure to do so canreduce the accuracy of the X-MET8000 series.Please contact the local Oxford Instruments representative for assistance with all calibrationrequirements. Refer to Create A Backup on page 175 before a calibration adjustment. Do severalmeasurements with the X-MET8000 series to make sure that it is at operational temperature beforeany calibration adjustments.Auto-Select Mode Calibration AdjustmentsThese adjustments are applicable to modes and also to identification methods that have an ‘ID’ suffix.The supervisor can adjust the following:•The recalculation method•The limits that define both a Good Match and a Possible Match•Maintain the reference samples used for the identification scan.The recalculation method is used for auto-select modes as an optional third choice. The first choiceuses the identification methods to match to an applicable empirical calibration. The second choiceuses an applicable fundamental parameter calibration. If there is no match from the first or secondchoice, the auto-select mode uses the optional recalculation method. Auto-select modes do not require186X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
a recalculation method, and it can be undefined. A fundamental parameter method is often the bestchoice for a recalculation method.Auto-select modes use two adjustable limits to decide whether to use a particular reference samplefrom an identification method. The two limits are for ‘Good Match’ and ‘Possible Match’. Reduce alimit to make a match less likely, and increase it to make a match more likely. Make sure that the‘Good Match’ value is less than the ‘Possible Match’ value.Each auto-select mode and identification method has a list of the reference samples associated withit. For modes, it is possible to associate a reference sample with another method. For example:•Alloy LE Mode has SS304 as a reference sample that uses the Stainless LE method•Stainless LE ID also has SS304 as a reference sample, but with no associated method.There is a date for each reference when the measurement occurred. If there is no date, then there isno measurement for that reference sample. If there is no date for a reference sample, then that modeor identification method will have an incomplete calibration, and will not be available for measurements.Do not add a reference sample without a measurement.Choose A Recalculation MethodThis procedure is applicable to modes and also to ‘ID’ methods. Follow these steps to add a recalculationmethod.1. Navigate: Menu >Method .2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable method.The Method Settings screen appears.3. Tap Calibration.The ID - Method Parameters screen appears.187X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap Recalculation Method.The Set Recalculation Method screen appears.5. Tap an applicable method to select it.Make sure that a tick appears in the box.6. Tap Done to return to the ID - Method Parameters screen.7. Tap Done three times again to return to the main screen.Set Match LimitsThis procedure is applicable to modes and also to ‘ID’ methods. Follow these steps to set the limitsfor a Good Match and a Possible Match.1. Navigate: Menu >Method .2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable method.The Method Settings screen appears.188X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap Calibration.The ID - Method Parameters screen appears.4. Do one of the following:•Tap Possible Match Limit•Tap Good Match Limit5. Use the numeric keypad to type the value, and then tap Done to return to the ID - MethodParameters screen.Repeat these steps for the other limit, if required.6. Tap Done to return to the Method Settings screen.7. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.Add A Reference SampleThis procedure is applicable to modes and also to ‘ID’ methods. Follow these steps to add a referencesample.1. Do one of the following:•Navigate: Menu >Time•Navigate: Status Bar >Measurement TimeMake sure that the Measurement Time Settings are set correctly.2. Navigate: Menu >Method .3. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable method.The Method Settings screen appears.4. Tap Calibration.The ID - Method Parameters screen appears.189X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
5. Tap Reference Maintenance.The Reference Maintenance screen appears.6. Tap: Tools >Add New .7. Use the virtual keyboard to type a name for the new reference sample, and then tap Done toreturn to the Reference Maintenance screen.The new reference sample will be at the end of the list, and will be selected.8. Take a measurement of the new reference sample.The Reference Maintenance screen shows the date for the reference sample measurement.9. For a mode, tap: Tools >Set Screening Method .The Set Screening Method screen appears.10. Tap an applicable method to select it.Make sure that a tick appears in the box.190X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
11. Tap Done to return to the Reference Maintenance screen.12. Tap Done four times again to return to the main screen.Empirical Calibration AdjustmentsThe supervisor can adjust the following:•Measure a check sample•Add an analyte correction•Add a type standard settingCheck samples allow the adjustment of a calibration by the measurement of a specific sample. It isnecessary for a calibrator to include a check sample with the calibration, and typically it is onlyapplicable for specific applications.Analyte correction applies an offset value to one or more specific elements within the matrix of acalibration. It is necessary to take an accurate measurement of a sample. Analyte correction canadjust the measurement results to be the same as the sample.Refer to Fundamental Parameter Calibration Adjustments on page 194 for a description of type standardsettings.Measure A Check SampleThis procedure is applicable to empirical methods. Follow these steps to measure a check sample.1. Do one of the following:•Navigate: Menu >Time•Navigate: Status Bar >Measurement TimeMake sure that the Measurement Time Settings are set correctly.2. Navigate: Menu >Method .3. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable method.The Method Settings screen appears.191X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap Calibration.The EA - Method Parameters screen appears.5. Tap Check Sample.The Check Sample Measurement screen appears.6. Take a measurement of the check sample.The Check Sample Measurement screen shows the new check sample measurement.The Offset column shows the difference to the current check sample measurement.7. Do one of the following:•Tap Done to accept the new check sample measurement.•Tap Menu >Home to reject the new check sample measurement.8. If necessary, tap Done four times again to return to the main screen.Add Analyte CorrectionThis procedure is applicable to empirical methods. Follow these steps to add analyte correction.1. Navigate: Menu >Method .192X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable method.The Method Settings screen appears.3. Tap Calibration.The EA - Method Parameters screen appears.4. Tap Analyte Correction.The Analyte Correction screen appears.5. Tap an applicable analyte.6. Use the numeric keypad to type the analyte correction value, and then tap Done to return to theAnalyte Correction screen.7. Tap Done to return to the EA - Method Parameters screen.8. Tap Done three times again to return to the main screen.193X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Fundamental Parameter Calibration AdjustmentsThe supervisor can adjust the following:•Add a type standard setting•Change the display units between a percentage and parts per million.Type standards are useful for measurements within a tight matrix and narrow concentration range.It is necessary to take an accurate measurement of a sample with known concentrations of elements.After the measurement, it is possible to define the concentrations of each element, as applicable, tomake corrections for that type standard. Type standards are available for all empirical and fundamentalparameter calibrations.Add A Type StandardThis procedure is applicable to empirical and fundamental parameter methods. Follow these steps toadd a type standard.1. Do one of the following:•Navigate: Menu >Time•Navigate: Status Bar >Measurement TimeMake sure that the Measurement Time Settings are set correctly.2. Navigate: Menu >Method .3. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the applicable method.The Method Settings screen appears.4. Tap Type Standard Settings.The Type Standards screen appears.5. Tap: Tools >Add Type Standard .194X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
6. Use the virtual keyboard to type a name for the new type standard, and then tap Done to returnto the Type Standards screen.7. Tap Edit (pencil) next to the new type standard.The Analytes screen appears.8. Take a measurement of the sample for the type standard.9. To apply a correction, tap the applicable analyte.The Type Standard Analytes screen appears.10. Tap the ON tick box.11. Do one of the following:•Tap Coefficient•Tap Concentration•Tap Low Concentration Limit•Tap High Concentration Limit195X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
12. Use the numeric keypad to type the value, and then tap Done to return to the Type StandardAnalytes screen.Repeat these steps for other analyte settings, if required.13. Tap Done to return to the Analytes screen.Repeat these steps for other analytes, if required.14. Tap: Tools >Calculate .The Analytes screen shows the calculated coefficients.15. Tap Done to return to the Type Standards screen.16. Tap Done three times again to return to the main screen.About The Energy CalibrationEnergy calibration is a service operation, and is not necessary if the X-MET8000 series operatescorrectly. An energy calibration is applicable if successive measurements of the Alloy CRM sampleover a period of time show a degradation in results. It takes about 110 s, and it is possible to reviewthe new values after the measurement and accept them, or not.Energy CalibrationFollow these steps to do an energy calibration. Use the Alloy CRM sample for the measurement. It isnot necessary to set a measurement time, or any other parameters. The measurement takes about110 s.1. Do several measurements with the X-MET8000 series to make sure that it is at operationaltemperature.196X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Energy Calibration .The Energy Calibration screen appears.3. Pull and hold the trigger firmly.The Energy Calibration screen shows the new and old values.A Measuring dialog box appears.4. Do one of the following:•Tap Done to accept the new energy calibration.•Tap Menu >Home to reject the new energy calibration.5. If necessary, tap Done three times again to return to the main screen.Operation With A PCIt is possible to operate the X-MET8000 series with a PC to do the following:•Create a report for a series of results.•Do a test measurement.•Access the X-MET8000 Series User Manual .Both supervisors and operators can operate the X-MET8000 series with a PC. Each uses their ownlogin code. There is not a separate login code for PC operation.Operations with the PC use an Internet browser. The standard URL to connect to the X-MET8000 seriesis http://10.0.0.1/. Please contact the local Oxford Instruments representative if it is necessary tochange the URL.197X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Connect To A PC And LoginFollow these steps to connect the X-MET8000 series to a PC and then login.1. Open the connector cover underneath the display to access the external connections.2. Use the USB cable to connect the X-MET8000 series to a PC.•Connect the smaller USB Mini-AB connector to the X-MET8000 series.•Connect the larger USB A connector to the PC.Make sure that the connections are correct.198X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Open the Internet browser on the PC, and type the URL: http://10.0.0.1/.The PC Login screen appears.199X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Select the language from drop down list and Choose the correct user from the User drop downlist, type the login code into the text box, and click Login.The PC main screen appears.The X-MET8000 series shows the Safety screen with a Warning dialog box.About The Report GeneratorThe X-MET8000 series has a comprehensive report generator. It is possible to create templates to usefor different reports. The supervisor can create templates for an operator to use. The report generatorcreates a PDF file or a CSV file. A CSV file is applicable for a spreadsheet and not available in operatorlevel.The template can include company information with the logo, a report header, the date and pagenumber, and the X-MET8000 series serial number, as applicable. To create a report, it is necessary tohave a report template. The logo file must be less than 1024kB and one of the formats: .jpg, .png or.bmp.The report can include one or more results. Each result can include the operator's name, the gradeand element concentration and standard deviation. It is also possible to include the spectra for theresult, and it is possible to save the spectra with the report.Once a supervisor creates a template, it is possible to download it to the PC, and then upload it toother X-MET8000 series.200X-MET8000 Series User Manual8

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