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TruDefender FT

TruDefender FTi

User Guide

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Thermo Scientific TruDefender FT and TruDefender FTi User Guide 1

Preface

The Thermo Scientific TruDefender FT instrument is

an FTIR spectrometer designed for use by first

responders, homeland security, military, law

enforcement, and forensic chemistry personnel.

Compact and lightweight, this instrument is intended

for rapid field identification of unknown solid and

liquid samples.

This guide describes how to perform a scan with the

TruDefender® FT instrument, interpret scan results,

save and export results, and maintain the instrument. If

you own a TruDefender FTi model, you can also

wirelessly send a scan as an email or an SMS message.

Contacting Us

Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific any time for

information or assistance.

Telephone (USA) 1-800-374-1992

(International) +1-978-642-1100

Email support@chemid.thermofisher.com

Website www.thermoscientific.com/chemID-support

Mail 46 Jonspin Road, Wilmington, MA 01887

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Preface

Safety Notices

The TruDefender FT instrument is specifically

designed to be used in an everyday environment in the

field and is therefore considerably more rugged than a

laboratory instrument.

However, the user should recognize that this is a

precision scientific instrument that should be treated

with care. Abuse and mistreatment may lead to a

degradation of performance or premature failure.

CAUTION

Do not use the TruDefender FT instrument unless you have been trained in its use.

CAUTION

There are no user-adjustable components inside the instrument. The TruDefender FT battery

compartment door may be opened, but do not open the device or modify the electronics within. All

service operations must be performed by Thermo Fisher Scientific or an authorized service agent of

Thermo Fisher Scientific. Any attempt by the user to open the instrument will render the warranty

null and void.

CAUTION

Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein or

those specified by Thermo Fisher Scientific personnel may result in a hazardous condition.

CAUTION

Follow your organization's procedure and regulations for the handling of unknown substances.

CAUTION

The TruDefender FT instrument is not certified to be intrinsically safe, and the user should take the

necessary precautions when using the unit.

CAUTION

When wireless transmission is enabled, maintain a distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) between the

instrument and your head and body.

CAUTION

If there is a possibility that you may be sending messages wirelessly with the instrument, do not attach

the instrument to your belt clip or hang it on a shoulder strap.

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Start

Getting Started

4Instrument Front Diagram

4 Sample Crusher Diagram

5Instrument Bottom Diagram

5 Carrying Case Contents

6Powering the Instrument

6Opening and Closing the Access Door

7Changing the Rechargeable Battery

7 Inserting the Disposable Batteries

7Using the Wall Plug Adapters

8 Using the Memory Card

8Changing System Date or Time

8 Changing the System Language

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1 Getting Started

Instrument Front Diagram

Sampling tip

Display

Quick scan key

Displays the scan screen or

initiates a scan

Enter key

Enacts a menu selection or

accepts changes made to a screen

Wake/Sleep key

Turns instrument on or off

or puts it into sleep mode

Cancels a screen without

accepting any changes

made to it. Returns to the

previously displayed

screen. Press and hold to

return to the Main menu.

Escape key

Flips the display screen

Flip screen key

Arrow keys

Select menu items

Nose

Sample Crusher Diagram

Boot

Latch

Sampling platform

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Instrument Bottom Diagram

Battery compartment

door

Open access door

Memory card slot

Slide door in direction of arrow to open

Power cable connector

Carrying Case Contents

Memory card reader

Memory card

Sample crusher

Spare rechargeable battery

Sampling sticks, pipettes,

spatulas, swabs, alcohol

wipes

Battery

charger

Disposable

batteries

Power cable

and adapters

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1 Getting Started

Powering the Instrument

The TruDefender FT instrument can be powered by:

• A rechargeable battery (provides about 4 hours in

normal use)

• Connection to an electrical outlet (plug the AC

power cable into the power cable connector,

which is behind the access door)

• Three disposable SureFire® batteries (provide

about 5 hours in normal use)

When the display illuminates, the instrument is fully

powered and ready for operation.

The instrument has three power states: On, off, and a

power-saving mode (“sleep mode”).

NOTE

The instrument enters sleep mode if it remains

idle for several minutes while on battery power.

NOTE

Use the SureFire disposable batteries when

operating below 32°F (0°C).

To turn on the instrument

Press and hold the Wake/Sleep key until the display

backlight turns on, then release the key.

To put the instrument into sleep mode

Briefly press the Wake/Sleep key.

To turn off the instrument

Press the Wake/Sleep key for several seconds.

Opening and Closing the Access Door

The access door is designed to securely seal the battery

compartment, to protect it from contaminants.

CAUTION

When the access door on the bottom of the

instrument is open, the environmental seal is

broken, and the system is no longer water-

and dust-resistant.

To open the access door

Place your thumbs on each side of the door bar and

push in the direction of the arrows on the bar. The tabs

on both ends of the bar will disengage from the slots on

either side of the door.

To close the access door

Press the door into the opening to completely seat the

door gasket into the bottom of the instrument. Push

the door bar into the horizontal position. Make sure

that both of the bar tabs are seated in their slots.

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1 Getting Started

Changing the Rechargeable Battery

Be sure to turn the instrument off before removing the

rechargeable battery or the disposable batteries.

CAUTION

If you remove the rechargeable battery or the

disposable batteries when the instrument is

turned on, the instrument software is very

likely to be damaged. This damage can cause

the instrument to behave unpredictably or

even to fail to turn on. If the software is

damaged, you will need to return the

instrument for servicing.

1Turn off the instrument by pressing and holding the

Wake/Sleep key for several seconds.

2Open the access door.

3Slide the battery compartment door to the right.

The door will spring open, and the battery will

slightly eject.

4Remove the battery and insert a charged one. Make

sure that “This side up” is on top and the arrow on

the battery label is pointing toward the instrument.

5Close the battery compartment door and slide it to

the left to latch it in place.

6Close the access door.

Inserting the Disposable Batteries

Be sure to turn the instrument off before removing any

batteries. See the caution notice above.

Follow the procedure for changing the rechargeable

battery, but remove the rechargeable battery and insert

three disposable batteries.

Orient the battery poles in this order: positive,

negative, positive. See the figure inside of the battery

compartment door, which shows the correct

orientation.

Using the Wall Plug Adapters

Your instrument comes with a set of international wall

plug adapters. To install an adapter, press it into the

recess in the power cord until the adapter clicks into

place. To remove an adapter, slide the release latch

down and pull the adapter out.

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1 Getting Started

Using the Memory Card

When you export data, the instrument stores the data

on a memory card, which may be placed in a memory

card reader and connected to a computer.

TIP

When not in use, keep the memory card in the

carrying case.

To insert the memory card

Hold the card with the arrow pointing toward the

instrument and the notched edge at the left (see the

figure at the left) and insert it into the memory card

slot. Press the card in until it catches in place.

To remove the memory card

Push the card in, then release. The card will eject

slightly from the slot. Remove the card, using the

fingernail groove on the top edge of the card to catch

the card’s edge.

Changing System Date or Time

You can change system date and time to synchronize

with your local time.

By default, your instrument uses the mm/dd/yyyy date

format. You can switch to the dd/mm/yyyy format.

1In the Main menu, select Tools > press the Enter

key.

2Select Date/Time > press the Enter key.

3Select Month, Day, Year, Hour, Minutes, Zone, or

Format, then press the right or left arrow key until

the value that you want to set appears. (Zone is the

time zone, in hours before or after Greenwich Mean

Time, GMT.)

4Press the Escape key.

Changing the System Language

You can change the system language at any time.

NOTE

To change to a translated library, you must install

the translated version of the software.

1In the Main menu, select Tools > press the Enter

key.

2Select Language > press the Enter key.

3Select a language > press the Enter key.

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Scan

Scanning

9Follow Safe Scanning Practices

10 The Keys to Getting a Good Scan

10 Cleaning the Sampling Tip

11 Best Practices for Scanning

13 Performing a Scan

15 Reading the Activity Indicator Light

15 Speeding Scan Time by Restricting the Library Search

16 Using the Sample Crusher

17 Scanning a Volatile Liquid

17 Using the Keyboard

Follow Safe Scanning Practices

CAUTION

If you own a TruDefender FTi model, keep

the instrument at least 7.9 inches (20 cm)

from your head and body when the wireless

radio is enabled. For information on how to

determine if the radio is enabled, see

page 30.

CAUTION

Use caution when scanning shock- or friction-

sensitive materials.

Shock- or friction-sensitive materials can pose a hazard

of explosion if mishandled during the scanning process.

Examples of materials known to be shock- and friction-

sensitive include (but are not limited to) TATP,

gunpowder, nitroglycerine, and match tips.

Follow these safety precautions when performing a scan

of a material that may be shock- or friction-sensitive:

1Scan the smallest possible amount of material

(<300 µL, 1 drop, or less than 300 mg).

2Wear all necessary personal protective gear.

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2 Scanning

The Keys to Getting a Good Scan

The FTIR light beam emerges from the center of the

sampling tip. Because the beam can only penetrate a

few microns into a sample, to get a good scan you must

ensure that sample materials are in very close contact

with the sampling tip.

The keys to getting a good scan are:

1When scanning powders or solids, use the sample

crusher or firmly press the instrument into the

material.

2Center the sample material on the sampling tip. The

Best Practices table (see page 11) shows proper

positioning for the most common scanning

situations.

3When possible, grind powders to a fine and even

consistency.

Whenever possible, use the sample crusher to scan

powders. The sample crusher exerts the firm and

constant pressure that is necessary to ensure good

contact.

TruDefender FT generally displays results in less than

30 seconds. Scans may be prolonged or may not

finish if:

• The sample material is not in close contact with

the sampling tip.

• The sample material interacts little or not at all

with infrared light (for example, pure elements).

TIP

Dilute solutions will return a positive match for

water because water strongly interacts with

infrared light.

Cleaning the Sampling Tip

Before every background check, clean the sampling tip

thoroughly.

To clean the tip, scrub it with an alcohol wipe, then

allow it to air dry, or wipe it with a clean paper towel or

cloth. If the tip is visibly dirty, wipe off as much of the

material as possible before scrubbing the tip with an

alcohol wipe.

If the sampling tip is contaminated with an oily

substance, scrub it with mineral spirits or paint thinner.

TIP

In very cold weather, liquid from the alcohol

wipe may freeze on the sampling tip and cause

inaccurate scan results. To prevent this, remove

any frozen residue by scrubbing the sampling tip

with a paper towel or cloth.

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Best Practices for Scanning

For this situation Do these things

Puddled liquid

At least 1/4 inch (6 mm) deep

Immerse the sampling tip in the

puddle. The instrument may touch the

underlying surface.

Non-volatile liquid in a

container

Stand the instrument on its bottom.

Place a drop of liquid on the sampling

tip.

Volatile liquid See “Scanning a Volatile Liquid” on

page 17.

Thinly spread film or

droplets of liquid

Saturate a swab with the liquid.

Press the swab firmly on the center of

the sampling tip.

Thinly spread paste Collect some of the paste on a swab.

Press the swab firmly on the center of

the sampling tip.

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Powders If the powder is coarse, grind it to a

fine and even texture.

For best results, use the sample crusher

(see page 16).

If you cannot use the sample crusher,

firmly press the sampling tip in

contact with the powder.

TIP

If possible, grind a powder until

the granules are no larger than

grains of table salt.

Solids If the material can be ground, grind it

to a fine powder and scan it with the

sample crusher (see page 16).

If the material cannot be ground, press

the sampling tip firmly into the

material.

NOTE

To scan the inside of a coated

tablet, scrape off the coating,

finely grind the remaining

material, and scan it with the

sample crusher.

To scan the coating, scrape it off

and scan separately.

For this situation Do these things

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Performing a Scan

NOTE

If you own a TruDefender FTi model, you can

send scan results wirelessly via a cellular

connection to an email or SMS address. For

details, see page 29.

Step 1

Choose a scanning technique (see the Best Practices

table on page 11). See page 16 for guidelines on using

the sample crusher.

Press the Wake/Sleep key if the instrument is not

powered up. The Main menu appears.

TIP

If you are using the sample crusher or holding

the instrument upside down, press the Flip

Screen key.

Step 2

Press the Quick Scan key. The Background Check

screen appears. Clean the sampling tip now (see

page 10).

Step 3

(Optional) Create a new session for the scan. Select

Session > Create new session > press the Enter key.

The New Session Name keyboard appears.

Enter a new name or accept the default name. (For help

with the keyboard, see page 17.)

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Step 4

Select Go > press the Enter key. The instrument

performs a background check. If the background has

changed since the last scan, the instrument

automatically performs a new background scan.

NOTE

Do not put the instrument in the sample

crusher for the background check. During a

background scan, the sampling tip must not be

in contact with any sample material.

Step 5

When the background check or the background scan

finishes, the Position Unit screen appears.

Place the sampling tip in contact with the sample (see

the Best Practices table on page 11). If you are using

the sample crusher, place a small amount of the test

substance on the sampling platform, then insert the

instrument (see page 16).

Step 6

To start the scan, select Scan > press the Enter key. The

Scan in progress screen appears. Hold the instrument

steady during the scan.

To monitor the progress of the scan, observe the

progress bar on the bottom of the scan screen and the

signal strength meter. The progress bar displays the

estimated time to scan completion.

When the scan finishes, the instrument displays a result

(see page 19).

TIP

If the scan time is lengthy and the signal

strength meter shows only a few or no bars, the

sampling tip may not be in good contact with the

sample, or the sample may not be scannable by

FTIR.

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Reading the Activity Indicator Light

The activity indicator light on the bottom of the

instrument also indicates scan status:

•Blinking yellow: The scan has just begun or the

instrument is receiving adequate signal from the

sample.

•Blinking green: The instrument is receiving

strong signal from the sample.

•Blinking red: The instrument is not receiving any

signal.

•Solid green: The scan has successfully completed.

•Solid red: The scan has stopped because of some

error, or you pushed the Escape key to halt the

scan.

Speeding Scan Time by Restricting the Library Search

During the analysis phase of a scan, the instrument

normally searches the entire library to find the best

match for the scan data.

You can constrain this search to only factory-added

library items or only user-added library items.

Constraining the library search reduces scan time and is

most useful when you are only interested in detecting

the presence of particular user-added items.

For information on creating user-added library items,

see page 35.

1In the Main menu, select Tools > press the Enter

key.

2Select Libraries > press the Enter key.

3Select a display option > press the Enter key.

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Using the Sample Crusher

CAUTION

DO NOT scan pressure-sensitive materials

with the sample crusher (see page 9).

Whenever possible, use the sample crusher to scan

powders, because it is difficult to manually apply

enough pressure to get a good scan. The sample crusher

holds a powdered sample in firm and close contact with

the sampling tip during the scan.

1Place the sample crusher on a level surface.

2Clean the sampling platform with an alcohol wipe.

3Place a small amount of sample material in the

center of the sample platform. Use only enough

material to completely cover the center of the

platform.

4Perform steps 1 through 5 of the scanning procedure

(see page 13). Do not put the instrument into the

sample crusher until the instrument has finished

the background scan.

5Press the instrument into the sample crusher (see the

figure at the left) until the side latches snap into

place. If you have trouble inserting the instrument,

you may need to clean the sample crusher (see

page 42).

TIP

To minimize the risk of dislodging the sample

during insertion, hold the instrument at a

slight angle on the front-to-back axis and

insert the nose into the crusher, then

straighten the instrument and push it down

to complete the insertion.

6Initiate the scan (see step 6 on page 14).

7When finished, press the latches to release them, and

remove the instrument.

NOTE

If the scan progresses slowly, remove the

instrument and reinsert it into the sample

crusher. If scan time does not improve, stop the

scan, remove the instrument, and make sure

that the sample is centered on the sample

platform.

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Scanning a Volatile Liquid

Use the sample crusher to scan a volatile liquid. This

will help prevent the liquid from evaporating before the

scan is complete.

1Clean the sampling platform with an alcohol wipe,

and place the sample crusher on a flat surface.

2Perform steps 1 through 4 of the procedure for

performing a scan (see page 13).

3When the Position Unit screen appears, use a pipette

to place drops of the liquid on the center of the

sample platform. The liquid must completely cover

the crystal tip in the center of the sample platform.

4Immediately place the instrument into the sample

crusher (see page 16). It is not necessary to latch the

sample crusher into place.

5Complete the scan (see step 6 on page 14).

6Remove the instrument from the sample crusher.

Using the Keyboard

The instrument displays a keyboard when you need to

enter data into the system, such as a session name.

To enter data into the keyboard

• Enter data one character at a time. When finished,

select Done > press the Enter key.

• To enter a character, use the arrow keys to select

the character > press the Enter key.

• To enter a space, select the space bar > press the

Enter key.

• To backspace delete characters, select Delete >

press the Enter key.

• To enter a capital letter or a symbol, select Caps >

press the Enter key, then select the character >

press the Enter key.

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Results

Understanding Results

19 Reading a Result Screen

20 Interpreting a Scan Result

22 Viewing Library Information for a Scan Result

22 Viewing the Spectrum for a Scan Result

23 Zooming and Rescaling a Spectrum

23 Overlaying a Spectrum

Reading a Result Screen

All result screens except the No Match result include

the information shown in the figure below.

The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

diamond identifies the type and level of risks that this

library item poses for emergency personnel, according

to specifications set forth in NFPA standard 704.

Library categories to which

the identified item is assigned

CAS (Chemical Abstracts

Service) number, an

international chemical naming

and categorization reference for

the library item

NFPA diamond

Color codes for the diamond:

Red: Flammability

Blue: Level of health hazard

Yellow: Chemical reactivity

White: Unique hazard codes

Number scale: 0 (no hazard) to 4

(severe risk)

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Interpreting a Scan Result

Single Positive Match

The data matches only one library item.

Multiple Positive Match

The data matches two or more library items, meaning that the sample

could be any one of them.

Mixture Match

The data matches a mixture of library items.

The percentages indicate the proportion of the data that matches the

individual items. The percentages are not concentrations.

The percentages will not add up to 100 if any of the data cannot be

matched.

Mixture identification is a complex analysis. It is more susceptible to false

positives than the Single Positive or Multiple Positive results.

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Similar Item Match

The data is similar to one or more library items.

Be careful when interpreting this type of result! This screen does not mean

that the listed substances are present, only that the data resembles them in

some respects.

Possible reasons for a Similar Item match include the following:

• The sample is chemically interacting.

• The substance does not produce detectable levels of signal or is not

scannable.

• Your scanning technique was improper for the situation, so the

instrument could not collect enough data.

Consult the Best Practices table (page 11) and repeat the scan.

If this result persists, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific Customer Support.

No Match

The data did not match anything in the library, including mixtures of

library items.

The text on the No Match screen contains important information. Read

it carefully.

Possible reasons for a No Match result include the following:

• The substance does not produce detectable levels of signal or is not

scannable.

• Your scanning technique was improper for the situation, so the

instrument could not collect enough data.

Consult the Best Practices table (page 11) and repeat the scan.

If this result persists, contact Customer Support.

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Viewing Library Information for a Scan Result

For Single Positive results, press the Enter key > select

View Info. Detailed library information for the

identified substance will appear in the display.

For result screens that identify more than one substance

(Multiple Positive, Mixture, and some Similar Match

results), use the down arrow key to select one of the

identified substances > press the Enter key > select

View Info.

Viewing the Spectrum for a Scan Result

When a scan result is inconclusive or confusing,

viewing the spectrum for the result can help you make

a positive identification.

The instrument superimposes the spectrum of the

identified substance on the spectrum of the library item

that matches the scan data.

The scan spectrum is colored black, and the library

spectrum is colored red. In the case of a Mixture result,

the instrument also displays a blue-colored spectrum

for the mixture itself.

1With the result displayed, press the Enter key.

2Select View spectrum > press the Enter key. The

spectrum appears.

3If you are viewing a Multiple Positive, Mixture, or

Similar Match result, press the down arrow to scroll

to the spectrum that you want to view.

TIP

For result screens that identify more than one

substance (Multiple Positive, Mixture, and some

Similar Match results), press the down arrow to

sequentially display the spectrum for each

substance.

Spectrum for Single Positive Match result Spectrum for Mixture result

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3 Understanding Results

Zooming and Rescaling a Spectrum

You can zoom a spectrum to improve the visibility of

crowded regions. Zooming shortens and widens the

peaks in a spectrum.

To make zoomed peaks more prominent, you can

rescale the spectrum. Rescaling increases the vertical

height of the spectrum peaks.

Use the arrow keys to pan to regions of interest in a

zoomed spectrum.

1With the spectrum displayed, press the Enter key.

2Select Zoom In or Zoom Out > press the Enter key

until the spectrum is magnified as you wish.

3To rescale the zoomed spectrum, press the Enter key

> select Autoscale Y > press the Enter key. The peak

heights will increase.

4Press the Escape key to close the menu.

Overlaying a Spectrum

To visually compare the patterns of the peaks in two

spectra, you can lay one spectrum on top of another.

The overlaid spectrum is colored light purple.

NOTE

An overlaid spectrum will appear on all spectra

that you display, until you clear the overlay.

To overlay a spectrum

1With a spectrum displayed (see page 22), press the

Enter key > select Overlay > press the Enter key.

2Select one of the overlay options. The spectrum for

the option that you select appears on top of the

previously displayed spectrum.

•Previous scan: The Review screen appears. Select

a stored scan > press the Enter key.

•Library item: The library appears. Manually

scroll to an item > press the Enter key. See page 35

for information on finding library items.

•Search library: The Library Search screen

appears. See page 36 for information on searching

the library.

To clear an overlay

With the spectrum and its overlay displayed, press the

Enter key > select Clear overlay.

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Review

Reviewing Stored Scans and Sending Messages

26 Viewing a Stored Scan

26 Renaming a Scan or a Session

27 Exporting Scans or Sessions

28 Printing a Report File

28 Viewing Exported SPC Files

29 Deleting Scans and Sessions

29 About Sending Email and SMS Messages

29 About the Wireless Radio Power States

30 Reading the Wireless Service Icons

30 Wirelessly Sending a Scan

31 Managing Contacts

31 Adding a Contact When You Send a Scan

32 Adding Contacts Via the Wireless Tools

32 Adding a Contact Via the Contact List Web Page

33 Editing or Deleting a Contact Via the Contact List Web Page

33 Synchronizing the Contact Lists

33 Specifying the Files That Are Attached to Emailed Scans

34 Manually Enabling and Disabling the Wireless Radio

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4 Reviewing Stored Scans and Sending Messages

Viewing a Stored Scan

Scans are stored in the session folder that is specified in

the Select Session screen (see page 13). If you never

create a new session, scans are stored in the default

session folder.

Use the left and right arrow keys to scroll through the

session folders. Use the up and down arrow keys to

scroll through stored scans.

1In the Main menu, select Review > press the Enter

key.

2Select a scan > press the Enter key.

3Select Open scan > press the Enter key. The scan

result appears.

Renaming a Scan or a Session

You can rename any single scan or session. 1In the Main menu, select Review > press the Enter

key.

2Select the scan or session > press the Enter key.

3Select Rename scan or Rename session > press the

Enter key.

4Enter a new name. For help with the keyboard, see

page 17.

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4 Reviewing Stored Scans and Sending Messages

Exporting Scans or Sessions

You can export scans to the memory card and transfer

them to a computer for analysis, printing, or emailing.

If you own a TruDefender FTi model, you can also

export a single scan wirelessly as an email or SMS text

message (see page 30).

The TruDefender FT instrument provides these export

formats:

•Report file (.jpg): A printable file that

summarizes information about a scan (for an

example, see page 28).

•Reachback file (.arb): A file that encodes scan

data, instrument calibration data, and the system

log. Thermo Fisher Scientific Customer Support

uses Reachback files to diagnose problems.

•Text file (.txt): A plain text file.

•SPC file (.spc): A special format that can be read

by data analysis packages.

NOTE

You can also export a single scan directly from a

result screen. Press the Enter key, then select

Export scan.

1Open the access door and insert the card into the

memory card slot. Be sure to orient the card

correctly: Arrow pointing toward the instrument and

notched edge at the left (see page 8).

2In the Main menu, select Review > press the Enter

key.

3Select either a session or an individual scan > press

the Enter key.

4Select Export Scan or Export Session > press the

Enter key.

5Select an export format > press the Enter key. The

instrument exports the selected scan or all scans in

the selected session to the memory card.

6Remove the memory card and place it in the card

reader, then attach the card reader to a USB port on

a computer.

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Printing a Report File

Export the scan as a JPEG file (see page 27) and print

the file from your computer. Here is a sample report

file for 2-propanol.

Viewing Exported SPC Files

To view SPC files on your computer, you must have

software that can read them. Thermo Fisher Scientific

recommends GRAMS® software, an integrated suite of

spectroscopic software tools that is available from

Thermo Fisher Scientific (see http://www.thermo.com/

grams). You can also use a freeware program called

SpekWin32, available at http://www.effemm2.de/

spekwin/index_en.html.

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Deleting Scans and Sessions

When you delete all scans at once, the instrument

deletes all scans and all sessions except for the default

session. When finished, the instrument has one empty

session with the default session name.

NOTE

Deleted scans and sessions cannot be

recovered.

To delete a single scan or session

1In the Main menu, select Review > press the Enter

key.

2Select the scan or session > press the Enter key.

3Select Delete scan or Delete session > press the

Enter key > select Yes > press the Enter key.

To delete all scans

1In the Main menu, select Tools > press the Enter

key.

2Select Clear sessions > press the Enter key > select

Yes > press the Enter key.

About Sending Email and SMS Messages

If you own a TruDefender FTi model, you can

wirelessly send scans to:

• An email address

• An SMS number

• The Thermo Fisher Scientific Reachback team

(An SMS transmission is a text message. SMS stands

for “Short Message Service.”)

Wireless transmissions are sent over mobile phone

networks. Reception is governed by cell phone coverage

in your area. The instrument displays signal strength

bars to help you gauge reception.

NOTE

The instrument can only send messages. It

cannot receive incoming messages.

About the Wireless Radio Power States

The wireless radio is enabled when you turn on the

instrument after a complete power-down. If, though,

you wake the instrument from a sleep, the radio is not

enabled. (See “Powering the Instrument” on page 6 for

an explanation of the power states.)

When you initiate a scan, the instrument disables the

radio. The radio remains disabled until you send a

scan, which automatically enables the radio.

You can also enable and disable the radio manually (see

page 34).

NOTE

When the radio is disabled, a red X appears on

top of the signal strength bars:

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Reading the Wireless Service Icons

When the radio is enabled, signal strength bars and

service icons appear at the top right of every screen.

The instrument uses different services for email and

SMS transmissions.

Just like a mobile phone, the signal strength bars

roughly indicate radio signal strength, not transmission

speed.

The service icons include:

• Reachback (an email service)

• Email

• SMS

Wirelessly Sending a Scan

You can send a scan to a contact immediately after the

result appears, or you can send a stored scan.

NOTE

By default, when you email a scan the

instrument attaches the scan report file to the

email. You can change this default to send other

types of files (see page 33).

TIP

You can add a new contact and immediately

send a scan to it (see page 31).

To send immediately after a scan finishes

1When the result appears, press the Enter key > select

Export Scan > press the Enter key.

2Select Wireless > press the Enter key.

The instrument enables the radio, and the contact

list appears. (The instrument disabled the radio

during the scan.)

3Select a contact > press the Enter key.

To send a stored scan

1In the Main menu, select Review > press the Enter

key.

2Select a scan to send > press the Enter key.

3Select Export Scan > press the Enter key.

4Select Wireless > press the Enter key.

If necessary, the instrument re-enables the wireless

radio.

5Select a contact > press the Enter key.

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Managing Contacts

Your instrument can hold up to 25 contacts. A contact

consists of an email address or SMS number and an

optional contact name.

You can add one contact immediately before sending a

scan (see below) or multiple contacts at any time via

the Wireless Tools menu (see page 32).

NOTE

If your list is full and you enter another contact,

the least frequently used contact is dropped

from the list (excluding the Reachback contact).

You can also add one or more contacts by entering

them into a contact list on a special Customer Support

web page and then synchronizing your instrument

contact list with this web page (see page 32). The

synchronization process performs a two-way update,

resulting in an identical set of contacts on the

instrument and the web page.

Adding a Contact When You Send a Scan

To place the new contact on the Customer Support

contact list web page, synchronize the lists (see

page 33).

TIP

Use the arrow keys to scroll through the

instrument contact list.

1With the scan result displayed, press the Enter key >

select Export Scan > press the Enter key.

2Select Wireless > press the Enter key.

3Select New E-mail Address or New Phone Number

> press the Enter key.

4Enter the email address or the telephone number >

select Done. For help with the keyboard, see

page 17.

5(Optional) Enter a contact name.

6Select Send > press the Enter key.

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Adding Contacts Via the Wireless Tools

To place the new contact on the Customer Support

contact list web page, synchronize the lists (see

page 33).

1In the Main menu, select Tools > Wireless Tools >

press the Enter key.

2Select Add Contact > press the Enter key > select

Contact Type > press the Enter key.

3Select E-Mail or Phone number > press the Enter

key.

4Select Address in the Add Contact screen > press the

Enter key > enter the address or telephone number

(for help with the keyboard, see page 17).

5Select Done > press the Enter key.

6(Optional) Select Name in the Add Contact screen >

press the Enter key > enter a contact name > select

Done > press the Enter key.

7Select Add Contact > press the Enter key.

Adding a Contact Via the Contact List Web Page

The contact list web page provides a decentralized way

to add contacts to an instrument in the field.

Sample Contact List Web Page

To view the web page

1Navigate to the Customer Support website:

www.thermoscientific.com/chemID-support

> click TruDefender FT.

2Enter the serial number and support code for your

instrument > click Log On. The TruDefender FT

Customer Support page appears.

3Click Edit your customer and contact information.

To add a contact via the web page

1In the Add New Contact row, enter an email address

or SMS number for the contact.

2(Optional) Enter first and last name and an alias.

3Click Save Settings. The website adds the new

contact to the list.

4Synchronize the contact lists (see page 33).

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Editing or Deleting a Contact Via the Contact List Web Page

To edit or delete a contact that is on your instrument,

you must make the change on the contact list web page

and then synchronize the two lists (see below). You

cannot edit or delete a contact directly on the

instrument.

1View the web site contact list (see page 32).

2To edit a contact, revise the displayed information.

To delete a contact, select its Delete check box.

3Click Save Settings.

4Synchronize the contact lists (see below).

Synchronizing the Contact Lists

When you synchronize the contact lists, the instrument

and the contact list web page exchange data, so that

each shows the same set of contacts.

In addition, if you have deleted or edited a contact on

the web page, synchronization makes those changes on

the instrument contact list.

1In the Main menu, select Tools > Wireless Options

> press the Enter key.

2Select Synchronize Contacts > press the Enter key.

Specifying the Files That Are Attached to Emailed Scans

You can attach any combination of the following types

of files to emailed scans:

• Report file (.jpg format)

• SPC file (.spc format)

• Reachback file (.arb format)

For an explanation of these file formats, see page 27.

1In the Main menu, select Tools > Wireless Options

> press the Enter key.

2Select Choose E-mail Attachments > press the

Enter key.

3Select the file types that you want to attach > press

the Enter key. You can select more than one type.

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Manually Enabling and Disabling the Wireless Radio

The radio consumes energy when it is enabled. To

avoid running down your battery, you may choose to

disable the radio. You can do this two ways:

• Via the instrument software

• Via a lockout switch inside the battery

compartment

Switch in ON position

To enable or disable the radio via the Wireless

Tools

1In the Main menu, select Tools > Wireless Tools >

press the Enter key.

2Select Wireless Power > press the Enter key > select

Disable or Enable > press the Enter key.

To enable or disable the radio via the lockout

switch

1Open the battery compartment door and remove the

battery if present (see page 7).

2Locate the small white switch at the side of the

battery compartment.

3Using the tip of a ballpoint pen or the end of a

wooden swab, move the switch:

• Toward the instrument nose to enable.

• Toward the end of the instrument to disable.

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Library

Using the Library

35 Using the Library

36 Searching for Library Items

36 Changing the Organization of the Library Tabs

36 Exporting Library Items

37 Adding a Library Item

37 Deleting a Library Item

Using the Library

The library contains detailed information about all the

chemicals that your instrument can detect.

To help you locate items, the library is organized into

tabs. You can choose to view either alphabetical tabs or

category tabs (see page 36).

You can add custom items to the library (termed “user-

added items”), which appear in their own tab in

category view (see page 37).

To manually locate library items

1In the Main menu, select Library > press the Enter

key.

2Use the arrow keys to scroll to an item > press the

Enter key > select View Info.

Alphabetical tabs Category tabs

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Searching for Library Items

You can search for items by any part of their name. For

example, “ace” finds “acetone” and “acetate.”

TIP

To skip to the end of a long list of library items,

select the first item and press the up arrow. To

skip to the top, select the last item and press

the down arrow.

1In the library, press the Enter key > select Search

Items > press the Enter key.

2Enter a search term > select Done. For help with the

keyboard, see page 17.

3Select a search result > press the Enter key > select

View Info.

Changing the Organization of the Library Tabs

You can choose to view alphabetical library tabs or

category library tabs.

1In the library, press the Enter key > select View

> press the Enter key.

2Press the Enter key > select an option:

•Name: Displays alphabetical tabs.

•Type: Displays category tabs.

3Press the Enter key. The library tabs change

according to the setting.

Exporting Library Items

You can export user-added library items to a different

instrument by using the memory card to transfer the

data.

To easily find user-added items, switch the library to

show category tabs (see the preceding section).

NOTE

Don’t forget to remove the memory card from

the target instrument when you are done.

1Insert the memory card into the instrument (see

page 8). In the Main menu, select Library > press

the Enter key.

2Switch the library to show category tabs (see above)

> navigate to the User Items tab > select a user-added

item > press the Enter key.

3Select Export item > press the Enter key.

4Remove the memory card and place it in the target

instrument. On the target instrument, select Library

in the main menu > press the Enter key.

5Select Import Item(s) > press the Enter key. The

instrument loads all the library items that are on the

card.

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Adding a Library Item

Adding a custom library item involves performing a

library scan. A library scan is just like a regular scan

except that it collects more data and so requires more

time to complete.

The scale below the scan progress bar indicates the

quality level that the scan has reached at a given point

in time.

For the highest quality data, let the scan run until the

green bar reaches the High marker.

If a scan is taking a very long time to run, you may

press the Enter key to halt the scan at a lower level of

scan quality.

NOTE

Your scan will only be as good as your sample.

Crush solids or powders in a mortar, to a fine

and even consistency. Prepare the sample in a

clean area, and guard against contamination.

NOTE

Always use the sample crusher to perform a

library scan of a powder or a solid.

1Clean the sampling tip thoroughly (see page 10).

2In the Main menu, select Tools > press the Enter

key.

3Select Library Scan > press the Enter key.

4Select Background Scan > press the Enter key. The

instrument runs a full background scan.

5When the background scan finishes, position the

sample as required for the scan: Either place a drop

of liquid on the tip (see page 11) or put powdered

sample into the sample crusher (see page 16).

6Select Sample Scan > press the Enter key.

7Either allow the scan to complete, or press the Enter

key when the progress bar reaches the desired quality

level. A summary of scan data appears on the screen.

8Press the Enter key > select Add Scan to Library.

The keyboard screen appears. Name the new item.

For help with the keyboard, see page 17.

Deleting a Library Item

You can delete a user-added library item, but not a

factory-installed item.

1In the library, press the Enter key > select a

user-added item > press the Enter key.

2Select Delete Item > press the Enter key.

3In the confirmation screen, select Yes > press the

Enter key.

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Maintain

Maintenance and Getting Help

39 Getting Help and Reachback Support

40 Sending a Reachback File Wirelessly

41 Performing a Self Test

42 Cleaning the Instrument

42 Cleaning the Sample Crusher

43 Decontaminating the Instrument and the Sample Crusher

43 Rebooting the Instrument

43 Recharging the Battery

44 About the System Card

44 Troubleshooting Wireless Transmissions

44 Testing the Wireless Service

45 Obtaining New Software

45 Returning the Instrument for Service

Getting Help and Reachback Support

Thermo Fisher Scientific Customer Support is available

by telephone or email 24/7, 365 days a year.

• United States: 1-800-374-1992

• International: +1-978-642-1100

• support@chemid.thermofisher.com

For general non-emergency support questions.

• reachback@chemid.thermofisher.com

For help with interpreting scan results or with

persistent No Match or Similar Match results.

NOTE

If you own a TruDefender FTi model, you can

wirelessly email a Reachback file (see

page 40).

Please contact Customer Support by telephone before

emailing a Reachback file. Your call will immediately be

escalated to a senior Customer Support specialist, who

will explain the Reachback process and help you to

email your scan results to us in Reachback file format.

(For information about the Reachback file format, see

page 27.) We will notify you by telephone that we have

received the Reachback file.

Our chemists begin analyzing your Reachback file as

soon as they receive it. In most cases, you will receive a

preliminary report of their findings within 1 hour.

Within 1 business day, Customer Support will send

you a final written report.

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Sending a Reachback File Wirelessly

If you own a TruDefender FTi model, you can

wirelessly send scan results to Customer Support in the

Reachback file format.

The process involves supplying a contact telephone

number, which the instrument sends to Customer

Support along with the Reachback file.

Customer Support will telephone this number as soon

as they receive the file, to discuss the results and collect

additional information as needed.

To send a Reachback file and select an existing

contact

1In the Main menu, select Review > press the Enter

key.

2Select the scan that you want to send to Reachback >

press the Enter key.

3Select Export Scan > press the Enter key.

4Select Wireless > press the Enter key.

5Select Reachback Support > press the Enter key.

6Select Continue > press the Enter key.

7Select a contact number > press the Enter key.

8Select Send > press the Enter key.

To send a Reachback file and add a new contact

1Follow steps 1 to 6 of the procedure above.

2Select New Phone Number > press the Enter key.

3Enter a new contact number > select Done > press

the Enter key. (For help with the keyboard, see

page 17.)

4(Optional) Enter a contact name.

5Select Send > press the Enter key.

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Performing a Self Test

Perform a self test at least daily to verify that the

instrument is operating properly. During the self test,

you will scan the silicone boot on the sample crusher.

The self test has two possible results:

• A Pass result means that the instrument correctly

identified the chemical properties of the silicone

boot. This result indicates that the instrument is

functioning properly and meets factory

specifications.

• A Fail result indicates a problem.

1Thoroughly clean one side of the silicone boot on

the sample crusher with an alcohol wipe and allow

the alcohol to completely dry.

2In the Main menu, select Tools > press the Enter

key.

3Select Self Test > press the Enter key. The

Background Check screen appears.

4Clean the sampling tip (see page 10), then press the

Enter key. The instrument performs a background

scan and then displays the Position Unit screen.

5Firmly press the sampling tip on the cleaned side of

the sample crusher boot, then press the Enter key to

start the self test. The Scan in progress screen

appears, followed by a result screen after a few

seconds.

6If you get a Pass result, press the Escape key to return

to the Main menu. If you get a Fail result, repeat the

self test. If you obtain another Fail result, contact

Customer Support.

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Cleaning the Instrument

To remove nonhazardous contaminants from the

outside of the instrument and the sample crusher, wipe

them with a soft cloth moistened with water or

isopropyl alcohol.

If the instrument is contaminated with potentially

hazardous substances, follow the instructions in

“Decontaminating the Instrument and the Sample

Crusher” on page 43.

Cleaning the Sample Crusher

Clean the sample crusher regularly, or whenever it

becomes difficult to insert the instrument.

Contaminants enter the sample crusher at its moving

parts (the spring-loaded sampling platform and the

latches) and eventually make it difficult to insert the

instrument.

A buildup of hardened accumulations in the recesses of

the top of the sample crusher can also prevent

instrument insertion.

To clean the sample crusher, disassemble it and clean its

parts with alcohol wipes, or with mineral spirits for oily

contaminants.

NOTE

Soaking the sample crusher without

disassembling it will not adequately clean its

internal parts.

To disassemble the sample crusher

1Remove the sample crusher boot.

2Unscrew and remove the large nut in the bottom of

the sample crusher and remove the spring.

3Push the sampling platform out.

4To remove the latches, insert a small tool in the holes

on the back side of the crusher and push out the pins

inside.

To clean the sample crusher

1Scrub the sample platform top and rim, especially

the crevices at the top and bottom of the black

O-ring.

2Scrub the top of the sample crusher, especially the

corner recesses.

3Scrub the hole that houses the spring.

4Wipe all other parts.

5Apply a small amount of a light lubricant to the

O-ring.

6Reassemble the sample crusher.

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Decontaminating the Instrument and the Sample Crusher

You may immerse the instrument and the disassembled

sample crusher for up to 1 hour in either water or a

solution of 1 part household bleach (5% sodium

hypochlorite) and 10 parts water.

NOTE

Be sure to follow your organization’s

decontamination guidelines.

NOTE

If you need to perform a self test after

decontaminating the sample crusher, make sure

that the crusher is completely dry first.

Before decontaminating the instrument, be sure to:

• Press the Wake/Sleep key to put the instrument to

sleep.

• Close the battery compartment door and the

access door, making sure that the access door

gasket is fully seated and the door is locked in

place (see page 6).

• Disassemble the sample crusher (see page 42).

You may want to remove the instrument boot before

decontamination. Although the boot fits tightly,

contaminants may enter along its edges. To remove the

boot, place your thumbs on either side of the boot at

the bottom end of the instrument and push the boot

off, then peel it away from the instrument.

Rebooting the Instrument

If the instrument becomes unresponsive, reboot it by

turning it off, then on again.

If the instrument still fails to reboot, contact Customer

Support.

NOTE

If you are rebooting because you are

experiencing problems with wireless

transmission, see page 44.

Recharging the Battery

You can recharge the battery in two ways:

• Connect the power cable to the instrument and

plug it into an electrical outlet. The battery will

automatically charge, even if the instrument is

powered down.

• Insert the battery into the battery charger and

plug the charger into an electrical outlet. The

battery charger light changes from red to green

when the battery is fully recharged.

TIP

Charge time for a depleted battery is less than

4 hours.

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About the System Card

The system memory card resides in a slot at the back of

the battery compartment. The card holds the

instrument software, chemical library, user-added

library items, and stored scans.

The system memory card does not hold any user-

modifiable software or data. Do not remove the card

unless instructed to do so by Customer Support.

Troubleshooting Wireless Transmissions

If you are having trouble sending wireless

transmissions, try the following troubleshooting

procedures:

• Make sure that the radio power switch is on (see

page 34).

• Use the Wireless Options to manually disable and

re-enable the radio (see page 34).

• If there are only a few or no reception bars, try

moving to a different location.

• Determine whether the instrument can find the

carrier: Select Tools > Wireless Options > Cell

Info. If the Network field says “Unknown,” the

instrument cannot find the carrier. Reboot the

instrument.

• Test your instrument’s connection to the

TruDefender FTi servers (see below).

• Try sending a different type of message.

• Try sending a scan to a different contact.

• Reboot the instrument.

• Contact Customer Support if none of these

suggestions fix the problem.

Testing the Wireless Service

If you are having difficulty sending messages, Customer

Support may ask you to test your connection to the

TruDefender FTi servers.

1In the Main menu, select Tools > Wireless Options

> press the Enter key.

2Select Wireless Test > press the Enter key. The

instrument will display a message indicating success

or failure.

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Obtaining New Software

Customer Support will notify you when a software

upgrade is available on the Customer Support website.

To log into this website, you must enter the support

code and serial number for your instrument.

The support code is listed in the About screen (select

Tools > About).

The serial number is printed on a label on the back of

the instrument and is also displayed in the About

screen.

NOTE

The support code changes on a daily basis. To

obtain a valid support code, the time, date, and

GMT zone fields must be set correctly on your

instrument (see page 8).

1Open the Customer Support website

(www.thermoscientific.com/chemID-support) and

click the picture that matches your instrument.

2Enter the serial number and support code for your

instrument.

3Follow the directions provided on the website.

Returning the Instrument for Service

Before returning the instrument, contact Customer

Support or your local distributor and request a return

material authorization (RMA) number.

NOTE

Packages that are not identified with an RMA

number will be returned to the shipper unopened.

1Clean the instrument and decontaminate it if

necessary. Both safety and common carrier

requirements require all returned instruments to be

clean and decontaminated.

2Package the instrument securely and write your

RMA number on the outside of the package.

3Mail the package to Customer Support or to your

local distributor.

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Export Regulation Statements

CAUTION

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Export of this technical information to foreign persons or foreign companies, within or outside the United

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and Security. Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., prior to such a transfer.

WEEE Compliance

This product is required to comply with the European

Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the

following symbol:

Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or

more recycling or disposal companies in each European

Union (EU) Member State, and these companies

should dispose of or recycle this product. For further

information, contact Thermo Fisher Scientific or your

local representative.

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WEEE Konformität

Dieses Produkt muss die EU Waste Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Richtlinie 2002/96/EC

erfüllen. Das Produkt ist durch folgendes Symbol

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Ce produit doit être conforme à la directive européenne

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Limited Warranty

Seller warrants that the Products will operate or

perform substantially in conformance with Seller's

published specifications and be free from defects in

material and workmanship, when subjected to normal,

proper and intended usage by properly trained

personnel, for the period of time set forth in the

product documentation, published specifications or

package inserts. If a period of time is not specified in

Seller’s product documentation, published

specifications or package inserts, the warranty period

shall be one (1) year from the date of shipment to

Buyer for equipment and ninety (90) days for all other

products (the “Warranty Period”). Seller agrees during

the Warranty Period, to repair or replace, at Seller's

option, defective Products so as to cause the same to

operate in substantial conformance with said published

specifications; provided that Buyer shall (a) promptly

notify Seller in writing upon the discovery of any

defect, which notice shall include the product model

and serial number (if applicable) and details of the

warranty claim; and (b) after Seller’s review, Seller will

provide Buyer with service data and/or a Return

Material Authorization (“RMA”), which may include

biohazard decontamination procedures and other

product-specific handling instructions, then, if

applicable, Buyer may return the defective Products to

Seller with all costs prepaid by Buyer. Replacement

parts may be new or refurbished, at the election of

Seller. All replaced parts shall become the property of

Seller. Shipment to Buyer of repaired or replacement

Products shall be made in accordance with the Delivery

provisions of the Seller’s Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Consumables are expressly excluded from this

warranty.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, Products supplied by

Seller that are obtained by Seller from an original

manufacturer or third party supplier are not warranted

by Seller, but Seller agrees to assign to Buyer any

warranty rights in such Product that Seller may have

from the original manufacturer or third party supplier,

to the extent such assignment is allowed by such

original manufacturer or third party supplier.

In no event shall Seller have any obligation to make

repairs, replacements or corrections required, in whole

or in part, as the result of (i) normal wear and tear, (ii)

accident, disaster or event of force majeure, (iii) misuse,

fault or negligence of or by Buyer, (iv) use of the

Products in a manner for which they were not

designed, (v) causes external to the Products such as,

but not limited to, power failure or electrical power

surges, (vi) improper storage and handling of the

Products or (vii) use of the Products in combination

with equipment or software not supplied by Seller. If

Seller determines that Products for which Buyer has

requested warranty services are not covered by the

warranty hereunder, Buyer shall pay or reimburse Seller

for all costs of investigating and responding to such

request at Seller's then prevailing time and materials

rates. If Seller provides repair services or replacement

parts that are not covered by this warranty, Buyer shall

pay Seller therefor at Seller's then prevailing time and

materials rates. ANY INSTALLATION,

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, SERVICE,

RELOCATION OR ALTERATION TO OR OF, OR

OTHER TAMPERING WITH, THE PRODUCTS

PERFORMED BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY

OTHER THAN SELLER WITHOUT SELLER'S

PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL, OR ANY USE OF

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B Limited Warranty

REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT SUPPLIED BY

SELLER, SHALL IMMEDIATELY VOID AND

CANCEL ALL WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT

TO THE AFFECTED PRODUCTS.

THE OBLIGATIONS CREATED BY THIS

WARRANTY STATEMENT TO REPAIR OR

REPLACE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT SHALL BE

THE SOLE REMEDY OF BUYER IN THE EVENT

OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS

EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY

STATEMENT, SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, WITH

RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING

WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

SELLER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE

PRODUCTS ARE ERROR-FREE OR WILL

ACCOMPLISH ANY PARTICULAR RESULT.

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Index

access door, opening and closing 6

battery

changing 7

recharging 40

best practices table 13

cleaning

instrument 39

sample crusher 39

sampling tip 12

decontamination guidelines 40

disposable batteries, inserting 7

export file formats 28

exporting scans 28

getting help 37

instrument diagrams

bottom 5

carrying case 5

front 4

sample crusher 4

international electrical adapters, using 7

keyboard, using 19

library

adding items 35

changing to alphabetical view 34

changing to category view 34

deleting items 35

exporting items 34

restricting a search to user-added items 17

searching 34

user-added items, definition of 33

viewing an item 33

viewing information for a result 24

library scans, performing 35

limited warranty 45

memory card, inserting and removing 8

Mixture Match result 22

Multiple Positive Match result 22

NFPA diamond, explanation of 21

No Match result 23

powering the instrument 6

prolonged scan, causes of 12

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Reachback file

definition of 28

exporting 28

Reachback support 37

rebooting the instrument 40

rechargeable battery 7

report file

definition of 28

printing 30

returning the instrument for service 41

sample crusher

cleaning 39

disassembling 39

using 18

scan results

exporting 28

interpreting 22

printing 30

reading a result screen 21

viewing 27

viewing spectrum for 24

scanning

procedure 15

safety guidelines 11

scans

deleting 31

renaming 28

self test 38

serial number, location of 41

sessions

deleting 31

renaming 28

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