NDT NITON Data Transfer - Keele University · PDF fileThermo Scientific NDT User’s Guide ii-iii About this Guide The NITON data transfer suite of programs allow the NITON XRF Analyzer

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Chapter 0 Uploading and Downloading .....................................................0-xxiUploading ............................................................................0-xxii

The Upload Button...........................................................0-xxiiUploading Firmware ............................................................ 0-xxvUploading Calibration Files ............................................... 0-xxviiDownloading ...................................................................... 0-xxix

The Download Button..................................................... 0-xxixDownload Readings ............................................................. 0-xxxDownload Library............................................................ 0-xxxviiLibrary Tab.............................................................................0-xlSearch Tab ..............................................................................0-xl

Alloy Name..........................................................................0-xlChemical Composition ......................................................0-xlii

Download Userfields............................................................0-xliiiDownload Password Data .....................................................0-xlvSettings ..............................................................................0-xlviii

Options: General Tab .....................................................0-xlviiiOptions: Report Tab.........................................................0-xlixOptions: Spectra Tab ...........................................................0-lvOptions: Communication Tab............................................0-lvi

Chapter 1 Viewing Data and Creating Reports ............................................ 1-1CREATING A NEW REPORT............................................. 1-1EDITING AN EXISTING REPORT .................................... 1-1

Opening an Existing Report................................................. 1-1Changing the Columns in a Report...................................... 1-2Adding a Column with the Options Dialog Box .................. 1-6

Hiding the Rows (Readings) in a Report ................................. 1-9Hiding a Reading in the Report ........................................... 1-9Restoring the Row to the Report........................................ 1-10Restoring Multiple Readings to the Report ........................ 1-10Reversing the Sort Order in a Report ................................. 1-11Using the Customize Report Dialog Box to Add and Remove Columns............................................................... 1-12Changing the Position of the Columns in the Report......... 1-15

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CLOSING A REPORT........................................................ 1-16Saving Selected Readings from a Report................................ 1-17RENAMING A REPORT.................................................... 1-19DELETING A REPORT ..................................................... 1-20COPYING REPORT DATA INTO EXCEL....................... 1-21EXPORTING THE REPORT DATA ................................. 1-23VIEWING THE SPECTRA GRAPH .................................. 1-29

Changing the Colors of the Spectra Graph......................... 1-29Viewing Different Areas of the Spectra Graph....................... 1-41

Magnifying the Spectra Graph ........................................... 1-42The Cursor Information Box ............................................. 1-45Hiding or Showing the Grid .............................................. 1-48Viewing the X-ray Line List ............................................... 1-48

Peak Labels ........................................................................... 1-50Log Plots ............................................................................... 1-54Overlaying Spectra ................................................................ 1-55Spectral Difference................................................................ 1-57Paint Readings and Spectra ................................................... 1-59Printing Certificates of Analysis............................................. 1-63

The Logo Section............................................................... 1-65The Company Info Section................................................ 1-66The Heading Section ......................................................... 1-66The Printing Options......................................................... 1-66

Printing the Certificate.......................................................... 1-67The Certificate of Analysis ................................................. 1-68

Configuring Reports for Printing. ......................................... 1-69VIEWING THE REPORT PROPERTIES.......................... 1-74Using the Menus Instead of the Toolbar ............................... 1-75

Chapter 2 Printing............................................................................................2-83Printing Reports and Spectra Graphs from NITON Data Transfer ......................................................... 2-84

Checking Paper Size and Orientation................................. 2-84Printing from NITON Data Transfer ................................ 2-85

Printing Spectra Graphs from Excel ...................................... 2-87Exporting the Spectra Data ................................................ 2-87

Importing the Spectra Data................................................... 2-92Creating the Graph ............................................................ 2-96Printing the Graph............................................................. 2-99

Chapter 3 User Data Structuring................................................................ 3-101Creating New User-Defined Fields ..................................... 3-101

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Chapter 4 NDTr............................................................................................... 4-113The NDTr Toolbar ............................................................ 4-113

Start Measurement ........................................................... 4-113Stop Measurement ........................................................... 4-113Configure Connection Settings ........................................ 4-113Connect ........................................................................... 4-113Disconnect....................................................................... 4-113

Configure Connection Settings ........................................... 4-115Com Port Selector............................................................ 4-117Com Port Speed............................................................... 4-117Delete Settings ................................................................. 4-118Save Settings .................................................................... 4-118Use Settings ..................................................................... 4-118

Live Download of Readings ................................................ 4-118

Chapter 5 Libraries........................................................................................ 5-121Modifying Libraries............................................................. 5-121

Closing Libraries .............................................................. 5-121Saving Library .................................................................. 5-121Save As............................................................................. 5-121

Inserting and Deleting Alloys .............................................. 5-124New Alloy ........................................................................ 5-124Delete Alloy ..................................................................... 5-124Naming New Alloys......................................................... 5-125Editing Alloys .................................................................. 5-125

Editing Your Libraries ......................................................... 5-126The “Sources” Checkbox..................................................... 5-129

AppendicesAppendix A..................................................................Appendices-131Standard Columns in NITON Data Transfer ......Appendices-131

Alloy Mode .......................................................Appendices-131Bulk Mode........................................................Appendices-133Thin Sample Mode ...........................................Appendices-135

Abbreviations for the Elements Listed in the Column Headings................................................Appendices-137

By Element Symbol...........................................Appendices-137By Element Name.............................................Appendices-138

X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Atomic Number of the Element .......................................Appendices-139Glossary ...............................................................Appendices-142Index.................................................................................Index-1

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About this Guide

The NITON data transfer suite of programs allow the NITON XRF Analyzer to interface with a PC. It includes two distinct modules that are divided as follows

• NDT allows the user to download data from your XRF analyzer for archiving and report creation, customize the library of alloys the NITON XRF will recognize when in ALLOY Mode, and upgrade the operating system of the NITON XRF (may require help from customer support)

• NDTr allows the user to operate the NITON XRF through the PC for ’benchtop’ style operation.

The NITON Data Transfer Suite lets you download data from your NITON XRF Analyzer and create reports with the data. It can be used with X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer Models XL3t and XL3p.

All of the functions performed by the toolbar buttons can also be performed using the menus. See “Using the Menus Instead of the Toolbar” on page 2-80 for more information.

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NITON Data Transfer follows standard Windows conventions. Using the program should be intuitive to anyone familiar with Windows. For example:

• Greyed out buttons indicate that the function is not available.

• Key combinations on menu indicate that the same function can be performed using the Ctrl key on the keyboard.

Table ii-1. Available and Unavailable Functions

Function is Available Function is NOT Available

Table ii-2. Keyboard Shortcuts

Menu Item Keyboard Shortcut

Hold down the Ctrl key and type o

This function cannot be per-formed using the Ctrl key

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Installing NITON DataTransfer

We recommend the following system configuration for NITON Data Transfer:

The installation program installs NDT and NDTr. You may install the files in any directory on your PC.

To install NITON Data Transfer:

1. Close all the programs that you have open on your PC.

2. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the installation program starts automatically, follow the instructions on the screen. If the installation program does not start, go to the next step.

3. Double-click (My) Computer.

Table ii-3. Computer Configuration Data

Minimum Configuartion Recommended Configuration

Processor 133 MHz

Operating System Windows 2000, XP Windows XP

Memory 64 MB 128 MB

Free Disk Space 10 MB

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4. Double-click the Compact Disc icon:

5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Starting NITON DataTransfer

To start NITON Data Transfer:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Select Programs.

3. Select Niton.

4. Click NDT.

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Connecting the XRFAnalyzer to Your PC

There are four ways to connect the XRF Analyzer to your computer:

• The serial cable provided by NITON. See “Using a Serial Cable to Connect the XRF Analyzer” on page ii-ix for more information.

• The serial cable provided by NITON, along with a Serial-to-USB adapter. See “Using a Serial-to-USB Adapter to Connect the XRF Analyzer” on page ii-xi for more information.

• The wireless USB Adapter, available from NITON as an additional accessory. See “Using the Wireless USB Adapter to Connect the XRF Analyzer” on page ii-xi for more information.

• The USB cable provided by NITON. See “Using a USB Cable to Connect the XRF Analyzer” on page ii-xii for more information.

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Using a Serial Cableto Connect the XRF

Analyzer

To connect the XRF Analyzer to your PC using the serial cable:

1. Insert the DB9 connector on the serial cable into the COM port on your computer.

Note The COM port has 2 rows of pins; 5 pins in one row, 4 pins in the other. Check that the holes in the DB9 connector align correctly with the pins in the COM port.

2. Tighten the screws of the DB9 connector with your fingers. You do not need to use a screwdriver.

DB9 connector

COM port

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3. Open the cover on the XRF Analyzer.

Figure ii-1. NITON XL3 Analyzer Port Covers

4. Insert the micro stereo connector on the serial cable into the port in the back of the XRF Analyzer.

5. NITON XL3 Analyzer Serial Ports

Port Cover on the XL3

Serial Port in the XL3

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Using a Serial-to-USBAdapter to Connect

the XRF Analyzer

If your PC has a USB port available, but does not have a COM port available, you can also use the serial cable to connect using the USB port. You will need a “Serial-to-USB Adapter.” This type of adapter lets you connect the DB9 connector to one end, and plug the other end into a USB port.

Contact the manufacturer of your PC to get the correct adapter. The manufacturer of your PC will be able to provide an adapter that includes the driver software that is appropriate for your PC.

Using the WirelessUSB Adapter to

Connect the XRFAnalyzer

The USB adapter provided by NITON uses Bluetooth wireless technology. See the “Installing and Using Bluetooth” manual for complete instructions on setting up the Bluetooth adapter to work with your NITON analyzer.

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Using a USB Cable toConnect the XRF

Analyzer

1. Connecting your Analyzer using the USB port on the XL3

2. The USB port is the narrow inverted trapezoidal port on the back of your XL3 Analyzer. You can use this port, along with the supplied cable, to communicate with your analyzer.

Figure ii-2. NITON XL3 Analyzer USB Port

3. Insert the smaller end of your USB cable into the USB port on the back of your XL3, and the larger end into a USB port on your computer.

USB Port in the XL3

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Figure ii-3. USB Cable and Computer Port

4. When you turn your analyzer on after it is connected, or if you connect it while the analyzer is on, a "Found New Hardware" wizard will open, as in Figure ii-4.

Figure ii-4. Found New Hardware Wizard

USB Connector

USB Port

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Note If, after installation, you plug your USB cable into a different USB port on your computer, you will get this Wizard again.

The Installation Wizard 5. Place the installation CD in the drive, select "No, not this time" then select "Next." The Wizard will now ask you what you want it to do, as in Figure ii-5. Select "Install the software automatically."

Figure ii-5. Selecting Automatic Installation

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6. The Wizard will now search the CD for the proper software, as in Figure ii-6. When the Hardware Installation window comes up stating that the software has not passed XP logo certification, don't worry. The driver is from Microsoft. Select "Continue Anyway."

Figure ii-6. Wizard Search

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7. The Wizard will now install the software. This may take several minutes. At the end of this process, you will see the final Wizard screen, as in Figure ii-7, informing you the process is complete. Select "Finish."

Figure ii-7. Final Wizard Screen

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8. The driver will install as the next free COM device - for example, if you have a Bluetooth modem as COM 5, the driver will install as COM 6. You can find how the software has been installed by clicking your START button, selecting Settings, and selecting Control Panel - as in Figure ii-8.

Figure ii-8. The Control Panel

Select

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9. From the Control Panel, double click on System. The System control panel will appear. "Select the "Hardware" tab. The window will appear as in Figure ii-9. Select "Device Manager."

Figure ii-9. Hardware Tab

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10. The device will appear under "Ports" in the Device Manager - select the plus sign in the box to display all the assigned ports. The device will be called "Thermo Scientific, NITON Analyzers USB Port." After the name, the port number will be displayed in parentheses - in Figure ii-10, the device is assigned to COM 6. Use this port to connect to your analyzer.

Figure ii-10. The Device Manager

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Displaying the VersionNumber

To display the version number for NITON Data Transfer, click the About button.

Figure ii-11. NDT Version Number

Exiting NITON DataTransfer

To exit NITON Data Transfer, select Exit from the File menu.

Figure ii-12. Exiting NDT

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Uploading and Downloading

Chapter 0 Uploading and Downloading

NDT gives you the ability to download, upload, store, edit, and otherwise manipulate files for NITON XRF analyzers. This chapter shows you how to:

• Upload files from our computer to your analyzer

• Download files from your analyzer to your computer

Figure 0-1. The NDT Screen

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Uploading and DownloadingUploading

Uploading

Figure 0-2. The Upload Menu Button

The Upload Button Selecting the Upload Button when you have opened a previously saved filewill display the Upload Window. The Upload button cannot be selected unless a lfile is currently open.

Figure 0-3. The Upload Window

All Uploads are performed through this window. The currently open and selected file will be uploaded to your analyzer.

Primary Library Checkbox This checkbox only appears when you are uploading an Alooy Library. It allows you to designate whether the uploaded .al3 Alloy Library file is to be the Main Library or the Additional Library. By selecting this checkbox, the .al3 file uploaded will become the Main Library

Upload Button This button commences the upload process

OK Button This button closes the window.

Connect Button This button connects your computer to your analyzer via the link specified in the Settings.

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Disconnect Button This button disconnects your computer from your analyzer.

Settings Button This button enables you to change the settings information for the connec-tion. A pop-up window will appear, enabling you to change the port used and the connection speed.

Figure 0-4. Comm Port Selection Window

Use the triangle button next to the field to select values for that field from a drop-down list.

Test Button This button tests the connection between your and your analyzer. A pop-up window will appear to tell you whether or not the connection was success-ful.

Figure 0-5. Unsuccessful Connection Window

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Figure 0-6. Successful Connection Window

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Uploading Firmware

Figure 0-7. The Utilities Menu

To update your analyzer’s firmware, select the Update Firmware option in the Utilities Menu. This will open up the Update Firmware Dialog Win-dow.

File Name Field This field displays the file name and directory path of the uploaded file. You can type in the file name and path directly, or use the Browse Button to search for it.

Browse Button Enables you to find and select the upload files on your computer.

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Upload Button This button will upload the currently selected file, displayed in the File Name Field, to the analyzer.

Test Button This button will test the connection between your analyzer and computer.

CPU Progress Bar This bar graphically illustrates the progress of uploading the CPU Firmware file.

FPGA Progress Bar This bar graphically illustrates the progress of uploading the FPGA Firm-ware file.

Serial Port Area This area of the window is marked off for the buttons dealing with the Serial Port connection - The Connect, Disconnect, and Settings Buttons.

Connect Button This button connects your computer and your analyzer using the settings defined with the Settings Button.

Disconnect Button This botton diconnects your Analyzer and your computer.

Settings Button This button enables you to set the Port and transfer speed your connection will be using.

Abort Button This button stopps any transfer in progress.

OK Button This button exits the dialog window.

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Uploading CalibrationFiles

Figure 0-8. The Utilities Menu

To update your analyzer’s Calfile, select the Update Calibration Dll option in the Utilities Menu. This will open up the Update Calfile Dialog Window.

File Name Field This field displays the file name and directory path of the uploaded file. You can type in the file name and path directly, or use the Browse Button to search for it.

Browse Button Enables you to find and select the upload files on your computer.

Progress Bar This bar graphically illustrates the progress of uploading the Cafile.

Upload Button This button will upload the currently selected file, displayed in the File Name Field, to the analyzer.

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Abort Button This button stopps any transfer in progress.

Connect Button This button connects your computer and your analyzer using the settings defined with the Settings Button.

Disconnect Button This botton diconnects your Analyzer and your computer.

Settings Button This button enables you to set the Port and transfer speed your connection will be using.

Test Button This button will test the connection between your analyzer and computer.

OK Button This button exits the dialog window.

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Downloading

The Download Button

Figure 0-9. The Download Menu

Selecting the down-pointing triangle next to the Download Button displays the Download Menu. Select the type of download you wish to perform.

Download Readings Selecting Download Readings will copy a Reading file from your analyzer to your computer.

Download Library Selecting Download Library will copy a Library file from your analyzer to your computer.

Download Userfields Selecting Download Userfields will copy a Userfields file from your analyzer to your computer.

Download Password Data Selecting Download Password Data will copy a Password file from your analyzer to your computer.

Settings Selecting Settings will display a setting configuration dialog box for downloads.

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Uploading and DownloadingDownload Readings

Download Readings To download data you have collected offline:

1. Make sure that the XRF Analyzer is connected to your computer. See see “Connecting the XRF Analyzer to Your PC” on page ii-viii for more information.

2. Turn on the XRF Analyzer. See the manual for the XRF Analyzer for more information.

Note Wait at least 30 seconds after turning on the XRF Analyzer to begin downloading files. The “System Start” screens do not allow downloading.

3. Start NITON Data Transfer. See see “Starting NITON Data Transfer” on page ii-vii for more information.

4. Select Download Readings from the Download Menu. The Download dialog box will open.

Figure 0-10. The Download Readings Button Location

Download Readings

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5. In the Download dialog box, Select the Test button to test the serial connection to the Analyzer.

Figure 0-11. The Download Dialog Box

6. You should get a pop-up window informing you that the connection tested successfully. If the test fails, there is a problem with your serial port setup.

Figure 0-12. Status Popup Window

Test Button

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7. In the Download dialog box, click the Connect button.

Figure 0-13. The Connect and Query Readings buttons

8. Click the Query Readings button. This will return a list of all current readings on your analyzer. The list appears in the large white box in the Download dialog box.

Figure 0-14. Current Reading List

Query Readings ButtonConnect Button

Current Reading List

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9. Select the readings that you want to download. There are two ways to do this.

a. Click the boxes next to each of the reading numbers to select or de-select individual readings.You can select a range of readings by pressing the shift key, then selecting the first and last reading in the range. All readings from the first reading selected to the last will then be selected.

Figure 0-15. Select Individual Readings

b. Click the boxes on the left to select or de-select all the readings of a specific type. You can also use the Shift-Click method of selecting a range of readings as described above.

Figure 0-16. Select Readings by Type

c. The download generates a data file containing the selected readings. To save the file for later use:

Selected Readings

Download All Alloy Readings

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10. Enter the path for the file in the Destination Folder field. You can use the ... button to browse.

Figure 0-17. The Destination Folder Field

Figure 0-18. Using the Browse Button

11. Enter a name for the file in the File Name field.

WARNING! Some characters are not allowed in the file name. Characters such as the “#” sign will cause an error. NITON recommends using only alphanumeric characters “-“, “_” and the space character when naming a file.

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12. Click the Download button.

Figure 0-19. The Download Button

When the progress bar shows that all the readings are downloaded, click the Done button.

Figure 0-20. Download Progress Bar

You should now see the readings you selected for download displayed, one reading per horizontal line. The data has been saved to the folder and filename you indicated prior to downloading. If an error message has appeared, see the following section. see “Viewing Data and Creating Reports” on Page 17 to continue otherwise.

You can also automatically save reports in .csv format for importing into Excel or other programs. See “Click to Save Reading as CSV File” on page 119.

Click Download

Progress bar shows all readings are downloaded

Click Done

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Error Messages whileDownloading

When using the wireless USB adapter, if the serial port repeatedly disconnects, check that the battery is fully charged.

Table 0-1. Download Error Messages

Error Description

Couldn’t open \\.\COM7 Error Code: 2 Select the other COM port.

The port \\.\COM2 is in use Select the other COM port.

Please Open the Port Click the Connect button.

Hardware Not RespondingorHardware Not Ready

Turn on the XRF Analyzer.

If you are using a serial cable, check that the cable is inserted snugly.

If you are using a serial cable, select the other COM port.

If you are using the wireless USB adapter, connect the serial port. See the “Installing and Using Bluetooth” manual for complete instructions on setting up the Bluetooth adapter to work with your NITON analyzer.Check that the spare battery is fully charged.

The Serial Port connection failed: RFCOMM connection failed

Check that the battery is fully charged.

WARNING: 38400 baud rate not supported. This indicates a potential problem. Test the serial port. If there is a problem connecting, switch baud rate on both the NITON analyzer and the NDT software to 115200.

Incorrect Data in reading # XXX.Reading will be skipped.Error code: BOUNDARY_ERROR1.

This indicates a version mismatch between your instrument code and the NDT code running on your computer. Use a version of NDT that matches the version number of the software on your analyzer.





WARNING: 115200 baud rate not supported. This indicates a potential problem. Test the serial port. If there is a problem connecting, switch baud rate on both the NITON analyzer and the NDT software to 38400.

SH4 Successfully Communicating Result: SUCCESS

This indicates a normal connection.

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Uploading and DownloadingDownload Library

Download Library To download libraries:

1. Make sure that your XRF Analyzer is connected to your computer - see “Connecting the XRF Analyzer to Your PC” on page ii-viii for more information.



3. Start NITON Data Transfer - see “Starting NITON Data Transfer” on page ii-vii for more information.

4. Select Download Libraries from the Download Menu. The Download dialog box will open.

Figure 0-21. The Download Libraries Button Location

Download Libraries

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5. A Download Library dialog box will open.

Figure 0-22. The Download Library Dialog Box

Test Button Tests the current connection

Download Button Initiates a download from the currently connected analyzer.

Auto Download Checkbox Selecting this will initiate a download of specified type from the currently connected analyzer whenever the Download Libraries option is selected.

... Button Initiates browsing window to select your desired Destination Directory.

Download Progress Bar Graphically illustrates how far you are along in the download process.

Library Selection Radio Buttons Selects between Primary Alloy, Additional, and Super-Alloy Libraries.

Connect Initiates connection through the selected port to your analyzer.

Disconnect Disconnects from the currently connected analyzer.

Settings Enables you to change setting values.

OK Closes the Dialog Box.

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Connection Status Shows indicator light for connection - red is disconnected, green is connected - connection speed, and currently used port.

Figure 0-23. The Library Window

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Library Tab The main tab, where you can read and edit the Library entries.

Search Tab Enables you to seach through the various Library entries to find the one you want.

Figure 0-24. Seach Window Showing a Range Search

Alloy Name Allows you to search by the name of the alloy, or a partial name.

Figure 0-25. Alloy Name and Specific Searches

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Figure 0-26. Alloy Name Search with Partial Name Results

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Chemical Composition Allows you to search by element, within a specific range of percentages.

Range Search Allows you to select the element via the drop down list, set a minimum percentage of the element, and set a maximum percentage of the element. All alloys in the library which contain that elementin amounts between that Minimum and Maximum will appear on the Items Found list.

Specific Search Allows you to select the element via the drop down list, and set a nominal percentage of the element. All alloys in the library which contain that element with that exact percentage as either Min or Max of their content range will appear on the Items Found list.

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Download Userfields To download userfields:





4. Select Download Userfields from the Download Menu.

Figure 0-27. The Download Libraries Button Location

Download Userfields

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5. A Download Userfields dialog box will open.

Figure 0-28. The Download Userfields Dialog Box



Auto Download Checkbox Selecting this will initiate a download of specified type from the currently connected analyzer whenever the Download Userfields option is selected.








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Download PasswordData

To download userfields:





4. Select Download Password Data from the Download Menu.

Figure 0-29. The Download Password Data Button Location

Download Password Data

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5. A Download Password Data dialog box will open.

Figure 0-30. The Download Paswords Data Dialog Box



Auto Download Checkbox Selecting this will initiate a download of specified type from the currently connected analyzer whenever the Download Userfields option is selected.








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Settings Selecting Settings will display a setting configuration dialog box for downloads.

Options: General Tab

Figure 0-31. The Options Dialog Box - General Tab

Open Reports in MultipleWindows

Placing a check in this checkbox will open any additional reports after the first in a separate window.

Always Load Hidden Readings Placing a check in this checkbox will enable the loading of hidden readings.

Always prompt for HiddenColumns

Placing a check in this checkbox will ask if you want to display hidden columns when opening a new file.

Display “<LOD” Placing a check in this checkbox will display all elements, even those below the level of detection.

Show Result Errors Placing a check in this checkbox will show any result errors.

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Language This section contains radio buttons allowing you to chose between displaying the results in English or in another language.

Export File Types This section contains selection buttons enabling you to choose the output format of exported files.

Options: Report Tab

Figure 0-32. The Options Dialog Box - Report Tab

Global Hidden Fields The display window shows the names of any globally hidden fields. The Unhide Button allows you to select the name of a field in the display window and unhide it. The Unhide All Button allows you to unhide all fields, whether or not they have been selected in the display window.

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Paint Readings This section of the Report Tab allows you to change the display colors of a reading, depending on the result - Positive, Negative, or NULL. The default colors of Orange, Green, and Blue may be changed by selecting the “...” button to the right of the color. This will display a color change selection window.

Figure 0-33. Color Change Selection Window

Basic Colors may be selected by clicking on them. To define a custom color:

1. Click the Pen Color button to display the Color dialog box.

2. Click Define Custom Colors to display the custom color area.

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Figure 0-34. Defining Custom Colors

3. Use the panel on the right to specify a color.

Click within the large color box to specify the hue and saturation. Hue is the color, or shade of color. Saturation is whether the color is pure or mixed with gray.

The values for hue range from 0 on the left side of the color box, to 239 on the right side.

The values for saturation range from 0 at the bottom of the color box, to 240 at the top.

Notice that as you click in different places in the color box, the values for hue and saturation change.

Click Here to Define Custom Colors

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Figure 0-35. Specifying Hue and Saturation

Use the slider to specify the luminosity. Luminosity is the measure of how much light is in the color.

The values for luminosity range from 0 at the bottom of the slider, which indicates black, to 240 at the top, which indicates white.

Notice that as you move the slider up and down, the value for luminosity changes.

Notice as you move the slider up and down, the values for Red, Green, and Blue also change. These values represent a second method for specifying the same colors.

Hue

Current Hue and Saturation

Current Color

Click in this area to secify Hue and Saturation

Saturation

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The color you have selected is shown in the smaller Color|Solid box.

Figure 0-36. The Color Box

Note If you know the values for the color that you want, you may type them directly in the boxes.

Currwnt Color Number Changes as Slider Moves

Slide to Change Lumenosity

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4. When you are satisfied with the color you have selected, click Add to Custom Colors. The color appears on the left under custom colors. It can now be used in the same manner as the Basic Colors.

Figure 0-37. Saving the New Custom Color

5. Close the dialog box by doing one of the following:

• To close the dialog box and replace the current color in the spectra graph, click OK.

• To close the dialog box, but not replace the color, click Cancel.

Click

Click

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Options: Spectra Tab

These options affect the Spectrum display

Maintain Single Spectra Window Checking this checkbox will prevent each new spectrum from opening in its own window.

Show Grid Checking this checkbox will display the spectrum grid.

Show Legend Checking this checkbox will display the spectrum legend.

Auto Draw Peak Lables

Persist Peak Lables

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Options: CommunicationTab

Comm Port Select the down triangle button and choose the Comm Port you will be using from the drop down list.

Baud Rate Select the down triangle button and choose the Baud Rate you will be using from the drop down list.

Test Connect will connect your computer to your analyzer using the current settings, but without saving those settings.

Test will test the connection to make sure it’s working.

Disconnect will disconnect your computer froom your analyzer.

OK will save the current settings and exit.

Cancel will exit without saving.

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Chapter 1 Viewing Data and Creating Reports

CREATING A NEWREPORT

NITON Data Transfer creates a new report whenever you download data. For more information, see Chapter 6.

EDITING AN EXISTINGREPORT

Opening an ExistingReport

To open an existing report

1. Click the Open button to open the Open Existing Report dialog box.

Figure 1-1. Open Existing Report Dialog Box

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Viewing Data and Creating ReportsEDITING AN EXISTING REPORT

2. Click the name of the report to highlight it.

Figure 1-2. Clicking on the Report Name

3. Click the Open button.

4. The report is presented with one line per measurement. The report doesn’t all fit onto one screen, but you can scroll right if the fields you are interested in are not visible. If they are still not visible read the following section on changing visible columns.

Changing the Columns in aReport

You can remove columns from the reports, add the columns back again, or change the position of columns within the reports.

To remove a column from a report, see “Removing a Column from the Report” on page 1-3, and see “Using the Customize Report Dialog Box to Add and Remove Columns” on page 1-12.

To add a column to a report, see “Adding a Column to the Report” on page 1-3, and see “Using the Customize Report Dialog Box to Add and Remove Columns” on page 1-12.

For a list of the standard columns included in each of the reports, see “Standard Columns in NITON Data Transfer” on Page 131.

Open Button

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Removing a Column from theReport

Columns can be removed from a single report, or removed globally. Removing a column from a single report removes the column only from the report that is currently open. Removing a column globally removes the column from the report that is currently open, as well as from all reports that are opened later. If you have more than one report open, and you want to remove a column from all of the open reports, you must close them and re-open them.

Note Removing a column does not actually delete the data, it simply removes it from the display. You can later re-display the column with the data intact.

To remove a column from the report:

1. Right-click on the heading for the column that you want to remove.

2. Click Hide, or Hide Global, on the pop-up menu.

Figure 1-3. The Hide Menu

Note For some columns, Hide Global is not available.

Adding a Column to the Report After you remove a column from a report, there are three ways to add it to the report again.

1. Use the Hidden Columns dialog box to add a column to the same report from which you removed it. see “Adding a Column with the Hidden Columns Dialog Box” on page 1-4 for more information.

2. Use the Options dialog box to add a column that you removed using Hide Global. see “Adding a Column with the Options Dialog Box” on page 1-6 for more information. You can use either dialog box if you are adding a column that you removed using Hide Global, in the report from which you removed it.

Right click on the heading for the column

Click Hide or Hide Global



3. Use the Customize Report Dialog Box to add or remove multiple columns at the same time. see “Adding a Column with the Options Dialog Box” on page 1-6 for more information.

Adding a Column with the HiddenColumns Dialog Box

To add a column to the report using the Hidden Columns dialog box:

1. Open the report that you used to remove the column from the report.

2. Decide where you want the re-inserted column to appear.

3. Right-click on the heading for the column to the left of that.

4. Click Unhide on the pop-up menu to display the Hidden Columns dialog box.

Figure 1-4. Hiden Column Dialog Box

New column is insertedbetween these two columns

Click Unhide

Right click on the column heading



5. Click the column heading that you want re-insert.

Figure 1-5. Selecting the hidden column

6. Click OK. The column is inserted to the right of the original column.

Figure 1-6. The No Longer Hidden Column

Click OK

Click on the Column Heading

The Reinserted Column

The Original Column


Adding a Column with theOptions Dialog Box

To add a column to the report using the Options dialog box:

1. Click the Tools menu.

Figure 1-7. The Tools Manu

2. Click Options.

Click


3. Click the Report tab.

Figure 1-8. Options Window

Click Report



4. Click the column heading that you want to re-insert.

Figure 1-9. Unhiding All Hidden Columns

5. Click Unhide All.

6. Click OK.

Click on the Column Heading

Click OKClick Unhide All


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsHiding the Rows (Readings) in a Report

Hiding the Rows(Readings) in a Report

You can prevent rows (readings) from appearing in the reports, add the rows back again, or change the position of columns within the reports.

To hide a row from a report view, see “Hiding a Reading in the Report” on Page 9.

To restore a hidden row to a report view, see “Restoring the Row to the Report” on Page 10.

To restore multiple hidden rows to a report view, see “Restoring Multiple Readings to the Report” on Page 10

To reverse the sort order of the rows in a report, see “Reversing the Sort Order in a Report” on Page 11

Hiding a Reading in theReport

Rows can be prevented from appearing in a report. Hiding a row removes the row only from the report that is currently open.

Note: Hiding a row does not actually delete the data, it simply removes it from the display. You can later re-display the column with the data intact.

To hide a row in the report:

1. Select the row that you want to hide.

Figure 1-10. Selecting the Row

Selected Row



2. Right-click on the row and select Hide from the pop-up menu.

3. The row is hidden from the report view.

Figure 1-11. Hiding the Row

4. You can hide multiple readings in this way.

Restoring the Row to theReport

You can restore a hidden row to the report view.

Select the readings above and below the reading you want to restore, Right-click on the highlighted readings, select Unhide from the pop-up menu, and the row is restored.

Figure 1-12. Restoring the Row

Restoring MultipleReadings to the Report

You can restore multiple hidden readings to the report view.

1. Right-click on a reading or empty row, and select Unhide from the pop-up menu.

Selected Row



2. The rows are restored.

Reversing the Sort Orderin a Report

You can reverse the order of the rows (readings) in a report.

3. Click on any column heading - the labels in the first row of the report.

Figure 1-13. Standard Sort

4. The rows change order from descending to ascending. The column heading you clicked displays a triangle indicating the direction of the sort.

Figure 1-14. Reverse Sort

Column Heading

Column Heading



5. Click the column heading again.

6. The rows reverse order again, with the triangle reversing orientation to indicate the new sort order.

Figure 1-15. Back to Standard Sort

Note To revert reading order to the original order click on the “reading number” or “index number” column heading.

Using the CustomizeReport Dialog Box to Add

and Remove Columns

To use the Customize Report dialog box to add and remove columns:

1. Click the View Menu.

2. Click Customize Report...

Figure 1-16. Selecting Customize Report

Column Heading

Click View

Click Customize Report



3. Click the boxes next to each of the column headings to add or remove each column from the report.

Figure 1-17. Select the Columns Needed

4. When a checked box is selected, the check is removed and the box becomes empty.

Figure 1-18. Deselecting Columns

Column Heading

Check Boxes

Empty (Deselected) Boxes



5. If you want, you can click the boxes in the Selection area to select or de-select a group of headings.

Figure 1-19. Deselecting Userfields

6. If you want the changes to apply to all the reports, click the box next to Apply Global. If this box does not have a check mark, the changes only apply to the report that is currently open.

Figure 1-20. Applying Changes Globally

7. Click OK.

Userfields Group Deselected

Userfields Group

Apply Selected Globally



Note The columns appear in the order in which they are listed in the Customize Report dialog box. If you change the position of the columns, and then use the Customize Report dialog box, the columns return to their original positions.

Changing the Position ofthe Columns in the Report

To change the position of a column, click and drag the column heading. A shadow of the heading will appear, indicating where the heading will be placed.

Figure 1-21. Changing Column Position

If you want to add or remove columns, but not change their position on the report, you can also use the Customize Report dialog box. See “Using the Customize Report Dialog Box to Add and Remove Columns” on page 29 for instructions.

Column Heading New Position

Column Heading Original Position

Shadow


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsCLOSING A REPORT

CLOSING A REPORT To close a report, select Close from the File menu.

Figure 1-22. Closing a Report

Select


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsSaving Selected Readings from a Report

Saving SelectedReadings from a

Report

To save part of an NDT file, select the readings you wish to save by highlighting them with the Shift or Ctrl keys and the left mouse button. Select Save Selected Readings As from the File Menu.

Figure 1-23. Saving Selected Readings

Select “Save Selected Readings As”

Select File


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsSaving Selected Readings from a Report

You will then be prompted to enter a new file name. Only the selected readings will be saved to the new NDT file.

Figure 1-24. Saving New Files

Name the New File

Select Save


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsRENAMING A REPORT

RENAMING A REPORT To give a report another name:

1. Select Save As from the File menu.

Figure 1-25. Selecting Save As

2. Type a name in the File Name field of the Save As dialog box.

Figure 1-26. Naming the File

3. Click Save.

Select

Save Directory

New File Name


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsDELETING A REPORT

DELETING A REPORT To delete a report:

1. Click the Open button.

2. Right-click the name of the report to highlight it.

Figure 1-27. Selecting the Report

3. Choose Delete from the pop-up menu.

Figure 1-28. Confirming the Deletion

4. Click the Yes button.

Select Report

Column Heading


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsCOPYING REPORT DATA INTO EXCEL

COPYING REPORT DATAINTO EXCEL

NITON Data Transfer lets you copy report data and paste it into an Excel spreadsheet.

For information about exporting the report data as a CSV file to use in other programs, see “EXPORTING THE REPORT DATA” on Page 23.

For information about exporting the data from the spectra graphs, see “Exporting the Spectra Data” on Page 87.

To copy report data into Excel:

1. Open the report. For more information, see “Opening an Existing Report” on Page 1.

2. Select the readings that you want to copy to Excel.

To select a range of readings, hold down the shift key and click the first and last readings in the range.

Figure 1-29. Selecting a Range of Readings

To select multiple readings that are not adjacent, hold down the control key and click each reading that you want to select.

Figure 1-30. Selecting Multiple Readings


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsCOPYING REPORT DATA INTO EXCEL

3. Select Copy from the Edit menu.

Figure 1-31. Selecting Copy

4. Open Excel. To do this:

• Click the Start button.

• Select Programs.

• Click Microsoft Excel.

Figure 1-32. Opening Excel

Select

Select Programs

Select ExcelClick


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsEXPORTING THE REPORT DATA

5. Within Excel, select Paste from the Edit menu.

Figure 1-33. Selecting Paste

6. Excel shows the data from the columns that are displayed in NDT, for the rows that you selected.

Figure 1-34. Data Displayed in Excel

Note If the Time column does not display properly, click on the cell.

EXPORTING THEREPORT DATA

NITON Data Transfer lets you export the data from the reports to a file in Comma Separated Value (CSV) format. You can then import the data into another program to manipulate it.

You can also copy the report data directly into Excel. For more information see “COPYING REPORT DATA INTO EXCEL” on Page 21.

This section covers exporting report data. For information about exporting spectra data, see “Exporting the Spectra Data” on Page 87.

To export the report data:

Open the report. For more information, see “Opening an Existing Report” on Page 1.



Select Export Data from the Tools menu.

Figure 1-35. Exporting Data

Select



1. The Export Data dialog box will appear.

Figure 1-36. Export Data Dialog Box

2. In the Export Data dialog box, specify the reading numbers that you want to export.

If you want to export the report data for all the reading numbers, you do not need to make a change for the reading numbers. Leave the All box checked and move on to the next step.

• If you want to export only some of the report data:

• Uncheck the All box.

Open Target Folder Button

Output File Name Field

Progress Meter

Browse Button

Desination Folder Field All BoxReading Number Field

Open Exported File Button

Start Button

Export type Selector



• Enter the reading numbers. You may enter individual reading numbers, or ranges of reading numbers, separated by commas. Do not use spaces. For example: 1,3,5-12

Figure 1-37. Specifying Specific Readings

Note Be sure that you specify the reading numbers, not the index numbers.

3. Specify the folder where you would like to place the report files. The folder that is currently selected appears in the Destination Folder field. To change the folder, click the “...” (Browse) button.

Specify Clear



4. Enter a name for the export file in the Output File Name field.

Figure 1-38. Specifying File Name


Specify File Name Click



6. When the progress bar shows 100%, click the Done button.

Figure 1-39. Finishing Export

Note This export creates one text file that includes all of the specified readings as comma separated values. This file can be imported into any program that accepts data in CSV format.

ClickProgress Bar at 100%


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsVIEWING THE SPECTRA GRAPH

VIEWING THE SPECTRAGRAPH

You can access the Spectra Graph by double-clicking on any field of the report containing non-editable reading information, such as the Reading Number, Index, Time, Type, etc. .

Figure 1-40. Reading the Spectra Graph

Editable Fields Double-clicking on an editable field in the report, allows you to edit the contents of that cell. When the field is double-clicked, the field becomes highlighted and a text cursor appears in the cell. Editable fields contain note-type information which do not affect the reading in any way, such as SAMPLE, LOCATION, INSPECTOR, etc. Editable field names are always labelled in ALL CAPS.

Changing the Colors of theSpectra Graph

You can change the color of the pen, the text, the grid, the axis, or the background.

Changing the color of the pen changes this part of the graph:

Figure 1-41. Changing the Color of the Spectra graph

Double-click

Color Changed



Changing the color of the background changes this part of the graph:

Figure 1-42. Changing the backbround color

Note that making the pen and background the same color makes the spectrum invisible.

Changing the color of the grid changes this part of the graph:

Changing the color of the text changes this part of the graph:

Figure 1-43. Chaniging the Text Color

Changing the color of the axis changes this part of the graph:

Color Changed

Color Changed



Figure 1-44. Changing the Axis Color

Color Changed



To change the color of the spectra graph:

1. Click the arrow on the Pen Color button to display the Color menu.

Figure 1-45. The Color Menu

2. Click the part of the graph that you want to change.

3. If you select Set Pen Color, the Spectrum Properties dialog box appears.

Figure 1-46. The Spectrum Properties Window

Note This dialog box only appears if you select Set Pen Color. If you want to change the color of any other part of the spectra graph, skip to Step 6.



4. If you have selected more than one Reading, click the Reading Number that you want to set.

Figure 1-47. Selecting Reading Numbers

5. Click the Color button.

Note To select more than one Reading Number, hold down the shift key.

Click Reading #

Click Color



6. In the Color dialog box, click a color to select it.

Figure 1-48. The Color Dialog Box

7. Click OK.

Select Color

Click



Defining Custom Colors In addition to the forty-eight Basic Colors provided, you can also define additional colors. These are called “custom colors.”

To define a custom color:

1. Click the Pen Color button to display the Color dialog box.

2. Click Define Custom Colors to display the custom color area.

Figure 1-49. Defining Custom Colors

3. Use the panel on the right to specify a color.

Click within the large color box to specify the hue and saturation. Hue is the color, or shade of color. Saturation is whether the color is pure or mixed with gray.

The values for hue range from 0 on the left side of the color box, to 239 on the right side.

The values for saturation range from 0 at the bottom of the color box, to 240 at the top.

Click Here to Define Custom Colors



Notice that as you click in different places in the color box, the values for hue and saturation change.

Figure 1-50. Specifying Hue and Saturation

Use the slider to specify the luminosity. Luminosity is the measure of how much light is in the color.

The values for luminosity range from 0 at the bottom of the slider, which indicates black, to 240 at the top, which indicates white.

Notice that as you move the slider up and down, the value for luminosity changes.

Notice as you move the slider up and down, the values for Red, Green, and Blue also change. These values represent a second method for specifying the same colors.

Hue

Current Hue and Saturation

Current Color

Click in this area to secify Hue and Saturation

Saturation



The color you have selected is shown in the smaller Color|Solid box.

Figure 1-51. The Color Box

Note If you know the values for the color that you want, you may type them directly in the boxes.

Currwnt Color Number Changes as Slider Moves

Slide to Change Lumenosity



4. When you are satisfied with the color you have selected, click Add to Custom Colors. The color appears on the left under custom colors. It can now be used in the spectra graph in the same manner as the Basic Colors.

Figure 1-52. Saving the New Custom Color

5. Close the dialog box by doing one of the following:

• To close the dialog box and replace the current color in the spectra graph, click OK.

• To close the dialog box, but not replace the color, click Cancel.

Click

Click



Returning to the Default Colors To return to the default pen colors, close the graph and re-open it.

To return to the default colors for the background, grid, text, axis and x-ray line:

1. From the Tools menu, select Options.

Figure 1-53. Selecting Options from the Tools Menu

Select



2. In the Options dialog box, click the Spectra tab.

Figure 1-54. Restoring Default Colors

3. Click Restore Default Colors.

4. Click OK.

Click

ClickClick


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsViewing Different Areas of the Spectra Graph

Viewing DifferentAreas of the Spectra

Graph

NITON Data Transfer lets you view different areas of the spectra graph. The available options are shown in the table.

Table 1-1. Viewing Different Areas of the Spectra Graph

Option What the Option Displays

Low Energy Spectra

The area of the spectra from 0-40 keV.

High Energy Spectra


Full Spectra




Magnifying the SpectraGraph

NITON Data Transfer lets you magnify a specific area of the spectra graph.

To magnify the spectra graph:

1. Display the spectra graph by double-clicking on the reading number.

Figure 1-55. Magnifying the Spectra Graph

Custom Size

The area that you specify.

Max Y Limit is the maximum counts/second.Max X Limit is the maximum keV.

Auto ScaleThe area varies. It begins at 0 keV. It ends wherever the spectra flattens out so that all of the peaks are less than 10% of the height of the highest peak.This option is the default.

Fit The area that you specify. See “Magnifying the Spectra Graph” for more information.

Table 1-1. Viewing Different Areas of the Spectra Graph

Option What the Option Displays

Double-Click



2. Highlight the area that you want to magnify. To do this, click and drag over the desired area. The Cursor Information dialog box appears showing the keV of the boundaries for the area of the spectra graph that is selected. It also shows the height of the highest peak within the selected area.

Figure 1-56. Highlighting the Area to be Magnified

Click and Drag Mouse Over Area Desired



3. Click the Fit button. The spectra graph expands to show only the previously selected area, and the Cursor Information dialog box is reset to zero.

Figure 1-57. Spectra Section Enlarged with Fit Tool

Right BoundaryLeft Boundary of Specified Area



Hiding or Showing the CursorInformation Dialog Box

The Cursor Information dialog box displays the keV of the left and right boundaries for the area of the spectra graph that is selected. It also shows the height of the highest peak within the selected area. To show the Cursor Information dialog box, click anywhere in the spectra graph.

To hide the Cursor Information dialog box:

1. Click the View menu.

2. Click Cursor Information.

Figure 1-58. Viewing Cursor Information

The Cursor InformationBox

Figure 1-59. The Cursot Information Dialog Box

Click

Click

Left Boundary

Nearest Ka Element Peak

Right Boundary

Highest Peak

Nearest Kb Element Peak

Nearest La Element Peak

Nearest Lb Element Peak



Figure 1-60. Spectra Showing Cursor Position

Left Boundary This line lists the energy in keV of the Left boundary selected.

Right Boundary This line lists the location of the Right boundary selected.

Highest Peak This line lists the height of the peak selected in Counts/Second.

Nearest Ka Element peak This line lists the element with the nearest Ka peak to the selected energy position, along with the energy of that peak in keV. If the selected energy position is an area - i.e. the Left and Right boundaries are different - this result will be zero.

Nearest Kb Element peak This line lists the element with the nearest Kb peak to the selected energy position, along with the energy of that peak in keV. If the selected energy position is an area - i.e. the Left and Right boundaries are different - this result will be zero.

Cursor Position Select with Mouse



Nearest La Element peak This line lists the element with the nearest La peak to the selected energy position, along with the energy of that peak in keV. If the selected energy position is an area - i.e. the Left and Right boundaries are different - this result will be zero.

Nearest Lb Element peak This line lists the element with the nearest Lb peak to the selected energy position, along with the energy of that peak in keV. If the selected energy position is an area - i.e. the Left and Right boundaries are different - this result will be zero

.

Figure 1-61. Cursor Information for an Area

Nearest Peak Results are all Zero

Left and Right Boundaries are Different

Count Rate for Highest Peak in Area



Hiding or Showing theGrid

Hiding the grid hides this part of the graph:

Figure 1-62. Spectrum showing grid

To hide the grid, click the Toggle Grid button.

To show the grid, click the Toggle Grid button again.

Viewing the X-ray Line List To view the X-Ray Line List, Click on the View menu, then Select the X-Ray Line List.

Figure 1-63. Viewing the X-ray Line List

The X-Ray Line List gives the energy in KeV of the peaks for various elements. This is a reference you may find handy. The list gives the Ka, Kb, and La energy peaks for the elements listed.

Click

Select



To the left is the X-ray Line List:

You can select the element of your choice to highlight the characteristic energies for that element.

Element Selected

Element Column

K Alpha Column

K Beta Column

L Alpha Column

L Beta Column


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsPeak Labels

Peak Labels If you load up the X-Ray Line List while viewing a spectrum, Peak Labelling is activated. When you click on a peak with Peak Labeling activated, that peak is labeled with the name of the nearest elemental energy line:

Figure 1-64. Peak Labels

In the example above, clicking on the peak at 32 shows that the nearest elemental energy line is the Ka line of Ba. Simultaneously, the other lines of Ba are also labeled - in this case the Kb line. The element Ba is also highlighted on the X-ray Line List:

Figure 1-65. Peak Label and the X-ray Line List



This linking between the Line List and the Spectrum works in reverse as well. Click on an element in the line list, and the appropriate peaks in the spectrum will be labeled:

Figure 1-66. Using the X-ray Line List to Label Peaks

Select Tools>Options... then select the Spectra Tag in the Options Window.

Figure 1-67. Spectra Options Window



Then click the check box next to “Persist Peak Labels.”

Figure 1-68. Selecting Persist Peak Labels

This makes all the previous Peak Labels stay on screen when you select another peak..

Figure 1-69. Example of Persistent Peak Labels



You can also do this by right clicking on the spectrum and selecting “Preserve Label(s)”

Figure 1-70. Preserve Labels

You can also right click on the spectrum and select “Clear Label(s)” to remove all accumulated Peak Labels from the spectrum.

Figure 1-71. Removing Accumulated Peak Labels


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsLog Plots

Log Plots Tou can also change your spectrum grid to a log grid. Right click on the spectrum, then select “Log Plot” from the pop-up menu.

Your regular Spectrum will be transformed into a log Spectrum.

Figure 1-72. Regular and Log Plots of a Spectrum


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsOverlaying Spectra

Overlaying Spectra You can overlay the spectra from several different readings to highlight differences and similarities between and among the different spectra.

Open a reading file.

Select the readings you want by holding down the control key and clicking on the row containing the reading. This will select the readings you clicked on, but not anything in between.

Figure 1-73. Selecting Separate Readins

OR

Select the readings you want by holding down the shift key and click on the row containing the first reading you want, then clicking in the row containing the last reading you want. This will select the reading you clicked on and any readings in between.

Figure 1-74. Selecting a range of Readings


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsOverlaying Spectra

Right click on any selected file and choose “Spectra” from the pop-up menu.

Figure 1-75. Selecting Spectra

This will bring up the a window displaying the selected spectra overlain on the same graph.

Figure 1-76. Overlaying Spectra

Select


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsSpectral Difference

Spectral Difference To better detect subtle differences in spectra, you can subtract one spectrum from another. The difference will be displayed as it’s own spectrum.

Select the two samples you wish to compare, and display them as overlain spectra.

Figure 1-77. Overlaying Spectra, Preparing for Spectral Difference

From the Tools Menu, select Spectral Difference.

Figure 1-78. Selecting Spectral Difference

Select


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsSpectral Difference

The difference between the two spectra is then presented as a spectrum of it’s own, giving the number of counts difference at each energy level.

Figure 1-79. Spectral Difference

When you are done with the Difference Spectrum, you can return to view the overlaid spectra by selecting Tools-Undo Spectral Difference.

Figure 1-80. Selecting Undo Spectral Difference

Select


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsPaint Readings and Spectra

Paint Readings andSpectra

Paint readings are special in that they can be compared to a set quantity, known as the “Action Level,” for comparison. If a reading is below the Action Level, then one course of action is followed. If the reading is at or above the action level, then another course of action is followed. The NDT program allows you to see this difference visibly in the data.

Figure 1-81. Paint Readings Showing Visual Cues

Above is a series of three paint readings. Each is a different color. The color of the row correlates to the result. In this case, the Null reading is black, the Positive reading is red, and the Negative reading is blue. These colors can be set to any combination of colors as your preference.

Figure 1-82. Setting Options for Paing Readings

Select

Select



To change your color preferences, select Options from the Tools Menu, then select the Report tab in the Options dialog window.

Figure 1-83. Report Options Dialog Box for Paint

Select to Change Color

Select to Change Back to the Default Color Scheme



You can select the color you want in the Color menu, or create a custom color.

Figure 1-84. Selecting a Color from the Color Manu

The new color will show up in the Report tab.

Figure 1-85. New Colors in the Report Tab

Select a Color

New Colors

Select Apply to Use New Colors



The new colors will show up on the report.

Figure 1-86. The New Colors as Shown in the Report


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsPrinting Certificates of Analysis

Printing Certificatesof Analysis

NDT can output certificates of analysis for any reading. To set up a default certificate for printing, select the Customize option from the Tools Menu.

Figure 1-87. Setting up a Certificate for Printing



This will bring up a pop-up window with options you can customize for your own use.

Figure 1-88. Customizing a Blank Certificate



Figure 1-89. Certificate Print Dialog Box

The Logo Section In the Logo Section of the certificate pop-up window, you can add your company logo to the printed document.

Logo File Field You can type the location of your company logo directly into the Logo File Field if you know the location of the logo on your computer or local network

“...” Browse Button Selecting this button will bring up a standard browsing pop-up window, allowing you to find the logo graphics file if you are not sure of the logo graphics file’s location. This will automatically fill that location into the Logo File Field when you confirm the selection.

Clear Button Selecting this button will clear the Logo File Field and reset it to a null (blank) condition.

Logo Position Radio Buttons Selecting one of these three buttons allows you to position your company’s logo on the certificate document. Only one of these buttons may be selected at any given time. Selecting one button will clear the other buttons.

Logo File Field

Clear ButtonLogo Position Radio ButtonsCompany Name

Company AddressCompany LocationCompany Info Radio Buttons

“...” (Browse) Button

Print Options Check ListSelect When Done

Font Size Selector

Verification Name

Certificate Name



The Company Info Section In the Company Info Section of the certificate pop-up window, you can add your company’s name and location to the printed document. There are no restrictions on what you type into these fields - the names of the fields are just suggestions. If you want the Company Address field to contain your location - i.e. “Billerica, MA USA 01821” - and the Company Location field to contain your Telephone number - i.e. “Tel: 978-670-7460” - you are free to do so.

Company Name You can type your company’s name - i.e. “Thermo Electron Corporation” - directly into this field.

Company Address You can type your company’s street address - i.e. “900 Middlesex Turnpike, Bldg #8” - directly into this field.

Company Location You can type your company’s city, state, province, or country - i.e. “Billerica, MA USA 01821” directly into this field.

Company Info Radio Buttons Selecting one of these three buttons allows you to position your company’s information on the certificate document. Only one of these buttons may be selected at any given time. Selecting one button will clear the other buttons.

The Heading Section The Heading is the Certificate Name. You can use this field to enter the type of analysis certificate you are printing - i.e. “Certificate of Alloy Analysis,” “Certificate of Testing,” “Certificate of Analysis,” or whatever else is customary for your company and the type of analysis done in the Reading.

The Printing Options The Printing Options allows you to select which Section you want to print along with the actual analysis. Selecting an option will place a check in the box if there is none there before your selection, and remove a check if there is one already there. All Sections which are checked will be included in the printout.


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsPrinting the Certificate

Printing theCertificate

Right-click on the Reading for which you want a certificate printed, and select the “Print Certificate” option from the pop-up menu.

Figure 1-90. Printing the Certificate

This will send the analysis and heading information directly to your regular printer.

Select


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsPrinting the Certificate

The Certificate of Analysis Here is a sample C of A printed by NDT:


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsConfiguring Reports for Printing.

Configuring Reportsfor Printing.

Select Customize from the Tools Menu.

Figure 1-91. Selecting Customize

Select



Select the Report Print tab.

Figure 1-92. Selecting the Report Print Tab

Select



This brings up the Report Customization window.

Figure 1-93. The Report Print Tab Options

Like the Certificate Print option, the Report Print option adds company information, company logo, headers, and footers to a standard report printout. The data input into the various report fields is arbirary - you can put anything you want to into any of the fields. For example, you can type test location into the company address field. The names given to the fields do not limit the data placed into the fields.

Company Name

Company Location

Header Label Field

Company Fields Font Size Selector

Headers & Footers Font Size Selector

Select to Apply Changes and Exit

Logo File Fieldt

“...” (Browse) Button

Clear Button

Company Address

Footer Label Field

Print Options ChecklistDisregard Changes and Exit

Apply Changes and Continue



The Company Fields Font Size Selector controls the size of the font used in the Company Name, Address, and Location fields. The Headers & Footers Font Size Selector controls the size of the font used in the Header and Footer.

The report will print every optional field selected in the Print Options Checklist.



Report First Page as printed.


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsVIEWING THE REPORT PROPERTIES

VIEWING THE REPORTPROPERTIES

The report properties are:

• Analyzer Serial Number

• Report File Name

• File Version

• Report Download Date

• Total Readings in the Report

• CPU Version

To view the report properties, click the Report Properties button.or select Properties from the View menu.

Figure 1-94. Selecting and Viewing Report Properties

Click

Select


Viewing Data and Creating ReportsUsing the Menus Instead of the Toolbar

Using the MenusInstead of the Toolbar

Most of the functions that can be performed using the buttons on the toolbar can also be performed using the menus. This is illustrated in the table.

Table 1-2. Button/Menu Equivalents

Button Menu




Button Menu




Button Menu




Button Menu




Button Menu



No Menu Equivalent

No Menu Equivalent


Button Menu




Button Menu




Printing

Chapter 2 Printing

NITON Data Transfer lets you print both reports and spectra graphs. See see “Printing Reports and Spectra Graphs from NITON Data Transfer” on Page 84 below for more information.

You can also print spectra graphs by first exporting them to Microsoft Excel. This method gives you more formatting options. See see “Printing Spectra Graphs from Excel” on page 2-87 for more information.

NITON NDT uses a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) approach to report printing and creation. Displayed columns and readings will print, and hidden columns and readings will not. If you find your printout is missing data you are interested in, please see the section on, see “Viewing Data and Creating Reports” on Page 17


PrintingPrinting Reports and Spectra Graphs from NITON Data Transfer

Printing Reports andSpectra Graphs fromNITON Data Transfer

Checking Paper Size andOrientation

Before printing a report, check that the paper size and orientation are correct. There are two ways to do this:

• Click the Print Preview button. This shows how the page will be printed.

• Use the Print Setup menu item. This displays the paper size and ori-entation and also lets you change them.

To use the Print Setup menu item to change the paper size and orientation:

1. Click the File menu.

2. Click Print Setup to display the Print Setup dialog box.

Figure 2-1. File menu showing Print Setup Selected

3. Select the correct paper size from the drop-down list.



4. Click the radio button for the correct orientation. The icon illustrates the orientation that is selected.

Figure 2-2. Print Setup Dialog Box

5. Click OK.

Printing from NITON DataTransfer

Note NITON Data Transfer only prints the file that is currently displayed. You must open the file before you print it.

To print the report or spectra graph:

1. Click the Print button to display the Print dialog box.

2. Check that the correct printer is displayed in the Name field. If it is not, use the drop-down list to select the printer. If you want to change the properties of the printer, refer to the documentation for your printer for more information.

Click to select the correct paper size

The icon illustrates the orientation

Click one to select the orientation



Figure 2-3. The Print Dialog Box

3. Select the pages that you want to print by doing one of the following:

To print the entire report, click the All radio button.

To print only part of the report, enter the first and last page numbers for the part that you want to print.

4. Specify the number of copies that you want to print.

5. Click OK.

Click to specify the number of copies

Click to print the entire report, -or- type the first and last page numbers

Click to display the list of printers Refer to the documentation for

your printer, if needed


PrintingPrinting Spectra Graphs from Excel

Printing SpectraGraphs from Excel

Printing a spectra graph from Excel requires:

1. Exporting the spectra data from NITON Data Transfer.

2. Importing the spectra data into Excel.

3. Creating the graph in Excel.

4. Printing the graph.

These steps are explained in detail below.

Note Using this feature requires a separate copy of Microsoft Excel. NITON Data Transfer does not include a copy of Excel.

Exporting the SpectraData

To export the spectra data from NITON Data Transfer:

1. Open the report. For more information, see see “Opening an Existing Report” on page 2-17.

2. Select Export Spectra from the Tools menu.

Figure 2-4. Tools Menu showing Export Spectra Selected

3. Specify the reading numbers that you want to export.

Click

Select



If you want to export the spectra data for all the reading numbers, you do not need to make a change for the reading numbers. Leave the All box checked and move on to the next step.

If you want to export only some of the spectra data:

1. Uncheck the All box.

2. Enter the reading numbers. You may enter individual reading numbers, or ranges of reading numbers, separated by commas. Do not use spaces. For example: 1,3,5-12

Figure 2-5. Specifying the Reading Number

3. Specify the folder where you want place the spectra files. The folder that is currently selected appears in the Destination Folder field. To change the folder, click the ... button.

Specify the reading numbers



Figure 2-6. Specifying the Destination Folder

The current folder Click to specify a different folder



4. Enter a name for the export file in the Output Filename field.

Figure 2-7. Naming the Export File

Note The data for each reading is in a separate file. The file name for each reading is the file name that you specified, plus the Rdg # and reading number. For example: First_1_3, First_3_14, First_5_16.


When the progress bar shows 100%, click the Done button.

Enter a nameClick Start



Figure 2-8. Saving the file showing the Progress Bar

Progress bar shows 100% Click Done


PrintingImporting the Spectra Data

Importing the SpectraData

To import the spectra data into Excel:

1. Open Excel. To do this, click the Start button, select Programs, click Microsoft Office, and click Microsoft Excel.

Figure 2-9. Opening Excel

2. Opening Excel

3. Select Open from the File menu.

Figure 2-10. File menu - selecting Open

Click Microsoft Excel

Select Programs

Click Microsoft Office



4. In the Open dialog box, select Text Files from the drop-down list.

Figure 2-11. Specifying text files

5. Move to the directory that contains the spectra data files. Double click on a folder to move to a lower level. Click the Up One Level button to move to a higher level.

Click to Select Files



Figure 2-12. Navigating the Folders

6. Double-click on the name of the file that you want to import into Excel.

Figure 2-13. Importing Files

Double-click to Move Down

Click to Move Up

Double-click to Import



The data is now in Excel. You should see two columns of numbers, similar to this:

Figure 2-14. Viewing Data

The first number is the Bin Number, which gives the number of the bin in that row. The second number is the number of Counts in the Bin. Bins separate the number of Counts at different energies. Since different elements fluoresce at different energies, the number of Counts in a bin can tell you how much of each element is in a sample. The size of the bin depends on the testing mode used on the sample.



Creating the Graph To create the graph:

1. Select Chart from the Insert menu.

Figure 2-15. Inserting a Chart



2. Select the Scatter Chart with data points connected by lines without markers.

Figure 2-16. Select the scatter chart

Click to select the scatter chart without markers



3. Click Next to move to Step 2.

Figure 2-17. Step Two


Figure 2-18. Step Three

Click Next

Click Next




6. Click the radio button for “As new sheet.”

Figure 2-19. Finishing up

7. Click Finish.

Printing the Graph Note For more information about how to format the graph before printing it, refer to the documentation for Microsoft Excel.

To print the graph:

1. Select Print from the File menu.

Figure 2-20. File menu, showing Print selected

Click FinishClick ‘As New Sheet’



2. Check that the correct printer is displayed in the Name field. If it is not, use the drop-down list to select the printer. If you want to change the properties of the printer, refer to the documentation for your printer for more information.

Figure 2-21. Selecting the printer

3. In the Print what section, click the radio button for Active sheet(s).

Note Do not print the entire workbook. This prints the spectra data as two columns of numbers. It will require 60-70 pages to print all the data.

4. Specify the number of copies that you want to print.

5. Click OK.

Click to specify the number of copies

Refer to the documentation for your printer, if needed

Click to display the list of printers

Click Active sheet(s)


User Data StructuringCreating New User-Defined Fields

Chapter 3 User Data Structuring

Creating NewUser-Defined Fields

You can create your own data entry fields for your NITON analyzer customized to your own needs and usage. These fields are saved in a special format called an NDF (NITON Data File) file. To create a new NDF file, select the File menu, then select New, then select New NDF File.

Figure 3-1. Creating a New NDF File

This will create a new window in which you can create your own fields, and specify their structure and parameters.

The new window will appear with a single box, called “Untitled.”

SelectSelect

Select



Figure 3-2. Field Definition Window

By right-clicking on this box, you can access a pop-up menu allowing you to set the mode of the new data fields. Select New Mode.to access the menu.

Figure 3-3. Select New Mode

The Mode you select will be the Mode within which the new data entry fields will appear. If you have multiple Modes enabled on your analyzer, the new fields will only be available from the Mode you select. Only the default fields will be available from the other Mode or Modes.

New Field

Editing Window

Status Window

Construction Window

Select



Figure 3-4. Select Mode Dialog Box

When you select the Mode for the new data fields, the construction window will change to look like this:

Figure 3-5. New Mode Added to Construction Window

The “M” indicates the mode you have chosen - in this case Alloy Mode. Right click on the Mode name to access a pop-up menu.

Select the Mode you want your fields to appear in



Figure 3-6. Creating a New Field in the Mode Menu

Select New Field from the menu, and a blank new field will appear in the construction window.

Figure 3-7. The New Field in the Construction Window

Right clicking on the New Field box will bring up another pop-up menu. This menu gives you various options for using the field in your operations.

Selecting “Required” makes it mandatory that the new field be filled in prior to taking a measurement. This is very useful for necessary descriptors which vary from measurement to measurement, such as lot numbers, condition descriptors, locations, etc.

Select



Figure 3-8. Selecting Required Option

Selecting the “Incremental” option sets up a field which increments the field descriptor by one for each measurement taken. This option is handy for measuring several items with identical descriptors, such as samples within a single lot, or several instances of the same part number, because it appends the incremental number to the descriptor.

For example: P/N 455A2-1, P/N 455A2-2, P/N 455A2-3.

Another Example: Impeller-1, Impeller-2, Impeller-3.

Figure 3-9. Selecting the Incremental Option

Selecting “Clear Every Reading” will toggle between two states. By default, the field will fill with the data input during the last reading. By selecting “Clear Every Reading”, you tell the instrument to clear the data from the

Select

Select



field for each new reading, insuring that the person taking the reading must input new data each time. This is very useful for times when the data descriptor is expected to vary widely between readings.

Figure 3-10. Selecting the ‘Clear Every Reading’ Option

The state of each of these options can be seen in the Field Status Window at the bottom of the Construction Window. All options in effect for the field selected are checked.

Figure 3-11. The Status Window

This shows a field with no options in effect, the default configuration. This is a field that will present the previous reading’s data for this field - which may be changed by the user - without incrementing it, but does not require the user to input any data if there is none already there from a previous reading.

Select

Status Window



Figure 3-12. The Status Window Showing Options selected

This shows a field with both Required and Clear Every Reading options in effect.This presents a field that is cleared for each reading, and must be filled in by the user before a reading is taken.

Selecting Edit from the pop-up menu allows you to edit the name of the field in the Editing Window to the right of the Construction Window.

Figure 3-13. The Editing Window

Editing Window



Selecting the box to the left of the field toggles the Required option on or off.

Figure 3-14. Toggling the ‘Required’ Option

Checked



Selecting Copy from the pop-up window allows you to copy the currently selected field.

Figure 3-15. The Copy and Paste Functions

Once you copy a field, the Paste option can be selected to paste the copied field into the Construction Window.

Figure 3-16. Pasting Copied Fields

Pasted



Selecting the New Entry option from the pop-up menu allows you to define a choice for the user for this field,

Figure 3-17. Selecting the ‘New Entry’ Option

This is a New Entry in the Construction Window.

Figure 3-18. New Entry in the Construction Window

The “E” is for “Entry.” You can edit the entry once it is created, the same way as you edit the field name. Right click on the entry name, and choose Edit from the pop-up menu.

Figure 3-19. Editing the Entry

Select

Select



You can sort your entries by name, alphanumerically, by right clicking on the field and selecting “Sort” from the pop-up menu.

Figure 3-20. Sorting Entries

To delete a field or entry, just right click on the item you wish to delete, and select “Delete” From the pop-up menu.

Figure 3-21. Using the Delete Function

When you are finished creating your new NDF file, Upload it to your instrument using the Upload icon.

Select




NDTrThe NDTr Toolbar

Chapter 4 NDTr

The NDTr program allows you to completely control your NITON analyzer remotely, from your computer. It works over serial connection over the supplied connector, or Bluetooth wireless communication .

The NDTr Toolbar The NDTr Toolbar is a string of icons along the top of the NDTr window. It looks like this:

Figure 4-1. The NDTr Toolbar

Start Measurement Clicking this icon will initiate a measurement in whatever mode the analyzer is in currently.

Stop Measurement Clicking this icon will halt any ongoing measurement on the analyzer.

Configure ConnectionSettings

Clicking this icon will allow you to change your configuration settings.

Connect Clicking this icon will attempt to establish a connection between your computer and your analyzer.

Disconnect Clicking this icon will disconnect your computer from your analyzer.

Start Measurement

Stop Measurement

Batch Readings

Connect

DisconnectLive Download

Configure Connection Settingst


NDTrThe NDTr Toolbar

Live Download ofData

If desired, your analyzer has the capability to download and store each reading to the PC in real time to a file of your choice. To enable this feature, you must do the following:

• Your analyzer must be turned on and connected to the PC. see “Connecting the XRF Analyzer to Your PC” on Page viii.

• The NDTr program module must be running and connected to your analyzer. see “Connecting the XRF Analyzer to Your PC” on Page viii.

• The Download icon in the NDTr toolbar must be selected.

Figure 4-2. The Live Download icon, selected and unselected.

The file created is in a format readable by the NDT program module, has an extension of .ndt, and looks identical to a file of manually downloaded readings. It can also create a simultaneous .CSV file by selecting the checkbox labeled “Save the readings to CSV file as well.”

Please note the following: 1. When the instrument is unplugged, selecting the Download icon does nothing.

2. When you disconnect, then reconnect, your analyzer, Download appends future readings to same file.

3. Live Download does not overwrite any previous readings in the file. If you want to do this, you must first explicitly erase the file before initiating Live Download.

4. Live Download does not retroactively add any readings taken while your analyzer was disconnected.

Live Download Icon (selected)

Live Download Icon (unselected)

Live Download Icon (selected)


NDTrConfigure Connection Settings

Changing the Filename forLive Download

Once you have selected the Download icon, a dialog box appears as shown below:

Figure 4-3. Open Dialog Box

You can change the destination file or folder by clicking in the appropriate text box and typing in the new file name, or by clicking on the browse button (...) to the right of the text box and selecting a different pre-existing filename. To implement these changes, click the OK button.

Your instrument serial number is associated with the file. If a different instrument is connected and Live Download is started, a message will appear saying that the connected instrument and file instrument do not match, and Live Download will not start. Saving the session as a new file will alleviate this issue

Configure ConnectionSettings

Clicking on the Configure Connection Settings icon allows you to change the setting for connecting your computer to your analyzer.

Once you click on the icon, a settings dialog box will appear.



Figure 4-4. Connection Settings Dialog Box

Com PortSelector

Com PortSpeed

Delete SettingsSave Settings

Use Settings



Com Port Selector Clicking on the Com Port Selector selector will display the various Com Ports on the computer that the analyzer can connect through.

Figure 4-5. Selecting the Com Port

Select the proper com port from the list.

Com Port Speed Clicking on the Com Port Speed selector will display the two speeds available for communication with your analyzer.

Figure 4-6. Selecting the Com Port Speed

Select the proper com port speed from the two speeds displayed.


NDTrLive Download of Readings

Delete Settings Clicking on the Delete Settings button will delete the current saved settings and restore the factory default.

Save Settings Clicking on the Save Settings button will save the current settings and use it as a default.

Use Settings Clicking on the Use Settings button will use the current settings but will open next time using the default setting.

Live Download ofReadings

Once you have connected to your analyzer using NDTr, click on the Download icon on the NDTr toolbar.

When you click the Download icon, a download dialog box will appear.

Figure 4-7. File Dialog Box

Default Folder This shows the last used save folder.

Browse Folders This allows you to select a different folder into which you can save the file.

Browse Files This allows you to change the name of the file. The file extension “.ndt” will be appended to the name - i.e. File name “file” will be saved as “file.ndt” and the file will be in the NDT format.

Default Folder

Browse Folders

Browse Files

Default Filename

Click to Cancel Saver

Click to Saver

Click to Save Reading as CSV File



Default Filename This shows the filename the reading will be saved to unless you change it.

Click to Save Reading as CSVFile

This option allows you to create a second autosave file with CSV format for importing into spreadsheets such as Excel. This file will have the same name as the NDT file above, but with the file extension “.csv” instead - i.e. “test.ndt” will be saved as “test.csv” as well.

Figure 4-8. Saving the File in NDT and CSV Format



Here is the result, two files with the same name and different extensions

.csv File

NITON .ndt File


LibrariesModifying Libraries

Chapter 5 Libraries

Modifying Libraries Using the Open... menu selection, you can open an already existing library on your computer. Selecting Alloy Library (*.al3) or Super Alloy Library (*.sl3) enables you to edit, cut, copy, and otherwise modify an existing library.

Closing Libraries The Close menu selection shuts down an already opened library. If you have modified the library since it was opened, you will have a chance to save it, or to save it under a new name.

Saving Library The Save Library menu selection saves a currently opened library under its current name and format. If you have not yet named a new library, NDTl will switch automatically to Save As, allowing you to name the library properly and select the library’s format before saving it.

Save As... Save As... saves a currently opened library under a new name. You can save a library as:



• .al3 - Alloy Library (or Additional Library)

• .sl3 - SuperChem Library

When you save a library as one of the above, the library is saved to the directory as that type of file and with that type of file extension. For example, if you save a library as “MyLib” type “.al3” your library will be saved in the al3 format, and be called “Mylib.al3.”

Figure 5-1. Save as Dialogue Box

Alloy Library is the name given to the main alloy library, used by default by the analyzer. You should save your library as this type if it will be used in most cases.

Additional Library is the name given to the secondary alloy library, which can be switched to manually. You should save your library as a .al3 type if you will use this feature occasionally.

SuperChem Library is only used for SuperChem Mode readings.

You can have only one Alloy Library (.al3,) one Additional Library (.cl3,) and one SuperChem Library (.sl3) active on your analyzer at any one time. You can store as many as you need on your computer, and upload/download as required.



Note Thermo-Fisher Scientific cannot take responsibility for your custom libraries. You should always keep a backup of any custom libraries on your computer. Instruments sent to Thermo-Fisher Scientific for any reason may return to you with the standard libraries loaded, replacing your custom libraries. In this case, you will need to upload your custom libraries again from backup.


LibrariesInserting and Deleting Alloys

Inserting and DeletingAlloys

Right clicking on the Alloy Library list will bring up a pop-up menu.

New Alloy Selecting New Alloy inserts a new, blank alloy into the library at the end of the list.

Figure 5-2. Setting up a New Alloy

This new alloy has none of the elemental concentrations defined - i.e. all are set to 0.00 Min. and 0.00 Max. The new alloy must be edited to define elemental concentrations before it is useful.

Delete Alloy Selecting Delete Alloy will delete a selected alloy from the Alloy Library List.


LibrariesInserting and Deleting Alloys

Naming New Alloys Double click on the “New Alloy” provisional name. Type in the name of the Alloy you are adding, and Return.

Editing Alloys Double click on the Minimum or Maximum cell of the element you want to modify.

Type in the new value, and then Return.

Do this for all elements you wish to modify for your new alloy.


LibrariesEditing Your Libraries

Editing Your Libraries One of the most powerful features of NDT is that the program enables you to edit the alloys in your libraries.

Figure 5-3. Alloy Library Edit Window

To edit an alloy, first load the library. Then select the alloy definition that you wish to edit from the library.

When you select an alloy for editing, the Alloy Editing Window will show the percentage range for each detectable element in the alloy. To change the ranges, select the element in the alloy which you want to change.

Source Selection

Alloy Name

Alloy Library Listing

Alloy Editing Window

No, Alloys in Library

Library Version

Individual Alloy

Expand/Shrink List Toggle

Element Symbol

Element Min. Percent

Element Max. Percent



Figure 5-4. Selecting the Element

Then double click (or right click) the value, either minimum or maximum, you want to change.

Figure 5-5. Selecting the Maximum Value



Now you can type in the new minimum or maximum value for that element.

Figure 5-6. Changing the Maximum Value

Hit your return key, or click anywhere else other than the edit box around the value, and the value will be changed.

Figure 5-7. Entering Changed Value

If you want to keep these changes, Save the library under its old name, or Save As... a new name. Then Upload the changed or new library to your analyzer.


LibrariesThe “Sources” Checkbox

The “Sources”Checkbox

For each alloy entry in the library, in addition to having a list of ranges for each element one also has an option to select the source or filter desired to test this alloy. The source or filter listed for an alloy will impact which sec-ondary sources if any are used to test that alloy. Obviously, this assumes a match is made when testing with the primary source Selecting the Sources Checkbox will make your analyzer use the secondary source or filter for this Alloy


LibrariesThe “Sources” Checkbox


Appendix AStandard Columns in NITON Data Transfer

Appendices Appendix A

Standard Columns inNITON Data Transfer

These tables show the standard columns in NITON Data Transfer, in the order in which they normally appear.

Alloy ModeTable Appendices-1. Alloy Mode

Column Headings Meaning

Index The line number in the report.

Reading No A sequential number that is assigned each time the XRF Analyzer is used to take a reading.

Time The date and time at which the reading was taken. The date is displayed as: year-month-dayThe time is displayed as:hour:minutes:secondsThis uses a 24-hour clock; 1:00 PM is displayed as 13:00:00.

Type The general kind of reading taken - e.g. Bulk, Alloy, etc.

Duration The length of time, in seconds, that the test was performed.

Alloy1 The name of the alloy. This is followed by a number that indicates the certainty that this is the correct alloy. Lower numbers indicate a higher level of certainty. Any numbers higher than 3.0 indicate very little certainty. The alloy listed in this column is the alloy that is most likely to be the correct alloy.

Alloy2 The name of the alloy. This is followed by a number that indicates the certainty that this is the correct alloy. Lower numbers indicate a higher level of certainty. Any numbers higher than 3.0 indicate very little certainty.

Flags A field to alert you that one of the elements in the sample is out of spec - i.e. that element is not within the specified range for that alloy and has an asterisk next to the percentage - although the rest of the elements are in spec for that alloy.

Sample Sample Identification. Descriptor field to identify the particular sample analyzed, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.

Heat Heat Identification. Descriptor field to identify the particular Heat in which the sample was created, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.

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Lot Lot Identification. Descriptor field to identify the particular Heat in which the sample was created, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.

Misc A field for miscellaneous information recorded, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.

Notes A field for notes associated with the reading, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.

Sn The percentage of the sample that is tin.

Pd The percentage of the sample that is palladium.

Ag The percentage of the sample that is silver.

Al The percentage of the sample that is aluminum.

Mo The percentage of the sample that is molybdenum.

Nb The percentage of the sample that is niobium.

Zr The percentage of the sample that is zirconium.

Bi The percentage of the sample that is bismuth.

Re The percentage of the sample that is rhenium.

Pb The percentage of the sample that is lead.

W The percentage of the sample that is tungsten.

Ta The percentage of the sample that is tantalum.

Zn The percentage of the sample that is zinc.

Hf The percentage of the sample that is hafnium.

Cu The percentage of the sample that is copper.

Ni The percentage of the sample that is nickel.

Co The percentage of the sample that is cobalt.

Fe The percentage of the sample that is iron.

Mn The percentage of the sample that is manganese.

Cr The percentage of the sample that is chromium.

V The percentage of the sample that is vanadium.

Ti The percentage of the sample that is titanium.

Table Appendices-1. Alloy Mode

Column Headings Meaning

Appendices-132 Lorum Ipsum Guide Thermo Scientific


Bulk ModeTable Appendices-2. Bulk Mode

Column Heading Meaning






Ind Bulk1 A placeholder field for compatibility with Alloy Mode

Ind Bulk2 A placeholder field for compatibility with Alloy Mode

Flags A placeholder field for compatibility with Alloy Mode


Location Descriptor field identifying the location of the site from which the sample was taken, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.

Inspector Descriptor field identifying the person taking the reading, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.



Sn The ppm of tin in the sample.

Pd The ppm of palladium in the sample.

Ag The ppm of silver in the sample.

Bal The remaining unquantifiable elements after subtracting the known elements in the sample, in ppm.

Mo The ppm of molybdenum in the sample.

Nb The ppm of niobium in the sample.

Zr The ppm of zirconium in the sample.

Bi The ppm of bismuth in the sample.

Pb The ppm of lead in the sample.

W The ppm of tungsten in the sample.



Zn The ppm of zinc in the sample.

Lu The ppm of lutecium in the sample.

Cu The ppm of copper in the sample.

Ni The ppm of nickel in the sample.

Co The ppm of cobalt in the sample.

Fe The ppm of iron in the sample.

Mn The ppm of manganese in the sample.

Cr The ppm of chromium in the sample

V The ppm of vanadium in the sample

Ti The ppm of titanium in the sample.

Table Appendices-2. Bulk Mode




Thin Sample ModeTable Appendices-3. Thin Sample Mode







Thin1 A placeholder field for compatibility with Alloy Mode

Thin2 A placeholder field for compatibility with Alloy Mode

Flags A placeholder field for compatibility with Alloy Mode


Location Descriptor field identifying the location of the site from which the sample was taken, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.

Inspector Descriptor field identifying the person taking the reading, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.

Condition Descriptor field concerning the condition of the sample, which the inspector inputs into the analyzer.



Sn The total mg of tin in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Pd The total mg of palladium in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Ag The total mg of silver in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Bal The remaining unquantifiable elements after subtracting the known elements in the sample, in total mg or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Mo The total mg of molybdenum in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.



Nb The total mg of niobium in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Zr The total mg of zirconium in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Bi The total mg of bismuth in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Pb The total mg of lead in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

W The total mg of tungsten in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Zn The total mg of zinc in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Lu The total mg of lutecium in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Cu The total mg of copper in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Ni The total mg of nickel in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Co The total mg of cobalt in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Fe The total mg of iron in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Mn The total mg of manganese in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Cr The total mg of chromium in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

V The total mg of vanadium in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Ti The total mg of titanium in the sample or mg/cm2, depending on Mode.

Table Appendices-3. Thin Sample Mode



Appendix AAbbreviations for the Elements Listed in the Column Headings

Abbreviations for theElements Listed in the

Column Headings

By Element Symbol

Table Appendices-4. Elements by Symbol

Symbol Element

Ag Silver

Al Aluminum

As Arsenic

Bi Bismuth

Co Cobalt

Cr Chromium

Cu Copper

Fe Iron

Hg Mercury

Mn Manganese

Mo Molybdenum

Nb Niobium

Ni Nickel

Pb Lead

Pd Palladium

Rb Rubidium

Se Selenium

Sn Tin

Sr Strontium

Ti Titanium

V Vanadium

W Tungsten

Zn Zinc

Zr Zirconium


Appendix AAbbreviations for the Elements Listed in the Column Headings

By Element Name

Table Appendices-5. Elements by Name

Name Symbol

Aluminum Al

Arsenic As

Bismuth Bi

Chromium Cr

Cobalt Co

Copper Cu

Iron Fe

Lead Pb

Manganese Mn

Mercury Hg

Molybdenum Mo

Nickel Ni

Niobium Nb

Palladium Pd

Rubidium Rb

Selenium Se

Silver Ag

Strontium Sr

Tin Sn

Titanium Ti

Tungsten W

Vanadium V

Zinc Zn

Zirconium Zr


Appendix AX-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Atomic Number of the Element

X-ray EmissionEnergies Arranged byAtomic Number of the

ElementTable Appendices-6. X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element, by Increasing Atomic Number, in KeV

Element Symbol Atomic Number

Atomic Weight

Ka1 Kb1 La1 Lb1 Lg1

potassium K 19 39.10 3.3 3.6

calcium Ca 20 40.08 3.7 4.0

scandium Sc 21 44.96 4.1 4.5

titanium Ti 22 47.87 4.5 4.9

vanadium V 23 50.94 4.9 5.4

chromium Cr 24 52.00 5.4 5.9

manganese Mn 25 54.94 5.9 6.5

iron Fe 26 55.85 6.4 7.1

cobalt Co 27 58.93 6.9 7.6

nickel Ni 28 58.69 7.5 8.3

copper Cu 29 63.55 8.0 8.9

zinc Zn 30 65.41 8.6 9.6

gallium Ga 31 69.72 9.2 10.3

germanium Ge 32 72.64 9.9 11.0

arsenic As 33 74.92 10.5 11.7

selenium Se 34 78.96 11.2 12.5

bromine Br 35 79.90 11.9 13.3

krypton Kr 36 83.80 12.6 14.1

rubidium Rb 37 85.47 13.4 15.0

strontium Sr 38 87.62 14.2 15.8

yttrium Y 39 88.91 15.0 16.7

zirconium Zr 40 91.22 15.8 17.7

niobium Nb 41 92.91 16.6 18.6

molybdenum Mo 42 95.94 17.5 19.6

technetium Tc 43 98.00 18.4 20.6 2.4 2.5 2.8

ruthenium Ru 44 101.07 19.3 21.7 2.6 2.6 3.0

rhodium Rh 45 102.91 20.2 22.7 2.7 2.8 3.1

palladium Pd 46 106.42 21.2 23.8 2.8 3.0 3.3

silver Ag 47 107.87 22.2 25.0 3.0 3.2 3.5



cadmium Cd 48 112.41 23.2 26.1 3.1 3.3 3.7

indium In 49 114.82 24.2 27.3 3.3 3.5 3.9

Tin Sn 50 118.71 25.3 28.5 3.4 3.7 4.1

antimony Sb 51 121.76 26.4 29.7 3.6 3.8 4.3

tellurium Te 52 127.60 27.5 31.0 3.8 4.0 4.6

iodine I 53 126.90 28.6 32.3 3.9 4.2 4.8

xenon Xe 54 131.29 29.8 33.6 4.1 4.4 5.0

cesium Cs 55 132.91 31.0 35.0 4.3 4.6 5.3

barium Ba 56 137.33 32.2 36.4 4.5 4.8 5.5

lanthanum La 57 138.91 33.4 37.8 4.7 5.0 5.8

cerium Ce 58 140.12 34.7 39.3 4.8 5.3 6.0

praseodymium Pr 59 140.91 36.0 40.7 5.0 5.5 6.3

neodymium Nd 60 144.24 37.4 42.3 5.2 5.7 6.6

promethium Pm 61 145.00 38.6 44.0 5.4 6.0 6.9

samarium Sm 62 150.36 40.1 45.4 5.6 6.2 7.2

europium Eu 63 151.96 41.5 47.0 5.8 6.5 7.5

gadolinium Gd 64 157.25 43.0 48.7 6.1 6.7 7.8

terbium Tb 65 158.92 44.5 50.4 6.3 7.0 8.1

dysproium Dy 66 162.50 46.0 52.2 6.5 7.3 8.4

holmium Ho 67 164.93 47.5 53.9 6.7 7.5 8.7

erbium Er 68 167.26 49.1 55.7 6.9 7.8 9.1

thulium Tm 69 168.93 50.7 57.6 7.2 8.1 9.4

ytterbium Yb 70 173.04 52.4 59.4 7.4 8.4 9.8

lutetium Lu 71 174.97 54.1 61.3 7.7 8.7 10.1

hafnium Hf 72 178.49 55.8 63.2 7.9 9.0 10.5

tantalum Ta 73 180.95 57.5 65.2 8.1 9.3 10.9

tungsten W 74 183.84 59.3 67.2 8.4 9.7 11.3

rhenium Re 75 186.20 61.1 69.3 8.7 10.0 11.7

osmium Os 76 190.23 63.0 71.4 8.9 10.4 12.1

iridium Ir 77 192.22 64.9 73.6 9.2 10.7 12.5

platinum Pt 78 195.09 66.8 75.7 9.4 11.1 12.9

gold Au 79 196.97 68.8 78.0 9.7 11.4 13.4

mercury Hg 80 200.59 70.8 80.3 10.0 11.8 13.8

Table Appendices-6. X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element, by Increasing Atomic Number, in KeV


Atomic Weight

Ka1 Kb1 La1 Lb1 Lg1



thallium Tl 81 204.38 72.9 82.6 10.3 12.2 14.3

lead Pb 82 207.20 75.0 85.9 10.5 12.6 14.8

bismuth Bi 83 208.98 77.1 87.3 10.8 13.0 15.2

polonium Po 84 (209.0) 79.3 89.8 11.1 13.4 15.7

astatine At 85 (210.0) 81.5 92.3 11.4 13.9 16.2

radon Rn 86 (222.0) 11.7 14.3 16.8

francium Fr 87 (223.0) 12.0 14.8 17.3

radium Ra 88 (226.0) 12.3 15.2 17.8

actinium Ac 89 (227.0) 12.7 15.7 18.4

thorium Th 90 232.04 13.0 16.2 19.0

protactinium Pa 91 (231.0) 13.3 16.7 19.6

uranium U 92 238.03 13.6 17.2 20.2

neptunium Np 93 237.00 13.9 17.7 20.8

plutonium Pu 94 244.00 14.3 18.3 21.4

Table Appendices-6. X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element, by Increasing Atomic Number, in KeV


Atomic Weight

Ka1 Kb1 La1 Lb1 Lg1


Appendix AGlossary

Glossary keV — kilo-electron Volt

NDT — NITON Data Transfer

NITON Data Transfer — Software provided by Thermo Electron Corporation that lets you create reports

Resolution — spectral resolution, calculated using the Full Width at Half Maximum method, at the Manganese K peak. This measures the width of the peak, in eV, at one half of the maximum height of the peak.

X-Ray Fluorescence — an analysis technique that uses X-rays to determine the chemical composition of an object

XRF — X-Ray Fluorescence

α


Index

Index Symbols... button 88

AAg, as column heading 132, 133, 135Al, as column heading 132Alloy1, as column heading 131Alloy2, as column heading 131As new sheet 99Automatic Save of Readings 118

BBal 133, 135Bi 133, 136Bi, as column heading 132

CCertificates of Analysis, Printing 63Chart Wizard 97Closing

NITON Data Transfer xxCo 134, 136Co, as column heading 132Column headings, abbreviations 137COM port ixCondition 135Connect button xxxiiConnecting the XRF Analyzer to the PC ixConnection Settings, Configure 115Cover, of XRF Analyzer xCr 134, 136Cr, as column heading 132Creating

spectra graph in Excel 96Cu 134, 136Cu, as column heading 132

DDB9 connector ixDestination folder 88Done button xxxvDownload xxiDownload Button xxix

Thermo Electron Corporation NDT User’s Guide Index-1

Index

Download button xxx, xxxv, xxxvii, xliii, xlvDownload files xxiDownload Reading from Instrument dialog box xxx, xxxvii, xliii, xlvDownloading data 114Duration 131, 133, 135

EElements, in column headings 137Emission energies 139Ending NITON Data Transfer xxError messages while downloading xxxviExiting NITON Data Transfer xxExport Spectra 87Exporting reading numbers 87Exporting spectra data 87

FFe 134, 136Fe, as column heading 132Flags 131, 133, 135Free Disk Space v

HHardware not responding xxxviHeat 131Hf, as column heading 132

IImporting spectra data 92Ind Bulk1 133Ind Bulk2 133Index 131, 133, 135Inspector 133, 135Installation vInstalling NITON Data Transfer v

LLandscape 85Location 133, 135Lot 132Lu 134, 136

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Index

MMemory vMenu-Toolbar Equivalences 75Micro stereo connector xMisc 132, 133, 135Mn 134, 136Mn, as column heading 132Mo, as column heading 132, 133, 135

NNb, as column heading 132, 133, 136NDT, exiting xxNDTl Libraries, Editing 126NDTp 121NDTr 113NDTr Automatic Save 118NDTr Toolbar 113NDTr Toolbar, The 113NDTr, Save Reading as CSV File 119Ni 134, 136Ni, as column heading 132NITON Data Transfer, exiting xxNotes 132, 133, 135Number of copies (printing) 85

OOpen the port xxxviOpening the cover of the XRF Analyzer xOperating System vOperating the XRF Analyzer remotely xxOrientation 85Output filename field 90

PPaint Readings and Spectra 59Paper orientation 84Paper size 84Pb, as column heading 132, 133, 136Pd, as column heading 132, 133, 135Please open the port xxxviPort in XRF Analyzer xPortrait 85Print preview 84


Index

Print range 85Print Setup dialog box 85Print Setup menu 84Printing from Excel 99Printing from NDT 84, 85Printing reports from NDT 84Printing spectra graphs from Excel 87Printing spectra graphs from NDT 84Processor vProgress bar xxxv

QQuery Reading button xxxii

RRe, as column heading 132Reading No 131, 133, 135Reading numbers, exporting 87Remote operation xxReports

printing 84

SSample 131, 133, 135Saving Selected Readings from a Report 17Scatter chart 97Selected Readings, Saving 17Serial cable ix, xSn, as column heading 132, 133, 135Spectra

exporting 87importing 92

Spectra graphin Excel 96printing from Excel 87

Spectra Overlaying 55Spectra, Overlaying 55Spectra, Paint Readings 59Spectra, Spectral Difference 57Starting NITON Data Transfer viiStatus bar xxSystem requirements v


Index

TTa, as column heading 132Thin1 135Thin2 135Ti 134, 136Ti, as column heading 132Time 131, 133, 135Toolbar, Using the Menus Instead of the 75Type 131, 133, 135

UUpload Button xxiiUpload files xxiUploading xxiiUploading Calibration Files xxviiUploading Firmware xxvUser-Defined Fields, Creating New 101

VV 134, 136V, as column heading 132Version number xx

WW, as column heading 132, 133, 136

XX-ray emission energies 139X-ray Line List 49XRF Analyzer cover x

ZZn 134, 136Zn, as column heading 132Zr, as column heading 132, 133, 136


Index


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