User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contact Us
- Manual Overview
- Using Your Analyzer
- How to Analyze
- Basic Operation
- Taking a Sample Analysis
- Analysis Modes
- General Metals Mode
- Electronic Metals Mode
- Precious Metals Mode
- Plastics Mode
- Soils Mode
- Mining Cu/Zn Mode
- Mining Ta/Hf Mode
- TestAll Mode
- TestAll Geo Mode
- Using General Metals Mode
- Using Electronic Metals Mode
- Using Precious Metals Mode
- Using Plastics Mode
- Using Soils Mode
- Using Mining Cu/Zn Mode
- Using Mining Ta/Hf Mode
- Using TestAll Mode
- Using TestAll Geo Mode
- Common Operations
- Data Management
- Connectivity
- Controlling Your Analyzer From Your PC
- Learning More, Service, and Support
- Advanced Settings
- Service
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Learning More, Service, and Support
Tips and Troubleshooting
138 Niton XL2 Analyzer User’s Guide Thermo Scientific
Registration and Licensing FAQ
As a user of a Niton XL2 analyzer, you may be required to register or obtain a license with
your local radiation control authority. In the US, if you intend to do work with your
analyzer in states other than your own, you may be required to register there as well.
Below is a list of commonly asked questions that come up when filling out registration
forms.
FAQ
Q: What is the max mA, max kVp, and max power?
A: Maximum mA is 0.1 mA
Maximum kVp is 45 kVp
Maximum power: 2 watts
Q: What is the accelerator voltage or MeV?
A: This should be filled out as not applicable N/A as it does not apply to Niton XL2
analyzers.
Q: What is the radioisotope?
A: There are no radioactive isotopes in Niton XL2 analyzers.
Q: What category is the Niton XL2?
A: States differ greatly in their categories; the following is a list of common categories:
• X-Ray Fluorescence
• Analytical or Analytical XRF
• Open Beam or Open Beam Analytical
• Portable Gauge or Portable XRF
• Industrial Analytical or Non-Destructive Testing
When selecting the category make sure that you don't select medical or radiographic.
Q: How many tubes are in the Niton XL2?