NDT

NITON Data Transfer

User’s Guide
Version 6.0
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Table of Contents
Chapter 0 Uploading and Downloading .....................................................0-xxi
Uploading ............................................................................0-xxii
The Upload Button...........................................................0-xxii
Uploading Firmware ............................................................ 0-xxv
Uploading Calibration Files ............................................... 0-xxvii
Downloading ...................................................................... 0-xxix
The Download Button..................................................... 0-xxix
Download Readings ............................................................. 0-xxx
Download Library............................................................ 0-xxxvii
Library Tab .............................................................................0-xl
Search Tab ..............................................................................0-xl
Alloy Name..........................................................................0-xl
Chemical Composition ......................................................0-xlii
Download Userfields............................................................0-xliii
Download Password Data .....................................................0-xlv
Settings ..............................................................................0-xlviii
Options: General Tab .....................................................0-xlviii
Options: Report Tab.........................................................0-xlix
Options: Spectra Tab ...........................................................0-lv
Options: Communication Tab............................................0-lvi

Chapter 1 Viewing Data and Creating Reports ............................................ 1-1

CREATING A NEW REPORT............................................. 1-1
EDITING AN EXISTING REPORT .................................... 1-1
Opening an Existing Report................................................. 1-1
Changing the Columns in a Report...................................... 1-2
Adding a Column with the Options Dialog Box .................. 1-6
Hiding the Rows (Readings) in a Report ................................. 1-9
Hiding a Reading in the Report ........................................... 1-9
Restoring the Row to the Report........................................ 1-10
Restoring Multiple Readings to the Report ........................ 1-10
Reversing the Sort Order in a Report ................................. 1-11
Using the Customize Report Dialog Box to Add and
Remove Columns............................................................... 1-12
Changing the Position of the Columns in the Report......... 1-15

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CLOSING A REPORT........................................................ 1-16

Saving Selected Readings from a Report................................ 1-17
RENAMING A REPORT.................................................... 1-19
DELETING A REPORT ..................................................... 1-20
COPYING REPORT DATA INTO EXCEL....................... 1-21
EXPORTING THE REPORT DATA ................................. 1-23
VIEWING THE SPECTRA GRAPH .................................. 1-29
Changing the Colors of the Spectra Graph......................... 1-29
Viewing Different Areas of the Spectra Graph....................... 1-41
Magnifying the Spectra Graph ........................................... 1-42
The Cursor Information Box ............................................. 1-45
Hiding or Showing the Grid .............................................. 1-48
Viewing the X-ray Line List ............................................... 1-48
Peak Labels ........................................................................... 1-50
Log Plots............................................................................... 1-54
Overlaying Spectra ................................................................ 1-55
Spectral Difference................................................................ 1-57
Paint Readings and Spectra ................................................... 1-59
Printing Certificates of Analysis............................................. 1-63
The Logo Section............................................................... 1-65
The Company Info Section................................................ 1-66
The Heading Section ......................................................... 1-66
The Printing Options......................................................... 1-66
Printing the Certificate.......................................................... 1-67
The Certificate of Analysis ................................................. 1-68
Configuring Reports for Printing. ......................................... 1-69
VIEWING THE REPORT PROPERTIES.......................... 1-74
Using the Menus Instead of the Toolbar ............................... 1-75

Chapter 2 Printing............................................................................................2-83
Printing Reports and Spectra Graphs from
NITON Data Transfer ......................................................... 2-84
Checking Paper Size and Orientation................................. 2-84
Printing from NITON Data Transfer ................................ 2-85
Printing Spectra Graphs from Excel ...................................... 2-87
Exporting the Spectra Data ................................................ 2-87
Importing the Spectra Data................................................... 2-92
Creating the Graph ............................................................ 2-96
Printing the Graph............................................................. 2-99

Chapter 3 User Data Structuring................................................................ 3-101

Creating New User-Defined Fields ..................................... 3-101

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Chapter 4 NDTr............................................................................................... 4-113

The NDTr Toolbar ............................................................ 4-113
Start Measurement ........................................................... 4-113
Stop Measurement ........................................................... 4-113
Configure Connection Settings ........................................ 4-113
Connect ........................................................................... 4-113
Disconnect....................................................................... 4-113
Configure Connection Settings ........................................... 4-115
Com Port Selector............................................................ 4-117
Com Port Speed............................................................... 4-117
Delete Settings ................................................................. 4-118
Save Settings .................................................................... 4-118
Use Settings ..................................................................... 4-118
Live Download of Readings ................................................ 4-118

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

Modifying Libraries............................................................. 5-121
Closing Libraries .............................................................. 5-121
Saving Library .................................................................. 5-121
Save As............................................................................. 5-121
Inserting and Deleting Alloys .............................................. 5-124
New Alloy ........................................................................ 5-124
Delete Alloy ..................................................................... 5-124
Naming New Alloys......................................................... 5-125
Editing Alloys .................................................................. 5-125
Editing Your Libraries......................................................... 5-126
The “Sources” Checkbox..................................................... 5-129

AppendicesAppendix A..................................................................Appendices-131
Standard Columns in NITON Data Transfer ......Appendices-131
Alloy Mode .......................................................Appendices-131
Bulk Mode........................................................Appendices-133
Thin Sample Mode ...........................................Appendices-135
Abbreviations for the Elements Listed in the
Column Headings................................................Appendices-137
By Element Symbol...........................................Appendices-137
By Element Name.............................................Appendices-138
X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Atomic
Number of the Element .......................................Appendices-139
Glossary ...............................................................Appendices-142
Index.................................................................................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.

Table ii-1. Available and Unavailable Functions

Function is Available 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-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 Data We recommend the following system configuration for NITON Data
Transfer Transfer:

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

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.

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4. Double-click the Compact Disc icon:

5. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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Starting NITON Data To start NITON Data Transfer:

Transfer
1. Click the Start button.

2. Select Programs.

3. Select Niton.

4. Click NDT.

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Connecting the XRF There are four ways to connect the XRF Analyzer to your computer:
Analyzer to Your PC
• 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 Cable To connect the XRF Analyzer to your PC using the serial cable:
to Connect the XRF
1. Insert the DB9 connector on the serial cable into the COM port on
Analyzer your computer.

COM port

DB9 connector

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.

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3. Open the cover on the XRF Analyzer.

Port Cover on the XL3

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.

Serial Port in the XL3

5. NITON XL3 Analyzer Serial Ports

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Using a Serial-to-USB If your PC has a USB port available, but does not have a COM port
Adapter to Connect 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
the XRF Analyzer 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 Wireless The USB adapter provided by NITON uses Bluetooth wireless technology.
USB Adapter to See the “Installing and Using Bluetooth” manual for complete instructions
on setting up the Bluetooth adapter to work with your NITON analyzer.
Connect the XRF
Analyzer

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Using a USB Cable to 1. Connecting your Analyzer using the USB port on the XL3
Connect the XRF
Analyzer 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.

USB Port in the XL3

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.

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USB Port

USB Connector

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

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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.

Select

Figure ii-8. The Control Panel

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

Figure ii-11. NDT Version Number

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

Figure ii-12. Exiting NDT

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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

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 Calibration
Files

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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Download 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. Œ

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.

Download Readings

Figure 0-10. The Download Readings Button Location

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

Test Button

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

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

Connect Button Query Readings 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.

Current Reading List

Figure 0-14. 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.

Selected Readings

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.

Download All
Alloy Readings

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:

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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. Œ

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12. Click the Download button.

Click
Download

Figure 0-19. The Download Button

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

Progress bar shows all readings are

Click Done
downloaded

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.

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Error Messages while When using the wireless USB adapter, if the serial port repeatedly
Downloading 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 Responding Turn on the XRF Analyzer.
or
Hardware Not Ready 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 Check that the battery is fully charged.
connection failed
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. This indicates a version mismatch between your instrument code
Reading will be skipped. and the NDT code running on your computer. Use a version of NDT
that matches the version number of the software on your analyzer.
Error code: BOUNDARY_ERROR1.
Incorrect Data in reading # XXX. This indicates a version mismatch between your instrument code
Reading will be skipped. and the NDT code running on your computer. Use a version of NDT
that matches the version number of the software on your analyzer.
Error code: BOUNDARY_ERROR2.
Incorrect Data in reading # XXX. This indicates a version mismatch between your instrument code
Reading will be skipped. and the NDT code running on your computer. Use a version of NDT
that matches the version number of the software on your analyzer.
Error code: BOUNDARY_ERROR3.
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: This indicates a normal connection.
SUCCESS

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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.

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. Œ

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.

Download Libraries

Figure 0-21. The Download Libraries Button Location

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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:

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.

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. Œ

3. Start NITON Data Transfer - see “Starting NITON Data Transfer”

on page ii-vii for more information.

4. Select Download Userfields from the Download Menu.

Download Userfields

Figure 0-27. The Download Libraries Button Location

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5. A Download Userfields dialog box will open.

Figure 0-28. The Download Userfields 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 Userfields 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.

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.

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

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Download Password To download userfields:

Data
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.

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. Œ

3. Start NITON Data Transfer - see “Starting NITON Data Transfer”

on page ii-vii for more information.

4. Select Download Password Data from the Download Menu.

Download Password Data

Figure 0-29. The Download Password Data Button Location

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5. A Download Password Data dialog box will open.

Figure 0-30. The Download Paswords Data 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 Userfields 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.

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.

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

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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 Multiple Placing a check in this checkbox will open any additional reports after the
Windows 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 Hidden Placing a check in this checkbox will ask if you want to display hidden
Columns 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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Click Here to
Define Custom
Colors

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.

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Click in this area to secify

Hue
Hue and Saturation

Saturation

Current Color
Current Hue and
Saturation

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.

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

Slide to
Change
Lumenosity

Currwnt Color Number Changes

as Slider Moves

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.

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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.

Click
Click

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.

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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: Communication
Tab

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
Reports

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

EDITING AN EXISTING
REPORT

Opening an Existing To open an existing report

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

Open Button

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 a You can remove columns from the reports, add the columns back again, or
Report 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.

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Removing a Column from the Columns can be removed from a single report, or removed globally.
Report 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. Œ

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.

Right click on the
heading for the
column

Click Hide or Hide Global

Figure 1-3. The Hide Menu

Note For some columns, Hide Global is not available. Œ

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.

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

New column is inserted

between these two columns

Click Unhide

Right click on the column heading

Figure 1-4. Hiden Column Dialog Box

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

Click on the Column Heading

Click OK

Figure 1-5. Selecting the hidden column

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

column.

The Reinserted Column

The Original Column

Figure 1-6. The No Longer Hidden Column

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Options Dialog Box
1. Click the Tools menu.

Click

Figure 1-7. The Tools Manu

2. Click Options.
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3. Click the Report tab.

Click Report

Figure 1-8. Options Window

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

Click on the Column Heading

Click Unhide All Click OK

Figure 1-9. Unhiding All Hidden Columns

5. Click Unhide All.

6. Click OK.

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Hiding the Rows (Readings) in a Report

Hiding the Rows You can prevent rows (readings) from appearing in the reports, add the rows
(Readings) in a Report 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 the Rows can be prevented from appearing in a report. Hiding a row removes
Report 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. Œ

To hide a row in the report:

1. Select the row that you want to hide.

Selected Row

Figure 1-10. Selecting the Row

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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 the You can restore a hidden row to the report view.
Report
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.

Selected Row

Figure 1-12. Restoring the Row

Restoring Multiple You can restore multiple hidden readings to the report view.
Readings to the Report
1. Right-click on a reading or empty row, and select Unhide from the
pop-up menu.

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2. The rows are restored.

Reversing the Sort Order You can reverse the order of the rows (readings) in a report.
in a Report
3. Click on any column heading - the labels in the first row of the
report.

Column Heading

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.

Column Heading

Figure 1-14. Reverse Sort

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5. Click the column heading again.

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

Column Heading

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. Œ

Using the Customize To use the Customize Report dialog box to add and remove columns:
Report Dialog Box to Add
1. Click the View Menu.
and Remove Columns

2. Click Customize Report...

Click View

Click Customize Report

Figure 1-16. Selecting Customize Report

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

remove each column from the report.

Check
Boxes

Column Heading

Figure 1-17. Select the Columns Needed

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

Empty (Deselected) Boxes

Figure 1-18. Deselecting Columns

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

Userfields Group Userfields Group

Deselected

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.

Apply Selected Globally

Figure 1-20. Applying Changes Globally

7. Click OK.

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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. Œ

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

Column Heading
Column Heading New Original Position
Position
Shadow

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.

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

Select

Figure 1-22. Closing a Report

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Saving Selected Readings from a Report

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

Select “Save Selected

Readings As”

Figure 1-23. Saving Selected Readings

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

Name the New File

Figure 1-24. Saving New Files

Select Save

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RENAMING A REPORT

RENAMING A REPORT To give a report another name:

1. Select Save As from the File menu.

Select

Figure 1-25. Selecting Save As

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

New File Name

Figure 1-26. Naming the File

3. Click Save.

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DELETING 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.

Select Report

Figure 1-27. Selecting the Report

3. Choose Delete from the pop-up menu.

Column Heading

Figure 1-28. Confirming the Deletion

4. Click the Yes button.

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COPYING REPORT DATA INTO EXCEL

COPYING REPORT DATA NITON Data Transfer lets you copy report data and paste it into an Excel
INTO 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

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3. Select Copy from the Edit menu.

Select

Figure 1-31. Selecting Copy

4. Open Excel. To do this:

• Click the Start button.

• Select Programs.

• Click Microsoft Excel.

Select Programs

Select Excel
Click

Figure 1-32. Opening Excel

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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. Œ

EXPORTING THE NITON Data Transfer lets you export the data from the reports to a file in
REPORT DATA 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.

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Select Export Data from the Tools menu.

Select

Figure 1-35. Exporting Data

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1. The Export Data dialog box will appear.

Desination Folder Field Reading Number Field All Box

Browse Button
Output File Name Field
Export type Selector Open Exported
File Button
Start Button Open Target
Progress Meter Folder Button

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.

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• 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

Specify Clear

Figure 1-37. Specifying Specific Readings

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

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.

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

Specify File Name Click

Figure 1-38. Specifying File Name

5. Click the Start button.

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

Progress Bar at 100% Click

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. Œ

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

Double-click

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

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

Color Changed

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

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

Color Changed

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:

Color Changed

Figure 1-43. Chaniging the Text Color

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

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Color Changed

Figure 1-44. Changing the Axis Color

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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. Œ

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

Click Reading #

Click Color

Figure 1-47. Selecting Reading Numbers

5. Click the Color button.

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

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

Select Color

Click

Figure 1-48. The Color Dialog Box

7. Click OK.

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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.

Click Here to
Define Custom
Colors

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.

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

Click in this area to secify

Hue
Hue and Saturation

Saturation

Current Color
Current Hue and
Saturation

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.

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

Slide to
Change
Lumenosity

Currwnt Color Number Changes

as Slider Moves

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.

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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 spectra graph in the same manner as the
Basic Colors.

Click
Click

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.

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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.

Select

Figure 1-53. Selecting Options from the Tools Menu

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

Click

Click
Click

Figure 1-54. Restoring Default Colors

3. Click Restore Default Colors.

4. Click OK.

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Viewing Different Areas of the Spectra Graph

Viewing Different NITON Data Transfer lets you view different areas of the spectra graph.
Areas of the Spectra The available options are shown in the table.
Graph
Table 1-1. Viewing Different Areas of the Spectra Graph
Option What the Option Displays

The area of the spectra from 0-40 keV.

Low Energy Spectra

The area of the spectra from 40-100 keV.

High Energy Spectra

The area of the spectra from 0-100 keV.

Full Spectra

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

Option What the Option Displays

The area that you specify.

Max Y Limit is the maximum counts/second.

Max X Limit is the maximum keV.
Custom Size
The area varies. It begins at 0 keV. It ends
Auto Scale 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.

Magnifying the Spectra NITON Data Transfer lets you magnify a specific area of the spectra graph.
Graph
To magnify the spectra graph:

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

number.

Double-Click

Figure 1-55. Magnifying the Spectra Graph

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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.

Click and Drag Mouse Over Area Desired

Figure 1-56. Highlighting the Area to be Magnified

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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.

Left Boundary of
Right Boundary
Specified Area

Figure 1-57. Spectra Section Enlarged with Fit Tool

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Hiding or Showing the Cursor The Cursor Information dialog box displays the keV of the left and right
Information Dialog Box 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.

Click

Click

Figure 1-58. Viewing Cursor Information

The Cursor Information

Box
Left Boundary
Right Boundary
Highest Peak

Nearest Ka
Element Peak
Nearest Kb
Element Peak
Nearest La
Element Peak
Nearest Lb
Element Peak

Figure 1-59. The Cursot Information Dialog Box

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Cursor Position
Select with Mouse

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.

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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

.
Left and Right Boundaries
are Different

Count Rate for Highest Peak

in Area

Nearest Peak Results are

all Zero

Figure 1-61. Cursor Information for an Area

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Hiding or Showing the Hiding the grid hides this part of the graph:
Grid

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.

Click
Select

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.

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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 K Alpha K Beta L Alpha L Beta

Column Column Column Column Column

Element
Selected

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Peak 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

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Peak Labels

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

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Peak Labels

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

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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

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Log 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

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Overlaying 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

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

Select

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

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Spectral 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.

Select

Figure 1-78. Selecting Spectral Difference

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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.

Select

Figure 1-80. Selecting Undo Spectral Difference

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Paint Readings and Spectra

Paint Readings and Paint readings are special in that they can be compared to a set quantity,
Spectra 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.

Select

Select

Figure 1-82. Setting Options for Paing Readings

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

Select to
Change Color

Select to
Change Back
to the Default
Color Scheme

Figure 1-83. Report Options Dialog Box for Paint

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

Select a Color

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

The new color will show up in the Report tab.

New Colors

Select Apply to
Use New Colors

Figure 1-85. New Colors in the Report Tab

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The new colors will show up on the report.

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

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Printing Certificates of Analysis

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

Figure 1-87. Setting up a Certificate for Printing

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

Figure 1-88. Customizing a Blank Certificate

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Logo File Field

“...” (Browse) Button

Clear Button
Logo Position
Radio Buttons
Company Name
Company Address
Company Location
Company Info
Radio Buttons
Certificate Name
Verification Name
Font Size Selector
Print Options Check List
Select When Done

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.

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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.

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Printing the Certificate

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

Select

Figure 1-90. Printing the Certificate

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

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

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Configuring Reports for Printing.

Configuring Reports Select Customize from the Tools Menu.

for Printing.

Select

Figure 1-91. Selecting Customize

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Select the Report Print tab.

Select

Figure 1-92. Selecting the Report Print Tab

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This brings up the Report Customization window.

“...” (Browse)
Button

Clear Button
Logo File Fieldt

Company Name Company Address

Company Location

Header Label Field

Footer Label Field

Company Fields Font

Size Selector Print Options
Checklist
Headers & Footers Disregard
Font Size Selector Changes and Exit

Select to Apply Apply Changes

Changes and Exit and Continue

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.

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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.

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Report First Page as printed.

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VIEWING THE REPORT PROPERTIES

VIEWING THE REPORT The report properties are:

PROPERTIES
• 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.
Click

Select

Figure 1-94. Selecting and Viewing Report Properties

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Using the Menus Instead of the Toolbar

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

Table 1-2. Button/Menu Equivalents

Button Menu

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Button Menu

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Table 1-2. Button/Menu Equivalents

Button Menu

No Menu Equivalent

No Menu Equivalent

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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

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Printing Reports and

Spectra Graphs from
NITON Data Transfer

Checking Paper Size and Before printing a report, check that the paper size and orientation are
Orientation 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.

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

Click one to
select the
orientation

Click to select the correct The icon illustrates the

paper size orientation

Figure 2-2. Print Setup Dialog Box

5. Click OK.

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

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.

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Refer to the
Click to display the list of printers documentation for
your
printer, if
needed

Click to
specify
Click to
the
print the
number of
entire
copies
report,
-or- type
the first and last page numbers

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.

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Printing Spectra Printing a spectra graph from Excel requires:

Graphs from Excel
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. Œ

Exporting the Spectra To export the spectra data from NITON Data Transfer:
Data
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.

Click

Select

Figure 2-4. Tools Menu showing Export Spectra Selected

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

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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

Specify the reading numbers

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.

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The current folder Click to specify a

different folder

Figure 2-6. Specifying the Destination Folder

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

Click Start Enter a name

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.

5. Click the Start button.

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

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Progress bar shows 100% Click Done

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

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Importing the Spectra To import the spectra data into Excel:

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

Select Programs

Click Microsoft
Click Microsoft Excel
Office

Figure 2-9. Opening Excel

2. Opening Excel

3. Select Open from the File menu.

Figure 2-10. File menu - selecting Open

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

Click to Select Files

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.

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Double-click to Click to Move Up

Move Down

Figure 2-12. Navigating the Folders

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

Double-click to Import

Figure 2-13. Importing Files

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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.

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Creating the Graph To create the graph:

1. Select Chart from the Insert menu.

Figure 2-15. Inserting a Chart

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

Click to select the scatter

chart without markers

Figure 2-16. Select the scatter chart

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3. Click Next to move to Step 2.

Click Next

Figure 2-17. Step Two

4. Click Next to move to Step 3.

Click Next

Figure 2-18. Step Three

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Importing the Spectra Data

5. Click Next to move to Step 4.

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

Click ‘As New Sheet’ Click Finish

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. Œ

To print the graph:

1. Select Print from the File menu.

Figure 2-20. File menu, showing Print selected

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Importing the Spectra Data

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 display the list of printers Refer to the

documentation
for your printer,
if needed

Click to specify
the number of
copies

Click Active sheet(s)

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. Œ

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

5. Click OK.

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Creating New User-Defined Fields

Chapter 3 User Data Structuring

Creating New You can create your own data entry fields for your NITON analyzer
User-Defined Fields 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.

Select
Select

Select

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.”

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New Field

Construction
Window

Editing
Window

Status Window

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.

Select

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.

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Select the Mode

you want your
fields to appear in

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.

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Select

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.

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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.

Select

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

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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.

Select

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.

Status Window

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.

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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.

Editing Window

Figure 3-13. The Editing Window

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

Checked

Figure 3-14. Toggling the ‘Required’ Option

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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.

Pasted

Figure 3-16. Pasting Copied Fields

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

Select

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.

Select

Figure 3-19. Editing the Entry

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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.

Select

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.

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The 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:

Batch Readings
Connect
Stop Measurement

Disconnect
Live Download
Start Measurement
Configure Connection
Settingst

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

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The NDTr Toolbar

Live Download of If desired, your analyzer has the capability to download and store each
Data 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.

Live Download Icon (unselected)

Live Download Icon (selected)

Live Download Icon (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.

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Configure Connection Settings

Changing the Filename for Once you have selected the Download icon, a dialog box appears as shown
Live Download 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 Connection Clicking on the Configure Connection Settings icon allows you to change
Settings the setting for connecting your computer to your analyzer.

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

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Configure Connection Settings

Com Port
Selector

Com Port
Speed

Delete Settings Use Settings

Save Settings

Figure 4-4. Connection Settings Dialog Box

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Configure Connection 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.

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

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

Default Folder

Browse Folders

Browse Files

Default Filename

Click to Cancel
Saver

Click to Saver

Click to Save Reading as CSV File

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.

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Live Download of Readings

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

Click to Save Reading as CSV This option allows you to create a second autosave file with CSV format for
File 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

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Live Download of Readings

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

.csv File

NITON .ndt
File

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Modifying 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:

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• .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.

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Modifying Libraries

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.

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Inserting and Deleting Alloys

Inserting and Deleting Right clicking on the Alloy Library list will bring up a pop-up menu.
Alloys

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.

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Inserting 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.

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Editing 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.

Source
Selection

Alloy Name

Library
Version

No, Alloys
in Library

Alloy
Editing
Window
Expand/Shrink
List Toggle
Alloy
Library
Listing

Individual
Alloy

Element Max.
Element Element Min. Percent
Symbol Percent

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.

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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

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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.

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The “Sources” Checkbox

The “Sources” For each alloy entry in the library, in addition to having a list of ranges for
Checkbox 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

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Standard Columns in NITON Data Transfer

Appendices Appendix A

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

Alloy Mode
Table 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-day
The time is displayed as:
hour:minutes:seconds
This 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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Table Appendices-1. Alloy Mode

Column Headings Meaning
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.

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Bulk Mode
Table Appendices-2. Bulk Mode
Column Heading 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-day
The time is displayed as:
hour:minutes:seconds
This 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.
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
Sample Sample Identification. Descriptor field to identify the
particular sample analyzed, which the inspector inputs into
the analyzer.
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.
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 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.

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Table Appendices-2. Bulk Mode

Column Heading Meaning
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.

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Thin Sample Mode

Table Appendices-3. Thin Sample Mode
Column Heading 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-day
The time is displayed as:
hour:minutes:seconds
This 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.
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
Sample Sample Identification. Descriptor field to identify the
particular sample analyzed, which the inspector inputs into
the analyzer.
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.
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 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.

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Table Appendices-3. Thin Sample Mode

Column Heading Meaning
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.

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Abbreviations for the Elements Listed in the Column Headings

Abbreviations for the

Elements 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

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Abbreviations 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

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X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Atomic Number of the Element

X-ray Emission
Energies Arranged by
Atomic Number of the
Element
Table Appendices-6. X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element, by Increasing Atomic Number, in KeV
Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Ka1 Kb1 La1 Lb1 Lg1
Number Weight
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

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X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Atomic Number of the Element

Table Appendices-6. X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element, by Increasing Atomic Number, in KeV
Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Ka1 Kb1 La1 Lb1 Lg1
Number Weight
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

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Table Appendices-6. X-ray Emission Energies Arranged by Element, by Increasing Atomic Number, in KeV
Element Symbol Atomic Atomic Ka1 Kb1 La1 Lb1 Lg1
Number Weight
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

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Appendix A
Glossary

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 α 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

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Index Symbols
... button 88

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

B
Bal 133, 135
Bi 133, 136
Bi, as column heading 132

C
Certificates of Analysis, Printing 63
Chart Wizard 97
Closing
NITON Data Transfer xx
Co 134, 136
Co, as column heading 132
Column headings, abbreviations 137
COM port ix
Condition 135
Connect button xxxii
Connecting the XRF Analyzer to the PC ix
Connection Settings, Configure 115
Cover, of XRF Analyzer x
Cr 134, 136
Cr, as column heading 132
Creating
spectra graph in Excel 96
Cu 134, 136
Cu, as column heading 132

D
DB9 connector ix
Destination folder 88
Done button xxxv
Download xxi
Download Button xxix

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Download button xxx, xxxv, xxxvii, xliii, xlv

Download files xxi
Download Reading from Instrument dialog box xxx, xxxvii, xliii, xlv
Downloading data 114
Duration 131, 133, 135

E
Elements, in column headings 137
Emission energies 139
Ending NITON Data Transfer xx
Error messages while downloading xxxvi
Exiting NITON Data Transfer xx
Export Spectra 87
Exporting reading numbers 87
Exporting spectra data 87

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

H
Hardware not responding xxxvi
Heat 131
Hf, as column heading 132

I
Importing spectra data 92
Ind Bulk1 133
Ind Bulk2 133
Index 131, 133, 135
Inspector 133, 135
Installation v
Installing NITON Data Transfer v

L
Landscape 85
Location 133, 135
Lot 132
Lu 134, 136

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M
Memory v
Menu-Toolbar Equivalences 75
Micro stereo connector x
Misc 132, 133, 135
Mn 134, 136
Mn, as column heading 132
Mo, as column heading 132, 133, 135

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

O
Open the port xxxvi
Opening the cover of the XRF Analyzer x
Operating System v
Operating the XRF Analyzer remotely xx
Orientation 85
Output filename field 90

P
Paint Readings and Spectra 59
Paper orientation 84
Paper size 84
Pb, as column heading 132, 133, 136
Pd, as column heading 132, 133, 135
Please open the port xxxvi
Port in XRF Analyzer x
Portrait 85
Print preview 84

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

Q
Query Reading button xxxii

R
Re, as column heading 132
Reading No 131, 133, 135
Reading numbers, exporting 87
Remote operation xx
Reports
printing 84

S
Sample 131, 133, 135
Saving Selected Readings from a Report 17
Scatter chart 97
Selected Readings, Saving 17
Serial cable ix, x
Sn, as column heading 132, 133, 135
Spectra
exporting 87
importing 92
Spectra graph
in Excel 96
printing from Excel 87
Spectra Overlaying 55
Spectra, Overlaying 55
Spectra, Paint Readings 59
Spectra, Spectral Difference 57
Starting NITON Data Transfer vii
Status bar xx
System requirements v

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

U
Upload Button xxii
Upload files xxi
Uploading xxii
Uploading Calibration Files xxvii
Uploading Firmware xxv
User-Defined Fields, Creating New 101

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

W
W, as column heading 132, 133, 136

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

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

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