Fluorescence X-ray Spectrometer System ZSX Series - Rigaku

Fig. 4. CCD Picture of Granite Sample and Comparison Chart.
of the r-2 stage makes it possible to perform
measurements at the maximum X-ray intensity
position even for small diameter samples. And, when
used with the CCD camera, this r-2 stage is especially
effective for mapping processing by CCD viewing as
well as for the analysis of a faulty portion on the
sample.
Figure 4 shows the point analysis result of a rock
by the use of the r-2 stage along with the CCD camera.
6. Software
The ZSX software incorporates Rigaku's
longaccumulated experience and expertise in X-ray
spectrometry analysis with cutting edge technology. It
is so easy to use that even a novice can quickly use it
correctly. The ZSX software configuration is shown
below.
6.1. SQX(ScanQuantX)
Software for computation covering qualitative
analysis through semiquantitative values.
6.2. EZ scan
Sophisticated SQX analysis can be performed
with five easy steps.
6.3. Application packages
Turnkey solutions for a variety of applications.
These packages include standards set-up, optimal
calibration curves and program check standards.
6.4. Application templates
The user is guided along the analysis with
templates that incorporate steps from sample
pretreatment methods to measuring conditions up
to control samples.
6.5. Universal standard samples
A database of commercially available standard
reference samples is already in place. No
additional data entry work is necessary.
6.6. Fixed-precision measurement
If a required precision is entered, the analysis is
carried out with the optimized measurement time
for each of the unknown samples.
6.7. Energy saving function
The X-ray output can be automatically reduced
according to the amount of instrument idle time.
6.8. Automatic program run
This provides system ON/OFF, resumption after
power failure, auto aging, PR gas flow control,
etc.
6.9. Decision on material
Retrieval of standards is made, such as the JIS
(Japanese Industrial Standard), for instance.
6. 10. E-mail transfer
The analysis result, an error message, or other
information can be e-mailed.
6. 11. Remote control
Remote-control operation can be made using
LAN.
6.12. Remote diagnosis
Diagnosis of the system status can be made from
the Rigaku service station through e-mail.
6.13. Automatic selection of sample diameter
Automatic setting of the optimum area limiting
diaphragm is performed for a given sample
diameter.
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