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ARL 9900 seriesX-ray fluorescence spectrometerswith integrated XRD capabilitySoftwareReliable analysis made easyOperating the ARL 9900 and the rapidprocessing of data to deliver highly accurateanalytical reports is achieved throughstate-of-the-art software. It is beingconstantly developed to enable operators ofthe ARL 9900 to take full advantage of theirinstrument’s capabilities.WinXRF is the analytical softwaregoverning the operation of the ARL 9900and the processing of data. It uses theWindows ® XP Professional operatingsystem.More details can be found in aseparate Product Specification but itsprincipal features are:• Analytical Assistant helping the operatorto define analytical programmes,undertake calibrations and basicoperations of the instrument.• Simple routine analysis mode.• Unattended use through batch commandsand sequences• Fast and accurate calibration curvedetermination through multi-variableregression (MVR) facility• Post-processing functions performedwhile the instrument is analysing, e.g.results storage and retrieval or export ofstatistics to Excel spreadsheet• SPC-Basic: instrument control with onlineintegrated SPC (Statistical ProcessControl) package• Remote diagnostics through modemconnection• Support of XRF and XRD analysisallowing use of the same routines ofcalibration and analysis for bothtechniques.When the F45 universal goniometer isspecified, there is a choice of standard-lessanalytical packages on option:QuantAS automatically processesa wide scan covering up to 70 elementsfrom F to U• Semi-quantitative analysis producedwithin three minutes.• Automatic smoothing, backgroundsubtraction, peak identification, overlapand matrix corrections, calculation ofsemi-quantitative concentrations andnormalization to give a fast and easysemi-quantitative analysis ofunknown samples.UniQuant ® provides standard-lessresults in 14 minutes or less depending onthe number of elements analysed. Theextended counting time per element makesit the first choice if the application putsemphasis on great accuracy and thedetection of low concentration levels.• Standard-less analysis of up to 79elements when specific standards are notavailable. Ideal when samples can beobtained only– in small quantities– in irregular shapes– as coatings.• Calculation of the balance of unanalysedelements present in the sample(eg organic and ultralight elements) –is a valuable feature.The SmartGonio comes with OptiQuant software, an option which is a version ofUniQuant ® optimized for use with theSmartGonio .• Standard-less analysis of up to75 elements.The QuantAS, UniQuant and OptiQuantpackages are fully calibrated and installedin the factory. They are therefore ready touse immediately after the instrument iscommissioned. Stable samples for settingupand maintenance over time are included.Other software optionsProgrammes to make the mostof the ARL 9900• ARLnet: results transmission via LocalArea Network to up to 18 destinations• Compac: transmission of results to up tofive computers via serial lines• Remote: remote display of results to upto eight remote printers or terminals viaserial lines• NBSGSC: programme for theoreticalalphas generation• Charge correction: calculation of furnacecharge additions• SPC-Full: Integrated Statistical ProcessControl software for instrument qualityassurance and production process control.Fully on-line (bi-directional) withautomatic evaluation and SPC test resultfeedback to the operator.• Remote Sample Definition: reception ofsample identification and analysisparameters from third party applicationsoftware.• Sentry: allows a simplified sampleregistration including bar code supportand powerful sample batch entry capabilities.• OEM mode: connection to an externalprocess computer for automationpurposes.• Translation of WinXRF texts into anylanguage supported by Windows ® XPProfessional.Analytical Assistant helps definition of analytical programs,calibrations and instrument use
Sample introductionDegrees of automation to freestaff for other work• Fast, simple and highly reliable sampleintroduction system using a 12-positionsample changer.• Large X-Y magazine allows automatichandling of larger series of samples.Small and large cassettes canaccommodate samples of various sizesFull automation through ARL SMS-2000Large XY sample changerThe X-Y magazine has 98 coded positionsfor samples in cassettes or on specificsupports. The coding of each positionallows unattended operation and savestime and effort in determining whichsample belongs to a particular analysis.This larger magazine can easily replacethe basic system if the need arises.A version of the X-Y sample changerallows connection to transport beltssuitable for one sample form e.g. pressedpowders in steel rings. This simpleautomation is named ARL SMS-XY.• Optional SMS-2000 and SMS-3000robotic systems offer fully automaticsample preparation and introduction.With either of these options, theinstrument can automatically conductcontinuous process monitoringunattended and raise an alarm if anyanomaly is detected. The SMS-2000 is aflexible and very powerful system whichlinks the whole sample preparation andanalysis process. The SMS-3000 is alarger robot which serves both an OESand an XRF instrument.Quantitative analysisAccuracy made easyAnalytical programmes and calibration aredefined with the help of the on-lineAnalytical Assistant. Calibration curves arebuilt using the multi-variable regression(MVR) programme.Correction models are used tominimize the influence of interferingelements in multi-component matricesand achieve better accuracy of analysis.These models are:• Line overlap correction• Additive correction on intensities• Additive correction on concentrations• Multiplicative correction on intensities• Multiplicative correction onconcentrations• Multiplicative and additive corrections onconcentrations• COmprehensive LAchance (COLA) with 3term alphas to be used with the optionalNBSGSC fundamental parametersprogramme, which can simulateanalytical calibrations for homogeneousmaterials. Inter-element correction factors(theoretical alphas) are calculated andused as known coefficients in the MVR.This minimizes the number of standardsnecessary to produce calibrations andimproves the accuracy of analysis.In addition, ex-works calibrations can bedelivered for various materials such as;• iron and steel• copper, bronze and brass• aluminum and alloys• nickel, stellite and super-alloys• various oxides through the General Oxidecalibration• traces in soils and sediments• ferro-alloys and others for whichanalytical specifications are availableon request.Customer supportThe backing of a majorinternational corporationThe Thermo Electron Corporation offers youworldwide support.• Application product teams can advise onthe most suitable ARL 9900 for a givenapplication and help to draw upspecifications.• Dedicated training allows operators toexploit to the full the capabilities of theirARL 9900.• A comprehensive worldwide after-salesservice network assists with theresolution of day to day queries andensures that the ARL 9900 achieves thevery high standard of reliability anddurability it is designed to give.Statistical Process Control - Typical screenMVR calibration curve: real concentrations vs. intensities
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