Bruker M1 MISTRAL User manual

M1 ORA
M1 MISTRAL
Micro-XRF Benchtop Spectrometer
User Manual

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Order no. DOC-M81-EXX024. Issue: 07/07/15
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Contents
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Contents
1Introduction.................................................................................................................................9
1.1 About this Manual ..........................................................................................................9
1.2 User Information ............................................................................................................9
1.3 Intended Usage ...........................................................................................................10
1.4 Warranty and Liability ..................................................................................................11
2Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................................12
2.1 Basic Safety Requirements .........................................................................................12
2.2 Safety Requirements on the Place of Installation........................................................13
2.3 Radiation Protection ....................................................................................................13
2.4 Protection from Electric Current ..................................................................................14
2.5 Staff Requirements ......................................................................................................15
2.6 Safety Equipment ........................................................................................................15
2.7 Name Plates and Warning Labels ...............................................................................17
3Functional Principles ...............................................................................................................18
3.1 Physical Background of X-ray Generation...................................................................18
3.1.1 X-ray Fluorescence ......................................................................................18
3.1.2 Bremsstrahlung ............................................................................................19
3.2 Detection of X-ray Quanta ...........................................................................................20
3.3 Digitalization and Channel Allocation ..........................................................................21
3.4 Spectrometer Resolution .............................................................................................22
3.5 Composition of a Spectrum .........................................................................................24
3.6 Evaluation of X-ray Fluorescence Spectra ..................................................................25
4The M1 ORA/MISTRAL System ...............................................................................................28
4.1 Product Description .....................................................................................................28
4.2 Product Versions .........................................................................................................28
4.2.1 M1 ORA........................................................................................................28
4.2.2 M1 MISTRAL................................................................................................29
4.3 Hardware System Components...................................................................................30
4.4 Technical Parameters..................................................................................................31
4.5 Hardware Installation ...................................................................................................33
4.5.1 Room Planning.............................................................................................33
4.5.2 Electrical Connection....................................................................................33
4.5.3 External Requirements.................................................................................34
4.6 Software.......................................................................................................................34
4.6.1 Software Description ....................................................................................34
4.6.2 Program Installation .....................................................................................35
4.6.3 Installation of Drivers....................................................................................40
4.6.4 Configuration Files .......................................................................................43
4.7 Establishing the Operational State ..............................................................................43
5Using the XSpect Pro Program ...............................................................................................46
5.1 XSpect Pro Program Start-up ......................................................................................46
5.2 Display and Control Elements .....................................................................................48
5.2.1 Instrument Status Bar...................................................................................48
5.2.2 Navigation Bar..............................................................................................48
5.2.3 Print Report/ Additional Information .............................................................49
5.3 Stage Control and Video Settings ...............................................................................50
5.3.1 Manual Z Stage ............................................................................................50
5.3.2 Motorized Z Stage ........................................................................................50
5.3.3 Motorized X-Y-Z stage .................................................................................51
5.3.4 Easy Load ....................................................................................................52
5.3.5 Video Settings ..............................................................................................52

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5.4 System Spectra Measurements.................................................................................. 54
5.4.1 Measuring Reference Spectra..................................................................... 54
5.4.2 Measuring Pure Element Spectra................................................................ 55
5.4.3 Measuring Primary Spectra ......................................................................... 56
5.4.4 Measuring Standard Spectra....................................................................... 57
5.5 Sample Measurement ................................................................................................. 59
5.5.1 Measurement Methods ................................................................................ 61
5.5.2 Keyboard Shortcuts ..................................................................................... 62
5.5.3 Result Tab ................................................................................................... 62
5.5.4 Table Tab..................................................................................................... 63
5.5.5 Trend Tab .................................................................................................... 64
5.5.6 Spectrum Tab .............................................................................................. 65
5.5.7 Touch Screen User Interface....................................................................... 67
5.6 Stage Program Workspace......................................................................................... 69
5.6.1 Load/Create Stage Programs...................................................................... 70
5.6.2 Graphic Display of Measurement Points ..................................................... 71
5.6.3 Reference Points Table ............................................................................... 71
5.6.4 Measure Points Table.................................................................................. 72
5.6.5 Create/Edit Stage Programs........................................................................ 72
6Using the XData Program........................................................................................................ 75
6.1 XData Program Start-up.............................................................................................. 75
6.2 Display and Control Elements..................................................................................... 75
6.3 Managing Standards ................................................................................................... 77
6.3.1 Saving a List of Standards........................................................................... 78
6.3.2 Loading a List of Standards......................................................................... 78
6.3.3 Editing Basic Data ....................................................................................... 78
6.3.4 Creating New Standards.............................................................................. 79
6.4 Managing Methods...................................................................................................... 80
6.4.1 Creating a Method ....................................................................................... 81
6.5 Managing System Spectra........................................................................................ 103
6.5.1 Adding Spectra to the Database................................................................ 104
6.5.2 Delete a Spectrum from the Database ...................................................... 104
6.6 System Settings ........................................................................................................ 105
6.7 Managing the Database ............................................................................................ 105
6.7.1 Report Templates ...................................................................................... 105
6.7.2 Integrity ...................................................................................................... 107
6.7.3 Data Processing ........................................................................................ 107
7Shutdown................................................................................................................................ 110
7.1 Switching off the Instrument...................................................................................... 110
7.2 Standby Mode ........................................................................................................... 110
8Maintenance of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL ................................................................................ 111
8.1 Fuse Replacement .................................................................................................... 111
8.2 Cleaning the Sample Chamber................................................................................ 112
9Transportation........................................................................................................................ 113
10 Disposal .................................................................................................................................. 114
AStandard Delivery Contents.................................................................................................. 115
BGeneral Safety Precautions .................................................................................................. 116
CBiological Effects of X-ray Radiation ................................................................................... 117
Index.............................................................................................................................................. 119

Table of Figures
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Table of Figures
Fig. 1 Safety equipment on the front panel of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL.............................. 16
Fig. 2 Schematic visualization of the X-ray fluorescence process in an atom .................. 18
Fig. 3 Schematic working principle of a silicon drift detector (SDD).................................. 21
Fig. 4 Origin of a X-ray fluorescence spectrum ................................................................. 22
Fig. 5 Fitting process with two Gaussian shaped profiles ................................................. 23
Fig. 6 Definition of the full width at half maximum (FWHM) .............................................. 24
Fig. 7 Typical XRF spectra of glass, precious metal alloy and steel ................................. 24
Fig. 8 M1 ORA with computer ........................................................................................... 29
Fig. 9 M1 MISTRAL with computer.................................................................................... 29
Fig. 10 Main components of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL........................................................... 30
Fig. 11 Room planning for the installation of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL ................................. 33
Fig. 12 „Run as administrator“ option for program installation ............................................ 35
Fig. 13 Select setup language. ............................................................................................ 36
Fig. 14 Select type of installation......................................................................................... 36
Fig. 15 Select folder for installation ..................................................................................... 37
Fig. 16 Select data folder..................................................................................................... 37
Fig. 17 Select components for installation........................................................................... 38
Fig. 18 Installation of the video driver software ................................................................... 38
Fig. 19 Installation of Acrobat Reader ................................................................................. 39
Fig. 20 Installation of XML Notepad .................................................................................... 39
Fig. 21 Restart of the computer and creation of a new XSpect Pro database .................... 40
Fig. 22 Windows Device manager after connecting the M1 ORA/MISTRAL ...................... 41
Fig. 23 Properties dialog for the M1 ORA/MISTRAL before installing the correct driver .... 41
Fig. 24 Setting the driver path manually for the unknown devices...................................... 42
Fig. 25 Windows security warning during driver installation................................................ 42
Fig. 26 Finishing the successful instrument driver installation ............................................ 42
Fig. 27 Status display during initialization of the XSpect Pro program................................ 46
Fig. 28 Switching on the high voltage.................................................................................. 46
Fig. 29 Main screen of the XSpect Pro program ................................................................. 47
Fig. 30 Additional information dialog ................................................................................... 49
Fig. 31 Stage control for the manual Z stage ...................................................................... 50
Fig. 32 Stage control for the motorized Z stage .................................................................. 50
Fig. 33 Stage control for the motorized X-Y-Z stage ........................................................... 51
Fig. 34 Cross hair parameters dialog .................................................................................. 52
Fig. 35 Video settings dialog ............................................................................................... 53
Fig. 36 Save dialog .............................................................................................................. 53
Fig. 37 Main screen of the System spectra workspace....................................................... 54
Fig. 38 Recording reference spectra ................................................................................... 55
Fig. 39 Recording pure element spectra ............................................................................. 56
Fig. 40 Recording primary spectra ...................................................................................... 57
Fig. 41 Recording standard sample spectra........................................................................ 58
Fig. 42 Measurement workspace ........................................................................................ 59
Fig. 43 Selection of an existing measurement method ....................................................... 61
Fig. 44 Pre-examination tab ................................................................................................ 62
Fig. 45 Measurement workspace - Results tab ................................................................... 63
Fig. 46 Measurement workspace - Table tab ...................................................................... 63
Fig. 47 Measurement workspace - Trend tab...................................................................... 64
Fig. 48 Measurement workspace – Spectrum tab............................................................... 65
Fig. 49 Touch screen user interface .................................................................................... 68
Fig. 50 Stage program screen ............................................................................................. 69
Fig. 51 Selection or creation of a stage program ................................................................ 70
Fig. 52 Graphic display of the stage program ..................................................................... 71
Fig. 53 Table of measurement positions ............................................................................. 72
Fig. 54 Create/edit a stage program.................................................................................... 73
Fig. 55 Status display during initialization of the XData program........................................ 75
Fig. 56 Start-up screen of the XData program .................................................................... 76
Fig. 57 Standards workspace .............................................................................................. 77

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Fig. 58 List of files needed to save a list of standards ......................................................... 78
Fig. 59 Basic data editor ...................................................................................................... 79
Fig. 60 Sample editor ........................................................................................................... 79
Fig. 61 Methods workspace ................................................................................................. 81
Fig. 62 Method editor – Structure tab .................................................................................. 82
Fig. 63 Element properties editor......................................................................................... 83
Fig. 64 Method editor – Normation tab ................................................................................ 85
Fig. 65 Method editor – Calibration tab without added standards ....................................... 86
Fig. 66 The available samples dialog................................................................................... 86
Fig. 67 Method editor – Calibration tab with added standards before calibration................ 87
Fig. 68 Method editor – Calibration tab after calibration ...................................................... 87
Fig. 69 Method calibration with several calibration ranges .................................................. 88
Fig. 70 Method calibration tab with highlighted outlier......................................................... 89
Fig. 71 Method editor – Structure tab .................................................................................. 90
Fig. 72 Element properties editor......................................................................................... 91
Fig. 73 Method editor – Normation tab ................................................................................ 92
Fig. 74 Method editor – Calibration tab without added standards ....................................... 93
Fig. 75 The available samples dialog................................................................................... 93
Fig. 76 Method editor – Calibration tab with added standards before FP calculation ......... 94
Fig. 77 Method editor – Calibration tab after FP calculation, but before calibration............ 94
Fig. 78 Method editor – Calibration tab after first calibration ............................................... 95
Fig. 79 Method editor – Structure tab .................................................................................. 96
Fig. 80 Element properties editor......................................................................................... 97
Fig. 81 Method editor – Normation tab ................................................................................ 98
Fig. 82 Method editor – Calibration tab without added standards ....................................... 99
Fig. 83 The available samples dialog................................................................................... 99
Fig. 84 Method editor – Calibration tab with added standards before FP calculation ....... 100
Fig. 85 Method editor – Calibration tab after FP calculation, but before calibration.......... 101
Fig. 86 Method editor – Calibration tab after first calibration ............................................. 102
Fig. 87 Spectra workspace ................................................................................................ 103
Fig. 88 Adding spectra to the database ............................................................................. 104
Fig. 89 Report templates tab.............................................................................................. 105
Fig. 90 Report editor .......................................................................................................... 106
Fig. 91 Data processing – Selection tab ............................................................................ 108
Fig. 92 Data processing – Results tab ............................................................................... 109

List of Tables
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List of Tables
Table 1 Safety equipment of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL ........................................................... 15
Table 2 Name plates and warning labels on the M1 ORA/MISTRAL instrument................. 17
Table 3 Steps during spectrum evaluation ........................................................................... 25
Table 4 Connections of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL system components.................................. 30
Table 5 Technical parameters of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL .................................................... 31
Table 6 Specifications for the electrical connections............................................................ 33
Table 7 External installation requirements ........................................................................... 34
Table 8 Steps for the instrument start-up ............................................................................. 43
Table 9 Displays in the instrument status bar....................................................................... 48
Table 10 Functions in the XSpect Pro navigation bar ............................................................ 48
Table 11 Functions for the stage movement .......................................................................... 51
Table 12 Functions in the main panel for measurements with XSpect Pro............................ 59
Table 13 Keyboard shortcuts.................................................................................................. 62
Table 14 Display options in the spectrum tab......................................................................... 66
Table 15 Peak identification.................................................................................................... 67
Table 16 Control elements in the touch screen mode............................................................ 68
Table 17 Main functions in the stage program workspace ..................................................... 70
Table 18 Options for selected single entries in the measure points table.............................. 73
Table 19 Options for selected multiple entries in the measure points table........................... 74
Table 20 Functions in the navigation bar of XData ................................................................ 76
Table 21 Settings in the element properties editor................................................................. 83
Table 22 Fuse replacement.................................................................................................. 111
Table 23 Standard delivery contents of the M1 ORA/ MISTRAL ......................................... 115

Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 About this Manual
This manual is intended to familiarize the user with the operation of the X-ray analytical instrument
M1 ORA/MISTRAL in the executions manually and automatic developed by Bruker Nano GmbH.
This manual allows you to get started quickly as it includes all information necessary to operate the
instrument safely and competently.
These instructions cover functionality, configuration and operation of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL
hardware. They are considered as part of the device and must be kept at hand near the product.
Sections 4.2 and 4.3 provide an overview of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL instrument versions and
product components. Refer to chapter 5 and 6 for all information necessary to operate the
M1 ORA/MISTRAL control software programs XSpect Pro and XData.
A solid understanding of these instructions is mandatory for the operation of the M1 ORA/MISTRAL
instrument by Bruker Nano GmbH. Please, familiarize yourself with the contents and follow the
safety instructions, particularly those regarding the handling of the product. This way you can be
sure of taking full advantage of the product’s capabilities.
Bruker Nano GmbH reserves the right to make product modifications, which enhance technical
advancement.
1.2 User Information
The manual is divided up sections and appendices. On each page, you can find the section
heading in the header. The footer contains the manual’s document status with the indication of the
date of issue and the page number.
Various cross-references are included in the operating instructions to ease navigation within the
document and to change to external documentation.
The following warning symbols and informational symbols as well as signal words are used in this
operating instruction:
Danger!
Warning of a potential danger to life and limb.
Danger!
Warning of a potential danger to life and limb from electrical current.
Danger!
Warning of a potential danger to life and limb from X-ray radiation.
Danger!
Warning of a potential danger to life and limb from exposure to toxic materials.

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Caution!
Warning of possible material damage or damage to machinery.
Note
Tips on usage and useful information.
Note
Information on protecting the environment.
1.3 Intended Usage
The X-ray spectrometers M1 ORA/MISTRAL by Bruker Nano GmbH may solely be used for
material analysis, in particular for the determination of element composition of materials as well as
analysis of layered sample systems with respect to thickness determination and layer composition.
Any other use beyond that described is considered as non-intended usage. The operator, not the
manufacturer, assumes sole liability for all personal injury and material damage arising from non-
intended usage.
The following applications are explicitly excluded from the definition of intended usage:
Any sort of medical and biological application
Radiographic applications
Online process control for industrial or research purposes
Analysis of radioactive or chemically aggressive substances
The M1 ORA/MISTRAL instruments may solely be operated by trained and authorized staff and
only in compliance with all safety instructions covered in this manual. A safe and accurate
operation cannot be guaranteed unless the instrument is properly used as defined within these
operating instructions.
The intended usage requires the following:
The presence of at least one person designated to be responsible during operation. This
person has to be trained by the manufacturer in the handling of the instrument or was
instructed by a person trained by the manufacturer.
Basic knowledge about the software packages of “XSpect Pro“ and “XData”.