lumafield Neptune User manual

Neptune
User Manual

September 2023

Table of Contents
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
I. What is Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
II. Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
A. Machine overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B. Initialization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
C. Running a scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
III. Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
A. Safety notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B. Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
C. Understanding X-ray radiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D. Safety features and precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
E. Compliance statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F. Regulatory markings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
A. The Neptune scanner family. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
B. Hardware overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
C. User interface and interactions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2 Running a CT scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
A. Checking machine status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
B. Assessing your part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
C. Fixturing your part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
D. Positioning your part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
3 Analyzing a CT scan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
A. Introducing Voyager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
B. Core data types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
C. Example analysis workflow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
D. Collaborating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
E. Online documentation for latest software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
4 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
5 Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
A. Maintenance by Lumafield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
B. Maintenance by user. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
A. FAQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
B. Contact support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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I. What is Included
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II. Quick Start Guide
A. Machine overview

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B. Initialization
If this is the first time starting your Neptune, or the first time the scanner has been started
in days, there are additional steps that will need to be done before you can start scanning.
Neptune’s embedded software will guide you through the required steps. As our system
evolves, these steps may evolve too. In general, there are two preliminaries required:
I. Warming
X-ray sources require a warming or conditioning step. Think of this as preventative
maintenance that Neptune automates for you. To minimize the wear and tear on a source,
if it has not been emitting X-rays for a prolonged period, it will need to ramp up to operation
slowly. The warmup time can vary depending on how long the source has been inactive.
Lumafield’s software will guide you in warming the source for the necessary amount of time
based on the model of your scanner, vendor guidance, and our fleet health statistics.
NOTE: Maximum time is around one hour.
II. Homing
Any time the machine has been fully powered down and turned back on, the motion system
will require homing. This ensures that the system knows its positions and can provide
repeatable execution of part manipulation.
C. Running a scan
The software will guide you through these steps, but generally scans follow these four steps:
1. Name your scan.
2. Position the part using the motion axis.
3. Set scan duration based on amount of time available and desired quality.
4. Press Scan.
You can find detailed and up-to-date information for this process and user interface on our
website at support.lumafield.com.
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III. Health and Safety
A. Safety notice
It is important to read ALL safety information, instructions, and accompanying
documentation before using the system. This manual is part of the product and must be kept
with the X-ray system at all times.
Users must take caution and observe all warnings during routine use of the system. Before
using the X-ray system, all system operators must have read and understood the safety
information and operating instructions. Only personnel who have been properly trained shall
operate the system.
Facilities must comply with any relevant local, state, and federal legislation for the
possession and use of X-ray generating equipment.
B. Intended use
The Neptune CT scanner can be used for inspections of non-living objects. These
inspections are performed using X-ray radiation.
C. Understanding X-ray radiation
X-rays are a form of ionizing radiation that like ultraviolet light, when experienced in high
doses, can cause serious injury.
Lumafield X-ray systems have been designed, built, and certified to comply with standards
for cabinet X-ray systems (21 CFR 1020.40).
Neptune Model 59 and Model 61 CT Scanners are certified to emit less than 1.0 microsievert
per hour (1.0 Sv/h) five centimeters (5 cm) from all external surfaces of the cabinet. Under
normal operating conditions, there is no significant X-ray radiation risk to users.
If the CT scanner has taken damage or safety features are overridden, this does not
constitute normal use. Do not use the system if damaged or malfunctioning, and contact
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D. Safety features and precautions
The Lumafield Neptune is a Certified Cabinet X-ray System, and adheres to the regulations
that guide the design and operation of such systems.
I. X-ray radiation safety features
1. Surveying
The Neptune CT scanner undergoes a radiation emission survey both at the time of
manufacture as well as at the time of installation. Annual surveys will be performed by
Lumafield or a third party authorized by Lumafield. A copy of the survey results will be
provided for facility recordkeeping and reporting purposes.
2. Shielding
The Neptune CT scanner utilizes enclosed lead shielding built into the cabinet. This limits
the exposure to radiation to the area outside of the cabinet.
3. Indicators
The user interface has indicators for when the system is ready for X-rays to turn on
(green), as well as when X-rays have turned on (red).
4. Emergency Stop
There is a red emergency stop button accessible from the front of the machine. This will
immediately cut power to the X-ray source and motion systems.
5. Access control
The ability to power the X-ray system requires an access key.
6. Door locks and interlocks
The door has a latching system to lock and hold the door mechanically closed during
operation. In addition, redundant interlocks ensure that mechanically opening the door
will cut power to the X-ray system.
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II. Cabinet safety and precautions
1. Pinch hazards
Be aware and avoid pinch hazards
around the machine.
2. Crash event
The machine will attempt to alert the
user to unload the machine in the
event of movements that could cause
a crash. Nevertheless, users should be
aware during operation of the potential
to crash the motion system, causing
damage to the machine or their sample.
3. Maintenance
The Neptune CT scanner is maintained
by Lumafield. In the event of any
malfunction, contact Lumafield for
assistance at support@lumafield.com.
NOTE:
If you see any exposed screws or wires,
do not alter them.

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E. Compliance statements
This wireless adapter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This wireless
adapter generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the wireless adapter is
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the wireless adapter may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this wireless adapter does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception (which can be determined by turning the
equipment o and on), the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the equipment experiencing the
interference.
• Increase the distance between the wireless adapter and the equipment experiencing the
interference.
• Connect the computer with the wireless adapter to an outlet on a circuit dierent from
that to which the equipment experiencing the interference is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• NOTE: The adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the
product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Caution:
When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use due to its
operation in the 5.15- to 5.25GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to
be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is allocated as
the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35GHz and 5.65 to 5.85GHz bands. These radar stations
can cause interference with and/or damage to this device. The maximum allowed antenna
gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E.I.R.P limit for
the 5.25- to 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency range in point-to-point operation.
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To comply with RF exposure requirements all antennas should be located at a minimum
distance of 20 cm, or the minimum separation distance allowed by the module approval,
from the body of all persons.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna
of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.
Cet appareil se conforme aux normes Canada d’Industrie de RSS permis-exempt.
L’utilisation est assujettie aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut
pas causer d’interférences, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter des interférences, y compris des
interférences qui peuvent causer des opérations non désirées de l’appareil.
Attention:
L’utilisation d’un réseau sans fil IEEE.11a est restreinte à une utilisation en intérieur à
cause du fonctionnement dans la bande de fréquence 5.155.25 GHz. Industry Canada
requiert que ce produit soit utilisé à l’intérieur des bâtiments pour la bande de fréquence
5.155.25 GHz afin de réduire les possibilités d’interférences nuisibles aux canaux co-
existants des systèmes de transmission satellites. Les radars de puissances ont fait l’objet
d’une allocation primaire de fréquences dans les bandes 5.255.35 GHz et 5.655.85 GHz.
Ces stations radar peuvent créer des interférences avec ce produit et/ou lui être nuisible.
Le gain d’antenne maximum permissible pour une utilisation avec ce produit est de 6 dBi
afin d’être conforme aux limites de puissance isotropique rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.)
applicable dans les bandes 5.255.35 GHz et 5.7255.85 GHz en fonctionnement point-à-
point. Pour se conformer aux conditions d’exposition de RF toutes les antennes devraient
être localisées à une distance minimum de 20 cm, ou la distance de séparation minimum
permise par l’approbation du module, du corps de toutes les personnes.
Selon les règlements de Canada d’Industrie, cet émetteur de radio peut seulement
fonctionner en utilisant une antenne du type et de gain maximum (ou moindre) que le gain
approuvé pour l’émetteur par Canada d’Industrie. Pour réduire les interférences radio
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choisis de façon à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.) ne soit pas
supérieure à celle qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie.
F. Regulatory markings
Do not tamper with or remove machine labels. If damage occurs, contact Lumafield for
replacements.
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