Olympus BTX III User manual

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Intended Use
The BTX III X-ray diffraction analyzer is a benchtop system designed primarily for analyzing a variety
of powder sample types. Phase identification is obtained by comparing the diffraction signature of a
sample with a database of XRD mineral patterns.
Do not use the BTX III analyzer for any purpose other than its intended use.
Instruction Manual
Before using the BTX III analyzer, thoroughly review the BTX III User’s Manual (P/N: 10-015490-01EN).
Use the product as instructed. The User’s Manual contains essential information on how to use this
Olympus product safely and effectively. Keep the User’s Manual in a safe, accessible location.
Safety Signal Word
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation and calls attention to an operating procedure, practice, or
the like that if not correctly performed or adhered to may result in minor or moderate personal injury,
material damage, particularly to the product, destruction of part or all of the product, or loss of data.
Contents of the Case
• BTX III analyzer
• AC power adaptor
• External sample-shaker assembly
• Sample cells (1 Kapton and 1 Mylar)
• Sample cell screws (8)
• USB flash drive (loaded with software, database, and documentation)
• Power keys (2)
•Microspatula
•Balldriver
•Samplecrusher
• Sample sieve
CAUTION
BTX III
X-Ray Diffraction Analyzer
Getting Started Guide

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Connections
All connectors are on the rear of the analyzer.
To Connect AC Power to the BTX III
If an unauthorized power supply cord is used to power the instrument, Olympus cannot guarantee
the electrical safety of the equipment.
1. Hold the power supply output plug in the orientation shown, and then insert it into the rear panel
Power connector.
2. Plug one end of the AC power cord firmly into the power supply.
3. Plug the other end of the power cord into a live AC (mains) power outlet.
Power connector
USB connector Ethernet connector
External Shaker connector
CAUTION

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To Turn On the Analyzer
Turn the power key clockwise to the ON position.
The system briefly displays the message:
Welcome to BTX
Please wait
After a few minutes, the display reads:
Cooling to: –45
Current temp: (temperature)
After the detector cools to –45 °C, the main menu appears.
To Turn Off the Analyzer
In case of an emergency:
Turn the power key to the OFF position.
OR
Quickly press twice the Stop/Emergency Shutoff button.
OR
Under normal conditions:
a) Select Shut Down from the main menu to power down the BTX III.
The display reads:
Shutting down...
Please wait...
b) After the analyzer has shut down, turn the power key to the OFF position.
Stop/Emergency
Shutoff button

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To Load a Sample
1. Unlock the sample carrier by pulling up the lever.
2. Pull up the carrier handle to remove the sample carrier.
3. Prepare and load a small amount of material (enough to fill the gap created by the spacer) into the
sample carrier cell assembly side A.
For more info on preparing and loading samples, see the BTX III User’s Manual (P/N: 10-015490-
01EN).
Side A

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4. Fully insert the sample carrier back into the sample chamber, making sure that side A and the
“Align Sample Here” arrow are oriented as shown below.
5. Lock the sample carrier in place by pushing down the lever.
6. In the main display, select Start Acquisition.
7. Press the Check button ( ) to start the test.
Equipment Disposal
Before disposing of the BTX III, check your local laws, rules, and regulations, and follow them
accordingly.
General Warnings
Instruments with a damaged detector or tube must be returned to your local distributor or the
manufacturer. Care should be taken to limit the release of beryllium from the instrument.
Electrical Warnings
The instrument must only be connected to a power source corresponding to the type indicated on the
rating label.
If an unauthorized power supply cord is used to power the instrument, Olympus cannot guarantee
the electrical safety of the equipment.
Trademarks
All brands are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and third-party entities.
Side A
CAUTION
CAUTION

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Radiation Profiles
Table 1 on page EN-6 represents the typical radiation dose measurements to an operator of the BTX III
analyzer. More specific radiation profiles for each instrument can be found on the included USB flash
drive. To convert from µSv/h to mR/h, divide the value by 10.
Table 1 Radiation level measurements
Measurement
point
Measured radiation
level (mR/h)
Distance from
surface (cm) Comments
A <0.05 2 Front top panel
B<0.05 2Left side of case
C <0.05 2 Front side of case
D<0.05 2Right side of case
E <0.05 2 Back side of case
F<0.05 2Bottom of case

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