Often Used Analytical Procedures
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Table 49 Steps for Point analysis
Step Examples/hints
1
Prepare the sample
2
Move the stage into Eject position and put the
sample to the crosshairs of the stage
3
Move the stage into Load position
4
Start the vacuum pump, if required
5
Select the workspace for Point analysis
6
Move the sample into the focal plane with
Autofocus
7
Make final positioning with click & drag or joystick
first in 10x and then in 100x mag image
8 Set the correct tube parameters in the device area
X-ray tube
9 Check count rate and dead time on the device
area spectrometer after starting the measurement
by Preview. Dead time should be less than 60 %
10 Set the final tube parameters in the device area X-
ray tube
11 Set the measurement time with the downward-
facing arrow next to Acquire
12 Start the measurement with Acquire