User Manual D2 PHASER
DOC-M88-EXX141 V5 – 01.2015 ii
Alignment of the diffractometer ............................................................................. 15
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 15
Philosophy of alignment for D2 PHASER systems ................................................................... 15
Functional principle of the goniometer ....................................................................................... 16
Zero definition of the scale .................................................................................................... 16
Setting the parameters of the detector unit .............................................................................. 17
Avoiding Collisions with the D2 PHASER Goniometer ............................................................ 19
Maintenance of the diffractometer ......................................................................... 20
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 20
Maintenance of the internal cooling unit .................................................................................... 20
Cooling cycle ............................................................................................................................ 20
Thermomodule ......................................................................................................................... 20
Checking the cooling fluid level ................................................................................................ 20
Refilling the cooling fluid tank................................................................................................... 21
Replacement of the fan filter ........................................................................................................ 21
X-ray safety precautions ......................................................................................... 22
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 22
Detailed description of the X-ray safety system ........................................................................ 22
Radiation protection enclosure ................................................................................................ 22
Safety system ........................................................................................................................... 22
Radiation protection and leakage levels .................................................................................. 24
Resetting the D2 PHASER Safety System .................................................................................. 24
Important Information for Canadian Users ............................................................ 25
General Safety Precautions of the D2 PHASER ......................................................................... 25
Biological Effects .......................................................................................................................... 25
Mechanisms of Damage .......................................................................................................... 25
Tissue Sensitivity ..................................................................................................................... 26
Prompt and Delayed Effects .................................................................................................... 26
Delayed Effects of Radiation Exposure ................................................................................... 26
General Physical Principles ......................................................................................................... 26
Production of X-rays ................................................................................................................. 26
Continuous Spectrum ............................................................................................................... 27
Characteristic Spectrum ........................................................................................................... 28
X-ray safety precaution ............................................................................................................ 30
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 31
Resetting the Safety System ........................................................................................................ 31
Overtemperature Safety Shutdown ............................................................................................. 31
Trouble with the Internal Cooling Unit ........................................................................................ 31
Generator Arcing ........................................................................................................................... 31
Drive Error ...................................................................................................................................... 31
DSP Error with XFlash Detector .................................................................................................. 32
Other problems .............................................................................................................................. 32
Maintenance parts and consumables .................................................................... 33
Maintenance parts ......................................................................................................................... 33
Maintenance kit for D2 PHASER systems ............................................................................... 33