The M4 TORNADO Software   
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User Manual
 
Recovering from errors. In cases of program lockup due to improper operation or unexpected 
circumstances a restart of M4 TORNADO is normally sufficient. In more severe cases a restart of 
the personal computer and/or the QUANTAX server may be required. More severe system 
breakdowns - if any - should be handled by trained service personnel. 
5.4.2  Starting the operation 
This section describes all necessary preparations that must be performed prior to a measurement 
start. The described order must be observed.  
 
Caution! 
Before switching on the instrument, please make sure by means of a visual 
inspection that the spectrometer and the control computer are properly 
connected to the mains supply and interconnected via the data lines. 
 
 
Caution! 
Damage of the instrument upon condensate accumulation. After transport or 
storage in cold environments, the instrument must be warmed up at room 
temperature before switching it on. 
For operation start, the operator must be familiar with the measurement and evaluation software. 
For a detailed description of the particular functionalities, please refer to the following software 
description. During operation, error messages can occur resulting from operating errors or 
technical problems. Table 14 describes the steps that must be observed when starting the 
instrument. 
Table 14  Steps for the instrument start 
Step  Procedure  Figure 
1  Sight check of the mains supplies for 
spectrometer, PV and pump and the data 
lines between these units according to 
Table 4. 
 
2  Switch on the spectrometer using the 
key switch on the left-hand side of the 
cabinet.  
The light up of the green POWER lamp on 
the keypad indicates the correct 
connection with the mains supply. 
 Key switch 
 Keypad with green light 
3  Switch on the control computer using 
the provided key and start the operating 
system.  
Additional local security checks of the 
username or password of the operating 
system or network are subject to the 
responsibility of the user or the corres-
ponding administrator and will not be 
executed or installed by Bruker.