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Edax Element User Manual

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Element
Basic User
Guide
Rev. 1.0
May 1, 2015
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Edax Element Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandEdax
ModelElement
CategorySecurity Sensors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Safety Precautions

High Voltages

Exercise extreme caution. High Voltage is present and can cause burn, shock, or serious injury.

ESD Warning

Use ESD handling precautions. Static voltages can destroy integrated circuits. Always ground yourself before handling electronics.

Not Hot Swappable

Electronics are not hot-swappable. Power must be off before inserting or removing modules, boards, or cables to prevent damage.

Cooling

Details detector, analyzer, and DPP box cooling methods and requirements to prevent overheating and component failure.

Radiation Safety

Extending Detector Window Life

Avoid High Voltage Proximity

Avoid close proximity or contact with high voltage components to prevent unsafe electrical discharge and window damage.

Prevent Particle Contamination

Installation and Environment Requirements

Power Requirements

Details the power requirements for the workstation, monitor, and detector, including voltage ratings.

Space and Weight Specifications

Provides physical dimensions and weight specifications for the workstation and detector.

Environment Requirements

Lists the operating conditions for temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and air velocity.

Basic Detector Operation

Startup

Outlines the steps to start up the system, including powering the PC and detector, and launching the software.

DPP Box Startup

Checks the DPP Box power light and Ethernet connection LED for proper startup and communication.

Detector Cooling

Element Notifier Detector Status

Explains how to check the detector cooling status via the Element Notifier utility and its LED indicators.

Turn Detector Cooling On

Describes how to start or stop detector cooling by clicking the 'Cooling On' button in the Element Notifier.

Adding to Company Network

Light Element Operation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Basic System Cabling

Troubleshooting

Remote Diagnostics

Suggests using remote access programs for system diagnosis and service.

Detector Problems

Addresses loss of communication with the detector, showing a RED indicator and suggesting troubleshooting steps.

Boards Inside the PC