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Oxford Instrucments VULCAN Series User Manual

Oxford Instrucments VULCAN Series
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Oxford Instruments
Industrial Analysis
VULCAN Series
User Manual
Issue 02 / March 2017 / 54-5103459
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Oxford Instrucments VULCAN Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandOxford Instrucments
ModelVULCAN Series
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Vulcan Series Components

Vulcan Series Product Overview

Vulcan Series External Connectors

Safety First

Hazard Symbols

Symbols indicating laser, caution, and electrical hazards.

Laser Warning Label

Details of the laser warning label for Class 3B laser product.

Safety Goggles

Safe Operation

Vulcan Safety Features

Power Button and Indicator

How to turn the device on/off and its indicator.

Password Protection

Requirement for password to use the device and supervisor control.

Proximity Sensor

Safety feature to prevent laser emission without sample contact.

Trigger

User action to initiate a measurement.

Battery Management

Getting Started: User Interface

User Interface Overview

Explanation of the device's main result screen layout.

Gestures

Pull-down Menu Features

Basic Operation: Powering On

Switching on the Instrument

Steps for powering on the device and logging in.

Performing a Measurement

Measuring Programs

Understanding Measuring Programs

Explanation of programs and how to select them.

Adding Programs

Procedure for creating new measurement programs.

Deleting Programs

Procedure for removing existing measurement programs.

Program Types

Chemistry Setting Details

Viewing Camera Image

Pinning Important Elements

Sample Naming

Grades and Libraries

Grade Library Management

Selecting Grade Library

How to choose an available grade library.

Importing New Library

Steps to import external grade libraries via USB.

Grade Operations

Viewing a Grade

How to view the details of a specific grade.

Duplicating Library

Procedure for creating a copy of a grade library.

Editing a Grade

How to modify existing grades within a library.

Adding and Deleting Grades

Adding New Grade

Procedure to add a new grade to an existing library.

Deleting Grade

How to remove a grade from a library.

Library Administration

Renaming or Deleting Library

How to rename or remove an entire grade library.

Exporting Library to USB

Procedure to export grade libraries to a USB drive.

Changing Grade Settings

Measurement Results

Viewing Results History

Results and Reporting

Search and Filter Functions

Exporting Results to USB

Reporting Settings Customization

Settings Menu

Device Settings

Screen Settings

Adjusting screen brightness and timeouts.

Sounds

Enabling or disabling warning and ready sounds.

Wi-Fi Setup

Connecting the device to a Wi-Fi network.

Advanced Wi-Fi Features

Preventing Auto-Connection

How to stop automatic connection to a network.

Viewing Network Details

Displaying IP address, signal strength, etc. for connected networks.

Modifying Network Settings

Editing authentication protocol and login credentials.

Proximity Sensor Operation

Pre-burn Feature

System Settings

Language, Theme, and Time/Date

Changing language, display theme, and device time/date.

User Administration

Changing user and supervisor passwords.

Matrix and Calibration Management

Defining corrections and managing calibration selection.

Remote UI and Localization

Operating via PC and setting region-specific options.

About the Device

Proper Measurement Technique

Sample Preparation for Dirty Surfaces

Light Contamination Cleaning

Cleaning surfaces with light contamination.

Thin Oxide/Anodization Preparation

Using pre-burn for thin oxide or anodized layers.

Sample Preparation: Rust, Paint, Coatings

Maintenance and Cleaning

Cleaning the Housing

How to clean the exterior housing of the instrument.

Cleaning the Measurement Window

Measuring the Check Sample

Technical Specifications

Battery Charger Specifications

Technical details for the battery charger.

Power Supply Specifications

Technical details for the power supply unit.

Radio Module Details

Information about the device's radio module.

Calibrations

Vulcan Smart Calibrations

List of calibrations for the Vulcan Smart model.

Vulcan Expert Calibrations

List of calibrations for the Vulcan Expert model.

Dimensions and Weight

Customer Support Information

Regulatory Notices

RF Exposure Notice

Information regarding radio frequency exposure limits compliance.

FCC Compliance Notice

Compliance details with FCC Part 15 rules for digital devices.

Canadian Notice

Mexico Notice

EC Declaration of Conformity

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Measurement Initiation Issues

Steps to resolve trigger pull and sensor issues.

Result Display Issues

Troubleshooting for missing Grade ID or Chemistry data.

Poor Measurement Quality

Steps to resolve inaccurate or inconsistent measurement results.

Battery Charging Problems

Troubleshooting for battery charging issues.

Troubleshooting Measurement Issues

Long Measurement Time

Resolving issues with prolonged measurement times.

Measurement Interrupted Message

Addressing 'Measurement Interrupted' messages.

Laser Safety Goggles Requirement

Clarification on the necessity of specific safety goggles.

Screen Brightness Adjustment

Explanation for automatic screen brightness adjustments.