Operator’s Guide

Oxford Instruments
Industrial Analysis

How To Use The

X-MET7000 Series
5102954-4V / Issue 03 / January 2013

English

www.oxford-instruments.com
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Contents

Welcome..........................................................................5
Who Is This Guide For?...........................................................................................5
How To Operate The X-MET7000 Series..............................7
The Control Panel....................................................................................................7
The Touch Screen....................................................................................................8
The Virtual Keyboard..............................................................................................9
The Menu Screen..................................................................................................10
The Status Bar......................................................................................................11
The Tools Menu.....................................................................................................12
Take The First Measurement...........................................13
Switch On The X-MET7000 Series.........................................................................13
Add A Sample Name.............................................................................................15
Take A Measurement.............................................................................................16
The Results Screen...............................................................................................18
Delete A Poor Measurement.................................................................................19
Print Result From Result Screen To Bluetooth Printer............................................20
Switch Off The X-MET7000 Series.........................................................................21
Average A Batch Of Measurements..................................23
Sample And Batch Names....................................................................................23
Which Method?.....................................................................................................23
Auto Select Modes Make Analysis Easy................................................................25
How Long For A Measurement?............................................................................29
Add The Sample And Batch Names......................................................................29
Choose A Method..................................................................................................30
Set The Measurement Time..................................................................................31
Check The Status Bar...........................................................................................32
Set The Batch Size................................................................................................33
Take Averaged Measurements..............................................................................34
The Average Results Screen.................................................................................35
Search The Results History...................................................................................36
Delete The Results History...................................................................................40
Generate Report to USB Memory Device..............................................................42
Generate Report to Printer...................................................................................45
Generate Report to Network Share.......................................................................48

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Pass/Fail Measurements.................................................51
Set Pass/Fail Mode to Match Grade.......................................................................51
Set Pass/Fail Mode to Match Spectra....................................................................54
Take Pass/Fail Measurements................................................................................57
Pass/Fail Result Screen.........................................................................................59
The X-MET7000 Series User Manual and USB Driver
.....................................................................................6 1
Save The X-MET7000 Series User Manual and USB Driver ..................................61
Operation With A PC.......................................................63
Connect To A PC And Login...................................................................................63
About The Report Generator.................................................................................65
A Custom Report...............................................................................................67
Create A Report................................................................................................70
X-MET7000 Series Settings.............................................75
Set The Date And Time.........................................................................................75
Set The Language.................................................................................................77
Industrial Analysis Customer Support..............................79
Industrial Analysis China......................................................................................79
Industrial Analysis Europe....................................................................................79
Industrial Analysis UK...........................................................................................79
Industrial Analysis Americas.................................................................................79
Industrial Analysis Asia and Japan........................................................................80
Industrial Analysis India........................................................................................80

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Welcome
This guide covers several products, and uses ‘X-MET7000 series’ to refer
to them. The X-MET7000 series can analyze all elements between Chlorine
and Uranium. In addition, the X-MET7500 can analyze Magnesium to Sulfur.
Oxford Instruments wishes to ensure that every customer is able to get
the maximum benefit from their use of the X-MET7000 series. There are
two booklets to help operators:

Safe, Accurate This booklet helps operators to make safe, reliable

Measurements and accurate measurements. When and how to use
With The the right accessories. How to maintain the
X-MET7000 Series X-MET7000 series to get the maximum benefit from
it, and basic troubleshooting information. This
booklet also includes safety, regulatory and
compliance information, technical specifications and
the EC Declaration of Conformity.
How To Use The This booklet demonstrates how to use the
X-MET7000 Series X-MET7000 series. How the software works. It shows
how to make typical measurements which every
customer is likely to need, and how to search the
results. How to save the X-MET7000 Series User
Manual to a USB memory device.

The X-MET7000 Series User Manual is stored within the X-MET7000 series,
and has more in depth information, and how to use the X-MET7000 series
in some specific situations. It shows how a supervisor can prepare the
X-MET7000 series for an operator to use.
Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis
Halifax Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3SE, UK

Who Is This Guide For?

This guide is for the operators and supervisors who are trained to analyze
samples with X-ray fluorescence. The local Oxford Instruments
representative can train personnel in the safe and accurate use of the
X-MET7000 series, or give advice about how to train personnel.

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How To Operate The X-MET7000 Series

Use the control panel and touch screen display to operate the X-MET7000
series. The touch screen display includes a virtual keyboard to type text
and numbers. There is a Menu screen and a status bar to access the main
functions and the configuration, and a Tools menu can appear for some
screens.

The Control Panel

The control panel contains the Power On button, Home button and two
indicators.

1. Power and proximity indicator

2. Wireless indicator
3. Home button
4. Power On button

Power and proximity This is green when the X-MET7000 series is on,
indicator and is orange to indicate proximity to the
sample.
Wireless indicator This is blue when a wireless connection is in
use.
Home button Press the Home button to immediately leave
the current screen and cancel an operation.
Power On button Press and hold the Power On button for
5 seconds to switch the X-MET7000 series on
or off.

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The Touch Screen

Use these finger movements to control the X-MET7000 series.

Tap Slide Flick

• Tap a button or arrow to select or activate it.

• Press and Slide to scroll a list up or down.
• Flick a screen to left or right to display the previous or next screen.

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The Virtual Keyboard

Use the virtual keyboard to type text into a text box. Tap the character,
and it will pop up above the other keys. Release the character, and it
appears in the text box. Tap the arrows on either side of the text box to
move the cursor to the left or right.

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The Menu Screen

Tap Menu in the bottom right of the screen and the Menu screen appears.
This gives access to the main functions of the X-MET7000 series.

The Menu screen is always available. Tap Menu, and then tap Home to
immediately leave the current screen and cancel an operation.

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The Status Bar

Tap the status bar at the top of the screen and the status bar screen
appears. This contains information about the configuration and provides
quick access to these settings. The status bar is always available.

1. Method name
2. Measurement time
3. Proximity indicator
4. Time
5. User level
6. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
7. Battery level

The user level is shown as:

• Operator: two people
• Supervisor: one person

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The Tools Menu

Occasionally, Tools appears in the middle at the bottom of the screen
because a Tools menu is available. Not every screen requires a Tools menu.
Tap Tools to make the Tools menu appear. The function of the Tools menu
varies with the screen that it supports. These are two examples.

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Take The First Measurement

The X-MET7000 series has factory settings which are applicable to many
measurements. It is a good idea to give each sample a name, because it
is easier to find it in the results history if it has one. Follow these instructions
to take the first measurement.
Remember that the booklet ‘Safe, Accurate Measurements With The
X-MET7000 Series’ contains important safety information, as well as
guidance for accurate measurements.

Switch On The X-MET7000 Series

Take the X-MET7000 series out of the transit case, and then follow these
steps to switch it on.

1. Press and hold the Power On button for 5 seconds.

The X-MET7000 series powers on, and the Safety screen appears.

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2. Tap Login in the bottom left of the Safety screen.

The Login screen appears, with the numeric keypad.

3. Tap the numbers to type the password.

The factory settings are:
• Operator: 1111
• Supervisor: 0000
The supervisor should change the passwords. Refer to the X-MET7000
Series User Manual .
4. Tap Done.
The main screen appears.
If it is necessary to set the date, time or language, refer to: X-MET7000
Series Settings on page 75.

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Add A Sample Name

Follow these steps to name the sample.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap Sample Name.

The Sample Information screen appears.

2. Tap Set Sample Name.

The Set Sample Name screen appears, with the virtual keyboard.
3. Use the virtual keyboard to type the Sample Name, and then tap Done.
4. Tap Done again to return to the main screen.

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Take A Measurement
Follow these steps to measure the sample.

1. Carefully hold the X-MET7000 series so that it touches the sample, and
that both the proximity and measurement windows are covered.
Do not press the X-MET7000 series into the sample.
The proximity indicators change to orange.

2. Pull and hold the trigger firmly.

The X-ray On indicators blink yellow.

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3. Keep the X-MET7000 series upright and steady during the measurement.
Use both hands to hold the X-MET7000 series and keep them away
from the sample.
The Results screen refreshes approximately every 2 seconds.

4. At the end of the measurement time, the X-MET7000 series makes a

‘ping’ sound. Release the trigger to stop the measurement.
The measurement stops, and the X-MET7000 series displays the result.
It is possible to release the trigger and stop the measurement before
the ‘ping’ sound.
Follow these steps again to make the next measurement.
Flick the screen to left or right to access other results.

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The Results Screen

The Results screen has this information.

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3
4
5
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1. Sample name
2. Grade ID
3. Match level
4. The number of potential
matches
5. Element
6. % or PPM
7. +/-
8. Limit

Sample name This is defined in Add A Sample Name on page 15.

Grade ID The grade or trade name for the sample. Tap the
arrow on the left or right of the grade ID to display
the next or previous possible match.
Match level ‘Good Match’ or ‘Possible Match’.
The number of There can be more than one match for the sample.
potential matches The best match is always shown first.
Element The chemical symbol. If an element has a red
background it is because it is outside the required
limits for that grade.
% or PPM The measurement unit, for example %(percentage)
or PPM(parts per million).

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+/- This indicates the precision(2 sigma) of the

measurement. The lower the +/- value, the greater
the precision.
Limit The required limits for the grade.

Delete A Poor Measurement

Occasionally a poor measurement will occur. This can be because the
sample is badly positioned, or because the measurement time is too short.
The booklet ‘Safe, Accurate Measurements With The X-MET7000 Series’
contains guidance for accurate measurements. Follow these steps to delete
a measurement from the Results screen.

1. Tap Tools when a result is visible.

The Results screen Tools menu appears.

2. Tap Delete Measurement.

A Warning dialog box appears.

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3. Do one of the following:

• Tap OK to delete the measurement.
• Tap Cancel to not delete the measurement.

Print Result From Result Screen To Bluetooth Printer

Before printing the results, it is necessary to configure a Bluetooth Printer
and select Connect as Printer option from the Tools menu in the Bluetooth
Settings screen. Please refer to the Supervisor manual to set this up. Follow
these steps to print a measurement from the Results screen to a Bluetooth
Printer.

1. Tap Tools when a result is visible.

The Results screen Tools menu appears.
2. Tap Print Result.
Device begins to send the result for the printing. In few seconds, result
is printed at the Bluetooth Printer.

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Switch Off The X-MET7000 Series

Press and hold the Power On button for 5 seconds. The X-MET7000 series
powers off.

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Average A Batch Of Measurements

Sometimes it is necessary to average a batch of measurements on a larger,
mixed sample. It is important that all measurements use the same
conditions:

• The same method

• The same measurement time.

When all the measurements are complete, it is very easy to switch between
the various results. The X-MET7000 series also provides comprehensive
search facilities to find a series of measurements from the results history.

Sample And Batch Names

The X-MET7000 series automatically increments an index number appended
to the sample name, and uses a separate name for a batch of
measurements. For example, ‘Sample Batch’ could include ‘Sample 1’,
‘Sample 2’,’Sample 3’ and so on.

Which Method?
The method defines how the X-MET7000 series analyses the sample. The
available methods depend upon the version of the X-MET7000 series.
Some of the method names include ‘FP’, for example Alloy FP, Mining FP
or Soil FP. This refers to ‘fundamental parameters’, which is a complex
mathematical algorithm to analyse materials.
The X-MET7000 series can include auto select modes, with a ‘Mode’ suffix.
If an applicable mode is available, this is the first choice for the operator.
These appear at the top of the method list, and include Alloy Mode, Alloy
LE Mode, Mining Mode and RoHS Mode. Modes chose the most applicable
calibration for the sample.
The X-MET7000 series can include empirical calibrations. These are
calibrations of specific elements with a specific concentration range, and
include stainless steel, copper, titanium, iron and many other elements.
An operator will not see these in the list of available methods. Only a
supervisor can see these. An auto select mode can chose the correct
empirical calibration for the sample, which makes analysis easier for the
operator.
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The X-MET7500 includes ‘LE’ in some of the method names, for example
Stainless LE, Alloy LE FP or Alloy LE Mode. The LE refers to ‘light elements’,
and these methods can analyse alloys that include magnesium, aluminum,
silicon, phosphorous and sulfur.
Sometimes a mode is not able to fully measure a sample, because some
of the concentrations in the sample are outside the limits for that method.
If this occurs, a greater than, >, or less than, <, indicator appears next to
the concentration.

When this occurs, the operator should choose an applicable ‘FP’ method.
These work with a wider range of concentrations and sample types, and
is the second choice for the operator.

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Auto Select Modes Make Analysis Easy

Auto select modes make use of both empirical and fundamental parameter
calibrations. Use the numbers in the illustrations to follow how Alloy LE
Mode analyzes first stainless steel and then gold. It uses an empirical
calibration for stainless steel, and a fundamental parameter calibration for
gold. All steps happen automatically, and can make life very easy for an
operator!

Alloy LE Mode, Empirical For Stainless Steel

These steps show how Alloy LE Mode uses an empirical calibration to
analyze a stainless steel sample, and return the grade.

1. The X-MET7000 series acquires a spectrum to identify the sample.

2. It compares the identification spectrum with all the empirical calibrations
to obtain a match.
3. It finds a match with the stainless steel empirical calibration, shown in
green.
4. It uses the stainless steel calibration to analyze the sample and then
display the results.
5. It compares the results with the grade library and finds SS316 is the
best match.

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Alloy LE Mode, Empirical For Stainless Steel

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Alloy LE Mode, Fundamental Parameter For Gold

These steps show how Alloy LE Mode uses a fundamental parameter
calibration to analyze a gold sample, and return the grade.

1. The X-MET7000 series acquires a spectrum to identify the sample.

2. It compares the identification spectrum with all the empirical calibrations
to obtain a match.
3. It does not find a match with any empirical calibration, all shown in red.
4. It switches to a fundamental parameter calibration and uses the internal
calculator to analyze the sample, compute and then display the results.
5. It compares the results with the grade library and finds 24 carat gold
is the best match.

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Alloy LE Mode, Fundamental Parameter For Gold

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How Long For A Measurement?

The factory set measurement time of 15 seconds is applicable for many
measurements. Quicker measurements for iron, copper, nickel and similar
alloys require as little as 5 seconds. Magnesium and aluminum alloys,
which require the X-MET7500, need longer measurement times, for example
30 seconds or more. Complex alloys also require longer measurement
times to analyze all the trace elements.
Longer measurements will always give more precise results. However, the
X-MET7000 series can provide excellent results in only a few seconds. The
standard deviation, STD, figures indicate the measurement precision. The
longer the measurement time, the lower the standard deviation figures,
the greater the precision.
At the end of the measurement time, the X-MET7000 series makes a ‘ping’
sound. It is also possible to use the internal timer to fully control the
measurement. This is known as ‘Timed Assay’. The operator pulls the
trigger, and then releases it to start the measurement. The internal timer
automatically stops the measurement.
When Timed Assay is off, the operator must release the trigger when the
‘ping’ sounds to stop the measurement. The Results screen refreshes
approximately every 2 seconds, and the operator can decide to release
the trigger before the ‘ping’ sounds to stop the measurement immediately.
Timed Assay is very useful for longer measurements and measurements
with the bench-top stand. It is also useful to make sure that a batch of
measurements all have the same measurement time.
It is possible to set the measurement time to zero. There is no ‘ping’ sound,
and the operator must decide when to stop the measurement. If Timed
Assay is off, the operator pulls the trigger to start the measurement, and
then releases the trigger to stop the measurement. If Timed Assay is on,
the operator pulls and releases the trigger to start the measurement, and
then pulls and releases it again to stop the measurement.

Add The Sample And Batch Names

Follow the Add A Sample Name on page 15 steps to name the sample.
Make sure that the sample name has a single word, then a space, then a
number. For example, ‘Steel 1’ or ‘Alloy 1’, but not ‘Steel alloy 1’.

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Follow the Add A Sample Name on page 15 steps again, but tap Set
Average Result Name. Use the virtual keyboard to type the batch name.

Choose A Method
Follow these steps to choose a method.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap Method.

The Method screen appears.

2. Tap a method to choose it from the list of available methods. If the list
of Methods is long, press and slide the list to scroll it up or down.
• The first preference is for a Mode, and these appear at the top of
the list.
• The second preference is for a method with an ‘FP’ suffix.

3. Tap Done to return to the main screen.

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Set The Measurement Time

Follow these steps to set the measurement time.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap Time.

The Measurement Time Settings screen appears.

2. For an average of a batch of measurements, tap Timed Assay ON.

Make sure that a tick appears in the correct Timed Assay tick box.
3. Tap Measurement Time.
The Set Measurement Time screen appears, with the numeric keypad.
4. Use the numeric keypad to type the measurement time, in seconds,
and then tap Done.
5. Tap Done again to return to the main screen.

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Check The Status Bar

The status bar at the top of the screen shows the Method and Measurement
Time. Check that the values shown are correct.

1. Tap the status bar to access the Method and Measurement Time.
The Status Bar screen appears.

2. Do one of the following:

• If it is necessary to change one or the other, tap Method or
Measurement Time to navigate straight to the applicable settings.
• Tap the status bar again to close it.

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Set The Batch Size

To assist an average of a batch of measurements, it is possible to set the
number of measurements to average. Follow these steps to set the number
of measurements.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap Settings.

The Settings screen appears.

2. Tap Result View Settings.

The Result View Settings screen appears.
3. Tap Average, and make sure that the tick appears in the box.

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4. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Average.

The Set Number Of Measurements screen appears, with the numeric
keypad.

5. Use the numeric keypad to type the number of measurements to

average, and then tap Done.
6. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.

Take Averaged Measurements

Follow the steps in Take A Measurement on page 16, but pull the trigger
firmly, then release it. When Timed Assay is on, the internal timer controls
the measurement and stops it automatically. When it is complete, the
X-MET7000 series displays the result. The display includes both the
individual result, and an average of all the results in the batch. Flick the
screen to left or right to access other results.

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The Average Results Screen

The Average Results screen has this information.

1 1. Sample name
2 2. Grade ID
3 3. Match level
4
4. The number of potential
5 matches
6
5. Average name
7
6. Average result
8
7. Element
9
8. % or PPM
10
9. Average
10. +/-

Sample name This is defined in Add The Sample And Batch Names
on page 29.
Grade ID The grade or trade name for the sample. Tap the
arrow on the left or right of the grade ID to display
the next or previous possible match.
Match level ‘Good Match’ or ‘Possible Match’.
The number of There can be more than one match for the sample.
potential matches The best match is always shown first.
Average name This is defined in Add The Sample And Batch Names
on page 29.
Average result The result number within the batch and the batch
size.
Element The chemical symbol. If an element has a red
background it is because it is outside the required
limits for that grade.

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% or PPM The measurement unit, for example %(percentage)

or PPM(parts per million).
Average The average concentration of the element across
the batch.
+/- This indicates the precision(2 sigma) of the
measurement. The lower the +/- value, the greater
the precision.

Search The Results History

The X-MET7000 series has a search facility to find results with a specific
name, date, or method. Follow these steps to search and manage the
results history.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap History.

The History screen appears.

2. Tap Tools.
The History screen Tools menu appears.

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3. Tap one of the following Filter Results By options.

• Name
• Time
• Method
The Search History screen appears, with the virtual keyboard when
Name or Method is selected. And Set Date Range screen appears
when Time is selected.

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4. Use the virtual keyboard to type the item to search for, and then tap
Go.
The History screen appears with search results.

5. Tap a measurement in the list to display the results.

The History Results screen appears.
6. To restore all the results to the History screen, tap Tools and then
Restore.
The Tools menu now includes Filter Results By option.

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7. To search results by time , tap: Tools > Filter Results By > Time
Set Date Range screen appears.

8. Tap Set Start Date or Set End Date

The Select Date screen appears .
9. Tap an arrow on the left or right of the month to scroll to the correct
month in Select Date screen.
10. Tap the correct date in the month, and then tap Done to return to the
Set Date Range screen.
11. Tap Set Start Time or Set End Time
The Set Time screen appears, with the numeric keypad.
12. Use the numeric keypad to type the correct hour, or use the up or down
arrows on the right of the time to increase or decrease the hour.
13. Slide over the minutes to select them, and type the minutes with the
numeric keypad or arrows.
14. Tap Done twice to return to the History screen.
The History screen appears with filtered results.

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15. If necessary, tap one of the three Sort Results By options to sort
search results.
• Name
• Time
• Method
The History screen appears with sorted results.

Delete The Results History

The X-MET7000 series has a delete facility to delete results with a selection,
time range, or method. Follow these steps to delete and manage the results
history.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap History.

The History screen appears.

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2. Tap Tools and then tap one of the following three Delete based on
options.
• Selection
When Selection is selected, the Delete Results screen appears.
Select the results to be deleted by tapping on each result row or
by selecting one of the Tools menu options Filter Results By, Mark
All, Mark between selected rows.
• Time range
When Time range is selected, the Set Date Range screen appears.
Enter the values into Set Start Date, Set End Date, Set Start
Time and Set End Time
• Method
When Method is selected, the Delete based on screen appears.
Tap on the applicable method to delete that method's results.

3. Tap Done after selecting the results to be deleted.

A Warning Message appears.
4. Do one of the following:
• Tap OK to delete the measurement.
• Tap Cancel to not delete the measurement.
The History screen appears.
5. Tap Done to return to the main screen.

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Generate Report to USB Memory Device

Follow the below steps to generate report to USB memory device.

1. Open the rubber connector cover underneath the display to access the
external connections. Plug a USB memory device into the USB A
connector.

2. Tap Menu, and then tap History.

The History screen appears.

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3. Tap Tools to select Generate Report option.

The History screen Tools menu appears.
4. Tap Generate Report.
The Report Generator screen appears.
5. Tap Tools and then tap on Select Template to select template.
The Select Report Template screen appears with the default report
template list and also user defined templates which were created in
Web GUI.

6. Tap on the applicable template and then tap Done to return to the
Report Generator screen.

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7. Select the measurement results for the report by tapping on each result
row in Report Generator screen or tap Tools and select results using
following options
• Filter by
• Sort by
• Mark All
• Mark between selected rows

8. Tap: Tools > USB Memory after selecting the results.

Device starts generating report to USB memory device. Once the report
is generated to USB memory device, Report Generator screen appears.
9. Tap Done twice to return to the main screen.

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Generate Report to Printer

The Supervisor must configure a network printer in the device in order to
generate reports directly on a printer, and must connect the device to the
same WiFi network as the one to which the network printer is connected.
Please refer to the Supervisor manual to set this up. Follow the below steps
to generate report to printer.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap History.

The History screen appears.

2. Tap: Tools > Generate Report

The Report Generator screen appears.

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3. Tap: Tools > Select Template

The Select Report Template screen appears with the default report
template list and also user defined templates which were created in
the Web GUI.

4. Tap on the applicable template and then tap Done to return to Report
Generator screen.
5. Select the measurement results for the report by tapping on each result
row in Report Generator screen or tap Tools and select results using
following options
• Filter by
• Sort by
• Mark All
• Mark between selected rows

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6. Tap: Tools > Printer after selecting results.

Device starts generating report to the printer. Once the report is
generated to the printer, an Information dialog box appears .

7. Tap OK.
The Report Generator screen appears.
8. Tap Done twice to return to the main screen.

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Generate Report to Network Share

The Supervisor must configure the network share in order to save reports
on the selected network, and must connect the device to the same WiFi
network as the one to which the server hosting the network share is
connected. Please refer to the Supervisor manual to set this up. Follow the
below steps to generate report to Network Share.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap History.

The History screen appears.

2. Tap: Tools > Generate Report

The Report Generator screen appears.

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3. Tap: Tools > Select Template

The Select Report Template screen appears with the list of the default
report templates and user defined templates which were created in
the Web GUI.

4. Tap on applicable template and then tap Done to return to Report

Generator screen.
5. Select the measurement results for the report by tapping on each result
row in the Report Generator screen or tap Tools and select the results
using following options.
• Filter by
• Sort by
• Mark All
• Mark between selected rows

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6. Tap: Tools > Network Share after selecting the results.

Device starts generating report to the printer. Once the report is
generated to the network share Report Generator screen appears.

7. Tap Done twice to return to the main screen.

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Pass/Fail Measurements
Pass/Fail measurement compares either the measured spectrum to the
selected reference spectrum which is stored in the device or the selected
grade from the grade library. If the result is similar to the stored spectrum
or the grade in the grade library then a Pass message is displayed. If not
a Fail message is displayed.

Set Pass/Fail Mode to Match Grade

Follow below steps to set Pass/Fail mode to Match Grade.

1. Navigate: Menu > Settings > Result View Settings .

The Result View Settings screen appears.

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2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Pass/Fail.

The Pass/Fail Mode Settings screen appears.

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3. Select the Match Grade and tap Edit (pencil) next to the Match Grade
The Grade Match Settings screen appears.

4. Tap on the Select Grade.

The Grade Library screen appears.
5. Select the applicable grade and then tap Done to return to the Grade
Match Settings screen.
6. Tap Set Match Limit .
The Set Match Limit screen appears.
7. Use the numeric keypad to type the number and then tap Done to
return to the Grade Match Settingsscreen.
The Grade match limit use same scale limits as the Good Match Limit
and Possible Match Limit in the normal grade calculation.
Use this table as a guide to adjust the Match limit settings.

Value Typical Setting Easier to match

Good match 0.2 Increase
Possible match 1.0 Increase

8. Tap Done 4 times to return to the main screen.

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Set Pass/Fail Mode to Match Spectra

Follow the below steps to set Pass/Fail mode to Match Spectra.

1. Navigate: Menu > Settings > Result View Settings .

The Result View Settings screen appears.

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2. Tap Edit (pencil) next to Pass/Fail.

The Pass/Fail Mode Settings screen appears.

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3. Select the Match Spectra and tap Edit (pencil) next to the Match
Spectra
The Spectra Match Settings screen appears.

4. Pull the trigger to measure new reference spectra of the sample.

A Measuring dialog box appears.
The Spectra Match Settings screen appears at the end of the
measurement.
5. Select Set Similarity Limit to set similiarity limit.
The Set Similarity Limit screen appears.

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6. Use the numeric keypad to type the number and then tap Done to
return to Set Similarity Limit screen.
The Set Similarity Limit value range must be greater than 0 and less
than 1.0. Greater the value of the similarity limit easier to match the
reference spectra. To perfectly match reference spectra, similarity limit
value must be 0.998. Pass spectrum similiarity result value is greater
than or equal to the similarity limit value set in the Spectra Match
Settings screen. Fail spectrum similarity result value is less than the
similarity limit value set in the Spectra Match Settings screen.

7. Tap Done 4 times to return to the main screen.

Take Pass/Fail Measurements

Follow the steps in Take A Measurement on page 16. When the
measurement is complete, the X-MET7000 series displays the result. The
display includes measurement results and either Pass or Fail result at the
bottom of the result screen.

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Pass/Fail Result Screen

The Pass/Fail result screen has this information.

1. Sample name
2. Grade ID
3. Match level
4. The number of potential
matches
5. Element
6. % or PPM
7. +/-
8. Limit
9. Pass or Fail result

Sample name This is defined in Add The Sample And Batch Names
on page 29.
Grade ID The grade or trade name for the sample. Tap the arrow
on the left or right of the grade ID to display the next
or previous possible match.
Match level ‘Good Match’ or ‘Possible Match’.
The number of There can be more than one match for the sample. The
potential best match is always shown first.
matches
Element The chemical symbol. If an element has a red
background it is because it is outside the required limits
for that grade.
% or PPM The measurement unit, for example %(percentage) or
PPM(parts per million).

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+/- This indicates the precision(2 sigma) of the

measurement. The lower the +/- value, the greater the
precision.
Limit Required limit of the elements for that grade.
Pass or Fail When the measured result grade matches with the
Result selected grade , Pass Grade Match value <1.0 is
displayed. When the measured result grade does not
match with selected grade, Fail Grade match >1.0 is
displayed .
Pass spectrum similiarity result value is shown as
greater than or equal to the similarity limit value set
in the Spectra Match Settings screen. Fail spectrum
similarity result value is shown as less than the
similarity limit value set in the Spectra Match Settings
screen..

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The X-MET7000 Series User Manual and USB

Driver
The X-MET7000 Series User Manual is stored within the X-MET7000 series,
and has more in depth information, and how to use the X-MET7000 series
in some specific situations. It shows how a supervisor can prepare the
X-MET7000 series for an operator to use.
The USB Driver is stored within the X-MET7000 series, and has detailed
information about how to install a USB Driver on different Windows versions.

Save The X-MET7000 Series User Manual and USB

Driver
Follow these steps to access the X-MET7000 Series User Manual , USB
Driver and save it to a USB memory device.

1. Open the rubber connector cover underneath the display to access the
external connections.

2. Plug a USB memory device into the USB A connector.

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3. Tap Menu, and then tap Settings.

The Settings screen appears.
4. Tap About.
The About screen appears.

5. Tap Save User Manual.

An Information dialog box appears.
6. Tap OK to save the X-MET7000 Series User Manual .
7. Tap Save USB Driver to save the USB driver and it's installation
instructions to the USB memory device.
8. Tap Done to return to the Settings screen.
9. Tap Done again to return to the main screen.
10. Remove the USB memory device.

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Operation With A PC
It is possible to operate the X-MET7000 series with a PC to do the following:
• Create a report for a series of results.
• Do a test measurement.
• Access the X-MET7000 Series User Manual .
Both supervisors and operators can operate the X-MET7000 series with a
PC. Each uses their own login code. There is not a separate login code for
PC operation.
Operations with the PC use an Internet browser. The standard URL to
connect to the X-MET7000 series is http://10.0.0.1/. Please contact the
local Oxford Instruments representative if it is necessary to change the
URL.

Connect To A PC And Login

Follow these steps to connect the X-MET7000 series to a PC and then login.

1. Open the rubber connector cover underneath the display to access the
external connections.

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2. Use the USB cable to connect the X-MET7000 series to a PC.

• Connect the smaller USB Mini-AB connector to the X-MET7000 series.
• Connect the larger USB A connector to the PC.
Make sure that the connections are correct.
3. Open the Internet browser on the PC, and type the URL: http://10.0.0.1/.
The PC Login screen appears.

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4. Select the language from drop down list and Choose the correct user
from the User drop down list, type the login code into the text box,
and click Login.
The PC main screen appears.
The X-MET7000 series shows the Safety screen with a Warning dialog
box.

About The Report Generator

The X-MET7000 series has a comprehensive report generator. It is possible
to create templates to use for different reports. The supervisor can create
templates for an operator to use. The report generator creates a PDF file
or a CSV file. A CSV file is applicable for a spreadsheet and not available
in operator level.
The template can include company information with the logo, a report
header, the date and page number, and the X-MET7000 series serial
number, as applicable. To create a report, it is necessary to have a report
template. The logo file must be less than 1024kB and one of the formats:
.jpg, .png or .bmp.
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The report can include one or more results. Each result can include the
operator's name, the grade and element concentration and standard
deviation. It is also possible to include the spectra for the result, and it is
possible to save the spectra with the report.
Once a supervisor creates a template, it is possible to download it to the
PC, and then upload it to other X-MET7000 series.

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A Custom Report
This is a typical custom report. The report template provides full control
of all these aspects of the report.

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1. Margin: company information

2. Margin: serial number
3. Report header
4. Sample information
5. Element: concentration and +/-
6. Grade
7. GPS Position
8. Additional Information
9. Camera Image
10. Spectra
11. Operator information
12. Margin: logo
13. Margin: date and page number

Margins The margins can include:

• Company information
• Company logo
• The device serial number
• The date and page number.
It is possible to place these items in any of the four
margins.

Report header The report can start with an introduction.

Sample Sample information includes:
information
• The sample name
• The mode or method
• The date and time
• The measurement time.

Element It is necessary to select the elements to appear in

information the report. Chosen elements that are not present
in the sample donot appear in the report unless All
The Elements From The Result option is selected
. Element information can include the concentration
and +/- value.
Grade The report can include the grade information.
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GPS Position The report can include the GPS information.

Additional The report can include the additional information
Information for the sample.
Camera Image The report can include the camera image of the
sample.
Spectra The report can include the spectra for the sample.
Operator The report can include information about the
information operator.

Create A Report
It is necessary to have a report template to create a report. Follow these
steps to create a report.

1. From the PC main screen, click Report Generator.

The Reports screen appears.

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2. Click New Report.

The Reports screen has a new report.

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3. Click Load Results.

The Measurements dialog box appears.

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4. If required, click Filter ....

The Filter by dialog box appears.

5. To use the filter, do one or more of the following, as required:

• Click the Start Date tick box, and use the calendar to choose a
date.
• Click the End Date tick box, and use the calendar to choose a date.
• Click the Sample Name tick box, and type all or part of the sample
name.
• Click the Method tick box, and type all or part of the Method name.

6. Click OK to return to the Measurements dialog box, with filtered results.

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7. If required click Select All to select all the results for the report, and
then click Load.
The Reports screen shows the result or results for the report.

8. Select the required template for the report from the Report Template
drop down list.
9. Click Download to download a PDF file.
The File Download dialog box appears.
10. Click Save to save the file.
The Zip file contains the report PDF file.
11. Click Exit to return to the PC main screen.

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X-MET7000 Series Settings

Follow these procedures to set the date, time and language for the
X-MET7000 series.

Set The Date And Time

Follow these steps to set the date and time.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap Settings.

The Settings screen appears.

2. Tap Set Date/Time.

The Date And Time Setup screen appears.

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3. Tap Set Date.

The Select Date screen appears.

4. Tap an arrow on the left or right of the month to scroll to the correct
month.
5. Tap the correct date in the month, and then tap Done to return to the
Date And Time Setup screen.
6. Tap Set Time.
The Set Time screen appears, with the numeric keypad.
7. Use the numeric keypad to type the correct hour, or use the up or down
arrows on the right of the time to increase or decrease the hour.
8. Slide over the minutes to select them, and type the minutes with the
numeric keypad or arrows.
9. Tap Done to return to the Date And Time Setup screen.
10. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.

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Set The Language

Follow these steps to set the language for the user interface.

1. Tap Menu, and then tap Settings.

The Settings screen appears.

2. Tap Instrument Configuration.

The Configuration screen appears.

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3. Tap Select Language.

The Select Language screen appears.

4. Press and slide the list to scroll it up or down, and then tap the correct
language to select it.
5. Tap Done to return to the Configuration screen.
6. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.

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