Oxford Instruments W2CBW003 802.11 b/g + Bluetooth Module User Manual part 3

Oxford Instruments 802.11 b/g + Bluetooth Module part 3

User Manual part 3

A Custom ReportThis is a typical custom report. The report template provides full control of all these aspects of thereport.1. Margin: companyinformation2. Margin: serial number3. Report header4. Sample information5. Element: concentration and+/-6. Grade7. GPS Position8. Additional Information9. Camera Image10. Spectra11. Operator information12. Margin: logo13. Margin: date and pagenumber11211109876543213The margins can include:Margins•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.The report can start with an introduction.Report headerSample information includes:Sample information•The sample name201X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
•The mode or method•The date and time•The measurement time.It is necessary to select the elements to appear in the report. Chosenelements that are not present in the sample donot appear in the reportElement informationunless All The Elements From The Result option is selected .Element information can include the concentration and +/- value.The report can include the grade information.GradeThe report can include the GPS information.GPS PositionThe report can include the additional information for the sample.Additional InformationThe report can include the camera image of the sample.Camera ImageThe report can include the spectra for the sample.SpectraThe report can include information about the operator.Operator informationCreate A ReportIt 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.202X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Click New Report.The Reports screen has a new report.203X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Click Load Results.The Measurements dialog box appears.204X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
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.205X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
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. Do one of the following•Click Save As CSV•Click Download to download a PDF file.The File Download dialog box appears.206X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
10. Click Save to save the file.The Zip file contains the report PDF file or the excel file(csv).Note: In MS excel 2007 or older versions, it may be difficult to open csv files in the readableformat as csv file uses UTF-8 character encoding. In such cases follow the below steps•Open Microsoft Excel.•Click the Data tab on menu bar.•Click the From Text option•Browse to the saved csv file to be imported, select it and click the import button.•Follow the 3 steps of Text import Wizard which opens to your screen.•On Wizard first choose the file type that describes your data best. Usually in case of X-METthat is Delimited.•Select the format 65001: Unicode(UTF-8) from the File origin drop down list. When doneclick Next.•On the second Text Import Wizard step check whatever delimiters your data may have.Data preview shows how the data will appear on spread sheet. When done click Next.•Continue to last Text Import Wizard step and modify any columns data format, or deselectthe unnecessary columns if any.•Click Finish and the imported file opens into MS spread sheet.11. Click Exit to return to the PC main screen.207X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add A Report TemplateFollow these steps to add a report template.1. From the PC main screen, click Report Generator, and then click Templates.The Templates screen appears.208X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Click Add.The Template Design screen appears.3. Type a name for the report into the Template Name text box.209X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Click Company.The Company pane appears.5. Enter the company information into the applicable text box.6. Click Company to close the Company pane.210X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
7. Click Format.The Format pane appears.8. Click the applicable Page Size, select a Language and choose a Font from the drop down list.Droid Sans Fallback font should be used for Chinese , Japanese and Korean languages.9. Click Format to close the Format pane.211X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
10. Click Report Header.The Report Header pane appears.11. Type the report header into the text box.12. Click Report Header to close the Report Header pane.212X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
13. Click View.The View pane appears.14. Click the applicable tick box to select the items to appear on the report.15. Type the operator information into the Operator text box.16. Select the number of decimal places for the element concentrations from Decimals.17. Click the applicable tick box to select the elements to appear on the report. The order in which theelements appear in the report can be changed by selecting Move Down and Move Up buttons.18. Click View to close the View pane.213X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
19. Click Margin.The Margin pane appears.20. Click the applicable Corner Contents drop down list to choose the item to appear in that cornerof the report.21. To upload a logo file, do the following:a) Click Browse to search for the file on the PC.b) Click Upload Logo to upload the logo.The logo file appears on the Margin pane.22. Click Margin to close the Margin pane.23. When the report template is complete, click Save to save it and return to the Templates screen.24. Click Exit to return to the PC main screen.Software InstallationNo application specific software is required to use a PC with the X-MET8000 series. An Internet browseris the only software requirement to control the X-MET8000 series. However, a software driver isrequired for a PC operating system to control an application through a USB interface.Software driver requirements by operating system:•Windows XP: the USB memory device contains driver software to install, and a Microsoft Hotfix isavailable.214X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
•Windows Vista and Windows 7: driver software loads automatically through Plug and Play.•Linux and Mac OS X: driver software is part of the operating system.Installation On Windows XPDriver software does not load automatically. Follow these steps to install the driver software. It isnecessary to have administrator privileges to install driver software.A Hotfix is available from Microsoft to make sure that the USB interface operates correctly:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/959765.1. Plug the USB memory device with the driver software into the PC.2. Connect the X-MET8000 series to the PC. Refer to Connect To A PC And Login on page 40.The Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears.3. Click No, not this time, and then click Next.The Found New Hardware Wizard screen changes.215X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Click Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), and then click Next.The Found New Hardware Wizard screen changes.5. Click Don’t search. I will choose the driver to install., and then click Next.The Found New Hardware Wizard screen changes.216X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
6. Click Network adapters, and then click Next.The Found New Hardware Wizard screen changes.7. Click Have Disk..., and then click Next.An Install From Disk dialog box appears.8. Click Browse....An Install From Disk dialog box appears.9. Select the USB memory device drive from the Locate File dialog box.10. Select one of the following, as applicable for the operating system:•Windows XP 32 driver•Windows XP 64 driver11. Click Open to return to the Install From Disk dialog box.12. Click OK to return to the Found New Hardware Wizard screen.217X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
13. Click Next.A Hardware Installation dialog box appears.14. Click Continue Anyway to install the driver software.15. Click Finish to close the Found New Hardware Wizard screen when installation is complete.Installation On Windows 7 And Windows VistaDriver software loads automatically. Follow these steps to install the driver software if it fails to installcorrectly. It is necessary to have administrator privileges to install driver software. This procedure isfor Windows 7, but Windows Vista is similar.1. Connect the X-MET8000 series to the PC. Refer to Connect To A PC And Login on page 40.2. Navigate: Start >Control Panel >System and Security >System: Device Manager .The Device Manager screen appears.218X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Navigate: Network adapters >USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget .The Device Manager screen shows the USB Ethernet/RNDIS Gadget adapter.4. Navigate: Action >Update Driver Software... .The Update Driver Software screen appears.219X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
5. Navigate: Browse my computer for driver software >Let me pick from a list of devicedrivers on my computer .The Update Driver Software screen changes.6. Click Show compatible hardware to deselect it.The Update Driver Software screen shows the available network adapters.7. Navigate: Microsoft Corporation >Remote NDIS Compatible Device , and then click Next.An Update Driver Warning dialog box appears.8. Click Yes to install the driver software.9. Click Close to close the Update Driver Software screen when installation is complete.220X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Operation With A GPSUsing a GPS receiver in combination with the X-MET8000 Series can significantly improve the qualityof the collected data by providing easy to use location information stored with the sample data.The X-MET8000 Series has an internal GPS receiver that provides location information, optionally aconsumer grade Bluetooth GPS like the Nokia LD-3W can be used to add location information to theX-MET8000 Series measurement data.Using a Trimble handheld Trimble Field Computer with GPS and Trimble®TerraSync™software orequivalent to store geographical features, positions, and attribute data the X-MET8000 Series can beused for accurate and reliable GIS.A GPS receiver calculates its position by precisely timing the signals sent by GPS satellites high abovethe Earth. Each satellite continually transmits messages that include the time the message wastransmitted and the satellite position at time of message transmission The receiver uses the messagesit receives to determine the transit time of each message and computes the distance to each satellitethis information is then used to compute the location of the GPS receiver. In typical GPS operation,four or more satellites must be visible to obtain an accurate result.BluetoothBluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilitiescan exchange information over a distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters), without requiring a physicalconnection.X-MET8000 series Internal GPSThe X-MET8000 series is equipped with an internal GPS receiver.The internal GPS receiver complements the X-MET8000 series measurement data with locationinformation.Location accuracy for the internal GPS device is typically 10 meters (30 feet).The Internal GPS receiver concists of a integrated GPS/GLONAS chip.Acquisition times are approximately 45s/2s (cold/hot start).Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPSThe Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPS receiver complements the X-MET8000 series measurement data withlocation information.The use of an external Bluetooth GPS receiver can be feasible when operating in locations where theX-MET8000 series might not get reliable satellite reception and the external GPS receiver can beplaced in a more favorable place.Location accuracy for consumer GPS devices is typically 10 meters (30 feet).The Nokia LD-3W consists of a Sirf Star III (High Sensitivity GPS microcontroller manufactured by SiRFTechnology), 20 parallel channelsAcquisition times are approximately 45s/2s (cold/hot start).Minimum operating time for the Nokia LD-3W is 15h with a standby time of up to 7 days dependingon applications used and external conditions.221X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Trimble Field Computer and GPSUsing the X-MET8000 Series together with a Trimble Field Computer and Trimble®TerraSync™softwarefor fast and efficient field GIS data collection and maintenance where the X-MET8000 Seriesmeasurements are linked to geographical features, positions, and attribute data.Achieve decimeter (10 cm / 4 inch) accuracy using real-time or post processed H-Star technology(dependent on H-Star-capable receiver and antenna combination used).Can I use an external antenna with my Trimble Nomad 900 series?The Trimble Nomad 900 series does not have an external antenna option. The device is designed toachieve 2 to 4 meter (HRMS, Horizontal Root Mean Square) accuracy with the integrated antenna,with SBAS (Satellite Based Augmentation Systems) corrections. If higher accuracy is required, youcan use the optional Trimble Nomad 900 series Serial Boot accessory to connect an external GPSreceiver via 9-Pin RS-232 Serial data connection. Many newer high-accuracy GPS receivers also offera Bluetooth connectivity option.How do I use the Trimble Nomad 900 series to ensure best GPS performance?When collecting point features or vertices (corners or intersections of geometric shapes), Trimblerecommends that you log GPS data for at least 30 seconds, using a 1-second logging rate. Collectingmultiple positions for a static feature help to improve accuracy by averaging out the errors in individualGPS positions. In heavy canopy, or other difficult environments, logging for 1–2 minutes isrecommended. Pausing briefly (5–10seconds) before logging a point feature or vertex also help to getthe best performance from the receiver. This allows you to ensure that the internal GPS receiver ishorizontal and correctly located over the feature you are mapping, and allows the computed positionto settle and not be influenced by the recent movement of the handheld. Turning off A-GPS (AssistedGlobal Positioning System) will also increase GPS accuracy, but will increase time-to-fix (see the productuser manual for details).How does the Trimble Nomad 900 series perform in harsh GPS conditions?•The Trimble Nomad 900 series can track all available GPS satellites. This allows you to get the bestresults when you work in many different environments, without having to adjust the GPS masksettings. The receiver performs well in harsh GPS environments, such as under heavy canopy andin urban areas.•SiRFInstantFixII (satellite prediction technology) is embedded in the firmware of all Trimble Nomad900 series units. This technology provides satellite orbit prediction info if Signal to Noise Ratio(SNR) is 28 or lower resulting in more satellites tracked, faster Time to First Fix, and improvedperformance in canyons and under canopy.Major Differences Internal GPS vs. Nokia LD-3W vs. Trimble Field ComputerThe internal GPS receiver is compairable to a consumer level GPS receiver and integrated in theX-MET8000 Series device.The Nokia LD-3W is a consumer level Bluetooth GPS receiver that complements the X-MET8000 Seriesmeasurement data with location information.Location accuracy of a consumer GPS is typically 10 meters (30 feet).For more accurate location data use the X-MET8000 Series in combination with a Trimble Field Computerand Trimble®TerraSync™software for fast and efficient field GIS data collection and maintenancewhere the X-MET8000 Series measurements are linked to geographical features, positions, and attributedata.222X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Achieve decimeter (10 cm / 4 inch) accuracy using real-time or post processed H-Star technology(dependent on H-Star-capable receiver and antenna combination used)Setup and use the Internal GPSSetup the X-MET8000 series for use with the internal GPS receiver to add location information to themeasurements.Enable Internal GPS ***DRAFT***Follow these steps to enable the internal GPS receiver.1. Navigate: Status Bar >Wireless .The Wireless screen appears.2. Tap GPS.The GPS screen appears.223X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap the ON tick box.The screen changes.4. Tap Done to return to the wireless screen.5. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.Check GPS InformationOnce a Bluetooth connection is made to the GPS receiver, it is possible to check the GPS position dataand satellite information. Follow these steps to check the GPS information.1. Navigate: Status Bar >WirelessThe Wireless screen appears.2. Tap Bluetooth.The Bluetooth Settings screen appears.224X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Tap View GPS Information.The GPS Position Data screen appears.4. Tap: Tools >Refresh Now to refresh the GPS Position Data.5. Tap: Tools >View SatellitesThe GPS Satellite Information screen appears.6. Tap Done to return to the GPS Position Data screen.7. Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Settings screen.8. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.Setup and use the Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPSSetup the X-MET8000 series for use with the Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPS receiver to add locationinformation to the measurements.Install battery and charge Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPSWhen using the Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPS receiver for the first time, install the battery in the NokiaLD-3W and charge it before use.Please refer to the Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPS Module Users Guide for further information.Switch on the Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPS receiverSwitch on the Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPS receiver by pressing the power-key on the Nokia LD-3WBluetooth receiver for one second.Please note that a GPS receiver will not get a fix on the location indoors.225X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPS ConnectionFollow these steps to connect to a Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth GPS.1. Navigate: Status Bar .2. Navigate: Wireless .The Wireless screen appears.3. Tap Bluetooth.The Bluetooth Settings screen appears.226X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap the ON tick box.The Bluetooth Settings screen changes.5. Tap Set Device Name to give the X-MET8000 series a device name.6. Use the virtual keyboard to type an applicable name, and then tap Done to return to the BluetoothSettings screen.7. Tap View Connections.The Bluetooth Connections screen appears.8. Tap: Tools >Discover New Devices .The Bluetooth Device Discovery screen appears, and a search for the Bluetooth devices begin.When the search is complete, the screen shows the available Bluetooth devices.9. If necessary, tap: Tools >Discover Again .Another search for the Bluetooth devices begins, and the Bluetooth Device Discovery screenupdates.227X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
10. Tap on the discovered Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth device.The Set Pin Code for Bluetooth Device screen appears.11. Enter the correct Pin Code, for a Nokia LD-3W this is 0000.12. Tap Done twice to return to the Bluetooth Connections screen.The Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth device is added to the Bluetooth Connections screen.13. Tap on the newly added Nokia LD-3W Bluetooth device and select Tools and choose Connect toGPS Receiver.The Bluetooth Connections screen updates.14. Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Settings screen.15. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.228X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Check GPS InformationOnce a Bluetooth connection is made to the GPS receiver, it is possible to check the GPS position dataand satellite information. Follow these steps to check the GPS information.1. Navigate: Status Bar >WirelessThe Wireless screen appears.2. Tap Bluetooth.The Bluetooth Settings screen appears.3. Tap View GPS Information.The GPS Position Data screen appears.4. Tap: Tools >Refresh Now to refresh the GPS Position Data.229X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
5. Tap: Tools >View SatellitesThe GPS Satellite Information screen appears.6. Tap Done to return to the GPS Position Data screen.7. Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Settings screen.8. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.Take A MeasurementFollow these steps to measure the sample.1. Carefully hold the X-MET8000 series so that it touches the sample, and that both the proximityand measurement windows are covered.Do not press the X-MET8000 series into the sample.The proximity indicators change to green.2. Pull and hold the trigger firmly.The X-ray On indicators blink red.230X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
3. Keep the X-MET8000 series upright and steady during the measurement.Use both hands to hold the X-MET8000 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-MET8000 series makes a ‘ping’ sound. Release thetrigger to stop the measurement.The measurement stops, and the X-MET8000 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.Read stored location informationThe location information is stored with the measurement data in the X-MET8000 series.To view the location information stored with the last measurement, tap Tools,Show Details.231X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
The location information is included in all available report formats.Please refer to the X-MET8000 series Supervisors Guide for more information on generating reports.232X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
A Custom ReportThis is a typical custom report. The report template provides full control of all these aspects of thereport.1. Margin:companyinformation2. Margin: serialnumber3. Report header4. Sampleinformation5. Element:concentrationand +/-6. Grade7. GPS Position8. AdditionalInformation9. Camera Image10. Spectra11. Operatorinformation12. Margin: logo13. Margin: dateand pagenumber11211109876543213The margins can include:Margins•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.The report can start with an introduction.Report headerSample information includes:Sample information•The sample name233X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
•The mode or method•The date and time•The measurement time.It is necessary to select the elements to appear in the report. Chosenelements that are not present in the sample do not appear in the reportElement informationunless All The Elements From The Result option is selected .Element information can include the concentration and +/- value.The report can include the grade information.GradeThe report can include the GPS information.GPS PositionThe report can include the additional information for the sample.Additional InformationThe report can include the camera image of the sample.Camera ImageThe report can include the spectra for the sample.SpectraThe report can include information about the operator.Operator informationSetup and use a Trimble Field Computer and GPSConnecting the X-MET8000 series to a Trimble Field Computer and Trimble®TerraSync™software.Enable Bluetooth on the TrimbleFollow these steps to enable Bluetooth on the Trimble Nomad 900 series.1. On the Trimble Nomad 900 series, Navigate: Start >Settings >Connections .234X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Tap: Bluetooth >Mode .3. Make sure the Enable Bluetooth has a checkmark.For the Trimble Nomad 900 series to be visible to other devices, also make sure the Make thisdevice visible to other devices has a checkmark.Bluetooth is now enabled.4. Tap OK in the upper right corner to close the Bluetooth settings screen5. Tap Xin the upper right corner to close settings and return to the default start screen.Setup a Trimble Field Computer and GPSSetup a Trimble Nomad 900 series or equivalent Handheld Field Computer to provide GPS connectionfor multiple programs using this guide. To use other GPS and/or data collecting devices, please referto the user's guides for these. GPS settings:1. If you are using only one GPS-aware application, for example Trimble®TerraSync™, these settingsdo not need to be changed. However, to use multiple GPS-aware applications simultaneously, tapStart >Settings >System >GPS .235X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Next select the following tabs:a) Access: The GPS Intermediate Driver allows multiple applications to access the GPS receiver(disabled by default). To enable the GPS Intermediate Driver, select the check box.b) Hardware: COM2 is the hardware port dedicated for the built-in GPS. Verify that COM2 isselected. The internal GPS communicates at 9600 baud by default. If it has been modified bya third party program, adjust to match the receiver baud rate.c) Programs: Programs that use GPS need to know which port to use to access GPS data. Ensurethat the COM port on the GPS- aware application is set to the same port as shown in the Programstab of the GPS applet. The programs port must be a different port than the hardware port.3. Tap OK in the upper right corner to close the GPS settings screen4. Tap Xin the upper right corner to close settings and return to the default start screen.236X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add Trimble Bluetooth GPS ConnectionFollow these steps to connect the X-MET8000 Series to a Trimble Nomad 900 series Bluetooth GPS.1. Navigate: Status Bar .2. Navigate: Wireless .The Wireless screen appears.3. Tap Bluetooth.The Bluetooth Settings screen appears.237X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Tap the ON tick box.The Bluetooth Settings screen changes.5. Tap Set Device Name to give the X-MET8000 series an unique and recognizable device name.6. Use the virtual keyboard to type an applicable name, and then tap Done to return to the BluetoothSettings screen.7. Tap View Connections.The Bluetooth Connections screen appears.8. Tap: Tools >Discover New Devices .The Bluetooth Device Discovery screen appears, and a search for the Bluetooth devices begin.When the search is complete, the screen shows the available Bluetooth devices.9. If necessary, tap: Tools >Discover Again .Another search for the Bluetooth devices begins, and the Bluetooth Device Discovery screenupdates.238X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
10. Tap on the discovered Trimble GPS Receiver device, this might show up as a blank field if noidentification is given to the Trimble GPS Receiver.The Set Pin Code for Bluetooth Device screen appears.11. Enter a Pin CodeA screen appears on the Trimble GPS Receiver verifying that the connection is allowed12. Tap Yes on the Trimble GPS Receiver to allow the connection.A screen asking for the pin code will appear on the Trimble GPS Receiver13. Enter the same pin code that was entered on the X-MET8000 series in step 11 and tap Next.The Trimble GPS Receiver is added to the Bluetooth Connections screen.14. On the X-MET8000 series, tap on the newly added Trimble GPS device and select Tools and chooseConnect to GPS Receiver.The Bluetooth Connections screen updates.15. Tap Done to return to the Bluetooth Settings screen.16. Tap Done twice again to return to the main screen.239X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Add Serial Port to the TrimbleFollow these steps to add a serial port for external sensors on the Trimble Nomad 900 series BluetoothGPS.1. On the Trimble Nomad 900 series, Navigate: Start >Settings >Connections .2. Tap: Bluetooth >Com Ports >New Outgoing Port .3. Tap Next.The Port Selection drop down list appears.240X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
4. Select the next free COM port from the list and tap Finish.5. Tap OK in the upper right corner to close the Bluetooth settings screen6. Tap Xin the upper right corner to close settings and return to the default start screen.Configure Trimble®TerraSync™with X-MET8000 Series as external sensorFollow these steps to setup Trimble®TerraSync™to use the X-MET8000 Series as external sensor.1. On the Trimble Nomad 900 series, Navigate: Start >TerraSync .241X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Navigate: Status >Setup3. Tap External Sensors.The External Sensor configuration screen appears.4. Verify that the Sensor 1 checkbox is a checked, if not tap on the checkbox to the left of Sensor1.5. Tap Properties for Sensor 1 and enter an applicable name.6. Tap the Port dropdown list and select the COM-port previously assigned to the X-MET8000 Series242X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
7. Enter the configuration data for the sensor as per table 1 depending on the required storage option,Full Data or Summary.Table 5: Configuration tableValuePropertyX-METName(The COM port configured previously)Port9600Baud Rate8Data Bits1Stop BitsNoneParity$PXMTM, (Full Data) OR $PXMTM, BEGIN, (Summary)Prefix String\0a\0dSuffix String200Max Bytes0Time OutUnsolicitedReceiver ModeAllLogging IntervalsUninterpreted (Full Data) OR As Attribute (Summary)Data Destination8. Tap OK twice to store and exit the sensor configuration.9. Verify that the information transfers from the X-MET8000 Series by follow the steps in the nextchapter.Collect Features to Trimble®TerraSync™with X-MET8000 series as external sensorFollow these steps to verify that the X-MET8000 series information transfers to Trimble®TerraSync™.The X-MET8000 series and Trimble Field Computer are properly configured and powered on.1. On the Trimble Nomad 900 series, Navigate: Start >TerraSync .243X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Navigate: Status >Data .Create New Data File-screen appears3. Enter a File Name if needed.4. Tap CreateConfirm Antenna Height screen appears5. Enter correction information if needed and tap OK.The Method section screen appears6. Tap on one of the methods to start collecting features. The basic procedure for capturing point,line, and polygon features is the same, except as described below.•Point features - Remain on station while contributory positions are captured.•Line features – Move directly along the feature’s complete alignment as positions are captured.•Area features – Move directly along the feature’s complete perimeter as positions are captured244X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
7. To view a summary of the collected sensor data, Navigate: Data >Status then Skyplot >Sensor.8. Make a measurement using the X-MET8000 series.The measurement count for the X-MET8000 series sensor increases in Trimble®TerraSync™forevery measurement made using the X-MET8000 series.How-To use the Trimble®TerraSync™DataHow to use Trimble®TerraSync™data and the measurements from the X-MET8000 series.Post processed differential correction in the GPS Pathfinder Office software is the most accurate wayto process GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data. In the field, you collected autonomousand/or real- time corrected data, while base data was stored at base stations nearby. The data setsare loaded into the GPS Pathfinder Office software where corrections are applied. Any real-time datathat has been collected can be “recorrected” in the GPS Pathfinder Office software to achieve the bestpossible results.After you display your corrected data file, you can:• Edit any unwanted positions• Verify that the feature information is correct, and edit any attributes• Export your data to a format that integrates with your software requirements.To install Trimble®TerraSync™/Pathfinder/ArcGIS and similar software please refer to the installationguides for the software in question.To transfer the Trimble®TerraSync™software files between a data collector and an office computer,you need one of the following installed on the office computer:• Compatible version of the GPS Pathfinder Office software• The Trimble Data Transfer utility, which is available for free download from the Trimble website athttp://www.trimble.com/datatransfer.htmlYou also need one of the following installed on the office computer:• ActiveSync technology, version 4.5 or later, if you are running a Microsoft Windows operating systemother than the Windows Vista operating system.• Windows Mobile Device Center, if you are running the Windows 7 or Windows Vista operating system.245X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Transfer the data files from Trimble®TerraSync™using the Data Transfer utility in the PathfinderOffice Software for post processing.The X-MET8000 series measurement results are included in the Trimble®TerraSync™data files if theFull Data option is used and has to be parsed before use as Trimble®TerraSync™limits messages to256 characters and the measurement results are split over multiple messages. If the Summary optionis used for the X-MET8000 series data, the measurement files must be fetched separately from theX-MET8000 series device. The Measurement ID contained in the summary can be used to obtain thefull measurement result using the X-MET8000 series Application Programming Interface (XAPI).Troubleshooting GPSUse this information to diagnose any problems with the X-MET8000 series and GPS or Location. If thisinformation does not deal with the problem, refer to the local Oxford Instruments representative.Troubleshooting GPSIf the X-MET8000 series can't connect to the GPS receiver, follow these steps:Verify that the GPS receiver is switched On.Verify that Bluetooth is enabled on X-MET8000 series, if not enable Bluetooth on the X-MET8000 series.Verify that the GPS device is recognized by the X-MET8000 series and that the GPS device is connectedas a GPS-device on the X-MET8000 series.Check the satellite information on the X-MET8000 series.If none of the above resolves the problem, go through the GPS/Bluetooth setup procedure for theX-MET8000 series.Troubleshooting unavailable LocationThe X-MET8000 series can't determine the location, GPS-device is present.Make sure the GPS device has a clear view of the sky, please note that GPS-receivers do not workproperly indoors.Place the GPS receiver in a good location with clear view of the sky to get a fix on the location.If the GPS receiver is unable to get a fix on the location, restart the GPS receiver.Check satellite data in the X-MET8000 series to verify that the location information is available on theX-MET8000 series.If the problem persists please refer to the GPS receivers manual for more information.Troubleshooting Trimble®TerraSync™In case of problems with Trimble devices, Trimble®TerraSync™or other equipment, follow these stepsand for further information refer to the users guides for the equipment in question.Verify that the Trimble-GPS receiver is switched On.Verify that Bluetooth is enabled on both the X-MET8000 series and the GPS device, if not then enableBluetooth.Verify that the GPS device is recognized by the X-MET8000 series and that the GPS device is connectedas a GPS-device on the X-MET8000 series.Verify that the X-MET8000 series is visible as an external sensor in Trimble®TerraSync™, if not pleasefollow the setup instructions.246X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
X-MET Application Programming InterfaceThe X-MET8000 series provides software access to measurement data and other information overUSB or WLAN connection.X-MET Application Programming Interface (XAPI)XAPI is a RESTful web service accessible via the URL http://10.0.0.1:8080/xapi/ if the X-MET8000 seriesis configured to use the default IP address of 10.0.0.1. The data is returned in XML format. Thisdocument contains examples of retuned data and an XML Schema Document "xapi.xsd" is providedfor reference. The X-MET8000 series can also be configured to push new measurement results to aHTTP server.Oxford Instruments Analytical Customer Support provides example files for usage of the XAPI onrequest.ResourcesThe following resources under the XAPI URL can be queried with HTTP GET request./A directory of top level resources. The following list is returned in software version 1.2:<DirectoryListing> <Entry name ="Measurements" xlink="measurements" /> <Entry name ="Methods" xlink="methods" /> <Entry name ="Report Templates" xlink="reporttemplates" /> <Entry name ="Report PDF" xlink="reportpdf" /> <Entry name ="Push Client Settings" xlink="pushclientsettings" /></DirectoryListing>/measurements A list of all available measurements. The list can be filtered using HTTP GETparameters startDate,endDate,measurementNamePart and methodNamePart. For example,the URL /measurements?startDate=2011-02-16 lists measurements with date 16th February 2011 orlater. Entries in the list have the datetime,methodName,id and name attributes:<Measurements> <MeasurementRef datetime="2011-01-01T13:01:56.253" methodName="metal_fp" id="1" xlink="1" name="Noname 1" /></Measurements>Individual measurement resources are located at /measurements/<id> where the <id> is the IDnumber of the measurement. Normal Measurements use the Measurement root element, averagemeasurements have an AverageMeasurement element instead. Depending on the method usedthere is at least one FundamentalParametersResult,EmpiricalAssayResult orEmpiricalIdentificationResult element. An average measurement also have an AverageResultelement.FP and empirical assay results contain ConcentrationResults and Grades elements while anidentification method result contains an IdentificationResults element instead. The Spectrums,AdditionalInfo, and Location (GPS position) elements are common to all result types.<Measurement measurementTime="2011-01-01T13:01:56.253" id="1" name="Noname 1"> <Result> <FundamentalParametersResult1 measurementTime="2011-01-01T13:01:56.253" name="Noname 1" measurementDuration="6"> <ScreeningInfo> <ScreeningMethod name="metal_fp" />247X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
</ScreeningInfo> <spectrums> <Spectrums> <SpectrumRef xlink="/xapi/spectrums/1" /> </Spectrums> </spectrums> <ConcentrationResults> <ConcentrationResult name="Fe" standardDeviation="0.259588" numberOfDecimals="2" concentration="68.6963" unit="%" /> </ConcentrationResults> <Grades> <Grade name="SS316" match="0.612988"> <GradeElement elementShortName="Fe" highLimit="0.8" result="OK" lowLimit="0.6" /> </Grade> </Grades> </FundamentalParametersResult> </Result></Measurement>/spectrums The resource /spectrums/<id> contains the mapping from channels to energy (slope>and intercept units), measurement parameters (current and voltage and the counts for eachchannel.<Spectrum slope="20046" name="" measurementTime="2011-01-01T13:04:15 current="10" intercept="0" voltage="40" id="3" accumulationTime="5"> <Counts value="0" channel="0" /> <Counts value="0" channel="1" /> ...</Spectrum>/methods A list of methods in the device with method ID and name.<Methods> <MethodInfo id="1" name="Aluminium" /> <MethodInfo id="2" name="Aluminium ID" /> <MethodInfo id="3" name="alloy_fp" /></Methods>/reporttemplates A list of report templates in the device with name, modification date and ID.The ID is used for generating PDF reports.<ReportTemplates> <ReportTemplateInfo modificationDate="2011-01-01T14:31:10.249" id="1" name="basic" /></ReportTemplates>/reportpdf Generate and return a measurement report in the PDF format used by the report generatorin device GUI and web GUI. Report template and measurements must be selected using thereportTemplateId and measurementId GET parameters. For example, the URL/reportpdf?reportTemplateId=1&mesurementId=10&mesurementId=12 would generate report PDFusing template 1 ad containing the two measurements with IDs 10 and 12./pushclientsettings returns current settings of the push client. The default values are<pushclientsettings> <server-url>http://localhost:5000/measservice</server-url> <user>user</user>248X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
<password>password</password> <buffersize>0</buffersize> <retryinterval>60</retryinterval> <send-measurements>false</send-measurements> <send-spectrums>false</send-spectrums></pushclientsettings>The parameters are explained below.Push APIThe X-MET8000 series can be configured to send new measurements and spectra to a specified URLin HTTP POST requests. The push client is enabled and configured by performing a HTTP PUT requestto the /pushclientsettings resource in the format defined above. If the PUT request was successful,HTTP Status code 200 OK is returned and the new settings come to effect immediately. In case of anerror, HTTP Status code 400 Bad Request is returned and settings are not modified. Settings are savedand restored when the X-MET8000 series device is restarted.The following parameters can be set:•server-url: Valid server URL to the root directory of the push-server.•user: Username used in HTTP Basic authentication.•password: Password used in HTTP basic authentication.•buffersize: The amount of extra spectra and measurement results that are stored in a queue incase of a connection error. Buffer size must be an integer in range [0, 100]. No data is sent ifbuffer size is set to 0.•retryinterval: Interval in second between retry attempts in case of a connection error. Value mustbe a positive integer.•send-measurements: Configures if measurements results are sent to the server. Valid valuesare "true" and "false".•send-spectrums: Configures if spectra are sent to the server. Valid values are "true" and "false".Push Client sends spectra and measurement results to the server whenever a new spectrum or resultis finished. Measurements are sent in a HTTP POST request to the URL<server-url>/[serial-number]/measurements where [serial-number] is the serial number of theX-MET7000 seriesMeasurement results are sent in the same XML format that is used for the /measurements resource,except that the Spectrums element containing links to spectra is replaced with a SpectrumDataelement containing the data directly.Spectra are sent to the URL <server-url>/[serial-number]/spectrums in the same XML formatused for the /spectrum resource.Push Client uses HTTP Basic authentication when communicating with the server. In case of an error,Push Client keeps spectra and measurements in the queue and tries sending again every<retryinterval> seconds.249X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Additional TroubleshootingAdditional troubleshooting information applicable to a supervisor. When it is necessary to service theX-MET8000 series, a supervisor can do a test measurement and save diagnostics information to sendto Oxford Instruments.A test measurement does not use the methods to define the measurement parameters, but allows asupervisor to set them directly. The diagnostics information should include a particular testmeasurement with the Alloy CRM sample, and is saved to a compressed archive tar file.Missing Menus Or MethodsProblemOccasionally, certain menu items and methods are not available.SolutionThis can occur when a supervisor logs in as an operator. A supervisor can access more of the featuresand functions of the X-MET8000 series. The features and functions available to an operator are suitablefor someone who takes measurements most of the time.A supervisor can access all of the methods available within the X-MET8000 series, including theempirical calibrations. An operator does not need to access empirical calibrations because a modewill auto select the most applicable calibration.Do A Test MeasurementFollow these steps to do a test measurement. Use the Alloy CRM sample, or an applicable check sampleor check samples for the measurement.1. Do one of the following:•Navigate: Menu >Time•Navigate: Status Bar >Measurement TimeMake sure that Timed Assay is set correctly.250X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
2. Navigate: Menu >Settings >Instrument Configuration >Test Measurement .The Test Measurement screen appears.3. Tap Measurement Time.4. Use the numeric keypad to type the measurement time, and then tap Done to return to the TestMeasurement screen.5. Tap Measurement Parameters.The Parameter Selection screen appears.6. Tap one of the following to select it:•40 kV 10 µA Filt 1•45 kV 15 µA Filt 4•25 kV 20 µA Filt 1•15 kV 45 µA Filt 3•45 kV 40 µA Filt 2•13 kV 45 µA Filt 37. Make sure that the correct measurement parameter is selected, and then tap Done to return tothe Test Measurement screen.251X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
8. Tap DPP Parameters.The Parameter Selection screen appears.9. Tap one of the following to select it:•T(p) = 0.4 µs•T(p) = 0.6 µs•T(p) = 0.8 µs•T(p) = 1.1 µs•T(p) = 1.5 µs10. Make sure that the correct measurement parameter is selected, and then tap Done to return tothe Test Measurement screen.11. Take a measurement in the usual way.A Measuring dialog box appears.The Test Measurement screen appears at the end of the measurement.Refer to: View The Spectra on page 111.12. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.252X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Save Diagnostics InformationFollow these steps to save the diagnostics information to a compressed archive tar file. This includesa test measurement with specific parameters and the Alloy CRM sample.1. Open the connector cover underneath the display to access the external connections.2. Plug a USB memory device into the USB A connector.3. Refer to: Do A Test Measurement on page 250 and set these parameters.•Measurement Time: 60 s•Measurement Parameters:40 kV 10 µA Filt 4•DPP Parameters:T(p) = 1.1 µs4. Take the test measurement with the Alloy CRM sample.5. Tap: Tools >Save Diagnostics .The diagnostics information is saved to a tar file on the USB memory device.6. Tap Done three times to return to the main screen.Radiation SpecificationsThe Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, STUK, tested the X-MET8000.Test Report TR/9/13X-MET8000253X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Primary Beam IntensityThere are regulatory limits for the permissible radiation dose rate absorbed by hands and eyes duringa year. These limits then define the maximum exposure time for hands and eyes against the samplewindow surface of the X-MET8000 series and also at a distance of 100 cm to it.EyesHands!! XMET7000 VALUES!!15 mSv/year50 mSv/yearPermissible dose rate26 s97 sMaximum exposure time, sample window surface30 h100 hMaximum exposure time, 100 cm distance•X-ray beam parameters: 50 kV / 50 µA•Dose rate, sample window surface: 2,061 mSv/h•Dose rate, 100 cm distance: 0.5 mSv/hPrimary Beam DirectionThe safety features prevent the generation of an X-ray beam unless a sample is present. The X-raybeam is at an angle of approximately 27° upwards.Scattered Radiation ProfileThe Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority, STUK, tested the X-MET8000 at 17 positionsaround the analyzer with a stainless steel sample. Some measurements were against the body, somewere at a distance of 10 cm.SS316 plate, 10 mm thickStainless steel sample254X-MET8000 Series User Manual8
Scattered Radiation Profile Test PointsDistancePositionDistancePositionDistancePosition0 cm1310 cm710 cm10 cm1410 cm810 cm20 cm1510 cm910 cm30 cm1610 cm1010 cm40 cm170 cm1110 cm50 cm1210 cm6Scattered Radiation Profile, X-MET8000, Steel SampleDose RatePositionDose RatePositionDose RatePosition< 1 µSv/h13< 1 µSv/h7< 1 µSv/h1< 1 µSv/h14< 1 µSv/h8< 1 µSv/h2< 1 µSv/h15< 1 µSv/h9< 1 µSv/h3< 1 µSv/h16< 1 µSv/h10< 1 µSv/h4< 1 µSv/h17< 1 µSv/h11< 1 µSv/h5< 1 µSv/h12< 1 µSv/h6255X-MET8000 Series User Manual8

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