INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHILIPS X-RAY GENERATOR
TURNING ON THE
1)SIGN THE LOG SHEET!
2)Turn on the water chiller and wait 1 minute. The water pressure should be ≥ 40 psi.
3)On the
4)Turn on the
5)Press the start button and then wait for the yellow
6)Wait 1 minute. Turn voltage up to 25 kV.
7)Wait 15 minutes. Gradually turn voltage and then the current to the desired data collection settings (example, V = 40 kV, I = 35 mA). Be careful not exceed 45 kV and 40 mA
8)Mount your sample in a suitable
Sample Holder: | |
| Aluminum |
| Plexiglass |
| Glass slide |
Sample
9)Load specimen into goniometer. This is accomplished as follows:
a)Loosen the locking screw on the sample chamber (Figure B) and removing the door.
b)Insert the large end of the specimen holder between the guide block and the mounting clip such that the center line of the specimen lines up with the centering line on the guide block.
c)Replace the door and tighten the locking screw.