SPECTRA EDX for S2 RANGER Systems Applications Training Class
Bruker AXS Inc Madison, WI Training Center
About the course
This course applies to users of the S2 RANGER with SPECTRA EDX Version 2.4 software. Participants will receive 4.5 days of intensive training on the fundamentals of Energy Dispersive X‑ray Spectrometry, using the S2 RANGER with SPECTRA EDX software. This course is a hands-on training and is intended to provide practical experience in handling the X-ray spectrometer. The hardware training will be performed primarily on an S2 RANGER with a recent version of SPECTRA EDX software.
Course Outline and Agenda
Monday 9am - 4pm
Introduction to X-ray spectroscopy
Basic X-ray theory
Correctly identify peaks and artefact peaks
Sample preparation
Introduction to sample preparation
How to prepare samples properly
SPECTRA EDX
Explanation of results and evaluation programs
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
S2 RANGER
Explanation of copper disc calibration
Touch screen programs
SPECTRA EDX
Start of detail calibration training with low alloy steel samples, including topics on choosing and finding correct calibration standards
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
SPECTRA EDX
Continue detail calibration training with low alloy steel samples, including explanation of line overlaps, matrix correction and equations
Thursday 9am - 4pm
SPECTRA EDX
Calibration training with slag samples
Calibration training with oil samples
Explanation of drift correction and control samples
Standardless Analysis and Evaluation
Explanation of EQUA_ALL and how to correctly report the results for each analysis from the standardless program
Modifying an existing standardless program
Creating a new standardless program
Friday 9am - 12pm
S2 RANGER Maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Diagnostic program software
Remote diagnostics via modem or WebEx
Course Fee
Course fee is $4,000 USD. Payment for the class per participant is due one month in advance.
Class size
Because our training's are interactive and learner-oriented, we limit class size to a minimum of three and a maximum of six. Early enrollment is encouraged as registrations are accepted on a first-come/first-serve basis. We reserve the right to cancel a course if there are less than three registrants four weeks prior to the start date.
Cancellation
We reserve the right to cancel a course if there are less than three registrants four weeks prior to the start date.
Our Facility
This Bruker AXS Training is at our Madison, Wisconsin location. it is about 12 minutes from downtown Madison and within walking distance of walking and bike paths, cafeterias and restaurants. At the facility participants can also tour our research labs, detector area and service areas.
Bruker AXS Inc 5465 East Cheryl Pkwy Madison, WI 53711-5373, USA 1 (800) 234- XRAY
**Each participant will be provided with class materials, computer, and lunch. It is highly recommended to fly into Madison (MSN) on Sunday afternoon/evening and fly out Friday late afternoon or evening to be able to attend the full course.
