Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION

Use NDTc to upload a file to the XRF Analyzer, when a file is pro-
vided by NITON.
NDTc can be used with XRF Analyzer Models XLi, XLt, or XLp.

INSTALLING NDTC
The CD contains a file called:
setup.exe
This program installs NDT, NDTr, NDTp, NDTc, and NDTl. You
may install the files in any directory on your PC.
Double-click on setup.exe to begin the installation.

STARTING NDTC
To start NDTc:
1. Click the Start button.
2. Select Programs.
3. Select Niton.
4. Click NDTc.

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USING THE TOOLBAR AND THE MENUS

Moving or Hiding the Toolbar

To move the toolbar, click and drag the small bar at the left end of
the toolbar.

Click and drag

To hide the toolbar:

1. Click the View menu.
2. Click Toolbar to de-select it.
Click View

Click Toolbar

To display the toolbar:

1. Click the View menu.
2. Click Toolbar to select it.
Click View

Click Toolbar

Note: The toolbar cannot be customized.

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Using the Menus Instead of the Toolbar

All of the functions that can be performed using the buttons on the
toolbar can also be performed using the menus. This is illustrated in
the table.

Button Menu

Menu will be added in a later release

Menu will be added in a later release

Menu will be added in a later release

Menu will be added in a later release

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DISPLAYING THE STATUS BAR

The status bar appears at the bottom of the screen. It displays brief
information about the items that you select.

Status Bar

To display the status bar, select Status Bar from the View menu.

DISPLAYING THE VERSION NUMBER FOR NDTC

To display the version number for NDTc, click the About button.

EXITING NDTC
To exit NDTc, select Exit from the File menu.

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Chapter 2 UPLOADING A FILE

UPLOADING A FILE TO THE XRF ANALYZER

Uploading a file to the XRF Analyzer requires:
1. Connecting the XRF Analyzer to your PC.
2. Uploading the file.
These steps are explained in detail below.

Connecting the XRF Analyzer

To connect the XRF Analyzer to your PC:
1. Insert the DB9 connector on the serial cable into the COM port
on your computer.

DB9 connector

COM port

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Note: The COM port has 2 rows of pins; 5 pins in one row, 4 pins in
the other. Check that the holes in the DB9 connector align correctly
with the pins in the COM port.

2. Tighten the screws of the DB9 connector with your fingers. You
do not need to use a screwdriver.
3. Open the cover on the XRF Analyzer.

Cover on the XLt and XLp

Cover on the XLi

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4. Insert the micro stereo connector on the serial cable into the
port in the handle of the XRF Analyzer.

Micro stereo connector

Port in the XLt and XLp

Port in the XLi

Connecting to a USB Port

The XRF Analyzer is designed to connect to the PC using a serial
cable and the COM port, as described above. If your PC has a USB
port available, but does not have a COM port available, you can
also connect using the USB port. You will need a Serial-to-USB
Adapter. This type of adapter lets you connect the DB9 connector
to one end, and plug the other end into a USB port.
Contact the manufacturer of your PC to get the correct adapter. The
manufacturer of your PC will be able to provide an adapter that
includes the driver software that is appropriate for your PC.

Uploading a File
To upload a file:
1. Start NDTc. See Starting NDTc on page 1 for more informa-
tion.
2. Turn on the XRF Analyzer. See the manual for the XRF Ana-
lyzer for more information.

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Note: Wait at least 30 seconds after turning on the XRF Analyzer to

begin uploading files. The System Start screens do not allow
uploading.

3.
4. Click the Settings button.
5. Select the COM port from the drop-down list.

Click to select the COM port

Click to select the baud rate

Click Save Settings

-or- Click OK

6. Select the Baud Rate from the drop-down list.

7. Specify whether or not you want the COM port and baud rate to
be the default settings by doing one of the following:
To use these settings and make them the default settings, click
Save Settings.
To use these settings once, without making them the default set-
tings, click OK.
To return to the original default settings, click Delete Settings.
8. Click the Connect button.
9.
Enter the path for the file in the Destination Folder field. You can use
the ... button to browse.

10. Click the Upload button. The progress bar shows that the library
is being uploaded to the XRF Analyzer.

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11. When the progress bar shows that the library is completely
uploaded, click the Close button.

Click Close

Progress bar shows library is

completely uploaded

12. Turn the XRF Analyzer off.

13. Turn the XRF Analyzer on again.

Error Messages While Uploading

Error Message Action

Please Connect the Serial Port Click the Connect button.
Incomplete data received from Check that the XRF Ana-
serial port lyzer is turned on and con-
nected to the PC.

Check that the XRF Ana-

Incorrect response received 0
Hardware not responding
lyzer is not displaying the
System Start screens.
Check that the XRF Ana-
lyzer is turned on and con-
nected to the PC.
Check that the XRF Ana-
lyzer is turned on and con-
nected to the PC.

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Other Error Messages
Error Message
Please reprogram library
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Action
If you receive this message
on the XRF Analyzer after
you have uploaded a new
library:
Check that every alloy in
the library has a name. If
an alloy does not have a
name, delete it and upload
the library again. (It is also
recommended that you
upgrade to the most recent
release of NITONs stan-
dard library.)
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