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SmartLab Guidance

Reference Manual

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About this manual The SmartLab Guidance Reference Manual (this manual) describes the basic functions and operations of “SmartLab Guidance,” the control software of SmartLab.

Using the manuals

1. Before using the product, read the “Safety Precautions in Handling X-ray Equipment” (found in the SmartLab Automated Multipurpose X-ray Diffractometer Instruction Manual (ME11571*/11573*). Use the product as instructed at all times.

2. When using the SmartLab Guidance for the first time, read this manual, then read the Helps of the Application Groups, Package measurements, and Parts you are going to use. The Help Topic of each Application Group, Package measurement, and Part can be referred in Help – Help Topic of the SmartLab Guidance software.

Helps of Application Groups

The Helps of the Application Groups explain how to select an appropriate Package measurement in each Group, classified by analysis purpose. Before choosing a Package measurement, read the Help of the Group in which the Package measurement is registered. The Helps of the Application Groups also give a brief description of the types of analyses performed by the Package measurements registered in each Group and their analysis principles.

Helps of Package measurements

A “Package measurement” refers to a few Parts configured to perform a series of routine operations such as alignments and measurements. Package measurements are classified into eight Groups by analysis purpose, and several Package measurements are registered for each Group, based on the sample type and measurement method. The user can perform a series of operations ranging from optics alignment to data measurement simply by selecting a Package measurement according to the specific analysis purpose and sample type, then entering simple conditions such as sample information. The Help of each Package measurement describes the flow of processes from startup of the x-ray generator to condition setting, measurement, and shutdown of the x-ray generator in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. Before attempting a Package measurement, be sure to read the Help of the Package measurement. For information on setting detailed conditions for each Part contained in a Package measurement, read the Help of the Part.

Helps of Parts

A “Part” constitutes a collection of alignment and measurement operations involving scanning and movement of axes. Use of Parts allows easy alignment and measurement operations without entering detailed settings for scan conditions and axis drive conditions. The SmartLab Guidance offers Optics Alignment Parts, Sample Alignment Parts, and various Data Measurement Parts as well as Basic Parts that provide fundamental functions such as axis drive and scan. Normally, Parts are used in a Package measurement prepared for a specific measurement purpose and sample type. It is also possible to execute a single Part by clicking the Execute button in the dialog box for setting Part conditions. Before using a Package measurement or setting conditions to execute individual Parts, read the Helps of the Parts.

Notational conventions used in the manuals This manual uses the following notational conventions:

Notations for menus, commands, and dialog boxes

Notation Explanation File menu Menu names are given in bold. Open command under the File menu

Command names are given in bold, followed by the name of the menu on which that command is found.

Open File dialog box The name that appears in the title bar of the dialog box is given in bold.

OK, Cancel The names of command buttons and toolbar buttons in the dialog box are given in bold.

Context menu This popup menu appears when you click the right mouse button. Tool tip When a mouse pointer is dragged over a toolbar button or a text box,

a description is displayed for five seconds. Active window This is the window brought up to front of the screen or main window.

An active window accepts entries of characters or figures and mouse operations.

Notations for mouse operations

Notation Explanation Point. Position the mouse pointer directly over the target object. Click. Press and immediately release the left mouse button. Right-click. Press and immediately release the right mouse button. Double-click. Press the mouse twice in rapid succession. Drag. Hold down the left mouse button and move the mouse. Drag & drop. Hold down the left mouse button down and move the mouse,

releasing the mouse button at the target position. Check a box Place the mouse pointer on an empty box, and click to put a

checkmark ( ) in it. Uncheck a box Place the mouse pointer on a checked box, and click to clear the

checkmark ( ) from it.

Notations for keyboard operations

Notation Explanation Enter key Key names appear as bold text. Alt + F1 keys The plus sign (+) indicates that you should depress multiple keys

simultaneously. For example, Alt + F1 means to hold down the Alt key and press the F1 key at the same time.

Alt, W, S keys When multiple keys are shown separated by a comma (,), press the keys in the order shown. In the example at left, press the Alt, W, and S keys in this order.

Arrow keys Keys labeled→, ←, ↑, and ↓.

About the screen display • In most cases, the descriptions in this manual are based on default conditions. Therefore, the actual windows and dialog boxes on your screen may differ from those shown in this manual.

• Also note that the screen images shown in this manual may differ slightly from the actual windows and dialog boxes on your screen.

About the units

The units used in this software are in principle based on the International System of Units. The unit of length “Å”, however, is sometimes used in this software because it is widely used as the unit of wavelength, chemical bond length, etc. Also note that 1 Å＝0.1 nm.

About the terms

The meanings of the terms used in SmartLab Guidance are explained below.

Term Description

User management database

This database manages the authority, passwords and language settings, etc. of SmartLab Guidance users. The system managers can see and edit the registered user information in the User Management dialog box.

System parameter management database

This database manages the parameters specific to the system, such as the ranges of tube voltage and current of x-ray generator, the limits of the goniometer and attachment axes, etc. The parameters obtained by the adjustments, such as the values of HV, PHA window width, PHA baseline, attenuator correction factors, and dead-time correction factors, are also managed by this database.

Optics management database

This database manages the optics alignment results and a set of optics management database is saved for each user. The optics of the SmartLab are categorized into eight attributes, and multiple alignment results can be registered for each attribute. The registered results can be seen in the Optics Management dialog box.

Term Description Part A “Part” refers to a group of measurement operations performed by

scanning and driving the axes. Examples of Parts include optics alignment, sample alignment, reflectivity measurement, and reciprocal space mapping measurement. Each button found on the Package measurement flow bar corresponds to a respective Part.

Package measurement Acquiring desired results in x-ray measurements usually requires multiple steps, including optics alignment, sample alignment, and measurement operations (reflectivity measurement, reciprocal space mapping measurement, etc.). Package measurement refers to multiple Parts arranged in sequence for a specific analytical purpose. Examples of Package measurement types include Reflectivity Package measurement and Rocking Curve/Reciprocal Space Mapping Package measurement. Package measurement names are indicated with a icon in the tree view of the Package measurement flow bar. Clicking a Package measurement name displays multiple buttons (indicating Parts) for that Package on the Package measurement flow bar.

Group A “Group” is composed of multiple Package measurement types assembled for a specific analytical purpose. Examples of Groups include film thickness analysis and crystal quality analysis. Group names are given next to the folder icons in the tree view of the Package measurement flow bar.

Macro measurement Package measurement is a series of measurement operations specified by SmartLab Guidance. Macro measurement refers to a series of measurement operations customized by the user by arranging Parts.

Package

Group

Part

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Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Basic system requirements ................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Setup .................................................................................................................................................. 2

1.2.1 Installing .................................................................................................................................. 2 1.2.2 Network settings ..................................................................................................................... 2

2. Startup procedure and main software functions .................................................................................... 5

2.1 Startup and shutdown ......................................................................................................................... 5

2.1.1 Startup ..................................................................................................................................... 5 2.1.2 Shutdown ................................................................................................................................ 6

2.2 Main functions ................................................................................................................................... 7

2.2.1 Login screen ............................................................................................................................ 7 2.2.2 Main window .......................................................................................................................... 8 2.2.3 Menu ....................................................................................................................................... 9 2.2.4 Image Viewer ........................................................................................................................ 14 2.2.5 Environment dialog box ........................................................................................................ 15 2.2.6 About SmartLab Guidance dialog box .................................................................................. 16

3. Measurement data files ........................................................................................................................... 17

3.1 Dialog box functions ........................................................................................................................ 17

3.1.1 Open and Add Data dialog boxes .......................................................................................... 17 3.1.2 Save As and Save All Data As dialog boxes ......................................................................... 19 3.1.3 Export dialog box .................................................................................................................. 20

3.2 Operation examples ......................................................................................................................... 21

3.2.1 Opening a measurement data file .......................................................................................... 21 3.2.2 Loading the measurement data of one axis from a file containing data on multiple axes .... 22 3.2.3 Saving all profiles contained in one axis ............................................................................... 23 3.2.4 Saving only necessary profiles .............................................................................................. 23 3.2.5 Saving all profiles in the profile window .............................................................................. 25

4. Profile window ......................................................................................................................................... 27

4.1 Window and dialog box functions ................................................................................................... 27

4.1.1 Profile window ...................................................................................................................... 27 4.1.2 Graph Properties dialog box .................................................................................................. 30 4.1.3 Profile Properties dialog box ................................................................................................. 33 4.1.4 Profile Window Setup dialog box ......................................................................................... 35


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4.2.1 Superimposing previous data on the profile window ............................................................ 36 4.2.2 Performing a peak search based on Full Width at Half Maximum method .......................... 38

5. Printing ..................................................................................................................................................... 41


5.1.1 Print Setup dialog box ........................................................................................................... 41 5.1.2 Print dialog box ..................................................................................................................... 42 5.1.3 Preview window .................................................................................................................... 43

6. User management .................................................................................................................................... 45


6.1.1 User Management dialog box ............................................................................................... 46 6.1.2 Add User dialog box ............................................................................................................. 47 6.1.3 Edit User dialog box.............................................................................................................. 48


6.2.1 Adding the user name “rigaku” to the System User Group .................................................. 49 6.2.2 Deleting the user name “rigaku” ........................................................................................... 52

6.3 List of functions by Group ............................................................................................................... 54

7. Hardware status ....................................................................................................................................... 55

7.1 Hardware status bar functions .......................................................................................................... 55


7.2.1 Displaying selected axes ....................................................................................................... 57 7.2.2 Changing the sequence in which axes are displayed (to display the 2-theta axis below the omega axis) ....................................................................................................................................... 58

8. History window ........................................................................................................................................ 59


8.1.1 History window ..................................................................................................................... 59 8.1.2 Find dialog box ..................................................................................................................... 61 8.1.3 Setup dialog box .................................................................................................................... 62


8.2.1 Applying a filter (displaying only lines containing “Start”) ................................................. 63 8.2.2 Searching for lines containing “2-Theta/Omega” ................................................................. 64

9. Manual control ......................................................................................................................................... 65


9.1.1 Manual Control dialog box ................................................................................................... 65 9.1.2 Set Conditions dialog box ..................................................................................................... 71

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9.2.1 Driving the 2-theta axis to 15° .............................................................................................. 73 9.2.2 Performing 2-theta/omega scan within the range from 0.1000 to 8.0000° ........................... 74 9.2.3 Performing Si(111) rocking curve scan within the range of +/–0.5° .................................... 75 9.2.4 Performing intensity monitoring with the omega axis at 25° ................................................ 76

10. Hardware Control dialog box ............................................................................................................... 79

10.1 Dialog box functions ...................................................................................................................... 79

10.1.1 Hardware Control dialog box .............................................................................................. 79

10.2 Operation examples ....................................................................................................................... 80

10.2.1 Aborting scan ...................................................................................................................... 80

11. XG control .............................................................................................................................................. 81


11.1.1 XG Control dialog box ........................................................................................................ 81 11.1.2 Alarm dialog box ................................................................................................................ 83


11.2.1 Setting x-ray to 40 kV, 30 mA ............................................................................................ 84

12. Aging ....................................................................................................................................................... 85


12.1.1 Aging dialog box ................................................................................................................. 85


12.2.1 Editing aging table .............................................................................................................. 88 12.2.2 Aging for setting tube voltage and current to 40 kV and 30 mA ........................................ 89 12.2.3 Starting the aging operation at the specified time ............................................................... 90

13. Shutter control ....................................................................................................................................... 91


13.1.1 Shutter Control dialog box .................................................................................................. 91


13.2.1 Opening the shutter for 10 seconds ..................................................................................... 92

14. Initialization of axes .............................................................................................................................. 93


14.1.1 Initialize dialog box............................................................................................................. 93


14.2.1 Initializing only measurement axes ..................................................................................... 94

15. Initialization of individual axes ............................................................................................................ 95

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15.1.1 Initialize Individual Axis dialog box ................................................................................... 95


15.2.1 Initializing the 2-theta axis .................................................................................................. 96

16. Reset controller ...................................................................................................................................... 97


16.1.1 Reset Controller dialog box ................................................................................................ 97

17. Optics management ............................................................................................................................... 99

17.1 Dialog box functions .................................................................................................................... 100

17.1.1 Optics Management dialog box ........................................................................................ 100 17.1.2 Add dialog box .................................................................................................................. 101 17.1.3 Duplicate dialog box ......................................................................................................... 102 17.1.4 Import dialog box .............................................................................................................. 103 17.1.5 Rename dialog box ............................................................................................................ 104 17.1.6 Optics Management dialog box ........................................................................................ 105

17.2 Operation examples ..................................................................................................................... 108

17.2.1 Adding optics alignment name “Rigaku”.......................................................................... 108 17.2.2 Changing optics ................................................................................................................. 109 17.2.3 Deleting optics alignment name ........................................................................................ 110

18. Hardware configuration ..................................................................................................................... 111


18.1.1 Hardware Configuration dialog box .................................................................................. 111 18.1.2 X-Ray Generator dialog box ............................................................................................. 114 18.1.3 Incident Optical dialog box ............................................................................................... 116 18.1.4 Goniometer dialog box ...................................................................................................... 117 18.1.5 Base Attachment Configuration dialog box ...................................................................... 118 18.1.6 Attachment dialog box ...................................................................................................... 119 18.1.7 Receiving Optics dialog box ............................................................................................. 120 18.1.8 Detector dialog box ........................................................................................................... 121


18.2.1 Changing the limit values of attachment axes ................................................................... 122

19. Attenuator correction factors ............................................................................................................. 123


19.1.1 Attenuator Correction Factors dialog box ......................................................................... 123

20. Detector setup ...................................................................................................................................... 125

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20.1.1 SC-70 dialog box .............................................................................................................. 125 20.1.2 D/teX Ultra dialog box ...................................................................................................... 127 20.1.3 D/teX Ultra 250 dialog box ............................................................................................... 129 20.1.4 PILATUS dialog box ........................................................................................................ 131 20.1.5 HiPix 3000 dialog box ...................................................................................................... 133

21. Package measurement ......................................................................................................................... 137

21.1 Flow bar and dialog box functions............................................................................................... 137

21.1.1 Package measurement flow bar ......................................................................................... 137 21.1.2 Startup dialog box ............................................................................................................. 139 21.1.3 Shutdown dialog box ........................................................................................................ 141


21.2.1 Setting and saving the conditions for Quick theta/2-theta scan (Bragg-Brentano focusing) Package measurement ....................................................................................................... 143

21.2.2 Turning off the x-ray after Quick theta/2-theta scan (Bragg-Brentano focusing) Package measurement and conducting aging on the following day ................................................ 144

22. Macro measurement ............................................................................................................................ 147

22.1 Functions of flow bar and dialog box .......................................................................................... 147

22.1.1 Macro Measurement flow bar ........................................................................................... 147 22.1.2 Add Parts dialog box ......................................................................................................... 149


22.2.1 Adding Optics Alignment (PB) and HV/PHA adjustment (PB) Parts to the flow bar ...... 151 22.2.2 Adding MOVE Part above Optics Alignment (PB) Part ................................................... 153

23. Package/Macro measurement ............................................................................................................ 155

23.1 Functions of flow bar, dialog bar, and dialog box ....................................................................... 155

23.1.1 Package dialog bar – Preinstalled tab ................................................................................ 156 23.1.2 Package dialog bar – User defined tab .............................................................................. 157 23.1.3 Package dialog bar – Wizard tab ....................................................................................... 160 23.1.4 Package dialog bar - Option tab ........................................................................................ 162 23.1.5 Package/Macro measurement flow bar ............................................................................. 163 23.1.6 Startup dialog box ............................................................................................................. 166 23.1.7 Shutdown dialog box ........................................................................................................ 168


23.2.1 Setting and saving the conditions for Quick Theta/2-Theta Scan (Bragg-Brentano Focusing) Package Measurement ...................................................................................... 170

23.2.2 Turning off the x-ray after Quick theta/2-theta scan (Bragg-Brentano focusing) Package measurement and conducting aging on the following day ................................................ 172

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23.2.3 Adding Optics Alignment (PB) Part and HV/PHA Adjustment (PB) Part in the flow bar ...... 174 23.2.4 Adding Move Part above Optics Alignment (PB) Part ..................................................... 176

23.3 How to create macros including multiple measurement Parts ..................................................... 178

23.3.1 Checking the attachments and detectors required in a measurement Part ........................ 178 23.3.2 Checking the optics system which a measurement Part operates on ................................ 179 23.3.3 Arranging the Parts ........................................................................................................... 180 23.3.4 Setting conditions of each Part .......................................................................................... 185 23.3.5 Executing the macro .......................................................................................................... 189

24. Converting file formats ....................................................................................................................... 193

24.1 Starting the program .................................................................................................................... 193

24.2 Dialog boxes functions ................................................................................................................ 194


24.3.1 Converting a RAS format file to the RINT ASCII format ................................................ 196

SmartLab Guidance Reference Manual (for Options) .............................................................................. 199

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1.1 Basic system requirements

SmartLab Guidance Reference Manual 1

1. Introduction “SmartLab Guidance” controls the SmartLab automated multipurpose x-ray diffractometer for thin film analysis, and gives user-friendly x-ray diffraction and x-ray reflectivity measurements.

For conventional x-ray diffraction and x-ray reflectivity measurements, users must select an appropriate optics system and set appropriate measurement conditions based on the target material and x-ray wavelength. SmartLab Guidance eliminates these steps, automatically selecting the appropriate optics system and automatically setting measurement conditions after the user chooses an analytical purpose and enters basic sample information. A series of processes ranging from optics and sample alignment to data measurement have been prepared as part of the Package measurement, allowing the user to obtainedata easily for various types of analyses simply by changing optical devices and mounting samples as guided by onscreen prompts. The optical devices used by SmartLab are equipped with sensors to allow the software to detect and recognize the device type. This prevents inadvertent use of an incorrect slit or analyzer and assures measurement under ideal conditions.

1.1 Basic system requirements

Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit version, SP2 or later)*1, or Windows 7 (32-bit version)

Computer PC with Intel Core2Duo 2 GHz or better (Recommended)

Memory 1 GB or more (512 GB or more for Windows XP)

Hard disk 200 MB of free disk space or more

Display 1280 x 1024 dots or higher

Disc drive CD-ROM drive

Printer Color printer

*1 It is recommended to update to Service Pack 3 since the support for Service Pack 2 has been terminated from July 2010. Service Pack 3 could be downloaded from the following site: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/learn-how-to-install-windows-xp-service-pack-3-sp3

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1.2 Setup

1.2.1 Installing

Refer to the Installation Manual (ME13445*) for information on installing the SmartLab Guidance software.

1.2.2 Network settings

(1) Launch Control Panel and click Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. (2) Click Change adapter settings.

(3) Right-click the network device used to connect to the equipment (normally, Local Area

Connection), and click Properties.

1.2 Setup


(4) Uncheck all the checkboxes other than the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/1Pv4) checkbox in the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box

(5) After checking the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) checkbox, click Properties.

(6) Enter the following values (factory defaults) unless a particular IP address is required and

then click OK. IP address : 192.168.127.1 Subnet mask : 255.255.255.0 Leave the other boxes blank.

(7) If you made any changes, click OK.

2.1 Startup and shutdown


2. Startup procedure and main software functions The procedure for starting up the SmartLab Guidance software and for accessing its main functions is described below.

For a detailed discussion of each function, please refer to Chapters 3 through 22.

2.1 Startup and shutdown

2.1.1 Startup

Make sure that the PC is connected to the SmartLab x-ray diffractometer (hereafter referred to as the “SmartLab”). Switch on power for the SmartLab, then click the Start button and move the mouse pointer to All Programs to display the All Programs menu. Point to the Rigaku submenu in the All Programs menu and click SmartLab Guidance – SmartLab Guidance to launch the SmartLab Guidance program.

Fig. 2.1.1 Launching SmartLab Guidance

Tip: For information on turning on and off SmartLab, refer to “Turning On and Off

SmartLab” in the SmartLab Automated Multipurpose X-ray Diffractometer

Instruction Manual (ME11571*/11573*).

2. Startup procedure and main software functions


2.1.2 Shutdown

To shut down the SmartLab Guidance program, select the Exit command under the File menu.

Fig. 2.1.2 Shutting down SmartLab Guidance

Tip: If profiles are displayed when you shut down the program, you will be asked

whether you want to save the profile data.

2.2 Main functions


2.2 Main functions

2.2.1 Login screen

The login screen is displayed after SmartLab Guidance starts up.

Fig. 2.2.1 Login screen

Login name Enter a user name registered in the user management database. Only “administrator” is registered when the program is first installed.

Password Enter the password registered for the user name entered in the Login name box.

OK Launches SmartLab Guidance after verifying the entered user name and password. 6. User management

Cancel Aborts the startup procedures and closes SmartLab Guidance.



2.2.2 Main window

After entering a correct user name and password at the login screen, click the OK button to open the SmartLab Guidance main window.

Fig. 2.2.2 SmartLab Guidance main window

Tip: • In windows and dialog boxes, “**” is used as the symbol expressing power

of a number. For example, “Å**3” expressed “Å3”.

• In windows and dialog boxes, “e” or “E” is used to express power of ten

when the numbers are expressed in the floating-point format. For example,

both “1.0e–003” and “1.0E–003” express “1.0x10–3”.

2.2 Main functions


2.2.3 Menu

Described below are the menus used to perform various specific functions.

Fig. 2.2.3 Menu bar

(1) File menu

Open 3. Measurement data files

Add Data 3. Measurement data files

Close 4. Profile window

Save As 3. Measurement data files

Save All Data As 3. Measurement data files

Export 3. Measurement data files

Print 5. Printing

Print Preview 5. Printing

Print Setup 5. Printing

User Management 6. User management

(Recent Files) Shows recently-opened files.

Exit Ends the SmartLab Guidance program.



(2) Edit menu

Copy – Profile Copies profiles to the clipboard in bitmap format.

Copy – Text Data Copies profile text data to the clipboard in text format.

Copy – Image Data Copies 2-dimensional image data collected by a 2D detector (PILATUS or HyPix-3000) to the clipboard in bitmap format.

(3) Tasks menu

Manual Control Allows use of various functions, including manual control.

Macro Measurement 22. Macro measurement

Package Measurement 21. Package measurement

ASC Measurement 3. ASC attachment

Package/Macro Measurement 23 Package/Macro measurement

(4) View menu

Hardware Status Displays or hides the Hardware status bar. 7. Hardware status

2.2 Main functions


History Displays or hides the History window. 8. History window

Status Bar Displays or hides the status bar.

Tip: If the mouse pointer is placed over a menu or button, a brief description of the

menu or button or how to use it will appear in the status bar. During an

equipment control operation such as scanning, the status bar gives status

information for the operation in progress.

Package Bar Shows or hides the package bar.

Flow Bar Displays or hides the flow bar.

Mapping Conditions Displays the dialog box to set the XY mapping consitions for microanalysis.

Tip: For more information, refer to “Move To XY Position (XY mapping:

microanalysis) Part” in Help – Help Topic of the SmartLab Guidance software.

Image Viewer Displays the viewer to display 2-dimensional data collected by a 2D detector (PILATUS or HyPix-3000). 2.2.4 Image Viewer

Initialize Layout Returns the layouts of the Hardware status bar and the flow bar to their default configuration.

Profile Window Setup 4. Profile window

Window style Select either Windows classic, Blue, Black, Silver, or Aqua.

Windows classic Windows and dialog boxes are displayed in Windows classic style.

Blue Windows and dialog boxes are displayed in blue.

Black Windows and dialog boxes are displayed in black.

Silver Windows and dialog boxes are displayed in silver.

Aqua Windows and dialog boxes are displayed in light purple.



(5) Control menu

Manual Control 9. Manual control

XG Control 11. XG control

Aging 12. Aging

Shutter Control 13. Shutter control

Initialize 14. Initialization of axes

Initialize Individual Axis 15. Initialization of individual axes

Controller Reset 16. Reset controller

(6) Process menu

Crystal Information Opens the Crystal information dialog box.

Diffraction Space Simulation Opens a Diffraction Space window.

Tip: For more information on the functions available from the Crystal information

dialog box and Diffraction Space window, refer to “Diffraction Space Simulation

Software User’s Manual” in Help – Help Topic of the SmartLab Guidance

software.

2.2 Main functions


(7) Options menu

Optics Management 17. Optics management

Hardware Configuration 18. Hardware configuration

Attenuator Correction Factors 19. Attenuator correction factors

Detector Setup 20. Detector setup

Environment 2.2.5 Environment dialog box

(8) Window menu

Cascade Displays the windows one above the other, with each window slightly offset from the one below and the one above.

Horizontal Arranges windows horizontally.

Vertical Arranges windows vertically.

(9) Help menu

Help Topics Displays Help Topics.

About SmartLab Guidance Opens the About SmartLab Guidance dialog box.



2.2.4 Image Viewer

Displays image data (*.img) collected by a 2D detector (PILATUS or HyPix-3000).

Click Image Viewer in the View menu to open the Image Viewer.

Fig. 2.2.4 Image Viewer

Load Loads image data.

Save Saves the image data in bitmap.

CAUTION: Image data is always saved as the Auto scale and Log scale boxes are unchecked despite the state.

Auto scale Check the Auto scale box to save the image data in optimized

colors.

Log scale Check the Log scale box to display the image data in log scale.

2.2 Main functions


2.2.5 Environment dialog box

Click the Environment command under the Options menu to display the Environment dialog box.

Fig. 2.2.5 Environment dialog box

Save RAS and RINT ASCII format files. When the Save RAS and RINT ASCII format files. box is checked, measurement data will be saved to two data files having different formats: RAS format (*.ras) and RINT ASCII format (*.asc).

Save RAS and RINT Binary format files.

When the Save RAS and RINT Binary format files. box is checked, measurement data will be saved to two data files having different formats: RAS format (*.ras) and RINT Binary format (*.raw).

Save temperature information to Ras format files.

When the Save temperature information to Ras format files. box is checked, the temperature of each measurement point will be saved to RAS format (*.ras).

Output temperature information to History window.

When the Output temperature information to History window. box is checked, the temperature will be displayed in the history window in every second.

Temperature log file output When an option other than None is selected, date, time, and temperature will be output in the selected interval. C:\Program Files\Rigaku\RAS\Bin\settings\Default\Temperature\[Date].csv



Show the Macro Measurement and Package Measurement.

When the Show the Macro Measurement and Package Measurement. box is checked, Package and Macro Measurement tasks will be available.

CAUTION: If the setting in this box is changed, The SmartLab Guidance needs to be restarted.

OK Saves the setting and closes the Environment dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Environment dialog box without saving the setting.

2.2.6 About SmartLab Guidance dialog box

Click the About SmartLab Guidance command under the Help menu to display the About SmartLab Guidance dialog box.

Fig. 2.2.6 About SmartLab Guidance dialog box

OK Closes the About SmartLab Guidance dialog box.

3.1 Dialog box functions


3. Measurement data files You can use SmartLab Guidance to open or save a measurement data file.

The following describes how to open and save a measurement data file.


3.1.1 Open and Add Data dialog boxes

Click the Open command under the File menu to display the Open dialog box.

Fig. 3.1.1 Open dialog box

3. Measurement data files


File information Loads header information for the selected file and displays scan conditions and other information.

Profile display area Shows the profiles found in the selected file.

Open profile(s) of the selected axis. When the selected file contains profiles for multiple axes, you can check the Open profile(s) of the selected axis. box and select an axis by clicking one of the buttons to load the profile data for just the axis selected. If the Open profile(s) of the selected axis. box is unchecked, data for all axes will be loaded.

If the selected file contains profiles for multiple axes, you can switch axes by checking the Open profile(s) of the selected axis. box and using the buttons. Note that changing axes also changes the File information and profile display.

Tip: Click the Add Data command under the File menu to display the Add Data

dialog box. Use the Add Data dialog box to add profile data to the active profile

window and display it in that window.

Profile display area

Axis change buttons



3.1.2 Save As and Save All Data As dialog boxes

Click the Save As command under the File menu to display the Save As dialog box.

Fig. 3.1.2 Save As dialog box

Save all profiles of the selected axis. When the Save all profiles of the selected axis. box is checked, all profile data will be saved for axes selected in the active profile window. If the Save all profiles of the selected axis. box is unchecked, only the most recently obtained profile in the displayed profile is saved.

Tip: Click the Save All Data As command under the File menu to display the Save

All Data As dialog box. Use the Save All Data As dialog box to save all profiles

for all axes contained in the active profile window.



3.1.3 Export dialog box

Click the Export command under the File menu to display the Export dialog box.

Fig. 3.1.3 Export dialog box

Save as type Select the type of file to be exported.

Tip: This version of the software supports the following three formats: general text

format (X-Y format), RINT ASCII format and RINT Binary format. RINT

formats are the same as those of the data which the control software of D/MAX

series output.

Save all profiles of the selected axis. When the Save all profiles of the selected axis. box is checked, all profile data will be saved for axes selected in the active profile window. If the Save all profiles of the selected axis. box is unchecked, only the most recently obtained profile in the displayed profile is saved.

3.2 Operation examples



3.2.1 Opening a measurement data file

(1) Click the Open command under the File menu to display the Open dialog box.

(2) Select a measurement data file and click the Open button.

(3) A new profile window opens and displays a profile.



3.2.2 Loading the measurement data of one axis from a file containing data on multiple axes

(1) Click the Open command under the File menu to display the Open dialog box.

(2) Select a measurement data file and check the Open profile(s) of the selected axis. box.

(3) Using the buttons, select the axis containing the measurement data to be loaded.

(4) Click the Open button to open a new profile window and display the profile for the selected axis.



3.2.3 Saving all profiles contained in one axis

(1) In the profile window, select the axis containing the profiles you want to save.

(2) Click the Save As command under the File menu to display the Save As dialog box.

(3) Check the Save all profiles of the selected axis. box.

(4) Enter a file name in the File name text box and click the Save button.

3.2.4 Saving only necessary profiles

CAUTION: The following procedure deletes all data other than the data saved. If you need to retain other data, save all profiles for selected axes before performing this procedure. 3.2.3 Saving all profiles contained in one axis

(1) In the profile window, select the axis containing the profiles to be saved.



(2) Click the (Profile Properties) button on the graph option toolbar to open the Profile Properties dialog box.

(3) In the Profiles list, select any unnecessary profile data and click the Delete Profile button.

(4) Click the Apply button, then click the Close button to close the Profile Properties dialog box.



(5) Click the Save As command under the File menu to display the Save As dialog box.

(6) Enter a file name in the File name text box, check the Save all profiles of the selected axis. box, and click the Save button.

Tip: If the Save all profiles of the selected axis. box is unchecked, only the most

recently obtained profile in the displayed profiles is saved.

3.2.5 Saving all profiles in the profile window

(1) Click the Save All Data As command under the File menu to display the Save All Data As dialog box.

(2) Enter a file name into the File name text box and click the Save button. All profile data will be saved to a single file.

Dead time

A fluorescent substance (e.g., NaI) fluoresces when irradiated by x-rays. The scintillation counter uses a photomultiplier to output this fluorescence as a current pulse. Fluorescence is converted into a current pulse by the photoelectric surface of the photomultiplier and is directed in sequence against multi-stage dynodes – electrodes that readily emit secondary electrons – to achieve amplification. This results in a high-output pulse. Once the discharge is triggered by incident x-rays, the output pulse of the next incident x-rays will not appear until the first discharge has sufficiently dissipated. (This duration and the associated phenomenon are referred to as the “dead time.”) X-rays irradiated during the dead time are not counted.

For a scintillation counter using NaI, the dead time is 0.6 to 0.8 µsec in integral count mode or 0.1 to 0.2 µsec in differential count mode. Based on these time values, the following formula gives the true count value.

( ) ( )obsobstrue III τ+×= 1cps Here, τ indicates the dead time (sec).

For example, when τ = 0.7 x 10-6sec and the apparent count rate is 100,000 cps, we obtain the following formula.

( ) ( ) 000,107107.0000,1001000,100cps 6 =××+×= −trueI This formula indicates that 7,000 cps is not counted. The higher the x-ray intensity, the larger the uncounted x-rays. Measurements in which strong peak intensities are observed require dead-time correction.

4.1 Window and dialog box functions


4. Profile window When you run a measurement with SmartLab Guidance, a profile window will display a profile. The profile window lets you zoom the profile, change the scale, change display settings, save/copy profile data, and perform a peak search.


4.1.1 Profile window

Fig. 4.1.1 Profile window

The profile window shows the profile for each axis. Measurement data for the same axis are shown on the same graph, labeled Colleced Data-1, Collected Data-2, Collected Data-3, and so forth in sequence from the oldest to the newest profile. You can set the sequence in which the axes are displayed in the profile window and the maximum number of profiles per graph in the Profile Window Setup dialog box. 4.1.4 Profile Window Setup dialog box

4. Profile window


Fig. 4.1.2 Graph option toolbar

(Zoom) Click this button and drag the mouse to zoom a selected area.

(Pan) After zooming into a profile, click this button, then drag the mouse to scroll the profile vertically or horizontally.

(Reset) Adjusts the range of the profile display area so that all profiles of the selected axes fit in the display area.

(Linear) Sets the graph Y-axis scale to a linear scale.

(Square root) Sets the graph Y-axis scale to a square root scale.

(Logarithm) Sets the graph Y-axis scale to a logarithmic scale.

(Graph properties) Sets the ranges of the X- and the Y-axes and shows/hides the grid lines in the graph, etc. 4.1.2 Graph Properties dialog box

(Display legends) Displays or hides graph legends.

(Coordinate indication) Indicates the coordinates of the mouse pointer location.

(Copy) Copies profiles to the clipboard in bitmap format.

(Save) Saves the profile(s) contained in a selected axis. 3.1.2 Save As and Save All Data As dialog boxes

(Profile properties) Sets the line attribute, line width and line color of the profile.. 4.1.3 Profile Properties dialog box

(Peak search) Identifies peaks using the specified peak search method and displays a marker at each peak position on the profile, along with coordinates.

(Y-Axis unit) When this button is turned on, the profile intensity (on the

vertical axis) is displayed in cps. When it is turned off, the profile intensity is displayed in counts.

(Reset in reference to final scan) Adjusts the range of the profile display area so that the profile of the last measurement fits into it.



You can select either Sequential Center of Gravity or Full Width at Half Maximum as peak search methods.

Tip: ● Sequential Center of Gravity method

Peak position

Center of gravity

Center of gravity Average of second measurement Average of first

measurement

The peak position is determined as follows:

• The average intensity value is calculated for the overall profile (average of first measurement).

• The center of gravity is determined based on the area above the average of first measurement.

• The average of the area above the average of first measurement is calculated (average of second measurement).

• The center of gravity is determined based on the area above the average of second measurement.

• If the height of the center of gravity exceeds 90% of the maximum intensity, the peak position is the point of intersection between the perpendicular line passing through and the profile curve.

• If the height of the center of gravity is less than 90% of the maximum intensity, the peak position is the point of intersection between the segment connecting and and the profile curve.

● Full Width at Half Maximum method

Peak position

Point A Midpoint Point B

Peak-top line

Middle line

Background line

The peak position is determined as follows:

• A middle line is drawn parallel to the background line and at half intensity from the peak-top line.

• The two intersection points A and B between the middle line and profile curve are determined, and the midpoint at the midpoint between points A and B is determined.

• The peak position is the point of intersection between the perpendicular line passing through and the profile curve.

4. Profile window


4.1.2 Graph Properties dialog box

Click the (Graph properties) button to display the Graph Properties dialog box.

Fig. 4.1.3 Graph Properties dialog box: Range tab

X – Min. Enter the minimum value for the horizontal axis (position) of

the graph.

X – Max. Enter the maximum value for the horizontal axis (position) of the graph.

Y – Min. Enter the minimum value for the vertical axis (intensity) of the graph.

Y – Max. Enter the maximum value for the vertical axis (intensity) of the graph.

Scale Select the scale of the vertical axis (intensity) from Linear, Square root, or Log.

Min. to display If Log is selected for Scale, select the minimum value that can be entered in the Y – Min. box.

Apply Refreshes and displays the graph under the specified conditions.

Close Closes the Graph Properties dialog box.



Fig. 4.1.4 Graph Properties dialog box: Attributes tab

Division Enter the number of minor divisions between major tic marks using an integer value between 0 and 20.

Grid style Select No grid, Grid/Major only, or Grid/Major and Minor.

Color Select Axis, Background, Title and Axis Labels, Major grid, or Minor grid.

Opens the Colors dialog box. Specifying a color in the Colors

dialog box changes the color of the item selected in the Colors box.

Fig.4.1.5 Colors dialog box

4. Profile window


Fig. 4.1.6 Graph Properties dialog box: Other tab

Y-Axis offset Enter an integer value between 0 and 10.

Tip: When the entered value is N and the maximum intensity of all displayed profiles

is I, the display interval is set to I x N/10.



4.1.3 Profile Properties dialog box

Click the (Profile properties) button to display the Profile Properties dialog box.

Fig. 4.1.7 Profile Properties dialog box

Profiles list Displays the available list of the profiles for the axes selected in the profile window.

Delete Profile Deletes the profile(s) selected in the Profiles list from the profile window.

CAUTION: If you delete data that is not saved in a file, the data cannot be restored. Save the data in a file, if necessary. 3.1.2 Save As and Save All Data As dialog boxes

Apply Draws a profile based on the conditions specified.

Close Closes the Profile Properties dialog box.

4. Profile window


Shown below is a method for setting the display format for the profiles selected in the Profiles list.

Style Select None, Solid, Dash, Dot, Dash dot, or Dash dot dot.

Width Enter a value between 0.25 and 3.0 pt (in 0.25-pt increments).

Color Opens the Colors dialog box.

Style Select None, Cross, X, Box, Diamond, Filled box, or Filled diamond.

Width Enter a value between 0.5 and 10.0 mm.

Height Enter a value between 0.5 and 10.0 mm.

Tip: These values determine the size of the marker that appears on printed reports.

Color Opens the Colors dialog box.

Interval Enter a value between 1 and 1000 points.

X-Axis offset A negative value moves the profile toward the left; a positive value moves the profile toward the right. Enter a value in the range from 0.00000 to 107.

Y-Axis scale Enter a value in the range from 0.1 to 10000.0.



4.1.4 Profile Window Setup dialog box

Click the Profile Window Setup command under the View menu to display the Profile Window Setup dialog box.

Fig. 4.1.8 Profile Window Setup dialog box

Use the Profile Window Setup dialog box to set the sequence in which axes are displayed in the profile window and the maximum number of profiles to be shown per axis.

Axis Order Displays the measurement axes and optics axes of the goniometer and attachments. Drag an axis icon to change the axis order.

Number of Profiles Enter the maximum number of profiles to be displayed per axis using a value between 1 and 100.

OK Saves the settings and closes the Profile Window Setup dialog box.

Tip: The settings are reflected in the profile window displayed after the settings are

saved.

Cancel Closes the Profile Window Setup dialog box without saving the settings.

4. Profile window



4.2.1 Superimposing previous data on the profile window

(1) Select an axis in the profile window upon which other data is to be superimposed.



(2) Click the Add Data command under the File menu to display the Add Data dialog box.

(3) Enter the file name in the File name text box and click the Open button to add the profile to the axis (selected in step 1) in the profile window.

4. Profile window


4.2.2 Performing a peak search based on Full Width at Half Maximum method

(1) Select the profile window that shows the profile for which a peak search is to be performed.

(2) Select Full Width at Half Maximum in the Peak Search Method box.



(3) Click the (Peak search) button to display a marker (×) at the peak-top position, accompanied by numeric indications of peak position, intensity, and full width of half maximum intensity.

Tip: If multiple profiles are displayed, the peak search is performed on the profile

data for the most recent measurement. To conduct a peak search for data other

than the latest profile data, delete other data before starting the peak search.

3.2.4 Saving only necessary profiles

Kα rays and Kβ rays

An atom is composed of a nucleus and electrons circling the nucleus in orbitals of different energy levels. If the kinetic energy of an accelerated atom striking a target metal exceeds the electron binding energy, an electron will be ejected from its orbit. If a K-shell electron, which is in the innermost orbital, is ejected, an electron in an outer L or M shell moves to the K shell to fill the vacancy. In this process, a characteristic x-ray is emitted. When a characteristic x-ray is emitted due to an electron dropping from the L shell (orbital one energy level higher), it is called a Kα ray. A characteristic x-ray emission resulting from an electron dropping from the M shell (orbital two energy levels higher) is called a Kβ ray.

The wavelength of a characteristic x-ray is determined by the difference between the K-shell electron’s energy level and the L-shell or M-shell electron’s energy level, and is expressed by the following formula:

KKKn

chhEEλ

ν ==−

En: Energy level of electron in L, M, N,... shell EK: Energy level of K-shell electron h: Planck’s constant (6.63×10-34 J sec) c: Speed of light (3×108 m/sec) λK: Wavelength

Since the wavelengths of a Kα1 ray and Kα2 ray are extremely close, those two rays are generally treated as one ray (Kα ray) if monochromatization is not performed using incident monochromator crystals or similar equipment. In such cases, the weighted average of the two wavelengths is used, since the intensity ratio of Kα1 ray and Kα2 ray is 2:1.

32 21 ααλλ α

KKK

+=



5. Printing The profiles displayed in the profile window can be printed together with the sample name, date of measurement, scan conditions, etc.

Tip: For more information on printing optics alignment results, refer to “17. Optics

management.” For information on printing HV/PHA adjustment results, refer to

“20. Detector setup.”


5.1.1 Print Setup dialog box

Click the Print Setup command under the File menu to display the Print Setup dialog box, then select the desired printer.

Fig. 5.1.1 Print Setup dialog box

CAUTION: After installing SmartLab Guidance you must complete printer setup before printing for the first time.

5. Printing


5.1.2 Print dialog box

Click the Print command under the File menu to display the Print dialog box.

Fig. 5.1.2 Print dialog box

All Prints all profiles for all axes in the active profile window.

Pages Prints profiles for axes specified in the active profile window. The tabs in the profile window are numbered Page 1, Page 2, and so forth in sequence, starting from the left.

Current Page Prints profiles for the axes selected (displayed) in the active profile window.

OK Executes the print job.

Cancel Closes the Print dialog box.



5.1.3 Preview window

The preview window shows how the image will look when it is printed. File name, hardware configuration, and measurement conditions are printed in addition to measurement profiles.

Fig. 5.1.3 Preview window

Print Prints the image displayed in the preview window.

Displays next or previous page.

Switches between the single page view and the two page view.

Zooms in or out of an image.

Close Closes the print preview window.

Total reflection

x-rays are electromagnetic waves of short wavelengths, and their refraction factor n is approximately 1.

Nmc

en 222

211

πλδ −=−=

N: Number of electrons per unit volume of substance

m: Electron mass

e: Electron charge

c: Speed of light (≅3×108 m/s)

However, because the refraction factor is slightly smaller than 1, when the entering x-ray strikes the solid surface at an incident angle smaller than θc total reflection may occur.

( ) λρδθ ××××≈=−= − MZnc /210639.1212 3

Z: Number of electrons in one molecule

M: Molecular mass

ρ: Density (g/cm3)

λ: Wavelength of x-ray (Å)

This angle θc is called “critical angle.” In many substances, this angle is smaller than 1°, and it varies depending on the electron density of the substance. The depth of x-ray penetration into a substance near the critical angle is about 10 to 100 nm from the surface. Measurements of reflection intensity near the critical angle are called x-ray reflectivity measurements, and they provide information such as density, flatness (roughness), and film thickness of the surface of the substance.


6. User management The user management function permits the addition and deletion of SmartLab Guidance users. Adding a new user requires the selection of a Group to which the new user will be assigned. There are three Groups, as shown below.

User Group name System Manager Authorized to use all functions. System User Authorized to use all functions except for user management

functions. Operator Authorized to use a limited range of functions. For more

information, refer to “6.3 List of functions by Group.”

Tip: When SmartLab Guidance is launched for the first time, only the user name

“administrator” (System Manager) is registered.

6. User management



6.1.1 User Management dialog box

Click the User Management command under the File menu to display the User Management dialog box.

Fig. 6.1.1 User Management dialog box

Users list Displays the currently registered user names and the names of the Groups to which they are assigned.

Add Adds a new user. 6.1.2 Add User dialog box

Edit Changes the password or group, etc. of the user selected from the Users list 6.1.3 Edit User dialog box

Remove Selecting a user name from the Users list and clicking the Remove button deletes the selected user. Note that the user name for the current login session cannot be deleted.

Close Closes the User Management dialog box.



6.1.2 Add User dialog box

Click the Add button in the User Management dialog box to display the Add User dialog box. The added user will be recognized from the subsequent login session.

Fig. 6.1.2 Add User dialog box

Name Enter the user name to be registered.

Description Enter the information on the user.

Language Select Japanese or English. The main window and dialog boxes are displayed in the selected language.

New Enter a password.

Confirm Enter the same password previously entered in the New text box.

Group Check the box for the Group to which the new user is assigned.

OK Adds the user and closes the Add User dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Add User dialog box without registering the new user name.

6. User management


6.1.3 Edit User dialog box

Selecting a user name in the Users list in the User Management dialog box and clicking the Edit button displays the Edit User dialog box. Use this dialog box to edit Description, Password, and Group. Here, Description, Language, Password and Group can be changed. The modified information will be recognized from the subsequent login session.

Fig. 6.1.3 Edit User dialog box




6.2.1 Adding the user name “rigaku” to the System User Group

(1) Start SmartLab Guidance. At the login screen, log in as “administrator.”

6. User management


(2) Click the User Management command under the File menu to display the User Management dialog box.

(3) Click the Add button in the User Management dialog box to display the Add User dialog box.

(4) Enter “rigaku” in the Name text box.

(5) Check the System User box in Group. Enter a password in Password and information in the Description text box, if needed.



(6) Click the OK button to add the new user name.

(7) Click the Close button to close the User Management dialog box.

6. User management


6.2.2 Deleting the user name “rigaku”

(1) Start SmartLab Guidance. At the login screen, log in as “administrator.”



(2) Click the User Management command under the File menu to display the User Management dialog box.

(3) Select “rigaku” in the Users list and click the Remove button.

(4) Click the OK button when prompted to confirm the deletion. This deletes the user name.

(5) Click the Close button in the User Management dialog box to close the User

Management dialog box.

6. User management


6.3 List of functions by Group

Function Access privileges

Menu bar Drop-down list Cascade menu System Manager System User Operator

File

Open

✔ ✔ ✔

Add Data Close Save As Save All Data As Export Print Print Preview Print Setup User Management －－

Edit Copy Profile Text Data Image Data

✔ ✔ ✔

Tasks

Manual Control

✔ ✔

✔ Macro Measurement

Execution Only

Package Measurement ASC Measurement Package/Macro Measurement

View

Hardware Status

✔ ✔ ✔

History Status Bar Package Bar Flow Bar Mapping Conditions Image Viewer Initialize Layout Profile Window Setup Wndow Style

Control

Manual Control

✔ ✔ －

XG Control Aging Shutter Control Initialize Initialize Individual Axis Controlle reset

Process Crystal Information ✔ ✔ － Diffraction Space Simulation

Options

Optics Management

✔ ✔ －

Hardware Configuration Attenuator Correction Factors Detector Setup SC-70,

HyPix-3000, PILATUS, D/teX Ultra, etc.

Environment

Window

VerticalHorizontal

✔ ✔ ✔ Help TopicsVertical About Rigaku Instrument Control SoftwareHelp Topics

Help Help Topics ✔ ✔ ✔ About SmartLab Guidance

7.1 Hardware status bar functions


7. Hardware status The Hardware status bar indicates the x-ray generator (XG) tube voltage and current and the current positions of the goniometer and attachment axes.

7.1 Hardware status bar functions

The Hardware status bar can be displayed or hidden by clicking the Hardware Status command under the View menu.

(Edit) Display/hide can be set individually for each axis. If this button

is enabled, a check box appears before each axis name. Check the box to display or uncheck to hide.

(Reset) Returns the displayed types and sequence of axes to their

default settings.

(Update) Refreshes the display to reflect the current positions of axes.

The icons displayed in the Item column indicate the following:

Measurement axis Optics axis Attenuator Slit Detector XG power supply X-ray Shutter XG tube voltage/current

Drag the icons to change the sequence in which axes are displayed. If an axis is in motion or measurement or switching is underway, the axis icon and the mark will be shown alternately.

7. Hardware status


Item Displays the names of goniometer axes, slits, etc.

CAUTION: The 2-theta/omega axes and 2-theta chi/phi axes are not shown in the list.

Status Indicates current positions or status. If this information is unknown, “–” is displayed.

Offset Indicates the current offset values. For axes for which an offset cannot be set, “–” is displayed.

Tip: “Offset” refers to the deviation between the datum point and the current zero

position.




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