SPECTRA.ELEMENTS for S2 PUMA

This software and hands-on course applies to users of the SPECTRA.ELEMENTS software for S2 PUMA EDXRF spectrometer. Participants will learn the fundamentals of energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry, S2 PUMA hardware, and qualitative / quantitative elemental analysis using the SPECTRA.ELEMENTS software.

Course Agenda

Monday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Welcome & Introduction
• General XRF Theory, Instrument Parameters, Sample Preparation
• S2 PUMA Touch Control Operation

Tuesday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

• SMART.ELEMENTS Software
• Loader, Results Manager, XRF Evaluation, DB Management, etc.
• Setting up a Calibration with the Wizard

Wednesday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Quantitative Analysis with the Wizard Plug-in (Calibration)
• SMART QUANT Software (Standardless Training)

Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

• Routine Maintenance, Instrument Repairs, Tools Plug-in
• Course Wrap-up, Evaluations & Closing

Date:

• January 30 - February 2, 2023 - cancelled
• April 17 - 20, 2023 - completed
• October 23 - 26, 2023 - two seats remaining

Time:

Monday-Thursday, 9am-5pm CT