me 13365

Cat. No. 9240H206

SmartLab Guidance

Reference Manual

Manual No. ME13365A04

Rigaku Corporation

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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 Horizontal Sample Mount X-Ray Diffractometer for Thin Film Analysis Instruction Manual (ME11550A)). 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 to from the online help section 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 is 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.

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 Terms

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

Package

Group

Part

Term Explanation

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.

Terms 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.

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Contents

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

1.1 Basic system requirements.................................................................................................................2

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

2. Startup procedure and main software functions ....................................................................................3

2.1 Startup and shutdown.........................................................................................................................3

2.1.1 Startup .....................................................................................................................................3 2.1.2 Shutdown ................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Main functions ...................................................................................................................................5

2.2.1 Login screen............................................................................................................................5 2.2.2 Main window ..........................................................................................................................6 2.2.3 Menu .......................................................................................................................................7 2.2.4 Environment dialog box........................................................................................................11 2.2.5 About SmartLab Guidance dialog box..................................................................................12

3. Measurement data files ...........................................................................................................................13

3.1 Dialog box functions........................................................................................................................13

3.1.1 Open and Add Profile dialog boxes ......................................................................................13 3.1.2 Save As and Save All Data As dialog boxes.........................................................................15 3.1.3 Export dialog box..................................................................................................................16

3.2 Operation examples .........................................................................................................................17

3.2.1 Opening a measurement data file ..........................................................................................17 3.2.2 Loading the measurement data of one axis from a file containing data on multiple axes ....18 3.2.3 Saving all profiles contained in one axis...............................................................................19 3.2.4 Saving only necessary profiles..............................................................................................19 3.2.5 Saving all profiles in the profile window..............................................................................22

4. Profile window .........................................................................................................................................23

4.1 Window and dialog box functions ...................................................................................................23

4.1.1 Profile window......................................................................................................................23 4.1.2 Graph Properties dialog box..................................................................................................26 4.1.3 Profile Properties dialog box.................................................................................................29 4.1.4 Profile Window Setup dialog box .........................................................................................31


4.2.1 Superimposing previous data on the profile window............................................................32 4.2.2 Performing a peak search based on Full Width at Half Maximum method ..........................34

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5. Printing.....................................................................................................................................................37


5.1.1 Print Setup dialog box...........................................................................................................37 5.1.2 Print dialog box.....................................................................................................................38 5.1.3 Preview window....................................................................................................................39

6. User management ....................................................................................................................................41


6.1.1 User Management dialog box ...............................................................................................42 6.1.2 Add User dialog box .............................................................................................................43 6.1.3 Edit User dialog box..............................................................................................................44


6.2.1 Adding the user name “rigaku” to the System User Group ..................................................45 6.2.2 Deleting the user name “rigaku” ...........................................................................................48

6.3 List of functions by Group...............................................................................................................50

7. Hardware status.......................................................................................................................................51

7.1 Hardware status bar functions..........................................................................................................51


7.2.1 Displaying selected axes .......................................................................................................53 7.2.2 Changing the sequence in which axes are displayed (to display the 2-theta axis below the omega axis) .......................................................................................................................................54

8. History window........................................................................................................................................55


8.1.1 History window.....................................................................................................................55 8.1.2 Find dialog box .....................................................................................................................57 8.1.3 Setup dialog box....................................................................................................................58


8.2.1 Applying a filter (displaying only lines containing “Start”) .................................................59 8.2.2 Searching for lines containing “2-Theta/Omega” .................................................................60

9. Manual control.........................................................................................................................................61


9.1.1 Manual Control dialog box ...................................................................................................61 9.1.2 Setup dialog box....................................................................................................................66


9.2.1 Driving the 2-theta axis to 15° ..............................................................................................68 9.2.2 Performing 2-theta/omega scan within the range from 0.1000 to 8.0000° ...........................69

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9.2.3 Performing Si(111) rocking curve scan within the range of +/–0.5° ....................................70 9.2.4 Performing intensity monitoring with the omega axis at 25°................................................71

10. Hardware Control dialog box...............................................................................................................73

10.1 Dialog box functions......................................................................................................................73

10.1.1 Hardware Control dialog box..............................................................................................73

10.2 Operation examples .......................................................................................................................74

10.2.1 Aborting scan ......................................................................................................................74

11. XG control..............................................................................................................................................75


11.1.1 XG Control dialog box........................................................................................................75 11.1.2 Alarm dialog box.................................................................................................................77


11.2.1 Setting x-ray to 40 kV, 30 mA ............................................................................................78

12. Aging.......................................................................................................................................................79


12.1.1 Aging dialog box.................................................................................................................79


12.2.1 Editing aging table ..............................................................................................................82 12.2.2 Aging for setting tube voltage and current to 40 kV and 30 mA ........................................83 12.2.3 Starting the aging operation at the specified time ...............................................................84

13. Shutter control .......................................................................................................................................85


13.1.1 Shutter Control dialog box ..................................................................................................85


13.2.1 Opening the shutter for 10 seconds.....................................................................................86

14. Initialization of axes ..............................................................................................................................87


14.1.1 Initialize dialog box.............................................................................................................87


14.2.1 Initializing only measurement axes.....................................................................................88

15. Initialization of individual axes ............................................................................................................89


15.1.1 Initialize Individual Axis dialog box...................................................................................89

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15.2.1 Initializing the 2-theta axis..................................................................................................90

16. Reset controller......................................................................................................................................91


16.1.1 Reset Controller dialog box ................................................................................................91

17. Optics management ...............................................................................................................................93


17.1.1 Optics Management dialog box ..........................................................................................94 17.1.2 Add dialog box....................................................................................................................95 17.1.3 Copy dialog box ..................................................................................................................96 17.1.4 Import dialog box................................................................................................................97 17.1.5 Rename dialog box..............................................................................................................98 17.1.6 Optics Management dialog box ..........................................................................................99

17.2 Operation examples .....................................................................................................................102

17.2.1 Adding optics alignment name “Rigaku”..........................................................................102 17.2.2 Changing optics.................................................................................................................103 17.2.3 Deleting optics alignment name........................................................................................104

18. Hardware configuration .....................................................................................................................105

18.1 Dialog box functions....................................................................................................................105

18.1.1 Hardware Configuration dialog box..................................................................................105 18.1.2 X-Ray Generator dialog box .............................................................................................109 18.1.3 Incident Optical dialog box...............................................................................................111 18.1.4 Goniometer dialog box......................................................................................................112 18.1.5 Base Attachment Configuration dialog box......................................................................113 18.1.6 Attachment dialog box ......................................................................................................114 18.1.7 Receiving Optics dialog box .............................................................................................115 18.1.8 Detector dialog box...........................................................................................................116


18.2.1 Changing the limit values of attachment axes...................................................................117

19. Attenuator correction factors .............................................................................................................119


19.1.1 Attenuator Correction Factors dialog box.........................................................................119

20. Detector setup ......................................................................................................................................121


20.1.1 SC-70 dialog box ..............................................................................................................121

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21. Package measurement.........................................................................................................................123

21.1 Flow bar and dialog box functions...............................................................................................123

21.1.1 Package measurement flow bar.........................................................................................123 21.1.2 Startup dialog box .............................................................................................................125 21.1.3 Shutdown dialog box.........................................................................................................127


21.2.1 Setting and saving the conditions for Quick theta/2-theta scan (Bragg-Brentano focusing) Package measurement .....................................................................................................................128 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..............................................................129

22. Macro measurement............................................................................................................................131

22.1 Flow bar and dialog box functions...............................................................................................131

22.1.1 Macro Measurement flow bar ...........................................................................................131 22.1.2 Add Parts dialog box.........................................................................................................133


22.2.1 Adding Optics Alignment (PB) and HV/PHA adjustment (PB) Parts to the flow bar......135 22.2.2 Adding MOVE Parts in front of Optics Alignment (PB) Parts .........................................137

23. Converting file formats .......................................................................................................................139

23.1 Starting the program ....................................................................................................................139

23.2 Dialog boxes functions ................................................................................................................140


23.3.1 Converting a RAS format file to the RINT ASCII format ................................................142

First Edition: December 14, 2005 (Japanease)Second Edition: January 30, 2006 (Japanease) Third Edition: August 21, 2006 Fourth Edition: April 19, 2007

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SmartLab Guidance Reference Manual 1

1. Introduction “SmartLab Guidance” controls the horizontal sample mount x-ray diffractometer for thin film analysis “SmartLab”, 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 acquire data 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. Introduction

1.1 Basic system requirements

Operating system Microsoft Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista (SP1)

Computer PC with Pentium IV processor running at 2 GHz or higher

Memory 512 MB or more (1 GB or more for Windows Vista)

Hard disk 200 MB

Display 1280 x 1024 dots or higher

Disc drive CD-ROM drive

Printer Color printer

1.2 Setup

(1) To install the software from the CD-ROM, insert the SmartLab Guidance Software CD into the CD-ROM drive of the PC. The setup program should start automatically when the CD is inserted into the CD-ROM drive. After the setup program starts, go to step (4). If the setup program does not launch automatically, go to step (2).

(2) Click the Start button, then click the Run command.

(3) Enter the directory path for the location of the setup program, followed by “setup.” For example, if the setup program is stored on the d:\drive, enter “d:\setup”.

(4) Click the OK button and follow the setup instructions displayed on the screen.

(5) Restart the system when installation is complete.

Tip: To read the online help of the SmartLab Guidance software, Adobe Reader 7.0

or later are required.

To install Adobe Reader, execute AdbeRdr705_enu_full.exe in the CD-ROM.

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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 23.

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 more information on how to turn the SmartLab’s power On and Off, refer to

Chapter 5 in the SmartLab Horizontal Sample Mount X-Ray Diffractometer for

Thin Film Analysis Instruction Manual (ME11550A).


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” will be 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


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 Profile 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.

(3) Tasks menu

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

Macro Measurement 22. Macro measurement

Package Measurement 21. Package measurement

(4) View menu

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

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.

Flow Bar Displays or hides the flow bar.

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

Profile Window Setup 4. Profile window


2.2 Main functions

(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 the Diffraction Space

Simulation Software User’s Manual (ME13305A).



(7) Option menu

Optics Management 17. Optics management

Hardware Configuration 18. Hardware configuration

Attenuator Correction 19. Attenuator correction factors

Detector Setup – SC-70 20. Detector setup

Environment 2.2.4 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 Online Help Topics.

About SmartLab Guidance Opens the About SmartLab Guidance dialog box.


2.2 Main functions

2.2.4 Environment dialog box

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

Fig. 2.2.4 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).

Tip: RINT ASCII format is the same as that of the data which the control software of

D/MAX series output.

OK Saves the setting and closes the Environment dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Environment dialog box without saving the setting.



2.2.5 About SmartLab Guidance dialog box

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

Fig. 2.2.5 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 Profile 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

Profile display area

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. If 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 Profile command under the File menu to display the Add Profile

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

profile window and display it in that window.



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. If 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 latest 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-purpose 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. If 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 latest 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 Only the selected tab 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 All profiles in the tab 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.

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.

(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) Enable this button to display profile intensity (on the vertical axis) using cps units. Disable this button to use count units.

(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

<3> Peak position

<2> Center of gravity

<1> 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 <1> 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 <2> is determined based on the area above the average of second measurement.

• If the height of the center of gravity <2> exceeds 90% of the maximum intensity, the peak position is the point of intersection between the perpendicular line passing through <1> and the profile curve.

• If the height of the center of gravity <2> is less than 90% of the maximum intensity, the peak position is the point of intersection between the segment connecting <1> and <2> and the profile curve.

Full Width at Half Maximum method

<2> Peak position

Point A <1> 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 <1> at the midpoint between points A and B is determined.

• The peak position is the point of intersection between the perpendicular line passing through <1> 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 Color dialog box. Specifying a color in the Color

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

Fig.4.1.5 Color 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 be 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 Color 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 Color 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


4. Profile window


the settings.



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.


4. Profile window

(2) Click the Add Profile command under the File menu to display the Add Profile 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.



4.2.2 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.


4. Profile window

(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 ααλ

λ αKK

K+

=


5. Printing

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 alignment 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.



5.1.2 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. Printing

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 all pages.

Next Page Displays the page after the currently displayed page, if there are multiple printable pages.

Prev Page Displays the page before the currently displayed page, if there are multiple printable pages.

Two Pages / One page Switches from one-page display to two-page display, if there are multiple printable pages.

Zoom in Zooms in the displayed print image.

Zoom out Zooms out the displayed print 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 2

22

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.


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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.



6.1.1 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. User management

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.



6.1.3 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. User management


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.”



(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. User management

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

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



6.2.2 Deleting the user name “rigaku”

(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) 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.




6.3 List of functions by Group

Function Access privileges

Menu bar Drop-down list Cascade menu

System Manager

System User Operator

Open Add Data Close Save As Save All Data As Export Print Print Preview Print Setup

X X File

User Management

X

Profile Edit Copy Text Data

X X X

Manual Control X Macro Measurement Tasks Package Measurement

X X Execution Only

Hardware Status History Status Bar Flow Bar Initialize Layout

View

Profile Window Setup

X X X

Manual Control XG Control Aging Shutter Control Initialize Initialize Individual Axis

X Control

Controller Reset

X X

Crystal Information

Process Diffraction Space Simulation

X X X

Optics Management Hardware Configuration

Attenuator Correction Detector Setup SC-70

Options

Environment

X X

Cascade Horizontal Window Vertical

X X X

Help Topics

Help About Rigaku Instrument Control Software

X X X

7. Hardware status

7. Hardware status The Hardware status bar indicates the 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.

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.

(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.


7.1 Hardware status bar functions

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

CAUTION: The 2-theta/omega axes and 2-thetachi/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.


7. Hardware status


7.2.1 Displaying selected axes

(1) Click the (Edit) button.

(2) A check box appears before each axis name. Check the boxes of the axes to be added to the list.

(3) Click the (Edit) button again. The selected axis names will be displayed in the list.



7.2.2 Changing the sequence in which axes are displayed (to display the 2-theta axis below the omega axis)

Drag & drop the icon of the 2-theta axis onto the icon of the omega axis.


8. History window

8. History window The history window shows previously performed tasks, including measurement and file saving operations.


8.1.1 History window

Click the History command under the View menu to display the history window.

Fig. 8.1.1 History window

Tip: When the number of lines reaches the maximum figure of 10,000, excess lines

will be deleted from the top.



Select All Selects all lines in the history list.

Save Saves the selected lines to a text file.

Clear History Deletes all entries displayed in the history window.

Copy Copies the selected lines to the clipboard.

Search Searches for a character string displayed in the History window matching the specified string. 8.1.2 Find dialog box

Setup Extracts lines containing the specified character string displayed in the History window. 8.1.3 Setup dialog box


8. History window

8.1.2 Find dialog box

Click the Search button to display the Find dialog box.

Fig. 8.1.2 Find dialog box

Find what Enter a character string to use as a search parameter.

Match case When the Match case box is checked, the search operation is case-sensitive for letters.

Up Searches up from the selected line.

Down Searches down from the selected line.

Tip: If no line is selected, the search will be conducted down from the first line.

Find Next Searches for a character string matching the string entered in the Find what text box. Lines containing the character string are highlighted to indicate a match.

Cancel Closes the Find dialog box.



8.1.3 Setup dialog box

Click the Setup button to display the Setup dialog.

Fig. 8.1.3 Setup dialog box

Display level Only Standard can be selected in the box.

Select All Checks the Other box in the Display filter list.

Unselect All Unchecks the Other box in the Display filter list.

String filter Enter a character string to use as a filter. Click the Apply or OK button to display only the lines containing the entered character string.

Apply Applies the entered settings and displays the updated history list.

Close Closes the Setup dialog box.


8. History window


8.2.1 Applying a filter (displaying only lines containing “Start”)

(1) Click the History command under the View menu to display the history window.

(2) Click the Setup button in the history window to display the Setup dialog box.

(3) Enter the filtering character string “Start” in the String filter text box and click the Apply button. The history window will display only lines containing the string “Start.”



8.2.2 Searching for lines containing “2-Theta/Omega”

(1) Click the History command under the View menu to display the history window.

(2) Click the Search button in the history window to display the Find dialog box.

(3) Enter the search character string “2-Theta/Omega” in the Find what text box.

(4) Click the Find Next button. The search operation begins searching for the entered character string in the direction indicated by the Direction radio button, and the list shows the first match.


9. Manual control

9. Manual control This function lets you drive the axes, set the attenuator and slit, and perform a scan. You must initialize all axes and turn on the x-ray generator power supply and x-ray before using this function.


9.1.1 Manual Control dialog box

Click the Manual Control command under the Control menu to display the Manual Control dialog box.

Fig. 9.1.1 Manual Control dialog box

Close Closes the Manual Control dialog box.

Standard<< / Details>> Switches the display of the Manual Control dialog box. Slit, Detector, Int. monitor, and Attenuator are also shown for extended display.



Meas. Shows the measurement axes (Theta/2-Theta, 2-Theta, omega, 2-Theta/Omega, Chi, Phi, Z, X, Y, Rx, Ry, 2-ThetaChi, 2-ThetaChi/Phi) in the axis list.

PF Shows the pole figure axes (α, β) in the axis list.

Optics Shows the optics axes (2-Theta, Theta_s, Theta_d, Ts, M, Omega_m, Zs, Omega_a, Zd) in the axis list.

Tip: The axes shown in the axis list vary depending on the hardware configuration

settings.

Shown below is the method for driving the axis selected in the axis list. Position the mouse pointer over the To box or Step box to display a tool tip and indicate the range of motion and resolution. Selecting multiple axes displays the common range and the lowest common resolution for the selected axes.

To Enter the destination of the selected axis.

Move Drives the selected axis to the position entered in the To box.

Tip: The drive operation is possible only if multiple axes are selected.

Read Pos. Sets the current position of the selected axis in the To box.

Step Enter the amount of movement of the selected axis from the current position using a relative value.

Up Drives the selected axis to the position determined by (current position) + (value entered in the Step box).


9. Manual control

Down Drives the selected axis to the position determined by (current position) – (value entered in the Step box).

Tip: If the location entered in the To box lies beyond the range of motion of the

selected axis, the axis will be driven to the limit of its range of motion.

Shown below is a method for scanning the selected axes. The profile window will display the profile being measured.

Absolute Select this radio button to enter the measurement range using absolute position values.

Relative to the current position Select this radio button to enter the measurement range using relative position values based on the current position.

Start Enter a scan start position when Absolute is selected.

Stop Enter a scan stop position when Absolute is selected.

–delta Enter the difference between the current position and the scan start position (= scan start position - current position) when Relative to the current position is selected.

+delta Enter the difference between the current position and the scan stop position (= scan stop position - current position) when Relative to the current position is selected.

Step Enter the step increment.

Speed Enter the scan speed.

Scan Performs a scan based on the conditions specified.



Move to peak When the Move to peak box is checked, after a scan is completed, a peak search is performed and the scan axis is driven to the peak position.

Set next scan condition When the Set next scan condition box is checked, after a scan is completed, the scan conditions in the Manual Control dialog box are updated according to the scan conditions determined based on the conditions specified in the Setup dialog box.

Setup Opens the Setup dialog box. 9.1.2 Setup dialog box

Tip: This convenient function automatically determines the conditions of the

subsequent scan based on the peak intensity and full width of half maximum

intensity obtained in the scan.

Slit Select the slit to be used in the scan.

Enter the slit width in the box and select units of either “mm” or “deg”.

Setup Sets the selected slit width to the entered value.

Detector Select the detector to be used in the scan or intensity monitoring.

Int. Sets the count mode of the detector to Integral.

Diff. Sets the count mode of the detector to Differential.


9. Manual control

Shown below is the procedure for monitoring the intensity of the selected axis. The axis can be driven during monitoring.

Duration Enter the duration per measuring point.

Monitor Starts intensity monitoring. The profile window appears and displays the monitored intensity. To halt intensity monitoring, click the Pause button in the Hardware Control dialog box. 10. Hardware Control dialog box

Automatic When the Automatic box is checked, a scan is performed while the attenuator is automatically switched based on intensity. If a scan is to be performed without the automatic attenuator function, uncheck the Automatic box and select the attenuator used for the scan.

Setup Sets the selected attenuator.

(Use the position specified in the profile window as the destination)

If this button is enabled, clicking on a desired position on the profile sets that position in the To box.

(Use the position specified in the profile window as the start position)

If this button is enabled, clicking on a desired position on the profile sets that position in the Start box.

(Use the position specified in the profile window as the stop position)

If this button is enabled, clicking on a desired position on the profile sets that position in the Stop box.



9.1.2 Setup dialog box

Click the Setup button in the Manual Control dialog box to display the Setup dialog box.

Fig. 9.1.2 Setup dialog box

Peak search method Select Sequential Center of Gravity or Full Width at Half Maximum for a peak search method 4. Profile window

Range Select a method for determining the subsequent scan range from the following:

Peak +/– FWHM × 1, Peak +/– FWHM × 3, Peak +/– FWHM × 4, Peak +/– FWHM × 5, Range × 2, Range × 3, Range × 0.5, Do not change

The subsequent scan range is calculated from the obtained peak position, full width of half maximum intensity, etc. Start and stop positions are indicated in the Start and Stop boxes in the Manual Control dialog box.

Step Select a method for determining the subsequent scan step increment from the following:

FWHM/5, FWHM/7, FWHM/10, Range/50, Range/100, Range/200, Do not change

The subsequent scan step increment is calculated from the obtained full width of half maximum intensity of peak, etc. The step increment is indicated in the Step box in the Manual Control dialog box.


9. Manual control


Speed Select a method for determining the subsequent scan speed from the following:

30 sec/scan, 60 sec/scan, Speed × 2, Speed × 0.5, Do not change

When a speed setting is selected, the subsequent scan speed is calculated from the selected condition. The scan speed is indicated in the Speed box in the Manual Control dialog box.

OK Saves the condition settings and closes the Setup dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Setup dialog box without saving the condition settings.



9.2.1 Driving the 2-theta axis to 15°

(1) Click the Manual Control command under the Control menu to display the Manual Control dialog box.

(2) Select Meas. in Axis control and select 2-Theta from the axis list.

(3) Enter “15.0000” in the To box.

Tip: Move the mouse cursor over the To box to display a tool tip that indicates the

effective range of the destination.

(4) Click the Move button.

(5) The Hardware Control dialog box appears, and the 2-theta axis moves to the position (= 15°) set in the To box.


9. Manual control

9.2.2 Performing 2-theta/omega scan within the range from 0.1000 to 8.0000°


(2) Select Meas. in Axis control and select 2-Theta/Omega from the axis list.

(3) Select Absolute in the Scan conditions.

(4) Enter “0.1000” in the Start box and “8.0000” in the Stop box.

(5) Enter the step increment in the Step box.

(6) Enter the scan speed in the Speed box.

(7) To set the Slit, select a slit name in the Slit box and enter the slit width, then click the Setup button.

(8) To set the Attenuator, select an attenuator, then click the Setup button. Check the Automatic box to perform a scan using the automatic attenuator function.

(9) Click the Scan button.

(10) The Hardware Control dialog box and profile windows appear when the scan begins, and the profile window displays the profile being scanned. The Hardware Control dialog box closes when the scan is complete. 4. Profile window 10. Hardware Control dialog box



9.2.3 Performing Si(111) rocking curve scan within the range of +/–0.5°


(2) Select Meas. in Axis control and select 2-Theta/Omega from the axis list.

(3) Enter the Si(111) diffraction angle “28.44” (in the case of Cu Kα wavelength) in the To box.

(4) Click the Move button to drive the 2-theta/omega axis to 28.44°.

(5) Select Omega in the axis list.

(6) Select Relative to the current position in the Scan conditions.

(7) Enter “–0.5000” in the –delta box and “0.5000” in the +delta box.

(8) Enter the step increment in the Step box.

(9) Enter the scan speed in the Speed box.


(11) To set the Attenuator, select an attenuator, then click the Setup button. Check the Automatic box to perform a scan using the automatic attenuator function.

(12) Click the Scan button.


9. Manual control

(13) The Hardware Control dialog box and profile window appear when the scan begins, and the profile window displays the profile being scanned. The Hardware Control dialog box closes when the scan is complete. 4. Profile window 10. Hardware Control dialog box

9.2.4 Performing intensity monitoring with the omega axis at 25°


(2) Select Meas. in Axis control and select Omega from the axis list.

(3) Select the detector to be used for intensity monitoring in the Detector box and set the Count mode to Int. or Diff.

(4) Enter “25.0000” in the To box.

(5) Click the Move button to drive the omega axis to 25°.


(7) To set the Attenuator, select an attenuator, then click the Setup button.

(8) Enter the duration time in the Duration box and click the Monitor button.

Tip: Typical values are between 0.3 to 0.5 seconds.



(9) The Hardware Control dialog box and profile window appear when intensity monitoring begins. To pause or abort intensity monitoring, click the Abort button in the Hardware Control dialog box. The profile window displays the profile obtained by the intensity monitoring that is currently in progress. 4. Profile window 10. Hardware Control dialog box

Tip: A desired axis can be driven during intensity monitoring.


9. Manual control

10. Hardware Control dialog box The Hardware Control dialog box lets you abort or pause the operation in progress during axis

movement or scanning.


10.1.1 Hardware Control dialog box

The Hardware Control dialog box is displayed during axis movement or scanning, or when the slit width or attenuator is set.

Fig. 10.1.1 Hardware Control dialog box

Status Indicates the operation that is currently underway, such as axis movement, scanning, or slit/attenuator setting.

Abort Stops axis movement, scan, or slit/attenuator switching.

Pause Pauses axis movement, scan, or slit/attenuator switching.

Resume Restarts the paused axis movement, scan, or slit/attenuator switching.




10.2.1 Aborting scan

(1) Click the Hardware Status command under the View menu to display the Hardware status bar.


(3) Select a scan axis and set scan conditions.

(4) Click the Scan button to start the scan.

(5) The Hardware Control dialog box appears when the scan begins. Click the Abort button in the Hardware Control dialog box to stop the scan.

Tip: When a scan is aborted, the current position of the scan axis is temporarily

unknown, and the Hardware status bar will indicate “–.” Click the

(Update) button to check for the current position.


11. XG control

11. XG control The XG control function controls the following functions of the x-ray generator (“XG”):

• Evacuation control start/stop

• X-ray on/off

• Tube voltage/current setting

• Alarm indication


11.1.1 XG Control dialog box

Click the XG Control command under the Control menu to display the XG Control dialog box.

Fig. 11.1.1 XG Control dialog box

CAUTION: The SmartLab does not support this function.



ON Turns on x-ray emission.

OFF Sets the tube voltage and current to the minimum values, then turns off x-ray emission.

Display Displays the alarm condition of XG. 11.1.2 Alarm dialog box

START Starts the vacuum pump.

STOP Stops the vacuum pump.

Tip: These buttons are functional only with a rotating XG.

Voltage Enter an integer value for the tube voltage.

Current Enter an integer value for the tube current.

Set Sets the x-ray output based on the tube voltage and current specified in the Voltage and Current box.

Close Closes the XG Control dialog box.


11. XG control

11.1.2 Alarm dialog box

Click the Display button of the XG Control dialog box to display the Alarm dialog box. Alarm indicators are shown as rectangular boxes in the Alarm dialog box. Alarm boxes displayed in light blue indicate proper operation. Alarm boxes displayed in magenta indicate an alarm condition.

Alarm box

Fig. 11.1.2 Alarm dialog box

Reset Click the Reset button after the alarm condition has been resolved to reset the alarm box and change the alarm box color back to light blue.

Close Closes the Alarm dialog box.




11.2.1 Setting x-ray to 40 kV, 30 mA

(1) Click the XG Control command under the Control menu to display the XG Control dialog box.

(2) Enter “40” in the Voltage box of Tube voltage and current and “30” in the Current box, then click the Set button.


12. Aging

12. Aging This function lets you edit x-ray generator conditions to perform aging. Aging warms up the x-ray generator before use. Perform aging based on the frequency of use of the x-ray generator.


12.1.1 Aging dialog box

Click the Aging command under the Control menu to display the Aging dialog box.

Fig. 12.1.1 Aging dialog box

XG set Select a method for setting the tube voltage and current value at the end of aging. Choose Hold, Set, or Minimum load.

Voltage(kV) When Set is selected in the XG set box of After aging conditions, enter a value that falls within the range shown in Voltage range (step).

Current(mA) When Set is selected in the XG set box of After aging conditions, enter a value that falls within the range shown in Current range (step).



Date box


Time box

Timer When the Timer box is checked, aging starts at the specified date and time, provided that SmartLab Guidance continues to run until the specified date and time.

Start Starts the aging operation from the set time on the specified date.

End Starts the aging operation from the time calculated from the specified date and time and the selected aging table.

Estimated BE (back end) / Starting at Selecting the Start radio button gives the estimated ending time calculated from the specified date and time and the aging table. Similarly, selecting the End radio button gives the estimated starting time.

Date box, Time box When the Timer box is checked, set the starting (or ending) date and time of the aging operation.

Tip: Click the button in the date box to display a calendar. The date can also be

set using this calendar.

The blue marker on the calendar indicates the date in the date box. The red clip

indicates the current date. Clicking a date changes the date box entry to that date,

and closes the calendar. You can also close the calendar by clicking a location

outside the calendar.

12. Aging

Voltage range (step) The effective tube voltage range and step of the x-ray generator.

Current range (step) The effective tube current range and step of the x-ray generator.

Max. load The maximum rated value of the x-ray generator.

Generator usage

Generator usage Select from Use everyday, Not used for 2 days–1 week, Not used for 1–3 weeks, Not used for more than 3 weeks, or User. An optimized aging table is displayed based on frequency of use and x-ray generator type.

Default Returns the aging table to the default configuration.

Aging table Displays an aging table based on the selected frequency of use. You can edit the values in the aging table. To do so, enter tube voltage values in the V(kV) boxes, tube current values in the C(mA) boxes, and output-holding time (in minutes) in the Time(min) boxes. If “–” is entered in a Time(min) box, the corresponding output will be skipped.

Tip: When “0.0” is entered, the tube voltage and current are set to the values entered

in the V(kV) and C(mA) boxes.

Execute Starts the aging operation. When the Timer box is checked, the

equipment will remain in standby until the specified time.

OK Saves the settings and closes the Aging dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Aging dialog box without saving the settings.




12.2.1 Editing aging table

(1) Click the Aging command under the Control menu to display the Aging dialog box.

(2) Select User in the Aging table box and enter the following values in the aging table. After the settings are entered, click the OK button to save the settings.

No. V(kV) C(mA) Time(min) 1 20 10 2.0 2 30 10 2.0 3 40 10 2.0 4 40 20 5.0 5 40 30 5.0


12. Aging

12.2.2 Aging for setting tube voltage and current to 40 kV and 30 mA


(2) Select Set in the XG set box.

(3) Enter “40” and “30” in the V(kV) and C(mA) boxes, respectively.

(4) Enter “–” in all the Time(min) boxes for No. 6 and thereafter.

(5) Click the Execute button to start the aging operation. When the aging operation is complete, the tube voltage and current will be set to 40 kV and 30 mA, respectively.

CAUTION: If the final values in the aging table (40 kV and 30 mA in the above figure) differ from the values entered in the Voltage(kV) and Current(mA) boxes for After aging conditions, the aging operation will be conducted based on the aging table, and the tube voltage and current will be set to the values entered in the Voltage(kV) and Current(mA) boxes.



12.2.3 Starting the aging operation at the specified time


(2) Enter values in the aging table and check the Timer box.

(3) Select the Start radio button and set the date and time.

(4) Click the Execute button.

(5) The Hardware Control dialog box appears, and the Status box displays a message “Aging process standby.” At the start time, the aging operation will begin, then this message will switch to “Aging process started.” 10. Hardware Control dialog box



13. Shutter control The shutter can be opened only when the XG power and x-ray are on and the radiation enclosure is closed.


13.1.1 Shutter Control dialog box

Click the Shutter Control command under the Control menu to display the Shutter Control dialog box.

Fig. 13.1.1 Shutter Control dialog box

OPEN Opens the shutter.

CLOSE Closes the shutter.

Timer When the Timer box is checked, you can set the duration of time for which the shutter remains open. The shutter closes automatically after the specified time elapses after the shutter opening.

Remaining Indicates the time remaining for which the shutter will stay open. The shutter closes when the remaining time reaches 00:00:00.

Close Closes the Shutter Control dialog box.

CAUTION: Clicking the OPEN button with x-ray emission turned off or the radiation enclosure not completely closed will generate an error message and prevent the shutter from closing.




13.2.1 Opening the shutter for 10 seconds

(1) Confirm that XG power and x-ray are on.

(2) Click the Shutter Control command under the Control menu to display the Shutter

Control dialog box.

(3) Check the Timer box and enter “10” in the s box.

(4) Click the OPEN button to open the shutter.

(5) The shutter will close after 10 seconds.



14. Initialization of axes This function initializes all axes of the goniometer and currently-installed attachment. Clicking the Execute button in the Initialize dialog box initializes all axes that have not yet been initialized. For axes that have, their current position data will be acquired.

Tip: For instructions on forcing initialization of axes whether or not they have been

initialized, refer to “15. Initialization of individual axes.”


14.1.1 Initialize dialog box

Click the Initialize command under the Control menu to display the Initialize dialog box.

Fig. 14.1.1 Initialize dialog box

Measurement axes When the Measurement axes box is checked, the measurement axes of the goniometer and attachment will be initialized.

Optics axes When the Optics axes box is checked, the optics axes of the goniometer will be initialized.

Detector(s) When the Detector(s) box is checked, the detector (scintillation counter (SC)) will be initialized.

Attenuator/Slit When the Attenuator/Slit box is checked, the attenuator and slits will be initialized.

Tip: The box displays descriptions of the axes to be initialized.

Execute Executes initialization.

Close Closes the Initialize dialog box.




14.2.1 Initializing only measurement axes

(1) Click the Initialize command under the Control menu to display the Initialize dialog box.

(2) Check the Measurement axes box and click the Execute button.

(3) At the initialization confirmation prompt, click the OK button to execute initialization.

(4) After the measurement axes are initialized, the Hardware status bar indicates the current positions and the previously set offset values.


14. Initialization of axes

15. Initialization of individual axes This function is used to initialize individual axes.

CAUTION: Unlike the Initialize command, the Initialize Individual Axis command forces initialization of the axes even if they are already initialized.


15.1.1 Initialize Individual Axis dialog box

Click the Initialize Individual Axis command under the Control menu to display the Initialize Individual Axis dialog box.

Fig. 15.1.1 Initialize Individual Axis dialog box

Axis list Select the axis to be initialized from the list of axes displayed. Use the Ctrl or Shift key to select multiple axes for initialization.

Execute Initializes the selected axes.

Close Closes the Initialize Individual Axis dialog box.




15.2.1 Initializing the 2-theta axis

(1) Click the Initialize Individual Axis command under the Control menu to display the Initialize Individual Axis dialog box.

(2) Select 2-Theta in the axis list and click the Execute button.

(3) When an initialization confirmation message appears, click the OK button.

(4) Initialization of the 2-theta axis starts.


15. Initialization of individual axes

16. Reset controller This function issues a reset command to the controller that controls the hardware. Since a reset command resets all axes, you must initialize the axes after executing this command.

CAUTION: Avoid using this function in ordinary cases. Use it only when axes fail to move even when the SmartLab power switch is turned on.


16.1.1 Reset Controller dialog box

Click the Controller Reset command under the Control menu to display the Reset Controller dialog box.

Fig. 16.1.1 Reset Controller dialog box

Execute Issues a reset command to the controller and closes the Reset Controller dialog box.

Close Closes the Reset Controller dialog box without issuing a reset command to the controller.



Pulse height analyzer

A pulse height analyzer (PHA) distinguishes pulses based on the principle that the wave height of the pulse generated by a detector is proportional to the energy level of the incident x-ray. It then electrically eliminates unnecessary pulses.

As shown below, when a PHA is set to allow the pulse of the target characteristic x-ray to pass through, it eliminates components whose wavelengths differ significantly from that of the characteristic x-ray. The lower-limit is called the baseline. The range between the upper-limit level and the lower-limit level is called the window.

The PHA can be set to one of two modes: Integral mode or Differential mode. In Integral mode, only the baseline is set to an appropriate value. All pulses above the baseline are counted. This mode is generally used for adjustment. In Differential mode, both the baseline and window are set to appropriate values, and only pulses inside the window are counted. The Differential mode is generally used for measurement.

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17. Optics management When x-rays are used for measurement, the optics system is first adjusted to obtain the current zero position.

The difference between the datum point and current zero position is called the offset. Since the type and number of axes for determining the current zero position differ depending on the optics system used, the optics management database stores data for the offset and axis positions used to determine the current zero position for each optics system.

SmartLab Guidance includes general optics settings for different resolution levels and measurement methods. The names and corresponding incident optics and receiving optics are shown in Table 17.1.1.

Table 17.1.1 Optics attributes and corresponding incident optics and receiving optics

Optics attribute Incident optics Receiving optics Bragg-Brentano focusing Slit Slit Medium resolution parallel beam/RS Slit collimation Receiving slit Medium resolution parallel beam/PSA Slit collimation Receiving PSA High resolution parallel beam Ge(220)x2/RS

2-bounce crystals Ge(220) Receiving slit

High resolution parallel beam Ge(400)x2/RS


Ultra high resolution parallel beam Ge(220)x4/RS


Ultra high resolution parallel beam Ge(440)x4/RS


Small-angle scattering Multi-layer mirror and two slits

Receiving slit



17.1.1 Optics Management dialog box

Click the Optics Management command under the Option menu to display the Optics Management dialog box.

Fig. 17.1.1 Optics Management dialog box

Current optics alignment name Displays the optics alignment name of the results most recently obtained.

Optics alignment name list Displays the optics alignment names registered in the optics management database and their attributes.

Add Adds a new optics alignment name. 17.1.2 Add dialog box

Copy Copies the results stored in a selected optics alignment name to a new name. 17.1.3 Copy dialog box

Import Import an optics alignment name and its results stored by other users. 17.1.4 Import dialog box


17. Optics management

Rename Rename a selected optics alignment name. 17.1.5 Rename dialog box

Delete Deletes the selected optics alignment name.

Details Displays the alignment results stored in a selected optics alignment name. 17.1.6 Optics Management dialog box

Close Closes the Optics Management dialog box.

Re-Align Executes optics alignment using the attribute to which the selected optics alignment name belongs.

Tips: For more information on each optics alignment type, refer to each Optics

Alignment Part Help Toic of the online help section of the SmartLab Guidance

software.

Change Drives each optics axis to the position stored in the selected optics alignment name.

Tip: Click the Change button to obtain the current zero position with a quick

alignment only (or without alignment in the Bragg-Brentano focusing and

Medium resolution parallel beam/PSA optics). For high-precision measurement,

we recommend performing optics alignment unless there is a specific reason not

to do so.

17.1.2 Add dialog box

Click the Add button in the Optics Management dialog box to display the Add dialog box.

Fig. 17.1.2 Add dialog box

New optics alignment name Enter the optics alignment name to be added.

Optics attribute Select an optics attribute.



OK Adds the optics alignment name and closes the Add dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Add dialog box without saving the optics alignment name.

Tip: The optics alignment name is not registered with data such as axis positions. To

register position data, you must perform the optics alignment.

17.1.3 Copy dialog box

Selecting an optics alignment name in the Optics alignment name list and clicking the Copy button displays the Copy dialog box.

Fig. 17.1.3 Copy dialog box

Source optics alignment name Shows the optics alignment name selected in the Optics alignment name list.

Destination optics alignment name Enter a destination optics alignment name to be assigned to the copied data.

OK Copies the axis position data and other information from the source optics alignment name to the destination optics alignment name and closes the Copy dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Copy dialog box without copying data.



17.1.4 Import dialog box

Click the Import button to display the Import dialog box.

Fig. 17.1.4 Import dialog box

User name Select a user name.

Optics alignment name Displays the optics alignment names registered under the current user name.

OK Imports the stored alignment results to the selected optics alignment name. Click the OK button to display the Copy dialog box. Enter a name in the Destination optics alignment name box and click the OK button.

Cancel Closes the Import dialog box.



17.1.5 Rename dialog box

Select an name in the Optics alignment name list and click the Rename button to display the Rename dialog box.

Fig. 17.1.5 Rename dialog box

Current optics alignment name Shows the name selected in the Optics alignment name list.

New optics alignment name Enter a new optics alignment name.

OK Changes the optics alignment name and closes the Rename dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Rename dialog box without changing the optics alignment name.



17.1.6 Optics Management dialog box

Select a name in the Optics alignment name list and click the Details button to display the optics axis profiles saved during the alignment and the Optical Alignment Results dialog box.

Fig. 17.1.6 Optics axis profiles obtained during optics alignment



Fig. 17.1.7 Optics Alignment Results dialog box

Optics alignment name Shows the name selected in the Optics alignment name list.

Optics details Displays the axes registered in the selected optics alignment name and the corresponding registered positions, intensity levels, etc.

Axis Shows the axes registered in the selected optics alignment name.

Abs. Position Shows the current positions (with reference to the current zero positions) of individual axes.

Position Shows the axis positions (with reference to the datum points) determined during optics alignment.

Intensity Shows the peak intensity levels of individual axes obtained during optics alignment.

Date Shows the time and date at which the results of optics alignment were registered.

Hardware configuration list Shows the hardware configuration of the system used to perform the selected optics alignment.



Register Registers the offset value and position data to set the current optics axis position as the current zero position.

CAUTION: Note that clicking the Register button updates the results saved under the optics alignment name even if optics alignment has not been performed.

Print Prints the alignment results (the measurement profile and offset value of each axis) saved under the selected optics alignment name.

Close Closes the Optics Alignment Results dialog box.




17.2.1 Adding optics alignment name “Rigaku”

(1) Click the Optics Management command under the Option menu to display the Optics Management dialog box.

(2) Click the Add button to open the Add dialog box.

(3) Enter a new optics alignment name (“Rigaku”) in the New optics alignment name box.

(4) Select the attribute to which “Rigaku” belongs in the Optics attribute box.

(5) Click the OK button to add the optics alignment name “Rigaku.” The newly added name appears in the Optics alignment name list in the Optics Management dialog box.



17.2.2 Changing optics


(2) From the Optics alignment name list, select the name containing the desired optics data

(alignment positions of the optics axes) and click the Change button.

(3) When a change confirmation message appears, check the displayed information, then click the OK button to change the optics.



17.2.3 Deleting optics alignment name


(2) From the Optics alignment name list, select the optics alignment name to delete, then

click the Delete button.

(3) When a deletion confirmation message appears, click the OK button to delete the selected optics alignment name.


18. Hardware configuration

18. Hardware configuration This function is used to set and display the SmartLab hardware configuration. You do not need to set the hardware configuration in ordinary cases. If the x-ray tube or detector has been replaced, however, you must make settings using the Hardware Configuration dialog box.


18.1.1 Hardware Configuration dialog box

Click the Hardware Configuration command under the Option menu to display the Hardware Configuration dialog box.


Fig. 18.1.1 Hardware Configuration dialog box

Hardware diagram


X-Ray Generator Displays the target type and the focus type, etc. 18.1.2 X-Ray Generator dialog box

Incident Optics Displays the information of the incident optics. 18.1.3 Incident Optical dialog box

Goniometer Displays the information of the goniometer. The limits of the individual axes can be set in the Goniometer dialog box. 18.1.4 Goniometer dialog box

Base Attachment Config. Displays the information of the base attachment. The limits of the individual axes can be set in the Base Attachment Configuration dialog box. 18.1.5 Base Attachment Configuration dialog box

Attachment Displays the information of the attachment. The limits of the individual axes can be set in the Attachment dialog box. 18.1.6 Attachment dialog box

Receiving Optics Displays the information of the receiving optics. 18.1.7 Receiving Optics dialog box

Detector Displays the information of the detector. 18.1.8 Detector dialog box



X-Ray generator Shows information on the x-ray generator. Double-click the box to display the X-Ray Generator dialog box. 18.1.2 X-Ray Generator dialog box

Incident optics Shows the component units of the incident optics. Double-click the box to display the Incident Optical dialog box. 18.1.3 Incident Optical dialog box

Goniometer Indicates the name of the goniometer. Double-click the box to display the Goniometer dialog box. 18.1.4 Goniometer dialog box

Base attachment config. Indicates the name of the base attachment configuration. Double-click the box to display the Base Attachment Configuration dialog box. 18.1.5 Base Attachment Configuration dialog box

Attachment Indicates the name of the attachment. Double-click the box to display the Attachment dialog box. 18.1.6 Attachment dialog box

Receiving optics Shows the component units of the receiving optics. Double-click the box to display the Receiving Optics dialog box. 18.1.7 Receiving Optics dialog box

Detector Shows information on the detector currently connected. Double-click the box to display the Detector dialog box. 18.1.8 Detector dialog box



Update Saves the specified hardware configuration. The actual base

attachment configuration and currently-installed attachment are detected automatically, and their names are shown in the Base attachment config. and Attachment boxes.

Close Closes the Hardware Configuration dialog box.



18.1.2 X-Ray Generator dialog box

Click the X-Ray Generator button in the hardware diagram or double-click the X-Ray generator box to display the X-Ray Generator dialog box.

Wavelength table

Fig. 18.1.2 X-Ray Generator dialog box



Wavelength table Indicates the wavelengths (Å) of characteristic rays. The wavelengths of individual characteristic rays may be changed, if needed.

Default Returns the wavelengths in the wavelength table to their default values.

Max. load If the maximum load is detected automatically, the maximum load value is indicated. You can change this value.

Max. tube voltage If the maximum tube voltage value is detected automatically, the tube voltage range is indicated. You can change this value.

Max. filament current If the maximum filament current value is detected automatically, the filament current range is indicated. You can change this value.

OK Saves the settings and closes the X-Ray Generator dialog box.

Cancel Closes the X-Ray Generator dialog box without saving settings.

Tip: Generally, Name, Target, Focus and Focus Type are automatically detected

and their information is displayed. If they cannot be detected automatically,

select a type or a size in the corresponding box.



18.1.3 Incident Optical dialog box

Tip: Click the Incident Optics button in the hardware diagram, or double-click the

Incident optics box to display the Incident Optical dialog box. The lower box provides information on the selected component unit (with an asterisk mark (*)).

The upper right box provides an external view of the selected component unit.

Fig. 18.1.3 Incident Optical dialog box

CBO Select whether a CBO unit is mounted on the SmartLab.

Incident optical unit Indicates the name of the incident optical unit mounted on the SmartLab.

Incident slit box Indicates the name of the incident slit box mounted on the SmartLab.

CAUTION: SmartLab Guidance cannot automatically detect the component units displayed here. If the component units of the incident optics have been changed, you must reselect them here.

OK Saves the settings and closes the Incident Optical dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Incident Optical dialog box without saving settings.



18.1.4 Goniometer dialog box

Click the Goniometer button in the hardware diagram or double-click the Goniometer box to display the Goniometer dialog box.

Fig. 18.1.4 Goniometer dialog box

Default Returns the values in the distance table to their defaults.

Distance table Allows the setting of distances between the x-ray source and the sample and between the sample and the slit.

Default Returns the values in the limit table to their defaults.



Limit table Used to set the limits for the individual axes in the User setting boxes. Both the Min. and Max. values may not exceed the Default values.

Tip: After settings are made, execute the Initialize command to operate each axis of

the goniometer within the setting range.

OK Saves the distance table and limit table settings and closes the Goniometer dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Goniometer dialog box without saving settings.

18.1.5 Base Attachment Configuration dialog box

Click the Base Attachment Config. button in the hardware diagram or double-click the Base attachment config. box to display the Base Attachment Configuration dialog box.

Fig. 18.1.5 Base Attachment Configuration dialog box

Limit table Used to set the limits for the individual axes of the base

attachment configuration. Both Min. and Max. values can be set within the range of the Default values.

Tip: After changing settings, execute the Initialize command to operate each axis of

the base attachment configuration within the new range.


OK Saves the limit table settings and closes the Base Attachment Configuration dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Base Attachment Configuration dialog box without saving settings.



18.1.6 Attachment dialog box

Click the Attachment button in the hardware diagram or double-click the Attachment box to display the Attachment dialog box.

Fig. 18.1.6 Attachment dialog box

Limit table Used to set the limits for the individual axes of the attachment.

Both Min. and Max. values can be set within the range of the Default values.

Tip: After changing the settings, execute the Initialize command to operate each axis

of the attachment within the new range.


OK Saves the limit table settings and closes the Attachment dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Attachment dialog box without saving settings.



18.1.7 Receiving Optics dialog box

Click the Receiving Optics button in the hardware diagram or double-click the Receiving optics box to display the Receiving Optics dialog box. The lower box provides information on the selected component unit (with an asterisk mark (*)). The upper right box provides an external view of the selected component unit.

Fig. 18.1.7 Receiving Optics dialog box

Receiving slit box # 1 Indicates the name of the receiving slit box # 1 mounted on the SmartLab.

Receiving optical unit # 1 Indicates the name of the receiving optical unit # 1 mounted on the SmartLab.

Receiving optical unit # 2 Indicates the name of the receiving optical unit # 2 mounted on the SmartLab.

Receiving slit box # 2 Indicates the name of the receiving slit box # 2 mounted on the SmartLab.

Attenuator Select Standard Attenuator if the standard attenuator is mounted on the SmartLab. If no attenuator is mounted, select None.

OK Saves the settings and closes the Receiving Optics dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Receiving Optics dialog box without saving settings.



18.1.8 Detector dialog box

Click the Detector button in the hardware diagram or double-click the Detector box to display the Detector dialog box. The lower box provides information on the selected detector (with an asterisk mark (*)). The upper right box provides an external view of the selected detector.

Fig. 18.1.8 Detector dialog box

Detector # 1 Indicates the detector type mounted on the SmartLab.

OK Saves the settings and closes the Detector dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Detector dialog box without saving settings.




18.2.1 Changing the limit values of attachment axes

(1) Click the Hardware Configuration command under the Option menu to display the Hardware Configuration dialog box.

(2) Click the Attachment button in the hardware diagram to display the Attachment dialog box.

(3) From the limit table, enter “-5.0” and “5.0” in the Min. and Max. User setting boxes for the X and Y axes, respectively.

(4) Click the OK button to close the dialog box.

(5) Click the Update button in the Hardware Configuration dialog box, then click the Close button.



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.


19. Attenuator correction factors

19. Attenuator correction factors With x-ray measurements, when the intensity of the incident x-ray is expected to exceed the counting limit of the detector, an absorbing material called an “attenuator” is sometimes placed in front of the detector. If you use an attenuator, you must correct the intensity using the following formula: (True count) = (Actual count) x (Attenuator correction factor).

Tip: “Attenuator correction factor” is the reciprocal number of the attenuance

(transmission factor) of x-rays for an attenuator. For example, incident x-rays are

attenuated to 1/100 of the intensity by an attenuator whose attenuator correction

factor is 100.


19.1.1 Attenuator Correction Factors dialog box

Fig. 19.1.1 Attenuator Correction Factors dialog box

Attribute Shows the current optics attribute.

Wavelength Indicates the target type and characteristic x-ray of the x-ray generator.

Factor (new) Enter attenuator correction factors using values in the range between 0.00000 and 999999.00000.

Factor (old) Indicates the currently set factor for each attenuator.



Upward slope This is the threshold used to switch attenuators when the intensity of the observed x-ray increases during automatic attenuator scanning. If the count exceeds the set value during a scan, the active attenuator switches to one with a larger correction factor.

Default: 400000 (cps) Setting range: 0 to 999999 (cps)

Downhill slope This is the threshold used to switch attenuators when the intensity of the observed x-ray decreases during automatic attenuator scanning. If the count falls below the set value during a scan, the active attenuator switches to one with a smaller correction factor.

Default: 5000 (cps) Setting range: 0 to 999999 (cps)

Register Registers the set attenuator correction factors.

Close Closes the Attenuator Correction Factors dialog box without registering the set attenuator correction factors.

Tip: The attenuator correction factors are based on the Attenuator Correction

Measurement Part of the Maintenance Package measurement. For more information, refer to the “Attenuator Correction Measurement Part” Help Topic

of the online help section of the SmartLab Guidance software.


20. Detector setup

20. Detector setup When using a scintillation counter (SC) detector, you must adjust the high-voltage power supply (HV) and pulse height analyzer (PHA) before attempting a measurement. If the detector is used at a high count rate, a counting loss will occur due to dead time τ. Therefore, a dead time correction must be performed to obtain the true count value.

Tip: Perform the HV/PHA adjustment and the dead-time correction measurement

when changing the tube and target.


20.1.1 SC-70 dialog box

Click the Detector Setup - SC-70 command under the Option menu to display the SC-70 dialog box.

Fig.20.1.1 SC-70 dialog box

Detector Select the detector for the HV/PHA adjustment.

HV Enter the high-voltage power supply value.

Setting range: 0.0 to 2000.0 V Resolution: 0.5 V

PHA baseline Enter the PHA baseline value.

Setting range: 0.00 to 5000.00 mV Resolution: 1.25 mV

PHA window Enter the PHA window width value.

Setting range: 0.00 to 5000.00 mV Resolution: 1.25 mV



Tau int Enter the duration per pulse outside the resolution range when making measurements in Integral mode.

Setting range: 0.0000 to 1.0000 μ sec Resolution: 0.0001 μ sec

Tau diff Enter the duration per pulse outside the resolution range when making measurements in Differential mode.

Setting range: 0.0000 to 1.0000 μ sec Resolution: 0.0001 μ sec

Dead time correction To apply a dead time correction to the count value, select the Correct radio button. If the dead time correction is not used, select the Not correct radio button.

Register Registers the settings.

Print Prints the results of the HV/PHA adjustment most recently performed for the selected detector in the format shown below.

Close Closes the SC-70 dialog box.

Tip: The HV and PHA settings and the dead time correction factor are determined by

the HV/PHA alignment Part and Dead-time correction measurement Part of

the Maintenance Package measurement. For more information, refer to the “HV/PHA Adjustment Part” and “Dead-time Correction Measurement Part”

Help Topics of the online help section of the SmartLab Guidance software.


21. Package measurement

21. Package measurement Package measurement is a collection of optics alignment, sample alignment, and measurement data grouped for the purpose of analyzing a specific material. Package measurement enables easy data collection simply by setting sample size and other simple conditions and changing slits and samples as instructed by prompts.

21.1 Flow bar and dialog box functions

21.1.1 Package measurement flow bar

Click the Package Measurement command under the Tasks menu to display the Package measurement flow bar.


Tree view

Selected Package measurement name

Fig.21.1.1 Package measurement flow bar

Tree view ge measurement names.

…

Displays the list of Group and PackaSelecting one of the Package measurement names displays the Parts contained in that Package measurement in the flow bar.

Opens the Package measurement condition file.


Save as Saves the Package measurement conditions.

Set default conditions Returns the specified Package measurement conditions to their default values.

Tip: Selecting Package measurement in the tree view loads the Package measurement

conditions saved most recently by the login user.

Startup Sets the conditions for performing aging. 21.1.2 Startup dialog box

Shutdown Sets the conditions for shutting down the x-ray generator after a Package measurement or a macro measurement. 21.1.3 Shutdown dialog box

(Show confirmation messages) / (Don’t show confirmation messages)

Displays or hides the confirmation messages during an operation.

Tip: Usually a confirmation message appears at the completion of each Part

measurement. The next process will not start until the user clicks the OK or the

Register button. If you set the button to (Don’t show confirmation messages), these confirmation messages will not appear. (You can always

check the results in the Optics Management dialog box after the whole package

has completed.)

Execute Runs the selected Package measurement.

Tip: If you click the Execute button after clicking any of the buttons (Parts) in the

flow bar, the following message appears. Click the Yes button to start measurement from the selected Part.

Tip: For more information on each Package measurement, refer to the Package

measurement Help Topic of the online help section of the SmartLab Guidance

software.



21.1.2 Startup dialog box

Click the Startup button in the Package measurement flow bar to display the Startup dialog box.

Date box Time box

Fig. 21.1.2 Startup dialog box

Timer When the Timer box is checked, the startup operation begins at the specified time and date.

Tip: When the Timer box is checked, the Startup icon in the flow bar changes from

to .

Start When the Start radio button is selected, the startup operation is launched at the specified time and date.

End When the End radio button is selected, the aging operation is launched at the time calculated from the specified time and date and the aging table corresponding to the frequency of x-ray use selected in the Generator usage box.

Estimated BE (back end) / Starting at When the Start radio button is selected, this gives the estimated ending time calculated from the specified time and date and the aging table corresponding to the item selected in the Generator usage box. Similarly, when the End radio button is selected, this gives the estimated starting time.



Date box, Time box When the Timer box is checked, set the starting (or ending) date and time of the startup operation.

Tip: Click the button in the date box to display a calendar. The date can also be

set using this calendar.

The blue marker on the calendar indicates the date in the date box. The red clip

indicates the current date. Clicking a date changes the date box entry to that date,

and closes the calendar. You can also close the calendar by clicking a location

outside the calendar.

Generator usage Select an aging table corresponding to the frequency of x-ray use from Use everyday, Not used for 2 days–1 week, Not used for 1–3 weeks, Not used for more than 3 weeks, or User. To see the aging table, open the Aging dialog box.

XG set Select an XG output to be set after aging from Hold, Set, or Minimum load.

Voltage (kV) If Set is selected in the XG set box, enter the XG tube voltage (in kV) to be set after aging.

Current (mA) If Set is selected in the XG set box, enter the XG tube current (in mA) to be set after aging.

Execute Executes the aging operation based on the conditions specified.

OK Saves the set conditions and closes the Startup dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Startup dialog box without saving set conditions.



21.1.3 Shutdown dialog box

Click the Shutdown button in the Package measurement flow bar to display the Shutdown dialog box.

Fig. 21.1.3 Shutdown dialog box

Execute When the Execute box is checked, the shutdown operation is executed in accordance with the specified conditions after completion of Package measurement or macro measurement.

Tip: When the Timer box is checked, the Shutdown icon in the flow bar changes

from to .

XG set Select the XG output to be set after shutdown execution from Set to the specified values, Set to the min., or XG Off.

Voltage (kV) When Set to the specified values is selected in the XG set box, enter the XG tube voltage (in kV) to be set after shutdown.

Current (mA) When Set to the specified values is selected in the XG set box, enter the XG tube current (in mA) to be set after shutdown.

Execute Executes the shutdown operation based on the conditions specified.

OK Saves the set conditions and closes the Shutdown dialog box.

Cancel Closes the Shutdown dialog box without saving the set conditions.




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

(1) Click the Package Measurement command under the Tasks menu to display the Package measurement flow bar.

(2) Click Powder Phase ID and Structure Analysis in the tree view, then click Quick Theta/2-Theta (Bragg-Brentano focusing).

(3) Click the Optics Alignment (BB), Sample Alignment (BB), and the Quick Theta/2-Theta Measurement (BB) buttons in the flow bar to set conditions in each dialog box that appears.

Tip: For information on how to set conditions for each Part, refer to the “Quick

Theta/2-Theta Scan (Bragg-Brentano Focusing) Package Measurement” and

each Part Help Topics of the online help section of the SmartLab Guidance

software.



(4) Click the Save As button in the flow bar. Save the Package measurement condition file (*.sqp) in the Save As dialog box that appears.

Tip: You can select the most recently saved Package measurement conditions in the

box in the flow bar for loading.

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

(1) Click the Shutdown button in the flow bar to display the Shutdown dialog box.

(2) Check the Execute box.

(3) Select XG Off in the XG set box.

(4) Click the OK button to close the Shutdown dialog box.



(5) Click the Startup button to display the Startup dialog box.

(6) Check the Timer box.

(7) Set the aging start or end date and time to the next day.

(8) Select Use everyday in the Generator usage box.

(9) Select Set in the XG set box.

(10) Enter “45” and “200” in the Voltage (kV) and Current (mA) boxes, respectively.

(11) Click the OK button to close the Startup dialog box.

(12) Click the Run button in the flow bar to start the Quick Theta/2-Theta Scan (Bragg-Brentano focusing) Package measurement.


22. Macro measurement

22. Macro measurement SmartLab Guidance allows each user to produce macro measurements by arranging optics alignment, sample alignment, and data measurement Parts.

CAUTION: If the produced macro measurement contains Parts that use different component units, the measurement must be paused to change component units. If the component unit s the same, optical devices must be exchanged during measurement.


22.1.1 Macro Measurement flow bar

Click the Macro Measurement command under the Tasks menu to display the Macro Measurement flow bar.

Fig. 22.1.1 Macro Measurement flow bar

New Deletes the macro from the flow bar and allows a new macro to be created.

Save as Saves the created macro.

… Opens the saved macro.

Add Parts Adds part(s) to the flow bar. 22.1.2 Add Parts dialog box

Cut Cuts the Part selected in the flow bar.

Copy Copies the Part selected in the flow bar.



Paste Pastes the Part cut or copied in accordance with the selected addition mode.

Delete Deletes the Part selected in the flow bar.

(Add a Part above the selected Part.) / (Add a Part below the selected Part.) : The Part is added in front of the Part (indicated in yellow)

selected in the flow bar. : The Part is added after the Part (indicated in yellow)

selected in the flow bar.

Startup Sets the conditions for performing aging. 21.1.2 Startup dialog box

Shutdown Sets the conditions for shutting down the x-ray generator after a Package measurement or a macro measurement. 21.1.3 Shutdown dialog box

(Show confirmation messages) / (Don’t show confirmation messages) Displays or hides confirmation messages while an operation proceeds.

Tip: Usually a confirmation message appears at the completion of each Part

measurement. The next process will not start until the user clicks the OK or the

Register button. If you set the button to (Don’t show confirmation messages), these confirmation messages will not appear. (You can always

check the results in the Optics Management dialog box after the whole

package has completed.)

Execute Runs the Parts added in the flow bar one by one.

Tip: If you click the Execute button after selecting (clicking) any of the buttons

(Parts) in the flow bar, you will see the following prompt. Click the Yes button to start measurement from the selected Part.



22.1.2 Add Parts dialog box

Click the Add Parts button in the Macro Measurement flow bar to display the Add Parts dialog box.

Fig. 22.1.2 Add Parts dialog box

Package measurements list Select a Package measurement containing the Part to be added to the Macro Measurement flow bar.

Tip: In addition to Parts used in Package measurement, macro measurement also uses

basic Parts such as MOVE, STARTLOOP, and ENDLOOP. For more information, refer to the “Basic Part” Help Topic of the online help section of the

SmartLab Guidance software.

Parts list Select a Part to be added to the Macro Measurement flow bar. Parts list shows the Parts included in the Package measurement selected in the Package measurements list.




Add target Select Part or Package measurement. When Add target is set to Part, the Part selected in the Parts list is added to the Macro Measurement flow bar. When Add target is set to Package measurement, all the Parts referred to in the Package measurement selected in the Package measurements list are added.

Add Adds the selected Part(s) to the Macro Measurement flow bar in accordance with the selected addition mode.

Close Closes the Add Parts dialog box.



22.2.1 Adding Optics Alignment (PB) and HV/PHA adjustment (PB) Parts to the flow bar

(1) Set the Part addition mode in the flow bar to (Add a Part below the selected Part.).

(2) Click the Add Parts button in the flow bar to display the Add Parts dialog box.

(3) Click Utility – Maintenance in the Package measurements list tree view.


23.1 Starting the program

(4) Select Part for Add target.

(5) Select Optics Alignment (PB) in the Parts list, then click the Add button. The Optics Alignment (PB) Part is added to the flow bar.

(6) Click Basic Parts in the Package measurements list tree view.

(7) Select HV/PHA Adjustment (PB) in the Parts list, then click the Add button. The HV/PHA Adjustment (PB) Part is added to the flow bar.

(8) Click the Close button to close the Add Parts dialog box.



22.2.2 Adding MOVE Parts in front of Optics Alignment (PB) Parts

(1) Set the Part addition mode in the flow bar to (Add a Part above the selected Part.).

(2) Click the Optics Alignment (PB) button in the flow bar.

(3) The Optics Alignment (PB) dialog box is displayed. Click the OK or Cancel button to close the Optics Alignment (PB) dialog box.



(4) Click the Add Parts button in the flow bar to display the Add Parts dialog box.

(5) Click Basic Parts in the Package measurements list tree view.

(6) Select Part for Add target.

(7) Select MOVE in the Parts list, then click the Add button. The MOVE Part is added in front of the Optics Alignment (PB) Part.

(8) Click the Close button to close the Add Parts dialog box.



23. Converting file formats The format of data files output by the SmartLab Guidance software is a text format, called “RAS format.” Since some pieces of Rigaku’s analysis software do not support the RAS format, you have to convert the file format with the accessorius RAS Data Converter software before analyzing data.

This chapter describes how to use the RAS Data Converter software and its functions.


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 – Tools – RAS Data Converter to launch the RAS Data Converter program.

Fig. 23.1.1 Launching RAS Data Converter


23.2 Dialog boxes functions

23.2 Dialog boxes functions

The following dialog box is displayed after RAS Data Converter starts up.

Fig. 23.2.1 RAS Data Converter dialog box

Select files Select RAS files (*ras) to be converted. Click the Select files

button to open the Open dialog box. Select files and click the Open button. The selected files are listed in the list.

Tip: Multiple files, if they are in the same folder, can be selected and converted at a

time.

Change folder Set the folder to save the files after converted. Click the Change folder button to open the Browse for Folder dialog box. Select the destination folder and click the OK button.

Output file format Select the file format to convert from RINT ASCII, RINT Binary, or General text (X-Y format). If General text (X-Y format) is selected, set the following five conditions.

CAUTION If a RAS format file including profile data of multiple axes is converted, the number of files equivalent to those of axes will be created.


23. Converting file formats

Line delimiter Select the line delimiter code from Windows (CR+LF), Macintosh (CR), or Unix (LF).

Data delimiter Select the delimiter between angles and intensities from Tab, Comma, or Space.

Separator Select None or Blank line. If more than one items are selected in the Output section and Blank line is selected, the contents of the selected items are separated with a blank line in the general text format file.

Output Select the items (check the boxes) to save in the general format file.

Hardware information

Goniometer, attachment, x-ray generator, etc. used in the measurement.

File information

Sample name, comment, operator name, etc.

Measurement conditions

Scan conditions, silt widths, aperture angles of parallel slits, etc.

Profile data Positions and intensities.

CAUTION: Be sure to check the Profile data box to convert RAS files to the general text format.

Intensity unit Select Counts or cps as the intensity unit to save in the general text format file.

Convert Converts the file formats under the specified conditions, and stores the converted file(s) in the folder specified in the Destination folder section.

Tip: The converted file name consists of the original name with an axis name and a

new extension. The extensions are “.asc” for a RINT ASCII format file, “.raw”

for a RINT Binary format file, and “.txt” for a general text format file,

respectively.

Close Closes the RAS Data Converter dialog box.




23.3.1 Converting a RAS format file to the RINT ASCII format

(1) Start the RAS Data Converter followed by Section 23.1.

(2) Click the Select files button to open the Open dialog box.

(3) Select a file to be converted.

Here, select demo1.ras in the C:\Program Files\Rigaku\RAS\Demo\Data folder, and click the Open button.


23. Converting file formats

(4) Click the Change folders button in the RAS Data Converter dialog box to open the Browse for Folder dialog box.

(5) Select the destination folder to save the converted file. Here, select the C:\Program Files\Rigaku\RAS\Demo\Data folder, and click the OK button.

(6) Select RINT ASCII in the Output file format section.



(7) Click the Convert button.

Tip: Since the demo1.ras file includes the profile data of five axes (Ts, Zs, Zd, Z,

Omega), the following five files will be created after converting file formats.

demo1_Ts.asc

demo1_Zs.asc

demo1_Zd.asc

demo1_Z.asc

demo1_Omega.asc


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