Manual Foundry Master PRO Rev. 0710

FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO
O X F O R D I N S T R U M E N T S A N A L Y T I C AL G M B H
AN OXFORD INSTRUMENTS COMPANY
Y O U R P AR T N E R F O R Q U AL I T Y
Contents
0.1 - Introduction Page 4

0.2 - Using this manual Page 5
0.3 - Safety instructions Page 8
Section 1
START-UP AND INSTALLATION

1.1 - Installation - Overview Page 10
1.2 - Utilities menu Page 12
1.3 - Burn analysis (quick start) Page 31
Section 2
ANALYSIS
2.1 - Analysis: General information Page 41
2.2 - Analysing Page 60
2.3 - Recalibration Page 70
2.4.1 - Grade mode Page 79
2.4.2 - Grade search Page 93
2.5 - Parameter settings Page 109
2.6 - Generating pseudoelements Page 117
2.7 - Producing a report file Page 128
Appendix A
A.1 - Spare parts and accessories Page 148

A.2 - Technical data Page 151
Page 2 Contents
Appendix B
B.1 - Maintenance Page 152

Problems/Frequently asked questions
(FAQs)
B.2 - Cleaning the lens Page 154
B.3 - Cleaning the window Page 159
B.4 - Changing the electrode Page 162
B.5 - Washing bottles Page 166
B.6 - Notes on nitrogen analysis Page 168
B.7 - Support Page 172
Appendix C
C.1 - Quality deviations Page 173

C.2 - Acceptance Certificate Page 175
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SECTION 0.1
Introduction
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.
The FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO is a precision measuring instrument that is

remarkably easy to use. This manual is designed to tell you everything you need to
know to get the most out of the spectrometer and keep it in good working order.
Please take the time to read it – you will reap the benefit later on when using the
FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.
The FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO is a reliable, compact yet high-performance

laboratory spectrometer.
In analytical mode the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO generates quantitative analyses

of materials. The analytical result is displayed on the screen and can be stored in
the internal database. By comparing the result with stored material data, you can tell
immediately whether the examined material meets the defined specification or how it
deviates from the specification.
The analytical data can be exported to another PC. Certificates can easily be
prepared and printed.
Important:
The reliability of your analysis is directly dependent on the quality of your
sample preparation.
The FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO requires only a small amount of maintenance

for efficient and reliable operation. The maintenance operations which you as user
can carry out are described in Appendix B of this manual. Information about spare
parts and accessories can be found in Appendix A.1 "Spare parts and accessories".
Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH wishes you every success with your
FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.
Introduction
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SECTION 0.2
Using this manual
Important:.
Because each individual spectrometer is configured according to the customer's

specific needs, the matrices and/or materials displayed on your screen may differ
from the illustrations in this manual.
Unless otherwise indicated, we assume the user has already started Windows™.
Basic knowledge of how to use software running under Windows™ is assumed.
As settings can be customised in Windows™ according to user preferences, the

appearance of menus and dialog boxes may differ from the examples shown here
(which are in "Windows™ Classic View"). We therefore recommend you set your PC
accordingly. However, we cannot guarantee that all illustrations in this manual will
necessarily match those on the screen of your PC.
1 - Minimise or close all applications running on the PC.

2 - Right-click in a vacant area of the Windows™ Desktop.
3 - On the context menu, click Properties to open the "Display Properties"
window.
4 - Click the "Themes" tab, from the listbox select "Windows™ Classic".
5 - Press "OK" to confirm the changes.
Important: Pay special attention to any bold or underlined text, or any passages
marked with Important or Note.
The names of executable commands are displayed in bold.
For example: "Print"
All menu and dialog box names are printed in bold and without exclamation mark.
For example: "Create / Change alloy".
Using this manual
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All figures are numbered by sections. If a particular figure or section is referred to in
the text, it is printed in bold.
For example: Section 2.3, Figure 10.
If an area is bordered in red, the subsequent text or arrow relates to the whole of the
area inside this marking, see Figure 1.
Figure 1 is not an illustration from the manual.

Select
option
Select to
activate
Figure 1
Tolerances of the
individual
elements.
Double-click to
These texts and
edit, see Figure
arrows…
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…relate to the area

marked in red
Element lines with

intensity values:
Uneditable
information
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To simplify data input, our WASlab software features a useful screen editor (screen
keyboard). You open the screen editor by double-clicking the relevant field and
operate it with the mouse. You also have the option of using an external keyboard.
To make it easier to find your way around the software, the editor (keyboard) is
object-oriented. The current reference is shown to the left of the input field, in this
case File name (Figure 2).
Input field
Figure 2
Displayable columns on the screen
The number of visible columns depends on the screen resolution set on your
system.
Using this manual

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SECTION 0.3
Safety instructions
The FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO has been developed especially for use in

industrial production environments and is highly resistant to dust,
temperature changes and vibrations.
Nevertheless, the following points should be observed:
Never place liquids on top of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.
Never place unduly heavy objects (>10 kg) on the cover of the FOUNDRY-MASTER
PRO.
Never place unduly heavy objects (>10 kg) on the spark stand of the FOUNDRY-
MASTER PRO.
In burn mode the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO emits electromagnetic waves. This

radiation can cause radio interference. To minimise emitted interference, it is
necessary to set up and operate the unit in accordance with the instructions in this
manual. In the event of electromagnetic incompatibility, the user may need to carry
out additional measures. The following method may help to minimise interference:
- Place the unit further away from "receivers" (network/signal/
telecommunications cables, radio and television receivers)
- Specific matching with other systems
- Additional filtering measures for the mains connection
- Variation of the selected excitation parameters
- In certain circumstances, low-inductance earthing of the sample being analysed
may reduce interference.
Screening of the whole unit may be considered in certain cases.
The German Accident Prevention Regulations according to VDE guidelines must be

observed when using the unit.
Maintenance or repair must only be carried out by qualified experts. Never open the
housing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the housing.
Regular inspection of the unit by a qualified expert will increase reliability and
prolong service life.
Only original parts should be used for repair.
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Internal or external safety devices of the unit must on no account be disabled. This
applies especially to the overpressure valve on the cover of the vacuum tank.
The unit must only be used in a dry environment (protection class IP20).
The unit must be set up on a stable surface. Make sure it is far enough away from
the wall. Align the unit so that it is straight.
When fully shutting down the unit, be sure to close the ball valve between the
vacuum pump and vacuum tank and switch off the pump. Otherwise there is a
danger of the pump overheating as the housing fans are no longer working.
If you touch the unit at the same time as touching electrically conductive parts, such
as machines, instruments, etc., possible potential differences may give rise to
voltages which, though perceptible, are not dangerous.
Temperatures below 0°C or above 50°C may impair the operation of the TFT
screen.
Please observe the warning signs and notices on the unit.
In mains operation the unit must only be operated on systems with PE protective
earth.
Never carry out burn processes on wet or damp surfaces, in view of the danger of
short-circuit.
Be careful not to touch the burn electrode when the excitation source is switched on.
It is essential to turn off the excitation source when working on the sample stand,
e.g. when changing the electrode.
To avoid condensation in the unit, it should be acclimatised to the ambient

temperature before starting up.
Never look directly at the electric arc. Wear suitable safety goggles to protect your
eyes when working.
We recommend regular data back-up.
This unit (PC) has a battery containing potentially harmful

substances. It must not be thrown away with domestic waste.
At the end of its service life, it should only be disposed of
through the customer service department of WAS/Oxford
Instruments or a suitable collection facility.
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SECTION 1.1
Installation - Overview
Read through the manual carefully before using the unit.
The commissioning process involves a complete function test of the unit and user
training by a Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH customer service representative.
If you wish to install the system yourself, please following these instructions.
Before installation
Check the delivery to ensure it is complete.

If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your local Oxford Instruments
Analytical GmbH partner immediately.
Examine the unit for visible damage.

Remove the transport securing of the optical system (only trained personnel should
do this).
Connect the computer to the instrument.
Connect the keyboard, mouse and printer to the computer.
Connect the mains cable to the computer.
Connect the mains cable to the spectrometer (230 V).
Connect the argon cylinder to the instrument with the supplied hose.
(Use only argon suitable for spectrometry, 99.998% - 99.999% Ar).
Traces of other gases (e.g. nitrogen) in the argon may impair precision.
A supply pressure of at least 3.0 bar and not more than 4 bar is required.
Connect the vacuum pump using all the hose connectors provided for that purpose.
Close the valve to the tank, switch on the vacuum pump. First evacuate the hose and
then open the valve to the vessel. Always close the valve to the tank before
switching off the vacuum pump.
First boot up the computer; only then should you switch on the FOUNDRY-MASTER
PRO.
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Initial check
First switch on the computer. The system starts Microsoft Windows™ XP.
Wait until Windows™ has fully started up.
Open the WASLab spectrometer software by

double-clicking the WASLab icon
Switch on the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.
Select "Analyse" mode.

Select the desired matrix.
Click "OK" to confirm.
Select "Recal" (recalibrate instrument).

Select the "Full" option.
The name of the recalibration sample (e.g. RE12) appears in the centre of the
screen. Burn the properly prepared (freshly ground, grease-free) sample. Avoid
carrying out a second burn in the same spot. The RSD (relative standard deviation)
value in the right-hand column will be displayed after the third burn and should be
less than or equal to 10.
If this is the case, carry out further burns. The burn results with the largest
deviations from the average value are deleted (average value displayed in the right-
hand column).
To delete individual burns, select the column (double-click) and press "Delete".
Warning: Deletion is irrevocable and cannot be undone.
Click "Next" at the top left of the screen and burn the next recalibration sample.
Once recalibration has been completed (message "Recalibration successful") the
recalibration factors are checked: Choose "Mode" from the toolbar and select
Recalibration factors from the listbox. All factors should be between 0.5 and 2.0,
ideally close to 1.
The Windows folder Start / Documents contains the file offset.dat: At an ambient
temperature of approx. 20°C the values in the last columns should be between –10
and +10.
Important: If the factors and/or the offset values are outside these ranges,
please contact your Oxford Instruments Analytical Service Partner.
After installation, back up the "Master" folder so that all relevant data can be
restored if necessary. It is the customer's responsibility to back up data on a
regular basis. Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH cannot be held
responsible if data is lost. Data loss can be caused by hard drive failure,
computer viruses etc.
Installation - Overview
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SECTION 1.2
Utilities menu
This section gives a brief description of the options on the Utilities menu; for
more detailed information, refer to the appropriate section.
This section explains the Utilities menu at user level 4.

If you see only a limited menu, you are at a lower user level.
Enter the necessary password, see Figure 4. Use of a password prevents
unintentional changes to the software settings.
If you do not know the correct password, consult the responsible person.
Important: User levels 1 to 3 are restricted. Therefore some of the options

described in this section are not available. If you want to change the settings,
consult your superior.

Utilities menu
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FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO Start menu
Select
"Utilities"
Figure 1
Utilities menu
Utilities menu; password level 4:
Figure 2
Return to main menu - Close this menu, go back to the main menu.
Enter password - Opens a window to enter a password.
Options - Opens the Options window.

User level 4 only
Passwords - Opens a menu for assigning passwords.

User level 4 only
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Delete files - Allows you to delete files.
Create / Change alloy - Opens the Create / Change alloy window
If a reduced Utilities menu appears as shown in Figure 3, check the user level.
Restricted Utilities menu
Figure 3
Enter password
If password protection is active, at program start-up the Password dialog window

appears, see Figure 4. Enter the password and confirm with "OK" to start the
WASLab software.
Further information on password management can be found in the "Passwords"

section later on in this section.
Figure 4 Enter
password
Confirm with
"OK"
Utilities menu
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Options
The Options window is only available at user level 4.
Figure 5
Number of burns
before the cleaning
reminder appears.
Reduction of argon
flow in burn mode.
Value is entered in
minutes.
Start in analysis mode, When enabled, on start-up the WASLab software

in program automatically opens the analytical program which
has been selected from the dropdown list on the
right. If this option is not selected, the standard start
window opens instead.
Further information about using an analysis -
program can be found in Section 3.2.
Argon saver The argon flow in the spark stand is reduced when
a user-defined period of time has elapsed since the
last analysis. The value is entered in minutes.
Stand clean warning A reminder is displayed when the number of burns

entered here is reached (Figure 6).
Utilities menu
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Clean stand reminder
You are recommended to clean the stand as soon as this message appears.
You can skip cleaning by clicking "Remind me later", but this is not advisable.
Figure 6
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Further options
Figure 7
Display analysis horizontally - To display the analytical results in rows, showing

percentage of chemical elements by mass.
Automatic average - Active: The average value of the analytical

(only available if Display results is automatically displayed (in percentage
analysis horizontally has been analysis mode only).
selected) Inactive: Average value display can be turned on
and off by pressing the corresponding button in
the toolbar.
Print in color - may be selected (colour printer must be

connected).
Minimum recalibration burns - Here you can specify the minimum number of
for spark burns during recalibration, see 2.3.
External programs
After every burn start - Not part of the standard package.
When pressing Store start - Activation possible according to customer
requirements.
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Error settings for bad samples, allocation of colour display
The colour of the error message window is user-definable. The error message
window appears as soon as a burnt sample breaches the defined
specifications/limits.
The warning window is displayed if the analysis of the burnt sample lies just within
the defined limits.
The colour of the warning message can be modified to suit the environment during
operation, e.g. an intense colour for a bright environment.
The word Error can be displayed in any colour. Click the top left button -
"Foreground" to open the colour properties window. Select the desired colour and
confirm with "OK".
Repeat the process for the "Background" and the warning window.
Colour properties are

modifiable:
Windows™ menu
Figure 8
Select option.
The colour properties
window is opened
Once all settings have been carried out: Confirm

the changes.
Utilities menu
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Passwords
Passwords can only be assigned at user level 4.
Therefore access to user level 4 must be password-protected.
It is advisable to protect all settings against accidental changes.

Define access rights for the relevant user level by setting RED or GREEN bars and
assigning a password for the user concerned, see Figure 9. Simply click a bar to
change its colour.
If passwords have been assigned, the user must enter his password on starting the
WASLab software, see Figure 4 and Figure 12. The program only starts once the
correct password has been entered.
Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH cannot be held responsible for any damage
caused by maloperation. It is absolutely essential to restrict access to the WASLab
software.
Important: Passwords must be kept safely.

Without a passw ord you cann ot access the softw are.
If you have forgotten your WASLab password, speak to your superior or
contact your Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH Service Partner.
Assigning passwords and access rights Enter passwords for the relevant
user level in the fields**
Figure 9
GREEN: Mode available.
RED: Mode not available.
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To explain the assignment of password and access rights, in the following example
we change the permission to Create/Change alloy for user level 2.
Set the bars in the Edit password window (Figure 10) for user level 2 by clicking on
them. In this way you enable or disable the assigned options for that user.
Enter password; passwords may consist of letter, numbers and symbols.
In user level 2: Click the bar for the Create /

Change alloy option to change it to red.
Assign a password for user level 2:

We use "TEST2" merely as an example.
Figure 10
Confirm with "OK" to return to the Utilities menu at user level 4, see Figure 11.
To activate the modified settings, restart the WASLab software by clicking in the
Utilities menu on "Return to main menu" and then in the Start menu "End".
Restart the WASLab software with a double-click, see Figure 12.
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FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO Utilities menu
Exit the Utilities menu
Click “END”
to return to
Windows™
Figure 11
Restart the WASLab software: Now the software starts with password protection.
FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO Start window with password protection
Enter the password assigned for

user level 2 and select “OK”
Figure 12
In this example the WASLab software now has a limited Utilities menu.
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The Create / Change alloy mode is not displayed and therefore cannot be
changed.
Check the
user level
Figure 13
Delete files
The WASLab software has a central Delete files window. This allows you to delete
all types of files created with WASLab.
Note: The programs listed in the Delete files window, see Figure 14 ff., are
displayed for information only and are not available to you.
Here you can find the programs you have generated while working with the
instrument.
As an example we will delete the file "Report file1". This file is located in the Report
files group.
In the Utilities menu select the "Delete files" option: The Delete files window is
opened.
Utilities menu
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Delete files menu
Open list
Figure 14
Delete files: All available file groups are displayed in the dropdown list on the left
(see arrow "Open list"). Select a group in order to view the relevant files in the list on
the right.
Display of all available

file groups
Figure 15
From the dropdown list select the file type you wish to delete.
In our example we wish to delete a file from the Report files group.
Selecting a file group causes the relevant files to appear in the right-hand window.
Utilities menu
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Select file group
Figure 16 List of files in this

group
From the right-hand window select the file you wish to delete. In our example this is
the file (WASDemo).
Only click the "Delete" button once you have selected a file.
Select the file (WASDemo). Confirm removal of the file with "Delete".
Select file
Figure 17
Confirm with
"Delete"
To finally delete the selected file, close the Confirm window by clicking "Yes". The
file is now deleted - or click "No" to go back to the previous window.
Only delete files you no longer need. Deleted files are permanently removed, they
are not sent to the Windows™ Recycle Bin. They are not recoverable.
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Figure 18
Confirm with "Yes"
Exit the Delete files window and click Close to return to the Utilities window.
Create / Change alloy
The Select analytical program menu allows you to create a new analytical
program or open an existing program. For more information about setting up an
analytical program, see Sections 2.1 -2.7.
Figure 19
Utilities menu
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Vacuum gauge
The vacuum gauge is only available in conjunction with the optional vacuum sensor.
This is located in the pump compartment of the unit and is used to monitor the
vacuum tank: The unit is only in a measurable condition if and as long as the
pressure in the vacuum tank is less than 0.1 mbar.
If a vacuum sensor is present, a coloured "Vacuum" button appears in the start

screen of the WASLab software, see Figure 20. Clicking on the vacuum button
opens the vacuum gauge (pointer with scale).
Vacuum
gauge
Figure 20
Vacuum
button
The colour of the vacuum button gives an indication of the current pressure in the
vacuum tank: If the pressure goes below a threshold of 0.1 mbar, the colour of the
button changes from red to green (and vice versa). The scale of the vacuum gauge
is accordingly divided into red and green areas. Stable and correct analysis of
certain elements requires high optical transparency, including in the wavelength
below 180 nm (the so-called vacuum-UV range), which is only guaranteed at an (air)
pressure below 0.1 mbar.
However, the tank pressure rises by several tenths of a mbar with every burn, as
some argon is led into the tank in the process. As a result the pressure may fall
slightly below the 0.1 mbar threshold. This is not a problem, though, because argon
(unlike air) doe not impair optical transparency in any way. Provided the system is
intact, the pressure in the tank falls back below the threshold within a few minutes; if
the vacuum button stays green within this time, the system remains in a measurable
condition.
Therefore the gauge is not so much for short-term monitoring as medium and long-
term monitoring of the tank pressure:
− During the (re-)commissioning of the unit or after reactivating the pump / after
opening the ball valve in the pump compartment, you can see whether the
required vacuum in the tank has been reached. If the tank has been
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ventilated, e.g. for maintenance purposes, this can take several hours. On
pumping out the air, if the required pressure of 0.1 mbar is not reached, the
system does not enter the measurable state, i.e. measurements are blocked.
− If the pump was in a measurable state, it will cease to be so as soon as the
tank pressure rises above 0.1 mbar and stays there (for longer than 10
minutes after the last burn).
In such cases, make sure that the vacuum pump is switched on, that the ball valve in
the pump compartment is fully open and that there are no leaks in the vacuum
system, e.g. due to incorrectly connected vacuum components or incorrectly fitted
tank cover. The vacuum pump must be serviced if necessary; follow the
corresponding instructions in the operating manual for the vacuum pump.
If the problem cannot be rectified, the vacuum pump may be faulty or the vacuum
system may have a leak. In this case please contact the Oxford Instruments
Analytical Service Centre.
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Excitation parameters
By assigning parameters for excitation it is possible to control several things during

burning, including the times for the individual sections of a measurement, the
amount of energy used in the measurement and the connected argon flow.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open WASLab and press the "Analysis" button
Figure 21
Analysis
2. Next a window appears in which you can choose the base to be measured.
Confirm with OK.
Figure 22
For example:
FE
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3. Then you will see the measurement window, with the following buttons along the
top of the screen:
Figure 23
Press the CHANGE

button
4. This opens a window in which you can access all the parameter settings. To get
to the excitation parameters, click the Edit button opposite Parameter file.
Figure 24
Utilities menu
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5. The following window opens:
Figure 25
It is very important to retain the preset parameters in this window, because these
parameters are matched to one another and your unit has been calibrated with
them.
Changes to these settings may mean that your samples are no longer excited
correctly, thereby invalidating the measurement results.
Utilities menu
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SECTION 1.3
Spark analysis (quick start)

ANALYSIS IN SPARK MODE (ARGON)
The flowcharts on the following pages should help you to produce reliable analyses.
It is not enough simply to burn the sample; certain conditions must also be met.
If the unit has not been used for a long time, the argon system must be adequately
flushed with argon to avoid contamination with oxygen. The argon used must
contain less than 5 ppm O2 and H2O (argon for spectral analysis 99.998% -
99.999%). The analysis of certain elements such as nitrogen or carbon is greatly
impaired by impurities in the argon. With argon quality of 4.6 (99.996%), analysis
may no longer be possible. Further information about nitrogen analysis can be found
in Appendix B.6 "Notes on nitrogen analysis".
The most critical point in spark analysis is the sample preparation. The
importance of sample preparation is often underestimated, even though the quality
and reliability of the analysis directly depend on it. Upon discharge, an area of the
sample surface is melted and evaporated by the spark. The large amount of energy
in the spark creates a plasma. This plasma emits light which is spectrally analysed
and measured with the aid of CCDs (Charge Coupled Devices, light-sensitive
semiconductor chips). The computer works out the analysis on the basis of this
data. Since the spark discharge only evaporates the surface of the sample and does
not penetrate deep into the material, you will also measure any impurities on the
surface. Dirt, oil, oxides and even fingerprints can disturb and even prevent the
formation of the plasma. This gives a bad burn spot with very low light efficiency.
The result is a faulty analysis, i.e. the analysed composition of the sample does not
conform to its actual composition. Freshly ground, clean sample surfaces are
therefore a fundamental requirement for accurate analysis.
The abrasive paper should be changed as soon as you change the matrix (e.g. from
Cu to Fe) or as soon as satisfactory grinding is no longer possible with the paper.
Generally speaking you can prepare one set of recalibration samples with one
grinding disc, always beginning with the pure sample; this is the sample with the
lowest number in the marked identification (e.g. "RA10" for Al matrix). Do not use
carborundum (SiC) paper as the presence of silicon and carbon will invalidate the
analysis of these elements. We recommend aluminium oxide (corundum) paper or
zirconium paper.
To burn a sample, place it with the prepared, flat side on the spark stand in such a
way that the hole in the spark stand plate located above the electrode is as fully
covered as possible, see Figure 1.
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Figure 1
In addition, the sample must be pressed down with the swivelling, height-adjustable
hold-down device mounted on the left side of the spark stand, see Figure 2. Choose
the pressure point where the hold-down device presses on the sample in such a
way that the sample seals the spark stand hole as tightly as possible; this is usually
the case if the pressure point is located centrally over the electrode. If the sample is
not located correctly, there will be a gap between the sample and the spark stand
plate, allowing air to penetrate from outside into the argon-flushed analytical space
(space between electrode and sample), thereby invalidating the analysis. At the
same time, the sound generated during the burn process (measurement) will reach
the outside more easily; a quiet burn noise is therefore a good indication of an
optimally located sample. Light from the spark often reaches the outside as well; do
not look at the spark without eye protection as you may be dazzled by the
light and your eyes may be damaged by the high-energy UV radiation.
On no account bring an electrically conductive object near the spark stand

hole or remove it from there during the burn. Otherwise there is a danger of
electric shock.
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Figure 2
To avoid accidental starting of the burn process without having a sample in place,
measurement is prevented unless the hold-down device is in the position shown in
Figure 2. This is monitored by a proximity switch in the hold-down mechanism. If a
sample cannot be pressed with the hold-down device because of its size, it is
possible to lift, turn and lower the hold-down device to place it in the position shown
in Figure 3, in which burning is possible without direct contact between the hold-
down device and the sample.
Caution: With the hold-down device in this position, before and during the
entire measurement process (burn) you must take care to ensure that the
spark stand hole is covered by a sample. During burning with an open spark
stand hole, never place any part of your body near the hole in view of the
danger of electric shock.
The spark stand must be cleaned after every 300 burns. Every time the sample is
changed, the electrode must be cleaned with a steel brush (with brass handle). If
you change the matrix (e.g. from iron to aluminium), the electrode and brush should
be replaced, see Appendix A.1. Otherwise the analysis may be invalidated by
contamination on the electrode and brush.
For every matrix there should be a separate electrode and brush.
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Figure 3
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Start and process of analysis
Argon 3 bar
Connect power supply
Switch on computer
™
Wait until Windows has fully started
Switch on spectrometer
Double-click the
WASLab icon,
spectrometer software
Figure 4 is started
Choose "Analysis",
select analytical program,
e.g. AL_000 or CU_000
Select menu item “Mode”;

Click the "Argon flush" button; flush
for 1 minute, click button again to stop
flushing.
Check Not
result OK
Recalibration:
OK
Select the
recalibration method.
"TYPE" or "FULL"
(SEE FLOWCHART
P. 39 OF THIS SECTION)
" AN AL Y S E "
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Check whether the system needs to be recalibrated
To determine whether your system needs to be recalibrated, you need a known

(analysed or certified) sample with a similar chemical composition to the sample you
want to analyse.
Select "Next"
Enter the name/number of

the sample, click "OK"
Analyse the sample,

at least 3 - 4 burns
Examine the results
If one burn deviates too

much from the others:
select it by
double-clicking in the
Figure 5 column and remove it
with "Delete".
If 3 values are uniform and

lie within the specification of
the certificate **
If 3 values are uniform and lie

outside the specification of the
certificate **
THE INSTRUMENT MUST

BE
RECALIBRATED
(STANDARDISED)
AN AL Y S E
** Note:
You can find out how "exactly" a spectrometer measures by performing a
comparison with certified (i.e their exact composition is known) CRM (Certified
Reference Material) samples. A clear distinction is made between two statistical
terms:
1.) The "precision" of measurements. In this case the standard deviation is

determined from a series of successive measurements on the same sample. If
it is related to the average value, we obtain the relative standard deviation.
2.) The "accuracy" of measurements. Here the question is whether the average
value is correct in terms of the stated content.
Generally speaking a spark spectrometer in good working order measures very

precisely, but that does not necessarily mean that the analysis is also "accurate".
Spectrometry is a comparative process, in other words, the composition of an
unknown sample is determined by comparing it with data of known samples. If
errors occur in this comparison ("systematic errors"), the instrument will precisely
apply these deviations to the unknown sample.
The analytical certificate supplied with each certified sample shows the element
concentrations including the scatter (standard deviation) between analyses of
different laboratories.
For certification, the samples are analysed by as many as 15 reputable certified
laboratories in this country and abroad. Each laboratory uses the best facilities at
is disposal for the analysis (e.g. wet chemistry, combustion, XRF, AES-ICP and
spark atomic emission spectrometry). The standard deviation resulting from the
comparison of these analyses (1 sigma) does not correspond to the standard
deviations of the individually used analytical measuring instruments, but rather it
is the standard deviation of the averages from the individual laboratories. The
average of all measurements of the individual laboratories is regarded as the best
approximation to the "true" content of an element in the sample and is used as
the target value for the calibration. If such CRM samples are used for calibration,
despite taking the greatest possible care, there is always a certain deviation
between the target values and actual values calculated from the calibration
curves. In other words, there is a systematic deviation between the spectrometer
analysis and the certified value. However, with modern analysis technology these
deviations are small and allow a simplified method of determining whether a
spectrometer measures accurately:
To estimate the expected deviation in the analytical value obtained with an optical
emission spectrometer based on the standard deviation of an element stated in
the certificate, according to experience the value in the certificate can be
multiplied by a factor of 3 (in statistical terms: approx. 99.7% of values lie within a
3-sigma interval).
For example:
Certificate states: Average 1.082 %, standard deviation 0.008 %.
⇒ The concentration shown in the average value of an optical emission spectrometer should lie in
the range between 1.082% - 0.024% = 1.058% and 1.082% + 0.024 % = 1.106 %.
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TYPE RECALIBRATION
Select "Recal"
Select "Type"
Burn the desired sample (e.g.

BS 81 G-4) at least 3-4 times
(if possible do not burn in the same
burn spot)
Figure 6
OK
If one burn deviates too
much from the others:
select it by
Confirm double-clicking in the
column and remove it
with "Delete".
AN AL Y S E
FULL RECALIBRATION
Select "Recal"
Select "Full".
Burn the desired samples

at least 3-4 times
(if possible do not spark in the same burn spot)
RSD
should be If one burn deviates too
less than much from the others:
Figure 7 3%. select it by
Not OK with "Delete".
Check samples
OK
Continue until all recalibration samples for this matrix

have been burnt.
Click "Next" to continue.
Select
A N A L Y S I S
Carry out analyses
Select "NEXT"
Enter the sample name/number
Confirm with "OK"
Choose "Analysis"
Burn the sample at least 3-4 times changing

the position
Figure 8
Verify the If one burn deviates too

analysis much from the others:
select it by
with "Delete".
If 3 values are consistent
Select "Save"
if you wish to save the
analysis
Go on to the next sample
SECTION 2.1
Analysis: General information
Note: Depending on the selected user level / password level, certain functions
of the software are not available. Therefore there are different menu
structures for the different password levels.
This part of the manual explains how to use analysis mode at password level
4, from where you have access to all individual main menus, and also
includes the instructions for password levels 1 - 3.

FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO start window
Choose "Analysis"
Figure 1
Important: A tungsten electrode is always used for analysis in burn mode. Set a
distance of 3.2 mm between the electrode tip and the sample surface.
There is a setting gauge in the accessories case.
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Selecting an analytical program
Depending on the configuration of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO, the number and
choice of matrices may vary and therefore the number of buttons may differ from the
illustration.
The example menu in Figure 2 shows four matrices. However, the procedure is the
same for all matrices.
Select the required matrix, in this case "FE"
Figure 2
1) Select the required matrix, in this example FE for iron matrix.

2) Select the required analytical program, in this example FE_000.
Select the required program
Figure 3 Confirm with "OK"
To simplify working an analytical mode, the following function keys are pre-
programmed:
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F10 F2 F4 Del F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 Alt+R Alt+Q
Number of burns which can be displayed on the

screen simultaneously
(see Section 0.2: Using this manual)
Average
Figure 4 value is
Information bar displayed
in this
column
1 2 3 4 5
For description see below
Information bar
The information bar shows important additional information about the currently
displayed analytical mode.
From left to right:
1 Display mode
Displayed Mode
PA Percentage analysis (% by mass)
CC Channel concentration
IC Corrected intensity ratios
IS Recalibrated intensity ratios
IR Intensity ratios
I Intensities
F Recalibration factors
2 Current analytical program (abbreviation)

CU _000, CU_100, AL_100…..etc.
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3 Mode e.g. Sample analysis
or Recalibration
4 Material The material which matches the analysis is shown

here; e.g. if grade search is active
5 Number of burns Shows the total number of burns since the last counter
reset. Resetting can only be carried out by an authorised
Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH Service Partner.
Function key presets
Start - Activate an analytical process.

New - Enter a new sample name. The results of previous analyses
are deleted from the display.
Average - Display the average value of the current burns.
(not shown in This option is only available if the corresponding option has
Figure 4) been selected from the Options menu, see Figure 6 and
Section 1.2, Figure 7.
Print - Print the current analytical results, indicating:
Name of the alloy, sample name, date, etc.
Delete - Selected, marked data (burn) are deleted.
Save - Option for saving data (analytical results etc.).
Recal - Program for carrying out a recalibration in the active analytical
program.
Mode - Select display mode for analytical results.
Load - Open the Select analytical program window.
Change - Change the parameters of the active analytical program.
RSD - Display the Relative Standard Deviation of at least 3 burns.

Exit - Close the Analysis window, return to Start window.
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Brief description of function keys
Figure 5
If the "Display analysis horizontally" option has been chosen (see Section 1.2
Utilities menu, Figure 7), and Automatic average is not selected, this button will
be added to the menu, see Figure 6.
Analysis window in horizontal mode
(Average value display enabled)
The average is displayed above the

analytical results.
Figure 6
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Starting an analysis
Figure 7
"Start": Analysis is initiated, the process runs automatically.

Alternatively: Press the green pushbutton on the front of the FOUNDRY-MASTER
PRO.
The analytical process is displayed on the screen, see Figure 8.
-
+
Figure 8
RESULT
Repeat for further burns.
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Analyse a new sample
Figure 9
Select "New" to analyse a new sample.

1) If no report file has been set up in the
active program, the dialog window is
Figure 10 displayed (Figure 10); confirm with "OK"
to delete the content of the screen. If you
want to save your analytical results first,
choose "Cancel".
2) If a report file has been assigned to the active program, see Section 2.7, the
dialog window (Figure 11) is shown first.
The number of entries in this dialog depends on the number of questions in the
report file. These entries are copied to the print log. Select "Cancel" to discard the
entries and close the dialog window.
Set up report file
Figure 11
Confirm entries
with "OK"
The user generates this list

when setting up the report file (Section 2.7).
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A print log is optional. Not all fields need to be filled in. On printing, any rows not
filled in are disregarded.
Double-click in a text box to open the virtual keyboard.

*
Virtual keyboard
Question Enter required information (optional)
Figure 12
Confirm
with "OK"
Note: The virtual keyboard is displayed anew for each question.
Print results
Figure 13
Print out the current analysis, indicating:
Name of the alloy,

Sample name,
Date etc.
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The results are printed on the installed Windows™ default printer. If no printer is
connected, the print job is placed on the queue and can be printed later.
Further information about setting up a print log can be found in Section 2.7.
Delete burns
Figure 14
To delete a no burn that is longer needed, select the relevant column on the screen
with a double-click and then press the "Delete" button. This button only becomes
active when a column is selected.
Save data
Figure 15
This button may be inactive depending on the selected options.

Once a burn has been finished, the analytical result can be saved manually by
selecting this button.
If auto-save is active, the results are automatically save to the defined destination
file, see Figure 28 in this Section.
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Confirming saving of analyses
Figure 16
Analyse stored
Recalibration
Figure 17
Choices for recalibrating the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.
The WASLab software offers three recalibration methods:

Type recalibration - The current material type (an individual sample) is
recalibrated.
Alloy - An alloy group (e.g. CrNi steel) is recalibrated.
Full - A complete matrix (e.g. FE) is recalibrated.
For further information about recalibration, see Section 2.3.
Presentation of analytical results ("Mode")
Figure 18

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Figure 19
Percent analysis - The analytical results are automatically shown as a percent

analysis (default).
Channel - The analytical results are shown in terms of the
concentrations concentration of each individual element channel (analytical
line).
Corrected - The analytical results are shown as the corrected
int ratio intensity ratios.
Recalibrated - The analytical results are shown as the recalibrated
int ratio intensity ratios.
Intensity ratio - The analytical results are shown in terms of the intensity
ratios relative to the reference line.
Intensities - The analytical results are shown as intensities (quantity of
light).
Restandardization - Summary of the last recalibration.
factors
Burn mode
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Figure 20
Recall stored - Re-open saved analyses.

analysis
Repeat burns - A definable number of measurements is automatically carried
out on the same sample.
Stand cleaned - Sets the counter for the automatic Stand clean warning to
zero.
Argon flush - After the system has been idle for a long time, the higher
argon flow helps to flush the stand with argon quickly.
Disable alignment - Turns off auto-alignment (only use if necessary).
Search grade - Enter settings to search the grade database,

see also Section 2.4.2.
Compare grade - Specify a target grade from the grade database, see also
Section 2.4.2.
Grade options - Opens the Grade search options window, see Figure 22.
Print/store options - Opens the window where you can enter settings for Printing
and Saving, see Figure 21.
Confirm changes with "OK".
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Repeat burns
When the matrix is changed, the first analyses of the new matrix can be affected by
residual condensation (contamination) in the stand from the last burns of the old
matrix. This utility program is used to "burn off" contamination with repeated burn
operations.
Figure 21 Enter the desired number

of repeats by double-
clicking*
Double-click in the text box to open the virtual numeric keypad.

*
Print/store options
Select files
Figure 22
Grade options dialog
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Figure 23
No auto - There is no automatic search of the grade database if

search/compare this button is active
Auto search - If active, the software automatically searches the grade
database.
Auto search - Compares the result with the result of the last
on last burn measurement and not with the average.
Large grade display Inactive: The result of the automatic grade search is
displayed underneath the analysis window.
Active: The result of the grade search is displayed
in full-screen mode, see Figure 24.
Auto compare and - The two fields are dependent on one another. The
After burns automatic grade recognition depends on the value
entered in the "After burns" field. The number of burns
should be not less than 2.
Strict grade limits - Tolerances are disregarded in the grade search.
Stop at first grade - Only the first matching grade found is displayed. The
found database is not searched further.
Automatic new sample - If active, a new window for entering a further sample
opens automatically.
Grade compare, show - See left
all limits
Apply grade settings to - If selected and confirmed with "OK", all options of this
sub-programs menu apply to all sub-programs of this matrix.
Grade search: Large display of found quality
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Figure 24
Figure 24 shows an example in which the burnt quality does not correspond
to the target grade (red background).
Further information: Grade search, see Section 2.4.2.
Load
Figure 25
Clicking the "Load" button opens the Select analytical program window, see
Figure 26. The window shows all available analytical programs. Select the required
program and confirm.
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2)….then select the required
Figure 26 program.
1) First select the

matrix…
1) Select the required matrix

2) Select the required program.
Note: When changing the matrix:

Clean the whole spark stand.
Change the electrode. Set the electrode-workpiece distance correctly:
3.2 mm.
Caution: Always switch off the (excitation) source when working on

the spark stand and/or the electrode
Change a program
Figure 27
"Change" opens the Change alloy window for the active analytical program
(Figure 28).
For further information on changing the alloy see Section 2.4.
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Figure 28 "Browse":
The destination folder
for saving analytical
results is defined here.
Note: Sub-programs of the matrices can have different parameter settings. All
changes to the active programs apply only to these islands. Other sub-programs
remain unchanged.
When you click "OK", confirmed settings are saved and will be available again
when a sub-program is restarted.
All changes to the instrument can have an adverse effect on analytical performance.
Changes should only be carried out by professionals with experience of
spectrometers.
Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH cannot be held responsible for changes to the
instrument or the instrument settings which have been carried out by unauthorised
operators or for any resulting malfunctions.
RSD (Relative Standard Deviation)
Figure 29
Display of the relative standard deviation (RSD) can be activated.

The result appears in a separate column after at least 3 burns have been carried
out.

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Closing the program
Figure 30
Click "Exit" to close the analysis window. The program switches to the Start
window, see Figure 31.
Confirm
Figure 31
Click "OK" to continue.
FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO Start window
Figure 32
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Section 2.2
Analysing
Important: Depending on the selected user level / password level, certain functions
are disabled. Therefore there are different menu structures for the different user
levels.
This part of the manual explains how to use analysis mode at user level 4, from
where one has access to all individual main menus. Level 4 also includes a guide to
the main menu of password levels 1 to 3.

Figure 1
Choose
"Analysis"
Choose "Analysis"; the Select analytical program window opens, see Figure 2.
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Select an analytical program
Depending on the configuration of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO, the number of

matrices and therefore the number of symbols in the Select analytical program
window may vary. However, the analytical sequence is the same for all matrices.
Select the required matrix by clicking the corresponding symbol. In the following
example we choose Fe (iron).
Select the required matrix.

Figure 2
Select the alloy type (sub-program)
Highlight the
selected
program
Figure 3
Confirm
with "OK"
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Analysis window
To simplify working an analytical mode, the following function keys are pre-
programmed:
F10 F2 F4 Del F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 Alt+R Alt+Q
Number of burns which can be displayed

simultaneously
Figure 4 Average is
calculated
automatically
Information bar
Function key presets
Start - Activates an analytical process.

New - Enter a new sample name. The results of previous analyses
are deleted from the display.
Average - Displays the average value of the current burns.
(not shown in This option is only available if the corresponding option has
Figure 4) been selected from the Options menu, see Figure 6 and
Section 1.2, Figure 7.
Print - Print the current analytical results, indicating:
Name of the alloy, sample name, date, etc.
Delete - Selected, marked data (burn) are deleted.
Save - Option for saving data (analytical results etc.).
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Anal ysing
Recal - Program for carrying out a recalibration in the active analytical
program.
Mode - Select display method for analytical results.
Load - Opens the Select analytical program window.
Change - Change the parameters of the active analytical program.
RSD - Display the Relative Standard Deviation of at least 3 burns.
Exit - Close Analysis window, return to Start window.
"NEW" opens the dialog for

a new analysis.*
Confirm
entries
with "OK"
Figure 5
You have the option of working with report files. If a report file has been assigned to
the analytical program, see Section 2.7, first the dialog box appears (Figure 5).
This dialog box contains precisely those questions which were defined when the
report file was set up. To fill it in, click on the text box (bordered in red in Figure 5).
Not all fields have to be filled in. However, the later printout can only contain the
data entered here.
Finish your entries by clicking "OK".
Opens the virtual keyboard.

*
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Enter sample ID here
Figure 6
Place the prepared sample on the spark stand.

Click Start or press the green pushbutton on the front of the housing to start the
analysis. Repeat the process for further burns.
-
+
Figure 7
Result
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Analysis window after 4 burns
Displays the current

sample ID
Figure 8
Saving analyses:
"Store": Saves the analytical results in the

Figure 9 predefined folder.
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Deleting burns
Select burns that are no longer needed by double-clicking on the corresponding

column, then click "Delete" on the toolbar to remove the column from the analysis.
1) Select burns to be deleted
2) Click "Delete"
Figure 10
Carry out further burns as necessary. Permanently delete any analytical results that
are no longer needed once and for all as described above.
By double-clicking on the head of a column, you can hide the burn in question
temporarily. The display changes to inactive (it is greyed out), see Figure 11. This
signals that this measurement will not be included in the average calculation. This
means you can quickly assess the influence of each individual measurement on the
overall result.
To reactivate a hidden burn, simply click on the column head again.
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Deactivating a burn temporarily
Double-click on the column head to exclude the column

temporarily from the average calculation
Figure 11
Select
"RSD"
Activate display of Relative Standard Deviation (RSD)
Figure 12
Select "RSD". The RSD is displayed (Figure 13).

The RSD display is only available after at least three burns have been carried out
and three burns are active on the screen. Any deactivated measurements as in
Figure 11 must be reactivated.
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Data in the RSD window:
SD - Absolute Standard Deviation
RSD - Relative Standard Deviation: standard deviation related

to the average
Minimum - Minimum concentration for x burns
Maximum - Maximum concentration for x burns
Average - Average values of all current burns
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Analysis window with displayed RSD values
Figure 13
Click on the RSD button again to return to the previous menu.
Repeat the process for further analyses (burns).
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Section 2.3
Analysis: Recalibration

Choose "Analysis"
Figure 1
Recalibration
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Recalibrate analytical program
The customer-specific configuration of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO defines the

number of matrices. The example in Figure 2 shows 9 matrices. However, the
recalibration process is the same for all matrices on all Oxford Instruments
Analytical GmbH spectrometers.
Select the symbol of the desired matrix. The following example shows a
recalibration with (FE) iron.
Select the matrix, in this example "FE"
Figure 2
Select the alloy (sub-program)

Select the desired sub-
program
Selected sub-
program is
highlighted
Figure 3
Confirm
with "OK"
Recalibration
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Analysis window
Select "Recal"
Figure 4
Recalibration methods
You have the choice of recalibrating
- only one individual sample ("Type" recalibration),
- a particular alloy group ("Alloy", e.g. low alloy steels within the Fe matrix) or
- a complete matrix ("Full").
Here we choose the option of "Full" recalibration of a matrix.

The procedure for the other recalibration methods is the same; just the number of
samples to be measured may be smaller.
Recalibration
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Figure 5
Select "Full"
Type recal Type Only the selected sample is

sample recalibrated
Use type Activate Type recalibration data
Undo type Deactivate Type recalibration data
This alloy Only this alloy type (the selected subprogram, e.g.
FE_500) is recalibrated.
Full The complete matrix (e.g. FE) is recalibrated, all sub-
programs are updated.
Cancel Ends recalibration and closes the window.
In the recalibration process, the recalibration samples are automatically requested

by the software in turn.
These samples are supplied with the unit and can be found in the accessories case.
During the recalibration process it is advisable to carry out at least 3 burns per
sample. When testing a pure sample (e.g. high-purity iron, sample ID beginning with
"RE12"), the sample should be burnt about 10 times, as the first burn results are
often unusable due to the so-called "memory effect". The pure sample is always the
first sample of the set which is requested during the recalibration of a matrix.
The minimum number of burns during recalibration is defined in the Utilities menu,
see Section 1.2, Figure 7.
To delete individual burns, highlight the relevant column by double-clicking it and

remove it by clicking " Delete" on the toolbar.
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ID of recalibration
sample
Recalibration sample
is requested by the
software
Figure 6
RE12 (in Figure 6) is the ID of the recalibration sample to be burnt.
Click on "Start" or press the green pushbutton on the front of the FOUNDRY-
MASTER PRO to burn the recalibration sample now. The process runs automatically
and you can follow it on the screen.
Once burning has finished, the result appears in the Burn 1 column.
The numerical values (light intensities) should approximately correspond to the
values listed in the left-hand column after the element channel IDs. Repeat the
process until the required burns have been carried out for all recalibration samples
of the active analytical program and matrix, see Section 1.2 Utilities menu,
Figure 7.
After burning each recalibration sample at least three times and checking the
displayed RSD values, click "Next". The ID of the next recalibration sample appears
on the screen. Repeat these steps until all recalibration samples of the active
analytical program and matrix have been burnt and the message "Recalibration
successful" appears, see Figure 10.
Recalibration
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Figure 7
If you click "Next" before the recalibration sample has been burnt enough times
(see Options menu, Section 1.2 Utilities menu, Figure 7, Minimum recalibration
burns), you will be asked to carry out the missing burns, see Figure 8. Select "OK"
to proceed with the remaining burns.
Error message concerning minimum number of burns
Figure 8
Click "OK" to continue
If the recalibration of a particular recalibration sample is not necessary, in the

"Warning" window (Figure 9) select "Skip this standard". The software asks for
the next recalibration sample.
If you want to abort the whole recalibration process, select "Next":

The "Warning" window (Figure 9) appears. Select "Abort recalibration".
Warning window
If the recalibration process is aborted, the following window appears:
Recalibration
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Figure 9
The software recognises that the recalibration process has been aborted.
The user now has three options:
Skip this - This means that the active recalibration sample will not be used
standard to calculate the recalibration. The software uses the data of the
last recalibration of this recalibration sample. It continues with
the next recalibration sample.
Burn this - Select this option to continue burning the active recalibration
standard sample.
Abort - The recalibration process is completely aborted. All data of the
recalibration current process is discarded. The software uses the data of the
last saved recalibration.
Continue recalibration until all samples have been processed.

After all recalibration samples have been either burnt or skipped, the Information
window "Recalibration successful" appears. Confirm this window with "OK" to
return to the Analysis window.
Confirmation Recalibration successful
Figure 10
Once all recalibration samples have been burnt, the results of the recalibration
(restandardisation) are automatically saved.
Recalibration
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Checking the recalibration data
In the Analysis window, select "Mode"from the top toolbar. This opens the "Burn
mode" window.
In the "Mode" dropdown list, see Figure 11, select "Restandardization factors"
and confirm with "OK".
Information about other options in this list can be found in Section 2.3, Figure
17.
Select "Mode"
Choose
"Restandardization
factors"
Figure 11
Confirm
with "OK"
Recalibration
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Analysis window
Recalibration data
Figure 12
TIP: Make regular printouts of the recalibration data and keep them in a safe
place together with the equipment documentation.
Recalibration
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SECTION 2.4.1
Grade mode
Grade mode
This Section explains how to set up individual grade databases.
Which data are already stored in the unit depends on the customer-specific -
equipment configuration.

FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO main menu
Select
"Utilities"
Figure 1
Grade mode
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Select "Create / Change

alloy"
Figure 2
Steps for creating/editing a grade database
Please note:
The number and IDs of the programs displayed in the menu depend on the
Select an analytical program (Figure 3).
Figure 3
Analytical program,
Confirm selection
Select e.g. FE_000 Orientation
Grade mode
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Select
"Grade Sets"
Change alloy
Figure 4
Choose "Grade Sets"

Which matrices and how many are displayed in this menu depends on the
Select the grade for your analysis from the "Select grade set" window.
Grade mode
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This window has two options:
Option 1: Select an existing Grade set from the list and confirm with "OK". The
Select grade set window is opened, see Figure 5.
Select grade set
Figure 5
Confirm with "OK"
Option 2: Assign a new name. (Creating a whole new grade database is possible,
but time-consuming. Therefore we recommend you modify an existing grade
database and save it under a new name.)
Double-click in the field to

define a new Grade*
Figure 6
Double-click in the text box to open the virtual keyboard

*
Grade mode
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Virtual keyboard
Enter the name of the grade with the virtual keyboard. Click "OK" to confirm.
Enter desired name
Figure 7
Confirm with "OK"
New name is displayed

here
Figure 8
Confirm with "OK"
Reconfirm the name with "OK". The "Grade selection" window is opened, see
Figure 9.
Grade mode
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Grade selection
When you create a new grade set, the Grade selection menu is empty. All
parameters of the grade are entered in this window.
Choose "Add grade"
Figure 9
Grade selection options:
Add grade The grade name can contain up to 40 characters. The name
can be alphanumeric, numeric or a combination of both.
Examples: alphanumeric Stainless steel
numeric 316 L
Combination Stainless steel X2CRNIMO17-12-2(316L)
Delete grade Delete the selected grade.
Copy grade Copies the selected grade with all parameters into the same
grade set. The new grade must be renamed before you
change the parameters.
Alphanumeric The list is searched for matching grades alphanumerically.
sort
Intelligent sort The list is searched for matching grades based on
concentration.
Excel in The grade list is imported as a CSV (Excel) file.
Excel out The grade list is exported as a CSV (Excel) file.
Grade mode
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Virtual keyboard
Entering a new grade name
Enter name
Figure 10
Confirm with "OK"
Grade mode
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The name of the selected active grade is
displayed here
3) Double-click in these fields

to enter the permitted limits
for the corresponding
Figure 11 element.
2) Select element, in this example the

aluminium (Al) content is important.
1) Highlight the grade; edit the limits and tolerances

for this grade.
Figure 12
Double-click in the input field to

open the numeric keypad*
Enter the limits and tolerances and confirm with "OK".

Repeat the process for all alloy elements of this grade for which you want to set
limits and tolerances.
To save time, when creating a grade database we recommend you take an existing
database and modify it.
Grade mode
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Grade selection
See explanation
below
Scroll down the list of

grades
Figure 13
Grade selection options:
Add grade The grade name can contain up to 40 characters. The name
can be alphanumeric, numeric or a combination of both.
Examples: Alphanumeric Stainless steel
Numeric 316 L
Combination Stainless steel X2CRNIMO17-12-2(316L)
Delete grade Delete the selected grade.

Copy grade Copies the selected grade with all parameters into the same
grade set. The new grade must be renamed before you
change the parameters.
Alphanumeric The list is searched for matching grades alphanumerically.
sort
Intelligent sort The list is searched for matching grades based on
concentration.
Excel in The grade list is imported as a CSV (Excel) file.
Excel out The grade list is exported as a CSV (Excel) file.
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Choose
"Add grade"
Double-click to open the virtual

keyboard to edit a grade name.
Then confirm your input.
Figure 14
Enter a new grade

name
Figure 15
Confirm with "OK"
Figure 16 Name has been

accepted
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1) Select element , e.g.
Cr,
and...
2) ... double-click in the

Figure 17 fields opposite to enter
the limits, see Figure
18
Edit limits
The default value in the Edit limits window is 0.0000 (percent).
Double-click to edit
the data*
Figure 18
Double-click in the field to open the virtual keypad (Figure 19).

*
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Virtual keypad
Figure 19
For grade type 316 L the concentration range for Cr lies between:
a) Low limit 16.5 %
b) High limit 18.5 %
You must enter these figures.
Depending on the sorting task, you can enter an additional value for the tolerance.
Note: It is not obligatory to enter a tolerance.
To explain the function of the tolerance value, here is an example:

The permitted range for Cr is 2% (16.5% – 18.5%).
If a tolerance of 25% is entered, the new tolerance range is extended by

+
- 0.5 % (= 25% of 2%), therefore:
Grade mode
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new low limit 16.0 % (16.5- 0.5)
new high limit 19.0 % (18.5+0.5)
If the analysis lies within this extended interval, the grade is shown with a yellow
background.
Figure 20
Confirm with "OK"
Repeat this process to edit all elements important for the characterisation of a grade
(Figures 14 - 20).
Grade selection
Figure 21
Confirm with "OK"
Grade mode
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Once you have completed all entries relating to a grade, close this window. Confirm
the changes with "OK". This takes you back to the "Change alloy" menu (Figure
22).
Werkstoffmodus
Figure 22
After completing your entries, confirm with "OK"

to return to the Utilities menu.
Back to the
main menu
Figure 23
Grade mode
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SECTION 2.4.2
Analysis: Grade search
This Section explains the grade search and grade identification functions by
comparing a sample of unknown composition with grade qualities saved in the
database.

Select
"Analysis"
Figure 1
Grade search
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The following example shows how you can use the Grade search function to
compare an unknown sample, of which you only know that it is an aluminium alloy,
with the qualities saved in the database.
Select AL matrix
Figure 2
Confirm with "OK"
Choose "AL-Global"
Figure 3 Confirm with

"OK"
Grade search
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Figure 4
For a description of the other function buttons, see Section

2.1 Analysis: General information
Click on "Start" to carry out a burn; alternatively you can press the green
pushbutton on the front of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO. The burn process runs
automatically and you can follow the individual stages (argon flushing, preburn,
measuring) on the screen, see Figure 5.
-
+
Figure 5
Result
The result of the burn is displayed in the first empty column on the left in the
Analysis window, see Figure 6.
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Select "Mode"
Figure 6
Working with grade search
The aim is to identify an unknown grade by comparing it with stored data.
1) From the list, select the appropriate grade group (in this example AL_GRADE).
For further information, see Section 2.1, Figure 18 and Figure 19.
Open the Grade options menu (Figure 11) to enter parameters.
Confirm with "OK" and exit the menu.
Click "OK" again to return to the Analysis screen.
Select grade group

within which the
search will be carried
out
Figure 7
Select search
criteria
(Figure 12)
2) Open the Grade options menu (Figure 12) to enter parameters.

3) Confirm your input and exit the menu.
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Select
"Search grade"
Figure 8
4) Click "OK" to return to the Analysis window.
After every analysis, a search is made within the selected grade group for matches
with stored grade data. Depending on the parameters you have set, the result is
displayed in the line underneath the numerical values (Figure 9) or in full-screen
mode (Figure 13).
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Grade information bar, shows details of the
Figure 9 identified grade
ID of the found grade
Priority and number of the [1/ 2]

found grades Priority Number
Display colours
Green - Matching concentrations for all elements of the identified grade
stored in the database.
Yellow - At least 1 element lies outside the stored high/low limits, but
inside the defined tolerance range.
Red - At least 1 element lies outside the stored high/low limits and
outside the defined tolerance range.
Grade information bar
Grade Choose "Grade" in Grade search mode: A window containing
the found matches appears (Figure 11 left).
Choose "Grade" in Grade comparison mode: The window for
defining the target grade appears (Figure 11 right).
Priority Displays the priority of the identified grade. The best match
produces the highest priority.
Number Shows the number of grades considered for the burnt sample.
Grade The found or target grade is shown here. The displayed grade
name name corresponds to what the user has entered in the grade
database. Therefore company-specific abbreviations are also
possible. The meaning of the colours is explained above.
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Figure 10
Click "Grade" to open Double-click the coloured bar to open the

the list of grades in window showing the limits for the elements
question of the found grades
(Figure 11 left) (Figure 11 right)
Note:
These functions are not available when full-screen mode is active (Figure 13), see
Grade search options.
Double-click on the grade ID in the Displays the elements and their

window to activate the grade. limits
“Click "Cancel" to exit the window (for information only).
without making a selection.
Figure 11
Close
Grade search
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Optimise grade search
For the most accurate

possible identification
Figure 12 enter a value of not less
than 3.
Confirm with "OK"
Grade search options (based on the grades stored in the database).

No auto - Deactivate grade search or comparison with a target
search/compare grade
Auto search - Automatically search for matches with grades stored in
the database
Auto search for last - Automatic search takes into account the last burn carried
burn out.
Large grade display Inactive: Search result in bottom line of screen
(full-screen mode) (Figure 9 and Figure 10)
Active: Search result displayed in full-screen

mode (Figure 13)
Auto compare and - Both functions: Auto compare and After burns (at least
After burns 2) are linked.
Strict grade limits - Tolerance ranges are disregarded.
Stop at first grade - Only the first match found in the database is displayed.
found
Automatic new sample - A new window is opened for each burn.
Grade compare, show - Displays all limits in the grade comparison
all limits
Apply grade settings to - Chosen settings are applied to all sub-programs of the
sub-programs matrix.
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Search result when full-screen mode is active:
Background colour GREEN, YELLOW or RED depending on the degree of match with the
stored element limits.
Figure 13
If a limit is exceeded (background colour RED) you must acknowledge the result by
clicking "Return to the Analysis menu" in order to continue the analyses.
Direct comparison of an unknown sample with grades from the database
The procedure is the same as when searching the database for a matching grade.
After burning the unknown sample, the result is displayed in the Analysis screen.

In the following example we compare an unknown sample with the stored grade
2014 AICu4SiMg (3.1255).
Example: Comparison of an unknown sample with a grade from the database
Grade search
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Choose "Analysis"
Figure 14
Select the appropriate matrix. Since 2014 AICu4SiMg (3.1255) is an aluminium

alloy, from the Select analytical program window we select the matrix "AL".
Choose "AL"
Figure 15
Confirm
with "OK"
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Choose AL-Global
Figure 16
Confirm with "OK"
The sample to be identified will now be burnt.

To do this, click "Start" or press the green pushbutton on the front of the
FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.
-
+
Figure 17
Result
Grade search
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The result is displayed in the first vacant column on the left-hand side of the window
(Figure 18).
In the main menu select "Mode" to

open the Burn mode window
Figure 18
Burn mode
Note: The equipment configuration is customer-specific. Consequently the

illustrations in this manual may differ from what appears on your screen. The
procedure is the same for all grades in all matrices.
1) Grade comparison. Select the desired target grade from the dropdown list; in
this example 2014 AICu4SiMg (3.1255).
Further information about the Burn mode menu can be found in Section 2.1, Figure
18 and Figure 19.
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Select "AL_GRADE"
Figure 19
Select the desired grade from

the list
Grade search options
2) Open the Grade search options window and select the necessary options.
Figure 20
3) Click "OK" to confirm and exit.
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"Percent analysis"
must be set as the
mode
Figure 21 To continue click

"Compare grade"
4) Select "Compare grade", define target grade and return to Analysis window.
Important: 1) If you exit the window by clicking "OK", the comparison will not be
carried out.
2) "Percent analysis" must be set as the mode.
Figure 22
Red background = substantial deviation
Grade search
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5) Verify the data
After the grade comparison has been completed, all modes can be displayed.
After the "Grade

comparison" has been
carried out, the results
can also be viewed in
other modes.
Figure 23
Analyse further samples in grade mode:
… The virtual keyboard is opened. Enter the ID of a new

sample and confirm.
Select "New"
< … A report file is assigned to the active analytical program.
The input window is displayed. Edit and confirm.
or select "Exit" … Select "OK" and close the Analysis window (Figure 24).
Return to the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO main menu.
Grade search
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Click "OK" to
Figure 24
return to the
main menu.
Grade search
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Section 2.5
Parameter settings
Note: The functions described in this Section allow you to modify important data
and settings. You should only use them if you have appropriate authorisation and
sufficient experience.
Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH cannot be held liable for malfunctions or

damage caused by changes or interventions in hardware and/or software by
authorised or unauthorised persons.

Start window
Choose "Analysis"
Figure 1
Parameter settings
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Setting parameters in Analysis mode
In this Section we will look at how to set parameters in Analysis mode.
For further options refer to Section 2.1 of this manual.
Choose "Change"
Figure 2
Parameter settings
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Change alloy
Figure 3
Description - Name of the active program.

Matrix element - Select individual element lines for a matrix.
Parameter file - Set software-controlled excitation parameters.
References file - Particular references can be assigned to the element
lines.
Format file - Change screen presentation and printouts.
Curve file - Change the calibration curves of individual lines.
Alloy - Automatically jump from the global program to a
selection file suitable sub-program within a matrix.
Type recal file - Data of individual samples for "Type" recalibration.
Calculation file - Set up and select calculation files.
Report file - Set up and select the report file.
Storage file - Define destination folder for analytical data.
Standards - Select standards for calibration of a matrix.
Grade sets - Enter grades (normally carried out by the operator
according to his own requirements), see also Sections
2.4.1 and 2.4.2.
Parameter settings
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Excitation parameters
Double-click in the
field to enter a new
value.**
Double-click in the
field to enter a new
value.**
Figure 4
All excitation parameters are preset.

They should only be changed by a Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH
Service Engineer.
Flush - In this example the flushing duration is 2 seconds before
the start of the burn process. You can change this duration
by double-clicking in the field and entering a new value.
Preburn - Indicates the period of time spent fusing the sample

surface before the actual measurement. The preburn time
should not be more than 30 seconds (risk of overheating
the sample).
AutoSpark - Select AutoSpark to run the analysis automatically.
Double-click in the text box to open the virtual numeric keypad.

**
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Further excitation parameters
Parameter settings
Figure 5
Alignment and measuring time Optic 1 and 2:

These settings should only be changed by a Oxford Instruments Analytical
Service Engineer.
Note:
Any change to the excitation parameters requires a complete recalibration of the
spectrometer.
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Parameter settings
Edit references
The data for the element

concerned can be
changed. Double-click in a
white field to open the
virtual numeric keypad.
Figure 6
Define the allocation of reference lines to analytical lines
Reference line = Individual spectral line of the matrix element.

Analytical line = Individual spectral line for an element to be
analysed.
Note: If a different reference is assigned to an analytical line, this can

have serious effects on the analytical result!
Any change should only be carried out by your local Oxford Instruments
Analytical GmbH Partner or following his written instructions.
Parameter settings
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Add further chemical
elements
Output format
Figure 7 Remove individual

elements from the list.
They can be inserted at
a different point in the
list.
Double-click in a text
field to open the "Edit
value" window*
Double-click in the text box to open the virtual keyboard with the Edit value
* window.
Double-click in the
text box to open the
editing window.
Confirm changes
with "OK"
Parameter settings
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Edit curve files
Figure 8
Burn standard - Burn standard samples

Edit curves - Opens the window for selecting element lines
whose calibration curves are to be edited.
Delete curves - Delete calibration curves of individual element

lines.
Print all curves - Option for printing all curves or inter-element
corrections.
Note: Any change to the curve data can fundamentally alter the analytical
performance of the spectrometer.
Any change should only be carried out by your local Oxford Instruments
Analytical Partner or by following his written instructions.
Parameter settings
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Section 2.6
Generating pseudoelements
This Section describes the process for entering individual pseudoelements.
A total of up to ten pseudoelements can be generated, defined by a formula

of your choice.
The following description shows an example of a formula commonly used to

calculate the CE (carbon equivalent) value in steel applications.

Select "Utilities"
Figure 1
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Click on "Create / Change alloy"
Figure 2
Selecting the required analytical program
Every FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO is configured according to the customer's

requirements. Therefore the number and choice of programs available on your unit
may differ from those illustrated here. For example, the window in Figure 3 shows
11 programs. The procedure for generating a calculation formula is the same for all
programs.
Choose the analytical program from the Select analytical program window in Figure
3, in this example FE_100 – Low Alloy.
Choose the program in
which the calculation
formula is to be defined.
Figure 3
Confirm
with "OK"
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Preparing to work with a pseudoelement
Figure 4
Double-click in the
Calculation file field*
Double-click in the text box to open the virtual keyboard; see Figure 5.
*
Enter a name (in this

example "TEST").
Figure 6
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The "Edit" button is active by default when using an external keyboard.
*
If you are using the virtual keyboard, the button becomes active when you
click in a white text box.
Figure 7
The name TEST
has been copied for
the active
calculation formula.*
Click "Edit" to
enter a
calculation
formula.
Enter the calculation

formula here.
Double-click here to select the

displayed number of places after
Figure 8 the decimal point.
Pseudoelement erstellen
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This menu allows the user to enter up to 10 different pseudoelements.
All defined pseudoelements automatically appear in the Analysis screen.
Enter calculation formula for pseudoelements
For example, for CE (carbon equivalent) with the following formula:
CE = C + (Mn+Si)/6 + (Cr+Mo+V)/5 + (Ni+Cu)/15
Important: The notation of the formula must be matched to the software. The
software identifies the individual concentrations of each element on the basis of a
preceding percentage sign. This express must also be placed in brackets.
In the above example, the formula must be entered in the following format:
CE=(%C)+((%MN)+(%SI))/6+((%CR)+(%MO)+(%V))/5+((%NI)+(%CU))/15
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Enter and confirm the calculation formula
Use the virtual keypad to enter calculation formula.

Then confirm your entries with "OK"
Figure 9
Confirm entries with

"OK"
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Figure 10
Confirm entries with

"OK"
Return to the
main menu
Figure 11
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Choose "Analysis" to
open the program with
the new formula.
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Figure 13
Select FE_100
Select the corresponding

matrix to apply the new
calculation formula.
Figure 14
Confirm selection
with "OK"
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Analysis screen
Figure 15
The pseudoelement CE
is now automatically
displayed in the Analysis
screen.
The Analysis program (in this example: FE_300) is now ready to start with the new
pseudoelement ("CE").
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Automatic pseudoelement calculation
Calculates the pseudoelement automatically from the analytical data,

see Figure 16.
Figure 16
The new pseudoelement "CE"
Note: The displayed CE value is too high in practice. This example is merely
intended to illustrate the entry of complex formulas.
(CE values are mainly calculated for C-steels. Typical values < 0.5).
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Section 2.7
Setting up a report file
The WASLab software produces a predefined report file with its own layout.
The layout can be adapted to your company's specific requirements.
The name of the predefined report file is WASDEMO. It is advisable to create a copy
of this file before making any changes to it.
Back up the file “WASDEMO.rep”
1 - Open Windows™ Explorer

2 - Select the MASTER folder
3 - Select the file WASDEMO.rep
4 - Make a Copy of WASDEMO.rep
5 - Rename the copy e.g. "1Test.rep"
6 - Close Windows™ Explorer

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Select
"Utilities"
Figure 1
Select "Create / Change

alloy"
Figure 2
The Select analytical program window is opened.

Choose the analytical program in which the report is to be printed.
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Select the desired analytical program,
e.g. (FE – Orientation)
Figure 3
Confirm with "OK"
Enter the file name of the report file to be printed.

In the following example we generate a report file called "TEST".
1) Enter file name, e.g. 2) Select "Edit"; continue

"TEST"* to Figure 5**
Figure 4
Confirm with "OK"
Double-click in the text box to open the virtual keyboard.

*
If you are using an external keyboard, the "Edit" button becomes active
** when text is entered. With the virtual keyboard, the "Edit" button is activated
after another text box is selected.
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Report parameters
Figure 5
You are free to choose the print output of the report file in XY coordinates. The X-
position defines the left margin, the Y-position the top margin, in millimetres.
Logo editor
Any logo can be inserted in the report in bmp (bitmap) format. Click on the "Logo"
button and select the required file in Windows™.
The parameters Xpos (140) and Ypos (10) for the logo in Figure 5 define the
position of the logo in an A4 printout, see Figure 6. Experiment with the position
parameters until you are satisfied with the printout. First make a back-up copy of
the original file (WASDEMO.rep), as described at the beginning of this Section.
10 mm from the top edge of the sheet
140 mm
Figure 6 (14 cm) LOGO position
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Editing the report header
The X and Y values define the position of the report header in the printout. Click the
"Font" button to change the typeface.
With this setting the report header is printed at a distance of 2 cm

from the left edge of the page and 1.5 cm from the top of the page.
Enter/edit the report

header by double-clicking in
the text box**
Figure 7
The fonts can be changed using

Windows™ standard fonts.
Confirm entries with "OK"
Double-click in the text box to open the relevant input window, see Figure 8.
**
Double-click in the corresponding white text box to enter or edit data.
Ten editable lines are available to create the report header, see Figure 8.
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Double-click in the corresponding text box
to enter or edit data.*
Figure 8
Once all data have

been edited, click
"OK" to confirm.

*
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Edit questions for the output report
Additional information, such as the sample number, heat number, customer name
etc. can be entered in the Questions area.
The user queries the corresponding details before the start of an analysis, provided
a report file has been assigned to the analytical program.
Double-click in the
corresponding text box to enter
or edit data.**
Figure 9

**
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Double-click in the corresponding text box to enter
or edit data.*
Figure 10 Normal
Confirm
entries/changes
with "OK"

*
20 text lines are available to enter questions, see Figure 10.
Click in one of these white text fields to enter or change data.
Question To enter text, click the relevant line.

Type Double-click repeatedly in the field for further options.
Normal - Entry is printed as entered.
Time - The time of day is added to the entry (Windows™ standard time).
Date - The date is added to the entry (Windows™ standard date).
Grade - The grade data is obtained from the active analytical/sort
program.
Program - The name of the active analytical/sort program is entered
here
POSITION defines the position of the question and answer in the printout.
QX - defines the X position of the question
QY - defines the Y position of the question
AX - defines the X position of the answer
AY - defines the Y position of the answer
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Other layout options
Define the number of

elements in a line of the
output.**
Define the width of the

element display.**
Figure 11
Position of
element name -
(abbreviation)
Number of analytical
results printed per
page.**
In this example the field in which the analytical results are printed is
1.5 cm from the left edge and 12.5 cm from the top of the page.**
Options
Print single - One single analysis per printed page.
analyses
Print average - Averages are printed in the report.
Include grade limits - The entered high and low limits for the element -
concentrations are printed.
Double-click in the text field to open the virtual numeric keypad.
**
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Designing the report footer

Enter/edit the report

Report footer: Double-
click in the text box.**
Figure 12
With this setting the report footer is printed at a distance of 1.5

cm from the left edge and 22 cm from the top of the page.
**
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Double-click in the individual fields to enter or
edit data.
Double-click in the text field
10 text lines are available for the footer, see
Figure 13. to edit data.*
Figure 13
Once you have

finished, confirm
your input with
"OK".
Click "OK" to return to the report settings window.

*
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Checking the report parameters
Check that you have made all the necessary entries and changes. Select "Preview"
to check the entries and layout, see Figure 15.
Select "Preview";
Figure 14 see Figure 15.
Click "OK" to confirm and return to the main

window.
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Header
LOGO
Questions
Figure 15
Limits
for elements
Analytical data
All the fields in Figure 15 marked with "########" are placeholders for answers.
These are entered by the user (with the unit in analytical mode).
Note: The results shown above (Figure 15) are intended merely as an example.
Click "OK" (see Figure 14) to confirm the changes and return to the "Change
alloy"window, see Figure 16.
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Change alloy
Figure 16
Click "OK" to
return to the
Utilities menu
Back to the
main menu
Figure 17
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Select
"Analysis"
Figure 18
Select the Analysis program for which the new report file was generated.
Figure 19 Select the Analysis program for which the new report
file was generated, in this case: FE – Orientation
Confirm with "OK"
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The Analysis window is opened.
Select "Mode" to active the

report file.
Figure 20
The Burn mode sub-menu is opened.
Select Print/store options.
Figure 21
Select
Print/store options
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Preparing to save and print a report file
In the Print/store options window, select the Report file from the dropdown list.
All settings for saving and printing your results are entered here.
Print single burns
Select the desired report file

and the associated program.
Figure 22
Storage options
(multiple selection)
Click "OK" to confirm

settings and return to the
previous menu
(Figure 24).
Figure 23
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Set up the printer in Windows™; confirm the changes with "OK".
This takes you to the Burn mode window

(Figure 24).
Figure 24
Click "OK" to return

to the previous
menu, see (Figure
25).
After completing your entries you can print out your analytical reports in the desired
format.
Click "New" to begin an analysis.

As a report file has now been assigned to the selected analytical
program, the Dialog window is first opened (Figure 26).
Figure 25
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Enter the corresponding details in each
text field.
Figure 26
The number of questions in the Dialog window depends on your entries in the Edit
questions window, see Figure 9 and Figure 10 in this Section.
Now enter the data and click "OK" to confirm the entries and begin the analysis.
Alternatively: Enter no data and click "Cancel". The analysis which is then carried
out can be printed, but the text fields remain empty.
Select "Start" to begin the analysis and carry out the required number of burns.
Printing the analytical results

So far you have:
- installed and connected your printer,
- set the print options: "Print" menu, see Figure 27,
- carried out the required burns.
Click the "Print" button.
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"Print": print out the
current results
Figure 27
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Appendix A.1
Spare parts and accessories
Spare parts pack small, stock no. 5400000012
Stock number Description Quantity

0000000029 Compression spring 5
0000000180 Hex socket grub screw M3x4 2
0000000287 Electrode cleaning brush round 10
0000000337 Allen key 2.5 1
0000000339 Mains cable cold instruments 2m straight 1
0000000377 Lens biconvex 2
0000000510 Fuse 8A T 20mm 10
0000000547 PS/2 mouse 1
0000000595 O-ring 18x1.5 5
0000000606 Centring ring DN16/KF 2
0000000608 Tensioning ring DN10/16KF Al 2
0000000609 Ball valve Al/Ni 2
0000000714 Plane plate quartz d=5-0,1mm t=1mm 2
0000000869 File brush 2
0000001433 Ferrite for mouse cable 5
0000001468 Tweezers 2
0000001995 Screwdriver 1
0000002039 1 litre pump oil 1
0000002045 Union nut 6mm 5
0000002046 Clamping ring set 5
0000002095 O-ring 3x1 5
0000002103 Extraction tool ceramic insert 2
0000002209 Cleaning brush 2
0000002219 Source DSP 1
3600000034 FMP Button IO 1
0000002407 USB cable 2m for printer 1
0000002481 Tungsten electrode 5
0000003102 Filter mat small 89x89 mm 10
0000003153 PTFE ring 5/3,5x1mm 10
0000003394 OCADs 2
1100000034 Copper tube 6x1 for argon connection 3m 1
1000000005 Knurled screw for electrode holder 2
1100000003 O-ring 6x2.5 5
1100000010 O-ring 30x2.5 5
1100000028 O-ring 25.5x1.5 5
1100000029 O-ring 13x1.5 5
1200000029 Filter mat large 148.5x148.5 mm 10
Ap p e n di x A. 1
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Spare parts pack small, stock no. 5400000012 (continued)
2000000003 MgF2 lens FMP 1

3000000001 Start button 1
3000000002 Stop button 1
3600000002 OCAD adapter 2
4000000025 FMP spark stand insulation body 1
4000000062 FMP electrode gauge 1
4000000090 FMP lens assembly tool 2
4300000002 Oil filter element EMF 10 1
4300000003 Sealing ring for EMF 1
5010000006 Aluminium oxide with container 1
7000000036 Allen key with T-handle 1.5 1
Spare parts pack large, stock no. 5400000013

0000002082 Moxa card 1
0000002221 FMP Ignition Power 1
0000002222 FMP Source 1
3600000012 FMP Power Factor Controller 1
3600000013 FMP Ignition 1
4000000024 FMP spark stand plate 1
4300000001 Oil filter 1
5200000076 FMP Shutter 2
5400000012 FMP spare parts pack small 1
Ap p e n di x A. 1
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Standard accessories case, stock no. 5010000007

0000000029 Compression spring 0.50x5,10x25,00x8.00 2
0000000180 Hex socket grub screw M3x4 vz 1
0000000287 Electrode cleaning brush round 2
0000000337 Allen key 2.5x100 1
0000000339 Mains cable cold instruments 2m straight 2
0000000357 Tool box with organiser 16 inch 1
0000000510 Fuse 8A 20mm T 10
0000000547 MS mouse 2 keys PS-2 1
0000000595 O-ring 18x1.5mm Viton/FKM Shore 80 1
0000000606 Centring ring DN16/KF 1
0000000608 Tensioning ring DN10/16KF Al 1
0000000869 File brush 100x25mm 1
0000001433 Ferrite type TF-50 2
0000001468 Tweezers 1
0000001995 Screwdriver for slotted nuts 1
0000002045 Union nut Swagelok 6 mm 2
0000002046 Clamping ring set (front+rear) 6 mm 3
0000002095 O-ring 3x1 mm Viton Shore 70 3
0000002101 Star grip M6 internal thread 1
0000002103 BG extraction tool ceramic insert 1
0000002114 Union KF25/KF16 1
0000002115 Tensioning ring KF25 1
0000002116 Centring ring with O-ring KF25 1
0000002208 Mouse pad 1
0000002209 Cleaning brush FS 1
0000002407 USB cable A-B approx. 2m 1
0000002481 Tungsten electrode 70 mm 90° 1
0000003102 Filter mat small 89x89 mm 2
0000003153 PTFE ring virginal 5/3.5x1.0 mm 3
1000000005 GN 529 knurled screws M4x10 mm 1
1010000032 Brass dowel MS 6x24 for extraction tool 1
1100000003 O-ring 6x2.5 Viton Shore 80 2
1100000028 O-ring 25.5x1.5 Viton Shore 80 1
1200000029 Filter mat large 148.5x148.5 mm 2
4000000062 Electrode gauge 1
4000000090 Lens insertion tool 1
4000000104 Clamping screw extraction tool ceramic 1
4300000008 Vacuum pump connection kit 1
7000000162 Angled hex socket SW 2.0mm 1
7000000237 Allen key with T-handle 1.5 1
7000000243 Funnel, PE Ø 75 mm, 0.09 l 1
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Appendix A.2
Technical data
Dimensions and power consumption FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO
Height approx. 1145 mm
Width approx. 720 mm
Depth approx. 840 mm
Weight (approx, without PC and vacuum pump) 160 kg
Power supply 110 - 230 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Fuse 2 x 16 A slow-blow, 5x20 mm
Power consumption max. (without PC and 1200 VA
vacuum pump)
Power consumption at rest (without PC and 155 VA (source switched on)
vacuum pump) 115 VA (source switched off)
Optical system
Multi-CCD optical system in Paschen-Runge mounting
Focal length 350 mm and 125 mm
Number of grid lines 3000/mm and 1500/mm
Wavelength range 130-780 nm
Excitation
Burn parameters
Frequency 80-500 Hz
Voltage
100-500 V
High Energy Pre-Spark (HEPS)
Options
Wire adapter set
Sample preparation devices
Accessories set
Consumables set
Ap p e n di x A. 2
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Appendix B.1
Problems/FAQs
Problems/FAQs
Windows™ XP CD-ROM:
The Windows™ XP CD data can be found on the hard disk.

The files are in this folder:
C:\WinXPCD
Printer installation:
Printer driver on Windows™ CD-ROM;

Printer driver on printer CD-ROM;
Download printer driver from the Internet.
All our new units have a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. If you use a separate PC,
copy the driver to a USB stick and from there to the PC of the FOUNDRY-MASTER
PRO.
Copy the driver to a suitable folder on the C:\ drive (e.g. C:\Windows\TEMP). Then
carry out the installation process.
Appendix B.1
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Electrodes Clean the electrode using the appropriate brush. We
recommend cleaning after every measurement.
When the matrix is changed, the electrode should also be
changed if necessary.
The electrode should also be cleaned regularly with the
file brush.
Lens The spark stand and vacuum chamber are separated by

a lens. It must be cleaned from time to time, see
Appendix B1-2.
Cleaning the electrode

Cleaning the spark stand
Cleaning the lens
Every 3 months: Check and if necessary change the filter

mats of the fans and outlet filters in the housing
Maintenance to be carried out by the user on a regular basis:
Cleaning the outside of the unit (with a soft cloth)
Do NOT use solvents.

No water must be allowed to get inside the unit.
Appendix B.1
Page 152
Appendix B.2
Cleaning the lens
Open the front and side covers.
Figure 1
Close the ball valve (turn it across the light path).
Figure 2
Appendix B.2
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Loosen and open the lens cover. (Caution: Be careful not to damage
the optical fibre)
Figure 3
Remove the lens with the tool.
Figure 4
Appendix B.2
Page 154
Loosen the screw coupler with the tool and remove the lens by pressing
on the lens with a clean, soft object.
Figure 5
Clean the lens with a soft cloth and pure acetone. (Observe safety
precautions for working with acetone.)
Figure 6
Appendix B.2
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Re-insert the lens. Put the flat side on the inner O-ring. The O-rings must
be correctly inserted in the grooves. They must be clean and
undamaged. Then retighten the screw coupler with the tool.
Figure 7
Re-insert the lens holder in the light path. The "collar" must point in the
direction of the vacuum tank.
Figure 8
Appendix B.2
Page 156
Cle
ani
Re-open the ball valve. The spark stand opening should be open when
ng you do this. (If the opening is covered and the lens is not fitted tightly,
there is a danger that water from the washing bottle may be sucked into
the the spark stand.) When opening the ball valve, listen for unusual noises.
When setting down a sample, watch the exhaust hose and the washing
bottles and remove the sample immediately if any water is sucked in.
Activate argon flushing for about 5 minutes.
Appendix B.2
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Appendix B.3
Cleaning the window

the spark stand and/or the electrode.
With the indirect light path there is a small window in front of the optical
fibre which is held in place by a union nut (see photograph).
Union nut with window in

Figure 1 the fitted state
Because impurities occur when samples are burnt, this window must be
cleaned at certain intervals.
After 300 to 400 burns, remove the window for cleaning. The window
should be replaced after every 3000 burns. If measurements are carried
out on materials with a low melting point, such as Zn grades, the window
cleaning and replacement intervals should be shortened.
Page 158 Appendix B.3

To remove the window:
• Undo the clips on the side of the spark stand and remove the
spark stand plate.
Clips
Figure 2
• Then, using the supplied screwdriver for slotted nuts, carefully

unscrew the union nut and window and take them out of the
spark stand.
Figure 3
Screwdriver for slotted nuts
Unscrew the union nut

Figure 4 with the screwdriver
Appendix B.3
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B.3 • Now, using the supplied tweezers, remove the inner PTFE ring
and the window from the union nut.
Cle
ani
Figure 5
ng
the
win
do PTFE ring Window O-ring Union nut
w
• You can now clean the window with a soft cloth and acetone.
• Warning: When removing the window with the tweezers, be

careful not to scratch the window.
Figure 6 • After cleaning the window, reassemble all the parts, using the
slotted nut screwdriver to screw the union nut back onto the
optical fibre.
Arrangement of O-ring,
window and PTFE ring in
the union nut
Appendix B.3
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Appendix B.4
Changing the electrode

the spark stand and/or the electrode.
When changing the matrix (base) of the samples to be burnt, e.g. from
Fe to Al matrix, it is advisable to clean the spark stand and change the
electrode, so as to avoid contaminations which could falsify the
measurement result.
First of all it is absolutely essential to ensure that the (excitation) source

is turned off. To switch off the source, either turn the source switch (see
Figure 1) anti-clockwise, or turn off the FOUNDRY MASTER PRO with
the main switch on the back of the unit.
1) Turn the source switch to the off position
Figure 1
2) Remove the protective cover
Then pull the blue protective cover under the spark stands forward a
little and remove it from the spark stand in order to reach the three
knurled screws of the electrode holder.
Appendix B.4
Page 161
Loosen the three knurled screws (see Figure 2) and lower the
electrode holder out of the stand. Caution: Do not drop the electrode
holder when removing it.
3) Loosen the knurled

Figure 2 screws
Loosen the three grub screws in the stem of the electrode holder with a
1.5 mm Allen key, see Figure 3. Caution: The spring may force the
electrode to jump out.
Electrode
Small
O-ring
4) Loosen the grub
Figure 3 screw
Large
O-ring
Appendix B.4
Page 162
Take the electrode out of the electrode holder without removing the
spring underneath. Then insert another electrode, which initially sits
loosely on the spring.
Before you retighten the grub screws, it is necessary to press the

electrode against the spring by a precisely defined amount so as to
guarantee that the electrode will be correctly positioned after it is
reinstalled in the spark stand. This is done using the electrode gauge
supplied with the unit (see Figure 4, left or right picture depending on
the version). With the type illustrated in Figure 4 left picture, place the
holder together with the electrode in the gauge so that the electrode
presses against the top inside surface of the gauge. With the type
illustrated in Figure 4 right picture, slip the electrode gauge over the
electrode and press it down as far as it will go.
With the electrode exactly in that position, tighten the grub screws in the
stem. Caution: Do not overtighten the grub screws.
Figure 4
Appendix B.4
Page 163
Then take the electrode holder out of the gauge and check that the
electrode is firmly secured in the holder.
Make sure that both of the O-rings (see Figure 3) are lying correctly in
their respective grooves.
Now reinsert the electrode holder in the stand from below and fasten it
with the three knurled screws. Tighten the knurled screws firmly to
ensure that the electrode is correctly positioned in the stand and that
the O-rings provide an effective seal.
Finally, reattach the blue cover under the stand and turn the source
back on. If the cover is not properly fitted, to ensure your safety the unit
will not allow you to carry out any measurements and the error
message "Electrode cover off" appears at the bottom of the
measurement window.
Appendix B.4
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Appendix B.5
Washing bottles
On the left side of the housing of the FOUNDRY MASTER PRO are two washing
bottles, see Figure 1. These filter the medium flowing out of the spark stand and
prevent ambient air from being diffused in the stand via the exhaust hose.
Figure 1
To ensure that the washing bottle set functions correctly, fill the second (in the flow
direction) washing bottle, which has only one hose connected to it, with water until
the tube inside is immersed a few centimetres into the water, as illustrated in Figure
2. Avoid filling the bottle too much; the water level must always be well below the
tube in the first (in the flow direction) washing bottle, which has two hoses connected
to it. The first bottle remains unfilled.
This method of filling guarantees that

a) the set performs the above-mentioned functions, and
b) no water can be drawn out of the washing bottle via the exhaust hose into
the spark stand, or even into the optics, if a mistake is made while
cleaning/changing the MgF2 lens (see Appendix B.2, Cleaning the lens).
Appendix B.5
Page 165
Check from time to time that the washing bottles are filled correctly and re-fill or
clean them if the filling level can no longer be seen clearly due to dirt.
The caps of the washing bottles can be unscrewed for this purpose. When screwing
them back on, make sure that the bottles are firmly sealed by the caps. To re-fill it is
advisable to use a funnel which can be placed in the hole of the second bottle.
Fill e.g. via funnel
Figure 2
Appendix B.5
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Appendix B.6
Notes on nitrogen analysis

In principle the analysis of nitrogen (N), particularly in steel, is no different from that
of other non-metallic elements such as phosphorus and sulphur. The challenge is to
ensure the absence of N2 in the atmosphere. Even a tiny leak in the valves, the
argon supply or the spark stand will immediately cause fluctuating and/or incorrect
analytical values, even though the burn spot – which is generally used as the
assessment criterion for a "good burn" – is satisfactory. The same applies if the N2
content in the argon you are using is too high. To ensure precise and accurate N-
analysis, it is essential to work carefully and to check the condition of the equipment
regularly.
Argon quality
Since nitrogen can also occur as an impurity in the argon being used, the argon
must be very pure. The N2 content should be less than 1 ppm. This is only
guaranteed if the purity is better than 99.9999%, corresponding to a quality1) of 6.0
(sometimes also referred to as 6N0). However, this quality is relatively expensive.
Argon for spectrometry is at least 99.999% pure (Ar 5.0), and may therefore contain
up to 10 ppm of impurities. However, experience shows that there is hardly any
difference between qualities 6.0 and 5.0 in Germany, Europe and the USA (in terms
of N2 content), so that it is usually possible to use the cheaper spectrometer argon.
But in this case high purity is not guaranteed. The reason for the price difference is
the guarantee and the special filling procedure.
Your spectrometer allows you to carry out a simple check on the argon being used,
with the aid of a pure aluminium sample. Provided the Al matrix is part of the
analytical spectrometer programs, the recalibration sample RA10 is used for this
purpose. A pure aluminium sample is supplied with the unit, even if it does not have
an Al matrix. The software is described below. However, it is advisable to have a
small cylinder of Ar 6.0 in case of doubt (see below).
1) The quality tells you the minimum percentage of the gas in abbreviated form, the number before
the decimal point indicating the number of nines in the percentage figure. The number after the
decimal point is equal to the first digit in the percentage figure that is not equal to nine. For example,
Ar 4.6 indicates an Ar purity of at least 99.996%. Ar 5.0 corresponds to at least 99.999% argon.
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Changing the Ar cylinder
The changing of the Ar cylinder(s) is a critical factor in N analysis. Since the
separation of the valve from the Ar cylinder inevitably results in air getting into the Ar
supply, measures must be taken to expel it from the system.
You can simply flush the Ar system after changing the cylinder. You activate flushing
by selecting "Mode", "Argon flush". This method is very slow, as it can take several
hours before the pipes have been flushed sufficiently to ensure that N-analysis is no
longer impaired.
A better, though more expensive possibility is to use valves which you can buy and
which have a flushing device on the pressure side. This is the safest method.
A third possibility is to follow this procedure:
a) Turn the control valve from 3 bar to 0. This isolates the pressure regulator/
manometer area from the spectrometer.
b) Close the cylinder valve.
c) Unscrew the pressure regulator/manometer from the cylinder.
d) Replace the cylinder.
e) Screw the pressure regulator/manometer onto the new cylinder (do not forget the
seal).
f) Open the cylinder valve and immediately close it again. The primary manometer
should now display the cylinder pressure (usually 200 bar).
g) Loosen the union nut until the pressure between the cylinder and the pressure
regulator/manometer is able to fall to 0.
h) Repeat steps f and g four or five times.
i) Set the control valve to 3 bar.
j) Flush for approximately 2 minutes.
k) Check the Ar quality (N-factor, see below).
Sample preparation and handling

Steel samples are usually ground manually to prepare the surface. However, for N-
analysis we recommend milling or turning, as this ensures that the surface is flat, so
that the hole in the spark stand plate is sealed as well as possible. Despite Jet-
Stream technology, if ground sample surfaces are convex, it is impossible wholly to
avoid nitrogen from the air getting into the spark discharge and being excited there.
This leads to poor precision and false measurement of N-concentration. If turning or
milling is not possible, take care when grinding to ensure that the surface remains
flat. Also, when setting down the sample, make sure there is a sufficient distance
from the edge of the hole in the spark stand to the edge of the sample (the sample
must completely cover the hole), so that no air can penetrate into the spark stand.
About 3 mm is the minimum.
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Checking the argon quality and the equipment condition
An indicator known as the N-factor is used to check the Ar quality. This is equal to
the intensities of the N-line divided by the adjacent spectral background. An Al
sample containing no N is burnt. In the case of units with an Al base, this is RA10.
With others, a corresponding sample is included.
If you switch to a different matrix after testing, remember that the first analyses may
show an increased Al content. This is remedied by "burning clean", i.e. burning the
low sample several (three to five) times.
To check, proceed as follows:
a) Put down the pure aluminium sample.

b) In the analytical program, click on "Mode".
c) Click "N-factor", see Figure . 1.
Figure 1
The sample is burnt and afterwards the N-factor is displayed, see Figure 2.
The N-factor must be less than 1.5.
If it is greater, either there is a leak or the argon being used contains too much
nitrogen. In the second case you can check by replacing the argon being used with a
cylinder of "clean" argon. "Clean" argon can be either Ar 6.0 or a cylinder which has
previously been tested and found good and is kept for such purposes.
In the first case, a leaking connection in the Ar system is the likeliest cause. Use
leak detection spray or alternatively soapy water to check for leaks in the Ar
connections. You should also clean the spark stand and check the O-rings for wear
or damage. If no leak is found and the N-factor is still too high (>1.5), contact our
service department.
Page 169
Figure 2
Page 170
Appendix B.7
Support
How to get support:
If you require support, contact your Oxford Instruments Analytical Service Partner
or call the Oxford Instruments Analytical Customer Support Centre:
Oxford Instruments Analytical GmbH

Customer Support Centre
Wellesweg 31
47589 Uedem
Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)28 25 93 83 303

Fax: +49 (0)28 25 93 83 100
E-mail: service@oxinst.com
Appendix B.6
Page 171
Appendix C.2
AC / QDR
Page 172
Acceptance Certificate &
Quality Deviation Report
Type of instrument:
Instrument serial number:
Installation date:
Company name (End Customer):
Contact name (End Customer): :
Company address:
Please mark the appropriate line with a cross:

The instrument is now fully operational following the installation. The
entire system is working according to specifications. The user has
received all relevant software and hardware training and is able to
operate the instrument successfully.
The instrument is now operational following the installation. The entire

system is working according to the specification, but there are issues
to address to achieve total customer satisfaction. The user has

received all relevant software and hardware training and is able to
operate the instrument successfully. Further notes were made and can
be found in the attached Quality Deviation Report (QDR).
The instrument has not been put into operation during the installation.
The Quality Deviation Report contains the details and is attached.
Site / Office / Location of Instrument:
Representative Name (please print name):
Representative / Installation Engineer Name (please print) & signature:
IMPORTANT: It is essential that this document is completed by the end customer directly after the
installation and faxed or emailed to Oxford Instruments in order to both activate and protect your
manufacturers warranty.
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Quality Deviation Report ( QDR ) No.:_________
Filled by OI CS
Type of instrument:
Instrument serial number:
Installation date / period (from / to):
Representative:
End-Customer:
Deviation Description (please specify any issue(s) to be resolved)
Hardware:
Software:
Analytical Performance:
Sales / Support issue:
Incomplete delivery:
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0.1 - Introduction Page 4

START-UP AND INSTALLATION

A.1 - Spare parts and accessories Page 148

B.1 - Maintenance Page 152

C.1 - Quality deviations Page 173

Congratulations on your purchase of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.

The FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO is a precision measuring instrument that is

The FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO is a reliable, compact yet high-performance

In analytical mode the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO generates quantitative analyses

The FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO requires only a small amount of maintenance

Using this manual

Because each individual spectrometer is configured according to the customer's

As settings can be customised in Windows™ according to user preferences, the

1 - Minimise or close all applications running on the PC.

The names of executable commands are displayed in bold.

For example: "Print"

Using this manual

Figure 1 is not an illustration from the manual.

…relate to the area

Element lines with

Page 6 Using this manual

Displayable columns on the screen

Using this manual

The FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO has been developed especially for use in

Never place liquids on top of the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.

In burn mode the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO emits electromagnetic waves. This

The German Accident Prevention Regulations according to VDE guidelines must be

Only original parts should be used for repair.

Please observe the warning signs and notices on the unit.

To avoid condensation in the unit, it should be acclimatised to the ambient

We recommend regular data back-up.

This unit (PC) has a battery containing potentially harmful

Read through the manual carefully before using the unit.

Check the delivery to ensure it is complete.

Examine the unit for visible damage.

Open the WASLab spectrometer software by

Switch on the FOUNDRY-MASTER PRO.

Select "Analyse" mode.

Select "Recal" (recalibrate instrument).

This section explains the Utilities menu at user level 4.

Important: User levels 1 to 3 are restricted. Therefore some of the options

Open the WASLab spectrometer software by

Utilities menu; password level 4:

Enter password - Opens a window to enter a password.

Options - Opens the Options window.

Passwords - Opens a menu for assigning passwords.

Create / Change alloy - Opens the Create / Change alloy window

Restricted Utilities menu

If password protection is active, at program start-up the Password dialog window

Further information on password management can be found in the "Passwords"

The Options window is only available at user level 4.

Start in analysis mode, When enabled, on start-up the WASLab software

Stand clean warning A reminder is displayed when the number of burns

Display analysis horizontally - To display the analytical results in rows, showing

Automatic average - Active: The average value of the analytical

Print in color - may be selected (colour printer must be

Colour properties are

Once all settings have been carried out: Confirm

It is advisable to protect all settings against accidental changes.

Important: Passwords must be kept safely.

GREEN: Mode available.

RED: Mode not available.