Elemental Suite Manual CCD V1 0

Bruker Elemental Suite OES
User Manual
Bruker Elemental Suite OES User Manual
0.01 Release Notes
Release version: 1.0
Release date: February 2016
All rights reserved by Bruker Elemental GmbH
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Content Overview
0.01 Release Notes .............................................................................................................................. 2
0.02 General Information .................................................................................................................... 6
0.03 Login ............................................................................................................................................ 7
0.04 Software structure....................................................................................................................... 8
1. Analysis Plugin ..................................................................................................................................... 9
1.01 Analysis table ............................................................................................................................... 9
1.02 Hotkeys ...................................................................................................................................... 10
1.03 Activate a method ..................................................................................................................... 11
1.04 Enter ID Information.................................................................................................................. 12
1.05 Performing a measurement ...................................................................................................... 13
1.06 Deleting a measurement ........................................................................................................... 14
1.07 Complete an analysis ................................................................................................................. 15
1.08 Workflow: Standardization........................................................................................................ 16
1.09 Workflow: Type standardization ............................................................................................... 19
1.10 Workflow: Control ..................................................................................................................... 22
1.11 Workflow: PMI........................................................................................................................... 24
1.12 Workflow: Maintenance............................................................................................................ 25
1.13 Workflow: SORT ........................................................................................................................ 27
1.14 Workflow: Stdz. Replacement ................................................................................................... 29
1.15 Settings: Analysis completion settings ...................................................................................... 32
1.16 Settings: Publishing Settings...................................................................................................... 33
1.17 Settings: Edit Limit Cards for Qualities ...................................................................................... 36
1.17.1 Add new Limitcard.............................................................................................................. 37
1.17.2 Edit Limitcards .................................................................................................................... 38
1.17.3 Duplicate Limitcards ........................................................................................................... 38
1.17.4 Local Standards................................................................................................................... 39
1.18 Settings: Edit Sorting Settings ................................................................................................... 40
1.19 Settings: Standardization Status................................................................................................ 42
1.20 Reset Daily Counter ................................................................................................................... 43
1.21 Switch User ................................................................................................................................ 43
2. Development Plugin .......................................................................................................................... 44
2.01 Methods editor overview .......................................................................................................... 44
2.02 Change Language....................................................................................................................... 45
2.02 Change skin................................................................................................................................ 46
2.03 Manage MDS ............................................................................................................................. 46

2.04 START: Standardization Status .................................................................................................. 47
2.05 START: Edit Sample ID Fields ..................................................................................................... 48
2.05.1 Manual Input ...................................................................................................................... 50
2.05.2 Macro executed on new ID ................................................................................................ 50
2.05.3 Macro executed on Complete Analysis ........................................................................... 51
2.05.4 Lookup List (fix) .................................................................................................................. 51
2.05.5 Lookup List (editable) ......................................................................................................... 52
2.05.6 Lookup List from file (fix) .................................................................................................... 52
2.05.7 Lookup List from file (editable) .......................................................................................... 53
2.06 START: Manage Reports ............................................................................................................ 54
2.07 START: Qualities & PMI ............................................................................................................. 58
2.07.1 Edit Limit Cards ................................................................................................................... 58
2.07.2 Export Limit Cards .............................................................................................................. 58
2.07.3 Import Limit Cards .............................................................................................................. 59
2.07.4 Edit PMI Settings ................................................................................................................ 61
2.07.5 Edit Limit Colors.................................................................................................................. 61
2.08 START: Control ........................................................................................................................... 62
2.08.1 Declare current Analysis as Control Sample....................................................................... 62
2.08.2 Edit Limit Cards for Control Samples .................................................................................. 63
2.08.3 Edit Control Settings ........................................................................................................... 64
2.08.4 Assign Control Samples to Methods .................................................................................. 64
2.09 START: Type-Standardization .................................................................................................... 66
2.09.1 Declare current Analysis as Type-Sample........................................................................... 66
2.09.2 Edit Limit Cards for Type-Samples ...................................................................................... 67
2.09.3 Edit Type-Standardization Settings .................................................................................... 68
2.09.4 Assign Type-Samples to Methods ...................................................................................... 68
2.10 START: Sorting ........................................................................................................................... 69
2.11 START: Manage Usergroups and Users ..................................................................................... 70
2.12 Methods: Change Method Settings........................................................................................... 72
2.12.1 Add/Duplicate method ....................................................................................................... 72
2.12.2 Adjust Prespark time for wire/metal sheet programs ....................................................... 72
2.12.3 Adjust chemical element settings ...................................................................................... 73
2.12.4 Add new Expression ........................................................................................................... 74
2.13 ANALYSIS: Change Analysis Grid................................................................................................ 76
2.13.1 Toggle Grid Layout.............................................................................................................. 76

2.13.2 Choose visible Items ........................................................................................................... 77
3. External Programs ............................................................................................................................. 78
3.01 Backup and Restore ................................................................................................................... 78
3.01.1 Create a Backup .................................................................................................................. 78
3.01.2 Restore a backup ................................................................................................................ 79
3.02 CCDServer .................................................................................................................................. 80

0.02 General Information
Thank you for choosing a product for metal analysis from Bruker Elemental GmbH.
The software Bruker Elemental Suite OES is part of your new OES analytical system.
For the routine functions of your system please use the

Analysis Plugin, which is described in chapter 1. This
plugin can either be started by using the icon on the
desktop or by using the link in the start menu. With the icon you will
be already logged in as Operator.
For the configuration of the data like alloys, control samples, type standards or report you can use
the Development Plugin, which is topic of the chapter 2. For instruments with a touch screen, you
will need an external mouse and keyboard to perform the configuration.
Addition software options can be found in the third chapter.
If you see strange icons on the screen in most of the cases a mouse over (bringing the mouse pointer
over the strange icon) will open a box with detailed information.

0.03 Login
When you dont start the

software with the Operator-
Shortcut on the desktop you
will have to enter a password
for the Login. The passwords
will be given to you during the
installation.
You can select between Lab Manager and Operator

(or any own created user as described in chapter 2.11
START: Manage Usergroups and Users) during Login.
An onscreen keyboard will let you enter the
password on the touchscreen if necessary.

0.04 Software structure
In most of the menus you will find the same structure.
First of all in each menu you will find the button to save in the top left corner
and the button to cancel in the top right corner.
The magnifying glass allows you to increase the size of the window to full screen.
The page with the magnifying glass reduces the size of the window.
Every button with a blue hook has a sub menu (might be not available for all users).
With a click on the right mouse button on the left side of a table or on the top row you can open a
submenu if available.
With important changes in the database you will be asked to store the changes. A new MDS will be
created. Please fill in the comment box to find old restore points later.

1. Analysis Plugin
1.01 Analysis table
1: Button to toggle the flush on/off
2: Sample identification
3: Workflow menu, settings menu and system information
4: Shutdown button for the computer
5: Analysis table
6: Functions for the analysis
7: Setup information for the analysis table
8: Workflows; Start/Stop measurement
9: Instrument status (Power supply, Argon, etc.)

1.02 Hotkeys
Please be aware that the following hotkeys work on all instruments that are supplied with an
external keyboard. This includes also those instruments with a touchscreen that have an additional
external keyboard in addition to the screen-keyboard.
Hotkey Function
F2 Start measurement
F3 Stop measurement
F4 Finish analysis
F5 Clear screen
Ctrl-M Start Multiple measurements
Ctrl-F Toggle argon flush on/off
Ctrl-I Enter sample ID
Alt-F Switch off all Argon flows

1.03 Activate a method
In your OES System we use different methods to analyze different materials or alloys. To give you the
best results please always use the method that fits your alloy the best.
To activate a method please press the button on the bottom left corner marked as.
A Menu will open that shows you all of the existing methods.
On the top of the box you can select the Basic element of your
material by clicking on the chemical expression.
The left half of the box shows you a list of

available methods. You will find a five
character method name and a description of
the alloy that can be measured with these
methods. If you measure your sample in the
wrong method it can lead to strange or false
results.
If no method matches your alloy please use

the Orientation method.
If you dont know the specification of your

sample, you can use the AMF (automatic
method finder) to identify the best possible
result.

1.04 Enter ID Information
With the result of the sample you might want to store some details about the sample (e.g. furnace,
material number, date, customer name, etc.). You can find that information in the top row above the
analyses grid.
Before measuring the sample you should fill in the ID fields.
To open the ID information click on the button on the left side.
You can enter the information for each field after

another. When you want to go to the next ID
information field press the arrow to the right.
Some ID information can be selected from a list and

appear in the top row by clicking on them.
Other ID information can be entered manually and

appear directly in the top row as written text.
If you filled in all necessary information you can click on the disc-symbol
to save your configuration.
Your ID information can be seen above the analysis grid.

1.05 Performing a measurement
Depending on the type of instrument you have you will find a button or trigger to start and stop a
measurement. Please check your instrument manual to find out which button will be used for this
purpose.
In addition you can start the measurement with the button in the software which can be found in the
bottom on the right.
The result of the measurement will appear on the screen.
Each measurement will

appear in a new column or
row.
1 Element symbol
2 Unit (%, ppm or ppb)
3 Average of the measurements
4 Absolute standard deviation
5 Relative standard deviation
6 Single measurements

1.06 Deleting a measurement
If you want to delete single measurements that do not match the others due to bad burn spot or bad
sample you can delete it.
Just click with the right mouse button on the number of the measurement in the header and a
dialogue will open that allows deleting a single measurement.

1.07 Complete an analysis
On the bottom underneath the analyses grid you will find the buttons for the completion of an
analysis.
With the button Complete Analysis defined actions like storing, printing and
deleting will be performed. (See 1.14 Settings Analysis Completion Settings)
By using the button Report Analysis you will be entering a new Menu.
Here you can print the report on a local printer or store it as a

pdf. If you need to see the report first, you can get a preview
first.
The Button More Export Options opens another menu.
Here you can print the analysis table like it is seen on the
screen, copy the results to the clipboard to use it in other
programs or save it in .txt or .xlsx Format.
This allows you to store each result in an own file for further
use.
With the last button Reject Analysis all measurements on the screen will be
deleted.

1.08 Workflow: Standardization
First open the Workflow menu by using the button in the top right
corner of the analyses plugin and select the Standardization.
You can also open a menu for the Standardization by using the
button which can be found in the lower right corner.
You will be asked to perform an X-Shift before

Standardization.
Click on Yes.
Place the requested sample on the spark stand and start the
measurement.
After the measurement you will see a box with a green hook and the
information, that the X-Shift is okay.
If there is a problem you will see a red cross and the information that the X-
Shift limits are exceeded. In this case Measure again. If X-Shift fails again
please read chapter 1.12 Workflow: Maintenance.

Now the table with the

standardization samples
opens.
Here you see the name of

the sample, the timestamp
when it was measured and
information how many
channels are standardized by
this sample.
After choosing the first

sample the analysis table
opens again.
Instead of the element

symbols you will find
channel names.
In addition in the sample

information row you will find
the name of the sample you
should spark.
After 3-4 measurements with

acceptable reproducibility
you can complete the
analysis.
(The reproducibility depends

on the instrument type and
on the samples. In global the
relative standard deviation
should be < 2,5 %)
Automatically the name of the next sample that should be sparked appears in the Sample ID
information.

After sparking all samples

you will see a new
timestamp for each sample.
By clicking on the button
The new standardization

factors will be calculated.
The table shows you for

each channel the expected
and measured values for the
low and high sample.
Also it gives you information

about the deviation to the
last measured values.
You take the new values into duty by clicking on

1.09 Workflow: Type standardization
corner of the analyses plugin and select the Type-Standardization.
It is only active if you assigned a Type-Sample to the method.
Read chapter 2.09 START: Type-Standardization for further details.
You can also open a menu for the Type-Standardization by using

the button which can be found in the lower right corner.
The list that opens, shows

you the name of the type
standardization samples
and if they can be used for
the calculation or not.
By clicking on the sample

you want to measure the
type standardization will be
started.
The name of the type

standardization sample
appears in the ID
information row and the
target concentration for the
sample is displayed.

After measuring the sample

you can see the relative
deviation between the
average of the
measurements and the
target value.
Complete the analysis if the

reproducibility is okay.
Now you see a table with

the target concentrations,
the minimum and maximum
limits and the average of the
measurements.
Also you will find the

calculated correction factors
or offsets.
With the button values will be taken into duty.
Now the measured

sample will show a green
hook to inform that it can
be used for type
standardized value
calculation.

The sample can now be activated for the calculation with

Activate Type-Sample.
In the information row the display changes from Element Concentration to Type Stdz Element
Concentration and an additional box with the name of the active type standard appears.

1.10 Workflow: Control
corner of the analyses plugin and select Control.
It is only active if you assigned a Control Sample to the method.
Read Chapter 2.08 START: Control for further details.
You get the list of the available control

samples. The timestamp tells you when
the sample was measured successful for
the last time.
After choosing one of the samples you will

see the analysis table including the
minimum and maximum limits for the
control sample.
Also the name of the sample is displayed

in the ID information row.
If the measurements are okay you can

complete the analysis with the button:

A box with a green hook is displayed to show that the measurement was
successful.
The list of the control samples will be

shown again with a new time stamp for
the successful measured control sample.
Every violation of the control sample

limits will be shown with a red marking.
In the box after completing analysis there will be a red cross to indicate
it was not successful. In this case you will not see a new timestamp in
the list.

1.11 Workflow: PMI
corner of the analyses plugin and select PMI.
You can also open it by using the button in the bottom right
corner.
The screen for the PMI

looks a little bit
different from the
normal analysis table.
Here the single
measurements are not
shown and only the
average with the
grade limits is
displayed.
On the TOP you will get the name of the grade that matches the measurement and a Matchcode
that represents the reliability of the matching grade.
Violations of the recommended quality will be marked in yellow (for a violation of the minimum) or
in red (for a violation of the maximum).

1.12 Workflow: Maintenance
To check the correct function of the optic you will have to perform a drift
correction before standardization.
You can choose to perform this drift correction also manually in the
Workflow: Maintenance.
The drift correction is called X-Shift.
Depending on the Matrix you are currently using, you will be asked
by the system to measure the pure sample. The name of the
sample will also appear in the Sample Identification field.
After the measurement you will see a box with a green hook and the
information, that the X-Shift is okay.
If there is a problem you will see a red cross and the information that the X-
Shift limits are exceeded.

Known problems that lead to a failure in the X-Shift:
- Pollution of the spark stand/probe head with other material (e.g. Cu material when measuring pure
Al-sample; mainly in Multi-Matrix-Instruments)
- Bad spark spot (e.g. Argon switched off, oxidized sample surface, humidity in the spark stand/ probe
head or on the sample surface)
- Pollution on the sample surface (e.g. oil, grinding remains)
- Sparking of the wrong sample
- Bad argon atmosphere (in instruments with UV-Optic, the atmosphere is surveyed during the X-
Shift as well)
In those cases solve the problem and repeat the X-Shift measurement again.
Sometimes it is enough to spark 4-5 times on the pure sample before performing the X-Shift.

1.13 Workflow: SORT
corner of the analyses plugin and select the SORT.
It is only active if you created a SORT program.
Read chapter 1.18 Settings: Edit Sorting Settings for further details.
First select your SORT program you want to

work with.
Now you have to measure the reference

sample first to create the master data.
You have to measure the reference sample as

often as it is defined in the settings menu to
be able to Complete Analysis

The system shows you a message that the

measurement of the reference sample is
finished.
Now the Sorting of the other samples can

start.
If a sample matches the reference sample the

screen will show green light.
If a sample is out of the tolerances it will be

shown in yellow color and you will be asked to
confirm. You can do a retry to make sure it
was not a bad burn spot.
If the retry was not successful you will see the

results with information about the deviation.
You have to confirm this information.
On the bottom of the screen you will find a counter of how many samples were checked and how
many failed the sorting.

1.14 Workflow: Stdz. Replacement
If the standardization sample is too small to work with it, it can be

replaced by a new standardization sample of the same type.
Be aware that before replacing the standardization sample you

should perform standardization with the old samples first. Make
sure that the repeatability of the old sample is perfect and the
standardization result shows no bad factors.
Select the Workflow: Stdz. Replacement from the Workflow menu.
A window opens, that allows you to select the sample which should
be replaced.
From a drop down menu you can select the sample to be replaced
from the currently used samples. You can only replace one sample
at a time.
The name of the selected sample will be used for the new sample. It
can be changed to the name on the sample you want to use in the
future. If the names are identical you cant go on.
Now change the name of the new sample. Click on Save & Close.

Please keep the old sample for the future.
Now you have to measure the new sample

to take the new values for the
standardization into duty.
Make sure that the repeatability of the new

sample is perfect. When everything is
perfect, press Complete Analysis to take
the new values into duty.
Now the values of the new sample will

replace the old sample.
As the old sample might be required for future adjustments or as the standardization replacement
might have failed, please do not remove the sample from the database.


1.15 Settings: Analysis completion settings
The Analysis completion settings in the Settings menu allow

you to configure what should be performed when you click on
the Complete Analysis-Button or the Accept in the
Workflow: PMI.
You can select to print out, clear the

screen or clear the identification field
for the different workflows.
In the right box you will see a

description of the function you can
enable or disable.

1.16 Settings: Publishing Settings
In addition to the analysis database you can export the results

into a .csvfile automatically. This will be performed when
clicking on the Complete Analysis-Button.
In the settings you can configure which data should be

exported.
1: Publishing configurations names
2: Enable or disable the active configuration
3: Published value (by default element concentration)
4: Enable single measurements or only average
5: Configuration for the queue of the publishing
6: Type of file that should be created (one table for all results or single file for each result)
7: Destination and name for the file
8: Element to be published in the configured file
9: Workflow which should publish in this file
10: Add new configurations
11: Table content configuration

12: After publishing an external program can be started automatically to transfer the data from the
.csv to your SPC.
13: column configuration for the .csv-file
14: published elements and identification information
15: Unit (% or ppm; only available for published chemical elements)
16: Format of the value (number of decimals)
To add a new column into the table you can open a

menu with a right mouse click on the front of the table.
Here you can select Element Columns, Meta Data

Columns (e.g. sample identification information) and
static Columns.

If you select the Insert Element Columns option in

the menu, you will see the list of the elements you can
add to the table. The elements depend on the Matrix
you have selected in Box 8. The order of the elements
is systematic on the importance for that matrix.
You can publish only the averages or also the statistics

and limit card values.
With the Insert Meta Data Columns you can select additional
information such as sample identification as separate columns.
At the end you can change the order of the columns by moving
columns up and down in the content table.

1.17 Settings: Edit Limit Cards for Qualities
If you want to change the limit cards or add new limit cards to
the system you can use the Settings menu.
You will see the list

of the limit cards
for the matrix that
is currently active in
the analysis plugin.
If you click on the

+ in front of the
limit card name, the
details of the limit
card will be
displayed.
1: Name of the chemical element
2: Alarm limit low and high (used as external limits; e.g. for tolerances)
3: Warning limits low and high (used as internal limits)
4: Target value
5: Importance of the element in the identification of Workflow: PMI
6: Maximum Deviation allowed for the identification in Workflow: PMI
7: Unit of the limit values (% or ppm)

1.17.1 Add new Limitcard
With a right mouse click on the front bar you can open a menu
that allows you to add, edit or duplicate limit cards.
The export function allows you to export the limit cards to a file
(e.g. a .csv-file or .txt-file)
With the Add new Limitcard you can create a

complete new limit card.
First you have to enter the name for the

limitcard.
You will get an empty table for the limitcard specifications.
From a drop down list you can select the elements to be used in
the limit card.

After entering the low and high values you get a new row for the next element.
1.17.2 Edit Limitcards

If you select Edit Limitcards you will see a new window with the details of the selected limitcard.
Here you can change the values of the element settings or add new elements to the limit card.
1.17.3 Duplicate Limitcards
If you select Duplicate limitcard in the menu, you will

be asked to enter the name of the new limitcard.
The element settings will be the same as in the original

limit card and can be changed to match the new limit
card requirements.
The Duplicate Limitcard is used if you want to add limitcards similar to existing ones or if you want
to use different copies of a limitcard for incoming material, production and final product.

1.17.4 Local Standards

On the top of the limitcard list you will find the button .
Here you can enter

different names for
the limit cards such as
trivial names, EN-
Numbers or your
countries code for the
limitcard.
To add a new column for your names, select Add

local Standard.
The menu Set this as used local Standard activates this name to be used in the sample
identification information in the analysis plugin. For those limitcards which do not have a separate
local name, the limit card name will be used. The activated column with local names will be displayed
in bold letters.

1.18 Settings: Edit Sorting Settings
The SORT program allows you to compare samples with a reference sample in a quick way. Here only
a few elements will be observed and deviations are tolerated. This is used for example for incoming
material check to verify that all items have the same composition.
The configuration for the Workflow: SORT can be changed in

the Edit Sorting Settings. Here you can create a new sorting
program.
Initially there is no sorting program preinstalled, as it highly refers to the requirements of the
analyzed material.
A right mouse click on the front bar allows you to add a

new program.
First you will be asked to enter

the Properties of the new sorting
program such as Name,
description and the method,
prespark time and number of
retries for the measurements.

The method can only be chosen

from the active matrix.
The prespark time should be

matching the prespark time of
the method (~ 5000 ms).
After entering the properties of the program it will be shown in the list.
A click on the + in front of the program name will open the details.
A dropdown list allows

you to select the
chemical element.
Enter the allowed Relative Deviation between reference sample and sorted samples for each
chemical element. This is not the deviation on the concentration but on the intensity ratios.
In the Global Settings you can select how

many measurements should be done on the
reference sample to create the master
values for the comparison.

1.19 Settings: Standardization Status
To review the status of the standardization you can select the

Standardization Status from the settings menu.
In the new window you can see the standardization table for the active method. That means only
those analytical channels are displayed, that are activated in the method. You can check the Factor
and the offset to find irregularities. The Standardization Status of all used lines for the matrix can be
found in the Methods Editor (See chapter 2.04 START: Standardization Status).
If you see odd factors for a channel you can see details
by clicking on the channels name and then on
Any bad results from older standardizations can be seen.
Also the date and daily counter position of the last

standardization can be found here.

1.20 Reset Daily Counter
Open the System Info.
You can see the total number

of measurements and the
daily counter
A mouse click on the button will reset the daily counter.
You will be asked if you want to reset the daily counter first.
Measurements (Counter)
should show 0. The
Measurements (Total) cant
be reset.
1.21 Switch User
Open the System Info.
In the Bottom you can find the button Switch

User.
The user will now be logged off from the program.
Now you have to enter the password for the user

you want to log in.

2. Development Plugin
2.01 Methods editor overview
1: Program Menu (change language and skin; load old restore points)
2: Select Active Plugin (Methods Editor or Analysis Plugin)
3: Configuration tab
4: Active matrix element (some changes are only valid for one base element)
5: Used probes for the configuration (for Q4 mobile only)
6: Configuration menu
7: Information of the active settings

2.02 Change Language
If you open the program menu View you can change

the Language to one of the preinstalled languages.
After choosing the new language the

software has to be restarted.
In some cases the automatic restart of the software is too

quick. Then you receive the error message. Click OK and
restart the software manually.
Be aware that with the change of the language all

menus change as well. So only use languages that you
can read and understand. The position of the menu
stays the same, but it might be difficult to find the
correct menu point.

2.02 Change skin
With the menu View and

Skins you can change the
color of your Elemental Suite
according to your likes.
The Skin Bruker Light Blue might cause some problems with some resolution settings.
2.03 Manage MDS
Every time you change something on the methods a new MDS (restore point) is created. This helps to
undo changes you did by accident.
To load old MDS files you need to open the Methods

Editor and go to Manage MDS.
You get the list of all available

restore points (MDS). With some
actions the Storage Comment will
be filled automatically, if you work
directly in the Methods Editor you
will be asked to fill in a comment to
describe what changes were done.
To activate and older MDS file just click on the MDS you want to restore
and use the button Activate.
As there is only a limited number of MDS files allowed, the oldest MDS will be deleted if the
maximum is reached. To save MDS from being deleted you can protect important restore points.
With a right mouse click in the column Protection State you

can use the Protect to save an MDS.

2.04 START: Standardization Status
In the Menu START you will find a Box

Base where you can see the
Standardization Status of all lines for a
Matrix.
Other than in the

chapter 1.18 Settings:
Standardization Status,
where you can look at
the standardization
status of a single
method, you will find
an overview of all used
lines in the matrix.
For easier observation you can find a history for each

channel. Here you can also see the date and daily
counter status of the last standardization.

2.05 START: Edit Sample ID Fields
In the box Customization

you will find the Edit Sample
ID Fields in the drop down
menu of Sample ID &
Reporting. The Table of the
ID Fields will open.
1: Sample ID Key (String which is used in the database for the ID field)
2: Displayed name of the ID field
3: Enable/disable visibility in the Sample ID information bar
4: Sorting order in the Sample ID information bar
5: Enable/disable visibility in the Sample ID form (automatic filled ID fields can be disabled here)
6: Sorting order in the Sample ID form
7: Enable/disable visibility in the printout (analysis grid printout)
8: Sorting order in the printout (analysis grid printout)
9: Enable/ disable use of the ID field for naming scan files
To add a new sample ID field, use a right mouse click on

the front bar.

Now you can enter the main information.
The Sample ID Key is only the string used in the

database and in the report designer. It should be
clear enough to find it later.
The sample ID Label is the name that is used in all

dialogues on screen.
After entering the data click on Save & Close to

create the new ID Field.
Now your new ID field is crated and can be enabled.
To configure the ID field, go to Edit ID Field Properties. In the

following dialogues you can use the arrow to continue with the
next step.
At the end of each configuration you see a summary

of the ID field properties.

2.05.1 Manual Input
By default all new ID fields allow are configured for Manual Input.
You can put some limitations on the manual input.
2.05.2 Macro executed on new ID
With the Macro executed on new ID the ID field will be filled

automatically when you click on the button to enter new ID
information.
(This Macro will not be executed if you click into the ID information
bar)
The system can automatically enter the current logged in

user. Use the last ID information that was entered or increase
a number that was entered previously.

2.05.3 Macro executed on Complete Analysis
With the Macro executed on Complete Analysis the ID field will be

filled automatically when you click on the Complete Analysis button
at the end of the analysis.
The system can automatically enter the current date and

current time into an ID field at the end of a measurement.
2.05.4 Lookup List (fix)
The Lookup List (fix) allow you to create a list of different values that
have to be entered regular. (e.g. furnace number, supplier, customer,
etc.)
Type in the Values you want to use for the ID field. Each
row gives you a new selection for the Sample ID form.

2.05.5 Lookup List (editable)
The Lookup List (editable) allow you to create a list of different

values that have to be entered regular. (e.g. furnace number, supplier,
customer, etc.). Values that are not used that often can still be entered
manually.
Type in the Values you want to use for the ID field. Each
row gives you a new selection for the Sample ID form.
2.05.6 Lookup List from file (fix)
The Lookup List from file (fix) allow you to use a list of different
values that have to be entered regular from a file on the computer.
(e.g. furnace number, supplier, customer, etc.) The file should have a
separate row for each new value and should be in a Text-format.

Search the computer for the location of

the file.
2.05.7 Lookup List from file (editable)
The Lookup List from file (editable) allow you to use a list of different
values that have to be entered regular from a file on the computer.
(e.g. furnace number, supplier, customer, etc.) The file should have a
separate row for each new value and should be in a Text-format.
Values that are not used that often can still be entered manually.
Search the computer for the location of

the file.

2.06 START: Manage Reports
In the box Customization you will find the Manage

Reports in the drop down menu of Sample ID &
Reporting.
The table shows you the

available report designs.
In the right column you

can find which report is
used in which workflow.
To activate a report for a workflow use the drop down menu.
With a right mouse click on the front of each row you can open a menu
that allows you to create new reports, duplicate existing reports or open
the report designer.

1: Design Elements (Pictures, Text fields)
2: Report design (details see below)
3: Content elements (Table content, ID fields, etc.)
4: Design configuration (Fonts, Colors, etc.)
5: Report Header (Company Name, Address etc.
6: Logo (Company Logo)
7: ID Fields
8: Results from Analysis Grid
9: Page Footer (Date, Time, Page number)

The design element bar (1) gives you the option to include new text fields or pictures in the
report design.
You can either click into the field on the report design that you wish to
change or chose it from the BEReportA4Portrait menu in the content
element box (3)
In the Content elements list (3) you can select from the
tblReport List the values that should be filled into the
report (8) from the analysis grid.
You can select from the Parameters the ID fields that

should be filled into the report (7)
The content elements will be moved into the report design by drag and drop (hold the left mouse
button while moving an element onto the report field (2). Violations in the syntax due to overlapping
contents will be indicated with red color.

With a click on the small arrow at the picture box (6)

you open a menu. Here you can select another
picture to replace the Bruker Logo.
In the design configuration (4) you can change the

fonts (type, size, color, etc.)
If you click on the BEReportA4Portrait in the content element menu (3) you will find the box
Behavior in the design configuration (4). Here you can change the name of the Report Design.
At the same position you can change the

report into Landscape.
As in landscape mode there is more

space for results from the analysis grid
you will have to change the Multi-
Column Option. Click on Detail in the
List (3) or click into the Detail box on the
report design (8) you will find the Multi-
Column Option in the Behavior box.
Change the value for the Column Count from 5 to 8.

2.07 START: Qualities & PMI
2.07.1 Edit Limit Cards
With a click on Edit Limit Cards you will see the full list of Limit
Cards for the active Base.
For further information see chapter 1.17 Settings: Edit Limit Cards
for Qualities.
2.07.2 Export Limit Cards
The function Export Limit Cards gives you the option to export
limitcards for the use on another Bruker Elemental OES System or
as a backup.
Select the limitcards from the list that

you wish to export.
The limitcards will be exported into a .qef-file (Quality

Export Format).

2.07.3 Import Limit Cards
The function Import Limit Cards allows you to import your

qualities from another file such as .qef, .txt or .csv.
By default the system tries to find a .qef-file (Quality Export

Format) created by the Elemental Suite.
For qualities from a .qef-file

you just have to select the
limitcards you want to import
by setting a hook and clicking
on Import and Close.
If you want to import data from a different file type you change
the view from Quality Export Format to All Files you will be
able to find your own quality files as well.
Select the file that contains your quality details and click on
Open.

Select your decimal

separator (1) and your
column separator (2).
The columns should than

appear separated in the
preview (3).
With a click on the arrow

you can continue.
You will see the table for the

qualities to import. The columns
have to be assigned now to the
headers.
With a right mouse click on the column header you can assign the
columns to a header from the list.
If all columns are assigned to a

header you can continue.

At the end you will see a summary

of the imported qualities. Take the
new qualities into your database
with Import and Close
2.07.4 Edit PMI Settings
1: Number of displayed limitcards
2: Minimum Matchcode in the Workflow: PMI
3: Maximum relative deviation for each element

between result and Limitcard ranges
4: Use the weight factors from the Limitcards to

calculate the Matchcode
5: Use the Elements relative deviation to calculate the

Matchcode
6: Select the Limits that should be used for the

Positive Material Identification
7: Change the colors for Warning and Alarm Limits
2.07.5 Edit Limit Colors
In the Miscellaneous or the PMI Settings you

can find a button to Edit Limit Colors
Colors can be selected from the drop down

menu.

2.08 START: Control
A control sample allows you to observe the accuracy of the instrument. It is recommended to use a
sample matching the produced material.
2.08.1 Declare current Analysis as Control Sample
Switch from Methods Editor to the Analysis in the

Development Plugin.
A measurement of a sample can be assigned to

be used as control sample in the menu
Analysis as Declare current Analysis as
Control Sample.
1: Enter the name for the Control Sample (should be

visible on the sample as well)
2: Enter the factor for the RSD from the

measurements to set the ranges for the Control
Sample
3: Assign the sample as control sample to the active

method
In the table you can still change the

limits for the control sample.

2.08.2 Edit Limit Cards for Control Samples
If you want to enter the data from the certificate

instead of using measurements you can set up the
control sample manually with Edit Limit Cards.
In the opening table you can Add

new Limitcards by using the right
mouse click on the front bar.
First enter the name for the new control sample.
In the opening table you can select the chemical

element to be observed from a drop down list.
Enter the Low and high limits for all chemical elements that should be observed.

In the overview of the samples you can click on the + to see the details for the control sample.
2.08.3 Edit Control Settings
In the Control Settings you can

set an expire point of the
validation for the control
samples by time or by number
of measurements.
2.08.4 Assign Control Samples to Methods
Select Methods in the Methods Editor. You will see a list of the methods for the active base
element.
The + in front of the methods name opens a detailed table.

Open the tab Control samples.
You can select the control sample from the drop down menu.
The control sample has been assigned to the method. The Workflow: Control is now available in the
Workflow Menu for this method.

2.09 START: Type-Standardization
A type-sample allows you to put a correction on the accuracy for a special alloy. It is recommended
to use a sample matching the produced material.
2.09.1 Declare current Analysis as Type-Sample
Switch from Methods Editor to the Analysis in the

Development Plugin.
A measurement of a sample can be assigned to be

used as control sample in the menu Analysis as
Declare current Analysis as Type-Sample.
1: Enter the name for the Type-Sample (should be

visible on the sample as well)
2: Enter the factor for the RSD from the

measurements to set the ranges for the Type-
Sample
3: Assign the sample as control sample to the active

method
In the table you can still change the limits and

the target for the control sample.
The calculation mode should be multiplicative.

Additive is only used for correction on very
low concentrations (ppm-range)

2.09.2 Edit Limit Cards for Type-Samples
If you want to enter the data from the certificate

instead of using measurements you can set up the
type sample manually with Edit Limit Cards.
In the opening table you can Add

new Limitcards by using the right
mouse click on the front bar.
First enter the name for the new type sample.
In the opening table you can select the chemical element to

be observed from a drop down list.
Select the calculation mode.

Multiplicative for all elements
accept very low concentrations
in ppm. There you should use
the additive mode.
Enter the low limits, high limits and target values for all chemical elements that should be observed.

In the overview of the samples you can click on the + to see the details for the control sample.
2.09.3 Edit Type-Standardization Settings
In the Type-Standardization
Settings you can set an expire
point of the validation for the
control samples by time or by
number of measurements.
2.09.4 Assign Type-Samples to Methods
Select Methods in the Methods Editor. You will see a list of the methods for the active base
element.

The + in front of the methods name opens a detailed table.
Open the tab Type Stdz Samples.
You can select the type-sample from the drop down menu.
The control sample has been assigned to the method. The Workflow: Type standardization is now
available in the Workflow Menu for this method.
2.10 START: Sorting
A detailed instruction can be found in chapter 1.18 Settings: Edit Sorting Settings

2.11 START: Manage Usergroups and Users
To add new Users to the system you need to open the Manage
Usergroups and Users menu.
Here you can find the preinstalled Users Operator and

Lab Manager.
With Add new User you can create a new user for the login screen.
With Edit User you can change the password of the existing users.
The Login Name has to be filled in. The information for First
Name, Last Name and Password are optional.
Now the new user is available in the List. Usergroups can be

assigned to this new user.

With a right mouse click on the field User Names you can
Add new Group.
Enter the Name for the Usergroup and click on Save & Close
In the tab Groups and Rights you can see

the rights that are assigned to a user group.
Alaska BE ANALYSIS includes the rights for

the Analysis Plugin. The Alaska BE
METHODSEDITOR includes the rights for
the Methods Editor.
The + in front of each rights list opens the detailed rights.
Rights can be activated for a Usergroup by clicking into the box to

set the hook. Only rights should be given to a Usergroup that are
explained to that Usergroup.
Rights on features that are not described in this manual or during

the user training should not be activated.

2.12 Methods: Change Method Settings
2.12.1 Add/Duplicate method
In the tab Methods You can see the list of the available methods for the active base element.
With Add new Method you can create a new method that is
completely empty.
With Duplicate Method you can create a copy of an existing method

to change some settings (e.g. wire programs, metal sheet programs.
If you duplicate a method you will be asked to

enter a Name and a Description for the new
method.
You should copy all the

settings for the new method.
2.12.2 Adjust Prespark time for wire/metal sheet programs
Clicking on the + in front of the methods name will open the details.
In the tab Sequences You will find the measurement parameters. The prespark is the sequence
starting with P. For wire or metal sheet programs the prespark might be too long.

Changing the prespark time here will also change the Expected Total Duration. Please talk to your
responsible service contact to find the perfect duration for the prespark for your application.
2.12.3 Adjust chemical element settings
1: Name of the element (Chemical Element or Expression)
2: Included in Matrix Sum (bold elements have to be activated due to calculation of influences)
3: Visibility in the Analysis Grid
4: Unit (% or ppm)
5: Fix the Numeric Format (by default the numeric format is set to dynamic which means the systems
sets the number of decimals depending on the value)
6: Number of Decimal places if the Numeric Format is fixed
7: Restriction to the maximum absolute standard deviation for the calculation of the average
8: Restriction to the maximum relative standard deviation for the calculation of the average
Q4m mobile only:
9: Visibility of Elements in the display at the probe. (max 5)

If you use the right mouse click on the front bar you can add new
chemical elements manual or from the channel list. Also you can
change the order of the elements in the analysis grid or reset to
the default order.
2.12.4 Add new Expression
With a right mouse click on the front bar of the details for a
method you can find the option Add new Expression
Enter the name for the expression. In the example the carbon
equivalent is used as CEQ.
1: Name of the Expression as entered

in the previous step
2: Field for the Expression.
3: List of available chemical elements

from the method
4: Test of the Syntax
Chemical elements will be entered into the expression box (2) with a double mouse click on the
element in the element box (3). Arithmetic operators and numbers will be entered with the
keyboard.

At the end the new expression can be tested. Enter any Test Value in
the top row and click on Test. The Test Value will be used in the
expression for each element concentration.
If an operator is missing or any other error is found

in the expression syntax the system will now show
an error message.

2.13 ANALYSIS: Change Analysis Grid
2.13.1 Toggle Grid Layout
Switch from the Methods Editor tab to the Analysis tab.
In the View menu you will find the option Toggle Grid
Layout.
The standard layout is a table

which has the elements in the
first column.
In the alternative layout the

results for each element are in
a separate box.

2.13.2 Choose visible Items
In the View menu you will find the option Chose visible
Items.
A right mouse click on the column header Average will open

the same menu.
Now you can select the columns that should be shown in the analysis grid. A
+ adds the column to the view and a - removes the column from the
view.
1: Name of the chemical element
2: Unit (% or ppm; adjusted in the methods properties)
3: Alarm limits from the active limit card (low and high)
4: Warning limits from the active limit card (low and high)
5: Minimum and maximum value from the measurements
6: Average of the measurements
7: Absolute Standard Deviation from the measurements
8: Relative Standard Deviation from the measurements
9: Single measurements

3. External Programs
3.01 Backup and Restore
In the Windows Start Menu you can find the Bruker Elemental
OES Folder. In Tools you can find the Backup and Restore
3.01.1 Create a Backup
With the program you can create a full backup of the data.
Just click on Full Backup to local Disk.
If the CCDServer is still running you will receive an error

message. Read chapter 3.02 CCDServer to switch it off
A cmd Window will open to inform you what is stored

recently.
The progress of the backup can also be seen with the

purple markings.

The files will automatically be written into a backup folder.

At the end of the backup process you will be ask if you
want to open the folder.
You can store the created 3 files on external device for safety.
3.01.2 Restore a Backup
You have to restore the three files separately. Start with

Restore Database.
You will be asked to open the Database.backup file from

the Backup folder.
In the following dialogue click on

Yes and a cmd-window will open
that shows you the progress.
Do the same with the CCD-Backup and the Results-Backup. There no additional window will be
opened.
After the restoration of the data you will be informed.

3.02 CCDServer
If the Elemental Suite is closed the CCDServer to communicate with the CCD instruments such as Q2,
Q4 or Q4m is not closed automatically.
In the task menu from windows you can find a mechanical wheel as a
symbol for the CCDServer.
A right mouse click on the wheel will open a menu. Here you can
Shutdown CCD-Server.
You have to confirm that you want to shut down the CCD Server. This
should only be done if the Elemental Suite was shut down before.
To shut down the CCD Server you have to enter a password.
The password for User is 0000.

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0.02 General Information

For the routine functions of your system please use the

Addition software options can be found in the third chapter.

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When you dont start the

You can select between Lab Manager and Operator

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0.04 Software structure

In most of the menus you will find the same structure.

and the button to cancel in the top right corner.

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1.01 Analysis table

1: Button to toggle the flush on/off

3: Workflow menu, settings menu and system information

4: Shutdown button for the computer

6: Functions for the analysis

7: Setup information for the analysis table

8: Workflows; Start/Stop measurement

9: Instrument status (Power supply, Argon, etc.)

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1.03 Activate a method

The left half of the box shows you a list of

If no method matches your alloy please use

If you dont know the specification of your

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1.04 Enter ID Information

Before measuring the sample you should fill in the ID fields.

To open the ID information click on the button on the left side.

You can enter the information for each field after

Some ID information can be selected from a list and

Other ID information can be entered manually and

to save your configuration.

Your ID information can be seen above the analysis grid.

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1.05 Performing a measurement

The result of the measurement will appear on the screen.

Each measurement will

2 Unit (%, ppm or ppb)

3 Average of the measurements

4 Absolute standard deviation

5 Relative standard deviation

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1.06 Deleting a measurement

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1.07 Complete an analysis

Here you can print the report on a local printer or store it as a

The Button More Export Options opens another menu.

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1.08 Workflow: Standardization

You will be asked to perform an X-Shift before

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Now the table with the

Here you see the name of

After choosing the first