File Setups
Although Probe for EPMA normally acquires automated samples based on the last unknown sample conditions, the program will support the acquisition of samples based on previously created file setups from other Probe for EPMA runs. These may be Probe database files that contain one or more specific sample setups and may or may not also contain standardization count intensity data.
This is especially useful when the need to acquire data on samples with a variety of elements are present. For example, there may be a number of quite different phases present that each require a more or less different set of analyzed elements. By previously creating a number of file setups, it is possible to have the program automatically acquire a different set of analyzed elements by referencing the various available file setups during the digitization process. Note that the specified file setup must be available to the program when the automation is run or an error will occur.
To utilize this automated acquisition method, be sure to select the Use Digitized File Setups option before clicking the Run Selected Samples button.