Single Relational Database for Data Integrity
Another unique feature of Probe for EPMA is that all data for all samples including unknowns, standards and wavelength scans, along with all conditions and digitized coordinates are stored in a single relational database. This allows the analyst to easily transfer all essential raw data to another computer for off-line processing without having to track down numerous files scattered over the hard disk.
This also means that the wavescan feature for checking for off-peak interferences is intelligent, easy to use and can be started with a single mouse click- no more writing down off-peak positions on a piece of paper and typing them into another part of the program! To change an off-peak position simply click the new position with the mouse and the program will automatically remember it for the next standard or unknown acquisition.
Probe for EPMA Xtreme Edition is based on the philosophy that the analyst should have maximum control and flexibility. The software should open up possibilities, not restrict the ability to achieve good results. Following this, the terminology used in Probe for EPMA makes a distinction between acquisition of x-ray intensities, and the processing of that data or the analysis as it is called here. By breaking what is traditionally called "doing an analysis" into two distinct steps of first acquisition, then analysis (which are 2 of the 4 main divisions of the program -- Acquire!, Analyze!, Automate! and Plot!), unlimited options are available for post processing of data.