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1. scan004 3 04 PM 1 1 2006 Q Scan046 Scan003 2 59PM 1 1 2006 Scand45 Q Scan002 1 58PM 1 1 2006 Scan044 ScanQ01 12 17 PM 1 1 2006 9 Scan043 Scand42 Scand41 Select a scan Press the Enter key A list of menu options appears To work with scans sessions or dates see the sections below TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 19 Open Scan 1 Highlight the scan of interest 2 Highlight Open scan and press the Enter key The unit displays the result screen for this scan See your TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide and Chapter 3 in this manual Interpreting Scan Results 3 Press the Enter key again to see options viewing hazard information viewing spectrum exporting or printing the scan information See your TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide Export Scan Review D Review D 4 4 Open scan Export Scan04 7 SPC file spc Text file txt Reachback file arb CQ Scand41 Open scan Export scar Delete scan CQ Scand46 Scan045 2 5 Scan044 2 4 Scan043 2 44 scano4 Dri Scand41 23A View Date DE 1 To export the selected scan to the memory card first make sure the card is inserted see 6 3 Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Highlight Export Scan and press the Enter key A menu appears showing four different export options e Report file jpg a report similar to Figure 6 e SPC2. TruDefender Ahura Scientific 24 7 Customer Support US Domestic 800 374 1992 International 1 978 642 1100 www ahurascientific com Part number 110 00010 02 User Manual n N The TruDefender FT handheld chemical identification system is covered by a limited warranty which is included on page 47 of this manual Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Ahura Scientific Inc Ahura Scientific Inc has made its best effort to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this document However the Company makes no guarantee that said contents are complete and or correct in all respects the information contained herein is subject to change without notice Ahura Scientific Inc assumes no responsibility for the use of this instrumentation or other rights of third parties resulting from its use The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement Ahura Scientific Inc products are the subject of US patent applications The technical information contained with this document is subject to the Export Administration Regulations Export of this technical information to foreign persons or foreign companies within or outside the United States may require prior written authorization by the U S Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Contact A
3. Up Down Arrow keys to scroll up and down the screen Press the Escape key to exit this screen and return to the Library item menu Highlight View Spectrum Press the Enter key A screen appears showing the spectrum of the selected Library item 8 0 Glycerol xig 7 0 6 0 5 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 4000 3500 S000 2500 2000 1500 1000 8 Press the Escape key to exit this window press and hold to exit all the menus and return to the Home menu TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 12 2 4 Using the Sample Crusher The sample crusher accessory that comes with your unit holds a solid powdered or liquid sample in contact with the sampling tip during scanning e 2 4 1 Using the Sample Crusher with Solid or Powdered Material e 2 4 2 Using the Sample Crusher with a Liquid Sample DO NOT scan pressure sensitive materials CAUTION tio If the unit displays weak signal strength during scanning the sample material may have been displaced from the sample platform Remove the unit from the sample crusher and make sure the sample material is on the sample platform Place the unit in the sample crusher as described in step 2 and try the scan again The unit detects only the material that is in direct contact with the center of the sampling TIP When scanning a liquid you can use the sample crusher to helo prevent the liquid from evaporating during the scan S
4. 2004 The goals of the RoHS directive are to reduce the amounts of hazardous materials in EEE Ahura Scientific is compliant with WEEE and RoHS offering disposal of its equipment that adheres to the EU directive e f you purchased your equipment through an Ahura Scientific Reseller please contact them directly for recycling instructions e f you purchased your equipment directly from Ahura Scientific please contact us at 1 978 642 1132 or email us at sales ahurascientific com At the time of collection Ahura Scientific will cover the cost of shipping equipment back to its headquarters in the United States For information about how to dispose of your Ahura Scientific equipment visit our Web site at www ahurascientific com TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02
5. See 2 2 Using the On Screen Keyboard TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 25 Library Search Enter search text then press Done X to cancel l ace matches acetone benzyl acetate etc T Library Search gly v EPA H P 1990 Difethylene glycol hexyl ether Difethylene glyco methyl ether Ditpropylene glycol dbenzoate Ditpropylene glycol methyl ether Diethylene glycol Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate Diethylene glycol monopropyl ether 3 If you want to search within these results press the Enter key On the menu that appears select Modify Search Press the Enter key 4 Akeyboard screen appears Key in your new search letters or numbers When you select Done and press the Enter key your new search results appear Import Items Library Search gly T View info Ditethylene glycol hex View spectrum Difethylene glycol mel Export Item Di propylene glycol dE Delete tem Difpropylene glycol m Diethylene glycol View Type Modify Search Diethylene glycol mone Diethylene glycol mone Import Items Diethylene glycol monc To copy all items from the memory card to the unit s Library first insert the memory card containing the items see 6 3 Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Then highlight Import Items and press the Enter key When importing is complete a con
6. When you edit the LRD files you can change the values for the command words shown in Table 4 name ahurainvno category and group Command words e Are always a single word without spaces e Are not case sensitive although the corresponding value may be e Can appear in any order In addition e Unrecognized command words will be ignored e fa command word is repeated the last instance is saved e No carriage returns are allowed within the section of a line containing the value Table 4 summarizes fields that can be changed with the cautions noted below name is the field most commonly changed TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 5 Managing the Library 37 Table 4 Command Word Definitions name ahurainvno category and group Command word name ahurainvno BEEN EE ASCII text 256 characters maximum spaces are name SmithCo aspirin allowed that exists in the Ahura Scientific Library Be sure to use a unique name not one or among your User Added items NOTE ASCII text no spaces allowed ahurainvno BCD 111506 02 A unique character string that is used within the system software to identify an individual Library item An ahurainvno starting with A is reserved by Ahura Scientific and U is generally used only for temporary user items The ahurainvno is also used to look up the chemical information shown in View Info If the ahurainvno was changed when A the exported items are l
7. H M Mtl Yend Het Sigma Aldrich Hazard Ranking Principal Table 5 Library Info File Tabs and Descriptions Tab Name Description Information about the compound from the NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health guide General description about the compound including color smell synonyms common uses etc identified with the compound For each item in the Library there can be from zero to five Library Info files If no file exists for this item the screen displays No information available Ger Suggested protective gear to wear when handling the compound These files are simple HTML If you want to add more information to the files contact Customer Support at 1 800 374 1992 TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 6 Performing Maintenance Procedures 39 6 Performing Maintenance Procedures Routine maintenance includes the following procedures e 6 1 Cleaning the Unit e 6 2 Powering the Unit e 6 3 Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card e 6 4 Replacement Parts e 6 5 Returning the Unit to the Manufacturer 6 1 Cleaning the Unit To remove dirt or nonhazardous external contaminants from the unit wipe it with a clean cloth moistened with water household bleach 5 sodium hypochlorite or alcohol If the unit is contaminated with potentially hazardous substances follow your organization s decontamination guidelines The unit may be immersed in water and in household bleac
8. In Reduces the spectrum graph by approximately 50 each time you press the coo Enter key TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 Appendix B Limited Warranty 47 Appendix B Limited Warranty A Limited Warranty The limited warranty set forth herein applies only to the Buyer may be acted upon only by the Buyer and may not be assigned sold or transferred to any third party Ahura Scientific warrants only to the Buyer that for the applicable warranty period set forth below the Product shall substantially conform to Ahura Scientific s published specifications as of the date of shipment The warranty period shall be set forth in the applicable Sales Quotation for each Product The limited warranty herein shall not apply to i any Product that has been customized altered or repaired by any person or entity other than personnel of Ahura Scientific or personnel specifically authorized by Ahura Scientific ii any Product that has been subjected to abuse misuse damage neglect or accident beyond Ahura Scientific s published limitations for the Product or other causes external to the Products including without limitation environmental conditions and power conditions iii use of the Product in combination with products or software not supplied by Ahura Scientific iv any use or operation of the Product other than in accordance with Ahura Scientific s then current published specifications and instructions for the Product or v any
9. also use a freeware program called SpekWin32 available on http www effemm2 de spekwin spekwin down en html This software allows you to open only spc files not your unit s reachback files TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 4 Exporting and Importing Data 35 4 2 Exporting Reachback Files A reachback file suffix arb is a proprietary file type that contains the scan data configuration and other information for a particular scan or session Customer Service may ask you to export a reachback file to a memory card and then e mail it to Customer Support See Export Scan in 2 5 2 1 Reviewing or Export Item in the 2 5 3 Library section 4 3 Exporting Library Items You can export your User Added items This is convenient if you want to copy them to another unit 1 Insert the memory card See 6 3 Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card 2 Select Library Export Item and export the Library items one by one The exported items will be copied to the memory card in LRD format in a directory called UserAddedLib See 5 1 Editing the LRD Files of Library Items 4 4 Importing Library Items To transfer edited LRD files from the PC back to the unit 1 Copy the edited LRD files into the UserAddedLib directory in the memory card 2 Insert the memory card in the unit See 6 3 Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card 3 Highlight Library and press the Enter key Highlight Load item s and press
10. as e Using best practices to determine how to scan different forms of material e Performing a scan e Using the Library Icons This User Manual includes the following icons Offers additional information on using the unit Provides a helpful hint for using the unit more effectively TIP Indicates that improper use of the unit may cause harm to the user or damage to the unit Also indicates that an operation may cause loss of data CAUTION Contents 1 Introducing TruDefender FT ou ce tecsceesseeseeseeeeenseecenneesenseeeenseeeoaseeseenseeeenseesoesseseensessones 6 Misa TOW IN WV ONC MEER 6 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 8 UP MEE c jest 8 2 2 Using the On Screen Keyboard eeeesssssssssessesseeeeeennnn nennen nnn nnne nnns nsns a nnn nnne nnns 9 2 3 Navigating Through the Menus nieee ana doute Sou cuoc a E quite a a rusa Fata Cad ou Rav 9 2 3 1 Using the Keypad to Move Through the MenuS cccccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeaeneeeeeeeas 9 2 44 USING Ane Sample Gruss nasci uth es odo ue dtu ttes acra a uitae asa de A 12 2 4 1 Using the Sample Crusher with Solid or Powdered Material 12 2 4 2 Using the Sample Crusher with a Liquid Sample eeeeeeeseseees 14 AS MENUS saana P TH 15 2b A MENU aaa oa Foss gst E baw Sega coed ah t oad ee
11. be copied for export NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Overlay spectrum Shows a second spectrum on the display Open Scan Gives menu of options for viewing and managing scans Open Session Gives menu of options for viewing and managing sessions The acquired spectrum and resulting analysis of a measured material Also the process of acquiring the spectrum See 1 Introducing TruDefender FT Scan key Shortcut to the Main menu with Scan highlighted Starts a scan Shown on a label on the back of the unit and on the About screen Tools About Sub menu of the Library menu that displays all categories and let you include exclude any of them in the Library list which determines which categories are available for DecisionEngine to match with a scanned substance opectrometer Device that measures a spectrum Time Date Lets you set the Hour Minute Time Zone or hours from GMT and or Month Day Year by using the Arrows key Scan Serial number Settings Library USB Port Universal Serial Bus the USB port is for factory service use only USB connection to other systems is not supported at this time User Added Category in the Library that contains items you have added to the Library View Info See Library Info Files View Spectrum Displays a graph of a substance s spectrum Magnifies the spectrum graph by approximately 50 each time you press the Enter key Zoom
12. file spc data for use with spectral analysis software e Text file txt textual information about the scan e Reachback file arb troubleshooting and support information about the scan 2 Highlight the option you prefer and press the Enter key The file is copied to the memory card A confirmation screen appears when the export is complete 3 Remove the memory card and copy the file onto your computer TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 20 LC Ahura Scientific Acetaminophen TruDefender FT Mode Auto mings The measured data is fully consistent with the library Scan Warnings none item for Acetaminophen All results should bo verified using other methods or techriques Scan Acetaminophen Wavenumber cm 1 Session001 Scan003 12 10 2008 1 13 PM Figure 6 A Typical Report File Delete Scan 1 To delete the selected scan highlight Delete scan and press the Enter key 2 Inthe confirmation screen that appears highlight Yes and press the Enter key 2 5 2 2 Reviewing Sessions and Dates To view groups of scans by session or by date in the Home screen select Review and press the Enter key The screen shows a list of scans Tabs at the top of the screen indicate the session name or the date Use the Right Left Arrows to move to different tabs to show different lists of scans To show listings by scan or by
13. of field use TruDefender FT uses industry proven FTIR technology to identify a wide range of materials in solid or liquid state including chemical weapons toxic industrial chemicals TICs toxic industrial materials TIMs explosives and their precursors narcotics contraband and mixtures of different materials e Designed for use in the hot zone The lightweight and fully decontamination capable system can be taken directly to an unknown substance in the hot zone eliminating significant response time e Fast accurate analysis you can act on TruDefender FT returns results in seconds rather than the hour or more required to bring a sample from the hot zone and prepare it for analysis An onboard hazard database provides full safety and treatment information further speeding appropriate response e Precise results Ahura Scientific s custom software reduces the need for scientific field support by providing clear definitive results that don t require user interpretation or judgment Automatic mixture analysis enhances substance identification capability and eliminates the need for subtraction of spectra e Easy to use Intuitive menu driven user interface enables even novice users to be proficient with minimal training e Easy maintenance TruDefender FT is a self contained unit which requires no scheduled maintenance or calibration and uses no consumables e Flexible power source TruDefender FT can be powered using the included
14. plug adapter place the tab of the plug adapter in the AC adapter as shown and press until it clicks into place To remove a plug adapter slide the release latch toward the cord Helease Latch 6 2 2 Recharging the Battery When fully charged the rechargeable battery provides approximately four hours of use at room temperature You can also power the unit with the AC adapter included with the unit A wall plug icon at top right of the screen indicates when the unit is connected to AC power You can charge a rechargeable battery in two ways e Inthe external battery charger provided with the unit A red light on the charger indicates battery is charging green means it is fully charged e Inthe unit when it is powered with the AC adapter The unit s rechargeable lithium ion battery performs best if it is kept charged and not allowed to discharge completely Charge for three hours before first use TIP 6 2 3 Changing Batteries To replace batteries press and hold the Wake Sleep key for a few seconds to turn off the unit Open the access door on the bottom of the unit by pressing the two sides of the locking bar in the directions indicated Place the access door on top of the unit out of the way This reveals the battery compartment door Figure 12 Press the release latch at the right side of the door to the right as indicated The door will spring open TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 6 Performing Maintenance P
15. the Enter key When importing is complete the screen shows a completion screen TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 5 Managing the Library 36 5 Managing the Library Managing the Library on the unit involves these tasks e Editing the LRD Files of Library Items e Working with Library Info Files 5 1 Editing the LRD Files of Library Items LRD files are ASCII text files created by the system used to move data from the unit to a computer for editing You can export edit and reload LRD files for items you added to the Library from LibBuild scans Figure 9 below shows an example of an LRD file To export Library items see 4 3 Exporting Library Items Each item has a unique identifier its ahurainvno which is also used for its file name with the file extension rd example A0010 Ird LRD files consist of command words and their values The values you can edit are those shown in Table 4 For example name is a command word and its value in Figure 9 is SCANO01 You can change the name to for example SmithCo aspirin Description LRD file beginning of file Defender LRD 2 1 Date and time in UTC format datetime 20095051013 L95t273 1 5 name of the material name SCANOOI unique identifier ahurainvno A0010 instrument USB2000 SN 18234 Probe2 SN 3 source Alfa Aesar Lot 1234 1234 CAS qmumber or Xdentltrter cas 67 64 1 SNR 1 96 442527 56491597 Group membership Group Aspirin Figure 9 Sample LRD File
16. 1 Open the memory card reader 2 Insert the memory card as shown 3 Connect the reader to a USB port on your computer To remove the card from the reader push the ejection slide in the direction indicated You can also use the card reader on your computer Insert the memory card into the memory card adapter as shown Then place the adapter in your computer s card reader 6 4 Replacement Parts Table 6 lists the replacement parts available from Ahura Scientific Inc or an authorized distributor Table 6 Unit Replacement Parts pene TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 6 Performing Maintenance Procedures 44 6 5 Returning the Unit to the Manufacturer To return the unit to Ahura Scientific or your local Ahura Scientific Distributor 1 Contact Ahura Scientific or your local Ahura Scientific Distributor to obtain a return material authorization RMA number 2 Clean the unit To conform to safety and common carrier requirements all returned units must be clean 3 Pack the unit securely and verify that your RMA number is written on the outside of the package 4 Send to Ahura Scientific or your local Ahura Scientific distributor Packages that are not identified with an RMA number will be returned to the shipper unopened TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 Appendix A Glossary 45 Appendix A Glossary About Displays the serial number of the unit and its firmware version Tools
17. 10 00010 02 Appendix F Specifications 51 Appendix F Specifications Compliance Safety Standards UL 61010 1 CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 EN 61010 1 03 93 A2 07 95 CB Scheme per IEC 1010 1 09 90 A1 09 92 A2 06 95 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A ICES 003 Industry Canada Class A CISPR 11 1997 A1 1999 A2 2002 Immunity EN 61326 1997 A1 1998 A2 2001 A3 2003 Environmental Considerations Sunlight Tre unitis noto be exposed to the sun for extended periods Electrical Considerations Internal 3 7 V Lithium Polymer QTY 1 Battery Pack Power Supply Internal 3 V SureFire QTY 3 Batteries DC Wall Adapter 12 V 1 25 A Battery Life gt 4 h at 25C rechargeable Physical Considerations TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 FCC and Industry Canada Statements 52 FCC and Industry Canada Statements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required t
18. 10 02 Appendix E Error Messages and Responses 50 Appendix E Error Messages and Responses E 1 How to re boot the unit Occasionally you may need to re boot the unit as follows 1 Turn off the unit by pressing and holding the Wake Sleep key for a few seconds then releasing it 2 Hestart the unit by again pressing and holding the Wake Sleep key for a few seconds then releasing it If you still have a problem after re booting contact Customer Support E 2 Error messages The following table presents error messages you might see when working with the unit what each error message means and how to correct the error Messages During Scanning Error Message Cause and remedy Scan error Retry scan If the error continues to appear reboot the unit as described above If the error still continues to appear call Customer Support Messages When Exporting Error Message Cause and remedy Could not export scan These messages indicate that there is a problem with the memory card It ERROR Unable to export may be missing or inserted incorrectly or it may not have enough space session available to accommodate the exported file ERROR Unable to create Make sure a memory card is inserted If it is eject and re insert it See Reachback file 6 3 Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Could not save reachback Check to make sure that the memory card has at least 10 MB of free file space TruDefender FT User Manual 1
19. 1500 1000 pure components hexane acetonitrile o xylene 4000 3500 3000 2500 2000 1500 1000 wavenumbers cm Figure 8 A Mixture of Three Library Items In some cases the unit displays the message Cluster of n Items This means that the items listed in the cluster could not be separately analyzed by the mixture analysis algorithms one or all of the clustered items may be present This is the only instance in which the unit identifies a set of items as a cluster This unit will not show results for components accounting for less than 1 of the measured signal or components failing statistical significance Because signal strength can be quite variable across different molecular species compounds can be present at sizable concentrations but not be identified Some combinations of substances can have very strong interactions or even reactions when mixed If this results in a substantial change in the spectra of the individual components they will be difficult to detect as a mixture TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 4 Exporting and Importing Data 34 4 Exporting and Importing Data Several kinds of information and data can be exported from and imported to the unit The table below summarizes the file types and how to export and import them Table 3 Files for Export and Import File type Suffix Menu Selection s for Export Menu Selection for Import scan Spc From result screen After Mode Auto Canno
20. 67 63 0 gt Methyl acetate lot A 2 matches found f a yellow triangle appears next to the The data matches two or more Library items meaning compound in any result screen you can that the unknown substance could be any one of them select it to view more specific match information for example different brands of acetone TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 3 Interpreting Scan Results 30 Question 3 Does a mixture of Library items exist that is consistent with the scan data YES Classify as MIXTURE NO Classify as NO MATCH Session001 Scan011 H The data did not match anything in the Library LLLLLLEHASHISERERRHENUREERHE RUE GIRNSPEHHEPIRBAERRERR LL LL including mixtures of Library items EPA HVP 1990 Household Comme CAS 67 64 1 Acetone SO a The text on the No Match screen contains 9 important information and may be different 2 Propanol depending on each particular case Read it NOTE carefully Session001 Scan010 No matches found N tch f l in the lib Potential mixture identified 99 explained Si ai Despite strong molecular signal the system A single positive Library match for the data could could not reliably identify this material Try scanning the sample using a different not be found A mixture of Library items matches scanning technique the data Contact Ahura 800 374 1992 for spectral analysis assistance The percentages indicate the proportion of the data
21. About Add to Library Adds the scan to the User Added category of the Library Ahura Scientific Library Library items factory installed by Ahura Scientific You cannot export delete or edit items in the Ahura Scientific Library A unique identifier for each item All ahurainvnos starting with A are reserved by Ahura Scientific for use in the Ahura Scientific Library and all that start with U are reserved for use as temporary user items ahurainvno Normal scanning mode in which the embedded computer and DecisionEngine control the data acquisition settings This is similar to the Auto setting of a camera where the focus aperture and shutter soeed are chosen by the logic circuitry of the camera Autoscale Y Displays the graph at the maximum peak value visible on the Y axis A collection of items or groups of items in the Library heloful for organizing the Category Library eom mom Clear Sessions Deletes the scan data of all sessions This term is used only in reference to a mixture result designating a group of Cluster items that cannot be analyzed separately See 3 3 Mixture Analysis Compound Chemical compound contained in or added to the Library as an item Date and time the data was acquired in YYYYMMDD hh mm ss 24 hour format Date Time or hours from GMT Delete Session Removes a session from memory Copies the item from the User Added category of the Library to the memory
22. Appendix C Warnings and Safety Considerations eese 48 Appendix D Labels P 49 Appendix E Error Messages and R SpPOnse ccccceeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeenseeeeeneeeeeaneseenseenones 50 Messages DUNNO SCAM erias a a a ae 50 MESSAGES WHE EXPONO ereas e a a E E Aa remus us au 50 Appendix F SPCCIN CATIONS nisa a aaa 51 SOMPE ENTER 51 Environmental Considerations ccccccccccccecccseesesecceesceeeeeeceeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeessaeeaeeeeeeessesaeeeeeseesessaaagaess 51 ElecHicalGonsideralioN Suron a E asa aaecde au ta antes 51 PAV SIC alii GOMSIG STAMOS saccus nin E a E E a A dee ec deen idee 51 FCC and Indusiry Garnada otatemielllssi oe science dak abd ace tin beget acc Gand cm s Ease cua sS Saiddant detente 52 European Union Directives and Statements cccccccessssssecceceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaaeeeeeeeeessaaaaeees 53 European WEEE Recycling and ROHS iine eibi jac sibs oae ca aeo i tan cda ace teat ecedereddedvceszncedbdadaas 53 TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 1 Introducing TruDefender FT 6 1 Introducing TruDefender FT TruDefender FT is a handheld FTIR system designed to identify unknown chemicals directly in the hot zone Built to meet the needs of the first responder TruDefender FT is ergonomically designed for use in protective gear It weighs less than 3 pounds 1 4 kg and is rugged enough to withstand the rigors
23. Export Item D Cc em O card Exporting items from the Ahura Scientific Library is prohibited Writes the Log and Configuration files to a memory card in the form of a Export Reachback proprietary file named for example FD1234Ses 20060320141745 arz reachback Keyboard screen Displayed as a means of entering a name deleting a name or accepting a default name LibBuild Scan mode used to acquire high quality data for adding to the Library Library Displays a list of all included compounds TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 Appendix A Glossary 46 tem Besepon o Five HTML files one for each of the following topics for in field use NIOSH Information about the compound from the NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health guide Desc Description about the compound including color smell synonyms Library Info Files common uses etc Gear Suggested protective gear to wear when handling the compound Fire Suggested fire response when the compound is identified First Aid Suggested first aid procedures if you come in contact with the compound Load Item Imports files from a memory card to the Library File format for transfer of Library item files between TruDefender FT and a PC The mode selection that allows you to set the exposure time Not normally Manual used A removable memory card to which information such as user added scan files Memory card reports and other data can
24. UPPLYING OF THE PRODUCTS SERVICES RELATED THERETO OR THE USE RESULTS OR DISPOSITION OF THE PRODUCTS AHURA SCIENTIFIC EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL WITH RESPECT TO THE RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THE PRODUCT AHURA SCIENTIFIC DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS RESULTS SHALL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 Appendix C Warnings and Safety Considerations 48 Appendix C Warnings and Safety Considerations CAUTION CAUTION Do not use TruDefender FT unless you have been trained There are no user adjustable components inside the unit The battery compartment door may be opened but do not open the protective enclosure or modify the electronics within All service operations must be performed by Ahura Scientific Inc or an authorized service agent of Ahura Scientific Inc Any attempt by the user to open the unit will render the warranty null and void TruDefender FT is specifically designed to be used in an everyday environment in the field and is therefore considerably more rugged than a laboratory unit However the user should recognize that this is a precision scientific instrument and should be treated with care Abuse and mistreatment may lead to a degradation of performance or premature failure WARNING Use of controls adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein in or those specified by Ahu
25. and press the Enter key With the arrow keys select numbers for each item Month mm Day dd and Year yyyy Then press the Escape key e To set the time Highlight Time and press the Enter key With the Left Right Arrow keys highlight the Hour 0 23 Minutes 0 59 and Time Zone or hours from GMT Greenwich Mean Time Then press the Escape key 2 5 4 3 Language Allows you to choose from languages available on the unit 1 Highlight Language Press the Enter key A screen appears listing the available languages 2 Highlight your choice of language Press the Escape key 2 5 4 4 Library Scan Enables you to scan a substance and add it to the library See TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide for instructions 2 5 4 5 Manual Scan Contact Customer Support about scanning using manual settings 2 5 4 6 Clear Sessions This deletes all existing scans and sessions freeing up the memory Highlight Clear Sessions and press the Enter key TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 3 Interpreting Scan Results 28 3 Interpreting Scan Results 3 1 Understanding How the DecisionEngine Works DecisionEngine the patent pending custom analysis software in TruDefender FT automatically analyzes the data collected by scans It also controls the scanning process in Auto mode and enables the quality bar visible during a Library Build LibBuild scan DecisionEngine is designed to e Operate with high precision e Provi
26. can also access this information when you open a scan from the Review menu see 2 5 2 1 Reviewing Scans 1 In the Result screen press the Enter key A menu appears showing the following options View Info Displays in depth information about the identified chemical in five Library Info Files tabs To view the contents of a tab select it with the Right Left Arrow keys View Spectrum Displays the spectrum of the identified chemical Export Scan Exports scanned results from the TruDefender FT to a memory card for manipulation or reporting in multiple formats Explain Result Provides a brief explanation of results 2 Highlight the desired option and press the Enter key TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 3 Interpreting Scan Results 33 3 3 Mixture Analysis If DecisionEngine cannot establish a positive match for a scan based comparison with the individual items in the Library it automatically invokes the mixture analysis algorithms These algorithms find mixtures of Library items as many as five items that could account for the spectrum of the unknown material In doing so the algorithms effectively expand the Library geometrically When a plausible solution is found a blue screen labeled Mixture shows the items in the mixture and their proportions Figure 8 shows a substance that the mixture extensions determined to be a mixture of hexane acetonitrile and o xylene measured mixture 4000 3900 3000 2500 2000
27. complete Figure 5 Using a Pipette to Place a Drop of Liquid on the Sample Platform 1 With an alcohol wipe clean the crusher s sample platform and surrounding area Allow to dry a few seconds 2 Place the sample crusher on a firm flat surface Begin the steps to perform a scan see 2 5 1 Scan Menu When the Position Sample screen appears use a pipette to place 4 drops approximately 200 LL of the liquid sample on the sample platform as shown in Figure 5 5 Immediately place TruDefender FT into the sample crusher as shown in Figure 4 above Hold the unit vertically and align the nose with the sample crusher Position the unit straight into the sample crusher It is not necessary to latch it into place Proceed with the scan When scanning is complete remove the TruDefender FT unit from the crusher TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 15 2 5 Menus The units Home menu See the sections below for information about how to use the menus Also refer to the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide Scan Menu Heview Library Tools Menu Home scan o can a new substance Review Library Tools To select an item highlight it and press the Enter key TIP 2 5 1 Scan Menu Consult the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide for information on performing a scan and best practices for performing scans of specific materials and with specific types o
28. d and Menus The following sections summarize the keys and menus available on the unit Figure 2 illustrates the physical keys on the front of the unit Flip Screen Key Scan Key Escape Key Arrow Keys Enter Key Wake Sleep Key Figure 2 Keypad Keys 2 1 Keypad Table 1 provides a summary of the keypad on the unit and descriptions of the use of the keys Table 1 Keypad Keys and Descriptions lt S Goes to the Scan menu Scan Starts a scan Up Arrow Down Arrow move through vertical lists of items Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow move horizontally select among values perform other functions Flip Screen Inverts the screen for use when the unit is used nose down EE Returns to the previous display without accepting any changes P Press and hold to exit all the menus and return to the Home menu Completes the selection of a menu item This starts the indicated action or Enter brings up a sub menu display Completes selection of a character in the on screen keyboard AE Turns the unit ON and OFF Also places it into a SLEEP state TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 9 2 2 Using the On Screen Keyboard When you need to enter a name for a Library item or other item the On Screen Keyboard appears It is laid out like a computer keyboard e Enter the characters of the name one at a time e Use the Arrow keys to select a character or space Press the En
29. date press Enter Highlight View and use the Right Left Arrow keys to toggle between Session and Date To review individual scans see 2 5 2 1 Reviewing Scans above TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 21 Export Session You can export information about the selected session to the memory card 1 2 Insert the memory card into the unit see 6 3 Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Highlight Export Session and press the Enter key A menu appears showing three different export options SPC file spc data for use with spectral analysis software Text file txt textual information Reachback file arb t troubleshooting and support information about the scans in the session Highlight the desired option and press the Enter key The information will be placed on the memory card Rename Session To rename the selected session highlight Rename Session and press the Enter key The on screen keyboard appears Enter the new name See 2 2 Using the On Screen Keyboard Delete Session To delete the selected session highlight Delete Session and press the Enter key In the confirmation screen that appears highlight Yes and press the Enter key 2 5 3 Library In the Library you can see the items currently in the unit s Library including user added items You can choose to have them listed alphabetically or by type of material 1 2 In the Hom
30. de the user with probabilities not ranks e Control the true positive rate false positive rate Once the scan is taken of a substance a spectrum is generated Figure 7 shows an example Figure 7 Sample Spectrum DecisionEngine uses a process of elimination to match the scan spectrum to data in the Library It compares the measured data to Library items to see if any aspects of the scan spectrum contradict the Library items When it finds a substance or combination of substances whose data does not contradict the unknown scan then that item or those items are declared a match The software first seeks to find a single substance then looks for a mixture of substances See the next section 3 3 Mixture Analysis for more information Table 2 shows the DecisionEngine s search process For more information about scan results see 3 2 Interpreting Information on the Result Screen TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 3 Interpreting Scan Results 29 Table 2 DecisionEngine Process for Compound Identification Question 1 Are there any Library items that could not be contradicted YES go to Question 2 NO go to Question 3 next page Question 2 Is only one Library item not contradicted YES There is ONE POSITIVE MATCH NO There are MULTIPLE POSITIVE MATCHES SessionOO01 ScanOO01 Session001 Scan009 2 Propanol o Methyl acetate lot B e ITF 40 NIOSH Pharmaceuticals UN Industrial Chemicals ITF 40 UN CAS
31. e 15 22 2 See eee ee d UM diei eee 18 S oM Elo CEREREM ERN 21 294 T00 RN UM CC EET 26 3 Int rpreung Scan Hesulls comedor ea a pr oR PR FER aaa 28 3 1 Understanding How the DecisionEngine Works esses nennen 28 3 2 Interpreting Information on the Result Screen seeeesssssssseseeeeeeeneeeennnnnnn nnne 31 3 2 1 Accessing Additional Information from the Result Screen eessssssssee 32 3 9 JMIbdUre ADalySlSusecedicdetesbesitinn Cauca nate edictis Mim Cone Durus karta Dis inte a ucl icatdust O Das Ed ce uc bep 33 4 ExpornngandImport ng Data eines cesa eean aaa UG sni cus a ee SER bib aa aa aaa 34 4 1 Viewing Exported Spectrum SPC FileS cc ccccccccccccceesseeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeessaeaeeeeeeesaaas 34 4 2 Exporting Reachback Files 2 0 0 0 cccccccssesecceecaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeseeaseeeessaaaeeeeesseaeeeeeseaeeeeeessaagess 35 Z3 EXPONO HDAV Tells ae ateorutaandvusancosidasharoitcnamishaceateodiva ned uninasamoidnanestunaedee Loa cag ads 35 AA TIHmpoFHd EIDFary MOFTIS asse akute tam oni pata vbusanaedundninar eut e hen deua dudum d ded Zr am PL mE ve mur aR 35 52 Managing the LN li te 36 5 1 Editing the EHD Files or Library W6MS diese e reus supe rasa vu ce Eva ab vae Ee eh a a a Yea Rita e cede 36 9 2 NVOrKIndg WIth EIDrary Info PIOS eco esori vet eros Reeve vanus veda geo eu Y Edo c rra Yueu vene cH ed ve rav eros Eva redu te
32. e screen highlight Library and press the Enter key Highlight the material of interest Press the Enter key A list of items appears and a number of tabs at the top of the screen Use the Right Left Arrow keys to select the desired tab You can view items by name of by type of material Use the Right Left Arrow keys to select one of the tabs at the top of the screen These may be labeled with letters of the alphabet or All or with types of material including a tab labeled User Added To access the Library menu select an item and press the Enter key The Library menu appears TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 22 Library T View spectrum Export Item Acetaminophen Acetoacetanilide Delete Item Acetone Acetophenone view Mame Acrylic Acid Search Items Acrylonitrile Import Items Adiponitrile The following sections describe the options available from the Library menu View Info Displays in depth information about the selected item in the five Library Info Files tabs To view the contents of a tab select it with the Right Left Arrow keys e NIOSH Information about the compound from the NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health guide e Desc General description about the compound including color smell synonyms common uses etc e Gear Suggested protective gear to wear when handling the compound e Fire Suggested fi
33. ee 2 4 2 Using the Sample Crusher with a Liquid Sample TIP 2 4 1 Using the Sample Crusher with Solid or Powdered Material Place a small amount of solid or powdered material on sample platform Figure 3 Placing a Powdered or Solid Sample on the Sample Platform TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 13 1 With an alcohol wipe clean the crusher s sample platform and surrounding area Allow to dry a few seconds Place the sample crusher on a firm flat surface Begin the steps to perform a scan see 2 5 1 Scan Menu When the Position Sample screen appears place a small amount of the sample material on the sample platform in the sample crusher as shown in Figure 3 5 Insert TruDefender into the sample crusher as shown in Figure 4 Hold unit vertically and align the nose with the sample crusher Press the unit straight into the sample crusher until both side latches have clicked into place Proceed with the scan When scanning is complete press both the ribbed latches on the sides of the sample crusher and remove the TruDefender FT unit Figure 4 Inserting Unit into the Sample Crusher TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 14 2 4 2 Using the Sample Crusher with a Liquid Sample When you scan a volatile liquid use the sample crusher to help prevent the liquid from evaporating before the scan is
34. f containers Under Scan you can initiate a scan create a new session group of scans or select an existing session in which to save a new scan You can use the sample crusher to hold a sample of a dry material against the scanning tip during scanning See 2 4 1 Using the Sample Crusher with Solid or Powdered Material You can also use the sample crusher to prevent a liquid sample from evaporating during scanning See 2 4 2 Using the Sample Crusher with a Liquid Sample Before it runs a scan the unit checks the background and if necessary runs a new background scan See Before You Start a Scan in the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide Plan how you will scan the material Clean the sampling tip To start the scan highlight Scan and press the Enter key You can also press the Scan key The following screen appears The unit will save the scan in a session and assign the session a default name session If you want to name the session select a different session in which to save the scan or create a new session highlight Session and press the Enter key See Select a Session Create New Session below TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 16 Background Check E Clean Tip came Clean sampling tip and p i point it away from diim Pa sample PF Cad Le 2 Press Go when ready E b Session Cancel X X 3 3 Press the Scan key The uni
35. firmation screen appears TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 26 2 5 4 Tools Menu Home T Tools T scan Date Time 1 1 2006 1 33 PM Language English Review Library scan 3 Manual scan Li bra ry Clear sessions Tools oie Configure the device The Tools menu includes setting unit parameters checking the revision level of the unit clearing the sessions from memory and other functions The following sections describe the options available from the Tools menu Highlight the item and press the Enter key 2 5 4 1 About In the Tools menu highlight About and press the Enter key to display product name application version library version serial number and other information During a call to Customer Support you may be asked to relay the information displayed in this screen About T Application TruDetender FT App Version 0 1 0 Build 5204 Library Version 298 items Info Version Kernel Build 5117 Support Code 8361 B185 Serial Number OS091FTIRO19 Last Calibration 12 00 PM 1 1 2006 TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 27 2 5 4 2 Date Time Date Time T Month January Day 1 Year 2006 Hour 13 Minutes 34 fone GMIT 8 Pacific Time Sets the time and date for the unit Highlight Date Time and press the Enter key e Tosetthe date In the Tools menu highlight Date
36. h 5 sodium hypochlorite Before beginning decontamination procedures be sure to e Press and hold the Wake Sleep key for a few seconds to put the unit to sleep e Make sure the access door on the bottom of the unit is securely closed The boot may be removed for cleaning or decontamination To remove it place your thumbs on the corners of the boot below the keypad and push the boot off the corners of the unit See Figure 10 below Then peel the boot away from the rest of the unit Push the boot off the corners of the unit here Figure 10 Removing the Boot from the Unit To clean or decontaminate the sample crusher first disassemble it and then clean or decontaminate its parts using the procedures described above To disassemble Remove the boot and unscrew and remove the metal cover on the bottom Take out the spring and the sample platform element TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 6 Performing Maintenance Procedures 40 6 2 Powering the Unit The unit can be powered with AC power through the AC adapter with a rechargeable battery or with three disposable batteries The battery icon at the top right of the screen indicates the battery s charge from one to five bars The battery or batteries have sufficient charge for scanning when the battery icon shows at least two bars 6 2 1 Using the International Wall Plug Adapters Your unit comes with four styles of international wall plug adapters To install a
37. hura Scientific Inc prior to such a transfer The technical data contained in this document are subject to the export controls imposed by the International Traffic In Arms Regulations Export of this technical data to foreign persons or foreign companies within or outside the United States requires prior written authorization by the U S Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls Copyright 2008 2009 Ahura Scientific Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying without written permission from Ahura Scientific Inc FirstDefender TruDefender FT and DecisionEngine are registered trademarks or trademarks of Ahura Scientific Inc All other brands and products mentioned are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Ahura Scientific Inc 46 Jonspin Rd Wilmington MA 01887 www ahurascientific com Telephone 978 657 5555 Fax 978 657 5921 24 7 Customer Support 1 800 374 1992 International 1 978 642 1100 How To Use This Manual TruDefender FT is designed for use in the field and in the lab by military law enforcement and civilian first responders This user manual is primarily for personnel who want to adjust settings interpret scan results and manage the Library of information on the units Consult the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide Part number 112 00018 for essential tasks such
38. l Blinking Green Scan is progressing with excellent signal Blinking Red Unit is attempting to scan but is not receiving adequate signal Solid Green Scan successfully completed Solid Red Error or scan aborted aU 0 a If you are holding the unit upside down to M o scan you can invert the screen so it is easier to read Press the Flip Screen key The arrow mom TIP keys will now operate up down left right with respect to the display The other keys operate normally Select a Session Create New Session or Rename or Delete a Session This allows you to select an existing session or enter a session name for the current session Otherwise the unit assigns a default name session Highlight Session and press the Enter key A list of sessions appears e To select a session highlight it and press the Enter key A menu appears To return to scanning press the Escape key e Torename a session highlight it and press the Enter key Highlight Rename Session in the menu that appears and press the Enter key The keyboard screen appears Key in the name of the new session See 2 2 Using the On Screen Keyboard e To delete a session highlight it and press the Enter key Highlight Delete Session from the menu that appears and press the Enter key TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 18 2 5 2 Review Home T Review Session
39. non conformities or defects notified by Buyer to Seller with respect to a Product after the expiration of the applicable warranty period for such Product B Remedies Buyer s sole and exclusive remedy and Seller s sole and exclusive liability for a breach of this limited warranty shall be at Seller s option Seller s use of its commercially reasonable efforts to repair or replace the non conforming Product If Ahura Scientific is unable after reasonable efforts to repair or replace such substantially non conforming Products Ahura Scientific may at its sole discretion elect to refund of an amount not to exceed the actual payments received by Ahura Scientific for such Product s Buyer shall not return any Product to Ahura Scientific without an Ahura Scientific issued RMA number Shipping costs and the risk of loss for a returned Product shall be borne solely by Ahura Scientific and Ahura Scientific shall assume the risk of loss while the Product is in the Ahura Scientific facility Products that are repaired or replaced by Ahura Scientific shall be covered by this limited warranty for the remaining warranty period for such Product C Disclaimers THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCTS THE MANUFACTURE SALE SUPPLYING OR FAILURE OR DELAY IN S
40. nus Home B scan scan anew substance Review Library Tools 10 2 Press the Down Arrow key twice to highlight Library Press the Enter key A list of Library items appears Press Down or Up Arrow keys to select an item To rapidly scroll the list hold the arrow key down To skip to the end of a long list select the first item on the list and press the Up Arrow key TIP 3 Press the Enter key A menu appears listing things you can do with the selected item Library View info View spectrum Acenaphthene 1 Acenaphthenol Export Item Delete Item Acesulfame K Acetaldehyde diethyl a Acetaldehyde oxime Acetamide Acetamidine Fydrochlo Search Items Import tems You can choose to have items listed by type or by name Highlight View Use the Right Left Arrow keys to toggle between Name and Type Press the Enter key Use the TIP Right Left Arrow keys to select tabs at the top of the screen 4 Highlight View info and press the Enter key An information screen appears Some items including user added items may not have information available TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 11 Ammonium Description CAS 1341 49 7 N 1727 Formula F H H M Mtl Yend EU Sigma Aldrich Hazard Ranking Principal Press the Right Left Arrow keys to look at the different screens of information Press the
41. o correct the interference at his own expense This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil num rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 European Union Directives and Statements 53 European Union Directives and Statements This equipment is in conformity with the provisions of the following EC Directives e Low Voltage Directive LVD 73 23 EEC e Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC e Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE 2002 96 EC e Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment ROHS 2002 95 EC This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures CAUTION European WEEE Recycling and RoHS On January 27 2003 the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union issued directive 2002 96 EC concerning the waste of electrical and electronic equipment WEEE That directive s goals are to e Reduce the amount of WEEE produced e Increase the amount of WEEE that is reused recycled or recovered Along with Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive ROHS 2002 95 EC the WEEE directive became European Union law in February
42. oaded back into the unit s Library you have to delete the original items from the User Added category otherwise you will have more than one instance of the same item CAUTION group Group membership If blank or absent then this group Aspirin item is not a member of any group See Glossary To edit the values for name and other command words follow these guidelines e The name field is commonly edited to make it more descriptive On the unit s keyboard screen when you name a newly scanned item you are limited to 14 characters A new name can be longer Example name SmithCo aspirin e f you want to edit the ahurainvno develop a standard naming scheme You can begin the ahurainvno with any character except A See Table 4 above For example if you are a member of Boston Civil Defense you can start the ahurainvno with the characters BCD The next characters could be the date it was scanned The names should be consistent and logical but the character strings are your choice Example ahurainvno BCD 111506 2 TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 5 Managing the Library 38 5 2 Working with Library Info Files When you select View Info for a scan the unit displays a screen with five tabs each of which displays the indicated information Use the Right Left Arrow keys to select among the tabs Table 5 provides a description of each tab Ammonium ER NIOSH Gear Fire FirstAid l 27 Formula F H
43. ool Open Scan Scan Q scano5o 10 Reyi EW Scano49 10 0 Scan048 Export scan Delete scan View previous scan results View Session Library Export session Scant4s Rename session Scano45 2 5 Scanod4 2 4 Tools Delete session The Review function allows you to look at scans that have already been collected You can sort them by session name or by date You can see scan data for all previous scans including spectrum and hazard information You can also export or delete a scan or print a report of its data You can perform operations on sessions or by date in Review also including exporting renaming and deleting sessions You can also export Reachback information via the memory card for a scan session or date when requested to do so by Customer Support 2 5 2 1 Reviewing Scans To review previously taken scans in the Home screen select Review and press the Enter key The screen shows a list of scans Tabs at the top of the screen indicate the session name or the date Use the Right Left Arrows to move to different tabs to show different lists of scans To show listings by scan or by date press Enter Highlight View and use the Right Left Arrow keys to toggle between Session and Date To manage groups of scans see 2 5 2 2 Reviewing Sessions and Dates below Review T Review A high temp 4 suse 4720 ane 313 PM 11 2006 Open scan Export scan Library scan Delete scan
44. our computer TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus View by Name Type Library T A eee View info icin View spectrum Acetaminophen Export Item Acetoacetanilide Beee iem Acetone Acetophenone views Name Acrylic Acid Search Items Acrylonitrile Import Items Adiponitrile 24 Library T d Industrial Chemicals View info Alpha alpha alpha trichh View spectrum Export Item 2 2 Butoxvethoxv e Delate tiem Chloroform Chlorotrimethiylsilane Cumene hydroperoxid Search Items Cyclohexylamine Import Items 1 2 Dichloroethane an You can select how you want the Library items displayed by name or by type The Type listing is by category such as Industrial Chemicals or User Added In the Library screen press the Enter key In the menu that appears highlight View Use the Right Left Arrows to toggle between Name and Type Search Items Librarv Acetaminophen Acetoacetanilide Acetone Acetophenone Acrylic Acid Acrylonitrile Adiponitrile You can search among the Library items as follows View info View spectrum Export Item Delete Item View Type Search Items Import Items 1 Inthe library screen press the Enter key In the menu that appears highlight Search Items 2 Akeyboard screen appears Key in the letters or numbers you want to search on When you select Done the list of matching Library items appears
45. ra Scientific Inc personnel may result in a hazardous condition Follow your organization s procedure and regulations for the handling of unknown substances TruDefender FT is not certified to be intrinsically safe and the user should take the necessary precautions when using the unit TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 Appendix D Labels Appendix D Labels 49 The following label is attached to the unit for the convenience of and safe operation by the user Label Description Label on the back of the unit outlines the procedure employed to scan a sample AhuraScientific 46 Jonspin Road TruDefender FT Scanning Procedure Wilmington HA OT wwe ahurascimentilie cam Press POWER key to turn on unit Press SCAN key Press again to review scan settings Clean ATR plate Press SCAN walt for background sweep to complete Position sample and hold unit still Press SCAM key agaln to begin scan Complies with ULB1GTO 1 CAA CELI Ho 51610 1 E2412 TruDefender FT User Manual Consult the Scanning chapter in the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide for detailed information on getting a good scan and best practices for scanning See Chapter 2 of this User Manual for a discussion of the user interface for the unit The section at the bottom of this label identifies the unit If you have questions about using the unit please provide the information on this label to Customer Support 110 000
46. rch Library The on screen keyboard appears Enter letters that are contained in the name of the spectrum you want overlaid When you select Done the list of matching items appears You can select from the list the item you want for a spectrum overlay e Clear Overlay If there is already a spectrum overlay you can remove it by highlighting this item and pressing the Enter key Export Item Exporting user added items allows you to copy items scanned on one unit onto another unit via Load Item next section If the selected item is in the User Added category any category created by the user select Export Item to copy it to the memory card The item will be placed in a directory on the memory card called UserAddedLib See Exporting Library Items in the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide Exporting items from the unit s factory installed Library is not permitted and will cause an error message to display Export of factory Library items not permitted Delete Item If the selected item is a User Added item you can delete it by selecting Delete and pressing the Enter key Print Item This places a report of the scan results on the memory card in JPEG format as shown below Make sure a memory card is in place Highlight Print Scan and press the Enter key A confirmation screen appears after the file is transferred to the memory card See the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide for instructions on transferring the file to y
47. re response when the compound is identified e FirstAid Suggested first aid procedures if you come in contact with the compound In depth information may not be available for all library items View Spectrum Displays the spectrum of the selected item Select View Spectrum and press the Enter key The display shows the spectrum of the item 8 0 ao Glycerol FRI 6 0 a 4 0 eu 2 0 1 0 STET S000 3000 2500 2000 1900 1000 TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 23 To change the view of the graph press the Enter key and then select from the following menu choices e Zoom In Magnifies the graph by approximately 50 each time selected e Zoom Out Reduces the graph by approximately 50 each time you selected e Autoscale Y Scales the graph to the maximum size that will fit on the screen e Reset View Resets the spectrum to the initial view e Overlay Allows you to show another spectrum along with the current one See Overlay options below Press the Enter key Press the Escape key to return to the Library screen Overlay Options When you select Overlay a menu appears giving you two or more of the options below Select the option you want and press the Enter key e Previous Scan The scans list appears Search and select scans as you would under Review e Library ltem The Library screen appears Search and select scans as you would under Review e Sea
48. rechargeable battery AC adapter or commonly available SureFire M disposable batteries TruDefender FT complements Ahura Scientific s FirstDefender amp handheld Raman unit Together these handheld systems maximize in the field coverage of a broad range of unknown chemicals 1 1 How It Works TruDefender FT uses a technique known as Fourier Transform Infrared FTIR spectrometry to identify unknown substances Each material due to its chemical composition and structure absorbs light in its own characteristic way TruDefender FT uses this characteristic to identify unknown materials Before scanning a sample the unit performs a background scan to determine the composition of the infrared light coming from the unit without the sample in place Then a sample is put in close contact with the sampling tip and the unit scans it by shining the infrared light at it Some light is absorbed by the sample and the rest is reflected back into the unit Inside the unit an interferometer encodes all of the reflected light frequencies of interest into the signal Then a detector measures the encoded signal which is computer processed to produce a fingerprint like spectrum for identification TruDefender FT analyzes this data with a patent pending analytical software package called DecisionEngine M This package is designed to provide probabilistic material identification and mixture analysis while minimizing false identifications all with minimal u
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50. rocedures 41 Insert the rechargeable battery with This side up on top and the small arrow pointing toward the unit Power Connector USB Connector Memory Card Slot Battery Cover Activity Indicator Light Figure 11 Opening the Access Door Figure 12 Components Inside the Access Door Insert three disposable batteries in the battery compartment oriented as shown TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 6 Performing Maintenance Procedures 42 6 3 Inserting and Ejecting the Memory Card Before exporting data files to another unit or to your computer follow the instructions below to install a memory card For more information see the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide 6 3 1 Inserting the Memory Card Figure 13 Inserting the Memory Card To insert the memory card into the unit 1 Open the access door on the bottom of the unit by pressing in the directions indicated Place the door on the top of the unit out of the way 2 Orient the memory card so that the metal contacts are on the bottom and toward the unit Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown 6 3 2 Ejecting the Memory Card To eject the memory card 1 Press on the card It will pop out a little way 2 Remove it using the small fingernail groove on the top front edge 6 3 3 Using the Memory Card Reader Ejection Slide TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 6 Performing Maintenance Procedures 43
51. ser intervention See Figure 1 for an illustration of the DecisionEngine s logic tree TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 1 Introducing TruDefender FT 7 multiple records determine if there is evidence of the measurement contradicting library records are there any library records that are not contraindicated present records and does a mixture posterior solution exist that is probabilities consistent with the data present mixture declare no solution resolution Figure 1 Ahura Scientific DecisionEngine Logic Tree After a substance is scanned DecisionEngine compares the measured spectrum data to an on board Library containing material spectra If the scan data is statistically consistent with one or more Library items DecisionEngine declares a positive match and the unit displays the results on a Match screen If the measured data is not consistent with any of the individual Library items DecisionEngine automatically undertakes a mixture analysis searching for mixtures of multiple Library items that could explain the measured data If it finds a consistent solution it declares a mixture match and the unit displays the results on a Mixture screen If the mixture analysis cannot find a plausible match for the measured data the unit displays a No match screen TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 8 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboar
52. t import scan Enter Export to card Enter From Library build complete screen after Mode LibBuild scan Enter Export to card Enter Review Enter select session Enter Open Enter select scan Enter Export to card Enter Session Spc Review Enter select session Cannot import Enter Export session Enter Exports a folder containing all the scan spc files The name of the folder is the name of the session e g Session003 enne Review Enter select session Cannot import session Enter Export Reachback Enter Reachback Review Enter select session Cannot import scan Enter Open Enter select scan Enter Export Reachback Enter LRD rd Library Enter select item Library Enter select item Enter Export Item Enter Enter Load Item s Enter Lib Info html Nothing to export No menu selection If you need to import Lib Info contact Customer Support txt Review Enter select item Cannot import Enter Export ltem Enter Text Enter 4 1 Viewing Exported Spectrum spc Files To view a spectrum spc files on your computer you must have appropriate software Ahura Scientific recommends GRAMS software an integrated suite of spectroscopic software tools from Thermo Electron Corporation Go to www thermo com grams for information You can
53. t performs a background check to see if the background has changed since the last scan If the background has changed the unit automatically acquires a full new background scan A progress bar on the display indicates the background scan is in progress Scan Scan in progress Acquiring new full EE E background P ts C a p x Cancel background scan 10 seconds remaining 4 When the background check or scan is complete the Scan in Progress screen appears Place the sampling tip in contact with the sample Press the Scan key Hold the unit steady during the scan The progress bar and Signal Strength indicator show the unit is performing the scan The scan is complete when the Result screen appears See Chapter 3 Interpreting Scan Results To cancel the scan at any time press the Escape key scan E Scan Scan in progress Scan in progress Signal Strength Hald unit still Hold unit still E So 3X Cancel scan mes S Cancel scan Initializing scanner Accumulating data TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Menus 17 To monitor the progress of the scan watch the Signal Strength indicator on the screen or the activity indicator light on the bottom of the unit The activity indicator light E illuminates or blinks in yellow green or red as follows Blinking Yellow Scan has just begun or is progressing with adequate signa
54. ter key to accept it e To remove a character select Delete and press the Enter key e To change from the lower case numerals to upper case symbols keyboard see figures below select Caps and press the Enter key e When you are finished entering the name select Done and press the Enter key User Library Name B Product A B Pi n E Delete Figure 4 On Screen Keyboards When you create a new session the unit assigns a default session name which appears at the top of the keyboard screen To enter a different name use Delete to delete the characters of the default name 2 3 Navigating Through the Menus A series of menus guides you through all the operations you perform with the unit Use the keys on the keypad to move from one menu to another make selections and enter names for scans and sessions The following sections demonstrate how to navigate through the menus and summarize the menu selections 2 3 1 Using the Keypad to Move Through the Menus In the example below you will use the keys on the keypad to navigate through the menus to select a Library item and see information about it For more about the Library see 2 5 3 Library WO oexta screen press the Escape key NOTE 1 Turn on the unit Press and hold the Wake Sleep key for a few seconds then release The screen shows four menu items with Scan highlighted TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 2 Using the Keypad On Screen Keyboard and Me
55. that matches the individual items In the example screen 59 of the data matches the D 5 Library s acetone item and 4096 matches the EPAHVP 1990 TF 40 OSHUN QD Library s 2 propanol item Session001 Scan014 A The percentage total will not add up to 100 if some of the data cannot be explained Mixture identification is a complex analysis and B A similar item found verify with other means more susceptible to false positives than the One Positive Match or Multiple Positive Matches The unit will list any Library items that are similar to results For more information about mixture the data example B Be careful when interpreting analysis see 3 3 Mixture Analysis this type of result This screen does not mean that the listed substances are present only that the data The percentages are not concentrations Be careful when interpreting this type of result Verify the material identity by other means There are several possible reasons for a No Match result e Proper scanning technique was not used e he scanned substance is not present in the Library e he scanned substance has very weak molecular signal or no molecular signal for example table salt If possible repeat the scan with a different sampling method See the Best Practices tables in the TruDefender FT Quick Reference Guide for more details TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 3 Interpreting Scan Results 31 3 2 Interpreting Information on
56. the Result Screen The Result screen provides details about the identified substance as shown below You can access additional information from the Result screen Chemical Name zzk Scan002 Hydrogen peroxide CAS 22 B4 1 CAS Number 1 match found e Chemical Name name of identified chemical e Library Category lists the categories for the identified chemical can provide an indication of the chemical classification e CAS Chemical Abstracts Service Number international chemical naming and categorization reference e NFPA Diamond NFPA 704 is a standard maintained by the U S based National Fire Protection Association It provides chemical information used by emergency personnel to quickly and easily identify the risks posed by hazardous materials Health flammability and reactivity are rated on a scale from O no hazard normal substance to 4 severe risk The four divisions are typically color coded as follows Blue level of health hazard Red flammability Yellow chemical reactivity White special codes for unique hazards TruDefender FT User Manual 110 00010 02 3 Interpreting Scan Results 32 3 2 1 Accessing Additional Information from the Result Screen sessionOO1 Scan004 P View info View spectrum Explain result 1 match found Follow the steps below to access additional information about the identified material See Table 5 in 2 5 3 Library for more details You
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