The Control menu allows the user to manually control the generator in much the same way that is possible using the front control panel of the generator itself, without actually being in the instrument bay. The software is distributed with a number of default tasks. However, users may provide their own tasks using a built-in script editor or any text editor. User-defined scripts are added to the Task pulldown menu. A task bar shows the progress level of a task in operation, and the status line shows the command currently being executed.
Any error messages issued by the generator are also time-stamped and recorded in the log.
This may include turning on the generator power, starting up the vacuum system, waiting for a suitable vacuum level to be reached, spinning up the target and turning the X-ray system on. As each task is executing, the status of all of these components is verified before the next operation is performed. X-rays started again. This automation will encourage users to properly age filaments, thereby extending filament life. Enter information below to get further information about the X-ray Generator Control Software.