Sample Y and/or Z positions search
There are 2 ways to search sample Y and/or Z positions:
Search by radiography image
Scan absorption profile
Scan by EDXD or flurescence profile (refer to X position search)
By radiography image
Switch to radiography measurement mode.
Narrow slit size to those of EDXD measurement.
Mark the narrow slit size and position by tape or something on monitor.
Open slit (click for Camera) for radiography measurement.
Move sample position to x-ray beam position shown by a mark on monitor.
By absorption scan
Move to EDXD measurement mode.
Confirm 2TH is >10°.
Open ‘Bluediamond’ (Bluediamond software).
Select ‘IC2 or Diode’ in Detector in Bluediamond, uncheck all others.
Open ‘scan’ on SAM Y (or Z)
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Set scan parameters of ‘Start’, ‘End’ and ‘#Pts’ (#Pts has to be odd number) (confirm ‘Relative’).
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Click LoadGo to start scan.
Scan results will appear in the ‘Bluediamond’ window.