running the check sample on the Tracer SD-III without a PDA

[Vanessa Muros]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to do some ceramics analysis using the Mudrock calibration files on aTracer SD-III (T3S2684).  The unit hasn't been used in several years and thought maybe I should analyze the check sample to make sure it's still working ok.  Only one check sample came with the instrument, the Duplex 2205 and there isn't one to specifically check the Mudrock calibration. 

Based on the recommended settings in the check sample report it looks to me like I need to use the PDA for this. It says to use Analysis Type: "Emp"", Method; "Standard Alloy". The problem is we do not have a PDA for the unit.  We have the duplex and a flash card that I assume we would use for  the PDA, but no PDA.

I tried to see if I could use another calibration file that came with the instrument to run the Duplex 2205.  I tested the Ti calibration file (Ti1.cfz and Ti2.cfz) but the numbers were off.  Don't know if that's because it wasn't the correct file to use or it's a problem with the instrument. Is there another calibration file I could use for the Duplex 2205?

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

best,

Vanessa

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Vanessa Muros, PhD

Archaeological Conservator & Director,

Experimental and Archaeological Sciences Lab (EASL)

Cotsen Institute, UCLA

A419 Fowler Building

Los Angeles, CA 90095-1510

vmu...@ucla.edu

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