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How to Download and Use Niton Data Transfer Software for Your XRF Analyzer

If you have a Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL3t XRF Analyzer, you might want to download and use the Niton Data Transfer (NDT™) software to manage your data and generate reports. The NDT software is a PC-based program that allows you to set operator permissions, customize reports, print certificates of analysis, and remotely monitor and operate the instrument from your computer. In this article, we will show you how to download and use the NDT software for your XRF analyzer.

How to Download the NDT Software

The NDT software is available for free from the Thermo Fisher Scientific website. To download it, follow these steps:

1. Go to this page and scroll down to the “Documents” section.
2. Click on the “Niton Data Transfer (NDT) Software” link to download the zip file.
3. Extract the zip file to a folder on your computer.
4. Double-click on the “setup.exe” file to start the installation process.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

You will need a serial number to activate the software. You can find it on the back of your XRF analyzer or on the certificate of analysis that came with it.

How to Use the NDT Software

Once you have installed and activated the NDT software, you can use it to transfer data from your XRF analyzer to your computer and vice versa. To do this, you will need a USB or RS-232 cable to connect your analyzer to your computer. Here are the steps to transfer data:

1. Turn on your XRF analyzer and wait for at least 30 seconds after the system start screens.
2. Connect your analyzer to your computer using the cable.
3. Launch the NDT software on your computer.
4. Click on the “Download” button on the main window.
5. Click on the “Test” button to check the connection between your analyzer and your computer. You should see a pop-up window saying that the connection is successful.
6. Click on the “Connect” button to establish communication between your analyzer and your computer.
7. Click on the “Query Readings” button to see a list of all the readings stored on your analyzer.
8. Select the readings that you want to download by clicking on the boxes next to them. You can also select all readings of a specific type by clicking on the boxes on the left.
9. Enter a destination folder and a file name for your data file in the corresponding fields. You can also use the “…” button to browse for a folder.
10. Click on the “Download” button to start transferring data from your analyzer to your computer. You will see a progress bar showing how much data has been transferred.
11. When the download is complete, click on the “Done” button. You will see your downloaded readings displayed in rows on the main window.

You can now use the NDT software to create and use reports based on your data. You can also upload data from your computer to your analyzer using the “Upload” button. For more details, please refer to this document.

Conclusion

The NDT software is a useful tool for managing and analyzing data from your Niton XL3t XRF Analyzer. It allows you to transfer data between your analyzer and your computer, customize reports, print certificates of analysis, and remotely monitor and operate your instrument. To download and use it, you just need a serial number, a cable, and a few simple steps. We hope this article has helped you learn how to download and use Niton Data Transfer Software for your XRF Analyzer.