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3.1.4 - Basic Course: ECLIPSE software for the Tennelec Alpha/Beta Counters

Reference: E-ECL-07

Purpose

This course covers all aspects of ECLIPSE operation in conjunction with Tennelec Alpha/Beta counters.
This training course is intended for the Tennelec User who is new to the ECLIPSE software environment. Differences between the system hardware setup and installation will be discussed. This course will cover software installation and operation of the additional software product that are equipped as options or part of the Series 5 platform configuration. Common operator error and pitfalls will be discussed along with troubleshooting techniques. The course will equip the Tennelec user with a working knowledge of ECLIPSE LB and the additional software components so that first line diagnostics and troubleshooting can be accomplished.
This training course will not involve theoretical principles of detecting radiation particles, it is a pure technical course on how to use the Tennelec ECLIPSE 5XLB.

Course Content

Hardware and Software Installation:

  • Installation of the software and hardware, with special attention to the lead castle and gas supply.

Calibrations:

  • The integrity of the system calibration depends on several things including: the quality of calibration standards, the order of calibration and the diligence in which the plateaus and ROI's are updated with gas and/or plateau voltage changes.

Sample Counting:

  • This part gives an overview of all types of samples: smear samples, filter samples, soil and non-soil solid samples, and water samples.

Eclipse Quality Control:

  • Explanation of the two different types of control charts.

Eclipse Database Utilities:

  • Eclipse LB Software uses a Microsoft Access database for managing all of the data associated with system operation and data management.

Seagate Crystal Reports:

  • The purpose of this section is to familiarize with basic Crystal report design. Although Crystal Reports is a powerful and complex software package, it is possible to design simple reports in a short time. Crystal Reports syntax, formula editing, and advanced features will be discussed.

Hardware and Software Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Duration: 2 days
Maximum 10 people, Minimum 5 people.
Language: English or Dutch
Training manual included
Requirements: calculator
Available equipment: Working Tennelec 5XLB with ECLIPSE

Reference List:

Date Place Duration # of people
October 2001 Brussels Office 3 days 3
October 2003 Brussels Office 3 days 3
 

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