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DOC022.52.93074
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TitraLab
AT1000 series workstations
User Manual
03/2019, Edition 7

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  • Page 1 DOC022.52.93074 ® TitraLab AT1000 series workstations User Manual 03/2019, Edition 7...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Specifications ........................3 Section 2 General information ......................5 2.1 Safety information........................5 2.1.1 Use of hazard information....................5 2.1.2 Precautionary labels......................5 2.1.3 Certification......................... 6 2.1.4 Restriction of hazardous substances (RoHS)..............6 2.2 Product overview.......................... 7 2.3 Instrument connections........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Section 8 Maintenance ........................41 8.1 Maintenance schedule....................... 41 8.2 Clean the instrument........................41 8.3 Clean the sensor........................41 8.4 Replace the tubes........................42 8.5 Replace desiccant cartridge contents..................42 8.6 Replace the syringe electro-valve block..................42 8.7 Maintenance menu........................
  • Page 5: Section 1 Specifications

    Section 1 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Specification Details Dimensions (W x D x H) 22 x 40 x 36 cm (8.7 x 15.7 x 14.2 in.) Weight 4 kg (8.8 lb) Power requirements 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Altitude 2,000 m (6,562 ft) maximum Operating temperature...
  • Page 6 Specifications...
  • Page 7: Section 2 General Information

    Section 2 General information In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
  • Page 8: Certification

    General information This symbol indicates the presence of devices sensitive to Electro-static Discharge (ESD) and indicates that care must be taken to prevent damage with the equipment. Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or public disposal systems.
  • Page 9: Product Overview

    General information Name: TitraLab AT1000 Table 1 有毒有害物质或元素 (Hazardous Substance) 部件名称 (Parts) 铅 (Pb) 汞 (Hg) 镉 (Cd) 六价铬 (Cr6+) 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) 电 阻 (Resistor) 二极管 ( Diode) 表示该部件中有毒有害物质在所有均质材料中的含量均为 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下 Indicates that the concentration of the hazardous substance in all homogeneous materials in the parts is below the relevant threshold of the SJ/T11363-2006 standard.
  • Page 10 General information 1 Keypad 6 Beaker 11 Sensor holder 2 Display 7 Syringe protection cover 12 Pump 2 input/output 3 Sensor storage tubes 8 Syringe input/output 13 Pump 1 input/output 4 USB port 9 Tube clips 14 Pump access cover 5 Tube holder 10 Syringe Note: Depending on the model, there will be 1 or 2 syringes and syringe input/output ports, and 0,...
  • Page 11: Instrument Connections

    General information 2.3 Instrument connections Use the USB port on the side of the instrument for the USB applications key supplied with the instrument. Use the USB port on the rear of the instrument to connect to a printer, mouse, keyboard or a USB hub. 1 24 V external power supply port 4 External pump port 7 USB port...
  • Page 12 General information Figure 2 Contents of the application box 1 Beakers (5 x 50 mL and 5 x 150 mL) 7 Syringe holding ring (1 for each syringe) 2 Tube with anti-diffusion tip (if necessary for the 8 Syringe (refer to Table 2 on page 8 for quantity) application)
  • Page 13: Section 3 Installation

    Section 3 Installation C A U T I O N Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the document. N O T I C E This is a class A product. There may be potential difficulties in ensuring electromagnetic compatibility in other environments, due to conducted as well as radiated disturbances.
  • Page 14: Install The Syringe

    Installation 1. Connect the power cord to the power supply. 2. Connect the power supply to the instrument (refer to Instrument connections on page 9). 3. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet. 3.3 Install the syringe Before syringe installation, set the instrument power to on. Push the power button on the front of the instrument.
  • Page 15: Install The Sensor Storage Tubes

    Installation 3.4 Install the sensor storage tubes Put the three sensor storage tubes into the holder that is on the side of the instrument (refer to Product overview on page 7). Keep the sensor in a storage tube when not in use. 3.5 Install the stir bar and the beaker Add the stir bar to the beaker, and then attach the beaker to the sensor holder.
  • Page 16: Connect The Tubes

    Installation 3.7 Connect the tubes Arrow symbols identify the inlet and outlet ports for the syringe and the pump connections. The “up” arrow is the outlet port. The “down” arrow is the inlet port. Turn the tube connectors on the inlet and outlet ports of the syringe and pump until they click. The syringe outlet tube has a blue ring on it.
  • Page 17: Set The Legacy Adapter Settings

    Installation 1 Temperature sensor 2 Reference sensor 3 Measuring sensor 3. The legacy adapter commissioning wizard automatically starts. Follow the instructions that show on the display. Select the parameter based on the connected sensor. Option Description Select this parameter if the connected sensor is a pH analogic sensor. Metal/RedOX/Color Select this parameter if the connected sensor is a Pt-Pt (metallic) analogic sensor or PTM450/OPT300 sensor.
  • Page 18: Install The Titrant And The Reagent

    Installation Connect the sensor to an available sensor port on the rear of the instrument. After the sensor is connected, make sure that the sensor icon shows in the banner at the top of the display. N O T I C E Make sure that the sensor tip is 5 to 10 mm above the top of the magnetic stir bar to prevent any contact with the bar during operation.
  • Page 19: Tidy The Work Area

    Installation N O T I C E This is only applicable to instruments with two syringes installed. It is recommended to install the applications (refer to Install the applications on page 30) before installing the titrant. Applications using titrant from syringe 1 are loaded on line 1 of the home screen (refer to Home screen on page 25) and applications using titrant from syringe 2 are...
  • Page 20 Installation...
  • Page 21: Section 4 Install Accessories

    Section 4 Install accessories 4.1 Install an external pump Table 3 External pump specifications (subject to change without notice) Specification Details Dimensions (W x D x H) 11.4 x 11.4 x 10.0 cm (4.49 x 4.49 x 3.94 in.) Weight 280 g (0.62 lb) Power requirements 12 VDC, 0.4–0.54 A...
  • Page 22 Install accessories To adjust the height of the tube in the sample, unscrew the top of the fitting and slide the metal tube up or down to the required height before retightening the fitting. Refer to Figure...
  • Page 23: Install An External Propeller

    Install accessories Figure 3 Tube adjustment 4.2 Install an external propeller This accessory (Item no. LZE143) is used as an alternative to the standard magnetic stir bar, for more viscous samples. 1. Install the propeller into the slot in the middle of the sensor holder. 2.
  • Page 24: Install Pc Software

    Install accessories 4.4 Install PC software ® The optional PC software connects with the TitraLab workstation through an Ethernet network. The software can be used to: ® • Control a TitraLab workstation to start and stop analyses • Control a sample changer to start and stop analyses •...
  • Page 25 Install accessories...
  • Page 26 Install accessories...
  • Page 27: Section 5 User Interface And Navigation

    Section 5 User interface and navigation 5.1 Keypad 1 Power 3 Selection keys 5 Home key 2 Printer 4 Navigation keys Description Power Sets the instrument power to on or off. Push the key for 2 seconds to set the power to off. Printer The printer key only operates if a printer is connected to the instrument.
  • Page 28: Menu Structure

    User interface and navigation Table 4 Information icons Icon Description A printer is connected to the instrument A USB key is connected to the instrument A sensor is connected to sensor port 1 A sensor is connected to sensor port 2 The data log file is full.
  • Page 29 User interface and navigation Table 6 Settings menu (continued) Option Description Adjust the display brightness Brightness Set the sound on or off for specific operations Sounds Set the operating language Language Give a name to identify the instrument Network Specify the legacy sensor data Legacy settings Show instrument and attached hardware information Info...
  • Page 30 User interface and navigation Table 7 Maintenance menu (continued) Option Description Replace the pump cassette for installed pumps Pump cassette replacement Use this option when replacing reagents Reagent replacement Manage the maintenance tasks Maintenance schedule See the number of days remaining on specified devices before maintenance is required Maintenance summary When enabled, starts the syringe verification procedure.
  • Page 31: Section 6 Startup

    Section 6 Startup C A U T I O N Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols. C A U T I O N Personal injury hazard.
  • Page 32: Install The Applications

    Startup Option Description Options Sets the following options: • Set the application parameters view to expert or basic mode • When the instrument is set to off, sets the syringe to empty into the titrant bottle • Changes the temperature display unit •...
  • Page 33 Startup 5. Select the next device to purge if individual devices are being selected. 6. Push Exit when all the tubes are filled with reagent and the device has no air bubbles. Note: If a few small air bubbles can be seen on the inner wall and/or piston of the syringe, they can be left without effecting system performance.
  • Page 34 Startup...
  • Page 35: Section 7 Standard Operations

    Section 7 Standard operations C A U T I O N Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the document. C A U T I O N Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled.
  • Page 36: Calibrate The Titrant

    Standard operations 9. When the calibration is complete, push the left and right arrow keys to see the different measurement views. 10. Push Reject or Validate. Option Description Reject Select Cancel to go back to the result display or Confirm to reject the calibration and use the default or previous calibration value.
  • Page 37: Auto Leveling Calibration

    Standard operations 11. Two options are available during the procedure: Option Description Stop Aborts the calibration and no results are calculated. If selected during the Replicate Sample option, then all data in the series is lost. Skip Stops the current operation and goes directly to the next step in the procedure. Results are then calculated from calibration data available before Skip is selected.
  • Page 38: Sample Preparation

    Standard operations 10. The titration measurement starts after the leveling procedure completes. If the default stirring speed needs to be adjusted, push the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the speed. Note: This adjustment only applies to the current operation. The standard default stirring speed for the calibration is not changed.
  • Page 39 Standard operations 1. From the home screen, select the measurement application, then push Select. Application information shows on the display. 2. Read the related "Application Note" from the USB applications key for more instructions. 3. If necessary, select an icon for more information or to change some data. Option Description Information Shows more information about the application.
  • Page 40: Change The Application Settings

    Standard operations 7.4 Change the application settings N O T I C E The applications installed on the instrument have been pre-defined to optimize the measurement process. Changing these default application parameters will have an effect on the measurement process and measurement results. Only qualified personnel should change these parameters or use the instrument in Expert mode.
  • Page 41: Manage The Data Log

    Standard operations • The sample name for the next measurement made on 27th February 2015 at 17:01:27 is Water 2 150227170127, etc. • The integer value is always set back to 1 when the instrument is set to off 7.5 Manage the data log To select data to view, delete or export, specify data filters 1.
  • Page 42 Standard operations...
  • Page 43: Section 8 Maintenance

    Section 8 Maintenance C A U T I O N Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the document. N O T I C E Do not disassemble the instrument for maintenance. If the internal components must be cleaned or repaired, contact the manufacturer.
  • Page 44: Replace The Tubes

    Maintenance 8.4 Replace the tubes After installing a new tube, make sure that it is correctly installed by turning the tube connectors on the inlet and outlet ports of the syringe or pump until they click. Refer also Connect the tubes on page 14.
  • Page 45: Syringe Activation

    Maintenance Refer also to Table 7 on page 27. 8.7.1 Syringe activation Do a check of the syringe. Make sure the syringe fills and empties correctly. 1. From the maintenance menu, push Syringe activation. Push the arrow keys to select an option. Option Description Fill...
  • Page 46: Pump Cassette Replacement

    Maintenance 3. Push the left or right arrow key to select the expert mode, then push Done. 4. From the home screen, select Maintenance, then push Select. 5. From the maintenance screen, select Syringe verification, then push Select. Note: When the option is selected for the first time, enter the license key. 6.
  • Page 47: Other Maintenance Options

    Maintenance To replace the pump cassette, refer to the illustrated steps that follow and obey the instructions on the display. 8.7.6 Other maintenance options 1. Select an option, then push Select. Option Description Stirring activation Do a check of the magnetic stirrer. Push the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the stirring speed.
  • Page 48: Storage And Transportation

    Maintenance Option Description Live measure This option is not available for all sensors. The option shows continuous measurement data with connected sensors to quickly check measurements. The installed applications and the automatic additions to the sample are set to off. Continuous measurements are not temperature compensated, so measurement differences may occur in the same sample between continuous measurements and measurements that use installed applications with temperature...
  • Page 49: Prepare The Instrument For Short-Term Storage

    Maintenance 8.8.2 Prepare the instrument for short-term storage C A U T I O N Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols.
  • Page 50 Maintenance...
  • Page 51: Section 9 Troubleshooting

    Section 9 Troubleshooting Refer to the following tables for problem messages and possible causes and solutions. Table 9 Measurement Error/Warning Description Possible solution The measurement from the sensor is not Make sure that there are no bubbles around the Measurement unstable stable sensor element or junction Adjust the sample preparation to be inside the...
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Table 9 Measurement (continued) Error/Warning Description Possible solution Refer to the application note for best practices and do the titration again The titration fails to determine the Adjust the equivalence point detection value for Equiv. point not found equivalence point the application (refer to Change application parameters...
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting Table 9 Measurement (continued) Error/Warning Description Possible solution Make sure that the sensor is correctly connected to the instrument Disconnect the sensor and connect it again No measure received No measurement can be done Change the sensor if no measurement is received using the Live Measure option (refer to Other maintenance options on page 45)
  • Page 54 Troubleshooting Table 10 Calibration (continued) Error/Warning Description Possible solution There is no method to calibrate the titrant The titrant cannot be calibrated with the current into the application. If more than one application. Refer to the related application note application is installed, there is no method to to find if the titrant calibration is available.
  • Page 55 Troubleshooting Table 11 USB storage device (continued) Error/Warning Description Possible solution Single syringe instrument: Remove all installed applications, then push the Home key to return to the home screen. Remove the USB storage device and make sure the USB icon is no longer seen in the header bar, then install the device again and import the new application again Two syringe instrument where the application uses only...
  • Page 56 Troubleshooting Table 11 USB storage device (continued) Error/Warning Description Possible solution The selection is allowed. When The automatic update will set the new application Application {application name} the application is exported, it will parameters to the default values. It is not recommended (obsolete) automatically update to the latest to use an obsolete application, but to install the latest...
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Table 15 Syringe verification Error/Warning Description Possible solution Configure the balance to be compatible with the The data received from the balance is not format of messages accepted by the instrument Format of message compatible with the format of messages (refer to Install a balance on page 21)
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 59: Section 10 Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Section 10 Replacement parts and accessories W A R N I N G Personal injury hazard. Use of non-approved parts may cause personal injury, damage to the instrument or equipment malfunction. The replacement parts in this section are approved by the manufacturer. Note: Product and Article numbers may vary for some selling regions.
  • Page 60: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Replacement parts and accessories Table 16 Replacement parts and accessories (continued) Description Item no. Bottle stopper GL25 LZE116 Bottle stopper GL45 LZE117 Bottle stopper S40 LZE118 Bottle stopper GL32 LZE186 Glass bottle, 1L LZE119 Desiccant tube empty with cotton LZE120 Desiccant tube filled with molecular LZE121 sieve...
  • Page 61 Replacement parts and accessories Table 16 Replacement parts and accessories (continued) Description Item no. Magnetic stir bar, PTFE, 20 x 6 mm (5x) LZE136 Tube holder, 4 positions LZE141 Sample leveling pump LZE142 Propeller stirrer, 70 mm shaft LZE143 Power supply (without power cable) LZE144 Power cable (EU) YAA080...
  • Page 62 Replacement parts and accessories Table 16 Replacement parts and accessories (continued) Description Item no. Power cable (US) XLH055 Power cable (UK) XLH057 RS-232 adapter cable LZE145 Syringe protection cover LZE156 Electro-valve block and connector LZE165 Sensor storage tubes LZE185...
  • Page 63 Replacement parts and accessories Table 16 Replacement parts and accessories (continued) Description Item no. RS-232 cable for balance connection to LZE196 TitraLab Thermo-Drucker USB printer LQV161.99.10000 AT1000/KF1000 syringe volume LZE228 verification kit Table 17 Electrodes and electrode accessories Description Item no. MTC301, platinum combined electrode, 1 m cable MTC30101 MTC306, silver combined electrode, 1 m cable...
  • Page 64 Replacement parts and accessories...
  • Page 65: Appendix A Change Application Parameters

    Appendix A Change application parameters N O T I C E The applications installed on the instrument have been pre-defined to optimize the measurement process. Changing these default application parameters will have an effect on the measurement process and measurement results. Only qualified personnel should change these parameters or use the instrument in Expert mode.
  • Page 66 Change application parameters Table 22 Electrode Parameter Description Basic mode Expert mode Type Type of measurement electrode Part of name Part of the name used to identify matching electrodes if the preferred electrode is not connected Recommended electrode Recommended electrode to be used for this analysis Calibration frequency Recommended frequency of calibration (0 = no reminder) Stability criterion...
  • Page 67 Change application parameters Table 23 Titrant Parameter Description Basic Expert mode mode Name Name of the titrant Titrant concentration Nominal concentration of the titrant Resolution Number of decimals of the nominal concentration of the titrant Unit Unit of the titrant Real concentration Real concentration of the titrant used for result calculation Resolution...
  • Page 68 Change application parameters Table 23 Titrant (continued) Parameter Description Basic Expert mode mode IP detection Derivative filter Contact technical support before changing. Number of points used for building the derivative Detection threshold Contact technical support before changing. The minimum value of the derivative for inflexion point detection IP1 min.
  • Page 69 Change application parameters Table 23 Titrant (continued) Parameter Description Basic Expert mode mode Max. amount Maximum amount of the standard Concentration Concentration value of the standard Unit Unit of the concentration value of the standard Resolution Number of decimals of the concentration value of the standard Standard equivalents Number of exchanged equivalents of the standard (H+;...
  • Page 70 Change application parameters Table 24 Methods (continued) Parameter Description Basic mode Expert mode Resolution Maximum number of decimals for the input value Hide The result is not shown if Yes is selected Min. value Minimum permitted input value Max. value Maximum permitted input value Measurement method Active...
  • Page 71 Change application parameters Table 24 Methods (continued) Parameter Description Basic mode Expert mode Max. ordinate Contact technical support before changing. The maximum ordinate value is used in the regulation algorithm during the dynamic addition Max. vol. stop point Stops the titration when this volume is reached Ordinate stop point Stops the titration when this ordinate is reached Stop on last EQP...
  • Page 72 Change application parameters Table 24 Methods (continued) Parameter Description Basic mode Expert mode Curve filter Contact technical support before changing. Number of points used for building the titration curve Curvature filter Contact technical support before changing. Number of points used for the curvature calculation Detection threshold Contact technical support before changing.
  • Page 73 Change application parameters Table 24 Methods (continued) Parameter Description Basic mode Expert mode Rx max. Maximum permitted result value Rx QC min. Minimum permitted QC result value Rx QC max. Maximum permitted QC result value Rx equation Equation used for the result shown Rx unit Select the result unit Rx user value...
  • Page 74 Change application parameters...
  • Page 75: Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions

    Appendix B Frequently asked questions Table 25 Application files Question Cause Procedure Wrong file placement on the Make sure that the file path on the USB storage USB storage device device is correct Why can't I load any applications Push the Home key to make sure that you are in The user is not in the home the home screen before connecting the USB screen...
  • Page 76: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions Table 27 Mechanical (continued) Question Cause Procedure Select the Pump activation option on the The procedure is not being instrument, and Toggle the pumps to make sure done on the correct pump that the correct pump is being used On my two pump instrument, using the Pump activation option, why is the The active pump is not the...
  • Page 77: Section 13 Configure The Instrument

    Section 13 Configure the instrument 1. From the home screen, select Settings. Refer also to Menu structure on page 26. 2. Select an option, then push Select. Option Description Applications Changes (refer to Change the application settings on page 38), makes copies, exports and removes application data.
  • Page 78 Configure the instrument Option Description Options Sets the following options: • Set the application parameters view to expert or basic mode • When the instrument is set to off, sets the syringe to empty into the titrant bottle • Changes the temperature display unit •...
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