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- Page 1 Chematest 30 Version 1.00 and higher A-96.730.101 / 151118...
- Page 2 SWAN representative, or the manufacturer: SWAN ANALYTISCHE INSTRUMENTE AG Studbachstrasse 13 8340 Hinwil Switzerland Internet: www.swan.ch E-mail: support@swan.ch Document Status Chematest 30 Operator’s Manual Title: A-96.730.101 Revision Issue November 2018 First edition © 2018, SWAN ANALYTISCHE INSTRUMENTE AG, Switzerland, all rights reserved...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chematest 30 Table of Contents Safety Instructions ........ - Page 4 Chematest 30 Part Numbers ........
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Page 5: Safety Instructions
Chematest 30 Safety Instructions Chematest 30 – Operator’s Manual Safety Instructions For safe instrument operation, you must read and understand the instructions in this manual. Warning notices The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following meaning: WARNING Severe injuries or damage to the equipment can occur if such warnings are ignored. - Page 6 Chematest 30 Safety Instructions Reagents WARNING Health hazard For safe handling of the reagents, you must read and under- stand the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). These can be downloaded from www.swan.ch. Electronics CAUTION Observe the following instructions during operation and when charging the instrument: ...
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Page 7: General Information
Chematest 30 General Information General Information 2.1. Basic Rules for Determinations The precision and repeatability of a determination depends greatly on the operator's technique. Please observe the following rules: Always use clean utensils Residues from previous measurements can falsify the results. All utensils such as syringes, cuvettes or similar must be rinsed with clean water after each measurement. -
Page 8: How To Use Reagents
To dispense the necessary number of drops, hold the bottle at a 45° angle. Before proceeding with the measurement, make sure that the reagents are well mixed with the sample. The Chematest 30 is calibrated against Swan's OXYCON reagents. Accuracy may suffer severely, when reagents from other sources are used. -
Page 9: Notes On Individual Methods
2.3.2 Combined chlorine The method catalogue of the Chematest 30 contains two options for measuring combined chlorine: with one cuvette or with two cu- vettes. Apart from the fact that one or two cuvettes are used, the two methods are identical. -
Page 10: Product Description
Chematest 30 Product Description Product Description The Chematest 30 is a portable multiparameter photometer in a rugged, waterproof housing. It is suitable for application in public pools, potable water, pharmaceutical and food industry. 3.1. List of Supported Methods The Chematest 30 supports the following methods:... -
Page 11: Instrument Specification
Chematest 30 Product Description 3.2. Instrument Specification Housing IP67 rated Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Only charge the instrument using a standard type A USB socket and the supplied USB cable. Protect from heat and splash water during charging (not IP67). -
Page 12: Scope Of Supply
Scope of Supply Carrying case 2 glass cuvettes 10 ml syringe Blister pack for reagent Dropper bottle for rinsing bottles water Chematest 30 Brush for cuvette cleaning USB charging cable (located Wipes for cuvette cleaning under the Chematest 30) A-96.730.101 / 151118... -
Page 13: Parts And Controls
Chematest 30 Parts and Controls Parts and Controls 4.1. Instrument Overview Charging socket Keypad Cuvette adapter Cuvette cap Display Cuvette A-96.730.101 / 151118... -
Page 14: Keys
Chematest 30 Parts and Controls 4.2. Keys POWER to power on or off the instrument ARROW UP to move up in a menu list and to increase digits ARROW DOWN to move down in a menu list and to decrease digits... -
Page 15: Display
Chematest 30 Parts and Controls 4.3. Display Once the instrument has started up, the main menu is displayed. The main menu is organized as follows: Main Menu Free chlorine Total chlorine Comb. chlorine 1 cuv. Method Catalogue Menu Quick start list: By default the last three methods selected from the method catalogue are displayed. -
Page 16: Initial Setup
Chematest 30 Initial Setup Initial Setup After switching on the device for the first time, make the following settings: Navigate to <Menu>/<Settings>/<Miscellaneous>. Select the applicable language (English, German, French, Spanish or Italian) If required, activate expert mode. – If you are already familiar with the measurement methods in detail (reagents required, order of addition, etc.), activate... -
Page 17: Measuring
Chematest 30 Measuring Measuring 6.1. Performing a Measurement WARNING Health hazard For safe handling of the reagents, you must read and under- stand the corresponding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). These can be downloaded from www.swan.ch. Explanation of The basic procedure is largely the same for all photometric mea- surements and is briefly outlined below. - Page 18 Chematest 30 Measuring Example: Step 1: Zero measurement Measurement of Free chlorine Free chlorine free chlorine Fill 10 ml of sample into Place the adapter in a cuvette. Dry outer part the Chematest and Enter and place it in the adapter.
- Page 19 Chematest 30 Measuring Step 3: Display of the results Pressing [Enter] saves the Free chlorine measurement in the data history The measurement is initially 0.26 saved without ID and user. Pressing [Exit] discards the <Enter> to save measurement.
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Page 20: Automatic Shutoff
Chematest 30 Measuring 6.2. Automatic Shutoff If the instrument is waiting for a user input (e.g. if the measurement result is displayed) and no key is pressed for 10 minutes, the instru- ment shuts off automatically to save power. The automatic shutoff has the same effect on the saving of measurement results as pressing the [Exit] key. -
Page 21: Maintenance
Chematest 30 Maintenance Maintenance 7.1. Verification The verification kit contains two reference cuvettes (labeled “Low” and “High”) with certified reference absorptions, which simulate ap- proximately 1 ppm and 4.5 ppm of free chlorine, and an additional cuvette for zero point determination. The exact values are specified in the enclosed calibration certificate. -
Page 22: Cleaning
Chematest 30 Maintenance 7.2. Cleaning Outside of If reagents drip onto the housing, wipe them off quickly with a soft cloth moistened with water. the housing Photometer The photometer compartment can be easily cleaned if water or re- agents have been spilled. Turn the unit to the rear, loosen the two compartment screws [A] and remove the cover [B]. -
Page 23: Setting Time And Date
Chematest 30 Maintenance 7.3. Setting Time and Date The correct setting of the clock is important for the identification of the stored measurements. It is therefore recommended to check the date and time setting regularly. The time and date can be set under the menu item <Menu>/ <Maintenance>/<Set Time>. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
Chematest 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter contains some hints to facilitate troubleshooting. For detailed information on handling and cleaning parts, see Mainte- nance, p. 19. For detailed information on programming the instru- ment, see Menu Explanations, p. 8.1. Error List... -
Page 25: Errors During Measurement
Chematest 30 Troubleshooting 8.2. Errors During Measurement Measurement Error message: Operation not possible! Consult the manual. cannot be Possible cause Corrective action started Send the instrument back to The instrument has lost its Swan. calibration data (error E003) Zero measure- Error message: Operation not possible! Signal out of range. -
Page 26: Menu Explanations
Chematest 30 Menu Explanations Menu Explanations Selecting <Menu> on the main screen displays the following sub- menus: Menu 1 Data Storage Menu 2 Diagnostics Menu 3 Maintenance Menu 4 Settings The functions and settings of each menu are explained in the fol- lowing sections. -
Page 27: Diagnostics
Advertising: The instrument is searching for other devices. Connected: A connection with another device has been established. Hardware address of the Chematest 30, which serves as a unique identification feature during Bluetooth communication. Fw ver Firmware version of the Bluetooth module. -
Page 28: Maintenance
Chematest 30 Menu Explanations 3 Maintenance 3.1 Simulation For test purposes a measurement can be made with one or both LEDs. The results are displayed as raw values in volts. In case of problems with the measurement, Swan Support may ask for these values. - Page 29 Data History Completely Cal. + Ver.: Deletes the user calibration of all electrodes (not relevant for Chematest 30) and all recorded verification measurements. All other values are kept in memory. Data History: Deletes all recorded measurements. All other values are kept in memory.
- Page 30 Chematest 30 Menu Explanations Load Firmware Initiates a firmware upload. NOTICE: Firmware updates should be done by instructed service personnel only. Load Firmware Expert mode Here you can choose between detailed instructions and expert mode for fast workflow. Expert Mode...
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Page 31: Part Numbers
Chematest 30 Part Numbers Part Numbers 10.1. Reagents Reagent sets Part no. Product name Methods Free chlorine A-85.590.200 Oxycon Pool pH (phenol red) Free chlorine A-85.590.300 Oxycon Chlor Total chlorine Combined chlorine Free chlorine A-85.590.400... -
Page 32: Accessories
Part no. Description A-85.153.580 Veri-Kit Transmission 10.3. Spare Parts and Consumables Part no. Description A-70.065.204 Carrying case for Chematest 30 A-70.065.630 Cuvette adapter with cap A-70.065.631 Glass cuvettes (10-pack) A-70.065.633 Spare part set consisting of: 1 dropper bottle 125 ml ... -
Page 33: Notes
Chematest 30 Notes Notes A-96.730.101 / 151118... - Page 34 Chematest 30 Notes A-96.730.101 / 151118...
- Page 35 Chematest 30 Notes A-96.730.101 / 151118...
- Page 36 Chematest 30 SWAN is represented worldwide by subsidiary companies and distributors. cooperates with independent representatives all over the world. SWAN Products Analytical Instruments for: High Purity Water Feedwater, Steam and Condensate Potable Water Pool and Sanitary Water Cooling Water Waste Water and Effluents Made in Switzerland A-96.730.101 / 151118...