Getting Started; Components Of Your Aqualab; Choosing A Location - Decagon Devices AquaLab 4TE Operator's Manual

4. Getting Started

Components of your AquaLab

Your AquaLab should have been shipped with the following items:
• AquaLab water activity meter
• Calibration Certifi cate
• Power cord
• RS-232 interface cable
• 100 disposable sample cups
• Operator's Manual
• Quick Start guide
• Cleaning Kit
• 3 vials each of the following verifi cation solutions:
1.000 a
w
0.760 a
w
0.500 a
w
0.250 a
w

Choosing a Location

To ensure that your AquaLab operates correctly and consistently,
place it on a level surface. Th is reduces the chance that sample ma-
terial will spill and contaminate the sample chamber. Also select a
location where the temperature remains fairly stable to avoid tem-
perature changes that can aff ect accuracy. Th is location should be
well away from air conditioner and heater vents, open windows, etc.
Place the AquaLab in a location where cleanliness can be maintained
to prevent contamination of the sample chamber.
Distilled Water
6.0 molal NaCl
8.57 molal LiCl
13.41 molal LiCl
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4. Getting Started