Thank you for your eXact iDip purchase! This guide will quickly ® walk you through the technical details of your new eXact iDip ® This guide includes initial set-up, downloading the app, test procedures, and tips. You are on your way to smart digital water...
® SMART PHOTOMETER SYSTEM ® Using eXact Micro reagents in combination with the ® app and photometer completes the eXact iDip Smart ® Photometer System . Each test will require the use of one or ® more of the testing methods outlined in this manual.
FOR BEST ACCURACY All tests that begin with 570 are for use with the eXact iDip ® photometer only. Visit exactidip.com exactidip570.com to download individual test instructions for each test. The meter has a default 3 minute automatic shutoff timer. You can change the duration in the ‘Settings’...
® 2. Remove the base. 3. Install Four (4) new AAA batteries as illustrated inside your iDip’s battery compartment. We recommend using high quality batteries. 4. Replace the base fi rmly with pressure while tightening the screw. The meter will turn on automatically.
GETTING STARTED DOWNLOAD THE APP Using your Smart Device, download the eXact iDip ® app. The eXact iDip app is the brain for this system; ® download the latest update to ensure you are using the current version with up-to-date tests and features.
Replace batteries eXact iDip ® “Er1” on No result sent to Close & restart app. eXact iDip eXact iDip from app Reconnect to eXact iDip ® ® ® “Er2” on No connection Connect eXact iDip ® eXact iDip to app ®...
EXACT IDIP APP OVERVIEW ® MENU: Opens HOME SCREEN slide-out for easy access to all app features ® ® HISTORY: Accesses saved results which can be sorted, edited, CALENDAR: and emailed. Displays your Also accesses schedule/ History Map appointments CUSTOMERS:...
The Menu allows you to access any of the app’s features with ease. HOW TO CHANGE THE TIMEOUT DURATION The timeout setting is used to turn off the eXact iDip ® photometer. The default setting is 5 minutes, however this can be adjusted.
USING THE EXACT IDIP ® HISTORY The History stores all your saved test result information and allows you to sort by date, customer name, or test type. HOW TO SORT BY CUSTOMER To sort by Customer begin by selecting 'History', then 'Sort by', 'Customer'.
USING THE EXACT IDIP ® CALENDAR Never miss an appointment! With the app’s Calendar feature, you can access your device’s calendar directly from the app. View by date range to see past entries or future appointments If no entries are visible in the app, you may need to allow the app to access your calendar.
If not, ® select your eXact iDip from the bottom of the screen. ® Note : Ensure you always connect your eXact iDip photometer ® via the Bluetooth connection within the app. To verify connection ® look for the Bluetooth icon in the upper right corner of your photometer.
Tap 'Select Test' at the top (e.g. Alkalinity, Total). The eXact iDip and app will both display the ® 570, all test being run. If using the eXact iDip ® available tests will begin with 570 (see below). Alkalinity, Total AL Bluetooth Test...
STANDARD STRIP METHOD The STANDARD STRIP METHOD (page 18) applies to both the eXact iDip ® photometer and the eXact iDip 570 photometer unless otherwise stated ® (some tests require a count-up time, listed below).
'1'. Remove and discard the strip. Wait for count-up time if required. READ RESULTS READ result displayed on the iDip and in the app. ® To run additional tests, repeat steps 5-9. To save, send, and share results, proceed to page 22 prior to closing the app.
Place the Cell Cover onto the CELL. Press and a 20 second countdown begins. Turn the meter upside-down repetitively during the 20 seconds. When the timer displays '1', place the eXact iDip ® a fl at surface. Wait for count-up time.
AUTO-CALCULATED METHODS Visit exactidip.com or exactidip570.com for complete test instructions. MAGNESIUM HARDNESS Perform tests for Total Hardness and Calcium Hardness. Then, tap Results at the bottom of the page and a Magnesium Hardness value will be calculated automatically. RESIDUAL ALKALINITY Use the procedure above to obtain a Magnesium Hardness value.
AUTO-CALCULATED METHODS Visit exactidip.com or exactidip570.com for complete test instructions. LANGELIER SATURATION INDEX (LSI) Use the STANDARD STRIP METHOD as illustrated on page 18 to perform tests for Total Alkalinity, Calcium Hardness, and pH. Then, obtain a TDS result and a Temperature result via alternate means.
MANAGING DATA SAVE After tests have been performed, tap 'Results' at the bottom of the screen. ADD SITES Each result can be saved to a customers 'Site'. Swimming pool is the default. Select a site from the list or to add additional sites, tap 'Sites', then '+'.
MANAGING DATA SAVE TO RESULTS In 'Results' screen, tap 'Save' to store into 'History'. A 'Saving Results' screen appears, tap 'OK'. Your result is now successfully saved. SEND/SHARE VIA EMAIL In History you can edit, select, and email your results. To email you can either tap an individual result displayed, or use the 'Select' button to access multiple data points.
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MANAGING DATA SEND/SHARE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA To share your results on social media, use the 'Select' button and check the result(s) you want to share. Tap 'Post' at the top and choose whether to share via Facebook or Twitter. USING HISTORY MAP Tap 'Map' on History page to access History Map.
® Bluetooth SMART is a low-power networking standard ® which uses short radio waves to allow electronic devices to communicate with each other wirelessly. The eXact iDip ® comes standard with the latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology ® (bluetooth.com/Pages/Bluetooth-Smart.aspx). It is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters) and a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate.
® same wavelength and delivers the same chemicals in the same proportions as AWWA method 3500-Cr B. The eXact iDip ® photometer cannot be used for compliance monitoring because the photometer wavelength of 570nm is outside of the required 490nm–530nm range.
SMART Technology. ® All tests have been calibrated using certifi ed reference standards and analytical spectrophotometric methods. The algorithms in the app refl ect the best correlation of the eXact iDip against the AWWA, USEPA, DIN and ISO reference ®...
DRY CASE FOR PHONE OR TABLET Features a waterproof vacuum seal for your smartphone/ tablet. Each case comes with a neoprene armband and lanyard making it easy to use with your eXact iDip ® Dry Case for phone: Dry Case for phone: 8.5"...
KITS & ACCESSORIES Store all your necessary reagents together with your eXact iDip in our convenient carrying case! ® CARRYING CASE FOR EXACT IDIP IDIP KIT ® Made of sturdy material lined with foam, the carrying case offers storage for an eXact iDip photometer and ®...
NSF/ANSI 50 CERTIFICATION Third-party certifi cation to NSF/ANSI 50 allows manufacturers to make verifi ed claims regarding the performance, accuracy and operating range of their water quality testing devices. It allows consumers to make apples-to-apples comparisons between different products and provides confi dence that the test device will work at the end of the shelf life indicated by the manufacturer.
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EXACT IDIP 570 TESTS & REAGENTS ® † RANGE # OF % BEST PARAMETER / TEST PART # TESTS ACCURACY 570 Alkalinity, Total 486641 12 - 130 570 Alkalinity, Total Marine 486680 25 - 250 570 Ammonia 486654 0.06 - 12...
Combined Chlorine DPD-3 Test requires Free Chlorine DPD-1 (486637) to be run fi rst. Test uses a non-standard test method. Visit exactidip.com for details. Requires the use of 2 strips if reading is above 6 ppm. EXACTIDIP #iDipwatertester IDIP QUICK START GUIDE R013117...
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