Pyxis SP-910 Procedures Manual

Pyxis SP-910 Procedures Manual

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SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer
Procedures Manual
Rev. A
Firmware version 1.0.170
 Pyxis Lab, Inc 2016
All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer Procedures Manual Rev. A Firmware version 1.0.170  Pyxis Lab, Inc 2016 All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    目录 Fluorescence—Fluorescein ....................2 Fluorescence—PTSA ......................6 Turbidity ..........................10 ALUMINUM — AL ......................14 BENZOTRIAZOLE—AZOL ....................18 Calcium—Ca ........................22 CHLORINE, TOTAL, Ultra-High Range — CL2H .............. 26 CHLORINE,FREE—CL-F ....................30 CHLORINE DIOXIDE—CLO2 ................... 34 CHLORINE DIOXIDE,Mid Range —CLO2D ..............38 CHLORINE,TOTAL—CL-T ....................
  • Page 3 SILICA , High Range—SiHR.................... 172 SILICA , Low Range—SiLR ..................... 176 SULFATE—SO4 ......................181 ZNIC—Zn ......................... 185...
  • Page 4: Fluorescence-Fluorescein

    4. Place the sample vial into the sample vial compartment and slide the light shield cover to the closed position. 5. Press the M-F on the main page. Pyxis SP-910 will start to measure the fluorescein concentration in the sample.
  • Page 5 2016/07/19 08:00 19.8 ppb Click OK key to measure, Click other keys to exit!  For best results, ensure that the sample vial is clean. Wipe off water on the outside wall of the sample vial using a lint-free tissue paper. Fill the sample vial to the 10 ml mark.
  • Page 6 2016/07/19 08:00 M-F Calibration Insert 0.0 ppb standard! 7730 Insert 20.0 ppb standard! Click OK key to continue! Click up and down key to change! 5. Press the OK key to save the paraments. 2016/07/19 08:00 M-F Calibration Insert 0.0 ppb standard! 7730 F1=0.00063 Calibration Succeeded!
  • Page 7 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 8: Fluorescence-Ptsa

    4. Place the sample vial into the sample vial compartment and slide the light shield cover to the closed position. 5. Press the M-P on the main page. Pyxis SP-910 will start to measure the PTSA concentration in the sample.
  • Page 9 During the fluorescence measurement to determine the PTSA concentration, Pyxis SP-910 checks the sample turbidity. If the sample turbidity value detected is greater than 40 NTU, Pyxis SP-910 will display a warning. For best results, the sample should be filtered if turbidity exceeds 40 NTU.
  • Page 10 4. Follow the message prompts, and insert the 100 ppb standard into the sample vial compartment and press the OK key to measure the 100 ppb standard. 2016/07/19 08:00 PTSA Calibration Insert 0.0 ppb standard! 39875, 385, 18705, 7920 Insert 100.0 ppb standard! Click OK key to continue! Click up and down key to change! 5.
  • Page 11 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and...
  • Page 12: Turbidity

     Mix the sample well before transferring it to the sample vial compartment 5. Press the Turb on the main page. Pyxis SP-910 will start to measure the Turbiditty concentration in the sample. 6. Pyxis SP-910 will display the Turbidity concentration in NTU as...
  • Page 13: Turbidity Calibration

    2016/07/19 08:00 Turbidity 19.8 NTU Click OK key to measure, Click other keys to exit!  Collect samples in clean plastic or glass bottles. Analyze samples as soon as possible. Store samples up to 48 hours by cooling to 4°C (39 ° F). Analyze the sample at the same temperature as it was collected.
  • Page 14 2016/07/19 08:00 Turb Calibration Insert 0.0 NTU standard! 1358 Insert 100.0 NTU standard! Click OK key to continue! Click up and down key to change! 5. Press the OK key to contintue high range turbidity calibration. If high range turbidity calibration not required,press any keys to exit. 2016/07/19 08:00 Turb Calibration Insert 0.0 NTU standard!
  • Page 15 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no-Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 16: Aluminum - Al

    ALUMINUM — AL SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Aluminum Method (0.02 – 0.8 ppm AL) (Aluminon Description Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. 25-ml Sample Vial 4. 50-ml Graduated Mixing Cylinder 5.
  • Page 17 Press the OK button to enter AL test program interface. 3. Fill a 50-mL graduated mixing cylinder to the 50-mLmark with sample. Note: Rinse cylinder with 1:1 Hydrochloric Acid and deionized water before use to avoid errors due to contaminants absorbed on the glass. Note: Sample temperature must be 20-25 °...
  • Page 18 13. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 14. Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO Button. 15. Place the prepared sample into the sample vial compartment.
  • Page 19 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK Button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 20: Benzotriazole-Azol

    BENZOTRIAZOLE—AZOL SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 AZOL Method (0.7 – 16.0 ppm BENZO) (UV Description Photolysis Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Ultraviolet (UV) lamp,115V,60HZ 4. UV Safety Goggles 5.
  • Page 21 AZOL icon Press the OK button to enter AZOL test program interface. 7. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 8. Press the TMR1 Button to start the method timer, a 5-minute...
  • Page 22 12. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 13. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment . Repeat step 5, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO Button.
  • Page 23 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 24: Calcium-Ca

    Calcium—Ca SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Calcium Method (0.08 – 4.0 ppm Ca as CaCO Description (Calmagite Colorimetric Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. 100-mL graduated mixing cylinder 4. Pyxis Calcium Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and...
  • Page 25 8. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO Button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 26 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and...
  • Page 27 holding the OK Button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data. 4. Press the CONF button in the method result page to launch the method setup and calibration page. Press the FORM button to select a concentration form from the list of forms (CaCO3 or Ca).
  • Page 28: Chlorine, Total, Ultra-High Range - Cl2H

    CHLORINE, TOTAL, Ultra-High Range — CL2H SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Chlorine Total Ultra-High Range Method (0.1 – 6.0 Description ppm CL2)( DPD Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis CL2H Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 29 TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 3-minute reaction period will begin. 8. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time...
  • Page 30 9. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page. 10. The rate of the reaction is often faster than the standard pre-set time, which will become apparent from the concentration-time plot.
  • Page 31 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 32: Chlorine,Free-Cl-F

    CHLORINE,FREE—CL-F SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 CL-F Method (0.02 – 2.20 ppm CL) (DPD Description Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis CL-F Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 33 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 34 Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 1-minute reaction period will begin. 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8.
  • Page 35 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 36: Chlorine Dioxide-Clo2

    CHLORINE DIOXIDE—CLO2 SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Chlorine, Dioxide Method, (0.04 – 5.0 ppm Description ) (DPD Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis CLO2 Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 37 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 38 8. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 9. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment . Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO Button.
  • Page 39 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 40: Chlorine Dioxide,Mid Range -Clo2D

    CHLORINE DIOXIDE,Mid Range —CLO2D SP-900 Test Method Test Program :SP-900 Chlorine, Dioxide Method (7.3 – 50.0 ppm Description CLO2) (DPD Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-900 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-900,Associated Sample Vial) Program 1. Press OK button (the centre Button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 41 5. Fill a sample vial to the 10-ml line with sample (the prepared sample). 6. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 7. Place the prepared sample into the Pyxis SP-900 sample vial compartment and press the READ button.
  • Page 42 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-900 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding...
  • Page 43 the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data. 5. Press the CONF button in the method result page to launch the method setup and calibration page. Press the UNIT button to select a concentration unit among the list of ppb, ppm, mg/L, and ug/L.
  • Page 44: Chlorine,Total-Cl-T

    CHLORINE,TOTAL—CL-T SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 CL-T Method (0.02 – 2.20 ppm CL) (DPD Description Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis CL-T Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 45 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 46 Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 3-minute reaction period will begin. 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8.
  • Page 47 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 48: Cyanide-Cn

    CYANIDE—CN SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Cyanide Method (0.008 – 0.2 ppm CN) Description (Pyridine-Pyrazalone Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis CN Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 49 4. Add the contents of one CN -1 reagent to the sample vial, Cap the vial and invert repeatedly to mix. 5. Press the ZERO button.Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 6. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer, a 30-second reaction period will begin.
  • Page 50 9. After the timer beeps, add the contents of one CN -2 reagent powder pillow. Swirl the vial to mix the reagent. 10. Shake the sample cell for ten seconds. Immediately proceed with Step 11. Note: Delaying the addition of the CN -3 reagent powder for more than 30 seconds after the addition of the CN -2 reagent powder will give lower test results.
  • Page 51 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to...
  • Page 52 5. Press the CONF button in the method result page to launch the method setup and calibration page. Press the UNIT button to select a concentration unit among the list of ppb, ppm, mg/L, and ug/L.
  • Page 53: Chromium, Hexavalent-Cr6

    CHROMIUM, Hexavalent—Cr6 SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Chromium Hexavalent Method (0.01 – 0.6 ppm Description Cr6+) (1,5-Diphenylcarbohydrazide Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial (SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis Cr6 Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 54 Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 5-minute reaction period will begin. 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8.
  • Page 55 9. The rate of the reaction is often faster than the standard pre-set time, which will become apparent from the concentration-time plot. You can press the STOP button to stop the timer and terminate the timing step. The last read concentration value will be displayed on the top right corner of the page after you terminate the timing step.
  • Page 56 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 57: Chromium, Total-Crt

    CHROMIUM, TOTAL—CrT SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 CrT Method (0.01–0.6 ppm Cr6) (Alkaline Description Hypobromite Oxidation Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. 25-ml Graduated Mixing Cylinder 4. Pyxis CrT Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 58 Cap the vial and invert repeatedly to mix. 5. Place the prepared sample into a boiling water bath. 6. Press the ZERO button . Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 7. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer, a 5-minute reaction period will begin.
  • Page 59 This is the prepared sample. 17. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 18. Repeat step 2,place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 60 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 61: Copper-Cubi

    COPPER—CuBi SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Copper Method (0.02 – 5.0 ppm Cu) Description (Bicinchoninate Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis CuBi Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 62 Do not exceed pH 6 or copper may precipitate. 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument.
  • Page 63 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 64 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 65: Copper-Cul

    COPPER—CuL SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 CuL Method (0.006–0.2 ppm CuL) (Porphyrin Description Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis CuL Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 66 6. Add the contents of one CuL-3 reagent powder pillow to each sample cell. Cap the vial and invert to dissolve. Note: The yellow color will turn blue momentarily. If any copper is present, the yellow color will return. 7. Press the ZERO button . Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 67 Press the OK button to the icon menu-assisted 10. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 11. Repeat step 2,place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 68 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 69: Cyanuric Acid - Cyan

    CYANURIC ACID — CYAN SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Cyanuric Acid Method (7.0 – 55.0 ppm Description CYAN)( Turbidimetric Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis CYAN Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 70 Note: Filtering is required for highly turbid samples. 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 5. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 71 8. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 9. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 72 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 73: Fluoride - F

    FLUORIDE — F SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Fluoride Range Method (0.05 – 2.0 ppm F) Description (SPADNS Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis F Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 74 Note: F Reagent is toxic and corrosive; use care while measuring. Use a pipet filler. Note: The F Reagent must be measured accurately. 6. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 7. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer, a 1-minute...
  • Page 75 9. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 10. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment . Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO Button.
  • Page 76 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 77: Total Iron-Femo

    Total Iron—FeMo SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Total Iron Method (0.03 – 1.8 ppm Fe) (FerroMo Description Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. 25-ml Sample Vial 4. 50-ml Graduated Mixing Cylinder 5.
  • Page 78 5. Transfer 25 mL of the prepared sample to a 25-ml sample Vial. 6. Add the contents of FeMo-2 reagent to 25-ml sample vial, Cap the cell and shake for 30 seconds. 7. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 79 11. Pour 10mL solution from the 50mL sample vial (the blank sample). 12. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 13. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment . Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 80 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 81: Total Iron-Feph

    Total Iron—FePh SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Iron Method (0.03 – 3.0 ppm Fe) (1,10 Description phenanthroline Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis FePh Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 82 Rust Remover. Swirl to mix. 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument.
  • Page 83 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 84 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 14. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 85: Total Iron-Fetp

    Total Iron—FeTp SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Iron Method (0.04 – 1.8 ppm Fe) (TPTZ Description Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis FeTp Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 86 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument.
  • Page 87 Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 3-minute reaction period will begin. 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8.
  • Page 88 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 89: Total Iron-Fezi

    Total Iron—FeZi SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Total Iron Method (0.011 – 1.30 ppm Fe) (FerroZine Description Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. 25-ml Sample Vial 4. Pyxis FeZi Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 90 5. Add the contents of FeZi-1 reagent to 25-ml sample vial, Swirl the vial to mix the reagent. 6. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 7. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer, a 5-minute reaction period will begin.
  • Page 91 13. A new concentration value based on the last absorbance value measured will be calculated and displayed. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 14. Press EXIT button to return to the main page. 15. When user need to analyze multiple samples of iron, one vial is used to zero the colorimeter, referred as to the prepared blank.
  • Page 92 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 93: Magnesium-Mg

    Magnesium—Mg SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Magnesium Method (0.13 – 4.0 ppm Mg as CaCO3) Description (Calmagite Colorimetric Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. 100-mL graduated mixing cylinder 4.
  • Page 94 Swirl the vial to mix the reagent. 9. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO Button to zero the instrument.
  • Page 95 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and...
  • Page 96 holding the OK Button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data. 4. Press the CONF button in the method result page to launch the method setup and calibration page. Press the FORM button to select a concentration form from the list of forms (CaCO3 or Mg).
  • Page 97: Manganese,High Range-Mnhr

    MANGANESE,High Range—MnHR SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Manganese High Range Method (0.2 – 40.0 ppm Description Mn)( Periodate Oxidation Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis MnHR Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 98 Note: Adjust the pH to 4 to 5 with 5.0 N sodium hydroxide before analysis. 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 5. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 99 9. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 10. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 100 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 101: Manganese, Low Range-Mnlr

    Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-900 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-900,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis MnLR Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up. On the main page, the screen will display eight major feature groups the main menu options.
  • Page 102 Note: An orange color will develop in the sample if manganese is present. Note: A Tensette Pipet may be used to dispense 0.4 mL of the PAN Indicator Solution. 8. Press the ZERO button.Pyxis SP-900 will display the page.
  • Page 103 Press the OK button to the icon menu-assisted 11. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 12. Repeat step 2,place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-900 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 104 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-900 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 105: Molydemum,High Range-Mohr

    Molydemum,High Range—MoHR SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Molydemum High Range Method (0.2 – 40.0 ppm Description Mo6)(Mercaptoacetic Acid Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis MOHR Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 106 Note: Filter turbid samples. 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 5. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vialcomp artment and press the ZERO button. 6. Take the sample vial out ,add the contents of MoHR -1 reagent to the sample vial, Swirl the vial to mix the reagent.
  • Page 107 10. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 11. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 108 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 109: Molydemum,Low Range-Molr

    Molydemum,Low Range—MoLR SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Molydemum Low Range Method (0.07 – 3.0ppm Description Mo6) (Ternary Complex Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. 25-ml Sample Vial 4. Pyxis MoLR Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 110 6. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 7. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 111 Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 2-minute reaction period will begin. 10. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 11.
  • Page 112 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no-Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 113: Hydrazine-N2H4

    HYDRAZINE—N2H4 SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 N2H4 Method (0.016–0.5 ppm N2H4) (p- Description Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis N2H4 Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 114 5. Add 0.5 mL of N2H4 reagent to each sample vial. Cap the vials and invert to mix. 6. Press the ZERO button . Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 7. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer, a 12-minute reaction period will begin.
  • Page 115 Press the OK button to the icon menu-assisted 9. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 10. Repeat step 2,place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 116 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 117: Chloramine, Mono, Low Range-Nh2C

    CHLORAMINE, MONO, Low Range—NH2C SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 CHLORAMINE, MONO, Low Range Method (0.1 – Description 3.0 ppm CL )( Indophenol Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis NH2C Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 118 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 5. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 119 8. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 9. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 120 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 121: Nitrogen,Ammonia-Nh3S

    NITROGEN,AMMONIA—NH3S SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 NH3S Method (0.02–0.5 ppm NH3S-N) Description (Salicylate Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis NH3S Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 122 5. Add the contents of one NH3S-1 reagent to each sample vial. Cap the vials and invert to mix. 6. Press the ZERO button . Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 7. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer, a 3-minute reaction period will begin.
  • Page 123 Press the OK button to the icon menu-assisted 12. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 13. Repeat step 2,place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 124 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 125: Nickel-Ni

    NICKEL—Ni SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Nickel Method (0 – 1.0 ppm Fe) (PAN Method) Description Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. 25-ml Sample Vial 4. Pyxis Ni Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 126 6. Add 1.0 mL of Ni-2 Solution to each vial. Invert several times to mix. Note: Use the plastic dropper provided. 7. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 8. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 15-minute reaction period will begin.
  • Page 127 13. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 14. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment . Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 128 instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data. 4. Press the CONF button in the method result page to launch the method setup and calibration page. Press the UNIT button to select a concentration unit among the list of ppb, ppm, mg/L, and ug/L.
  • Page 129: Nitrite, High Rang-No2H

    NITRITE, High Rang—NO2H SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Nitrite High Range Method, (2.0 – 150.0 ppm Description )(Ferrous Sulfate Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis NO2H Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and...
  • Page 130 3. Fill a sample vial to the 10-ml line with sample(the blank sample). 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument.
  • Page 131 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 132 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 133: Nitrite, Low Rang-No2L

    NITRITE, Low Rang—NO2L SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Nitrite Low Range Method (0.005 –0.3 ppm Description ) (Diazotization Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis NO2L Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and...
  • Page 134 6. Place sample vial back into the sample vial compartment and Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 15-minute reaction period will begin. 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water...
  • Page 135 sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page. 9.
  • Page 136 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 137: Nitrate, High Range-No3Hr

    NITRATE, High Range—NO3HR SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Nitrate High Range Method (0.8 – 30.0 ppm N) Description (Cadmium Reduction Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis NO3H Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and...
  • Page 138 3. Fill a sample vial to the 10-ml line with sample(the blank sample). 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument.
  • Page 139 (50 ° F), wait 2 minutes. If the sample temperature is 30 ° C (86 ° F), wait 30 seconds. 8. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample.
  • Page 140 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no-Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 141: Nitrate, Mid Range-No3Mr

    NITRATE, Mid Range—NO3MR SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Nitrate Mid Range Method (0.2 – 5.0 ppm N) Description (Cadmium Reduction Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis NO3M Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and...
  • Page 142 3. Fill a sample vial to the 10-ml line with sample(the blank sample). 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument.
  • Page 143 (50 ° F), wait 2 minutes. If the sample temperature is 30 ° C (86 ° F), wait 30 seconds. 8. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample.
  • Page 144 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no-Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 145: Phosphorus, Reactive-Opo4

    PHOSPHORUS, Reactive—OPO4 SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Orthophosphate Method (0.05 – 2.5 ppm PO Description (Molybdenum Blue Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis OPO4 Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 146 Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 2-minute reaction period will begin. 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8.
  • Page 147 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no-Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the...
  • Page 148 instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data. 5. Press the CONF button in the method result page to launch the method setup and calibration page. Press the FORM button to select a concentration form from the list of forms (PO or P or ).Press the UNIT button to select a concentration unit among the list of ppb, ppm, mg/L, and ug/L.
  • Page 149: Phosphonates-Orgp

    PHOSPHONATES—Orgp SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Phosphonates Method (0.05 – 2.5 ppm PO4) Description (Persulfate UV Oxidation Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Ultraviolet (UV) lamp,115V,60HZ 4. UV safety goggles 5.
  • Page 150 8. Position the cursor to Mthd icon by navigation buttons and press the OK button to enter Mthd selection interface, position the cursor to Orgp icon Press the OK button to enter Orgp test program interface. 9. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will...
  • Page 151 display the page. 10. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 10-minute reaction period will begin. Note: A blue color will develop if iron is present. Note: Phosphonates are converted to ortho- phosphate in this step. Note: The digestion step may take less time. Contaminated samples or a weak lamp could result in incomplete digestion.
  • Page 152 17. Repeat step 7, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button. Note: Perform Steps 17-19 within three minutes after the timer beeps 18. Place the prepared sample into the sample vial compartment.
  • Page 153 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no-Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 154: Phosphorus, Reactive-Pami

    ) (Amino Acid Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis PAMI Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco reagent) Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 155 3. Fill a sample vial to the 10-ml line with sample(the blank sample). 4. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button to zero the instrument.
  • Page 156 8. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 9. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page.
  • Page 157 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 158: Potential Of Hydrogen-Ph

    POTENTIAL OF HYDROGEN—PH SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 PH Method (6.5 – 8.5) (Colorimetric PH Description Determination Using Phenol Red) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis PH Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 159 5. Take the sample vial out ,using a disposable dropper, add 1 mL PH Indicator Solution to the vial (the prepared sample). Cap the sample vial and invert twice to mix. 6. Place the prepared sample into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the READ button.
  • Page 160 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and...
  • Page 161 return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 162: Phosphorus, Reactive-Pmov

    PHOSPHORUS, REACTIVE—PMOV SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Nitrite Low Range Method (0.2 –45.0 ppm Description ) (Molybdovanadate Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis PMOV Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and...
  • Page 163 Note: A yellow color will form if phosphate is present. A small amount of yellow will be present in the blank, because of the reagent. 6. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 164 9. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 10. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment . Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 165 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 166: Polymer-Poly

    Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-900 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-900,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis POLY Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up. On the main page, the screen will display eight major feature groups the main menu options.
  • Page 167 6. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-900 will display the page. 7. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer, a 5-minute...
  • Page 168 9. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 10. Place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-900 sample vial compartment . Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-900 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 169 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-900 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 170: Sulfide - S

    SULFIDE — S SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Sulfide Method (0.01–0.7 ppm S Description (Methylene Blue Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis S Reagent Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button) on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 171 -2 reagent to each sample vial. Cap the vials and invert to mix. Note: A pink color will develop, then the solution will turn blue if sulfide is present. 7. Press the ZERO button . Pyxis SP-910 will display the page.
  • Page 172 3. When the sample vial is inserted into the sample vial compartment, the triangular mark on the sample vial should be aligned approximately with the 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no-...
  • Page 173 key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data. 5. Press the CONF button in the method result page to launch the method setup and calibration page.
  • Page 174: Silica , High Range-Sihr

    SILICA , High Range—SiHR SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Silica High Range Method (1.0 – 75.0 ppm SiO Description (Silicomolybdate Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis SiHR Reagent Program 1.
  • Page 175 Press the OK button to enter SiHR test program interface. 3. Fill two sample cells to the 10-ml line with sample. Set one aside as the blank. Note: Sample temperature should be 15 to 25 ° C (59 to 77 ° F). 4.
  • Page 176 Press the OK button to the icon menu-assisted 10. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 11. Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 177 and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data. 4. Press the CONF button in the method result page to launch the method setup and calibration page. Press the FORM button to select a concentration form from the list of forms (SiO2 or Si).
  • Page 178: Silica , Low Range-Silr

    SILICA , Low Range—SiLR SP-910 Test Method Test Program :SP-910 Silica Low Range Method (0.02 – 1.60 ppm SiO Description (Heteropoly Blue Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis SiLR Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 179 Press the OK button to enter SiLR test program interface. 3. Fill two sample cells to the 10-ml line with sample. 4. Add 15 drops of SiLR-1 reagent to each sample cell, Swirl the vial to mix the reagent. Note:For greatest accuracy, hold dropping bottle vertical. 5.
  • Page 180 Press the OK button to the icon menu-assisted 11. Use a soft cloth or lint free paper tissue to clean the sample vial. 12. Repeat step 2, place the prepared blank into the Pyxis SP-910 sample vial compartment and press the ZERO button.
  • Page 181 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 3. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no-Button activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK button for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 183: Sulfate-So4

    SULFATE—SO4 SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Sulfate Method (4.9 – 70.0 ppm SO4) Description (Turbidimetric Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis SO4 Reagent(Compatible with HACH reagents and Orbeco...
  • Page 184 6. Place sample vial back into the sample vial compartment and Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer,a 3-minute reaction period will begin. 7. Pyxis SP-910 will start to monitor the reaction between the reagent and the species you want to measure in the water...
  • Page 185 sample. The concentration is shown in the chart as a function of time 8. When the timer reaches the preset time and the reaction is complete, the value of concentration will be shown on the top right corner of the page. 9.
  • Page 186 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.
  • Page 187: Znic-Zn

    ZNIC—Zn SP-910 Test Method Test Program : SP-910 Znic Method (0.02–3.0 ppm Zn) (Zincon Description Method) Instruments and Reagents: 1. SP-910 Portable Water Analyzer 2. 10mL Sample Vial(SP-910,Associated Sample Vial) 3. Pyxis Zn Reagent 4. 25-ml Sample Vial Program 1. Press OK button (the centre button)on the navigation control panel for 3 seconds until the screen lights up.
  • Page 188 Press the OK button to enter Zn test program interface. 3. Fill a 25-mL sample vial with 20 mL of sample. Note: Rinse glassware with 1:1 hydrochloric acid and deionized water before use. 4. Add the contents of one Zn-1 reagent powder pillow. Invert several times to completely dissolve the powder.
  • Page 189 8. Press the ZERO button to zero the instrument. Pyxis SP-910 will display the page. 9. Press the TMR1 button to start the method timer, a 3-minute reaction period will begin. Note: Steps 11-14 must be completed within 10 minutes after the timer beeps.
  • Page 190 6 o’clock position of the sample vial compartment or any position consistently. 4. Pyxis SP-910 automatically turns itself off after 2 minutes with no- key activity, except for during a measurement. Pressing and holding the OK key for 3 seconds will wake up the instrument, and return to the original page if it has any measurement data.

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