Apera TN400 Instruction Manual

Apera TN400 Instruction Manual

Portable turbidity meter
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TN400 Portable Turbidity Meter
Instruction Manual
APERA INSTRUMENTS LLC
www.aperainst.com
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  • Page 1 TN400 Portable Turbidity Meter Instruction Manual APERA INSTRUMENTS LLC www.aperainst.com - 1 -...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Overview ......................- 3 - 2 Technical Specifications ..................- 3 - 2.1 Technical Parameters .................. - 3 - 2.2 Others ......................- 4 - 3 Instrument Description ..................- 4 - 3.1 Instrument Overview .................. - 4 - 3.2 Meter and Accessories ................
  • Page 3: Overview

    This meter operates on the nephelometric principle of turbidity measurement and is designed to meet the criteria specified in ISO7027 and DIN 27027 standards. TN400 allows you to measure the turbidity of an aqueous sample both in laboratory and in the field.
  • Page 4: Others

    Calibration Standards 0.02 NTU, 20.0 NTU, 100 NTU, 800 NTU(Polymer) Infrared light emitting diode(850nm wavelength) Light Source Detector Silicon photovoltaic Display TFT Color screen Φ25×60 mm, high borosilicate glass with screw cap Sample Vials Sample Volume 18 ml Operating Temp. Range 0~50℃(32˚F~122˚F)...
  • Page 5: Meter And Accessories

    ⑤ ⑥ Diagram-2 ① — Standard solution: 0.02NTU, 20.0NTU, 100NTU, 800 NTU ② — Portable case ③ — TN400 Meter ④ — Soft cloth ⑤ — “AA” Alkaline battery×4 ⑥ — Silicon oil (10 ml) ⑦ — Sample vial×3 - 5 -...
  • Page 6: Display

    ⑧ — Screwdriver (to remove battery cover) ⑨ — Instruction manual 3.3 Display Measuring Mode ① — Measuring mode icon ② — Reading/Unit ③ — Progress bar ④ — Operational directive ⑤ — Low battery display Calibration Mode ① — Calibration mode icon ②...
  • Page 7: Battery Installation

    Functions  Power on/off  The meter will automatically shut off 10 mins after last key press  Initiate /Exit the calibration mode  In measuring mode: Short press the key to perform single-shot measurement; long press the key to perform continuous measurement in calibration mode: press the key to confirm the calibration.
  • Page 8: Calibration Procedure

    4.2 Calibration Procedure 1) Apply a little silicone oil on the calibration vial and wipe with the soft 3) Open the flip cover and put in 2) Press key to turn on the cloth to obtain an even distribution. 0.02 NTU calibration vial. Align the Turn the vial of 20.0, 100, 800 NTU meter.
  • Page 9: Calibration Standards

    Reagecon standard solution has a lot of advantages, such as non-toxicity, high accuracy, long shelf-life, traceable to NIST and so on. The standard solution supplied in the TN400 turbidity meter kit has a shelf-life of 12 months (from the date of manufacture). Please check the date on the bottom of the vials before using.
  • Page 10: Measurement Preparation

    2) Sample vial has been meticulously cleaned and disinfected. It can be used directly for the first time. Before subsequent uses, sample vial should be thoroughly cleaned: wash the interior and exterior of the vial in a detergent solution repeatedly rinse with clean distilled water or deionized water.
  • Page 11: Measurement Notes

    2) Continuous measuring mode can be used to observe the process of stabilizing turbidity values. It’s also suitable for a sample solution which precipitates faster, since it records every measuring value and calculates the average value. 5.5 Measurement Notes Turbidity is a very complex analytical measurement which can be affected by many factors.
  • Page 12: Warranty

    6.2 The above warranty shall not inadequate maintenance by customer, or damage caused by opening to apply to defects resulting from improper use, repair by oneself. APERA INSTRUMENTS, LLC Address: 6656 Busch Blvd, Columbus Ohio 43229 Tel: 1-614-285-3080 Email: info@aperainst.com...

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