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  • Page 1 Turbimeter Plus Tu r b i m e t e r P l u s Instruction Manual See page 1 Manual de instrucciones Véase la página 50 ZIINST57ENES...
  • Page 2 About us A rich history of innovation Palintest are committed to making water analysis technologies simple and accessible. A global company with a local approach USA UK Middle East China Australia Years of Instrumental research Extensive online From library, we are...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Start Up Guide Instrument Overview Battery Life Replacement Guidelines for Use Main Menu Read Menu Normal Average Continuous-Capture (Indexing) Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Measurement Calibration Menu Calibrate/Check Mode Check Standard Mode SDVB Formazin Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Restore Factory Calibration System Settings Operator ID and Sample ID USB Connection...
  • Page 4 Turbidity and Total Suspended Solids (TSS) are two of the most important indicator parameters for water quality monitoring. The new Turbimeter Plus has been developed with leading water utility companies and provides the ideal testing platform for drinking water, wastewater and safe water monitoring.
  • Page 5 Quadoptix™ Technology The Palintest Turbimeter Plus utilises QuadoptiX™ technology for turbidity measurement. QuadoptiX technology uses two independent sources and two independent detectors to provide four entirely autonomous measurement systems, allowing multiple validation of all results for greater accuracy. Turbidity measurements are carried out by analysis of light scattered at 90°...
  • Page 6 The instrument is IP67 certified, including the USB port, however it is recommended that the Turbimeter Plus is clean and dry before use. Review the ‘Care and Maintenance’ section for recommendations on best practice.

  • Page 8: Start Up Guide

    Tu r b i m e t e r P l u s Right Down Sample Holder To Switch Turbimeter Plus On Press the power button and release. An audible beep will confirm the instrument is on. Switch off by holding the POWER button for 1 second.
  • Page 9 Back of product 12345678910 Made in UK Battery Serial number LCD Screen The LCD screen is provided with a backlight option that can be set to on/off in the ‘System’ menu (see Page 42). The initial default setting is ON.

  • Page 10: Battery Life Replacement

    Battery Life Replacement The Turbimeter Plus is supplied with batteries that will provide power for approximately 10,000 tests. The instrument can also be powered through the USB port. An indication of remaining battery life is displayed on screen with the battery status icon. To save power, the instrument will switch off after five minutes of inactivity.
  • Page 11 When replacing batteries, ensure the gasket seal is correctly fitted to maintain the IP67 rating of the instrument. A spare gasket is included with your instrument and should be used if the gasket looks to be damaged, stretched or twisted. To replace the batteries turn over the instrument and remove the battery compartment cover,...

  • Page 12: Guidelines For Use

    Guidelines for Use The following guidelines for sample handing should be followed to ensure accurate and consistent results are obtained Use only clean sample tubes and rinse with sample before use. Remove all marks and fingerprints from the sample tube before measuring Ensure the sample tube cap is in place during measurement.
  • Page 13 To reduce the effect of scratches on the glass, place a drop of silicone oil onto the tube and wipe using the lint free polishing cloth. Remove bubbles from sample tube wall. Hold the capped tube at an angle and rotate. Place the sample tube in the instrument in the same orientation for all readings...

  • Page 14: Main Menu

    Main Menu Tu r b i m e t e r Mode Read Calibrate/ Check System User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 1. Read Select the read mode to measure turbidity or suspended solids. See page 13 2. Calibration/Check Select this mode to check or set the instrument calibration.

  • Page 16: Normal

    Read Tu r b i m e t e r Mode Read Calibrate/ Check System User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 From the main menu select ‘Read’ mode and you will be given the following options: Normal This mode reads the turbidity of the sample in approximately 5 seconds.
  • Page 17 Reading Mode - Normal Tu r b i m e t e r Select the ‘Read’ Reading Mode menu and highlight Normal ‘Normal’. Average Continuous-Capture User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Back Read Insert the sample with the orientation mark ◊ facing forward and press ‘Read’.
  • Page 18 Reading Mode - Average Tu r b i m e t e r This mode takes multiple Reading Mode measurements and Normal averages the results. Three Average options are available: Short Continuous-Capture (3 readings), Medium (6 User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Back Read...

  • Page 19: Continuous-Capture (Indexing)

    Reading Mode - Continuous-Capture Tu r b i m e t e r This mode performs Reading Mode repeated Normal readings Normal of the sample until stopped Average Continuous-Capture by the user. User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Back Read Insert the tube with the orientation mark ◊...
  • Page 20 Indexing a Sample Tube To index a sample tube: In continuous capture mode, insert the tube with the orientation mark ◊ facing forward. Lift and rotate the sample Lift and tube by a fixed amount rotate (e.g. 45°) in between measurements for a full 360°.
  • Page 21 Reading Mode - Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Measurement This mode will only be Tu r b i m e t e r active if a site calibration Reading Mode has been stored within Average the Turbimeter. Once Continuous-Capture Total Suspended Solids a calibration has been User 1 123456...

  • Page 24: Total Suspended Solids (Tss) Measurement

    Calibrate/Check Mode Tu r b i m e t e r Mode Read Calibrate/ Check System User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Select ‘Calibrate/Check’ from the main menu and choose from the following options: Check Standard Mode For verifying the instrument calibration. See page 22 SDVB For field or laboratory calibration using SDVB...

  • Page 25: Check Standard Mode

    Check Standard Care Points: Check standards are manufactured to precise values/tolerances and provided in sealed sample tubes. Do not remove the sealed cap from the check standard. Use the lint free polishing cloth to ensure the check standard tubes are clean before they are inserted into the sample holder.
  • Page 26 1 Check Standard Read Tu r b i m e t e r Select the Check Check Standard Mode Standard Read option Check Standard Values to perform a recorded Check Standard Read reading of each turbidity User 1 123456 check standard. 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Back...

  • Page 27: Sdvb

    For field use, a set of SDVB (styrene divinylbenzene) calibration standards are provided to check the factory calibration and recalibrate the meter if necessary. Only SDVB standards from Palintest can be used with the Turbimeter Plus. Note: Recalibration is only required if the instrument does not pass the check standard mode.
  • Page 28 Continued... Tu r b i m e t e r The instrument will request SDVB the remaining standards in order of increasing Insert sample 16.0 turbidity value. After the final standard has been and press read read, the screen will show a Back Read countdown timer.

  • Page 29: Formazin

    Formazin Tu r b i m e t e r From the Calibrate/ Check Calibrate/Check Mode chose Formazin. SDVB Formazin User-prepared Formazin Total Suspended Solids standards can also be User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Back used for calibration where available) Formazin standards should be prepared within the following ranges: 10.0 –...
  • Page 30 Continued... and press Read Tu r b i m e t e r Insert the lowest turbidity Formazin value calibration standard Insert Standard when prompted. 0.40 Use the Up/Down buttons to adjust the value on and press Read screen to that on the Back Read standard and press ‘Read.

  • Page 31: Total Suspended Solids (Tss)

    Total Suspended Solids (TSS) The Turbimeter Plus can store 50 user calibrations for Total Suspended Solids. These can either be entered by providing TSS values for results already in the log or by entering a definition (slope and intercept) for the calibration to be used.

  • Page 32: Restore Factory Calibration

    Use Slope and Intercept A slope and intercept will first need to be determined from externally existing data. Select the Sample ID from the list or scroll to the bottom of the list to create a new one. Press ‘Edit’ to enter a value for Slope, and repeat for Intercept.

  • Page 34: Log

    System Mode Tu r b i m e t e r Mode Read Calibrate/ Check System User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Select ‘System’ from the main menu and choose from the following options: See page 32 See page 33 Operator ID See page 34 Sample ID See page 36...
  • Page 35 Tu r b i m e t e r From the main menu select ‘System mode’ then Results ‘Log’ where the ‘Results’ Calibrations and ‘Calibrations’ logs are stored. In both sections User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 there is a choice to either view or clear data.
  • Page 36 1. Operator ID Tu r b i m e t e r To access operator ID System Mode from the home screen press ‘System’ mode Operator ID then ‘Operator ID’. Up to Sample ID 12 Operator IDs can be User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30...
  • Page 37 Tu r b i m e t e r 1. Sample ID Select the ‘System’ System Mode mode then ‘Sample ID’. Operator ID Sample ID The Sample ID is required to generate TSS (Total User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Back Suspended Solids) calibrations.
  • Page 38 Continued... Tu r b i m e t e r Select ‘OK’ on the Sample ID Sample ID to be used. Sample 1 When selected, the Sample 2 ID will appear in the information panel on Back screen as well as in the log when results are stored.
  • Page 39 In COM Port Mode results are streamed across the USB connection in real time using a serial communication format (emulating RS-232). In this mode of operation, Palintest COM Port drivers are required. Please contact Palintest to access the drivers for installation...
  • Page 40 1. Hard Drive Tu r b i m e t e r To download results and calibration logs, or to update the instrument Hard Drive Com Port firmware the device must be in ‘Hard Drive’ mode. Back From the home screen press ‘System’...
  • Page 41 (e.g Turbimeter_Plus_001_001). Please ensure your device is up to date with the latest firmware releases to ensure the best performance from your device. Any upgrade files will be made available by Palintest.
  • Page 42 Units Tu r b i m e t e r To change units which System Mode results are shown in, from Sample ID the home screen press Units ‘System’ mode then ‘Units’. Language User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Back Results can be displayed in: •NTU -Nephelometric Turbidity Units •FTU -Formazin Turbidity Units •FNU -Formazin Nephelometric Units...
  • Page 43 1. Set Time Tu r b i m e t e r From the main menu System Mode select ‘System' mode Units then ‘Set Time’. Language Set Time Set Date User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30 Back Tu r b i m e t e r Use up/down keys to Set Time adjust the hour;...
  • Page 44 Tu r b i m e t e r Use the up/down keys to Set Date adjust each value in the Back 01/01/17 date display, using the left/right keys to select the Language field. The date format can User 1 123456 01/01/2017 09:30:30...

  • Page 45: Backlight, Lcd Contrast

    1. Backlight Tu r b i m e t e r The instrument display System Mode features a high intensity Version Date Format backlight for use in low Version light conditions. Backlight Select either ‘On’ or ‘Off’. LCD Contrast Back LCD Contrast Tu r b i m e t e r From the main menu select...
  • Page 46 Instrument will save data and shut down. Technical Support and Warranty The Turbimeter Plus has a two year warranty. Calibration standards should not be used after their stated expiry date. Replacement sets are available with part code PTC 092.
  • Page 47 The USB connector and cable must be dry before use. The instrument does not require regular cleaning for normal operation. If required, clean the instrument with a dust and lint free cloth. Do not clean the Turbimeter Plus with solvents or other cleaning agents. Sample Tube The sample tube should be clean and dry prior to insertion into the sample holder.
  • Page 48 Guidelines for storage • When storing the unit in the case, always keep a clean, dry tube with its cap on in the optical cell. • Ensure all glassware is kept clean and dry before storage. • If there is water in the optical cell this needs to be removed before replacing it in the case.
  • Page 49 Spares and Consumables PTC555 Replacement Sample Tubes PT126 USB Cable PTC092 Replacement Calibration Kit PT120 Silicone Oil PT121 4000 NTU Formazin Stock Solution PT399 Lint Free Polishing Cloth PT663 Sample Tube Brush PT123 Battery Compartment Gasket and Screws PT125 Battery Compartment Kit (Cover, Gasket and Screws) PT124 Replacement Gaskets For Battery...
  • Page 50 Technical Specification Optical System Instrument Type QuadoptiX™ technology for turbidity measurement dual light source. IP Rating IP67 Optical Source Dual infrared LED sources 860nm with optical focusing of beams Optical Detectors Photodiodes 750nm to 1100nm Ranges 0.01 – 1050 NTU Accuracy ±...
  • Page 51 Size (W x L x H) & 82 x 225 x 50mm, 340 g Weight Power Supply 2x 1.5V ‘AA’ alkaline batteries Battery Life 10,000 tests (typical use, backlight off, ‘AA’ alkaline cells) and auto-off Mains 5V DC, 900mA delivered via USB port Power Management Auto switch off or continous...

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