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- Page 1 Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide...
- Page 2 ROSS and the COIL trade dress are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. US patent 6,793,787. AQUAfast, Cahn, ionplus, KNIpHE, No Cal, ORION, perpHect, PerpHecT, PerpHecTion, pHISA, pHuture, Pure Water, Sage, Sensing the Future, SensorLink, ROSS, ROSS Ultra, Sure-Flow, Titrator PLUS and TURBO2 are registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher. 1-888-pHAX-ION, A+, All in One, Aplus, AQUAsnap, AssuredAccuracy, AUTO-BAR, AUTO-CAL, AUTO DISPENSER, Auto-ID, AUTO-LOG, AUTO-READ, AUTO-STIR, Auto-Test, BOD AutoEZ, Cable-Free, CERTI-CAL, CISA, DataCOLLECT, DataPLUS, digital LogR, DirectCal, DuraProbe, Environmental Product Authority, Extra Easy/Extra Value, FAST QC, GAP, GLPcal, GLPcheck, GLPdoc, ISEasy, KAP, LabConnect, LogR, Low Maintenance Triode, Minimum Stir...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... - Page 4 Dilution Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide...
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Page 5: Ntroduction
. This instrument operates on the nephelometric principle of turbidity measurement and is designed to meet the criteria specified in ISO 7027 and DIN 27027 standards . See the Measurement Principle section . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 6: Unpacking The Meter And Accessories
. The following sections describe the functionality of the display and the keypad . The proper use of the instrument and the sample well are discussed in later sections . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... - Page 7 Figure 1 AQ3010 Turbidity Sample Vial Meter Components Alignment Mark Sample Well Liquid Crystal Display Keypad Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide...
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Page 8: Display
. Calibration Standards Figure 2 Battery Indicator Customized LCD with All Annunciators CAL 13 CAL 24 TAvg mg/l Units of Measurement 14-segment Liquid Crystal Display Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 9: Keys And Functions
Note: After the successful calibration of one point, the meter automatically selects the next calibration point, or automatically exits the calibration mode after the fourth READ ENTER calibration point. READ ENTER Figure 3 Keypad read enter Turbidity Meter Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 10: Battery Installation
. 5 . The meter is now ready for use . Note: Dispose of used batteries in accordance with your local regulations . Figure 4 Battery Installation Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 11: Turbidity Calibration
. Be sure to use good laboratory technique and accurate Class A pipets and refer to ASTM Method 6855-03 for low level standard vial preparation when using Formazin . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 12: Preparing And Filling The Calibration Standard Vials
Note: The vial rinsing is most critical for precision with the lower NTU standards . It is recommended to use the prepared calibration standard vials daily as check standards prior to the measurement of samples . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 13: Calibration Check
Standard section . Measurement Mode Figure 5 Calibration Check Sequence Place standard CAL STD vial into the sample well Press key and READ release immediately ENTER “-Rd-” flashes about 10 times Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 14: Refilling The Calibration Standard Vials With Fresh Standard
If the fresh standard does not read with the 10% range of the nominal value, or to the tolerance of your method, follow the steps in the Calibration Procedure section . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 15: Calibration Procedure
10 . After you successfully calibrate the CAL 4 standard (0 .02 NTU), the meter will display “STbY” . 11 . The meter is now ready for measurement . Figure 6 shows the complete calibration sequence . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... - Page 16 CAL 2 P lace the C AL 2 standard into the 100 NTU sam ple well R EAD EN TER CAL 2 Calibration saved Measurement Mode Flash es about 10 tim es Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide...
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Page 17: Restoring Factory Calibration
6 . The display will flash “-Rd-” about ten times and the meter will go to the measurement mode . Figure 7 shows the sequence for restoring factory calibration values . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 18: Measurement Mode
ENTER ENTER calibration v alues c alibration w ithout re trievin g factory calibratio n “-R d-” flashes about 10 tim es Measurement Mode Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 19: Turbidity Measurement
"Err 8" appears. Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 20: Turbidity Measurement Procedure
. 8 . The sample vial is now ready to be inserted into the sample well of the meter for measurement . Figure 9 Sample Vial Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 21: Measurement Procedure
4 . Cover the vial using the light shield cover, if necessary . For many environments this is not required . The vial cap seals the sample well . 5 . Turn on the meter by pressing the ON/OFF key . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... - Page 22 Never attempt to clean the sample well . The optics may be damaged . • For battery conservation, the instrument automatically powers off 20 minutes after the last key pressed . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide...
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Page 23: Single-Shot Or Continuous Measurement
Measurement Place sample vial into the sample well SAMPLE and cover with Unknown the light shield Press key and R EA D release immediately EN TER “-Rd-” flashes about 10 times Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... - Page 24 [ERR 8] is displayed . Ensure that the vial sits properly into the sample well and the light shield cover is on . Press the ENTER/READ key to retake the measurement . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide...
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Page 25: Routine Maintenance
. The result should be a sample vial surface with a dry appearance, but with all imperfections filled with oil . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... - Page 26 . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide...
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Page 27: Customer Services
ERR 7 the appropriate resolution in the 0 all four standards. Verify that the to 20 NTU range. standards have not expired. Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 28: Assistance
Improper or inadequate maintenance by customer • Unauthorized modification or misuse • Operation outside of the environment specifications of the products Waterproof Seal: Opening the instrument enclosure (excluding the battery compartment) may void the warranty . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 29: Notice Of Compliance
. The Thermo Scientific Orion AQ3010 turbidity meter is CE and cTUVus certified, which includes TUV 3-in-1 testing to EMC and US and Canadian standards . -
Page 30: Declaration Of Conformity
. These documents and processes are recognized as complying with ISO 9001:2008 by QMI, listed as File # 001911 . Patrick Chiu June 3, 2009 Senior Quality Engineer, Beverly, MA Regulatory Compliance Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 31: Ordering Information
Replacement calibration standards kit, includes 800, 100, 20.0 and 0.02 AC301S NTU standards in plastic bottles AC3V25 Replacement sample vials, pack of 3, 25 mm diameter AC3SIL Silicone oil, 10 mL bottle, and lint-free cloth AC3CBR Replacement vial cleaning brush Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 32: Specifications
Meter: 7.9 (W) x 17.2 (L) x 5.0 (H) cm (3.1 x 6.8 x 2.0 in) Meter & case: 35 (W) x 27 (L) x 15 (H) cm (13.8 x 10.6 x 5.9 in) Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 33: Appendix 1
(6) Calibration standard . The AQ3010 turbidity meter follows the ISO 7027 standard whose specification allows for greater reproducibility of the measured values and greater agreement between other measuring instruments . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 34: Nephelometric Turbidity Units (Ntu)
Mark this position on the vial (not on the cap) against the mark on the meter . After indexing a vial, make sure the vial will always be placed inside the sample well in the indexed position . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 35: Appendix 2
. Choose those vials that match the readings . Note: Not all vials can be matched due to some manufacturing variations . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 36: Degassing
. It is recommended to take samples only when the turbidity meter is ready to be operated . Samples should not be drawn and allowed to sit while the instrument warms up or is being readied . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 37: Other Important Sampling Techniques
5 . It is very important that the users who perform calibration have been trained to do so . Creating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the users to read, learn, and practice may help to ensure precision . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... -
Page 38: Dilution Techniques
In this example Td = 300 NTU, Vs = 20 mL, Vd = 50 mL, so T = 300 • (20+50) / 20 = 300 • 70/20 = 21000/20 = 1050 . Thermo Scientific Orion AQUAfast AQ3010 Turbidity Meter User Guide... - Page 39 Water Analysis Instruments North America 9 0 0 1 : 2 0 0 8 166 Cummings Center Beverly, MA 01915 USA Toll Free: 1-800-225-1480 Tel: 1-978-232-6000 Dom. Fax: 1-978-232-6015 Int’l Fax: 978-232-6031 Europe P.O. Box 254, 3860 AG Nijkerk Wallerstraat 125K, 3862 CN Nijkerk, Netherlands Tel: (31) 033-2463887 Fax: (31) 033-2460832...