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K13560 / K13270
Automatic Colorimeter
Operation and Instruction Manual
REV B
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.
1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA
Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815
http://www.koehlerinstrument.com • e-mail: info@koehlerinstrument.com
Petroleum Testing & Analysis Instrumentation • Custom Design & Manufacturing

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  • Page 1 K13560 / K13270 Automatic Colorimeter Operation and Instruction Manual REV B Koehler Instrument Company, Inc. 1595 Sycamore Avenue • Bohemia, New York 11716-1796 • USA Toll Free: 1-800-878-9070 (US only) • Tel: +1 631 589 3800 • Fax: +1 631 589 3815 http://www.koehlerinstrument.com •...
  • Page 3 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE Portable Automatic Colorimeter K13560 / K13270 This certificate verifies that part number K13560 / K13270, Portable Automatic Colorimeter, was manufactured in conformance with the applicable standards set forth in this certification. Specifications: ASTM D156 ASTM D1209 ASTM D1500...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Specifications ........................7 Section 2 General Information....................... 9 2.1 Safety information..........................9 2.1.1 Precautionary labels ........................9 2.1.2 Safety around source lamps ....................10 2.1.3 Chemical and biological safety ....................10 2.2 Overview of product.......................... 10 Section 3 Installation ..........................
  • Page 6 5.3.3.3 Send single and multi-wavelengths from the measured data memory......46 5.3.3.4 Delete single and multi-wavelengths from the measured data memory......47 5.3.4 Wavelength scan and time course (K13560 only)..............47 5.3.4.1 Data storage from wavelength scan or time course ............48 5.3.4.2 Recall stored data from wavelength scan or time course..........48 5.3.4.3 Send data from wavelength scan or time course ............49...
  • Page 7 5.5.7.9 Determination of the Acid wash color ................66 5.5.7.10 Determination of the ICUMSA color index ..............66 5.6 Measurement of color differences (K13560 only) ................67 5.6.1 Take a color difference measurement ..................67 5.6.1.1 View graph/table/values ....................69 5.6.2 Take a color difference measurement with stored reference values ........
  • Page 8 6.2 Toolbar ..............................94 6.2.1 Log on ............................94 6.2.2 Sample ID..........................94 6.2.3 Timer ............................95 6.2.4 AQA............................95 6.2.5 Trends ............................95 6.2.6 K13560/K13270 Website ......................95 Section 7 Maintenance..........................97 7.1 Cleaning requirements ........................97 7.1.1 Spectrophotometer........................97 7.1.2 Screen ............................97 7.1.3 Cuvettes/cells ...........................98 7.2 Lamp replacement..........................98 7.3 Cell compartment (2) replacement ....................100...

  • Page 9: Section 1 Specifications

    Section 1 Specifications These are subject to change without notice! K13560 K13270 Performance specifications Color measurement, color difference Display mode measurement, absorbance and Color measurement concentration Color measurement 26 color ratios 5 color ratios All visual color ratios are calculated for standard light chart C and 2° standard Colorimetric evaluation observers in accordance with DIN 5033.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications K13560 K13270 Performance specifications Use only shielded cable with maximum length of 3 m: 2× USB type A 1× USB type B Interfaces Use only shielded cable (for example STP, FTP, S/FTP) with maximum length of 20 m: 1× Ethernet...

  • Page 11: Section 2 General Information

    Section 2 General Information Safety information Read through the entire user manual carefully before you unpack the device, set up and put into operation. Pay attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. To make sure that the protection provided by this instrument is not impaired, do not use or install this instrument in any manner other than that specified in these operating instructions.

  • Page 12: Safety Around Source Lamps

    Hazen or Gardner color values. The instruments support multiple languages. The K13560 is supplied with 26 color value calculations, while the K13270 is supplied with five color value calculations (Iodine color, Hazen color, Gardner color, Saybolt color and ASTM D...

  • Page 13: General Information

    General Information The K13560 contains the following programs and operating modes in addition to the color measurement: single wavelength mode, multi-wavelength mode, wavelength scan and time scan mode. The digital measurements are displayed in the dimensional units of concentration, absorbance or % transmittance, making the K13560 universally suitable for lab analysis.
  • Page 14 General Information...

  • Page 15: Section 3 Installation

    Only qualified experts may perform the tasks described in this section of the manual, while adhering to all locally valid safety regulations. Unpacking the instrument The following components are supplied as standard with the K13560/K13270: K13560/K13270 spectrophotometer • • Dust cover •...

  • Page 16: Front And Back View

    Installation Front and back view Figure 1 Front view USB port type A Touch screen Cuvette compartment cover On/off switch...

  • Page 17: Power Connections

    Installation Figure 2 Back view Ethernet port USB port type A USB port type B Connection for benchtop power supply Power connections WA R N I N G Electrical and fire hazards. Only use the supplied benchtop power supply. 1. Connect the power cable to the benchtop power supply. 2.

  • Page 18: Interfaces

    Installation Interfaces The instrument has three USB ports and one Ethernet port as standard. They are located on the front and rear of the instrument (Figure 1 Figure 2, page 15). The USB type A ports are used for communications with a printer, USB memory stick or keyboard.

  • Page 19: Installation Of Cuvette Adapter Z

    Installation Cell compartment (2) for: The following cell types can be used in cell compartment (2). • Without cuvette adapter Z in the cuvette compartment (2), you can insert 50 mm cuvettes. • With cuvette adapter Z: 10 mm square cuvettes. Note: These cuvettes must be inserted with cuvette adapter Z.
  • Page 20 Installation Figure 3 Cuvette compartments and cuvette adapter Z Cuvette compartment (1) for round cuvettes Cuvette compartment (2) for square cuvettes, cuvette adapter Z installed...

  • Page 21: Section 4 Start Up

    N O T I C E All screen displays in this operating manual correspond to the K13560. The screen displays of the K13270 may differ. Switch on the instrument, startup process 1. Connect the power cable to the mains outlet.

  • Page 22: Sleep Mode

    Start Up The Main Menu is displayed when diagnostics are completed. section 5.1.3, page 22 contains a detailed description of the main Note: menu. Sleep mode The instrument can be put into sleep mode. 1. Briefly press the power switch next to the screen. The "Sleep mode"...

  • Page 23: Section 5 Standard Programs

    Section 5 Standard programs Overview 5.1.1 Tips for using the touch screen The whole screen responds to touch. To choose an option, tap with a fingernail, fingertip, an eraser or a specialised stylus. Do not touch the screen with sharp objects, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen.

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    Function is used to determine color values such as Hazen, COLOR MEASUREMENT MODE Gardner and Saybolt. The K13560 also offers three-dimensional, absolute Color measurement colorimetric values, as well as the color scales of CIE L*a*b*, Hunter Lab or the European Pharmacopoeia.

  • Page 25: Instrument Setup

    Standard programs Instrument Setup 1. In the main menu, select the menu option Instrument setup. A selection of functions appears in order to configure the functions of the instrument. 5.2.1 Operator ID Use this option to enter up to 30 sets of operator initials (up to ten characters each) into the instrument.

  • Page 26: Sample Id

    Standard programs 10. With Back the device returns to the menu "Instrument Setup". Press Logout to log out of an active operator ID. Press Login to activate a selected operator ID. Press Options to enter, change or delete additional operator IDs.

  • Page 27: Sample Id With Hand-Held Scanner Method 1

    Standard programs 6. To number the sample IDs sequentially (e. g. Inflow (01) etc.), press Add Number. • Use the arrow keys to specify the first number of the sequence. • Use the key between the arrow keys to enter the first number of the sequence using the alphanumeric keypad.

  • Page 28: Sample Id With Hand-Held Scanner Method 2

    Standard programs 4. The sample ID can have the current date and time, a sequential number and a colour allocated to it. Select the required options or a colour. 5. Press OK to confirm the entry. 6. Press New again and repeat the process for each barcode. 5.2.2.2 Sample ID with hand-held scanner method 2 1.

  • Page 29: Security Settings

    Standard programs 5. Select the desired file with 6. Transfer the displayed sample ID list with DONE 5.2.3 Security settings The "Security" menu contains a variety of security settings to control access to various functions. All functions can be allocated to three different security levels: •...

  • Page 30: Assign Operator Security Level

    Standard programs 5. Select the required function and press Setup. 6. Select the required security level (two keys, one key or off) and confirm using OK. 7. Press OK to return to the "Security" menu. 8. Press On to activate the new settings of the security list. 9.
  • Page 31 Standard programs 4. Press Operator Password. 5. Enter the operator password and confirm with OK. 6. Press Security Level: <Off>. 7. Enter the security password and confirm with OK. The current security level for the selected operator is shown. 8. Select the required security level for this operator ID and confirm with OK.

  • Page 32: Deactivate Password

    Standard programs The operator ID is displayed with the selected security level. 10. Activate the selected operator ID by pressing Login. 11. Enter the operator password. 12. Confirm with OK and return to "Instrument Setup". 5.2.3.2 Deactivate password 1. Press Security in the "Instrument Setup" menu. 2.
  • Page 33 Standard programs 2. Press Date Format for the date. 3. Press OK to confirm the entry. 4. Press Time Format for the time. 5. Press OK to confirm the entry. 6. Press OK to confirm the entry. 7. Enter the current date and time. Change the information using the arrow keys.

  • Page 34: Sound Settings

    Standard programs 5.2.5 Sound settings 1. Press Sound Settings in "Instrument Setup". The following options will be displayed: • All: Activates/deactivates a sound with a variable volume for every function, with the exception of the timer. • Touch screen: Activates/deactivates a short sound with variable volume every time the screen is touched.

  • Page 35: Printer Setup

    Standard programs 1. Press PC & Printer in "Instrument Setup". A list with information about the connections opens. 5.2.6.1 Printer setup 2. Press Printer. 3. Press Setup to display the Printer Setup screen. Printer Setup: • Resolution: Font size • Paper: Paper size •...

  • Page 36: Print Data

    Standard programs 6. Press Paper to select the paper size. Select between: • Letter, • Monarch, • Executive, • 7. Press OK to confirm the entry. Note: Press OK again to return to the "Instrument Setup" menu. 5.2.6.2 Print data 1.

  • Page 37: Network Setup

    PC or connection to a network. 1. Press PC & Printer in "Instrument Setup". 2. Press Network > Setup. 3. Press On and then K13560/K13270 IP: Automatic. 4. Press IP address. An IP address is used to send data from a sender to a pre-defined recipient.
  • Page 38 Standard programs In conjunction with the IP address of an instrument, the subnet mask establishes which IP addresses are located within the local network. 7. Press Subnet Mask and enter the address. A Gateway enables data communication in networks that are based on varying protocols.
  • Page 39 Standard programs The target site can be defined by IP address or a server name. 12. Press IP-Address and enter the IP address or select Server Name and enter a server name. 13. Press Data Folder and enter the target folder name. Note: A folder with the selected name must exist on the target system.

  • Page 40: Power Management

    Up to 3000 color measured values (400 color measured values for K13270) can be saved in the measured data memory. In addition, the K13560 can store 100 reference color measurements, 1000 single and multi-wavelength measurements, 20 wavelength scans and 20 time scans.

  • Page 41: Automatic/Manual Color Value Storage

    Standard programs 5.3.1.1 Automatic/manual color value storage The data storage function indicates whether data is to be stored automatically or manually (in the latter case, the user must decide which data is to be saved). 1. Press Data Log Setup in the "Instrument Setup" menu. •...
  • Page 42 Standard programs 3. Press Filter: On/Off. The function Filter Settings is used to search for specific items. 4. Activate On. The data can now be filtered using the following selection criteria. • Sample ID • Operator ID • Start Date •...

  • Page 43: Send Color Values From The Measured Data Memory

    Standard programs 9. Press Control Limit. 10. Highlight On to change the Upper Control Limit and the Lower Control Limit settings. 11. The measured points symbol changes the display of the measured points. 5.3.1.3 Send color values from the measured data memory Data is sent from the internal data memory as an XML file (Extensible Markup Language) or as CSV files(Comma Separated Value) to a USB mass storage device or to a network,...

  • Page 44: Delete Color Values From The Measured Data Memory

    Standard programs 4. Press Options and then the PC & Printer icon. 5. Select the data to be sent. The following options are available: • Single point: only this selected reading will be sent • Filtered data: only readings that correspond to the set filters will be sent •...

  • Page 45: Data Log (Only K13560)

    7. Press Options > Control Chart. The measured standard concentrations are displayed graphically with the control limits and date. 5.3.3 Data log (only K13560) Measurement results from the photometric measurements of single and multi-wavelengths can be found under Recall Data...

  • Page 46: Automatic/Manual Saving Of Single And Multi-Wavelength Measurements

    Standard programs 5.3.3.1 Automatic/manual saving of single and multi-wavelength measurements The data log function indicates whether data is to be stored automatically or manually (in the latter case, the user must decide which data is to be saved). 1. Press Data Log Setup in the "Instrument Setup" menu. •...
  • Page 47 Standard programs 3. Press Filter: On/Off. The function Filter Settings is used to search for specific items. 4. Activate On. The data can now be filtered using the following selection criteria. • Sample ID • Operator ID • Start Date •...

  • Page 48: Send Single And Multi-Wavelengths From The Measured Data Memory

    Standard programs 9. Press Control Limit. 10. Highlight On to change the Upper Control Limit and the Lower Control Limit settings. 11. The measured points symbol changes the display of the measured points. 5.3.3.3 Send single and multi-wavelengths from the measured data memory Data is sent from the internal data log as an XML (Extensible Markup Language) file or as a CSV (Comma Separated Value) file, to a directory with the name DataLog on a USB mass storage...

  • Page 49: Delete Single And Multi-Wavelengths From The Measured Data Memory

    Note: The number in parentheses is the total number of data sets assigned to this selection. 5.3.4 Wavelength scan and time course (K13560 only) You can save 20 data records for the wavelength scan and 20 data records for the time course. The data must be stored...

  • Page 50: Data Storage From Wavelength Scan Or Time Course

    Standard programs 5.3.4.1 Data storage from wavelength scan or time course 1. Press the Folder icon in the "Options" menu after a reading is taken. The Store Data list will be displayed. 2. Press Store to save the current scan to the highlighted numbered line.

  • Page 51: Send Data From Wavelength Scan Or Time Course

    Standard programs 4. Press Table to display details. Note: Press View List to return to the "Recall Data" list. 5.3.4.3 Send data from wavelength scan or time course There are two ways to recall sent data to a USB memory stick, printer or PC with Hach Data Trans.

  • Page 52: Delete Stored Data From Wavelength Scan Or Time Course

    Standard programs Option 2: 1. Press Wavelength Scan or Time Course and then Options > More > Send Data to send the data to a USB memory stick or to a printer. • When a printer is connected, select how to send the data to the printer (graph, table or both graph and table).
  • Page 53 Standard programs 1. Press Recall Data > Trends. 2. A list of all trend analyses is displayed. 3. Press Options and New to create a new trend. Edit enables you to change the settings for an existing trend, Delete enables you to delete an existing trend. 4.
  • Page 54 Standard programs 5. Use control limits to define the upper and lower limits that are displayed in the graphic. 6. Select the required trend and confirm with Select. 7. The trend can be displayed in several formats, as a line or as points.

  • Page 55: Take And Prepare Samples

    Standard programs 9. Press Add Data to include additional measured values in the trend. Take and prepare samples Take a representative sample from the product you wish to measure in accordance with DIN EN ISO 15528 (or ASTM D3925-02). If the material shows any signs of turbidity, remove this turbidity by filtration, centrifuging, heating, ultrasound treatment or other suitable means.

  • Page 56: Color Measurement

    Standard programs • If air bubbles are entrapped, remove them by heat, vacuum, ultrasonic treatment or other suitable means. • Clean the outside of the cuvettes/sample cells thoroughly before inserting them in the cell compartment. N O T I C E Before using disposable cuvettes/sample cells made of PS (Polystyrene) or PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate), be sure that the cuvettes/sample cells will not be destroyed by samples, otherwise the...

  • Page 57: Take A Color Measurement

    Standard programs 5.5.1 Take a color measurement 1. Press Color Measurement. 2. Insert a cuvette/sample cell with distilled water to calibrate. Note: Always carry out the calibration very carefully, as a faulty calibration can cause inaccurate results to be obtained. 3.

  • Page 58: Parameter Setup Options

    Standard programs Figure 4 Touch-sensitive areas in measurement mode Open Select Color Scale, and select the scale for the Change the Upper Limit of the color range (see display (see section 5.5.1.3, page 57). section 5.5.1.4, page 58). Change the displayed color scale to the next color Change the Lower Limit of the color range (see system which is selected in the Operator ID color scale section 5.5.1.4, page...

  • Page 59: Change The Color Scale After A Measurement

    Standard programs Table 4 Color measurement options(Continued) Options Description Define 3 different color scale combinations with up to 3 different color scales for the result display. Selection 1: Klett Color No. + Yellowness Index Color Scale Selection Selection 2: Klett Color No. + ADMI Color No. + Yellowness Index Selection 3: Yellowness Index + individual transmittance Illuminant: Select C, A or D65 Illuminant/Observer:...

  • Page 60: Change The Measuring Range After A Measurement

    Standard programs The current result of the actual reading and all further measurements will be displayed in the selected color scale. Alternative 1. Tap the touch-sensitive area Result . 2. The result is shown in the next color scale in the list. 5.5.1.4 Change the measuring range after a measurement 1.

  • Page 61: Determination Of The Gardner Color Value

    11 mm or 50 mm. A longer path length increases the measurement accuracy (50 mm recomended). 5.5.7 Color determinations only by K13560 5.5.7.1 Color determination according to the European Pharmacopoeia (EP) The method used to determine coloration according to the Europeean Pharmacopoeia (Pharm.Eur.) corresponds to the...
  • Page 62 Standard programs There are two ways of color matching of a sample with the Ph.Eur.system.system: • Automatic: The color of the solution is compared to the colors of the 37 color reference solutions. The identifier of the reference solution whose color is closest to that of the sample (i.e.
  • Page 63 Standard programs 3. Press Auto. 4. Press Graph. The color matching result is now displayed graphically. The upper value shows the option used for the color matching calculation which can be Auto for matching in all 5 Pharm.Eur.Scales or B, BY, Y, GY or R for matching only inside of the selected color scale.
  • Page 64 Standard programs The CIE L*a*b* values depend on the path length of the cuvette/sample cell. Therefore the scale of the a*, b* axis in the graph depends also on the cuvette/sample cell size. Graph for the greenish yellow scale GY. Graph for the brownish scale B.

  • Page 65: Color Determination According To The Us Pharmacopoeia (Usp)

    Standard programs Graph for the red scale R. If the CIE L*a*b* value of the sample does not correspond to any reference solution in a selected scale, the > (next) symbol appears, followed by the next reference solution with the smallest color difference E*.

  • Page 66: Color Determination According To The Chinese Pharmacopoeia (Cp)

    Standard programs The CIE L*a*b* values depend on the path length and are always related to the type of cuvette/sample cell used. 1. Press US Pharmacopoeia. 2. Insert the test cuvette. 3. The result of the color calculation is displayed. The L*a*b* value shows the color difference of the measured sample relative to the next USP color standard, which is displayed above the color difference values (in this case color...

  • Page 67: Scale

    Standard programs ® 5.5.7.5 Determination of the AOCS Cc 13 e (Lovibond ) scale The calculation of the Lovibond color values is derived from the methods AOCS Cc 13e or BS 684 -1.14 and based on the yellow/red values (5 1/2 inch or 1 inch) of the AF900/AF960 instruments.

  • Page 68: Determination Of The Acid Wash Color

    Standard programs 5.5.7.9 Determination of the Acid wash color ASTM D848 - 09 is the standard test method for the acid wash color in the "aromatic hydrocarbon" industry. The test procedure covers the determination of the acid wash color for benzene, toluene, xylene, refined solvents such as naphtha and similar aromatic hydrocarbons.

  • Page 69: Measurement Of Color Differences (K13560 Only)

    Standard programs 5.6 Measurement of color differences (K13560 only) The mode for color difference measurement is used to determine a quantitative color difference between a reference (R) and a sample (P) in the three-dimensional color space (CIE L*a*b* or Hunter Lab). In this mode, an additional reference memory for up to 100 references is available.
  • Page 70 Standard programs 7. Press Option for Parameter Setup. Table 6 contains additional information on the program options. Table 6 Options for color difference measurement Options Description More For further Options Symbol: Store Data, if Instrument Setup > Data Log Setup > Auto Store: Off is selected. Save icon Symbol: Recall Data, if Instrument Setup >...

  • Page 71: View Graph/Table/Values

    Standard programs 5.6.1.1 View graph/table/values 1. Press Options > View Graph to display the transmittance graph for the sample (black line) and the reference (red line) in the wavelength range of 380 nm to 720 nm on the x-axis and the % transmittance on the y-axis. In the middle of the graph a dotted cursor line is displayed.

  • Page 72: Take A Color Difference Measurement With Stored Reference Values

    Standard programs 5.6.2 Take a color difference measurement with stored reference values 1. Press Color Difference Measurement from the Main Menu. 2. Press Select Reference. 3. A list of available references is displayed. 4. Press the required reference. 5. Press Select Reference to confirm. 6.

  • Page 73: Photometry (K13560 Only)

    Standard programs 5.7 Photometry (K13560 only) In the photometry mode, photometric measurements can be carried out as: • Single wavelength measurements • Multi wavelength measurements • Time course • Wavelength scans 5.7.1 Single Wavelength (absorbance, concentration and transmittance readings) The Single Wavelength mode can be used in three ways. For...
  • Page 74 Standard programs Table 7 Options for Single Wavelength(Continued) Options Description To input the wavelength setting. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the reading wavelengths.  Wavelength The entered wavelength must be in the range from 320-110 nm. Send Data icon To send data to a printer, computer or USB memory stick (Type A) Concentration Factor Multiplication factor for converting absorbance values into concentration values.

  • Page 75: Take Single Wavelength Readings (Single Reading)

    Standard programs 5.7.1.2 Take single wavelength readings (single reading) 1. Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment. 2. Press Zero. Note: The Read key is only active after the zero reading has been completed. 3. Insert the analysis cell into the cell compartment. 4.
  • Page 76 Standard programs Table 8 Multi wavelength setup options(Continued) Options Description To input the wavelength setting. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the reading wavelengths.  Wavelength The entered wavelength must be in the range from 320–1100 nm. Send Data icon To send data to a printer, computer or USB memory stick (Type A) Concentration Factor Multiplication factor for converting absorbance values into concentration values.
  • Page 77 Standard programs refers to the coefficient at wavelength 1 refers to the coefficient at wavelength 2, etc. If a subtraction has to be completed, the factors can be entered with a minus sign. 6. To change the wavelength, press the x key. 7.

  • Page 78: Complete A Reading In The Multi Wavelength Mode

    Standard programs 5.7.2.2 Complete a reading in the Multi Wavelength mode 1. Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment. 2. Press Zero. Note: The Read key does not become active until the zero reading has been completed. 3. Insert the analysis cell into the cell compartment. 4.
  • Page 79 Standard programs Table 9 Time course options(Continued) Options Description Send Data To send Data to a printer, computer or USB memory stick (Type A) Recall measurement Recall saved measurement data, wave-length scans or time courses, see section 5.3, page data Instrument Setup Basic data of the instrument, refer to section 5.2, page...

  • Page 80: Time Course Scan Reading

    Standard programs 5.7.3.2 Time course scan reading After all scan parameters have been selected, the instrument must then be zeroed. Afterward the sample can be analyzed. 1. Insert the zero solution cuvette into the cuvette compartment and close the cuvette compartment cover. 2.

  • Page 81: Wavelength Scan Mode - Recording Of Absorbance And Transmission Spectrums

    Standard programs Table 10 Navigating the time scan Cursor function/ Description Zoom function Delta mode: A second cursor is highlighted. The position of the fixed cursor was previously defined in Cursor mode Single. Use the active cursor to select any point on the reading curve. The difference to the fixed cursor is shown on the curve.

  • Page 82: Set Up The Wavelength Scan

    Standard programs 5.7.4.1 Set up the wavelength scan In the main menu, press the Wavelength Scan menu option. Press Options for Parameter Setup. Table 11 Options during wavelength scan Option Description More For further Options Symbol: Store Data, if Instrument Setup > Data Log Setup > Auto Store: Off is selected. Save icon Symbol: Recall Data, if Instrument Setup >...
  • Page 83 Standard programs Set the wavelength range 1. Press the key in the "Options" menu to select the wavelength range and the wavelength step. 2. Press the upper left key to select the lower wavelength. 3. Enter the lower wavelength. 4. Press OK to confirm. 5.

  • Page 84: Perform A Wavelength Scan

    Standard programs Integral The Integral applies to the whole wavelength range of the scan. 1. Press Integral: Off in the "Options" menu. 2. Highlight On to show the Integral. 3. To find the integral of other wavelength ranges, change the wavelength range and scan again.

  • Page 85: Work With Reference Scans

    Standard programs 3. Press Zero. During the scan of the base line, "Zero calibration" is shown in the screen. 4. Insert the prepared analysis cuvette into the cuvette compartment and close the cuvette compartment cover. 5. Press Read. Under the graph, the display "Reading..." appears, and a graph of the absorbance or transmittance values for the scanned wavelengths is continuously displayed.
  • Page 86 Standard programs 2. The reference curve is displayed in orange. The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are highlighted in grey. Note: A black and an orange field are displayed in the top left of the screen. The orange box relates to the reference scan and the black one relates to the current wavelength scan.
  • Page 87 Standard programs 4. The reference graph is displayed in orange. The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are displayed in orange. • In addition, the difference of the absorbance and/or transmittance value between the two scans (measured scan and reference scan) is indicated/highlighted at each position of the cursor.
  • Page 88 Standard programs...

  • Page 89: Section 6 Advanced Operations

    Section 6 Advanced Operations System Checks 1. Press System Checks in the Main Menu. The "System Check" menu contains instrument information and various performance tests. 6.1.1 Instrument Information 1. Press Instrument Information in the "System Check" menu. 2. The model, serial number and software version are displayed.

  • Page 90: Software Update With Network Connection

    Advanced Operations 1. Go to http://www.koehlerinstrument.com. 2. Select the country. 3. Enter K13560 or K13270 into the "Search" field. 4. Select Documents and Software from the field "according to". 5. Navigate to the corresponding file for download. 6. Save the file to a USB storage device or PC.

  • Page 91: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations 3. Press Edit. An automatic menu guidance queries values (filters, wavelength, nominal values and tolerances) given in the quality control certificate, to the following specifications: • Stray light • Photometrical accuracy • Wavelength accuracy 4. Press OK when all values are entered and the overview is displayed.

  • Page 92: Aqa Analytical Quality Assurance

    Advanced Operations After the last reading the results are displayed. 12. Press PC & Printer icon to send the data to a USB memory stick, PC or to a printer. The files will be stored automatically as CSV files (Comma Separated Value).

  • Page 93: Perform Aqa Standard Measurement

    Advanced Operations 4. Enter the concentration, unit, confidence range and unit by pressing the relevant fields. 5. Press OK to confirm the entry. 6. All the standard solutions entered are shown on the screen. 7. Select Options for further editing. Select New to define a new standard.

  • Page 94: Instrument Backup

    Advanced Operations 6.1.5 Instrument backup Prior to the next service date, the "Instrument Backup" offers the opportunity to store all programs, measurement data, user IDs, passwords, as well as all adjustable data on a USB stick. 1. Press Instrument Backup in the "System Check" menu. 2.

  • Page 95: Service Menu

    Advanced Operations 6.1.6 Service menu Use of the service menu requires a service code. This menu is reserved exclusively for the service staff of the manufacturer for service work. 6.1.7 Service time In order to make sure a regular inspection is performed, an automatic memory reference for the service times can be entered.

  • Page 96: Toolbar

    Advanced Operations After a lamp is replaced, the display of the switch-on cycles is reset to 0. 1. Press Lamp History in the "System Check" menu. 2. Press Reset and the lamp data are reset. 3. Press OK to return to the "System Check" menu. Toolbar There is a toolbar with various programs on the right-hand side of the screen.

  • Page 97: Timer

    For a detailed description, refer to section 5.3.5, page K13560/K13270 Website 6.2.6 Use this function to open a website via an existing network connection. Here you will find the latest software updates, as well as documents and information on the instrument.
  • Page 98 Advanced Operations...

  • Page 99: Section 7 Maintenance

    Section 7 Maintenance C A U T I O N Potential Chemical, Biological Eye and Skin Hazards. Only qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in this section of the manual. N O T I C E Remove all cells remaining in the instrument. Dispose of the cells or their contents in an authorized manner.

  • Page 100: Cuvettes/Cells

    Maintenance 7.1.3 Cuvettes/cells C A U T I O N Potential Chemical/ Biological Exposure Hazards. User correct laboratory practices if a risk of chemical exposure exists. 1. After use, clean the glass cells with cleaning agents. 2. Afterwards, rinse the cuvettes/sample cells several times with tap water and then thoroughly with deionized water.
  • Page 101 Maintenance 6. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the two screws from the lamp holder. 7. Lift out the lamp holder upwards. 8. Turn the lamp holder so that the connector with the cable guide points forwards. 9. Push the clamp slide as far as possible to the right (Step 1). 10.

  • Page 102: Cell Compartment (2) Replacement

    Maintenance To fit a new lamp carry out the procedure in reverse. N O T I C E Only hold lamp at lamp holder. Avoid touching the glass, as substances on the skin can bake onto the lamp bulb and thus accelerate the ageing process of the lamp.
  • Page 103 Maintenance 1. Switch off instrument. 2. Remove the power cable from the instrument. 3. Open the cuvette compartment cover and remove cuvette adapter Z. 4. Using a cross-head screwdriver, loosen the two screws on the bottom of the cuvette compartment. 5.
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  • Page 105: Section 8 Troubleshooting

    Section 8 Troubleshooting Error displayed Definition Resolution An error occurred when uploading Restart the process or contact the the instrument data. manufacturer or national agent. An error occurred when reading from Restart the process or contact the the USB memory stick. manufacturer or national agent.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Error displayed Definition Resolution Fault Check the lamp and replace it if Test program stopped! necessary. Test program stops when the instrument Please check lamp is started Close lid. Close the lid. Press Start Again. Error [xx] Fault Remove the cuvette/sample cell from Test program stopped! Test program stops when the instrument the cell compartment.
  • Page 107 Troubleshooting Error displayed Definition Resolution Switch the instrument off and then back on again. If the system test is System check incorrect! Measurement of air values failed unsuccessful, contact the manufacturer or the national agent. Switch of the instrument and allow it to Temperature too high.
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  • Page 109: Section 9 Replacement Parts

    Section 9 Replacement Parts Accessories Description Cat. No. Certified test filter set for self-checks (Verification Kit) 4 precision glass filters with nominal K13553 values K13253 "Addista-color" certified testing solution set consisting of 6 certified test solutions K13351 11 mm round cuvettes, glass, 560 units K13500-3 10 mm square cuvettes, glass, 3 units K13500-12...

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