CARE AND MAINTENANCE ..........11 SPECIFICATIONS .............11 WARRANTY ..............12 INTRODUCTION This Sper Scientific Turbidity Meter (model 860040) displays the turbidity level of aqueous solutions on a large LCD screen. This meter can measure numerous different types of aqueous solutions and offers a two-point self-calibration feature that can be performed in under a minute.
FEATURES • Reads turbidity values of aqueous solutions • Protective chamber with lid to prevent debris from entering • Maximum and Minimum values • Portable design for use in the field or laboratory • Data Hold Function • Optional DC adapter for field use •...
SET UP Battery Installation This meter uses six AAA batteries. To install the batteries before first use: 1. Unscrew the two screws on the back of the meter. These screws secure the battery cover. 2. Remove the battery cover. 3. Insert six new AAA batteries, ensuring correct polarity. 4.
CALIBRATION Before beginning the calibration procedure, locate the two calibration solutions and keep them close to the meter. If the calibration is not performed quickly, the meter will return to test mode and the calibration will not hold. While this does not damage the meter, the calibration will have to be performed again.
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6. Place the 0NTU bottle into the test chamber, lining the vertical white line of the bottle with the white dot on the meter. Close the lid and press the TEST/CAL button once. The meter will flash the word CAL on the screen for up to ten seconds.
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES For Single Point Readings 1. Pour test sample into one of the two included sample vials. 2. Gently shake the bottle to ensure the sample is properly mixed. If there is sediment in the sample that sinks to the bottle of the vial, the meter will not detect it.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for all samples. The meter can analyze up to 50 samples. 6. Press the MIN/MAX button when you are finished with all samples. After pressing the MIN/MAX button, no new values can be added to the set. 7.
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3. Place the sample in the test chamber lining up the two white lines and close the lid. 4. Press and hold the ZERO button until ZERO appears on the LCD and release the button. 5. The screen will display 0.0 NTU. 6.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Never wash sample bottles with tap water. The residue left behind can alter readings. Use the included distilled water to clean the sample vials. • Store the meter with the lid closed to prevent debris from entering the test chamber.
WARRANTY Sper Scientific warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, and agrees to repair or replace any defective unit without charge. If your model has since been discontinued, an equivalent Sper Scientific product will be substituted if available.
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