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PERATOR
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ANUAL
V-3000 P
HOTOMETER
CHEMetrics, Inc.
4295 Catlett Road
Midland, Virginia 22728
Toll Free 1-800-356-3072
Phone: 540-788-9026
Fax: 540-788-4856
Web:
www.chemetrics.com
Jan. 18, Rev. 8

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  • Page 1 ’ PERATOR ANUAL V-3000 P HOTOMETER CHEMetrics, Inc. 4295 Catlett Road Midland, Virginia 22728 Toll Free 1-800-356-3072 Phone: 540-788-9026 Fax: 540-788-4856 Web: www.chemetrics.com Jan. 18, Rev. 8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Overview ........1.1 Features and Specifications 1.2 Keypad .

  • Page 3: Overview

    4 X 1.5 V AA - approximately 5000 measurements Data Logging: 100 data sets Download Capability: Data to spreadsheet and printer, RS232 output Upload Capability: Web Based Methods Update Custom User Programs: Requires V-3000 Data Management Software (sold separately, Catalog Number A-0301) 1.2 Keypad...

  • Page 4: Key Functions

    1.3 Key Functions Measuring MODE key Toggle through concentration, absorbance, and % transmittance. CAL/ZERO key Reset Zero Adjustment Reset Blank Value Measurement PROGRAM key Select a program for concentration (direct read) measurement. START/ENTER key Open Menus Confirm Selections Start Measurements MENU key Open the Configuration Menu.

  • Page 5: Display

    1.4 Display Photometry\Concentration Measuring mode 1.29 Measured value (with unit) mg/l 15: K1503 NH3-N Program no.: Catalog no. and Chemical form 13 mm 0.00 - 7.00 mg/l Diameter of the cell and measuring range 11.30.13 15:12 Status line with date and time 1.5 Socket Field Contacts for Lab Station RS232 serial interface...

  • Page 6: List Of Direct Read Programs (Factory Calibrations)

    1.6 List of Direct Read Programs (factory calibrations) Cell Size, Blank Wavelength, Range, Analyte Prog. # Kit Cat. # Method Aluminum K-0603 0 - 0.25 Eriochrome Cyanine R 0 - 3.00 Ammonia K-1413 Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol (as N) 0 - 60.0 Ammonia K-1413 Hydroxybenzyl Alcohol...
  • Page 7 Cell Size, Blank Wavelength, Range, Analyte Prog. # Kit Cat. # Method Iron K-6023 0 - 2.50 PDTS Iron K-6203 0 - 6.00 Phenanthroline Manganese K-6503 0 - 30.0 Periodate 0 - 25.0 Molybdate K-6703 Catechol (as Mo) 0 - 1.50 Nitrate K-6903 Cadmium Reduction...

  • Page 8: Power Labstation (Sold Separately)

    Cell Size, Blank Wavelength, Range, Analyte Prog. # Kit Cat. # Method Sulfide K-9503 0 - 3.00 Methylene Blue Sulfide K-9523 0 - 6.00 Methylene Blue Zinc K-9903 0 - 3.00 Zincon Zinc K-9923 0 - 15.0 Zincon 1.7 Power LabStation (sold separately, Catalog Number A-0302) The Power LabStation includes: LabStation, Universal Power Cable with four plugs (US, Euro, UK, AUS), Rechargeable Battery Pack, PC Interface Cable (9 pin to 9 pin).

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Operator’s Manual 2.2 Power Supply The V-3000 photometer can be operated with regular AA batteries, a rechargeable battery pack or a power cable. The rechargeable battery pack and the power cable are part of the Power LabStation package, which is sold separately.

  • Page 10: Setup

    3 Setup 3.1 Turning the Photometer On Press the ON/OFF key. For 30 seconds, the Start menu appears listing the measuring modes. The measuring mode last selected is highlighted. The status line indicates the meter name and the version number of the software.

  • Page 11: Operating Modes

    Navigation Example: Setting the date and time The V-3000 photometer has a clock with a date function. The date and time are indicated in the status line of the display. There are choices for date format presentation: day, month, year (dd.mm.yy) or month, day, year (mm.dd.yy).

  • Page 12: Menu Overview

    3.5 Menu Overview Measured Parameter Concentration, % Transmittance, Absorbance Programs Dilution Photometry Analysis Timer On, Off Reset Timer Language German, English, French, Spanish Display RS232 Download Data Filter Filter, ID, Program, Date Measured Value Memory (Store) Delete # of 100 occupied Filter, No filter Illumination Auto off, On, Off...

  • Page 13: Measuring The Concentration

    4 Photometry 4.1 Measuring the Concentration 1. Prepare the meter to receive the cell size of choice (See Section 3.2) 2. Turn the meter on by pressing the ON/OFF key. 3. Press the -M- key until Photometry\Concentration is displayed on the top line of the display. After the first concentration measurement, the last program used is automatically displayed.

  • Page 14: Analysis Timer

    4.2 Analysis Timer The analysis timer is programmed with program specific color development times for all factory calibrated programs. When the analysis timer is turned on (Configuration/Photometry/Analysis timer menu), it is active for all factory calibrated programs and can not be bypassed. When the analysis timer is turned on and a program is selected to run, the meter will show a prompt for starting the analysis timer.

  • Page 15: Storing Data

    5 Storing Data The V-3000 photometer can store up to 100 measurements. A measurement is stored by pressing the STO key. This opens the Store menu. Each stored measurement includes the date, time and measurement ID number as well as the following:...

  • Page 16: Use With Printers And Computers

    Connecting to a printer or a computer requires the use of the supplied PC interface cable with RS-232 connector. This cable has a special 6-pin connector on one end for the V-3000. The 6-pin RS-232 port is on the back of the photometer.

  • Page 17: Downloading Data To A Computer

    Flow Control: Hardware NOTE: The baud rate selected in Hyper Terminal must match the V-3000 baud rate. V-3000 baud rate is set in the Configuration/System/Interface/Baud rate menu. 11. From the HyperTerminal menu, select Transfer. Click on Capture Text. Enter the path and name of the file created in Step 1.
  • Page 18 PCs. Consult with an IT Specialist for detailed instructions. 3. With the V-3000 power off, connect the V-3000 to the computer using the supplied PC interface serial cable. If only USB ports are available, connect the V-3000 using the supplied serial cable and USB Cable Adapter (sold separately, Cat.

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    RS232 interface. simultaneously. Never press cancel during a method update. Bootloader waiting Error uploading method update. Contact CHEMetrics for assistance. Only use program appropriate program Program number numbers. Program number not recognized. invalid! Make sure method software is up to date.

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