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Lovibond EC 2000 Gardner Operator's Instruction Manual

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EC 2000 Gardner
Lovibond® Water Testing and Colour Measurement
LM162020 Version 1.1
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  • Page 1 Operator Instruction Manual EC 2000 Gardner Lovibond® Water Testing and Colour Measurement LM162020 Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Environment: ....................4 Introduction: ....................5 Keypad:......................6 Display Icons:....................6 Power- USB: ....................6 Power- Battery: .................... 6 Firmware and Version Number: ..............7 Settings ......................8 Instrument Diagnostics ................8 Instrument Settings .................. 9 Information .................... 11 Power Saving Settings ................
  • Page 3 Save a Measurement (manual saving) ........... 19 Error Warnings: ..................20 Updating the firmware: ................21 EC 2000 Kit Contents - Gardner: ..............23 EC 2000 Technical Data - Gardner ............. 24 Performing a Zero – Gardner: ..............26 Performing a Test - Gardner: ..............28 Performing a Liquid Instrument Validation–Gardner ........

  • Page 4: Environment

    This appliance is marked according to the Environment: European Directive 2002/95/EC on the waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction: The Lovibond® EComparator Series provides an easy way to transition from subjective visual measurement to a non-subjective, accurate electronic measurement. Colour graders who are used to the traditional comparator series sometimes find the upgrade or transition to an electronic system daunting. The assurance of relying on physical colour difference is diminished.

  • Page 6: Keypad

    Keypad: Test Zero Power Display Icons: Icon Function Battery Low Powered by Battery Powered by USB SD Card OK Warning Power- USB: The USB port can be accessed by sliding the panel at the rear of the instrument. Top of Instrument Ensure the cable connector is inserted into the socket in the correct orientation.

  • Page 7: Firmware And Version Number

    Firmware and Version Number: The Firmware and Version Number will be displayed when the instrument is switched on. (Please Note: “Scale Name” will be replaced by the Scale your EComparator measures).

  • Page 8: Settings

    Settings 1 - To enter the settings menu, press the settings icon at the bottom tool bar. 1a -The settings display will show. Instrument Diagnostics 2 - For Instrument Diagnostics, press the Diagnostics Icon. 2a - The instrument will perform diagnostics on the Memory, SD Card, LED and Light Sensor.

  • Page 9: Instrument Settings

    2c - The instrument will display the report. When finished, select Done. Instrument Settings 3 - For Instrument Settings, press the Instrument Icon 3a – To set the integration time, ensure the sample chamber is empty, and then press Set. (This will set the optimum time for taking a measurement).
  • Page 10 3d – Click OK when complete. 3e - To save the settings, press Save. 3f - To cancel the settings, press Cancel. 3g – To exit without saving, press Yes, or press No to continue.

  • Page 11: Information

    Information 4a – The information screen will be displayed. Press the back arrow to return to the results screen. (Please Note: “Scale Name” will be replaced by the Scale your EComparator measures). Power Saving Settings 5 - For Power Saving Settings, press the Power Icon.

  • Page 12: Regional Settings

    Regional Settings 6 - For Regional Settings, press the Regional Icon. 6a - Select the language that you would like the instrument to display. The instrument will return to the settings screen. Date and Time 7 - To set the Date and Time, press the Clock Icon.

  • Page 13: Projects

    Projects: 1 - To enter the projects menu, press the Projects Icon on the bottom tool bar. 2 – The projects screen will be displayed. The Project named at the top is the current project. 3 – To view, or manage projects, click on View Projects.

  • Page 14: Set Tolerances

    6 – Enter the new project name using the keypad, then select Return. Set Tolerances 7 – The instrument will display the Project Settings Screen, to set the Tolerances, select Tolerance. 8 – To apply the tolerance limits, select the Tolerance checkbox.

  • Page 15: Averaging And Automatic Log (Automatic Saving)

    Averaging and Automatic Log (automatic saving) 10 – To change the Averaging and Automatic Log (automatic saving), select Measurements. 11 – To change the Averaging, use the up and down arrows (This will set the number of measurements taken per test then take an average of those measurements).

  • Page 16: Edit A Project

    13 – To save all the settings, select Save. NOTE: Until save is selected, neither Tolerance nor Measurements are saved. Edit a Project 14 – To edit a project, go to the projects list. Highlight the project by clicking on it, and then select Edit.

  • Page 17: Make A Project Default

    17 – The following prompt will appear. Select Yes to confirm. Make a Project Default 18 – To make a project Default, go to the projects list (this will highlight the project that is current when the instrument is switched on).

  • Page 18: Make A Project Current

    Make a Project Current 21 – To make a project current, go to the project list, highlight the project required then press Select. All readings will be saved into the current project. View the Measurements 22 – To view the measurements of a project, go to the projects list, highlight the project required then press Meas.

  • Page 19: Save A Measurement (Manual Saving)

    25 – The following prompt will appear. Select Yes to confirm. 26 – To view the measurements from the main project screen for the current project (named at the top of the screen), select View Measurements. Save a Measurement (manual saving) 27 –...

  • Page 20: Error Warnings

    Error Warnings: Warning Description Error 1 SD Card Error Error 2 Light Level Too High Error 3 Light Level Too Low Error 4 Sensor Error Error 5 File System Error Error 6 Communication Error Error 7 Keypad Error Error 10 Non Volatile Memory Error Please contact you local Service Centre for help: www.lovibondcolour.com/ServiceCentre...

  • Page 21: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the firmware: The latest version of the EC 2000 and EC 3000 firmware can be obtained from the internet, www.lovibondcolour.com 1 - Ensure that the EComparator Instrument is connected to a Computer running a Microsoft® Operating System (XP,7,8). NOTE: This update cannot be performed on an Apple Mac or Linux®...
  • Page 22 5 - Open the drive “EC_UPDATE” the contents of the drive will show a file named “firmware.bin”. 6 - Delete the file “firmware.bin” 7 - Now copy the Update File onto this drive. 8 - Switch OFF the Instrument and then switch back it ON.

  • Page 23: Ec 2000 Kit Contents - Gardner

    EC 2000 Kit Contents - Gardner: EComparator Reference EComparator Solution Reference Solution EC 2000 USB Power Series Supply Instrument Glass and 4 x AA Plastic Batteries Cells Cell Glass Reference Mini USB Cable Divider Standards Screwdriver Item Included Instrument Type EC 2000 ...

  • Page 24: Ec 2000 Technical Data - Gardner

    International Standards and fully compliant with Automatic International Standards detailed below: EC 2000 Gardner (ASTM D1544, D6166, ISO 4630-2) because in section “Significance and use” of ASTM D6166 section 4.1, “This test method provides a more precise way of measuring Gardner Colour than described in Test Method D1544.”...
  • Page 25 Parameter Details Colour Scales Gardner Range 0 to 18 Resolution Repeatability ± 0.2...

  • Page 26: Performing A Zero - Gardner

    Performing a Zero – Gardner: 1 – Once initiated, the instrument will display. 2 - Ensure there is no cell in the sample chamber. 3 - Insert the cell divider in the groove in the sample chamber as shown. 4 - Close the sample lid and press the zero key on the keypad or the display.
  • Page 27 6 - When complete, the instrument will display:...

  • Page 28: Performing A Test - Gardner

    Performing a Test - Gardner: Note: Ensure that the sample being measured is free from turbidity; if necessary, filter the sample through a 0.45 micron filter paper. 1 - Insert the cell divider in the groove in the sample chamber as shown.
  • Page 29 6 – If averaging is set the instrument will display: 7 - The instrument will display the result as: 8 - Press the result button on the display to change between numeric and comparator mode 9 - Press the up and down arrows to view the stages / steps as they would be on the visual disc.

  • Page 30: Performing A Liquid Instrument Validation-Gardner

    Performing a Liquid Instrument Validation– Gardner The EC 2000 Gardner is supplied with one bottle of Validation Liquid. This liquid is used to validate that the instrument is measuring within the specified tolerances 1 –Select the bottle of validation liquid and ensure that the selected validation liquid is within its expiry date.
  • Page 31 5 - While performing a zero, the instrument will display: 6 – Fill the supplied 10 mm cell 2/3 with the reference solution. 7 - Place the cell in the sample chamber of the EC2000 Gardner. 8 - Close the sample lid and press the test key on the keypad or the display.
  • Page 32 10 - The instrument will display the result. 11 - Compare the result from the instrument to the value on the label of the validation liquid, to check it is within the specified tolerances.

  • Page 33: Performing An Instrument Validation Using A Glass Standard - Gardner

    Performing an Instrument Validation using a Glass Standard – Gardner 1 –Ensure the sample chamber is empty 2 - Insert the cell divider in the groove in the sample chamber as shown, and close the lid 3 – Press the zero key 4 - While performing a zero, the instrument will display: 5–...
  • Page 34 6– Press the test key on the keypad. 7 - While performing a test, the instrument will display: 8– The result will be displayed on the screen. Compare these results to those on the label of the standard. 9 - Press the back arrow on the display to change between numeric and comparator mode.

  • Page 35: Sales Offices

    Sales Offices Germany United Kingdom Tintometer GmbH The Tintometer Ltd ® Lovibond Water Testing Lovibond House Schleefstraße 8-12 Solar Way 44287 Dortmund Solstice Park Germany Amesbury SP4 7SZ Tel: +49 (0)231/94510-0 Tel: +44(0)1980 664800 Fax: +49 (0)231/94510-20 Fax: +44(0) 1980 625412 Email: sales@tintometer.de...
  • Page 36 Tintometer are registered trademarks of The Tintometer Ltd. Amesbury, ® ® UK. All translations and transliterations of Lovibond and Tintometer are asserted as trademarks of The Tintometer® Group. The Bluetooth® mark, figure mark and combination mark are trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG and any use by the Tintometer®...

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