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  • Page 1 Lovibond Water Testing ® Tintometer Group ® Lovibond ® The Instruments of Choice The Test of Quality Instruction/Operator Manual V4_11/2015...
  • Page 3 Important steps before using the photometer Please carry out the following steps as described in the In- struction manual. Become familiar with your new photometer before starting with the first tests: • Unpacking and inspection of delivery contents, see page 72. •...
  • Page 5 Wichtige Information Um die Qualität unserer Umwelt zu erhalten, beschützen und zu verbessern Entsorgung von elektronischen Geräten in der Europäischen Union Aufgrund der Europäischen Verordnung 2012/19/EU darf Ihr elektronisches Gerät nicht mit dem normalen Hausmüll entsorgt werden! Tintometer GmbH entsorgt ihr elektrisches Gerät auf eine professionelle und für die Umwelt verantwortungsvolle Weise.
  • Page 6 Información Importante Para preservar, proteger y mejorar la calidad del medio ambiente Eliminación de equipos eléctricos en la Unión Europea Con motivo de la Directiva Europea 2012/19/UE, ¡ningún instrumento eléctrico deberá eliminarse junto con los residuos domésticos diarios! Tintometer GmbH se encargará de dichos instrumentos eléctricos de una manera profesional y sin dañar el medio ambiente.
  • Page 7 Wichtiger Entsorgungshinweis zu Batterien und Akkus Jeder Verbraucher ist aufgrund der Batterieverordnung (Richtlinie 2006/66/ EG) gesetzlich zur Rückgabe aller ge- und verbrauchten Batterien bzw. Akkus verpflichtet. Die Entsorgung über den Hausmüll ist verboten. Da auch bei Produkten aus unserem Sortiment Batterien und Akkus im Lieferumgang enthalten sind, weisen wir Sie auf folgendes hin: Verbrauchte Batterien und Akkus gehören nicht in den Hausmüll, sondern können unentgeltlich bei den öffentlichen Sammelstellen Ihrer Gemeinde und überall...
  • Page 8 Indicación importante acerca de la eliminación de pilas y acumuladores Basado en la norma relativa a pilas/ baterías (directiva 2006/66/CE), cada consumidor, está obligado por ley, a la devolución de todas las pilas/ baterías y acumuladores usados y consumidos. Está prohibida la eliminación en la basura doméstica. Ya que en productos de nuestra gama, también se incluyen en el suministro pilas y acumuladores, le sugerimos lo siguiente: Las pilas y acumuladores usados no pertenecen a la basura doméstica, sino que pueden...
  • Page 9 The accuracy of the instrument is only valid if the instrument is used in an environment with controlled electromagnetic disturbances according to DIN 61326. Wireless devices, e.g. wireless phones, must not be used near the instrument. Revision_4i 11/2015 PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Performing Zero ..................... 40 2.3.5 Performing Tests ..................... 41 2.3.6 Ensuring reaction periods (countdown) ............41 2.3.7 Blank because of technical requirements ............41 2.3.8 Storing results ....................42 2.3.9 Printing results ....................43 2.3.10 Perform additional measurements ..............43 PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 11 ..........72 Technical data ....................73 Abbreviations ....................74 Troubleshooting ..................75 3.6.1 Operating messages in the display / error display ..........75 3.6.2 General ......................76 Declaration of CE-Conformity ..............77 PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
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  • Page 13: Part 1 Methods

    Part 1 Methods PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 14: Table Of Methods

    CyA Melamine OTZ (OneTimeZero) switching on and off, see Mode 55, page 65 The precision of Lovibond Reagent Systems (tablets, powder packs and tube tests) is ® identical to the precision specified in standards literature such as American Standards (AWWA), ISO etc.

  • Page 15: Free Chlorine

    9. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted prepare Test 10. Press TEST key. press TEST The result is shown in the display as free Chlorine in mg/l. Note: See page 17 PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 16: Total Chlorine

    After the reaction period is finished the measurement 2:00 starts automatically. The result is shown in the display as total Chlorine in mg/l. Note: Instead of using DPD No. 1 plus DPD No. 3 you can use DPD No. 4. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 17 8. Oxidising agents such as Bromine, Ozone etc. interfere as they react in the same way as Chlorine. Precision An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: Chlorine 0.20 ± 0.02 mg/l; 2.00 ± 0.05 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 18: Ph Value

    8. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted prepare Test 9. Press TEST key. press TEST The result is shown in the display as pH-Value. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 19 1 Mol NaCl = 58.4 g/l = 5.8 % Precision An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: 7.50 ± 0.01 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 20: Total Alkalinity

    8. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. ZERO accepted prepare test 9. Press TEST key. press Test The result is shown in the display as Total Alkalinity. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 21 = 10 mg/l x 0.02 = 0.2 mmol/l CaCO °dH °eH °fH °aH Precision An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: 140.00 ± 4.00 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 22: Calcium Hardness

    10. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. Countdown After the reaction period is finished the measurement 2:00 starts automatically. The result is shown in the display as Calcium Hard- ness. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 23 CaCO °dH °eH °fH °aH Precision An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: 100.00 ± 10.00 mg/l; 500.00 ± 50.00 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 24: Bromine

    9. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted 10. Press TEST key. prepare Test press TEST The result is shown in the display as Bromine in mg/l. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 25 Oxidising agents such as Chlorine, Ozone etc. interfere as they react in the same way as Bromine. Precision An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: 0.40 ± 0.04 mg/l; 5.00 ± 0.15 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 26: Ozone

    After the reaction period is finished the measurement 2:00 starts automatically. The result is shown in the display as Ozone in mg/l. Note: Instead of using DPD No. 1 plus DPD No. 3 you can use DPD No. 4. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 27 Oxidising agents such as Bromine, Chlorine etc. interfere as they react in the same way as Ozone. Precision An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: 0.10 ± 0.02 mg/l; 1.50 ± 0.05 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 28: Free Copper

    The result is shown in the display as free Copper in mg/l. Precision An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: 0.30 ± 0.03 mg/l; 3.50 ± 0.07 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 29: Total Copper

    The result is shown in the display as Total Copper in mg/l. Precision An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: 0.30 ± 0.03 mg/l; 3.50 ± 0.07 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 30: Cya-Test (Cyanuric Acid)

    8. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted prepare Test 9. Press TEST key. press TEST The result is shown in the display as Cyanuric Acid in mg/l. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 31 An educated operator obtained under laboratory conditions exemplary for 2 different (one) standard solutions the following standard deviations using different lots of reagent: 0 – 50 ± 10 mg/l; 50 – 100 ± 15 mg/l; 100 – 160 ± 20 mg/l PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 32: Water Balance (Langelier Saturation Index)

    [ ] key. total dissol. solids The display shows: 0<=TDS<=6000 +_ _ _ _ Enter the value for TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in the range between 0 and 6000 mg/l and confirm with [ ] key. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 33 Press [MODE] [7] [1] keys. Confirm with [ ] key. <temperature> The display shows: 1: °C 2: °F Press [1] key to select degrees Celsius. Press [2] key to select degrees Fahrenheit. The instrument goes back to mode menu automatically. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 34: Guidelines For Photometric Measurements

    – e.g. due to the formation of condensation in the area of the lens or on the vial. 10. To avoid errors caused by stray light do not use the instrument in bright sunlight. Correct position of the vial (ø 24 mm): Correct filing of the vial: PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 35: Part 2 Operator Manual

    Part 2 Operator manual PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 36: Operation

    Empty rechargeable batteries should be charged in the instrument for at least 5 days. 10 charging and discharging cycles are necessary before the rechargeable batteries obtain their full capacity. it is possible to operate the instrument with the adapter with or without inserted rechargeable batteries. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 37: Fuse

    (D) battery Lithium-battery (Type CR 2032, 3V) (E) fuse 1 A, inert, 20 mm (F) instrument (G) connections (B) battery power protective compartment cover supply (A) screws caps (E) fuse (C) rechargeable (D) battery (F) instrument back batteries PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
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  • Page 39: Overview Of Function Keys

    Mode Menu of photometer settings and further functions Moving the cursor “>>” up or down Store Storing of displayed test result Zero Performing Zero or used as number key Test Performing Test Balance Water balance calculation key PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 40: Operation Mode

    Prepare a clean vial as described in Methode" and place the vial in the sample chamber and making sure that marks are aligned. Zero Press [ZERO] key. The display shows: Zero accepted prepare Test press TEST PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 41: Performing Tests

    In this case the operator is responsible for ensuring the necessary reaction period by himself. Non-compliance with reaction periods leads to incorrect test results. 2. The time remaining is displayed continuously. The beeper indicates the last 10 seconds. 2.3.7 blank because of technical requirements PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 42: Storing Results

    If there are less than 30 data sets free the display shows: free records left Clear the memory as soon as possible (see “Deleting stored results”). If memory capacity is used up it is impossible to save additional test results. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 43: Printing Results

    The display shows: Test Confirm with [TEST] key Zero • Press [ZERO] key to perform a new zero calibration. prepare Zero The display shows: press ZERO 2.3.11 Selecting a new method Press [ESC] key to return to method selection. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 44: Photometer Settings: Table Of Mode Functions

    Displaying only results of a selected code no. range Storage date Displaying only results of a selected time period Storage method Displaying only results of one selected method Information about the instrument e.g. current System info software version User calibration Storage of user calibration PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 45: Blank Because Of Technical Requirements

    Press [MODE] [1] [0] keys in sequence. Confirm with [ ] key. The display shows: <Language> Deutsch >> English Francais Press arrow key [ ] or [ ] to select the required language from the displayed list. Confirm with [ ] key. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 46 • Press [1] key to switch the key beep on. Confirm with [ ] key. Note: In the case of methods with reaction periods, an acoustic signal still sounds during the last 10 seconds of the countdown even if the key beep is switched off. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 47 14. May 2008 = [0][8][0][5][1][4] Enter hours and minutes yy-mm-dd hh:mm 08-05-14 15:07 e.g.: 3.07 p.m. = [1][5][0][7] Confirm with [ ] key. Note: While confirming date and time with [ ] key the seconds are adjusted to zero automatically. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 48 Performing a zero or a measurement takes 8 seconds. The photometer indicates the end of zeroing or measuring by a short beep. Press [MODE] [1] [4] keys in sequence. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. The display shows: <Signal Beep> ON: 1 OFF: 0 PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 49: Printing Of Stored Results

    Press [ ] key for printing out all stored test results. Test No.: The display shows e.g.: After printing the photometer goes back to <Mode Menu> automatically. Note: It is possible to cancel the entry by [ESC]. All stored data are printed out. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 50 After printing the photometer goes back to mode menu automatically. Note: It is possible to cancel the entry by [ESC]. If you want to print only results of one day enter the same date twice to determine the period. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 51 It is possible to cancel the entry by [ESC]. If you want to print only results of one code number enter the same code number twice. If you want to print all results without code no. (code no. is 0) enter Zero [0] twice. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 52 Select the required method from the keypad <Print> The display shows: method Alkalinity-total Start: Press [ ] key and all stored results of the selected method cancel: ESC are printed. After printing the photometer goes back to mode menu automatically. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 53 Confirm with [ ] key. Finish with [ESC] key. Flow Control will be set to the selection displayed at "is". Press [2] key to select ”Baud rate”. The display shows: <Baud rate> is: 19200 select: [ ] [ ] save: cancel: PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 54: Recall / Delete Stored Results

    • Press arrow key [ ] to display the following test result. • Press arrow key [ ] to display the previous test result. no data If there are no test results in memory the display shows: PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 55 Press [Print] key to print the displayed result. • End with [ESC]. Notes: It is possible to cancel the entry by [ESC]. If you want to recall only results of one day enter the same date twice to determine the time period. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 56 It is possible to cancel the entry by [ESC]. If you want to recall only results of one code number enter the same code number twice. If you want to recall all results without code no. (code no. is 0) enter Zero [0] twice. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 57 <Delete data> Press [ ] key to delete. Delete data Do not delete: ESC ATTENTION: All stored test results are deleted or cancel without deleting data by pressing [ESC] key. Note: All stored test results are deleted. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 58: Calibration

    8. Press [ ] key. Zero accepted Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. Countdown 2:00 After the reaction period is finished proceed as start: follows: PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 59 Reset? YES: 1, NO: 0 Press [0] key to keep the method blank. Press [1] key to erase the method blank and set the value back to factory calibration. The instrument goes back to mode menu automatically. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 60 Calibration with basic test Chlorine free CyA-TEST 30 – 60 mg/l CyA Hardness, Calcium 100 – 200 mg/l CaCO Copper 0,5 – 1,5 mg/l Cu Ozone (DPD) Calibration with basic test Chlorine free pH-Value 7,6 – 8,0 PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 61 Cancel user calibration by pressing [ESC] key. Jus Factor The display shows: saved Chlorine T Now the method name is displayed inverse and the test result 0.01-6 mg/l Cl2 is calculated with the new calibration factor. 1.00 mg/l free Cl2 PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 62 The display shows: Chlorine T 0.01-6 mg/l Cl2 clear user calibration? YES: 1, NO: 0 Press [1] key to delete user calibration. Press [0] key to keep the valid user calibration. The instrument goes back to Zero-query automatically. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 63: Lab Function

    Storage of test results is possible. When results are stored the display shows “Profi-Mode”. The selected settings are kept by the photometer even when it is switched off. To change photometer setting a new setting is required. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 64 Press [ESC] key to get back to wavelength selection. Press [ESC] again to get back to mode menu. Note: 1. It is not possible to print or store the test results. 2. Range: -2600 mAbs to +2600 mAbs PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 65: Blank Because Of Technical Requirements

    Confirm with [ ] key. The instrument goes back to mode menu automatically. Note: The specified accuracy is valid for all test results when Zero is performed for each test (OneTimeZero function is switched off). 2.4.7 blank because of technical requirements PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 66: User Operation

    [ ] key. total dissol. solids The display shows: 0<=TDS<=6000 +_ _ _ _ Enter the value for TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) in the range between 0 and 6000 mg/l and confirm with [ ] key. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 67 Press [MODE] [7] [1] keys in sequence. Confirm with [ ] key. <temperature> The display shows: 1: °C 2: °F Press [1] key to select degrees Celsius. Press [2] key to select degrees Fahrenheit. The instrument goes back to mode menu automatically. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 68: Instrument Basic Settings 2

    , cancel: Esc Press arrow key [ ] to display the number of performed tests and free memory capacity. <Sysem-Info> Number of Tests: free records left cancel: Esc Finish with [ESC] key. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 69: Data Transfer

    It is possible to update new software applications and additional languages via the internet. Please find detailed information at our homepage in the download-area. Remark: To prevent loss of stored test results store or print them out before performing an Update. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
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  • Page 71: Part 3 Enclosure

    Part 3 Enclosure PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 72: Unpacking

    If there is any damage or something is missing, please contact your local distributor immediately. 3.2 Contents Standard contents for PoolDirect 9in1: 1 Photometer in plastic case 2 Protective caps for connections 1 Rechargeable battery set (7 Ni-MH cells; Type AA; 1100 mAh) 1 Lithium battery (CR 2032;...

  • Page 73: Technical Data

    Polish; further languages via Internet Update Storage capacity ca. 1000 data sets * measured with standard solutions Subject to technical modification! To ensure maximum accuracy of test results, always use the reagent systems supplied by the instrument manufacturer. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 74: Abbreviations

    °aH degree American Hardness Absorption unit μg/l (= ppb) Microgram per litre mg/l (= ppm) Milligram per litre (= ppth) Gram per litre < Potassium Iodide Total Dissolved Solids Low Range Medium Range High Range Tablet Diethyl-p-phenylendiamine PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Underrange of the range was exceeded E40 user If the display shows Overrange/ Perform the test with a standard of calibration Underrange for a test result a higher/lower concentration not possible user calibration is not possible PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 76: General

    Charge rechargeable batteries be operated with not charged or defect. or change them. the mains adapter Fuse (Type A, inert, 20 mm) If the problem still exists but not with the may be defect. change fuse. rechargeable batteries. PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...

  • Page 77: Declaration Of Ce-Conformity

    Product name: ® meets the requirements of the following product family standard: DIN EN 61326-1:2006 Basic immunity test requirements (Table1) Emission according to the requirements for class B equipment Dortmund, 1 July 2010 Cay-Peter Voss, Managing Director PoolDirect 9in1_4i 11/2015...
  • Page 78 Tintometer GmbH The Tintometer Ltd Tintometer AG Tintometer Inc. Lovibond Water Testing Lovibond House Hauptstraße 2 6456 Parkland Drive ® ® Schleefstraße 8-12 Sun Rise Way 5212 Hausen AG Sarasota, FL 34243 44287 Dortmund Amesbury Tel.: +41 (0)56/4422829 Tel: 941.756.6410 Tel.: +49 (0)231/94510-0...

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