Thermo Orion AQUAfast II Operation

Orion AQUAfast
Operation
power Switch the unit on using the "power" switch
The display shows the method range.
t 1
Select measuring range using the "mode" key:
mode
t1 → t2 → t3 → t4 → t1 → .......... (Scroll)
Measuring range t1:
Measuring range t2: 2 - 20 FNU
Measuring range t3: 20 - 200 FNU
Measuring range t4: 200 - 2000 FNU
The display shows the selected method range:
R A N G E R A N G E
R A N G E
Fill a clean and dust-free vial with the sample up to the
mark (pour the sample along the inner wall of the vial to
avoid air bubbles, see Note 4). Screw the cap on and
align the ∇-mark on the vial with the ∆-mark on the
instrument. Close the sample chamber using the sample
chamber cover.
zero
Press the "zero/test" key.
test
R A N G E R A N G E The measuring range symbol flashes for approx. 9 seconds.
R A N G E
R E S U L T R E S U L T The display shows the result in formazin FNU turbidity
R E S U L T
units.
It is advisable to calibrate the instrument before each
measurement. If the ambient temperature of the last
calibration does not deviate by more than ± 3°C from
the current ambient temperature, the measurements are
accepted by the unit. If the temperature changes are
greater than this, the unit must be re-calibrated.
If re-calibration is necessary, the display shows the
SEt
following:

Performance of analysis with reduced accuracy:

Press the "zero/test" key again.

Re-calibration:

see calibration mode

User messages

Light absorption too great. Reason - e.g. dirty optics.
E0I
÷Err
Measuring range exceeded.
-Err Result below the lowest limit of the measuring range.
LO BAT
Replace 9 V battery immediately, no further analysis are
possible.
® II Turbidity Meter

Technical data

Optics:
Battery:
Auto-OFF:
Ambient conditions:
Compliance:
0 - 2 FNU
Measuring Range:
Resolution:
Accuracy:

Notes

1. The vial must be clean and dry (free of dust) before starting the analysis.
Clean the inside and outside of the vial using a clean lint-free cloth.
Fingerprints or droplets of water as well as scratches on the sides of
the vial can result in errors.
2. Once it has been filled to the mark, the vial must be positioned in the
sample chamber so that the graduation with the white triangle aligns
with the housing mark.
3. Tests must be carried out using closed vials. Always use black vial
caps. Completely cover the sample chamber with the sample chamber
cover.
4. Bubbles on the inside of the vial may also lead to errors. To prevent this,
cap vials and remove bubbles by swirling before performing test.
5. Avoid spilling water in the sample chamber. If water should leak into the
housing of the turbidity meter, it can damage electronic components
and cause corrosion.
6. Contamination of the optical components such as the light source and
photo sensor in the sample chamber can result in errors.
Check the condition of the optics at regular intervals. For cleaning use a
moist cloth and cotton balls.
Re-calibrate the unit each time it has been cleaned.
7. Large temperature differentials between the turbidity meter, the sample
and the operating environment can lead to incorrect measurement due
to, for example, the formation of condensate in the area of the lens or
on the vial.
Specified tolerances at T = 20 °C.
8. Vials and caps should be cleaned thoroughly after each analysis to
prevent carry-over errors. Even minor residues can cause errors in the
test results.
LED, (λ = 875 nm)
9 V-block battery (Life 600 tests)
Automatic switch-off occurs approx. 5 minutes
after last keypress.
5-40°C
30-90% rel. humidity (non-condensing)
DIN EN 55 022, 61 000-4-2, 61 000-4-8,
50 082-2, 50 081-1, DIN V ENV 50 140, 50 204
FCC Part 15 Class A
ICES – 003 Issue 2
0-2 FNU 2-20 FNU 20-200 FNU 200-2000 FNU
0.1 FNU 0.1 FNU 1 FNU
± 0.2 FNU ± 1 FNU ± 5 FNU ± 50 FNU

Method notes

Non-dissolved, finely dispersed substances in liquids (media) cause
turbidity. An incident light beam is scattered unevenly in all directions by
the existing turbidity. The scatter of the incident infrared light is measured
in standardized manner at an angle of 90°.

Supplied turbidity standards

Measuring range-based turbidity standards are used for calibration of
the meter. Reorder Orion AC201S Turbidity Standards for meter
calibrations. Material safety data sheets are available.
The turbidity standards for the measuring ranges
1 FNU
t1 1 NTU
t2 10 NTU
t3 100 NTU
t4 1000 NTU
are supplied in vials. These pre-filled vials with the turbidity standards
generally suffice for the purpose of calibration. Changed optical
properties of the measuring vials (e.g. extremely fine scratches) have a
considerable effect on the measuring results, particularly in the measuring
ranges t1 and t2. To ensure that the specific accuracy is achieved, it is
therefore necessary to perform measurements in the ranges t1 and t2
using the vial used for calibration of the unit. To this end, the standard
for calibration is poured into a clean, dry measuring vial. The measuring
vial used for calibration is identified by a black dot on the white triangle.
We advise you to retain this method of marking.
In contrast to formazin turbidity standards, these secondary standards
are neither toxic nor potentially carcinogenic.
The turbidity standards have a shelf life of one year.
The turbidity standards have been tested and approved by:
• EPA Federal Registry, Vol. 47, No. 42, March 1982
• Standard Methods of Water and Wastewater, APHA-AWWA-WPOC
F, 16th and 17th Edition
• Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Standard Test Method for Turbidity
of Water, D 1889-88a, June 24, 1989
• Subcommittee Report, American Society of Brewing Chemists, 1986
• Analytica - EBC, 4th Edition, 1987, Brauerei - und Getränke-Rund-
schau, Zürich