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OPERATING MANUAL
ba75507e05 07/2016
Turb 430 IR/T
HANDHELD TURBIDIMETER

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL ba75507e05 07/2016 Turb 430 IR/T HANDHELD TURBIDIMETER...
  • Page 2 Turb 430 IR/T © Copyright 2016 Xylem Analytics Germany GmbH Printed in Germany. ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turb 430 IR/T Contents Overview ........5 General features .
  • Page 4 Accessories, options ......61 WTW accessories ......61 8.1.1...

  • Page 5: Overview

    If you need further information or application notes, you can obtain the following material from WTW:  Application reports  Primers  Safety datasheets. Information on available literature is given in the WTW catalog or on the Internet under www.WTW.com. ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 6: Keypad

    Overview Turb 430 IR/T Keypad Key functions Switch to the measured value display <M> Start calibration <CAL/ZERO> Open menus / confirm entries / start measurement <START/ENTER> Call up the Configuration menu (all settings are made here) <MENU> Switch the measuring instrument on/off <EIN/AUS>...

  • Page 7: Display

    Turb 430 IR/T Overview Note Keys with an additional number printed on are assigned doubly. This enables to directly enter numbers in special menus. Thus, you can, for example, conveniently enter the date and time via the number keys. Display The graphic display shows all information of the current measurement in the measured value display.

  • Page 8: Labstation (Optional)

    Laboratory operation with the LabStation enables the following additional functions:  Line power operation is possible to save the batteries or accumulator pack  The accumulator pack in the Turb 430 IR/T is automatically charged as soon as the meter is placed in the LabStation. LabStation LabStation...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Turb 430 IR/T Safety Safety This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the meter. Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this operating manual carefully before working with the meter. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the meter.

  • Page 10: Authorized Use

    Safety Turb 430 IR/T Authorized use This meter is authorized exclusively for carrying out turbidity measurements in the field and laboratory. The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 T must ECHNICAL DATA be observed. Only the operation and running of the meter according to the instructions given in this operating manual is authorized.
  • Page 11 Turb 430 IR/T Safety Safe operation It is the responsibility of the operator to continuously observe the overall technical condition (externally recognizable deficits and damage as well as alterations to the operational behavior) of the meter. If safe operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be taken out...
  • Page 12 Safety Turb 430 IR/T ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 13: Commissioning

    Turb 430 IR/T Commissioning Commissioning Scope of delivery  Handheld turbidimeter Turb 430 IR or Turb 430 T  4 batteries, 1.5 V type AA (in the battery compartment)  Optional: Accumulator pack and power pack with Euro plug and exchange plugs for USA, UK, and Australia ...
  • Page 14 Commissioning Turb 430 IR/T Note The accumulator pack should not be completely discharged. If you do not operate the instrument for a longer period of time you should charge the accumulator pack every six months. Automatic switchoff The meter has an automatic switch-off function in order to save the function batteries or accumulator pack (see section 4.4).

  • Page 15: Connecting The Labstation

    Note The LabStation is available as an accessory (see section 8.1). In order to use the functions of the LabStation for operation in the laboratory, connect the LabStation and place the Turb 430 IR/T in the LabStation. Connecting the LabStation (optional) If necessary, replace the Euro plug (1) on the power pack (2) by the country-specific plug suitable for your country.
  • Page 16 Commissioning Turb 430 IR/T LabStation ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 17: Initial Commissioning

    (see section 3.2) – operation with LabStation: connect the LabStation and place the Turb 430 IR/T in the LabStation (see section 3.3)  Switch on the meter (see section 4.1)  Set the language as necessary (see section 4.3.3) ...
  • Page 18 Commissioning Turb 430 IR/T ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Operation Switching on the meter Switching on Press the <ON/OFF> key. The Start menu appears for 30 seconds. The status line indicates the meter designation and the version number of the software. Start Turbidity i Turb 430 IR V 0.24...

  • Page 20: Inserting A Cell

    30 seconds. The illumination is switched on again with the next keystroke. Inserting a cell To be able to insert cells in the Turb 430 IR/T, the cell shaft has to be prepared to take in a cell. Push the dust cover (1) upward.

  • Page 21: General Operating Principles

    An overview of the operating elements and the display is given in display section 1.2 and section 1.3. Operating modes, An overview of the operating modes of the Turb 430 IR/T and the navigation navigation through menus and functions can be found in section 4.3.1 and section 4.3.2.
  • Page 22 Operation Turb 430 IR/T Configuration Turbidity System Info  Settings Settings are indicated by a colon. The current setting is displayed on the right-hand side. With <START/ENTER>, the selection of the possible settings is opened. Subsequently, the setting can be changed with <...
  • Page 23 Turb 430 IR/T Operation Turbidity \ Calibration The i indicates i Insert standard info texts, e.g. 1000 FNU/NTU messages, notes or i Press and hold <START> instructions i Align sample Note The principles of navigation are explained in the two following sections by reference of examples: ...

  • Page 24: Navigation Example 1: Setting The Language

    The following example describes in the language of the country how to set the language. On delivery, English is set as the language in the Turb 430 IR/T. During initial commissioning, the language is set in the menu, Configuration / System / Language.

  • Page 25: Navigation Example 2: Setting The Date And Time

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation To make further settings, switch to the next higher menu level with <ESC>. 4.3.4 Navigation example 2: setting the date and time The meter has a clock with a date function. The date and time are indicated in the status line of the measured value display.

  • Page 26: Menu Overview

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T Select and confirm the Time menu with < > < > and <START/ ENTER>. A display for the entry of numerals with the number keys opens Time 14:53:40 Enter the time using the number keys. The digit to be changed is displayed underlined.
  • Page 27 Turb 430 IR/T Operation System Language Deutsch English Français Español Measured value Display memory RS232 download Data filter Filter Date Delete i 4 of 1000 occupied i Filter: No filter Display Illumination Auto off Contrast 0 ... 100 % Brightness 0 ...

  • Page 28: System Settings (System Menu)

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T System settings (System menu) The following instrument features and general functions can be found in the Configuration / System menu:  Language selection (Language)  Memory and database functions (Store)  Display settings (Display)  Restore basic settings (Reset) ...

  • Page 29: Measured Value Memory

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Menu item Setting Description Continue ... / 10, 20, 30, 40, The automatic switchoff Switchoff time 50 min, function switches the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, meter off if no entry is 15, 20, 24 h...
  • Page 30 Operation Turb 430 IR/T Settings/functions Menu item Setting/ Description function Display Displays in pages all measurement datasets that correspond to the filter settings. Further options:  Scroll through the datasets with < > < >.  Output the displayed dataset to the interface with <PRT>.

  • Page 31: Display

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation 4.4.2 Display In the Configuration / System / Display menu, you set the display features:  Switching on/off the display illumination (Illumination)  Display contrast (Contrast) The settings are given in the menu, Configuration / System / Display.

  • Page 32: Date/Time

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T 4.4.4 Date/time In the Configuration / System / Continue ... / Date/time menu, you set the system clock:  Current time (Time)  Current date (Date)  Format of the date display (Date format) The settings are given in the menu, Configuration / System / Continue ...

  • Page 33: Turbidity

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Turbidity 4.5.1 General information Venting the sample Air bubbles in the sample affect the measuring result to a massive extent because they have a large scattering effect on the incident light. Larger air bubbles cause sudden changes in the measured values whereas smaller air bubbles are recorded by the instrument as turbidity.

  • Page 34: Measuring Turbidity

    Never pour any liquids directly into the cell shaft. Always use a cell for measurement. The meter only measures precisely if the cell is closed with the black light protection cap (WTW cells). Note The outside of the cell always has to be clean, dry, and free of fingerprints and scratches.
  • Page 35 Repeat the steps 2 to 8 for further samples. Display with measuring If the measured value is outside the measuring range of the range overflow Turb 430 IR/T, it is indicated on the display: Turbidity > 1100 01.02.05 15:12 ba75507e04...

  • Page 36: Settings For Turbidity Measurements

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T 4.5.4 Settings for turbidity measurements Overview For turbidity measurements, the following settings are possible in the menu, Configuration / Turbidity:  Calibration record (display, print)  Entering the Calibration interval  Reset Settings/functions The settings are given in the menu, Configuration / Turbidity.
  • Page 37 Turb 430 IR/T Operation Calibration record At the end of each calibration procedure a calibration info ( symbol) and the calibration record is displayed. Displaying and You can view the data of the last calibration on the display. downloading calibration...
  • Page 38 Operation Turb 430 IR/T Align the cell:  Marked cell: – Align the marking on the cell cap with the marking on the cell shaft. – Press and hold the <START/ENTER> key until the measured value is displayed.  Unmarked cell (see page 33) –...
  • Page 39 Turb 430 IR/T Operation Turbidity i Insert sample i Press and hold <START> i Align sample Note If i Calibration error! was displayed as the calibration result, a note appears on the display to recalibrate before measuring. Should a valid calibration not be possible the meter also offers to continue measuring with the last valid calibration data.

  • Page 40: Saving

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T Saving The meter has 1000 memory locations for measurement datsets. You can transmit measured values (datasets) to the data memory with the <STO> key. Each storage process transmits the current dataset to the interface at the same time.

  • Page 41: Filtering Measurement Datsets

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation If the memory is full You can erase the entire memory (see section 4.6.5), or overwrite the oldest dataset with the next storing procedure. A security prompt appears before a dataset is overwritten. 4.6.2 Filtering measurement datsets The functions to display and download stored measurement datsets (see section 4.4.1) refer to all stored measurement datsets that...

  • Page 42: Displaying Measurement Datsets

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T 4.6.3 Displaying measurement datsets You can read out stored datasets to the display. Only those datasets are displayed that correspond to the selected filter criteria (see section 4.6.2). Start reading out the data to the display in the menu, Configuration / System / Measured value memory / Display.

  • Page 43: Erasing Stored Measurement Datasets

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation 4.6.5 Erasing stored measurement datasets You can erase the stored measurement datsets altogether if you do no longer need them. Erasing all measurement datsets is done in the menu, Configuration / System / Measured value memory / Delete.

  • Page 44: Connecting A Pc/External Printer

    4.7.2 Configuring the RS232 interface For error-free data transmission, the RS232 interface should be set to the same transmission speed (Baud rate) on the Turb 430 IR/T and PC/printer. You can set the following values for the baud rate on the Turb 430 IR/ T: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Output Format Of Datasets

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation 4.7.3 Selecting the output format of datasets For downloading data to the interface you can select the output format. It is selected in the menu, Configuration / System / Interface / Output format. The ASCII output format delivers formatted datasets.
  • Page 46 Operation Turb 430 IR/T Output format, CSV 15.01.05;15:06:49;1;26.5;FNU/NTU;VALID; 15.01.05;16:06:49;1;16.5;FNU/NTU;VALID; Data Description Date Date of storing Time Time of storing adjusted ID  Measured value or Measured value  Upper/lower measuring range limit (only with measured value status, OFL/ UFL)  Unit of the measured value Unit of 4 ...

  • Page 47: Transmitting Data

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation 4.7.4 Transmitting data The following table shows which data are transmitted to the interface in which way: Data Operation / description  Press <PRT>. Current measured value  Simultaneously with every manual storage process.  Display stored dataset and press <PRT>.

  • Page 48: Reset

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T Reset You can reset (initialize) all system and measurement settings. 4.8.1 Resetting the system settings With the System / Reset function, all resettable settings are reset.  Settings for Turbidity (see section 4.8.2)  System settings...

  • Page 49: Meter Information

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Meter information The following meter information is listed in the Configuration / Info menu:  Model designation  Software version  Series number of the meter Info i Model: Turb 430 IR i Software: V 0.35 i Ser.
  • Page 50 Operation Turb 430 IR/T ba75507e04 06/2009...

  • Page 51: Maintenance, Cleaning, Disposal

    Turb 430 IR/T Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance The meter is almost maintenance-free. The only maintenance task is replacing the batteries or accumulator pack. 5.1.1 Inserting/exchanging the batteries CAUTION Make sure that the poles of the batteries are the right way round.

  • Page 52: Retrofitting The Accumulator Pack

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Turb 430 IR/T 5.1.2 Retrofitting the accumulator pack CAUTION Use original WTW accumulator packs only. Together with the power pack the accumulator pack is available as an accessory (see section 8.1). Open the battery compartment: – Unscrew the two screws (1) on the underside of the meter, –...

  • Page 53: Cleaning

    If liquid is in the cell shaft (e.g. due to a spilled cell), clean the cell shaft as follows: Switch the Turb 430 IR/T off and pull out the power plug. Rinse the cell shaft with distilled water. 5.2.2 Cleaning the cells Cells have to be clean, dry, and free of fingerprints.

  • Page 54: Disposal

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Turb 430 IR/T Disposal Packing This meter is sent out in a protective transport packing. We recommend: Keep the packing material. The original packing protects the instrument against damage during transport. Batteries/accumulator Remove the batteries or accumulator pack from the meter (see pack section 5.1).

  • Page 55: What To Do If

    Error message, Cause Remedy Error – Instrument error – Repeat measurement 0, 8, 16, 16384 – Meter defective, send meter to WTW for repair and quote the error number Turbidity Error message, Cause Remedy Measured values – Cell not correctly inserted –...
  • Page 56 What to do if... Turb 430 IR/T ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Turb 430 IR/T Technical data Technical data General data 7.1.1 Turb 430 IR/T Dimensions approx. 236 x 86 x 117 mm Weight approx. 0.6 kg (without batteries) Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates...

  • Page 58: Labstation

    Technical data Turb 430 IR/T Guidelines EC guideline 89/336/EEC and norms used EN 61326-1/A3:2003 FCC Class A Instrument safety EC guideline 73/23/EEC EN 61010-1 :2001 UL STD 61010-1 CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 Climatic class VDI/VDE 3540 IP protection EN 60529:1991 FCC Class A Equipment Statement...

  • Page 59: Turbidity

    Turb 430 IR/T Technical data Turbidity 7.2.1 Turb 430 IR Measuring principle Nephelometric measurement according to DIN EN ISO 7027 Light source Infrared LED Measuring range 0.01 ... 1100 FNU/NTU Resolution in the range 0,01 ... 9,99 max. 0.01 FNU/NTU in the range 10,0 ...
  • Page 60 Technical data Turb 430 IR/T ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 61: Accessories, Options

    LQ 300+ 250 046 a connection cable is required to connect the printer (see section 8.1.1) 8.1.1 Connection cable: You can connect a PC (serial COM interface) to the Turb 430 IR/T as follows: Description Model Order no.  Connection PC - Turb 430 IR/T –...
  • Page 62 Accessories, options Turb 430 IR/T You can connect the P3001 to the Turb 430 IR/T in the following ways: Thermoprinter Description Model Order  Connection P3001 - Turb 430 IR/T – Cable AK 540/S 902 843  Connection P3001 - LabStation –...

  • Page 63: Lists

    Turb 430 IR/T Lists Lists This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids. Abbreviations The list of abbreviations explains the indicators and the abbreviations that appear on the display and in the manual. Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms.
  • Page 64 Lists Turb 430 IR/T Abbreviations Calibration Hour Year LoBat Batteries almost empty (Low battery) Month Second Slope (internat. k) SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage Slp. Slope determined with calibration ba75507e05 07/2016...
  • Page 65 Cell Vessel that takes a liquid sample for measurement. Light Emitting Diode LEDs are used as the light source in the Turb 430 IR/T. Measured parameter The measured parameter is the physical dimension determined by measuring, e. g. pH, conductivity or DO concentration.
  • Page 66 Lists Turb 430 IR/T ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 67: Index

    Turb 430 IR/T Index Index ......21 Accumulator pack Measured value display ........13 ......40 Charging time Measured value memory ............33 ......40 Measurement dataset .......33 ......35 Aligning and marking a cell Measuring range overflow .........10 ........34 Authorized use Measuring turbidity ....14, 19...
  • Page 68 Index Turb 430 IR/T ba75507e05 07/2016...

  • Page 69: Appendix 1: Firmware Update

    General information With the "Firmware Update Turb430" program you can update the firmware of the Turb 430 IR/T to the latest version with the aid of a Personal Computer. A free serial interface (COM port) on your PC and an interface cable is...

  • Page 70: Appendix 2

    Turb 430 IR/T Appendix 2: Turbidity values under 1 FNU/NTU With turbidity values (under 1 FNU/NTU), the measured value is strongly influenced by the cell and its alignment. In order to increase measuring accuracy with turbidity values under 1 FNU/NTU, calibration in the 0.02 FNU/NTU standard and later measurement should be carried out in the same cell.
  • Page 71 Turb 430 IR/T ba75507e05 07/2016...
  • Page 72 For more information on how Xylem can help you, go to xyleminc.com. ® Service address: Xylem Analytics Germany Sales GmbH & Co. KG Dr.-Karl-Slevogt-Str. 1 82362 Weilheim Germany Tel.: +49 881 183-325 Fax: +49 881 183-414 E-Mail wtw.rma@xyleminc.com Internet: www.WTW.com Xylem Analytics Germany GmbH Dr.-Karl-Slevogt-Str. 1 82362 Weilheim Germany...

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