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  • Page 1 Macro 900 Water Quality System Operation Manual www.palintest.com...
  • Page 2 Producer Reference number is WEE/FD0115XU. We are members of the recovery scheme B2B Compliance. Note: For return for recycling, please contact Palintest Ltd for instructions on how to return end-of-life equipment, accessories, and all auxiliary items for proper disposal. Limitations of Liability...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ..............................8 2. WHAT’S IN THE BOX? ............................8 2.1...................... 8 ACRO AND THE NVIRONMENT 2.2. MAP 2000/2100 ..................8 AND THE NVIRONMENT 2.3. & S ..........9 MPORTANT NFORMATION ABOUT THE...
  • Page 4 Macro 900 Operation Manual 12.1.................... 35 DENTIFYING NDIVIDUAL LECTRODES 13. PH/ORP ELECTRODE CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE............36 13.1. H/ORP E ....................36 ECOGNISING THE P LECTRODE 13.2....................36 LECTRODE EMOVAL AND EPLACEMENT 13.3......................36 EEPING THE LECTRODES OIST 13.4.
  • Page 5 Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.3.9. Lens and Sleeve Maintenance ....................72 15.4. PT 1556 C ....................... 73 HLOROPHYLL ROBE 15.4.1. Principle of Operation ........................73 15.4.2. Limitations of Use ..........................73 15.4.3. Calibrating the CPHYLL Probe ..................... 73 15.4.4. Calibration Solution Preparation ....................74 15.4.5.
  • Page 6 LEANING RIOR ETURN 18.2......................129 ECONTAMINATION ERTIFICATE 19. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................. 130 20. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY......................131 21. APPENDIX 1. THE TECH BEHIND PALINTEST’S OPTICAL DO MEASUREMENT SYSTEM ..................................133 21.1........................133 RINCIPLE OF PERATION 21.2............................. 134 ENSOR ©...
  • Page 7 Macro 900 Operation Manual 22. APPENDIX 2. FLOW THROUGH CELL ....................135 22.1............................135 NTRODUCTION 22.2..........................135 PIGOT NSTALLATION 22.3..........................135 ROBE NSTALLATION 22.4..............................135 PERATION 22.5..............................136 AUTION 22.6..............................136 LEANING 22.7........................ 136...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    2.1. The Macro 900 and the Environment The Macro 900 Meter is designed to be used outdoors and is rated to IP67, that is to say it is waterproof but it is not designed for submersion. In order to prevent accidental dunking or loss, a lanyard is supplied.

  • Page 9: Important Information About The Probe Sleeve & Sleeve End Cap

    Macro 900 Operation Manual IP68, that is to say, it is rated for continual immersion to a depth of 10 meters, and short term immersion to 50 meters. 2.3. Important Information about the Probe Sleeve & Sleeve End Cap The MAP 2000/2100 is constructed with an aluminium sleeve surrounding the delicate sensing electrodes.
  • Page 10 Macro 900 Operation Manual All Palintest Optical Electrodes are incredibly sensitive. For example, the Turbidity electrode is capable of measuring between 0 and 3000NTU with an internal resolution of greater than 0.1NTU. This means that the electrode is able to detect changes in turbidity that is less than 0.003% of the full range! The other optical electrodes have a...

  • Page 11: Top Tips For Successful Measurements Using Optical Electrodes

    Turbidity and Refined Oil probes. 2.5. About the Lanyard The lanyard supplied with the Macro 900 Meter may, at first, appear to be a little long. This is intentional. In order to keep the Meter out of the way whilst your hands are full, the lanyard has been made long enough to wear round your neck and over your shoulder so the Meter sits on your hip.

  • Page 12: Battery Installation And Care

    3.2. Battery Life A set of fresh alkaline cells will give over 20 hours use in the Macro 900 Meter. A fully charged set of 2500mAh NiMH cells will give up to 40 hours use in the Macro 900 Meter.

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Operating System

    Meter function, simply press the ESC key. 4. Overview of the Operating System The operating software in the Macro 900 Meter has been designed for simple, intuitive use. Similarly, a great deal of development work has been put into...
  • Page 14 Macro 900 Operation Manual The next screen to be displayed is the Time & Date Setting Screen. Time & Date Time:15:46:37 Date:15/Jun/12 To set the time and date, use the arrow keys to move the cursor around the screen. Use the up and down arrow keys to adjust values. When the time and date are correct, press the OK key.

  • Page 15: Connecting An Map 2000/2100

    Always ensure the Macro 900 Meter is switched off prior to connecting or disconnecting an MAP 2000/2100. Align the ◄Palintest logo on the plug body with the red on/off switch on the Macro 900 Meter, then press the plug into the socket and tighten the retaining collar.

  • Page 16: What Does It All Mean

    Lat:N51 21.498 ° Long:E001 24.323 ° Alt:00050M 1013mb Sats in use:09 6.1. What Does It All Mean? The screens above show the full default range of readings for the Macro 900 © 2013 Palintest Ltd. www.palintest.com Page 16 of 147...

  • Page 17: Trend Indication

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Meter and MAP 2000/2100 combination. If you are using a different Meter/Probe combination, you may have fewer screens to choose from and the readings may appear in a different order to facilitate logical screen layouts. If an asterisk (*) character is flashing just below the battery symbol, this indicates that Auto Data Logging is switched on.

  • Page 18: Global Stability Indication

    Macro 900 Operation Manual the variation over a ten second period drops below 1%. 6.3. Global Stability Indication In addition to the individual trend indications, there is a global stability indication, which is displayed when all readings are stable. This takes the form of a flashing double headed arrow which is displayed at the start of the third line of the display.

  • Page 19: Gps Reception

    The Macro 900 Meter contains a built-in GPS receiver and antenna. The antenna is situated at the top of the case, just behind the Palintest logo. For optimum signal reception, the antenna must be able to ‘see’ a reasonably large amount of the sky.

  • Page 20: Depth Measurement (Map 2100 Only)

    Depth is calculated by subtracting the barometric pressure being measured in the Macro 900 Meter from the water pressure being measured in the MAP 2100. The pressure differential, once corrected for temperature and salinity (water density), is directly proportional to depth.

  • Page 21: Memory Mode

    As each reading is saved, a numeric memory location ‘Tag’ will be briefly displayed which you can note down. This Tag can be used to identify readings at a later date, both on the Macro 900 Meter and when using Macro 900 Link software.

  • Page 22: Clearing The Memory

    To exit this screen press the ESC key or the left arrow key. 8.4. Clearing the Memory The memory within the Macro 900 Meter is capable of storing 1000 full sets of readings. To clear the entire memory, switch the Meter off, hold down the M+ key, then switch the Meter back on.

  • Page 23: Important Information About Memory Mode

    The same rules apply when data is output to a PC running Macro 900 Link Software via the USB cable. The data that is output is always as per the Meter’s current configuration.

  • Page 24: Setup & Install

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 9. Setup & Install To alter the way the Macro 900 Meter displays readings, press the MENU key to get to the Main Menu, then choose Setup & Install. The Settings Menu will be displayed. Please note, the 'Socket Assignment' option on this screen is only accessible when a Probe is connected.
  • Page 25 Macro 900 Operation Manual Finally, this screen allows you to set the factor that the Meter uses to calculate Total Dissolved Solids from Specific EC. This is the TDS Fact: (TDS = EC x TDS Fact) and can be set anywhere between 0.00 and 1.00. Default value is 0.65.

  • Page 26: Aux Socket Assignment

    The Socket Assignment option is only available if the Macro 900 Meter is connected to a Probe. This is because the assignment data is held in the probe, not in the Macro 900 Meter. When the Socket Assignment option has been selected, the following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 27 Macro 900 Operation Manual MAP 2000/2100 type ISE Electrodes (AUX2 only) Electrode Part Macro 900 Meter Function Selection PT 1541 Ammonium/Ammonia PT 1543 Chloride PT 1545 Fluoride PT 1542 Nitrate PT 1544 Calcium When the desired electrode type is showing, move the cursor back to the left of the socket number then press OK to send the selection to the MAP 2000/2100.

  • Page 28: Macrocal Calibration Method

    A great deal of development work has been put into simplifying and automating the calibration procedures in the Macro 900 Meter in order to allow normal field operatives (as opposed to trained lab technicians) to achieve quick and accurate results.

  • Page 29: Using Macrocal

    EC will not calibrate properly. If the level is low, top up with fresh MacroCal solution. 3. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until all readings are completely stable. The longer you can leave the probe to achieve thermal equilibrium before proceeding, the better.
  • Page 30 Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibrating 100% Press [OK] When calibration is complete, press OK then ESC to return to normal reading mode. Important If you have both Optical and ISE electrodes fitted to your Macro Accessory Probe, you must now remove the rubber sealing cap from the ISE electrode then re-calibrate the optical probe's zero point (Pt-1) in fresh, clean water (bottled still mineral water is ideal).

  • Page 31: To Calibrate The 100% Saturation Point In Damp Air

    ESC repeatedly to return to normal reading mode. 10.4. Calibration Error Messages If the Macro 900 Meter detects a problem with either the MAP 2000/2100 or the calibration solution during the calibration procedure, an error will be indicated. The chart below shows the possible errors and how to correct them.

  • Page 32: Resetting To Factory Calibration Defaults

    Macro 900 Operation Manual If the 'REPLACE DO CAP' error occurs during Optical DO Zero calibration, this usually indicates that the DO Cap needs replacing. Perform a full DO calibration first at DO Zero then at 100% DO. If that does not cure the problem, replace...

  • Page 33: Calibration Data Storage

    Macro 900 Operation Manual A confirmation screen will be displayed. Are you sure you want to restore the factory calibration values? [ESC]=NO If you are sure, press the OK key. If you want to change your mind, press the ESC key. If you press OK, you will see a message that says CAL RESTORED.

  • Page 34: After Use

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 11. After Use The MAP 2000/2100 should always be cleaned after every use. It is advisable to clean the Probe after use with the cable attached. This will prevent any water entering the Probe's socket and will allow any deposits to be removed from the connector collar and shell.

  • Page 35: General Probe Maintenance

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 12. General Probe Maintenance Other than regular cleaning and calibration, very little in the way of maintenance is needed. 12.1. Identifying The Individual Electrodes The photograph below shows the two standard electrodes. The DO/EC electrode includes the Optical DO sensor and the EC sensor. These electrodes will be referred to in the next two sections.

  • Page 36: Ph/Orp Electrode Calibration And Maintenance

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 13. pH/ORP Electrode Calibration and Maintenance 13.1. Recognising the pH/ORP Electrode The combined pH/ORP electrode is easy to recognise because it is the only electrode that is not black. This electrode has a clear, gel filled body.

  • Page 37: Special Notes Concerning Ise Electrodes

    Probe in distilled water, then drop the Probe in all the way. 2. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and pH measurements are completely stable. 3. Ensure the temperature of the solution is between 5ºC and 40ºC (41ºF - 104ºF).
  • Page 38 Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibration MacroCal DO 100% Full Cal 5. Select Full Cal. The screen will change to: Calibration pH/ORP DO/EC Aux Electrodes 6. Select pH/ORP. The screen will change to: pH7.00?[01/Jan/12] pH4.01?[01/Jan/12] pH10.0?[01/Jan/12] ORP? [01/Jan/12] The dates shown to the right of the screen are the dates of the last successful calibration.

  • Page 39: Calibrating The Second Point

    13.5.3. Calibrating the Third Point Without switching the Macro 900 Meter off or disconnecting the Probe, fill a calibration bottle with fresh pH 4.01 or pH 10.00 solution and drop the Probe in all the way. Follow the procedure detailed above, but at step 6, select either pH4.01 or pH10.0 dependent upon the solution you are using.

  • Page 40: Servicing The Ph Electrode

    Probe in distilled water, then drop the Probe in all the way. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and ORP measurements are completely stable. Ensure the temperature of the solution is between 5ºC and 40ºC (41ºF - 104ºF).
  • Page 41 Macro 900 Operation Manual Press the MENU key then select Calibration. The following screen will be displayed. Calibration MacroCal DO 100% Full Cal Select Full Cal. The screen will change to: Calibration pH/ORP DO/EC Aux Electrodes Select pH/ORP. The screen will change to: Calibration pH7.00?[01/Jan/12]...
  • Page 42 Macro 900 Operation Manual temperature in +/-millivolts (mV). During normal operation this offset will be subtracted from the ORP electrode output to give a corrected ORP display. This value is not stored in memory so should be noted down in a calibration record book for the probe.

  • Page 43: Converting Orp Readings To The Hydrogen Scale

    The ORP reference electrode used in Palintest combination electrodes is a 3MPK1 silver chloride type, and exhibits potentials on the hydrogen scale of: Temperature Potential 5°C...

  • Page 44: Do/Ec Electrode Calibration And Maintenance

    Probe in distilled water, then drop the Probe in all the way. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the DO reading is completely stable. Ensure the temperature of the solution is between 5 Press the MENU key then select Calibration.
  • Page 45 Macro 900 Operation Manual be displayed. Calibration MacroCal DO 100% Full Cal Select Full Cal. The screen will change to: Calibration pH/ORP DO/EC Aux Electrodes 6. Select DO/EC. The screen will change to: Calibration DOZero?[01/Jan/12] DO100%?[01/Jan/12] EC2570?[01/Jan/12] The dates shown to the right of the screen are the dates of the last successful calibration.

  • Page 46: Calibrating The Do 100% Saturation Point In Moist Air

    Place the probe on a flat surface. Do not hold the probe, the heat from your hands will warm the probe up and interfere with calibration. 3. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature measurement is completely stable.
  • Page 47 Macro 900 Operation Manual Caution: The inside of the Optical DO Cap is very sensitive to light and can be ruined (bleached) if it is exposed to bright light for any length of time. Never remove the Optical DO Cap from the Probe unless you intend to replace it with a new one.

  • Page 48: Calibrating Ec

    Ensure the liquid level is all the way up to the neck of the bottle. Low liquid level will result in erroneous EC calibration. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and EC measurements are completely stable. Ensure the temperature of the solution is between 5ºC and 40ºC (41ºF - 104ºF).
  • Page 49 Macro 900 Operation Manual Select DO/EC. The screen will change to: Calibration DOZero?[01/Jan/12] DO100%?[01/Jan/12] EC2570?[01/Jan/12] The dates shown to the right of the screen are the dates of the last successful calibration. The value shown on the bottom line next to ‘EC’...

  • Page 50: Verifying Ec Calibration

    Macro 900 Operation Manual The Calibration Report on the top line displays the EC Cell Constant. This value is not stored in memory so should be noted down in a calibration record book for the probe. When the cell constant details have been noted down, press OK then ESC repeatedly to return to normal reading mode.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Ec Contacts

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 14.11. Cleaning the EC Contacts On a regular basis, thoroughly clean the four stainless steel EC contacts situated on the side of the DO/EC electrode with a soft cloth or toothbrush and non-abrasive detergent. Never use solvent or alcohol based products to clean the DO/EC electrode.

  • Page 52: Optional Optical Probes Calibration And Maintenance

    Probe’s measurement system, and MUST be fitted for correct operation. All Palintest Optical Probes are incredibly sensitive. For example, the Turbidity electrode is capable of measuring between 0 and 3000NTU with an internal resolution of greater than 0.1NTU. This means that the electrode is able to detect changes in turbidity that are less than 0.003% of the full range! The...
  • Page 53 Macro 900 Operation Manual Always zero the Optical Probes just prior to use in clean water (bottled still mineral water is ideal) then deploy without disturbing the measurement chamber. This is especially important when using the Turbidity and Ref-Oil electrodes.

  • Page 54: Pt 1551 Turbidity Probe

    Turbidity optical probe. This electrode employs a Nephelometric technique in accordance with ISO 7027, which uses Formazin as a reference standard. The Macro 900 Meter displays turbidity in Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) which is nominally equivalent to Formazin Turbidity Units (FTU).

  • Page 55: Calibrating The Turbidity Electrodes

    Turbidity probe. 2. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and turbidity readings are stable. If the turbidity reading is very high, there are probably air bubbles adhering to the lenses.
  • Page 56 Macro 900 Operation Manual Select Aux Electrodes. The screen will change to: SELECT ELECTRODE 1:TURB l 4:N/A 2:EMPTY l 5:N/A 3:N/A l 6:N/A The TURB electrode should have been assigned to AUX socket 1 when it was fitted. Press the OK or right arrow key to select TURB.

  • Page 57: Calibrating The Turbidity 1000 Ntu Point

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.1.5. Calibrating the Turbidity 1000 NTU Point Remove the Probe from the calibration bottle, rinse thoroughly in fresh water (if using MacroCal solution), shake off any excess and dry the outer sleeve with a soft cloth.
  • Page 58 Macro 900 Operation Manual information from the following sources. National Field Manual For the Collection of Water-Quality Data, Turbidity section 6.7, Revised by Chauncey w. Anderson, USGS, 2004. Environmental Instrumentation and Analysis Handbook, Randy D. Down and Jay H. Lehr, Chapter 24 Turbidity Monitoring, John Downing, John Wiley &...

  • Page 59: Pt 1552 Freshwater Blue-Green Algae (Phycocyanin) Probe

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.2. PT 1552 Freshwater Blue-Green Algae (phycocyanin) Probe Freshwater Blue-Green Algae can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1552 optical probe. 15.2.1. Principle of Operation The PT 1552 Blue Green Algae optical probe is a submersible, fixed response fluorometer, which provides excitation at 590nm and detects any resultant fluorescence above 655nm.

  • Page 60: Calibration Solution Preparation

    Macro 900 Operation Manual MacroCal (see MacroCal Calibration Method). Full two-point calibration should be carried out every few months. 15.2.4. Calibration Solution Preparation In order to 'calibrate' (actually, set the relative sensitivity) of the BGA-PC probe, a 100µg/L calibration solution of fluorescent dye known as Rhodamine WT should be used.
  • Page 61 Macro 900 Operation Manual This step results in a 1 in 1000 dilution of the solution from step 1. concentration of this solution is 100μg/L. This solution can now be used as Pt-2 calibration of the BGA-PC sensor. The dilute solution can be stored in a dark bottle in a refrigerator for up to five days.

  • Page 62: Zero Point Calibration

    Bang the Probe against the bottom of the bottle several times in order to remove any air bubbles that may be clinging to the probe. 2. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and BGA- PC readings are stable. If the BGA-PC reading is very high, there are probably air bubbles adhering to the lenses.

  • Page 63: Calibrating Point 2

    Calibration Report, which will show the voltage output from the probe in millivolts (mV). Press the OK key to continue. The reading on the Macro 900 Meter directly after calibration should be approximately 70,000 cells/L at 20ºC (this value will vary with temperature). © 2013 Palintest Ltd.

  • Page 64: Errors During Calibration

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibration is now complete. 15.2.8. Errors During Calibration If a problem occurs during calibration, an error message will be displayed. Refer to Error! Reference source not found. in section 10 for error message handling. © 2013 Palintest Ltd.

  • Page 65: Lens And Sleeve Maintenance

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.2.9. Lens and Sleeve Maintenance On a daily basis, the lenses on the probe should be wiped over with a soft damp cloth. Similarly, the inside of the Probe Sleeve and Sleeve Cap should be kept clean and free from any deposits that may cause stray fluorescence.

  • Page 66: Pt 1553 Marine Water Blue-Green Algae ( Phycoerythrin ) Probe

    Macro 900 Operation Manual phycoerythrin 15.3. PT 1553 Marine Water Blue-Green Algae ( ) Probe Marine water Blue-Green Algae (BGA-PE) can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1553 Blue Green Algae optical probe. 15.3.1. Principle of Operation...

  • Page 67: Calibration Solution Preparation

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibration of the BGA-PE probe Zero point is normally carried out during MacroCal (see MacroCal Calibration Method). Full two-point calibration should be carried out every few months. 15.3.4. Calibration Solution Preparation In order to 'calibrate' (actually, set the relative sensitivity) of the BGA-PE probe, an 8µg/L calibration solution of fluorescent dye known as Rhodamine WT...
  • Page 68 Macro 900 Operation Manual This step results in a 1 in 12500 dilution of the solution from step 1. concentration of this solution is 8μg/L. This solution can now be used as Pt-2 calibration of the BGA-PE sensor. The dilute solution can be stored in a dark bottle in a refrigerator for up to five days.

  • Page 69: Zero Point Calibration

    Bang the Probe against the bottom of the bottle several times in order to remove any air bubbles that may be clinging to the probe. 2. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and BGA- PE readings are stable. If the BGA-PE reading is very high, there are probably air bubbles adhering to the lenses.

  • Page 70: Calibrating Point 2

    Macro 900 Operation Manual CALIBRATE BGA-PE Pt-1? [01/Jan/12] Pt-2? [01/Jan/12] Calibration point 1 (Pt-1) is the Zero point. Calibration point 2 (Pt- 2) is the upper calibration point. The dates shown to the right of each point are the dates of the last successful calibration.

  • Page 71: Errors During Calibration

    Calibration Report, which will show the voltage output from the probe in millivolts (mV). Press the OK key to continue. The reading on the Macro 900 Meter directly after calibration should be approximately 200,000 cells/L at 20ºC (this value will vary with temperature). Calibration is now complete.

  • Page 72: Lens And Sleeve Maintenance

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.3.9. Lens and Sleeve Maintenance On a daily basis, the lenses on the probe should be wiped over with a soft damp cloth. Similarly, the inside of the Probe Sleeve and Sleeve Cap should be kept clean and free from any deposits that may cause stray fluorescence.

  • Page 73: Pt 1556 Chlorophyll Probe

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.4. PT 1556 Chlorophyll Probe Chlorophyll can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1556 Chlorophyll optical probe. 15.4.1. Principle of Operation The PT 1556 Chlorophyll optical probe is a submersible, fixed response fluorometer, which provides excitation at 470nm and detects any resultant fluorescence above 630nm.

  • Page 74: Calibration Solution Preparation

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Full two-point calibration should be carried out every few months. 15.4.4. Calibration Solution Preparation In order to 'calibrate' (actually, set the relative sensitivity) of the CPHYLL probe, a 500µg/L calibration solution of fluorescent dye known as Rhodamine WT should be used.

  • Page 75: Zero Point Calibration

    Bang the Probe against the bottom of the bottle several times in order to remove any air bubbles that may be clinging to the probe. 2. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and Cphl readings are stable. If the Cphl reading is very high, there are probably air bubbles adhering to the lenses.

  • Page 76: Calibrating Point 2

    Calibration Report, which will show the voltage output from the probe in millivolts (mV). Press the OK key to continue. The reading on the Macro 900 Meter directly after calibration should be approximately 118 µg/L at 20ºC (this value will vary with temperature). Calibration is now complete.
  • Page 77 Macro 900 Operation Manual © 2013 Palintest Ltd. www.palintest.com Page 77 of 147...

  • Page 78: Lens And Sleeve Maintenance

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.4.9. Lens and Sleeve Maintenance On a daily basis, the lenses on the electrode should be wiped over with a soft damp cloth. Similarly, the inside of the Probe Sleeve and Sleeve Cap should be kept clean and free from any deposits that may cause stray fluorescence.

  • Page 79: Pt 1554 Rhodamine Wt Probe

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.5. PT 1554 Rhodamine WT Probe Rhodamine WT is a fluorescent red dye that is commonly used in water flow studies and can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1554 Rhodamine WT optical probe.

  • Page 80: Serial Dilution

    Bang the Probe against the bottom of the bottle several times in order to remove any air bubbles that may be clinging to the probe. 2. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and Rhod readings are stable. If the Rhod reading is very high, there are probably air bubbles adhering to the lenses.
  • Page 81 Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibration MacroCal DO 100% Full Cal Select Full Cal. The screen will change to: Calibration pH/ORP DO/EC Aux Probes Select Aux Probes. The screen will change to: SELECT PROBE 1:Rhod l 4:N/A 2:EMPTY l 5:N/A 3:N/A...

  • Page 82: Calibrating Point 2

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Offset:2500mV Calibrating 100% Press [OK] The Calibration Report on the top line displays the voltage output from the probe in millivolts (mV). This value is not stored in memory so should be noted down in a calibration record book for the probe.

  • Page 83: Principle Of Operation

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.6. PT 1555 Fluorescein Dye Probe Fluorescein is a fluorescent dye that is commonly used in water flow studies and can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1555 Fluorescein Dye optical probe.

  • Page 84: Serial Dilution

    Bang the Probe against the bottom of the bottle several times in order to remove any air bubbles that may be clinging to the probe. 2. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and Fcein readings are stable. If the Fcein reading is very high, there are probably air bubbles adhering to the lenses.
  • Page 85 Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibration MacroCal DO 100% Full Cal Select Full Cal. The screen will change to: Calibration pH/ORP DO/EC Aux Probes Select Aux Probes. The screen will change to: SELECT PROBE 1:Fcein l 4:N/A 2:EMPTY l 5:N/A 3:N/A l 6:N/A The Fcein probe should have been assigned to AUX socket 1 when it was fitted.

  • Page 86: Calibrating Point 2

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Offset:2500mV Calibrating 100% Press [OK] The Calibration Report on the top line displays the voltage output from the probe in millivolts (mV). This value is not stored in memory so should be noted down in a calibration record book for the probe.

  • Page 87: Principle Of Operation

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 15.7. PT 1557 Refined Oil (Hydrocarbon) Probe can be Refined fuels such as benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX) measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1557 Refined Oil (Hydrocarbon) optical probe. 15.7.1. Principle of Operation...

  • Page 88: Special Precautions When Using The Refoil Probe

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Differences in the fluorescent response between various types of oil. Differences in the fluorescent response caused by temperature. Differences in the fluorescent response caused by ambient light. Interference caused by turbidity. Fluorescence measurement techniques are ideal for researchers who are...

  • Page 89: Serial Dilution

    Bang the Probe against the bottom of the bottle several times in order to remove any air bubbles that may be clinging to the probe. 2. Switch the Macro 900 Meter on and wait until the temperature and Oil readings are stable. If the Oil reading is very high, there are probably air bubbles adhering to the lenses.
  • Page 90 Macro 900 Operation Manual bottle to remove. 3. Ensure the temperature of the solution is between 5ºC and 40ºC (41ºF - 104ºF). 4. Press the MENU key then select Calibration. The following screen will be displayed. Calibration MacroCal DO 100% Full Cal Select Full Cal.

  • Page 91: Calibrating Point 2

    Macro 900 Operation Manual place. During calibration, the Calibrating screen is displayed and the progress counter counts up. If the calibration is successful, the counter will reach 100% and the following screen will be displayed. Offset:2500mV Calibrating 100% Press [OK] The Calibration Report on the top line displays the voltage output from the probe in millivolts (mV).
  • Page 92 Macro 900 Operation Manual © 2013 Palintest Ltd. www.palintest.com Page 92 of 147...

  • Page 93: Optional Ise Electrodes Calibration And Maintenance

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16. Optional ISE Electrodes Calibration and Maintenance ISE Electrode Limitations 16.1. All ion selective electrodes suffer from interference from ions which are similar in nature to the target ion. For this reason, ISE Electrodes are not recommended for use in brackish or salt water due to the high level of interfering ions.

  • Page 94: Pt 1541 Ammonium/Ammonia Electrode

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.4. PT 1541 Ammonium/Ammonia Electrode Ammonium (NH ) and Ammonia (NH ) can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1541 Ammonium/Ammonia electrode within pH 5 – 8 range. The Ammonium ISE electrode will suffer interference from Potassium, Sodium and Magnesium ions, which are similar in nature.

  • Page 95: Three-Point Calibration

    Three-point Calibration During three-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1. To calibrate the ISE electrode follow these steps: Point 1.

  • Page 96: Point 3

    Macro 900 Operation Manual (Pt-2) is the warm 100ppm point. Calibration point 3 (Pt-3) is the cool 10ppm point. The dates shown to the right of each point are the dates of the last successful calibration. 8. Select Pt-1. The screen will change to:...

  • Page 97: Two-Point Calibration

    During two-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1.

  • Page 98: Errors During Calibration

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.4.5. Errors During Calibration If a problem occurs during calibration, an error message will be displayed. Refer to Error! Reference source not found. in section 10 for error message handling. © 2013 Palintest Ltd. www.palintest.com Page 98 of 147...

  • Page 99: Pt 1542 Nitrate Electrode

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.5. PT 1542 Nitrate Electrode Nitrate (NO3) can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1542 Nitrate electrode within a pH range of 3 – 10. The Nitrate ISE electrode will suffer interference from Chloride, Bromide, Fluoride, Sulphate, Chlorate and Perchlorate ions, which are similar in nature.

  • Page 100: Three-Point Calibration

    Three-point Calibration During three-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1. To calibrate the ISE electrode follow these steps: Point 1.

  • Page 101: Point 3

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibration point 1 (Pt-1) is the warm 10ppm point. Calibration point 2 (Pt-2) is the warm 100ppm point. Calibration point 3 (Pt-3) is the cool 10ppm point. The dates shown to the right of each point are the dates of the last successful calibration.

  • Page 102: Two-Point Calibration

    During two-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1.

  • Page 103: Errors During Calibration

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.5.5. Errors During Calibration If a problem occurs during calibration, an error message will be displayed. Refer to Error! Reference source not found. in section 10 for error message handling. © 2013 Palintest Ltd. www.palintest.com Page 103 of 147...

  • Page 104: Pt 1543 Chloride Electrode

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.6. PT 1543 Chloride Electrode Chloride (Cl) can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1543 Chloride electrode within a pH range of 2 – 11. The Chloride ISE electrode will suffer interference from Bromide, Iodide, Cyanide and Sulphide ions, which are similar in nature.

  • Page 105: Three-Point Calibration

    Three-point Calibration During three-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1. To calibrate the ISE electrode follow these steps: Point 1.

  • Page 106: Point 3

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibration point 1 (Pt-1) is the warm 10ppm point. Calibration point 2 (Pt-2) is the warm 100ppm point. Calibration point 3 (Pt-3) is the cool 10ppm point. The dates shown to the right of each point are the dates of the last successful calibration.

  • Page 107: Two-Point Calibration

    During two-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1.

  • Page 108: Errors During Calibration

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.6.5. Errors During Calibration If a problem occurs during calibration, an error message will be displayed. Refer to Error! Reference source not found. in section 10 for error message handling. © 2013 Palintest Ltd. www.palintest.com Page 108 of 147...

  • Page 109: Pt 1544 Calcium Electrode

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.7. PT 1544 Calcium Electrode Calcium (Ca2) can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1544 Calcium electrode within a pH range of 4 – 9. The Calcium ISE electrode will suffer interference from Magnesium, Barium, Lead, Zinc and Sodium ions, which are similar in nature.

  • Page 110: Three-Point Calibration

    Three-point Calibration During three-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1. To calibrate the ISE electrode follow these steps: Point 1.

  • Page 111: Point 3

    Macro 900 Operation Manual Calibration point 1 (Pt-1) is the warm 10ppm point. Calibration point 2 (Pt-2) is the warm 100ppm point. Calibration point 3 (Pt-3) is the cool 10ppm point. The dates shown to the right of each point are the dates of the last successful calibration.

  • Page 112: Two-Point Calibration

    During two-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1.

  • Page 113: Errors During Calibration

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.7.5. Errors During Calibration If a problem occurs during calibration, an error message will be displayed. Refer to Error! Reference source not found. in section 10 for error message handling. © 2013 Palintest Ltd. www.palintest.com Page 113 of 147...

  • Page 114: Pt 1545 Fluoride Electrode

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 16.8. PT 1545 Fluoride Electrode Fluoride (F) can be measured by the MAP 2000/2100 using the optional PT 1545 Fluoride electrode within a pH range of 4 – 8. The Fluoride ISE electrode will suffer interference from hydroxide (OH-) ions, which are similar in nature.

  • Page 115: Three-Point Calibration

    Three-point Calibration During three-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1. To calibrate the ISE electrode follow these steps: Point 1.

  • Page 116: Point 3

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 7. The screen will change to: CALIBRATE F Pt-1? [01/Jan/12] Pt-2? [01/Jan/12] Pt-3? [01/Jan/12] Calibration point 1 (Pt-1) is the warm 0.5ppm point. Calibration point 2 (Pt-2) is the warm 5ppm point. Calibration point 3 (Pt-3) is the cool 0.5ppm point.

  • Page 117: Two-Point Calibration

    During two-point calibration, the MAP 2000/2100 and Macro 900 Meter must remain switched on. If the Macro 900 Meter is switched off between points, the calibration process will be aborted and must be re-started from point 1.

  • Page 118: Errors During Calibration

    Macro 900 Operation Manual solution is required. The solution can be at any temperature between 5ºC and 30ºC. To calibrate the ISE electrode follow the steps outlined above under three-point calibration for points 1 only. 16.8.5. Errors During Calibration If a problem occurs during calibration, an error message will be displayed.

  • Page 119: Macro 900 Link Pc Software

    IMPORTANT: Install the software BEFORE plugging your Macro 900 Meter into your PC. Place the Macro 900 Link CD in your PC’s CD drive. Browse your CD drive and click on ® ‘setup.exe’. You will be given the usual Windows security warnings.

  • Page 120: Uploading Data From Your Macro 900 Meter

    17.4. Uploading Data From Your Macro 900 Meter Ensure your Macro 900 Meter has batteries installed but is switched off. Connect the Macro 900 Meter to your PC using the USB cable supplied. The Macro 900 Meter should switch itself on automatically and display ‘USB CONNECTED’...

  • Page 121: Displaying Gps Co-Ordinates

    Tag/date/time column, use either your mouse or the cursor up/down keys. Remember, the Macro 900 Meter stores all logged data in a raw Probe format, so can be made to output logged data in several different forms, dependent upon the Meter’s current settings.

  • Page 122: On Screen Help

    17.7. Saving Logged Data Once a set of logged data has been uploaded from the Macro 900 Meter, it can be saved on your PC as a Raw Data file. These files use a proprietary Palintest format and are saved with an .amf (Macro 900 Meter file) extension.
  • Page 123 ® ® Useful Tip: Of the two text editors supplied with Windows , Microsoft WordPad is the preferred text editor for viewing Macro 900 Link Text Reports as ® this handles text file formatting better than Microsoft Notepad. A typical report cover page follows.

  • Page 124: Ypical Ext Eport Over Age

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 17.11. Typical Text Report Cover Page Macro 900 Link REPORT ---------------------------- File name: C:\Test\3 day test 024690136.txt Operator name: G.E.M. Company name: Palintest Ltd Site name: Test Site 4 Start date and time: 24-Jul-2009 10:09:33 Start position: Lat: N 51°21.4989' Lon: E 001°24.3232' OSGB: TR 370 677...

  • Page 125: Files

    3. Click on ‘Import’. 4. An Import KML box will appear. Click on ‘Browse’. 5. Browse for the file you exported from Macro 900 Link, and select it. 6. Back in the Import KML box, click the ‘Upload from file’ button.

  • Page 126: Importing Files Into Google™ Earth

    1. Click on ‘File’. 2. Select ‘Open’ from the list. 3. Browse for the file you exported from Macro 900 Link, and select it. You will now be able to view your data overlaid on Google™ Earth Satellite images. Each data point is represented by a yellow pushpin, and all the data points are listed in a column on the left of the screen.

  • Page 127: Google™ Examples

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 17.16. Google™ Examples The following two images show the same logged data displayed first in Google™ Maps, then in Google™ Earth. The data displayed on Google™ Maps is useful, but for real detail, Google™ Earth is the answer.

  • Page 128: Limited Warranty

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 18. Limited Warranty All Palintest Macro 900 Meters are guaranteed for three years, Probes, Flow- Through Cells and individual electrodes are guaranteed for one year from date of purchase against defects in workmanship and materials when used for their intended purpose and maintained according to instructions.

  • Page 129: Decontamination Certificate

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 18.2. Decontamination Certificate Please print this certificate, complete all sections, and enclose it with any returned equipment. Decontamination Certificate Company Name: ____________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________ ________________ _______________________________________________________________ ________________ _______________________________________________________________ ________________ _______________________________________________________________ ________________ Postal code: ___________________________________ Country: ______________________________________...

  • Page 130: Troubleshooting

    COMMS ERROR This indicates that the MAP has stopped responding to requests appears on the Macro for data from the Macro 900 Meter. Check the MAP plug is fully 900 Meter screen. inserted. Restart the meter to reset the MAP.

  • Page 131: Declaration Of Conformity

    The lenses on the turbidity electrodes may be dirty. Clean the lenses then recalibrate. 20. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Palintest Ltd declares that the equipment described herein is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directives © 2013 Palintest Ltd.
  • Page 132 Macro 900 Operation Manual 2004/108/EC and 1999/5/EC. © 2013 Palintest Ltd. www.palintest.com Page 132 of 147...

  • Page 133: Appendix 1. The Tech Behind Palintest's Optical Do Measurement System

    21. Appendix 1. The Tech Behind Palintest’s Optical DO Measurement System 21.1. Principle of Operation The Palintest Micro 800 Optical DO Meter measurement system works on the principle of Dynamic Luminescence Quenching. A gas-permeable chemical known as a luminophore is excited with short bursts of blue light, which causes molecules in the luminophore to emit red photons.

  • Page 134: Sensor Cap Life

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 21.2. Sensor Cap Life All optical dissolved oxygen sensors work on the same principle, and all must have the sensor cap containing the luminophore replaced periodically due to a phenomenon known as photo bleaching. When a sensor cap is new, the luminophore will return a large number of red photons when excited.

  • Page 135: Appendix 2. Flow Through Cell

    22.2. Spigot Installation The Palintest Flowcell is supplied with two pairs of spigots, one pair to fit 6mm (1/4”) ID tube and one pair to fit 10mm (3/8”) ID tube.

  • Page 136: Caution

    Macro 900 Operation Manual gallons/hour). Flow rates above 60 litres/hour (16 US gallons/hour) are not recommended. 22.5. Caution The maximum operating pressure of the Flowcell is 300mb (4.4 PSI). Select your pumping device accordingly. If necessary, use a three-way bypass valve so that this limit is not exceeded.

  • Page 137: Appendix 3. Fitting Aux Electrodes

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 23. Appendix 3. Fitting AUX Electrodes There are two different types of AUX Electrodes designed for use with the MAP 2000/2100. These are Optical Probes and ISE Electrodes. Optical Probes can be identified by the four-section gold connector whilst ISE Electrodes feature a single pin gold connector.

  • Page 138: Socket Assignment And Calibration

    O-ring is completely compressed. 23.2. Socket Assignment and Calibration After installation, it is essential to connect the MAP 2000/2100 to a Macro 900 Meter and assign the new electrode type to the relevant AUX Socket. On the Macro 900 Meter, press the MENU key, then select Setup &...
  • Page 139 Macro 900 Operation Manual key whilst in this screen, any changes you have made will not be transferred to the MAP 2000/2100. Finally, refer to the relevant section of this manual and carry out a full two- point (optical) or three-point (ISE) calibration of the new electrode.

  • Page 140: Appendix 4. Standard Electrodes Detailed Specification

    For taking measurements in fresh surface or ground water, use Palintest MacroCal solution. If this is not available, use a third party 1413µS/cm EC Calibration Standard. For taking readings in brackish or salt water, use 12,880µS/cm (12.88mS/cm) EC Calibration Standard.
  • Page 141 Macro 900 Operation Manual pass a minute electrical current through the water under test. For this reason, when using the standard pH/ORP electrode, the water under test must have a minimum EC (electrical conductivity) of 100µS/cm. Special low EC pH electrodes are available to special order.

  • Page 142: Appendix 5. Optical Probes Detailed Specification And Faqs

    25. Appendix 5. Optical Probes Detailed Specification and FAQs 25.1. What are the excitation and detection wavelengths? Each Palintest Optical Probe (with the exception of Turbidity) is effectively a stand-alone, fixed frequency fluorometer, specially tuned to excite and detect fluorescence of selected substances in water.

  • Page 143: Ican See Algae In The Water But My Sensor Is Giving Low Readings . Why

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 25.3. I can see algae in the water but my sensor is giving low readings. Why? Palintest Chlorophyll and Blue-Green Algae sensors are not designed to measure floating macroscopic (visible to the naked eye) algae or plant material.

  • Page 144: What Is The Accuracy Of The Optical Probes

    Macro 900 Operation Manual become generally unreliable and unrepeatable (unless taken under ideal conditions) due to interfering factors such as refraction from visible air bubbles and microscopic aeration. 25.5. What is the Accuracy of the Optical Probes? All Optical Probes, with the exception of the Turbidity Electrode, employ fluorescent measurement techniques.

  • Page 145: Appendix 6. Ise Electrodes Detailed Specification

    Range † Ammonia readings are calculated from Ammonium, pH and temperature electrode values. Palintest Ltd. reserves the right to change specifications without notice Notes: 1. MLD (Minimum Level of Detection) is the minimum value the electrode is physically capable of measuring.
  • Page 146 Macro 900 Operation Manual 3. Each ion selective electrode will only operate within a specific pH and EC range. The pH limits vary and are listed against each electrode. All ion selective electrodes work in conjunction with the pH electrode during measurement.

  • Page 147: Special Notes Concerning Ise Electrodes During Ph Calibration

    Macro 900 Operation Manual 5. During long term deployment of ion selective electrodes, the user should obtain grab samples during the course of the deployment for analysis in the laboratory by chemical means and use the results to apply post calibration to the recorded results.

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