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Hach TitraLab User Manual

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DOC022.53.90467
TitraLab Total Hardness content analyzer
USER MANUAL
05/2013, Edition 1
© HACH Company 2013. All rights reserved. Printed in Germany

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  • Page 1 DOC022.53.90467 TitraLab Total Hardness content analyzer USER MANUAL 05/2013, Edition 1 © HACH Company 2013. All rights reserved. Printed in Germany...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Specifications ........................5 Section 2 General information ......................7 2.1 Safety information ........................7 2.1.1 Warning labels ........................7 2.1.2 Safety information for the correct use of the instrument ............. 8 2.1.3 Chemical and biological safety ................... 8 2.2 Overview of product ........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 5.3 Clean the burette........................29 5.4 Clean the ISE electrode ......................30 5.5 Replace pump cassette......................30 Section 6 Troubleshooting ......................33 6.1 Error messages .........................33 6.2 Incorrect results..........................33 Section 7 Replacement parts and accessories .................35 7.1 Replacement parts ........................35 7.2 Accessories ..........................35 Section 8 Contact ..........................37 Index...

  • Page 5: Section 1 Specifications

    Section 1 Specifications These are subject to change without notice! Performance specifications Measuring principle Complexometric titration. Potentiometric determination Determination of Total Hardness (Calcium and Magnesium) Application area content in water Min. 0.3 mL or 6 ppm CaCO Measuring range Recommended max. 10 mL or 200 ppm CaCO Maximum titration system capacity of 20 mL or 400 ppm CaCO Resolution Dependent on the selected units...
  • Page 6 Specifications Certification Electrical security According CE, EN 61010 Electromagnetic compatibility According CE, EN 50081-2 and EN 50082-2 Warranty Warranty 1 year Only for supplied electrode. Only for supplied stirrers.

  • Page 7: Section 2 General Information

    Section 2 General information N O T I C E The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including, without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extent permitted under applicable law. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction.

  • Page 8: Safety Information For The Correct Use Of The Instrument

    General information Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or public disposal systems after 12 August 2005. In conformity with European local and national regulations, European electrical equipment users must now return old or end-of life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user.

  • Page 9: Front And Back View

    The TitraLab Total Hardness system can be used for the determination of sum of calcium and magnesium in multiple types of waters: industrial, boilers, ground, surface, drinking waters, etc.
  • Page 10 General information Figure 2 Back view Connector for mouse Connector for magnetic stirrer Connector for printer or computer Burette valve, IN socket Electrode connector Burette valve, OUT socket Connector for power supply...

  • Page 11: Section 3 Installation

    Section 3 Installation D A N G E R Only qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in this section of the manual. Safety of any system incorporating this instrument is responsibility of the assembler of the system. WA R N I N G Risk of injury to eyes, skin and respiratory When working with chemicals and/or solvents, always observe the relevant accident prevention regulations and wear appropriate personal protective clothing for eye, face, hand, body and/or...
  • Page 12 Installation Figure 3 Scope of delivery TitraLab Total Hardness system Combined Calcium (Ca ) Ion Selective electrode with cable 2x tube with bottle closure (DIN 45 thread) supplied Adapter for power supply pre-installed 2x tube to attach to electrode, supplied pre-installed...

  • Page 13: Operating Environment

    The burette dispenses the titrant: EDTA 0.010 M TitraVer (P/N 205-53) solution. The burette comprises the syringe, stepper motor and valve. The stepper motor and valve are already installed in the TitraLab; the syringe has to be installed by the user. WA R N I N G Risk of injury to pinch points and cuts Make sure that the titrator is never used/operated without the syringe cover.
  • Page 14 Installation N O T I C E Warning against system damage Make sure that the syringe is never operated without the attachment sleeve. Only use genuine replacement parts and accessories. The instrument must be serviced by the manufacturer's service department at the prescribed intervals.

  • Page 15: Installation Of The Titration Stand

    Installation Figure 4 Installation of the burette Push the piston into the syringe body. Screw the syringe tip onto the valve. Slide the attachment sleeve onto the syringe. Place the attachment sleeve into the bracket. Unscrew the six screws and remove the syringe cover. Screw the piston onto the dosage arm.

  • Page 16: Electrical Connection Of The Magnetic Stirrer

    3.4.2.1 Electrical connection of the magnetic stirrer 1. Connect the cable of the magnetic stirrer to the port on the back of the STIRRER TitraLab. The power is supplied via the TitraLab.

  • Page 17: Installation Of Tubes

    To prevent twisting of the tubes, you should always connect flange tube connections before those with grommets. The system is delivered with four tubes; these are supplied pre-installed on the TitraLab and only need to be connected to the relevant reagent bottles and to the electrode.

  • Page 18: Connection Of Feed Tubes

    Connection of feed tubes The system is delivered with two feed tubes with bottle closures (DIN 45 thread). These feed tubes are supplied pre-installed on the TitraLab and only need to be connected to the relevant reagent bottles. 1. Connect the tube from the IN socket of the burette valve to the titrant bottle (EDTA 0.010 M TitraVer, P/N 205-53).

  • Page 19: Connection Of The Electrode

    3.4.4 Connection of the electrode 3.4.4.1 Electrical connection of the electrode 1. Connect the electrode cable to the port on the back of the TitraLab. ELECTRODE The power is supplied via the TitraLab. 3.4.4.2 Connection of the electrode tubes The sensor holder of the titration stand has two tube guides.

  • Page 20: Keypad

    Installation The power supply is provided with different plug connectors. The correct plug connector must be attached to the power supply before first use. Figure 10 Plug connector attachment Slide the plug connector into the power supply Click the plug connector into place Note: To change the plug connector, press in the catch and slide the plug connector upward.

  • Page 21: Optical Mouse (Optional)

    OK key (Check mark) 3.5.1 Optical mouse (Optional) On TitraLab Total Hardness all functions executed with OK can also be performed with an optical mouse. 1. Connect the mouse cable to the port labeled on the back of the TitraLab....
  • Page 22 Installation...

  • Page 23: Section 4 Operation

    1. Connect the input connector of the power supply to the port on the back of POWER IN the TitraLab. 2. Connect the power supply to a power socket. 3. Press below the display to switch on the instrument.

  • Page 24: Change The Data Output Setting

    Operation 4. Press to confirm the selection. 4.2.1.2 Change the data output setting The instrument functions in the selected data output until the option is changed. 1. Turn the instrument on. 2. Select SYSTEM > DATA OUTPUT 3. Select the required setting. 4.

  • Page 25: Total Hardness Analysis In Water Samples

    Operation MAIN MENU SYSTEM System settings; refer to section 4.6, page Total Hardness units The unit and factor to determine water Total Hardness are adjusted individually. Units Unit selection. meq/L CaCO mmol/L CaCO ppm CaCO mg/L CaCO (default) °dH °e °Clark °F The factor must be adjusted individually....

  • Page 26: Manual Component Activation

    ANALYZE TOTAL HARDNESS "INSERT SAMPLE: 1" 5. Select The following steps are carried out automatically by TitraLab: • Hardness Buffer is dispensed into the titration cell for 7 seconds • The solution is stirred for 5 seconds •...

  • Page 27: Initial Addition

    Operation • Sample volume: 50 mL Table 1 Conversion table mmol/L ppm, mg/L °dH, dGH gpg* °Clark, °e °F mmol/L 0.000249 0.4471 0.4281 0.357 0.2497 ppm, mg/L 20.02 17.85 17.12 14.25 °dH, dGH 2.237 0.05603 0.9591 0.7986 0.5603 2.336 0.05842 1.043 0.8327 0.5842...

  • Page 28: Date/Hour

    Operation 4.6.5 Date/Hour Entry of date and time. 4.6.6 Display contrast Increases or decreases the display contrast. 4.6.7 Language English, Spanish, Italian, French.

  • Page 29: Section 5 Maintenance

    Section 5 Maintenance WA R N I N G Risk of injury Before maintenance or repair work is conducted, thoroughly rinse the instrument with deionized water and make sure that there are no residual chemicals in the tubes and pumps. Only use genuine replacement parts and accessories.

  • Page 30: Clean The Ise Electrode

    Maintenance Clean the ISE electrode Possible deposits formed on the membrane are removed by immersing the electrode in distilled water for a few minutes. After that, condition the electrode by immersing it for 30 minutes in a solution of 10 mg/L Calcium. Store the electrode clean and dry with the protective cap on.
  • Page 31 Maintenance Figure 13 Replace pump cassette Remove the screws on the right and left of the housing Press the ends of the gripper clamps together (with cover. pliers, for example) and slide the clamps down and off the connectors. Remove the tubes from the connectors. Remove the housing cover.
  • Page 32 Maintenance...

  • Page 33: Section 6 Troubleshooting

    Section 6 Troubleshooting Error messages Error displayed Cause Resolution The maximum volume is reached Empty the titration cell and restart the Maximum volume reached. before the titration is completed. The titration. titration is cancelled automatically. No equivalence points found during •...
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting...

  • Page 35: Section 7 Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Replacement parts Description Cat. No TitraLab Total Hardness system for waters, with 1 x 10 mL syringe and pump. Accessories included: electrode holder with magnetic stirrer, combined calcium ISE electrode, 10 titration LLV2310.97.1102 cells and stirring bars...
  • Page 36 Replacement parts and accessories...

  • Page 37: Section 8 Contact

    HACH Company Repair Service in the Repair Service in Canada: Repair Service in World Headquarters United States: Latin America, the Hach Sales & Service Caribbean, the Far East, P.O. Box 389 HACH Company Canada Ltd. Indian Subcontinent, Africa, Loveland, Colorado...
  • Page 38 Contact HACH LANGE D.O.O. ΗΑCH LANGE E.Π.Ε. HACH LANGE D.O.O. HACH LANGE MAROC SARLAU Fajfarjeva 15 Αυλίδος 27 Ivana Severa bb SI-1230 Domžale GR-115 27 Αθήνα HR-42 000 Varaždin Villa 14 – Rue 2 Casa Tel. +386 (0)59 051 000...

  • Page 39: Index

    Index Maintenance schedule ..........29 Burette ..............13 Product contents ............11 Data logger ..............5 Safety information ............7 Specifications ............. 5 Error messages ............33 Titration stand ............15 Flange tube connections .......... 17 Warning labels ............7 Keypad ..............

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