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Kensington KS-TB-100 User Manual

Kensington KS-TB-100 User Manual

Portable turbidity meter
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OVERVIEW
Below are the steps you need to follow to begin using your Kensington KS-TB-100 portable turbidity meter. This
manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the meter.
UNPACKING METER CONTENTS
Before unpacking the meter and its contents, ensure that the working conditions meet the following conditions:
1. Relative humidity is less than 80%.
2. Ambient temperature is greater than °C and less than 60°C
3. No potential electromagnetic interference.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
The KS-TB-100 portable turbidity meter includes;
1. Glass sample vials
2. Calibration standards 0, 10, 200 and 1000 NTU
3. Lint-free cloth
4. 9V battery
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
The KS-TB-100 portable turbidity meter operates on the nephelometric principle of turbidity measurement and is
designed to meet the criteria specified in ISO 7027.
The following figure shows basic optical system of the meter. It includes a light source and a detector to monitor the
light scattered at 90° with respect to the incident beam.
Kensington Scientific
22a Cavan Rd, Dry Creek
South Australia, 5094
helpme@kensingtonscientific.com.au
www.kensingtonscientific.com.au
User Manual
KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity
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  • Page 1 KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter OVERVIEW Below are the steps you need to follow to begin using your Kensington KS-TB-100 portable turbidity meter. This manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the meter. UNPACKING METER CONTENTS Before unpacking the meter and its contents, ensure that the working conditions meet the following conditions: 1.
  • Page 2 OVERVIEW The KS-TB-100 measures turbidity from 0 to 1100 NTU/FNU, or 0 to 275 EBC, or 0 to 9999 ASBC. The setup menu contains the 7 optional parameters. Data can be stored and transferred to the computer by USB interface.
  • Page 3 User Manual KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter DISPLAY Low Battery Alarm: Setup mode icon: Indicates meter is in When battery is depleted, the icon will SETUP mode disappear Measurement mode icon: Indicates meter is in Memory mode icon: Indicates data is stored...

  • Page 4: Setup Menu

    User Manual KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter SETUP MENU The KS-TB-100 portable turbidity meter contains an integrated setup menu that allows users to customize each displayed option for their measurement needs. Parameter Description Options Description DATE Date and Time Sets the data and time...

  • Page 5: Setting The Resolution

    User Manual KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter 3. Press ◄ or ► key to set the year, press ENTER key to confirm. The meter shows current date and time (Format: mm-dd, hh-mm). 4. Press ◄ or ► key to set the date and time, press ENTER key to confirm until the meter returns to measurement mode.

  • Page 6: Auto Power Off

    User Manual KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter 3. Press ENTER to confirm. The meter should show ‘0.1/rESO’. 4. Press ◄ or ► key to select the desired resolution. 5. Press ENTER to confirm. The meter should return to measurement mode.

  • Page 7: Selecting Measurement Mode

    KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter SELECTING MEASUREMENT MODE The KS-TB-100 has two measurement modes. These are single and continuous. 1. Press and hold the CAL key to enter setup mode. 2. Press ◄ or ► key until the display show ‘test/P-07 3.
  • Page 8 8. Avoid spillage of water in the sample chamber. It may cause damage the meter. 9. The KS-TB-100 portable is calibrated with Formazin Standards at the factory and does not require user calibration before use.

  • Page 9: The Calibration Process

    User Manual KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter THE CALIBRATION PROCESS 1. Press CAL key, the display shows “2/CAL” indicating that the meter will perform the 2 points calibration 2. If necessary, press ◄ or ► to select the number of calibration points (2 to 5 points).
  • Page 10 User Manual KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter 7. Press ENTER key, the displayed value stops flashing. 8. Press ◄ or ► when needed to modify the calibration value. 9. Press ENTER key, the “vial” icon begins flashing. 10. Wait for the measured value to stabilize, the “vial” icon will disappear on the display.

  • Page 11: Turbidity Measurement

    User Manual KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter TURBIDITY MEASUREMENT An accurate turbidity measurement depends on good measurement techniques. Factors such as clean sample vials, positioning of vial in the sample chamber, covering the vial with the light shield lid, meter calibration and the proper removal of bubbles.

  • Page 12: Continuous Measurements

    User Manual KS-TB-100 | Portable Turbidity Meter SINGLE MEASUREMENT FOR HIGH TURBIDITY SAMPLES 1. The high turbidity samples (>1100 NTU) must be diluted before measurement. 2. The dilution water can be obtained by filtering deionized water through a <0.45µm filter membrane.

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