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palintest Wagtech Potalab+ (C) Manual

Advanced portable water quality laboratory (physico-chemical)
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Potalab
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Advanced Portable Water Quality
Laboratory (Physico-Chemical)
Palintest
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ZI PTW 10010C

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  • Page 1 Wagtech ® + (C) Potalab ® Advanced Portable Water Quality Laboratory (Physico-Chemical) Palintest ® ZI PTW 10010C...
  • Page 2 Acquired by Palintest ® in 2011, the manufacture and support of the Wagtech ® portable water quality laboratory range has now been integrated into the Palintest ® product family. ® Further information regarding the Wagtech product range can be found at: www.palintest.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter Page Kit Layout Introduction Photometer 7500 Compact Turbimeter Digital pH Meter Digital Conductivity Meter Digital Arsenator Appendix 1 - Reagents and Consumables...

  • Page 4: Kit Layout

    Kit Layout Potalab ® + (C) Water Test Kit - Layout Fig 1. Potalab ® + (C) Physico-Chemical test kit layout. Coloured circles indicate the chapter colour in which their use is explained.
  • Page 5 Kit Layout Function Equipment Parameter Testing Using Photometer 7500 BT Photometer 7500 Cuvettes (+ under Photometer) Reagent Tablets (Chlorine DPD) ‘DPD1 & 3’ Reagent Tablets (Fluoride) Reagent Tablets (Ammonia) Reagent Tablets (Nitrate) ‘Nitratest’ and Tube (6a) Reagent Tablets (Nitrite) ‘Nitricol’ Turbidity Measurement Compact Turbimeter Turbidity Standard &...
  • Page 6 Kit Layout Potalab ® + (C) Water Test Kit - Layout Fig 2. Potalab ® + (C) Physico-Chemical test kit with instruments removed to show equipment beneath. Coloured circles indicate the chapter colour in which their use is explained.
  • Page 7 Kit Layout Function Equipment Parameter Testing Using Photometer 7500 BT Photometer 7500 Cuvettes (+ under Photometer) Photometer Cap (under Photometer) Turbidity Measurement Compact Turbimeter Turbidity Standard & Cuvettes pH Measurement Digital pH Meter (+ electrode) Conductivity Measurement Digital Conductivity Meter (+ electrode) Arsenic Testing Digital Arsenator Conical Flask (under Arsenator)

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction 2.0 Introduction Ideally suited to longer term surveillance and professional monitoring, the Potalab ® + (C) Advanced Portable Water Quality Laboratory provides portable analysis of a wide and comprehensive range of key drinking water quality parameters where the most important factor is to obtain laboratory levels of accuracy. Built for physico-chemical water testing, the Potalab ®...
  • Page 9 Bluetooth 4.0 (also known as Bluetooth SMART or Low Energy) connection allows seamless data exchange using the Palintest Aqua Pal app, available for iOS and Android devices. See Section 3.11 for more details. USB connection via the port located at the rear of the instrument provides a choice of either ‘Hard Disk’...
  • Page 10 Photometer 7500 BT 1 Mode or Test Identification. 3.3 Starting up the Instrument 2 Dialogue screen - prompts and choices will be Power Supply displayed as a list. Select using up/down arrows. The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth is designed to 3 Info Panel - displays status icons, date/time be powered either from alkaline batteries or via and Sample/Operator ID the USB port.
  • Page 11 Validate performance of your Photometer 7500 Scroll through results using the up/down arrows. Bluetooth using Palintest Check Standards. See Section 3.7 for more information. Select Back to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 12 Photometer 7500 BT Clear - the entire log can be deleted from the After entering a character, the cursor automatically Photometer 7500 Bluetooth if the instrument is moves to the next position if no key is pressed. not locked (see System Lock). Selecting Clear Alternatively press the right key.
  • Page 13 Bluetooth 4.0 (also known as Bluetooth Low Energy or Bluetooth SMART) for wireless communication with external devices. The Palintest Aqua Pal app provides seamless data exchange with the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth, provides data trend analysis and user-defined action limits for key parameters.
  • Page 14 Photometer mobile device. 7500 Bluetooth and the Palintest Aqua Pal app. The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth will validate the Creating and/or editing Bluetooth Device ID is paired connection and confirm readiness to transfer.
  • Page 15 Photometer 7500 BT Hard Drive earlier models of Palintest instruments. In this mode, the PC requires installation of a USB virtual COM The instrument appears as a removable hard drive Port driver, available from www.palintest.com/know, when connected to a PC in Hard Disk mode. Upon...
  • Page 16 Photometer 7500 BT Press OK and the test will be assigned to the defined number. Hotkey Entry Mode This option provides single button access to the ten most frequently used tests by assigning each Units to a unique position on the numerical keypad. The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth offers the choice To assign a test to a specific Hotkey (0-9), firstly of result expressed in mg/l, ppm, mmol/l, µmol,...
  • Page 17 User Defined Tests are stored in Phot Numbers 900 - 929 to the System settings or log deletion a four digit to avoid confusion with standard Palintest calibrations. code can be used to lock several options. Press OK once the test has been uploaded The default code is set to 6812.
  • Page 18 Photometer 7500 BT Press OK when the correct time is set. LCD Contrast To correct the date select Set Date from the In addition to the Backlight, the default contrast System menu. setting for the display can be adjusted using the up/down keys when light conditions are difficult.
  • Page 19 Test method protocols are defined in detail in the reaching the detector array. The light intensity is Palintest Phot Book, supplied with the Photometer determined as Transmittance (%T) or Absorbance (A) 7500 Bluetooth, including the reagents and and compared to calibration tables stored within the accessories that may be required.
  • Page 20 Photometer 7500 BT Ensure the blank cuvette is being used, not the sample plus reagent cuvette. Sample colour can be reduced by dilution with clean water; the dilution selected should take account of the expected concentration of parameter under test. Blank results are stored in the temporary memory of the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth and will be used for all subsequent tests until:...
  • Page 21 Select Read at the base of the screen and press OK. to develop optimise sensitivity, the recommended time period being documented in the Palintest Phot At the Insert sample prompt, insert the sample Book and included as part of the method parameters cuvette ensuring it is clean and dry and oriented programmed into the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth.
  • Page 22 5 Take photometer reading. or used to correct for potential/known interferences. Follow-on tests are clearly defined in the Palintest Phot Book and, if available, are accessed via the Follow-on option located at the right hand side Chlorine-Free of the options.
  • Page 23 10ml mark. Access Check Standard Mode from the Mode screen. or: Using the Palintest Filtration Set (PT 600) filter Highlight Check Standard Mode and press OK. a portion of the solution through a GF/B filter paper into a test cuvette filling to the 10ml mark.
  • Page 24 Enter Check Standard Values in the Know portal at www.palintest.com/know/ Each standard has two values assigned, for two Palintest has focused on simplifying the test individual wavelengths. methods and equipment used for this technique but there are still a number of ways to ensure the...
  • Page 25 Check Standard Issues 7 Always use good quality, genuine Palintest cuvettes. Use the orientation mark to ensure How do I maintain my Check Standards? repeatable positioning of the cuvette.
  • Page 26 Photometer 7500 BT Bluetooth Issues The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth is not receiving a response from the Palintest Aqua Pal app but the The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth features remote device is connected. This will appear 10s the latest Bluetooth SMART connectivity.

  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    Use the USB cable to provide an alternative power supply. If the photometer still fails to switch on, contact your local Palintest partner for service support. Do not use any of the following agents when cleaning this optical chamber: My USB power supply is not working •...
  • Page 28 To computer via USB using Hard Disk or COM port mode. Wireless Bluetooth SMART download, either instantly or as a data batch, using a connected device running the Palintest Aqua Pal app. Optional Palintest Portal data management available Data Output Format...
  • Page 29 The Palintest Aqua Pal app is intrinsic in the process of storing, sharing and managing data produced by the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth...
  • Page 30 Bluetooth icon. Further Information Previously connected instruments are The full guide to the Aqua Pal app and the Palintest stored in the app for future selection. Portal are available at www.palintest.com and available for download from the Palintest Once connected, data can either be uploaded Know portal.

  • Page 31: Compact Turbimeter

    Compact Turbimeter 4.0 Introduction The Compact Turbimeter is the latest addition to the Palintest Compact Meter range which includes photometers for chlorine, ozone, chlorine dioxide and ammonia. The Turbimeter operates according to the ISO 7027 method for measurement of turbidity, utilising two NIR light sources at 860nm as part of the QuadoptiX™...
  • Page 32 Compact Turbimeter 4.4 System Menu 4.4.3 Sample ID The System menu allows the user to set the Optionally set the Sample ID using the same Compact Turbimeter preferences and review method as Operator ID. results and calibration data. Up to 24 Sample IDs can be stored and recalled as required.
  • Page 33 Compact Turbimeter 4.4.12 LCD Contrast Default factors are not possible due to the unique variety of size, shape and reflectivity of individual The default setting is appropriate for all but the sample matrices. most challenging light conditions but, should it Calculated factors will provide a rapid qualitative become necessary, the contrast setting for the value for Total Suspended Solids that will be relevant...
  • Page 34 Compact Turbimeter To index a cuvette, insert the sample cuvette Formazin with the orientation mark facing forward. Freshly prepared standards can also be used for Systematically rotate the sample cuvette 45° calibration where available. at a time and record the position of the lowest Formazin is used as the primary calibration material value.
  • Page 35 Compact Turbimeter NOTE: 100NTU and 800NTU require inverting To cease calibration during the data capture gently 5 - 8 times for accurate calibration. This DOES phase press ‘Cancel’. NOT APPLY to the low and 20NTU standards. To cease the calibration process at any step, press ‘Back’...
  • Page 36 ‘OK’. Service and maintenance is available via authorised Use Up/Down buttons to adjust the value. service centres or direct from Palintest Ltd. Press ‘Back’ to return to ‘Calibration’ menu. Troubleshooting Restore Factory Calibration...
  • Page 37 Turbidity is a measurement of scattered light with the source of scattering being microscopic and Other replacement items are also available via your larger solids present in the sample. Solids can be authorised representative or direct from Palintest Ltd. Compact Turbidity Meter Technical Specification Ingress Protection IP67...

  • Page 38: Digital Ph Meter

    Your meter includes a temperature probe, electrode holder, built-in meter stand and batteries. Palintest offers a wide selection of pH and ORP electrodes. The advanced model is the pH 11, which is capable of measuring pH, Temperature, and millivolt (mV).
  • Page 39 Digital pH Meter • Sets the calibration values during Relative mV Connecting Temperature Probe or Temperature calibration. Scroll through each 1 Insert the phono jack connector of the SETUP and its sub group menu. Scroll through electrode to the connector on the meter. Print Function menu and its parameters.

  • Page 40: Temperature Calibration

    Digital pH Meter Example: if previous calibration was at pH 4.01, the bottom right-hand corner of the LCD. 7.00, and 10.01, and you re-calibrated pH 7.00 3 Press MODE to select pH mode. only, the old calibration data at pH 4.01 and pH 4 Press CAL/MEAS.
  • Page 41 Digital pH Meter 5.6 Technical Specification pH Range -2.00 to 16.00 Resolution 0.01pH Accuracy ± 0.01pH Slope Range 80% to 120% mV Range -1999 to +1999mV Resolution 0.1mV (Between ±199.9mV); 1mV (beyond ±199.9mV) Accuracy 0.2mV (Between ±199.9mV); 2mV (beyond ±199.9mV) Temperature Range -10.0 to 110.0°C Resolution...

  • Page 42: Digital Conductivity Meter

    Your meter includes a temperature probe, electrode holder, built-in meter stand and batteries. Palintest offers a wide selection of pH and ORP electrodes. The advanced model is the CON 11, which is capable of measuring Conductivity, TDS and Temperature.
  • Page 43 Digital Conductivity Meter • Sets the calibration values during Relative mV NOTE: DO NOT remove the protective electrode or Temperature calibration. Scroll through each guard during measurement and calibration as it SETUP and its sub group menu. Scroll through may affect your readings. Print Function menu and its parameters.
  • Page 44 Digital Conductivity Meter 6.4 Calibration 5 Dip the electrode into a solution of known temperature (i.e. a temperature bath). Allow time Important Information on Meter Calibration: for the built-in temperature sensor to stabilise. Your meter has five measuring ranges. You have an 6 Scroll with MI/ or MR/ to set the correct option of calibrating your meter in a single point temperature value (i.e.
  • Page 45 Digital Conductivity Meter 4 Press HOLD/ENTER 1 If necessary, press MODE to select conductivity mode. 5 Press MI/ or MR/ to select. “YES” activates automatic calibration, 2 Rinse the electrode with deionised water “NO” activates manual calibration. or a rinse solution, then rinse with a small 6 Press HOLD/ENTER to confirm.
  • Page 46 Digital Conductivity Meter 6.4.8 TDS Calibration or it has been damaged, the ATC indicator will blink and the temperature display will show ‘Ur’. If the ATC Calibrating TDS with conductivity standards & indicator does not light and the temperature display adjusting TDS factor Instead of calibrating for TDS shows a reading, the meter might be in MTC mode.
  • Page 47 Digital Conductivity Meter 6.5.5 HOLD Function 6.6 Memory Function The CON 11 meter stores up to 50 set of data Let’s you freeze the display and hold the respectively. Data sets include conductivity, TDS measured value. and temperature values. 1 Press HOLD/ENTER to hold a measurement. ‘HOLD’...
  • Page 48 Digital Conductivity Meter 4 When you have scrolled through all 4 Press HOLD/ENTER. calibration data, you will automatically 5 Press MI/ or MR/ to select: NO retains current return to the subgroup menu. settings or YES clears all calibrations and its data. 5 Press CAL/MEAS key to return 6 Press HOLD/ENTER to confirm to the measurement mode.
  • Page 49 Digital Conductivity Meter 6.7.8 Setting the Normalisation 6.7.9 Selection of Cell Constant (P8.0) Temperature (P7.2) The meter lets you select a cell constant of Your meter will normalise its conductivity K = 1.0, 10, or 0.1. The cell included with measurements to a standard temperature that your meter has a cell constant of K=1.0.
  • Page 50 Digital Conductivity Meter 6.9 Technical Specification Conductivity Range 0 - 19.99; 20.0 - 199.9; 200 - 1999 µS/cm; 2.00 - 19.99; 20.0 - 199.9 mS/cm TDS Range 0.00 to 9.99 ppm; 10.0 to 99.9 ppm; 100 to 999 ppm; 1.00 to 9.99 ppt; 10.0 to 99.9 ppt Resolution 0.05% Full Scale Accuracy...

  • Page 51: Digital Arsenator

    Digital Arsenator 7.0 Introduction The Digital Arsenator is designed for field or laboratory determination of Arsenic in the range 2-100µg/l As. Using the modified Gutzeit method and the unique tri-stage filter assembly, the Digital Arsenator will provide accurate and safe measurement of Arsenic.
  • Page 52 Digital Arsenator 7 Add 50ml of sample and add to the conical flask. 13 For more accurate results dilute the sample and repeat the testing. 8 Add the contents of the A1 (Sulphamic Acid) sachet and swirl to dissolve. 14 Dispose of used materials carefully - they may contain Arsenic.

  • Page 53: Appendix 1 - Reagents And Consumables

    Appendix 1 - Reagents and Consumables Part Number Description APW 152 Ammonia, 200 tests, Polypropylene Carton APW 179 Fluoride, 200 tests, Polypropylene Carton APW 031 Free and Total Chlorine (DPD 1 & 3), 250 tests, Polypropylene Carton APW 163 Nitrate (Nitratest), 200 tests, Polypropylene Carton APW 109 Nitrite (Nitricol), 200 tests, Polypropylene Carton AP 152...
  • Page 54 Palintest Ltd Palintest House, Kingsway, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0NS Tel: +44 (0)191 491 0808 Fax: +44 (0)191 482 5372 sales@palintest.com (UK) export@palintest.com (International) Palintest Australia and Asia Pacific 1/53 Lorraine Street, Peakhurst Business Centre, Peakhurst, NSW 2210, Australia Tel: +61 1300 131516 Fax: +61 1300 131986 palintest@palintest.com.au...

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