LaMotte DC1500 CHLORINE Manual
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- Page 1 DC1500 CHLORINE Chlorine Colorimeter Kit • DPD Tablet Code 3240 Firmware Version 2.10...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Chlorine & Bromine DPD Tablet Kit „ Kit Contents ..................5 „ Accessories ..................5 Test Method Specifications „ Application .................... 6 „ Range ..................... 6 „ Method ....................6 „ Handling & Preservation ..............6 „ Interferences ..................6 „... - Page 4 „ Tubes and Chambers.................27 „ Sample Dilution Techniques ............27 General information „ Packaging and Delivery ..............28 „ General Precautions ................28 „ Safety Precautions ................28 „ Limits of Liability ................29 „ Specifications ..................29 „ CE ......................30 „ IP67 ......................30 „ Warranty .....................30 „...
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Page 5: X84; Kit Contents
Omit any letter that follows or precedes the four digit code number. For example if code is 4450WT-H, search 4450. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail, phone or fax. -
Page 6: Test Method Specifications
0 mg/L blank and 0.3, 1.0, and 3.5 mg/L chlorine. To prepare these standards, a LaMotte 1000 mg/L standard chlorine equivalent solution (Code 3858) is available. Consult with your local... -
Page 7: Analysis „ Chlorine
ANALYSIS - CHLORINE PROCEDURE – FREE CHLORINE 1. Fill the Water Sample Collecting Bottle (0688) with sample water. Main Menu 2. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on. Testing Menu Editing Menu 12:00:00 001/500 All Tests 3. Press to select Testing ENTER Menu. - Page 8 6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Blank. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add one *Chlorine DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablet (6903A). Cap tube and shake for 10 seconds. Invert slowly 5 times. Solution will turn pink if free chlorine is present.
- Page 9 10. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Sample. Record result as Total Chlorine (Monochloramine, Dichloramine, and Nitrogen Trichloride) present in the water sample. 11. Subtract free chlorine reading from total chlorine reading to obtain concentration of combined chlorine. 12.
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Page 10: X84; Bromine
ANALYSIS - BROMINE PROCEDURE 1. Fill the Water Sample Collecting Bottle (0688) with sample water. Main Menu 2. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on. Testing Menu Editing Menu 12:00:00 001/500 All Tests 3. Press to select Testing ENTER Menu. 015 Bromine L DPD 016 Bromine T DPD 024 Chlorine L DPD... - Page 11 6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Blank. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add one *Chlorine DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablet (6903A). Cap tube and shake for 10 seconds. Invert slowly 5 times. Solution will turn pink if bromine is present.
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Page 12: Calibration „ Chlorine Standards
Chlorine Secondary Standards (Code 4140-03) are available to verify the performance of the meter. CHLORINE CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Main Menu 1. Press and briefly hold turn the meter on. The LaMotte Testing Menu logo screen will appear for about Editing Menu 3 seconds and the Main Menu will appear. - Page 13 4. Rinse a clean tube (0290) three times with the chlorine standard. Fill to the 10 mL line with the chlorine standard. Cap the tube. Dry the tube with a lint-free cloth. 5. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Blank. 6.
- Page 14 025 Chlorine T DPD 9. Press to select Calibrate. ENTER 0.99 A reverse font (light background with dark characters) will appear to indicate that the reading can ∧, ∨=Edit, ENTER=Save be adjusted. ∧ +ENTER=Default 12:00:00 001/500 025 Chlorine T DPD 10.
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Page 15: Set Up
SET UP „ SETTING THE CLOCK Setting the clock allows the correct time and date stamp to be stored with each reading in the data logger. 1. From the Editing Menu, press Editing Menu to scroll to Set Set Clock Clock. -
Page 16: X84; Logging Data
„ LOGGING DATA The default setting for the data logger is enabled. The meter will log the last 500 data points. The counter in the center bottom of the display will show how many data points have been logged. The display will show 500+ when the data logger has exceeded 500 points and the data points are being overwritten. -
Page 17: X84; Factory Setup
„ FACTORY SETUP The Factory Setup menu is used in manufacturing of the colorimeter. This menu is not for use by the operator in the field. „ SETTING POWER SAVE The power saving Auto Shutoff feature will turn the meter off when a button has not been pushed for a set amount of time. -
Page 18: X84; Setting Backlight Time
„ SETTING THE BACKLIGHT TIME The backlight illuminates the display for enhanced viewing. The default setting is 10 seconds. If Button Control is chosen the backlight button on the key pad will act as an on/off switch and the backlight will remain on or off when the meter is being used. -
Page 19: X84; Selecting A Language
„ SELECTING A LANGUAGE There are seven languages available: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese. 1. From the Editing Menu, press Editing Menu to scroll to Factory Setup Select Language. Set Power Save Set Backlight Time Select Language 12:00:00 001/500 Select Language... -
Page 20: X84; Looping Menus
„ LOOPING MENUS Long menus, such as the Tsting Menu, incorporate a looping feature which allows the user to quickly reach the last choice in the menu from the first choice. In a looping menu the last choices in the menu are above the first choice and scrolling upward moves through the menu in reverse order. -
Page 21: Computer Connection „ Output
COMPUTER CONNECTION „ OUTPUT „ COMPUTER CONNECTION USB Type A, USB mini B, Order Cable Code 1720. BATTERY „ BATTERY/AC OPERATION The colorimeter may be operated on battery power, using a USB wall adapter or USB computer connection. If using the meter as a bench top unit, use the wall adapter if possible to extend the battery life. -
Page 22: X84; Battery Replacement
LaMotte Company. Battery replacement must be performed at a LaMotte authorized repair facility. The water resistant housing of this meter should not be opened by the user. Contact LaMotte Company by phone (1-800-344-3100) or email (tech@lamotte.com) for a return authorization number. -
Page 23: X84; Meter Disposal
„ METER DISPOSAL Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Natural resources were used in the production of this equipment. This equipment may contain materials that are hazardous to health and the environment. To avoid harm to the environment and natural resources, the use of appropriate take-back systems is recommended. -
Page 24: General Operating Information „ Overview
The menus can be displayed in seven different languages. The LaMotte tests are precalibrated for LaMotte reagent systems. The colorimeter displays the result of these tests directly in units of concentration. -
Page 25: X84; The Display And Menus
ENTER EXIT „ THE DISPLAY AND MENUS The display allows menu selections to be viewed and selected. These selections instruct the colorimeter to perform specific tasks. The menus are viewed in the display using two general formats that are followed from one menu to the next. - Page 26 Large format graphic information, such as test results or error messages or the LaMotte logo is displayed. The top two lines of the display are used to display information in a large, easy to read format.
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Page 27: X84; Tubes And Chambers
„ TUBES AND CHAMBERS The colorimeter uses one type of tube (Code 0290) for all test factors. The handling of the tubes is of utmost importance. Tubes must be clean and free from lint, fingerprints, dried spills and significant scratches, especially the central zone between the bottom and the sample line. -
Page 28: General Information „ Packaging And Delivery
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN THE METER. „ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read the labels on all LaMotte reagent containers prior to use. Some containers include precautionary notices and first aid information. Certain reagents are considered hazardous substances and are designated with a * in the instruction manual. -
Page 29: X84; Limits Of Liability
„ LIMITS OF LIABILITY Under no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life, property, profits, or other damages incurred through the use or misuse of its products. „ SPECIFICATIONS & RANGES INSTRUMENT TYPE: Colorimeter Readout 160 x 100 backlit LCD, 20 x 6 line graphical... -
Page 30: X84; Ce
„ WARRANTY LaMotte Company warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for 2 years from the date of shipment. If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-344-3100 for a return authorization number or visit www.lamotte.com for troubleshooting... -
Page 31: X84; Error Messages
This can be done following the user calibration described on page 24. If the user calibration fails to properly adjust the meter then the meter should be returned to LaMotte Company for recalibration. (See page 30). „ STRAY LIGHT The colorimeter should have no problems with stray light. Make sure that the... -
Page 32: X84; Troubleshooting Guide
Reset meter performing calibration to factory default settings. Recalibrate meter. 802 Washington Ave • Chestertown • Maryland • 21620 • USA 410-778-3100 • 800-344-3100 www.lamotte.com 3240-MN-CL 09.27.16...
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MY DC1500 HAS WORKED FINE FOR 1 1/2 YEARS, USED DAILY. WENT TO PREFORM DPD CL2 TEST SETUP TESTED BLANK, FILLED TEST BOTTLR WITH SAMPLE, ADDED DPD 1- 5 DROPS, ADDED DPD 2- DROPS, SAMPLE TURNS LIGHT PINK OR PURPLE LIKE ALWAYS BUT READING IS 0.00 FOR CL2. WE RUN OUR CL2 LEVEL AT AROUND 0.8 TO 1.0 PPM. REPEARED PROCESS 5 TIMES SAME RESULTS. ANY IDEAS.