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  • Page 1 916 Ti‑Touch Tutorial 8.916.8002EN...
  • Page 3 Metrohm AG CH-9100 Herisau Switzerland Phone +41 71 353 85 85 Fax +41 71 353 89 01 info@metrohm.com www.metrohm.com 916 Ti‑Touch Tutorial 8.916.8002EN 03.2020...
  • Page 4 Technical Communication Metrohm AG CH-9100 Herisau techcom@metrohm.com This documentation is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. This documentation has been prepared with great care. However, errors can never be entirely ruled out. Please send comments regarding possible errors to the address above.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Table of contents Table of contents 1 Introduction Structure of the tutorial ............1 Additional information ............1 Symbols and conventions ............ 1 2 Installation Setting up and connecting the instrument ......3 Mounting the electrode holder and inserting the pro- peller stirrer (depending on the product version) ....
  • Page 6 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Table of contents 7 Performing titration with supplementary functions Statistics function ............... 47 Saving the determination and the PC/LIMS report ..48 Modifying the titration parameters ........51 Creating a sample table ............. 53 Carrying out titrations using the sample table ....55 8 Setting up the user administration Creating a user list ..............
  • Page 7: Introduction

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 1 Introduction 1 Introduction Structure of the tutorial This tutorial describes the installation and the first steps with the 916 Ti‑Touch. You will be guided step by step through the most important dialog pages by using a simple pH titration as an example. In addition, you will find information regarding titrations with extended functions and for user administration.
  • Page 8 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 1.3 Symbols and conventions WARNING This symbol draws attention to a possible biological hazard. CAUTION This symbol draws attention to possible damage to instruments or instrument parts. NOTE This symbol highlights additional information and tips. ■■■■■■■■ 916 Ti‑Touch...
  • Page 9: Installation

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 Installation 2 Installation Setting up and connecting the instrument 916 Ti‑Touch Figure 1 Without stirrer connector, depending on the product version Mounting the stand ■■■■■■■■ 916 Ti‑Touch...
  • Page 10 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2.1 Setting up and connecting the instrument Plugging in the power cord WARNING An incorrect supply voltage can damage the instrument. Operate the instrument only with the supply voltage specified for it. Use the supplied power supply unit exclusively. NOTICE The plug of the power supply unit is protected against accidental dis- connection of the cable by means of a pull-out protection feature.
  • Page 11 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 Installation Connecting an 800 Dosino to MSB 1 Observe the marking on the socket. NOTICE No additional stirrer may be connected to the MSB 1. Connecting the iConnect Connecting the 6.2168.000 mini USB adapter cable to an instrument If the mini USB adapter cable is not connected to the instrument yet, pro- ceed as follows: 1 Plug the mini USB adapter cable (2) into the iConnect connector of...
  • Page 12 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2.1 Setting up and connecting the instrument Connecting the 854 iConnect to the adapter cable Make sure that the mini USB adapter cable is connected to the instru- ment. The 854 iConnect can also be connected while the instrument is switched 1 Plug the plug of the 854 iConnect (3) into the socket of the mini USB adapter cable (2).
  • Page 13 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 Installation 3 Attach the electrode to the 854 iConnect. The guide pin guarantees correct connection in such a way that the contact pins cannot be damaged. 4 Tighten the screw cap by hand. If there is an electrode in the sensor list of the firmware or software, the electrode is detected automatically when connecting it.
  • Page 14 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2.1 Setting up and connecting the instrument 2 Leave the mini USB adapter cable (2) plugged into the socket of the instrument (1). NOTICE Position the mini USB adapter cable in such a way that it cannot be removed by accident. NOTICE For further information on the 854 iConnect, see Manual iConnect 854, article number 8.854.8002.
  • Page 15 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 Installation Connecting a balance As a rule, balances are equipped with a serial RS-232 interface. To connect a balance, you need a USB/RS-232 adapter (6.2148.050). . 0 5 0 6 . 2 1 4 8 The USB/RS-232 adapter can be connected to the 916 Ti‑Touch directly or by means of a USB hub.
  • Page 16: Mounting The Electrode Holder And Inserting The Propeller Stirrer (Depending On The Product Version)

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2.2 Mounting the electrode holder and inserting the propeller stirrer (depending on the product version) Mounting the electrode holder and inserting the propeller stirrer (depending on the product version) Mounting the electrode holder 6.2021.020 6.2013.010 Proceed as follows: 1 Screw the 6.2013.010 clamping ring tightly to the support rod. 2 Attach the 6.2021.020 electrode holder to the support rod.
  • Page 17: Inserting An Electrode And Buret Tip

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 Installation Inserting the propeller stirrer (depending on the product version) 2.802.0020 6.1909.010 1 Insert the propeller stirrer 802 Stirrer (2.802.0020) without the 6.1909.010 stirring propeller from above into the smaller of the two openings in the center of the electrode holder. Make sure that the stirrer cable is plugged in at the rear of the device.
  • Page 18 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2.3 Inserting an electrode and buret tip Figure 2 Schematic configuration of propeller stirrer, electrode and buret tip during a titration. a) stirring direction clockwise, b) stirring direction counterclockwise. Propeller stirrer Electrode Buret tip Placing an 800 Dosino with dosing unit NOTICE In the manual for the 807 Dosing Unit, you will find information about assembling the dosing unit and mounting it on the bottle.
  • Page 19 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 2 Installation 2 Mount the holding clamps 6.2043.005 on the bottle holder so that the reagent bottle is securely fastened in place. Inserting a buret tip and electrode 6.1543.200 6.2709.070 The following instruction applies for counterclockwise stirring direction. This is the default setting for the stirring direction ("+"). 1 Insert the buret tip 6.1543.200 in the guide sleeve 6.2709.070.
  • Page 20: Switching The Instrument On And Off And Selecting The Dialog Language

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 3.1 Switching the instrument on and off 3 Switching the instrument on and off and selecting the dialog language Switching the instrument on and off Switching on the instrument CAUTION Peripheral devices (e.g., printers) must be connected and switched on before you switch on the 916 Ti‑Touch.
  • Page 21 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 3 Switching the instrument on and off and selecting the dialog language NOTICE If a buret unit is connected, then a request appears to carry out the Prepare function: All tubings and the cylinder are rinsed with the Prepare function. The preparing of the buret unit is described in the Preparing buret unit section later in the document.
  • Page 22: Selecting The Dialog Language

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 3.2 Selecting the dialog language Proceed as follows: 1 Press the power switch on the left-hand side of the back panel of the 916 Ti‑Touch. The current data is saved and the system is shut down. This process takes just a short time. At the same time, all other instruments con- nected to the 916 Ti‑Touch via a USB cable are also being switched off.
  • Page 23: Fundamentals Of Operation

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4 Fundamentals of operation 4 Fundamentals of operation Touch-sensitive screen The entire 916 Ti‑Touch user interface is touch-sensitive. Simply touch a few of the buttons on the interface to learn how a touch-sensitive screen reacts. You can always return to the main dialog by touching [ In order to activate an element on the 916 Ti‑Touch user interface, just touch the screen with your fingertip, finger nail, the eraser of a pencil or a stylus (special tool for operating instruments with touch-sensitive screens).
  • Page 24 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4.2 Display elements and controls Table 1 Fixed keys which are always available [Home] always opens the main dialog. [Back] saves the entry and opens the next-higher dialog page. [Help] opens the online help for the dialog displayed. [Print] opens the printing dialog. [Manual] opens the manual control.
  • Page 25: Status Display

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4 Fundamentals of operation Status display The current status of the system is displayed in the upper right-hand cor- ner of the title bar. Table 3 Status displays The instrument is in normal status. The working medium is being conditioned. Conditioning has been paused.
  • Page 26: Entering Text And Numbers

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4.4 Entering text and numbers Entering text and numbers In the editing dialog for text or numerical input, enter the individual char- acters by tapping in the input field. The following functions are available: Text editor Table 4 Editing functions [OK] The modification is applied and the editing dialog is exited.
  • Page 27 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 4 Fundamentals of operation Number editor Table 5 Editing functions [OK] The modification is applied and the editing dialog is exited. [Cancel] The editing dialog is exited without applying the modification. [Delete entry] The content of the input field is deleted com- pletely.
  • Page 28: Setup And Configuration

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5.1 Preparing instruments and material 5 Setup and configuration Preparing instruments and material What you will need: A 916 Ti‑Touch with mounted support rod, clamping ring and elec- ■ trode holder One 802 Stirrer propeller stirrer or stirring bar with built-in magnetic ■...
  • Page 29 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5 Setup and configuration Tap on [Titrant]. ■ Tap on [New]. ■ You will now see an entry which depicts the attached buret unit. Tap on [Select]. ■ 2 Entering the titrant data You can now enter the necessary data for the titrant. Each of the buttons with the selection symbol opens selection lists with useful suggestions.
  • Page 30 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5.2 Configuring a new titrant Tap on the input field Titrant. ■ Enter a name for the titrant. ■ Confirm the entry with [OK]. ■ Enter additional data, e.g. the titer and the concentration. ■ The detailed 916 Ti‑Touch manual contains additional information regarding the settings which can be specified for titrants.
  • Page 31: Configuring A New Sensor

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5 Setup and configuration NOTICE If the types IDU (intelligent dosing unit) and IEU (intelligent exchange unit) are used, then data can be applied directly from the data chip. The type EU (nonintelligent exchange unit) possesses no data chip. In this case, you can create the titrant yourself by tapping on [New].
  • Page 32 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5.3 Configuring a new sensor 2 Entering the sensor data You can now enter the necessary data for the sensor. Tap on the input field Sensor. ■ Enter a name for the sensor. ■ Confirm the entry with [OK]. ■...
  • Page 33: Configuring A Printer

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5 Setup and configuration Configuring a printer If you wish to print out results and titration curves, then you must config- ure the printer in the device manager. Proceed as follows: 1 Opening the printer dialog In the main dialog, tap on [System]. ■...
  • Page 34 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 5.4 Configuring a printer If you would like to use a printer in your company network, tap ■ on the selection symbol next to the input field Connector and select Ethernet. You will find information as to how you connect your Ti‑Touch to your company network and which settings are necessary under Network printer in the Device manager chapter contained in the detailed manual.
  • Page 35: Carrying Out Simple Titrations

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations 6 Carrying out simple titrations Creating a titration method Now create a method for a simple titration. A method contains a sequence of commands which are executed one after the other. The acid or base content of a sample should be determined by means of a triple determination.
  • Page 36 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.1 Creating a titration method In the main dialog, tap on [Edit parameters]. ■ The new method contains three commands: – DET pH Contains the parameters for the titration. – CALC Here the calculation of the result is defined. –...
  • Page 37 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations Defining the titrant 1 Opening the dosing device settings Select the DET pH command and tap on [Edit command]. ■ Tap on [Dosing device]. ■ 2 Selecting the dosing device connector Tap on the selection symbol under Dosing device and select an ■...
  • Page 38 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.1 Creating a titration method 3 Selecting the titrant Under Titrant, tap on the selection symbol. ■ The list shows the previously configured titrants. Select a titrant and tap on [Select]. ■ Tap on the fixed key [ ■ Defining stop conditions 1 Opening the dialog Tap on [Stop conditions].
  • Page 39 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations 3 Defining the number of equivalence points Tap on the input field Stop EP. ■ Enter 2 and close the input dialog with [OK]. ■ Tap twice on the [ ] fixed key. ■ With these parameters as stop conditions, the titration will be ended automatically as soon as two equivalent points have been found.
  • Page 40 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.1 Creating a titration method 2 Selecting a result template Select the result template Content (%) and tap on [Load tem- ■ plate]. The information window which now appears will announce that the wildcard F1 in the calculation formula stands for the molar mass of the sample.
  • Page 41 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations Close the dialog for the calculation by tapping twice on [ ]. You ■ will now see once again the dialog with the three commands. Defining the report output 1 Opening the report command Select the REPORT command and tap on [Edit command].
  • Page 42 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.1 Creating a titration method 3 Defining the curve display Select Curve and tap on [Edit]. ■ Various settings can be established for the output of the titration curve. Tap on [Curve options]. ■ Here you can, for example, select the colors for the measurement curve or add a second type of curve.
  • Page 43 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations Tap on [ ] three times. ■ Saving a method 1 Saving a method Tap on [Save method]. ■ You can save the method in the instrument's internal memory, on a USB storage medium or in a shared data directory in a network. In addition, you can also create different groups and/or folders for the methods.
  • Page 44: Entering User Name And Sample Data

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.2 Entering user name and sample data Entering user name and sample data There are two possibilities to enter sample data, such as e.g. the sample size, in the instrument. For sample series with a lot of different samples, the sample table can be used.
  • Page 45 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations Enter a value for the sample size. ■ Confirm the entry with [OK]. ■ Open the selection list for the unit of the sample size by tapping ■ on the selection symbol. Select a unit. ■...
  • Page 46: Carrying Out The Determination

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.3 Carrying out the determination Carrying out the determination 6.3.1 Preparing the titration The Prepare function is used to rinse the cylinder and tubings of the buret unit and fill them bubble-free. You should carry out this function before the first determination or once a day. Preparing the buret unit Proceed as follows: 1 Opening the manual control...
  • Page 47: Carrying Out The Titration

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations Tap on [Prepare]. ■ The following message is displayed: Tap on [Yes]. ■ Preparing is carried out. The proceeding of the function is shown on the display. Details on the function Prepare can be found in the manual for the 916 Ti‑Touch.
  • Page 48: Displaying The Results

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.3 Carrying out the determination Use the [ ] fixed key to move to the main page while a determina- tion is running. It is thus possible to modify individual parameters during a determination. However, only those parameters which do not decisively influence the running determination can be modified.
  • Page 49: Recalculating The Determination

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations 1 Displaying the titration curve Tap on [Curve]. ■ You can change the presentation of the curve under [Curve options]. Use the [ ] fixed key to return to the result page. ■ 6.3.4 Recalculating the determination The titration may be recalculated if needed after it has been completed.
  • Page 50 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.3 Carrying out the determination Tap on [Create new]. ■ Tap on the input field for the calculation formula. ■ Tap on [Variables]. ■ Select the variable MCD and tap on [Insert]. ■ Confirm with [OK]. ■ Tap on the input field of the result name and type in a name. ■...
  • Page 51: Printing A Report Manually

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6 Carrying out simple titrations Use the [ ] fixed key to return to the calculation dialog. ■ 3 Initiating the recalculation Return to the main dialog with the [ ] fixed key. ■ Open the result page with [Results]. ■...
  • Page 52 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 6.3 Carrying out the determination be the result report. You can also print out the same report(s) which were defined in the method (result report and curve report). Numerous other reports, e.g. measuring point list, parameters report or titrant list, can also be selected under [More reports]. 2 Initiating the printing Tap on the selected report ■...
  • Page 53: Performing Titration With Supplementary Functions

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 7 Performing titration with supplementary functions 7 Performing titration with supplementary func- tions Statistics function The statistics function can calculate the mean value and the absolute and relative standard deviations (s abs and s rel) from several determinations. The calculation is carried out continuously, i.e. the calculation is updated after every determination that is carried out until the defined number of determinations has been reached.
  • Page 54: Saving The Determination And The Pc/Lims Report

    PC through a serial connection. PC/LIMS reports can be saved either as TXT file (in accordance with ISO 8859-1) or UTF8 file. The tiBase database software from Metrohm is available to you for administering the determination data on the PC. ■■■■■■■■...
  • Page 55 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 7 Performing titration with supplementary functions Defining the automatic saving Proceed as follows: 1 Opening the method options In the main dialog, tap on [Edit parameters]. ■ Tap on [Method options]. ■ Tap on [Save automat.]. ■ 2 Activating Save determination and defining the memory location Activate the Save determination automatically check box.
  • Page 56 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 7.2 Saving the determination and the PC/LIMS report Activate or deactivate write protection. ■ You can protect the original determination data against overwrit- ing. 3 Activating the PC/LIMS report and defining the memory loca- tion Activate the Create PC/LIMS report check box. ■...
  • Page 57: Modifying The Titration Parameters

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 7 Performing titration with supplementary functions Modifying the titration parameters You can optimize a titration run by modifying individual titration parame- ters according to the needs of the titration. For the following titration, the stirring rate, the dosing rate and the maximum waiting time are being modified.
  • Page 58 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 7.3 Modifying the titration parameters Under Titration rate, select the selection user. ■ Now all of the settings of the previously set parameter set will be available under User-defined parameters. Tap on [User-defined parameters]. ■ Tap on the input field Dosing rate. ■...
  • Page 59: Creating A Sample Table

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 7 Performing titration with supplementary functions Creating a sample table If you would like to prepare a sample series in advance, you can use the sample table. Proceed as follows: Filling the sample table with sample data 1 Activating the sample table In the main dialog, tap on [Control].
  • Page 60 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 7.4 Creating a sample table 2 Entering the sample data Tap on [Sample table]. ■ The sample table is still empty. The first line is highlighted. Tap on [Edit]. ■ Tap on the selection symbol next to the input field Method. ■...
  • Page 61: Carrying Out Titrations Using The Sample Table

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 7 Performing titration with supplementary functions Fill out the fields for sample identification and the sample size. ■ The line number is automatically increased by one after the sam- ple size has been entered. The next sample size can be entered directly.
  • Page 62: Setting Up The User Administration

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8.1 Creating a user list 8 Setting up the user administration If different persons are working on the instrument, we recommend that the user administration of the 916 Ti‑Touch be used. This means that everyone can use their user identification to log on to the instrument. The reports will then automatically contain the respective user name.
  • Page 63 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8 Setting up the user administration 2 Creating a new user Tap on [New]. ■ Tap on the input field User and enter an unambiguous user iden- ■ tification (e.g.,abbreviation). Close the input dialog with [OK]. Tap on the input field Full name and enter the name of the user. ■...
  • Page 64: Automatic Login With Usb Flash Drive

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8.2 Automatic login with USB flash drive If you would like to work without a login, it is sufficient to create a user list. Each user can select his or her entry from the user list in the main dialog. Then the user name will be printed out with reports and/or saved along with a determination.
  • Page 65 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8 Setting up the user administration Setting the login options NOTICE The following steps are possible only if the user has administrator rights. Proceed as follows: 1 Opening the login options In the user administration, tap on [Login options]. ■...
  • Page 66: Login With Password

    ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8.3 Login with password 3 Logging in Tap on [OK] after the request that you plug in the USB flash drive ■ with your ID profile. In order to log in another user with ID profile, tap in the main dia- ■...
  • Page 67 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8 Setting up the user administration Activate Password required. ■ Many settings are possible in the login options. Consult the manual of the 916 Ti‑Touch to look these up if necessary. NOTICE The login dialog is called up as soon as you exit the login options dialog with [ ] or [ ].
  • Page 68 ■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■ 8.3 Login with password 2 Defining a password Tap on the input field New password. ■ Enter a password. It may not be more than 10 characters long. ■ NOTICE Note the password. Confirm the entry with [OK]. ■ Enter the password once again under Confirm password.

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