TB100 Introduction Thank you for selecting the TB100 portable turbidity meter. This manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate the meter, please carefully read the following instructions before use. Environmental Conditions Before unpacking, ensure that current environmental condition meets the following requirements.
TB100 Meter Overview 1. Measurement chamber 2. Display 3. Membrane keypad 4. Measurement module 5. Battery compartment 6. USB-A interface to computer Keypad Function • Switch the meter on or off • Press the key to perform a measurement • Exit the calibration, settings, data log and return to the measurement mode •...
To enable the auto-power off function, refer to the Setup Menu section. Setup Menu The TB100 turbidity meter contains 8 menu items in the setup menu, the following table describes the functions of each option. Menu Description...
TB100 Setting a Default Option In the measurement mode, press and hold the key to enter the setup menu. Press the / key to select a menu item. Press the Enter key, the meter shows the default option. Press the / key to select a desired option.
Turbidity Calibration The TB100 turbidity meter allows turbidity calibration up to 5 points with minimum of 2 points, the default calibration points include the 0.02, 10, 200, 500, 1000 NTU. For better accuracy, we recommend that selecting a calibration point close to the sample value you are measuring. Note, the meter is calibrated with Formazin Standards at the factory and does not require user calibration before use.
Selecting the Measurement Mode The TB100 turbidity meter contains two measurement modes. If the single measurement mode is enabled, the meter will automatically sense a stable reading and lock the measurement. If the continuous measurement mode is enabled, the meter will continuously measure and update readings.
Storing a Measurement Result The TB100 turbidity meter is capable of storing and recalling up to 100 data sets. In the measurement process, press the MI key to store the reading into the memory, the Memory icon appears on the display.
Communication The TB100 turbidity meter is capable of transfering the data to computer or importing the data to Excel by a DAS software. You are able to download this software from our official website at www.bante-china.com. Before installation, ensure that Windows 10 operating system has been installed on your computer.
TB100 Appendix Indexing a Sample Vial The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) recommends that the vial used for turbidity calibration or sample measurement be indexed. Its purpose is obtain a position which provides the lowest turbidity reading. The indexing methods are as follows.
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