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API AQUASPIN Manual

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  • Page 1 Simple, Precise Digital Water Testing...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Usb Cable ....................... 12 Battery ......................12 Settings ......................13 TROUBLESHOOTING Meter Troubleshooting Guide ..............14 Meter Check Disk Troubleshooting Guide ..........15 AQUASPIN Web Application Troubleshooting Guide ....... 16 Helpful Hints ....................17 RANGES ......................17 CONVERSIONS ....................18 SPECIFICATIONS ....................

  • Page 4: Setup

    2. Select WaterLink Connect 2 software and then click “Free Download”. 3. Follow the prompts to download the software onto the PC. NOTE: API AQUASPIN meter and WaterLink Connect 2 software work with PCs only. ¬ Create your API AQUASPIN retailer login username and password by visiting https://www.apifi...

  • Page 5: Software Updates

    PC CONNECTION When the API AQUASPIN meter is connected to a PC via USB cable, the onboard touchscreen becomes disabled and operation of the meter is performed using the API AQUASPIN website application. This application can be accessed at: http:// apifi...

  • Page 6: Filling Disks

    FILLING DISKS When the syringe is placed in the water sample and the plunger is pulled all the way up, the syringe will hold more than enough water to adequately fi ll the disk. 1. Fill the included syringe with the water sample. Then, locate the fi...

  • Page 7: General Operating

    GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES DISK HANDLING The disk should be handled only by the edges. Avoid touching the top or bottom of the disk. The light passes through the non-frosted areas of the disk so these areas must be kept free of smudges and fi ngerprints. Wet disks should never be placed in the meter.

  • Page 8: Meter Touchscreen Display

    ¬ Avoid touching the screen with wet fi ngers. TESTING: CONNECTED TO A PC VIA USB When the API AQUASPIN is connected to your PC via USB cable, the meter touchscreen will become disabled and operation of the meter is performed using...
  • Page 9 3. Refer to the FILLING section (page 5) for this step. 4. Place the fi lled disk into the AQUASPIN meter and cover the disk with the Universal Disk Cover. Close the meter lid. 5. Once signed into your retailer account, ask the customer if they have an AQUASPIN Advise account.

  • Page 10: Out Of Range Test Results

    1. Press the power button and hold in the button until the meter turns on. 2. Select an Aquarium type. Tap to confi rm. 3. Select a Disk Series type. Tap to confi rm. (Disk Series type can be found on the disk foil packaging).

  • Page 11: Syringe

    The API AQUASPIN meter can log test results for 250 water samples in the Test History. The results for the most recent sample will be located at the top of the list. All results can be logged automatically, or results for an individual sample can be logged manually after the sample has been tested.

  • Page 12: Reagent Disk

    For use of the Meter Check Disk see page 15. USB CABLE A USB cable connects the API AQUASPIN to a PC. When used with the AC Power Adapter, it connects the meter to an AC outlet. WARNING: only use the wall adapter that is supplied with the kit. Make no substitutions.

  • Page 13: Settings

    About section lists the Serial Number, Firmware Version, Bluetooth MAC address, Bluetooth Version and Test Count. (Bluetooth is not available on the API AQUASPIN.) The Test Count shows the number of complete tests that have been performed over the lifetime of the meter. Tap to return to the Settings menu.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting Meter Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING METER TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Reason Solution “No Disk, Test No disk in chamber Place fi lled disk in chamber. Aborted” Use disk cover. Select OK. Start test. Empty chamber Insert fi lled disk. Cover with disk cover. Select OK. Start test.

  • Page 15: Meter Check Disk Troubleshooting Guide

    Fast electrical transients Restart the test to resume may disrupt operation of the normal operation API AQUASPIN meter Trouble connecting to Broken connection Press and hold power button computer by USB for 1 second.

  • Page 16: Aquaspin Web Application Troubleshooting Guide

    Testing Menu and resume testing. AQUASPIN WEB APPLICATION ASSISTANCE For questions or comments regarding API AQUASPIN website or reordering AQUASPIN disks, please contact: Mars Fishcare by calling 1-800-847-0659 or by emailing APITechServices@effem.com. For meter troubleshooting, please contact: LaMotte Company by calling...

  • Page 17: Helpful Hints

    ¬ Do not touch top or bottom of disk. Handle disk by the edge. ¬ Fill the disk on a dark surface to more easily see the sample water. ¬ Only the Universal Disk Cover (Code 1719) can be used with the API AQUASPIN.

  • Page 18: Conversions

    NOTE: Colored reagents may be visible in the disk before adding sample water. To order more disks or additional meters, shop here: www.shop.apifi shcare.com CONVERSIONS Ammonia (NH Ammonia in water occurs in two forms: toxic unionized ammonia (NH ) and the relatively non-toxic ionized form, ammonium ion (NH ).

  • Page 19: Specifications

    FOR EXAMPLE: A fresh water sample at 20°C has a pH of 8.5 and the test result is 1.0 ppm as Total Ammonia. The percentage from the table is 11.18% (or 0.1118). 1 ppm Total Ammonia x 0.1118 = 0.1118 ppm Unionized Ammonia Total Ammonia 1.0000 ppm Unionized Ammonia...

  • Page 20: Accessories And Replacements

    21.6 X 12.4 X 10.4 cm (L X W X H) 8.5 X 4.9 X 4.2 in Weight 0.79 Kg, 1.74 lb ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS Description Code API AQUASPIN Meter ASO1 Syringe with tips (3) 1189-3 Syringe tips (3) 1189-TIP Cleaning Tissues...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING The optical system of the API AQUASPIN must be kept clean and dry for optimal performance. Dry the disk with a lint-free wipe before placing it in the chamber to avoid introducing moisture. For best results, store the instrument in an area that is dry and free from aggressive chemical vapors.

  • Page 22: Disk Disposal

    Read the instruction manual before attempting to set up or use the instrument. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the meter. The API AQUASPIN should not be stored or used in a damp or excessively corrosive environment.

  • Page 23: Warranty

    SUPPORT on the top navigation bar. Serial Number ______________________________________________________ ORDERING To purchase more API reagent disks, additional AQUASPIN meters, or the Storage and Carrying Case, shop through the link here: www.shop.apifi shcare.com. To purchase spare parts, contact LaMotte Company by calling 1-800-344-3100.
  • Page 24 Questions or Comments? 1-800-847-0659 | www.apifishcare.com Mars Fishcare North America, Inc. 50 E. Hamilton St. | Chalfont, PA 18914 Manufactured by: LaMotte Company PO Box 329 | Chestertown, MD 21620 Disk US Patent No. 8,734,734 800-344-3100 | www.lamotte.com © Mars or Affi liates AP-3580-MN 07.22.20...

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