Section 2 General information C A U T I O N Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, moderate injury. incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual.
2.5 Product overview Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. The 2100Q and 2100Qis portable turbidimeters measure turbidity from Cet appareil numérique de classe A répond à toutes les exigences de la 0 to 1000 NTU (FNU). Primarily for field use, the portable meter operates réglementation canadienne sur les équipements provoquant des...
N O T I C E The battery compartment is not waterproof. If the battery compartment 1 2100Q or 2100Qis turbidimeter 6 Silicone oil becomes wet, remove and dry the batteries and dry the interior of the 2 Carrying case 7 20, 100 and 800 NTU StablCal compartment.
Section 4 User interface and navigation The meter can be powered with AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries. To conserve battery life, the meter will power off after 10 minutes of inactivity, the backlight powers off after 30 seconds. This 4.1 User interface time can be changed in the Power Management menu.
4.2 Display description Figure 5 Single screen display The measurement screen shows the turbidity, unit, calibration status, date and time, operator ID (if setup) and sample ID (if setup). Refer to Figure 1 Operator identification 9 NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Unit) or FNU (Formazin Turbidity Unit) 2 Sample identification 10 Reading mode: Rapidly...
4.3 Navigation 1. Select a language from the list. Confirm with OK. 2. Push Done when the update is complete. The meter contains a Settings menu, Reading Options menu, Calibration Options menu and Calibration Verification Options menu to change 5.3 Change the date and time various options.
1. Select Sample ID in the Settings menu. compartment so the diamond or orientation mark aligns with the raised orientation mark in front of the cell compartment. 2. Select, create or delete a sample ID: Option Description Current ID Select an ID from a list. The current ID will be associated with sample data until a different ID is selected.
• Make sure that the meter is placed on a level, stationary surface during the measurement. Note: Do not hold the meter in the hand during measurement. • Always close the sample compartment lid during measurement, calibration and storage. • Remove sample cell and batteries from the instrument if the instrument is stored for an extended time period (more than a month).
6.4.2 Turbidity measurement procedure Note: Before a measurement is taken, always make sure that the sample is homogeneous throughout. 4. Push the Power 5. Gently invert and 6. Push Read. The key to turn the meter then insert the display shows on.
7.2 View data log 7.4 Send stored data The data log contains Reading Log, Calibration Log and Verify Cal log. Data can be stored and transferred to a printer, computer or USB All logs can be sorted by date. storage device. The data will be formatted as an XML file. Install the USB/power module to the meter and to AC power.
8.3 Set the sound options Note: Set the Security to Off to disable the password setting. 4. Push the ON/OFF key to turn off and on the meter to activate the The meter can make an audible sound when a key is pushed, when a password settings.
8.6.3 StablCal RapidCal calibration 1. Push the 2. Push the UP and 3. Select StablCal 4. Insert the 20 NTU 5. Push Read. The 6. Push Done to CALIBRATION key DOWN key to RapidCal from the StablCal Standard display shows review the to enter the access Cal Options...
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7. Push Store to save the results. After a calibration is complete, the meter automatically goes into the Verify Cal mode, refer to Calibration verification (Verify Cal) on page 18. English 17...
standard solution. Prepare a formazin standard at the same value and 8.6.4 Verification options read the value. The Verification Options contain: Set Verification Standard, Set Acceptance Criteria and Verification Reminder. 1. Push the Left key (Verify Cal) and then the UP and DOWN keys. Option Description To change the verification standard use the UP...
8.7 Reading modes 8.8 Apply silicone oil to a sample cell Sample cells and caps must be extremely clean and free from significant 1. Push the UP or DOWN key to enter the Reading Options menu. scratches. Apply a thin coating of silicone oil on the outside of the 2.
8.9 Indexing a single cell Precise measurements for very low turbidity samples require the use of a single cell for all measurements or optically matching the cells. Use one cell to provide the best precision and repeatability. When one cell is used, an index or orientation mark (other than the factory-placed diamond) can be placed on the cell so it is inserted into the instrument with the same orientation each time.
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1. Fill the clean 2. Wipe with lint-free 3. Push the 4. Insert the sample 5. Push the UP and 6. Push Read. The sample cell to the cloth. Apply a thin POWER key to turn cell in the instrument DOWN key to display shows line with high quality...
Section 9 Maintenance 9.3 Replace the battery W A R N I N G C A U T I O N Explosion hazard. An expired battery can cause hydrogen Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the gas buildup inside the instrument. Replace the battery tasks described in this section of the document.
Error/Warning Description Solution Refer to the following table for common problem messages or Please check the Signals are too low on 2100Q: The lamp is symptoms, possible causes and corrective actions. lamp! the 90° and 180° defective. Change the detector.
Error/Warning Description Solution Error/Warning Description Solution Error - Security No password is Create a new Delete Last Reading Error in the data Turn the meter off and Please set password created. password. Failed! storage. on. If the error before activating message still occurs, Delete Data Log security...