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Ametek Reichert r2i300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 i300 REFRACTOMETER USER GUIDE...
  • Page 3 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Reichert i300 reflected light refractometer. This manual describes the proper operation and care of this state of the art instrument. The purpose of this instrument is to aid quality control personnel in food and beverage, pharmaceutical, industrial fluids, chemical and petrochemical applications.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preliminary Information Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Symbol Information Introduction Environmental Conditions Electrical Ratings/Specifications Instrument Features Sample Analysis (Quick Start) Set Up Sample Analysis Operation Menu Options Overview Calibration Set Point Calibration Multi Point Calibration Add/Delete/Edit Calibration Points Operational Parameters Sample Temperature Effects on Readings Automatic Temperature Correction (TC)

  • Page 5: Warnings And Cautions

    Warnings and Cautions Caution: In order to insure that correct operation of the r i300 instrument is maintained, any repair or service must be performed by experienced personnel that are trained by Reichert Inc. Caution ESDS: The internal circuitry of the r i300 contains electrostatic discharge sensitive devices (ESDS).

  • Page 6: Environmental Conditions

    Environmental Conditions • Indoor use only • Operating temperature Range: 10 C – 45 • Maximum Relative Humidity: 80% for temperatures to 31 C decreasing linearly to 50% (relative humidity at 40 • Pollution Degree 2 • Altitude up to 2,000 meters Electrical Ratings/Specifications The Reichert r i300 refractometer incorporates an auto sensing, switching AC power supply.
  • Page 7 Intrument Features Power Switch Fuse Holder Com1/PC DB9 Female Com2/Printer DB9 Male Back Panel Power Input Connector Sample Well Touch Screen Display Calibrate Key Menu Key Read Key Calibration Oil...

  • Page 8: Set Up

    Set Up - Unpack the instrument from shipping carton. Retain packing material for future storage/protection/shipping. - Note the following accessories: User Guide PC Interface Software Disk Custom Channel CD Serial Cable Power Supply Calibration Oil - Place the instrument indoors on a solid surface in an environment where the temperature is stable.

  • Page 9: Menu Options Overview

    Menu Options Overview Shown in (Fig 3) are the available menu options. While many of these Exit Menu options are not required to operate the instrument, they have been made - Print Reading Log - Delete Reading Log available to enhance the functionality of the r i300 refractometer.

  • Page 10: Add/Delete/Edit Calibration Points

    Add/Delete/Edit Calibration Points Calibration fluid values may change from one lot to the next. It is also possible to use alternate fluids to calibrate this instrument. As a result, it will become necessary to edit the stored values to match any new calibration standard through the “Calibration” option menu. Add/Delete/Edit ↑...

  • Page 11: Computer Interface

    Computer Interface The r i300 PC communications package includes a software CD to enable communications with your PC. This software allows downloading of data or uploading of up to 7 custom channels. A second CD is also supplied containing 25 commonly used custom channels that you can upload or download to replace on your r i300.

  • Page 12: Printer Interface

    Printer Interface - Using the supplied Null modem cable connect the cable to the rear of the printer and the instrument where indicated by COM2/PRINTER on the back panel. - Connect the power supply to the printer and connect to an appropriate power source. - Turn printer on by positioning the switch to the ON position, switch is found on left side of printer.

  • Page 13: Uploading Custom Channels

    Uploading Custom Channels To upload a custom channel, begin by connecting the r i300 to a computer as described under Computer Interface and follow the steps below. - Establish communications between the Computer and the PC Com Linkup i300. Press the “PC Com Connect” key found in the Reichert i300 PC Interface window.

  • Page 14: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Preparing the prism and well surfaces for samples is essential if consistent and accurate values are to be attained. Prior to and immediately after a sample is placed on the prism surface, those surfaces must be properly cleaned (Fig 4).

  • Page 15: Warranty And Non-Warranty Service

    Accessories Catalog No. 13981000 Printer, 110 VAC Catalog No. 13982000 Printer, 220 VAC Catalog No. 13981000-103 Paper, 5 Rolls Catalog No. RFAG30002 Fuse, 500mA, 250V, 5x20mm Quick Acting Catalog No. 13K41330 NIST Certified Calibration Oil, 1.514XX Catalog No. 13K41340 NIST Certified Calibration Oil, 1.402XX Catalog No.
  • Page 16 Reichert Technologies Analytical Instruments 3362 Walden Ave Depew, NY 14043 Toll Free: 888-849-8955 Phone: 716-686-4500 email: reichertai.refractometers@ametek.com www.reichertai.com AMETEK GmbH Business Unit Reichert Carl-von-Linde-Strasse 42 85716 Unterschleissheim Munich, Germany Tel: +49 (89) 315 8911 0 Fax: +49 (89) 315 891 99 ISO-9001 Certified ©2003 Reichert, Inc.

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