eXact Micro 20 Instruction Manual
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Smart Photometer System
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with
U.S. Patent No 7,333,194, U.S. Patent No 7,491,546, Euro Pat No 1 725 864 DE FR UK,
and South African Pat No 2007/0628

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Summary of Contents for eXact Micro 20

  • Page 1 Smart Photometer System ® with U.S. Patent No 7,333,194, U.S. Patent No 7,491,546, Euro Pat No 1 725 864 DE FR UK, and South African Pat No 2007/0628...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ® About Bluetooth ® About the Sample Cell (built–in 4 mL) How to install or replace “AAA” batteries 2–Year Limited Warranty eXact Micro 20 Test Specifi cations 6 – 7 ® Select group overview eXact Micro 20 meter messages ®...
  • Page 3 Micro 20 with Bluetooth Photometer Overview ® ® Your new eXact Micro 20 is ideal for testing Drinking Water, Pools, Spas, Ponds, ® Aquariums, Food Process Water, Environmental Waters, and more! Appears when meter MENU is connected with eXact iDip app.
  • Page 4 Also, the test result is stored in memory for easy retrieval. The eXact Micro 20 meter is controlled by four buttons: ® When fi rst pressed, the ZERO/ON button powers the meter. When the meter is on and this button is pressed, it zeros the sample in the cell.
  • Page 5: About The Sample Cell (Built-In 4 Ml)

    Registration of your eXact photometer must be received within 30 days from date of purchase to ® activate the warranty. The eXact photometer is warranted to be free from defects in materials and ® workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the customer. ITS will repair or replace any part of the product which is deemed to be faulty or otherwise defective.
  • Page 6 Micro 20 Test Specifi cations ® Group & Parameter / Test Part No. Alkalinity, Total (fresh) 486641 Alkalinity, Total (pool) 486641 Alkalinity, Total (marine) 486641 Aluminum (AI 486821 Ammonia (NH 486654 Biguanide 486810 Bromine, Total (DPD–4) 486644 Calcium (as CaCO...
  • Page 7 Value provided represents best possible accuracy under laboratory conditions, but may vary throughout the detec- † tion range. For a complete list of accuracies throughout all ranges please visit sensafe.com/micro20/specifi cations. † Count–up Range Reagents Used Resolution | Best Accuracy Time (ppm) Immediate...
  • Page 8: Select Group Overview

    PM — Permanganate qA — Quaternary Ammonia eXact Micro 20 meter messages ® The following are some of the common messages that may display on your photometer, including error messages. If an error message other than those listed below is displayed, please contact technical support in the USA at (803) 329–0162 (ext.
  • Page 9: Compliance Verifi Cation

    D). Our Ammonia tests are based on the Nitroprusside/phenate –2 method found in Standard Methods. Interferences are controlled by EDTA and sodium potassium tartrate. Standard Methods requires an instrument reading in the range of 630 to 660nm. The Micro 20 reads the reacted sample at 638nm. Component...
  • Page 10: Exact Idip ® App Overview

    ® GET IT ON MENU: HOME SCREEN Opens slide-out for easy access to all app features ® HISTORY: Accesses saved results which can be sorted, edited, CALENDAR: and emailed. Displays your Also accesses schedule/ History Map...
  • Page 11 ® Download the App Using your smart device, download the eXact iDip app. To see if your smart device is compatible, please ® see our compatibility list at sensafe.com/compatible-devices/. We are constantly improving the eXact iDip app and welcome your suggestions to help make our ®...
  • Page 12: Micro 20 With Bluetooth ® ® App

    Please note that batch uploading tests saved on your eXact Micro 20 to a smartphone/tablet is not yet available. If you want to save a test result from your Micro 20 to the app, you will need to run the test while connected to the app...
  • Page 13 Managing data with the eXact iDip app ® After you have run your test, you can save, send, and share your results, by following the steps below. MANAGING DATA (SAVE/SEND/SHARE) When all tests have been performed, select ‘Results’ at the bottom of the screen. To add notes tap the desired test result.
  • Page 14 The cursor will move across the display while the meter prepares to measure the sample. Record the value displayed for the respective parameter. This value is automatically stored in its MENU and if using the eXact iDip app, the result will ®...
  • Page 15 Strip Micro test procedure (SPECIAL NOTES) ® Total Alkalinity — A. For water temperatures above 95°F (35°C), remove and discard the strip when the timer displays “10”. B. If result is “HI” and a value is required, you will need to purchase eXact Strip ®...
  • Page 16 20 second countdown begins. During this Press time, turn the meter upside down repetitively. When the timer displays ‘1’, place the Micro 20 on a fl at surface. Wait for count– up time. RECORD RESULT The cursor will move across the display while the meter prepares to measure the sample.
  • Page 17: Acrylic Calibration Stick

    Cyanuric Acid — Shake the bottle vigorously to mix before adding the drops to the sample Fluoride — The reagent contains acid, a stir bar may be used to mix the reagent. Acrylic Calibration Stick The Acrylic Calibration Stick is a tool for verifying the calibration of your eXact Micro 20 Smart ®...
  • Page 18: Free Or Total Chlorine

    The cursor will move across the display while the meter prepares to measure the sample. Record the value displayed for the respective parameter. This value is automatically stored in the CL MENU and if using the eXact iDip app, the result ®...
  • Page 19 Combined Chlorine test procedure This procedure is only valid when ran as a continuation of the eXact Strip Micro ® CL (DPD–1 Free Chlorine). Test procedure located on the previous page. REMOVE STRIP Remove 1 eXact Strip Micro CL (DPD–3), Part No. 486638 ®...
  • Page 20 Record the value displayed for the respective parameter. This value is automatically stored in its MENU and if using the eXact iDip app, the result will be saved in the app’s ‘RESULTS’. After ®...
  • Page 21 Cleaning Brush with water to clean the CELL after each test to remove reagents which coat the CELL wall. E. Be careful while dipping the strip (step 6). Do not spill the sample from the CELL. F. The eXact ®...
  • Page 22 The meter will automatically start to count up to 600 seconds. At 600 seconds, the cursor will move across the display while the meter prepares to measure the sample. Record the result displayed. This result is automatically stored in CN MENU, and if using the eXact iDIp app, ®...
  • Page 23: Total Iron

    (for instructions, see page 12). ADD REDUCER Tilt the meter to discard about 0.2 mL sample in order to leave room for reagent. Add the contents of one eXact Reagent EZ Open REDUCER (Part No. 486601) to the CELL and ®...
  • Page 24: High Range Chloride

    Record the result displayed (this result is automatically stored in CHH MENU and, if using the eXact iDip app, will be ® stored inthe app’s ‘RESULTS’). If result is greater than 999ppm (ex.
  • Page 25: Chlorine Dioxide

    The meter will begin counting up for 100 seconds, at the end of which, the cursor will move across the display, while the meter prepares to measures the sample. Record the result displayed (this result is automatically stored in Cd MENU and, if using the eXact iDip ®...
  • Page 26 20 seconds. After 20 seconds, the cursor will move across the display and the display will automatically zero. ADD DROPS Shake the reagent bottle vigorously. Add 3 drops of eXact Reagent MN to the CELL ® (Precaution: Ensure the bottle is straight while dispensing drops) and cover with the CELL COVER.
  • Page 27 Press RECORD RESULT The cursor will move across the display while the meter measures the sample. Record the value displayed. This value is automatically stored in TR1, and if using the eXact iDip app, the result ® will be stored in the app’s ‘RESULTS’. After testing, rinse cell immediately and clean with brush.
  • Page 28: Tips For Best Accuracy

    Tips for Best Accuracy Our lab testing with the Micro 20 meter has shown that zeroing and measuring of the sample normally does not require any cell cover for accurate results, except in sunlight. To obtain optimal accuracy when testing with the meter outdoors (sunlight), use the Mixing Cap/Cell Cover when zeroing and reading the sample.
  • Page 29: Micro 20 System

    The algorithms in the software reflect the best correlation of the eXact ® Micro 20 Systems against the AWWA, US EPA , DIN, and ISO reference test methods for chlorine. Studies show that the eXact Micro 20 System repeatedly agrees with an EPA Compliant reference ®...
  • Page 30: Accessories / Kits

    4 (486904) ® Each kit contains: eXact Micro 20 Smart Photometer (486700), Mini Dilution Kit II (486202), Mixing Cap, Cell Cleaning ® Brush, Instruction Booklet, Plastic Carrying Case, Plastic Stirrer, and 25 tests of each as listed below. CONTAINS PART # Free Chlorine &...
  • Page 31 Available reagents / Reorder information = EPA COMPLIANT RANGE # OF ±% BEST PARAMETER / TEST PART # (ppm) ACCURACY TESTS Alkalinity, Total (fresh) 486641 10 – 210 Alkalinity, Total (marine) 486641 25 – 200 Alkalinity, Total (pool) 486641 8 – 200 Aluminum 486821 0.01 –...
  • Page 32 Visit us online: sensafe.com/micro20 for up–to–date product information. SENSAFE ITSSENSAFE MANUFACTURED BY DISTRIBUTED BY Industrial Test Systems, Inc. ITS EUROPE, LTD 1875 Langston Street The UK Centre for Homeland Security Rock Hill, SC 29730 Building 7, Chilmark 1–800–861–9712—Inside the U.S.A. Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 5DU, UK 1–803–329–9712—Outside the U.S.A.

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