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  • Page 1 Lumiso Pooltest 3 Pooltest 4 Pooltest 6 User Manual ZIINST61 V1...
  • Page 2 Palintest Deliver: Swimmer safety Safeguard pool users through effective disinfection and water balance control Pool integrity Regular pool testing helps maintain your pool and protects the pool infrastructure Water balance Maintain optimum water balance to avoid corrosion or scaling Cost efficiency...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started Instrument Layout How to Select and Perform a Test Information Messages Keeping the Optics Clean The Settings Menu Using Check Standards Accessing the Results Log Displaying a QR Code Changing Lumiso settings Setting Time and date Adjusting the Display Backlight Using Sample Labels Procedures for Water Testing How to get Accurate Results...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Thank you for choosing a Palintest Lumiso Photometer. Please take time to read and follow the advice in this manual. If this instrument is used in ways not specified, the protection it provides and its accuracy may be impaired.
  • Page 5 Waterproof USB port Integral Dust Cover Non-Slip Rubberised Base Serial Number L P 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Made in theUK Battery Cover with Captive Screw www.palintest.com Non slip rubber feet Integral USB Dust Cover...

  • Page 6: How To Select And Perform A Test

    How to Select and Perform a Test This is the basic procedure for all tests. For specific test details please refer to the Test Instructions. Lumiso The test selection menu appears when first starting A Palintest Product up Lumiso. 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Chl(0–5) From most other screens, Chl(0–10)
  • Page 7 Blanking enables the instrument to set the correct zero value. This ensures the final result will be accurate, even when testing water that is cloudy or coloured. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Chl(0–5) Chl(0–10)
  • Page 8 Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 The screen will show that the blank is being measured. Pooltest Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 This indicates that blanking was successful. Pooltest If after blanking, you want to read a different parameter press the back key to go to the test menu.
  • Page 9 Prepare a 10mL sample by adding reagents according to the test instructions. Place this sample tube in the cell holder. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 Press read. 18-01-2021 Depending upon test selected, Lumiso will either go to step 9, or show intermediate steps Pooltest 8a or 8b.
  • Page 10 For Chlorine Tests Only A choice of free or total chlorine Lumiso is offered. See test instructions. A Palintest Product 12:28:49 Highlight FChl and press 18-01-2021 FChl(0–10) read to read and display TChl(0–10) free chlorine result. (see step 10) Highlight TChl and press...
  • Page 11 Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 The screen will show that the sample is being measured. Pooltest The result will be displayed Lumiso with the following information A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Time and Date FChl(0-5) 2.01 The Test Name from the Menu...

  • Page 12: Information Messages

    A common cause that can trigger any of these messages to be displayed is contamination of the optical windows or stained glassware. See sections Keeping the Optics Clean and How to Get Accurate Results. If messages continue to be displayed, please contact your local Palintest branch or distributor.

  • Page 13: Keeping The Optics Clean

    Keeping the Optics Clean Contamination in the optical cell may effect the accuracy of readings and can trigger an information message to be displayed. Clean optical windows gently with a soft, non-abrasive cloth dampened with water or anti-static foam cleaner. Do not use solvents. Instrument failure due to contamination is not covered by warranty.

  • Page 14: The Settings Menu

    The Settings Menu A number of additional functions and settings can be accessed from within the Settings Menu. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 The Settings Menu is Chl(0–5) accessed from the opening Chl(0–10) Test Selection Menu. Select and confirm...
  • Page 15 Check Standard Mode: Verify instrument performance using NDF check standards Label Mode: Assign a label to your measurement Log Mode: Access the last 50 measurement results QR Log Mode: Access a QR code that contains the current log. Date & Time Mode: Manually edit the date &...

  • Page 16: Using Check Standards

    Using Check Standards Check Standards can be purchased separately for your Lumiso instrument. These standards contain Neutral Density Filters (NDFs) and can be used to verify that the instrument is within calibration and performing correctly. LMC001 LMC001 LMC001 Why is Percentage Transmission of Light being measured with Lumiso Check Standards? Lumiso works by measuring the amount of light that passes through the sample.
  • Page 17 Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Check Standard Mode is accessed from the Settings Menu Scroll to the Check Standard Pooltest icon and confirm The wavelengths of light the Lumiso instrument uses are shown A Palintest Product in nanometres (nm).
  • Page 18 Insert the “Blank” from the set of standards. Ensure that the wavelength being checked is aligned Lumiso with the mark on the Lumiso instrument. A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 530nm 575nm Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product...
  • Page 19 LMP001 Blank Lumiso A Palintest Product The instrument will measure 12:28:49 18-01-2021 the blank and show when this has been successful. A read icon now appears. Pooltest LMP001 Blank Insert Standard A from the set of standards Lumiso Ensure that the correct A Palintest Product wavelength is aligned.
  • Page 20 The measurement of %T Lumiso (Percentage Transmission) A Palintest Product is shown on screen. 12:28:49 18-01-2021 This value needs to be 530nm compared with that on the 12.5 certificate for the correct wavelength and standard. Pooltest Please Note: The certificate shown here is for illustration only.
  • Page 21 Please clean the cell holder carefully and remeasure the standards. (See ’Keeping the Optics Clean’) If this does not resolve the issue, please contact your local Palintest branch or distributor.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Results Log

    Lumiso stores the most recent 50 test results along with the test time, date and and sample label. The oldest test result will be automatically overwritten once this capacity is reached. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 The Results Log is accessed 18-01-2021 from the Settings Menu Select the “Results Log”...

  • Page 23: Displaying A Qr Code

    Alternatively, use the QR code function (see below). Displaying a QR Code Lumiso It is possible to display A Palintest Product the entire content of the Results Log as a QR code for scanning by other devices. From the Settings Menu...

  • Page 24: Changing Lumiso Settings

    Changing Lumiso Settings Setting Time and Date Changes to the instrument settings are accessed through the Settings Menu. Lumiso A Palintest Product From the Settings Menu 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Scroll to the Time and Date icon and confirm Pooltest Three items are adjustable: •...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Display Backlight

    Adjusting the Display Backlight Lumiso’s screen brightness is adjustable and there are five levels to choose from. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 From the Settings Menu 18-01-2021 Select the light bulb icon and confirm Pooltest Lumiso Use the up and down keys...

  • Page 26: Using Sample Labels

    Using Sample Labels Lumiso Sample readings can be tagged A Palintest Product to indicate a sample name, 12:28:49 18-01-2021 project or sampling location. In the settings menu scroll to the tag icon and confirm Pooltest Use the up and down keys Lumiso to highlight a name.

  • Page 27: Procedures For Water Testing

    When filling tubes to the When filling tubes to the 10 mL line ensure the level 10 mL line ensure the level is as shown is as shown Use Palintest Photometer tablets. Rapid dissolving and Comparator tablets are not suitable.
  • Page 28 During sample testing or blanking, remove any attached bubbles by capping the tube and rotating as shown. Ensure tubes are dry on the outside before placing them in the instrument. Ensure that your Lumiso Instrument is clean and dry. Place tubes in the instrument with white diamond aligned to the mark on the instrument.

  • Page 29: Blanking

    Important: It is not valid to test Pooltest pH on diluted samples. A dilution tube is available from Palintest to simplify this. Example for a x2 dilution: Fill with sample to x2 line and top up to 100 mL with deionised water.

  • Page 30: Test Instructions

    Test Instructions Depending upon model, any of the following tests may be present in the menu. Menu Test Parameter Range Abbreviation Chlorine (Free Chl (0-5) 0 - 5 mg/L and Total) Chlorine (Free Chl (0-10) 0 - 10 mg/L and Total) pH (Phenol Red) 6.5 –...
  • Page 31 Free and Total Chlorine - Chl(0-5) and Chl(0-10) Colourless to Pink Colour Change: 0 – 5 mg/L use DPD 1 and DPD 3 Tablet Two Ranges: 0 – 10 mg/L use DPD XF and DPD XT Tablet Rinse tube with sample leaving a few drops.
  • Page 32 Fill with further sample to the 10mL line. Stir. Cap the tube. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Take the Photometer Reading. FChl(0-5) 1.35 Result = Free Chlorine mg/L Pooltest...
  • Page 33 X X X Keep tube and contents to measure Total Chlorine. If no MPS based shock treatment has been used, continue to step 12. Add 1 Oxystop Tablet. Crush and stir. Replace cap and wait 1 minute.
  • Page 34 Add one DPD 3 or DPD XT Tablet. Crush and stir. Replace cap and wait 2 minutes. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Take the Photometer reading. TChl(0-5) 2.55 Result = Total Chlorine mg/L Pooltest NB: Combined Chlorine = Total Chlorine – Free Chlorine...
  • Page 35 pH (Phenol Red) Yellow to Red Colour Change: Range: 6.5 – 8.4 pH Fill tube with sample precisely to 10mL. Add one Phenol Red tablet. Crush and stir.
  • Page 36 Replace cap. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Take the Photometer reading. 7.65 Pooltest...
  • Page 37 Cyanuric Acid - CyA Clear to Cloudy Colour Change: Range: 0 - 150 mg/L CyA Fill tube with sample to the 10 mL line. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X...
  • Page 38 Crush any remaining tablet and mix. Replace cap. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Take the Photometer reading. mg/L Pooltest...
  • Page 39 Total Alkalinity -TA Yellow to Green to Blue Colour Change: 0 – 500 mg/L CaCO Range: Fill tube with sample to the 10 mL line. Add one Alkaphot tablet. Crush thoroughly and mix. Ensure all particles have completely dissolved.
  • Page 40 Replace cap and wait 1 minute. wait 1 minute. Lumiso A Palintest Product Take the Photometer reading. 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Please Note: Not crushing the tablet completely in step 3 will produce a layering mg/L of the colour in the tube. If this is observed re-mix the tube and read again.
  • Page 41 Calcium Hardness - CaH & CaH Salt Violet to Orange Colour Change: Range: 0 – 500 mg/L CaCO Fill tube with sample to the 10mL line. Add one Calcicol No 1 tablet, crush and mix. Add one Calcicol No 2 tablet, crush and mix.
  • Page 42 Replace cap. Wait 2 minutes. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 CaH Salt Take the Photometer reading. mg/L Pooltest...
  • Page 43 Bromine - Br Colour Change: Colourless to Pink 0 – 10.0 mg/L Br Range: Rinse tube with sample leaving a few drops. Add one DPD 1 Tablet. Crush tablet to form a paste.
  • Page 44 Fill with further sample to the 10mL line. Stir. Cap the tube. Lumiso A Palintest Product 12:28:49 18-01-2021 Take the Photometer Reading. 4.05 Result = mg/L Total Bromine mg/L Pooltest...

  • Page 45: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Instrument Dual wavelength, direct-reading colorimeter Optics Palintest dual LED light source optical system with narrow band wavelength filters and photodetectors Wavelengths Automatic wavelength selection of 530 nm or 575 nm Wavelength ± 2 nm Tolerance Filter Bandwidth 5 nm...

  • Page 46: Changing The Batteries

    Changing the Batteries Please take care when changing the three AA/LR6 batteries in order to maintain the waterproof rating of the instrument. To change the batteries, first disconnect the USB lead. Then use a suitable screwdriver to loosen the captive screw The watertight seal built into the battery cover means that a firm pulling force needs to be...
  • Page 47 The cover will lift and, if necessary, the captive screw can be further loosened so the cover can be removed completely. The batteries are held firmly in place by the clips to enhance Lumiso’s resilience to physical shock. To remove the batteries, push them towards the negative contact and lift the positive end.
  • Page 48 Replace the cover, hinge end first. Then firmly push the cover down until it is parallel to the case as below. This ensures that the waterproof seal is complete. Secure the captive screw so that it gently holds the cover in place. Please Note: Do not tighten the screw excessively.
  • Page 49 Thank you for choosing your Palintest Lumiso Photometer. For any further questions or information on Lumiso consumables and accessories please visit www.palintest.com...
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