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- Page 1 Wagtech ® + (C) XA Potalab ® Advanced Portable Water Quality Laboratory (Non-Arsenic Physico-Chemical) Palintest ® ZIPTW10010XA V4...
- Page 2 Acquired by Palintest ® in 2011, the manufacture and support of the Wagtech ® portable water quality laboratory range has now been integrated into the Palintest ® product family. ® Further information regarding the Wagtech product range can be found at: www.palintest.com ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important Information concerning Bluetooth® The Palintest Aqua Pal App that the Photometer in this kit was designed to connect to, via Bluetooth, is now no longer available. Connectivity is therefore solely via USB. Therefore, all references to Bluetooth have been removed from this user manual. You may still notice menu options in the instrument relating to Bluetooth and it remains installed and functional on the instrument. -
Page 4: Kit Layout
Kit Layout Potalab® + (C) XA Water Test Kit - Layout ENTER MEAS BACK HOLD SETUP SAVE VIEW MODE Micro 800 Fig 1. Potalab® + (C) XA Physico-Chemical test kit layout. Coloured circles indicate the chapter colour in which their use is explained. - Page 5 Kit Layout Function Equipment Reorder Code Parameter Testing Photometer 7500 Contact Supplier Using Photometer Photometer Cuvettes PT 595/5 7500 Reagent Tablets (Chlorine DPD) ‘DPD1 & 3’ APW 031 Reagent Tablets (Ammonia) APW 152 Reagent Tablets (Nitrate) ‘Nitratest’ APW 163 Nitratest Tube PT 526 Reagent Tablets (Nitrite) ‘Nitricol’...
- Page 6 Kit Layout Potalab® + (C) XA Water Test Kit - Layout ENTER MEAS HOLD BACK SETUP SAVE VIEW MODE Micro 800 Fig 2. Potalab® + (C) XA Physico-Chemical test kit with instruments removed to show equipment beneath. Coloured circles indicate the chapter colour in which their use is explained.
- Page 7 Kit Layout Function Equipment Reorder Code Parameter Testing Photometer Light Cap 128-038 Using Photometer 7500 Turbidity Turbidity Standards PTC 090 Measurement pH and Conductivity pH Probe PT 1330pH Measurement Conductivity Probe PT 1340CON Other Items Lint Free Cleaning Cloth ZP 0155 Lint Free Polishing Cloth PT 399...
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Page 8: Introduction
Introduction 2.0 Introduction Ideally suited to longer term surveillance and professional monitoring, the Potalab® + (C) XA Advanced Portable Water Quality Laboratory provides portable analysis of a wide and comprehensive range of key drinking water quality parameters where the most important factor is to obtain laboratory levels of accuracy. Built for physico-chemical water testing, the Potalab®... -
Page 9: Photometer 7500
(do not insert finger!) Port samples. Designed for both portable and laboratory use, the Photometer 7500 should always be used with genuine Palintest reagents for optimal performance. The fundamental operating technique applied to the Photometer 7500 is based on the principles of optical absorbance and scattering of visible light. - Page 10 Photometer 7500 1 Mode or Test Identification. 3.3 Starting up the Instrument 2 Dialogue screen - prompts and choices will be Power Supply displayed as a list. Select using up/down arrows. The Photometer 7500 is designed to be powered either from alkaline batteries or via the USB port. 3 Info Panel - displays status icons, date/time and Sample/Operator ID When operating on battery power, the battery...
- Page 11 Validate performance of your Photometer 7500 Scroll through results using the up/down arrows. using Palintest Check Standards. See Section 3.7 for more information. Select Back to return to the previous menu. 11 11...
- Page 12 Photometer 7500 Clear - the entire log can be deleted from the After entering a character, the cursor automatically Photometer 7500 if the instrument is not locked moves to the next position if no key is pressed. (see System Lock). Selecting Clear produces the Alternatively press the right key.
- Page 13 Photometer 7500 Sample ID new Sample ID will be displayed in the Sample list. Choose the Sample ID to be used by scrolling through The Photometer 7500 offers the option to create the list and pressing the OK key on the desired choice. up to 24 unique alphanumeric Sample IDs.
- Page 14 This allows backwards compatibility with software written for earlier models of Palintest instruments. In this mode, the PC requires installation of a USB virtual COM A large number of third-party software systems are available to provide data upload and remote control of testing using the COM port mode.
- Page 15 Photometer 7500 Select the Hotkey to assign (0-9) and use the Changing the result units will not affect the result log. up/down arrows to highlight the required parameter/method from the Choose a Test list. Dilution Factor When samples are above the test range, indicated by >>...
- Page 16 Photometer 7500. User Defined Tests are stored in Phot Numbers 900 - 929 to avoid confusion with standard Palintest calibrations. Press OK once the test has been uploaded to view the test in the User Defined Test list.
- Page 17 The display provides a sequence of alternating (mg/l, ppm etc.) as defined in Section 3.4. squares to give visual indication of the correct Calibration tables are defined by Palintest based settings to apply. on the measurement of reference standards using Palintest reagents.
- Page 18 7500 automatically selects the correct wavelength and sets additional method parameters as required. Test method protocols are defined in detail in the Palintest Phot Book, supplied with the Photometer 7500, including the reagents and accessories that may be required. When a test is selected, the Photometer 7500...
- Page 19 Prepare a Sample cuvette following the method sample plus reagent cuvette. Sample colour can instructions provided in the Palintest Phot Book. be reduced by dilution with clean water; the Select Read at the base of the screen and press OK.
- Page 20 Timer Many photometric methods require a reaction time to develop optimise sensitivity, the recommended time period being documented in the Palintest Phot Book and included as part of the method parameters programmed into the Photometer 7500. Tests requiring a reaction time will have the option to select an automatic timer to count down the reaction time required.
- Page 21 2 Add one Fluoride No 1 tablet, crush and mix to dissolve. Follow-on tests are clearly defined in the Palintest 3 Add one Fluoride No 2 tablet, Phot Book and, if available, are accessed via the crush and mix to dissolve.
- Page 22 10ml mark. from traceable reference materials. Acceptable tolerances or: Using the Palintest Filtration Set (PT 600) filter are defined on the certificate and are automatically a portion of the solution through a GF/B filter specified within the Photometer 7500.
- Page 23 Photometer 7500 1 Always use genuine Palintest reagents when using the programmed test methods. Each parameter has a unique calibration which has been generated using Palintest reagents. Alternative reagents may follow the same general methodology but can differ substantially in formulation and colour generated thereby rendering the calibration and hence results inaccurate.
- Page 24 Photometers may fail the Check Standard validation month intervals for normal usage and can be step due to the requirement for service/calibration. provided by your local Palintest distributor. Contact your local Palintest partner for service 3.9 Troubleshooting and support. The Photometer 7500 features self-diagnostic...
- Page 25 Use the USB cable to provide an alternative power supply. If the photometer still fails to switch on, contact your local Palintest partner for service support. Do not use any of the following agents when cleaning this optical chamber: My USB power supply is not working •...
- Page 26 User control for Backlight to minimise battery consumption Test Methods ® Tests Available Pre-programmed for Palintest tablet reagent and Tubetests format tests Also operates in Absorbance and Transmittance modes User Defined Tests Up to 30 user calibrations can be entered. Up to 10 points per calibration...
- Page 27 Turbimeter Plus 4.0 Introduction The Turbimeter Plus is the latest addition to the Palintest Compact Meter range which includes photometers for chlorine, ozone, chlorine dioxide and ammonia. The Turbimeter operates according to the ISO 7027 method for measurement of turbidity, utilising two NIR light sources at 860nm as part of the QuadoptiX™...
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Page 28: Compact Turbimeter
Complete the process by pressing Correct mistakes by holding the [Del] key for 4.4.10 Backlight Please contact Palintest for more details. ‘Done’ briefly. one second. Complete the process by pressing Select either ‘Off’ or ‘On’ as required. The Select ‘OK’... - Page 29 Compact Turbimeter Turbimeter Plus 4.4.12 LCD Contrast 4.4.8 Set Date Default factors are not possible due to the unique Select the ‘Reading’ menu and choose from: variety of size, shape and reflectivity of individual The default setting is appropriate for all but the Increase/decrease the date by using the Normal - This mode reads the turbidity of the sample matrices.
- Page 30 Compact Turbimeter Turbimeter Plus To index a cuvette, insert the sample cuvette Average Mode Formazin Highlight the Sample ID for the Site/Sample with the orientation mark facing forward. under investigation using the Up/Down arrows. Freshly prepared standards can also be used for Choose ‘Reading’...
- Page 31 Compact Turbimeter Turbimeter Plus If standards have expired or are inserted in Total Suspended Solids To cease the calibration process at any step, limits for standards are automatically calculated incorrect sequence Error 101: Incorrect press ‘Back’ (calibration data will be discarded). by the Turbimeter Plus and results are displayed When using the Turbimeter Plus in Total Standard may be shown.
- Page 32 Service and maintenance is available via authorised Total Suspended Solids - Use Up/Down buttons to adjust the value. high standards. service centres or direct from Palintest Ltd. Use Slope and Intercept Press ‘Back’ to return to ‘Calibration’ menu. After the final standard, the screen will show Select ‘Calibration’...
- Page 33 Check Standard mode. ensure all data is written to the memory correctly. larger solids present in the sample. Solids can be authorised representative or direct from Palintest Ltd. Subjecting the standards to prolonged exposure Compact Turbidity Meter Technical Specification...
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Page 34: Micro 800 Multiparameter Meter (Ph And Conductivity)
Digital Multiparameter Meter 5.0 Introduction The Palintest Micro 800 Multiparameter Meter is part of a range of microprocessor-based electrochemical instruments designed for hand- held or benchtop operation. It features a large dual display LCD with backlit mode for clear and easy reading. - Page 35 Digital Multiparameter Meter Setup Programs Reset • NO. Exits from reset menu options without action. To access the settings below, press SETUP. Up/down • FACTORY RESET. Returns all settings except arrows will display the available options. Press date/time and ATC calibration to factory default ENTER to accept the desired setting, or BACK values after ENTER is pressed then restarts meter.
- Page 36 Digital Multiparameter Meter Using Manual Recognition / Error Messages Custom Buffers “ERR” will appear when an error 1 While in pH measurement mode, dip the condition exists or the incorrect key is pH and ATC sensor(s) into your first standard pressed.
- Page 37 Digital Multiparameter Meter 5.2 Conductivity Measurement Setup Programs To access the settings below, press SETUP. Up/down Getting Started/Connections arrows will display the available options. Press After installing (2) AA batteries and/or connecting ENTER to accept the desired setting, or BACK the optional 110/220 VAC power supply, connect to return to the previous option and/or exit.
- Page 38 Digital Multiparameter Meter • Set Printer Type: 2 When the READY indicator appears, press ENTER to accept. The primary reading will CSV (Comma Separated Values) - flash “DONE”. best format for computer. 3 To calibrate another standard, rinse your Printer (Text) - best format for printer. electrode(s) then dip into your the next standard Choose Manual (MAN) upon or press MEAS to return to measurement mode...
- Page 39 Digital Multiparameter Meter Error Messages battery, then dust or wipe the display using a damp cloth. If necessary, warm water or a mild water based “ERR” will appear when an error detergent can be used. Immediately remove any condition exists or the incorrect key is spilled substance from contact with the meter using pressed.
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Page 40: Appendix 1 - Reagents And Consumables
Appendix 1 - Reagents and Consumables Part Number Description APW 152 Ammonia, 200 tests, Polypropylene Carton AP 152 Ammonia, 200 tests, Refill Pack AP 179 Fluoride, 200 tests, Refill Pack APW 031 Free and Total Chlorine (DPD 1 & 3), 250 tests, Polypropylene Carton AP 031 Free and Total Chlorine (DPD 1 &... - Page 42 Registered office: Palintest House, Kingsway, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0NS, UK...