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Xylem WTW Turb 430 IR/T Operating Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
ba75507d09 08/2021
Turb 430 IR/T
HANDHELD TURBIDIMETER

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL ba75507d09 08/2021 Turb 430 IR/T HANDHELD TURBIDIMETER...
  • Page 2 Turb 430 IR/T © Xylem Analytics Germany GmbH Copyright 2021 Printed in Germany. ba75507d09 08/2021...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Turb 430 IR/T Contents Contents Overview ......... . 6 General features .
  • Page 4 Turb 430 IR/T Memory ......... . 33 4.8.1 Storing measurement datasets .
  • Page 5 Turb 430 IR/T 8.1.1 Connecting cable ......52 Lists ..........54 10 Index .

  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Turb 430 IR/T Overview General features The compact Turb 430 IR/T handheld precision turbidimeter enables you to carry out turbidity measurements quickly and reliably. The Turb 430 IR/T turbidimeter provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications. 1 Keypad 2 Display 3 Cell shaft...

  • Page 7: Keypad

    Turb 430 IR/T Overview Keypad Key functions Switch to the measured value display <M> Start calibration <CAL/ZERO> Open menus / confirm entries / start measurement <START/ENTER> Call up the Konfiguration menu (all settings are made here) <MENU> Switch the meter on or off <EIN/AUS>...

  • Page 8: Display

    Overview Turb 430 IR/T Display The graphic display shows all information of the current measurement in the measured value display. The illumination enables to read the display even in the dark. Example Trübung 157.0 15.01.20 16:12 1 Measured value (with unit) 2 Program and citation form Diameter of the cell and measuring range Status line with date and time...

  • Page 9: Labstation (Optional)

    Turb 430 IR/T Overview LabStation (optional) With the LabStation, which is available as an accessory, you can convenient- ly use the Turb 430 IR/T in the laboratory. Laboratory operation with the LabStation enables the following additional functions:  Line power operation is possible to save the batteries or battery pack ...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Safety Turb 430 IR/T Safety Safety information 2.1.1 Safety information in the operating manual This operating manual provides important information on the safe operation of the meter. Read this operating manual thoroughly and make yourself fa- miliar with the meter before putting it into operation or working with it. The op- erating manual must be kept in the vicinity of the meter so you can always find the information you need.

  • Page 11: Safe Operation

    Turb 430 IR/T Safety Safe operation CAUTION Danger of eye damage by visible and invisible LED radiation. In the cell shaft of the Turb 430 IR there are light emitting di- odes (LEDs) of the 1M class. Do not look at the radiation using optical instruments. With normal, authorized use there is no hazard.

  • Page 12: Commissioning

    Commissioning Turb 430 IR/T Commissioning Scope of delivery  Handheld turbidimeter Turb 430 IR or Turb 430 T  4 batteries 1.5 V type AA (in the battery compartment)  Optional: battery pack and power pack with Euro plug and exchange plugs for USA, UK, and Australia ...
  • Page 13 Turb 430 IR/T Commissioning Automatic switch- The meter has an automatic switch-off function in order to save the batteries off function or battery pack (see section 4.5). Display illumina- During operation with the batteries or battery pack the meter automatically tion switches off the display illumination if no key is pressed for 30 seconds.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Labstation

    Commissioning Turb 430 IR/T Connecting the LabStation The LabStation is available as an accessory (see section 8.1). In order to use the functions of the LabStation for operation in the laboratory, connect the LabStation and place the Turb 430 IR/T in the LabStation. Connecting the LabStation (optional)

  • Page 15: Initial Commissioning

    Turb 430 IR/T Commissioning LabStation Initial commissioning Perform the following activities:  For – Battery pack operation: Insert the battery pack (see section 5.1.2) – Line power operation and charging the battery pack: Connect the power pack (see section 3.2) –...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T Operation Switching on the meter Switching on Press the <EIN/AUS> key. The Start menu appears for 30 seconds. The status line indicates the meter designation and the version number of the software. Start Trübung i Turb 430 IR V 2.21 After a few seconds the meter automatically switches to the measuring mode.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Cell And Sample

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Inserting a 28 mm Insert the marked cell so that it is positioned on the bottom of cell the cell shaft. Align the cell marking (3) with the marking (4) of the cell shaft. The cell is ready to be measured. Preparing the cell and sample Standard solutions and test samples are filled into cells for calibration and tur- bidity measurement with the Turb 430 IR/T.
  • Page 18 Operation Turb 430 IR/T mittance, e.g. inhomogeneities of the glass or small defects (e.g. scratches). Therefore, guidelines for accurate and reproducible measurements (e.g. US EPA) recommend that you always align the cell in the same way for measur- ing with the aid of arrows printed on or markings. This refers to sample cells and cells for calibration standards.

  • Page 19: Preparing The Sample

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation 4.3.2 Preparing the sample Venting the sam- Air bubbles in the sample affect the measuring result to a massive extent be- cause they have a large scattering effect on the incident light. Larger air bub- bles cause sudden changes in the measured values whereas smaller air bubbles are recorded by the instrument as turbidity.
  • Page 20 Operation Turb 430 IR/T The name of the menu is displayed at the upper edge of the frame. Menus are opened by confirming with <START/ENTER>. Example: Konfiguration Trübung Timer System Messwertspeicher  Settings Settings are indicated by a colon. The current setting is displayed on the right-hand side.

  • Page 21: Navigation Example 1: Setting The Language

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Trübung Kalibrierung The i indicates i Standard stecken info texts, e.g. 1000 FNU/NTU messages, notes or instruc- i <START> gedrückt halten tions i Probe ausrichten The principles of navigation are explained in the two following sections by reference of examples: ...

  • Page 22: Example 2 On Navigation: Setting The Date And Time

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T System Deutsch Sprache Messwertspeicher Display Rücksetzen Schnittstelle Weiter Select the required language with < > < >. Confirm the setting with <START/ENTER>. The setting is active. The menu is displayed in the selected language. To make further settings, switch to the next higher menu level with <ESC>.
  • Page 23 Turb 430 IR/T Operation Select and confirm the System / Weiter ... / Datum/Zeit menu with < > < > and <START/ENTER>. Datum/Zeit Zeit 14:53:40 Datum 15.01.20 Datumsformat TT.MM.JJ Select and confirm the Zeit menu with < > < > and <START/EN- TER>.

  • Page 24: System Settings (System Menu)

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T System settings (System menu) Settings/functions The settings are in the menu, Konfiguration / System. Move to the Konfiguration menu with the <MENU> key. Menu item Setting Explanation Sprache Deutsch Select the language (see section 4.4.3) English Français Español Info...

  • Page 25: Display

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Settings/functions Menu item Setting/func- Explanation tion Anzeigen Displays in pages all measurement datasets that correspond to the fil- ter settings. Further options:  Scroll through the datasets with < > < >.  Output the displayed dataset to the interface with <PRT>.

  • Page 26: Schnittstelle

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T Konfiguration menu with the <MENU> key. Settings Menu item Setting Explanation Beleuchtung Auto aus The automatic switchoff function switches off the display illumina- tion if no key has been pressed for 30 seconds. The function is only active with battery operation.

  • Page 27: Measuring The Turbidity

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Move to the Konfiguration menu with the <MENU> key. Settings Menu item Setting Explanation Zeit hh:mm:ss Enter the time with the number keys Datum Enter the date with the number keys Datumsformat TT.MM.JJ Settings of time and date. MM.TT.JJ MM/TT/JJ Measuring the turbidity...

  • Page 28: Settings For Turbidity Measurement

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T Fill the cell with the sample to be measured (approx. 15 ml). Close the cell with the black light protection cap. Insert the cell (see section 4.2). Align the marking on the cell cap with the marking at the cell shaft. Determine the suitable position of the cell in the cell shaft (see D , page 18).

  • Page 29: Calibration

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Settings/functions The settings are in the menu, Konfiguration / Trübung. Move to the Konfiguration menu with the <MENU> key. Menu item Setting Explanation Settings and data in the menu Ka- Kalibrierung librierung (see section 4.7.1). Rücksetzen Reset all settings for the Trübung mea- suring mode (see section 4.10.2) Calibration...

  • Page 30: Settings For Calibration

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T Calibration Standards Explanation type (FNU/NTU) FreeCAL 2 ... 5 Guided flexible calibration with 2 to 5 freely selectable calibration standards. The nominal values for the calibration standards are entered manually. The order of the entered nominal values corresponds to the order of the calibra- tion standards during the calibration process.

  • Page 31: Carry Out Calibration

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Menu item Possible Explanation setting Kalibrierintervall 1 ... 999 d Calibration interval for turbidity measurement (in days). If the calibration interval has ex- pired, the meter reminds you to calibrate before each measure- ment. 4.7.2 Carry out calibration Preparing the cali- For quick and easy measuring we recommend that you use marked cells with bration...
  • Page 32 Operation Turb 430 IR/T Trübung Kalibrierung i Trüb. = 1000 FNU/NTU i Kalibrierung auslösen durch Loslassen von <START> Release the <START/ENTER> key. Measurement of the calibration standard begins. Before measuring the third calibration standard of 0.02 FNU/NTU you can exit the calibration with <ESC> at any time. The new calibration data are discarded.

  • Page 33: Memory

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation The calibration record of the last calibration is to be found under the menu item, Konfiguration / Trübung / Kalibrierprotokoll. Sample printout of 15.01.20 16:13 a record Turb 430 IR Ser.-Nr. 12345678 Kalibrierung Trübung Kalibr.-datum 15.01.20 16:13:33 Kalibr.-intervall 90 d 3-P StdCAL Standard 1...

  • Page 34: Filtering Measurement Datasets

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T Speichern 996 frei i 15.01.2021 11:24:16 16.80 FNU/NTU ID vergeben: Speichern (ID: 1) Using < > < >, <START/ENTER> and the number keys, change and confirm the ID number (ID) as necessary (0 ... 999). Using <START/ENTER> or <STO>, confirm Speichern. The dataset is stored.

  • Page 35: Displaying Measurement Datasets

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Menu item Setting/function Explanation Entry of filter criteria These menu items are made vis- ible by selecting the filter criteria Datum in the Filter menu. 4.8.3 Displaying measurement datasets You can read out stored datasets to the display. Only those datasets are dis- played that correspond to the selected filter criteria (see section 4.8.2).

  • Page 36: Erasing Stored Measurement Datasets

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T 4.8.5 Erasing stored measurement datasets You can erase the stored measurement datasets altogether if you no longer need them. Erasing all measurement datasets is done in the menu, Konfiguration / Sys- tem / Messwertspeicher / Löschen. Erasing individual datasets is not possible.

  • Page 37: Data Transmission With The Pc Software Ls Data

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation – USB interface: and USB adapter (accessory)  Connection to the PC – Connecting cable AK 540/B (accessory, see chapter 8) – LabStation LS Flex/430 (accessory, see chapter 8) Establishing a Connect the Turb 430 IR/T to the PC via the RS232 or connection via the LabStation LS Flex/430 (see operating manual LS Flex/430).

  • Page 38: Configuration For The Data Transmission To A Terminal

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T 4.9.4 Configuration for the data transmission to a terminal program Via the RS232 interface you can also transmit data to a PC with the aid of a so-called terminal program. Establish the connection to a PC (see section 4.9.1). Determine the output format of datasets at the Turb 430 IR/T (see section 4.9.5 E STABLISHING THE CONNECTION TO A PRINTER...

  • Page 39: Starting The Data Transmission At The Turb 430 Ir/T

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation Socket assign- 1 RTS ment (RS232) 2 RxD 3 TxD 4 DTR 5 SG 6 CTS RS 232 Connect the RS232 interface to the external printer with the AK540/ S cable. The Turb 430 IR/T is pre-configured for the connection of the printer.

  • Page 40: Examples Of Data Transmitted (Printer, Terminal Program)

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T  Display the saved data and press <PRT>. Stored measured values  All datasets according to the filter criteria (section 4.5) via the Ausgabe RS232 function (see section 4.8.2.). 4.9.7 Examples of data transmitted (printer, terminal program) The data are output according to the selected output format.

  • Page 41: Reset

    Turb 430 IR/T Operation The data are output in the following order: 15.01.21;15:06:49;1;26.5;NTU;VALID;[3-P StdCAL];15.01.21;08:67:47 15.01.21;16:06:49;1;16.5;NTU;VALID;[3-P StdCAL];15.01.21;08:67:47 1 Date of storing 2 Time of storing 3 Selected ID 4 Measured value or Upper/lower measuring range limit (only with measured value status, OFL/UFL) 5 Unit of the measured value 6 Measured value status * VALID: Measured value valid...

  • Page 42: Resetting Turbidimeter Settings

    Operation Turb 430 IR/T System setting Default settings Ausgabeformat ASCII Beleuchtung Auto aus Kontrast 50 % Helligkeit 50 % Abschaltzeit 30 min Tastaturton 4.10.2 Resetting turbidimeter settings With the Trübung / Rücksetzen function, all turbidimeter settings are reset. Calibration ? set- Setting Default settings tings...
  • Page 43 Turb 430 IR/T Operation pendix). The current software version can be found on the Internet at www.WTW.com. The proceeding for updating the software is given in the appendix (see chap- ter 11 F IRMWARE UPDATE ba75507d09 08/2021...

  • Page 44: Maintenance, Cleaning, Disposal

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Turb 430 IR/T Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance The meter is almost maintenance-free. The only maintenance task is replacing the batteries or battery pack. 5.1.1 Inserting/exchanging the batteries NOTE Make sure that the poles of the batteries are positioned correctly. The ±...

  • Page 45: Retrofitting The Battery Pack

    Turb 430 IR/T Maintenance, cleaning, disposal 5.1.2 Retrofitting the battery pack NOTE Use original WTW battery packs only. Together with the power pack the battery pack is available as an accessory (see section 8.1). Open the battery compartment: – Unscrew the two screws (1) on the underside of the meter –...

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Turb 430 IR/T Cleaning Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp, lint- free cloth. Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as required. NOTE The housing components are made of synthetic materials (polyure- thane, ABS and PMMA). Thus, avoid contact with acetone and similar detergents that contain solvents.

  • Page 47: Disposal

    Turb 430 IR/T Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Disposal Packing This meter is sent out in a protective transport packing. We recommend: Keep the packing material. The original packing protects the meter against damage during transport. Batteries/battery Remove the batteries or battery pack from the meter (see section 5.1). pack Dispose of the batteries or battery pack at a suitable facility according to local legal requirements.

  • Page 48: What To Do If

    What to do if... Turb 430 IR/T What to do if... General errors Display, LoBat Cause Remedy – Batteries or battery pack – Insert new batteries almost empty. – Charge the battery pack(see section 3.2) Meter does not Cause Remedy react to keystroke –...

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Turb 430 IR/T Technical data Technical data General data 7.1.1 Turb 430 IR/T Dimensions Approx. 236 x 86 x 117 mm Weight Approx. 0.6 kg (without batteries) Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates CE, FCC Ambient Storage...

  • Page 50: Labstation

    Technical data Turb 430 IR/T Serial Connection of the cable AK 540/B or AK 540/S interface Baud rate Adjustable: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 baud Type RS232 Data bits Stop bits Parity None Handshake RTS/CTS Cable length Max. 15 m Guidelines EC guideline 89/336/EEC and norms used...

  • Page 51: Turbidity

    Turb 430 IR/T Technical data Turbidity 7.2.1 Turb 430 IR Measuring principle Nephelometric measurement according to DIN EN ISO 7027 Light source Infrared LED Measuring range 0.01 ... 1100 FNU/NTU Resolution In the range 0.01 ... 9.99 max. 0.01 FNU/NTU In the range 10.0 ...

  • Page 52: Accessories And Options

    Accessories and options Turb 430 IR/T Accessories and options WTW accessories Description Model Order LabStation with PC software LSdata, LS Flex/430 251 301 battery pack and universal power pack Accumulator with pHotoFlex BB 251 300 power packTurb 430 IR/T 3 replacement cells, 28 x 60 mm LKS28-Set 251 302 Calibration set for Turb 430 IR...
  • Page 53 Turb 430 IR/T Accessories and options You can connect the P3001 to the Turb 430 IR/T in the following ways: Thermoprinter Description Model Order Connection P3001 - Turb 430 IR/T – Cable AK 540/S 902 843 Connection P3001 - LabStation –...

  • Page 54: Lists

    Lists Turb 430 IR/T Lists This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids. Abbreviations The list of abbreviations explains the indicators and the abbreviations that ap- pear on the display and in the manual. Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms. However, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not described here.
  • Page 55 Turb 430 IR/T Lists Glossary Resolution Smallest difference between two measured values that can be dis- played by a meter. Adjusting To manipulate a measuring system so that the relevant value (e.g. the displayed value) differs as little as possible from the correct value or a value that is regarded as correct, or that the difference remains within the tolerance.

  • Page 56: Index

    Index Turb 430 IR/T Index ............19 ....13 Automatic switch-off function ..........29 Calibration ... 29 Calibration points and measuring ranges ..........46 Cleaning ........8 Connecting sensors ..........8 Connectors ..........34 Data filter .......... 24 Data memory ..........
  • Page 57 Turb 430 IR/T Index ..........19 Navigation ........19 Operating modes ..........12 Power pack Rechargeable battery ........12 Charging time ............41 Reset ......39 RS232 socket assignment .............10 Safety ........12 Scope of delivery ........33 Storing in memory ..........16 Switching on ........24 System settings ..........27 Turbidity ba75507e09 08/2021...

  • Page 58: Firmware Update

    Firmware update Turb 430 IR/T Firmware update General information With the "Firmware Update Turb430" program you can update the firm- ware of the Turb 430 IR/T to the latest version with the aid of a PC. A free serial interface (COM port) on your PC and an interface cable is required for this (see chapter 8 A CCESSORIES AND OPTIONS Prior to starting the update please make sure that the bat-...
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