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Lumiso Ammonia
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ZIINST65 V1

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  • Page 1 Made in UK Lumiso Ammonia User Manual ZIINST65 V1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • 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

    This is the basic procedure for all tests. For specific test details please refer to the Test Instructions. The test selection menu Lumiso Lumiso appears when first starting A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 up Lumiso. 16-07-2021 Nes 15N...
  • Page 7 Blanking Blanking sets the zero value for the test and is required on most occasions a test is carried out. Blanking is slightly different depending upon whether the test format is a tablet test or liquid Tubetest. Ammonia Tablet Test Use a photometer tube with 10 mL of the water being tested without any reagent...
  • Page 8 Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 16-07-2021 Nes 15N Press blank Nes 50N Nes 100N Pooltest Ammonia Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 16-07-2021 The screen will show that the blank is being measured.
  • Page 9 Ammonia Tablet Test Prepare a 10ml sample by adding reagents to it according to the test instructions. Place this sample tube in the cell holder ® Ammonia TUBETESTS Follow Test Instructions for type of tubetest being used. Then place tube in cell holder fitted with adapter.
  • Page 10 Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 Press read. 16-07-2021 Depending upon test selected, Lumiso will either go to step 10, Ammonia Pooltest or show intermediate step 9. For Tests with a Wait Time Only Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product For tests with a “wait time”...
  • Page 11 Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 16-07-2021 The screen will show that the sample is being measured. Ammonia Pooltest The result will be displayed Lumiso Lumiso with the following information A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49...

  • 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 Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 16-07-2021 Ind12N The Settings Menu is Ind50N accessed from the opening Test Selection Menu.
  • 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

    Lumiso instrument. These standards contain Neutral Density Filters (NDFs) and can be used to verify that the instrument is within calibration and performing correctly. Check Standards Certificate For use with instruments : Lumiso Ammonia Wavelength 620 nm Wavelength 465 nm Standard A 69%T 74%T...
  • Page 17 Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 16-07-2021 Check Standard Mode is accessed from the Settings Menu Scroll to the Check Standard Ammonia Pooltest icon and confirm Lumiso Lumiso The wavelengths of light the A Palintest Product A Palintest Product...
  • Page 18 Insert the “Blank” from the set of standards. Ensure that the wavelength Lumiso Lumiso being checked is aligned A Palintest Product A Palintest Product with the mark on the 12:28:49 Lumiso instrument. 16-07-2021 620nm Then press blank...
  • Page 19 Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product The instrument will measure 12:28:49 16-07-2021 the blank and show when this has been successful. A read icon now appears. Ammonia Pooltest LMP001 Blank Insert Standard A from the set of standards...
  • Page 20 The measurement of %T Lumiso Lumiso (Percentage Transmission) A Palintest Product A Palintest Product is shown on screen. 12:28:49 16-07-2021 This value needs to be 620nm compared with that on the 71.2 certificate for the correct wavelength and standard. Ammonia...
  • Page 21 Please clean the cell holder carefully and remeasure the standards. 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 Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 The Results Log is accessed 16-07-2021 from the Settings Menu Select the “Results Log”...

  • Page 23: Displaying A Qr Code

    (see below). Displaying a QR Code Lumiso Lumiso It is possible to display A Palintest Product 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 Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product From the Settings Menu 12:28:49 16-07-2021 Scroll to the Time and Date icon and confirm 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 Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 From the Settings Menu 16-07-2021 Select the light bulb icon and confirm Ammonia Pooltest...

  • Page 26: Using Sample Labels

    Using Sample Labels Lumiso Lumiso Sample readings can be tagged A Palintest Product A Palintest Product to indicate a sample name, 12:28:49 16-07-2021 project or sampling location. In the settings menu scroll to the tag icon and confirm Pooltest Ammonia...

  • Page 27: Procedures For Water Testing

    Procedures for Testing How to Get Accurate Results Rinse all equipment thoroughly with the water that is being tested. When filling tubes to the 10 mL line ensure the level is as shown Use Palintest Tubetests or photometer reagents...
  • 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 photometer tubes in the instrument with white diamond aligned to the mark on the instrument.

  • Page 29: Blanking

    Ammonia 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. Mix and use this as the new blank and sample for the test.

  • Page 30: Test Instructions

    Test Instructions Depending upon model, any of the following tests may be present in the menu. Liquid Tubetest Nessler 0 – 15 mg/L N (Ammonia/15N) Liquid Tubetest Nessler 0 – 50 mg/L N (Ammonia/50N) Liquid Tubetest Nessler 0 – 100 mg/L N (Ammonia/100N) 100N Tablet...
  • Page 31 Ammonia (Nessler Tubetest Methods) Name on Menu Range Sample Volume Used Nes 15N 0 – 15 mg/L N 5 mL Nes 50N 0 – 50 mg/L N 1 mL Nes 100N 0 – 100 mg/L N 0.5 mL Colour Change: Colourless to yellow to orange Tubetests require use of adapter Please see section How to Select and Perform a Test for details...
  • Page 32 Wait 1 minute Alternatively, to use the automatic timer, immediately place tube in the cell holder then press read Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 12:28:49 16-07-2021 16-07-2021 Take the Photometer Reading. Nes 15N 7.26...
  • Page 33 Ammonia (Indophenol Tubetest Method) Name on Menu Range Sample Volume Used Ind 12N 0 – 12 mg/L N 1 mL Ind 50N 0 – 50 mg/L N 0.2 mL Colour Change: Colourless to yellow to green Tubetests require use of adapter Please see section How to Select and Perform a Test for details of Tubetests Blanking.
  • Page 34 Add one Tubetests Ammonia (Indophenol) Tablet. Crush tablet and mix. Then replace cap Wait exactly 10 minutes Alternatively, to use the automatic timer, immediately place tube in the cell holder then press read...
  • Page 35 (If tube is in cell holder then entire instrument can be inverted gently and returned to its normal position, just before the timer elapses) Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 12:28:49 16-07-2021 16-07-2021 Take the Photometer Reading.
  • Page 36 Ammonia (Tablet Method) Ind 1N Colourless to yellow to green Colour Change: 0 – 1 mg/L Range: Fill tube with sample to the 10mL line. Add one Ammonia No 1 tablet and one Ammonia No 2 tablet Crush both tablets and stir to mix.
  • Page 37 Wait 10 minutes Alternatively, to use the automatic timer, immediately place tube in the cell holder then press read Lumiso Lumiso A Palintest Product A Palintest Product 12:28:49 16-07-2021 Ind 1N Take the Photometer Reading. 0.22 Result = mg/L Ammonia (as N)

  • Page 38: Technical Specification

    Dual wavelength, direct-reading Instrument colorimeter 50 results, with date, time and label Results Log Optics Palintest dual LED light source optical system with narrow band wavelength filters and photodetectors Automatic wavelength selection Wavelengths of 620 nm and 465 nm ± 2 nm...

  • Page 39: 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 40 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 41 The level of torque applied to this screw has no affect on the performance of the waterproof seal. 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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