TEST METHODS SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION Most natural waters contain some iron. The concentration may vary from small traces to very large amounts in water which is contaminated by acid mine wastes. For domestic use, the concentration should not exceed 0.2 ppm and for some industrial applications not even a trace of iron can be tolerated.
ANALYSIS PROCEDURE 1. Fill the Water Sample Collecting Bottle (0688) with sample water. Main Menu 2. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on. Testing Menu Editing Menu 12:00:00 001/500 All Tests 3. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu. 056 Iron Phenanthro 12:00:00 001/500 4.
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6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Blank. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add 6 drops of *Acid Phenanthroline Indicator (2776). 8. Cap and invert 4 times to mix. Wait 5 minutes for full color 05:00 development. Wipe tube dry. 9.
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11. Cap and invert 15 times to mix. 12. Wait 5 minutes for full color development. Wipe tube dry. 05:00 13. After 5 minutes insert tube into 056 Iron Phenanthro chamber. Close lid. Select Scan 0.99 Sample. Record result as ppm Total Iron.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Main Menu 1. Press and briefly hold turn the meter on. The LaMotte Testing Menu logo screen will appear for about Editing Menu 3 seconds and the Main Menu will appear.
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5. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Blank. 6. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add 6 drops of *Acid Phenanthroline Indicator (2776). Cap and invert 4 times to mix. 05:00 8. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one measure of *Iron Reducing Reagent (2777).
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10. Wait 5 minutes for full color development. Wipe tube dry. 05:00 11. After 5 minutes insert tube into 056 Iron Phenanthro chamber. Close lid. Select Scan 0.99 Sample. Scan BLank Scan Sample 12:00:00 001/500 056 Iron Phenanthro 12. Press to scroll to Calibrate.
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056 Iron Phenanthro 15. Press ENTER to save the value. 1.00 To leave the Calibration procedure without saving the adjustment, press EXIT %T/Abs Calibrate Press at any ENTER time to return to the default 12:00:00 001/500 value. The calibration has now been standardized and can be used for testing.
SET UP SETTING THE CLOCK Setting the clock allows the correct time and date stamp to be stored with each reading in the data logger. 1. From the Editing Menu, press Editing Menu to scroll to Set Set Clock Clock. Logging Factory Setup Set Power Save...
LOGGING DATA The default setting for the data logger is enabled. The meter will log the last 500 data points. The counter in the center bottom of the display will show how many data points have been logged. The display will show 500+ when the data logger has exceeded 500 points and the data points are being overwritten.
FACTORY SETUP The Factory Setup menu is used in manufacturing of the colorimeter. This menu is not for use by the operator in the field. SETTING POWER SAVE The power saving Auto Shutoff feature will turn the meter off when a button has not been pushed for a set amount of time.
SETTING THE BACKLIGHT TIME The backlight illuminates the display for enhanced viewing. The default setting is 10 seconds. If Button Control is chosen the backlight button on the key pad will act as an on/off switch and the backlight will remain on or off when the meter is being used.
SELECTING A LANGUAGE There are seven languages available: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese. 1. From the Editing Menu, press Editing Menu to scroll to Factory Setup Select Language. Set Power Save Set Backlight Time Select Language 12:00:00 001/500 Select Language 2.
LOOPING MENUS Long menus, such as the Tsting Menu, incorporate a looping feature which allows the user to quickly reach the last choice in the menu from the first choice. In a looping menu the last choices in the menu are above the first choice and scrolling upward moves through the menu in reverse order.
COMPUTER CONNECTION OUTPUT COMPUTER CONNECTION USB Type A, USB mini B, Order Cable Code 1720. BATTERY BATTERY/AC OPERATION The colorimeter may be operated on battery power, using a USB wall adapter or USB computer connection. If using the meter as a bench top unit, use the wall adapter if possible to extend the battery life.
This unit uses a custom battery assembly that is only available from LaMotte Company. Battery replacement must be performed at a LaMotte authorized repair facility. The water resistant housing of this meter should not be opened by the user...
The menus can be displayed in seven different languages. The LaMotte tests are precalibrated for LaMotte reagent systems. The colorimeter displays the result of these tests directly in units of concentration.
THE KEYPAD The keypad has 6 buttons which are used to perform specific tasks. This button will scroll up through a list of menu selections. The button is used to select choices in a menu viewed on the ENTER display. This button controls the backlight on the display.
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Large format graphic information, such as test results or error messages or the LaMotte logo is displayed. The top two lines of the display are used to display information in a large, easy to read format.
The display may show the following messages: Battery Status More choices are available and can be viewed by scrolling up and/or down through the display. Header Identifies the current menu and information on units and reagent systems if applicable. Footer In the data logging mode the number of the data point is displayed and the total number of data points in the memory will be shown.
After the product leaves LaMotte Company, all responsibility for safe delivery is assured by the transportation company. Damage claims must be filed immediately with the transportation company to receive compensation for damaged goods.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read the labels on all LaMotte reagent containers prior to use. Some containers include precautionary notices and first aid information. Read the SDS before using these reagents. Additional emergency information for all LaMotte reagents is available 24 hours a day from the National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 or by contacting the 24 hour emergency line for ChemTel 1-800-255-3924 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico);...
This can be done following the user calibration described on page 10. If the user calibration fails to properly adjust the meter then the meter should be returned to LaMotte Company for recalibration. (See page 21). STRAY LIGHT The colorimeter should have no problems with stray light. Make sure that the sample compartment lid is always fully closed.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Low battery. Readings Charge battery or use Flashing are reliable. USB wall/computer adapter. “Low Battery” Battery voltage is very Charge battery or use low. Readings are not USB wall/computer reliable. adapter. “Shut Down Low Batt” Battery is too low to Charge battery or use Shut Down...
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