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- Page 1 DC1500 PHOSPHATE Phosphate Colorimeter Kit Code 3242 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS DC1500 Phosphate Kit Kit Contents ..................5 Accessories ..................5 Test Method Specifi cations Introduction ..................6 Application .................... 6 Range ..................... 6 Method ....................6 Handling & Preservation ..............6 Interferences ..................6 Analysis Phosphate ..................... 7 Calibration Standards ..................... - Page 3 Sample Dilution Techniques ............25 General information Packaging and Delivery ..............25 General Precautions ................25 Safety Precautions ................26 Limits of Liability ................26 Specifi cations ..................27 CE ......................28 IP67 ......................28 Warranty .....................28 Register Your Meter................28 Trouble Shooting Guide Error Messages ..................29 Calibration ..................29 Stray Light ..................29 Troubleshooting Guide ..............30 1.800.561.8187...
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Page 4: Kit Contents
DC1500 PHOSPHATE KIT Kit Contents QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE 2 x 60 mL *Phosphate Acid Reagent V-6282-H 10 g *Phosphate Reducing Reagent *V-6283-D Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic 0699 Water Sample Collecting Bottle 0688 Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic 0354 Colorimeter Tubes, w/caps, set of 6... -
Page 5: Introduction
TEST METHODS SPECIFICATIONS INTRODUCTION Phosphorus is an important nutrient for aquatic plants. The amount found in water is generally not more than 0.1 ppm unless the water has become polluted from waste water sources or excessive drainage from agricultural areas. When phosphorus is present in excess of the concentrations required for normal aquatic plant growth, a process called eutrophication takes place. -
Page 6: Analysis
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. 081 Phosphate LR 12:00:00 001/500 4. - Page 7 6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Blank. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1.0 mL of *Phosphate Acid Reagent (V-6282). Cap and mix. 8. Use the 1.0 g spoon (0699) to add one measure of *Phosphate Reducing Reagent (V-6283).
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Page 8: Calibration
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Main Menu 1. Press and briefl y 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. - Page 9 4. Rinse a clean tube (0290) three times with the phosphate standard. Fill to the 10 mL line with the phosphate standard. Cap the tube. Dry the tube with a lint-free cloth. 5. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Blank. 6.
- Page 10 9. Insert tube into chamber. Close 081 Phosphate LR lid. Select Scan Sample. 0.99 Scan BLank Scan Sample 12:00:00 001/500 081 Phosphate LR 10. Press to scroll to Calibrate. 0.99 %T/Abs Calibrate 12:00:00 001/500 081 Phosphate LR 11. Press to select Calibrate. ENTER A reverse font (light background 0.99...
- Page 11 081 Phosphate LR 13. 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.
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Page 12: Set Up
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... -
Page 13: Logging Data
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. -
Page 14: Factory Setup
FACTORY SETUP The Factory Setup menu is used in manufacturing of the colorimeter. This menu is not for use by the operator in the fi eld. 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. -
Page 15: Setting Backlight 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. -
Page 16: Selecting A Language
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. -
Page 17: Looping Menus
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 fi rst choice. In a looping menu the last choices in the menu are above the fi rst choice and scrolling upward moves through the menu in reverse order. -
Page 18: Computer Connection
WATERLINK CONNECT The meter may be interfaced with any Windows-based 64 bit computer by using the LaMotte WaterLink Connect program and a USB cable. The program will store test information and results in a local database, and allow for exporting this data to a comma separated value (CSV) fi le. The meter will send the following data: time/date stamp, name of test, sample value, sample units, meter name, and location. -
Page 19: Battery Replacement
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. Contact MAINTENANCE ... - Page 20 Often a problem can be resolved over the phone or by email. If a return of the meter is necessary, attach a letter with the return authorization number, meter serial number, a brief description of problem and contact information including phone and FAX numbers to the shipping carton. This information will enable the service department to make the required repairs more effi...
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Page 21: Meter Disposal
The menus can be displayed in seven diff erent languages. The LaMotte tests are precalibrated for LaMotte reagent systems. The colorimeter displays the result of these tests directly in units of concentration. -
Page 22: The Keypad
THE KEYPAD The keypad has 6 buttons which are used to perform specifi c 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. - Page 23 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.
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Page 24: Tubes And Chambers
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 Identifi es 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... -
Page 25: Sample Dilution Techniques
After the product leaves LaMotte Company, all responsibility for safe delivery is assured by the transportation company. Damage claims must be fi led immediately with the transportation company to receive compensation for damaged goods. - Page 26 SPECIFICATIONS & RANGES INSTRUMENT TYPE: Colorimeter Readout 160 x 100 backlit LCD, 20 x 6 line graphical display Wavelengths 568 nm Wavelength Accuracy ±2% FS Readable Resolution Determined by reagent system Wavelength Bandwidth 10 nm typical Photometric Range –2 to +2 AU Photometric Precision ±...
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Page 27: Error Messages
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. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting Guide
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... - Page 29 3242-MN 7.19 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...