® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Overview Overview ® ® The measuring heads OxiTop (-i/-IDS) are part of the OxiTop measuring sys- tem for BOD determination. ® Measuring system OxiTop ® The OxiTop measuring system consists of the following components: Stirring platform IS 6, IS 12, IS 6 VAR ...
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Overview Supporting functions for BOD measurements ® To reduce the measuring work and costs, the OxiTop measuring system is especially adapted to the procedures of respirometric BOD measurement by means of the following functions: Function Explanation AutoTemp Function to control the temperature adjustment.
® Safety OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Safety Safety information 2.1.1 Safety information in the operating manual This operating manual provides important information on the safe operation of the instrument. Read this operating manual thoroughly and make yourself familiar with the instrument before putting it into operation or working with it. The operating manual must be kept in the vicinity of the instrument so you can always find the information you need.
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Safety Safe operation 2.2.1 Authorized use ® The authorized use of the OxiTop -IDS measuring system is the respirometric determination of the Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) according to the self- monitoring procedure, as well as additional respirometric test procedures. Only the operation and running of the instrument according to the instructions and technical specifications given in this operating manual is authorized (see section 7 T...
® Commissioning OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Commissioning Scope of delivery ® OxiTop measuring heads are included in several scopes of delivery that con- tain also other accessories or a varying number of measuring heads. Here, only those scopes of delivery are listed that include only measuring heads (without any other accessories): ...
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Operation Operation ® The OxiTop -i measuring heads are exclusively operated with the keys on the measuring heads. ® The OxiTop -IDS measuring heads are optionally operated via a wirelessly connected control meter (Multi 3630/3620 IDS) or via the keys on the measur- ing heads.
® Operation OxiTop (-i/-IDS) <M> In the start display (ID...): Display the measurement settings (Info display BOD parameters) In the info display BOD parameters: Start the measurement In menus/submenus/settings: Take over the selection / entry, Exit the menu/submenu and go one level higher <M_>...
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Operation Status LED The status LED indicates the current state of a BOD measurement. The LED flashes slowly (approx. every 5 secionds). Color Explanation BLUE The BOD measurement was started. Green The BOD measurement is finished. The status LED flashes green for approx. 24 hours. The BOD measurement was started.
® Operation OxiTop (-i/-IDS) 4.2.3 Elements in menus and dialogs Submenus Menu items that open a submenu are indicated by an arrow pointing to the right side (). <ENTER> Submenus are opened by confirming with . Example: General ...
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Operation < > Using , highlight the Language setting. <ENTER> Using , open the Language menu. Deutsch English Français Español < > Select the required language with <ENTER> Confirm the setting with The menu is closed. The measuring head is restarted.
® Operation OxiTop (-i/-IDS) <M> 1 0 . Exit the setting with BOD determination Municipal wastewater does not normally contain any toxic or inhibiting sub- stances. There are enough nutrient salts and suitable microorganisms present. Under these conditions, BOD determination in the undiluted sample using the ®...
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® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Operation Sample volume [ml] Measuring range Multiplier * [mg/l] 0 - 40 0 - 80 0 - 200 0 - 400 0 - 800 43,5 0 - 2000 22,7 0 - 4000 * for conversion of digits (only for the setting: Unit...[digit]) Too big a measuring range will lead to inaccurate results.
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Operation <M> Start the measurement with If the signal LED is active, it will flash blue. AutoTemp is displayed. ® Keep the sample bottle (with the OxiTop (-i/-IDS) measuring head screwed on) in a place that is controlled to 20°C (e.g. thermostat cabi- net/box) for the specified number of days.
® Operation OxiTop (-i/-IDS) BSB[mg/l] 10.9 7 [d] figure 4-2 Graphic display of a BOD measurement 1 Y-axis: Measured value 2 X-axis: Days 3 Cursor < > Using , indicate the measured value of the individual days with the cursor. <...
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Operation ® 4.5.1 OxiTop -PM (Cal-Test) The test checks the tightness and calibration of the pressure measuring system with the aid of a chemically simulated BOD. ® The OxiTop -PM calibration tablet contains, among other, a defined amount of sodium sulfite.
® Operation OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Start of the test <ENTER_> Open the menu /Service/OxiTop PT..Follow the instructions on the display. ® Set the plunger of the syringe on the OxiTop PT test resource to 0.5 ml. While this is being done the measuring head must not yet be ®...
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Operation 4.6.2 System settings Explanation Menu General Language Select the menu language Deutsch () The active language is marked with a checkmark (). English () Français () Español () Illumination () Switch the display illumination on/off When the display illumination (Illumination ) is enabled, any keystroke starts the illumination for 10 seconds.
® Maintenance, cleaning, disposal OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Maintenance The only maintenance activity required is replacing the battery. 5.1.1 Exchanging the battery Exchange empty batteries prior to starting a BOD measurment. 1 Upper case 2 Snap-action holder Press in the snap-action holder (2). Open the upper case (1).
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Maintenance, cleaning, disposal Cleaning 5.2.1 Measuring head Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring heads with a damp, lint-free cloth. NOTE The housing is made of synthetic material (ABS, PMMA). Thus, avoid contact with acetone or similar detergents that contain solvents. Remove any splashes immediately.
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® Maintenance, cleaning, disposal OxiTop (-i/-IDS) please contact your supplier. Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations of your country. End users within the European Union are obligated to return used batteries (even ecologically compatible ones) to a collec- tion point set up for recyclingpurposes.
® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) What to do if... What to do if... Displayed measured value too low Cause Remedy – The measuring equipment is – Tighten the measurement equip- untight ment – Insufficient sample preparation, – Carry out suitable sample prepara- lacking sample conservation.
® Technical data OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Technical data Approx. H 69 x 70 mm Dimensions Weight approx. 85 g Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 54 Electrical safety Protective class Test certificates Measuring principle Manometric ® ΔhPa, hPa Measuring ranges 500 ... 1250 (OxiTop -IDS) ®...
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® OxiTop (-i/-IDS) Technical data Radio technology Bluetooth LE Bluetooth 4.0 Class 3 (0 dBm) Contains transmitter modules FCC ID: QOQBLE113 5123A-B6TBLE113 At the moment, there exist licenses of the BlueTooth LE radio module in use for Europe, USA, Canada, and other countries (list available from WTW on request.) Most important licenses: CE, FCC.
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® Technical data OxiTop (-i/-IDS) ba77059e01 03/2019...
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