Data storage Last 50 measurements ® ® Bluetooth Bluetooth is on when the optional Hach Communication Dongle is installed. Certifications Warranty 1 year (EU: 2 years) ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any...
Section 2 General information In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.
General information Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de classe B répond à toutes les exigences de la réglementation canadienne sur les équipements provoquant des interférences. FCC Part 15, Class "B"...
6 Parameter and measurement ranges 3 Measurement ranges or parameters 7 Calibration adjusted icon: The factory default calibration was adjusted or a user-entered calibration curve was ® ® 4 Bluetooth icon: Bluetooth is on entered. Shows when the Hach Communication Dongle is installed.
Only remove the plastic insert to install the Hach Communication Dongle. Refer to the installation instructions supplied with the dongle.
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Startup D A N G E R Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols. C A U T I O N Chemical exposure hazard.
Figure 6 Install the instrument cap over the cell holder 3.3.1 Download a test procedure 1. Go to http://www.hach.com. 2. Enter "DR300" in the Search box. 3. Select the applicable instrument from the list. 4. Click the Downloads tab. 5. Scroll down to "Methods/Procedures".
3 seconds to go back to measurement mode. ® 3.5 Install the Bluetooth Dongle To install the Hach Communication Dongle do the illustrated steps that follows. After ® correct installation the display shows the Bluetooth icon. Refer to Figure 3...
This inspection task is also available as a service video on HSO. HSO full access requires login credentials. First log into HSO and afterwards click on https://support.hach.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1024331. Select the desired service video. Note: Following hyperlink without being logged will end in a permission denied information screen.
The software tool VAP235 is a .NET client program for factory or service inspection of a DR300 instrument. The software uses the RS232 serial port to communicate with an instrument. The software will guide the user step by step through the inspection process.
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C:\ProgramData\VAP235\Files (hidden folder). This directory also contains templates for labels and certificates. The newest NominalValue.csv file is stored https://danaher.sharepoint.com/:f:/r/sites/hch/team/rd/Shared%20Documents/Released %20Software/Service%20Tools/DR300?csf=1. Note: Update NominalValues.csv when you received a new or recalibrated test kit. Firmware After Installation DR300_BLx.xx_CRCxxxx.bin and DR300_UIx.xx_CRCxxxx.bin have been installed in the application directory in the folder Update (for example: C:\Program Files (x86)\VAP235\Update).
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Inspection Figure 7 General settings Preparation for inspection 1. Install the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 in the DR300. Refer to Insert the service cable on page 19. 2. Connect the VAA10036.99.G00 to an USB port. 3. Select the correct com port in the drop-down menu near by the Connect button. Refer Figure 8.
This task is also available as a service video on HSO. HSO full access requires login credentials. First log into HSO and afterwards click on https://support.hach.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1024331. Select the desired service video. Note: Following hyperlink without being logged will end in a permission denied information screen.
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Inspection • VAP235: Service tool software Step Description Picture Open the battery cover. Remove the batteries. Remove the plastic insert for dongle or the Hach Communication Dongle.
4.5.3 Do an inspection with the test filter set, service cable, PC and VAP235 software Items to collect: • PC and Software VAP235 • Service cable VAA10036.99.G00 • Test filter set service DR300 VAA10038.99.V00 • Printer (if a printout of the Certificate of Service Inspection is necessary)
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Picture First install the software VAP235. Refer to Install VAP235 software on page 16. Install the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 in the DR300. Refer to Insert the service cable on page 19. Connect the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 to an USB port.
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Inspection Step Description Picture Push Start inspection. The application version and boot version are automatically checked. If VAP235 is configured to perform the update automatically (Enable updates, refer to Install VAP235) the update starts. Follow the commands. Install the instrument cap over the cell holder and press ZERO button.
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Inspection Step Description Picture Check if all segments are displayed and press SELECT button.
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Inspection Step Description Picture Check if backlight is on and press BACKLIGHT button. For the following commands use the test filter set service DR300 VAA10038.99.V00. The used set No.# is shown.
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Inspection Step Description Picture Insert set No.# vial 1 and press READ button. Note: Make sure to install the filter in the correct orientation. Note: The filter is light-tight. Therefore, it is not necessary to install the instrument cap. The measured value of vial 1 (in absorbance) is shown. Insert set No.# vial 2 and press READ button.
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Inspection Step Description Picture The measured value of vial 2 (in absorbance) is shown. Insert set No.# vial 3 and press READ button. Note: The filter is light-tight. Therefore, it is not necessary to install the instrument cap. The measured value of vial 3 (in absorbance) is shown. Insert set No.# vial 8 and press READ button.
Certificate of Service Inspection (manually) on page 81 Step Description Picture Note the part number and serial number from the DR300 on the Certificate of Service Inspection. Note the set number and expiration date from VAA10038.99.V00 on the Certificate of Service Inspection.
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• Minimum value • Maximum value Make sure to note the correct wavelength of the DR300 type. Refer to Set the part number on page 43. To start the service mode push and hold , then push at the same time.
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Inspection Step Description Picture Push and do a backlight test. • Install the instrument cap on the cell holder. • Push to set the instrument zero. 0.000 is shown.
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Inspection Step Description Picture • Insert the NG11 filter into the cell holder. Make sure to install the filter in the correct orientation. • Install the instrument cup. Note: The filter is light-tight. Therefore, it is not necessary to install the instrument cap. •...
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Certificate of Service Inspection (manually) on page 81. This inspection task is also available as a service video on HSO. HSO full access requires login credentials. First log into HSO and afterwards click on https://support.hach.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1024331. Select the desired service video.
Inspection Note: Following hyperlink without being logged will end in a permission denied information screen. 4.7 Update the software 1. Install the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 in the DR300. Refer to Insert the service cable on page 19. 2. Start the VAP235 software.
Section 5 Repairs D A N G E R Electrocution hazard. Remove power from the instrument before this procedure is started. W A R N I N G Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled.
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Repairs Step Description Picture Remove the plastic insert for dongle or the Hach Communication Dongle. To remove the screws (4x), use a TORX T10 torque screw driver. Open the instrument. Top housing including keypad Display Mainboard including optical unit Seal...
Repairs 5.2 Replace the optical unit Items to collect: • Optical cup • Retaining springs (2x) • Lens • Retainer detector • Detector clip • Detector (IC converter light to frequency) • Aperture • Interference filter • Housing for LED •...
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Repairs • Krytox oil (item no. 16004801) Step Description Picture Open the instrument, refer to Open the instrument on page 35. Remove the optical unit from the mainboard. Insert retainer springs (2x) in the optical cup. Push the springs in the correct position.
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Repairs Step Description Picture Insert the lens. Note: Make sure that the larger curvature of the lens points downwards. To mount the detector assembly, slide the retainer (A) in the detector clip (B). Do not lock it yet. Insert the detector (C), the lens points downwards. Snap the retainer on the detector clip.
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Repairs Step Description Picture Turn the optical unit and insert an aperture. Insert the interference filter. Note: Make sure that the wavelength is correct. Note: Make sure that the wavelength label is readable. Push the LED head in the housing. Bend the pins 90°. Note the polarity and direction.
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Repairs Step Description Picture Snap the LED retainer in the optical unit. Assemble the optical unit with the mainboard. Carefully insert the pins of LED and detector into the plugs and press the optical unit against the mainboard. Make sure that the optical unit overlaps the mainboard for 2 mm.
This repair task is also available as a service video on HSO. HSO full access requires login credentials. First log into HSO and afterwards click on https://support.hach.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1024331. Select the desired service video. Note: Following hyperlink without being logged will end in a permission denied information screen.
Note: Following hyperlink without being logged will end in a permission denied information screen. 5.3.1 Set the part number Note: It's not allowed to reconfigure an instrument to another parameter! 1. Install the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 in the DR300. Refer to Insert the service cable on page 19.
HDB215 LPG445.99.65000 655 nm HDB237 5.3.2 Set the serial number 1. Install the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 in the DR300. Refer to Insert the service cable on page 19. 2. Start the VAP235. 3. Connect the VAA10036.99.G00 to an USB port.
Repairs Figure 10 Set serial number 5.4 Replace the display Items to collect: • Display • Display frame • Backlight reflector label • Connector, LCD zebra (2x) • Krytox oil (item no. 16004801) Step Description Picture Open the instrument, refer to Open the instrument on page 35.
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This repair task is also available as a service video on HSO. HSO full access requires login credentials. First log into HSO and afterwards click on https://support.hach.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1024331. Select the desired service video. Note: Following hyperlink without being logged will end in a permission denied information...
This repair task is also available as a service video on HSO. HSO full access requires login credentials. First log into HSO and afterwards click on https://support.hach.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1024331. Select the desired service video. Note: Following hyperlink without being logged will end in a permission denied information screen.
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Repairs • Krytox oil (item no. 16004801) Step Description Picture Open the instrument, refer to Open the instrument on page 35. Install in a new bottom housing new battery contacts. Note: Push down the battery contact springs with blade of a screw driver.
Repairs Step Description Picture Stick at a new top housing the correct parameter label (self- adhesive). Stick the window (self-adhesive) bubble-free on the housing. Note: Proper bonding is important for IP67 waterproof. To reassemble the instrument, install display, keypad, optical unit and mainboard.
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Repairs • Krytox oil (item no. 16004801) Step Description Picture Open the instrument, refer to Open the instrument on page 35. Remove the defective battery contacts from the bottom housing. If the battery contact LPZ445.99.00011 is defective, replace the bottom housing. Refer to Replace the housing on page 47.
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This repair task is also available as a service video on HSO. HSO full access requires login credentials. First log into HSO and afterwards click on https://support.hach.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/1024331. Select the desired service video. Note: Following hyperlink without being logged will end in a permission denied information...
Section 6 Troubleshooting Error Description User action recommendations Technical information including troubleshooting action items (only for Service Operator) Note: The following information lists the most likely error causes and actions to be taken. "+" means additional information shall be checked ">"...
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Troubleshooting Error Description User action recommendations Technical information including troubleshooting action items (only for Service Operator) E-04 The reading is If the reading is less than the + Check/read the service log for possible other error messages. more or less instrument range, make sure that Option A) than the...
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Replace the mainboard on page 42 E-13 Parameter load The memory of the instrument is The DR300 chemical parameters could not be loaded (neither failure defective. Contact technical from filesystem nor from backup). The device is not capable to support.
Contact technical support. > Replace the mainboard on page 42 6.1 Get the instrument logger 1. Install the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 in the DR300. Refer to Insert the service cable on page 19. 2. Start the VAP235 software. 3. Connect the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 to an USB port.
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Error during software update [DR300]SUBKEY_UPDATE_FAILED_MISC = 0U SUBKEY_UPDATE_FAILED_SIGN_ERR =1U SUBKEY_UPDATE_FAILED_CRC_ERROR = 2U SUBKEY_UPDATE_FAILED_CANCELED = 3U [none] Error type error Warning: battery capacity is low [DR300]Warning: battery capacity is < 2% Battery Voltage Battery Capacity [°C] Temperature Hardware ID Volt Module ID Volt standard Status: serial number was changed [Default]No further information for this event.
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Measurement error [DR300]Type 1 - Zero Invalid (E-14) 2 - Signal too high (E-21) 3 - Invalid freq quotient (E-22) 4 - LED error (E-2) 5 - LED error slfchk (E-2) 6 - Absorbtion too high (E-15)
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Troubleshooting Category Code Value Short description Detailed description error Filesystem error [DR300]FS_HACH_ERR_OPEN = 24 FS_HACH_ERR_WRITE = 25 FS_HACH_ERR_READ = ... FS_HACH_ERR_FILESIZ FS_HACH_ERR_ARG FS_HACH_ERR_MALLOC FS_HACH_ERR_CONTENT FS_HACH_ERR_CRC FS_HACH_ERR_FLASH FS_HACH_ERR_VERIFY [none] error index standard Battery replaced message standard Module detected [DR300]Module type 1=factory...
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Battery capacity [none] Hardware version Hardware version voltage [none] Module ID Module ID voltage standard HWC LED adjust [DR300]Maximum LED power for high frequency as message percent. Calibrated during HWC. max PWM threshold error Error: stack overflow [Default]One or more stack overflow events occurred.
[none] BLE module MAC address (if equipped) error Parameter load error 6.2 Get the data logger 1. Install the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 in the DR300. Refer to Insert the service cable on page 19. 2. Start the VAP235 software. 3. Connect the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 to an USB port.
Troubleshooting Figure 13 Get data log Figure 14 Data logger 6.3 Set back the instrument to factory settings 1. Install the service cable VAA10036.99.G00 in the DR300. Refer to Insert the service cable on page 19. 2. Start the VAP235 software.
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Troubleshooting Figure 15 Set delivery state...
Section 7 Replacement parts and accessories W A R N I N G Personal injury hazard. Use of non-approved parts may cause personal injury, damage to the instrument or equipment malfunction. The replacement parts in this section are approved by the manufacturer. Note: Product and Article numbers may vary for some selling regions.
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Replacement parts and accessories Figure 17 Bottom part and battery contacts HVR022 HAG264 BOTTOM VIEW HVR021 10 (2x) OVQ291 XMF883 14 (4x) HZD215 HFK045 LPG445.99.00000 04.06.2018 BPav 019Z18 18.07.2018 Berk Sht. Größe Ers. für Ausgabe Zust./Rev. Änderung / Rev.No. Datum/Date Name Size...
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Replacement parts and accessories Replacement parts Position no. Item no. Description Picture LPZ445.99.00010 Housing, top LPZ445.99.00013 Keypad LPZ445.99.00014 Window LPZ445.99.00019 Label, Parameter, Chlorine LR LPZ445.99.00020 Label, Parameter, Chlorine LPZ445.99.00021 Label, Parameter, Chlorine/pH LPZ445.99.00022 Label, Parameter, Chlorine Dioxide LPZ445.99.00023 Label, Parameter, Molybdenum LPZ445.99.00024 Label, Parameter, Mono/Free NH...
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Replacement parts and accessories Position no. Item no. Description Picture LPZ445.99.00046 Screw, 4x24 500 PAN SST TORX, 4x LPZ445.99.00007 Battery cover, assembly LPZ445.99.00006 Instrument cap, assembly Optical unit LPZ445.99.00044 Retainer, LED, Densichek, PKT II...
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Replacement parts and accessories Position no. Item no. Description Picture LPZ445.99.00045 LED (3,1 mm, white) LPZ445.99.00043 Housing, LED, white, PKT II LPZ445.99.00001 Filter, Interference 500 nm LPZ445.99.00002 Filter, Interference 528 nm...
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Replacement parts and accessories Position no. Item no. Description Picture LPZ445.99.00003 Filter, Interference 600 nm LPZ445.99.00004 Filter, Interference 655 nm LPZ445.99.00040 Aperture, 063, Densichek, PKT II LPZ445.99.00051 O-ring for cell compartment, 1.301ID X .070W LPZ445.99.00048 Spring, cell compartment, 2x...
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Replacement parts and accessories Position no. Item no. Description Picture LPZ445.99.00005 Cup, optical, Densichek, PKT II LPZ445.99.00041 Biconvex lens PMMA LPZ445.99.00042 Retainer, detector, Densichek LPZ445.99.00047 IC conv light to frequency 235...
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Replacement parts and accessories Position no. Item no. Description Picture LPZ445.99.00052 Clip, detector, Pocket Colorimeter Display unit YAB211 Display DR300 LPZ445.99.00012 Frame, display LPZ445.99.00016 Label, backlight reflector LPZ445.99.00017 Connector, LCD, ZEBRA, 2x...
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Replacement parts and accessories Accessories Item no. Description Picture LPV446.99.00001 Hach Communication Dongle 5953100 Soft-sided case/holster 4674300 AAA batteries, alkaline...
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Sample cell, 25 mm (10 mL), glass 4864302 Sample cell, 1 cm (10 mL), plastic Service tools Item no. Description Picture VAA10038.99.V00 Test filter set Service DR300 VAA10036.99.G00 Service cable VAP235 Software for factory and service inspection Note: Not available to order.
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Replacement parts and accessories Item no. Description Picture 2525400 Dielectric grease 16004801 Krytox GPL103 oil, colorless...
Appendix A Certificate of Service Inspection ISO 9001 Certified DR300 Certificate of Service Inspection Part No. Gerätenummer, n°d'appareil LPG440.99.00002 Serial No. Seriennummer, numéro de série 1234567 General Function Allgemeine Funktion, fonction générale Display Anzeigeelement, écran: Function Keys Funktionstasten, touch de cuves: Photometric Data Photometrische Werte, data photométrique...
We have fixed within our quality management system that our test resources can be traced back by national standards, there where it is possible. Therefore your Hach Lange calibration certificate, supported by this protocol, provides the necessary documentation and audit trail for the control of your measuring and testing equipment.
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Certificate of Service Inspection (manually)