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Trace2O METALYSER DELUXE HM2000 Instruction Manual

Portable heavy metals analyser
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Portable Heavy Metals Analyser

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  • Page 1 METALYSER DELUXE HM2000 Portable Heavy Metals Analyser...
  • Page 2 ® Metalyser Deluxe HM2000 Instruction Manual v2.0 CONTENTS 2 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 3 Whilst both instruments analyse heavy metals, each has a different mode of operation. Therefore this manual is in two parts, the first covering the ® ® Metalyser instrument and the second covering the Metalometer www.trace2o.com 3...

  • Page 4: Kit Content

    Reference Electrode Cable Fill Solution Clamp USB Power Supply Transformers and Conditioning Adapters Solutions Sample Analysis Polishing Beaker (SAB) Beakers Sonde Buffer Kits ® Metalyser Instrument Instruction Manual Standards Sample Vials Metalometer Instrument Metalometer Buffer Kit Reagent Box 4 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 5 ® Metalyser Deluxe HM2000 Instruction Manual v2.0 ® 3. METALYSER ® 3.1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR METALYSER www.trace2o.com 5...
  • Page 6 Right and OK. To navigate up, down, left and right simply push the joystick in the required direction. To select an option or ‘OK’ a choice press the joystick in the centre. Cancel Button Pressing the cancel button will return you to the previous menu or screen. 6 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 7 Battery fast charge indicator Battery trickle charge indicator Battery fault/overheat indicator Battery full Battery ¾ full Battery ½ full Battery ¼ full Battery empty USB connection to PC established Stirrer on indicator 
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  • Page 8 The second option is to fit the extension cable between the Sonde and the instrument. This allows the instrument to be used to collect samples as well as analyse them. The sonde (electrodes x 4) SAB (Sample Analysis Beaker) 8 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 9 The sonde cable may be fixed to the lid of the Metalyser box, using the box closure tabs and the supplied cable clamp. Alternatively, the user may attach the cable to a suitable fixture at the sample site, e.g. branch, rope, fence, barrier. www.trace2o.com 9...
  • Page 10 Working Electrodes can be identified by the number of connecting pins and are not interchangeable. Electrode WE1 (6 pins) is to be fitted in position WE1. Electrode WE2 (3 pins) is to be fitted in position WE3. Do not mix up the electrodes. 10 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 11 3. Use the pipette to drop enough solution into the Reference Electrode to fill it up. Once topped up, replace the band to prevent the electrode fill solution escaping. Note: Only use the supplied Reference Electrode Fill Solution. www.trace2o.com 11...
  • Page 12 Hold the electrode perpendicular to the platen and use a smooth figure of eight motion as indicated. Polish until the surface has a mirror finish and no scratches or imperfections are seen. 12 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 13 Plating Solutions – The plating solutions should be stored in a dark, cool place and have a shelf life of one year. Refer to solutions for expiry dates. Should the efficacy of the plating solution deteriorate before this during use, they should be discarded and replaced. www.trace2o.com 13...
  • Page 14 Used to set the instrument date and time → Language Used to select the display language → Charge Battery charging options → Auto switch Auto off select → Program Programme internal hardware (Not used in P/STAT normal operation) 14 www.trace2o.com...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Press <cancel> to return to main menu Note: The fast charge option is only available when the instrument is switched on. The instrument will also charge at a trickle rate if the instrument is connected for charging but not switched on www.trace2o.com 15...
  • Page 16  From the main menu select System  From the system menu select Set date/time and press <OK>  Use the navigation key to alter the date and time  Press <OK> when finished to save settings 16 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 17 This is recommended to extend battery life. To change this setting follow the steps below: • From the main menu select System • From the system menu select Auto switch off • Highlight required setting and press <OK> • Press <cancel> to return to main menu www.trace2o.com 17...
  • Page 18 If WE1 is to be used in the analysis, then WE2 is not part of the circuit and has no role in the analysis. Likewise for WE1 during analyses using WE2. When switching between different analyses, the unused electrode needs to be removed, otherwise results may be affected. Procedures for each parameter are detailed in the relevant application notes. 18 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 19 Test Methods menu and then choosing condition electrode, which is at the top of the list for the selected electrode. The conditioning step should be carried out in sample water, and undertakes a run which sensitises the Working Electrode. www.trace2o.com 19...
  • Page 20 Place buffer in SAB and fill SAB with (within the metal sample menus) prepare the Working Electrode for analysis. From the Test Methods Menu, choose As(III), and then Condition Electrode Refer to Application notes for Operating Procedures particular to each parameter 20 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 21 This is in order to minimise carry-over and to clean off all traces of the previous analysis. This can be achieved by using the deionised water or by washing the sonde head (without the SAB) in the sample water. This is particularly important following an arsenic analysis. www.trace2o.com 21...
  • Page 22 Continue Standard Addition run on Metalyser Save / discard / download results Remove SAB. Rinse electrodes & sonde head Where ‘WEx’, use WE1 or WE2 for your required analysis Where ‘Mx’ use M1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 for your required analysis 22 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 23 To release the pipette tip after use, push the white button at the side of the pipette Before carrying out testing, become familiar using the pipette and the two different stops on the plunger to ensure the correct volume of standard is added. www.trace2o.com 23...
  • Page 24 Always dilute with water that will not contribute to the heavy metals being tested. Deionised water is ideal. Blank subtraction Blank subtraction is recommended to be used for all of the analyses and is the default setting. It is particularly important for the analysis of Hg and As. 24 www.trace2o.com...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Addition error The increase in metal response was not sufficient enough to determine the addition Calibration error The addition was not added or the metals have not been detected www.trace2o.com 25...
  • Page 26 To see the graph, navigate to main menu, chose Data Log, then Last Result. The result will appear first; pressing <OK> will display the graph. Press <OK> again to exit the graph. 26 www.trace2o.com...

  • Page 27: Interference Effects

    Lower limits achievable using the Handset at 60 seconds deposition. Increased accuracy can be achieved by setting the deposition time to 120 seconds Variability at 20ppb ± 5% with Metaware software, ± 7.5% with handheld Accuracy dependent on element measured, sample matrix and type www.trace2o.com 27...
  • Page 28 ® Metalyser Deluxe HM2000 Instruction Manual v2.0 ® 4. METALOMETER ® 4.1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR METALOMETER Cell Chamber Backlit display Function button On/Off button Zero/Test button Mode button 28 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 29 Zero/Test button button is used to take readings of the samples. Function button button is used to activate the backlight as well as performing other functions which will be described later. www.trace2o.com 29...
  • Page 30 If cleaning is necessary the chamber can be rinsed under a tap and dried using a soft cloth. The rest of the instrument can be cleaned using a mild soapy solution. For difficult to remove marks isopropyl alcohol can be used. 30 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 31 Decrease value Confirm and advance through sequence The date and time set sequence is year, month, day, hours, and minutes. iS SEt After the next press of the instrument display will show and move onto the measurement screen. www.trace2o.com 31...

  • Page 32: Performing A Test

    To change the test method press The instrument will sequence through the test methods as follows: Fe –> Mn –> Ni –> Al –> B –> Cr6 –> Cu To perform a test for a particular metal please consult the individual application notes. 32 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 33 To recall the results from the instrument being on: Press and hold for more than 4 seconds, then release. Press the button to scroll through the results. Press the button the repeat a data set. Press to return to measurement mode. www.trace2o.com 33...

  • Page 34: Setting Zero

    SEL cAL The display will either show (factory calibration) or (user calibration). When displaying user calibration, press button; the screen will display Press to switch the unit off. When displaying factory calibration, press to switch the unit off. 34 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 35 Result lower than Reagent not fully dissolved Shake sample and expected check all reagent is dissolved Time not elapsed for timed Allow time to elapse tests. Zero sample was turbid, Clean sample vial and dirty or coloured. refresh sample www.trace2o.com 35...
  • Page 36 ® Metalometer HM2000 Handheld Unit Input Power 6V DC 250mA (4x AAA Alkaline batteries) 4.8 PARAMETERS Lower Limit⁺ Parameter Upper Limit* Aluminium Boron 2000 Chromium VI 2000 Cr(VI) Copper 5000 Iron 3000 Manganese 18000 Nickel 10000 Accuracy +-5%. 36 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 37 ® Metalyser Deluxe HM2000 Instruction Manual v2.0 NOTES www.trace2o.com 37...
  • Page 38 ® Metalyser Deluxe HM2000 Instruction Manual v2.0 NOTES 38 www.trace2o.com...
  • Page 39 ® Metalyser Deluxe HM2000 Instruction Manual v2.0 NOTES www.trace2o.com 39...
  • Page 40 ® Metalyser Deluxe HM2000 Instruction Manual v2.0 The Technology Centre Wagtech Court Station Road Thatcham Berkshire RG19 4HZ United Kingdom T: +44(0) 1635 866772 Fax: +44(0) 1635 873509 E: sales@trace2o.com W: www.trace2o.com 40 www.trace2o.com...