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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 General information In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or mission 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.
MAN-MD-H-0507-01 1.0 Specifications Ratio determination using a primary nephelometric light scatter signal Measurement method (90°) to the transmitted light scatter signal. Reading units NTU/ EBC Lamp Source Tungsten Lamp Detector Silicon Photocell Measuring Range 0 to1000 NTU/ 0 to 250 EBC Resolution 0,01 on lowest range Accuracy...
MAN-MD-H-0507-01 2.0 Installation 2.0 Install the battery 1. With an Philips screw driver, remove the battery cover. 2. Install 4 AA alkaline or 4 AA nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Make sure that the batteries are installed in the correct orientation. 3.
MAN-MD-H-0507-01 3.0 User interface and navigation 3.1 User interface 1.DISPLAY: Displays readings, diagnostics 2.MENU: selects options configure and operational data. instrument, selects analysis and moves the cursor to the right. 3.SAVE: Store Selections and data, saves the 4.ESC: Powers off the unit, aborts operations, result to be USB transfered and selects the return to the previous screen.
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 connected to an electrical outlet. The display will show, instrument version, data log and time/date. Note: The Auto-Shutoff option can also be used to turn off the meter. 4.2 Navigation The instrument Menu structure is divided in 3 main functions with submenus : -ID –...
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 -Sensor: Measurement of the light frequency. (to be used only by certified technician) -User1: User calibrated courve (require full calibration of this courve). -User2: User calibrated courve (require full calibration of this courve). save Press and release to use the desired measuring range/function. NOTE: The 0.00 to 40.0 function can only be selected for rapid single point calibration (Rapid cal function).
MAN-MD-H-0507-01 4.3 Sample Reading. Before you read a sample its possible to ID the user and the Sample that will be read, If you don´t know what to please go to 5.4.2 Taking a Measurement. 4.3.1 ID Select the Sample ID. Use ▲...
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 Holding the vial by the cap, gently stir the sample by inversion 3 times. LACE THE VIAL IN THE READING CELL Align the "l" mark of the sample vial forward with the arrow on the sample cup of the instrument and close the instrument lid; -If using Auto mode just wait for the reading to stabilize.
MAN-MD-H-0507-01 4.4 Sample Vials. Before being use the vials should always be washed with with detergent to remove any dirt or fingerprints. Dry the outside of the tubes with a clean, lint-free cloth. Let the tubes dry in the air, in an inverted position to prevent dust from entering the vials.
MAN-MD-H-0507-01 4.5 Instrument Calibration For routine work, only the blank calibration (0.10NTU) shall be performed. The complete calibration procedures, should be defined by the user, according to its quality program. There are two calibrations options, guided and free cal, only one of those should be used to calibrate the unit, in case both are used, the last one will be saved and will be the one used for readings.
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 4.5.2 Free Cal 1. Press and Hold MENU key for 3 seconds. You will see ID – Identification; Use the ▲ or ▼ keys to select calibrate then press READ, use the same ▲ or ▼ keys to select Free Cal, then press READ to enter it. 2.Place 0.10 NTU Standard vial into the instrument *.
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- The sample and standards vial glass should be always clean. 5.0 Configuration The AP2000 Turbidity meter has several configuration capabilities. Its menu structure its easy and simple to operate, please folow the steps below to configurate the unit according to your needs.
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 5.2.2 Backlight Time From 0 up to 60 minutes of backlight on. Using ▲ or ▼ change the time to the desired backlight time, when done, press and hold SAVE for 3 seconds to store the data and ESC to return to the previous menu. 5.2.3 Backlight Level From 0 up to 100 (intensity level) Using ▲...
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 5.3.2 Auto Reading The Auto reading function can be activated from 1 to 250 seconds,this will set the time between readings. NOTE: If you configure the Auto reading for 5 seconds the unit will make readings every 5 seconds until it is turned off. Using ▲...
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 5.3.6 Sample This function can be used to set the number of readings the unit will take to calculate the average and present it as a measurement in the display. 5.3.7 ID Here you can set up users names / passwords and when they shall be requested by the unit. 5.3.7.1 User ID To create users and its passwords 5.3.7.1.1 edit...
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 5.3.7.2 Sample ID Here you can set up sample names / passwords and when those informations will be requested. 5.3.7.2.1 Edit To create sample names. -Choose the user number between 00 and 50 , press READ -Choose a name for this sample using ▲ to scroll faster to letters , ▼ to scroll faster to numbers (both can be used to go up or down) and MENU/READ (send the cursor to the right/left), press and hold SAVE for 3 seconds to store the data.
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 5.3.8 Schedule Cal. Access this funcntion to set up the time (Days/hours) before calibration is requested. 5.3.8.1 F.Scale Choose the number of days and hours before the calibration warning graph will appear on the display using ▲ , ▼ and MENU/READ (send the cursor to the right/left), press and hold SAVE for 3 seconds to store the data.
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 5.3.11 Pat. Number Use ▲ , ▼ and MENU/READ (send the cursor to the right/left) to set an ID number for the unit, press and hold SAVE for 3 seconds to store the data. 5.3.12 Language Use ▲ , ▼ to select the desired language from the list below, press and hold SAVE for 3 seconds to store the data.
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For more information on how to calibrate user courve please refer to the advanced operations instructions manual for the turbidity meter AP2000. 5.6 Security/Password Here you can set up the security level and pasword for the Calibration, configuration and service functions.
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 5.6.1.1 Sec. Level Choose the user number between 0 and 5, press and hold SAVE for 3 seconds to store the data. 5.6.1.2 Password Using ▲ to scroll faster to letters , ▼ to scroll faster to numbers (both can be used to go up or down) and MENU/READ (send the cursor to the right/left), press and hold SAVE for 3 seconds to store the data.
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6.0 Service This function is to be used by factory trained technichans only, For more information on how to calibrate user courve please refer to the advanced operations instructions manual for the turbidity meter AP2000 Page 22 of 24...
MAN-MD-H-0507-01 Menu Structure Sample User Calibrate Config Time/Date Time Date Display Contrast Backlig. Time Backl. Level Instrument Auto Off Auto Reading Color comp. Hab. Tests Fast Settling Sample User ID Sample ID Schedule Cal. F Scale Instrument ID Pat Number Language Comunication Eco Result...
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MAN-MD-H-0507-01 Document Change Log Version Date Author Changes • 7-Aug-2019 Laura Martin Document Created www.mantech-inc.com MANTECH Inc. 5473 Highway 6 North Guelph, Ontario N1H 6J2 Canada 519-763-4245 Page 24 of 24...
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