3243-MN DC1500-FL Fluoride Colorimeter, Quick Start Guide 3243-QG *Reagent is a potential health hazard. READ SDS: lamotte.com. Emergency information: Chem-Tel USA 1-800-255-3924 Int’l, call collect, 813-248-0585 To order individual reagents or test kit components, use the specified code number. Accessories...
HANDLING & PRESERVATION Samples may be stored and refrigerated in plastic containers. INTERFERENCES The following substances produce a positive interference at the concentration given: Chloride (Cl - ) 7000 mg/L Phosphate (PO 16 mg/L Hexametaphosphate (NaPO 1 mg/L The following substances produce a negative interference at the concentration given: Alkalinity (CaCO 5000 mg/L...
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Scroll to and select 045 Fluoride 045 Fluoride from menu. Scan Blank Scan Sample 12:00:00 001/500 This test requires a reagent blank. Rinse a clean colorimeter tube (0290) with clear, colorless, Fluoride free water. Fill to the 10 mL line with clear, colorless, Fluoride free water.
10. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to add 0.5 mL of *Sodium Arsenite Solution (4128). Cap and mix. 11. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2 measures of *Acid-Zirconyl SPADNS Reagent (3875). Cap and mix thoroughly. (This is the reagent blank.) Dry the tube with a lint-free cloth.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE Main Menu Press and briefly 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. 12:00:00 001/500 All Tests Press to select Testing Menu.
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Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2 measures of *Acid-Zirconyl SPADNS Reagent (3875). Cap and mix thoroughly. (This is the reagent blank.) Dry the tube with a lint-free cloth. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select Scan Blank. Rinse a clean colorimeter tube (0290) with sample water.
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045 Fluoride 12. Press to scroll to Calibrate. %T/Abs Calibrate 12:00:00 001/500 045 Fluoride 13. Press to select Calibrate. ENTER A reverse font (light background with dark characters) will appear to indicate that the reading can be ∧, ∨=Edit, ENTER=Save adjusted.
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. Editing Menu From the Editing Menu, press to scroll to Set Clock. Set Clock Logging Factory Setup Set Power Save...
Logging Press to select Logging. ENTER Display Test Log Logging Enabled Logging Disabled Erase Log 12:00:00 001/500 Logging Press to scroll to desired function. Display Test Log Logging Enabled Logging Disabled Erase Log 12:00:00 001/500 Editing Menu Press . The screen will display ENTER Storing...
Set Power Save Press to select Set Power ENTER Save. Disable 5 Minutes 15 Minutes 30 Minutes 12:00:00 001/500 Set Power Save Press to scroll to desired function. Disable 5 Minutes 15 Minutes 30 Minutes 12:00:00 001/500 Editing Menu Press .
Set Backlight Time Press to select Set Backlight ENTER Time. Button Control 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 12:00:00 001/500 Set Backlight Time Press to scroll to desired option. Button Control 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 12:00:00 001/500 Editing Menu Press .
Select Language Press to scroll to desired language. English Spanish French Portugese 12:00:00 001/500 Editing Menu Press . The screen will display ENTER Storing... for about 1 second and Set Power Save the meter will return to the Editing Set Backlight Time Menu.
The meter may be interfaced with any Windows-based 64-bit computer by using the LaMotte WaterLink Connect 2 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) file.
The lithium ion battery used in this unit should last for many years with normal use. When it no longer powers the unit long enough to meet testing requirements it should be replaced. Contact LaMotte Company by phone (1-800-344-3100) or email (tech@ lamotte.com) for more information.
The menus can be displayed in eight different languages. The LaMotte tests are precalibrated for LaMotte reagent systems.The colorimeter displays the result of these tests directly in units of concentration. The optics feature a colored LED. The LED has a corresponding silicon photoiode with an integrated interference filter.
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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. The menus work in the same way as previously described but two lines of the menu are visible at the bottom of the display.
the main menu by repeatedly pushing the button. Pushing at any time will EXIT turn the colorimeter off. 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.
Be prepared to supply the name and four-digit LaMotte code number found on the container label or at the top of the SDS or in the contents list of the procedure. LaMotte reagents are registered with a computerized poison control information system available to all local poison control centers.
LIMITS OF LIABILITY Under no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life, property, profits, or other damages incurred through the use or misuse of its products. SPECIFICATIONS & RANGES INSTRUMENT TYPE: Colorimeter Readout 160 x 100 backlit LCD, 20 x 6 line graphical display...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION Low battery. Readings are Charge battery or use USB Flashing reliable. wall/computer adapter. “Low Battery” Battery voltage is very low. Charge battery or use USB Readings are not reliable. wall/computer adapter. “Shut Down Low Batt” Battery is too low to operate Charge battery or use USB Shut Down...