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  • Page 1 A-96.730.101 / 160124 Chematest 30 Operator’s Manual Chematest 30...
  • Page 2 For any technical question, contact your nearest Swan representative, or the manufacturer: Swan Analytische Instrumente AG Studbachstrasse 13 8340 Hinwil Switzerland Internet: www.swan.ch E-mail: support@swan.ch Document Status Title: Chematest 30 Operator’s Manual A-96.730.101 Revision Issue May 2019 First edition May 2020 Added CT App February 2023 Hardware V3-A ©...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Data Management ..........20 6.1. Display of Data History on the Chematest 30 ......20 6.2.
  • Page 4 Chematest 30 Menu Explanations ..........26 Part Numbers .

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Chematest 30 Safety Instructions Operator’s Manual Safety Instructions For safe instrument operation, you must read and understand the instructions in this manual. Warning notices The symbols used for safety-related notices have the following meaning: WARNING Severe injuries or damage to the equipment can occur if such warnings are ignored.
  • Page 6  Do not expose the instrument to direct sunlight or other sources of heat, especially when charging.  The housing of the Chematest 30 must not be opened except for the housing parts specified in the maintenance chapter.  The battery must only be replaced by authorized service personnel.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    Chematest 30 Product Description Product Description 2.1. Instrument Overview Charging socket Keypad Cuvette adapter Cuvette cap Display Cuvette A-96.730.101 / 160124...

  • Page 8: Keys

    Chematest 30 Product Description 2.2. Keys POWER to power on or off the instrument ARROW UP to move up in a menu list and to increase digits ARROW DOWN to move down in a menu list and to decrease digits...

  • Page 9: Display

    Chematest 30 Product Description 2.3. Display Once the instrument has started up, the main menu is displayed. The main menu is organized as follows: Main Menu Free chlorine Comb. Cl 1 cuv. pH Phenol red Method Catalogue Menu Favorites list The favorites list provides quick access to frequently used methods.

  • Page 10: Ct App

    Chematest 30 Product Description 2.4. CT App The CT App is a software for communication between the Chematest 30 and a mobile device or PC. The app includes the following func- tions:  Transfer of the stored measurements and export to a CSV or Excel file ...

  • Page 11: Initial Setup

    3.1. Selecting the Language Select the applicable language from <Menu>/<Settings>/ <Miscellaneous>/<Language>. If the required language is not available on the Chematest 30, the CT App can be used to install a different language pack. See Language packs, p. 42 for details.

  • Page 12: Activating Expert Mode

     Inactive (default setting): In this mode, the Chematest 30 displays detailed on-screen instructions. Recommended for inexperienced users.  Active: In this mode, the Chematest 30 displays the instructions in shortened form and requires as few confirmations from the user as possible. 3.5.

  • Page 13: Photometry

    Chematest 30 Photometry Photometry 4.1. Basic Rules for Photometry The precision and repeatability of a photometric determination depends greatly on the operator's technique. Please observe the following rules: Always use clean utensils Residues from previous measurements can falsify the results. The cuvette cap and all utensils such as syringes or cuvettes must be rinsed with clean water after each measurement.

  • Page 14: How To Use Reagents

    To dispense the necessary number of drops, hold the bottle at a 45° angle. Before proceeding with the measurement, make sure that the reagents are well mixed with the sample. The Chematest 30 is calibrated against Swan's OXYCON reagents. Accuracy may suffer severely if reagents from other sources are used.

  • Page 15: Overview Of Methods And Reagents

    Chematest 30 Photometry 4.3. Overview of Methods and Reagents 4.3.1 Chlorine Method Reagent 1 Reagent 2 Reagent 3 Result(s) shown Free chlorine Oxycon Start Oxycon DPD Free chlorine in ppm Cl Total chlorine Oxycon 2 Oxycon DPD Total chlorine in ppm Cl...

  • Page 16: Notes On Individual Methods

    Percentage of free 50 % chlorine in the mea- sured value Combined The method catalogue of the Chematest 30 contains two options for measuring combined chlorine: chlorine  with one cuvette or  with two cuvettes. Apart from the fact that one or two cuvettes are used, the two meth- ods are identical.

  • Page 17: Performing A Photometric Measurement

    Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). These can be downloaded from www.swan.ch. General A photometric measurement with the Chematest 30 consists of the following steps:  Step 1: Zero measurement  Step 2: Addition of reagents and subsequent measurement (for...
  • Page 18 Chematest 30 Photometry Example: Step 1: Zero measurement Measurement Free chlorine Free chlorine of free chlorine Fill 10 ml of sample into Place the adapter in a cuvette. Dry outer part the Chematest and and place it in the adapter.
  • Page 19 Chematest 30 Photometry Step 3: Display and storage of the measured results  Pressing [Enter] saves the Free chlorine measurement in the data history.  The measurement is initially 0.26 saved without ID and user. Note: Pressing [Exit] discards the <Enter>...

  • Page 20: Automatic Shutoff

    Chematest 30 Photometry 4.6. Automatic Shutoff When the instrument is waiting for a user input (e.g. when the mea- surement result is displayed) and no key is pressed for 10 minutes, the instrument shuts off automatically to save power. This affects the storage of measurement results in the same way as pressing the [Exit] key.

  • Page 21: Additional Parameters

    Additional Parameters Additional Parameters 5.1. Determination of Acid Binding Capacity ACD pH 4.3 Required Use the following utensils from the Chematest 30 carrying case:  cuvette utensils  cuvette adapter  syringe Procedure 1 Place the cuvette in the cuvette adapter.

  • Page 22: Data Management

    Data Management Up to 2700 measurements are memorized. Then the oldest mea- surement is deleted to save the newest one. 6.1. Display of Data History on the Chematest 30 Previous measurements can be displayed under <Menu>/ <Data Storage>/<Data History>. Scrolling ...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Chematest 30 Maintenance Maintenance 7.1. Photometer Verification Overview The verification kit contains two reference cuvettes (labeled “Low” and “High”) with certified reference absorptions of approximately 0.3 and 1.5 and an additional cuvette for zero point determination. The exact values are specified in the enclosed calibration certificate.

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Instrument

    Chematest 30 Maintenance 7.2. Cleaning the Instrument Photometer The photometer compartment can be easily cleaned if water or re- agents have been spilled. Turn the unit to the rear, loosen the two compartment screws [A] and remove the cover [B]. Use a soft, lint-free cloth moist- ened with water to clean the photometer compartment.

  • Page 25: Setting Time And Date

    Chematest 30 Maintenance 7.3. Setting Time and Date The correct setting of the clock is important for the identification of stored measurements. It is therefore recommended to check the date and time setting regularly. The time and date can be set under the menu item <Menu>/ <Maintenance>/<Set Time>.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Chematest 30 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 8.1. Instrument Errors When this symbol is displayed at the top of the screen, the instru- ment has an error. Navigate to <Menu>/<Diagnostics>/<Alarms>/ <Pending errors> to see the error message. Error Description Corrective action – Check if the installed firmware version...

  • Page 27: Photometric Measurements

    Chematest 30 Troubleshooting 8.2. Photometric Measurements Measurement Error message “Operation not possible! Consult the manual.” is displayed cannot be started Possible cause Corrective action  See Instrument Errors, p. 24 Error E002, E003 or E004 details. is present Zero measure- Error message “Operation not possible! Signal out of range.

  • Page 28: Menu Explanations

    Chematest 30 Menu Explanations Menu Explanations Selecting <Menu> on the main screen displays the following submenus:  Menu 1 Data Storage  Menu 2 Diagnostics  Menu 3 Maintenance  Menu 4 Settings The functions and settings of each menu are explained in the follow- ing sections.
  • Page 29  Advertising: The instrument is waiting for a connection request from another device.  Connected: A connection with another device has been established. Hardware address of the Chematest 30, which serves as a unique identification feature during Bluetooth communication. Firmware Firmware version of the Bluetooth module.
  • Page 30 Chematest 30 Menu Explanations 3 Maintenance 3.1 Verification Photometer Photometer Verification, p. 3.2 Set Time Adjust date and time. A-96.730.101 / 160124...
  • Page 31 Chematest 30 Menu Explanations 4 Settings 4.1 Sensors Photometer Enter the reference values of the verification cuvettes according to the enclosed calibration certificate. Range: 0.000– 2.000 4.2 Identification Optionally, each measurement can be assigned an ID (e.g. for sam- pling points) and/or a user name. If activated, the ID and/or user is queried at the end of each measurement.
  • Page 32 Chematest 30 Menu Explanations 4.4 Miscellaneous Language Select the language from the list. The choice of languages varies de- pending on the installed language pack. Language pack Supported languages German, English, French, Spanish, Europe-1 Italian Danish, English, Swedish Europe-2 Portuguese, English, French,...
  • Page 33 Chematest 30 Menu Explanations Method save Defines the behavior of the favorites list on the main screen. For details, see Initial Setup, p. Method save  No: The favorites list remains unchanged when a method is selected from the method catalogue.

  • Page 34: Part Numbers

    Chematest 30 Part Numbers Part Numbers Download The current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the reagents listed below are available for downloading at www.swan.ch. MSDS 10.1. Reagents Reagent sets Part no. Product name Allows measurement of  Free chlorine A-85.590.200...

  • Page 35: Accessories

    Chematest 30 Part Numbers 10.2. Accessories Part no. Description A-85.153.581 Veri-Kit CT, type P A-96.730.101 / 160124...

  • Page 36: Spare Parts And Consumables

    Chematest 30 Part Numbers 10.3. Spare Parts and Consumables Part no. Description A-70.065.204 Carrying case for Chematest 30 A-70.065.632 Cuvette adapter P/T CT3x/42 A-70.065.635 Cuvette CT, type P, glass A-70.065.636 Cuvette CT, type P, glass, 10x A-70.065.633 Spare part set consisting of: ...
  • Page 37 Chematest 30), the cuvette adapter and the cuvette have been compatibility modified. Both versions of the cuvette adapter are compatible with all versions of the Chematest 30, but must be combined with the correct version of the cuvette. New version...
  • Page 38 Chematest 30 Part Numbers Old version The old version of the cuvette holder and the cuvette can be recog- nized by the following features. without coding ring Cuvette without coding ring Cuvette adapter without printed text The old cuvette adapter (no longer available) can be combined with the following items: Part no.

  • Page 39: Technical Data

    Chematest 30 Technical Data Technical Data 11.1. Instrument Specifications Housing IP67 rated Power supply Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Only charge the instrument using a standard type A USB socket and the supplied USB cable. Protect from heat and splash water during charging (not IP67).

  • Page 40: List Of Photometric Methods

    Chematest 30 Technical Data 11.2. List of Photometric Methods Method Range Issued values Chlorine  Free chlorine 0–10 ppm Free chlorine  Total chlorine 0–10 ppm Total chlorine  Combined chlorine 0–10 ppm Free chlorine (fac), total chlorine (tc), using one cuvette combined chlorine (cc) ...

  • Page 41: Scope Of Supply

    11.3. Scope of Supply 2 glass cuvettes Carrying case 10 ml syringe Blister pack for reagent Dropper bottle for rinsing bottles water Chematest 30 Brush for cuvette cleaning USB charging cable (located Wipes for cuvette cleaning under the Chematest 30) A-96.730.101 / 160124...

  • Page 42: Appendix: Ct App

    Establish 1 Enable Bluetooth on the mobile device or PC. Connection 2 Enable Bluetooth on the Chematest 30 by navigating to <Settings>/<Bluetooth>/<Bluetooth> and selecting “Active”. 3 In the CT App, click on the <Connect device> button. 4 Select the instrument from the list and click on the <Pair> button.
  • Page 43 Chematest 30 CT App main screen Extract records Transfers the measurement history of the Chematest 30 to the CT App and exports it to a CSV or Excel file. Edit users Allows to modify the user list of the Chematest 30.
  • Page 44 Chematest 30 Language The menu languages of the Chematest 30 are organized in language packs that can be installed by the user via the CT App. packs  A language pack contains up to 5 languages.  One language pack can be installed at a time.
  • Page 45 Chematest 30 Regulatory Information This product contains a third party Bluetooth module, which has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Contains FCC ID: T9JRN4020 This product meets all requirements of the relevant EU directives.
  • Page 46 Chematest 30 A-96.730.101 / 160124...
  • Page 47 Chematest 30 A-96.730.101 / 160124...
  • Page 48 Swan Products - Analytical Instruments for: Swan is represented worldwide by subsidiary companies and distributors and cooperates with independent representatives all over the world. For contact in- formation, please scan the QR code. Swan Analytical Instruments ∙ CH-8340 Hinwil www.swan.ch ∙ swan@swan.ch Chematest 30...

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