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  • Page 1 Measure what you see. LCS IV / LCM IV Manual A member of Additives & Instruments...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1 Specifications ........................7 Section 2 General Information....................... 9 2.1 Safety information..........................9 2.1.1 Precautionary labels ........................9 2.1.2 Safety around source lamps ....................10 2.1.3 Chemical and biological safety ....................10 2.2 Overview of product.......................... 10 Section 3 Installation ..........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 5.2 Instrument Setup ..........................23 5.2.1 Operator ID..........................23 5.2.2 Sample ID..........................24 5.2.2.1 Sample ID with hand-held scanner method 1..............25 5.2.2.2 Sample ID with hand-held scanner method 2..............26 5.2.2.3 Import sample ID list......................26 5.2.3 Security settings ........................27 5.2.3.1 Assign operator security level..................28 5.2.3.2 Deactivate password .......................30 5.2.4 Date and time ...........................30 5.2.5 Sound settings..........................32...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents 5.5 Color measurement .......................... 54 5.5.1 Take a color measurement ...................... 55 5.5.1.1 Touch-sensitive areas in measurement mode ..............55 5.5.1.2 Parameter setup options ....................56 5.5.1.3 Change the color scale after a measurement ..............57 5.5.1.4 Change the measuring range after a measurement ............58 5.5.2 Determination of the iodine color value..................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Section 6 Advanced Operations ......................87 6.1 System Checks ..........................87 6.1.1 Instrument Information ......................87 6.1.2 Update the instrument software ....................87 6.1.2.1 Software update with USB memory.................87 6.1.3 Optical Checks .........................88 6.1.4 AQA Analytical Quality Assurance ...................89 6.1.4.1 Standard Configuration....................89 6.1.4.2 Perform AQA Standard Measurement................91 6.1.5 Instrument backup........................91 6.1.6 Service menu ...........................92...

  • Page 7: Section 1 Specifications

    Section 1 Specifications These are subject to change without notice! Performance specifications LCS IV LCM IV Color measurement, color difference Display mode measurement, absorbance and Color measurement concentration Color measurement 26 color ratios 5 color ratios All visual color ratios are calculated for standard light chart C and 2° standard Colorimetric evaluation observers in accordance with DIN 5033.
  • Page 8 Specifications Performance specifications LCS IV LCM IV Use only shielded cable with maximum length of 3 m: 2× USB type A 1× USB type B Interfaces Use only shielded cable (for example STP, FTP, S/FTP) with maximum length of 20 m: 1×...

  • Page 9: Section 2 General Information

    Section 2 General Information Safety information Read through the entire user manual carefully before you unpack the device, set up and put into operation. Pay attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment. To make sure that the protection provided by this instrument is not impaired, do not use or install this instrument in any manner other than that specified in these operating instructions.

  • Page 10: Safety Around Source Lamps

    General Information WA R N I N G The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or misuse of this product including, without limitation, direct, incidental and consequential damages, and totally excludes such damages as permitted under applicable laws. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction.
  • Page 11 General Information The LCS IV contains the following programs and operating modes in addition to the color measurement: single wavelength mode, multi-wavelength mode, wavelength scan and time scan mode. The digital measurements are displayed in the dimensional units of concentration, absorbance or % transmittance, making the LCS IV universally suitable for lab analysis.
  • Page 12 General Information...

  • Page 13: Section 3 Installation

    Section 3 Installation WA R N I N G Electrical and fire hazards. Only use the supplied benchtop power supply LZV844. Only qualified experts may perform the tasks described in this section of the manual, while adhering to all locally valid safety regulations. Unpacking the instrument The following components are supplied as standard with the LCS IV / LCM IV:...

  • Page 14: Front And Back View

    Installation Front and back view Figure 1 Front view USB port type A Touch screen Cuvette compartment cover On/off switch...

  • Page 15: Power Connections

    Installation Figure 2 Back view Ethernet port USB port type A USB port type B Connection for benchtop power supply Power connections WA R N I N G Electrical and fire hazards. Only use the supplied benchtop power supply LZV844. 1.

  • Page 16: Interfaces

    Installation Interfaces The instrument has three USB ports and one Ethernet port as standard. They are located on the front and rear of the instrument (Figure 1 Figure 2, page 15). The USB type A ports are used for communications with a printer, USB memory stick or keyboard.

  • Page 17: Installation Of Cuvette Adapter Z

    Installation Cell compartment (2) for: The following cell types can be used in cell compartment (2). • Without cuvette adapter Z in the cuvette compartment (2), you can insert 50 mm cuvettes. • With cuvette adapter Z: 10 mm square cuvettes. Note: These cuvettes must be inserted with cuvette adapter Z.
  • Page 18 Installation Figure 3 Cuvette compartments and cuvette adapter Z Cuvette compartment (1) for round cuvettes Cuvette compartment (2) for square cuvettes, cuvette adapter Z installed...

  • Page 19: Section 4 Start Up

    Section 4 Start Up N O T I C E All screen displays in this operating manual correspond to the LCS IV. The screen displays of the LCM IV may differ. Switch on the instrument, startup process 1. Connect the power cable to the mains outlet. 2.

  • Page 20: Sleep Mode

    Start Up The Main Menu is displayed when diagnostics are completed. Note: section 5.1.3, page 22 contains a detailed description of the main menu. Sleep mode The instrument can be put into sleep mode. 1. Briefly press the power switch next to the screen. The "Sleep mode"...

  • Page 21: Section 5 Standard Programs

    Section 5 Standard programs Overview 5.1.1 Tips for using the touch screen The whole screen responds to touch. To choose an option, tap with a fingernail, fingertip, an eraser or a specialised stylus. Do not touch the screen with sharp objects, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen.

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    Standard programs 5.1.3 Main menu A variety of modes may be selected from the Main Menu. The following table briefly describes each menu option. There is a toolbar on the right-hand side of the screen. Press to activate the various functions. Table 3 Main Menu options Option Function...

  • Page 23: Instrument Setup

    Standard programs Instrument Setup 1. In the main menu, select the menu option Instrument setup. A selection of functions appears in order to configure the functions of the instrument. 5.2.1 Operator ID Use this option to enter up to 30 sets of operator initials (up to ten characters each) into the instrument.

  • Page 24: Sample Id

    Standard programs 10. With Back the device returns to the menu "Instrument Setup". Press Logout to log out of an active operator ID. Press Login to activate a selected operator ID. Press Options to enter, change or delete additional operator IDs.

  • Page 25: Sample Id With Hand-Held Scanner Method 1

    Standard programs 6. To number the sample IDs sequentially (e. g. Inflow (01) etc.), press Add Number. • Use the arrow keys to specify the first number of the sequence. • Use the key between the arrow keys to enter the first number of the sequence using the alphanumeric keypad.

  • Page 26: Sample Id With Hand-Held Scanner Method 2

    Standard programs 4. The sample ID can have the current date and time, a sequential number and a colour allocated to it. Select the required options or a colour. 5. Press OK to confirm the entry. 6. Press New again and repeat the process for each barcode. 5.2.2.2 Sample ID with hand-held scanner method 2 1.

  • Page 27: Security Settings

    Standard programs 5. Select the desired file with 6. Transfer the displayed sample ID list with DONE 5.2.3 Security settings The "Security" menu contains a variety of security settings to control access to various functions. All functions can be allocated to three different security levels: •...

  • Page 28: Assign Operator Security Level

    Standard programs 5. Select the required function and press Setup. 6. Select the required security level (two keys, one key or off) and confirm using OK. 7. Press OK to return to the "Security" menu. 8. Press On to activate the new settings of the security list. 9.
  • Page 29 Standard programs 4. Press Operator Password. 5. Enter the operator password and confirm with OK. 6. Press Security Level: <Off>. 7. Enter the security password and confirm with OK. The current security level for the selected operator is shown. 8. Select the required security level for this operator ID and confirm with OK.

  • Page 30: Deactivate Password

    Standard programs The operator ID is displayed with the selected security level. 10. Activate the selected operator ID by pressing Login. 11. Enter the operator password. 12. Confirm with OK and return to "Instrument Setup". 5.2.3.2 Deactivate password 1. Press Security in the "Instrument Setup" menu. 2.
  • Page 31 Standard programs 2. Press Date Format for the date. 3. Press OK to confirm the entry. 4. Press Time Format for the time. 5. Press OK to confirm the entry. 6. Press OK to confirm the entry. 7. Enter the current date and time. Change the information using the arrow keys.

  • Page 32: Sound Settings

    Standard programs 5.2.5 Sound settings 1. Press Sound Settings in "Instrument Setup". The following options will be displayed: • All: Activates/deactivates a sound with a variable volume for every function, with the exception of the timer. • Touch screen: Activates/deactivates a short sound with variable volume every time the screen is touched.

  • Page 33: Printer Setup

    Standard programs 1. Press PC & Printer in "Instrument Setup". A list with information about the connections opens. 5.2.6.1 Printer setup 2. Press Printer. 3. Press Setup to display the Printer Setup screen. Printer Setup: • Resolution: Font size • Paper: Paper size •...

  • Page 34: Print Data

    Standard programs 6. Press Paper to select the paper size. Select between: • Letter, • Monarch, • Executive, • 7. Press OK to confirm the entry. Note: Press OK again to return to the "Instrument Setup" menu. 5.2.6.2 Print data 1.

  • Page 35: Network Setup

    Standard programs 5.2.6.4 Network setup The instrument supports communication in local networks. For the setup of an Ethernet communication in networks, a special configuration is required. The manufacturer recommends support from a network administrator. Only use a shielded cable (e.g. STP, FTP, S/FTP) with a maximum length of 20 m for the Ethernet port.
  • Page 36 Standard programs In conjunction with the IP address of an instrument, the subnet mask establishes which IP addresses are located within the local network. 7. Press Subnet Mask and enter the address. A Gateway enables data communication in networks that are based on varying protocols.
  • Page 37 Standard programs The target site can be defined by IP address or a server name. 12. Press IP-Address and enter the IP address or select Server Name and enter a server name. 13. Press Data Folder and enter the target folder name. Note: A folder with the selected name must exist on the target system.

  • Page 38: Power Management

    Standard programs 5.2.7 Power Management 1. Press Power Management in "Instrument setup". 2. Press Sleep Timer and then OK. 3. Select the required time span after which the instrument will go into energy-saving sleep mode if it is not used (refer to section 4.4, page 20), and confirm with OK.

  • Page 39: Automatic/Manual Color Value Storage

    Standard programs 5.3.1.1 Automatic/manual color value storage The data storage function indicates whether data is to be stored automatically or manually (in the latter case, the user must decide which data is to be saved). 1. Press Data Log Setup in the "Instrument Setup" menu. •...
  • Page 40 Standard programs 3. Press Filter: On/Off. The function Filter Settings is used to search for specific items. 4. Activate On. The data can now be filtered using the following selection criteria. • Sample ID • Operator ID • Start Date •...

  • Page 41: Send Color Values From The Measured Data Memory

    Standard programs 9. Press Control Limit. 10. Highlight On to change the Upper Control Limit and the Lower Control Limit settings. 11. The measured points symbol changes the display of the measured points. 5.3.1.3 Send color values from the measured data memory Data is sent from the internal data memory as an XML file (Extensible Markup Language) or as CSV files(Comma Separated Value) to a USB mass storage device or to a network,...

  • Page 42: Delete Color Values From The Measured Data Memory

    Standard programs 4. Press Options and then the PC & Printer icon. 5. Select the data to be sent. The following options are available: • Single point: only this selected reading will be sent • Filtered data: only readings that correspond to the set filters will be sent •...

  • Page 43: Data Log (Only Lcs Iv)

    Standard programs 2. Press AQA Log. A listing of the stored data is displayed. 3. Press Filter: On/Off. 4. Activate On. 5. Select a required parameter. 6. Press OK to confirm the selection. The chosen items are listed. 7. Press Options > Control Chart. The measured standard concentrations are displayed graphically with the control limits and date.

  • Page 44: Automatic/Manual Saving Of Single And Multi-Wavelength Measurements

    Standard programs 5.3.3.1 Automatic/manual saving of single and multi-wavelength measurements The data log function indicates whether data is to be stored automatically or manually (in the latter case, the user must decide which data is to be saved). 1. Press Data Log Setup in the "Instrument Setup" menu. •...
  • Page 45 Standard programs 3. Press Filter: On/Off. The function Filter Settings is used to search for specific items. 4. Activate On. The data can now be filtered using the following selection criteria. • Sample ID • Operator ID • Start Date •...

  • Page 46: Send Single And Multi-Wavelengths From The Measured Data Memory

    Standard programs 9. Press Control Limit. 10. Highlight On to change the Upper Control Limit and the Lower Control Limit settings. 11. The measured points symbol changes the display of the measured points. 5.3.3.3 Send single and multi-wavelengths from the measured data memory Data is sent from the internal data log as an XML (Extensible Markup Language) file or as a CSV (Comma Separated Value) file, to a directory with the name DataLog on a USB mass storage...

  • Page 47: Delete Single And Multi-Wavelengths From The Measured Data Memory

    Standard programs 4. Press Options and then the PC & Printer icon. 5. Select the data to be sent. The following options are available: • Single point: only this selected reading will be sent • Filtered data: only readings that correspond to the set filters will be sent •...

  • Page 48: Data Storage From Wavelength Scan Or Time Course

    Standard programs 5.3.4.1 Data storage from wavelength scan or time course 1. Press the Folder icon in the "Options" menu after a reading is taken. The Store Data list will be displayed. 2. Press Store to save the current scan to the highlighted numbered line.

  • Page 49: Send Data From Wavelength Scan Or Time Course

    Standard programs 4. Press Table to display details. Note: Press View List to return to the "Recall Data" list. 5.3.4.3 Send data from wavelength scan or time course There are two ways to recall sent data to a USB memory stick, printer or PC with Hach Data Trans.

  • Page 50: Delete Stored Data From Wavelength Scan Or Time Course

    Standard programs Option 2: 1. Press Wavelength Scan or Time Course and then Options > More > Send Data to send the data to a USB memory stick or to a printer. • When a printer is connected, select how to send the data to the printer (graph, table or both graph and table).
  • Page 51 Standard programs 1. Press Recall Data > Trends. 2. A list of all trend analyses is displayed. 3. Press Options and New to create a new trend. Edit enables you to change the settings for an existing trend, Delete enables you to delete an existing trend. 4.
  • Page 52 Standard programs 5. Use control limits to define the upper and lower limits that are displayed in the graphic. 6. Select the required trend and confirm with Select. 7. The trend can be displayed in several formats, as a line or as points.

  • Page 53: Take And Prepare Samples

    Standard programs 9. Press Add Data to include additional measured values in the trend. Take and prepare samples Take a representative sample from the product you wish to measure in accordance with DIN EN ISO 15528 (or ASTM D3925-02). If the material shows any signs of turbidity, remove this turbidity by filtration, centrifuging, heating, ultrasound treatment or other suitable means.

  • Page 54: Color Measurement

    Standard programs • If air bubbles are entrapped, remove them by heat, vacuum, ultrasonic treatment or other suitable means. • Clean the outside of the cuvettes/sample cells thoroughly before inserting them in the cell compartment. N O T I C E Before using disposable cuvettes/sample cells made of PS (Polystyrene) or PMMA (Polymethyl methacrylate), be sure that the cuvettes/sample cells will not be destroyed by samples, otherwise the...

  • Page 55: Take A Color Measurement

    Standard programs 5.5.1 Take a color measurement 1. Press Color Measurement. 2. Insert a cuvette/sample cell with distilled water to calibrate. Note: Always carry out the calibration very carefully, as a faulty calibration can cause inaccurate results to be obtained. 3.

  • Page 56: Parameter Setup Options

    Standard programs Figure 4 Touch-sensitive areas in measurement mode Open Select Color Scale, and select the scale for the Change the Upper Limit of the color range (see display (see section 5.5.1.3, page 57). section 5.5.1.4, page 58). Change the displayed color scale to the next color Change the Lower Limit of the color range (see system which is selected in the Operator ID color scale section 5.5.1.4, page...

  • Page 57: Change The Color Scale After A Measurement

    Standard programs Table 4 Color measurement options(Continued) Options Description Define 3 different color scale combinations with up to 3 different color scales for the result display. Selection 1: Klett Color No. + Yellowness Index Color Scale Selection Selection 2: Klett Color No. + ADMI Color No. + Yellowness Index Selection 3: Yellowness Index + individual transmittance Illuminant: Select C, A or D65 Illuminant/Observer:...

  • Page 58: Change The Measuring Range After A Measurement

    Standard programs The current result of the actual reading and all further measurements will be displayed in the selected color scale. Alternative 1. Tap the touch-sensitive area Result . 2. The result is shown in the next color scale in the list. 5.5.1.4 Change the measuring range after a measurement 1.

  • Page 59: Determination Of The Gardner Color Value

    Standard programs cuvettes. Hazen values below 50 should be measured in 50 mm cuvettes. Hazen values below 10 should be measured only with the 50 mm cuvette that was used for the calibration. The reason for this is that almost colorless products can cause false measurement results due to the cuvette tolerances.
  • Page 60 Standard programs There are two ways of color matching of a sample with the Ph.Eur.system.system: • Automatic: The color of the solution is compared to the colors of the 37 color reference solutions. The identifier of the reference solution whose color is closest to that of the sample (i.e.
  • Page 61 Standard programs 3. Press Auto. 4. Press Graph. The color matching result is now displayed graphically. The upper value shows the option used for the color matching calculation which can be Auto for matching in all 5 Pharm.Eur.Scales or B, BY, Y, GY or R for matching only inside of the selected color scale.
  • Page 62 Standard programs The CIE L*a*b* values depend on the path length of the cuvette/sample cell. Therefore the scale of the a*, b* axis in the graph depends also on the cuvette/sample cell size. Graph for the greenish yellow scale GY. Graph for the brownish scale B.

  • Page 63: Color Determination According To The Us Pharmacopoeia (Usp)

    Standard programs Graph for the red scale R. If the CIE L*a*b* value of the sample does not correspond to any reference solution in a selected scale, the > (next) symbol appears, followed by the next reference solution with the smallest color difference E*.

  • Page 64: Color Determination According To The Chinese Pharmacopoeia (Cp)

    Standard programs The CIE L*a*b* values depend on the path length and are always related to the type of cuvette/sample cell used. 1. Press US Pharmacopoeia. 2. Insert the test cuvette. 3. The result of the color calculation is displayed. The L*a*b* value shows the color difference of the measured sample relative to the next USP color standard, which is displayed above the color difference values (in this case color...

  • Page 65: Scale

    Standard programs ® 5.5.7.5 Determination of the AOCS Cc 13 e (Lovibond ) scale The calculation of the Lovibond color values is derived from the methods AOCS Cc 13e or BS 684 -1.14 and based on the yellow/red values (5 1/2 inch or 1 inch) of the AF900/AF960 instruments.

  • Page 66: Determination Of The Acid Wash Color

    Standard programs 5.5.7.9 Determination of the Acid wash color ASTM D848 - 09 is the standard test method for the acid wash color in the "aromatic hydrocarbon" industry. The test procedure covers the determination of the acid wash color for benzene, toluene, xylene, refined solvents such as naphtha and similar aromatic hydrocarbons.

  • Page 67: Measurement Of Color Differences (Lcs Iv Only)

    Standard programs 5.6 Measurement of color differences (LCS IV only) The mode for color difference measurement is used to determine a quantitative color difference between a reference (R) and a sample (P) in the three-dimensional color space (CIE L*a*b* or Hunter Lab).
  • Page 68 Standard programs 7. Press Option for Parameter Setup. Table 6 contains additional information on the program options. Table 6 Options for color difference measurement Options Description More For further Options Symbol: Store Data, if Instrument Setup > Data Log Setup > Auto Store: Off is selected. Save icon Symbol: Recall Data, if Instrument Setup >...

  • Page 69: View Graph/Table/Values

    Standard programs 5.6.1.1 View graph/table/values 1. Press Options > View Graph to display the transmittance graph for the sample (black line) and the reference (red line) in the wavelength range of 380 nm to 720 nm on the x-axis and the % transmittance on the y-axis. In the middle of the graph a dotted cursor line is displayed.

  • Page 70: Take A Color Difference Measurement With Stored Reference Values

    Standard programs 5.6.2 Take a color difference measurement with stored reference values 1. Press Color Difference Measurement from the Main Menu. 2. Press Select Reference. 3. A list of available references is displayed. 4. Press the required reference. 5. Press Select Reference to confirm. 6.

  • Page 71: Photometry (Lcs Iv Only)

    Standard programs 5.7 Photometry (LCS IV only) In the photometry mode, photometric measurements can be carried out as: • Single wavelength measurements • Multi wavelength measurements • Time course • Wavelength scans 5.7.1 Single Wavelength (absorbance, concentration and transmittance readings) The Single Wavelength mode can be used in three ways.
  • Page 72 Standard programs Table 7 Options for Single Wavelength(Continued) Options Description To input the wavelength setting. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the reading wavelengths. Wavelength The entered wavelength must be in the range from 320-110 nm. Send Data icon To send data to a printer, computer or USB memory stick (Type A) Concentration Factor Multiplication factor for converting absorbance values into concentration values.

  • Page 73: Take Single Wavelength Readings (Single Reading)

    Standard programs 5.7.1.2 Take single wavelength readings (single reading) 1. Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment. 2. Press Zero. Note: The Read key is only active after the zero reading has been completed. 3. Insert the analysis cell into the cell compartment. 4.
  • Page 74 Standard programs Table 8 Multi wavelength setup options(Continued) Options Description To input the wavelength setting. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the reading wavelengths. Wavelength The entered wavelength must be in the range from 320–1100 nm. Send Data icon To send data to a printer, computer or USB memory stick (Type A) Concentration Factor Multiplication factor for converting absorbance values into concentration values.
  • Page 75 Standard programs refers to the coefficient at wavelength 1 refers to the coefficient at wavelength 2, etc. If a subtraction has to be completed, the factors can be entered with a minus sign. 6. To change the wavelength, press the x key. 7.

  • Page 76: Complete A Reading In The Multi Wavelength Mode

    Standard programs 5.7.2.2 Complete a reading in the Multi Wavelength mode 1. Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment. 2. Press Zero. Note: The Read key does not become active until the zero reading has been completed. 3. Insert the analysis cell into the cell compartment. 4.
  • Page 77 Standard programs Table 9 Time course options(Continued) Options Description Send Data To send Data to a printer, computer or USB memory stick (Type A) Recall measurement Recall saved measurement data, wave-length scans or time courses, see section 5.3, page data Instrument Setup Basic data of the instrument, refer to section 5.2, page...

  • Page 78: Time Course Scan Reading

    Standard programs 5.7.3.2 Time course scan reading After all scan parameters have been selected, the instrument must then be zeroed. Afterward the sample can be analyzed. 1. Insert the zero solution cuvette into the cuvette compartment and close the cuvette compartment cover. 2.

  • Page 79: Wavelength Scan Mode - Recording Of Absorbance And Transmission Spectrums

    Standard programs Table 10 Navigating the time scan Cursor function/ Description Zoom function Delta mode: A second cursor is highlighted. The position of the fixed cursor was previously defined in Cursor mode Single. Use the active cursor to select any point on the reading curve. The difference to the fixed cursor is shown on the curve.

  • Page 80: Set Up The Wavelength Scan

    Standard programs 5.7.4.1 Set up the wavelength scan In the main menu, press the Wavelength Scan menu option. Press Options for Parameter Setup. Table 11 Options during wavelength scan Option Description More For further Options Symbol: Store Data, if Instrument Setup > Data Log Setup > Auto Store: Off is selected. Save icon Symbol: Recall Data, if Instrument Setup >...
  • Page 81 Standard programs Set the wavelength range 1. Press the key in the "Options" menu to select the wavelength range and the wavelength step. 2. Press the upper left key to select the lower wavelength. 3. Enter the lower wavelength. 4. Press OK to confirm. 5.

  • Page 82: Perform A Wavelength Scan

    Standard programs Integral The Integral applies to the whole wavelength range of the scan. 1. Press Integral: Off in the "Options" menu. 2. Highlight On to show the Integral. 3. To find the integral of other wavelength ranges, change the wavelength range and scan again.

  • Page 83: Work With Reference Scans

    Standard programs 3. Press Zero. During the scan of the base line, "Zero calibration" is shown in the screen. 4. Insert the prepared analysis cuvette into the cuvette compartment and close the cuvette compartment cover. 5. Press Read. Under the graph, the display "Reading..." appears, and a graph of the absorbance or transmittance values for the scanned wavelengths is continuously displayed.
  • Page 84 Standard programs 2. The reference curve is displayed in orange. The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are highlighted in grey. Note: A black and an orange field are displayed in the top left of the screen. The orange box relates to the reference scan and the black one relates to the current wavelength scan.
  • Page 85 Standard programs 4. The reference graph is displayed in orange. The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are displayed in orange. • In addition, the difference of the absorbance and/or transmittance value between the two scans (measured scan and reference scan) is indicated/highlighted at each position of the cursor.
  • Page 86 Standard programs...

  • Page 87: Section 6 Advanced Operations

    Section 6 Advanced Operations System Checks 1. Press System Checks in the Main Menu. The "System Check" menu contains instrument information and various performance tests. 6.1.1 Instrument Information 1. Press Instrument Information in the "System Check" menu. 2. The model, serial number and software version are displayed.

  • Page 88: Optical Checks

    Advanced Operations 1. Tap on Instrument Update in the "System Checks" menu. 2. Plug the USB storage device into the USB port (USB A) of the device, refer to section 3.5, page 3. Press OK. The link is established automatically and the software is updated.

  • Page 89: Aqa Analytical Quality Assurance

    Advanced Operations 7. Remove any present cuvettes from the cuvette compartment. 8. Close the cuvette compartment cover. 9. Press Start. 10. Follow the instructions on the screen and insert the different filters one after another in the sequence shown. 11. Press Next after inserting a filter. After the last reading the results are displayed.
  • Page 90 Advanced Operations 2. Select Options > New to define a new standard. 3. Enter the name of the standard solution and confirm with 4. Enter the concentration, unit, confidence range and unit by pressing the relevant fields. 5. Press OK to confirm the entry. 6.

  • Page 91: Perform Aqa Standard Measurement

    Advanced Operations 7. Select Options for further editing. Select New to define a new standard. Select Edit to change the settings. Select Delete to delete the standard. Only user-programmed standards can be deleted. Select Reminder to enter an automatic interval at which you are prompted to take a standard measurement.

  • Page 92: Service Menu

    Advanced Operations Restore backup data: Note: All current data will be overwritten when restoring the Backup file! 1. Press Instrument Backup in the "System Check" menu. 2. Insert the USB stick with the backup (refer to section 3.5, page 16). 3.

  • Page 93: Lamps Operating Time

    Advanced Operations 6. Activate the options field under Next service. 7. Select a time interval for the next service. 8. Press OK to confirm the selection. When the next service is due the report "Next service due!!" is displayed when the instrument is switched on. 9.

  • Page 94: Sample Id

    Advanced Operations 6.2.2 Sample ID Use this function to enter up to 100 different sample designations (each with max. 20 characters) into the instrument. Sample IDs can be used to specify the sample location or other sample specific information, for example. For a detailed description, refer section 5.2.2, page 6.2.3 Timer...

  • Page 95: Trends

    Advanced Operations 6.2.5 Trends Use this function to call up a load curve of the stored measurement values for each parameter or sample location. The concentration of the corresponding parameter is shown graphically over time. For a detailed description, refer to section 5.3.5, page...
  • Page 96 Advanced Operations...

  • Page 97: Section 7 Maintenance

    Section 7 Maintenance C A U T I O N Potential Chemical, Biological Eye and Skin Hazards. Only qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in this section of the manual. N O T I C E Remove all cells remaining in the instrument. Dispose of the cells or their contents in an authorized manner.

  • Page 98: Cuvettes/Cells

    Maintenance 7.1.3 Cuvettes/cells C A U T I O N Potential Chemical/ Biological Exposure Hazards. User correct laboratory practices if a risk of chemical exposure exists. 1. After use, clean the glass cells with cleaning agents. 2. Afterwards, rinse the cuvettes/sample cells several times with tap water and then thoroughly with deionized water.
  • Page 99 Maintenance 6. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the two screws from the lamp holder. 7. Lift out the lamp holder upwards. 8. Turn the lamp holder so that the connector with the cable guide points forwards. 9. Push the clamp slide as far as possible to the right (Step 1). 10.

  • Page 100: Cell Compartment (2) Replacement

    Maintenance To fit a new lamp carry out the procedure in reverse. N O T I C E Only hold lamp at lamp holder. Avoid touching the glass, as substances on the skin can bake onto the lamp bulb and thus accelerate the ageing process of the lamp.
  • Page 101 Maintenance 1. Switch off instrument. 2. Remove the power cable from the instrument. 3. Open the cuvette compartment cover and remove cuvette adapter Z. 4. Using a cross-head screwdriver, loosen the two screws on the bottom of the cuvette compartment. 5.
  • Page 102 Maintenance...

  • Page 103: Section 8 Troubleshooting

    Section 8 Troubleshooting Error displayed Definition Resolution An error occurred when uploading Restart the process or contact the the instrument data. manufacturer or national agent. An error occurred when reading from Restart the process or contact the the USB memory stick. manufacturer or national agent.
  • Page 104 Troubleshooting Error displayed Definition Resolution Fault Check the lamp and replace it if Test program stopped! necessary. Test program stops when the instrument Please check lamp is started Close lid. Close the lid. Press Start Again. Error [xx] Fault Remove the cuvette/sample cell from Test program stopped! Test program stops when the instrument the cell compartment.
  • Page 105 Troubleshooting Error displayed Definition Resolution Switch the instrument off and then back on again. If the system test is System check incorrect! Measurement of air values failed unsuccessful, contact the manufacturer or the national agent. Switch of the instrument and allow it to Temperature too high.
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  • Page 107: Section 9 Service And Certification

    Section 9 Service and Certification Deutschland China Brasilien BYK-Gardner GmbH BYK-Gardner USA BYK-Gardner China BYK-Gardner Latin America Lausitzer Strasse 8 9104 Guilford Road Instruments Service Rua Itaporanga, 340 82538 Geretsried Columbia, MD 21046 BYK (Tongling) Co., Ltd. Bairro Paraíso -Santo Deutschland Shanghai Branch André-SP...
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  • Page 109: Index

    Index Ethernet port ............16 European Pharmacopoeia ........59 Absorbance Formula ..........74 Acid wash color ............66 ADMI color number ..........65 Factory Service ............92 Alphanumeric keypad ..........21 Filter Settings ............. 40, 45 APHA method ............58 ASTM D 1500 ............
  • Page 110 Index Overview of Product/Function ........10 Startup melody ............19 Startup process ............19 Stored Data .............. 39 Password ............27, 38 Stored programs ............71 deactivate ............. 30 Stray light ..............7 PC and Printer ..........32, 33, 34 Subnet Mask ............
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