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- Page 1 DOC022.53.80457 SL250, SL1000 05/2024, Edition 7 User Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1 Specifications ..................3 Section 2 General information ................3 2.1 Safety information ....................3 2.1.1 Use of hazard information ................4 2.1.2 Precautionary labels ................... 4 2.1.3 Certification ....................4 2.1.4 Icons used in illustrations ................5 2.2 Product overview .................... - Page 4 Table of Contents 9.3.4 Select the fluoride options ................ 22 9.3.5 Select the nitrate options ................23 9.3.6 Select the chloride options ............... 23 9.3.7 Select the sodium options ................ 24 9.3.8 Select the ammonium options ..............25 9.3.9 Select the ORP options ................26 9.4 Add operators, notes, sites and routes ...............
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Page 5: Section 1 Specifications
IP54 with caps installed for the meter probe connector ports or with the probes connected to the instrument Weight SL1000: 1.2 kg (2.7 lb); SL250: 1.0 kg (2.2 lb) Power requirements (internal) Lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery, 7.4 V, 5.0 Ah (5000 mAh) Power requirements (external) 100V–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz input, 12 V at 3.4 A output... -
Page 6: Use Of Hazard Information
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating this equipment. 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. Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual. -
Page 7: Icons Used In Illustrations
The SL1000 instrument can use a maximum of four Chemkeys and a maximum of two probes for measurements. The SL250 instrument can use one Chemkey and a maximum of two probes for measurements. Refer to... -
Page 8: Product Components
Figure 1 Product overview (SL1000 shown) 1 Mini USB port 6 Keypad 2 Probe connector port caps 7 Chemkey slot, SL250 and SL1000 3 Probe connection ports 8 Chemkey slots, SL1000 only 4 Power access port 9 Sample detector 5 Display 2.3 Product components... -
Page 9: Install The Battery
3.2 Install the battery W A R N I N G Fire and explosion hazard. This equipment contains a high energy lithium battery which can ignite and cause fire or explosion, even without power. To maintain the safety provided by the instrument enclosure, the instrument enclosure covers must be installed and secured with the supplied hardware. -
Page 10: Charge The Battery
3.3 Charge the battery W A R N I N G Fire hazard. Use only the external power supply that is specified for this instrument. 1. Connect the external power supply to an AC mains outlet socket. 2. Connect the external power supply to the power access port on the meter. Refer to Product overview on page 5. -
Page 11: Section 4 User Interface And Navigation
Section 4 User interface and navigation 4.1 Display description Refer to Figure 4 Figure 5 for the measurement screen description. Figure 4 Measurement screen (top part) 1 Date and time 7 Primary measurement value (user-selected parameter) 2 Battery status 8 Stability icon with warning icon and warning message 3 USB (COM port) active connection icon when 9 Probe icon, port number, parameter or probe name... -
Page 12: Keypad Description
4.2 Keypad description Refer to Figure 6 for the keypad description and navigation information. Figure 6 Keypad description 1 POWER key 4 RIGHT selection key (contextual): Read samples, delete, select or confirm options, opens sub-menus 2 MAIN MENU key: Select verification, calibration, 5 Navigation keys UP, DOWN, RIGHT, LEFT : Scroll routes, settings, data log, information, diagnostics,... -
Page 13: Section 6 Standard Operation
Section 6 Standard operation 6.1 Use an operator ID The operator ID tag associates measurements with an individual operator. All stored data will include the operator ID. To easily manage operator IDs, use the web application "tool.htm". Refer to Add operators, notes, sites and routes on page 26. -
Page 14: Complete Chemkey Measurements
8. The measurement values are shown on the display. Note: When an error shows, push Details for more information. Procedures that use two Chemkeys at the same time (e.g., some ammonia methods) are not possible with the SL250 meter. 12 English... -
Page 15: Connect A Probe
Figure 7 Chemkey sample measurement (SL1000 shown) 6.4 Connect a probe N O T I C E Do not discard the probe connector port caps. Make sure that the probe connector port caps are installed when no probe is connected. Make sure that the display shows the current time and date and then plug the probe into the meter. -
Page 16: Complete Probe Measurements
Figure 8 Probe connections 6.5 Complete probe measurements Do the procedure that follows to complete a measurement with probe(s). Refer to Figure 9. Multiple Chemkey measurements can be completed at the same time. Refer to Complete Chemkey measurements on page 12. 1. -
Page 17: Section 7 Calibration
5. If necessary, do a verification. Refer to Probe verification on page 16. 7.2 Factory calibration The manufacturer recommends that a full factory calibration be completed annually to make sure that the system operates as intended. Please contact the Hach Service Center serving your location. English 15... -
Page 18: Calibrate The Meter For A Specific Chemkey Parameter
7.3 Calibrate the meter for a specific Chemkey parameter Each Chemkey uses different calibration setups. Refer to Select the Chemkey settings on page 18 for the calibration settings. 1. Push the applicable Chemkey(s) slowly, in one movement, into the slot(s). 2. -
Page 19: Import Data To Excel
Excel spreadsheet. 1. Set the meter power to on. 2. Connect the meter with the USB cable to the computer. The meter shows as a drive "Hach Portable Parallel Analysis" on the computer. 3. Open the "DataTemplate" folder from the drive. -
Page 20: Select The Chemkey Settings
1. Push Main Menu>Settings>Meter. 2. Select an option. Option Description Date & Time Set the date and time. Refer to Change the date and time on page 10. Display Adjust the brightness and the contrast of the display. The brightest setting is 100 and the darkest setting is 0 (default: 75). -
Page 21: Select The Probe Settings
9.3 Select the probe settings Each probe has different advanced options from which to select. Note: It is not necessary to connect the probes to select the probe settings. The probe settings are kept on the instrument. 1. Push Main Menu>Settings>Probe. 2. -
Page 22: Select The Conductivity Options
Option Description Calibration Select the buffer set, slope limit and calibration frequency. Buffer Set—Select the Options applicable custom buffer set from the list. Slope Limit—Sets the slope limit. The slope (calibration curve) must fall within set limits for successful calibration. Cal Frequency— Select the necessary calibration frequency: Off (default), 2, 4, 8 hours, 1, 5 or 7 days. -
Page 23: Select The Ldo Options
Option Description Verification Select the standard, acceptance criteria and failure invalidates calibration setting. Options Standard—Select the applicable standard to use for calibration verification from the list. Acceptance Criteria—Enter the range for satisfactory measurements. Example: If the acceptance criteria is 0.1 pH and the measured standard is 7 pH, then the acceptable range will be 6.9 to 7.1 pH. -
Page 24: Select The Fluoride Options
Table 1 Salinity saturation (‰) per conductivity value (mS/cm) mS/cm ‰ mS/cm ‰ mS/cm ‰ mS/cm ‰ 9.3.4 Select the fluoride options Select more options for a fluoride probe. 1. Push Main Menu>Settings>Probe>Fluoride Options. 2. Select an option. Option Description Measurement Select the display configuration, digits of precision, measurement units, auto stabilization Options... -
Page 25: Select The Nitrate Options
Option Description Verification Select the standard, acceptance criteria and failure invalidates calibration setting. Options Standard—Select the applicable standard to use for calibration verification from the list. Acceptance Criteria—Enter the range for satisfactory measurements. Example: If the acceptance criteria is 1.0 % and the measured standard is 70 mg/L, then the acceptable range will be 69.3 to 70.7 mg/L. -
Page 26: Select The Sodium Options
1. Push Main Menu>Settings>Probe>Chloride Options. 2. Select an option. Option Description Measurement Select the display configuration, digits of precision, measurement units, auto stabilization Options and stability criteria. Display Configuration—Select the parameters and the sequence the parameters show on the display. To change the sequence or set a parameter to not show on the display, push the UP or DOWN arrow to select the parameter, push the RIGHT arrow to select the parameter, then push the UP or DOWN arrow to move the parameter. -
Page 27: Select The Ammonium Options
Option Description Calibration Select the calibration frequency and slope limit. Cal Frequency—Select the necessary Options calibration frequency: Off (default), 2, 4, 8 hours, 1, 5 or 7 days. After the amount of time selected occurs (e.g., 8 hours), the calibration icon with the question mark shows on the display until the probe is calibrated again or the Cal Frequency setting is changed. -
Page 28: Select The Orp Options
Add operators, notes, sites and routes to the meter with the web application "tool.htm". 1. Set the meter power to on. 2. Connect the meter with the USB cable to the computer. The meter shows as a drive "Hach Portable Parallel Analysis" on the computer. -
Page 29: Set Up Routes
"Downloads" folder, copy the downloaded WebConfigCache.zip file to the "Hach Portable Parallel Analysis" drive. 11. Confirm with OK to replace the "WebConfigCache.zip" on the "Hach Portable Parallel Analysis" drive. Note: Make sure to keep the current name of the "WebConfigCache.zip" file. -
Page 30: See The System Information
2. Select Main Menu>Settings>Meter>USB Device Class>Mass Storage. 3. Connect the meter with the USB cable to the computer. The meter shows as a drive "Hach Portable Parallel Analysis" on the computer. 4. Open the "tools.htm" file. Click on the link to the software upgrade package. -
Page 31: Clean Spills
10.1 Clean spills C A U T I O N Chemical exposure hazard. Dispose of chemicals and wastes in accordance with local, regional and national regulations. 1. Obey all facility safety protocols for spill control. 2. Discard the waste according to applicable regulations. 10.2 Clean the instrument Clean the exterior of the instrument with a moist cloth and a mild soap solution and then wipe the instrument dry as necessary. -
Page 32: Charge Or Replace The Battery
Figure 11 Clean sample detector, light shield and access cover (SL1000 shown) 1 Sample detector 3 Optics access cover 2 Light shield Figure 12 Clean trays and Chemkey slots (SL1000 shown) 1 Tray 3 Barcode window 2 Optical window 4 Chemkey slot 10.4 Charge or replace the battery Charge the battery when the battery power level is low. -
Page 33: Prepare For Shipping
A measurement error (1–4) occurred in the specified slot. Parameter not The parameter is not available Upgrade the instrument software. Search for "SL250" or supported in the installed instrument "SL1000" on www.hach.com. Go to the software. Resources>Software/Firmware section and follow the instructions on the website. -
Page 34: Do A Diagnostic Check
Error/Warning Possible cause Solution Too much time in The Chemkeys were left in Remove the Chemkeys immediately when prompted. sample the sample too long. A measurement error occurred. The sample detector pin area Clean the sample detector pin area. Refer to Clean or is dirty if the warning shows replace parts... -
Page 35: Section 12 Replacement Parts And Accessories
Description Item no. Battery, lithium-ion polymer, rechargeable 9094900 Battery door 9436600 Replacement nosecone (optics access cover), SL1000 9431700 Replacement nosecone (optics access cover), SL250 103829 Chemkey tray 9377700 Chemkey tray, set of 4 9394900 Hand strap 9436700 Light shield, optics access cover... - Page 36 Accessories (continued) Description Item no. IntelliCAL CDC401 Standard Conductivity Probe, 1 meter cable CDC40101 IntelliCAL ISEF121 Fluoride Ion Selective Electrode (ISE), 1 meter cable ISEF12101 IntelliCAL ISENO3181 Nitrate Ion Selective Electrode (ISE), 1 meter cable ISENO318101 IntelliCAL ISECL181 Chloride Ion Selective Electrode (ISE), 1 meter cable ISECL18101 Probe cable retainer 9422200...
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