1 General The turbiditimeter 2100Q measures turbidity from 0 to 1000 NTU. Primarily for field use, the portable meter operates on four AA batteries. Data can be stored and transferred to a printer, computer or USB storage device. 1.1 Instrument versions The following models of the DR 2800 Spectrophotometer are available: ...
1.3 Location of components in the turbiditimeter - Housing top - Pick cap with magnet - Label - Display window - EMC cover - Main board with Display Optical bench - Lamp cover (only 2100Q) - Battery cover 2General service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
90° detector is defect or not plugged. 180° detector is defect or not plugged. Blue filter in beam path is not assembled. Optical lens in beam path is not correctly assembled. Main board (YAB110/YAB111) is defect. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Error messages / Trouble shooting3...
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To much light at 180° detector. Main board (YAB110/YAB111) is defect. ‘Lid is open’ error occurred in cases of: Lid is open… Lid has no magnet assembled. Main board (YAB110/YAB111) is defect. 4Error messages / Trouble shooting service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
Signals are too low on the 90° detector ( < 0.005 V) and 180° detector (< 0,010 V). Action The lamp is defective. Change the lamp (see section 4.1 Lamp removing (only 2100Q) and 4.2 Lamp installing (only 2100Q)) The LED is defective. Change the LED (see section 4.4 Main board with Display) Message Temperature too high! Switch off instrument.
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Possible cause Incorrect password was entered. Action Enter the appropriate password. Enter Universal password: “HACH” (see section 3.1.3 Password) Message Please disconnect the USB cable from your computer. Possible cause Data storage does not respond while connected to the meter and the computer.
- If the f/w update is complete, the instrument will power up automatically and start the application software. - The meter displays the language menu so that that the user can select a language. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Test program7...
A more detailed description is included in the following sections. Menu item Explanation Digital Calls the test programs for the digital, battery and power part of the 2100Q (is) (see section 3.3 Digital) Analog Calls the test programs for the analog part of the 2100Q (is) (see section 3.4 Analog)
CAUTION – For use by the development department only! Battery Settings and tests for the batteries. (see section 3.3.6 Battery) 3.3.1 Display/Keys Select “Display/Keys” in the Testprogram- Digital menu Confirm it with “OK” “Testprogram-Digital-Display/Keys” appears service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Test program9...
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Select “Key test” in the Testprogram- Digital-Display/Keys menu Confirm it with “OK” Keys test appears Press a key and in placed of “Press key!” the name of the pressed key appears. 10Test program service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
Menu item Explanation RAM write/read Perform the write/read test program for the RAM Explanation of the items in the window: Display Explanation RAM test OK Shows the result of the performed RAM test service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Test program11...
Plays the timer sound LTimer Sound Plays the long timer sound Read Sound Plays the read sound Error Sound Plays the error sound Softwaretest CAUTION – For use by the development department only! 12Test program service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
CAUTION – For use by the development department only! Result of “Batt Test” (Voltage < 4.1 V shows “low battery!” message) 3.4 Analog Select “Analog” in the Testprogram- Mainmenu Confirm it with “OK” service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Test program13...
90° detector value [V] Meas Filt1 Second stage filter amplifier 90° detector value [V] Meas Filt2 90° detector value [V] Lamp/Offset Status of Lamp/ status of Offset ADC Int Sample time of analog / digital converter 14Test program service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
CAUTION – For use by the development departments only! CAUTION – For use by the development departments only! 10x Average Cal.Curve CAUTION – For use by the development departments only! Dark Adj. CAUTION – For use by the development departments only! service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Test program15...
Explanation of the items in the window: Display Explanation USB Module / When USB Module is detected, then “USB Module” is been shown Module not found SW Version (x.yyy) x: bootloaderversion yyy: firmwareversion 16Test program service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
This is the Service Inspection, included the Hardware Check and the Service Insp Adjust/Calibration (see section 5.5 Service Inspection (after repair)) 3.7 Options Select “Options” in the Testprogram- Mainmenu Confirm it with “OK” “Testprogram-Options” appears service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Test program17...
(factory settings). All measurement data are deleted. SerialNumber A window opens, in which the serial number of the photometer can be entered / changed. 18Test program service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
Backup Makes a backup from the 2100Q (is) (see section 3.8.1 Backup) Restore Restores a saved backup from the 2100Q (is) (see section 3.8.2 Restore) Copy Logger Copies the logger file to the USB module (see section 3.8.3 Copy Logger) service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
Press “Exit” when the backup is complete Note: If “000” files are shown then the copy process was failed. Connect the USB OTG Adapter (Module #7) with a PC. On the Module would create the folder “backup”. 20Test program service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
This function can help service personnel to identify errors more quickly, especially when it is not clear what is wrong or when customers’ are unable to provide sufficient information. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Test program21...
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This is the logger of the module. The log of the instrument is saved on the module in the folder “logger” as a text file with the name: “Logger_LPG439_ISO/EPA_S/N.txt” For example: “Logger_LPG439_ISO_09060C000005.txt”. 22Test program service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Bytes xxxx 12,xxxx Filesystem error xxxxx Explanation Delete Last Reading Delete Datalog Read/Seek Error Store Data Store Reading Log Store VerifyCalLog Compress Reading Log Compress VerifyCalLog Store Calibration [10] Compress Calibration History service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Test program23...
4 Repairs 4.1 Lamp removing (only 2100Q) 1. Loosen the four screws from the lamp cover 2. Plug out the wires from the lamp with pressing the noses. 3. Remove the lamp, now. 4.2 Lamp installing (only 2100Q) 1. Plug in the Lamp 28Repairs...
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2. Note: Don‘t squash the wires 3. Replace the lamp cover service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Repairs29...
Only 2100Q: 1. Remove the Lamp (see section 4.1 Lamp removing (only 2100Q)) For 2100Q and 2100Q is 2. Remove the battery cover. 3. Remove the batteries, if they are installed. 4. Loosen the two screws (1) in the battery compartment 5.
2. Fold the Cap of the ESD shield out. Note: By fold the shield back, check that both conductive EMI Gaskets (7) are in place and contacts the ESD shield! service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Repairs31...
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5. Remove the main board (5) with display Note: By install the main board (5) both battery contacts (8) should be have enough springiness (min: 1.5 mm distance)! 32Repairs service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Note: By install the main board (5) the LED wires (9) should be have there place left from the optical bench! For 2100Q and 2100Q is 7. Disconnect the display. Note: It’s a zero force socket in use for the connection.
4.4 Main board with Display) 3. Pull the battery contact in the battery compartment. 4. Turn the housing 5. Lift the battery contact out of the housing Note: While inserts the contact press it outside 34Repairs service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
5. Lift the top of the optical bench Note: By replacing the top don‘t squash the wires Return the turbidimeter to its original state by carrying out steps 1 to 5 in reverse order. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Repairs35...
15 – Detector 90° Cleaning the components: Note: Cleaning with ethanol, alcohol, or similarities, only the light filter (13)(only 2100Q) and the NG filter from the 180° detector(14)! Method 1: Cleaning with air: Settled dust can be blown off with a rubber bellows or an oil-free air gun or ionization gun.
4707600 Oiling Cloth 126936 Silicone Oil 5.3.3 Description To coat the cell with a thin layer of oil apply a small bead of silicone oil from the top to the bottom of the cell. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection37...
1 - Push the ON/OFF key to turn on the meter. 2 - Push the Calibration key to enter the Calibration mode. 3 - Push Options 4 - Chose Calibration Curves 5 - Push Select 38Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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11 - Repeat Step 9 and 10 with the 100 NTU and 800 NTU StablCal Standard. Note: Gently invert each standard before inserting. 12 - Push Done to review the calibration details. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection39...
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It should be written in the Service Inspection Protocol! 18 - Push Done 19 - Insert the StablCal < 0.1 NTU standart 20 - Push Read 21 - The display shows the result. It should be written in the Service Inspection Protocol! 40Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
Switch on the instrument with pressing continually the “setting” button and a short press on the “power” button. You are in the “Testprogram-Mainmenu”, now. Testprogram-Mainmenu Choose the menu point “Inspection” and confirm this with “OK”. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection41...
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Corrects the date (format dd.mm.yy), if it necessary, and confirms with “OK”. “OK” is available when the courser is by “yy” Time Corrects the time (format 24h hh:mm), if necessary. And confirm with “OK” 42Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Please select a good backlight illumination and then press “YES”. Description: LCD-Backlight will be checked by the operator. Operator checks if the Backlight can be set Bright/Dark by using the Up/Down pushbutton. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection43...
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Remark: Take care that battery contacts will establish reliable connection to mainboard. BattPowerModulLoad_V: (Typical-Value 0.13) Battery power supply will be tested by reading voltage at battery input port on mainboard ( P6/P7). The mainboard sends command via serial port to 44Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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90 degree detector will be tested by calculated difference value between LampOn-Value and LampOFF-Value. The calculated difference value shall identify that 90 degree detector has been plugged to the mainboard. 90DegPoti0Poti99Diff_V: (Typical-Value 0.13) Calculated difference value 90 degree-detector for minimum gain service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection45...
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-> Adjusted potentiometer value for Level 0. (0…99) 800NtuDarkL0180Deg_mV (Typical-Value 0.0) Dark reading for 180 degree detector. Dark reading value is been measured with Lamp switched ‘OFF’ and includes straylight of beam path; electrical 46Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Calculated difference between maximum value and minimum value of 12 single turbidity readings. Represents the stability of 800 NTU StablCal vial and instrument reading. Remark: This parameter is highly influenced by the performance of shaking the StablCal vial. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection47...
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Calculated difference between maximum value and minimum value of 12 single turbidity readings. Represents the stability of 100 NTU StablCal vial and instrument reading. Remark: This parameter is highly influenced by the performance of shaking the StablCal vial. 48Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Factor Adjust (90 degree detector preamplifier) Level 0 to Level 1: Value of 90 degree detector with higher gain (level 1). Reading is been calculated by 14 times average read. 20NtuAdjL1Factor (Typical-Value 1.0) Factor Adjust (90 degree detector preamplifier) Level 0 to Level 1: The service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection49...
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StablCal vial. 1 NTU GELEX vial Adjust Sensor System (EPA) /(ISO) Please insert the Gelex vial ‘1 NTU’ in the right direction and close the lid. By closing the lid, the Adjust starts automatically 50Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Reading is been executed by 7 times average read. -> y2 The following IDs represent the value of both turbidity (ratio) readings for lower gain (level 1) and high gain (level 2). -> Second stage adjust service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection51...
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Remark: Keep in mind that GELEX vial shows different turbidity values for different instruments. 1NtuReadTurbMinMaxRange_NTU Typical-Value 0.003 Calculated difference between maximum value and minimum value of 12 single turbidity readings. Represents the stability of instrument reading. 52Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Calculated difference between maximum value and minimum value of 12 single turbidity readings. Represents the stability of Dilution Water ‘DI’ StablCal vial and instrument reading. Remark: Please note that the ‘DI’ StablCal vial shall not be shaken before any reading! service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection53...
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Calculated difference between maximum value and minimum value of 12 single turbidity readings. Represents the stability of 10 NTU StablCal vial and instrument reading. Remark: This parameter is highly influenced by the performance of shaking the StablCal vial. 54Inspection service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Service Inspection Protocol. Note: Within the filename is the S/N of the checked device. At a second inspection of the same device the file will be replaced. service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Inspection55...
X StablCal 20 NTU Standard 2684901 X StablCal 100 NTU Standard 2660501 X StablCal 800 NTU Standard 2971205 X StablCal ampule calibration kit, 2100Q 2971210 X StablCal 100mL calibration kit, 2100Q 2971200 X StablCal 500mL calibration kit, 2100Q 1938004 or...
Order No.: 2684801 StablCal 100 NTU Standard StablCal 800 NTU Standard Order No.: 2684901 Order No.: 2660501 StablCal ampule calibration kit, 2100Q StablCal 100mL calibration kit, 2100Q Order No.: 2971205 Order No.: 2971210 StablCal 500mL calibration kit, 2100Q 4 AA Alkaline batteries Order No.: 2971200...
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Blank Module Order No.: 2434706 Order No.: LZV797 Carrying Case, 2100Q, ASSY <0.1 NTU StablCal Ampule Order No.: 2971500 Order No.: 2684701 Module Cover Connector Cover, USB+Power Module Order No.: LZV824 Order No.: LZV825 58Spare parts service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Cap,2100Q,ASSY Rubber Foot, 2100Q, Set Order No.: LZV827 Order No.: LZV821 Lamp Cover, 2100Q, ASSY Battery Cover, 2100Q, Set LZV822 LZV823 Main Board EPA Main Board ISO Order No.: YAB110 Order No.: YAB111 service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Spare parts59...
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Enclosure Top EPA, ASSY Order No.: LZV830 Order No.: LZV831 Enclosure Top ISO, ASSY Optic EPA, ASSY Order No.: LZV832 Order No.: LZV833 Optic ISO, ASSY ESD Shield Order No.: LZV834 Order No.: LZV835 60Spare parts service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90...
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Service Kit, 2100Q LED Lamp 2100Q ISO, ASSY Order No.: LZV836 Order No.: LZV837 1 NTU Gelex vial Order No.: 2971401 service manual 2100Q (is) 0.90 Spare parts61...
Hach Lange GmbH Dear customer, Our certification according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2000 (Hach Lange GmbH) makes sure that all our equipment meets the requirements of these norms during the development, production and customer service. We have fixed within our quality management system that our test resources can be traced back by national standards, there where it is possible.
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