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Operating manual
®
OxiTop
®
OC 100
RUN/ENTER
- C
®
Measuring head
®
OxiTop
C
GLP
ON/OFF
Controller
®
OxiTop
OC 100
ba31114e06
06/2012

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Overview
The system OxiTop® Control
Describes the system's primary application for BODx determination and other uses.
The measurement principle
Explains the respirometric measurement as a pressure measurement process.
Data management
Details how the controller records, stores, and allows readout of measured data.
Literature
Provides information on obtaining further application reports and literature.
Safety
Safety information
Provides guidelines on understanding warning symbols, signal words, and safety signs.
Safe operation
Outlines authorized use, requirements, and conditions for safe instrument operation.
Commissioning
Scope of delivery
Lists the items included in the controller and measuring head delivery package.
Power supply
Details the battery power supply for the controller and measuring heads.
Batteries
Specifies battery types, quantities, and runtime for controller and measuring heads.
Battery status signals
Explains how low battery status is indicated and how to check it.
Initial commissioning
Outlines the steps for initial setup and operation of the instrument.
Inserting controller batteries
Provides step-by-step instructions with diagrams for inserting batteries into the controller.
Operation
General operating principles
Introduces basic operational principles and key functions of the controller.
Controller keys
Details the function of each key on the OxiTop® controller.
Switching on
Instructions for switching on the controller and measuring heads.
Navigation
Explains how to navigate through menus, functions, and dialogs.
Operating modes
Describes the available operating modes: BOD Routine and BOD Standard.
Measurement process
Illustrates the typical steps and timeline of a measurement.
Operating mode: BOD Standard / BOD Routine
Sample preparation
Instructions for preparing samples, including notes on grease usage.
Starting a measurement
Details the process of starting a measurement and selecting ranges.
Data Management and Evaluation
Calling up all data
Explains how to retrieve data from all measuring heads in scanner mode.
Sample status type list (sample management)
Describes the sample management list, its contents, and sorting.
Showing a sample
Instructions on how to view details of a specific sample and its associated measuring heads.
Erasing finished samples
Describes how to delete completed sample data from the controller.
Showing the measuring head list
Details how to view the list of measuring heads allocated to a sample.
Calling up data
Instructions for retrieving data from individual samples.
Evaluation
Introduces the evaluation of measurement data, including curves and statistics.
Sample statistics
Details how to view sample statistics and identify outliers.
Excluding a curve
Explains how to temporarily exclude a curve from evaluation.
Cursor interrogation
Describes how to use the cursor to interrogate specific points on curves.
Curves display for cold samples
Explains how curves are displayed for samples that were too cold.
Measured values outside the measuring range
Describes how values outside the measuring range are displayed.
GLP/TOOLS
GLP/TOOLS main menu
Overview of the GLP/TOOLS menu options.
Show free measuring heads
How to identify available measuring heads for new samples.
Show settings
How to view the current instrument settings.
Settings
Overview of adjustable settings for the instrument.
Operating mode
How to select between BOD Standard and BOD Routine modes.
Operational life
Setting the run duration for measurements.
Date/time
Setting the controller's date and time for sample numbering.
GLP (BOD Standard operating mode)
Explains the GLP mode for documentation and its requirements.
GLP - calibration interval
Setting the interval for calibration checks in GLP mode.
Data storage
Configuring automatic or manual memory management.
AutoTemp
Description and recommendation for the AutoTemp function.
Switch-off interval
Setting the automatic switch-off time for energy saving.
Language
Selecting the display language for the controller.
Check
Overview of diagnostic and status check functions.
Showing the measuring heads
How to display information about individual measuring heads.
Measuring head information
Displaying serial number, battery status, calibration date, and head status.
Controller information
Displaying controller status like memory, batteries, software version.
Cal-test
Function to test the system's sealing and operability.
Pneumatic test
Testing the measurement precision of the measuring head.
Maintenance
Overview of maintenance procedures.
Erasing finished samples
Instructions for deleting completed sample data to free memory.
Reset/release
Releasing measuring heads that were unintentionally started.
Restoring data
Restoring measurement data using a new controller if the old one is lost/defective.
Transmitting data
Achat OC software
Using the Achat OC software for data transfer and management.
Maintenance, cleaning, disposal
Maintenance
General maintenance activities, primarily battery replacement.
General maintenance activities
States that battery replacement is the only required maintenance.
Replacing controller supply batteries
Step-by-step guide for replacing controller supply batteries.
Replacing data backup battery
Procedure for replacing the controller's data backup battery.
Changing measuring head supply battery
Instructions for changing the battery in the measuring head.
Cleaning
Information on cleaning the instrument.
Cleaning sample bottles
Refers to application reports for cleaning sample bottles.
Cleaning controller and heads
Instructions for cleaning the controller and measuring heads.
Disposal
Guidance on proper disposal of the instrument at its end of life.
What to do if...
Display messages
Explains common display messages and their remedies.
Display messages on battery charging status
Details messages related to low battery status in the controller and measuring heads.
General information
Troubleshooting tips for common issues like missing samples or curves.
Technical data
Controller OxiTop® OC 100
Technical specifications for the OxiTop® OC 100 controller.
OxiTop®-C measuring head
Technical specifications for the OxiTop®-C measuring head.

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