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  • Page 1 Photometer System AL400 GB Instruction manual...
  • Page 3 Important steps before using the photometer Please carry out the following steps as described in the Instruction manual. Become familiar with your new pho- tometer before starting with the first tests: • Unpacking and inspection of delivery contents, see page 352. •...

  • Page 5: Wichtige Information

    Wichtige Information Um die Qualität unserer Umwelt zu erhalten, beschützen und zu verbessern Entsorgung von elektronischen Geräten in der Europäischen Union Aufgrund der Europäischen Verordnung 2012/19/EU darf Ihr elektronisches Gerät nicht mit dem normalen Hausmüll entsorgt werden! Tintometer GmbH entsorgt ihr elektrisches Gerät auf eine professionelle und für die Umwelt verantwortungsvolle Weise.
  • Page 6 Información Importante Para preservar, proteger y mejorar la calidad del medio ambiente Eliminación de equipos eléctricos en la Unión Europea Con motivo de la Directiva Europea 2012/19/UE, ¡ningún instrumento eléctrico deberá eliminarse junto con los residuos domésticos diarios! Tintometer GmbH se encargará de dichos instrumentos eléctricos de una manera profesional y sin dañar el medio ambiente.
  • Page 7 Wichtiger Entsorgungshinweis zu Batterien und Akkus Jeder Verbraucher ist aufgrund der Batterieverordnung (Richtlinie 2006/66/ EG) gesetzlich zur Rückgabe aller ge- und verbrauchten Batterien bzw. Akkus verpflichtet. Die Entsorgung über den Hausmüll ist verboten. Da auch bei Produkten aus unserem Sortiment Batterien und Akkus im Lieferumgang enthalten sind, weisen wir Sie auf folgendes hin: Verbrauchte Batterien und Akkus gehören nicht in den Hausmüll, sondern können unentgeltlich bei den öffentlichen Sammelstellen Ihrer Gemeinde und überall...
  • Page 8 Indicación importante acerca de la eliminación de pilas y acumuladores Basado en la norma relativa a pilas/ baterías (directiva 2006/66/CE), cada consumidor, está obligado por ley, a la devolución de todas las pilas/ baterías y acumuladores usados y consumidos. Está prohibida la eliminación en la basura doméstica. Ya que en productos de nuestra gama, también se incluyen en el suministro pilas y acumuladores, le sugerimos lo siguiente: Las pilas y acumuladores usados no pertenecen a la basura doméstica, sino que pueden...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Be aware of the risks of using the required reagents by reading the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets). Failure could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the instrument. MSDS: www.aqualytic.de CAUTION The accuracy of the instrument is only valid if the instrument is used in an environment with controlled electromagnetic disturbances according to DIN 61326.

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Part 1 Methods ....................7 1.1 Table of Methods ..................... 8 Acid demand to pH 4.3 ....................14 Alkalinity-total (Alkalinity-m, m-Value) ................16 Alkalinity-total HR (Alkalinity-m HR, m-Value HR) ............18 Alkalinity-p (p-Value) ....................... 20 Aluminium with tablets ....................22 Aluminium (powder pack) ....................
  • Page 11 in presence of Chlorine ....................72 in absence of Chlorine ....................75 Chlorine dioxide (powder pack) ..................76 in absence of Chlorine ....................76 in presence of Chlorine ....................77 Chlorine HR (KI) ......................80 Chlorite in presence of Chlorine and Chlorine dioxide ............. 82 Chromium with Powder Pack ..................
  • Page 12 Iron LR with liquid reagent ..................154 Iron LR 2 with liquid reagent ..................158 Iron HR with liquid reagent ..................162 Manganese with tablet ....................166 Manganese LR (powder pack) ..................168 Manganese HR (powder pack) ..................170 Manganese with liquid reagent ..................172 Molybdate with tablet ....................
  • Page 13 Silica with liquid reagent and powder ................260 Sodium hypochlorite ..................... 262 Sulfate with tablet ......................264 Sulfate (powder pack) ....................266 Sulfide .......................... 268 Sulfite ........................... 270 Surfactants, anionic ...................... 272 Surfactants, nonionic ....................274 Surfactants, cationic ...................... 276 Suspended Solids ......................
  • Page 14 2.3.8 Storing results ....................308 2.3.9 Printing results (Infra-Red Interface Module) (optional) ........309 2.3.10 Perform additional measurements ..............309 2.3.11 Selecting a new method ................310 2.3.12 Measure absorbance ..................310 Photometer settings: Table of Mode Functions ........311 2.4.1 blank because of technical requirements ............

  • Page 15: Part 1 Methods

    Part 1 Methods AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 16: Table Of Methods

    1.1 Table of Methods No. Analysis Reagent Range Displayed Method OTZ Page [nm] 20 Acid demand to tablet 0.1-4 mmol/l Acid/Indicator 1,2,5 pH 4.3 T 30 Alkalinity, total T tablet 5-200 mg/l CaCO Acid/Indicator 1,2,5 31 Alkalinity HR, tablet 5-500 mg/l CaCO Acid/Indicator 1,2,5...
  • Page 17 No. Analysis Reagent Range Displayed Method OTZ Page [nm] 125 Chromium PP 0.02-2 mg/l Cr 1,5-Diphenyl- – carbohydrazide 130 COD LR TT tube test 3 -150 mg/l O Dichromate/H – 131 COD MR TT tube test 20 -1500 mg/l O Dichromate/H –...
  • Page 18 No. Analysis Reagent Range Displayed Method OTZ Page [nm] 215 Iodine T tablet 0.05-3.6 mg/l I 220 Iron T tablet 0.02-1 mg/l Fe PPST 144, 222 Iron PP 0.02-3 mg/l Fe 1,10-Phenan- 144, troline 223 Iron (TPTZ) PP 0.02-1.8 mg/l Fe TPTZ –...
  • Page 19 No. Analysis Reagent Range Displayed Method OTZ Page [nm] 292 Oxygen, dissolved Vacu-vial 10-800 μg/l O Rhodazine D – 300 Ozone (DPD) T tablet 0.02-2 mg/l O DPD/Glycine 70 PHMB T tablet 2-60 mg/l PHMB Buffer/Indicator 320 Phosphate, T tablet 0.05-4 mg/l PO Ammonium-...
  • Page 20 No. Analysis Reagent Range Displayed Method OTZ Page [nm] 212 Sodium tablet 0.2-16 % NaOCl Potassium hypochlorite T iodide 355 Sulfate T tablet 5-100 mg/l SO Bariumsulfate- Turbidity 360 Sulfate PP 5-100 mg/l SO Bariumsulfate- Turbidity 365 Sulfide tablet 0.04-0.5 mg/l S DPD/Catalyst 370 Sulfite T tablet...
  • Page 21 1.1 Methods The precision of Lovibond Reagent Systems (tablets, powder packs and tube tests) is identical ® to the precision specified in standards literature such as American Standards (AWWA), ISO etc. Most of the data referred to in these standard methods relates to Standard Solutions. Therefore they are not readily applicable to drinking-, boiler- or waste-water, since various interferences can have a major influence on the accuracy of the method.
  • Page 22 1.1 Methods Acid demand to pH 4.3 with Tablet 0.1 – 4 mmol/l 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 23 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The terms total Alkalinity, Alkalinity-m, m-Value and Acid demand to pH 4.3 are identical. 2. For accurate results exactly 10 ml of water sample must be taken for the test. Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. ALKA-M-PHOTOMETER Tablet / 100 4513210BT AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 24: Alkalinity-Total (Alkalinity-M, M-Value)

    1.1 Methods Alkalinity, total = Alkalinity-m = m-Value with Tablet 5 – 200 mg/l CaCO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 25: Acid Demand To Ph 4.3

    1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The terms total Alkalinity, Alkalinity-m, m-Value and Alkalinity to pH 4.3 are identical. 2. For accurate results exactly 10 ml of water sample must be taken for the test. 3. Conversion table: Acid demand to pH 4.3 German English French...

  • Page 26: Alkalinity-Total Hr (Alkalinity-M Hr, M-Value Hr)

    1.1 Methods Alkalinity HR, total = Alkalinity-m HR = m-Value HR with Tablet 5 – 500 mg/l CaCO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 27 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. For verification of the result look carefully at the bottom of the vial. If a thin yellow layer forms, then mix the vial again. This ensures that reaction is complete. Reread the result. 2. Conversion table: Acid demand to pH 4.3 German English...

  • Page 28: Alkalinity-P (P-Value)

    1.1 Methods Alkalinity-p = p-value with Tablet 5 – 300 mg/l CaCO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 29 1.1 Methods Notes 1. The terms Alkalinity-p, p-Value and Alkalinity to pH 8.2 are identical. 2. For accurate test results exactly 10 ml of water sample must be taken for the test. 3. This method was developed from a volumetric procedure for the determination of Alkalinity-p.

  • Page 30: Aluminium With Tablets

    1.1 Methods Aluminium with Tablet 0.01 – 0.3 mg/l Al 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 31 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Before use, clean the vials and the accessories with Hydrochloric acid (approx. 20%). Rinse them thoroughly with deionised water. 2. To get accurate results the sample temperature must be between 20°C and 25°C. 3. A low test result may be given in the presence of Fluorides and Polyphosphates. The effect of this is generally insignificant unless the water has fluoride added artificially.

  • Page 32: Aluminium (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Aluminium with Vario Powder Pack 0.01 – 0.25 mg/l Al Use two clean vials (24 mm Ø) and mark one as blank for zeroing. 1. Fill 20 ml of the water sample in a 100 ml beaker. 2. Add the contents of one Vario Aluminum ECR F20 Powder Pack straight from the foil to the water sample.
  • Page 33 1.1 Methods 12. Place the vial (the blank) in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned. prepare Zero press ZERO 13. Press ZERO key. 14. Remove the vial from the sample chamber. 15. Place the vial (the sample) in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned.

  • Page 34: Ammonia With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Ammonia with Tablet 0.02 – 1 mg/l N 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 35 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The tablets must be added in the correct sequence. 2. The AMMONIA No. 1 tablet will only dissolve completely after the AMMONIA No. 2 tablet has been added. 3. The temperature of the sample is important for full colour development. At a temperature below 20°C the reaction period is 15 minutes.

  • Page 36: Ammonia (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Ammonia with Vario Powder Pack 0.01 – 0.8 mg/l N Use two clean vials (24 mm Ø) and mark one as blank for zeroing. 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of deionised water (this is the blank). 2.
  • Page 37 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Extremely basic or acidic water samples should be adjusted with 0.5 mol/l (1 N) Sulfuric acid solution or 1 mol/l (1 N) Sodium hydroxide solution to pH 7. 2. Interferences: Interfering substance Interference levels and treatments Calcium greater than 1000 mg/l CaCO Iron...

  • Page 38: Ammonia, Low Range (Lr)

    1.1 Methods Ammonia LR with Vario Tube Test 0.02 – 2.5 mg/l N Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open one white capped reaction vial and add 2 ml deionised water (this is the blank). Ø 16 mm 2.
  • Page 39 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted to approx. pH 7 before analysis (use 1 mol/l Hydrochloric acid resp. 1 mol/l Sodium hydroxide). 2. Iron interferes with the test. The interferences will be eliminated as follows: Determine the amount of total iron present in the water sample.

  • Page 40: Ammonia, High Range (Hr)

    1.1 Methods Ammonia HR with Vario Tube Test 1 – 50 mg/l N Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open one white capped reaction vial and add 0.1 ml deionised water (this is the blank). Ø 16 mm 2.
  • Page 41 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted to approx. pH 7 before analysis (use 1 mol/l Hydrochloric acid resp. 1 mol/l Sodium hydroxide). 2. If chlorine is known to be present, add one drop of 0.1 mol/l Sodium thiosulfate for each 0.3 mg/l Cl in a one litre water sample.

  • Page 42: Boron

    1.1 Methods Boron with Tablet 0.1 – 2 mg/l B 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 43 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The tablets must added in the correct sequence. 2. The sample solution should have a pH value between 6 and 7. 3. Interferences are prevented by the presence of EDTA in the tablets. 4. The rate of colour development depends on the temperature. The temperature of the sample must be 20°C ±...

  • Page 44: Bromine With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Bromine with Tablet 0.05 – 13 mg/l Br 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 45 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Vial cleaning: As many household cleaners (e.g. dishwasher detergent) contain reducing substances,the subsequent determination of Bromine may show lower results. To avoid any measurement errors, only use glassware free of Chlorine demand. Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into Sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) forone hour, then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionised water.

  • Page 46: Bromine (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Bromine with Powder Pack 0.05 – 4,5 mg/l Br 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 47 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Vial cleaning: As many household cleaners (e.g. dishwasher detergent) contain reducing substances,the subsequent determination of Bromine may show lower results. To avoid any measurement errors, only use glassware free of Chlorine demand. Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into Sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) forone hour, then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionised water.

  • Page 48: Chloride With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Chloride with Tablet 0.5 – 25 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 49 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Ensure that all particles of the tablet are dissolved – Chloride causes an extremely fine distributed turbidity with a milky appearance. Heavy shaking leads to bigger sized particles which can cause false readings. 2. High concentrations of electrolytes and organic compounds have different effects on the precipitation reaction.

  • Page 50: Chloride With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Chloride with Liquid Reagent – 0.5 – 20 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 51 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Chloride causes an extremely fine distributed turbidity with a milky appearance. Heavy shaking leads to bigger sized particles which can cause false readings. 2. Conversion: mg/l NaCl = mg/l Cl - x 1,65 Cl - NaCl Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No.

  • Page 52: Chlorine With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Chlorine with Tablet 0.01 – 6 mg/l Cl Chlorine HR with Tablet 0.1 – 10 mg/l Cl Chlorine with Liquid Reagent 0.02 - 4 mg/l Cl Chlorine with Powder Pack 0.02 - 2 mg/l Cl Chlorine MR with Vario Powder Pack 0.02 - 3.5 mg/l Cl Chlorine HR with Powder Pack 0.1 - 8 mg/l Cl...
  • Page 53 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Vial cleaning: As many household cleaners (e.g. dishwasher detergent) contain reducing substances, the subsequent determination of Chlorine may show lower results. To avoid any measurement errors, only use glassware free of Chlorine demand. Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into Sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) for one hour, then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionised water.

  • Page 54: Free Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, free with Tablet 0.01 – 6 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 55: Total Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, total with Tablet 0.01 – 6 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 56: Differentiated Determination (Free, Combined, Total)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, differentiated determination with Tablet 0.01 – 6 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 57 1.1 Methods 13. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. T1 accepted 14. Press TEST key. prepare T2 Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. press TEST Countdown 2:00 After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically.

  • Page 58: Chlorine Hr With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Chlorine HR, free with Tablet 0.1 – 10 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 59: Total Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine HR, total with Tablet 0.1 – 10 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 60: Differentiated Determination (Free, Combined, Total)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine HR, differentiated determination with Tablet 0.1 – 10 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 61 1.1 Methods 12. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablet is dissolved. 13. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. T1 accepted prepare T2 14. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes.

  • Page 62: Chlorine With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, free with Liquid Reagent 0.02 – 4 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 63: Total Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, total with Liquid Reagent 0.02 – 4 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 64: Differentiated Determination (Free, Combined, Total)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, differentiated determination with Liquid Reagent 0.02 – 4 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 65 1.1 Methods 13. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. T1 accepted prepare T2 14. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. Countdown 2:00 After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically.

  • Page 66: Chlorine (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, free with Powder Pack 0.02 – 2 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 67: Total Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, total with Powder Pack 0.02 – 2 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 68: Differentiated Determination (Free, Combined, Total)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine, differentiated determination with Powder Pack 0.02 – 2 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 69 1.1 Methods 12. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. T1 accepted prepare T2 13. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 3 minutes. Countdown 3:00 After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically.

  • Page 70: Chlorine Mr (Vario Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine MR, free with Powder Pack 0.02 – 3.5 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 71: Total Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine MR, total with Powder Pack 0.02 – 3.5 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 72: Differentiated Determination (Free, Combined, Total)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine MR, differentiated determination with Powder Pack 0.02 – 3.5 mg/l Cl 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 73 1.1 Methods 12. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. T1 accepted prepare T2 13. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 3 minutes. Countdown 3:00 After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically.

  • Page 74: Chlorine Hr (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine HR, free with Powder Pack plastic vial (type 10 mm 0.1 – 8 mg/l Cl 10 ml 5 ml 1. Fill a clean vial (10 mm Ø) with 5 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2.

  • Page 75: Total Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine HR, total with Powder Pack plastic vial (type 10 mm 0.1 – 8 mg/l Cl 10 ml 5 ml 1. Fill a clean vial (10 mm Ø) with 5 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2.

  • Page 76: Differentiated Determination (Free, Combined, Total)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine HR, differentiated determination with Powder Pack plastic vial (type 10 mm 10 ml 0.1 – 8 mg/l Cl 5 ml 1. Fill a clean vial (10 mm Ø) with 5 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2.
  • Page 77 1.1 Methods 11. Close the vial tightly with the cap and invert several times to mix the contents (20 sec.). 12. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. T1 accepted prepare T2 13. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 3 minutes.

  • Page 78: Chlorine Dioxide With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Chlorine dioxide with Tablet 0.02 – 11 mg/l ClO Chlorine dioxide >> with Cl The following selection is shown in the display: without Cl for the determination of Chlorine dioxide in the presence >> with Cl of Chlorine. for the determination of Chlorine dioxide in the absence >>...
  • Page 79 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Vial cleaning: As many household cleaners (e.g. dishwasher detergent) contain reducing substances, the subsequent determination of Chlorine dioxide may show lower results. To avoid any measurement errors, only use glassware free of Chlorine demand. Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into Sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) for one hour, then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionised water.

  • Page 80: In Presence Of Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine dioxide in the presence of Chlorine with Tablet 0.02 – 11 mg/l ClO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample. 2. Add one GLYCINE tablet straight from the foil and crush the tablet using a clean stirring rod.
  • Page 81 1.1 Methods 13. Remove the vial from the sample chamber, empty the vial, rinse vial and cap several times. Fill with a few drops of water sample. 14. Add one DPD No. 1 tablet straight from the foil and crush the tablet using a clean stirring rod. 15.
  • Page 82 1.1 Methods Notes: (Chlorine dioxide in the presence of Chlorine) 1. The conversion factor to convert Chlorine dioxide (display) to Chlorine dioxide as Chlorine is 2.6315. mg/l ClO [Cl] = mg/l ClO · 2,6315 Chlorine dioxide displayed as Chlorine units ClO [Cl] has its origin in swimming poolwater treatment according to DIN 19643.

  • Page 83: In Absence Of Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine dioxide in absence of Chlorine with Tablet 0.02 – 11 mg/l ClO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 84: Chlorine Dioxide (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine dioxide in absence of Chlorine with Powder Pack 0.04 – 3.8 mg/l ClO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 85: In Presence Of Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Chlorine dioxide in the presence of Chlorine with Powder Pack 0.04 – 3.8 mg/l ClO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 86 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Vial cleaning: As many household cleaners (e.g. dishwasher detergent) contain reducing substances, the subsequent determination of Chlorine dioxide may show lower results. To avoid any measurement errors, only use glassware free of Chlorine demand. Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into Sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) for one hour, then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionised water.
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  • Page 88: Chlorine Hr (Ki)

    1.1 Methods Chlorine HR (Kl) with Tablet 5 – 200 mg/l Cl Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Fill a clean vial (16 mm Ø) with 8 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. Ø...
  • Page 89 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Oxidizing agents interfere as they react in the same way as Chlorine. Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. Set ACIDIFYING GP/ Tablet / per 100 4517721BT CHLORINE HR (KI) inclusive stirring rod CHLORINE HR (KI) Tablet / 100 4513000BT ACIDIFYING GP Tablet / 100...

  • Page 90: Chlorite In Presence Of Chlorine And Chlorine Dioxide

    1.1 Methods Chlorite in presence of Chlorine and Chlorine dioxide 0,01 – 6 mg/l Cl Firstly, the glycine method is used to measure the concen- tration of Chlorine Dioxide. This is then followed by the determination of the free and total chlorine, from which the Combined Chlorine can be calculated.
  • Page 91 1.1 Methods 9. Transfer the contents of the first vial (Glycine solu- tion) into the prepared vial (point 8). 10. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablets are dissolved. 11. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 92 1.1 Methods 21. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablet is dissolved. 22. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. 23. Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. Zero accepted prepare Test 24.
  • Page 93 1.1 Methods Calculations: mg/l Chlorine dioxide = result G x 1,9 mg/l free Chlorine = result A – result G mg/l combined Chlorine = result C – result A mg/l Chlorite = result D – ( result C + 4 x result G ) Tolerances: 1.

  • Page 94: Chromium With Powder Pack

    1.1 Methods Chromium with Powder Pack 0.02 – 2 mg/l Cr Chrom >> diff The following selection is shown in the display: Cr (VI) Cr (III + VI) for the differentiated determination of Chromium (VI), >> diff Chromium (III) and total Chromium for the determination of Chromium (VI) >>...
  • Page 95 AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 96: Differentiated Determination

    1.1 Methods Chromium, differentiated determination with Powder Pack 0.02 – 2 mg/l Cr Digestion: 1. Fill a clean vial (16 mm Ø) with 10 ml of water sample. 2. Add the contents of one PERSULF.RGT FOR CR Pow- der Pack straight from the foil into the vial. Ø...
  • Page 97 1.1 Methods 13. Fill a second clean vial (16 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample. 14. Add the contents of one CHROMIUM HEXAVALENT Powder Pack straight from the foil to the water sample. Ø 16 mm 15. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times to mix the contents.
  • Page 98 1.1 Methods Chromium (Vl) with Powder Pack 0.02 – 2 mg/l Cr Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Fill a clean vial (16 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample. Ø 16 mm 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned.

  • Page 99: Chromium (Vi)

    1.1 Methods Chromium, total (Cr(lll) + Cr(Vl)) with Powder Pack 0.2 – 2 mg/l Cr Digestion: 1. Fill a clean vial (16 mm Ø) with 10 ml of water sample. 2. Add the contents of one PERSULF.RGT FOR CR Pow- der Pack straight from the foil into the vial.

  • Page 100: Cod, Low Range (Lr)

    1.1 Methods COD LR with Vario Tube Test 3 – 150 mg/l O Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open one white capped reaction vial and add 2 ml deionised water (this is the blank (Note 1)). Ø...
  • Page 101 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Run samples and blanks with the same batch of vials. The blank is stable when stored in the dark and can be used for further measurements with vials of the same batch. 2. Do not place the hot vials in the sample chamber. Cool the vials to room temperature for final measurements.

  • Page 102: Cod, Middle Range (Mr)

    1.1 Methods COD MR with Vario Tube Test 20 – 1500 mg/l O Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open one white capped reaction vial and add 2 ml deionised water (this is the blank (Note 1)). Ø...
  • Page 103 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Run samples and blanks with the same batch of vials. The blank is stable when stored in the dark and can be used for further measurements with vials of the same batch. 2. Do not place the hot vials in the sample chamber. Cool the vials to room temperature for final measurements.

  • Page 104: Cod, High Range (Hr)

    1.1 Methods COD HR with Vario Tube Test 0.2 – 15 g/l O 200 – 15 000 mg/l O Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open one white capped reaction vial and add 0.2 ml deionised water (this is the blank (Note 1)). Ø...
  • Page 105 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Run samples and blanks with the same batch of vials. The blank is stable when stored in the dark and can be used for further measurements with vials of the same batch. 2. Do not place the hot vials in the sample chamber. Cool the vials to room temperature for final measurements.

  • Page 106: Colour, True And Apparent

    1.1 Methods Colour, true and apparent (APHA Platinum-Cobalt Standard Method) 0 – 500 Pt-Co units Sample preparation (Note 4): Step A Filter approx. 50 ml deionised water through a membrane filter with a pore width of 0.45 μm. Discard the filtrate. Filter another 50 ml deionised water and keep it for zeroing.
  • Page 107 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. This colour scale was originally developed by A. Hazen as a visual comparison scale. It is therefore necessary to ascertain whether the extinction maximum of the water sample is in the range from 420 to 470 nm, as this method is only suitable for water samples with yellowish to yellowish-brown coloration.

  • Page 108: Copper With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Copper with Tablet 0.05 – 5 mg/l Cu Copper The following selection is shown in the display: >> diff free total for the differentiated determination of free, combined and >> diff total Copper. >> free for the determination of free Copper. for the determination of total Copper.

  • Page 109: Differentiated Determination (Free, Combined, Total)

    1.1 Methods Copper, differentiated determination with Tablet 0.05 – 5 mg/l Cu 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 110: Free Copper

    1.1 Methods Copper, free with Tablet 0.05 – 5 mg/l Cu 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 111: Total Copper

    1.1 Methods Copper, total with Tablet 0.05 – 5 mg/l Cu 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 112: Copper With Liquid Reagent And Powder

    1.1 Methods Copper with Liquid reagent and powder 0.05 – 4 mg/l Cu Copper The following selection is shown in the display: >> diff free total for the differentiated determination of free, combined and >> diff total Copper. >> free for the determination of free Copper.

  • Page 113: Differentiated Determination (Free, Combined, Total)

    1.1 Methods Copper, differentiated determination with Liquid reagent and powder 0.05 – 4 mg/l Cu 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 114 1.1 Methods 13. Remove the vial from the sample chamber. 14. Add one COPPER No. 2 tablet straight from the foil to the same water sample and crush the tablet using a clean stirring rod. 15. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablet is dissolved.

  • Page 115: Free Copper

    1.1 Methods Copper, free with Liquid reagent and powder 0.05 – 4 mg/l Cu 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 116: Total Copper

    1.1 Methods Copper, total with Liquid reagent and powder 0.05 – 4 mg/l Cu 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 117 1.1 Methods 11. Add one COPPER No. 2 tablet straight from the foil to the same water sample and crush the tablet using a clean stirring rod. 12. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablet is dissolved. 13.

  • Page 118: Copper (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Copper, free (Note 1) with Vario Powder Pack 0.05 – 5 mg/l Cu 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 119 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. For determination of total Copper digestion is required. 2. Extremely acid water samples (pH 2 or less) must be adjusted between pH 4 and pH 6 before the reagent is added (with 8 mol/l Potassium hydroxide solution KOH). Caution: pH values above 6 can lead to Copper precipitation.

  • Page 120: Cyanide

    1.1 Methods Cyanide with Reagent Test 0.01 – 0.5 mg/l CN 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 2 ml of the water sample and 8 ml of deionised water, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 121 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Only free Cyanide and Cyanides that can be destroyed by Chlorine are determined by this test. 2. In the presence of Thiocyanate, heavy metal complexes, colorants or aromatic amines, the cyanide must be separated out by distillation before analysis is performed. 3.

  • Page 122: Cya-Test (Cyanuric Acid)

    1.1 Methods CyA-TEST (Cyanuric acid) with Tablet 0 – 160 mg/l CyA 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 5 ml of the water sample and 5 ml deionised water (Note 1), close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 123 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Use deionised water or tap water free of Cyanuric acid. 2. If Cyanuric acid is present a cloudy solution will occur. Small single particles are not necessarily caused by Cyanuric acid. 3. Dissolve the tablet completely (therefore swirl the vial approx. 1 minute). Un-dissolved particles of the tablet can cause results that are too high.

  • Page 124: Deha T

    1.1 Methods DEHA (N,N-Diethylhydroxylamine) with Tablet and Liquid Reagent 20 – 500 μg/l DEHA / 0.02 – 0.5 mg/l DEHA 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap (Note 2). 2.
  • Page 125 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Application: Testing of residual corrosion inhibitors (Oxygen scavengers) in boiler feed water or condensate. 2. Before using clean the vials with Hydrochloric acid (approx. 20%). Rinse thoroughly with deionised water. 3. Keep the sample dark during colour development time. UV-light (sunlight) causes high measurement results.

  • Page 126: Deha Pp

    1.1 Methods DEHA (N,N-Diethylhydroxylamin) with Vario Powder Pack and Liquid Reagent 20 – 500 μg/l DEHA / 0.02 – 0.5 mg/l DEHA Use two clean vials (24 mm Ø) and mark one as blank for zeroing (Note 2). 1. Fill a clean vial with 10 ml deionised water (this is the blank).
  • Page 127 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Application: Testing of residual corrosion inhibitors (Oxygen scavengers) in boiler feed water or condensate. 2. Before using clean the vials with Hydrochloric acid (approx. 20%). Rinse thoroughly with deionised water. 3. Ideally temperature for full colour development is 25°C ± 3 °C. 4.

  • Page 128: Fluoride

    1.1 Methods Fluoride with Liquid Reagent 0.05 – 2 mg/l F Caution: See notes! 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with exactly 10 ml of water sample (Note 4), close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 129 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The same batch of SPADNS reagent solution must be used for adjustment and test. The adjustment process needs to be performed for each new batch of SPADNS reagent solution (see Standard Methods 20th, 1998, APHA, AWWA, WEF 4500 F D., S. 4-82). The procedure is described in chapter 2.4.5 “Calibration –...

  • Page 130: H O With Tablet Reagent

    1.1 Methods (Hydrogen peroxide) with tablet reagent 0.03 – 3 mg/l H 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 131 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Vial cleaning: As many household cleaners (e.g. dishwasher detergent) contain reducing substances, the subsequent determination of Hydrogen peroxide may show lower results. To avoid any measurement errors, only use glassware free of Chlorine demand. Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into Sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) for one hour, then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionised water.

  • Page 132: Lr With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods (Hydrogen peroxide) LR with Liquid Reagent 1 – 50 mg/l H Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Fill a clean vial (16 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. (Note 1, 2) Ø...
  • Page 133 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The hydrogen peroxide is determined in the form of yellow/orange coloured peroxotitanic acids in strongly acidic media. In connection with neutral to weakly alkaline (~pH 10) samples, the acid in the reagent is sufficient in order to produce a medium suitable for measurement.

  • Page 134: With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods (Hydrogen peroxide) HR with Liquid Reagent 40 – 500 mg/l H Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Fill a clean vial (16 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. (Note 1, 2) Ø...
  • Page 135 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The hydrogen peroxide is determined in the form of yellow/orange coloured peroxotitanic acids in strongly acidic media. In connection with neutral to weakly alkaline (~pH 10) samples, the acid in the reagent is sufficient in order to produce a medium suitable for measurement.

  • Page 136: Hardness, Calcium With Calcheck Tablet

    1.1 Methods Hardness, Calcium with Tablet 50 – 900 mg/l CaCO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml deionised water. 2. Add one CALCHECK tablet straight from the foil to the deionised water and crush the tablet using a clean stirring rod.
  • Page 137 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted between pH 4 and pH 10 before the tablet is added (use 1 mol/l Hydrochloric acid resp. 1mol/l Sodium hydroxide). 2. The tolerance of the method is increasing with higher concentrations. When diluting samples, this should be take into account, always measuring in the first third of the range.

  • Page 138: Hardness, Calcium With Calcio Tablet

    1.1 Methods Hardness, Calcium 2T with Tablet 0 – 500 mg/l CaCO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 139 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. To optimise the readings an optional batch related calibration can be performed using Mode 40, see page 326. 2. Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted to a pH-value between pH 4 and 10 before the tablets are added (use 1 mol/l Hydrochloride acid resp. 1 mol/l Sodium hydroxide).

  • Page 140: Hardness, Total

    1.1 Methods Hardness, total with Tablet 2 – 50 mg/l CaCO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 141 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted between pH 4 and pH 10 before the tablet is added (use 1 mol/l Hydrochloric acid resp. 1mol/l Sodium hydroxide). 2. Conversion table: mg/l CaCO °dH °fH °eH 1 mg/l CaCO ----...

  • Page 142: Hardness, Total Hr

    1.1 Methods Hardness, total HR with Tablet 20 – 500 mg/l CaCO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 1 ml of the water sample and 9 ml of deionised water, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 143 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted between pH 4 and pH 10 before the tablet is added (use 1 mol/l Hydrochloric acid resp. 1mol/l Sodium hydroxide). 2. Conversion table: mg/l CaCO °dH °fH °eH 1 mg/l CaCO ----...

  • Page 144: Hydrazine

    1.1 Methods Hydrazine with Powder Reagent 0.05 – 0.5 mg/l N / 50 – 500 μg/l N 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample (Note 1, 2), close tightly with the cap. 2.
  • Page 145 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. If the water sample is cloudy, you must filter it before performing the zero calibration. 2. The temperature of the water sample should not exceed 21°C. 3. Using the Hydrazine spoon: 1 g is equivalent to one level spoon. 4.

  • Page 146: Hydrazine With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Hydrazine with Vario Liquid Reagent 0.005 – 0.6 mg/l N / 5 – 600 μg/l N Use two clean vials (24 mm Ø) and mark one as blank for zeroing. 1. Fill a clean vial with 10 ml deionised water (this is the blank).
  • Page 147 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Samples cannot be preserved and must be analysed immediately. 2. Sample temperature should be 21°C ± 4 °C. 3. The blank may develop a faint yellow colour due to the reagent. 4. Interferences: • Ammonia causes no interferences up to 10 mg/l. At a concentration of 20 mg/l it is possible that the test result increases by 20 %.

  • Page 148: Hydrazine With Vacu-Vials

    1.1 Methods Hydrazine with Vacu-vials K-5003 (see Notes) ® 0.01 – 0.7 mg/l N / 10 – 700 μg/l N Insert the adapter for 13 mm Ø vials. 1. Place the blank in the sample chamber. The blank is part of the test kit.
  • Page 149 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. This method is adapted from CHEMetrics. The measuring range and wavelength used for this photometer may differ from the data specified by CHEMetrics. 2. Read the original test instruction and the MSDS (delivered with the test) before performing the test.

  • Page 150: Iodine

    1.1 Methods Iodine with Tablet 0.05 – 3.6 mg/l I 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 151 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Oxidizing reagents, such as Chlorine, Bromine, etc. interfere as they react in the same way as Iodine. Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. DPD No. 1 Tablet / 100 4511050BT AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 152: Iron

    1.1 Methods Iron with Tablet 0.02 – 1 mg/l Fe Determination of total dissolved Iron Fe and Fe Iron with Vario Powder Pack 0.02 – 3 mg/l Fe Determination of all dissolved iron and most undissolved forms of iron. * Iron, total with Vario Powder Pack 0.02 –...
  • Page 153 1.1 Methods Iron HR with Liquid reagent 0.1 – 10 mg/l Fe Determination of total soluble Iron Fe in presence of 2+/3+ complexing agent (e.g. Molybdate) * *This information refers to analysis of the water sample without digestion. Further information can be found in the method notes. Notes (Methods 220, 222, 223): Iron Determination dissolved and...

  • Page 154: Iron With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Iron (Note 1) with Tablet 0.02 – 1 mg/l Fe 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 155 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. This method determines the total dissolved Iron as Fe and Fe 2. The IRON (II) LR tablet is used for differentiation – as described above – instead of the IRON LR tablet. = Fe – Fe 2+/3+ 3.

  • Page 156: Iron (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Iron (Note 1) with Vario Powder Pack 0.02 – 3 mg/l Fe 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned.
  • Page 157 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The reagent reacts with all dissolved iron and most undissolved forms of iron in the water sample. 2. Iron oxide requires prior digestion: use mild, vigorous or Digesdahl digestion (e.g. for digestion with acid see page 145). 3.

  • Page 158: Iron Tptz (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Iron, total (TPTZ, Note 1) with Vario Powder Pack 0.02 – 1.8 mg/l Fe Use two clean vials (24 mm Ø) and mark one as blank for zeroing. 1. Fill a clean vial with 10 ml deionised water (this is the blank).
  • Page 159 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. For determination of total Iron digestion is required. TPTZ reagent recovers most insoluble iron oxides without digestion. 2. Rinse all glassware with 1:1 Hydrochloric acid solution first and then rinse with deionised water to remove iron deposits that can cause slightly high results. 3.

  • Page 160: Iron (Fe In Mo, Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Iron, total (Fe in Mo) in the presence of Molybdate with Vario Powder Pack 0.01 – 1.80 mg/l Fe 1. Fill a clean Mixing Cylinder (50 ml) with 50 ml of the water sample. 2. Add the contents of one Vario (Fe in Mo) Rgt 1 Pow- der Pack straight from the foil into the water sample (50 ml).
  • Page 161 1.1 Methods prepare Zero 13. Press ZERO key. press ZERO 14. Remove the vial from the sample chamber. 15. Place the sample in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned. Zero accepted prepare Test 15. Press TEST key. press TEST The result is shown in the display in mg/l Fe.

  • Page 162: Iron Lr With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Iron LR with Liquid reagent 2+/3+ 0.03 – 2 mg/l Fe This test is suitable for determining total soluble iron. The sample should be pre-filtered using a 0.45 μm membrane if total dissolved iron is required. Particulate or suspended iron will otherwise add to the result.
  • Page 163 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Complexed iron may be measured by increasing the development period until no further colour development is seen. Very strongly complexed iron may not be included in the measured iron. In this case the complexing agent must be destroyed by oxidation with acid/persulphate followed by neutralisation to pH 6–9.
  • Page 164 1.1 Methods Iron, total LR with Liquid reagent 2+/3+ 0.03 – 2 mg/l Fe Digestion procedure for the determination of total iron. Total iron consists of soluble, complexed and suspended iron. Do not filter the sample but ensure the sample is homogeneous by vigorously shaking immediately prior to sampling.
  • Page 165 1.1 Methods 9. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned. prepare Zero 10. Press ZERO key. press ZERO 11. Remove the vial from the sample chamber and empty the vial. 12. Add 10 ml prepared water sample to the same vial.

  • Page 166: Iron Lr 2 With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Iron LR 2 with Liquid reagent 0.03 – 2 mg/l Fe and Fe This test is suitable for determining total soluble iron and differentiating between the ferrous and ferric state. The sample should be pre-filtered using a 0.45 μm membrane if total dissolved iron is required.
  • Page 167 1.1 Methods Zero accepted 12. Press TEST key. prepare Test Wait for a reaction period of 5 minutes (note 2). press TEST After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically. Countdown 5:00 2+/3+ The result is shown in the display in mg/l Fe or, if step 7 is omitted, Fe 2+/3+...
  • Page 168 1.1 Methods Iron, total LR 2 with Liquid reagent 2+/3+ 0.03 – 2 mg/l Fe Digestion procedure for the determination of total iron. Total iron consists of soluble, complexed and suspended iron. Do not filter the sample but ensure the sample is homoge- neous by vigorously shaking immediately prior to sampling.
  • Page 169 1.1 Methods prepare Zero 10. Press ZERO key. press ZERO 11. Remove the vial from the sample chamber and empty the vial. 12. Add 10 ml prepared water sample to the same vial. 13. Fill the vial with drops of the same size by holding the bottle vertically and squeeze slowly: 10 drops KS60 (Acetate Buffer) 14.

  • Page 170: Iron Hr With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Iron HR with Liquid reagent 2+/3+ 0.1 – 10 mg/l Fe This test is suitable for determining total soluble iron. The sample should be pre-filtered using a 0.45 μm membrane if total dissolved iron is required. Particulate or suspended iron will otherwise add to the result.
  • Page 171 1.1 Methods Zero accepted prepare Test 10. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 15 minutes (note 1). Countdown After the reaction period is finished the measurement 15:00 starts automatically. The result is shown in the display in mg/l Iron. Notes: 1.
  • Page 172 1.1 Methods Iron, total HR with Liquid reagent 2+/3+ 0.1 – 10 mg/l Fe Digestion procedure for the determination of total iron. Total iron consists of soluble, complexed and suspended iron. Do not filter the sample but ensure the sample is homogeneous by vigorously shaking immediately prior to sampling.
  • Page 173 1.1 Methods prepare Zero 9. Press ZERO key. press ZERO 10. Remove the vial from the sample chamber and empty the vial. 11. Add 10 ml prepared water sample to the same vial. 12. Fill the vial with drops of the same size by holding the bottle vertically and squeeze slowly: 10 drops KS63 (Thioglycolate) 13.

  • Page 174: Manganese With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Manganese with Tablet 0.2 – 4 mg/l Mn 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 175 1.1 Methods Note: KMnO Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. Tablet / per 100 4517621BT MANGANESE LR No. 1 / No. 2 inclusive stirring rod MANGANESE LR No. 1 Tablet / 100 4516080BT MANGANESE LR No. 2 Tablet / 100 4516090BT AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 176: Manganese Lr (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Manganese LR with Vario Powder Pack 0.01 – 0.7 mg/l Mn Use two clean vials (24 mm Ø) and mark one as blank for zeroing (Note 1). 1. Fill a clean vial with 10 ml of deionised water (this is the blank).
  • Page 177 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Rinse all glassware with 1:1 Nitric acid solution first and then rinse with deionised water. 2. Water samples that contain more than 300 mg/l CaCO hardness: after adding the Vario Ascorbic Acid powder pack add additionally 10 drops of Rochelle Salt Solution. 3.

  • Page 178: Manganese Hr (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Manganese HR with Vario Powder Pack 0.1 – 18 mg/l Mn 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 179 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. This test is applicable for the determination of soluble Manganese in water and wastewater. 2. Highly buffered water samples or extreme pH values may exceed the buffering capacity of the reagents and requires sample pre-treatment. If samples were acidified for storing, adjust the pH between 4 and 5 with 5 mol/l (5 N) Sodium hydroxide before test.

  • Page 180: Manganese With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Manganese with Liquid reagent 0.05 – 5 mg/l Mn 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 181 1.1 Methods 11. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned. Zero accepted prepare Test 12. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 3 minutes. Countdown 3:00 After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically.

  • Page 182: Molybdate With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Molybdate with Tablet 1 – 50 mg/l MoO / 0.6 – 30 mg/l Mo 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 183 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The tablets must be added in the correct sequence. 2. Under test conditions (pH 3.8 – 3.9) iron does not interfere nor do other metals at levels likely to be found in industrial water systems. 3. Conversions: mg/l Mo = mg/l MoO x 0.6 mg/l Na...

  • Page 184: Molybdate Lr (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Molybdate / Molybdenum LR mit Vario Powder Pack 0.05 – 5.0 mg/l MoO / 0.03 – 3 mg/l Mo 1. Fill a clean Mixing Cylinder (25 ml) with 20 ml of the water sample. 2. Add the contents of one Vario Molybdenum 1 LR F20 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the water sample (20 ml).
  • Page 185 1.1 Methods prepare Zero 12. Press ZERO key. press ZERO 13. Remove the vial from the sample chamber. 14. Place the sample in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned. Zero accepted prepare Test 15. Press TEST key. press TEST The result is shown in the display in mg/l Molybdate / Molybdenum.

  • Page 186: Molybdate Hr (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Molybdate / Molybdenum HR with Vario Powder Pack 0.5 – 66 mg/l MoO / 0.3 – 40 mg/l Mo 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2.
  • Page 187 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Filter turbid water samples using filter paper and funnel before analysis. 2. Highly buffered water samples or extreme pH values should be adjusted to a pH of nearly 7 with 1 mol/l Nitric acid or 1 mol/l Sodium hydroxide. 3.

  • Page 188: Molybdate Hr With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Molybdate / Molybdenum HR with Liquid reagent 1 – 100 mg/l MoO / 0.6 – 60 mg/l Mo 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2.
  • Page 189 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Perform tests on sample water taken directly from the system. Molybdate will be absorbed onto the walls of sample containers and give low results. Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. KS63 (Thoiglycolate Reagent) Liquid reagent / 65 ml 56L006365 AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 190: Nickel With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Nickel with Tablet 0.1 – 10 mg/l Ni 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned.
  • Page 191 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. If Iron is present in the sample, add one level spoonful of Nickel PT powder to the sample (after adding Nickel No. 1) and mix. 2. The presence of cobalt at 0.5 mg/l gives a positive response in the test. 3.

  • Page 192: Nitrate With Tablet And Powder

    1.1 Methods Nitrate with Tablet and Powder 0.08 – 1 mg/l N 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned.
  • Page 193 1.1 Methods 12. Add one NITRITE LR tablet straight from the foil to the water sample and crush the tablet using a clean stirring rod. 13. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablet is dissolved. 14.

  • Page 194: Nitrate (Tube Test)

    1.1 Methods Nitrate with Tube Test 1 – 30 mg/l N Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open one white capped reaction vial and add 1 ml deionised water (this is the blank). Ø 16 mm 2. Open another white capped reaction vial and add 1 ml of the water sample (this is the sample).
  • Page 195 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Some solids may not dissolve. 2. To optimise the readings an optional batch related calibration can be performed. Follow the procedure using 1 ml deionised water in place of the sample and subtract the reagent blank value from the final result. 3.

  • Page 196: Nitrite With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Nitrite with Tablet 0.01 – 0.5 mg/l N 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned.
  • Page 197 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The following ions can produce interferences since under the reaction conditions they cause precipitation: Antimony (III), Iron (III), Lead, Mercury (I), Silver, Chloroplatinate, Metavanadate and Bismuth. Copper (II)-ions may cause lower test results as they accelerate the decomposition of the Diazonium salt.

  • Page 198: Nitrite Lr (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Nitrite LR with Vario Powder Pack 0.01 – 0.3 mg/l N 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 199 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Interferences: • Strong oxidizing and reducing substances interfere. • Cupric and ferrous ions cause low results. • Antimonous, Auric, Bismuth, Chloroplatinate, Ferric, Lead, Mercurous, Metavanadate, Silver ions interfere by causing precipitation. • In samples with very high concentrations of Nitrate (> 100 mg/L N) a small amount of Nitrite will be found.

  • Page 200: Nitrogen, Total Lr

    1.1 Methods Nitrogen, total LR with Vario Tube Test 0.5 – 25 mg/l N Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open two TN Hydroxide LR digestion vials and add the contents of one Vario TN Persulfate Rgt. Powder Pack (Note 2, 3).
  • Page 201 1.1 Methods 11. Close the vials with the caps and shake to mix the contents (at least 15 seconds, Note 8). Countdown 12. Press [ ] key. 2:00 Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. start: After the reaction period is finished proceed as follows: 13.

  • Page 202: Nitrogen, Total Hr

    1.1 Methods Nitrogen, total HR with Vario Tube Test 5 – 150 mg/l N Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open two TN Hydroxide HR digestion vials and add the contents of one Vario TN Persulfate Rgt. Powder Pack (Note 2, 3).
  • Page 203 1.1 Methods 11. Close the vials with the caps and shake to mix the contents (at least 15 seconds, Note 8). Countdown 12. Press [ ] key. 2:00 Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. start: After the reaction period is finished proceed as follows: 13.
  • Page 204 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Appropriate safety precautions and a good lab technique should be used during the whole procedure. 2. Use a funnel to add the reagent. 3. Wipe off any Persulfate reagent that may get on the lid or the tube threads. 4.
  • Page 205 1.1 Methods Nitrogen, total LR with Vario Tube Test Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. Tube test contains: 4535550 VARIO TN HYDROX LR Tube Digestion tube / 50 VARIO PERSULFATE Reagent Powder Pack / 50 VARIO TN Reagent A Powder Pack / 50 VARIO TN Reagent B Powder Pack / 50 VARIO TN ACID LR/HR Tube...

  • Page 206: Oxygen, Active

    1.1 Methods Oxygen, active * with Tablet 0.1 – 10 mg/l O 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 207 1.1 Methods Notes: * Active Oxygen is a synonym for a common disinfectant (based on “Oxygen“) in Swimming Pool Treatment. 1. When preparing the sample, the lost of Oxygen, e.g. by pipetting or shaking, must be avoided. 2. The analysis must take place immediately after taking the sample. Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No.

  • Page 208: Oxygen, Dissolved

    1.1 Methods Oxygen, dissolved with Vacu-vials K-7553 (see Notes) ® 10 – 800 μg/l O Insert the adapter for 13 mm Ø round vials. 1. Place the blank in the sample chamber. The blank is part of the test kit. prepare Zero 2.
  • Page 209 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. This method is adapted from CHEMetrics. The measuring range and wavelength used for this photometer may differ from the data specified by CHEMetrics. 2. Read the original test instruction and the MSDS (delivered with the test) before performing the test.

  • Page 210: Ozone

    1.1 Methods Ozone with Tablet 0.02 – 2 mg/l O Ozon >> with Cl The following selection is shown in the display: without Cl >> with Cl for the determination of Ozone in the presence of Chlorine. >> without Cl for the determination of Ozone in the absence of Chlorine.
  • Page 211 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Vial cleaning: As many household cleaners (e.g. dishwasher detergent) contain reducing substances, the subsequent determination of Ozone may show lower results. To avoid any measurement errors, only use glassware free of Chlorine demand. Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into Sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) for one hour, then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionised water.

  • Page 212: In Presence Of Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Ozone, in the presence of Chlorine with Tablet 0.02 – 2 mg/l O 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 213 1.1 Methods 13. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablet is dissolved. 14. Add one DPD No. 1 tablet and one DPD No. 3 tablet straight from the foil into the first cleaned vial and crush the tablets using a clean stirring rod.

  • Page 214: In Absence Of Chlorine

    1.1 Methods Ozone, in absence of Chlorine with Tablet 0.02 – 2 mg/l O 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 215 1.1 Methods Notes: See page 203 Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. Set DPD No. 1/No. 3 Tablet / per 100 4517711BT inclusive stirring rod DPD No. 1 Tablet / 100 4511050BT DPD No. 3 Tablet / 100 4511080BT GLYCINE Tablet / 100 4512170BT AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 216: Phmb (Biguanide)

    1.1 Methods PHMB (Biguanide) with Tablet 2 – 60 mg/l PHMB 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 217 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Clean vials with the brush immediately after analysis. 2. Vials and stirring rods may turn blue after prolonged use. In this case clean vials and stirring rods with a laboratory detergent (see chapter 1.2.2 Cleaning of vials and accessories for analysis).

  • Page 218: Phosphate

    1.1 Methods Phosphate, ortho LR with Tablet 0.05 – 4 mg/l PO Determination of ortho-Phosphate ions Phosphate, ortho HR with Tablet 1 – 80 mg/l PO Determination of ortho-Phosphate ions Phosphate, ortho with Vario Powder Pack 0.06 – 2.5 mg/l PO Determination of ortho-Phosphate ions Phosphate, ortho with Vario Tube Test...
  • Page 219 1.1 Methods Phosphate, HR with Liquid reagent 5 – 80 mg/l PO Determination of ortho-Phosphate-Ions + condensed, inor- ganic Phosphate + organic combined Phosphates Additional information can be found in the notes for each method. General: Ortho-Phosphate ions react with the reagent to form an intense blue colour (methods 320, 323, 324, 325 and 326).

  • Page 220: Phosphate, Ortho Lr With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Phosphate, ortho LR with Tablet 0.05 – 4 mg/l PO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close the cap tightly. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned.
  • Page 221 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Only ortho-Phosphate ions react. 2. The tablets must be added in the correct sequence. 3. The test sample should have a pH-Value between 6 and 7. 4. Interferences: Higher concentrations of Cu, Ni, Cr (III), V (V) and W (VI) interfere due to their colour. Silicates do not interfere (masked by Citric acid in the tablets).

  • Page 222: Phosphate, Ortho Hr With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Phosphate HR, ortho with Tablet 1 – 80 mg/l PO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 223 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. For samples under 5 mg/l PO it is reccommended to analyse the water sample with method 320 ”Posphate LR, ortho with Tablet“. 2. Only ortho-Phosphate ions react. 3. see also page 211 4. Conversions: mg/l P = mg/l PO x 0.33 mg/l P = mg/l PO...

  • Page 224: Phosphate, Ortho (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Phosphate, ortho with Vario Powder Pack 0.06 – 2.5 mg/l PO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 225 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The reagent does not dissolve completely. 2. see also page 211 3. Conversions: mg/l P = mg/l PO x 0.33 mg/l P = mg/l PO x 0.75 Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. Powder Pack / 4531550 VARIO PHOS3 F10 2 x 50 VARIO PHOSPHATE RGT.

  • Page 226: Phosphate, Ortho (Tube Test)

    1.1 Methods Phosphate, ortho with Vario Tube Test 0.06 – 5 mg/l PO Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open the white cap of one tube PO -P Dilution and add 5 ml of the water sample. 2.
  • Page 227 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Use a funnel to add the reagent. 2. The reagent does not dissolve completely. 3. see also page 211 4. Conversions: mg/l P = mg/l PO x 0.33 mg/l P = mg/l PO x 0.75 Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No.

  • Page 228: Phosphate 1, Ortho C

    1.1 Methods Phosphate 1, ortho with Vacu-vials K-8503 (see Notes) ® 5 – 40 mg/l PO Insert the adapter for 13 mm Ø vials. 1. Place the blank in the sample chamber. The blank is part of the test kit. prepare Zero 2.
  • Page 229 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. This method is adapted from CHEMetrics. The measuring range and wavelength used for this photometer may differ from the data specified by CHEMetrics. 2. Read the original test instruction and the MSDS (delivered with the test) before performing the test.

  • Page 230: Phosphate 2, Ortho C

    1.1 Methods Phosphate 2, ortho with Vacu-vials K-8513 (see Notes) ® 0.05 – 5 mg/l PO Insert the adapter for 13 mm Ø vials. 1. Place the blank in the sample chamber. The blank is part of the test kit. prepare Zero 2.
  • Page 231 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. This method is adapted from CHEMetrics. The measuring range and wavelength used for this photometer may differ from the data specified by CHEMetrics. 2. Read the original test instruction and the MSDS (delivered with the test) before performing the test.

  • Page 232: Phosphate, Hydrolyzable (Tube Test)

    1.1 Methods Phosphate, acid hydrolyzable with Vario Tube Test 0.02 – 1.6 mg/l P (= ^ 0.06 – 5 mg/l PO Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open the white cap of one digestion tube PO4-P Acid reagent and add 5 ml of the water sample.
  • Page 233 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Appropriate safety precautions and a good lab technique should be used during the whole procedure. 2. Use a funnel to add the reagent. 3. The reagent does not dissolve completely. 4. see also page 211 5. Conversions: mg/l PO = mg/l P x 3.07 mg/l P...

  • Page 234: Phosphate, Total (Tube Test)

    1.1 Methods Phosphate, total with Vario Tube Test 0.02 – 1.1 mg/l P (= ^ 0.06 – 3.5 mg/l PO Insert the adapter for 16 mm Ø vials. 1. Open the white cap of one digestion tube PO4-P Acid reagent and add 5 ml of the water sample. 2.
  • Page 235 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Appropriate safety precautions and a good lab technique should be used during the whole procedure. 2. Use a funnel to add the reagent. 3. The reagent does not dissolve completely. 4. see also page 211 5. Conversions: mg/l PO = mg/l P x 3.07 mg/l P...

  • Page 236: Phosphate Lr With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Phosphate LR with Liquid reagent 0.1 – 10 mg/l PO This test is suitable for determining ortho-Phosphate in boiler waters and potable water supplies. Samples should be filtered prior to analysis to remove any suspended insoluble phosphate. A GF/C filter is suitable. Unscrew the two halves of the filter holder and place one GF/C filter circle onto the base section.
  • Page 237 1.1 Methods 9. Add one level spoon of reagent KP119 (Ascorbic Acid) to the same water sample (note 1). 10. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times to dissolve the powder. 11. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 238 1.1 Methods Polyphosphate LR with Liquid reagent 0.1 – 10 mg/l PO This test will give total inorganic phosphate. Polyphosphate being determined by the difference of total inorganic phosphate and ortho-Phosphate. 1. Fill a clean 100-ml-Erlenmeyer flask with 50 ml homo- genized sample.
  • Page 239 1.1 Methods Total Phosphate LR with Liquid reagent 0.1 – 10 mg/l PO This test will measure all phosphorous containing com- pounds present in the sample, including ortho-Phosphate, Polyphosphate and organic phosphorous compounds. 1. Fill a clean 100-ml-Erlenmeyer flask with 50 ml homo- genized sample.

  • Page 240: Phosphate Hr With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Phosphate HR with Liquid reagent 5 – 80 mg/l PO This test is suitable for determining ortho-Phosphate in boiler waters and potable water supplies. Samples should be filtered prior to analysis to remove any suspended insoluble phosphate. A GF/C filter is suitable. Unscrew the two halves of the filter holder and place one GF/C filter circle onto the base section.
  • Page 241 1.1 Methods 9. Add 25 drops of KS229 (Ammonium Metavanadate) solution to the same water sample. 10. Close the vial tightly with the cap and invert several times to mix the contents. 11. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 242 1.1 Methods Polyphosphate HR with Liquid reagent 5 – 80 mg/l PO This test will give total inorganic phosphate. Polyphosphate being determined by the difference of total inorganic phosphate and ortho-Phosphate. 1. Fill a clean 100-ml-Erlenmeyer flask with 50 ml homo- genized sample.
  • Page 243 1.1 Methods Total Phosphate HR with Liquid reagent 5 – 80 mg/l PO This test will measure all phosphorous containing com- pounds present in the sample, including ortho-Phosphate, Polyphosphate and organic phosphorous compounds. 1. Fill a clean 100-ml-Erlenmeyer flask with 50 ml homo- genized sample.

  • Page 244: Phosphonates

    1.1 Methods Phosphonates Persulfate UV oxidation method with Vario Powder Pack 0 – 125 mg/l (see Table 1) 1. Choose the appropriate sample volume from table 1 (see following pages). 2. Pipette the chosen sample volume into a clean 50 ml graduated cylinder.
  • Page 245 1.1 Methods 13. Place the vial (the blank) in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned. prepare Zero 14. Press ZERO key. press ZERO Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes (Note 7). Countdown 2:00 After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically.
  • Page 246 1.1 Methods Table 1: Expected range Sample volume Factor (mg/L Phosphonate) in ml 0 – 2.5 0 – 5.0 0 – 12.5 0 – 25 0 – 125 Table 2: Phosphonate type Conversion factor for active phosphonate PBTC 2.840 1.050 HEDPA 1.085 EDTMPA...
  • Page 247 1.1 Methods Interference levels decrease with increasing sample volume. Example: Iron interferes above 200 mg/L if a sample volume of 5 ml is used. At a sample volume of 10 ml the interference level decreases to 100 mg/L. Table 3: Interfering substances Interference level using 5 ml of sample Aluminium...

  • Page 248: Ph Value Lr With Tablet

    1.1 Methods pH value LR 5.2 – 6.8 with Tablet 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 249 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. For photometric determination of pH values only use BROMOCRESOLPURPLE tablets in black printed foil pack and marked with PHOTOMETER. 2. pH values below 5.2 and above 6.8 can produce results inside the measuring range. A plausibility test (pH-meter) is recommended. 3.

  • Page 250: Ph Value With Tablet

    1.1 Methods pH value 6.5 – 8.4 with Tablet 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 251 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. For photometric determination of pH-values only use PHENOL RED tablets in black printed foil pack and marked with PHOTOMETER. 2. Water samples with low values of Alkalinity-m (below 35 mg/l CaCO ) may give wrong pH readings. 3.

  • Page 252: Ph Value With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods pH value 6.5 – 8.4 with Liquid Reagent 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 253 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. When testing chlorinated water the residual chlorine contents can influence the colour reaction of the liquid reagent. This can be avoided (without interfering with the pH measurement) by adding a small crystal of Sodiumthiosulfate (Na · 5 H O) to the sample before adding the PHENOL RED solution.

  • Page 254: Ph Value Hr With Tablet

    1.1 Methods pH value HR 8.0 – 9.6 with Tablet 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 255 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. For photometric determination of pH values only use THYMOLBLUE tablets in black printed foil pack and marked with PHOTOMETER. 2. pH values below 8.0 and above 9.6 can produce results inside the measuring range. A plausibility test (pH-meter) is recommended. 3.

  • Page 256: Polyacrylate With Liquid Reagent

    1.1 Methods Polyacrylate with Liquid reagent 1 – 30 mg/l 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 257 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Fill the vial with drops of the same size by holding the bottle vertically and squeeze slowly. 2. If little or no turbidity is present at correct dose concentrations, the sample will need a pre-concentration step in order to detect this level of polyacrylate/polymer. Carry out this procedure as directed then test the pre-concentrated sample as above (see next page).
  • Page 258 1.1 Methods Pre-Concentration Pre-concentration uses exactly the same procedure as interference removal, except a greater volume of sample is used in step 1, instead of deionised/tap water. For calculation of the original sample concentration a concentration factor should be considered: If a 50 ml sample is used the concentration factor is 20/50 = 0.4 If a 100 ml sample is used the concentration factor is 20/100 = 0.2 This can be extended as required in order to concentrate the polyacrylate/polymer...
  • Page 259 1.1 Methods Interference removal 1. Transfer exactly 20 ml of sample water to a 100 ml sample bottle and dilute to approximately 50-60 ml with deionised water or tap water. 2. Add drops of KS173 (2,4 Dinitrophenol) until a pale yellow colour is observed in the sample.

  • Page 260: Potassium

    1.1 Methods Potassium with Tablet 0.7 – 16 mg/l K 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 261 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. If Potassium is present a cloudy solution will appear. Single particles are not necessarily caused by Potassium. Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. Potassium T Tablet / 100 4515670 AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 262: Silica

    1.1 Methods Silica/Silicon dioxide with Tablet 0.05 – 4 mg/l SiO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 263 1.1 Methods 11. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted 12. Press TEST key. prepare Test press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. Countdown 2:00 After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically.

  • Page 264: Silica Lr Pp

    1.1 Methods Silica LR / Silicon dioxide LR with Vario Powder Pack and Liquid Reagent 0.1 – 1.6 mg/l SiO Use two clean vials (24 mm Ø) and mark one as blank for zeroing. 1. Fill each vial with 10 ml of the water sample. 2.
  • Page 265 1.1 Methods 11. Press ZERO key (blank is already placed in the sample prepare Zero chamber – see point 8). press ZERO Wait for a reaction period of 2 minutes. Countdown After the reaction period is finished the zero-reading 2:00 starts automatically.

  • Page 266: Silica Hr Pp

    1.1 Methods Silica HR / Silicon dioxide HR with Vario Powder Pack 1 – 90 mg/l SiO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample (Note 1), close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 267 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. Temperature of the sample should be 15°C – 25°C. 2. If Silica or Phosphate is present a yellow colour is developed 3. In this step any yellow colour due to Phosphate is removed. 4. Interferences: Substance Interference Iron large amounts interfere...

  • Page 268: Silica With Liquid Reagent And Powder

    1.1 Methods Silica / Silicon dioxide with Liquid reagent and powder 0.1 – 8 mg/l SiO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 269 1.1 Methods 12. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted press ZERO 13. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 10 minutes. Countdown 10:00 After the reaction period is finished the measurement starts automatically.

  • Page 270: Sodium Hypochlorite

    1.1 Methods Sodium hypochlorite (Soda bleaching lye) with Tablet 0.2 – 16 % w/w NaOCl Preparation: 1. Fill a 5 ml plastic syringe with the test solution, ensuring that all air bubbles are expelled. Transfer the 5 ml test solution slowly into a 100 ml beaker and dilute to the 100 ml mark with chlorine-free water.
  • Page 271 1.1 Methods 8. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted prepare Test 9. Press TEST key. press TEST The result is shown in the display in % w/w as avail- able chlorine present in the original sample of Sodium hypochlorite.

  • Page 272: Sulfate With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Sulfate with Tablet 5 – 100 mg/l SO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 273 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. If Sulfate is present a cloudy solution will appear. Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. SULFATE T Tablet / 100 4515450BT AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 274: Sulfate (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Sulfate with Vario Powder Pack 5 – 100 mg/l SO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 275 1.1 Methods Note: 1. If Sulfate ions are present a cloudy solution will appear. Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. VARIO Sulpha 4 / F10 Powder Pack / 100 4532160 AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 276: Sulfide

    1.1 Methods Sulfide with Tablet 0.04 – 0.5 mg/l S 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 277 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The tablets must be added in the correct sequence. 2. Chlorine and other oxidizing agents which react with DPD do not interfere with the test. 3. To avoid loss of Sulfide collect the sample carefully with a minimum of aeration. It is essential to test the sample immediately after collection.

  • Page 278: Sulfite

    1.1 Methods Sulfite with Tablet 0.1 – 5 mg/l SO 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 279 1.1 Methods Notes: Reagent Form of reagent/Quantity Order-No. SULFITE LR Tablet / 100 4518020BT AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 280: Surfactants, Anionic

    1.1 Methods Surfactants, anionic with MERCK Spectroquant ® Cell Test, No. 1.02552.0001 0.05 – 2 mg/l SDSA 0.06 – 2.56 mg/l SDBS 0.05 – 2.12 mg/l SDS 0.08 – 3.26 mg/l SDOSSA Use two clean Reagent tubes and mark one as blank for zeroing.
  • Page 281 1.1 Methods 9. Swirl the vial (the sample) and than place the vial (the sample) in the sample chamber making sure that are aligned. (note 7) the marks Zero accepted 10. Press TEST key. prepare Test press TEST The result is shown in the display in mg/l SDSA. Notes: 1.

  • Page 282: Surfactants, Nonionic

    1.1 Methoden Surfactants, nonionic with MERCK Spectroquant ® Cell Test, No. 1.01787.0001 0.1 – 7.5 mg/l Triton X-100 ® 0.11 – 8.25 mg/l NP 10 Use two clean Reagent tubes and mark one as blank for zeroing. Ø 16 mm 1.
  • Page 283 1.1 Methoden Notes: 1. This method is adapted from MERCK. 2. Before performing the test read the original test instructions (delivered with the test) and the MSDS (available at www.merckmillipore.com). 3. Spectroquant is a registered trade mark of the company MERCK KGaA. ®...

  • Page 284: Surfactants, Cationic

    1.1 Methods Surfactants, cationic with MERCK Spectroquant ® Cell Test, No. 1.01764.0001 0.05 – 1.5 mg/l CTAB Use two clean Reagent tubes and mark one as blank for zeroing. 1. Add 5 ml deionised water in the vial marked as blank (this is the blank, note 6).
  • Page 285 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. This method is adapted from MERCK. 2. Before performing the test read the original test instructions (delivered with the test) and the MSDS (available at www.merckmillipore.com). 3. Spectroquant ® is a registered trade mark of the company MERCK KGaA. 4.

  • Page 286: Suspended Solids

    1.1 Methods Suspended Solids 0 – 750 mg/l TSS Sample preparation: Blend approx. 500 ml of the water sample in a blender at high speed for 2 minutes. 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of deionised water, close tightly with the cap.
  • Page 287 1.1 Methods Note: 1. The photometric determination of Suspended Solids is based on a gravimetric method. In a lab this is usually done by evaporation of the filter residue of a filtrated water sample in an oven at 103°C – 105°C and weighing of the dried residue. 2.

  • Page 288: Toc Lr

    1.1 Methods TOC LR with MERCK Spectroquant ® Cell Test, No. 1.14878.0001 5.0 – 80.0 mg/l TOC Use two clean suitable glass containers and mark one as blank for zeroing. 1. Fill a clean glass container with 25 ml of deionised water (this is the blank).
  • Page 289 1.1 Methods 10. Heat vials, standing on its head, at 120°C in the pre- heated reactor for 120 minutes. 11. Wait for 1 hour before proceeding. Do not cool down with water! After cooling, turn the cell upright and measure in the photometer within 10 min.

  • Page 290: Toc Hr

    1.1 Methods TOC HR with MERCK Spectroquant ® Cell Test, No. 1.14879.0001 50 – 800 mg/l TOC Use two clean suitable glass containers and mark one as blank for zeroing. 1. Fill a clean glass container with 10 ml of deionised water (this is the blank).
  • Page 291 1.1 Methods 9. Immediately close the vials tightly with an aluminium cap. 10. Heat vials, standing on its head, at 120°C in the pre- heated reactor for 120 minutes. 11. Wait for 1 hour before proceeding. Do not cool down with water! After cooling, turn the cell upright and measure in the photometer within 10 min.

  • Page 292: Tolyltriazole / Triazole / Benzotriazole (Powder Pack)

    1.1 Methods Tolyltriazole Benzotriazole / Triazole with Vario Powder Pack 1 – 16 mg/l / 1.1 – 17.8 Transfer 25 ml of the water sample into the digestion vial. 2. Add the contents of one Vario Triazole Rgt Powder Pack F25 straight from the foil into the water sample (note Close the digestion vial tightly with the cap and swirl until the reagent is dissolved completely.
  • Page 293 1.1 Methods prepare Zero 11. Press ZERO key. press ZERO 12. Remove the vial from the sample chamber and empty vial. 13. Add the digested water sample to the 10 ml mark. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.

  • Page 294: Turbidity

    1.1 Methods Turbidity 10 – 1000 FAU 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of deionised water, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. prepare Zero 3.
  • Page 295 1.1 Methods Note: 1. This test uses an attenuated radiation method for the reading of FAU (Formazin Attenuation Units). The results can not be used for USEPA reporting purposes, but may be used for routine measurements. The attenuated radiation method is different from the Nephelometric method.

  • Page 296: Urea

    1.1 Methods Urea with Tablet and Liquid Reagent 0.1 – 2.5 mg/l (NH CO / mg/l Urea 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 297 1.1 Methods 14. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablets are dissolved. 15. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted prepare Test 16. Press TEST key. press TEST Wait for a reaction period of 10 minutes.

  • Page 298: Zinc With Tablet

    1.1 Methods Zinc with Tablet 0.02 – 0.9 mg/l Zn 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample. 2. Add one COPPER / ZINC LR tablet straight from the foil to the water sample, crush the tablet using a clean stirring rod.
  • Page 299 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. The tablets must be added in the correct sequence. 2. In the case of high levels of residual chlorine, perform the analysis with a dechlorinated water sample. To dechlorinate add one DECHLOR tablet to the water sample (point 1). Crush and mix to dissolve the tablet.

  • Page 300: Zinc With Liquid Reagent And Powder

    1.1 Methods Zinc with Liquid reagent and powder 0.1 – 2.5 mg/l Zn 1. Fill a clean vial (24 mm Ø) with 10 ml of the water sample, close tightly with the cap. 2. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned.
  • Page 301 1.1 Methods Notes: 1. For correct dosage the spoon supplied with the reagents must be used. 2. This test is suitable for determining free soluble Zinc. Zinc bound with strong complexing agents will not be measured. 3. Cationics such as quaternary ammonium compounds will cause the colour to change from rose red to purple, depending upon the level of copper present.

  • Page 302: Important Notes

    1.2 Important notes 1.2.1 Correct use of reagents The reagents must be added in the correct sequence. Tablet reagents: The tablet reagents should be added to the water sample straight from the foil without touching them with the fingers. Liquid reagents: Add drops of the same size to the water sample by holding the bottle vertically and squeezing slowly.

  • Page 303: Cleaning Of Vials And Accessories For Analysis

    1.2.2 Cleaning of vials and accessories for analysis Vials, caps and stirring rods should be cleaned thoroughly after each analysis to prevent interferences. Procedure: Clean vials and accessories after each analysis as soon as possible. a. Clean vials and accessories with laboratory detergent (e.g.
  • Page 304 5. Always perform zeroing and test with closed vial cap. Only use cap with sealing ring. 6. Bubbles on the inside wall of the vial lead to incorrect measurements. To prevent this, remove the bubbles by swirling the vial before performing the test. 7.

  • Page 305: Sample Dilution Techniques

    1.2.4 Sample dilution techniques Proceed as follows for accurate dilutions: Pipette the water sample (see table) into a 100 ml volumetric flask and fill up to 100 ml mark with deionised water. Swirl to mix the contents. Water sample Multiplication [ml] factor Pipette the required volume of the diluted sample into the vial and proceed as described in...
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  • Page 307: Part 2 Instrument Manual

    Part 2 Instrument Manual AL400_10c 11/2019...

  • Page 308: Operation

    2.1 Operation 2.1.1 Set up Before working with the photometer insert the batteries (delivery contents). See chapter 2.1.2 Saving data – Important Notes, 2.1.3 Replacement of batteries. Before using the photometer perform the following settings in the Mode-Menu: • MODE 10: select language •...

  • Page 309: Instrument (Explosion Drawing)

    2.1.4 Instrument (explosion drawing): (A) screws (B) battery compartment cover (C) notch (D) batteries: 4 batteries (AA/LR6) (E) seal ring (F) instrument back (B) battery compartment cover (E) seal ring (F) instrument back (A) screws (C) notch (D) batteries CAUTION: To ensure that the instrument is water proof: seal ring (E) must be in position •...
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  • Page 311: Overview Of Function Keys

    2.2 Overview of function keys 2.2.1 Overview Switching the photometer on or off Press shift key to achieve figures key 0-9. Keep the shift key depressed and press desired figures key. Shift e.g.: [Shift] + [1][1] Returning to selection of methods or previous menu Function key: description in the text if key available Function key: description in the text if key available Function key: description in the text if key available...

  • Page 312: Displaying Time And Date

    2.2.2 Displaying time and date: Press [“clock”] key. The display shows: 19:30:22 2012-06-15 After 15 seconds the photometer reverts to the previous display automatically or press [ ] key or [ESC]. 2.2.3 User countdown With this function the operator is able to define his own countdown. Press [“clock”] key.

  • Page 313: Operation Mode

    2.3 Operation mode Switch the photometer on by pressing the [ON/OFF] key. selftest ... The photometer performs an electronic self-test. 2.3.1 Automatic switch off The instrument switches off automatically after 20 minutes. This is indicated 30 seconds before by a beeper. Press any key to avoid the instrument switching off. As long as the instrument is working (for example countdown or printing) the automatic switch off is inactive.

  • Page 314: Chemical Species Information

    2.3.2.2 Chemical Species Information Pressing the [F2] key the display shows a list with available chemical species and corresponding ranges. Changing chemical species see chapter 2.3.7 page 308. 320 Phosphate LR T Line 1: Method number, Method name 0.05-4 mg/l PO Line 2: Range with chemical species 1 0.02-1.3 mg/l P Line 3: Range with chemical species 2...

  • Page 315: Performing Tests

    2.3.5 Performing Tests When zero calibration is complete, remove the vial from the sample chamber and perform the tests as described under “Method“. When the results have been displayed: - with some methods you can change between different chemical species - you can store and/or print out the results - perform further analysis with the same zero - select a new method...

  • Page 316: Changing Chemical Species

    2.3.7 Changing chemical species For some methods there is a possibility to change the chemical species of the test result. If the test result is displayed press arrow key [ ] or [ ]. Example: 320 Phosphate LR T -----[ ]----> 320 Phosphate LR T <---- [ ] ----- 320 Phosphate LR T 0.05-4 mg/l PO 0.02-1.3 mg/l P...

  • Page 317: Printing Results (Infra-Red Interface Module) (Optional)

    Note: The display shows the number of free data sets. Storage: 900 free records left If there are less than 30 data sets free the display shows: Storage: only 29 free records left Clear the memory as soon as possible (see “Deleting stored results”).

  • Page 318: Selecting A New Method

    2.3.11 Selecting a new method Press [ESC] key to return to method selection. Or enter the required method number directly, e.g. [Shift] + [1][6][0] for CyA-TEST (Cyanuric acid). Confirm with [ ] key. 2.3.12 Measure absorbance Range: –2600 mAbs to +2600 mAbs Method-No.

  • Page 319: Photometer Settings: Table Of Mode Functions

    2.4 Photometer settings: Table of Mode Functions MODE-Function No. Description Page Calibration Special method calibration Clear calibration Deleting user calibration Clock Setting date and time Countdown Switching the countdown on/off to ensure reaction times Delete data Deleting all stored results Key beep Switching the acoustic signal on/off to indicate key- pressing...

  • Page 320: Blank Because Of Technical Requirements

    MODE-Function No. Description Page Temperature Selection of °C or °F for Langelier Mode 70 User calibration Storage of user calibration User concentration Entering the data necessary to run a user concentration method User polynoms Entering the data necessary to run a user polynomial User methods clear Delete all data of a user polynomial or of a concentration method...

  • Page 321: Setting Date And Time

    Key beep Press [MODE], [Shift] + [1][1] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. The display shows: <Key-Beep> ON: 1 OFF: 0 • Press [Shift] + [0] keys to switch the key beep off. • Press [Shift] + [1] keys to switch the key beep on. Confirm with [ ] key.
  • Page 322 Countdown (Ensuring reaction periods) Some methods require a reaction period. This reaction period is incorporated in the method as standard with the countdown function. It is possible to switch the countdown off for all methods: Press [MODE], [Shift] + [1][3] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key.
  • Page 323 Signal beep Performing a zero or a measurement takes 8 seconds. The photometer indicates the end of zeroing or measuring by a short beep. Press [MODE], [Shift] + [1][4] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <Signal-Beep> The display shows: ON: 1 OFF: 0 •...

  • Page 324: Printing Of Stored Results

    2.4.3 Printing of stored results Printing all results Press [MODE], [Shift] + [2][0] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <Print> The display shows: Print all Data Start: cancel: Press [ ] key for printing out all stored test results. Test No.: The display shows e.g.: After printing the photometer goes back to <Mode-Menu>...
  • Page 325 Printing results of a selected time period Press [MODE], [Shift] + [2][1] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. The display shows: <Print> sorted: date from yy-mm-dd Enter year, month and day for the first day of the required __-__-__ period, e.g.: 14 May 2009 = [Shift] + [0][9][0][5][1][4] Confirm with [ ] key.
  • Page 326 Printing results of a selected Code No. range Press [MODE], [Shift] + [2][2] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <Print> The display shows: sorted: Code-No. Enter numeric code number (up to 6 places) for the first from _ _ _ _ _ _ required Code No., e.g.: [Shift] + [1].
  • Page 327 Printing results of one selected method Press [MODE], [Shift] + [2][3] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. The display shows: <Print> >>20 Acid demand 30 Alkalinity-tot Select the required method from the displayed list or enter 40 Aluminium T the method-number directly.

  • Page 328: Printing Parameter

    Printing Parameter Press [MODE], [Shift] + [2][9] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <printing parameter> The display shows: 2: Baud rate cancel: Press [Shift] + [2] keys to select ”Baud rate”. The display shows: <Baud rate> is: 19200 select: [ ] [ ] save: cancel:...

  • Page 329: Recall / Delete Stored Results

    2.4.4 Recall / delete stored results Recall all stored results Press [MODE], [Shift] + [3][0] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. The display shows: <Storage> display all data Start: cancel: The stored data sets are displayed in chronological order, print: starting with the latest stored test result.
  • Page 330 Recall results of a selected time period Press [MODE], [Shift] + [3][1] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. The display shows: <Storage> sorted: date from yy-mm-dd Enter year, month and day for the first day of the required __-__-__ period, e.g.: 14 May 2009 = [Shift] + [0][9][0][5][1][4] Confirm with [ ] key.
  • Page 331 Recall results of a selected Code No. range Press [MODE], [Shift] + [3][2] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <Storage> The display shows: sorted: Code-No. from _ _ _ _ _ _ Enter numeric code number (up to 6 places) for the first required Code No., e.g.: [Shift] + [1].
  • Page 332 Recall results of one selected method Press [MODE], [Shift] + [3][3] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <Storage> The display shows: >>20 Acid demand 30 Alkalinity-tot Select the required method from the displayed list or enter 40 Aluminium T the method number directly.
  • Page 333 Delete stored results Press [MODE], [Shift] + [3][4] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <Delete data> The display shows: Delete all data? YES : 1 NO : 0 • Press [Shift] + [0] keys to retain the data sets in memory.

  • Page 334: Calibration

    2.4.5 Calibration Calcium Hardness Method 191 – Calibration of a method blank Press [MODE], [Shift] + [4] [0] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <Calibration> 1: M191 Ca-hardness 2 The display shows: 2: M191 reset 0 cali. 3: M170 Fluoride L Press [Shift] + [1] keys.
  • Page 335 After the reaction period is finished proceed as follows: 9. Rinse the vial (24 mm Ø) with the coloured sample from the beaker and fill with 10 ml of the sample. prepare Test 10. Press TEST key. press TEST stored The batch related method blank is saved.
  • Page 336 Press [Shift] + [0] keys to keep the method blank. Press [Shift] + [1] keys to erase the method blank and set the value back to factory calibration. The instrument goes back to mode menu automatically. Fluoride Method 170 Press [MODE], [Shift] + [4] [0] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key.
  • Page 337 7. Place the vial in the sample chamber making sure that marks are aligned. Zero accepted 8. Press TEST key. T1: 0 mg/l F press TEST 9. Remove the vial from the sample chamber, empty the vial, rinse vial and cap several times and then fill the vial with exactly 10 ml Fluoride standard (Concentration 1 mg/l F).

  • Page 338: User Calibration

    User Calibration If a test method is user calibrated the method name is displayed inverse. Procedure: • Prepare a standard of known concentration and use this standard instead of the sample according to the test procedure. • It is recommend to use well known standards which are formulated according to DIN EN, ASTM or other international norms or to use certified standards which are commercially available.
  • Page 339 Method Recommended range for user calibration COD HR 5 g/l O = 5000 mg/lO Colour operating range Copper T 0.5 – 1.5 mg/l Cu Copper L 2– 3 mg/l Cu Copper PP 0.5 – 1.5 mg/l Cu Cyanide 0.1 – 0.3 mg/l CN CyA-TEST 30 –...

  • Page 340: Store User Calibration

    Method Recommended range for user calibration pH-Value HR 8.6– 9.0 PHMB 15– 30 mg/l Phosphate LR T 1 –3 mg/l PO Phosphate HR T 30– 50 mg/l PO Phosphate, ortho PP 0.1– 2 mg/l PO Phosphate, ortho TT 3 mg/l PO Phosphate 1, ortho C 20–...

  • Page 341: Delete User Calibration

    The display shows: <user calibration> 100 Chlorine T 0.02-6 mg/l Cl2 Pressing the arrow key [ ] once increases the displayed 0.90 mg/l free Cl2 result. up: , down: save: Pressing the arrow key [ ] once decreases the displayed result.

  • Page 342: Lab Function

    2.4.6 Lab function Reduced operator guidance => “Profi-Mode“ This function may be used for routine analyses with many samples of one method. The following information is always stored in the methods: a) Method b) Range c) Date and time d) Differentiation of results e) Detailed operator instruction Compliance with reaction periods If the Profi-Mode is active, the photometer provides only a minimum of operator instructions.

  • Page 343: One Time Zero

    One Time Zero (OTZ) OneTimeZero is available for all methods where Zero is performed in a 24 mm Ø round vial with sample water (see chapter 1.1 Table of Methods). OneTimeZero can be used for different tests providing the tests are performed with the same sample water and under the same test conditions.

  • Page 344: User Operations

    2.4.7 User operations User method list After switching on the instrument a scroll list of all available methods is automatically shown in the display. To shorten this list according to the requirements of the user it is possible to create a user defined scroll list. The program structure requires that this list must have at least one active (switched on) method.
  • Page 345 User method list, switch all methods on This mode function activates all methods. After switching on the instrument a scroll list of all available methods is automatically shown in the display. Press [MODE], [Shift] + [6][1] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <Mlist all on>...

  • Page 346: User Concentration Methods

    User Concentration Methods It is possible to enter and store up to 10 User Concentration Methods. Therefor you need 2 to 14 standards of known concentration and one blank (deionised water or reagent blank value). The Standards should be measured with increasing concentrations and from the brightest to the darkest colouration.
  • Page 347 Press the appropriate numerical key to select the required choose resolution resolution, e.g.: [Shift] + [3] for 0.01. 1: 1 2: 0.1 Note: 3: 0.01 Please enter the required resolution according to the instru- 4: 0.001 ment pre-sets: range max. resolutions 0.000 ...9.999 0.001 10.00 ...99.99...

  • Page 348: User Polynomials

    Prepare the second standard and press [Test] key. S2: 0.10 mg/l prepare The display shows the input value and the measured absorp- press TEST tion value. Confirm with [ ] key. S2: 0.10 mg/l Note: mAbs: • Perform as described above to measure further stan- dards.
  • Page 349 Confirm with [ ] key. Note: Overwrite polynom? if the entered number has already been used to save a YES: 1, NO: 0 polynomial the display shows the query: • Press [Shift] + [0] or [ESC] keys to go back to method no. query.
  • Page 350 Press [ ] or [ ] keys to select the required unit. choose unit: >> mg/l mmol/l mAbs µg/l Confirm with [ ] key. choose resolution Press the appropriate numerical key to select the required 1: 1 resolution, e.g.: [Shift] + [3] for 0.01. 2: 0.1 3: 0.01 Note:...

  • Page 351: Delete User Methods

    Delete User Methods (Polynomial or Concentration) In principle a valid user method can be overwritten. An existing user method (Polynomial or Concentration) can be totally deleted as well and is removed out of the method selection list: Press [MODE], [Shift] + [6][6] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key.

  • Page 352: Print Data Of User Methods

    Print Data of User Methods (Polynomials & Concentration) With this Mode function all data (e.g. wavelength, unit ...) of stored user polynomials and concentration methods can be printed out or transferred with HyperTerminal to a PC. Press [MODE], [Shift] + [6][7] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key.

  • Page 353: Initialise User Method System

    Initialise User Method System (Polynomials & Concentration) Power loss will cause incoherent data. The user method system must be initialised with this mode function to set it to a predefined state. ATTENTION: All stored user methods (polynomial & concentration) are deleted with initialisation. Press [MODE], [Shift] + [6][9] keys.

  • Page 354: Special Functions

    2.4.8 Special functions Langelier Saturation Index (Water Balance) For calculation the following tests are required: • pH-value • Temperature • Calcium hardness • Total Alkalinity • TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) Run each test separately and note the results. Calculate the Langelier Saturation Index as described: Calculation of Langelier Saturation Index With Mode 71 (see below) it is possible to select between degree Celsius or degree Fahrenheit.

  • Page 355: Selection Of Temperature Unit

    pH value The display shows: 0<=pH<=12 +_ _ _ _ Enter the pH-value in the range between 0 and 12 and confirm with [ ] key. <Langelier> Langelier The display shows the Langelier Saturation Index. saturation index 0.00 Press [ ] key to start new calculation. Return to mode menu by pressing [ESC] key.

  • Page 356: Instrument Basic Settings 2

    2.4.9 Instrument basic settings 2 Adjusting display contrast Press [MODE], [Shift] + [8][0] keys. Mode Confirm with [ ] key. <LCD contrast> The display shows: • Press arrow key [ ] to increase contrast of the LCD display about one unit. •...

  • Page 357: Instrument Special Functions /Service

    Press [Store] key to increase brightness of the display about Store ten units. Press [Test] key to decrease brightness of the display about Test ten units. 0...254 : 200 The display shows: The brightness can be selected between 0 and 254 units, e.g.: 200.

  • Page 358: Data Transfer

    2.5 Data transfer To print data or to transmit to a PC the optional IRIM (Infra-Red Interface Module) is required. 2.5.1 Data Printing Besides the IRIM module the following printer is required to print data directly using the USB Interface of the module: HP Deskjet 6940. 2.5.2 Data transfer to a personal computer Besides the IRIM a transfer program, is required to transmit test results.

  • Page 359: Part 3 Enclosure

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  • Page 360: Unpacking

    3.1 Unpacking Carefully inspect all items to ensure that every part of the list below is present and no visible damage has occurred during shipment. If there is any damage or something is missing, please contact your local distributor immediately. 3.2 Delivery contents Standard contents for MD 600: 1 Photometer in plastic case...

  • Page 361: Technical Data

    3.4 Technical data Display Graphic Display with backlight Serial Interface IR interface for data transfer RJ45 connector for internet updates (see chapter 2.5.3) Light source light-emitting diode – photosensor – pair arrangement in a transparent measurement chamber Wavelength ranges: 1 = 530 nm IF = 5 nm 2 = 560 nm IF = 5 nm...

  • Page 362: Abbreviations

    3.5 Abbreviations Abbreviation Definition °C degree Celsius (Centigrade) °F degree Fahrenheit °F = (°C x 1.8) + 32 °dH degree German Hardness °fH degree French hardness °eH degree English Hardness °aH degree American Hardness Absorption unit ( = Extinction E) 1000 mAbs = 1 Abs = 1 A = μg/l...

  • Page 363: Troubleshooting

    3.6 Troubleshooting 3.6.1 Operating messages in the display / error display Display Possible Causes Elimination Overrange reading is exceeding the range if possible dilute sample or use other measuring range water sample is too cloudy filtrate water sample too much light on the photo cell seal on the cap? Repeat measurement with seal on the cap of the vial.
  • Page 364 Display Possible Causes Elimination The calculation of a value Test procedure correct? (e.g. combined Chlorine) is If not – repeat test not possible Example 1: Example 1 The readings for free and total 0,60 mg/l free Cl Chlorine are different, but comb Cl considering the tolerances of 0,59 mg/l total Cl...

  • Page 365: General

    3.6.2 General Finding Possible Causes Elimination Test result deviates from Chemical species not as Press arrow keys to select the the expected. required. required chemical species. No differentiation: Profi-Mode is switched on. Switch Profi-Mode off with e.g. for the Chlorine test Mode 50.

  • Page 366: Declaration Of Ce-Conformity

    Declaration of CE-Conformity Konformitätserklärung mit gefordertem Inhalt gemäß EN ISO/IEC 17050-1 Supplier's declaration of conformity in accordance with EN ISO/IEC 17050-1 EU-Konformitätserklärung / EU-Declaration of Conformity Dokument-Nr. / Monat.Jahr: 12.2017 Document No. / Month.Year: Für das nachfolgend bezeichnete Erzeugnis / For the following mentioned product Bezeichnung / Name, MD 600 AL 400 PM 600 PM620 , 214020, 4214020, 214060, 214065 Modellnummer / Model No.
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