Lamotte TC-3000 Tri-Meter Manuel d'utilisateur

TC-3000e • Code 1964-EPATC-3000i • Code 1964-ISOVersion 1.5 • Code 1964-MN • 11-27-07

OPTIONS & SET UPFACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGSSettings that have user options have been set at the factory to default settings.The factory default setti

3. Scroll down and then press *IOKto select Turbidity.OptionsAveraging* TurbidityChlorineDate/Time16:02:19 01/04/054. Press the *IOK to select Units.

2. Scroll down and then press *IOK toselect Options.Main MenuMeasureData Logging* Options16:02:19 01/04/053. Scroll down and then press *IOKto select

6. Press  to exit to a previous menu ormake another menu selection orpress OFF to turn the meter off.CHLORINEThe default units are ppm and the defaul

5. Scroll up and then press *IOK toselect a unit for the chlorine results.Available options are: mg/L(milligrams per liter) or ppm (partsper million)U

5. Scroll down and then press *IOKto select a chlorine reagent system.The options are: Tablet or Liquid.Calibration*TabletLiquid16:02:19 01/04/056. Pr

4. Scroll down and then press *IOK toselect an averaging option.Available options are:Disabled, 2 Measurements,5 Measurements,10 Measurements.Note: Th

4. Press *IOK to select Set Date orscroll down and then press *IOK toselect Set Time or Date Format.Date/Time*Set DateSet TimeDate Format16:02:19 01/0

SELECTING A LANGUA GEThe default setting is English. To change the setting:1. Press ON to turn the meter on.1.32. Scroll down and then press *IOKto se

SETTING AUTO SHUTDOWNThe power saving Auto Shutdown feature will turn the meter off when a button has notbeen pressed for a set amount of time. The de

WARNING! This set contains chemicalsthat may be harmful if misused. Readcautions on individual containerscarefully. Not to be used by childrenexcept u

DATA LOGGINGThe default setting for the data logger is start (on). The meter will log the last 4004data points.1. Press ON to turn the meter on.1.32.

Or scroll down and press *IOK toselect Stop or Start to stop or startthe data logging feature.Data LoggingView*StopErase16:02:19 01/04/05Data LoggingV

TUBE POSITIONING RINGThe Tube Positioning RingTo put a ring on a tube, remove the cap from the tube.The tube positioning ring has two tapered notches

Analysis1. Press ON to turn the meter on.1.32. Press *IOK to select Measure. Main Menu* MeasureData LoggingOptions16:02:19 01/04/053. Press *IOK to se

6. Dry the tube with a lint-free cloth. Puton a dry positioning ring. Cap thetube. Wipe the tube thoroughlyagain with a lint-free cloth.7. Open the me

11. Cap the tube. Wipe the tubethoroughly again with a lint-freecloth.12. Open the meter lid. Insert the tubeinto the chamber. Align the indexnotch on

Dilution ProceduresIf a sample is encountered that is more than 4000 NTU, a careful dilution with 0 NTUor very low turbidity water will bring the samp

2. Pour approximately 50 mL of deionized water into thebarrel of the syringe. Insert the plunger. Exert pressureon the plunger to slowly force the wat

Turbidity StandardsOnly use AMCO or formazin standards with the TC-3000. StablCalâ standardsbelow 50 NTU should not be used to calibrate the TC-3000.

4. Rinse a clean tube (0290) threetimes with the blank.Below 1 NTU – The meter should beblanked with a 0 NTU PrimaryStandard or prepared turbidity-fre

CONTENTSIntroductionTurbidityWhatisTurbidity?...5HowisTurbidityMeasured?...5TakingTurbidityWaterSamples

9. Rinse a clean tube (0290), or thesame tube, three times with thestandard. Avoid spilling standard onthe outside of the tube.IMPORTANT: Whilethetube

14. Observe the result. Turbidity (F)0.54 NTU* Scan Sample q16:02:19 01/04/0515. Press  and then press *IOK toselect Calibrate.Turbidity (F)0.54 NTU*

17. When the value on the displaymatches the concentration of theturbidity standard, press the *IOKto select Set.Calibrate00.50*Set q16:02:19 01/04/05

11. Excessive color in a sample will absorb light and cause high readings. The usershould verify if a certain level of color will cause a significant

3. Scroll down and then press *IOKto select Chlorine.MeasureTurbidityColor* Chlorine16:02:19 01/04/054. Press *IOK to select Test FreeChlorine.Chlorin

8. Close the lid and press *IOK toselect Scan Blank.Free Chlorine (T)* Scan Blank q16:02:19 01/04/059. Removethetubefromthemeter.Pour off all but a su

13. Open the meter lid. Insert sampleinto chamber. Align the index notchon the positioning ring with the indexarrow on the meter. Close lid, select*IO

2. Press *IOK to select Measure. Main Menu* MeasureData LoggingOptions16:02:19 01/04/053. Scroll down and then press *IOKto select Chlorine.MeasureTur

8. Add one *Chlorine DPD #3Instrument Grade Tablet (6197).Crush tablet with Tablet Crusher(0175). Cap tube and shake untilthe tablet dissolves.Note: F

LIQUID DPD REAGENTS(Liquid calibration should be selected in the Options menu)The letter (L) in the upper right corner of the display indicates that t

Dilutionprocedures ...45StandardSolutions...45-48CalibrationProcedure-Tablets ...48-51

6. Open the meter lid. Insert the tubeinto the chamber. Align the indexnotch on the positioning ring withthe index arrow on the meter. Closethe lid an

11. Removethetubefromthechamber. Add 5 drops of *DPD 3Total Chlorine Reagent (P-6741).Cap and mix. An increase in colorrepresents combined chlorine.No

* Warning: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health hazards.To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reag

5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with thesample water. Fill the tube to the10 mL line with the sample water.Dry the tube with a lint-free cloth.Put on a d

9. Add 5 drops of *DPD 3 TotalChlorine Reagent (P-6741). Capand mix.Note: For wastewater samples, Standard Methods for the Examination of Water andWas

Dilution ProceduresSamples should be diluted with Chlorine Demand Free Water. To prepare ChlorineDemand Free water follow the procedure in Standard Me

4. Press *IOK to select Test FreeChlorine.Chlorine (T)* Test FreeTest Total16:02:19 01/04/055. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with thechlorine standard. Fi

9. Observe the result. Free Chlorine (T)1.00 ppm* *Total Chlorine 16:02:19 01/04/0510. Press  to scroll to Calibrate. Press*IOK to select Calibrate.

12. When the value on the displaymatches the concentration of thechlorine standard, press the *IOKto select Set.Calibrate1.30*Set 16:02:19 01/04/05Or

3. Scroll down and then press *IOKto select Chlorine.MeasureTurbidityColor* Chlorine16:02:19 01/04/054. Press *IOK to select Test FreeChlorine.Chlorin

INTRODUCTIONTURBIDITYWhat is Turbidity?Turbidity is an aggregate property of the solution, water in most cases. Turbidity is notspecific to the types

8. Add 5 drops of *DPD 1B FreeChlorine Reagent (P-6741). Capand mix. Read within 30 seconds.9. Open the meter lid. Insert tube intochamber. Align the

Calibrate01.35q , Q , p16:02:19 01/04/05Calibrate01.30q , Q , p16:02:19 01/04/0512. When the value on the displaymatches the concentration of thechlor

Testing Tips1. Wash tubes thoroughly afer testing to prevent staining of tubes and contaminationof future test reactions with DPD residue.2. When usin

3. Scroll down and then press *IOK toselect Color.MeasureTurbidity* ColorChlorine16:02:19 01/04/054. Rinse a clean tube (0290) withcolor-free (distill

8. Cap the tube. Wipe the tubethoroughly again with a lint-freecloth.9. Open the meter lid. Insert the tubewith the sample water. Align theindex notch

Calibration ProcedureThe meter should be calibrated with platinum cobalt color standards. For the mostaccurate results, a user calibration should be p

6. Removethetubefromthemeter.Empty the tube. Rinse the tube withthe color standard. IMPORTANT:While the tube is inverted, wipe thelipofthetubetoremove

11. Press  and then press *IOK toselect Calibrate.Color28.0 cu* Calibrate ~16:02:19 01/04/0512. Use  or  to change thehighlighted digits on the dis

13. When the value on the displaymatches the concentration of thecolor standard, press *IOK to selectSet.Calibrate030.0*Set 16:02:19 01/04/05Or press

TROUBLESHOO TING 59TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDEERROR MESSAGESErr1 Very Low battery. Replace battery or switch to AC power. Press backarrow () to back out.

Turbidity is measured by detecting and quantifying the scattering of light in water(solution). Turbidity can be measured in many ways. There are visua

STRAY LIGHTThe accuracy of readings on the TC-3000 should not be affected by stray light. Makesure that the sample compartment lid is always fully clo

GENERAL OPERAT ING INFORMATION 61TopViewBottomViewSerialNumberBatteryCompartmentONOFFOKLMottTC•3000

GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATIONThe operation of the TC-3000 is controlled by the menu driven software and userinterface. A menu is a list of choices. Th

THE DISPLA Y & MENUSThe display allows menu selections to be viewed and selected. These selections instructthe TC-3000 to perform specific tasks.

64 DISPLAY & MENUSHeader Menu TitleMessage or ResultWindowMessageor ResultMenu Selection Window * First Choice~Footer 16:02:19 01/04/05Second Cho

NEGATIVE RESULTSThere are always small variations in readings with analytical instruments. Often thesevariations can be observed by taking multiple re

may lead to slight variations in the test results. To eliminate this error the tubes shoulbeplaced in the chamber with the same orientation each time.

METER DISPOSALWaste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)Natural resources were used in the production of this equipment. This equipment mayconta

GENERAL INFORMATIONPACKAGING AND DELIVERYExperienced packaging personnel at LaMotte Company assure adequate protectionagainst normal hazards encounter

SPECIFICATIONS- T C-3000e and TC-3000iInstrument Type: Turbidity: NephelometerColor: ColorimeterChlorine: ColorimeterStandard: Turbidity: EPA 180.1, T

TAKING TURBIDITY WATER SAMPLESClean plastic or glass containers may be used for turbidity samples. Ideally, samplesshould be tested soon after collect

Chlorine: 525 ±2 nm LEDDetector: Turbidity: Photodiode, centered at 90°, maximum peak550 nm, TC-3000e;Photodiode, centered at 90°, TC-3000iColor: Phot

STATISTICAL AND TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS RELATED TO PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONSMethod Detection Limit (MDL): “The method detection limit (MDL) is defined as th

CONTENTS AND ACCESSORIESTC-3000e Trimeter KitEPA VersionCode 1964-EPATC-3000i Trimeter KitISO VersionCode 1964-ISOCONTENTS Code Code0 NTU Standard, 60

EPA COMPLIANCEThe TC-3000e meter meets or exceeds EPA designspecifications for NPDWR and NPDES turbiditymonitoring programs as specified by the USEPAm

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Taking Chlorine Water SamplesChlorine solutions are not stable and should be analyzed immediately. Samples maybe collected in glass. Amber or opaque b

expected to give the same result because the absorbance spectrum of natural water isusually not identical to the absorbance spectrum of chloroplatinat