ECD HCA1 Instruction Manual

Manual is about: Chlorine Plus Photometer System

Summary of HCA1

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    Hca1 chlorine plus photometer system instruction manual ideal for the measurement of free and total chlorine in drinking water, waste water, environmental or other clear water samples.

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    2 parts order/reorder information part# description 1000040-1 meter, case and 2 bottles test strips, free chlorine and total chlorine 1000040-2 meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, free chlorine 1000040-3 meter, case and 2 bottles of test strips, total chlorine 1000040-4 meter, case and 2 bottl...

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    3 contents hca1 chlorine plus specifications ........................................................ 4 hca1 range and accuracy .................................................................... 4 hca1 general information .................................................................... 5 accur...

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    4 hca1 chlorine plus specifications measurement method: photometric light source: light emitting diode (led) wavelength: 525 nm transmission range: 0.0 – 100% photometric precision: ± 0.1/0.01 %t display: 3 digit lcd with annunciators cell path length: 20 mm cell chamber: molded pet plastic, non-rem...

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    5 hca1 general information in order to save power, the meter is designed to turn off after 3 minutes (timed from the last button pressed). Should the meter turn off in the middle of a test, the last stored zero in the meter will remain valid when the meter is turned on again. Also, the test result i...

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    6 calibration, the ready snap® 3 calibration verification standard part #490903) is available for purchase. Compliance verification for free and total chlorine testing this dpd test system is accepted by most health departments because this test is usepa (din standard 38 408 g4, iso 7393/2) accepted...

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    7 2. Remove the used batteries and install 4 new aaa batteries following the diagram for correct polarity (see diagram). We recommend high quality aaa alkaline batteries be used. 3. Replace the battery cover. Be sure to tighten the cover securely. Do not over tighten. This is necessary for meter to ...

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    8 menu cl1 dpd-4 total chlorine test procedure 1. Remove (1) micro cl (dpd-4) strip from the bottle before beginning the test. Place it in a dry convenient place and recap the test strip bottle. 2. Press the zero/on button to power the meter on; the display will show all annunciators, then the curre...

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    9 (in sunlight), for best accuracy, use the mixing cap/cell cover when zeroing and reading the sample. 7. The cursor will move across the display while the meter prepares to measure the sample. Record result displayed (this result is automatically stored in o3 menu). After testing is completed, rins...

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    10 4. Rinse the cell at least 3 times with the water sample you will be testing - rinsing minimizes the potential for cross contamination from a previous test. Finally, fill cell to capacity (4ml) with the water sample. 5. Press the zero/on button. The cursor will move across the display followed by...

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    11 hca1 micro cl (dpd-1, -4) strip interferences interfering substance interference level and treatment acidity if sample has acidity above 150mg/l caco 3 test may not develop full color. Neutralize to ph 6.0 to 7.0 with 0.5n sodium hydroxide. Alkalinity if sample has alkalinity above 200mg/l caco3 ...

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    12 8. Minimize exposure of meter and test reagents to heat above 32°c (90°f). 9. Dry the outside of the meter when testing is complete or before storage of the meter. 10. When running a dpd-1 free chlorine test after a total chlorine dpd-4, or a hr free chlorine test, rinsing is very important to re...