LaMotte DC1500-CL Manual
Summary of DC1500-CL
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Dc1500-cl chlorine colorimeter kit • dpd tablet code 3240 sales@globalscientificsupply.Com www. Globalscientificsupply .Com global scientific supply the laboratory supply company!.
Page 2: Contents
Contents chlorine & bromine dpd tablet kit kit contents .......................................................................................... 4 accessories .......................................................................................... 4 test method specifications application ..........
Page 3: General Information
3 general information packaging and delivery ....................................................................32 general precautions ..........................................................................32 safety precautions .......................................................................
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4 dc1500 chlorine & bromine dpd tablet kit kit contents quantity contents code 100 *chlorine dpd #1 instrument grade tablets *6903a-j 100 *chlorine dpd #3 instrument grade tablets *6197a-j 1 colorimeter tubes, w/caps,set of 6 0290-6 1 water sample collecting bottle 0688 1 1500 colorimeter for chlori...
Page 5: Test Methods Specifications
5 test methods specifications application drinking water supplies and distribution systems, swimming pool and spas, sewage and chlorinated waste waters, process waters and sanitizing solutions. Range 0 to 4.0 ppm chlorine (may be extended by dilution) 0 to 7.0 ppm bromine (may be extended by dilutio...
Page 6: Analysis - Chlorine
6 analysis - chlorine procedure – free chlorine 1. Fill the water sample collecting bottle (0688) with sample water. 2. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on. Main menu testing menu editing menu run pc link 12:00:00 001/500 3. Press enter to select testing menu. Testing menu all tests menu absor...
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7 6. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 ml line with sample. Cap and wipe dry. 7. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select scan blank. 8. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add one *chlorine dpd #1 instrument grade tablet (6903a). Cap tube and shake for 10 seconds. Invert s...
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8 11. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select scan sample. Record result as total chlorine (monochloramine, dichloramine, and nitrogen trichloride) present in the water sample. 12. Subtract free chlorine reading from total chlorine reading to obtain concentration of combined chlorine. 13. Pre...
Page 9: Analysis - Bromine
9 analysis - bromine procedure 1. Fill the water sample collecting bottle (0688) with sample water. 2. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on. Main menu testing menu editing menu run pc link 12:00:00 001/500 3. Press enter to select testing menu. Testing menu all tests menu absorbance 12:00:00 00...
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10 6. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 ml line with sample. Cap and wipe dry. 7. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select scan blank. 8. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add one *chlorine dpd #1 instrument grade tablet (6903a). Cap tube and shake for 10 seconds. Invert ...
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11 (us, 1-800-255-3924) (international, call collect, 813-248-0585). Note: for the most accurate results, samples over 7 ppm bromine should be diluted with chlorine demand free water and re-tested. Note: the meter will remember the last scanned blank reading. It is not necessary to scan a blank each...
Page 12: Calibration
12 calibration chlorine standards the meter should be calibrated with free chlorine standards. The calibration should be done with a distilled or deionized water blank and one chlorine standard of known concentration. The concentration of the calibration standard should be similar to the expected co...
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13 4. Scroll to and select chlorine tt from menu. Chlorine tt scan blank scan sample 12:00:00 001/500 5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) three times with the chlorine standard. Fill the tube to the 10 ml line with the chlorine standard. Cap the tube. Dry the tube with a lint-free cloth. 6. Insert tube int...
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14 9. Press to scroll to calibrate. Chlorine tt 0.99 ppm %t absorbance calibrate 12:00:00 001/500 10. Press enter to select calibrate. A reverse font (light background with dark characters) will appear to indicate that the reading can be adjusted. Chlorine tt 0.99 ppm %t absorbance calibrate 12:00:0...
Page 15: Set Up
15 set up setting the clock 1. Press and briefly hold to turn the meter on. The lamotte logo screen will appear for about 3 seconds and the main menu will appear. Main menu testing menu editing menu run pc link 12:00:00 001/500 2. Press to scroll to editing menu. Main menu testing menu editing menu ...
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16 5. Press enter to select the final character. The time and date will be saved and the screen will return to the editing menu. Editing menu set clock logging factory setup set pwr save 12:00:00 001/500 setting power save the power saving auto shutoff feature will turn the meter off when a button h...
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17 4. Press to scroll to set pwr save. Editing menu set clock logging factory setup set pwr save 12:00:00 001/500 5. Press enter to select pwr save. Auto shutoff disable 5 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 12:00:00 001/500 6. Press or to scroll to desired setting. Auto shutoff disable 5 minutes 15 minut...
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18 setting the backlight time the backlight illuminates the display for enhanced viewing. If button control is chosen the backlight button on the key pad will act as an on/off switch and the backlight will remain on or off when the meter is being used. When one of the other settings — 10, 20 or 30 s...
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19 5. Press enter to select set backlight time. Backlight time button control 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 12:00:00 001/500 6. Press or to scroll to desired setting. Backlight time button control 10 seconds 20 seconds 30 seconds 12:00:00 001/500 7. Press enter to save the selection. The screen w...
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20 2. Press to scroll to editing menu. Editing menu testing menu editing menu run pc link 12:00:00 001/500 3. Press enter to select editing menu. Editing menu set clock logging factory setup set pwr save 12:00:00 001/500 4. Press to scroll to select language. Editing menu factory setup set pwr save ...
Page 21: Data Logging
21 7. Press enter to select desired language. The screen will momentarily display, storing... For about 1 second and return tot the editing menu. Editing menu set clock logging factory setup set pwr save 12:00:00 001/500 note: if the meter unintentionally switches to another language, use the proced...
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22 2. Press to scroll to editing menu. Editing menu testing menu editing menu run pc link 12:00:00 001/500 3. Press enter to select editing menu. Editing menu set clock logging factory setup set pwr save 12:00:00 001/500 4. Press to scroll to logging. Editing menu set clock logging factory setup set...
Page 23: Computer Connection
23 7. Press enter to display the last data point and the time it was logged. Record number 3 chlorine tt 525nm=0.000ppm abs=0.000 %t=100.0 01:04:13am 02-07-2015 12:00:00 003/500 8. Press exit to return to the logging menu. Press or to scroll to disable the logging options or erase the log. Press ent...
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24 cable (usb type a connector) into the wall adapter. Plug the wall adapter into an ac outlet. Reinsert the usb port plug after charging. To charge the battery from a computer, plug the smaller end of the usb cable (usb mini b connector) into the meter and the larger end of the usb cable (usb type ...
Page 25: Maintenance
25 maintenance cleaning clean the exterior housing with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not allow water to enter the light chamber or any other parts of the meter. To clean the light chamber and optics area, point a can of compressed air into the light chamber and blow the pressurized air into the light...
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26 directly read test results or to review stored results of previous tests in the data logger. The menus can be displayed in seven different languages. The dc1500 uses a state of the art, multi-detector optical configuration that assures long term stability of calibrations, high precision and accur...
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27 the display & menus the display allows menu selections to be viewed and selected. These selections instruct the dc1500 to perform specific tasks. The menus are viewed in the display using two general formats that are followed from one menu to the next. Each menu is a list of choices or selections...
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28 header menu title message or result window result or message another main selection window and another footer 12:00:00 001/500 and so on last choice as described previously, the exit button allows an exit or escape from the current menu and a return to the previous menu. This allows a rapid exit ...
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29 new ones. Tubes should always be washed on the inside and outside with mild detergent prior to use to remove dirt or fingerprints. The tubes should be allowed to air- dry in an inverted position to prevent dust from entering the tubes. Dry tubes should be stored with the caps on to prevent contam...
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30 measuring in the absorbance mode 1. Press and briefly hold to turn the meter on. The lamotte logo screen will appear for about 3 seconds and the main menu will appear. Main menu testing menu editing menu run pc link 12:00:00 001/500 2. Press enter to select testing menu. Testing menu all tests me...
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31 6. Press enter to select the wavelength. Absorbance 525 scan blank scan sample 12:00:00 001/500 7. Insert the blank. Close the lid. Press enter to scan the blank. The screen wil display blank done for about 1 second and return to the absorbance menu. Absorbance 525 scan blank scan sample 12:00:00...
Page 32: General Information
32 general information packaging and delivery experienced packaging personnel at lamotte company assure adequate protection against normal hazards encountered in transportation of shipments. After the product leaves lamotte company, all responsibility for safe delivery is assured by the transportati...
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33 specifications & ranges instrument type: colorimeter readout 160 x 100 backlit lcd, 20 x 6 line graphical display wavelengths 525 nm (abs 428nm, 525nm, 568nm, 635nm) wavelength accuracy ±2% fs readable resolution determined by reagent system wavelength bandwidth 10 nm typical photometric range –2...
Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide
35 troubleshooting guide troubleshooting problem reason solution “blank?” sample is reading lower than the blank. With samples of very low concentration reblank or record as zero. On samples of higher concentration reblank and read again. Flashing low battery. Readings are reliable. Charge battery o...
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