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Edition 04/2004 · Order no. ba75428e01

DRAFT: Thursday, 22. April 2004Thursday, 22. April 2004

 General instructions

Symbols used
indicates notes that you must read – for
your own safety, the safety of others and
to protect your meter from being
damaged.
indicates notes that draw your attention to
special features.

Scope of delivery
l Photometer
l Power pack
l AQA MemoChip
l Product documentation
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Warranty
The designated meter is covered by a warranty of 2
years from the date of purchase. The meter warranty
extends to manufacturing faults that are determined
within the period of warranty. The warranty excludes
components that are replaced during maintenance,
such as batteries, accumulators, lamps etc.
The warranty claim extends to restoring the meter to
readiness for use but not, however, to any further
claim for damages. Improper handling or
unauthorized opening of the instrument invalidates
any warranty claim.
To ascertain the warranty liability, return the meter
and proof of purchase together with the date of
purchase freight paid or prepaid.

Accuracy when going to press

The use of advanced technology and the high quality
standard of our instruments are the result of
continuous development. This may result in
differences between this operating manual and your
meter. We cannot guarantee that there are absolutely
no errors in this manual. We are sure you will
understand that we cannot accept any legal claims
resulting from the data, figures or descriptions. The
information in this manual is subject to change without
notice.
 Contents

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Description of the operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Identifying the connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Selecting and calling up the menu items . . . . . . . . . . 3

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
General instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Labeling of notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dangers of disregarding the safety instructions 4
Qualification of the personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Technical state of the meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing the photometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switching on the photometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 en

Measuring the concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Measuring using cell tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Measuring using reagent tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Zero adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Meter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Selecting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting the date/time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Actions to take if a cell is broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

What to do if… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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 Overview

1 Description of the operating elements

a Display
b Menu call/Enter key
c Scroll key
d Recess for MemoChip
e Absorbance
measurement key
f Concentration
measurement key
g Notch for cell alignment
h Round cell shaft
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i Storage space for
analysis regulations
(short form)
j Cover with integrated on/
off switch
k Rectangular cell shaft
l Keypad: numeric keypad,
cursor function, erase,
comma

Identifying the connectors

a Power pack
b Connection for power
pack
c RS 232 interface

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 Overview

Selecting and calling up the menu items

– To switch on the photometer, open the cover.

– Press 1.
The following display appears:
Example:
The documentation menu item is preselected in the
setup menu (z).
Select a menu item, e. g. meter setup:
– Press 3 or 28.
The following display appears:
The meter setup menu item is preselected (z).
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– Call up the meter setup submenu by pressing 1.

The required menu item is

– Select 3 or 28
– Call up 1.

Selection lists:
– Changes to the settings are accepted after
confirmation by pressing 1
– Current settings are marked by "S".

– Change to other configuration levels by

l Selecting the menu item, return
l Pressing 1
– Scrolling with 3 or 28.

Character input:

– via the numeric keypad or by using 3,

the character to be input is shown in reverse video.
– Confirm each input with 1.

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 Safety

2 This operating manual contains basic instructions to

be followed in the commissioning, operation and
manual before working with the meter.
The operating manual must always be available in the
maintenance of the meter. Consequently, all vicinity of the meter.
responsible personnel must read this operating

Authorized use
The photometer is authorized exclusively for Observe the technical specifications of the cells
analyzing substances in water and aqueous solutions according to chapter TECHNICAL DATA, in the
using round cells or rectangular cells (special optical FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION document [on CD-ROM].
glass). Any other use is considered unauthorized.

General instructions
The photometer is constructed and tested according The only exceptions to this are the activities described
to the EN 61010-1 safety regulations for electronic in chapter MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING. Non-
en measuring instruments. It left the factory in a safe and compliance results in the loss of warranty claims.
secure technical condition. Follow the points listed below when operating the
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the photometer:
photometer can only be guaranteed under the climatic l Follow local safety and accident prevention
conditions specified in chapter TECHNICAL DATA, in the regulations.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION document [on CD-ROM] of
l Observe the enclosed instructions concerning
this operating manual.
reagents and accessories.
Opening the photometer or adjustment, maintenance
and repair work must only be performed by personnel l Observe the regulations when dealing with
authorized by the manufacturer. dangerous substances.
l Follow the operating instructions at the workplace.
l Use only original spare parts.

Labeling of notes
indicates notes that you must read – for indicates notes that draw your attention to
your own safety, the safety of others and to special features.
protect your meter from being damaged.

Dangers of disregarding the safety instructions

Disregarding the safety instructions can adversely Non-compliance with the safety instructions will result
affect the safety of both the user and the environment in the loss of any warranty claims.
as well as the equipment.

Qualification of the personnel

The personnel responsible for the commissioning, Furthermore, it must be ensured that the personnel
operation and maintenance must have the necessary read and completely understand the present operating
qualifications for this work. If the personnel do not manual.
have the required skills they have to be instructed.

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 Safety

Technical state of the meter

It is the responsibility of the operator to continuously Safe operation is no longer possible if
observe the overall technical condition (externally l the equipment has been damaged in transport
recognizable deficits and damage as well as
l the equipment has been stored under adverse
alterations to the operational behavior) of the meter.
conditions for a lengthy period of time
If safe operation is no longer possible, the equipment
must be taken out of service and secured against l the equipment is visibly damaged
inadvertent operation. l the equipment no longer operates as prescribed.
If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier of
the photometer.

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 Commissioning

3 The photometer operates at an environmental

temperature of +5 °C to +40 °C. During transport from
Before putting the photometer into service, wait until it
has adapted to the new environmental conditions
cold to warm surroundings, condensation can form (see also chapter TECHNICAL DATA, in the FUNCTIONAL
resulting in the malfunction of the meter. DESCRIPTION document [on CD-ROM]).

Preparing the photometer

– Place the photometer on a hard, flat surface and Battery operation

protect it against intensive light and heat. – Charge the battery for approx. 5 hours before the
Line operation initial commissioning. To do this:
– Plug the original power pack into the socket on the l Plug the original power pack into the socket on
photometer the photometer
– Plug the power pack into the line socket l Plug the power pack into the line socket and
– Switch on the photometer (open the cover). then the battery will be charged.
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During battery operation or when the meter is at a
standstill for longer periods of time, the battery runs
down. This can result in your photometer no longer
being ready for operation.

When the following symbol is displayed, charge the

battery:

Switching on the photometer

– To switch on the photometer, open the cover.

The photometer performs a check (Self-Check) of the
entire system and then switches automatically to the
concentration measuring mode.
Self-check of the photometer

After approx. Automatic change to the measuring mode,

5 s: concentration

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 Measuring the concentration

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– Call up the concentration measuring mode by
actuating 4.
Measuring mode, concentration

Measuring using cell tests

– Insert the round cell with barcode into the round cell
shaft until it clicks into place. en
Align the line mark to the notch of the photometer.
The photometer reads the barcode of the round cell
and automatically selects the relevant method.

After approx. The measured value appears on the display.

2 s:

If the select method menu is displayed, align the

line mark of the round cell or AutoSelector to the
notch of the photometer.

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 Measuring the concentration

Measuring using reagent tests

– Insert the AutoSelector into the round cell shaft.

Align the line mark to the notch of the photometer.
The photometer reads the barcode and automatically
selects the relevant method.

– Insert the rectangular cell (vertically, to the right of

the slot). The measurement starts automatically.
Observe the position mark at the cell shaft.

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If the select method menu is displayed, insert the

corresponding AutoSelector into the round cell
shaft.
If the "cell type" query appears,
select the relevant rectangular cell (10 mm, 20
mm, 50 mm) with 3 or 28,
confirm with 1.
After approx. The measured value appears on the display.
2 s:

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 Zero adjustment

5 Zero adjustment is necessary

l after changing the lamp
l after the error message, PhotoCheck (AQA1)
occurs
l on initial commissioning
l if the photometer was mechanically stressed, e.g.
percussion, transport
l if the ambient temperature changed by more than
5 °C since the last zero adjustment
l at least every six months.

When performing the zero adjustment with a round

cell observe the following points:
l Only use a clean, scratch-free round cell with
distilled water. A prepared zero cell is provided with en
your photometer. In addition, a prepared zero cell
is contained in the scope of delivery of the
PhotoCheck (article 14693).
l If the round cell is visibly contaminated, or at least
every 24 months, clean and refill it (minimum filling
level 20 mm). Then check the cell for scratches.
When performing the zero adjustment with a
rectangular cell observe the following points:
l With rectangular cells, the adjustment must be
made using the same cell type (manufacturer) as
for the measurement. This is important because
glass of different manufacturers has different
absorption behavior. When changing the cell type
always repeat the zero adjustment with the new
type.
l Clean the rectangular cell before performing the
zero adjustment and fill it with distilled water
(minimum filling level 20 mm).
l For measurement, always insert rectangular cells
in the cell shaft with the same orientation as during
the zero adjustment (e.g. cell labeling always on
the left side).

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 Zero adjustment

Only perform the zero adjustment against

distilled water in an optically perfect cell.

– Press 1
– In the setup menu, call up the meter setup submenu.
The following display appears:

– Call up the zero adjustment submenu with 3 or

28.

en – Insert a cell with distilled water.

The message, measuring..., appears on the display.

After approx. Successful zero adjustment for the 10 mm rectangular

2 s: cell.

The zero adjustment must be performed

separately for each cell type.

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 Meter Setup

6 – To switch on the photometer, open the cover.

– Press 1
– In the setup menu, call up the meter setup submenu.
The following display appears:
This chapter describes the following functions of the
meter setup menu:

l select language
l set date/time

Selecting the language en

The following languages are stored in the photometer:
l Deutsch (German) This is the order in which the available
l English languages appear in the select language menu.
l Français (French) The languages are listed in the language of the
respective country in the photometer.
l Italiano (Italian)
l Português (Portuguese) When Russkij is selected as the language, the
Cyrillic alphabet is used for the user guidance.
l Polski (Polish)
Method designation and ID numbers are
l Dansk (Danish) always displayed in Latin script.
l Svenska (Swedish) For output to the RS 232 C interface, Cyrillic
l Español (Spanish) characters are converted to Latin characters
according to GOST.
l Nederlands (Dutch)
l Indonesia (Indonesian)
l Ceština (Czech)
l Magyar (Hungarian)
l Russkij (Russian)
l Türkçe (Turkish)
l Brasil (Brasilian)

– Call up the select language menu item.

– Select a language, e.g. Deutsch

– Confirm with 1
– Press the 1 key again:
Return to the meter setup submenu.
The displays appear in German.

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 Meter Setup

Setting the date/time

– Call up the set date/time menu item.

– Input the date via the numeric keypad

– Confirm with 1
– Input the time via the numeric keypad

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– Confirm with 1.

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 Maintenance and cleaning

Changing the lamp

– Switch off the photometer and disconnect it from – Screw the lamp cover on again
the power line – Set up the photometer again and connect it to the en
– Carefully turn up the photometer and park it safely power line
– Screw off the lamp cover on the underside of the
photometer
– Press and hold 3
– Switch on the meter (open the cover) and after the
Let the lamp of the photometer cool down. following display appears, release 3:
– Pull out the plug a
– Unscrew the screw b
– Remove the lamp with its holder c by pulling it
gently upwards

Do not touch the new light bulb of the

photometer.

– Insert a new preset lamp and screw it tight using

– Press 1
the screw b – Perform zero adjustment according to chapter
– Connect the plug a of the new lamp ZERO ADJUSTMENT.

Actions to take if a cell is broken

Do not rotate the photometer to pour out After it is dry, check the photometer:
the liquid! – Perform a photometer monitoring (see section
PHOTOMETER MONITORING (AQA1), in the
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION document [on CD-
The photometer has a draining mechanism under the ROM]).
cell shaft that, when operated correctly, prevents any
liquid coming into contact with electronic components.
– Switch off the photometer (close the cover) and
disconnect it from the line power
– Let the liquid drain off
– Carefully remove any pieces of glass, e.g. using
tweezers
– Carefully clean the cell shaft with a damp, lint-free
cloth
– Let the cell shaft dry

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 What to do if…

The display remains blank Connect the photometer to the line power via the power pack.
when switched on In the case of battery operation: Battery empty, charging required (approx. 5h);
line operation is possible without restrictions during charging time.

appears Battery nearly empty. Charging required (see chapter COMMISSIONING).

MemoChip is not zedThe MemoChip is not recognized by the photometer though it is in the
recognized recess during switching on. Operate the photometer with line power (see
chapter COMMISSIONING). Repeat the procedure.

Date/time is lost when The backup battery of the real time clock is empty and has to be replaced.
switched off Send the photometer to the service department for this.

Password forgotten Inform the service department.

Photometer does not react The connected printer is off line. Switch on the printer or pull out the interface
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Error messages:

remove cell The message remove cell appears on the display although no cell is inserted.
Clean the cell shaft with a damp, lint-free cloth.
If the error message still appears, return the photometer to the service
department.

lamp defective Replace the lamp (see chapter MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING).

no zero adjustment No zero adjustment is stored in the meter for the cell. Perform zero adjustment
(see chapter ZERO ADJUSTMENT).

cell error The rectangular cell is inserted incorrectly, or two cells are inserted. Insert the
cell correctly.

cell invalid A cell type that is not allowed for the selected method was selected, e. g. a round
cell for the reagent test.

method invalid No data is stored in the photometer for the selected method. Update method
data (see chapter UPDATING METHOD DATA, in the FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
document [on CD-ROM]).

wrong method During a difference measurement, the method was changed between the first
and second measurement. During a difference measurement, the method
must remain identical.

E_0 Hardware error: Send the photometer to the service department.

E_1, E_2 or E_3 Replace the lamp (see chapter MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING). If the error
message remains, send the meter to the service department.

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