API AP-3580, Manual

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REAGENT DISK
The API AQUASPIN uses a disk reagent system. The dried reagents
are packaged in single test amounts in a sealed, polystyrene disk.
Stainless steel mixing beads in the reaction chambers mix the
sample water and the dried reagents. Tests for all factors in the
series are performed at one time. It is not possible to isolate the
well for a single factor and perform a test for one test factor only.
Disks should not be fi lled in the meter chamber.
UNIVERSAL DISK COVER
The black Universal Disk Cover (1719) is placed over the
disk in the photometer chamber to reduce interference
from stray light. The disk cover is positioned over the disk by
aligning the D-shaped hole in the center of the disk over the
D-shaped hub in the photometer chamber. The disk cover
should be placed gently on the hub. There is no need to
fi rmly press the disk cover down onto the hub. The test will be
aborted if the disk cover is not used.
METER CHECK DISK
The Meter Check Disk (AP-1705) serves two purposes:
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When the Meter Check Disk (MCD) is run as an option from the Disk Series
menu, the values on the display are compared to the values on the chart
on the Meter Check Disk package to determine whether the meter is
reporting results in the expected ranges.
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If the Meter Check Disk is inserted in the meter and Rotary Calibration
is chosen from the Settings Menu, the alignment of the hub and disk is
evaluated. The results are analyzed and reported as Pass or Fail.
For use of the Meter Check Disk see page 15.
USB CABLE
A USB cable connects the API AQUASPIN to a PC. When used with the AC Power
Adapter, it connects the meter to an AC outlet.
WARNING: only use the wall adapter that is supplied with the kit. Make no
substitutions.
BATTERY
A fully charged battery will last for approximately 150 tests under average
conditions. The battery life will vary based on usage patterns. The meter should
be turned off after testing to prolong the battery life. The standard life cycle of a
lithium ion battery is 500 cycles. The battery will fully charge in approximately 10-12
hours. The battery is designed to be charged overnight and should be charged
indoors only. The battery is rated at 12 V and 8.1 AH capacity. Power the meter
from the battery pack or from AC power. The USB cable and AC adapter are used
to plug the meter into an AC outlet. WARNING: only use the AC adapter supplied
with this equipment. Do not substitute.
The battery charge status is indicated by the battery icon on the display. The
battery icon will indicate when the battery charge is full, partial, low, empty or
charging. The empty battery icon will fl ash to indicate that meter should be
connected to AC power source. If the meter continues to be used at low battery