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Measurement and Calibration

 

 

Calibrating the meter 

2.1  Press the 

Cal

 key to enter the calibration mode, the display shows 

NTU/

 

. If necessary, press the 

 / 

 key to select a   

 

calibration point close to the sample value you are measuring. 

2.2  Take out the corresponding calibration standard from carrying case. Wipe the vial with a lint-free cloth to remove fingerprints. 
2.3  Hold the vial cap and gently inverting vial several times. Ensure that the calibration standard is homogeneous and no air bubbles. 

 

 

   

   

 

 
2.4  Insert the calibration standard into the measurement chamber, the mark on the vial cap aligns with the arrow on the meter. Close the light   
 

shield lid. 

2.5  Press the 

Enter

 key, the meter begins the calibration. The Calibration icon continuously flashing. 

2.6  Wait for the reading to stabilize, the meter automatically shows the next calibration point. 

 

 

   

 

 
2.7  If necessary, press the 

 key to select an applicable calibration point. 

2.8  Repeat steps 2.2 through 2.5 until the meter shows 

. Calibration is completed. 

 

  To exit the calibration mode without saving the calibration, press the 

Meas

 key. 

 

Turbidity Measurement 

 

Selecting the measurement mode 

The TB100 portable turbidity meter contains two measurement modes. If the single measurement mode is enabled, the meter will automatically 
recognize a stable reading and lock the measurement. If the continuous measurement mode is enabled, the meter will continuously updating the 
measured values. To set this option follow the steps below. 
1. 

Press and hold the

 

 

key for 3 seconds to enter the setup menu. 

2. 

Press the 

 key until the display shows 

/

  (Hold/Page 5). 

3. 

Press the 

Enter

 key, the display shows 

/

  indicating that the single measurement mode is selected. 

4. 

Press the 

 key, the display shows 

/

  indicating that the continuous measurement mode is selected. 

5. 

Select one of the above options, press the 

Enter

 key to confirm. 

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Summary of Contents for TB100

Page 1: ...TB100 Portable Turbidity Meter Instruction Manual Bante Instruments Inc...

Page 2: ...ber of calibration points 7 Calibrating the meter 8 Turbidity measurement 8 Selecting the measurement mode 8 Single measurement low turbidity samples 200 NTU 9 Single measurement high turbidity sample...

Page 3: ...of meter After the unpacking please check all components are complete If any are damaged or missing please contact the supplier The sample vial in the measurement chamber has been indexed with the 0...

Page 4: ...ment mode Starts calibration Enters the setup menu Press and hold the key for 3 seconds Stores current reading to memory Increase value or scroll up through the menu item Views the data log Decrease v...

Page 5: ...meter is in the calibration mode Calibration icon Indicates the meter is calibrating Installing the Batteries 1 Remove the battery compartment cover from the backside of meter 2 Insert the three AA ba...

Page 6: ...fault turbidity unit NTU Nephelometric turbidity unit NTU FNU Formazin nephelometric unit EBC Turbidity unit of the European Brewery Commission ASBC Turbidity unit of the American Society of Brewing C...

Page 7: ...e factory settings The Factory Reset option is used to restore the meter back to default settings If enabled all of the calibration data and selected options will be lost or reset the meter must be re...

Page 8: ...eaned thoroughly with deionised water after each measurement Any residues can cause inaccurate readings Turbidity Calibration The TB100 portable turbidity meter is calibrated with Formazin Standards a...

Page 9: ...ext calibration point 2 7 If necessary press the key to select an applicable calibration point 2 8 Repeat steps 2 2 through 2 5 until the meter shows Calibration is completed To exit the calibration m...

Page 10: ...flashing 1 6 Wait for the reading to stabilize the Measure icon will stop flashing Press the Meas key the meter will take a measurement again Single measurement high turbidity samples 1100 NTU For the...

Page 11: ...e key the display shows the date and time of measurement Format mm dd hh mm 3 Press the key the display shows the stored data 4 Press the key again the display shows the next data set 5 Press the Meas...

Page 12: ...computer 2 Click the OK button the application starts If your computer can not find a communication port please click the file CP210xVCPInstaller_x64 exe or CP210xVCPInstaller_x86 exe to update the d...

Page 13: ...f these vials measuring value and mark it Preparing the formazin standards Preparation of turbidity free water The turbidity free water is used for preparation of turbidity standards and is prepared b...

Page 14: ...Detector Silicon photodiode Stray Light 0 02 NTU Sample Vial 60 H 25 Dia mm Memory Stores up to 100 data sets Output USB communication interface Display Segmented LCD 60 L 40 W mm Operating Temperatu...

Page 15: ...r suggestions on how to speed up these efforts Warranty The warranty period for meter is two years from the date of shipment Above warranty does not cover the calibration standards Out of warranty pro...

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