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59577-88

POCKET COLORIMETER

™

ANALYSIS SYSTEMS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Iron

Molybdenum

Ozone

Zinc

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Summary of Contents for 59530-16

Page 2: ...ntended for use with the following Pocket Colorimeter II instruments The Pocket Colorimeter II instruments listed above are not interchangeable Iron Cat No 59530 16 Molybdenum Cat No 59530 10 Ozone Ca...

Page 3: ...ry Labels 1 8 Specifications 1 9 Instrument Keys and Display 1 13 Instrument Cap Cord 1 14 Iron Total 1 17 Measuring Hints 1 17 Sampling and Storage 1 26 Accuracy Check 1 26 Standard Calibration Adjus...

Page 4: ...38 Summary of Method 1 38 Replacement Parts 1 38 Molybdenum Molybdate HR 1 39 Measuring Hints 1 39 Sampling and Storage 1 44 Accuracy Check 1 44 Method Performance 1 45 Standard Calibration Adjust Me...

Page 5: ...aratus 1 62 Zinc 1 63 Measuring Hints 1 63 Sampling and Storage 1 68 Accuracy Check 1 68 Method Performance 1 69 Standard Calibration Adjust Method 1 69 Interferences 1 70 Waste Management 1 70 Summar...

Page 6: ...Overview 2 15 Calibration Procedure Using Prepared Standards 2 17 Entering a Predetermined Calibration Curve 2 20 Editing a User entered or Factory Calibration Curve 2 22 Exiting the Calibration Routi...

Page 7: ...ified in this manual Laboratory Safety As part of good laboratory practice please familiarize yourself with the reagents used in these procedures Read all product labels and the material safety data s...

Page 8: ...ardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury NOTE Information that requires special emphasis Precautionary Labels Please pay particular attention to labels and tags attached to the ins...

Page 9: ...00 nm Absorbance range 0 2 5 Abs Dimensions 3 2 x 6 1 x 15 2 cm 1 25 x 2 4 x 6 inches Weight 0 2 kg 0 43 lb Sample cells 25 mm 10 mL AccuVac Ampuls Operating conditions 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F 0 to 90 r...

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Page 11: ...productos qu micos GEFAHR Das Arbeiten mit chemischen Proben Standards und Reagenzien ist mit Gefahren verbunden Es wird dem Benutzer dieser Produkte empfohlen sich vor der Arbeit mit sicheren Verfahr...

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Page 13: ...d Display Item Description 1 POWER BACKLIGHT Key 2 ZERO SCROLL Key 3 MENU Key 4 Numeric Display 5 Range Indicator 6 Range Indicator 7 Menu Indicator 8 Calibration Adjusted Indicator 9 Battery Low Indi...

Page 14: ...Use the instrument cap cord to secure the cap to the body of the colorimeter and prevent loss of the cap See Figure 1 on page 1 15 1 Loop the instrument cap cord through the ring on the cap 2 Remove...

Page 15: ...1 15 Instrument Cap Cord continued Figure 1 Attaching the Instrument Cap Cord...

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Page 17: ...ampling and Storage on page 1 26 Wipe sample cells with a soft dry cloth before placing in the instrument After adding TPTZ reagent a blue color will form if iron is present Note The Pocket Colorimete...

Page 18: ...cell to the 10 mL line with sample 2 Add the contents of one Iron TPTZ Reagent Powder Pillow to the cell the prepared sample Cap and shake for 30 seconds 3 Wait at least 3 minutes for full color deve...

Page 19: ...Press the POWER key to turn the meter on The arrow should indicate mg L Fe Note See page 2 4 for information on selecting the correct range channel 6 Wipe the sample cells free of liquid or fingerpri...

Page 20: ...1 20 Iron Total continued 7 Place the blank in the cell holder 8 Cover the blank with the instrument cap 9 Press ZERO SCROLL The display will show then 0 00 Remove the blank from the cell holder...

Page 21: ...Iron Total continued 10 Place the prepared sample in the cell holder 11 Cover the sample cell with the instrument cap 12 Press READ ENTER The display will show then 0 00 followed by results in mg L I...

Page 22: ...line with sample Cap Collect at least 40 mL of sample in a 50 mL beaker 2 Fill an Iron TPTZ Reagent AccuVac Ampul with sample Note Keep the tip of the ampule immersed until the ampule fills completel...

Page 23: ...Press the POWER key to turn the meter on The arrow should indicate mg L Fe Note See page 2 4 for information on selecting the correct range channel 6 Wipe the sample cells free of liquid or fingerprin...

Page 24: ...1 24 Iron Total continued 7 Place the blank in the cell holder 8 Cover the blank with the instrument cap 9 Press ZERO SCROLL The display will show then 0 00 Remove the blank from the cell holder...

Page 25: ...Iron Total continued 10 Place the prepared sample in the cell holder 11 Cover the sample cell with the instrument cap 12 Press READ ENTER The display will show then 0 00 followed by results in mg L I...

Page 26: ...e stored sample to between 3 and 4 with 5 0 N Sodium Hydroxide Standard Solution Do not exceed pH 5 as iron may precipitate Accuracy Check Standard Additions Method 1 Using a graduated cylinder measur...

Page 27: ...ndards that simulate typical drinking water concentrations without dilution are available to confirm tests See Optional Reagents on page 1 31 Standard Calibration Adjust Method To perform a standard c...

Page 28: ...to measure the pH in the sample Adjust the sample pH to between 3 and 8 by dropwise addition of an appropriate amount of iron free acid or base such as 1 0 N Sulfuric Acid Standard Solution or 1 0 N S...

Page 29: ...pitated or suspended iron such as rust to the ferrous state The amount of ferric iron present can be determined as the difference between the results of a ferrous iron test and the concentration of to...

Page 30: ...Per Test Unit Cat No TPTZ Iron Reagent Powder Pillows 10 mL size 2 pillows 100 pkg 26087 99 Required Reagents Using AccuVac Ampuls TPTZ Low Range Iron Reagent AccuVac Ampuls 1 ampul 25 pkg 25100 25 R...

Page 31: ...25 mg L Fe 10 mL 16 pkg 14253 10 Nitric Acid ACS 500 mL 152 49 Nitric Acid Solution 1 1 500 mL 2540 49 Sodium Hydroxide Standard Solution 1 0 N 100 mL MDB 1045 32 Sodium Hydroxide Standard Solution 5...

Page 32: ...1 to 11 pH 5 rolls pkg 391 33 sension 1 Basic Portable pH Meter with electrode each 51700 10 Pipet Filler safety bulb each 14651 00 Pipet serological 2 mL each 532 36 Pipet TenSette 0 1 to 1 0 mL eac...

Page 33: ...NaMoO4 by multiplying the mg L molybdenum Mo6 result by 1 67 or 2 15 respectively Wipe sample cells with a soft dry cloth before placing in the instrument After adding reagent a green color will devel...

Page 34: ...nge channel LR Note See page 2 4 for information on selecting the correct range channel 2 Fill a 25 mL mixing graduated cylinder to the 20 mL mark with sample 3 Add the contents of one Molybdenum 1 Re...

Page 35: ...L is not critical for the blank Make sure the other cell contains 10 mL 5 Using the calibrated dropper add 0 5 mL of Molybdenum 2 to the sample in the uncapped 10 mL cell Cap the cell and swirl to mix...

Page 36: ...Molybdenum Molybdate LR continued 7 Place the blank in the cell holder 8 Cover the blank with the instrument cap 9 Press ZERO SCROLL The display will show then 0 00 Remove the blank from the cell hol...

Page 37: ...um Molybdate LR continued 10 Place the prepared sample in the cell holder 11 Cover the sample cell with the instrument cap 12 Press READ ENTER The display will show then 0 00 followed by results in mg...

Page 38: ...g and Storage See Sampling and Storage on page 1 44 Accuracy Check See Accuracy Check on page 1 44 Interferences See Interferences on page 1 46 Summary of Method See Summary of Method on page 1 49 Rep...

Page 39: ...NaMoO4 by multiplying the mg L molybdenum Mo6 result by 1 67 or 2 15 respectively Wipe sample cells with a soft dry cloth before placing in the instrument After adding reagent a green color will devel...

Page 40: ...o turn the meter on The arrow should indicate the high range channel HR Note See page 2 4 for information on selecting the correct range channel 2 Fill a 25 mL mixing graduated cylinder to the 5 mL ma...

Page 41: ...invert or gently shake until all particles are dissolved 5 Split the sample by filling two 10 mL sample cells to the 10 mL mark Cap one of the cells this is the blank 6 Using the calibrated dropper a...

Page 42: ...bdate HR continued 7 Wipe the sample cells free of liquid Any liquid entering the sample cell compartment can cause damage to the instrument 8 Place the blank in the cell holder 9 Cover the blank with...

Page 43: ...LL The display will show then 0 0 Remove the blank from the cell holder 11 Place the prepared sample in the cell holder Cover the sample cell with the instrument cap 12 Press READ ENTER The display wi...

Page 44: ...scribed above The molybdenum concentration should increase approximately 0 38 mg L for the low range and 1 6 mg L for the high range for each 0 1 mL of standard added Standard Solutions Method For the...

Page 45: ...0 02 mg L Mo LR 10 0 0 1mg L Mo HR Estimated Detection Limit EDL 0 02 mg L Mo LR EDL 0 1 mg L Mo HR Standard Calibration Adjust Method To perform a standard calibration adjustment using the 2 00 and 1...

Page 46: ...entration the ion was considered an interference Large interferences are caused by some biocides common to cooling water tower samples Hach recommends testing the procedure on molybdenum standards in...

Page 47: ...ite 3300 Nitrite 3501 Borate 5250 Orthophosphate 4500 Chloride 1400 Phosphonohydroxy acetic acid 32 Chromium Cr6 4 51 Sulfite 6500 Copper 98 1Read the molybdenum concentration immediately after the 2...

Page 48: ...ation reading by approximately 10 Positive Interference Ion Highest Concentration Tested mg L Benzotriazole 210 Carbonate 1325 Silica 600 No Interference Ion Highest Concentration Tested mg L Ion High...

Page 49: ...of acid or base such as 1 0 N Sulfuric Acid Standard Solution or 1 0 N Sodium Hydroxide Solution If significant volumes of acid or base are used a volume correction should be made Divide the total vol...

Page 50: ...r Pillow 100 pkg Molybdenum 2 Reagent Solution 50 mL Optional Reagents Hydrochloric Acid Solution 1 1 6 0 N 500 mL 884 49 Molybdenum Standard Solution 10 mg L as Mo 100 mL 14187 42 Sodium Hydroxide St...

Page 51: ...umetric 50 mL each 14574 41 Pipet TenSette 0 1 to 1 0 mL each 19700 01 Pipet volumetric 10 mL Class A each 14515 38 Pipet Filler safety bulb each 14651 00 Pipet Tips TenSette for 19700 01 pkg 50 21856...

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Page 53: ...he concentration is exceeded If the reading is over 0 25 mg L using the low range repeat the test using mid range ampules and the mid range of the instrument If the concentration is over 0 75 mg L dil...

Page 54: ...r information on selecting the correct range channel 2 Gently collect at least 40 mL of sample in a 50 mL beaker Note Samples must be analyzed immediately and cannot be preserved for later analysis 3...

Page 55: ...he blank Keep the tip immersed while the ampule fills completely 5 Gently but quickly invert both ampules several times to mix Wipe off any liquid or fingerprints Note Do not shake the ampules Shaking...

Page 56: ...56 Ozone continued 7 Cover the blank with the instrument cap 8 Press ZERO SCROLL The display will show then 0 00 Remove the blank from the cell holder 9 Place the prepared sample into the cell holder...

Page 57: ...1 57 Ozone continued 10 Cover the sample cell with the instrument cap 11 Press READ ENTER The display will show then 0 00 followed by results in mg L Ozone O3...

Page 58: ...bility of Indigo Reagent Indigo is light sensitive Therefore the AccuVac Ampuls should be kept in the dark at all times However the indigo solution decomposes slowly under room light after filling wit...

Page 59: ...on or by an alternate method The concentration of the ozone standard for the Low Range procedure must be between 0 10 and 0 20 mg L ozone and between 0 30 and 0 70 mg L ozone for the mid range procedu...

Page 60: ...ed to verify the accuracy of the entire Pocket Colorimeter system The Spec Standards should NEVER be used to calibrate the instrument The certificate of analysis lists the expected value and tolerance...

Page 61: ...ard measurements of the Spec Standards will need to be performed again for the user calibration Summary of Method The reagent formulation adjusts the sample pH to 2 5 after the ampule has filled The i...

Page 62: ...s 0 to 0 25 mg L 25 pkg 25160 25 Mid Range Ozone AccuVac Ampuls 0 to 0 75 mg L 25 pkg 25170 25 Required Apparatus Using AccuVac Ampuls Beaker 50 mL each 500 41H Optional Reagents Spec Secondary Standa...

Page 63: ...le digestion However if the sample contains particulate matter digestion is required for total zinc measurement Use only glass stoppered cylinders in the procedure Wipe sample cells with a soft dry cl...

Page 64: ...Note See page 2 4 for information on selecting the correct channel 2 Fill a 25 mL mixing graduated cylinder to the 20 mL mark with sample 3 Add the contents of one ZincoVer 5 Reagent Powder Pillow to...

Page 65: ...brated dropper to add 0 5 mL of cyclohexanone to the sample remaining in the mixing cylinder Stopper and shake for 30 seconds Wait three minutes but no longer than 15 minutes for full color developmen...

Page 66: ...1 66 Zinc continued 7 Place the blank in the cell holder 8 Cover the blank with the instrument cap 9 Press ZERO SCROLL The display will show then 0 00 Remove the blank from the cell holder...

Page 67: ...67 Zinc continued 10 Place the prepared sample in the cell holder 11 Cover the sample cell with the instrument cap 12 Press READ ENTER The display will show then 0 00 followed by the results in mg L Z...

Page 68: ...Hydroxide before analysis Never add the reagent to samples with pH less than 4 Do not exceed pH 5 as zinc may be lost as a precipitate Accuracy Check Standard Additions Method 1 Snap the neck off a Zi...

Page 69: ...s and flasks Perform the procedure as described above Method Performance Typical Precision 95 Confidence Interval 2 00 0 08 mg L Zn Estimated Detection Limit EDL 0 02 mg L Zn Standard Calibration Adju...

Page 70: ...ring capacity of the reagents and require sample pretreatment Waste Management ZincoVer 5 reagent contains potassium cyanide Cyanide solutions are regulated as hazardous wastes by the Federal RCRA Cya...

Page 71: ...Zincon indicator to form a blue colored species The blue color is masked by the brown color from the excess indicator The intensity of the blue color is proportional to the amount of zinc present Reag...

Page 72: ...100 mL 2378 42 pH Indicator paper 1 11 pH 5 rolls pkg 391 33 Zinc Standard Solution Voluette Ampules 25 mg L as Zn 10 mL 16 pkg 14246 10 Optional Apparatus Flask volumetric 100 mL each 14574 42 Pipet...

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Page 75: ...the backlight This key functions the same in all instrument modes and ranges ZERO SCROLL In measurement mode sets the instrument to zero In menu mode scrolls through menu options Also scrolls numbers...

Page 76: ...the current range 2 Press the READ ENTER key to toggle between ranges 3 Press MENU again to accept and exit back to the measurement screen Setting the Time 1 Press the MENU key then press the ZERO SCR...

Page 77: ...ss the ZERO SCROLL key until the display shows RCL The instrument automatically stores the last 10 measurements 2 In RCL press READ ENTER to recall the stored measurements beginning with the most rece...

Page 78: ...battery compartment cover The display will show the software version number e g P 1 6 after correct battery installation When replacing discharged batteries always replace the complete set of four alk...

Page 79: ...2 7 Instrument Operation continued Figure 1 Battery Installation...

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Page 81: ...ges in the order that they appear on the display Service Centers are listed in page 2 37 Error Messages 1 E 0 No Zero User mode Error occurs when trying to read a standard in the user calibration mode...

Page 82: ...chemistry If the E 1 or E 2 error occurs while zeroing the meter the meter will require the user to re zero 4 E 3 Standard Adjust Error The value obtained on the prepared standard exceeds the adjustme...

Page 83: ...r measure the absorbance value again If the problem persists contact a Service Center page 2 37 6 E 7 Standard Value Error User mode Standard concentration is equal to another standard concentration t...

Page 84: ...e instrument If the problem persists contact a Service Center page 2 37 Note See Maximum Minimum Displayed Value on page 2 26 for more information 9 Overrange flashing number above stated test range N...

Page 85: ...nown standard Use the standard described in the procedure 1 Place a blank in the meter in measurement mode Press ZERO SCROLL 2 Place the reacted standard in the meter Press READ ENTER 3 Press MENU the...

Page 86: ...bration Adjusted icon will appear in the display window To turn off Standard Calibration Adjust SCA 1 Press MENU 2 Press ZERO SCROLL until SCA appears in the display 3 Press READ ENTER then press ZERO...

Page 87: ...e user entered in these channels Using prepared standard solutions that cover the range of interest the meter generates a calibration curve by calculating the straight line segments between each stand...

Page 88: ...rations are stored upon exit from the calibration or edit modes Note To return to factory settings following the instructions in Retrieving the Factory Calibration on page 2 25 If the instrument is sh...

Page 89: ...reagent blank is significantly more turbid or colored than deionized water Use the deionized water or the reagent blank as the zero concentration point S0 in the following calibration procedure 1 Turn...

Page 90: ...ter or range RES resolution cannot be changed 6 In uncalibrated meters or meters with ranges labeled Abs RES will appear Press ZERO SCROLL to review the current resolution decimal placement Press ZERO...

Page 91: ...AD ENTER key to move from digit to digit Use the ZERO SCROLL key to change the number 12 After completing entry of the first standard value press the READ ENTER key The display will show A1 13 Insert...

Page 92: ...dure uses the Edit mode 1 Turn on the instrument and select the range to be calibrated An arrow at the top of the display will point to the selected range To change ranges press the MENU key then use...

Page 93: ...appear on the display 7 To enter the absorbance value for S0 press the READ ENTER key to go to entry mode Use the ZERO SCROLL key to select the numerical value then press the READ ENTER key to accept...

Page 94: ...his channel 2 Press the READ ENTER key to enter Edit mode In factory calibrated meters S0 will appear in the display Note When editing a factory calibrated meter or range RES resolution cannot be chan...

Page 95: ...READ ENTER to accept A0 will appear on the display 7 To edit the absorbance value for S0 press the READ ENTER key to go to entry mode Use the ZERO SCROLL key to select the numerical value then press t...

Page 96: ...the MENU key to return to measurement mode The instrument uses the last completed user entered calibration or the factory calibration if no user entered calibration has been completed Deleting Calibr...

Page 97: ...s feature 6 Press MENU to return to the measurement mode Retrieving the Factory Calibration 1 Select the range to restore factory default calibration See Switching Ranges on page 2 4 2 Press and hold...

Page 98: ...e In meters with absorbance Abs ranges the maximum displayed value and minimum displayed value is related to the value of the standards entered in a user calibration Measurements that exceed the minim...

Page 99: ...alibration with the following standards S0 1 00 S1 2 00 S2 4 00 For Hach calibrated programs the maximum and minimum displayed values always equal the factory calibrated values and cannot be changed M...

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Page 101: ...C Immunity Per 89 336 EEC EMC EN 61326 1998 Electrical Equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements Supporting test records by Hach Company certified compliance by Hach Compan...

Page 102: ...EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class B emissions limits Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulation IECS 003 Class A Supporting test records from Hach EMC Test Facility certified compliance by Hach Company...

Page 103: ...to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment...

Page 104: ...moving one of its batteries to verify that it is or is not the source of the interference 2 Move the Pocket Colorimeter instrument away from the device receiving the interference 3 Reposition the rece...

Page 105: ...2 33 At Hach Company customer service is an important part of every product we make With that in mind we have compiled the following information for your convenience GENERAL INFORMATION...

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