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Appendix B Frequently asked questions

Table 25  Application files

Question

Cause

Procedure

Why can't I load any applications

Wrong file placement on the
USB storage device

Make sure that the file path on the USB storage
device is correct

The user is not in the home
screen

Push the 

Home

 key to make sure that you are in

the home screen before connecting the USB
storage device

Why is the instrument not recognizing
the applications USB storage device,
even though I have removed and
reconnected the device and I see the
USB icon in the header bar

Reconnecting the device has
been done too quickly

Remove the device and wait until the icon
disappears from the header bar, then push the

Home

 key to make sure that you are in the home

screen before reconnecting the device

Table 26  Titration

Question

Cause

Procedure

Why does the volume delivered not
correspond to the volume displayed

The volume of the installed syringe is
different from the syringe configuration

Use the recommended syringe for the
application and make sure the volume is
correct

Table 27  Mechanical

Question

Cause

Procedure

Why is the equivalent point not being
detected at the expected volume

Air bubbles are trapped in
the tubes

Select the 

Purge

 option on the instrument to

purge the tubes of air bubbles (refer to 

Prepare

the instrument for measurement

 on page 30)

How can I remove an air bubble that is
trapped on top of the syringe

Air bubbles are trapped in
the syringe

Select the 

Purge

 option on the instrument to

purge the syringe of air bubbles (refer to 

Prepare

the instrument for measurement

 on page 30)

Why is titrant leaking along the sealing
above the electrovalve

The tubes have not been
correctly installed

Turn the tube connector until a "click" is heard

Why is titrant leaking along the sealing
below the electrovalve

The syringe has not been
installed tight enough

Make sure that the syringe is installed correctly

The electrovalve is leaking

Change the electrovalve as described in 

Replace

the syringe electro-valve block

 on page 42

Why is the titrant not being delivered into
the tubes

The titrant bottle is empty or
the tube is not correctly
installed in the bottle

Make sure that the titrant bottle is installed
correctly

The electrovalve is blocked
or defective

Change the electrovalve as described in 

Replace

the syringe electro-valve block

 on page 42

On my two syringe instrument, why is the
titrant not being delivered into the beaker
but back into the titrant bottle

The procedure is not being
done on the correct syringe

Select the

 Syringe activation

 option on the

instrument, and 

Toggle

 the syringes to make

sure that the correct syringe is being used in the
application

The active syringe is not the
correct syringe

Erase all the installed applications and install
them again. The applications on line 1 will be
allocated to syringe 1 and the applications on line
2 will be allocated to syringe 2. Make sure the
titrant and installation is correct for the syringe
(refer to 

Install the titrant and the reagent

on page 16)

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Summary of Contents for TitraLab AT1102

Page 1: ...DOC022 52 93074 TitraLab AT1000 series workstations User Manual 03 2019 Edition 7...

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Page 3: ...er settings 15 3 8 2 Connect the sensor 15 3 9 Install the titrant and the reagent 16 3 10 Tidy the work area 17 Section 4 Install accessories 19 4 1 Install an external pump 19 4 2 Install an externa...

Page 4: ...management 43 8 7 4 Syringe verification 43 8 7 5 Pump cassette replacement 44 8 7 6 Other maintenance options 45 8 8 Storage and transportation 46 8 8 1 Prepare the instrument for storage 46 8 8 2 Pr...

Page 5: ...C 50 60 Hz Altitude 2 000 m 6 562 ft maximum Operating temperature 15 to 35 C 59 to 95 F Relative humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Storage temperature 5 to 40 C 23 to 104 F Installation category II Po...

Page 6: ...Specifications 4...

Page 7: ...could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired Do not use or install this equipment in any manner o...

Page 8: ...le for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FC...

Page 9: ...ts as of the date of sale of the enclosed product Note that some of the component types listed above may or may not be a part of the enclosed product The Environmentally Friendly Use Period EFUP for a...

Page 10: ...5 Tube holder 10 Syringe Note Depending on the model there will be 1 or 2 syringes and syringe input output ports and 0 1 or 2 pumps Refer to Table 2 Table 2 Instrument configurations Model Syringes...

Page 11: ...port 8 Ethernet port 3 Sensor 2 port 6 Serial port 2 4 Product components Make sure that all components have been received Refer to the packing list in the box If any items are missing or damaged cont...

Page 12: ...ation 8 Syringe refer to Table 2 on page 8 for quantity 3 Conical adapters quantity depends on application 9 USB applications key 4 Magnetic stir bars 10 Glass bottles not in all application kits 5 Le...

Page 13: ...e to accommodate the number of syringes and pumps in the instrument 3 1 Installation guidelines This instrument is for indoor use only The power supply connector on the rear panel must be easily acces...

Page 14: ...The syringe holder lowers to its operating position Note Ignore any warning messages related to missing applications that show on the display The sensor holder has two positions one over the magnetic...

Page 15: ...de of the instrument refer to Product overview on page 7 Keep the sensor in a storage tube when not in use 3 5 Install the stir bar and the beaker Add the stir bar to the beaker and then attach the be...

Page 16: ...tube from the syringe and install the tube from the application kit with the pre installed anti diffusion tip Push the outlet tubes into the tube holder slots so that they are correctly attached 3 8 I...

Page 17: ...ke sure that the legacy adapter is connected to the instrument 2 From the home screen select Settings Legacy settings and then push Select 3 If more than one legacy adapter is connected select the leg...

Page 18: ...0 mm above the top of the magnetic stir bar to prevent any contact with the bar during operation Refer to the illustrated steps that follow 3 9 Install the titrant and the reagent CA U TION Chemical e...

Page 19: ...siccant cartridge into the adapter on the titrant bottle cap Refer to the illustrated steps that follow step 1 Loosen the tube connector on the bottle cap Push the inlet tube through the connector Mak...

Page 20: ...Installation 18...

Page 21: ...re that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified in this manual Read all labels and tags attached to the e...

Page 22: ...just the height of the tube in the sample unscrew the top of the fitting and slide the metal tube up or down to the required height before retightening the fitting Refer to Figure 3 Install accessorie...

Page 23: ...type balance and uses the RS232 communication protocol with no flow control When a balance is connected the window shown at the end of a titration that lets users enter a weight shows the value from t...

Page 24: ...lates the results The syringe verification kit includes all of the necessary items dispensing tips tubes syringe holder pipette holder support stand software key and label with the license number Make...

Page 25: ...Install accessories 23...

Page 26: ...Install accessories 24...

Page 27: ...shown above them in the footer bar The options available are applicable to the current operation e g calibration measurement etc Navigation keys Scrolls through menus and data enter numbers and lette...

Page 28: ...keyboard is locked 5 3 Menu structure The three primary menus are shown in Table 5 Table 6 and Table 7 Table 5 Home menu Option Description Data log Manage the data log file Calibration Electrode and...

Page 29: ...he default configuration Options Set the operating parameters Security Set a password and specify which options are password protected Table 7 Maintenance menu Option Description Syringe activation Ma...

Page 30: ...Reagent replacement Use this option when replacing reagents Maintenance schedule Manage the maintenance tasks Maintenance summary See the number of days remaining on specified devices before maintena...

Page 31: ...Sets the sound options Language Sets the language Network Give a name to the instrument This name is used to connect the instrument to a PC If a printer is connected this name is printed on the hard...

Page 32: ...ed applications shown on the top line of the display refer to syringe one and the installed applications shown on the second line refer to syringe two If any errors occur during installation refer to...

Page 33: ...being selected 6 Push Exit when all the tubes are filled with reagent and the device has no air bubbles Note If a few small air bubbles can be seen on the inner wall and or piston of the syringe they...

Page 34: ...Startup 32...

Page 35: ...ys to highlight the application to use then push Select Calibration information shows on the display 4 If necessary select an icon for more information or to change some data Option Description Electr...

Page 36: ...n Description Information Shows more information about the calibration Operator Changes the operator ID Select from a list of applicable operators 5 Fill a beaker with the recommended standard amount...

Page 37: ...to active The calibration makes sure that the sample volume in the measurement cell is the same before each titration An external pump must be installed for this procedure 1 From the home screen sele...

Page 38: ...using the same sample Save Exit Keep the calibration results and exit the calibration procedure Reject Exit Reject the calibration results and use the default or previous calibration values and exit t...

Page 39: ...he tubes and sensor are correctly aligned 8 Push Start to start the measurement Measurement data shows on the display 9 If the default stirring speed needs to be adjusted push the up and down arrow ke...

Page 40: ...s or select from a list Note A description of the selected parameter is shown on the bottom of the display 7 4 1 Sample name The two wildcard characters question mark and asterisk can be used to autom...

Page 41: ...n option Option Description Result type Sets the type of result available Application Sets the available applications Date Sets the date range Operator Sets the available operators 4 If View data log...

Page 42: ...Standard operations 40...

Page 43: ...inlet and outlet tubes for leaks and damage Replace as necessary Refer to Replacement parts and accessories on page 57 for part numbers and to Replace the tubes on page 42 x Replace the pump cassettes...

Page 44: ...ntents weekly but this will vary depending on the humidity of the laboratory A humidity indicator such as color changing silica gel crystal can be used to show when replacement is necessary 8 6 Replac...

Page 45: ...e from the outlet port of the pump is in the beaker Stop Stops the operation If more than one pump is installed the Toggle option is shown on the display Push Toggle to change to the second pump to an...

Page 46: ...for the test based on the amount of total dispensed liquid A field to write the test conditions is available in the test conditions settings Start Starts the syringe verification procedure 7 Push Sta...

Page 47: ...and obey the instructions on the display 8 7 6 Other maintenance options 1 Select an option then push Select Option Description Stirring activation Do a check of the magnetic stirrer Push the up and d...

Page 48: ...ective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled Refer to the current safety data sheets MSDS SDS for safety protocols 1 Remove the sensor from the sensor holder and disconnect it from t...

Page 49: ...measurement cell with a new working medium 3 Add titrant to the working medium until it becomes brown in color 4 Check that the measurement cell is tightly installed 5 Check the position of all the el...

Page 50: ...Maintenance 48...

Page 51: ...ge is specific to amperometric applications the equivalence point has not been found Select an application range more adapted to the sample Insufficient curve resolution This message is specific to am...

Page 52: ...nsor name specified in the application note Electrode calibration has expired A titration or titrant calibration has been done with an expired sensor calibration date Calibrate the sensor and if neces...

Page 53: ...calibration solution is outside the specified temperature range for the buffer or standard used in the calibration Make sure that the temperature of the calibration solution is inside the specified ra...

Page 54: ...plication name read only access to the applications folder on USB flash drive The USB storage device is read only Unlock the storage device or use another one Exporting application name error during w...

Page 55: ...ns from the line of applications using the other titrant and then push the Home key to return to the home screen Remove the USB storage device and make sure the USB icon is no longer seen in the heade...

Page 56: ...that the name is not already used Fail to save the modification of the application The update to the application data cannot be done Try again if the problem continues contact technical support Imposs...

Page 57: ...or fully and partially automated modes only Make sure that the temperature sensor is installed and connected correctly Incorrect input value The input value is out of range fully and partially automat...

Page 58: ...Troubleshooting 56...

Page 59: ...to the company website for contact information Table 16 Replacement parts and accessories Description Item no Syringe 2 5 mL glass Syringe 5 mL glass Syringe 10 mL glass Syringe 25 mL glass LZE100 LZ...

Page 60: ...ottle stopper GL32 LZE116 LZE117 LZE118 LZE186 Glass bottle 1L LZE119 Desiccant tube empty with cotton Desiccant tube filled with molecular sieve LZE120 LZE121 Conical adapter NS14 5 23 Conical adapte...

Page 61: ...scription Item no Magnetic stir bar PTFE 20 x 6 mm 5x LZE136 Tube holder 4 positions LZE141 Sample leveling pump LZE142 Propeller stirrer 70 mm shaft LZE143 Power supply without power cable LZE144 Pow...

Page 62: ...s continued Description Item no Power cable US XLH055 Power cable UK XLH057 RS 232 adapter cable LZE145 Syringe protection cover LZE156 Electro valve block and connector LZE165 Sensor storage tubes LZ...

Page 63: ...1 PHC805 pH probe glass general purpose PHC80501 CDC401 conductivity probe standard 1 m cable CDC40101 ISECa calcium combined selective LZW9660C 97 002 Legacy adapter LZV662 OPT300 photocolorimetric p...

Page 64: ...Replacement parts and accessories 62...

Page 65: ...e etc is available to change in some parameter groups It specifies if the result is shown on the display Changing this from Yes to No means that the calculated measurement result will not be shown Thi...

Page 66: ...lt x Calibration mode Set the electrode calibration mode x Buffer set List of available buffers for electrode calibration x x Number fixed buffers The number of fixed buffers to use Fixed buffer n Buf...

Page 67: ...when this volume is reached x Ordinate stop point Stops the titration when this ordinate is reached x Stop on last EQP Stops the titration on the last equivalent point detection x Min ordinate Contac...

Page 68: ...ivalence point x EQP max ordinate Maximum permitted value for this equivalence point x Stop on flat signal Stops titration when a flat signal is detected x Derivative filter Contact technical support...

Page 69: ...No to skip this method during analysis x x Reagent Name of the reagent to add x x Pump ID Pump identifier x Time Duration of the pump activation x x Stirring speed Speed of the stirrer during the add...

Page 70: ...Sample batch preparation method Stirring duration Duration of the stirring during the addition x x Pump ID Pump identifier x x Addition duration Duration of the addition of reagent by the pump x x Pr...

Page 71: ...volume when the addition is dynamic x Back titration mode Excess addition mode x Excess vol Volume of the excess titrant x Excess titrant name Name of the excess titrant Excess titrant conc Nominal c...

Page 72: ...vative for flat signal detection x Derivative number Contact technical support before changing Number of derivative values between the minimum and maximum thresholds to stop the titration on a flat si...

Page 73: ...result value x Rx QC min Minimum permitted QC result value x Rx QC max Maximum permitted QC result value x Rx equation Equation used for the result shown Rx unit Select the result unit x x Rx user val...

Page 74: ...Change application parameters 72...

Page 75: ...bubbles are trapped in the syringe Select the Purge option on the instrument to purge the syringe of air bubbles refer to Prepare the instrument for measurement on page 30 Why is titrant leaking along...

Page 76: ...activation option on the instrument and Toggle the pumps to make sure that the correct pump is being used The active pump is not the correct pump Change to expert mode and change the name of the pump...

Page 77: ...s name is printed on the hard copy output Restart the instrument if the name is changed Legacy settings Specify the sensor data when the legacy adapter is used Info Shows information about the instrum...

Page 78: ...pecify if an external propeller stirrer is connected Note When the instrument is set to on the application parameters view is always set to basic mode Changes made to application data with the instrum...

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