Hach TL2300, Basic User Manual

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Option Description
Ratio Sets the ratio mode to on (default) or off. When set to off, an indicator shows on the reading
window.
Note: The ratio off mode is only valid for turbidity measurements that are less than 40 NTU.
Bubble
Reject Sets the bubble reject to on (default) or off. When set to on, high turbidity readings caused by
bubbles in the sample are not shown or saved to the data log.
Data Log
Setup Sets the data log settings. Auto Store —Measurement data is automatically recorded in the
reading log. Default: On. If Auto Store is off, push Options>Store to manually save a reading in
the data log.
Send Data Format —Sets the output format of measurement data that is sent to
external devices (CSV, XML or BMP). Default: XML. Print Format —Sets the output format of
measurement data that is sent to a printer (Quick Print or Detailed Print (GLP)). Comments —
Lets users add comments to log entries. Auto Send —Measurement data is automatically sent
to all of the devices (e.g., printer and USB flash drive) that are connected to the instrument after
each measurement. Options: Off, new file or continue file: off—do not auto send data, new file
—send data and save it in a new file, continue file—send data and save all data in one file.
Add operator IDs
Add a unique operator ID for each person who will measure samples (30 maximum). Select an icon,
operator password and security level for each operator ID.
1. Push Login .
2. Push Options > New .
3. Enter a new operator ID (20 characters maximum), then push OK .
4. Push the LEFT and RIGHT arrows to select the icon for the operator ID (e.g., fish, butterfly or
soccer ball).
5. Push Operator Password , then enter a password for the operator ID.
Note: Passwords are case sensitive.
6. Push Security Level , then select the security level for the operator ID.
• Off —The operator cannot change the settings or do the tasks in the Security settings that have
a security level of one key or two keys.
• One key —The operator can change all the settings and do all the tasks in the Security settings
that have a security level of off or one key.
• Two keys —The operator can change all the settings and do all the tasks in the Security
settings.
Note: Before a security level can be selected, the Security setting must be set to on. Refer to Configure the
instrument settings on page 11.
7. Push OK > Close .
8. To edit an operator ID, select the operator ID and then push Options > Edit .
9. To delete an operator ID, select the operator ID and then push Options > Delete > OK .
Add sample IDs
Add a unique sample ID for each sample (1000 maximum). The sample ID identifies the sample
location or other sample specific information.
As an alternative, import sample IDs from a spreadsheet file to the instrument. Refer to the expanded
user manual on the manufacturer's website to import sample IDs.
1. Push Sample ID .
2. Push Options > New .
3. Enter a new sample ID (20 characters maximum).
4. Push OK .
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