LaMotte DC1500 CHLORINE, User Manual

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The feature called Looping Menu can be turned on and off in the Editing Menu . The default
setting is ON.
COMPUTER CONNECTION
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OUTPUT
USB
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COMPUTER CONNECTION
USB Type A, USB mini B, Order Cable Code 1720-01.
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WATERLINK CONNECT 2
The meter may be interfaced with any Windows-based 64-bit computer by using the LaMotte
WaterLink Connect 2 program and a USB cable. The program will store test information and
results in a local database and allow for exporting this data to a comma separated value (CSV)
file. The meter will send the following data: name of test, sample value, sample units, time/date
stamp, and meter name. To download WaterLink Connect 2 go to http:// softwarecenter.lamotte.
com/. Select “WaterLink Connect 2 FREE Download”.
BATTERY
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BATTERY/AC OPERATION
The meter may be operated on battery power using a USB wall adapter or USB computer
connection. If using the meter as a bench top unit, use the wall adapter if possible to extend the
battery life. The meter will remain on when the USB adapter is used.
To charge the lithium ion battery with the wall adapter, plug the smaller end of the USB cable
(USB mini B connector) into the meter and the larger end of the USB cable (USB type A
connector) into the wall adapter. Plug the wall adapter into an AC outlet. Reinsert the rubber USB
port plug after charging. Failure to insert the USB port plug when the meter is not connected to a
computer by USB or actively charging by USB could result in damage to internal components.
To charge the battery from a computer, plug the smaller end of the USB cable (USB mini B
connector) into the meter and the larger end of the USB cable (USB Type A connector) into a USB
port on a computer. Reinsert the USB port plug after charging. Failure to insert the USB port plug
when the meter is not connected to a computer by USB or actively charging by USB could result
in damage to internal components.
The battery icon will show no bars and flash when the unit first turns on. Then the indicator will
indicate the battery status by showing 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4 bars. It will take 6 hours to fully charge a
low battery. The battery icon will flash when the battery is charging. The battery icon will show
four bars and stop flashing when it is fully charged. The charging circuit will automatically switch
to a float charge when the battery is fully charged. The charger may remain connected. Some
computers will NOT supply power to their USB ports during standby operation. The wall adapter
will charge the unit continuously. Storing the meter above ambient room temperature will
decrease the battery charge more quickly than storage at room temperature. If the meter does
not turn on, it means that the battery is at a very low charge. Charging the battery with the wall
adapter in this state may take up to 10 hours. At low temperatures, approaching 0 °C, the battery
will charge more slowly. It will not charge at all below 0 °C.
The battery icon will show no bars and continuously flash if the battery is getting low but the
unit will still operate normally. A “Low Battery” message on the status bar of the display will
replace the time when the battery voltage is too low for proper operation and accuracy may be
degraded. A “Shutdown Low Batt” message on the display will appear for a few seconds before
the power is switched off when the battery is too low to operate the unit. When the battery icon
simultaneously flashes bars 1 and 2 followed by bars 3 and 4, it is an indication that the battery is
damaged and technical support should be contacted.
To extend the life of the battery:
• Shut down the unit with the power switch when not taking measurements or use the power
save option to have the unit automatically turn off after 5 minutes.
• Store the unit at a moderate temperature.
• Fully charge the battery before storing the unit for extended periods of time.
• Fully charge the battery at least once per year. Failure to do so may result in a permanently
drained battery.