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SPECIFICATIONS & RANGES

INSTRUMENT TYPE: Colorimeter

Readout

160 x 100 backlit LCD, 20 x 6 line graphical 
display

Wavelengths

568 nm

Wavelength Accuracy

±2% FS 

Readable Resolution

Determined by reagent system

Wavelength Bandwidth

10 nm  typical

Photometric Range

–2 to +2 AU

Photometric Precision

± 0.001 AU at 1.0 AU

Photometric Accuracy

±0.005 AU at 1.0 AU

Sample Chamber

Accepts 25 mm diameter fl at-bottomed test 
tubes

Light Sources

1 LEDs

Detectors

1 silicon photodiode

Modes

Pre-programmed tests, absorbance, %T

Pre-Programmed Tests

YES, with automatic wavelength selection

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, 
Chinese, Japanese

Temperature

Operation: 0-50 °C; Storage: -40-60 °C

Operation Humidity 
Range

0-90 % RH, non-condensing

USB Port

Mini B

Power Requirements

USB wall adapter, USB computer connection or 
lithium ion rechargeable battery

Battery

Charge Life: Approximately 380 tests with 
backlight on to 1000 tests with backlight off . 
Battery Life: Approximately 500 charges.

Electrical Rating

Rated voltage (5V), Rated power of input current 
(1.0A) at mini-USB input port

Data Logger

500 test results

Waterproof

IP67 with USB port plug in place

Dimensions (LxWxH)

3.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches, 8.84 x 19.05 x 6.35 cm

Weight

13 oz, 362 g (meter only)

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Summary of Contents for DC1500 PHOSPHATE

Page 1: ...DC1500 PHOSPHATE Phosphate Colorimeter Kit Code 3242 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187...

Page 2: ...Data 14 Factory Setup 15 Setting Power Save 15 Setting Backlight Time 16 Selecting A Language 17 Looping Menus 18 Computer Connection Output 19 Computer Connection 19 WaterLink Connect 19 Battery Bat...

Page 3: ...25 General Precautions 25 Safety Precautions 26 Limits of Liability 26 Speci cations 27 CE 28 IP67 28 Warranty 28 Register Your Meter 28 Trouble Shooting Guide Error Messages 29 Calibration 29 Stray L...

Page 4: ...PH 1 USB Wall Adapter 1721 1 USB Cable 1720 01 1 DC1500 PH Phosphate Colorimeter Manual 3242 MN 1 DC1500 PH Phosphate Colorimeter Quick Start Guide 3242 QG To order individual reagents or test kit com...

Page 5: ...to an intense blue colored complex by ascorbic acid The color is proportional to the amount of phosphate present Only orthophosphate forms a blue color in this test Polyphosphates and some organic pho...

Page 6: ...g Menu 12 00 00 001 500 3 Press ENTER to select Testing Menu All Tests 081 Phosphate LR 12 00 00 001 500 4 Scroll to and select 081 Phosphate LR from menu 081 Phosphate LR Scan Blank Scan Sample 12 00...

Page 7: ...l turn blue if phosphates are present Wip tube dry 05 00 10 Insert tube into chamber Close lid Select Scan Sample Record result as Ammonia nitrogen 081 Phosphate LR 0 99 ppm Scan BLank Scan Sample 12...

Page 8: ...tilled or deionized water blank and one phosphate standard of known concentration The concentration of the calibration standard should be similar to the expected concentration of the sample that will...

Page 9: ...ct Scan Blank 6 Remove tube from colorimeter Use 1 0 mL pipet 0354 to add 1 0 mL of Phosphate Acid Reagent V 6282 Cap and mix 7 Use the 1 0 g spoon 0699 to add one measure of Phosphate Reducing Reagen...

Page 10: ...verse font light background with dark characters will appear to indicate that the reading can be adjusted 081 Phosphate LR 0 99 ppm Edit ENTER Save ENTER Default 12 00 00 001 500 12 Press or to adjust...

Page 11: ...ent press EXIT Press and ENTER at any time to return to the default value The calibration has now been standardized and can be used for testing Scroll to Scan Blank and begin testing 081 Phosphate LR...

Page 12: ...select Set Clock The year is displayed Press or to scroll to the appropriate character Press ENTER to select the character The month day hour format hour minute second AM PM will be dislpayed Repeat...

Page 13: ...scroll to Logging Editing Menu Set Clock Logging Factory Setup Set Power Save 12 00 00 001 500 2 Press ENTER to select Logging Logging Display Test Log Logging Enabled Logging Disabled Erase Log 12 0...

Page 14: ...to scroll to Set Power Save Editing Menu Set Clock Logging Factory Setup Set Power Save 12 00 00 001 500 2 Press ENTER to select Set Power Save Set Power Save Disable 5 Minutes 15 Minutes 30 Minutes 1...

Page 15: ...more frequently the battery will have to be charged if the USB Wall Adapter is not being used 1 From the Editing Menu press or to scroll to Backlight Time Editing Menu Logging Factory Setup Set Power...

Page 16: ...o scroll to desired language Select Language English Spanish French Portugese 12 00 00 001 500 4 Press ENTER The screen will display Storing for about 1 second and the meter will return to the Editing...

Page 17: ...ion The diagrams below demonstrate a looping menu AND SO ON AND SO ON AND SO ON THIRD TO LAST LAST CHOICE LAST CHOICE SECOND TO LAST AND SO ON AND SO ON LAST CHOICE TESTING MENU TESTING MENU TESTING M...

Page 18: ...e 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 The battery icon will show no bars and ash whe...

Page 19: ...Y REPLACEMENT The lithium ion battery used in this unit should last for many years with normal use When it no longer powers the unit long enough to meet testing requirements it will need to be replace...

Page 20: ...tter with the return authorization number meter serial number a brief description of problem and contact information including phone and FAX numbers to the shipping carton This information will enable...

Page 21: ...keypad These allow the user to select options from the menu driven software to directly read test results or to review stored results of previous tests in the data logger The menus can be displayed i...

Page 22: ...e bottom The header displays the title of the current menu The footer line displays the time and the date the data logger status and the battery status The menu selection window is in the middle of th...

Page 23: ...messages or the LaMotte logo is displayed The top two lines of the display are used to display information in a large easy to read format The menus work in the same way as previously described but tw...

Page 24: ...use to remove dirt or ngerprints The tubes should be allowed to air dry in an inverted position to prevent dust from entering the tubes Dry tubes should be stored with the caps on to prevent contamina...

Page 25: ...er tube and follow the test procedure Repeat the dilution and testing procedures until the result falls within the range of the calibration Multiply the test result by the dilution factor For example...

Page 26: ...tomatic wavelength selection Languages English Spanish French Portuguese Italian Chinese Japanese Temperature Operation 0 50 C Storage 40 60 C Operation Humidity Range 0 90 RH non condensing USB Port...

Page 27: ...ank Scan Sample 12 00 00 001 500 CALIBRATION As with all pre calibrated meters it is highly recommended even if not required by regulations that the user periodically verify the performance of the met...

Page 28: ...er Shut Down Low Batt Shut Down Battery is too low to operate the unit Charge battery or use USB wall computer adapter Overrange Sample is outside of acceptable range Dilute sample and test again Unus...

Page 29: ...3242 MN 7 19 www com information itm com 1 800 561 8187...

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