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Selecting a Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Setting Auto Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Data Logging

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Tube Positioning Ring

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Calibration and Analysis

Turbidity

Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-40
Dilution Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Preparation of Turbidity-Free Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41-42
Turbidity Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-47
Testing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-48

Chlorine

Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-51
Tablet DPD Reagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-54
Liquid DPD Reagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-60
Dilution procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Standard Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Calibration Procedure - Tablets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61-64
Calibration Procedure - Liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-67
Testing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67-68

Color

Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69-70
Dilution Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Standard Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71-74
Testing Tips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Troubleshooting Guide

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-76

PC Link

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Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Computer Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Battery Operation

Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Maintenance

Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for TC-3000

Page 1: ...TC 3000e Code 1964 EPA TC 3000i Code 1964 ISO Version 1 3 Code 1964 MN 4 6 05...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...13 The Display Menus 14 17 Tubes 18 Introduction Turbidity What is Turbidity 19 How is Turbidity Measured 20 21 Taking Turbidity Water Samples 21 Chlorine What is Chlorine 21 22 How is Chlorine Measur...

Page 4: ...lorine Analysis 48 51 Tablet DPD Reagents 48 54 Liquid DPD Reagents 54 60 Dilution procedures 60 Standard Solutions 60 Calibration Procedure Tablets 61 64 Calibration Procedure Liquid 64 67 Testing Ti...

Page 5: ...the label on all reagent containers Some labels include precautionary notices and first aid information Certain reagents are considered potential health hazards and are designated with a in the instr...

Page 6: ...pm free and total chlorine Range Selection Turbidity Automatic TC 3000e Automatic TC 3000i Color Automatic TC 3000e Automatic TC 3000i Chlorine Automatic TC 3000e Automatic TC 3000i Resolution display...

Page 7: ...a Portuguese Italian Temperature Operation 0 50 C Storage 40 60 C Operation Humidity Range 0 90 RH non condensing Auto Shutdown 0 5 10 or 30 minutes Power Source Battery Operation 9 volt alkaline Line...

Page 8: ...less than the accuracy or precision but it is not a statistical measure of how well a method of analysis works The resolution can be very very good and the accuracy and precision can be very bad This...

Page 9: ...60 mL ISO 6197 L Chlorine DPD 1 Instrument Grade Tablets 500 Tablets 6197 M Chlorine DPD 1 Instrument Grade Tablets 1000 Tablets 6903 L Chlorine DPD 3 Instrument Grade Tablets 500 Tablets 6903 M Chlor...

Page 10: ...compliance for electromagnetic compatibility and safety To view certificates of compliance see our website www lamotte com NOTE The devise complies to the product specifications for the Low Voltage D...

Page 11: ...and auto ranging over several ranges for each test factor Energy efficient LED light sources are used for ISO turbidity chlorine and color EPA turbidity uses a tungsten filament light source that mee...

Page 12: ...12 GENERAL OPERATING INFORMATION Top View Bottom View Serial Number Battery Compartment ON OFF OK L Mott TC 3000...

Page 13: ...d on the display The Keypad This button will scroll down through a list of menu selections IOK This button is used to select menu choices adjacent to the in a menu viewed in the display This button wi...

Page 14: ...can be viewed by pressing the arrow buttons or to scroll the other menu selections into the menu selection window Think of the menu selections as a vertical list in the display that moves up or down e...

Page 15: ...isible at the bottom of the display On the lower right side of the display small up and down arrows or indicate that other menu selections are available above or below the one visible line of the menu...

Page 16: ...Service meter may have to be returned for repairs low battery Low battery Over range indicator pq More choices are available and can be viewed by scrolling up and or down through the display Header I...

Page 17: ...oter Shows current time and date Header Menu Title Message or Result Window Message or Result Menu Selection Window First Choice FOOTER 16 02 1901 04 05 Second Choice another and so on DISPLAY MENUS 1...

Page 18: ...has been filled and capped it should be held by the cap and the outside surface should be wiped with a clean lint free absorbent cloth until it is dry and smudge free Handling the tube only by the ca...

Page 19: ...g them to be seen In the past 10 years turbidity has become more than just a measure of water clarity Because of the emergence of pathogens such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia turbidity now holds the...

Page 20: ...ed as Jackson Turbidity Units JTU The lowest turbidity that can be determined with this method is about 25 NTU There are two common methods for instruments to measure turbidity Instruments can measure...

Page 21: ...beled for use with the TC 3000 can also be used with the formazin calibration Stablcal standards below 50 NTU should not be used to calibrate the TC 3000 The polystyrene calibration is a calibration f...

Page 22: ...lectronically measures the color produced in these reactions in comparison to a colorless water sample First it measures the intensity of a light beam passing through a clear colorless sample the blan...

Page 23: ...r standards The meter electronically measures color in comparison to a colorless water sample First it measures the intensity of a light beam passing through a clear colorless sample the blank Then it...

Page 24: ...hould be used for all dilutions If volumetric glassware is not available dilutions can be made with the colorimeter tube Fill the tube to the 10 mL line with the sample and then transfer it to another...

Page 25: ...gs Meter will turn off and the factory settings will be restored Restoring the factory settings will remove the user level calibration but not the zeroing To change the default settings follow the ins...

Page 26: ...ry Convention Units NTU FNU ASBC EBC 16 02 19 01 04 05 Note If Attenuation is chosen as a calibration curve The result will be reported in FAU Formazin Attenuation Units 6 Press to exit to a previous...

Page 27: ...sults the Attenuation option should be chosen when samples are over 500 NTU The range for the attenuation option is 40 4000 NTU Calibration Formazin Polystyrene Attenuation 16 02 19 01 04 05 The Polys...

Page 28: ...u Measure Date Options 16 02 19 01 04 05 3 Scroll down and then press IOK to select Chlorine Options Averaging Turbidity Chlorine Date Time 16 02 19 01 04 05 4 Press the IOK to select Units Chlorine U...

Page 29: ...ain Menu Measure Date Options 16 02 19 01 04 05 3 Scroll down and then press IOK to select Chlorine Options Averaging Turbidity Chlorine Date Time 16 02 19 01 04 05 4 Scroll down and then press IOK to...

Page 30: ...have been taken until the final average is displayed The default setting is disabled To change the setting 1 Press ON to turn the meter on 1 3 2 Scroll down and then press IOK to select Options Main M...

Page 31: ...ress ON to turn the meter on 1 3 2 Scroll down and then press IOK to select Options Main Menu Measure Date Options 16 02 19 01 04 05 3 Scroll down and then press IOK to select Date Time Options Turbid...

Page 32: ...04 05 Set Date 01 04 05 q p 16 02 19 01 04 05 Set Date 01 04 05 q p 16 02 19 01 04 05 When choosing a date format use the or to select a date format Press IOK to accept the format Date Time Set Date S...

Page 33: ...n press IOK to select Language Options Chlorine Date Time Language Auto Shutdown 16 02 19 01 04 05 4 Scroll down and then press IOK to select a language Available languages are English French Spanish...

Page 34: ...easure Date Options 16 02 19 01 04 05 3 Scroll down and then press IOK to select Auto Shutdown Options Chlorine Date Time Language Auto Shutdown 16 02 19 01 04 05 4 Scroll up and then press IOK to sel...

Page 35: ...ns 16 02 19 01 04 05 3 Press IOK to view the last data point that was logged Data Logging View Stop Erase 16 02 19 01 04 05 4 Press or to scroll through the saved data points 304 304 25 6 cu Color 12...

Page 36: ...16 02 19 01 04 05 Data Logging View Start Erase 16 02 19 01 04 05 Or scroll down and press IOK to select Erase to empty all logged data points from the memory Data Logging View Stop Erase 16 02 19 01...

Page 37: ...a ring invert the uncapped tube on a soft surface such as a paper towel Press down on the ring with equal pressure distributed around the ring CALIBRATION ANALYSIS TURBIDITY The default units are NTU...

Page 38: ...01 04 05 4 Rinse a clean tube 0290 three times with the blank Below 1 NTU The meter should be blanked with a 0 NTU Primary Standard or prepared low turbidity 0 1 NTU water For the most accurate result...

Page 39: ...ring with the index arrow on the meter Close the lid 8 Press IOK to select Scan Blank Remove the tube Turbidity F Scan Blank q 16 02 19 01 04 05 9 Rinse a clean tube 0290 or the same tube three times...

Page 40: ...q 16 02 19 01 04 05 15 Press OFF to turn the meter off or press to exit to a previous menu or make another menu selection Note The meter will remember the last scanned blank reading It is not necessar...

Page 41: ...e low turbidity water The filter filter holder and syringe must be conditioned by forcing at least two syringes full of deionized water through the filtering apparatus to remove foreign matter The fir...

Page 42: ...at step 2 for a second rinse of the syringe and storage container 5 Remove the filter from the syringe Remove the plunger from the barrel Replace the filter and fill the syringe with approxiamtely 50...

Page 43: ...tion of samples that will be tested The following standards are available from LaMotte Company 1480 0 NTU Standard 60 mL EPA and ISO 1484 1 NTU Standard 60 mL EPA 1481 1 NTU Standard 60 mL ISO 1485 10...

Page 44: ...Pour the blank down the inside of the tube to avoid creating bubbles Cap the tube 6 Dry the tube with a lint free cloth Put on a dry positioning ring Cap the tube Wipe the tube thoroughly again with a...

Page 45: ...dard down the inside of the tube to avoid creating bubbles Cap the tube 11 Wipe the tube thoroughly again with a lint free cloth 12 Open the meter lid Insert the tube into the chamber Align the index...

Page 46: ...hange the highlighted digits on the display to match the concentration of the turbidity standard Press IOK to accept a digit and move to the next digit Calibrate 00 54 q Q p 16 02 19 01 04 05 Calibrat...

Page 47: ...e analyzed as soon as possible after collection 3 Gently mix sample by inverting before taking a reading but avoid introducing air bubbles 4 For the most precise results follow the recommended procedu...

Page 48: ...t after the meter is blanked and the blank is scanned as a sample the reading is 0 00 If not reblank the meter and scan the blank again until it reads 0 00 When scanning the sample scan the calibratio...

Page 49: ...tal 16 02 19 01 04 05 5 Rinse a clean tube 0290 with the sample water 6 Fill the tube to the 10 mL line with the sample water Dry the tube with a lint free cloth Put on a dry positioning ring Cap the...

Page 50: ...lid Insert sample into chamber Align the index notch on the positioning ring with the index arrow on the meter Close lid press IOK to select Scan Sample Free Chlorine T Scan Sample 16 02 19 01 04 05...

Page 51: ...ction Warning Reagents marked with an are considered to be potential health hazards To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for these reagents see MSDS CD or our web site To obtain a printe...

Page 52: ...orine Measure Turbidity Color Chlorine 16 02 19 01 04 05 4 Scroll down and press IOK to select Test Total Chlorine Chlorine Test Free Test Total 16 02 19 01 04 05 5 Rinse a clean tube 0290 with the sa...

Page 53: ...L line Cap tube and shake until tablet has dissolved 8 Add one Chlorine DPD 3 Instrument Grade Tablet 6197 Crush tablet with Tablet Crusher 0175 Cap tube and shake until the tablet dissolves Note For...

Page 54: ...test is performed To use the previous blank reading instead of scanning a new one scroll to Scan Sample and proceed For the most accurate results the meter should be blanked before each test and the s...

Page 55: ...t free cloth Put on a dry positioning ring Cap the tube 6 Open the meter lid Insert the tube into the chamber Align the index notch on the positioning ring with the index arrow on the meter Close the...

Page 56: ...Scan Sample Free Chlorine L Scan Sample 16 02 19 01 04 05 10 Record the result as Free Chlorine Total Chlorine L 1 00 p p m Scan Sample 16 02 19 01 04 05 11 Remove the tube from the chamber Add 5 dro...

Page 57: ...lection Warning Reagents marked with an are considered to be potential health hazards To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS for these reagents see MSDS CD or our web site To obtain a prin...

Page 58: ...L Test Free Test Total 16 02 19 01 04 05 5 Rinse a clean tube 0290 with the sample water Fill the tube to the 10 mL line with the sample water Dry the tube with a lint free cloth Put on a dry position...

Page 59: ...ote For wastewater samples Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater recommends waiting 2 minutes for full color development 10 Open the meter lid Insert the sample into the chamber...

Page 60: ...st is performed To use the previous blank reading instead of scanning a new one scroll to Scan Sample and proceed For the most accurate results the meter should be blanked before each test and the sam...

Page 61: ...et calibration should be selected in the Options menu 1 Press IOK to turn the meter on 1 3 2 Press IOK to select Measure Main Menu Measure Data Options 16 02 19 01 04 05 3 Scroll down and then press I...

Page 62: ...ion will turn pink if free chlorine is present Wait 15 seconds but no longer than 30 seconds Mix 8 Open the meter lid Insert tube into chamber Align the index notch on the positioning ring with the in...

Page 63: ...e concentration of the chlorine standard press the IOK to select Set Calibrate 01 30 Set 16 02 19 01 04 05 Or press the and press IOK to return the meter to the default setting Calibrate 01 30 Default...

Page 64: ...scroll to Scan Sample and proceed For the most accurate results the meter should be blanked before each test and the same tube with tube positioning ring should be used for the blank and the reacted...

Page 65: ...be into the chamber Align the index notch on the positioning ring with the index arrow on the meter Close the lid and press IOK to select Scan Blank Free Chlorine L Scan Blank 16 02 19 01 04 05 7 Remo...

Page 66: ...select Calibrate Total Chlorine L 01 25 p p m Scan Sample 16 02 19 01 04 05 11 Use the or to change the highlighted digits on the display to match the concentration of the chlorine standard Press IOK...

Page 67: ...s the meter should be blanked before each test and the same tube with tube positioning ring should be used for the blank and the reacted sample Testing Tips 1 Wash tubes thoroughly after testing to pr...

Page 68: ...positioning ring Always insert tube into the meter chamber with the same amount of pressure and to the same depth 11 Occasionally clean the chamber with a damp lint free wipe followed by an alcohol d...

Page 69: ...19 01 04 05 4 Rinse a clean tube 0290 with color free distilled or deionized water Fill the tube to the 10 mL line with color free water Dry the tube with a lint free cloth Put on a dry positioning ri...

Page 70: ...anned blank reading It is not necessary to scan a blank each time the test is performed To use the previous blank reading instead of scanning a new one scroll to Scan Sample and proceed For the most a...

Page 71: ...n the meter on 1 3 2 Press IOK to select Measure Main Menu Measure Data Options 16 02 19 01 04 05 3 Scroll down and then press IOK to select Color Measure Turbidity Color Chlorine 16 02 19 01 04 05 4...

Page 72: ...Press IOK to select Scan Sample Color Scan Sample 16 02 19 01 04 05 8 View the result Color 28 0 c u Scan Sample 16 02 19 01 04 05 9 Press and then press IOK to select Calibrate Color 28 0 c u Calibr...

Page 73: ...s the concentration of the color standard press IOK to select Set Calibrate 030 0 Set 16 02 19 01 04 05 Or press the and press IOK to return the meter to the default setting Calibrate 030 0 Default 16...

Page 74: ...clean test tube 2 Use the averaging option for low level measurements of color 3 Turbidity will interfere with the color test Sample may be filtered before testing but results will be as true color Se...

Page 75: ...est factor Blank meter Err6 Internal mathematical error Re blank the meter and rescan the sample Err7 Configuration error Call LaMotte Tech Service Meter may have to be returned for repairs low batter...

Page 76: ...Code 1912 3 with 3 5 inch disk or Code 1912 CD with compact disk The program will store test information and results in a database The meter may also be interfaced with an RS232 serial printer using a...

Page 77: ...acing the Battery The TC 3000 uses a standard 9 volt alkaline battery that is available worldwide The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the case To replace the battery 1 Open the battery...

Page 78: ...acking material A return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company by calling 800 344 3100 US only or 410 778 3100 faxing 410 778 6394 or emailing tech lamotte com Often a problem can...

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Page 80: ...LaMotte Company PO Box 329 802 Washington Avenue Chestertown Maryland 21620 USA USA 800 344 3100 410 778 3100 fax 410 778 6394 www lamotte com Code 1964 MN...

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