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The Settings Menu

A number of additional functions and settings can be accessed 
from within the Settings Menu. 

Lumiso

Pooltest

A Palintest Product

Lumiso

A Palintest Product

16-07-2021

Cl2 (0–250)

Cl2 (0–5)

Lumiso

Pooltest

A Palintest Product

Lumiso

A Palintest Product

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16-07-2021

The Settings Menu is 
accessed from the opening 
Test Selection Menu.

Select        and confirm

Use the      key to scroll 
through the options.

Press confirm        to explore 
that option

Press back        to go back 
to the Test Selection Menu.

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Summary of Contents for Lumiso Chlorine

Page 1: ...ZIINST64 V1 Lumiso Chlorine Lumiso Chlorine Dioxide Lumiso Ozone User Manual Made in UK ...

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Page 3: ...ng Check Standards 16 Accessing the Results Log 22 Displaying a QR Code 23 Changing Lumiso settings 24 Setting Time and date 24 Adjusting the Display Backlight 25 Using Sample Labels 26 Procedures for Water Testing 27 How to get Accurate Results 27 Blanking 29 Sample Dilution 29 Test Instructions 30 Technical Specification 46 Changing the Batteries 47 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ntest Lumiso Photometer Please take time to read and follow the advice in this manual If this instrument is used in ways not specified the protection it provides and its accuracy may be impaired Cell Holder for Tubes On Off Button Backlit Screen Back or Blank Button 4 Confirm or Read Button Menu Scroll Buttons ...

Page 5: ...w palintest com Made in theUK 3x LR6 LP123456789 Waterproof USB port Non Slip Rubberised Base Integral USB Dust Cover Integral Dust Cover Serial Number Non slip rubber feet Battery Cover with Captive Screw ...

Page 6: ...hen first starting up Lumiso From most other screens pressing back once or twice will take you back to the test selection menu Select a test using the up and down keys until the desired test is highlighted These tube icons will usually appear These indicate that the left key is for blanking and the right key is for reading Please Note The read icon only appears after the blanking stage has been co...

Page 7: ...6 07 2021 To blank the instrument place a test tube containing sample water without test tablets in the cell holder Press blank 3 4 7 Blanking enables the instrument to set the correct zero value This ensures the final result will be accurate even when testing water that is cloudy or coloured ...

Page 8: ...duct 12 28 49 18 01 2021 This indicates that blanking was successful 5 6 If after blanking you want to read a different parameter press the back key to go to the test menu A different test can then be Read without needing to blank again The screen will show that the blank is being measured press the back key to go to the test menu A different ...

Page 9: ... Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 Prepare a 10mL sample by adding reagents according to the test instructions Place this sample tube in the cell holder Press read 7 8 9 Depending upon test selected Lumiso will either go to step 9 or show intermediate steps 8a or 8b ...

Page 10: ... automatically commence reading Press read to override 8a 8b A choice of free or total chlorine is offered See test instructions Highlight F Cl2 and press read to read and display free chlorine result see step 10 Highlight T Cl2 and press read to display a preset timer which will automatically count down and then read the total chlorine result Highlight F Cl read to read and display read to displa...

Page 11: ...l2 0 5 The screen will show that the sample is being measured The result will be displayed with the following information Time and Date The Test Name from the Menu The Measured Result 9 10 Depending upon the test pressing back from this screen will either go back to the test selection menu or to the free total chlorine selection Depending upon the test pressing back from this ...

Page 12: ...sages continue to be displayed please contact your local Palintest branch or distributor Message Number Likely Cause Suggested Action M1 and M2 Blank is too dark Check and clean all glass tubes used Repeat blanking process Contamination obscuring optics See Keeping the Optics Clean M3 and M4 Blank sample tube or NDF standard moved or removed too early Carefully repeat blanking and reading procedur...

Page 13: ... can trigger an information message to be displayed Clean optical windows gently with a soft non abrasive cloth dampened with water or anti static foam cleaner Do not use solvents Instrument failure due to contamination is not covered by warranty Keeping the Optics Clean 13 ...

Page 14: ...l2 0 250 Cl2 0 5 Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 The Settings Menu is accessed from the opening Test Selection Menu Select and confirm Use the key to scroll through the options Press confirm to explore that option Press back to go back to the Test Selection Menu 1 2 Press confirm to explore Select and confirm Press back to go back 14 ...

Page 15: ...label to your measurement Log Mode Access the last 50 measurement results QR Log Mode Access a QR code that contains the current log Date Time Mode Manually edit the date time in the instrument Date format can also be changed Brightness Control Mode Adjust the brightness of the screen backlight 15 ...

Page 16: ...to verify that the instrument is within calibration it is only necessary to check that the instrument correctly measures T for each wavelength of light it uses This simplifies the process for using check standards Check Standards can be purchased separately for your Lumiso instrument These standards contain Neutral Density Filters NDFs and can be used to verify that the instrument is within calibr...

Page 17: ...instrument uses are shown in nanometres nm While some Lumiso instruments use more than one wavelength the Chlorine Chlorine Dioxide and Ozone instruments all use only this wavelength If nothing is shown here it is because Lumiso has not been blanked on the wavelength highlighted 1 2 Check Standard Mode is accessed from the Settings Menu Scroll to the Check Standard icon and confirm icon and confir...

Page 18: ...t 12 28 49 16 07 2021 530nm LMC005D Blank nm 530 Ensure that the wavelength being checked is aligned with the mark on the Lumiso instrument Then press blank 3 4 To set the blank zero value for the selected wavelength Insert the Blank from the set of standards 18 ...

Page 19: ...he blank and show when this has been successful A read icon now appears 5 Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product LMP001 Blank 530nm 5 7 5 n m LMC005D A nm 530 12 28 49 16 07 2021 6 Insert Standard A from the set of standards Ensure that the correct wavelength is aligned Then press read 19 ...

Page 20: ...0 The measurement of T Percentage Transmission is shown on screen This value needs to be compared with that on the certificate for the correct wavelength and standard Please Note The certificate shown here is for illustration only Please refer to the certificate supplied with the set of standards 7 20 ...

Page 21: ... read and comparing the result with certificate Should any standard read outside the values shown on your certificate the most likely cause is contamination on the optical windows in the cell holder Please clean the cell holder carefully and remeasure the standards See Keeping the Optics Clean If this does not resolve the issue please contact your local Palintest branch or distributor 21 ...

Page 22: ...so Pooltest A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 2 01 Cl2 0 5 01 28 The Results Log is accessed from the Settings Menu Select the Results Log icon and confirm The screen will showthe most recent result with its time and date Use the up and down keys to scroll through up to 50 results This is a reminder that you are looking at a stored result in the log 1 2 The Results...

Page 23: ... scanning by other devices From the Settings Menu Select the QR code icon and confirm An alpha numeric version 30 QR code will be displayed 3 4 The log of results can be downloaded as a text file via the USB port Alternatively use the QR code function see below From the Settings Menu Select the QR code icon Displaying a QR Code and confirm 23 ...

Page 24: ...ed item use the up and down key Advances to the next item Goes back to previous item To exit without saving any changes press back from this first screen 1 3 2 From the Settings Menu Scroll to the Time and Date icon and confirm To save changes advance until the tick shows to confirm To exit without saving any changes keep pressing back icon and confirm From the Settings Menu changes press back fro...

Page 25: ...s of the screen as required Confirm to save the new setting Press back to exit without making any changes 1 2 From the Settings Menu Select the light bulb icon and confirm From the Settings Menu Select the light bulb icon Confirm to save the new Select the light bulb icon Lumiso s screen brightness is adjustable and there are five levels to choose from Press back to exit without Adjusting the Disp...

Page 26: ...t is changed Press back to leave the current label name unchanged To set up a list of names use the USB port to connect Lumiso to a PC and visit www palintest com palintestconnect 1 2 3 Sample readings can be tagged to indicate a sample name project or sampling location In the settings menu scroll to the tag icon and confirm In the settings menu scroll to In the settings menu scroll to In the sett...

Page 27: ...Rapid dissolving and Comparator tablets are not suitable Rinse all equipment thoroughly with the water that is being tested 1 2 3 When filling tubes to the 10 mL line ensure the level is as shown When filling tubes to the When filling tubes to the When filling tubes to the 10 mL line ensure the level 10 mL line ensure the level is as shown is as shown 27 ...

Page 28: ...bes in the instrument with white diamond aligned to the mark on the instrument 6 During sample testing or blanking remove any attached bubbles by capping the tube and rotating as shown 4 Ensure tubes are dry on the outside before placing them in the instrument 5 28 ...

Page 29: ...r it is important that the photometer is blanked using the water that is being tested If a result is above the range of the test a symbol will appear in front of the result In this case it will be necessary to dilute the sample with deionised water and repeat the test A dilution tube is available from Palintest to simplify this Example for a x2 dilution Fill with sample to x2 line and top up to 10...

Page 30: ...iation Reagent System Range Lumisio Chlorine Lumisio Chlorine Dioxide Lumisio Ozone Page Chlorine Free Total Cl2 0 5 Tablet 0 5 mg L Cl2 l l 31 Liquid 0 5 mg L Cl2 l l 35 Chlorine High Range Cl2 0 250 Tablet 0 250 mg L Cl2 l 39 Chlorine Dioxide ClO2 0 10 Tablet 0 10 mg L ClO2 l 41 Ozone O3 0 3 Tablet 0 3 mg L O3 l 44 30 ...

Page 31: ...Rinse tube with sample leaving a few drops Crush tablet to form a paste Add one DPD 1 Tablet Free Total Chlorine DPD Tablet Method Cl2 0 5 Colour Change Colourless to Pink Range 0 5 mg L 1 2 3 31 ...

Page 32: ...Fill with further sample to the 10mL line 4 Cap the tube 6 Stir 5 Remove any bubbles by holding the tube and rotating as shown 7 32 ...

Page 33: ...oduct 12 28 49 16 07 2021 F Cl2 0 5 1 35 mg L Take the Photometer Reading Result Free Chlorine 8 Keep tube and contents to measure Total Chlorine Crush and stir Add one DPD 3 tablet X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 9 11 10 33 ...

Page 34: ... 5 then press read Remove any bubbles by holding the tube and rotating as shown Take the Photometer reading Result Total Chlorine NB Combined Chlorine Total Chlorine Free Chlorine Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 T Cl2 0 5 2 55 mg L 14 13 15 press back then select Cap the tube 12 34 ...

Page 35: ... few drops Add 3 drops of DPD B liquid DPD No1 Buffer Add 3 drops of DPD A liquid DPD No1 Indicator Swirl thoroughly to mix Free Total Chlorine DPD Liquid Method Cl2 0 5 Colour Change Colourless to Pink Range 0 5 mg L 1 2 4 3 35 A B A ...

Page 36: ...Swirl to mix Fill tube with sample to the 10mL line Cap the tube 6 5 7 Remove any bubbles by holding the tube and rotating as shown 8 36 ...

Page 37: ... A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 T Cl2 0 5 2 55 mg L 9 Keep tube and contents to measure Total Chlorine X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 10 Swirl to mix Add 3 drops of DPD C Liquid A C 12 11 37 ...

Page 38: ... 5 then press read Remove any bubbles by holding the tube and rotating as shown Take the Photometer reading Result Total Chlorine NB Combined Chlorine Total Chlorine Free Chlorine Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 T Cl2 0 5 2 55 mg L 15 14 16 38 press back then select Cap the tube 13 ...

Page 39: ...Range Cl2 0 250 Colour Change Colourless to Yellow to Brown Range 0 250 mg L Fill tube with sample to the 10mL line Crush both tablets and stir to mix Add one Acidifying GP tablet and one Chlorine HR tablet 1 3 2 39 ...

Page 40: ...Replace cap Take the Photometer reading Result Total Chlorine Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 Cl2 0 250 38 8 mg L 4 5 40 ...

Page 41: ...y add 10 mL of sample to a clean tube Avoid any agitation of the sample Add one Glycine tablet Chlorine Dioxide ClO2 0 10 Colour Change Colourless to Pink Range 0 10 mg L 1 2 41 Crush very gently and stir 3 ...

Page 42: ... pour a few drops of this prepared sample into a clean tube Gently pour the rest of the prepared sample into this tube 4 Crush tablet to form a paste Add one DPD 1 tablet to those few drops of sample 6 5 42 7 ...

Page 43: ...Remove any bubbles by holding the tube and rotating as shown 9 Take the Photometer reading Result Chlorine Dioxide Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 ClO2 0 10 4 05 mg L 10 ...

Page 44: ...zone O3 0 3 Colour Change Colourless to Pink Range 0 3 mg L 44 Rinse tube with sample leaving a few drops Crush tablet to form a paste Add one DPD 4 Tablet Fill with further sample to the 10mL line 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 45: ... Pooltest A Palintest Product Lumiso A Palintest Product 12 28 49 16 07 2021 O3 0 3 1 05 mg L Take the Photometer Reading Result Ozone If chlorine is present use a glycine tablet as in steps 1 to 7 of the chlorine dioxide method using a DPD 4 tablet in place of the DPD 1 8 Cap the tube ...

Page 46: ...m LCD Display 226 x 138 pixel with adjustable backlight Results Log 50 results with date time and label Operating Conditions 0 50 C 90 Relative Humidity non condensing Waterproof Rating IP67 Waterproof Test Cells 25 mm diameter tubes Blank Zero setting Held in memory but instrument will prompt for re blanking after 50 minutes Power Supply 3 x 1 5V AA batteries USB Port 6V max 200mA max DC USB Port...

Page 47: ...rm pulling force needs to be applied to remove it This is best done by gripping the sides of the cover as shown as close as possible to the end with the captive screw Please note Levering the cover off with a screwdriver or sharp implement risks damaging the cover and seal 1 2 Please take care when changing the three AA LR6 batteries in order to maintain the waterproof rating of the instrument 47 ...

Page 48: ...e in the compartment 4 5 The batteries are held firmly in place by the clips to enhance Lumiso s resilience to physical shock To remove the batteries push them towards the negative contact and lift the positive end 3 The cover will lift and if necessary the captive screw can be further loosened so the cover can be removed completely 48 48 ...

Page 49: ...ffect on the performance of the waterproof seal Replace the cover hinge end first Then firmly push the cover down until it is parallel to the case as below This ensures that the waterproof seal is complete 7 6 Thank you for choosing your Palintest Lumiso Photometer For any further questions or information on Lumiso consumables and accessories please visit www palintest com ...

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