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Information Messages

Lumiso will display these messages as M numbers, if it

detects unexpected readings when making its optical

measurements

A common cause that can trigger any of these messages to be

displayed is contamination of the optical windows or stained

glassware. See sections Keeping the Optics Clean and How to

Get Accurate Results. If messages 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

procedure

Light cap not fitted

correctly

Check or change light

cap on tube

External light entering

the optical cell

Move instrument away

from external light

Summary of Contents for Lumiso Pooltest 3

Page 1: ...1 Lumiso Pooltest 3 Pooltest 4 Pooltest 6 User Manual ZIINST61 V1 ...

Page 2: ...structure Water balance Maintain optimum water balance to avoid corrosion or scaling Cost efficiency Optimise your pool treatment plan Backed by over 100 years of research our equipment has been designed to make testing simple and easy Our technology delivers reliable results to drive confident water quality management ensuring that we can all bathe and play safely Palintest Deliver ...

Page 3: ... Using 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 45 Changing the Batteries 46 ...

Page 4: ...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: ...arting 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 completed Lumi...

Page 7: ...lank the instrument place a test tube containing pool or spa 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 ...

Page 9: ...8 49 18 01 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: ...ll count down and then automatically commence reading Press read to override 8a 8b A choice of free or total chlorine is offered See test instructions Highlight FChl and press read to read and display free chlorine result see step 10 Highlight TChl and press read to display a preset timer which will automatically count down and then read the total chlorine result For Chlorine Tests Only For Tests ...

Page 11: ...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 ...

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: ...alintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 Chl 0 10 Chl 0 5 Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 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 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: ...ncentration such as mg L of chlorine So 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 ver...

Page 17: ...ses are shown in nanometres nm To ensure that all the test parameters on Lumiso are being measured correctly use the standards to verify both of these wavelengths 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 17 ...

Page 18: ...so Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 575nm 530nm Ensure that the wavelength being checked is aligned with the mark on the Lumiso instrument Press blank 3 4 5 To set the blank zero value for the selected wavelength Insert the Blank from the set of standards 18 ...

Page 19: ...strument will measure the blank and show when this has been successful A read icon now appears 6 Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product LMP001 Blank 530nm 5 7 5 n m 12 28 49 18 01 2021 7 Insert Standard A from the set of standards Ensure that the correct wavelength is aligned Then press read 19 ...

Page 20: ... 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 8 20 ...

Page 21: ...blank read A read B from step 2 onwards for the second wavelength Should any standards 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 distr...

Page 22: ... Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 2 01 Chl 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...

Page 23: ...as a QR code for 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 Displaying a QR Code 23 ...

Page 24: ...ime 24 hour clock Date To make changes to the highlighted 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 Setting...

Page 25: ...and down keys to adjust the brightness 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 Lumiso s screen brightness is adjustable and there are five levels to choose from Adjusting the Display Backlight 25 ...

Page 26: ... then be used to label all future measurements until it 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 Using Sample Labels...

Page 27: ... the 10 mL line ensure the level is as shown Use Palintest Photometer tablets 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 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: ...tions blanking is not described specifically However 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 Important It is not valid to test pH on diluted samples A dilution tube is avail...

Page 30: ... Pooltest 6 Page Chlorine Free and Total Chl 0 5 0 5 mg L l l l 31 Chlorine Free and Total Chl 0 10 0 10 mg L l l l 31 pH Phenol Red pH 6 5 8 4 pH l l l 35 Cyanuric Acid CyA 0 150 mg L l l 37 Total Alkalinity TA 0 500 mg L l l 39 Calcium Hardness CaH 0 500 mg L l 41 Calcium Hardness for Salt Pools CaH Salt 0 500 mg L l 41 Bromine Br 0 10 mg L l l 43 30 ...

Page 31: ...ops Crush tablet to form a paste Add one DPD 1 or one DPD XF Tablet Free and Total Chlorine Chl 0 5 and Chl 0 10 Colour Change Colourless to Pink Two Ranges 0 5 mg L use DPD 1 and DPD 3 Tablet 0 10 mg L use DPD XF and DPD XT Tablet 1 2 3 31 ...

Page 32: ...Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 FChl 0 5 1 35 mg L Fill with further sample to the 10mL line Cap the tube Stir Take the Photometer Reading Result Free Chlorine 4 6 5 7 32 ...

Page 33: ...e Total Chlorine If no MPS based shock treatment has been used continue to step 12 Crush and stir Add 1 Oxystop Tablet Replace cap and wait 1 minute 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 8 10 9 11 33 ...

Page 34: ...DPD XT Tablet Replace cap and wait 2 minutes Take the Photometer reading Result Total Chlorine NB Combined Chlorine Total Chlorine Free Chlorine Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 TChl 0 5 2 55 mg L 13 12 14 15 34 ...

Page 35: ...pH Phenol Red Colour Change Yellow to Red Range 6 5 8 4 pH Fill tube with sample precisely to 10mL Crush and stir Add one Phenol Red tablet 1 3 2 35 ...

Page 36: ...Replace cap Take the Photometer reading Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 pH 7 65 pH 4 5 36 ...

Page 37: ... 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 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 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 X X X X Cyanuric Acid CyA Colour Change Clear to Cloudy Range 0 150 mg L CyA 1 3 2 37 Please Note Lumiso provides a timer for this which will not automatically read This allows step 4...

Page 38: ...Crush any remaining tablet and mix Take the Photometer reading Replace cap Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 CyA 115 mg L 4 6 5 38 ...

Page 39: ...nity TA Colour Change Yellow to Green to Blue Range 0 500 mg L CaCO3 Fill tube with sample to the 10 mL line Crush thoroughly and mix Ensure all particles have completely dissolved Add one Alkaphot tablet 1 3 2 39 ...

Page 40: ...e Photometer reading 4 5 40 Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 TA 105 mg L Please Note Not crushing the tablet completely in step 3 will produce a layering of the colour in the tube If this is observed re mix the tube and read again ...

Page 41: ...Hardness CaH CaH Salt Colour Change Violet to Orange Range 0 500 mg L CaCO3 Fill tube with sample to the 10mL line Add one Calcicol No 2 tablet crush and mix Add one Calcicol No 1 tablet crush and mix 1 3 2 41 ...

Page 42: ...Replace cap Wait 2 minutes Take the Photometer reading Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 CaH Salt 275 mg L 4 6 5 42 ...

Page 43: ...Bromine Br Colour Change Colourless to Pink Range 0 10 0 mg L Br2 Rinse tube with sample leaving a few drops Crush tablet to form a paste Add one DPD 1 Tablet 1 3 2 43 ...

Page 44: ...Fill with further sample to the 10mL line Cap the tube Stir Take the Photometer Reading Result mg L Total Bromine Lumiso Pooltest A Palintest Product 12 28 49 18 01 2021 Br 4 05 mg L 4 6 5 7 44 ...

Page 45: ...CD Display 226 x 138 pixel with adjustable backlight Instrument 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 to maintain test accuracy instrument will prompt for re blanking after 50 minutes or if environmental temperature has changed Power Supply 3 x 1 5V AA batteries USB Por...

Page 46: ...firm 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 4...

Page 47: ...ance 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 47 ...

Page 48: ... tighten the screw excessively The level of torque applied to this screw has no affect 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 ...

Page 49: ...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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