palintest Wagtech Potalab+ (C) Manual Download

Page: 51 / 54

Take the tri-filter assembly and load a Hydrogen
Sulphide filter in the base of the assembly.

Take a red filter paper holder and
load with a destruction paper.

Take a black filter paper holder
and load with a detection paper.

Switch the Arsenator on by pressing any key.

Place the loaded black filter paper holder into the
Arsenator to blank and start the 20 minute timer.

Load the tri-filter
assembly with the
red and black filter
paper holders.

7.1 Operating Method

7.0 Introduction

The

Digital Arsenator

designed for field or laboratory
determination of Arsenic
in the range 2-100µg/l As.

Using the modified Gutzeit
method and the unique
tri-stage filter assembly,
the Digital Arsenator will
provide accurate and safe
measurement of Arsenic.

Digital Arsenator

Summary of Contents for Wagtech Potalab+ (C)

Page 1: ...Palintest Potalab C Advanced Portable Water Quality Laboratory Physico Chemical Wagtech ZI PTW 10010C ...

Page 2: ... surveillance to rapid response testing in an emergency the Wagtech kits provide a robust solution to testing key water quality parameters in the field Acquired by Palintest in 2011 the manufacture and support of the Wagtech portable water quality laboratory range has now been integrated into the Palintest product family Further information regarding the Wagtech product range can be found at www p...

Page 3: ...ts 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Kit Layout 4 Introduction 8 Photometer 7500 9 Compact Turbimeter 31 Digital pH Meter 38 Digital Conductivity Meter 42 Digital Arsenator 51 Appendix 1 Reagents and Consumables 53 Chapter Page ...

Page 4: ...4 Potalab C Water Test Kit Layout Fig 1 Potalab C Physico Chemical test kit layout Coloured circles indicate the chapter colour in which their use is explained 1 Kit Layout ...

Page 5: ...ol 7 Turbidity Measurement Compact Turbimeter 9 Turbidity Standard Cuvettes 10 Silicon Oil 11 pH Measurement Digital pH Meter electrode 12 Conductivity Measurement Digital Conductivity Meter electrode 13 Arsenic Testing Digital Arsenator 14 Reagent Tablets Sodium Borohydride A2 15 Reagent Powder Sulphamic Acid 16 Filter Paper Holders Black Red 17 Arsenator Filter Papers 18 Other Items Dilution Tub...

Page 6: ...ab C Water Test Kit Layout Fig 2 Potalab C Physico Chemical test kit with instruments removed to show equipment beneath Coloured circles indicate the chapter colour in which their use is explained 1 Kit Layout ...

Page 7: ...rbidity Measurement Compact Turbimeter 9 Turbidity Standard Cuvettes 10 pH Measurement Digital pH Meter electrode 12 Conductivity Measurement Digital Conductivity Meter electrode 13 Arsenic Testing Digital Arsenator 14 Conical Flask under Arsenator 19 In Filter Arsenic Trap under Arsenator 20 pH Buffer and Conductivity Solutions under Arsenator 21 Other Items ...

Page 8: ...table Water Quality Laboratory provides portable analysis of a wide and comprehensive range of key drinking water quality parameters where the most important factor is to obtain laboratory levels of accuracy Built for physico chemical water testing the Potalab C is the most advanced portable water quality laboratory available today ...

Page 9: ...ameters for accurate analysis including wavelength and reaction time Upon completion of the test optional follow on tests are available and results can be converted to alternative units of expression e g mg l to ppm N or NH3 The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth offers a choice of connectivity to download all or selected results and or upload up to 30 User Defined Tests Choose from Bluetooth 4 0 wireless ...

Page 10: ...an interfere with photometric analysis Either allow solids to settle and decant the clear liquid or filter the sample prior to analysis 3 3 Starting up the Instrument Power Supply The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth is designed to be powered either from alkaline batteries or via the USB port When operating on battery power the battery level is indicated on the Info Panel A minimum voltage of 3 0V is nee...

Page 11: ...terrogating the result log and defining the instrument operating conditions See Section 3 4 for further information Check Standard Mode Validate performance of your Photometer 7500 Bluetooth using Palintest Check Standards See Section 3 7 for more information 3 4 System Mode Personalise your Photometer 7500 Bluetooth and access the data log via the System Mode Scroll up or down using the appropria...

Page 12: ...old the 1 key to toggle between upper case lower case and numeric characters After entering a character the cursor automatically moves to the next position if no key is pressed Alternatively press the right key Up to 10 characters can be added for Operator IDs including spaces To edit characters use the left right keys to select the desired character Press and hold the left key to delete the chara...

Page 13: ... the desired choice The instrument will return to the System menu To modify or delete an existing Sample ID highlight the ID and select Edit Choose either Edit to modify the existing entry or Delete to remove it from the list Bluetooth The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth features the latest Bluetooth 4 0 also known as Bluetooth Low Energy or Bluetooth SMART for wireless communication with external devic...

Page 14: ...connection is lost the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth will prompt for re connection If connection is not required or possible press Exit to disable Bluetooth and cancel the log transfer The message Log transfer is complete will be shown when all data points have been uploaded successfully Press OK to return to the previous menu Bluetooth Device ID A number of Photometer 7500 Bluetooth instruments may b...

Page 15: ...mpatibility with software written for earlier models of Palintest instruments In this mode the PC requires installation of a USB virtual COM Port driver available from www palintest com know and the availability of software operating as a virtual com port A large number of third party software systems are available to provide data upload and remote control of testing using the COM port mode Please...

Page 16: ... 7500 Bluetooth offers the choice of result expressed in mg l ppm mmol l µmol g l and µg l Changing the result units will not affect the result log Dilution Factor When samples are above the test range indicated by on the result screen a dilution procedure can be used Setting Dilution Factor to On will prompt the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth to automatically request the dilution factor when carrying ...

Page 17: ...oth will respond with Test Data Accepted Alternatively save the test data as a txt file and drag and drop onto the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth User DefinedTests are stored in Phot Numbers 900 929 to avoid confusion with standard Palintest calibrations Press OK once the test has been uploaded to view the test in the User Defined Test list A number of options are available within the Edit User Defined...

Page 18: ...rally consume battery power more rapidly The settings available for Backlight are Backlight Auto Dim Backlight activates on any key press and dims after 15 seconds automatically Backlight On Backlight is on permanently Backlight Off Backlight is off permanently LCD Contrast In addition to the Backlight the default contrast setting for the display can be adjusted using the up down keys when light c...

Page 19: ...r Phot Number Entry or Hotkey Entry modes the full list of test parameters is available by selecting Choose a Test and scrolling using the up down keys When the desired parameter is highlighted press the OK key to access the method Tests are presented in Phot Number order When the required test is selected the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth automatically selects the correct wavelength and sets addition...

Page 20: ...ry of the Photometer 7500 Bluetooth and will be used for all subsequent tests until The instrument is powered down temporary memory is lost deleted A new Blank reading is taken this option is available on accessing any subsequent test at the base of the screen Repeat the blanking process if the sample changes significantly or a new sample is under test Some tests use a reversed blanking process wh...

Page 21: ...ion time will have the option to select an automatic timer to count down the reaction time required While in the Insert sample screen use the right key to move the cursor to highlight Timer The programmed reaction time will be displayed Press OK to Start the countdown Three options will be displayed Stop cancel the countdown timer Exit exits the countdown screen and returns to the Insert sample sc...

Page 22: ... manner NOTE if no viable result is produced during the first stage of a sequential test method the Follow on option will be automatically removed For correction methods the data log will store the corrected result automatically along with all other results in the sequence All Follow on methods have unique allocated Phot Numbers but not all can be directly accessed Follow on methods that cannot be...

Page 23: ... and mix to dissolve 5 Stand for 10 minutes 6 Take photometer reading Nitrite Range 0 0 5mg l ppm N Colour change Colourless Red 1 Fill test cuvette with sample to the 10ml mark 2 Add one Nitricol tablet crush and mix to dissolve 3 Stand for 10 minutes 4 Take photometer reading Ammonia Range 0 1 00mg l ppm N Colour change Yellow Green 1 Fill test cuvette with sample to the 10ml mark 2 Add one Ammo...

Page 24: ...www palintest com know Palintest has focused on simplifying the test methods and equipment used for this technique but there are still a number of ways to ensure the results you generate are as accurate as possible 1 Always use genuine Palintest reagents when using the programmed test methods Each parameter has a unique calibration which has been generated using Palintest reagents Alternative reag...

Page 25: ...nd displayed on screen Optical Errors I have an Error 9 message Error 9 is caused by the blank cuvette being too dark to allow the blanking step to be carried out Check that the correct cuvette is being used i e ensure the sample cuvette is not being used for blanking If the sample is too highly coloured or contains significant solids dilute and repeat the blanking step If the problem persists and...

Page 26: ...llowing messages The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth is not receiving a response from the Palintest Aqua Pal app but the remote device is connected This will appear 10s after a result transmission has started and no valid response has been received Re start the Aqua Pal app and select Retry When the Bluetooth connection to the remote device the following message is shown Check the Bluetooth has not been...

Page 27: ... or spreadsheet programs Where do I find the COM port drivers The latest drivers are available at www palintest com COM port drivers are provided for Windows operating systems Windows Vista XP and 7 Care and Maintenance The Photometer 7500 Bluetooth contains no user serviceable parts internally User maintenance is only recommended for cleaning of the optical chamber changing batteries and validati...

Page 28: ...klight and Bluetooth to minimise battery consumption Test Methods Tests Available Pre programmed for Palintest tablet reagent and Tubetests format tests Also operates in Absorbance and Transmittance modes User Defined Tests Up to 30 user calibrations can be entered Up to 10 points per calibration Test Selection Phot number entry Hotkey or selection from a list Test Cuvettes 12 20mm OD with automat...

Page 29: ...oid version 4 3 or later devices that are equipped with Bluetooth SMART connectivity On first use the Aqua Pal app will require a registration step for both the app and the secure Palintest Portal An internet connection is required to process the request as it will involve a second stage authentication via the provided email address Once the sign up process is completed the Aqua Pal app and Palint...

Page 30: ... with the Aqua Pal app is the secure Palintest Portal found at https palintestportal com Data stored in the Aqua Pal app can be uploaded to the Palintest Portal when an internet connection is available Data stored within the portal can be shared with team members using the User Group functionality Simply assign team members to the User Group and they can view data generated by logging in to the po...

Page 31: ...fter initialisation the Start page will appear and display initially defaulted to Mode screen and showing three options 1 Reading Select the mode to measure turbidity or suspended solids see Section 4 5 2 Calibration Choose either SDVB Total Suspended Solids or to Restore the factory calibration values see Section 4 7 3 System view or set Log result and calibration Operator ID Sample ID Units Lang...

Page 32: ...he list Deleting the Operator ID will not affect results stored in the log Up to 12 Operator IDs can be stored and recalled from memory as required To return to the System menu either select the Operator ID required using OK or highlight a blank entry if one is available and press Back 4 4 3 Sample ID Optionally set the Sample ID using the same method as Operator ID Up to 24 Sample IDs can be stor...

Page 33: ...hip between turbidity and suspended solids can be approximated with correlated data The QuadoptiX bench provides the performance required to produce reliable data for suspended solids based on calculated factors slope and offset for turbidity versus suspended solids Default factors are not possible due to the unique variety of size shape and reflectivity of individual sample matrices Calculated fa...

Page 34: ...cturer may differ greatly when applied to the Turbimeter This is normal behaviour and should not cause concern Formazin Freshly prepared standards can also be used for calibration where available Formazin is used as the primary calibration material for the Turbimeter and can also be used to align the calibration of different instruments when discrepancies occur Preparation of Formazin standards fr...

Page 35: ...ll show Successful Press Back to leave the calibration process and return to the Calibration menu To cease calibration during the data capture phase press Cancel To cease the calibration process at any step press Back calibration data will be discarded The time date and Operator ID are stored in the calibration log for GLP compliance see Page 40 System menu Total Suspended Solids Correlation Selec...

Page 36: ...DVB standards Calibration frequency is at the user s discretion and can be deduced by reading the standards to determine any offset that may have occurred due to fouling Subjecting the standards to prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures will destroy the SDVB standards seen by physical settling and a lowering of the NTU value The use of a WP48 Heat Pad is recommended in these circumstances to ...

Page 37: ...ptiX system measures at four points and will also reduce the effects of solid distribution across the sample cuvette Total Suspended Solids TSS The relationship between TSS and turbidity is a site sample season specific correlation and will require frequent validation If results vary significantly from laboratory data a repeat calibration should be carried out Technical Support and Warranty For te...

Page 38: ...or terminating any operation HOLD ENT HOLD activates deactivates freezing of the measured reading while in measurement mode ENTER Confirms the calibration values and the selection in SETUP and Print Function mode Scroll through the memory location and the stored data during memory recall MI Memory Input Captures the measured readings of the pH or Relative mV with corresponding temperature stores t...

Page 39: ...ng pH ORP or ISE Electrode 1 Slide the probe s BNC connector over the meter s BNC connector socket 2 Rotate and push the connector clockwise until it locks 3 To remove electrode push and rotate the connector counter clockwise and pull it away from the meter Connecting Temperature Probe 1 Insert the phono jack connector of the electrode to the connector on the meter 2 To remove pull away gently for...

Page 40: ...bration value press CAL MEAS NOTE If the ATC does not light up see SETUP menu Program P1 3 to switch it on NOTE The maximum temperature offset is 5 C from original reading 5 5 Error Messages and Troubleshooting Error message Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Err Annunciator Wrong input in selected mode Release key Select valid operations depending on mode Secondary Display toggles continuou...

Page 41: ...alibration Points 2 to 5 points pH Buffer Values USA pH 1 68 4 01 7 00 10 01 12 45 NIST pH 1 68 4 01 6 86 9 18 12 45 pH Slope Offset Display Yes Memory 50 Data Sets Auto Off Selectable Auto Off Time 20 minutes after last key operation HOLD Function Yes Power Requirements 4 AAA Batteries AC DC Adapter 9V 200mA Battery Life 700hrs Alkaline Batteries Environmental Requirements 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F 0...

Page 42: ...y operation HOLD ENT HOLD activates deactivates freezing of the measured reading while in measurement mode ENTER Confirms the calibration values and the selection in SETUP and Print Function mode Scroll through the memory location and the stored data during memory recall MI Memory Input Captures the measured readings of the pH or Relative mV with corresponding temperature stores them in the memory...

Page 43: ...tenance and it must be kept intact during measurement and calibration Always immerse the electrode beyond upper steel band NOTE DO NOT remove the protective electrode guard during measurement and calibration as it may affect your readings NOTE We recommend that you do not submerge the electrode above the protective yellow cap You can submerge the cable for brief 6 3 3 Connecting the Electrode to t...

Page 44: ...f you have a replacement electrode 1 Connect the electrode 2 Switch the meter on ATC will appear at the bottom right hand corner of the LCD 3 Press CAL MEAS The CAL indicator appears 4 Press MODE to enter temperature calibration mode 5 Dip the electrode into a solution of known temperature i e a temperature bath Allow time for the built in temperature sensor to stabilise 6 Scroll with MI or MR to ...

Page 45: ...ation P9 2 NOTE To exit without confirmation press CAL MEAS to go back to measurement mode 1 If necessary press MODE to select conductivity mode 2 Rinse the electrode with deionised water or a rinse solution then rinse with a small amount of calibration standard 3 Dip the electrode into the calibration standard Immerse the electrode tip beyond the upper steel band Stir the electrode gently to crea...

Page 46: ... The ATC indicator will light on the LCD If the conductivity TDS electrode is not properly attached to the meter or it has been damaged the ATC indicator will blink and the temperature display will show Ur If theATC indicator does not light and the temperature display shows a reading the meter might be in MTC mode 6 5 2 Selecting Temperature Compensation mode 1 Press SETUP 2 Press HOLD ENTER 3 tim...

Page 47: ...e correct range is selected NOTE The meter resets to the Autoranging once it is turned off Manual ranging needs to be reset each time you turn the meter on 6 6 Memory Function The CON 11 meter stores up to 50 set of data respectively Data sets include conductivity TDS and temperature values 6 6 1 Memory Input Press MI during measurement to input data into the memory MEM StO and memory number will ...

Page 48: ...libration Reset P5 1 1 Press SETUP 2 Press MI 4x or MR Sx until you view parameter P5 0 rSt 3 Press HOLD ENTER 4 Press HOLD ENTER 5 Press MI or MR to select NO retains current settings orYES clears all calibrations and its data 6 Press HOLD ENTER to confirm and return to subgroup menu 7 Press CAL MEAS to return to measurement mode 6 7 6 User Reset P5 2 1 Repeat step 1 to 4 2 Press HOLD ENTER to en...

Page 49: ...lay toggles continuously between Calibration Standard Values Incorrect solution used in calibration or contaminated calibration solution Check if correct solution used replace with fresh solution if where necessary Battery icon illuminated Low battery Replace with new batteries as soon as possible Blank display when ON OFF key is selected 1 Batteries not in place 2 Batteries not aligned to correct...

Page 50: ...rature Compensation Automatic Manual from 0 to 100 C Temperature Coefficient 0 0 to 10 C TDS Factor 0 40 to 1 00 Calibration Points Automatic 84 0 1413µs cm 12 88 111 8mS cm Calibration Points Manual User defined standard 1 per range up to 5 points Single Multi point calibration Selectable Calibration Range 10 to full scale Auto ranging Yes manual select available HOLD Function Yes Memory 50 Data ...

Page 51: ... loaded black filter paper holder into the Arsenator to blank and start the 20 minute timer 6 Load the tri filter assembly with the red and black filter paper holders 7 1 Operating Method 7 0 Introduction The Digital Arsenator is designed for field or laboratory determination of Arsenic in the range 2 100µg l As Using the modified Gutzeit method and the unique tri stage filter assembly the Digital...

Page 52: ... require the colour comparison chart to determine the approximate value 13 For more accurate results dilute the sample and repeat the testing 14 Dispose of used materials carefully they may contain Arsenic Hints and Tips Never use a broken filter paper holder the seal will not be gas tight and results will be affected Never insert the red filter paper holder into the Arsenator Insert filter paper ...

Page 53: ... Pack AP 109 Nitrite Nitricol 200 tests Refill Pack PT 595 5 Photometer cuvettes pack of 5 PT 663 Cuvette Brush PT 502 Crush Stir Rods pack of 10 PT 512 Dilution Tube Sample Tube 66103485 Black Arsenic Filter Papers 400 pack 66103486 Red Arsenic Filter Papers 200 pack 66104155 A1 Powder Sulphamic Acid 200 sachets 66109647 A2 Tablets Sodium Borohydride 4 pots of 50 66103651 Hydrogen Sulphide remova...

Page 54: ...00 131516 Fax 61 1300 131986 palintest palintest com au Palintest USA 1455 Jamike Avenue Suite 100 Erlanger Kentucky 41018 USA Tel 1 859 341 7423 Toll Free 800 835 9629 Fax 1 859 341 2106 info palintestusa com Palintest China Room 1711 Fanli Mansion 22 Chaowai Street Chaoyang District Beijing 100020 PRC Tel 86 10 6588 6200 Fax 86 10 6588 8311 china palintest com Palintest Middle East PO Box 27709 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for Wagtech Potalab+ (C)

Reviews:

Related manuals for Wagtech Potalab+ (C)

Brands by name

Popular brands

palintest Wagtech Potalab+ (C), Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for Wagtech Potalab+ (C)

Reviews:

Related manuals for Wagtech Potalab+ (C)

Brands by name

Popular brands