PASCO PS-3215, Product Manual

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Using the T Using the Turbidity Sensor urbidity Sensor
Use the Turbidity sensor to measure the turbidity level (cloudiness) of
a water sample.
Step 1: Pr Step 1: Prepar epare Solutions for Analysis e Solutions for Analysis
When preparing solutions for analysis:
• Use the smooth cuvettes that do not have lines.
• Fill cuvettes ¾ full with the test solution and cap the cuvette.
• Clean the smooth sides of the cuvette using a lint-free wipe before
inserting it into the test chamber.
Step 2: Pr Step 2: Prepar epare a Blank Calibr e a Blank Calibration Cuv ation Cuvette ette
Deionized water is used for the first calibration point. Fill one smooth
cuvette ¾ full with deionized water and cap the cuvette.
Step 3: Pr Step 3: Prepar epare a 100 N e a 100 NTU Calibr TU Calibration Cuv ation Cuvette ette
The 100 NTU solution is used for the second calibration point.
Figure 2. A cuvette with the 100 NTU label placed
over the cap with the expiration date label attached.
1. Fill one smooth cuvette ¾ full with the 100 NTU solution and cap
the cuvette.
2. Place a 100 NTU cuvette label over the cuvette cap as shown in
the figure.
3. Place an expiration date label on the 100 NTU Cuvette label.
Note: Note: The 100 NTU standard sample should provide
accurate results (±7%) up to the expiration date.
Step 4: Set Up Data Collection Step 4: Set Up Data Collection
SP SPARK ARKvue vue
1. Turn on the Wireless Colorimeter and Turbidity sensor.
2. Open SPARKvue then click Sensor Data
Sensor Data .
3. Select the Colorimeter that matches the device ID.
4. Toggle the Wireless Turbidity Sensor
Wireless Turbidity Sensor switch from disable to
enable .
Note: Note: You may need to scroll down the list of
measurements to see the sensor.
5. Under Templates Templates, select Digits Digits.
P PASCO Capst ASCO Capstone one
1. Turn on the Wireless Colorimeter and Turbidity sensor.
2. Open Capstone then click Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup .
3. Select the Colorimeter that matches the device ID.
Note: Note: You may be prompted to calibrate the sensor. If you
want to calibrate now, click Calibrate Calibrate and proceed to the
Calibrate the Sensor Calibrate the Sensor instructions. Otherwise, click Cancel Cancel.
4. Toggle the Wireless Turbidity Sensor Wireless Turbidity Sensor switch from disable to
enable .
5. Click Data Summary Data Summary .
6. Click and drag Turbidity (NTU) Turbidity (NTU) to Digits Digits in the Displays palette.
7. Click Data Summary Data Summary to close the panel.
Step 5: Calibr Step 5: Calibrate the Sensor ate the Sensor
SP SPARK ARKvue vue
1. Click Hardware Setup Hardware Setup then click for the Wireless Turbidity Wireless Turbidity
Sensor Sensor.
Note: Note: You may be prompted to calibrate the sensor. If so,
click Calibrate Calibrate.
2. Insert the blank calibration cuvette into the test chamber and
close the cover.
3. Click Calibrate Calibrate in item 3. A green check will indicate that
calibration is complete.
4. Insert the 100 NTU Standard cuvette in the test chamber with the
arrow pointing toward the Turbidity sensor and close the cover.
5. Click Calibrate Calibrate in item 4. A green check will indicate that
calibration is complete.
6. Click Done Done.
7. Close Hardware Setup Hardware Setup.
P PASCO Capst ASCO Capstone one
1. Click Calibration Calibration .
2. Select Wireless Turbidity Sensor Wireless Turbidity Sensor from the list then click Next Next.
3. Insert the blank calibration cuvette into the test chamber and
close the cover.
4. Click Calibrate Calibrate. A green check will indicate that the turbidity
sensor is calibrated.
5. Insert the 100 NTU Standard cuvette in the test chamber with the
arrow pointing toward the Turbidity sensor and close the cover.
6. Click Calibrate Calibrate. A green check will indicate that the turbidity
sensor is calibrated.
7. Click Finish Finish.
8. Click Calibration Calibration to close the panel.
Step 6: Collect Data Step 6: Collect Data
SP SPARK ARKvue vue
1. Insert a cuvette containing a test sample in the test chamber and
close the cover.
2. Click Start Start to begin data collection.
3. Click Stop Stop to end data collection.
4. Repeat the steps for additional test samples.
P PASCO Capst ASCO Capstone one
1. Insert a cuvette containing a test sample in the test chamber and
close the cover.
2. Click Record Record to begin data collection.
3. Click Stop Stop to end data collection.
4. Repeat the steps for additional test samples.
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