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LISST-P

ORTABLE

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XR

Manual

Version 1.1

(September 2015)

Sequoia Scientific, Inc.

2700 Richards Road, Suite 107

Bellevue, WA 98005

USA

Tel:

(+1) 425-641-0944

Fax:

(+1) 425-643-0595

[email protected]

www.SequoiaSci.com

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Summary of Contents for LISST-PORTABLE XR

Page 1: ...LISST PORTABLE XR Manual Version 1 1 September 2015 Sequoia Scientific Inc 2700 Richards Road Suite 107 Bellevue WA 98005 USA Tel 1 425 641 0944 Fax 1 425 643 0595 info SequoiaSci com www SequoiaSci com ...

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Page 3: ...i apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche da rottamare This document is the property of Sequoia Scientific Inc It shall not be reproduced disclosed used in whole or part for any purpose without the specific written authorization of Sequoia Scientific Inc ...

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Page 5: ... 9 3 2 Controls and power up 9 3 3 Main Menu Setup Menu 11 4 Measuring a Sample 13 5 Displaying a Saved Measurement 17 6 Deleting Files 19 7 Reviewing Instrument Info and Settings 21 8 Use of the Windows Software 23 8 1 Software Installation 23 8 2 Establish Connection 23 8 3 Set Date and Time 23 8 4 Offload Files 23 8 5 Delete Files 24 8 6 Query Instrument 24 8 7 Change Serial Port Settings 24 9 ...

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Page 7: ...an be resolved from the User s Guide This double sided laminated document is attached to the inside lid of the instrument The front side shows the general menu structure and the backside has some additional instructions on using the instrument The LISST PORTABLE XR uses the widely accepted method of laser diffraction to measure the size and concentration of particles suspended in a carrier liquid ...

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Page 9: ... Sequoia LISST Portable for 64 bit Windows machines Inside the accessory kit you will also find the LISST PORTABLE XR combined charger power supply and communication cable part SSA LPXR CBL The instrument ships fully charged You can use the LISST PORTABLE XR while it is charging Take the instrument out of the box and place it on a level surface Open it Locate the drain tube in the accessory kit an...

Page 10: ... 21 28 cm 11 22 kg 49 lbs Data storage 128 MB flash card capable of storing at least 40 000 size distributions and associated sample information RS232 interface with built in USB serial adapter Rechargeable Lithium ion battery provides for 6 hours of sample processing AC battery charger 120 240 VAC The battery charger cannot overcharge the battery pack Optional 25W 40kHz ultrasonic probe with cont...

Page 11: ...lume of the sediment Row 6 element 11 D25 µm is the 25th percentile of the cumulative percentage undersize by volume of the sediment Row 6 element 12 D50 µm is the 50th percentile of the cumulative percentage undersize by volume of the sediment It is the median diameter of the sample Row 6 element 13 D60 µm is the 60th percentile of the cumulative percentage undersize by volume of the sediment Row...

Page 12: ...in digital counts Row 6 element 82 Laser transmitted power in digital counts Row 6 element 83 84 Reserved for future use 2 5 Binary data file format DAT extension The binary data file contains the raw uncalibrated scattering data from the individual measurement s This file is used by Sequoia technical personnel for troubleshooting data and should be offloaded and archived responsibly together with...

Page 13: ...1 40 10 1 52 1 80 1 65 11 1 80 2 12 1 95 12 2 12 2 5 2 30 13 2 50 2 95 2 72 14 2 95 3 48 3 20 15 3 48 4 11 3 78 16 4 11 4 85 4 46 17 4 85 5 72 5 27 18 5 72 6 75 6 21 19 6 75 7 97 7 33 20 7 97 9 40 8 65 21 9 40 11 1 10 2 22 11 1 13 1 12 1 23 13 1 15 4 14 2 24 15 4 18 2 16 8 25 18 2 21 5 19 8 26 21 5 25 4 23 4 27 25 4 30 0 27 6 28 30 0 35 4 32 5 29 35 4 41 7 38 4 30 41 7 49 2 45 3 31 49 2 58 1 53 5 ...

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Page 15: ... add an operator tap the Change button below the operator icon and follow the instructions You can add a maximum of 10 operators When you have selected or added an operator you must select or create an SOP Tap the Change button below the SOP listing Use the arrows to scroll through existing SOP s and select one by tapping it and then tapping the Next button If you select an SOP the main menu will ...

Page 16: ...results from each measurement in separate data files Push the Multiple Samples button to store several measurements in the same data file Enter a base name file name with a length of maximum 6 characters e g Sand The instrument will subsequently add the sample number to the base name if the data storage mode has been set to Single Sample e g Sand01 asc Sand02 asc up to 99 If the storage mode is Mu...

Page 17: ...rage Duration Single Multiple measurements per file Default Display Operator SOP Base Name and System Setup If your SOP is in manual mode you can change the settings for e g averaging duration here The next sample you measure in manual mode will use this new setting and then revert to the setting in the SOP for subsequent samples In System Setup you can set the clock delete files one by one for mu...

Page 18: ...enu options as well as maintenance and cleaning tips and tricks When navigating the menus simply press the cancel button to return to the previous menu without making any changes The Sequoia button in the bottom left hand of the task bar serves as a home button Press this at any time to return to the Main Menu without making any changes ...

Page 19: ...t off When there is liquid in the chamber you can also turn on the ultrasonic if installed in order to help clean the chamber The ultrasonic inserts into the chamber using the ultrasonic holder as displayed on the picture It may be necessary to repeat this cleaning procedure if the previous sample was very turbid and the mixing chamber therefore dirty Once you are satisfied that the mixing chamber...

Page 20: ...ple is ready but leave the mixer at the desired speed and tap the Next button For both Auto and Manual Mode the optimum concentration range is shown as percent optical transmission in the optical bar chart on the left The transmission values should range from 75 to 95 green part of the bar If your sample causes the transmission to drop to below 65 bottom red part of the bar you must dilute the sam...

Page 21: ...ayed to the screen If the transmission is below 5 the warning message to the left will appear and the size distribution will not be computed from the measurement nor will any data be saved to the file If this message appears you must dilute your sample prior to measuring it again Push the button in order to return to Step 1 The results displays in one of four screens The SOP includes a setting for...

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Page 23: ...pen up the selected file and display the data If you had selected multiple files as storage mode you will have to select the sample to load For example for file 212UM ASC there are 9 samples in total in the file Push down and drag the green slider across the bar to select the sample number you want to load and display In this case sample number 5 will be loaded Once you have selected the sample nu...

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Page 25: ...he arrows to page through the list of files Tap a file in order to highlight it and select if for deletion Tap the button in order to delete the file You must confirm the file deletion Please note that every time the LISST PORTABLE XR creates a new file 3 separate files are created An ASC file with the processed data as comma separated values a binary DAT file and a LOG file with information about...

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Page 27: ...Settings To review the instrument settings and info tap the Info button The instrument info and settings screen will appear displaying the current SOP settings as well as instrument serial number size range firmware version and date and battery and memory level ...

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Page 29: ... touch panel until you have clicked the stoplight in the Windows software and changed it back to red When connection is established the traffic light turns green and all the icons become active If a connection is not established try disconnecting the instrument turning it off and repeating the above procedure You may also try using a different USB port on your computer 8 3 Set Date and Time Make s...

Page 30: ...that they have been properly offloaded and saved in a secure location A file deletion confirmation box appears You must confirm file deletion by clicking the Yes button 8 6 Query Instrument For troubleshooting purposes Sequoia may ask you to query the instrument Make sure there is connection to the instrument see chapter 8 2 Click the query icon A window displaying the LISST PORTABLE XR serial num...

Page 31: ...ed by the LISST PORTABLE XR When loaded the user can then select which sample to display in order to generate a report sheet for the sample Open up the EXCEL spreadsheet named Portable V3 Report Template xltx and click the Instructions tab Follow the instructions on the instructions tab in order to load the ASC file and create the report ...

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Page 33: ...SE ANY ABRASIVE CLEANERS IF YOU HAVE BEEN USING LIQUIDS WITH A HIGH VISCOSITY E G OILS AND NEED TO RINSE THEM OUT FIRST CIRCULATE LUKEWARM WATER WITH A MILD SOAP SOLUTION THEN FINISH OFF WITH JUST LUKEWARM WAER NEVER USE SOLVENTS SUCH AS TOLUENE OR ACETONE FOR CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT THIS WILL DAMAGE SENSITIVE OPTICS PARTS AND THE WARRANTY VOIDED IF YOU HAVE BEEN ANALYZING CEMENT POWDERS MAKE SURE...

Page 34: ...e windows as described above and put the lid on the mixing chamber to avoid dust falling into it Store the instrument in a dry location between 5 and 45 C Rechargeable batteries power the instrument If charged with the supplied power adaptor they cannot be overcharged Fully charge the batteries before long term storage ...

Page 35: ...iphon off 50 ml of the sample while it is circulating then add 50 ml of clean particle free water and let it mix for 5 10 seconds with the mixer pump running Observe if the concentration is still too high If it is siphon off another 50 ml and add 50 ml of clean water Repeat this procedure until the concentration is in the correct range and then add a note about how the number of dilutions and proc...

Page 36: ...creased scattering on rings 1 8 Can I reprocess a set of data on board the instrument No This is not possible However it is possible to first process a sample using one optical model or SOP then change the optical property model or SOP to another model and then measure the sample again retaining the same zscat as for the first sample Does the LISST PORTABLE XR require any calibration No All that i...

Page 37: ...or the concentration are in terms of particle volume per unit volume of liquid micro liters l or µl l Can I convert volume concentration or mass concentration to ppm parts per million Yes If you are looking for ppm by VOLUME then the volume concentration in µl l is equivalent to ppm by VOLUME If your ppm is by MASS then you must convert the volume concentration to mass concentration see above with...

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Page 39: ...settlement of the claim in which event SEQUOIA will reimburse the reasonable out of pocket costs incurred by Customer to provide such assistance Customer does not settle the claim without the prior written consent of SEQUOIA and upon SEQUOIA s request Customer returns the Non Complying Product to SEQUOIA for modification replacement or a refund of the purchase price paid by Customer to SEQUOIA for...

Page 40: ...ual property rights are transferred to Customer 11 U S Government Restricted Rights Notice All software data technical information and written materials provided by SEQUOIA are provided with restricted rights Use duplication or disclosure by the government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 48 C F R 252 227...

Page 41: ... allowable 31 LOG file 6 Maintenance 27 Mean Size 3 5 Measuring sample 13 Median Size 3 5 7 Mixing Chamber cleaning 13 volume 31 NTU 30 Operating range 31 Optical Model 29 Part Numbers 3 Percentile 5 Quick Reference Sheet 11 Sample add sample note 14 check concentration 14 displaying saved 17 measuring 13 processing 15 Settings 9 date and time 23 Size Ranges 7 Software 23 deleting files 24 install...

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