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1-3 TTi
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Colorimeter User’s Manual
Part 1 General Information
SAFETY AND GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
T
he TTi
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Colorimeter Series User’s Manual and actual test instruction(s) should be read in their entirety
before performing the initial setup, running any tests, or customizing the Colorimeter. We recommend
printing a hard copy of this manual for your files. The preprinted Quick-Start Guide supplied with the Colorimeter
summarizes key points in the User’s Manual and is intended to travel with the device for ready reference.
Observe the following precautions:
• Chemical safety:
Reagents for use with the instrument can be hazardous. Read and observe all information printed on reagent
labels and corresponding Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) prior to use. To view or print reagent SDSs, visit the
Product Info/Documents area of our website, www.taylortechnologies.com. You will need to know the
five-character product number signified by “R-XXXXX” on the reagent label and the test instruction. We
recommend printing file copies of the SDSs for all your reagents.
• Keep all reagents out of reach of children.
• Use only Taylor reagents for preprogrammed tests for operator safety and to avoid damage to the instrument.
• Operational requirements:
During operation place the instrument on a stable surface that is reasonably level, or hold in a horizontal
position if used as a handheld device.
• Environmental conditions:
Do not use or store the instrument in environments of extreme temperature or humidity.
Operational temperature range: 32°F–122°F (0°C–50°C)
Operational humidity limit: 90% @ 122°F (50°C) non-condensing
Do not immerse the instrument in water or use or store the instrument in environments with excessive
dust. The instrument has an IP67 environmental protection rating signifying that it is dust-tight and can
survive an accidental immersion in water of up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.
Do not leave the instrument exposed to direct sunlight for a prolonged period.
When not in use, keep the instrument stored in its carrying case.
• Voltage symbol indicates DC voltage. See instrument label.
COLORIMETER DESCRIPTION
The TTi
®
Colorimeter, manufactured by Taylor Technologies, Inc., is a handheld, multiwavelength,
microprocessor-controlled, menu-driven, direct-readout instrument that employs light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
as light sources. The instrument design combines technical performance with an intuitive user-interface, the
functional attributes most sought by water analysts, and durability. Its portability and data-logging capabilities
make it well suited for use in the field in addition to the laboratory.
FEATURES
• High performance spectral optics:
LEDs are durable and ideally suited for use in portable instruments.
Wavelength filters are used to narrow the bandpass of light emitted from LEDs to obtain accurate,
repeatable results. The instrument contains 6 wavelength filters (420, 470, 520, 570, 620, and 660 nm).
Wavelength filters are specified to provide a wavelength accuracy of ±1 nm and a wavelength bandwidth
of 10 nm ±1 nm. In addition, all filters are manufactured using a process that provides enhanced thermal,
environmental, and spectral stability.