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Version 1   02/2017

AQ3170 Chlorine Colorimeter PROFORMA User Guide

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SEL

SEL

CAL

CAL

SEL

Factory Calibration Reset

Resetting the user calibration to the original factory calibration will reset all methods and ranges .

A user calibrated method is indicated by a "Cal" symbol while the test result is displayed .

To reset the calibration press both the [MODE] and [ZERO/TEST] key and 

hold

 .

Switch the unit on using the [ON/OFF] key . 

 

Release the [MODE] and [ZERO/TEST] keys after approx . 1 second .

The following messages will appear in turn on the display:

The factory setting is active . 

 

(SEL stands for Select)

or:

Calibration has been set by the user . 

 

(If the user calibration is to be retained, switch the unit off using the [ON/OFF] key).

Calibration is reset to the factory setting by pressing the [MODE] key .

The following messages will appear in turn on the display:

Switch the unit off using the [ON/OFF] key.

Mode

On
Off

Mode

On
Off

 Zero

 Test

RESULT

Cal

  

Technical Data

Instrument 

 

single wavelength, direct reading colorimeter

Light source: 

 

LED, interference filter (IF) and photosensor in transparent cell chamber. 

 

 

Wavelength specifications of the IF: 

 

 

530 nm  

  = 5 nm

Wavelength accuracy 

 

± 1 nm

Photometric accuracy* 

 

3% FS (T = 20° C – 25° C)

Photometric resolution 

 

0 .01 A

Power supply 

 

4 batteries (AAA/LR 03)

Operating time  

 

17hr operating time or 5000 test measurements in continuous mode when display 

 

 

backlight is off

Auto-OFF 

 

automatic switch off 

 

 

10 minutes after last keypress

Display 

 

backlit LCD (on keypress)

Storage 

 

internal ring memory for 16 data sets

Time 

 

real time clock and date

Calibration 

 

user and factory calibration  

 

 

resetting to factory calibration possible

Dimensions 

 

155 x 75 x 35 mm (LxWxH)

Weight 

 

approx . 260 g (incl . batteries)

Ambient conditions 

 

temperature: 5– 40°C   

 

 

rel . humidity: 30–90% (non-condensing)

Waterproof 

 

as defined in IP 67

CE 

 

Certificate for Declaration of CE-Conformity

*measured with standard solutions

To ensure maximum accuracy of test results, always use the reagent systems supplied by the instrument manufacturer .

Calibration Mode

Technical Data

Summary of Contents for AQUAfast AQ3170

Page 1: ...AQUAfast AQ3170 Chlorine Colorimeter User Guide Version 1 XCALI 97414 Revision A February 2017 ...

Page 2: ... worn out batteries and accumu lators They must not be disposed of in normal domestic waste Because our products include batteries and accumulators in the delivery package our advice is as follows Used batteries and accumulators are not items of domestic waste They must be disposed of in a proper manner Your local authority may have a disposal facility alternatively you can hand them in at any sho...

Page 3: ...lt in wrong readings Check at regular intervals and if necessary clean the transparent cell chamber using a moist cloth or cotton buds 9 Large temperature differences between the instrument and the environment can lead to errors e g due to the formation of condensation in the cell chamber or on the vial 10 To avoid errors caused by stray light do not use the instrument in bright sunlight 11 The re...

Page 4: ... the vial and place in the sample chamber making sure that the marks are aligned Press the ZERO TEST key For Countdown reaction period see page 7 The CL L or CL H symbol flashes for approx 3 seconds The result appears in the display The result is saved automatically Repeating the test Press the ZERO TEST key again Repeating the zero Press the ZERO TEST key for 2 seconds On Off Mode Zero Test Zero ...

Page 5: ...mbined Chlorine Total Chlorine Free Chlorine Tolerances 0 1 mg l 0 05 mg l 1 2 mg l 0 10 mg l Zero Test CL L CL L CL L Notes 1 Vial cleaning As many household cleaners e g dishwasher detergent contain reducing substances the subsequent determination of chlorine may show lower results To avoid any measurement errors only use glassware free of chlorine demand Preparation Put all applicable glassware...

Page 6: ...ement errors only use glassware free of chlorine demand Preparation Put all applicable glassware into sodium hypochlorite solution 0 1 g l for one hour then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionised water 2 For individual testing of free and total chlorine the use of different sets of glassware is recommended EN ISO 7393 2 5 3 3 Do not use the same sample vial for free and total chlorine witho...

Page 7: ...tion key the display will show IS SET and the instrument returns to the measurement mode On Off Mode Option Mode Mode Zero Test diS CAL METHOD 0 0 0 METHOD METHOD CAL CAL User Calibration Note user calibration Display in calibration mode factory calibration Display in calibration mode After confirming the selection with the MODE key the instrument will show CAL Method Scroll through methods using ...

Page 8: ...ro Test RESULT Cal Technical Data Instrument single wavelength direct reading colorimeter Light source LED interference filter IF and photosensor in transparent cell chamber Wavelength specifications of the IF 530 nm 5 nm Wavelength accuracy 1 nm Photometric accuracy 3 FS T 20 C 25 C Photometric resolution 0 01 A Power supply 4 batteries AAA LR 03 Operating time 17hr operating time or 5000 test me...

Page 9: ...alists Email wai techservbev thermofisher com Within the United States call 1 800 225 1480 Outside the United States call 1 978 232 6000 or fax 1 978 232 6031 For additional product information contact your local authorized dealer Thermo Scientific Orion technical sales represen tative or contact us using the Water and Laboratory Products WLP information on the back page of this user manual Orderi...

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