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Version 1   02/2017

AQ3170 Chlorine Colorimeter PROFORMA User Guide

Operating Messages

Measuring range exceeded or excessive turbidity .

Result below the lowest limit of the measuring range .

Replace batteries, no further tests possible .

Battery capacity is too low for the display backlight; measurement is still possible .

A user calibrated method is indicated by a "Cal" symbol while the test result is displayed . (see 
"Factory calibration reset") .

Error Codes

Light absorption too great . Reasons: e .g . dirty optics .

Calibration factor "out of range"

Too much light reaching the detector .

Too much light reaching the detector .

Battery capacity was too low during measurement . Change battery .

CL L:  Factory calibration incorrect / erased

CL L:  User calibration incorrect / erased

CL H:  Factory calibration incorrect / erased

CL H:  User calibration incorrect / erased

Lo

E 10 / E 11

E 20 /E 21

E 22

btLo

E 70

E 71

E 72

E 73

RESULT

Cal

E27 / E28 / E29

E23 / E24 / E25

Operating Messages  -  Error Codes

Technical Support

For any questions or if you require assistance, contact our Technical Support Specialists:

•  Email 

[email protected]

•  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 . 

Ordering Information

AQ3170 

Orion AQUAfast chlorine colorimeter with 100 free chlorine DPD powder packs, 100 total 

 

   

chlorine DPD powder packs, sample vials, field case, batteries and literature

AC4P71 

Orion AQUAfast free chlorine DPD powder packs, 100 tests

AC4P72 

Orion AQUAfast total chlorine DPD powder packs, 100 tests

AQ250F 

Orion AQUAfast free chlorine DPD bulk powder dispenser with one vial x 250 count

AQ250T 

Orion AQUAfast total chlorine DPD bulk powder dispenser with one vial x 250 count

CLSK100 

Orion AQUAfast chlorine primary standard kit to prepare 1 .5 mg/L NIST-traceable chlorine 

   

standard

CLSK200 

Orion AQUAfast chlorine secondary standards kit (0 .0, 0 .20 and 1 .0 mg/l chlorine)

AC2V24 

Orion AQUAfast replacement 24mm vials, 12 pack

AC3SR24 

Orion AQUAfast replacement sealing rings for 24mm vials, 12 pack

AC2V10 

Orion AQUAfast replacement 10mm vials, 12 pack

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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