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Starting up the Instrument

4.0  Starting up the Instrument

4.1  Power Supply 

The Pooltest 25 is designed to be powered either 
from alkaline batteries or via the USB port. 

When operating on battery power, the battery level 
is indicated on the Info Panel. A minimum voltage 
of 3.0V is needed to operate the photometer and 
a flashing battery symbol indicates a critically low 
battery. Change batteries immediately or switch to 
alternative USB power. The Pooltest 25 will 
automatically power down when power is no longer 
capable of providing acceptable performance. 

To power via the USB port, use the supplied cable 
connected either to the mains adaptor or a PC. The 
USB icon will appear when the USB connection is 
made and battery power will no longer be consumed. 

The Pooltest 25 has a back-up battery mounted 
internally to save instrument settings and data 
during power loss and instrument idle periods. 

4.2  Replacing Batteries 

The battery compartment is located on the base 
of the instrument and secured by four screws. 
Remove the cover and install a complete set of 
new batteries, observing the correct polarity as 
indicated. Use 3 x 1.5V ‘AA’ alkaline batteries 
or equivalent. See Appendix 2 for more details. 

To avoid corrosion damage through leakage, 
remove batteries from the instrument if it is to 
be stored or left unused for a long period. 

4.3  Start-up Screen 

The default start screen on power up is the 
‘Choose a Test’ screen.

To access the Mode menu press the left arrow key 
to highlight ‘Back’ and press OK on the keypad. 
To choose a test use the up/down arrows to scroll 
through the list and press OK on the desired 
parameter or use the direct access. 

4.4  Mode Screen 

The Pooltest 25 has three operating modes  
as follows: 

Choose a Test 

The Choose a Test mode is the standard operating 
mode for taking photometer readings and is the 
default start-up screen on power up. See Section 
8 for more information. 

System Mode 

Personalise your Pooltest 25 and manage 
stored data within the System mode. Options 
include setting Operator/Sample IDs, 
interrogating the result log and defining the 
instrument operating conditions. See Section  
6 for further information. 

Check Standard Mode 

Validate performance of your Pooltest 25 
using Palintest Check Standards. 
See Section 9 for more information.

Содержание Pooltest 25

Страница 1: ...Pooltest 25 Operation Manual ZI INST 7025B EN...

Страница 2: ...Tips Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Spares and Consumables Pocket Sensor for TDS Engineer s Kit Only 6 Introduction 3 Quick Start 4 1 2 Chapter Page Chapter Page 3 Taking a Sample 5 4 Starti...

Страница 3: ...ues produce small particles to scatter the source beam the amount of scatter providing a result for the concentration of parameter under test The Pooltest 25 is provided with programmed methods for a...

Страница 4: ...acklight with the screen separated into four clear easy to read zones 1 Mode or Test Identification 2 Dialogue screen prompts and choices will be displayed as a list Select using up down arrows 3 Info...

Страница 5: ...ntre of the pool and at least 20cm below the surface of the water Rinse any sample container repeatedly with the sample to prevent any cross contamination from previous samples Once collected the samp...

Страница 6: ...install a complete set of new batteries observing the correct polarity as indicated Use 3 x 1 5V AA alkaline batteries or equivalent See Appendix 2 for more details To avoid corrosion damage through l...

Страница 7: ...t recent result shown by default Scroll through results using the up down arrows Select Back to return to the previous menu Clear the entire log can be deleted from the Pooltest 25 if the instrument i...

Страница 8: ...ght the ID and select Edit Choose either Edit to modify the existing entry or Delete to remove it from the list 5 3 Sample ID The Pooltest 25 offers the option to create up to 24 unique alphanumeric S...

Страница 9: ...ars as a removable hard drive when connected to a PC in Hard Disk mode Upon connection the remote drive will have the following files included Pooltest 25_ afx where represent version numbers of softw...

Страница 10: ...ns The default code is set to 6812 To change the System Lock code follow the on screen prompts to choose a memorable four digit number When the System Lock is applied the items accessible within the S...

Страница 11: ...Back Light The instrument display features a high intensity backlight to support use in low light conditions The backlight is designed to use minimal energy but activating will naturally consume batte...

Страница 12: ...ypad to directly access the 10 most common tests with a single key push Choose a Test the full list of test parameters is available by selecting Choose a Test and scrolling using the up down keys When...

Страница 13: ...rary memory of the Pooltest 25 and will be used for all subsequent tests until The instrument is powered down temporary memory is lost deleted A new Blank reading is taken this option is available on...

Страница 14: ...t down the reaction time required While in the Insert sample screen use the right key to move the cursor to highlight Timer The programmed reaction time will be displayed Press OK to Start the countdo...

Страница 15: ...ethods that can be applied known as Follow on Tests e g Phot 008 Total Chlorine follows Phot 007 Free Chlorine Follow on methods are usually either based on further reagent addition to the sample just...

Страница 16: ...Stand for one minute before proceeding This will prevent a false response caused by the shock treatment chemicals 2 Add one DPD 3 or DPD XT tablet crush and mix to dissolve 3 Stand for two minutes to...

Страница 17: ...he DPD Glycine complexes ozone in the sample and the result displayed equates to chlorine or bromine present in the sample only 4 Subtract the result obtained in Step 3 from the initial result to dete...

Страница 18: ...ange Colourless Purple 1 Fill test cuvette with sample to the 10ml mark 2 Add one Coppercol No 1 tablet crush and mix to dissolve 3 Take photometer reading Test 12 Copper Total 5 Range 0 5 00mg l ppm...

Страница 19: ...sh and mix fully to dissolve 4 Stand for five minutes 5 Take photometer reading Test 18 Nitrate Range 0 100mg l ppm No3 Colour change Colourless Red 1 Take a clean Nitratest Tube PT 526 Using the Meas...

Страница 20: ...checking hydrogen peroxide levels in pools treated with PHMB Test 31 32 33 Chlorine Free 5 Monochloramine and Dichloramine Range 0 5 00mg l ppm Cl2 Colour change Colourless purple red Free Chlorine in...

Страница 21: ...d as follows 1 Select Test 77 by pressing the Alkalinity key no 7 twice or from the Choose a Test list 2 Carry out the Alkalinity test then select Follow On from the results screen 3 Carry out the Cal...

Страница 22: ...Check Standard Mode and press OK Two choices are offered Enter Check use the up down keys to Standard Values adjust the displayed values to match the certificate Check Standard insert the Check Stand...

Страница 23: ...s or if the solids are settleable and will not lie in the optical path allowing them to settle in the photometer cuvette can be acceptable 5 Calibration curves relate transmission absorbance to concen...

Страница 24: ...ers may fail the Check Standard validation step due to the requirement for service calibration Contact your local Palintest partner for service and support Ensure the Check Standards are inserted corr...

Страница 25: ...ed for cleaning of the optical chamber changing batteries and validating performance using the Check Standard Mode Cleaning the Optical Chamber The optical chamber has been designed to support removal...

Страница 26: ...mA delivered via USB port Power Management Auto switch off user selectable between 5 15 minutes on battery or continuous operation Power Saving User control for Backlight to minimise battery consumpti...

Страница 27: ...tal Hardicol PM 254 AP 254 Hydrogen Peroxide HR PM 105 AP 105 Iron LR AP 155 Manganese HR PM 174 AP 174 Nitrate Nitratest PM 163 AP 163 200 tests Ozone DPD method PM 056 AP 156 pH Phenol Red PM 130 AP...

Страница 28: ...reading and the lower display sequentially shows calibration standard values 84 uS 1413 uS 12 88 mS if the measuring range of the tester is set to AUTO 4 Rinse the electrode with the calibration stand...

Страница 29: ...asurement for temperature Celsius or Fahrenheit Dip the tester into a solution of known temperature and allow time for the temperature reading to stabilise 2 Press INC or DEC key to bring the tester t...

Страница 30: ...www palintest com...

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