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Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
The Palintest Pooltest 9 Bluetooth is a direct-
reading, waterproof photometer for determining
key water quality parameters for swimming pools,
hydrotherapy pools, hot tubs and spas. Designed
for both portable and static use, the Pooltest 9
Bluetooth should always be used with genuine
Palintest reagents for optimal performance.
The fundamental operating technique applied to
the Pooltest 9 Bluetooth is based on the principles
of optical absorbance and scattering of visible light.
Optical absorbance techniques are based on the
use of Palintest (spectro)photometric reagents,
creating visible colours with specific analytes
upon reaction. The intensity of colour produced is
measured with the Pooltest 9 Bluetooth and the
data compared to the stored calibration data to
deliver the final result.
Optical scattering techniques produce small
particles to scatter the source beam, the amount
of scatter providing a result for the concentration
of parameter under test.
For more information regarding the science behind
both photometric and turbidimetric analysis
technology please visit www.palintest.com/know.
The Pooltest 9 Bluetooth is provided with
programmed methods for a comprehensive range
of water quality parameters. Upon choosing a test
the instrument automatically selects the required
parameters for accurate analysis including
wavelength and reaction time. On completion of
some tests optional follow-on tests are available
plus results can be converted to alternative units
of expression e.g. mg/l to ppm, N or NH
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The Pooltest 9 Bluetooth offers a choice
of connectivity to download all or selected
results via Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connectivity
or USB connection.
Bluetooth 4.0 (also known as Bluetooth SMART
or Low Energy) connection allows seamless
data exchange using the Palintest Aqua Pal
app, available for iOS and Android devices.
See Appendix 5 for more details.
USB connection via the port located at the rear
of the instrument provides a choice of either
‘Hard Disk’ mode or serial communication mode.
See Section 6.5 for more details.
The Pooltest 9 Bluetooth offers a choice of
either mains power via the USB port or using
three 1.5V ‘AA’ batteries (supplied).
The Pooltest 9 Bluetooth is delivered with
a two year warranty and a full range of service,
calibration and technical support. Additional
resources are available at www.palintest.com
relating to both products and applications.
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