The instrument also consists of:
Stirrer
– the stirrer is crucial to the operation of the instrument so it needs to be checked
to ensure it is working properly. It has been designed to minimise turbulence thus
ensuring increased repeatability. The stirrer is crucial to the operation of the instrument
and needs to be checked to ensure it is working properly. To test for the operation of the
stirrer, use Start/Stop function on the control panel.
If the stirrer fails to rotate, turn the sonde head upside down, add a few drops of the
Stirrer Oil (do not use any other oil)
down the stirrer shaft at the base near the
sonde head (near where it enters the sonde) and rotate gently to ensure the
lubricant coats the bottom of the shaft.
Sample Analysis Beaker (SAB)
– the SAB has a fixed volume, so that when full and
removed from the water course, excess sample water will empty out of the holes,
levelling off at a constant volume.
Tablet PC
– The rugged tablet PC is IP65-rated which means it can withstand low
pressure spray from all directions but not immersion in water. It is also protected against
dust which may harm the device. Periodic cleaning using nonabrasive cleaners is all that
is necessary. The tablet PC is pre-loaded with AVG Free anti-virus software which
should be updated regularly. If required this can be uninstalled and a version of your
preference installed. Windows updates should also be carried out on a regular basis.
Instrument
– the instrument is waterproof and robust. A periodic visual inspection to
ensure that it is not damaged and that the screen is readable will suffice.
Buffers
– the buffers should be stored in a dark, cool, dry environment. If stored correctly,
the powder buffers have a shelf life of 3 years, liquid buffers have a shelf life of one year.
Refer to individual buffers for expiry dates.
Standards –
The standards should be stored in a dark, cool place and have a shelf life
of 12 months. Refer to standards for expiry dates. Should any contaminant come into
contact with the standards, they should be discarded.
Plating Solutions
– The plating solutions should be stored in a dark, cool place
and have a shelf life of one year. Refer to solutions for expiry dates. Should the
efficacy of the plating solution deteriorate before this during use, they should be
discarded and replaced.
Metalyser® Field Pro HM3000 Instruction Manual v 5.0
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