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1. Favorite Programs 433 COD FDLR e 455 Ozone MR AV 0 75 mg L 9000 User Program Login D Sample ID Timer AQA Trends Main Select by Remove Menu Number Program start V 6 2 2 Delete a favorite program F PE en Bien earen ane Remove Program Uu 9000 Program 433 ei COD FD LR Sample ID EH Remove from Favorites Timer ON AQA hd be 92 1 Press Delete 2 Press OK to confirm The program will be deleted from the list of user programs Note If the stored program is deleted in User Programs it will also be deleted in Favorites Programs The most frequently used tests methods in the Stored Programs menu and the User Programs menu can also be added to the list of favorites to simplify their selection To add Stored Programs and or User Programs to the favorites list or the favorite programs refer to Section 6 1 4 page 90 1 Press Favorite Programs in the Main Menu The Favorite Programs list will appear 2 Highlight the selection by pressing it Note Use the scroll bar to scroll through the list quickly Note Press Select by Number to search for the program by number Use the alohanumeric keypad to enter the test number orogram number and confirm the input by pressing OK 3 Press Start 1 Press Favorite Programs in the Main Menu The Favorite Programs list will appear 2 Highlight the selection by pressing it Note Use the scroll bar to scroll through the list quickly
2. Reinsert the cell Barcode label not read Barcode faulty If the barcode is not recognised contact the manufacturer or his representative An error occurred when uploading Start the procedure again or contact the the instrument data manufacturer or his representative An error occurred when reading from Start the procedure again or contact the the USB memory stick manufacturer or his representative An error occurred when writing to the Start the procedure again or contact the USB memory stick manufacturer or his representative Please check on the current update file ease conn Customer Sevens Erevan pemanota e E E Please insert the USB memory stick Insert a ee memory stick intoa USBA port on the instrument Please check the connection and Network setup or FTP error contact the administrator S Blank value correction not possible with l Blank value correction not possible LCW919 NN File for instrument update missing Error during update Check the USB memory stick File for instrument update is faulty Error during update ENER the procedure Switch the instrument of and then back It s recommended to execute a l on again If the system check is not Check of the air values failed Full System Check successful contact the manufacturer or his representative Error during update Check the USB memory stick Forgotten your password Entry invalid Password incorrect Contact the manufacturer or his re
3. Under measuring range Next service is due System check incorrect Measurement of air values failed Switch of the instrument and allow it to cool for a few minutes If necessary move it to a cooler place Update file is faulty Error during update EE agamandiepeai the procedure USB memory stick is not connected Update not possible Check the USB memory stick Web server cannot be reached Viper homepage cannot be reached Try the connection again later Temperature too high Measurement not possible 133 Troubleshooting 134 Section9 Replacement Parts 9 1 Accessories Description SIP 10 sipper set for DR 3900 with 1 inch round cell EU RFID read write device LOC 100 Transponder for location RFID EU DR check gel test standard Verification kit Thermal printer Citizen PD 24 EU power cable Thermal printer Citizen 24 UK power cable Thermal printer Citizen 24 US power cable Thermal printer Citizen PD 24 CH power cable Paper for Citizen PD 24 Paper for Citizen PD 24 US Hand barcode scanner USB Memory Stick Protective cap for USB port USB extension cord SD memory card Reader for SD MMC memory card USB connection Ethernet cable shielded 20 m in length Interface cable USB computer Cross over cable 1 inch rectangular cells matched pair glass 10 ml 1 cm rectangular cells matched pair glass 3 5 ml 1 cm rectangular cell quartz 1 inch round cell glass with cap 10 m
4. e Stray light e Photometrical accuracy e Wavelength accuracy 4 Press OK when all values are entered and the overview is displayed Verification Kit Reminder History Verification Stray Light Check Please remove cuvette and touch Start Verification Stray Light Check 11 Please insert filter KV450 3 and touch Next 12 Photometrical Accuracy Mon PASS Nominal Value 1 374 Abs Actual Value 1 372 Abs 10 Expanded programs Press Verification Insert cell adapter A Figure 3 page 19 in cell compartment 2 Remove any remaining cells from the cell compartment Close the cell compartment cover Press Start Follow the directions on the display and set various filters one after another in the order displayed Press Next after inserting a filter After the last reading the results are displayed Press PC amp Printer icon to send the data to a USB memory stick PC or to a printer The files will be stored automatically as CSV files Comma Separated Value The file name will be formatted as Verification csv 113 Expanded programs 6 8 3 2 Wavelength check ed E m a Wavelength Check Wavelength 807 nm Please insert sample cuvette and touch Start Wavelength 807 nm Peak 807 0 nm 6 8 3 3 Stray light check AS Stray Light Check Wavelength 340 nm Please remove sample cuvette and touch Zero Wavelength 340 n
5. HACH Company 2011 All rights reserved Printed in Germany D DOC022 53 90323 DR 3900 USER MANUAL 01 2011 Edition 1 Table of Contents DECUOMNM 1 SDSCITICALONS eege 9 Section 2 General TORI AUIONN EE 11 Zl SANE LY gl e ue le EE 11 2 As dd FO CAUMOMARY IADCIS EE 11 2 1 2 RFID module not available on all models t ccc eeccceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeaeeseeeesaeesseseeeeees 12 EN Chemi aland Biological Safety EE 12 2 2 OVEMEW OF ee e GE 13 Section 3 UNE ECHTEN d Ce 1 BEE 15 ST MIMD ACK Ne WAS EU CNM ti eege ee de 15 9 2 OPCTAUNG Ee Kl e un LEE 15 3 0 PLONE AIG e Eer 16 E OWE COMMECUONS ee Eeer 17 SO MN SUA EE 18 3 6 Cell compartments cell adapters and light shield ccc cccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeseeeeeetaeees 18 3 6 1 Cell compartments ANd adapters cc ecccecccececeeseeeteeeteeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeecsecteeteeneeetseeneetaees 18 36 2 INStallatlOn Re feele EE 20 3 6 3 Use of the light shield for measurements 21 OT Beam EE 21 Section 4 SCALE UPD RE 23 4 1 Switch on the instrument startup DrocCess 23 GEEZ Me ANCA Ss SIS CUO DEE 23 AD DOM HCMC CK E 23 AA SICSD Bi ele EE 24 AUP OWE Ol ter I Sebel GIG aeia a destin wetness 24 SECON 5 Standard Programs EE 25 So ee 25 9 1 1 Tips Tor the use Of INE TOUCH SCKEON EE 25 5 1 2 Use of the alphanumeric keypad cece secccseceeeeeeeceeeceeeceeeceeeseeeteeeteeeeeeetaeeteeneeenseeeaeenaees 25 lO IVA AICI EE E 26 Table of Contents SZNS CEMA ST NES STU e E 27 TOPE 2
6. O8 JAN 2000 03 31 58 Main Menu a Options LEK eo AQA Standard Result Standard A Meas Value 32 1 standard Conc 32 2 ee ee eS SS Expanded programs Enter the number of measurements for multiple definitions Press OK to confirm Enter the tolerance as a percentage Press OK to confirm Press OK to confirm all the entries Press Dilution Press On Select the required interval Press OK to confirm the entry Select a unit for the interval Press OK to confirm the entry Enter the dilution factor Press OK to confirm Enter the tolerance as a percentage Press OK to confirm Press OK to confirm all the entries If a reminder function has been set once the set interval has elapsed the requirement to carry out the AQA measure is issued Select the required AQA measure for example a standard measurement here Carry out the standard measurement via stored program or barcode program An AQA symbol is displayed in the measurement window the AQA key in the toolbar is displayed as yellow The AQA measure is shown in a log as Passed or Failed 119 Expanded programs 6 8 4 6 Pipette test set 6 8 5 Instrument backup Instrument Backup Instrument Backup is stored to USB Memory Restore Instrument Backup from S N 1331395 120 This function and the optional accessories tests the accuracy of the pipette test set To carry it out fo
7. Press Data Log gt Options gt Delete 3 Highlight Single point Filtered data or All data and press OK to confirm Note The number in parentheses is the total number of data sets assigned to this selection 1 Press Recall Data in the Main Menu 2 Press AQA Log A listing of the stored data is displayed Filter Settings On AQA ID Operator ID lt All gt RES Start Date LCK 303 SS lt All gt Ammonium Cancel 03 FEB 2011 15 00 36 23 5 mg L WHa N 28 JAN 2011 08 40 58 D 24 0 mg L NHa N 24 JAN 2011 13 40 27 Se 18 JAN 2011 15 39 46 Delete 22 7 mg L NH4 N aS Se 13 23 15 8 mg L NHa N Filter On Control Chart Standard Control Chart Range Control Chart LEK 303 Ammonium 77 0 27 DEC 10 03 JAN 11 13 JAN 11 O12 Standard Control Chart A Return e SA D Information Options WwW Standard programs 3 Press Filter On Off 4 Activate On 5 Select a required parameter 6 Press OK to confirm the selection The chosen items are listed aw Press Options gt Control Chart 8 Press Standard Control Chart to choose the control chart of the selected standard The measured standard concentrations are displayed graphically with the control limits and date 47 Standard programs EEN EE 109 2 9 Press Range Control Chart to select the control chart of the range in for mul
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9. Barcode Programs in the Main Menu 2 Insert the zero cell or sample cell corresponding to the process specification into the cell compartment The message Program not available is shown followed by a data overview with the specifications of the test that is to be revised The process specification of the corresponding test contains the new data Wavelength Factors Reading Ranges Conversion Factor for chemical form etc 3 Highlight the corresponding line including the specifications of the test that is to be programmed and press Edit 4 To finish programming press Store and then Cancel to return to the Main Menu 5 Press Start to begin the test with the new data 71 Standard programs 72 Section6 Expanded programs 6 1 User programs User programs provide the opportunity to complete made to measure analysis The User Programs database is empty when the instrument leaves the factory and is used to accommodate programs created by users for specific needs User programs with 13 mm round cells can only be performed with the empty cells LCW906 Here are a few examples of entries e Programming of user created procedures The analysis procedure must be developed first before it can be programmed The user must define or determine the program sequences absorbance formulas reading wavelengths factors measuring range limits etc e Modified tests e Assignment of user programs to the Favorites men
10. Note Press Select by Number to search for the program by number Use the alohanumeric keypad to enter the test number orogram number and confirm the input by pressing OK 3 Press Remove program Expanded programs 4 Press OK to confirm Note If a Favorite Programs is deleted it will stay in the User Programs or Stored Programs Note If the stored program is deleted in User Programs it will also be deleted in Favorites Programs DA Standard Addition monitoring checking results The accuracy of readings their correspondence with the actual concentration of the analyte in the sample and their precision correspondence of the reading results obtained from several samples containing the same concentration of the test analyte can be determined or improved using the standard addition method This method also known as standard addition or spiking serves to detect sample specific faults e The analysis was inaccurate by substances in the sample sample matrix effect e defective measuring device e impure reagents Method Add a defined quantity concentration of the substance to be tested to the sample as a standard solution The detection rate concentration of the added standard solution should be close to 100 Reading of successful standard addition Detection rate Expanded value after successful standard _ addition Probability that the reading results are correct Pie is high Assumption The a
11. press Done when the graph is displayed or Exit when the table is displayed Go to Section 6 1 1 4 page 81 Calibration using Enter formula 1 Press Enter formula 2 Press Continue 80 User Mine re oe ee are Enter Formula Name 6 1 1 4 Store a user program User Program 9000 Name User Program Cancel Edit Cu Store WV Upper Limit Sample ID Timer Expanded programs 3 Press the Formula key A list of available formulas linear and 2nd and 3rd order polynomial order is displayed Up to 4 coefficients can be entered depending on the selected formula 4 Press the required formula According to the selected formula the required factors a b c are shown Press the factors keys and enter the corresponding values 6 Press OK to confirm each factor entry Note The coefficients can have 5 digits and can have a positive or a negative sign 7 Press OK to confirm The input of the basic data is complete An overview of the variable program data is displayed 1 To enter more specifications or change existing ones highlight the appropriate line and press Edit 2 Select Store to save the user program Additional user defined parameters and functions In addition to the previously defined basic data additional parameters and functions can be defined for user programs e measuring range upper and lower limits e timer functions e chemical forms Upper and low
12. 01 ps Login a D Login Abs Je 8 Absorbance Save as RB Formula User Program Auen Aso Trans Sample ID z _ Sample ID 2 meer __ Timer AQA O AQA Op JAN 2000 04 41 21 Trends Trends T Recall Inst t T Options WV Return 5 Data eeng Table 13 Multi wavelength setup options zen ams Recall measurement Recall saved measurement data wavelength scans or time courses refer to Section 5 3 data symbol page 43 Trans Abs To switch to transmittance concentration or absorbance readings 99 Expanded programs Multi Wavelength Options O OOOO More a oo Concentration Concentration Factor Off Resolution 0 01 Gi Login Login Abs Absorbance Save as GEES Formula User Program Sarath Aaen Anoo So Trans SSC e A Timer Timer AHA O AQA 06 JAN 2000 04 41 21 _Trends Trends vU Return Tm Recall Instrument Data Setup Table 13 Multi wavelength setup options Continued e Wavelenath To input the wavelength setting Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the reading wavelengths g The entered wavelength must be in the range from 320 1100 nm This functions as a stopwatch It helps to make sure that the steps of an analysis are correctly timed e g reaction times wait times etc can be exactly specified When the specified time has elapsed an acoustic signal is emitted The use of the timer has no influence on the reading program Concentration Factor Multiplicati
13. 4UG 2012 KV450 3 gt 2 8 Abs NOW 1 374 Abs NOS 0 619 Abs NG112 0 314 Abs Ho 361 0 nm BS20 2 807 0 nm Edit 112 7 Connect the USB memory stick to the USB port type A on the instrument refer to Section 3 5 page 18 8 Press OK to confirm The link is established automatically and the software is updated 9 Press OK to return to the System Check menu Note After the instrument update a prompt to restart the instrument will be displayed 1 Press Optical Checks in the System Check menu The Optical Checks menu contains programs for checking the wavelength accuracy stray light and photometric accuracy An optional test filter set Verification Kit Section 9 page 135 containing six precision glass filters target values and instructions is available as an aid for carrying out comprehensive in house instrument checks The Verification Kit refer to Section 9 page 135 is designed for periodic monitoring of scattered light photometric accuracy and the wavelength accuracy of the spectrophotometers When results exceed allowable tolerances given in the quality control certificate to the test record contact the manufacturer 1 Press Verification Kit in the Optical Checks menu 2 Press Nominal Values 3 Press Edit An automatic menu guidance queries values filters wavelength nominal values and tolerances given in the quality control certificate to the following specifications
14. 7 4 page 39 2 Press Recall Data from the Main Menu Select the data category to be transferred e g Data Log A list of the selected measurement data is displayed 4 Press Options and then the PC amp Printer icon 45 Standard programs Send Data Single point Filtered data 5 All data 5 5 Select the data to be sent The following options are available e Single point only this selected reading will be sent e Filtered data only readings that correspond to the set filters will be sent e All data all data in the selected data category will be sent 6 Press OK to confirm Note The number in parentheses is the total number of data sets assigned to this selection 5 3 1 4 Delete stored data from the data log Recall Data Data Log 5 O5 JAN 2000 00 00 54 366 mg L Cl 05 JAN 2000 00 00 42 367 mg L Cl 05 JAN 2000 00 00 00 52 5 mg L Cl DIAN 200 23 59 45 52 6 mg L Ch 04 JAN 2000 23 58 51 52 6 mg L Cl Main Filter View bd Menu Off Details ptions Recall Data Data Log AO Log Wavelength Kenn Time Course External Data analysis Recall Data 03 FEB 2011 15 00 36 23 5 mg L NH4 M A JAN 2011 08 40 58 24 0 mg L NHa N pee 13 40 27 6 mg L NH4 N 18 JAN 2011 ane aS TOn 13 23 15 8 mg L NH4 N Main Filter View A i Menu off Details Options d y 46 1 Press Recall Data from the Main Menu
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16. A second cursor is highlighted The position of the fixed cursor was previously defined in Cursor mode Single Use the active cursor to select any point on the reading curve The difference to the fixed cursor is shown on the curve The delta values are correspondingly highlighted and displayed on the x and y axes Choice of Cursor Mode The gradient of the curve and the correlation coefficient r2 between the cursor points in the Delta mode are shown under the curve Curve Icon Cursor mode single The cursor moves to each selected measuring point of the scan The arrow keys right left are used to move the cursor depending on the selected mode to the next data point The data of the data point wavelength absorbance or transmittance value are highlighted on the x and y axes Note Press any point on the curve to display the associated data This function is used to magnify the section of the curve in the vicinity of the cursor The original curve size can be restored by pressing the zoom icon again Arrow keys 110 6 8 System Checks Stored iiil Barcode Programs Programs User Favorite Programs Programs Single Wavelength Multi Wavelength Wavelength Scan Time Course 06 JAN 2000 05 26 system e Recall Instrument Checks Data Setup System Checks Instrument instrument information Update Optical Checks AQA Instrument z Backup Factory Service Service Time Lamp History Main
17. Continue Note User specific unit not included in this list can be added in the edit program under Program Options Edit Select Units Edit and then New Absorbance formula Multi Wavelength program type Define the wavelengths here and the coefficients used in the formula The absorbance formula defines the calculation for the multi wavelength reading 1 Press Formula 2 Select the formula relevant to the programming from the displayed list 3 Press OK to confirm the selection List of available absorbance formulas A is the absorbance at wavelength 1 Az is the absorbance at wavelength 2 and so on K is the factor at wavelength 1 K is the factor at wavelength 2 and so on If a subtraction has to be performed the factors can be entered with a minus sign Expanded programs Si en Esc PoP tae i Absorbance Formula Wavelength x 1 Press the A buttons The number of wavelengths results from the calculation kd Segel formula v i 1 0000 5 2 Enter the required wavelengths 3 If necessary repeat until all values for the formula have been entered The wavelengths must be in the range from 390 1100 nm 4 Press OK to confirm Concentration factor K The concentration factor K is a multiplication factor to convert absorbance values into concentration values 1 Press the K buttons The number of the concentration factors results from the calculatio
18. Designation Measuring Ranges For detailed information on entering the Formula refer to Section 6 1 2 page 82 Check the process specification in advance to determine whether this information needs to be changed 1 Highlight the Formula line in the data overview and press Edit 2 Select the formula press Edit and enter the data refer to process specification for C1 C2 units name measurement range limits etc Press OK to confirm the entry Variables Fi 2163 0 F2 105 00 AT 605 nm Ui 1 0000 U2 1 0000 RBH 30 000 Timer Timer Timer Timer Cancel DEA KR AFT TIT ERAR E a Standard programs Enter the Variables Factors Wavelength and Coversion Factors For detailed information on entering the Variables refer to Section 6 1 2 page 82 Check the process specification in advance to determine whether this point needs to be changed 1 Highlight the Variables line in the data overview and press Edit 2 Select the variable press Edit and enter the data refer to process specification using the alphanumeric keypad for F1 F2 11 U1 etc Confirm each entry with OK Abbreviation of Variables F1 Factor 1 F2 Factor 2 21 Wavelength 1 U1 Conversion factor 1 for the first chemical form U2 Conversion factor 2 for additional chemical forms etc Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 and Timer 4 The timers are activated or deactivated with th
19. Edit 3 Abs SampleID _ _ Sample ID Cf Trans i Lot Save as ap VI Timer Information User Program Timer SE Multiple SE _ Dilution Determination _ Dilution Ee O5 JAN 2000 04 17 13 b b Main h Return pt Recall Instrument E Menu Options Data setup Store Off On Abs Trans Send Data icon Send Data Timer icon Dilution Factor Off On Chemical Form Reagent Blank Lot information Save as User Program Multiple determination Recall measurement data Instrument Setup mode 66 Table 5 Barcode program options For further Options Store On stores all measurement data automatically Store Off does not store any measurement data To switch to transmittance or absorbance readings To send data to a printer computer or USB memory tick USB A or network This functions as a stopwatch It helps to make sure that the steps of an analysis are correctly timed e g reaction times wait times etc can be exactly specified When the specified time has elapsed an acoustic signal is emitted The use of the timer has no influence on the reading program A corrective dilution factor can be entered in order to take account of certain properties The number entered at the dilution factor prompt will be multiplied by the result to compensate for the adjustment For example if the sample has been diluted by a factor of 2 enter 2 The default setting of the dilution factor is turned off Note Wh
20. Enter the required wavelength factor using the alphanumeric keypad Press OK to confirm the selection To change a coefficient press one of the Ky keys Enter the required coefficient using the alphanumeric keypad Press OK to confirm the selection Note Up to 5 digit number values can be entered A maximum of four decimals places are possible Concentration Factor 1 2 3 4 A Press Concentration Factor Off in the Options menu Press On to highlight this feature Press Factor Enter the factor with which the absorbance measurement is to be multiplied Press Unit Select the respective concentration unit from the displayed list Press OK to confirm 101 Expanded programs Optica 6 5 2 Concentration Resolution Complete a reading Multi Wavelength 2 136 w KEES 0 493 06 JAN 2000 04 42 27 h Options Sample ID Di Timer AQA Trends v Concentration Resolution 1 Press Concentration Resolution in the Options menu 2 Select the resolution 3 Press OK to confirm 4 Press Return to return to the results screen 1 Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment 2 Press Zero Note The Read key does not become active until the zero reading has been completed Insert the analysis cell into the cell compartment Press Read For data storage refer to Section 5 3 1 page 43 6 6 Wavelength Scan mode recording
21. Installation 3 3 Front and back view Figure 1 Front view 1 USB port type A 4 On off switch 2 Cell compartment cover 5 RFID module not available on all models Installation Figure 2 Back view 1 Ethernet port 3 USB port type A 2 USB port type B 4 Connection for benchtop power supply 3 4 Power connections Electrical and fire hazards Only use the supplied benchtop power supply LZV844 1 Connect the power cable to the benchtop power supply 2 Plug the benchtop power supply cable into the back of the instrument Figure 2 page 17 3 Insert the power cable plug into a mains socket 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 4 Turn on the power button next to the display to turn on the power supply Figure 1 page 16 17 Installation 3 9 Interfaces The DR 3900 features three USB ports and one Ethernet port as standard located on the front and rear sides of the instrument Figure 1 and Figure 2 page 17 The USB type A ports are used for communications with a printer USB memory stick or keyboard A USB memory stick can be used to update the instrument software The USB type B port is used for communications with a PC The optional Hach Data Trans software refer to Section 9 page 135 must be installed on the PC for data transfer A USB hub may be used to connect several accessories at a time Note USB cables must not be longer than 3 m These USB ports enable data and graphics to be output to a printe
22. Press OK to return to the Instrument Setup menu Note The alphanumeric keypad for entering the password appears when a user tries to reach a locked setting 32 5 2 4 1 Assign operator security level New Secu rity Password a ee en mn mo re Operator ID Operator Password Security Level lt Off gt Operator ID Es a SS nien mm oa rm o Security Level Standard programs Every operator with an operator ID can be assigned a security level This is connected to the operator password Setup must be coordinated with the security administrator and the operator 1 Press Operator ID in the Instrument Setup Enter the security password and confirm by pressing OK Set up an operator ID refer to Section 5 2 1 4 Press Operator Password Enter the operator password and confirm with OK Press Security Level lt Off gt Enter the security password and confirm with OK The current security level for the selected operator is shown 8 Select the required security level for this operator ID and confirm with OK 33 Standard programs Operator ID Operator Password Security Leve AA perator ID Return 3 5 2 4 2 Logout Options Login Deactivate password 34 9 Press OK The operator ID is displayed with the selected security level 10 Activate the selected operator ID by pressing Login 11 Enter the operator password 12 Confirm wit
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24. Std Deviation 0 000 Abs 10 Expanded programs The mean value is calculated from three consecutive absorbance measurements The result will be displayed Compare the result with the required value from the analysis cell Press Cancel to return to Optical Checks The Absorbance Check test is used to test the photometric accuracy and repeatability of the instrument Press Absorbance Check in the Optical Checks menu Press A to input the wavelength Press OK to confirm Remove any cells from the cell compartment Close the cell compartment cover Press Zero Place the analysis cell in the cell compartment Close the cell compartment cover Press Read Remove the analysis cell Close the cell compartment cover Press Zero Place the analysis cell in the cell compartment Close the cell compartment cover Press Read Repeat this procedure until 5 comparison measurements have been obtained The result will be displayed Compare the result with the required value from the analysis cell Press Cancel to return to Optical Checks 115 Expanded programs 6 8 4 AQA Analytical Quality Assurance Select AQA Measurement AQA AQA Standard Addition Multiple Determination Dilution Pipette 6 8 4 1 AQA Standard Configuration A A EET ET Q Standard Name Standard Cone 100 Sample ID Timer Return lt Off gt Options Select 1 Press AQA in the System Che
25. acoustic signal is emitted The use of the timer has no influence on the reading program Concentration Factor Multiplication factor for converting absorbance values into concentration values Concentration To select the number of decimal places Resolution Timer icon 97 Expanded programs Concentration Concentration _ Factor Off Resolution 0 01 ps in aero in Abs bet Se Save as En User Program Trans Sample ID Sample ID A Timer Timer o AQA AQA KE 06 JAN 2000 04 50 23 EE Trends Sieg Main Recall instrument 1 Main Y Return Je Recall Instr vY To store the selected parameters as a User Program refer to Section 6 1 page 73 Recall saved measurement data wavelength scans or time courses refer to Section 5 3 page 43 Basic data of the instrument refer to Section 5 2 page 27 Concentration Factor 1 Press Concentration Factor Off in the Options menu Ier 2 Press On to highlight this feature meee Ti tes 3 Press Factor and enter the factor 4 Press Unit and select the corresponding units for concentration from the displayed list 5 Press OK to confirm Optics EE e Concentration Resolution 1 Press Concentration Resolution in the Options menu 2 Select the resolution 3 Press OK to confirm 4 Next press Return to return to the results screen 98 Expanded programs 6 4 2 Take single wavelength readings s
26. and Stored Programs HACH LANGE pipette tests Barcode Programs The DR 3900 Procedures Manual contains illustrated step by step procedures for analyses HACH LANGE programs using HACH programs The working procedures for HACH LANGE tests are included in the test packs User programs make made to measure analysis possible Usar Programs e Users can program methods they have developed themselves e Existing HACH and LANGE methods can be stored as user programs The HACH LANGE tests can then be modified to suit the user s requirements List of methods tests created by the user to suit his own requirements Single wavelength readings are Absorbance readings The light absorbed by the sample is measured in absorbance units Transmittance reading Measures the percent of the original light that passes through the sample and reaches the detector Concentration readings A concentration factor can be entered to enable the measured absorbance values to be converted into concentration values Single Wavelength In the Multi Wavelength mode absorbance Abs or percentage transmittance T is Multi Wavelength measured at up to four wavelengths and absorbance differences and absorbance relationships are calculated Simple conversions into concentrations can also be carried out A wavelength scan shows how the light from a sample is absorbed over a defined wavelength spectrum This function can be used to determine the wavelength at which t
27. and the Hach powder pillow reagent tests A 1 Display of the Help Guide for stored programs Stored Programs N Ammonla Free N Ammonia HR TNT N Ammonia LR TNT i Login N Ammonla Ness N Ammonia Salle Sampla ID N Inorganic THT 361 WN Nitrate HR AV 355 WN Nitrate HR PP 344 N Nitrate HR TNT N Nitrate LR 1 Press Stored Programs in the Main Menu to view an alphabetical list of stored programs with program numbers Highlight the required test and press Start Timer AQA Trends Main Selectby Addto Menu Number Favorites att VY Sau Store SL 2 Press the information icon 0 50 mg L NOs N 0 00 E 06 JAN 2000 17 45 35 3 The first procedure step according to the selected test method will be displayed Powder Pillows Method 8192 Note Use the arrow keys to navigate through the next or previous pages or to the first or last page Fill a 25 mL graduated mixing cylinder with 15 mL of sample 4 Follow the step by step descriptions on the screen 5 Ifthe method requires a timer press Cancel and then press the timer icon Press TIMER gt OK A 32 minute reaction time will begin 141 Help Guide E sn mm f A list of preset times will be displayed Shake Timer 03 00 6 Select the necessary time O Timer 02 00 7 After the timer has finished return to the Help Guide by pressing the info
28. compartment cover 4 Press Read The instrument will begin collecting Time Course data kinetic data Note During the reading the Zero and Read keys change to Mark and Stop 109 Expanded programs e Select Mark to mark the next data point collected This mark is not used by the instrument but is available for the user and Login may indicate a significant event such as the addition of a me sample or other reagent The mark is also shown in the table ample ID gie e Select Stop to stop taking sample readings PA a Next Reading 00 07 Mair Menu Mark Stop Opt ions WV 6 7 3 Analysis of time course data After the Time Course data has been collected the following manipulations can be done on the graphic data The Time Course Program is complete if a e the instruments beeps after completion of the overall time ER l ye ma e the graph is shown full size gn e the scaling of the x axis occurs automatically hs e the Cursor functions in the vertical navigation bar are highlighted Trends a WY 6 7 3 1 Navigation of a time scan or a time scan analysis After a time scan has been completed the time and the absorbance transmittance data is displayed as a curve Where the cursor is positioned on the curve the elapsed time up to this point and the corresponding absorbance are highlighted Table 17 Navigating the time scan Cursor function Description Zoom function H Delta mode
29. detailed description refer to Section 6 8 4 page 116 123 Expanded programs 6 9 5 Trends 6 9 6 Link2SC 6 9 7 Website DR 3900 124 Use this function to call up a load curve of the stored measurement values for each parameter or sample location The concentration of the corresponding parameter is shown graphically over time For a detailed description refer to section 5 3 4 1 page 51 Link2SC enables measurement values to be exchanged between on line process probes and the DR 3900 In this way on line data can be verified and process probes can be corrected The on line data are sent to the DR 3900 in a job file After the laboratory measurement values have been produced the job file is sent to the controller again for the corresponding probe to be corrected Data transfer is either via memory card or network LAN Fora detailed description refer to the Link2SC operating instructions Use this function to call up an Internet website on an existing network connection Current software updates as well as documentation and information on DR 3900 can be found here The labelling of the key varies from model to model and may vary from the illustration in these instructions Section 7 7 1 7 1 1 7 1 2 Cleaning requirements Spectrophotometer Display Maintenance Potential Chemical Biological Eye and Skin Hazards Only qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in this section of the
30. displayed data in accordance with the process specification Update via USB memory stick To obtain the software for the update from the Internet at www hach com T w Se SS 9 Go to http www hach com select download resources gt software downloads Enter DR 3900 in Search for documents Locate the appropriate download file Open the ZIP file and save the files to the USB memory stick or PC The files have to be unzipped prior to saving on USB or PC Press Instrument Update in the System Check menu Connect the USB memory stick to the USB port type A on the instrument refer to Section 3 5 page 18 Press OK The link is established automatically and the software is updated Press OK to return to the System Check menu Update via the web function 1 2 Connect the instrument to the network via an Ethernet cable Activate the Internet connection by selecting Instrument Setup gt PC amp Printer Section 5 2 7 4 page 39 Hach Lange Web Service IA Instrument Cu Manual Ee Instrument Update Document Search 5 5 5 4 Program a new test Cancel Edit CH Store WV xX Login Sample ID Standard programs 3 Press Web Function on the toolbar 4 Press Instrument Update The update will start automatically Note When the instrument software has been updated a prompt to restart the instrument is displayed 1 The instrument needs to be at the Main Menu or press
31. et Ke the info icon when available A o 000 Sample ID Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment 3 Press Zero 05 JAN 2000 04 04 19 e Lesen Tee Zero Read Options 61 Standard programs 4 Remove the zero solution cell from the cell compartment 0 800 Insert the sample cell into the cell compartment mg l jin O a 070 AB been ben 5 Press Read The result will be displayed 0 000 Sample ID E E e Note To define a sample dilution press the Dilution key in the neg toolbar s Dilution EE A KH 6 For data storage refer to Section 5 3 1 page 43 5 4 10 Update edit tests not available on all models 5 4 10 1 General advices for program update and edit For a manual test update and for a new programming of a test refer to Section 5 4 10 2 page 62 and Section 5 4 10 3 page 63 Note Only in very few cases does the revision of a test require the test specifications to be updated To update and edit barcode tests refer to Section 5 5 5 page 67 5 4 10 2 Manual update of test data When a test is selected the instrument automatically sets the reading wavelength and factors Tests are continuously reviewed for simplified handling and to make sure current legal requirements are followed This can lead to a change in the procedural instructions or an alteration to the factors If such an alteration is indicated on the test packaging update the instrument data according to the data s
32. manual NOTICE Remove all cells remaining in the instrument Dispose of the cells or their contents in an authorised manner Potential Pinch Eye Burn and Chemical Hazards Before cleaning always disconnect the instrument from the power supply NOTICE Never use solvents like turpentine acetone or similar to clean the instrument including the display and accessories e Only clean the housing the cell compartments and all accessories with a soft damp cloth A mild soap solution can also be used e Do not get excess water in the cell compartments e Do not insert a brush or sharp object into cell compartment 1 to avoid damaging the mechanical components e Dry the cleaned parts carefully with a soft cotton cloth e Do not scratch the display Do not touch the screen with ball pens pencils or similar pointed objects e Clean the display with a soft lint free and oil free cotton cloth Diluted window cleaner liquid can also be used 125 Maintenance 7 1 3 Cuvettes cells Potential Chemical Biological Exposure Hazards User correct laboratory practices if a risk of chemical exposure exists 1 After use clean the glass cells with cleaning agents 2 Afterwards rinse the cuvettes sample cells several times with tap water and then thoroughly with deionized water Note Glass cuvettes sample cells that have been used for organic solvents such as chloroform benzene toluene etc must be rinsed wi
33. program The free programming is an expanded form of test or method programming The following parameters can be defined when selecting the single wavelength mode Units 1 Select the required unit from the list 2 Press Continue Note Units of measure not included in this list can be added in the edit program under Program Options Edit Select Units Edit and then New Wavelength single wavelength program type 1 Enter measured wavelength The entered wavelength must be in the range from 320 1100 nm 2 Press Continue Concentration resolution number of decimal places 1 Select the required number of decimal places to be displayed after the decimal point from the displayed list 2 Press Continue 75 Expanded programs 6 1 1 2 Multi wavelength settings Ga Absorbance Formula KAKA MO KiArtKaAetKaAs KaAstKoAo KaAetKaAks KaAd KoAe a O KAKA KoA mer C KaAdtK2A2 KsAat KaA4 Cancel OK 76 Chemical form 1 Enter the chemical formula used in the display to represent the analysis parameter 2 Press Continue When selecting the Multi Wavelength mode the following parameters can be defined Units 1 Select the required unit from the list 2 Press
34. required data analysis interval It is possible to select a fixed interval and an specific customised interval with start and end dates 10 Press OK to confirm 11 Choose an upper and lower control limit for the first and second parameters and press Next to confirm 12 All of the selected functions are displayed in Ratio Settings Press OK to confirm 55 Standard programs CSB TNb PO P Last Month NH N Ci NOa N POOL 5 Login Last Month E NH N NO3 NOs N ep Sample ID Last Month o Timer AQA Trends Return Options Select WV 5 4 Stored Programs 13 Select the ratio with the defined settings from the ratio directory Press Select A table with the defined values is shown Values outside the defined limits are displayed in red Over 200 pre programmed processes can be recalled using the Stored Programs menu Stored Programs do not include barcode tests 5 4 1 Select a saved test method entering user specific basic data Stored Programs Aluminium Alumin Aluminium ECR Barium login Benzotrlazol Blel Dithizon Sample ID Blel LeadTrak Bor 14 0 mg L Brom 4 50 mg L Brom AV 4 50 mg L COD FD HR 1000 mg L T AQA Main Select by Add to WV Ei Menu Number Favorites SE 5 4 2 Stored programs options 56 Timer Trends 1 Press Stored Programs in the Main Menu to view an alphabetical list of stored programs with program numbers The Stored Programs lis
35. scan reading 3 500 A Login Abs IS d Sample ID 0 300 D min 5 AQA 06 JAN 2000 05 14 43 Sec WV Trends Expanded programs Time amp Interval 1 Press Time amp Interval in the Options menu 2 Enter the total time and measurement interval 3 Press OK to confirm Note In total 500 measuring steps can be accomplished during a scan To select a total time and a time interval that would cause this number of readings to be exceeded the time interval is defined automatically and the OK key is inactivated Scale amp Units 1 Press Scale amp Units in the Options menu 2 Highlight Abs or T as the required units 3 Highlight Auto or Manual scaling on the graph s y axis Note When selecting the manual scaling the limit values y min and Y max can be entered using the alphanumeric keypad The graph is adjusted to display only the values in the selected range If automatic scaling is selected the instrument sets the limits automatically so that the total range can be displayed 4 Press OK to confirm 5 Press Return to return to the Scan mode After all scan parameters have been selected the instrument must then be zeroed Afterward the sample can be analyzed 1 Insert the zero solution cell in the cell compartment and close the cell compartment cover 2 Press Zero The blank reading is shown on the display 3 Insert the analysis cell in the cell compartment and close the cell
36. the measurement is to occur Press OK and confirm the entry Press OK Define additional steps that are to be included in the repetition sequence 9 Atthe end of the repetition sequence press New Define the last step that is to be included in the repetition sequence Do not press OK 10 Press 11 Press OK Note If an action such as a zero reading recurs at different stages of a reading sequence the series of actions is numbered sequentially e g Z1 Z2 etc User D er e ee TETS Eii Ae Delete an element of a measuring sequence 1 Mark the respective row 2 Press Delete The element is deleted Insertion of an element of a measuring sequence 1 Mark the row below the reading sequence to be inserted 2 Press New A new element can be entered at the selected position 3 When the input is complete press OK in the Measurement Process display The measurement process is displayed in the overview 4 Press OK 86 Expanded programs 6 1 2 3 Enter the calibration formula evaluation formula Formula Select Conc Nev Number Cancel Abs Variables x The calibration formula evaluation formula defines the calculation and display of intermediate and final results The previously defined elements of the measuring sequence are the basis for calculating the concentrations Enter calibration formula C1 1 Mark the Formula row in the data overview 2 Press Edit M
37. the test program refer to Section 8 page 131 23 Startup 4 4 Sleep mode vas a l The instrument can be put into sleep mode ogram Programs 1 Briefly press the power button next to the display E u The Sleep mode message is shown The display will then a switch off automatically down for complete shutdown Samer aa a ON 2 To switch on press the power button next to the display S Fees The self check will start automatically mmm See After that the instrument is ready to use 4 5 Power off the instrument 1 Press the power button next to the display for approximately 5 seconds 24 Section 5 Standard programs 5 1 Overview 5 1 1 Tips for the use of the touch screen The whole screen responds to touch To choose an option tap with a fingernail fingertip an eraser or a specialised stylus Do not press the screen with a sharp object such as the tip of a ballpoint pen e Do not place anything on top of the screen to prevent damage or scratches on the screen e Press buttons words or icons to select them e Use scroll bars to move up and down long lists very quickly Press and hold the scroll bar then move up or down to move through the list e Highlight an item from a list by pressing it once When the item has been successfully selected it will be displayed as reversed text light text on a dark background 5 1 2 Use of the alphanumeric keypad This display is used t
38. written to and read in by the RFID module in the DR 3900 as often as required More information can be found in the user manual for the LOC 100 RFID Locator 5 2 4 Security settings The Security menu contains a variety of security settings to control access to various functions All functions can be allocated to three different security levels Security Password Security List Catim re New Security Password e 3 not secured every operator can make changes in this area one key every operator assigned this security level can make changes to non secured functions and functions with one key two keys every operator assigned this security level can make changes in all functions Press Security in the Instrument Setup menu In order to open the Security List assign a password as security administrator Press Security Password Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a new Password up to 10 characters each and press OK to confirm 31 Standard programs Security 4 Press Security List to use various functions with security level 1 or 2 Security List 5 Select the required function and press Setup 23 Delete ID Security Level 6 Select the required security level two keys one keys or off and confirm using OK New Program 7 Confirm the Security List using OK to return to the O aa Security menu Sa O lt Off gt Security 8 Press On to activate the new settings of the security list 9
39. 0 o e ei 0 000 Sample ID Standard programs Note When a dilution is in effect the dilution icon will appear on the display Note If using undiluted samples set the dilution factor off again The Standard Adjust functions allows the calibration curve for a stored program to be adjusted based on analysis of a known standard solution The Accuracy Check section of written procedures often suggests a standard solution concentration for this purpose 1 Follow the entire procedure using a known standard for the sample 2 After reading the concentration press Options gt More gt Standard Adjust 3 Press On The Current Reading will show the concentration The box on the right will show the default standard value for the test as mentioned in the procedure 4 To setthe standard concentration press the button and enter the new value Press OK to confirm 5 Press Adjust to enable the Standard Adjust The Standard Adjust icon will appear Note The adjustment must be within certain limits which vary with each program The allowable percentage is shown after Adjustment some Stored Programs allow a variety of chemical forms tobe selected Press the unit e g mg L or the chemical representation of the evaluation form e g Als A list of available evaluation forms appear Select the required form by pressing the corresponding entry in the list Note To exit from the program the evaluation form reve
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42. 435 aa 440 1 266 445 1 302 Delete SC 1 349 455 AQA Trends __ Main View T Menu List Graph Options N 50 1 Press Recall Data in the Main Menu and then Wavelength Scan or Time Course A listing of the stored data is displayed Highlight any data to delete 3 Press Delete in the Options menu and press OK to confirm Standard programs 5 3 4 Data analysis Consistent use of the sample ID function is necessary for all data analysis functions Only data with identical sample IDs can be used in data analysis functions Use the Trends function to display a time variation curve for the stored readings for each parameter and location The concentration of the the corresponding parameter is shown graphically over time Use the Ratio function to monitor the parameter relationships at a particular location and display them in a graph 5 3 4 1 Trends ecli Dats ES 1 Press Recall Data gt Data analysis AQA Log Time Course Data analysis Main Raa WE 2 Choose Trends and press OK to confirm Data analysis LE Alternatively choose Trends from the toolbar Trends Interference Check On 3 Press Options gt New 51 Standard programs PEN 4 Select the required parameter and press Next to confirm Select the required sample ID and press Next to confirm 6 Select the required operator ID and press Next to confirm 7 Select the required data analysis interval or the st
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44. AQA of I Trends WI a Main View 3 Menu List Graph Options WV Wavelength Scan e Min Max nm 405 2 Login Valley 415 1 184 D 425 Sample ID oe e Timer 440 1 266 445 1 302 Delete E 455 AQA ee 1 mm mm Trends Monu e Graph Options WV Login Sample ID Timer AQA Recall stored data from wavelength scan or time course 1 Press Recall Data from the Main Menu a Select Wavelength Scan or Time Course to recall data b Ifa program is already running press Options gt More gt Recall Data 2 Select the required data 3 Press Graph to look at the details Note Press View Summary to return to the Recall Data list 4 Press Table to look at the details Note Press View Summary to return to the Recall Data list Send data from wavelength scan or time course There are two ways to recall sent data to a USB memory stick printer or PC with Hach Data Trans Option 1 1 Press Recall Data in the Main Menu and then Wavelength Scan or Time Course 2 Press Options and then the PC amp Printer icon to send the data to a USB memory stick to a printer or to a PC with Hach Data Trans e When a printer is connected select how to send the data to the printer graph table or both graph and table 49 Standard programs Cursor Mode CH Send Tracking Data login Integral Scale amp Units g _ Sample ID o Timer AQA Trends Recall Instrument Ret
45. Common logarithm 88 Expanded programs Table 11 Edit formula key descriptions Continued Press gt lt to include logic statements links conditions in the formula The following functions are available Equal to lt Less than gt Greater than lt Less than or equal to gt Greater than or equal to IF THEN ELSE When the evaluation formula C1 has been entered completely press OK to confirm Press OK again to return to the Formula display When the formula C1 has been entered and confirmed the parameter name upper and lower limits of the measuring range and display result yes no can be entered Eentering the next calibration formula C2 or Cn 1 Mark C2 Out 2 Press Edit 3 Mark C2 Out 4 Press Edit The display switches to C2 On on Mark the next row C2 to define the formula Press Edit In addition to the keys described in Table 11 only one other function is available Select Conc key 1 Ifan already defined formula in this case C1 is to be taken into account in the formula for C2 press Select conc 2 Enter the numbering of the equation e g 1 for C1 Press OK to confirm the entry Cn can now be linked with a mathematical operation Are Note The Cn concentrations that are to be calculated are numbered in sequence C1 C2 C3 etc Note When the first Cn formula has been defined the Formula list is automatically extended by Cn 1 89 E
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47. E ru EE 121 6 8 9 Lamps ele Ern Led SE 122 OS MOOD E 122 2921 LOG OM EE EE 122 692 Sampie Le ME 123 ORS Fe i Id GE 123 SE e 123 USS EE 124 ORONO n 124 O97 WEDS DR 3900 5 4 ica Ee Ee 124 SECTION CC Naupen 125 Fa VASE nl e Bee en AE 125 EN Dateie el e lte EE 125 tke TNS TOA terete se se aa ace ce anaes atc vce fee ean Acar ta ame em eee nt ee 125 en D UV We SCE EE 126 Fed CAIN FEDIA CSG IM EE 126 7 3 Exchange of the replaceable Cell compartment ccc cecccececeeeceeeteeeeeeeteeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeseeeteetaeeees 129 Section 8 TROUDICSNOOUITG isis sen ince tionetie de nnd stan n Adee edd cob deeds ae nde ees 131 Scion 9 Replacement Par tS eenean patausnatertensetsee dense lbdunatemieteusr aes darned 135 Del FRCCCS SOMES EE 135 DZ TRS ACSA Me i EE EE 135 SECUOMN TO CONMLACE EEN 137 SECU ON TI Limited Warranty EE 139 Table of Contents Appendix A Help REI TEEN 141 A 1 Display of the Help Guide for stored program 141 A 2 Display of the Help Guide for barcode orograms 142 MOEK naa A A A A TE 145 Section 1 Specifications These are subject to change without notice Performance specifications Operating mode Transmittance Absorbance and Concentration Source lamp Halogen lamp Wavelength range 320 1100 nm Wavelength Accuracy 1 5 nm wavelength range 340 900 nm Wavelength reproducibility 0 1 nm Wavelength resolution 1 nm Wavelength calibration Automatic Wavelength selection Automatic based on meth
48. Menu DR 3900 S N 1331395 Instrument Version 0 14b 412 Program Versions HACH 01 HACH LANGE 02 MAC Address 00 10 1E 0401 75 Close Sample ID Timer Expanded programs 1 Press System Checks in the Main Menu The System Check menu contains instrument information and various performance tests 1 Press Instrument Information in the System Check menu 2 The model serial number and software version are displayed 6 8 2 Update the instrument software SY Ste lee Instrument Update Please insert the USB Memory into a USB Port and press OK to start the instrument update OK To obtain the software for the update from the Internet at www hach com Go to http www hach com Select download resources gt software downloads Enter DR 3900 in Search for documents Locate the appropriate download file ee YS Open the ZIP file and save the files to the USB memory stick or PC The files have to be unzipped prior to saving on USB or PC 6 Press Instrument Update in the System Check menu 111 Expanded programs 6 8 3 Optical Checks Optical Checks Verification Test Solution Logi Wavelength Stray Light a Check Check l Sample ID Absorbance Ki Check Timer AQA ke Trends o er v 6 8 3 1 Verification kit Verification Kit Nominal Values Verification Reminder History real EL e lee Opec Nominal Values Set Number OF 61 Valid until 341
49. New to enter a new sample ID Note If no sample ID has been entered yet the alphanumeric keyboard is immediately displayed Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a new Sample ID Note If a USB Barcode handset scanner refer to Section 5 2 2 1 page 30 is connected Sample IDs can also be scanned Press OK to confirm the entry Assign the current time and date a sequential number or a colour to the sample ID To number the sample IDs sequentially e g Inflow 01 etc press Add Number e Use the arrow keys to specify the first number of the sequence e Use the key between the arrow keys to enter the first number of the sequence using the alphanumeric keypad Press OK to return to the Instrument Setup menu The Sample ID is activated Each Sample ID is automatically numbered in ascending order after a reading The number is shown in parentheses behind the Sample ID Press Back to return the instrument to the Instrument Setup menu Press Off to switch off the active sample ID Press Select to activate the selected sample ID Use Options to enter change or delete additional sample IDs The following screen is displayed 29 Standard programs Samp Hisi Sample ID Options Delete Initialize RFID Tag 9 Press New to enter another sample ID Press Delete to delete a sample ID Press Edit to edit a sample ID Press Initialize RFID Tag to write the sample ID to an optional location RFID tag not avai
50. Press Next graph The presentation changes to the polynomial curve of the second order Press Next graph The presentation changes to the polynomial curve of the third order Press Force 0 to change the setting from Off to On The curve then passes through the origin of the coordinate system Note This may have an adverse effect on the correlation coefficient r2 Press on table to return to the values table When the table has been completed and the curve type has been chosen press Done when the graph is displayed or Exit when the table is displayed Go to Section 6 1 1 4 page 81 Calibration using Measure standards Calibration 1 2 D Enter Values 3 Read Standards Enter Formula 4 D 6 Calibration Values Login D Sample ID Timer E 10 AQA D 11 Return mg L Abs Graph WV Press Measure standards Press Continue Press Enter the standard concentration Press OK to confirm If necessary repeat until all values have been entered A maximum of 24 values can be entered Note To change a value in the table mark the corresponding row Press the key of the unit e g mg L Enter the changed value Insert the zero solution into the cell compartment Press Zero Mark the row with the first standard concentration and insert the respective cell Press Read If necessary repeat until all standard solutions are measured 79 Expanded programs Calibration
51. Sample Volume 50 0 Expanded programs Maximum Method Volume Sample volume 1 2 3 4 Press Stored Programs in the Main Menu Select the required program Press Start Analyze a sample without added standard solution in accordance with the instructions in the Procedures Manual When the reading is complete leave the sample cuvette cell in the cuvette sample cell compartment Press Options gt More gt Standard Addition An overview of the data of the standard addition procedure is displayed 6 Press OK to accept the standard values for standard concentration sample volume total and standard addition volume Press Edit to change these values Press the key of the value to change it Use the alphanumeric keypad to change the value Press OK to confirm 95 Expanded programs 0 0 04 11 10 Press the keys to change the standard addition volumes Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the new data Press OK to confirm Description of the table of readings The first column shows the standard addition volume 0 mL stands for a sample containing no added standard The second column shows the reading of the samples with and without added standard The third column shows the detection rate of the added standard Note The black highlighted line is active 12 The reading of the sample in the instrument without added standard is automatically shown under O ml Prepare the standar
52. The chemical form of the test result of a number of parameters can be selected individually 1 2 In the result display press the unit e g mg L or the chemical representation of the evaluation form e g PO P A list of available evaluation forms appears Select the required form from the list Press OK to confirm Another way of changing the standard setting is Chemical Form Save as Default In the result display press Options gt More gt Chemical Form A list of available evaluation forms appear Select the required chemical form and press OK to confirm Note The selected chemical form is displayed but does not become the default To change the default refer to Section 5 5 2 1 5 5 2 1 Change of the default setting of the chemical form 1 4 Insert the zero cell or sample cell corresponding to the process specification into the cell compartment In the result display press Options gt More gt Chemical Form A list of available evaluation forms appear Select the new default setting Press Save as Default The current result and all further readings will be displayed in the new chemical form 5 5 3 Basic test specific and sample specific data settings Press Options to change test or sample specific settings 65 Standard programs LCK 303 Ammonium Options More DP Dilution Chemical Form SE Factor Off NH4 N 1 8 3 A 5 __begin R t Blank 2am NH4 N 5 t
53. Values 0 00 Curve Fit r 0 9643 Next Force 0 Curve Off Done User Min re a sen are Calibration O Enter Values O Read Standards e Enter Formula Sample ID Timer AQA Trends WY Ess ge C R p C 2 The entered and measured data is displayed in the table Note To delete a standard concentration highlight the appropriate line and press the Delete icon The timer icon shown in the display helps to make sure when necessary that the steps of an analysis are correctly timed e g reaction times wait time etc can be exactly specified When the specified time has elapsed an acoustic signal is emitted The use of the timer has no influence on the reading program 12 Press Graph The entered and measured data is shown as a calibration curve Note The correlation coefficient r is shown on the left below the axes The linear equation corresponds to the standard setting 13 Press Next graph The presentation changes to polynomial curve of the second order 14 Press Next graph The presentation changes to polynomial curve of the third order 15 Press Force 0 to change the setting from Off to On The curve then passes through the origin of the coordinate system Note This may have an adverse effect on the correlation coefficient r2 16 Press Table to return to the values table 17 When the table has been completed and the curve type has been chosen
54. a analysis limits exceeded S limit was exceeded Concentration too high Ee Coneentalone MIARA Dilute sample and measure again 132 No barcode found No barcode Troubleshooting Error displayed Definition Resolution f The measured absorbance is above the l Over measuring range a Dilute sample and measure again calibration range of the test If possible select a test with a lower reading range or use a cuvette with a longer path length Possible interference by Interference Check wG ana YSIS IS i SmongoUs du to interferences Possible interference from Interference Check The analysis is possibly erroneous due to interferences Contact the manufacturer or his representative for an inspection of the instrument For setting the service reminder refer to Section 6 8 7 page 121 Negative result The calculated result is negative Check concentration of sample Network switched off EE Sep o ier Activate the online connection homepage via sidebar Remote server cannot be reached Error during network setup MARG SUTO MAL MEIN SUMEN connected to the network Unstable lighting conditions Avoid direct sunlight at the measuring location Insufficient memory for update Error during update Select a memory with more space Switch the instrument of and then back on again If the system check is not successful contact the manufacturer or his representative The measured absorbance is below the calibration range of the test
55. activated or deactivated with the control boxes on the left of the display In the next column a selection can be made from a list of names that describe the corresponding work step In the third column the times for each active timer are entered Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 67 Standard programs 68 Formula C2 mg L COD C3 mg L HT COD EA off C5 Off C off BUS Le L yi em oe CTTTTCR Enter the Name Check the process specification in advance to determine whether this point needs to be changed 1 Highlight the line containing Name and press Edit Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the name indicated in the process specification 2 Press OK to confirm Enter the Version 1 Highlight the line containing Version and press Edit Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the name indicated in the process specification 2 Press OK to confirm Enter the measurement process For detailed information on entering the measurement process refer to Section 6 1 2 page 82 Check the process specification in advance to determine whether this point needs to be changed 1 Highlight the Measurement process line in the data overview and press Edit 2 Press Edit select the sequence to be editted and press Delete 3 Press New and use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the process indicated in the process specification Enter the Formula Concentration Units
56. ag not available on all models Operator ID Delete Initialize RFID Tag Operator ID Please hold the Operator Tag close to the RFID sign on the front of the instrument rei 28 1 Define an operator ID refer to Section 5 2 1 2 Press Initialize RFID Tag 3 Follow the instructions on screen and hold the operator RFID tag over to the front right of the RFID module A sound indicates that the write process has been sucessful 4 The operator RFID tag can be newly written at any time To do so confirm the Overwrite Operator ID message with OK and enter the password if the old operator ID is protected with a password If the operator RFID tag is successfully overwritten a message confirming this will briefly be shown on the display The operator is logged on and the operator ID is shown in the toolbar 5 2 2 Sample ID Standard programs Use this option to enter up to 100 Sample Identification tags up to 20 characters each into the instrument Sample IDs can be used to specify the sample location or other sample specific information Samp caa 1 Sample ID abc DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR de 123 STU VWX Y Z_ Cancel OK Samp 5 Sample ID 04 JAN 2000 06 07 001 Samp pee Sample ID 04 JAN 2000 06 07 001 Sample ID 8 Po N Login B Sample ID Timer Return lt Off gt Options Select Press Sample ID in the toolbar on the right Press
57. ark the C1 row Off Press Edit 5 Mark C1 Out Press Edit The display changes to C1 On Mark the next row C1 to define the formula Press Edit Refer to Table 11 for detailed information on the Edit formula keys Note The evaluation formula is built up successively in the display in accordance with the input Note The arrow key deletes the most recently entered element of the formula 87 Expanded programs Table 11 Edit formula key descriptions Screen Key Description Press the Abs Variables key to select from the displayed list the required element of the defined Abs Variables measuring sequence and therefore the corresponding reading wavelength so that this can be taken into account in the formula Abs f Hoo Press New Number to enter a new factor or constant Conc Variables CH Nev Number x Cancel Press x to enter a mathematical operation Select the operation and press OK to confirm The available choice of mathematical operations depends on the defined formula This means that functions such as or In log etc are only active if a term in parentheses or the calculation of a logarithm is mathematically permissible in the defined formula this also applies to the basic mathematical operations The following mathematical operations are available e Addition Subtraction Division x Multiplication Exponent Ln Natural logarithm Log
58. art and end date and press Next to confirm Prognosys Interval Prognosys Interval Last Month Start Date End Date 16 DEC 1999 16 JAN 2000 8 Setan upper and lower control limit and press Next to confirm Control Limits On Off Upper Control Limit 30 0 Lower Control Limit rends Ta J 9 All of the selected functions are dispalyed in Trend Settings Press OK to confirm es Sample ID Operator ID a l Hne lt All gt l r 10 Select the required trend with the created settings from the Prognos wus i GE list Press Select 52 Sample Ip Timer 03 JAN 00 12 JAN 00 16 JAN 00 03 48 50 g Link25C options NY e ON Information 5 3 4 2 Ratios Recall Data Data Log AQA Log Wavelength Time Course Scan Beet EL Data analysis Data analysis Trends Interference Check On MH4 N CI NOs N Last Month NHN NOS NOs H Last Month Standard programs The trend can be displayed in several formats as a line or a point 11 Select Information to see an overview of the parameter information 12 Select Options gt Add Data to add more readings to the trend 13 Select Options gt Ratio Off to activate the Ratio function The ratio corresponds to the first row of readings selected The Ratio function is based on the precise clas
59. ate the ageing process of the lamp O SS SS Connect a new lamp with the connector Replace the lamp along with the connector into the lamp holder Secure the lamp with the clamp slide To do this push the connector downwards and push the clamp slide as far as possible to the left Replace the lamp holder into the instrument Note Take care that the lamp cable is not pinched by the cable guide Using a cross head screwdriver tighten the two lamp holder screws Replace the lamp cover Using a slot head screwdriver tighten the cover screws Connect the power cable to the instrument Reset the lamp operating time Section 6 8 8 page 122 Maintenance 7 3 Exchange of the replaceable cell compartment lf there is severe soiling the complete cell compartment 2 can be replaced 1 Switch off instrument 2 Remove the power cable from the instrument 3 Using a cross head screwdriver undo the two screws on the floor of the cell compartment 4 Lift the cell receptacle upwards and out Emplace the new cell receptacle so that the pressure rollers guide slot is to the left 6 Using a cross head screwdriver tighten the two screws on the floor of the cell compartment 7 Connect the power cable to the instrument 129 Maintenance 130 Section 8 Troubleshooting Attention Readings with barcode cuvettes Insert the light shield Please insert the light shield generally require the light shield Press OK
60. aximum Volume standard addition A defined volume of a standard solution of known concentration is incrementally added to a previously tested sample and the sample is newly measured after every standard addition Sample volume A defined volume of a standard solution of known concentration is added to the volume of sample specified in the procedure and the sample is measured after each addition In most cases three different standard solutions are prepared and the procedure is repeated for each of them Note The units and chemical forms used for the sample are used for the standard solutions Be careful to make sure that to use the correct units for subsequent entries 10 Aluminum Alumin More p A ma Login AIS a g ADS Sample ID cf Tans o e Timer K Dilution 06 JAN 2000 03 59 39 ei KA T Options Wy Se Dilution Standard A gt Factor Off Additions in ua Standard Chemical Form Een Adjust Off Alz Sample ID S Reagent Blank Save as 5 Off User Program Timer ei Multiple we Determination __ Dilution 3 AQA Recall instrument Ae Return ps Se WV Standard Additions P a Optic Standard Concentration t 50 00 mg L Afs logn D Sample Volume Sample ID 30 0 mL Spike Volumes mL 0 00 1 0 2 0 3 Edit Optic Standard Additions Standard Concentration Login 50 00 mg l Ab g Sample ID
61. between e Letter e Legal e Executive e A4 7 Press OK to confirm the entry Note Press OK again to return to the Instrument Setup menu 1 Press Recall Data from the Main Menu 2 Select the data source where the data to be printed are stored A list is displayed Data can be filtered Refer to Section 5 3 1 2 page 44 for more information 3 Press the Printer icon to send the data table curve immediately to the printer 4 Highlight Single point Filtered data or All data and press OK to confirm Send data appears on the display until the data is printed 5 2 3 Print data continuously 5 2 4 Network setup On O Off DR 3900 IP Network Server Automatic Factory Default Automatic Fixed IP Address 0 0 0 0 Default Gateway Hostname 0 0 0 0 Standard programs If all readings are to be printed out automatically straight after measurement the use of a continuous form printer is recommended e g the 4 paper thermal printer Refer to Section 9 page 135 1 Connect the thermal printer to a USB type A port 2 Press PC amp Printer in the Instrument Setup menu A list with information about the connections opens Highlight Printer 4 Press Setup to display the Printer Setup screen Select Auto Send On to send all measured data automatically to the Thermal printer The DR 3900 supports communication in local networks To establish Ethernet communication in netwo
62. cable must not be longer than 3 m Table 3 USB connector This USB port can be used to connect a printer a USB memory stick or a keyboard This USB port is only intended for the connection of the DR 3900 to a PC with installation of the corresponding software The Ethernet port is intended for data transfer to a PC without installed software or in a local network Only use a shielded cable e g STP FTP S FTP with a maximum length of 20 m for the Ethernet port 1 Press PC amp Printer in Instrument Setup A list with information about the connections opens 5 2 7 1 Printer setup 2 Press Printer 3 Press Setup to display the Printer Setup screen 37 Standard programs Resolution 100 dpi Resolution 100 dpi 5 2 7 2 Print data Recall Dat ata Log GIRRES h 06 JAN 2000 18 04 10 32 0 mg L NHa N 06 JAN 2000 18 02 20 38 Main Menu Filter Off Sending Data to USB Memory View Details EM Options aw Sample ID a Printer Setup e Resolution Font size e Paper Paper size Note If an optional Thermal Printer is connected the function Auto Sena on off is available 4 Press Resolution to select the print quality Select between e 100 dpi e 150 dpi and e 300 dpi 5 Press OK to confirm the entry Note Press OK again to return to the Instrument Setup menu 6 Press Paper to select the paper size Select
63. cks menu to configure AQA measures or AQA in the toolbar to the right of the display to carry out AQA measures The AQA menu in System Checks contains the program for checking the analytical quality Configuration is done here for example the individual working method being controlled by standard solutions or the cross sensitivities of the analyses identified by standard addition solutions multiple determinations and dilutions As optional accessories for full individual control standard and top up solutions are available Section 9 page 135 The working method photometers and accessories can be checked by the analysis of a standard solution 1 Press AQA Standard A bar with standard sets opens not available on all models alternatively an individual standard can be defined Select Options gt New to define a new standard Note If a standard has not yet been defined in some models the alphanumeric keypad is displayed directly Enter the name of the standard solution and confirm with OK Enter the concentration unit and confidence interval by touching the corresponding fields Press OK to confirm the entry 6 All the standard solutions entered are shown in the bar T Select Options gt Edit to alter the settings 116 Expanded programs 8 Select Options gt Delete to delete the standard Select Options gt New to define a new standard Delete NO3 Delete Standard 9 Select Options gt Re
64. d addition solution as described in the procedure 13 Press the standard addition volume in the table 14 Insert the cell with the respective addition volume into the cell compartment 15 Press Read Repeat the procedure with all the other standard addition solutions Standard Additions 16 After all the standard addition solutions have been Approx Conc 0 031 mg L Ais Curve Fit F 0 8085 ideal e Return ees CH Table WV 17 96 measured press Graph The regression line through the standard addition data points is displayed The correlation coefficient r2 indicates how close the data points are to the line If the correlation coefficient 1 the curve is linear The concentration shown above the curve is the estimated concentration of the sample without the added standard Note In the Graph menu the name on the Graph key switches to Table Press Table to display all the data in the table again Press Ideal line to display the relationship between the added standard solutions and the ideal line detection rate 100 Expanded programs 6 4 Single Wavelength absorbance concentration and transmittance readings The Single Wavelength mode can be used in three ways For sample readings at a single wavelength the instrument can be programmed to measure the absorbance transmittance or concentration of the analyte e Absorbance readings The light absorbed by the sample is measured
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66. e highlighted in grey Note A black and an orange box are shown in the top left corner of the display The orange box relates to the reference scan and the black one relates to the current wavelength scan 106 AQA Trends nae WV avelength Scan 400 nm 3 800 Sample ID AQA Trends Se WV avelength Scan 400 nm 3 Login 5 Sample ID Timer ON Loch 1 e Timer 2 e Expanded programs To complete the wavelength scan reading refer to Section 6 6 2 page 105 e The newly plotted wavelength scan curves are shown in black e The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are highlighted in black e In addition the display shows the difference between the wavelength scan curve and the reference curve against the wavelength Press the black or orange small box in the left upper corner on the screen to switch between the actual wavelength scan and reference scan E e Second option Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment Press Zero Insert the analysis cell into the cell compartment Press Read e The newly plotted wavelength scan curves are shown in black e The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are highlighted in black Press Options and then Reference Off in the Options menu to select another scan to display on the same screen with the current scan Highlight the required scan number and press Hi
67. e control boxes on the left of the display In the next column a selection can be made from a list of names that describe the corresponding work step In the third column the times for each active timer are entered 3 When finished programming press Store and then Cancel to return to the User Programs menu 4 Press Start to begin the test with the new data 69 Standard programs 5 5 5 2 Manual check revision of test data LOCK a A rara Lot Information 4403 Aa LCK311 SEP 2011 Chloride 04 OCT 2010 Fr Rothkopf e 5 5 5 3 Update via the Internet S Ste SL en ele Instrument Update and press OK to start a Please insert the USB Memory into a USB Port the instrument update 70 If an incorrect entry was made during the data update and is not recognized via the barcode of the cuvette sample cell e g an incorrect measuring range another option is available for checking and if necessary revising the test data Insert the light shield in cell compartment 2 The instrument needs to be at the Main Menu Alternatively select Barcode Programs in the Main Menu Insert the zero cell or sample cell corresponding to the process specification into cell compartment 1 Press Options gt More gt Edit A data overview is displayed with the specifications of the test that is to be revised Compare the displayed data with the data in the process specification and edit the
68. e setting Auto Store Off is activated the instrument will not store any measurement data However this setting can be changed on the results screen via Options gt Auto Store On The reading currently shown in the display is then stored Specify the output format of data to be exported using Send Data Format Select xml or csv Press OK to confirm the entry The instrument will return to Instrument Setup Note When the instrument memory data log is full the oldest data is automatically deleted allowing the new data to be stored 43 Standard programs 5 3 1 2 Recall stored data from the data log wun 05 LAN 2000 00 00 54 366 mg L Cl 05 JAN 2000 00 00 42 367 mg L OC 05 JAN 2000 00 00 00 52 5 mg L Cl O4 JAN 2000 23 59 45 52 6 mg L CT O4 JAN 2000 23 58 51 eee O YO Main Filter View SEN wy Menu Off Details ptions Filter Settings i Gap On Off e AA Sample ID Operator ID 5 lt Alle gt lt Alle gt fee Start Date Parameter ar lt All gt lt Alle gt Recall Data Data Log 5 05 JAN 2000 00 00 54 366 mg L Cl Main Filter View Menu Off Details Options y 44 1 Press Recall Data in the Main Menu 2 Press Data Log A listing of the stored data is displayed 3 Press Filter On Off The function Filter Settings is used to search for specific items 4 Activate On The data can now be filtered using the followin
69. ectrophotometer e Dust Cover e USB dust cover fitted as standard e Benchtop power supply with power cord for US GB e Cell adapter A e Light shield fitted as standard in the DR 3900 e Operator RFID tag not available on all models e Basic operating instructions DR 3900 operating instructions LINK2SC e CD ROM with HACH and HACH LANGE procedural instructions and extensive operating instructions Note If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact the manufacturer or a sales representative immediately 3 2 Operating environment Note the following points so that the instrument will operate perfectly and have a long service life e Place the instrument firmly on an even surface Do not push any objects under the instrument e The ambient temperature must be 10 40 C 50 104 F e The relative humidity should be less than 80 moisture should not condense on the instrument e Leave at least a 15 cm clearance at the top and on all sides for air circulation to avoid overheating of electrical parts e Do not operate or store the instrument in extremely dusty humid or wet locations e Keep the surface of the instrument the cell compartment and all accessories clean and dry at all times Immediately remove splashes or spilt materials on or in the instrument refer to Section 7 NOTICE Protect the instrument from extreme temperatures from heaters direct sunlight and other heat sources 15
70. en a dilution is in effect the dilution icon will appear on the display Note If undiluted samples are used set the dilution factor off Some of the stored tests methods allow to select the chemical form and the measuring range The function Reagent Blank is available for several barcode tests This enables the reagent blank value to be added to or subtracted from the subsequent readings The reagent blank value shifts the calibration curve along the y axis without changing the shape or gradient of the curve The effect corresponds to a y axis intercept of the calibration straight line This is clarified by the following formula concentration conc factor Abs reagent blank Recall saved measurement data wave length scans or time courses see Section 5 3 page 43 For basic instrument data refer to Section 5 2 page 27 Standard programs 5 5 4 Sample blank LCK 303 Ammonium tcl Turbidity and colour in the sample matrix can falsify the results of zs SE a photometric analysis The interference factors come from the 3 3 D at E _ logn sample or are created by reactions with the reagents e NH4 N z A a ed The influence of turbidity and or colour can be eliminated or om Ze reduced by taking a sample blank reading Dilution _ After the sample reading has been carried out a special cell wen isea Ti LCW919 with the sample blank is inserted in the cell Main Zero Sec WV compartment Measurement is automatic The sa
71. equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or public disposal systems after 12 August 2005 In conformity with European local and national regulations EU Directive 2002 96 EC European electrical equipment users must now return old or end of life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the user Note For return for recycling please contact the equipment manufacturer or supplier for instructions on how to return end of life equipment manufacturer supplied electrical accessories and all auxiliary items for correct disposal 11 General Information 2 1 2 RFID module not available on all models RFID technology is a radio application Radio applications are subject to national conditions of authorisation The use of the DR 3900 model with RFID module is currently permitted in the following countries EU CH NO HR RS MK TR CY US CA AU NZ The manufacturer advises that the use of the DR 3900 model with RFID module outside of the above mentioned regions may contravene national laws The manufacturer reserves the right also to obtain authorisation in other countries In case of doubt please contact the distributor The DR 3900 contains an RFID module to receive and transmit information and data The RFID module operates with a frequency of 13 56 MHz The spectrophotometer may not be used in dangerous environments The manufacturer and its suppliers reject any express
72. er limits of the measuring range It is possible to enter a maximum upper and minimum lower reading value An error message is displayed if a reading is above the upper limit or below the lower limit 1 Mark the Upper limit or Lower limit row 2 Press Edit 3 Select On 4 Press 0 000 and enter the measuring range limit 5 Press OK to confirm 81 Expanded programs Timers Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer Up to four time intervals can be defined as timers with this function Descriptions of the individual work steps such as shaking waiting and stirring can be allocated to the timers Timer III BR Timer 1 Mark the Timer x row 2 Press Edit Timer E T il Activate or deactivate the timers using the check box in the lower area of the display Timers e a 3 Activate a timer 4 Press Timer See Select the designation from the displayed list that describes S E the respective process and confirm with OK ai Ki 6 Press 00 00 mm See Enter the required time interval in mm ss and confirm with a OK SS Chemical comme S Chemical form 2 chemical form 3 chemical form 4 lf a chemical form 1 was defined up to three additional alternative forms can be entered 1 Mark the Chemical form x row 2 Press Edit Activate or deactivate the chemical form using the check box in the left area of the display Press the left key to enter an add
73. ess Close to view the reading screen while the timer is running The time will be shown left side bottom instead of the date ACA AQA Note Press Cancel to stop the timer midway through the countdown Note The timer will beep when the timed interval ends LUTTE SC nm A general purpose timer is also available in many programs Type the timer icon and select General Timer Enter the length of the timed interval and press OK to start the timer The timer will beep when the timed interval ends 5 4 4 Set the dilution factor The Dilution Factor function is used to calculate the original concentration of a sample that has been diluted by a known ratio SE 1 Press Options gt More gt Dilution Factor The number entered at the dilution factor prompt will be multiplied by the result to compensate for the adjustment For example if the sample has been diluted by a factor of 2 enter 2 The default setting of the dilution factor is turned off 2 Press OK to confirm Press again OK 58 10 Aluminum Alumin 522 nm mg L L ga A9 g 0 000 Sample ID O5 JAN 2000 03 17 01 AQA WY Main Menu 5 4 5 Runa standard adjust Standard Adjust Current Reading 0 068 Adjust to 0 060 mg L Al Read Adjust 10 Aluminum Alumin 522 nm O00 Ef K Timer E Dilutkn _ O5 JAN 2000 03 32 59 3 AQA S WV 5 46 Set the chemical form a eS a 1 000 imer Pen Se ES 0 06
74. ess Power Management in Instrument Setup 2 Select Sleep Timer and press OK 3 Select the required time span after which the instrument will go into energy saving sleep mode if it is not used refer to Section 4 4 page 24 and confirm with OK SE Sleep Timer lt 0ff 30 Minutes 1 Hour 2 Hours 12 Hours cancel OK D Off 2 Hour O 6 Hours 12 Hours l _ Tm 6 24Hours Cancel Standard programs Select Power Off Timer and press OK Select the required time span after which the instrument will automatically be powered off if it is not used and confirm with OK Press OK to confirm the entry The instrument then returns to Instrument Setup 5 3 Save recall send and delete data 5 3 1 The data log The data log can store up to 2000 readings saved by the following programs Stored Programs Barcode Programs User programs Favorites Single Wavelength and Multi Wavelength A complete record of the analysis is stored including the Date Time Results Sample ID and Operator ID 5 3 1 1 Auto manual data storage The data storage parameter indicates whether data is to be stored automatically or manually in which case the user has to decide which data to store Auto Send Off Press Data Log Setup in the Instrument Setup menu e When the setting Auto Store On is activated the instrument will store all measurement data automatically e When th
75. f OK is pressed the existing program is overwritten Program name 4 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a program name The name can be a maximum of 28 characters long 5 Press Back to go back to the previous program point or press Next to continue with the input of the program data Program type 6 Select Free programming and then press Continue 7 Highlight the line containing the program point that is to be edited or defined and press Edit 83 Expanded programs Table 10 Definitions of the program points Program point Description Mam Name of the analysis parameter An abbreviation or version number assigned by the user is entered here Exact definition of the test the number of wavelengths at which readings are carried out the Measurement process number of absorbance readings needed the keys to be used any waiting periods between readings etc Formula Definition of the formulas with which the test result is calculated The number of variables shown in the display depends on the definition of the measurement Variables process and the formulas Input of the numerical values of the wavelengths factors constants etc This function can be used to enter abbreviations and defined times for up to four timers Highlight the corresponding line and press Edit The timers are activated or deactivated with the control boxes on the left of the display In the next column a selection can be made from a list of
76. g selection criteria e Sample ID e Operator ID e Start Date e Parameter or any combination of the four 5 Press OK to confirm the selection The chosen items are listed Recall Data Data Log 5 O5 JAN 2000 00 00 54 a LEK 311 Chloride Il Lot 04403 366 mg L CI Sample ID 0 473 Abs 33 6 T __ Timer Main Filter View le Menu off List Options 5 3 1 3 Send data from the data log Recall Data AQA Log Wavelength E Time Course External Dat Prognosys Recall Data 05 JAN 2000 00 00 54 366 mg L Cl 05 JAN 2000 00 00 42 367 mg L CT View 05 JAN 2000 00 00 00 Graph 52 5 mg L CT 04 JAN 2000 23 59 45 Delete 52 6 mg L CT 04 JAN 2000 23 58 51 52 6 mg L CT Main Filter View o ge Menu Off Details ptione al Standard programs 6 Press View Details to get more information Data is sent from the internal data log as an XML Extensible Markup Language file or as a CSV Comma Separated Value file to a directory with the name DataLog on a USB mass storage device or a network drive The file can then be processed using a spreadsheet program The file name has the format DLYear Month Day_Hour_Minute_Second csv or DLYear Month Day_Hour_Minute_Second xml To send data to a printer refer to Section 5 2 7 2 page 38 1 Plug the USB storage device into the USB type A port on the DR 3900 or connect the DR 3900 to a network drive refer to Section 5 2
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78. ghlight Reference Note After selecting a reference scan the Reference Off key in the Options menu turns into Reference On Note Only scans that have the same wavelength range and step can be displayed using the overlay option This process can be repeated until all matching scans are displayed The reference curve is shown in orange The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are highlighted in orange e In addition the difference of the absorbance and or transmission value between the two scans measured scan and reference scan is indicated highlighted at each position of the cursor Note A black and an orange box are shown in the left corner of the display The orange box relates to the reference scan and the black one relates to the current wavelength scan Press the black or orange small box in the left upper corner on the screen to switch between the actual wavelength scan and reference scan 107 Expanded programs 6 7 Time course of absorbance transmittance The Time Course mode is used to collect data in either absorbance or transmittance for a user specified length of time This data can be displayed in either graphic or tabular format While the time scan is taking place the cell compartment cover must be closed Therefore a scan of the round cell compartment is not possible 6 7 1 Time course setup parameters 1 Press Time Course mode in the Main Menu 2 Press Options to config
79. h Note The entered reading sequence is displayed Process Timer key 1 2 Press New Press Process timer to enter wait reaction or handling times Press OK and confirm the entry Press OK Note This time is integrated into the measurement process Note The entered reading sequence is displayed Ee EE Process R key Reading 1 2 Press New Press R to program a reading of the substance that is to be analyzed Press OK to confirm Press New Press Read and enter the wavelength for which the measurement is to take place Press OK and confirm the entry Press OK If readings are to be completed at a number of wavelengths repeat the steps starting with 1 for each wavelength Note The entered reading sequence is displayed 85 Expanded programs e Diana com bon Porte en User Measurement Process Key Elements of the reading sequence that are to be repeated are placed in brackets L gin l daf Jepele eB Sample ID Le ee Beie Ca A The left bracket marks the start of the sequence to be repeated and the right bracket marks the end k Note The showing the right bracket remains inactive until a left bracket is entered 1 To start the repetition sequence press New Press 3 Press the key that defines the sequence that is to be repeated Z or R 4 Press OK Press New 6 Press Zeroing or Read and enter the wavelength for which
80. h OK and return to Instrument Setup 1 Press Security in the Instrument Setup menu 2 Enter the security password and confirm with OK 3 Press Off to deactivate the settings of the Security List 4 Press OK and return to the Instrument Setup menu Note Use this function to delete the former password or to enter a new one 5 2 5 Date and time Date amp Time Date Format dd mmm yyyy yyyy mm dd dd mm yyyy mm dd yyyy i See ok J Time Format 12 hours 24 hours Date amp Time Date Format dd mmm yyyy Time Format 24 hours OK Standard programs 1 Press Date amp Time in the Instrument Setup 2 Select a Date Format for the date 3 Press OK to confirm the entry 4 Select a Time Format for the time 5 Press OK to confirm the entry 6 Press OK to confirm the entry 35 Standard programs Al Timme 24Hour 16 b IK Sound Settings Screen touch On 36 1 Enter the current date and time Change the information using the arrow keys Press OK to confirm the entry The instrument will return to Instrument Setup Press Sound Settings in Instrument Setup The following options will be displayed oe eh All Activates deactivates a sound with a variable volume for every function with the exception of the timer Touch screen Activates deactivates a short sound wi
81. h the help of the stored factors In addition readings are recorded at 10 different positions during a rotation A special outlier elimination program is run and then the average of the measured values is calculated Cell and round cell faults and contaminations are detected and therefore a very precise result is determined 1 Insert the light shield into cell compartment 2 2 Prepare the barcode test according to the process specification and insert the cell in cell compartment 1 e When a coded cell is placed in cell compartment 1 Figure 3 page 19 the corresponding reading program is automatically activated in the Main Menu e Otherwise press Barcode Programs in the Main Menu and insert a zero cell depending on process specification into cell compartment 1 Note For further information about the Help Guide Information icon refer to Appendix A page 147 The reading is started automatically and the results are displayed Note To define a sample dilution press the Dilution key in the toolbar To evaluate other cell tests and other parameters insert the prepared cell into the cell compartment and read off the result Note The control bar displayed on the right of the screen shows the relationship of the reading result to the measuring range The black bar shows the measured result independently of any dilution factor that was entered Standard programs 5 5 2 Select the chemical evaluation form
82. he maximum absorbance value can be measured The absorbance behavior is displayed graphically during the scan Wavelength Scan f The time scan records the absorbance or transmittance at a wavelength over a defined Time course ime The System check menu offers a number of options including optical checks output checks System checks lamp history instrument update service time settings for analytical quality assurance and instrument backup Recall measurement data Stored data can be called up filtered sent and deleted In this mode user specific or method specific settings can be entered operator ID sample ID SEMENE Setup date amp time sound PC amp printer password energy saving mode and stored data 26 5 2 Instrument Setup Instrument Setup Standard programs 1 Select Instrument Setup in the Main Menu A selection of functions appears in order to configure the functions of the instrument H Operator ID lt Off gt Time G Data Log Setup E PC amp Printer Power Management a Main Menu 9 2 1 Operator ID Password Security Level lt Off gt Cancel Operator ID Ges Operator Password Security Level lt Off gt Use this option to enter up to 30 sets of operator initials up to ten characters each into the instrument This feature helps reco
83. in absorbance units e Transmittance measures the percent of the original light that passes through the sample and reaches the detector e Turning on the concentration factor allows selection of a specific multiplier for converting absorbance readings to concentration In a graph of concentration versus the absorbance the concentration factor is the slope of the line 6 4 1 Setup Single Wavelength mode 1 Press Single Wavelength in the Main Menu 2 Press Options for Parameter Setup Single Wavelength Options More i Concentration Concentration Factor Off Resolution 0 01 ps Login J Login Abs i tm A a Save as CR User Program Trans _ Sample Ip _ Sample Ip M o Timer __Timer AQA AQA 06 JAN 2000 04 50 23 Trends Trends v Recall Instrument Options WY Return CS Ee Table 12 Options for Single Wavelength zen n o Recall measurement Recall saved measurement data wavelength scans or time courses refer to Section 5 3 data symbol page 43 Trans Abs To switch to transmittance concentration or absorbance readings 3 Wavelenath To input the wavelength setting Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the reading wavelengths g The entered wavelength must be in the range from 320 110 nm This functions as a stopwatch It helps to make sure that the steps of an analysis are correctly timed e g reaction times wait times etc can be exactly specified When the specified time has elapsed an
84. ing the standard solutions The absorbance values are applied in a diagram against the concentrations of the standard solutions The calibration curve is graphically presented page 79 Measure standards If it is possible to determine the calibration curve from the mathematical relationship between concentration and absorbance through linear regression or another curve adaptation the respective formula linear polynomial 2nd or 3rd order can be selected from a list and the corresponding factors can be entered page 80 Calibration by Enter values User ema nm Cama rm 1 Select Enter values 2 Press Continue Enter Values O Read Standards O Enter Formula 3 Press BA 4 Enter the standard concentration oe 5 Press OK to confirm WD 6 Enter the corresponding absorbance value Gel 7 Press OK to confirm _ Trends 8 If necessary repeat until all values have been entered Return mg L Abs Graph WV Note To change a value in the table mark the corresponding row Press the key of the unit e g mg L or Ext Enter the changed value 78 Calibration Values 9 Sample ID D Timer AQA 0 00 Curve Fit P 0 96 43 Next Done Curve 11 12 13 14 10 Expanded programs Press Graph The entered data is shown as a calibration curve Note The correlation coefficient r2 is shown on the left below the axes The linear equation corresponds to the standard setting
85. ingle reading 1 Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment 2 947 t 2 Press Zero Abs n 3 a Note The Read key is only active after the zero reading has been completed Timer 3 Insert the analysis cell into the cell compartment 06 JAN 2000 04 51 09 Ka 4 Press Read Main eng i Menu tere ut Options ec 5 For data storage refer to Section 5 3 1 page 43 6 5 Multi Wavelength mode readings with more than one wavelength In the Multi Wavelength mode absorbance values can be measured at up to four wavelengths and the results can be mathematically processed to obtain sums differences and relationships e Absorbance readings The light absorbed by the sample is measured in absorbance units e Transmittance measures the percent of the original light that passes through the sample and reaches the detector e Turning on the concentration factor allows selection of a specific multiplier for converting absorbance readings to concentration In a graph of concentration versus the absorbance the concentration factor is the slope of the line Concentration is calculated using a single factor for each wavelength which is input by the user 6 5 1 Set the Reading mode at different wavelengths Press Multi Wavelength in the Main Menu Press Options for Parameter Setup Multi Wavelength More Se Concentration Concentration mg Factor Off Resolution 0
86. ipment of warranted parts or product e Travel fees associated with on site warranty repair This warranty contains the sole express warranty made by Hach Company in connection with its products All implied warranties including without limitation the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are expressly disclaimed some states within the United States do not allow the disclaimer of implied warranties and if this is true in your state the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty constitutes the final complete and exclusive statement of warranty terms and no person is authorized to make any other warranties or representations on behalf of Hach Company 139 Limited warranty Limitation of Remedies 140 The remedies of repair replacement or refund of purchase price as Stated above are the exclusive remedies for the breach of this warranty On the basis of strict liability or under any other legal theory in no event shall Hach Company be liable for any incidental or consequential damages of any kind for breach of warranty or negligence Appendix A Help Guide The Help Guide is a step by step set of instructions for the DR 3900 for the execution of a stored program or procedure in accordance with process specifications The Help Guide is available for the most used HACH LANGE tests
87. itional chemical form Press OK to confirm Press the right key to enter the conversion factor for this additional chemical form 6 Press OK to confirm Press Store to save the program data Press Cancel to return to the Main Menu 6 1 2 Free programming program type Free programming is an advanced option for entering original user developed methods The data overview contains the specifications of the programmed tests Each entry option can be activated by pressing the respective row and can be changed using Edit refer to Table 10 1 Select New in the Program Options menu 82 User Dees Program Number 9000 9099 Name Single Wavelength Multi Wavelength Free Programming Cancel Back Next User Program 9000 Name User Program Expanded programs Program Number Specific test number with which the program can subsequently be called up from the selection list in the User Programs menu or the Favorites menu 2 Enter a program number between 9000 and 9099 The lowest available number appears automatically 3 Press OK Note If a program number is already allocated to another user program a query appears asking whether the present program is to be replaced I
88. l 1 cm single use rectangular micro cell 1 5 ml 1 cm rectangular plastic cells 5 cm rectangular cell glass 17 5 ml 5 cm rectangular cell quartz 17 5 ml 1 cm rectangular flow cell quartz 450 ul 5 cm rectangular flow cell quartz 370 ul Stoppers neoprene for 1 inch rectangular cells Cat No LQV157 99 10001 LQV156 99 10001 2763900 LZV537 5835900 00 5835900 82 296010 5835900 00 LZM078 5836000 LZV566 LZV568 LZV881 LZV567 LZV7 91 LZY522 LZV873 XLH926 LZX998 2495402 2095100 2624410 2122800 2629500 2743400 2629250 2624450 LZV510 LZV649 1480801 9 2 Replacement Parts Description Halogen lamp Cell adapter A for 1 cm rectangular and 1 inch round cells Cell adapter B for 3 cm rectangular cells China only Light shield Bench top power supply Power cord EU Power cord CH Power cord UK LZV565 LZV846 LZV84 7 LZV849 LZV844 YAA080 XLH051 XLHO057 135 Replacement Parts Description Power cord US Power cable China Australia Dust Cover Cell compartment 136 Cat No XLH055 XLH069 LZV845 LZV848 Section 10 Contact HACH Company World Headquarters P O Box 389 Loveland Colorado 80539 0389 U S A Tel 800 227 HACH 800 227 4224 U S A only Fax 970 669 2932 orders hach com www hach com HACH LANGE GMBH WillstatterstraRe 11 D 40549 Dusseldorf Tel 49 0 2 11 52 88 320 Fax 49 0 2 11 52 88 210 info hach lange de www hach lan
89. lable on all models 5 2 2 1 Sample ID with scanner method 1 Samp pee Sample ID 04 JAN 2000 06 07 001 Sample ID Timer Return lt Off gt Options Select 1 Connect the scanner to the USB port Successful connection is indicated by a sound 2 Press Sample ID gt Options and New Read barcode with scanner 4 The sample ID can have the current date and time a sequential number and a colour allocated to it Select the required options or a colour 5 Press OK to confirm the entry 6 Press New again and repeat the process for each barcode 5 2 2 2 Sample ID with scanner method 2 30 1 Read the sample ID in the measurement window with the barcode scanner and measure the cell The barcode is stored along with the reading but is not adopted into the list of sample IDs Note To delete a sample ID select the ID and press Delete Note A sample ID can be entered or changed in Reading Mode On the results screen press Options gt More gt Instrument Setup If a Sample ID is already assigned select the Sample ID symbol in the result display Standard programs 5 2 3 Sample ID and operator ID with the optional RFID Sample ID Kit not available on all models The optional RFID Sample ID Kit consists of A LOC 100 RFID Locator An operator RFID tag Five location RFID tags and Three sample bottle RFID labels each in black red green blue and yellow The operator and location RFID tags can be
90. llow the instructions in the pipette test set Prior to the next service date the Instrument Backup offers the opportunity to store all programs measurement data user IDs passwords as well as all adjustable data on a USB stick 1 Press Instrument Backup in the System Check menu 2 Insert the USB stick refer to Section 3 5 page 18 3 Press Store to start a Backup If the file was stored the message Instrument Backup is stored will be displayed 4 Press OK to return to the System Check menu Restore backup data Note All current data will be overwritten when restoring the Backup file 1 Press Instrument Backup in the System Check menu 2 Insert the USB stick with the backup refer to Section 3 5 page 18 3 Press Restore to pass back the data 4 The report Restore instrument backup from S N XXXXXXxX displays the version of the backup Press OK to confirm 5 After the backup start the instrument again 6 8 6 Service menu 6 8 7 Service time Service Time Last Service 31 AUG 2010 Next Service 31 AUG 2011 12 Month Cancel Next Service 3 Month 6 Month 12 Month Expanded programs Use of the service menu requires a service code This menu is reserved exclusively for servicing tasks In order to make sure a regular inspection is performed an automatic memory reference for the service times can be entered After switching the instrument o
91. ly so that the total range can be displayed 4 Press OK 5 Press Return to return to the Scan mode After selecting all scan parameters record a base line initial zero reading If a scan parameter is changed a new base line must be recorded When the baseline has been scanned the instrument is ready to scan one or more samples 1 Press Wavelength Scan in the Main Menu 2 Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment and close the cell compartment cover Note The cell compartment must be closed via the cell compartment cover during a scan Therefore no scans can be performed with 13 mm round cells 3 Press Zero Zeroing is shown below the graph as the baseline scan begins 4 Insert the prepared analysis cell into the cell compartment and close the cell compartment cover 5 Press Read Under the graph the display Reading appears and a graph of the absorbance or transmission values for the scanned wavelengths is continuously displayed 105 Expanded programs The Wavelength Scan is complete if e the graph is shown full size e the scaling of the x axis occurs automatically e the Cursor functions in the vertical navigation bar are highlighted e asignal sounds 6 6 2 1 Navigation of the wavelength scan graph or a wavelength scan analysis Table 15 Navigating the wavelength scan Cursor function Describotion Zoom function H Curve Icon Choice of Cursor mode Peak Valley cursor m
92. m Please insert sample cuvette and touch Start 114 The Wavelength Check test is used to check wavelength accuracy at 807 nm 1 Press Wavelength Check in the Optical Checks menu 2 Insert the cell adapter A for 10 mm rectangular cells in the cell compartment 2 3 Place the analysis cell Neodym or BG20 2 in the cell adapter 4 Close the cell compartment cover Press Start The result will be displayed Compare the result with the analysis cell required values Press Cancel to return to Optical Checks The Stray Light test is used to measure the stray light in the instrument at 340 nm 1 Press Stray Light Check in the Optical Checks menu 2 Remove any cuvettes analysis cuvettes from the cell compartment 3 Place the cell adapter A for 10 mm rectangular cells in the cell compartment 2 4 Close the cell compartment cover Press Zero Insert the analysis cell into the cell compartment 2 Close the cell compartment cover 8 Press Start Stray Light Check Wavelength 340 nm Average 0 000 Abs 6 8 3 4 Absorbance check Wavelength 546 nm 1 a Please remove sample cuvette 2 and touch Zero a 3 4 5 6 mal Absorbance Check T Wavelength 546 nm 9 a Please insert sample cuvette 5 3 and touch Read 10 1of5 ER 11 Cancel Read A wm 12 14 1 5 16 SS Absorbance Check 1 7 Wavelength 546 nm 18 Average 0 000 Abs
93. m and the measuring range a of the stored tests methods include the Reagent Blank function This enables the reagent blank value to be added to or subtracted from the subsequent readings The reagent blank value Reagent Blank shifts the calibration curve along the y axis without changing the shape or gradient of the curve The effect corresponds to a y axis intercept of the calibration straight line This is clarified by the following formula concentration conc factor x Abs reagent blank Save as User Program To store the selected parameters as a User Program refer to Section 6 1 page 73 Multiple determination This option allows the multiple determination of a sample Recall Data To recall saved measurement data or time courses refer to Section 5 3 page 43 a Setup Basic data for the instrument refer to Section 5 2 page 27 57 Standard programs 5 4 3 Use of program timers Some procedures do not require the use of timers Other procedures require several timers These timers are pre programmed into each Stored Program along with a description of the activity to be performed during the timed period c32 nm 1 Press the Timer icon 2 Press OK to start the first timer Invert Timer 01 00 O Shake Timer 00 30 i SES l The timer will count down on the screen O Timer 15 00 O General Timer 3 To start the next timed activity for the Stored Program press the Timer icon and OK Note Pr
94. meric keypad to enter a program number between 9000 and 9099 The lowest available number appears automatically 3 Press OK Note If a program number is already allocated to another user program a query appears asking whether the present program is to be replaced If OK is pressed the existing program is overwritten Program name 4 Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a program name The name can be a maximum of 28 characters long 5 Press Back to go back to the previous program point or press Next to continue with the input of the program data Program type 6 Select the required program type Table 8 and press Next 7 Ifthe options Single Wavelength Section 6 1 1 1 page 75 or Multi Wavelength Section 6 1 1 2 page 76 are selected define the programming parameters e Unit e Wavelength e Calculation formula e Wavelength 1x e Concentration factor Kx e Concentration solution e Chemical form e Calibration equation For more information on free programming parameters refer to Section 6 1 2 page 82 Expanded programs Table 8 Program descriptions Readings at a defined wavelength H In the Multi Wavelength mode absorbance values can be measured at up to four wavelengths and the results can be mathematically processed to obtain sums differences and relationships Free programming 6 1 1 1 Single wavelength settings A high degree of flexibility results in individual options to create a user
95. minder to enter an automatic interval when a standard analysis is required to be carried out 10 Press On AQA Standard Reminder AQA Interval 10 MAY 2000 emt oe 11 Select the required interval Press OK to confirm the entry 12 Select a unit for the interval Press OK to confirm the entry AQA Interval Measurements Weeks Months 117 Expanded programs 6 8 4 2 AQA Addition EE By the analysis of a addition solution it is possible to check for faults and interferences in the sample 1 Press AQA Addition 2 Press On AQA Interval Months a pea 3 Enter the required interval and the system will automatically issue a prompt to add an analysis Press OK to confirm the entry Some NEE 4 Define the required unit for the interval Press OK to confirm the entry Measurements Weeks Months 6 8 4 3 Multiple Determination RGN E E 1 Press Multiple Determination 2 Press Reminder lt Off gt 3 Press On tee etd 4 Select the required interval Press OK to confirm the entry 5 Select a unit for the interval Press OK to confirm the entry 118 Amal ebie al aliki A ssatina as Measurements 6 8 4 4 Dilution AQA ra cs lx ebessen Fici alitis A ennen Ee AQA Dilution Reminder 3 Months Tolerance Test Dilution Factor 2 000 10 6 8 4 5 Carring out AQA measures Barcode Programs 694 nm Ef Please insert barcode cuvette ammonium
96. mple reading is then corrected by adding or subtracting the blank value The result is shown in the display with the Blank Correction icon Some barcode tests do not require a sample blank value to be determined as turbidity and colour are dealt with during the test procedure Note For further information about the Help Guide Information icon refer to Appendix A page 141 5 5 5 Update edit barcode tests 5 5 5 1 Manual update of a barcode test Note Only in very few cases does the revision of a test require all test specifications to be updated The various data types that determine a barcode test are described in Table 6 Table 6 Program update options Mam Name of the analysis parameter An abbreviation assigned by the user or the version number etc is entered here Exact definition of the test the number of wavelengths at which readings are carried out the Measurement process number of absorbance readings needed the keys to be used any waiting periods between readings etc Formula Definition of the evaluation formulas with which the test result is calculated The number of variables shown in the display depends on the definition of the measurement Variables process and the formulas Input of the numerical values of the wavelengths factors constants etc This function can be used to enter abbreviations and defined times for up to four timers Highlight the corresponding line and press Edit The timers are
97. n this memory reference will be activated and indicated at the appropriate time Press Service Time in the System Check menu Activate the On checkbox Press Last service Enter the date of the last service Te eS YS Press OK to confirm the selection 6 Activate the options field under Next service 7 Select a time interval for the next service 8 Press OK to confirm the selection When the next service is due the report Next service due is displayed when the instrument is switched on 9 Press OK to return to the Main Menu Contact the manufacturer to agree a date for the next service 121 Expanded programs 6 8 8 Lamps operating time Lamp History Measurements 1080 6 9 Toolbar Stored Programs Barcode Programs User Programs Favorite Programs Single Wavelength Multi Wavelength Wavelength Scan Time Course 06 JAN 2000 14 28 System Ps Recall Instrument Checks Data Setup 6 9 1 Logon O Pere Operator ID 122 The Lamps operating time provides information on the switch on cycles of the lamps After a lamp is replaced the display of the switch on cycles is reset to 0 1 Press Lamp History in the System Check menu 2 Press Reset and the lamp data are reset 3 Press OK to return to the System Check menu On the right of the display there is a toolbar with various programs Many of these programs can also be called up
98. n formula 2 Enter the required factor 3 If necessary repeat until all the values for the formula have been entered 4 Press OK to confirm 5 Press Continue Note Up to 5 digit place values can be entered A maximum of 4 decimal places are possible Concentration resolution number of decimal places 1 Select the required number of decimal places to be displayed after the decimal point from the list 2 Press Continue Sen ria Chemical Form Chemical form 1 Enter the chemical formula used in the display to represent the analysis parameter 2 Press Continue T7 Expanded programs 6 1 1 3 Calibration settings for single and Multi Wavelength mode A method is calibrated by determining the absorbance values of several standard solutions of known concentration Create and save a calibration curve by entering values or measuring standards or entering formulas Table 9 Table 9 Calibration settings cc Create a calibration table by entering the concentration values and the corresponding absorbance values of the standard solutions be measured The absorbance values are applied in a diagram against the concentrations of the standard solutions The calibration curve is graphically presented page 78 Enter values Create a calibration table by entering the concentration values of the standard solutions to be measured and then determining the corresponding absorbance values by measur
99. nalysis was inaccurate by substances in the sample Sample matrix effect Test to determine whether a sample matrix 0 100 effect is present Use distilled water instead of the sample Add standard solution as described in the procedure Detection rate Conclusion lons in the sample are interfering with the analysis causing false results to be obtained 93 Expanded programs 6 3 1 94 Complete a standard addition Measures to identify other interference factors Checklist 1 Check if the procedure is completed correctly a Are the reagents added in the correct order Is enough time allowed for colour development Is the correct glassware in use Is the glassware clean o 29 pg Does the test require the sample to be at a certain temperature f Was the pH of the sample in the correct range g Is the pipette volume correct 2 Check the reagents Repeat the standard additions using fresh reagents Detection rate Conclusion The originally used reagents were defective Check the standard solution Repeat the standard addition procedure with a freshly prepared standard solution and distilled water Detection rate Conclusion The originally used standard solution was deficient If none of these measures resolves the problem please contact the manufacturer Carry out the standard addition in accordance with the corresponding procedure There are two different methods M
100. names that describe the corresponding work step In the third column the times for each active timer are entered Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 6 1 2 1 Measurement process The measurement process defines the handling and the readings of the test e At which and how many wavelengths should readings be completed e How many absorbance readings must be completed e When should the zero reading and the sample reading be completed e Are waiting times necessary between readings e Should individual program sequences be repeated The elements of a measuring Sequence such as zero and sample readings and the timer s reaction times waiting times etc are individually defined 6 1 2 2 Enter a new element of a measuring sequence Note Each component of the measurement process must be entered in the order in which it will be completed EE 1 Mark the Measurement process row in the data overview s 2 Press Edit 3 Press Edit a x 4 Press New 84 Expanded programs Content and definition of the keys 2 3 4 onr Z key Zeroing 1 Press Z to program a zero reading Press OK to confirm Press New Press Zeroing and enter the wavelength for which the zero reading is to be performed Press OK and confirm the entry Press OK If zero readings are to be carried out at a number of wavelengths repeat the steps starting with 1 for each wavelengt
101. nts to the rear Figure 5 Note The arrow on top of the cell adapter indicates the direction of the light beam path Installation 3 6 3 Use of the light shield for measurements The light shield Figure 6 prevents disruptive exposure to light when 13 mm or 16 mm round cells are used in the cell compartment 1 Insert the light shield into cell compartment 2 before performing measurements in cell compartment 1 The DR 3900 is shipped with the light shield installed Remove the light shield before using cell compartment 2 Figure 6 Light shield Installation of the light shield 1 Open the cell compartment 2 Place the light shield into cell compartment 2 so that the arrow on the light shield points to the rear 3 Beam path Figure 7 shows the beam path of the DR 3900 21 Installation Figure 7 Beam path 1 Halogen lamp 8 Splitter mirror 2 Entrance slit 9 Reference element A Grating 10 Cell compartment 2 for rectangular cells 5 Exit slit 12 Reading element 6 Lens 13 Cell compartment 1 for round cells 7 Filter wheel 22 Section 4 Startup 4 1 Switch on the instrument startup process 4 2 Language selection Language English 4 3 Self check du e H WS lie DR 3900 Self Check SYSTEM TESTS LAMP TESTS FILTER ADJUSTMENT A CALIBRATION VOLTAGE TESTS 1 Connect the power cable to the mains outlet 2 Switch on the instrument by using the power button next to
102. numeric keypad to enter the new value 8 Next press OK Note The Reagent Blank function is deactivated when the reading program is left To use the same blank value later for other tests using the same reagent lot enter the value per step 7 Note The results calculated using the reagent blank value must lie within the limits of the measuring range of the test method Standard programs 10 Aluminum Alumin SS e Note The reagent blank icon is shown in the result display refer to KE o arrow when the function is active mg L Login Alz o 000 Sample ID E O5 JAN 2000 03 37 04 Main Menu 5 4 8 To carry out a multiple determination A sample can be measured several times using the multiple determination functions 1 Before reading the concentration press Options gt More gt Multiple Determination 2 Press On The number of multiple determinations is shown under Measurements 3 To change the value displayed on the button press the button Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the new value Press OK to confirm El Sa 4 The Multiple Determination icon will be shown on the display D gup 0 068 7 ER Ais 9 A o 000 Sample ID Eve 05 JAN 2000 03 45 13 Main Lesen m Menu eich wem 5 4 9 Analysis of samples 10 Aluminum Alumin 522 nm 1 Press Stored Programs and select a program 1 800 Em m t Note The procedural instructions are shown in the display by using A 000 Alr
103. o enter letters numbers and symbols as needed when programming the instrument Unavailable options are disabled grayed out The icons on the right and left of the screen are described in Table 1 Operator ID The central keypad changes to reflect the chosen entry mode Press a key repeatedly until the desired character appears on the screen A space can be entered by using the underscore on the YZ_ key Press Cancel to cancel an entry or press OK to confirm an entry Note It is also possible to use a USB keyboard with US keyboard layout or a hand held USB barcode scanner refer to Section 9 page 135 Table 1 Alphanumeric keypad ABC abc Alphabetic Toggles the character input mode between upper and lower case Symbols Punctuation symbols and numerical sub and superscripts may be entered EE 25 Standard programs 5 1 3 Main menu Main Menu A variety of modes may be selected from the Main Menu The Stored JI Barcode following table briefly describes each menu option Programs Programs Ji Login ellen Gass J There is a toolbar on the right hand side of the screen Press to rograms rograms i S Sample ID activate the various functions Single Wavelength Multi Wavelength K A F Wavelength Scan Time Course AQA O4 JAN 2000 05 57 Trend System G t Recall Instrument Checks Data Setup Table 2 Main Menu options Stored programs are pre programmed methods that make use of HACH chemicals
104. o the graph press Options and then View Graph Cursor Mode 1 Press Cursor mode tracking in the Options menu The selection for this menu item determines what data is displayed in the table 2 Highlight Track or Peak Valley Press OK to confirm 4 Press Return to return to the Scan mode Integral The Integral applies to the whole wavelength range of the scan Press Integral Off in the Options menu Highlight On to show the Integral To find the integral of other wavelength ranges change the wavelength range and scan again Press OK to confirm Scale amp Units Abs Scale Auto Manual 0 300 Abs 3 500 Abs Cancel OK 6 6 2 Wavelength scan reading avelength Scan 800 nm 3 500 0 300 400 Zeroing Menu Cancel Options Expanded programs 5 Press Return to return to the Scan mode Note The Integral is shown instead of the date on the display Note For the next scan reading the setting for the Integral will be On Scale amp Units 1 Press Options gt More gt Scale amp Units 2 Highlight the required units Abs or T 3 Highlight Auto or Manual scaling on the graph s y axis Note When selecting the manual scaling the limit values y min and Y max can be entered using the alphanumeric keypad The graph is adjusted to display only the values in the selected range If automatic scaling is selected the instrument sets the limits automatical
105. od selection Scanning speed gt 8 nm s in steps of 1 nm Spectral bandwidth 5nm Photometric measuring range 3 0 Abs wavelength range 340 900 nm 5 m abs at 0 0 0 5 abs 1 at 0 50 2 0 abs lt 0 5 to 2 Abs lt 1 at gt 2 Abs with neutral glass at 546 nm Stray light lt 0 1 T at 340 nm with NaNO Photometric accuracy Photometric linearity Data log 2000 readings Result Date Time Sample ID User ID CH O User programs Physical and environmental specifications 350 mm 13 78 in 151 mm 5 94 in 255 mm 10 04 in 4200 g 9 26 Ib 10 40 C 50 104 F maximum 80 relative humidity without condensate Ambient operating requirements formation 40 60 C 40 140 F maximum 80 relative humidity without condensate Ambient storage requirements formation Additional technical data Power connector via external power Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz supply Output 15 V 30 VA Use only shielded cable with maximum length of 3 m 2x USB type A Interfaces 1x USB type B Use only shielded cable e g STP FTP S FTP with maximum length of 20 m 1x Ethernet Specifications Performance specifications Enclosure rating IP40 excluding interfaces and power supply This product has been tested to the requirements of CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 second edition including Amendment 1 or a later version of the same standard that incorporates the same level of testing re
106. of absorbance and transmission spectrums In the Wavelength Scan mode the absorbance of the light in a solution over a defined wavelength spectrum is measured While the scan is taking place the cell compartment cover must be closed Therefore a scan of the round cell compartment is not possible The reading results can be displayed as a curve as percentage transmittance T or as Absorbance Abs The collected data can be printed as a table or a curve The data is available for formatting changes These include automatic scaling and zoom functions Maximum and minimum values are determined and shown as a table The cursor can be moved to any point on the curve for the purpose of reading off the absorbance or transmittance value and the wavelength The data associated with each data point can also be shown as a table 102 Expanded programs 6 6 1 Setup the wavelength scan Press Wavelength Scan in the Main Menu Press Options for Parameter Setup avelength Scan More Gg Cursor Mode CH Send Sg 3 500 Tracking Data Ta _ login a t r j Login Abs 5 Mee Scale amp Units 5 Reference Sample ID Sample ID j o H i hs Timer o Timer 0 300 D AQA AQA Trends Trends Recall Instrument bh SIT 5 Data Setup Vy Table 14 Options during wavelength scan Me Further options are displayed From the displayed list of stored scans a record is selected for use as a reference scan su
107. on factor for converting absorbance values into concentration values Concentration To select the number of decimal places Resolution Absorbance Formula Calculation basis for evaluating samples Save as User Program To store the selected parameters as a User Program refer to Section 6 1 page 73 Recall measurement l l data Recall saved measurement data wave length scans or time courses see Section 5 3 page 43 Instrument Setup mode Basic data of the instrument refer to Section 5 2 page 27 Optica Timer icon Absorbance Formula e Absorbance Formula 1 Press Absorbance Formula 2 The formula selected in the top key determines the number of wavelength and coefficient keys that will appear below Press the key to change the calculation formula Select a formula from the displayed list Press OK When a new formula is selected the number of variables below changes to match The following formulas are available K1A1 K2A2 K1A1 K2A2 K3A3 K A K5A5 K1A1 K2A2 K3A3 K1A1 K2A2 K3A3 K4A4 100 Expanded programs A refers to the absorbance at wavelength 1 A gt refers to the absorbance at wavelength 2 etc K refers to the coefficient at wavelength 1 K gt refers to the coefficient at wavelength 2 etc If a subtraction has to be completed the factors can be entered with a minus sign 10 11 Press the Ax keys to change the wavelengths
108. or indirect guarantee for the use with High Risk Activities Follow the following safety information in addition to any local guidelines in force Safety information for the correct use of the instrument e Do not operate the instrument in hospitals or comparable establishments in proximity to medical equipment like pace makers or hearing aids e Do not operate the instrument near highly flammable substances such as fuels highly combustible chemicals and explosives e Do not operate the instrument near combustible gases vapors or dust e Do not vibrate or jolt the instrument e The instrument can cause interference in immediate proximity to televisions radios and computers e Do not open the instrument e Improper use of the instrument voids the warrantee 2 1 3 Chemical and Biological Safety ADANGER Potential danger in the event of contact with chemical biological materials Handling chemical samples standards and reagents can be dangerous Familiarise yourself with the necessary safety procedures and the correct handling of the chemicals before the work and read and follow all relevant safety data sheets Normal operation of this instrument may involve the use of hazardous chemicals or biologically harmful samples 12 2 2 Overview of product General Information e Observe all cautionary information printed on the original solution containers and safety data sheet prior to their use e Dis
109. ore Off setting no measurement data is stored TransiConc Abs Trans Conc Abs To switch to transmittance concentration or absorbance readings Data icon To send data to a printer network drive computer or USB memory stick USB type A or Ethernet Send Data port This functions as a stopwatch It helps to make sure that the steps of an analysis are correctly timed e g reaction times wait times etc can be exactly specified When the specified time has elapsed an acoustic signal is emitted The use of the timer has no influence on the reading program Timer icon A corrective dilution factor can be entered in order to take account of certain properties The number entered at the dilution factor prompt will be multiplied by the result to compensate for Dilution Factor Off On the adjustment For example if the sample has been diluted by a factor of 2 enter 2 The default setting of the dilution factor is turned off Note When a dilution is in effect the dilution icon will appear on the display Se This option enables the accuracy of the measurements to be checked The procedural instructions Standard Addition for test parameters contain a detailed explanation of how to use this function The procedural instructions for test parameters indicate whether a standard adjustment is Seege necessary and if so how to proceed Chemical Form Form Some of the stored tests methods allow to select the chemical for
110. oves between minimum maximum absorbance Choice of Cursor mode values or Cursor mode Tracking cursor moves over each data point of the scan The arrow keys right left are used to move the cursor depending on the selected mode to the next data point The data of the data point wavelength absorbance or transmittance value are highlighted on the x and y axes Note Press any point on the curve to display the associated data This function is used to magnify the section of the curve in the vicinity of the cursor The original curve size can be restored by pressing the zoom icon again 6 6 3 Work with reference scans Arrow keys There are two options to work with Reference Scan em h First option O6 JAN 2000 17 24 49 Scan 2 400 800 nm A 005 nm n n Login 1 Press Reference Off in the Options menu to select een another scan to display on the same screen with the current 7 scan Highlight the required scan number and press Highlight reference Ca Note After selecting a reference scan the Reference Off key in the Trends Options menu turns into Reference On eference ighligh ighligh Cancel d Off Ge res WV Note Only scans that have the same wavelength range and step can be displayed using the overlay option This process can be repeated until all matching scans are displayed 2 The reference curve is shown in orange The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength ar
111. perimposed scan This can be highlighted or shown in the background in comparison Reference Off On with the actual measured scan Note This option is only available when there are stored scans with the same wavelength range and step To enter the wavelength spectrum and the scan interval Enables the user to switch the display back and forth between the scan data tables Select View wavelength absorbance and the graph of the curve Note Select View will be activated after the first reading To select Track or Peak Valley The selection for this menu item determines to which points on Cursor Mode the graph the cursor moves Send Data To send data to a printer computer or USB memory stick Type A Integral On Off The integral gives the area and the derivative of the integral gives the original function Scale In the automatic Scaling mode the y axis is automatically adjusted so that the total scan is displayed scale amp Units The manual Scaling mode allows sections of the scan to be displayed Units Choice of absorbance or transmittance Reci SEHR Recall saved measurement data wave length scans or time courses see Section 5 3 page 43 Instrument Setup mode Basic data of the instrument refer to Section 5 2 page 27 ii Cur Wavelength Range e Setting of the wavelength 1 Press the key in the Options menu to select the wavelength range and the wavelength step Press the upper left key to select the lower wa
112. pose of all consumed solutions in accordance with national regulations and laws e Select the type of protective equipment suitable to the concentration and quantity of the dangerous material at the respective work place The DR 3900 is a VIS spectrophotometer with a wavelength range of 320 to 1100 nm The instrument is delivered with a complete series of application programs and supports several languages The spectrophotometer DR 3900 contains the following programs and operating types e Stored programs pre installed tests e Barcode Programs e User Programs e Favorites e Single Wavelength e Multi Wavelength e Wavelength Scan e Time course The DR 3900 Spectrophotometer provides digital readouts in direct concentration units absorbance or percent transmittance When selecting a user generated or programmed method the menus and prompts serve to direct the user through the test This menu system can also generate reports statistical evaluations of generated calibration curves and to report instrument diagnostic checks 13 General Information 14 Section 3 Installation Electrical and fire hazards Only use the supplied benchtop power supply LZV844 Only qualified experts may perform the tasks described in this section of the manual while adhering to all locally valid safety regulations 3 1 Unpack the instrument The DR 3900 Spectrophotometer comes packaged with the following items e DR 3900 sp
113. presentative Absorbance gt 3 5 u BEER Dilute sample and measure again Fault Barcode check number Deviation to the stored data Data updating Please update program data Error when calling up the local IP Network setup DHCP client has no Enter the IP address again address connection to the DHCP server SET f Network setup default gateway cannot l Error during default gateway setup be setfor fixed IP Address Try to create the connection again Error during network drive setup Error during network drive setup network drive setup Error during network setup Error during network setup network setup Check the settings the Check the settings Error during subnet mask setup AN Sonet MAS CANOLOG Enter the subnet mask again 131 Troubleshooting sre copying from USB memory eqordunaguipdais Start the procedure again or contact the manufacturer or his representative Error in FTP connection FTP error Make sure that the instrument is connected to the network Fault Program not accessible Please update program data Barcode test not present Data updating Fault The cuvette is soiled or there are Clean the cuvette allow the particles to Clean cuvette undissolved particles in the cuvette settle Fault Test program stopped Please check lamp Close the lid Error xx Fault Test program stopped Please remove the cuvette Close the lid Error Test program stops when the instrument is sta
114. quirements 10 Section 2 General Information 2 1 Safety information 2 1 1 Precautionary labels Please read this entire manual before unpacking setting up or operating this equipment Pay attention to all danger and caution statements Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment To make sure that the protection provided by this instrument is not impaired do not use or install this instrument in any manner other than that specified in these operating instructions ADANGER Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided results in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE Indicates a situation that if not avoided could result in damage to the instrument Information that requires special emphasis Note Information that supplements points in the main text Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if this information is not observed A symbol if noted on the instrument will be included with a danger or caution statement in the operating instructions A This symbol if noted on the instrument references the user manual for operation and or safety information Electrical
115. r or PC and they enable instrument software to be upgraded refer to Section 6 8 2 Page 111 The Ethernet port supports real time data transfer in local networks LIMS systems or SC controllers Only use a shielded cable e g STP FTP S FTP with a maximum length of 20 m for the Ethernet port 3 6 Cell compartments cell adapters and light shield 3 6 1 18 Cell compartments and adapters The DR 3900 has two cell compartments Figure 3 Only one cell type at a time can be used for a reading Cell compartment 1 for e 13 mm and 16 mm round cells Note Cell compartment 1 contains barcode detection for cells vials Cell compartment 2 for The following cell types can be used in cell compartment 2 e Without cell adapter A 50 mm cells 1 inch rectangular cells and 1 inch flow cells can be used directly in cell compartment 2 e With cell adapter A 10 mm rectangular cells 1 inch round cells and AccuVac vials Note These cells must be inserted using cell adapter A Installation Figure 3 Cell compartments 1 Cell compartment for round cells 1 2 Cell compartment for rectangular cells 2 Figure 4 Cell adapter Cell adapter A 10 mm rectangular cells 1 inch round cell Installation 3 6 2 Figure 5 20 Installation of cell adapter Installation of a cell adapter Open the cell compartment Place the cell adapter into cell compartment 2 so that the arrow on the cell adapter poi
116. rams andUser Programs 1 Press Stored Programs in the Main Menu The Stored 433 COD FD LR Programs list will appear 455 Ozone MRAV 0 75 mg L EE ei 2 Highlight the selection by pressing it or Select by Number to _ Sample ID search for the program by number ane 3 Press Add to Favorites and press OK to confirm e The program can now be selected from Favorite Trends Programs menu in the Main Menu Main Select by Remove Menu Number Program Start WV 63 Standard programs 5 5 Barcode Programs 5 5 1 Complete a barcode test Stored II Barcode E Programs Programs i User Favorite e Droorams Droorams 5 le iD ample I Reading barcode a bh k Please wait mae emn Wavelength Scan Time Course AQA 05 JAN 2000 04 16 Trends System G t Recall Instrument Checks Data setup v Barcode Programs 694 nm Login D A Please insert barcode cuvette Sample ID aby Timer Si Dilution O5 JAN 2000 04 16 46 Main Menu Options WV LCK 303 Ammonium 694 nm a7 18 3 Ge NH N D A 2 00 Sample ID OG Timer z O5 JAN 2000 04 17 06 Gem J Menu Options 64 A special barcode reader in cell compartment 1 automatically reads the barcode on the 13 mm cuvette vial as the cuvette vial completes a single rotation The instrument uses the barcode identification to automatically set the correct wavelength for the analysis and calculates the result immediately wit
117. rd which operator measured each sample 1 Press Operator ID in Instrument Setup 2 Press Options gt New to enter a new operator ID Note If no operator ID has yet been entered the alohanumeric keyboard is immediately displayed Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a new operator ID Press OK to confirm the entry 5 Choose an icon for the operator ID using the Left Arrow and Right Arrow 6 Press Operator Password to protect the operator ID with a password 7 Use the alphanumeric keyboard to enter an operator password 8 Press OK to confirm the entry 9 Press Cancel to delete the complete entry for the operator ID Press Back to reach to the input screen for operator ID Press OK to confirm the entry The following screen is displayed 27 Standard programs Operator ID Logout Options Operator ID Delete Initialize RFID Tag 10 Press Back to return the instrument to the Instrument Setup menu Press Logout to log out of an active operator ID Press Login to activate a selected operator ID Press Options to enter change or delete additional operator IDs The following screen is displayed 11 Press New to enter another operator ID Press Delete to delete an operator ID Press Edit to edit an operator ID Press Initialize RFID Tag to write the operator ID to an optional operator RFID tag not available on all models Refer to Section 5 2 1 1 for more information 5 2 1 1 Operator RFID t
118. rk Setup On Off DR 3900 IP Network Server Automatic Off Factory Default j Network Server Netdrive FTP Netdrive Setup i Metdriue Setup IP Address Server Name Saar Folder Passwo rd DR_0000 Standard programs 10 Press Network Server lt Off gt to determine the target site for the data transfer 11 Select Netdrive and run Netdrive Setup Alternatively select FTP and run FTP Setup The procedures are completely identical As an example Netdrive Setup is described here The target site can be defined by IP address or a server name 12 Press IP Address and enter the IP address or select Server Name and enter the server name 13 Press Data Folder and enter the target folder name Note A folder with the selected name must exist on the target system Additionally the folder must be shared with the operator using the corresponding password 14 Press OK to confirm the entry 41 Standard programs 42 a Seco Bw vm 123 User and password must be identical to the settings on the target system aec DEF GH a 15 Press User and enter the username a 16 Press OK to confirm 17 Press Password and enter the password 18 Press OK to confirm the entry Cancel 19 Press Factory Default to restore the Network Settings to the factory defaults n Factory Default Restore the network configuration to the factory defaults 1 Pr
119. rks special configuration is required The manufacturer recommends support from a network administrator Only use a shielded cable e g STP FTP S FTP with a maximum length of 20 m for the Ethernet port This section describes the setting options for the photometer in relation to network communication The connection parameters must be configured for data transfer to a PC or connection to a network 1 Press PC amp Printer in Instrument Setup 2 Press Network gt Setup 3 Press On 4 Press IP address An IP address is used to send data from a sender to a pre defined recipient e ifthe IP for the DR 3900 is automatically issued in the network no further settings are necessary A hostname can optionally be assigned e Ifthe instrument address is fixed the connection must be configured 39 Standard programs DR 3900 IP Address 5 Select Fix to configure the IP address Automatic Fixed IP Address Subnet Mask o 192 168 200 40 O 255 455 255 0 Default Gateway Hostname 0 0 0 0 6 Press IP address and enter the address In conjunction with the IP address of an instrument the subnet mask establishes which IP addresses are located within the local network 7 Press Subnet Mask and enter the address A Gateway enables data communication in networks that are based on varying protocols 8 Press Default Gateway and enter the address 9 Press OK to confirm the entry 40 E Netwo
120. rmation icon O Shake Timer 00 30 O Timer 15 00 General Timer The next help screen will be activated 9 Press Cancel to return to the reading screen of the test method 10 Press the information icon to return to the last current page of the Help Guide and proceed with the test A 2 Display of the Help Guide for barcode programs 1 Insert the light shield in cell compartment 2 2 Press Barcode Programs in the Main Menu Refer to Section 5 5 page 64 for more information Barcode Programs 694 nm 3 Press the information icon Af Please insert barcode cuvette 06 JAN 2000 18 01 21 h naain Options Menu e CADE Barcode Programs The list for barcodes will appear in increasing numerical order 5 Select the required test 6 Prepare the barcode test in accordance with current process specifications and follow the step by step instructions for the procedure Carefully remove the foll from the screwed on Dosi ap Zip Note Make sure that the values of the current process specification are used Note Use the arrow keys to navigate through the next or previous pages or to the first or last page 142 Help Guide 7 Press Cancel to return to the measurement screen for the Pipette 5 0 mil sample test LCK 303 Ammonium 32 0 mm NHa N E 06 JAN 2000 18 02 24 Main Menu 8 Press the information icon to return to the last curren
121. rranty Hach Company warrants its products to the original purchaser against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of one year from date of shipment unless otherwise noted in the product manual In the event that a defect is discovered during the warranty period Hach Company agrees that at its option it will repair or replace the defective product or refund the purchase price excluding original shipping and handling charges Any product repaired or replaced under this warranty will be warranted only for the remainder of the original product warranty period This warranty does not apply to consumable products such as chemical reagents or consumable components of a product such as but not limited to lamps and tubing Contact Hach Company or your distributor to initiate warranty support Products may not be returned without authorization from Hach Company This warranty does not cover Damage caused by acts of God natural disaster labor unrest acts of war declared or undeclared terrorism civil strife or acts of any governmental jurisdiction Damage caused by misuse neglect accident or improper application or installation e Damage caused by any repair or attempted repair not authorized by Hach Company e Any product not used in accordance with the instructions furnished by Hach Company e Freight charges to return merchandise to Hach Company e Freight charges on expedited or express sh
122. rted Test program stops when the instrument is started Check the lamp and replace it if necessary Close lid Press Start Again Remove the cuvette sample cell from the cell compartment Press OK Contact the manufacturer or a sales Selfcheck stopped Hardware error Error x Electronic defect representative and indicate the error number Error Too much ambient light Move instrument into shade or close the lid No help function is available for this program Shelf life exceeded The analysis is possibly erroneous Use Use chemicals new chemicals Check programming Contact the manufacturer or a sales representative Decrease ambient light Avoid direct sunlight Close lid The instrument sensors detects too much ambient light Error in the test database user ion No evaluation database Reinsert the cell If the barcode is not recognised contact the manufacturer or his representative No instrument backup present Check the USB memory stick No valid data for these parameters CR Change the selection measurement data No valid data found View Data not possible in data log Change the selection No measurement data present ee analy Se Change the selection configured without measurement data Control range not reached Data analysis limits not reached ae a WANING AUCE OE COTE limit set was not reached DE This is a warning notice The control Control range exceeded Dat
123. rts to the standard setting 59 Standard programs 5 4 6 1 Change of the default setting of the chemical form Chemical Form Save as Cancel Default 5 4 7 Runa reagent blank Reagent Blank 0 010 Adjust to 0 000 mg L Al 60 1 Inthe result display press Options gt More gt Chemical Form 2 A list of available evaluation forms appear Select the new default setting 3 Press Save as Default The current result and all further readings will be displayed in the new chemical form Some of the stored tests methods include the Reagent Blank function This enables the reagent blank value to be measured and then taken into account in calculating the reading result Reading analysis of a reagent blank 1 Prepare the test corresponding to the specification procedural instructions Use distilled water instead of a sample to determine the reagent blank value 2 Select the test Insert the zero solution into the cell compartment if required by the procedural instructions Press Zero 3 Insert the prepared sample cell into the cell compartment Press Read The result will be displayed 4 Press Options gt More gt Reagent Blank Press On to highlight the Reagent Blank function 6 The concentration shown on the button is the reading of the reagent blank To use this value for more analyses of this parameter press OK 7 To change the value displayed on the button press the button Use the alpha
124. sification of samples by their sample locations using the optional accessories LOC 100 RFID Locator and RFID Sample ID Kit The precise sample location date and time are attached automatically Ratio analysis calculates a ratio between two or three parameters The last defined parameter is represented by 1 The first or second parameters are calculated as a ratio against this e g 4 2 1 1 Select Recall Data gt Data analysis 2 Select Ratios If a ratio analysis has already been carried out a list of the defined analyses will be displayed 3 Press Options 53 Standard programs 54 Ratio Options l 4 Press New to define a new ratio analysis 5 Select the required sample ID and press Next to confirm 6 Select parameter with the greatest concentration and press Next to confirm 7 Select parameter II with the middle concentration and press Next to confirm Parameter Ill Interval Interval st I Last Month Start Date End Date 29 NOV 2010 29 DEC 2010 Control Limits On Off Upper Ratio Limiti Upper Ratio Limit Ik 120 10 0 Lower Ratio Limith Lower Ratio Limit IE 40 0 2 00 Ratio Settings Sample ID Parameter I a AEREA 3 Cep Interval Parameter Il Last Month TNb Control Parameter III Limit PO 4 P Standard programs 8 Select parameter Ill with the smallest concentration and press Next to confirm 9 Select the
125. t page of the Help Guide and complete the test 9 Insert the zero cell or sample cell corresponding to the process specification into the cell compartment The reading is started automatically and the results are displayed Options 143 Help Guide 144 Index A Absorbance Check 115 Absorbance Formula 100 Alphanumeric keypad n nonnnnnnnnannnnnnnennennnnnnnnnnennnnnae 25 AOA ee 116 AUdIO elt 36 B Barcode Programs cceceeeeeeees 26 64 65 66 67 CANINO EE 66 ASIC Catal EEN 56 65 Benchtop power supply cccecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 C Calibration Settings cccccccseccseecseeceeeecseeseeeeeaes 78 Cel e Ee EE 19 Cell compartment 1 cccceecesseeeseeeecseeenseeenaees 18 Cell Compartment 2 ccrctsuincineesieacersd ti bieeneaaviesdes 18 Cell compartment COVED ccccceceseeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeees 16 Biller el ge NEE 57 59 Chemical TOM WEE 65 66 Cleaning DIS VE 125 Spectrophotometer cccceccseeccseeeeeeeaeeeeaeeeaees 125 COlOUl selection eana a 43 Concentration Factor ceeeee 97 98 100 101 Concentration Resolution 97 98 100 102 ele e EE 64 Cursor MoJe EE 103 104 CUVETIES CONS wrae ee a 126 D RE NEE 43 EIERE ee 43 46 48 POG ANNA W 43 48 sending Seacrest iran aeeethy ete ee nce et odes 43 48 SLOMIO seed wees ieee dot 43 48 Ala ele TEE 41 DAA OC RE 43 BIC TOO EE 9 Dat SIOFAGGT ee E
126. t will appear 2 Highlight the required test Note Select the program by name or scroll through the list using the arrow keys Highlight the program or press Select by No to search for a specific program number Press OK to confirm 3 Press Start to run the program The respective measurement window is displayed Note All corresponding data wavelength factors and constants is already preset 4 Follow the instructions for chemical procedures in the relevant procedures manual Procedure manual is on CD with purchase of instrument Note To display the procedural instructions in the display press the info icon Not all programs have this option 1 Press Stored Programs in the Main Menu Select the required process and press Start 2 Press Options enter specific data The following describes the options Table 4 Standard programs 10 Aluminum Alumin More i i DP Dilution Standard Factor Off Additions mt E d mca AL i SS wi Standard Chemical Form i B e Ab Adjust Off Alz ef _ Sample ID Sample ID _ Af Trans ap s Reagent Blank Save as ap Timer Off User Program Timer SE Multiple SE 5 _ Dilution OU Determination __Dilution O5 JAN 2000 02 19 27 RS Ka S 2 Return Gi Recall Instrument Data Setup Table 4 Stored programs options pee For further Options Store Off On With the Store On setting all measurement data is stored automatically With the St
127. tes to simplify their selection 9001 Bromine SO mall lr 5000 User Program Login Sample ID Timer AQA Main Select by Program WV J Menu Number Options Start User oe Rn et Program Options 9000 Favorites 6 1 4 1 Add to favourites User P Add to Favorites ON Program 9000 m User Program Sample ID Add to Favorites 6 1 4 2 Edit User Program 9000 Name User Program Sample ID Timer Expanded programs Press User Programs in the Main Menu The User Programs list will appear Highlight the selection by pressing it or Select by Number to search for the program by number Press Program Options Using Add to favorites add the selected program to the favorite list Use Edit to edit the selected program Use Delete to delete the selected program Note If the stored program is deleted in User Programs it will also be deleted in Favorites Programs Press Add to favourites Press OK to confirm The program is added to the Favorites Press Edit Press OK to confirm An overview of the specifications of the programmed test is displayed More information about the input options is provided in the Section 6 1 2 page 82 91 Expanded programs 6 1 4 3 Clear Entry ke e Delete Program a Uu Program 9000 User Program Sample ID Delete Program O Timer AQA H be Trends Ve ee v 6 2 Favorites 6 2 1 Recall a favorite program
128. th variable volume every time the screen is touched Reading done Activates deactivates a short sound with variable volume when the reading is done Timer Sets short long sound with variable volume when timer has ended Startup Activates deactivates a startup melody with variable volume when the test program is started Warning Activates deactivates a short sound with variable volume if there is an error message RFID done Activates deactivates a short sound with variable volume when a RFID transfer is done Shutdown Activates deactivates a short sound with variable volume when shutting down Select the required action Press Setup and complete the required settings Press OK to confirm the entry Press OK to confirm the entry The instrument then returns to Instrument Setup Standard programs 5 2 7 PC and printer The DR 3900 features an Ethernet port and two USB ports on the rear of the instrument as well as one USB port on the front refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 page 17 These interfaces can be used for exporting data and graphics to a printer updating data and transferring data to a PC and in a network These interfaces can be used for the connection of a USB stick an external USB keyboard or a USB Barcode handset scanner Note Various accessories can also be connected simultaneously using a USB hub A USB memory stick is used to update data refer to Section 6 8 2 page 111 Note A shielded USB
129. th acetone before being treated with cleaning agents In addition another rinse with acetone is necessary as a final treatment step before the cuvettes sample cells are dried 7 2 Lamp replacement To avoid a possible electric shock disconnect the instrument from the power source before servicing the lamp Switch off instrument Remove the power cable from the instrument Turn the instrument to allow work access to the underside Using a slot head screwdriver undo the lamp cover screws SS E Remove the cover NOTICE Burn Hazard Wait until the lamp cools down Contact with the hot lamp can cause burns 126 Maintenance 6 Using a cross head screwdriver remove the two screws for the lamp holder 7 Lift out the lamp holder upwards 8 Turn the lamp holder to that the connector with the cable guide points forwards 9 Push the clamp slide as far as possible to the right Step 1 a KS E7 10 Grasp the connector and along with the lamp pull it out of the lamp holder Step 2 ZL 11 Release the connector from the lamp Step 3 O A aa 127 Maintenance Fig 8 Lamp replacement 1 2 128 Lamp holder Clamp slide 3 Lamp 4 Connector To fit a new lamp carry out the procedure in reverse NOTICE Only hold lamp at lamp holder Avoid touching the glass as substances on the skin can bake onto the lamp bulb and thus acceler
130. the display 3 The instrument starts automatically with a startup process lasting approximately 45 seconds The display shows the logo of the manufacturer At the end of the startup process a startup melody is heard Note Wait approximately 20 seconds before switching on again so as not to damage the electronics and mechanics of the instrument The DR 3900 software includes several language options The first time the instrument is switched on the language selection screen will be shown automatically after the startup process 1 Select the required language 2 Press OK to confirm the language selection The self check will then start automatically Change the language setting The instrument functions in the selected language until the option is changed 1 Turn the instrument on 2 During the startup process touch any point on the screen and maintain contact until the option for selecting a language is shown approximately 45 seconds Select the required language Press OK to confirm the language selection The self check will then start automatically Each time the instrument is powered up a test program begins This procedure which takes approximately two minutes checks the system lamp filter adjustment wavelength calibration and voltage Each test that functions correctly is marked accordingly The Main Menu is displayed when diagnostics are completed Note In the event of further error messages during
131. tiple determinations O Standard Control Chart Range Control Chart ES The range in is displayed graphically with the control limits LCK 303 Ammonium T and date D Sample ID Timer i 18 JAN 11 24 JAN 11 03 FEB 11 DER 13 40 27 _ Trends h Return S Information Options I AA 5 3 3 Store recall send and delete data from wavelength scan and time course The instrument can store 20 datasets for the Wavelength Scan and 20 datasets for the Time Course The data must be stored manually after it is displayed 5 3 3 1 Data storage from wavelength scan or time course 1 Press the Folder icon in the Options menu after a reading is taken 5 Login 5 Reference Sample ID Off Timer 0 200 Lo View AnA 06 JAN 2000 17 24 57 Table a Main Menu ae WV The Store Data list will be displayed me 2 Press Store to save the current scan to the highlighted J numbered line Sample ID jj Note Scans can be overwritten Timer AQA ot Trends Cancel Store _ 48 Standard programs 9 3 3 2 O5 JAN 2000 02 10 58 Scan 1 400 700 nm A 005 nm D in A emm Main Menu Table Graph Options WV Wavelength Scan Login D Sample ID Timer AQA Trends ain wi a Main View i Menu Table List Options WV Wavelength Scan Min Max nm 405 Login Valley 415 D V Sample B isis Timer 445 455
132. u for frequently used tests e Creation of a specific selection of methods and tests 1 Select User Programs in the Main Menu 2 Select Program Options The Program Options menu contains several input and editing options Table 7 User Programs Add to Login Favorites Sample ID Delete Main Select by Program e Menu Number Options Site WV Table 7 Program options for user programs ae eee Select New to program a new user program Note The first time Program Options is selected only the New option is available The other options remain inactive grey until the first program has been created Add to favorites Select Add to favorites to add an existing user program to the Favorites list Select Edit to modify an existing program Select Delete to remove a program from the list of user programs The program will be Delete l simultaneously deleted from the Favorites list 73 Expanded programs 6 1 1 Program a user method User Men ee Een arin Program Name y Vavelt Single Wavelength Chemi Multi Wavelength O Free Programming 74 All input steps and their significance and options are explained in the following sections 1 Select New in the Program Options menu Program Number Specific test number with which the program can subsequently be called up from the selection list in the User Programs menu or the Favorites menu 2 Use the alphanu
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134. upplied on the process specification inside the test packaging For updating from the Internet refer to Section 5 5 5 3 page 70 1 Press Stored Programs in the Main Menu and select a program Add to Favorites 2 Press Program Options and then Edit Delete 62 Standard programs The Data list of the corresponding test will appear The process specification of the corresponding test contains the new data Wavelength Factors reading Ranges Conversion Factor for chemical Form etc 3 Highlight the corresponding line in the data overview and press Edit 4 Press OK and then Store after editing the test Cancel Edit CH Store WV 1 Press Stored Programs in the Main Menu 2 Press Program Options and then New Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the Program Number indicated in the working procedure An overview of the data for the test to be programmed is displayed The process specification of the corresponding test contains the new data Wavelength Factors reading Ranges Conversion Factor for chemical Form etc 4 Highlight the line containing the test specification that is to be programmed then press Edit and enter the data in the appropriate program lines 5 Press OK and then Store after editing the test 5 4 11 Add stored programs to the favorite programs list The Favorites menu simplifies test selection by creating a list of the most frequently used tests from the Stored Prog
135. ure parameters ime Course Options More d s I Send ees d Scale amp Units CH GC ps f Login Login Abs e g Time amp Sample ID Sample ID Interval mi DR T Timer O Timer 0 300 D CR D min View A8 __AQA 06 JAN 2000 05 14 28 Table E 28 E r k d n Main di RS Recall Instrument Menu options y Return 8 Data sui WW Table 16 Time course options Description For further options To store the scan data To input the total time for data collection and the time interval between the collection of data Time amp Interval l points To input the wavelength setting To display readings in absorbance transmittance or concentration This can be changed after View Table i sample data is collected Scale In the automatic Scaling mode the y axis is automatically adjusted so that the total scan is displayed eons S The manual Scaling mode allows sections of the scan to be displayed Units Choice of absorbance or transmittance Send Data To send Data to a printer computer or USB memory stick Type A Recall measurement l data Recall saved measurement data wave length scans or time courses see Section 5 3 page 43 Instrument Setup Basic data of the instrument refer to Section 5 2 page 27 108 Time Beene Time amp Interval Minutes Seconds Scale amp Units Abs Scale S Auto Manual 0 300 Abs kW 3 500 Abs Cancel OK 6 7 2 Time course
136. urn pas Data Setup VY e ifa USB memory stick is connected the files will be automatically sent to the USB memory stick as xml or csv files in the file folder WLData data of a wavelength scan or TCData data of a time course The file name will be formatted as ScanData_X csv Wavelength Scan Data or TCData_X csv Time Course Data X number of scans 1 20 For further processing use a spreadsheet program Note The message Data already present Overwrite is displayed if the files are already stored Press OK to overwrite the stored data Option 2 1 Press Wavelength Scan or Time Course and then Options gt More gt Send Data to send the data to a USB memory stick or to a printer e When a printer is connected select how to send the data to the printer graph table or both graph and table e ifa USB memory stick is connected the files will be automatically sent to the USB memory stick as xml or csv files in the file folder WLData data of a wavelength scan or TCData data of a time course The file name will be formatted as ScanData_X csv Wavelength Scan Data or TCData_X csv Time Course Data X number of scans 1 20 For further processing use a spreadsheet program 5 3 3 4 Delete stored data from wavelength scan or time course Wavelength Scan Abs Min Max nm 1 200 405 Login a0 14181 Valley 415 1134 E 8 i 1 192 425 _ Sample D 1 219
137. velength Enter the lower wavelength Press OK to confirm S e ZS Press the upper right key to select the upper wavelength 103 Expanded programs Abs 1 741 1 650 1 599 1 563 1 550 avelength Scan 400 nm Min Max nm 405 Login 415 g a25 Samna ID Ge Timer Valley 445 l e 455 AQA 1 583 06 JAN 2000 17 00 54 Main Menu Trends a WY Cursor Mode Tracking Peak Valley 104 Integral Enter the upper wavelength Press OK to confirm Note Do not select the same wavelength for minimum and maximum Highlight the required wavelength step Note The selection of the interval influences the duration and resolution of the Wavelength Scan Scans with a high resolution take longer than scans with a low resolution The larger the increments of the intervals selected the faster the scan runs In contrast the resolution of the determined data decreases In summery maximally 780 measuring steps can be accomplished during a Scan Note The maximum wavelength adjust automatically if the difference between the maximum and minimum wavelength is not a multiple of the interval Press OK to return to the Scan mode Selected parameters are displayed along the graph s x axis Select view display table 1 2 3 4 Perform a Wavelength Scan Section 6 6 2 page 105 Press Display table in the Options menu A table with the results is displayed To return t
138. via a menu but the operation is the same Use this function to enter up to 30 different operator initials each with a maximum of 10 characters into the instrument This feature helps record which operator measured each sample For a detailed description refer to Section 5 2 page 27 6 9 2 Sample ID 6 9 4 AQA ADDISTA Standard Multiple Determination AQA Analytical Quality Assurance ADDISTA Addition Dilution Expanded programs Use this option to enter up to 100 different Sample Identification tags with up to 20 characters each into the instrument Sample IDs can be used to specify the sample location or other sample specific information for example For a detailed description refer to Section 5 2 2 page 29 Use this function to activate a timer at any time 1 Inthe toolbar press Timer 2 Enter the required time and confirm with OK The count down starts automatically 3 Press Close to let the timer run in the background Press Cancel to stop the timer 4 When the timer has finished there is an acoustic signal The AQA menu contains the programs for testing the analytical quality For example this controls the individual working method with standard solutions or the cross sensitivities of the analyses identified by addition solutions multiple determinations and dilutions For a
139. xpanded programs 6 1 2 4 Enter variables User Mine re be a aan Variables Fi 1 0000 F2 0 0000 Fa 0 0000 F4 0 0000 U1 1 0000 U2 0 0000 6 1 2 5 6 1 3 Select a user program _ 5000 User Program Login D Sample ID Timer AQA T Trends Main Select by Program gt Menu Number options Start Y 1 Mark the Variables row in the data overview 2 Press Edit 3 Select the variable to be edited 4 Press Edit and enter the data refer to process specification for F1 F2 AT U1 etc 5 Press OK to confirm each entry Abbreviation of Variables F1 Factor 1 F2 Factor 2 1 Wavelength 1 U1 Conversion Factor 1 for the first chemical form U2 Conversion Factor 2 for an additional chemical form etc Save a free programming user program 1 Press Store to save the entered data The data can be stored under any data point measurement sequence formula timer etc Press User Programs in the Main Menu An alphabetical list of user programs with program numbers is displayed Note Use the scroll bar to scroll through the list quickly Note Highlight the selection by pressing it or Select by Number to search for the program by number Press Start to run the program 6 1 4 Add edit and delete user programs from the favorites list 90 The most frequently used tests methods in the User Programs menu can also be added to the list of favori

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