HF scientific MicroTPI Field Portable Turbidimeter User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

Micro TPI Field Portable Turbidimeter

HF scientific, inc.
3170 Metro Parkway
Ft. Myers, FL 33916
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Manual Part No. 22666 (12/04)
Rev. 1.4

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Application of Council Directive

Standard to which Conformity is Declared:

Product Safety - Tested and passed CE EN61010-1:1990 + A1:1992 (73/32 EEC)

Immunity and Emissions – Tested and passed EN61326:1997 + A1:1998

Manufacturer’s Name: HF scientific, inc.

Manufacturer’s Address: 3170 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida 33916-7597

Type of Equipment: Field Portable Turbidimeter

Model No: MicroTPI

I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above
Directive and Standard

Place: Fort Myers, Florida USA
(Signature)

_________________________

Robert J. Maley, President

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Table of Contents

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY............................................................................................ i

Specifications................................................................................................................................. 1

1.0 Overview............................................................................................................................ 2

1.1 Unpacking and Inspection of the Instrument and Accessories....................................... 2

1.2 The Display..................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 The Instrument and Touch Pad....................................................................................... 3

2.0 Safety.................................................................................................................................. 4

3.0 Normal Operation............................................................................................................. 5

3.1 Routine Measurement..................................................................................................... 5

4.0 Instrument Calibration .................................................................................................... 7

4.1 Calibration Standards...................................................................................................... 7

4.2 Indexing the Calibration Standards................................................................................. 7

4.3 Calibration Procedures.................................................................................................... 8

5.0 Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 9

5.1 System Warning Messages............................................................................................. 9

5.2 System Error Messages................................................................................................... 9

5.3 Technical and Customer Assistance ............................................................................. 10

6.0 Routine Maintenance...................................................................................................... 11

6.1 Cuvette Cleaning and Care ........................................................................................... 11

6.2 Battery Replacement..................................................................................................... 12

7.0 Accessories and Replacement Parts List....................................................................... 13

8.0 Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 14

8.1 Waterproof Seal

9.0 Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 15

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Specifications

Measurement Range

Accuracy

Resolution

Regulatory Compliance Compliant to ISO 7027: Water Quality – Determination of

Response Time 6 - 16 seconds

Display 7 Segment Liquid Crystal Display

Operating Temperature Range

Sample Temperature Range 0°C – 50°C (32°F – 122°F)
Relative Humidity 0-90% Non Condensing

Power Supply 4 – AAA Batteries (life is approximately 1000 readings using

0.01 –1100 NTU/FTU
±2% of reading or 0.01 NTU (0-500 NTU)

±3% of reading (500-1100 NTU)

0.01 NTU on low readings

Turbidity (Nephelometric Method)

0°C – 50°C (32°F – 122°F)

standard alkaline batteries)

Certification CE

Insulation Rating Pollution Degree 2

Approximate Dimensions Instrument: 7 cm x 16.5 cm x 4.8 cm (2 ¾” x 6 ½” x 1 7/8”)

Instrument in Minilab Case: 25 cm x 21.6 cm x 6.3 cm

(10” x 8 1/2” x 2 1/2”)

Enclosure Rating:

Shipping Weight: 1.22 kg (2.70 lbs)

Shipping Dimensions: 28 cm x 30.5 cm x 7.6 cm (11” x 12” x 3”)

Warranty 1 Year from date of shipment

NEMA 4X
Designed to meet the specifications of IP67

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1.0 Overview

The MicroTPI (the instrument hereafter) allows you to measure turbidity in the field.
This instrument was designed to meet the design criteria specified in ISO 7027 and DIN
27027 for the measurement of the turbidity of a sample.

1.1 Unpacking and Inspection of the Instrument and Accessories

The table below indicates the items that you should find in your turbidimeter shipment.

Field Portable Turbidimeter with 4 AAA batteries installed 1

Calibration Set (0.02, 10.0 , 1000 NTU Standards) 1

Item Quantity

Instruction Card 1

Instrument Carrying Case 1

Empty Cuvettes & Kimwipes® 2

Remove the instrument from the packing carton. Carefully inspect all items to ensure
that no visible damage has occurred during shipment. If the items you received do not
match your order, please immediately contact your local distributor or the HF scientific,
inc. Customer Service department.

Warning: Extra care should be taken when unpacking, opening, and handling the

calibration standards and sample cuvettes in the Accessory Kit; surface scratches or
finger smudges on the cuvette surface may cause measurement errors. Handle these
items by the cap of the cuvette only.

Note: The instrument is shipped with the batteries installed.

Figure 1 is a depiction of the top of the instrument. The three main components of the
instrument are the sample well, the display, and the touch pad. The following sections
will describe the functionality of the display and the touch pad. The proper use of the
instrument and the sample well will be discussed in later sections.

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