HF scientific MicroTPW Field Portable Turbidimeters User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MicroTPI & MicroTPW

Field Portable Turbidimeters

HF scientific, inc.
3170 Metro Parkway
Ft. Myers, FL 33916
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll free: 888-203-7248
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.hfscientific.com

Manual Part No. 24378 (5/10)
Rev. 1.9

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 EN61326-1: 2006

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 & MicroTPW

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

Place: Fort Myers, Florida USA
(Signature)

_________________________

Rowan T. Connelly, General Manager

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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....................................................................................... 4

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

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

3.1 Routine Measurement ..................................................................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

4.4 Calibration Error ............................................................................................................. 9

4.5 Restore Factory Calibration ............................................................................................ 9

5.0 Routine Maintenance...................................................................................................... 10

5.1 Cuvette Cleaning and Care ........................................................................................... 10

5.2 Battery Replacement..................................................................................................... 11

6.0 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 12

6.1 System Warning Messages ........................................................................................... 12

6.2 Battery Low Indicator................................................................................................... 12

6.3 System Error Messages................................................................................................. 13

6.4 Technical and Customer Assistance ............................................................................. 13

7.0 Accessories and Replacement Parts List....................................................................... 14

8.0 Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 15

8.1 Waterproof Seal……………………………………………………………………………………………... 15

9.0 Glossary ........................................................................................................................... 16

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Specifications

Measurement Range

Accuracy

Resolution

Regulatory Compliance MicroTPI IR (860 nm) LED Compliant to ISO 7027

Principle of Operation Nephelometry

Response Time Less than 14 Seconds

Display 4 digit 7 Segment Liquid Crystal Display with Special Icons

Operating Temperature Range

0.01 –1100 NTU/FNU

±2% of reading or 0.01 NTU (0-500 NTU)

±3% of reading (500-1100 NTU)

0.01 NTU below 100.0 NTU,

0.1 NTU for 100.0 NTU – 999.9

1.0 NTU for 1000 to 1100 NTU

MicroTPW Tungsten Lamp Compliant to U.S. EPA 180.1

0°C – 50°C (32°F – 122°F)

Sample Temperature Range 0°C – 50°C (32°F – 122°F)

Sample Size 10-15 mL

Relative Humidity 0-90% Non Condensing

Power Supply 4 – AAA Batteries

Battery life is approx.5000 readings with 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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