LaMotte ColorQ DW User Manual
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Color
ColorQ Photometer for Drinking Water
To insure proper testing results.
!
Insert tubes into ColorQ with
line and arrow facing forward.
!
Brush and rinse all tubes
promptly after use.
!
Rinse tablet crusher between
test factors.
!
Allow tubes to dry before
returning to case.
!
Replace reagent caps
securely.
!
Use only LaMotte replacement
reagents.
!
If unit should auto-off during
testing rinse and fill one tube
to Blank and return to testing.
!
To skip test in the sequence
press button to advance past
that test factor.
!
To turn meter off at any time,
press and hold the button
until “off” is displayed.
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bAt = Battery is low.
Q
DW
For software Version 5.73 or higher
Order Code 2059-01
WARNING! This set contains chemicals that may be harmful
if misused. Read cautions on individual containers carefully.
Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.
PO Box 329 • Chestertown • Maryland • 21620 • USA
800-344-3100 • 410-778-3100 • 410-778-6394 www.lamotte.com
BLANK (CALIBRATION)
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BLA
A
L
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1. Fill sample bottle with water sample. Replace cap.
2. Fill clean tube to the 5mL line with water sample.
3. Insert tube into ColorQ as shown.
4. Press button to turn meter on. When “bLA” appears press button to
“Blank” the meter, and go to pH. Remove tube.
PH
2
pH
ColorQ Range: 4.0-9.0
pH - Code 7059-E
p h
Color
5
1. Add 5 drops Wide Range pH Reagent to the same tube.
2. Cap. Invert 3 times to mix. Insert tube into ColorQ.
3. Press button to read “pH” pH. Remove tube.
* Reagent is a potential health hazard. Read MSDS at www.lamotte.com.
2
Q
HARDNESS
3
hb
ColorQ Range: 0-41 GPG
*
Hardness 1 Buffer: Code 7045G
Hardness 2 Indicator: Code 7046-G
Color
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5 5
+
1. Press button to go to “Hd” Hardness.
2. Fill a clean tube to the 5 mL line with water sample.
3. Add 5 drops Hardness 1 Buffer and Hardness 2 Indicator
to same tube.
4. Cap. Invert 3 times to mix. Insert tube into ColorQ.
5. Press button to read “Hd” Hardness in gpg. Remove tube.
DILUTION
Samples with hardness concentrations above 41 gpg must be diluted. The
meter will display “Hi”.
A. Use the 1 mL pipet to add 2 mL water sample to a clean test tube.
B. Dilute to the 5 mL line with distilled or deionized water. Cap and mix.
C. Blank with the diluted sample from step B.
D. Follow the test procedure with this diluted sample starting with step 3.
E. Multiply displayed result by 2.5.
Color
Q
* Reagent is a potential health hazard. Read MSDS at www.lamotte.com.
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