LaMotte WaterLink Spin Touch User Manual

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L’avenir de l’analyse de l’eau

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The Future of Water Testing

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Compatible with Android® and iOS® devices

Compatible con dispositivos Android® y iOS

Compatible avec les appareils Android® et iOS

For Code/ Para el código / Pour les codes 3580/3581/3582

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SETUP

BEFORE FIRST USE

¬ Fully charge battery using the Spin Touch USB cable and adapter plug in AC

outlet.

¬ Ensure your Spin Touch has the latest fi rmware:

1. Download and install the WaterLink

http://softwarecenter.lamotte.com/.

2. Plug meter into the computer with the provided USB cable and launch
WaterLink

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Connect application from the Start Menu.

3. Any fi rmware updates will automatically be applied to the meter.

METER

1. The meter can be powered from an AC outlet, a computer or the internal battery.

2. Use the USB cable and the adapter to plug the meter into an AC outlet.

3. Use the USB cable to connect the meter to the USB port of a computer.

CHARGE THE BATTERY

1. Use the USB cable and the adapter to plug the meter into an AC outlet or use the
USB cable (included) with a car charger (not included) to charge the battery. (Anker
PowerDrive 2, DC 12/24V, 5V = 4.8A, Part Number A2310 recommended.)

2. The battery icon on the screen will show the battery status. Charge the battery until
the battery indicator is full.

FIRMWARE UPDATES

Occasionally, the fi rmware in the Spin Touch will require updates. To do so:

1. Visit

2. Plug the Spin Touch into the computer using the included USB cable.

3. Open the WaterLink

Once the update is complete, it is safe to close WaterLink
After updating fi rmware it is recommended that the Alignment Procedure on page 15 be
performed.

http://softwarecenter.lamotte.com/ and download the WaterLink® Connect

application for Windows.

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Connect desktop application and wait for the update to

complete.

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Connect application for Windows® at

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Connect and unplug the lab.

SETUP PC CONNECTION DEVICE CONNECTION

PC CONNECTION

When the WaterLink® Spin Touch® is connected to a computer via USB, the onboard
touchscreen becomes disabled and operation of the lab is performed using the WaterLink
Connect application for Windows

softwarecenter.lamotte.com/

from the Spin Touch can be transferred to a water analysis program such as WaterLink
Solutions

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. This application is available for free at http://

. Via the WaterLink® Connect desktop application, results

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DEVICE CONNECTION

The WaterLink® Spin Touch® supports connections to a Windows® based PC (over USB) and
to Android and iOS mobile devices (via Bluetooth).

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CONNECTING VIA USB

Using the provided USB cable, the WaterLink® Spin Touch® can be connected to a Windows®
based PC. Before connecting a meter via USB, download and install the free WaterLink
Connect Windows
WaterLink
will be disabled and operation of the meter is performed using the WaterLink
application. LaMotte off ers robust water analysis programs as well, such as WaterLink
Solutions

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more about LaMotte software products at

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application from http://softwarecenter.lamotte.com. When the

Spin Touch® is connected to the PC via USB, the onboard touch screen controls

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Connect

, to collect test results and off er detailed treatment recommendations. Learn

http://softwarecenter.lamotte.com.

DEVICE CONNECTION

CONNECTING VIA BLUETOOTH

The WaterLink® Spin Touch® is capable of connecting to a Bluetooth enabled device, such
as a phone or tablet. The Spin Touch is also compatible with a LaMotte Bluetooth Printer
[Code 5-0066]. Other Bluetooth printers are not supported.

Transferring results over Bluetooth to a mobile device requires that a mobile app is
installed on the device and an active account for the associated software program. For
example, with an active WaterLink
mobile app on a phone or tablet, results can be transferred from the meter into the
application. Mobile apps for LaMotte software products are available from iTunes (for
iOS devices) and Google Play (for Android devices). Learn more about LaMotte software
products at

http://softwarecenter.lamotte.com.

To transfer results from the WaterLink
app:

1. Log into the LaMotte software product mobile app.

2. Search for a customer or Site record. You may need to create one before you can
begin testing.

3. Start a Water Test in the mobile app.

4. Perform a water test from the Spin Touch onboard touchscreen normally. The Spin
Touch and the Bluetooth enabled mobile device will connect automatically.

5. When the connection is available the
dim, the meter and device are not connected. Tap the
mobile app.

Whenever the

appears on the touch screen the Spin Touch is capable of connecting
to the Mobile Bluetooth Printer (Code 5-0066). The
connected and dim when not connected.

The Spin Touch cannot connect to both mobile device and the printer at one time. (See the
Save, Print and Send, page 9)

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Solutions™ account and the WaterLink® Solutions™

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Spin Touch® to a LaMotte software product mobile

will light on the touch screen. When the is

to transfer results to the

button will be highlighted when

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USING BLUETOOTH LOW ENERGY

The WaterLink® Spin Touch® will automatically connect to the nearest Bluetooth enabled
phone or tablet or printer. It is not necessary to pair the Spin Touch to the Bluetooth
enabled device. Barriers to wireless signals can reduce the range of wireless devices.
The WaterLink Spin Touch will work best if there are no walls between it and the receiving
devices.

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FILLING: Single-Use Disks

When the syringe is placed in the water sample, and the plunger is
pulled all the way up, the syringe will hold more than enough water
sample to adequately fi ll the disk. Hold the syringe vertically and
insert the tip into the fi ll hole in the disk. Press the plunger slowly and
smoothly to fi ll the disk.

1. Fill the disk using slow, even pressure. The
sample water will fi ll the spaces between
the baffl es in a counterclockwise order.
Each space will fi ll from the bottom to the
top. Sample water should be added until the
sample water in the fourth chamber fi lls to the
top of the chamber slightly past the embossed
fi ll line. It is OK to fi ll slightly past the fi ll line.

Correct Fill

(Fill line)

2. Do not overfi ll the disk. If the disk is overfi lled,
sample water will fl ow out of the overfl ow
hole in the center of the disk. The disk is not
leaking. Dry the disk and run the test.

Over
Filled

(Dry disk before placing in meter)

3. Do not under fi ll the disk. If the disk is under
fi lled, the reagent chambers will not fi ll entirely
and results will be inaccurate.

Under
Filled

FILLING

4. Do not introduce air bubbles into the disk.
The reagent chambers will not fi ll entirely

Air

Bubble

and results will be inaccurate. As soon as a
bubble starts to form, pull back on the plunger
to draw the bubble out of the disk. Begin the
fi lling process again.

5. Wet disks should be dried thoroughly with a
lint free wipe. The disk should be handled by
the edges.

6. Disks should be fi lled and used within 10 minutes. They cannot be fi lled ahead of
time.

For fi lling and troubleshooting tips go to:

www.lamotte.com/spin

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FILLING: Multiple-Use Disks

When the syringe is placed in the water sample, and the plunger is
pulled all the way up, the syringe will hold more than enough water
sample to adequately fi ll the disk. Hold the syringe vertically and
insert the tip into the fi ll hole in the disk. Press the plunger slowly and

FILLING

smoothly to fi ll the disk..

1. Fill any unused section of the disk using slow, even
pressure. Add the sample water until the Blank
Chamber is full and the Over Flow Chamber is partially
fi lled.

2. Do not overfi ll the disk. If the disk is overfi lled, sample
water will fl ow out of the vent hole in the center of the
disk. The disk is not leaking. Dry the disk and run the
test.

3. Do not under fi ll the disk. If the disk is under fi lled, the
blank chamber will not be full. The reagent chambers
will not fi ll entirely and results will be inaccurate.

Over Flow
Chamber

Blank
Chamber

Over Flow
Chamber

Blank
Chamber

Correct Fill

Over
Filled

(Dry disk before placing in meter)

Blank
Chamber

Under Filled

4. Do not introduce air bubbles into the disk. The reagent
chambers will not fi ll entirely and results will be
inaccurate. As soon as a bubble starts to form, pull
back on the plunger to draw the bubble out of the disk.
Begin the fi lling process again.

Air Bubble

5. Wet disks should be dried thoroughly with a lint free
wipe. Handle the disk by the edges. Between tests
store the disk on a fl at surface. Do not agitate a
partially fi lled disk to avoid leaking and contamination.
Partially used disks should be discarded at the end of
the day.

6. Disks should be fi lled and used within 10 minutes. They cannot be fi lled ahead of
time.

For fi lling and troubleshooting tips go to: www.lamotte.com/spin

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GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

METER

When a fi lled disk is placed in the chamber and the lid is closed, the meter spins at high
speed to distribute the sample to the test wells. Next the meter slows to maximize the
pumping action of the stainless steel mixing beads as the reagents mix with the sample
water. Each reaction is then read at the proper time and wavelength for that reagent
system.

The button located in the lower center of the top of the meter turns the
instrument on and off .

The Blue indicator light of the on/off button indicates the status of the instrument.
Steady blue light – the blue LED will remain steady to indicate that the meter is on and

ready to run a test.
Blinking blue light (three blinks/second) – a test is in progress and the disk is spinning. Do

not open the lid when the disk is spinning.
Care should be taken when closing the lid. Do not slam the lid. Wiring between the lid and

the body of the photometer passes through the hinge. The meter will not run with the lid
open.

TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY

When the button is pressed to turn the meter on, the Test Screen will be displayed.

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Sanitizer
Selection

Start

Test

SaniƟzer

Disk
Type

Salt

Disk Series

Tap to

Start Test

203

Power/
Battery
Status

The display screen is touch-activated. To make a selection, tap the icon or word on the
screen with a fi ngertip, fi ngernail, pencil eraser, or stylus.

30-Oct-18

12:14 PM

Date &

Time

Test

Settings

History

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¬ Gently wipe smudges from the screen with the Cloth Wipe (3580-WIPE).
¬ Do not touch the screen with a sharp object.
¬ Do not place objects on the screen that will scratch or damage it.
¬ Avoid touching the screen with wet fi ngers.

TESTING

SaniƟzer

Salt

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Tap to

Start Test

Disk Series

203

30-Oct-18
12:14 AM

1. Press and hold until the meter turns on.

2. Tap . Select a sanitizer type. Tap to confi rm.

3. Tap

4. Remove a disk from the packaging.

5. Use the syringe (1189) to fi ll the disk with the pool or spa water sample.

6. Insert the disk. Cover the disk with the Universal Disk Cover. Close the lid.

7. Tap

8. The results will be displayed.

9. Choose an option.

. Select a disk series (found on disk packaging). Tap to confi rm.

NOTE: Disk Series are limited by Sanitizer Type selection.

to start test. Tap to cancel the test.

¬ Tap
¬ Tap the highlighted

¬ Tap the hightlighted

¬ Tap the highlighted
¬ Tap

10. Press and hold

NOTE: For water samples over 100 °F (38 °C) subtract 0.3 from pH result or, for the most accurate
result, wait until water sample is below 90 °F (32 °C) to test.

to add a tag.

to save the test results to the test log if Auto Save is

not enabled.

to send the results to the enabled Mobile Bluetooth

Printer.

to send the results to a Bluetooth enabled device.

to return to the Test Screen.

for 2 seconds to turn the meter off .

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SAVE, PRINT, AND SEND TEST RESULTS

Test results can be saved, transferred to the WaterLink Connect mobile app via Bluetooth,
and sent to the Mobile Bluetooth Printer (Code 5-0066).

Test Results

Test Time 05:30:06 30-Oct-2018

FCL - 1.31
TCL - 1.31
CCL - 0.00
PH - 7.8
ALK - 100
HARD - 230

Save

Tagging

Results

CYA - 2
COPPER - 0.1
IRON - 0.1
PHOS - 0
SALT - 489

Print

Results

via

Bluetooth

Transfer

Results

via

Bluetooth

Return
to Test
Screen

Test History Settings

The WaterLink Spin Touch can log test results for 250 water samples in the Test History.
The results for the most recent sample will be located at the top of the list. All results can
be logged automatically or results for an individual sample can be logged after the sample
has been tested.

To turn on automatic logging, tap

and oto return to the test screen. When Auto Save is selected will not be

Tap
highlighted on the Test Results screen.

To manually log results for one sample at a time, Auto-Save Tests must be disabled. If
Auto-Save Tests is disabled
has been run, tap

to save the results for that water sample to the Test History.

A user defi ned identifi cation tag can be assigned to an individual sample result. The tag
can be up to 4 hexadecimal characters. It cannot begin with a zero. To tag a test result,
tap

on the bottom of the Test Results screen and use the buttons to enter up to four
characters. Tap
Results screen. Tap

to erase a character. Tap to save the tag and return to the Test

to return to the Test Results screen without saving the tag. The
tagged result will appear on the Test Results screen and the Test History screen. The tag
will be preceded by “T-“.

on the Test Screen. Tap . Select Auto-Save Tests.

will be highlighted on the Test Results screen. After the test

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Test History

12:02A 30-Oct-2018 Salt 401

12:01A 30-Oct-2018 Salt 301

12:00A 30-Oct-2018 T-4650 Chlorine 100

12:00A 30-Oct-2018 Chlorine 300

11:57A 30-Oct-2018 T-ABC7 Chlorine 300

11:49A 30-Oct-2018 Biguanide 400

Select All/

De-Select All

View

Selected

Results

Delete

Selected

Results

History

Settings

Select

Auto Save

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Home

Go to Top

Scroll up
or down
the test
list by 5
entries

Go to Bottom

Logged results are viewed in Test History. Controls for viewing and managing single or
multiple test records are located on the Test History screen. Tap the checkbox next to a
test record to select it, then tap one of the buttons along the bottom to perform an action
with the selected records.

Print or Send Results to a Bluetooth Phone or Tablet

The WaterLink Spin Touch can print to the Mobile Bluetooth Printer or send test results to a
Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or a tablet. The highlighted
which function is active. The Spin Touch cannot connect to the printer and connect to a
phone or tablet at the same time.

There are two modes of operation for connecting to the printer and a phone or tablet – Fast
Printer Connect ON and Fast Printer Connect OFF. The default mode is Fast Printer Connect
ON. Fast Printer Connect can be turned on or off from the Bluetooth Menu that is located in
the Settings Menu.

If Fast Printer Connect is ON, the meter will connect immediately to the printer upon

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

recognizing it. It will also connect to a phone or tablet but priority is given to the printer
connection. The printer will start printing immediately when
in intensity while the printer is printing. Fast Printer Connect should be ON if results will
be printed more frequently than results will be sent to a phone or tablet. It can remain
selected if results will only be sent to a phone or tablet. If Fast Print Connect is ON, and the
printer is on, the printer will have to be turned off before results can be sent to a phone or
tablet.

If Fast Printer Connect is OFF, the meter has the opportunity to connect to a phone or
tablet at all times other than when the printer is actually printing a test. The meter will
connect to the printer only after
seconds while the connection to the printer is being established. The
intensity while the printer is printing. After printing, the meter will automatically reconnect
to the phone or tablet. Fast Printer Connect should be OFF if results will be sent to a phone
or tablet most frequently and printed less often.

has been tapped so printing will be delayed a few

is tapped. The will dim

or will show

will dim in

SYRINGE

REAGENT DISK

A plastic 3 mL syringe (Code 1189) is used to fi ll the disks. A precision
tip on the syringe fi ts into the fi ll hole on the disk. The syringe tip should
not be removed from the syringe. Syringes should be cleaned between
water samples. Pump air in and out of the syringe a few times to clear
the previous sample or rinse the syringe with a small amount of the
next water sample before fi lling it with the next sample.

The WaterLink® Spin Touch® uses a disk reagent system. The dried
reagents are packaged in single test amounts in a sealed, polystyrene
disk. Stainless steel mixing beads in the reaction chambers mix the
sample water and the dried reagents. Tests for all factors in the series
are performed at one time. It is not possible to isolate the well for a
single factor and perform a test for one test factor only. Single-use
disks contain reagents for a single series. Multiple-use disks contain
reagents for repetitions of a series. Disks should not be fi lled in the
meter chamber.

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DISK HANDLING

The disk should be handled only by the edges. Avoid touching the
top or bottom of the disk. The light passes through the non-frosted
areas of the disk so these areas must be kept free of smudges and
fi ngerprints. Wet disks should never be placed in the meter. Wet
disks should be dried with a lint free cloth before placing them into
the chamber.

The disk is positioned in the chamber by aligning the D-shaped hole in the center of the
disk over the D-shaped hub in the photometer chamber. The disk should be placed gently
on the hub. There is no need to fi rmly press the disk down onto the hub.

DISK STORAGE

Disks are sensitive to moisture. Avoid opening more packs than are needed. Disks
have a limited shelf life and should not be exposed to the humidity in the air more than
necessary.

Between tests store multiple-use disks fl at. Do not agitate a
partially fi lled disk. It could leak or contaminate unused sections
of the disk. Multiple-use disks that are partially used should be
discarded at the end of the day. Do not transport the meter with a
disk in the chamber.

Store disks at 70-80 °F/21-27 °C. Disks with Salt reagent should be
stored and used at room temperature (68-74 °F/20-23 °C).

DISK COVER

The black disk cover is placed over the disk in the photometer
chamber to reduce interference from stray light. The disk cover is
positioned over the disk by aligning the D-shaped hole in the center
of the disk over the D-shaped hub in the photometer chamber. The
disk cover should be placed gently on the hub. There is no need
to fi rmly press the disk cover down onto the hub. The test will be
aborted if the disk cover is not used.

Only the Universal Disk Cover (Code 1719) that is included with the
WaterLink

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Spin Touch® can be used with the multi-use disks.

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

METER CHECK DISK

The Meter Check Disk serves two purposes:

¬ When the Meter Check Disk (MCD) is run as an option from the Disk Series menu, the

values on the display are compared to the values on the chart on the Meter Check
Disk package to determine whether the meter is reporting results in the expected
ranges.

¬ If the Meter Check Disk is inserted in the meter and Rotary Calibration is chosen from

the Settings Menu, the alignment of the hub and disk is evaluated. The results are
analyzed and reported as Pass or Fail.

For use of the Meter Check Disk see page 14.

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USB CABLE

A USB cable connects the Waterlink® Spin Touch® to a Windows®-based PC. When used with
the AC Power Adapter, it connects the meter to an AC outlet.

WARNING: only use the USB cable and wall adapter that are supplied with the kit. Make no
substitutions.

BATTERY

A fully charged battery will last for approximately 150 tests under average conditions. The
battery life will vary based on usage patterns. The meter should be turned off after testing
to prolong the battery life. The standard life cycle of a lithium ion battery is 500 cycles.
The battery will fully charge in approximately 10-12 hours. The battery is designed to be
charged overnight and should be charged indoors only. The battery is rated at 12 V and 8.1
AH capacity. Power the meter from the battery pack or from AC power. The USB cable and
AC adapter are used to plug the meter into an AC outlet. WARNING: only use the AC adapter

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

supplied with this equipment. Do not substitute.
The battery charge status is indicated by the battery icon on the display. The

battery icon will indicate when the battery charge is full, partial, low, empty or
charging. The empty battery icon will fl ash to indicate that meter should be
connected to AC power source. If the meter continues to be used at low battery
power without connecting it an AC power source, the meter will go into an auto­shutdown mode. In this mode the meter will be locked until meter is connected
to an AC source and the battery is charged to a suffi cient voltage.
While charging, the charging battery icon will be displayed. The meter should
remain plugged in until the battery is fully charged. When the battery is
completely charged, the charging icon will change to the full battery icon.

SETTINGS

Tap to enter the SETTINGS menu. Tap to return to the test screen at any time.

Brightness

Date/Time

Set Language

Calibration

Power
Options

Bluetooth

The brightness level of the display can be adjusted from 00 to 10. Tap and

to adjust the brightness. Tap to exit to the Settings menu.

The Year, Month, Day, Format, Hour, Minute, AM/PM can be set. Tap or

to adjust the displayed value. Tap to move to the next value. After the
last value has been chosen (minutes for 24 hour format, AM/PM for 12 hour
format) tap to return to the Settings menu. Tap to exit to the Settings
menu at any time.

There are ten language options – English, French, Italian, Portuguese,
Spanish, Chinese, German, Dutch, Swedish, Turkish. Tap selection. Tap to
exit to the Settings menu.

Tap to run an angle calibration to evaluate the alignment of the hub and disk.
Tap to exit to the Settings menu.

There are three power options: Auto Dim Time, Auto Off Time, and Power. Tap
the options then tap a selection. Tap selection. Tap to exit to the Settings
menu.

There are two Bluetooth options: Bluetooth Enabled and Fast Printer Connect
that are used to transfer and print test results. Tap to exit to the Settings
menu.

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Market Type

Other Settings

Tap to select the market type. Select Pool/Spa. Tap to exit to the Settings
menu.

About…lists the Serial Number, Firmware Version, Bluetooth MAC address,
Bluetooth Version and Test Count. The Test Count shows the number of
complete tests that have been performed over the lifetime of the meter. Tap

to return to the Settings menu.

Ranges Enabled allows the option of having test results that are out of range
of the reagent system displayed in red. The default setting is off .

When Show Market Type is selected, the market type will be displayed on the
Testing Screen. The default setting is OFF. Tap to return to the Settings

menu.
Select Disk Detection to display an error message and abort the test when

improper testing conditions, such as No Disk, No Disk Cover, Used Disk or
Meter Check Disk, are present that would result in inaccurate or no test

results. The default setting is OFF. Tap to return to the Settings menu.

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Reason Solution

“No Disk, Test Aborted” No disk in chamber

Empty chamber

“No Disk Cover, Test
Aborted”

Disk cover was not used Use disk cover. Select OK. Start test.

Place fi lled disk in chamber. Cover
with disk cover. Select OK. Start test.

Insert fi lled disk. Cover with disk
cover. Select OK. Start test.

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

“Lid Open, Test Aborted” Lid opened Close lid. Select OK. Start test.
“Used Disk” Reacted disk in chamber Select “Continue” to go to Test

Meter Check Disk Meter Check Disk in chamber

“Source” appears on
test screen instead of
“Sanitizer”

!

on Test History

screen

Range Error Raw data out of range Contact Support
Output Error Decreased light intensity.

instead of reagent disk

Wrong Market Type was chosen Go to Settings. Change Market Type

Meter is using the default blank
due to under fi lled disk or air
bubble.

Possibly dirty lens

Results screen. Select “Abort” to go
to Testing screen and run test with
new disk.

Select “Continue” to go to Test
Results screen. Select “Abort” to go
to Testing screen and run test with
reagent disk.

to Pool/Spa

Solution: Fill disk correctly (see
FILLING)

Clean lens (see CLEANING). Follow
Range Check Procedure. If error
message persists, contact Support.

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High pH results Water sample temperature

MC

Salt results not as
expected

Disk not spinning Lid open, meter not powered

above 100 °F (38 °C) interferes
with pH reagent

Water sample not between
68-74 °F (20-23 °C). Sample
disk temperatures above or
below this will also cause
artifi cially low or high readings
respectively.

on, low battery, disk or disk
cover pressed down too tightly
on hub

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

Fast electrical transients may
disrupt operation of the Spin
Touch meter

Trouble connecting to
Bluetooth device

Trouble connecting to
computer by USB

Results not printing Printer not on

Bluetooth not enabled
Too many Bluetooth devices

near the meter
Printer power is ON and Fast

Printer Connection is ON
Broken connection Press and hold power button for 1

The Spin Touch will only print
to the Mobile Bluetooth Printer
(Code 5-0066)

For water samples over 100 °F
(38 °C) subtract 0.3 from pH result
or, for the most accurate result, wait
until water sample is below 90 °F
(32 °C) to test

Run salt test with sample water and
disk between 68-74 °F (20-23 °C).

Close lid, power on meter, charge the
battery or plug meter into a stable
power source, remove the disk/disk
cover and place back in the chamber
more gently

Restart the test to resume normal
operation

Enable Bluetooth
Have only one device near the meter
Turn printer power OFF. Or turn Past

Printer Connection OFF.

second.
Turn printer on

Connect to Mobile Bluetooth Printer
(Code 5-0066)

TROUBLESHOOTING WITH THE METER CHECK DISK

Do not attempt to separate the components of the Meter Check Disk (Code 1705). The
Meter Check Disk consists of a disk with a permanently attached cover.

Do not fi ll the Meter Check Disk with water. Water is not used during the meter check
procedure.

Range Check Procedure

The Meter Check Disk is used to verify the performance of a meter. It is not used to
recalibrate the meter. Meters are calibrated at the time of manufacture. The meter is
performing satisfactorily if readings using the Meter Check Disk are within the ranges
provided on the Meter Check Disk pouch. Range specifi cations are specifi c to the disk
identifi ed by the serial number on the pouch. The range specifi cations will vary from disk to
disk. The exact readings from a specifi c disk may vary from meter to meter.

1. Follow the Cleaning procedure on page 20 to clean the light chamber and optic lenses.

2. Tap

3. Tap MCD to select Meter Check Disk.

4. Tap

select Disk Series.

to return to the test screen.

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5. Remove the Meter Check Disk from the foil pouch. DO NOT remove the black cover
from the disk.

6. Insert the Meter Check Disk. Close the lid.

7. Tap

to start test.

8. Results will be displayed.

9. Compare the results on the display to the values on the chart shown on the pouch. If
the results are not within the range shown on the pouch, contact Support.

10. Replace the Meter Check Disk in the foil pouch for storage.

Alignment Procedure

The Meter Check Disk is inserted in the meter and Calibration is chosen from the Settings
Menu to perform an angle calibration which checks the alignment of the hub and disk. The
results are analyzed and reported as Pass or Fail. If the measurements pass, the settings
will be saved. If the analysis fails, contact Support.

1. Follow the Cleaning procedure on page 20 to clean the light chamber and optic lenses.

2. Tap

3. Tap Calibration.

4. Remove the Meter Check Disk from the foil pouch. DO NOT remove the black cover

5. Insert the Meter Check Disk. Close the lid.

6. Tap

7. If the meter is performing satisfactorily, “Angle Calibration Successful” will be

8. Tap

to go to Settings.

from the disk.

Start to begin the meter check procedure.

displayed and the settings will be saved. If the meter is not performing satisfactorily,
“Angle Calibration Unsuccessful. Contact Support.” will be displayed.

to return to the Testing Menu and resume testing.

email: [e-mail]

phone: [phone] option 3 | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST

HELPFUL HINTS

¬ Do not touch top or bottom of disk. Handle disk by the edge.
¬ Do not fi ll disk while in the meter. Fill disk on clean, dry surface.
¬ Fill the disk on a dark surface to more easily see the sample water.
¬ The disk should not contain any large air bubbles. Air bubbles will result in erroneous

results.

¬ Always use the disk cover.
¬ Only the Universal Disk Cover (Code 1719) can be used with the WaterLink

Touch

®

.

¬ Empty syringe of old sample before fi lling with next sample.
¬ Remove fi lled disk from meter after testing. Do not travel with fi lled disks in meter.

They may leak.

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RANGES AND SPECIFICATIONS

Test Factor Range Test Factor Range

Alkalinity, Total 0–250 ppm Copper 0.0–3.0 ppm
Biguanide 0–70 ppm Cyanuric Acid 5–150 ppm
Biguanide Shock 0–250 ppm Hardness, Calcium 0–800 ppm
Borate 0–80 ppm Iron 0.0–3.0 ppm
Bromine (DPD) 0.00–33.00 ppm pH 6.4–8.6
Chlorine, Free (DPD) 0.00–15.00 ppm Phosphate 0–2000 ppb
Chlorine, Combined 0,00–15.00 ppm Salt 0–5000 ppm
Chlorine, Total (DPD) 0.00–15.00 ppm

Test results that are out of range of the reagent system wil be RED. RED test results may
not be accurate. Go SETTINGS>Other Settings to turn the Ranges Enabled feature OFF.

Copper concentrations over 4 ppm will result in low total hardness results.

Instrument Type Centrifugal Fluidics Photometer
Wavelengths

(interference fi lters)
Display Color Capacitive Touchscreen,

Wavelength Accuracy ±2 nm
Wavelength Bandwidth 10 typical
Photometric Range -2 to 2 AU
Photometric Precision ±0.01 AU at 1.0 AU
Photometric Accuracy ±0.01 AU at 1.0 AU
Sample Chamber Accepts prefi lled disk
Light Source 6 LEDS
Detectors 6 silicon photodiodes
Pre-Programmed Tests Yes, with automatic wavelength selection
Languages English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese,

Temperature Operation: 0-50 °C; storage – 40-60 °C
Operation Humidity Range 0- 90 % RH, non-condensing
Communication USB-C, Bluetooth low energy technology (BLE)
Calibration Factory set, fi eld calibration via internet connection
Firmware Internet updateable (New Test, New Test Calibrations, etc.)
Software Android & iOS Apps, DataMate® Web, DataMate®10
Power Requirements USB wall adapter, USB computer connection or internal lithium ion

Battery Type Lithium ion

390 nm, 428 nm, 470 nm, 525 nm, 568 nm, 635 nm

3.5 in, 320 x 240 pixel resolution

Italian, Chinese, Turkish

rechargeable battery

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Minimum Capacity 12 V/2.6 AH
Charge Life Approximately 150 tests
Battery Life Approximately 500 charges
Full Charge 10-12 hours
Water Resistance Rubber over-molded base, rubber USB Port Plug, gasketed display

Electrical Rating Rated voltage (5V), Rated power of input current (1.6 A) at USB C
Auto Off Yes, default 15 (only with battery power)
Power Save Yes, default OFF
Data Logger 250 test results stored for download to PC or transfer by Bluetooth
Certifi cations

and hinge.

EZ-BLE™ PRoC™
Module,
CYBLE-022001-00
RF Radio:

EMC: EU: ETSI EN 301489-1

Safety: EU: EN61010-1:2010

FCC (USA):

Industry
Canada (IC)
Certifi cation:

CE (Europe): Complies with

MIC (Japan): 005-101007
KC (Korea): MSIP-CRM-

US: FCC PART 15 B
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
AS/NZS: CSPR 22

AS/NZS: national diff erences

FCC ID:
WAP2001

License IC:
7922A-2001

Directive
1999/5/EC

Cyp-2001

Dimensions 21.6 X 12.4 X 10.4 cm (L X W X H)

8.5 X 4.9 X 4.2 in

Weight 0.79 Kg, 1.74 lb

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ACCESSORIES AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

Description Code

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WaterLink
Water Sample Bottle (60 mL) 0688
Water Sample Bottle (30 mL) 0689
Syringe with tips (3) 1189-3
Syringe tips (3) 1189-TIP
Cleaning Tissues 0669
Meter Check Disk (North America) 1705
Meter Check Disk (Europe) 1705-EU
Universal Disk Cover 1719
USB Cable 1712
AC Adapter (North America) 1713
AC Adapter (UK) 27252-PAD-UK
Cloth Wipe 3580-WIPE
Mobile Bluetooth Printer 5-0066
WaterLink
WaterLink
WaterLink
WaterLink
WaterLink
WaterLink

Spin Touch® Meter 1715-METER

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Spin Touch® Counter Mat 3580-MAT

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Spin Touch® Manual 3580-MN

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Spin Touch® Quick Guide 3580-QG

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Spin Touch® Quick Guide 3581-QG

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Spin Touch® Banner 3580-BAN

®

Spin Touch® Window Decal 3580-DECAL

For available WaterLink

®

Spin Touch® reagent disks, see page 19.

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DISK DESCRIPTIONS

SINGLE USE DISKS

Chlorine/Bromine Disk
(Code 4328)

Free Chlorine
Bromine
Total Chlorine
Total Alkalinity
pH

Salt
Calcium Hardness
Copper
Iron
Cyanuric Acid

Alkalinity

Free Chlorine/
Bromine

Salt

pH

Copper

Calcium
Hardness

Blank

Total
Chlorine

Cyanuric
Acid

Iron

Chlorine/Bromine Plus Phosphate
10 Tests Series Disk
(Code 4329)

Free Chlorine
Bromine
Total Chlorine
Total Alkalinity
pH
Salt

Calcium Hardness
Copper
Iron
Cyanuric Acid
Phosphate

Chlorine/Bromine Plus Borate
10 Tests Series Disk
(Code 4330)

Free Chlorine
Bromine
Total Chlorine
Total Alkalinity
pH
Salt

Calcium Hardness
Copper
Iron
Cyanuric Acid
Borate

Alkalinity

Free Chlorine/
Bromine

Total
Alkalinity

Free Chlorine/
Bromine

Copper

Salt

pH

Copper

Salt

pH

Calcium
Hardness

Blank

Calcium
Hardness

Blank

Total
Chlorine

Cyanuric
Acid

Total
Chlorine

Cyanuric
Acid

Iron

Phosphate

Iron

Borate

NOTE: Colored reagents may be visible in the disk before adding sample water.
NOTE: Disks with Salt reagent should be stored and used at room temperature (68-74 °F/20-23 °C).

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Biguanide Plus Borate Disk
(Code 4331)

Biguanide
Biguanide Shock
Total Alkalinity
pH

Calcium Hardness
Copper
Iron
Borate

Copper

Biguanide

Calcium
Hardness

Biguanide
Shock

Total
Alkalinity

Iron

Borate

MULTIPLE-USE DISKS

Chlorine/Bromine/pH
(Code 4334)

pH
Free Chlorine
Bromine
Total Chlorine

Chlorine/Bromine/pH/Alkalinity
(Code 4335)

pH
Free Chlorine
Bromine
Alkalinity

Total
Chlorine

Free
Chlorine/
Bromine

Alkalinity

Free
Chlorine/
Bromine

Blank

Blank

pH

pH

pH

pH

Blank

pH

Blank

Blank

Free
Chlorine/
Bromine

Total
Chlorine

Free
Chlorine/
Bromine

Alkalinity

Total
Chlorine

Free
Chlorine/
Bromine

Alkalinity

Free
Chlorine/
Bromine

Blank

pH

Blank

pH

MAINTENANCE

CLEANING

The optical system of the WaterLink® Spin Touch® must be kept clean and dry for optimal
performance. Dry the disk with a lint-free wipe before placing it into the chamber to avoid
introducing moisture. For best results, store the instrument in an area that is dry and free
from aggressive chemical vapors. Clean the exterior housing with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Do not allow water to enter the light chamber or any other parts of the meter. To clean the
light chamber and optic lenses, point a can of compressed air into the light chamber and
the lid and blow the pressurized air into the light chamber and lid. Focus the pressurized
air around the LEDs which are the small round lenses positioned at 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00,
10:00 and 12:00 in the lid. The photodiodes are located on the bottom of the chamber
around the hub. This area must be kept clean and dry. Use a cotton swab dampened with

®

Windex

window cleaner to gently swab the LED and photodiode lenses. Do not use alcohol;

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it will leave a thin residue over the optics when dry.
Remove smudges due to routine use from the touchscreen with the Cloth Wipe

3580-WIPE). Use a cloth dampened with alcohol for more thorough cleaning when
necessary. Do not use Windex

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window cleaner, or similar cleaners, on the touchscreen.

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REPAIRS

Should it be necessary to return the meter for repair or servicing, pack the meter carefully
in a suitable container with adequate packing material. A return authorization number
must be obtained from LaMotte Company by calling 800- 344-3100, ext. 3 (US only) or
410-778-3100, ext. 3, faxing 410-778-6394, or emailing softwaresupport@lamotte.
com. Often a problem can be resolved over the phone or by email. If a return of the meter
is necessary, attach a letter with the return authorization number, meter serial number, a
brief description of problem and contact information including phone and FAX numbers
to the shipping carton. This information will enable the service department to make the
required repairs more effi ciently.

METER DISPOSAL

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

Natural resources were used in the production of this equipment. This
equipment may contain materials that are hazardous to health and the
environment. To avoid harm to the environment and natural resources, the
use of appropriate take-back systems is recommended. The crossed out
wheeled bin symbol on the meter encourages the use of these systems
when disposing of this equipment.

Take-back systems will allow the materials to be reused or recycled in a
way that will not harm the environment. For more information on approved
collection, reuse, and recycling systems contact local or regional waste
administration or recycling services. Do not incinerate the equipment.

DISK DISPOSAL

The disks cannot be reused. Over time, the water in reacted disks will evaporate. Disks
can be recycled. Warning: Recyclers should check with the local authorities. Some states
may require that no chemical residue remains on the plastic or may not be able to accept
plastic waste with stainless steel mixing beads. Used disks may be returned, at the
customer’s expense, to LaMotte for recycling.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PACKAGING AND RETURNS

Experienced packaging personnel at LaMotte Company assure adequate protection against
normal hazards encountered in transportation of shipments. After the product leaves
the manufacturer, all responsibility for its safe delivery is assured by the transportation
company. Damage claims must be fi led immediately with the transportation company to
receive compensation for damaged goods. Should it be necessary to return the instrument
for repair or servicing, pack the instrument carefully in a suitable container with adequate
packing material. A return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company
by calling 1-800-344-3100 or 1-410-778-3100, ext. 3 or emailing tech@lamotte. com.
Attach a letter with the authorization number to the shipping carton which describes the
kind of trouble experienced. This valuable information will enable the service department to
make the required repairs more effi ciently.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Read the instruction manual before attempting to set up or use the instrument. Failure to
do so could result in personal injury or damage to the meter. The WaterLink
should not be stored or used in a damp or excessively corrosive environment. Care should
be taken to prevent water or reagents from entering the photometer chamber. Wet disks
should never be put into the photometer chamber.

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Spin Touch®

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read the safety precautions on the labels of all reagent containers and packaging prior to
use. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can be found at
information for all LaMotte reagents is available 24 hours a day from the National Poison
Control Center at 1-800-222-1222 or by contacting the 24 hour emergency line for
ChemTel at 1-800-255-3924 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico). For locations outside of the
North American continent call 813-248-0585 collect.

Ensure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not install or use
this equipment in a manner that is not indicated in this manual.

www.lamotte.com. Additional emergency

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Under no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life, property, profi ts,
or other damages incurred through the use or misuse of its products.

CE MARK

The WaterLink® Spin Touch® meter has been independently tested and has earned the
European CE Mark of compliance for electromagnetic compatibility and safety. To view
certifi cates, go to the LaMotte website at

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

¬ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¬ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¬ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit diff erent from that to which the

receiver is connected.

¬ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

www.lamotte.com.

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