Radiometer MeterLab ION 570 User guide
ION570
User’s Guide
D21M069
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D21M069 • Printed by Radiometer Analytical SAS • 2004-03C
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1. Introduction ........................................................................5
Read me! ........................................................................................... 5
2. Getting started....................................................................11
Keyboard............................................................................................ 11
Basic principles ................................................................................. 12
Main window ...................................................................................... 14
Reagents window ............................................................................... 15
Electrodes window ............................................................................. 17
Cell window ........................................................................................ 19
System configuration ......................................................................... 21
3. Programming guidelines ...................................................29
Create an electrode ............................................................................ 30
Edit electrode screen ......................................................................... 32
Programming electrode parameters.................................................... 35
Create a reagent ................................................................................ 36
Edit reagent screen............................................................................ 37
Create a method ................................................................................ 38
Edit method screen............................................................................ 39
Programming method parameters ...................................................... 41
4. Running analyses...............................................................43
Run electrode calibration.................................................................... 44
Enter the reagent titre ........................................................................ 44
Run method ....................................................................................... 45
Run direct measurement .................................................................... 45
Run manual dosing ............................................................................ 46
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5. Viewing data........................................................................4 7
Sample results................................................................................... 48
Reagent titre entries........................................................................... 49
Electrode calibration results ............................................................... 50
6. Printing data .......................................................................51
Manual printouts ................................................................................ 52
Automatic printouts ............................................................................ 54
7. Connection of peripherals.................................................55
8. General information ...........................................................57
Cleaning............................................................................................. 57
T ransporting the instrument................................................................ 57
Servicing............................................................................................ 57
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Read me!Read me!
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Read me!Read me!
The interface of the Ion Analyser has been specially designed to clearly
guide you through every step of the programming and running of the
analyses, whether you are a supervisor or a routine user.
An important part of this interface is to check and control the presence of
different elements necessary to run the defined application.
Working in Supervisor modeWorking in Supervisor mode
Working in Supervisor mode
Working in Supervisor modeWorking in Supervisor mode
When programming in “SUPERVISOR” mode, it is recommended to
work in stages. These stages
below:
To program a methodTo program a method
To program a method
To program a methodTo program a method
1. Define your electrode(s)
Identify electrodes (including temperature sensors) to be used for the
analysis.
Electrodes can be created from the following lists, Catalogue, Other or
Copy from. When creating the electrode, define if electrode calibration is
required (or not), if yes specify the “periodicity” of the calibrations and the
pH standards to be used. Refer to chapter 3.
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be carried out in the order described
2. Define reagent
Identify reagents to be used for the analysis.
Reagents can be created from the following lists, Catalogue, Other, Copy
from.
3. Create a new method or Edit a pre-programmed one
Create the measurement method to be used for the analyses. Enter the
parameters required to calculate the results, refer to chapter 3.
When you have finished programming, select the method or preprogrammed application, refer to Short-Form Reminder no. 3.
If a sample changer is to be used, define the sample changer in the
Configuration menu before selecting Working mode = SAC
sequence in the main window.
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4. Check icons
The following icons indicate the exact state of your working system.
Sunny icon:
Everything is OK. Run the method or sequence.
Sunny icons are required to run the method
Cloudy icon:
Action required within 12 or 24 hours. For example
electrode calibration and/or reagent bottle exchange.
Stormy icon:
Electrode calibration date elapsed or electrode(s)/
reagents(s) not installed.
Question mark:
It is a programming error, reagent and/or electrode is/are
not defined in the selected method. Revise the method
programming.
Refer to Reagent and Electrode windows.
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When Cloudy/Stormy/Question mark icons appear, Press 1
“Check”. The Ion Analyser will automatically guide you through the
operations necessary to solve the errors encountered
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5. Running methods
To run a method or sequence, refer to chapter 4.
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Working in Routine modeWorking in Routine mode
Working in Routine mode
Working in Routine modeWorking in Routine mode
In “ROUTINE” mode you are guided at every step, thanks to the cleartext messages and the icons present on the large graphic display.
Access methodsAccess methods
Access methods
Access methodsAccess methods
A Routine operator has access to all the displays for
Running methodsRunning methods
Running methods
Running methodsRunning methods
When working in “ROUTINE” mode, it is necessary to install your
measurement system according to the selected method or sequence,
prior to running a method or sequence.
1. Select the method or sequence
Refer to chapter 4.
checking
purposes.
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2. Check icons
The following icons indicate the exact state of your working system.
Sunny icon:
Everything is OK. Run the method or sequence.
Sunny icons are required to run the method
Cloudy icon:
Action required within 12 or 24 hours. For example
electrode calibration and/or reagent bottle exchange.
Stormy icon:
Electrode calibration date elapsed or electrode(s)/
reagents(s) not installed.
Question mark:
It is a programming error, reagent and/or electrode is/are
not defined in the selected method. Revise the method
programming.
Refer to Reagent and Electrode windows.
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When Cloudy/Stormy/Question mark icons appear, press 1 to run
the “Check” command.
Depending on the icons displayed, the Ion Analyser will
automatically guide you through the steps necessary to run the
analysis, see following page.
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a. Connect/install the electrode(s)
Connect/install electrodes and temperature sensors, Refer to
chapter 3.
b. Install reagents(s)
Check that the burette is installed, if not, the Ion Analyser will
automatically guide you to the Install burette procedure.
Press 3 to start. Refer to Short Form Reminder no. 2.
c. Calibrate electrode(s)
Run the electrode calibration, refer to chapter 4.
d. Run the method or the sequence, when Sunny icons are
displayed,
Refer to Short Form Reminder no. 6 and 7.
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KeyboardKeyboard
Keyboard
KeyboardKeyboard
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1. Alphanumeric keypad to enter data and parameters on the same
principle as mobile telephones. These keys can also be used for
quick access to the different menus; refer to the display on the
following page.
2. Del: deletes the character on which the cursor is positioned.
3. Esc: returns to the previous screen. During analysis, this key allows
you to enter the method, electrode and reagent menu.
4. Print: prints the data concerning the screen displayed.
5. Stop: stops an analysis or a burette function. Press this key for 3
seconds in the Main window to gain access to the setup
parameters.
6. RIGHT, LEFT, UP, DOWN arrow keys are used to move to different
options within the menus.
7. ✓: confirms a data entry, a message or a function asked for by the
user.
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Basic principlesBasic principles
Basic principles
Basic principlesBasic principles
When the instrument is switched on, the Main window is displayed.
When the instrument is switched on for the first time the screen will be
as follows:
Title bar
Selected line
Menu options.
Press the
corresponding number
for quick access to the
different menus. For
example, press 4 to
enter the Method library
Method tab
If required, you can adjust the contrast of the display by:
• pressing 0 to increase the brightness,
• pressing 7 to decrease the brightness.
The title bar in the menu indicates the instrument name and the actual
time. You will be shown how to personalise the name (Station 1) and
adjust the time further on in the manual.
The RIGHT and LEFT arrow keys allow you to move from one tab to the
other and enter the Reagent, Electrode and Cell menus.
• Work your way through the 4 tabs, then back to the Main window.
The UP and DOWN keys allow you to select a line. To enter an option,
select the line, and press ✓. You can also press the corresponding
numerical key.
Reagent tab
Electrode tab Cell tab
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1. Press 4 or select the line Method library and press ✓ to enter the
Method library screen. Press Esc to return to the Main window.
2. Select the line Working mode and press ✓. The following
options are available:
Method: to run a single method.
Sequence: to create or run a sequence of methods. Beakers are
manually changed between two method runs.
SAC Method: to run a single method to be performed using a
sample changer.
SAC Sequence: to create or run a sequence of methods to be
performed using a sample changer.
Note: the working mode selected will have no effect on the type of
method you wish to create.
Do not forget to define the sample changer in the Configuration
menu before selecting SAC Method or SAC Sequence.
3 Press ✓ to confirm your selection.
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Main windowMain window
Main window
Main windowMain window
When the instrument is switched on the Main window is displayed.
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1. Title bar: indicates the instruments name and the current time.
2. Working mode: Select the way in which you want to work. Choose
from Method, SAC Method, Sequence, SAC Sequence ; refer to
previous page.
3. Check or Run: check or run the selected method /sequence. The
method can be run when 2 sunny icons are displayed in the
Reagents and Electrodes tabs.
displayed, activate the "Check" command. The Ion Analyser
will automatically guide you through the necessary operations
required to solve the problem(s)
4. Sequence/sample stack: if SAC Sequence or Sac Method
has been selected in step 2 above. Program the sample stack.
Select or edit the method sequence.
5. Select method: select method to be used for the analyses.
6. Method library: supervisor use only: create, edit, reset and delete
methods to correspond to your specific needs.
Or Display methods - routine use only : display the main
parameters of the selected method.
7. GLP-Archives: access GLP tables and visualise the stored method
sample results.
8. Method tab: Animated icon indicates when a method/sequence is
running.
If cloudy/stormy icons are
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Reagents windowReagents window
Reagents window
Reagents windowReagents window
Use the RIGHT arrow key to move to this window.
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1. Title bar: indicates the name of the window.
2. Enter titre: Enter the concentration of the titrant (titre).
3. Install reagents: install or replace reagents in a method or
sequence.
4. Check reagents: verify the identification parameters of the reagents
used in the working method or sequence.
5. Reagent library- supervisor use only: create, edit, reset and delete
reagents to correspond to your specific needs.
6. Manual dosing: delivers a reagent at a given speed and measures
a signal at a connected electrode.
7. GLP-Archives: access GLP tables and visualise the reagent
concentrations entered.
8. Burette functions: fill, empty, flush, rinse and replace burette.
Global flush of all installed burettes simultaneously.
9. Reagent tab: Reagent status icon indicates the state of the reagent
system. Four types of icons can be displayed.
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Sunny icon. Everything is just right!
Cloudy icon. The expiry date of one of the reagents in the
system will elapse in less than one week.
Stormy icon. The expiry date of one of the reagents in the
system has elapsed.
At least one of the reagents present in the system has not
been installed.
The reagent titre of one of the reagents in the system has
not been entered (ISE methods only).
Check the sequence or method, (press 1 in the Main
window). The instrument prompts you to do the necessary
operations. You are guided step by step.
Question mark. There is a problem in the editing of the
reagent system. You need to be in Supervisor mode to solve
the problem. Check the sequence/method
parameters of the reagent or the electrode.
Check the sequence or method, (press 1 in the Main
window). The instrument indicates the possible errors and
prompts you to correct them until ? disappears.
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Electrodes windowElectrodes window
Electrodes window
Electrodes windowElectrodes window
Use the RIGHT arrow key to move to this window.
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1. Title bar: indicates the name of the window.
2. Calibrate electrode: run a calibration or a calibration sequence
using the installed electrodes.
3. Install electrodes: connect, disconnect or replace electrodes in a
method or sequence.
4. Check electrodes: check the identification parameters of the
electrodes used in the method or sequence.
5. Electrode library - Supervisor use only: create, edit, reset and
delete electrodes stored in the instrument.
6. Display measurement: displays mV and/or pH and/or concentration
and/or conductivity and/or temperature at a connected electrode of
the electrode system.
7. GLP-Archives: access GLP tables and visualise the stored
electrode calibration results.
8. Electrode tab: Electrode status icon indicates the state of the
electrode system. Four types of icons can be displayed.
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Sunny icon. The calibration has been performed on all the
electrodes present in the system. Everything is just right!
Cloudy icon. The electrode calibration of one of the
electrodes present in the system should be performed within
12 or 24 hours.
Stormy icon. The calibration date has elapsed for one of the
electrodes present in the system.
If acceptance limits have been set for the calibration: at
least one calibration result lies outside the programmed
acceptance limits.
At least one of the electrodes present in the system has not
been installed.
Check the sequence or method, (press 1 in the Main
window). The instrument prompts you to do the necessary
operations. You are guided step by step.
Question mark. There is a problem in the editing of the
electrode system. You need to be in Supervisor mode to
solve the problem. Check the sequence/method
parameters of the reagent or the electrode.
Check the sequence or method, (press 1 in the Main
window). The instrument indicates the possible errors and
prompts you to correct them until ? disappears.
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