Thermo Fisher Scientific AQ7100 Vis, AQ8100 UV-Vis User Manual

Thermo Scientific Orion AquaMate User Manual
AQX1MAN Revision D June 2020
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 .................................................................................................................................... 7
Spectrophotometer Introduction .............................................................................................. 7
Spectrophotometer Overview ...................................................................................................... 7
Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer ............................................................................ 8
Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer ...................................................................... 8
Packing Lists ................................................................................................................................ 8
Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List .............................................. 8
Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List ........................................ 9
Orion AquaMate User Documentation on USB .......................................................................... 10
Intended Use ............................................................................................................................. 10
Operating Precautions ............................................................................................................... 10
Safety and Special Notices ........................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 .................................................................................................................................. 12
Spectrophotometer Basics ..................................................................................................... 12
Spectrophotometer Components ............................................................................................... 12
Instrument Touchscreen................................................................................................... 13
Instrument Connections ................................................................................................... 14
Optional Accessories........................................................................................................ 14
Sample Compartment ................................................................................................................ 15
Sample Compartment for AQ7100 and AQ8100 .............................................................. 15
Single Cell Holder ............................................................................................................ 16
Tray Features ................................................................................................................... 16
Removal – grasp cell holder and lift up and forward ........................................................ 16
Optional Sample Holders ................................................................................................. 17
Cell Holder Replacement ................................................................................................. 18
Optional Printer ................................................................................................................ 19
Selecting and Positioning Vials and Cuvettes .................................................................. 22
Z-dimension ..................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 .................................................................................................................................. 23
Orion AquaMate Instrument Setup and Touchscreen and Features ................................... 23
Instrument Screen Navigation.................................................................................................... 23
User Interface Familiarity ................................................................................................. 25
User Interface Content ............................................................................................................... 27
Screen 1 Startup Screen .................................................................................................. 27
Screen 2 – Method Development, Diagnostics, and Data ................................................ 34
Screen 3 – Multi-wavelength and OD600 ......................................................................... 44
Instrument Settings .................................................................................................................... 45
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 45
SmartStart ........................................................................................................................ 46
Ending and Exporting Experiments .................................................................................. 54
Exporting Data ................................................................................................................. 55
Chapter 4 .................................................................................................................................. 57
Water Analysis Test Menu ...................................................................................................... 57
Preprogrammed Methods .......................................................................................................... 57
Method Selection and Experiment ............................................................................................. 58
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Droplet Folder Methods .................................................................................................... 58
Method Options ................................................................................................................ 60
Method Sample Increments ............................................................................................. 61
Loading Test Methods from the AquaMate Instrument .................................................... 62
Running Water Analysis Test Methods ............................................................................ 63
Single Point Method Adjustment ...................................................................................... 65
Using the Reverse Color Feature ..................................................................................... 66
Creating or Modifying a Test Method ......................................................................................... 67
How to Define the Test Method Parameters .................................................................... 67
Chapter 5 .................................................................................................................................. 69
Orion AQUAfast Reagent Chemistry Instructions for Orion AquaMate .............................. 69
Orion AQUAfast Colorimetric Reagents Compatible with Orion AquaMate Instruments ........... 69
Orion AQUAfast Reagent Instructions ....................................................................................... 71
Recommendations for Avoiding Measurement Errors ...................................................... 71
AC2002 Alkalinity-M (Alkalinity to pH 4.3) Tablet Test ..................................................... 72
AC3002P Alkalinity-P (Alkalinity to pH 8.2) Tablet Test ................................................... 73
AC2027 Aluminum Tablet Test ........................................................................................ 74
AC4P27 Aluminum Powder Pack & Liquid Test ............................................................... 75
AC2012 Ammonia Tablet Test ......................................................................................... 76
AC4P12 Ammonia Powder Pack Test .............................................................................. 77
ACR012 Ammonia Low Range Reaction Tube Test ........................................................ 78
ACR011 Ammonia High Range Reaction Tube Test ....................................................... 79
AC2035 Bromine Tablet Test ........................................................................................... 80
AC2017 Chloride Tablet Test ........................................................................................... 82
AC2070 Chlorine (Free & Total) Tablet Test .................................................................... 83
AC2071 Chlorine (Free) Tablet Test ................................................................................ 85
AC2072 Chlorine (Total) Tablet Test ................................................................................ 87
AC4P71 Chlorine (Free) Powder Pack Test ..................................................................... 89
AC4P72 Chlorine (Total) Powder Pack Test .................................................................... 90
AC3072 Chlorine (Total) High Range Tablet Test ............................................................ 91
AC2099 Chlorine Dioxide Tablet Test .............................................................................. 92
CODL00 COD Low Range Digestion Tube Test .............................................................. 94
CODH00 COD Mid-Range Digestion Tube Test .............................................................. 96
CODHP0 COD High Range Digestion Tube Test ............................................................ 97
AC2029 Copper (Free & Total) Tablet Test ..................................................................... 98
AC4P29 Copper (Free) Powder Pack Test ...................................................................... 99
AC2098 Cyanuric Acid Tablet Test ................................................................................ 100
AC2009 Fluoride SPADNS Liquid Test .......................................................................... 101
AC3032T Hardness (Total) Tablet Test ......................................................................... 103
AC2030 Hydrazine Powder Test .................................................................................... 104
AC2078 Iron (II & III) Tablet Test ................................................................................... 105
AC4P78 Iron (Ferro) Powder Pack Test ......................................................................... 106
AC4P79 Iron (Total) Powder Pack Test ......................................................................... 107
AC2055 Manganese Tablet Test .................................................................................... 108
AC4P54 Manganese Low Range Powder Pack & Liquid Test ....................................... 109
AC4P55 Manganese High Range Powder Pack Test .................................................... 110
AC4P42 Molybdate Powder Pack Test .......................................................................... 111
ACR007 Nitrate Reaction Tube Test .............................................................................. 112
AC2046 Nitrite Tablet Test ............................................................................................. 113
AC4P46 Nitrite Powder Pack Test ................................................................................. 114
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ACD004 Nitrogen (Total) Low Range Digestion Tube Test ............................................ 115
ACD007 Nitrogen (Total) High Range Digestion Tube Test ........................................... 117
AC3048 Ozone Tablet Test ............................................................................................ 119
AC2001 pH Tablet Test .................................................................................................. 121
AC3001 pH Liquid Test .................................................................................................. 122
AC2095-WA Phosphate (Ortho) Low Range Tablet Test ............................................... 123
AC2096 Phosphate (Ortho) High Range Tablet Test ..................................................... 124
AC4P95 Phosphate (Ortho) Powder Pack Test ............................................................. 125
ACR095 Phosphate (Ortho) Reaction Tube Test ........................................................... 126
ACD095 Phosphate (Total) Digestion Tube Test ........................................................... 127
ACD095AH Phosphate (Acid Hydrolysable) Digestion Tube Test ................................. 129
AC2060 Silica Tablet Test .............................................................................................. 131
AC2061 Silica with Phosphate Removal Tablet Test ..................................................... 132
AC4P60 Silica Powder Pack Test .................................................................................. 133
AC4P82 Sulfate Powder Pack Test ................................................................................ 134
AC2016 Sulfide Tablet Test ........................................................................................... 135
AC2065 Zinc Tablet Test................................................................................................ 136
Color Measurement from Application Log #131 ............................................................. 137
UVA and UV254 Measurements from Application Log #137 .......................................... 141
Chapter 6 ................................................................................................................................ 145
Standard Curve Test Menu ................................................................................................... 145
Concentration Measurements using the Quant Standard Curve Application (Custom Method)
................................................................................................................................................. 145
Accessing Quant ............................................................................................................ 146
Quant Standard Curve Options ............................................................................................... 147
Setting the Parameters for a Standard Curve ................................................................ 147
Creating a Standard Curve in Quant........................................................................................ 148
Measuring Standards for a Standard Curve ................................................................... 148
Measurement Samples via Quant .................................................................................. 149
Ending An Experiment.................................................................................................... 150
Exporting Data ............................................................................................................... 151
Editing a Standard Curve ............................................................................................... 152
Chapter 7 ................................................................................................................................ 155
Wavelength Scanning Test Menu ......................................................................................... 155
Setting the Parameters for a Scan ................................................................................. 156
Collecting a Baseline Scan and Scanning a Sample...................................................... 158
Performing Calculations on the Scan Data .................................................................... 159
3Pt Net Function ............................................................................................................ 161
Area Function ................................................................................................................. 162
Recalling an Existing Scanning Method ......................................................................... 163
Chapter 8 ................................................................................................................................ 164
AquaMate On-board Software .............................................................................................. 164
Chapter 9 ................................................................................................................................ 173
Absorbance, % Transmittance and Concentration Measurements ................................... 173
Absorbance & % Transmittance Measurements ...................................................................... 173
Using the Fixed Application for Basic A-%T-C Test Method .......................................... 173
Available Fixed Equations .............................................................................................. 175
Using the C-Mode to Measure Concentration ................................................................ 176
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Multi-wavelength ...................................................................................................................... 177
3-Point Net ............................................................................................................................... 178
Kinetics .................................................................................................................................... 179
Chapter 10 .............................................................................................................................. 180
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 180
Routine Care ............................................................................................................................ 181
Cleaning and Maintaining Vials and Cuvettes ................................................................ 181
Cleaning the Windows of the Sample Compartment ...................................................... 183
Replacing the Tungsten-Halogen Lamp .................................................................................. 184
Xenon Lamp Life ...................................................................................................................... 185
Replacing the Xenon Flash Lamp ............................................................................................ 186
Chapter 11 .............................................................................................................................. 189
Customer Services ................................................................................................................ 189
Technical Support .................................................................................................................... 189
Instrument Specifications ......................................................................................................... 190
Ordering Information ................................................................................................................ 192
Appendix A ............................................................................................................................. 195
General Instrument Information ........................................................................................... 195
Parameters .............................................................................................................................. 195
Calculations for Software ......................................................................................................... 200
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1
Spectrophotometer Introduction
Spectrophotometer Overview
Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ AquaMate™ Vis and UV-Vis spectrophotometers offer the following features and benefits:
Easy operation using the 260+ preprogrammed methods for common colorimetric reagents
Easy access to approved regulatory methods for wastewater and drinking water.
Secured Smart Method selection for frequently used methods
Glove-friendly touchscreen user interface.
Flexibility to create new methods for additional reagents or samples – create new methods
using calibration standards or update methods using published wavelengths and equations
Use a variety of circular and rectangular vial sizes with a variety of vial holder options.
Performance verification tests ensure wavelength accuracy and instrument functionality,
plus built-in filters allow for wavelength verification with no additional equipment required
Additional functions include standard curve concentration measurements, wavelength
scanning, multiple fixed-wavelength measurements, absorbance ratio and difference
One year instrument warranty
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Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer
The Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis spectrophotometer measures in the 325 to 1100 nm wavelength range using a Tungsten-Halogen lamp, designed for easy replacement using the factory pre­aligned lamp and base. The Tungsten-Halogen lamp has an average expected lifespan > 1,000 hour.
Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer
The Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis spectrophotometer measures in the 190 nm to 1100 nm wavelength range using a Xenon Flash lamp that requires no warm-up time and is designed for an average 3-5 year lifespan.
Packing Lists
Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List
Vis Spectrophotometer with 7-inch color touchscreen and Tungsten-Halogen Lamp
12-25 mm Round Vial Holder (P/N: AQX1LWLVH)
24 mm Round vials, 12-pack quantity (P/N: AC2V24)
External AC to DC Universal Power Supply, 100–240 volts, 50–60 Hz (AQX1PWRSUP)
Standard power cord bundle (North American, EU, and UK) w/AQ7100
o NA Cord (P/N: AQX1NACBL) o EU Cord (P/N: AQX1EUCBL) o UK Cord (P/N: AQX1UKCBL)
Optional APAC power cord bundle (China, Australia, and India) w/AQ7100APAC
o China Cord (P/N: AQX1CNCBL) o Australia Cord (P/N: AQX1AUCBL) o India Cord (P/N: AQX1INCBL)
AquaMate User Guide, Methods List, and Reagent Instructions on USB (P/N: AQX1MAN)
AquaMate Getting Started Guide
Read Me First Warning Guide (Multilanguage)
AquaMate Site and Safety Guide
CE Declaration of Conformity
Printed instrument test verification report
Dust cover
USB cable
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Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List
UV-Vis Spectrophotometer with 7-inch color touchscreen and Xenon Flash Lamp
12-25 mm Round Vial Holder (P/N: AQX1LWLVH)
24 mm Round vials, 12-pack quantity (P/N: AC2V24)
External AC to DC Universal Power Supply, 100–240 volts, 50–60 Hz (AQX1PWRSUP)
Standard power cord bundle (North American, EU, and UK) w/AQ7100
o NA Cord (P/N: AQX1NACBL) o EU Cord (P/N: AQX1EUCBL) o UK Cord (P/N: AQX1UKCBL)
Optional APAC power cord bundle (China, Australia, and India) w/AQ7100APAC
o China Cord (P/N: AQX1CNCBL) o Australia Cord (P/N: AQX1AUCBL) o India Cord (P/N: AQX1INCBL)
AquaMate User Guide, Methods List, and Reagent Instructions on USB (P/N: AQX1MAN)
AquaMate Getting Started Guide
Read Me First Warning Guide (Multilanguage)
AquaMate Site and Safety Guide
CE Declaration of Conformity
Printed instrument test verification report
Dust cover
USB cable
Note: The APAC (China, Australia, and India) power cord bundle must be specified by either AQ7100APAC or AQ8100APAC upon ordering.
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Orion AquaMate User Documentation on USB
The Orion AquaMate user documentation USB includes the following:
AquaMate User Guide, Methods List, and Reagent Instructions on USB (P/N: AQX1MAN)
o AquaMate Site and Safety Guide o Read Me First Warning Guide (Multilanguage) o AquaMate User Guide, Methods List and Reagent Instructions on USB (AQX1MSN) o AquaMate Getting Started Guide o Warranty Information
o WEEE / RoHS Compliance Information o Production Test Report o Released Firmware and Water Method libraries
Intended Use
Please read this user manual thoroughly. Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate the instrument warranty and cause permanent damage to the instrument.
Operating Precautions
Warning: Do not operate this system without following the safety precautions described in this manual and the documentation that came with your system.
The spectrophotometer contains precise optical components. Handle it carefully and follow these precautions.
• Allow instrument to come to room temperature after unboxing before power on.
Do not allow moisture to leak into the instrument interior
• Wipe off spilled chemicals immediately
• Do not drop the instrument
• Protect the instrument from mechanical shock
• Protect the instrument from dust
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Safety and Special Notices
Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this user manual. The safety and other special notices appear in boxes.
Safety and special notices include the following:
Note: Contains helpful supplementary information
Important: Instructions that must be followed to avoid damaging system hardware or data loss
Caution: Statements that indicate a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury
Warning: A hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
Thermo Fisher Scientific provides this document to its customers with a product purchase to use in the product operation. The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. All technical information in this document is for reference purposes only. System configurations and specifications in this document supersede all previous information received by the purchaser.
Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations that this document is complete, accurate or error free and assumes no responsibility and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, damage or loss that might result from any use of this document, even if the information in the document is followed properly.
This document is not part of any sales contract between Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and a purchaser. This document shall in no way govern or modify any terms and conditions of sale, which terms and conditions of sale shall govern all conflicting information between the two documents.
For Research Use Only. This instrument is not a medical device and is not intended for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment or cure of disease.
Warning: Avoid an explosion or fire hazard. This instrument is not designed for use in an explosive atmosphere.
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Spectrophotometer Basics
Spectrophotometer Components
The following are some of the major components visible on the outside of the instrument:
CHAPTER 2
USB Ports Touchscreen Sample Compartment
Electrical Connections
Printer Housing
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Instrument Touchscreen
The instrument Touchscreen has 3-screen to navigate and can be swiped from left-to-right. Below are the three user interface screens to navigate through by swiping left or right. Within each screen there appear a series if application icons that are briefly described below. When any application is selected, the user is directed to an “Application Home” screen. Methods can be selected and adjusted. New methods can be created. Diagnostics and experiment data can be reviewed. By tapping on the gear in the upper right corner, the Settings menu can be accessed from any screen.
METHODS: AquaMate water method libraries
MULTI-WAVELENGTH: multi-l scanning
SCAN: ABS or %T, min, max, interval, and speed. QUANT: Multi-point cal. curve development. OD600: reserved LIVE DISPLAY: ABS or %T at specified wavelength.
FIXED: Dual - l and factor measurements.
KINETICS - time based experiments DIAGNOSTICS: review verification test reports. PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION REPORTS DATA VIEWER: Logged experimental data.
C-MODE: 1-point cal. @ select l and units.
SCREEN 1
SCREEN 2
SCREEN 3
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Instrument Connections
Electrical Connections
On/Off Power toggle switch
12V DC - connect the cable from the power supply here
Accessory connector reserved for future optional accessories
USB-A portssee Optional Accessories below
Network/Ethernet portconnect a standard Ethernet (RJ45-RJ45) cable between this
port and a network port to communicate with the building network
Single USB-A supports flash memory devices for method and data storage
Duplex USB-A supports connection to a Windows computer running optional remote-
control software, keyboard, mouse.
Export data to network or PC via Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor (not shown)
Print via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor (now shown)
Warning: Avoid shock hazard. Always turn off the instrument and unplug it from the wall outlet or power strip before you unplug the power cord from the instrument connector.
Optional Accessories
The USB ports support the following peripheral devices:
Printer
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Sample Compartment
Remove all tape from the exterior of the instrument and inside the sample compartment.
Sample Compartment for AQ7100 and AQ8100
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Single Cell Holder
Tray Features
Able to contain spills up to 150 mL
Can be removed by pulling up on the cell holder
Can be washed in the sink or a dishwasher - dry promptly!
NOTICE Clean the tray with water and mild detergent. Ethanol and iso-propyl alcohol can be used if necessary but do not soak the tray in alcohols. Do not allow acetone, chlorocarbons or other aggressive organic solvents to contact the tray. The PC-ABS plastic will soften and discolor.
Removal – grasp cell holder and lift up and forward
Insertion – allow front magnet to engage. Lower cell holder into place, allowing back magnet to guide and engage
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Optional Sample Holders
Cell holder trays equipped to position other kinds of cells and samples are available. They insert and remove in the same way as the standard cell holder.
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Cell Holder Replacement
Cell holder and Adjustable filter holder accessories are supplied without a tray.
Loosen the captive screw and the base of the cell holder to remove it. Attach a new sample holder in the same way.
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Optional Printer
If the unit comes with the optional printer, follow the following steps and then reference Chapter 11 for Printer Setup through the touch screen.
1. Remove the printer housing cover. a. Use the finger hold b. Pull towards you and lift.
2. Load paper into optional printer.
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3. Insert printer into AquaMate Spectrophotometer from the rear of instrument
4. Observing the bottom of the printer, align the guide rail on the printer with the guide rail
on the AquaMate Spectrophotometer
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5. Push the printer forward until the connectors are fully connected. You will hear a snap
when the connectors have engaged properly.
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Selecting and Positioning Vials and Cuvettes
The compatible wavelength range for different types of vials and cuvettes depends on the material used. The path length of test tubes is not as well defined as that of square cuvettes.
Vial / Cuvette Type
Wavelength Range
Optical Glass
360 nm to > 1100 nm
Borosilicate Glass
330 nm to > 1100 nm
Quartz
190 nm to > 1100 nm
Disposable:
Polystyrene
> 340 nm
Methacrylate
> 300 nm
Acrylic
> 280 nm
UV-transparent
> 220 nm
Note: See the manufacturer’s specifications and work within the recommended range.
Position vials and cuvettes so that the clear sides face the light beam, one clear side facing the front of the instrument and the other facing the back.
Note: Always place vials in the instrument in the same orientation in the light beam. An alignment mark on the vial helps orientation the vial consistently and correctly.
When using small aperture (small volume) cuvettes:
Always used cuvettes with black masking
Use the same cuvette for your blank and your samples
Z-dimension
The figure below illustrates the position of the light beam in the instrument. Beam size specifications are shown below.
Distance from bottom of the vial/cuvette to center of beam (Z-dimension): 8.5 mm
Beam dimensions: 2 mm (wide) by 7 mm (tall)
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Orion AquaMate Instrument Setup and Touchscreen and Features
Instrument Screen Navigation
Below are the three user interface screens to navigate through Screen 1, Screen 2, and Screen 3 by swiping left or right. Within each screen there appears a series of application icons that are included in a legend to briefly describe each application.
When any application is selected, the user is directed to an “Application Home” screen. Methods can be selected and adjusted. New methods can be created. Diagnostics and experiment data can be reviewed and performance verification reports can be viewed, generated and exported.
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SWIPE left or right between screens
METHODS: AquaMate water method libraries
MULTI-WAVELENGTH: multi-l scanning
SCAN: ABS or %T, min, max, interval, and speed. QUANT: Multi-point cal. curve development. OD600: reserved LIVE DISPLAY: ABS or %T at specified wavelength.
FIXED: Dual - l and factor measurements.
KINETICS - time based experiments DIAGNOSTICS: review verification test reports. PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION REPORTS DATA VIEWER: Logged experimental data.
C-MODE: 1-point cal. @ select l and units.
SCREEN 1
SCREEN 2
SCREEN 3
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User Interface Familiarity
The user interface is a touchscreen device and very similar to any smart tablet features. Active
blue touchpoints are areas where selections and edits can be made.
For example, in the image below when using a SCAN application, when tapping the method name the keyboard will appear to edit. When tapping the min or max wavelength, a wavelength keypad appears. When tapping the interval or the speed fields, respective pop keypads will appear to edit the method/experiment. Finally, a diskette icon is available to be used to save the method with the edited fields and name. Other areas to look for are the ellipsis icons that will expand access to editing features and more.
Click this icon
to save
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This section uses the Scan application as an example. As shown, using the ellipsis will open additional fields for the saved method allowing the following:
Method revisions
Smart Method selection for Smart Method mode.
Method export
Method duplication (possibly to keep the original method intact)
Method deletion (for non-droplet library methods only)
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User Interface Content
Screen 1 Startup Screen
Screen 1 appears after the Thermo Scientific splash screen disappears upon start-up. The touchscreen user interface is based on smart device technology. An application is selected by tapping the respective icon. The following applications are in Screen 1:
DROPLETS - Five (5) droplet folders with respective water methods. Any method
identified as having a regulatory approval is duplicated in the Drinking water or Wastewater droplet folders. Droplet folder version numbers are provided.
SCAN – is a multiwavelength scan, selecting absorption (ABS) or percent transmission
(%T), across a selectable wavelength range and selectable speed and interval resolution.
Live Display – is a real-time continuous scanning application that is interactive; no real
data is saved. ABS or %T are shown in real-time.
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Droplet Folders
There are three main water method Droplet Folders and two Regulatory folders:
1. AquaMate Orion
2. Merck/Millipore
3. Chemetrics
4. Wastewater (regulatory)
5. Drinking Water (regulatory)
Any AquaMate water method that qualifies as a regulatory Wastewater (WW) or Drinking Water (DW) method is duplicated within the respective WW or DW folders. Within each folder you can search either by the numerical method name or by the parameter. For example, you can search by either AC2002 or by Alkalinity-M. You can also sort by method name, date of creation, date last updated or date last used.
NOTE: Each method description provides the wavelength, appropriate vial size, and measurement range. If the incorrect vial size is used, the results will not be accurate.
Note: Please refer to the method description for measurement capabilities for each
method. This instrument will report values outside of the stated range capabilities that may not be acceptable for the user’s specific purpose or for regulatory reporting requirements.
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Water Droplet Methods - Single Point Adjustment
Water test methods can be adjusted using a single point calibrations adjustment. In the example below, select a method and prior to Blank and Measure, select the Re-Calibrate option to perform a single point adjustment based on the standard concentration value entered by the user. This will update the Calibration Factor field. This procedure is recommended each time a new batch of reagents are used to account for variations in batch-to-batch reagent composition and other factors that affect the accuracy of a method with a fixed calibration curve
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Multi-Unit Water Methods
There are several water methods that can report out in multiple units of measure simultaneously. In the example below, you can see how three units of measure can be provided.
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