Thermo Fisher Scientific TN100 Turbidimeter User Manual

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Instruction Manual

TN-100/T-100

Portable Turbidimeter

68X357701 Rev. 9 July 2013

Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Preface

This manual functions in two ways: first as a step by step guide to help you operate the waterproof TN-100/ T-100 turbidimeter; second, it serves as a handy reference guide.

It contains basic instructions that you must follow during the operation, care and maintenance of the instrument. The safety protection provided by this equipment may be impaired if it is used in a manner not described in this manual. It is recommended that all operators should read this manual prior to working with this instrument.

Eutech Instruments/Oakton Instruments cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction to the meter caused by improper use of the instrument.

The information presented in this manual is subject to change without notice as improvements are made, and does not represent a commitment on the part of Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd/Oakton Instruments.

Note: Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd/ Oakton Instruments reserves the right to make improvements in design, construction, and appearance of products without notice.

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Table of Contents

1. Overview .............................................................................................. 1

1.1 Unpacking TN-100/ T-100 Meter and Accessories ............................................... 1

1.2 Display................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Keys and Functions ............................................................................................... 3

1.4 Battery Installation ................................................................................................. 4

2. Turbidity Calibration ........................................................................... 5

2.1 Calibration Standards ............................................................................................ 5

2.2 Indexing ................................................................................................................. 5

2.3 Calibration Procedure ........................................................................................... 6

2.4 Restoring Factory Calibration ............................................................................... 8

3. Turbidity Measurement ..................................................................... 10

3.1 General Information ............................................................................................ 10

3.2 Turbidity Measurement Procedure ...................................................................... 10

3.3 Single-Shot or Continuous Measurement ........................................................... 13

4. Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................... 15

5. Routine Maintenance ........................................................................ 16

5.1 Vials – Handling, Cleaning and Care .................................................................. 16

6. Accessories ....................................................................................... 17

7. Specifications .................................................................................... 18

8. Addendum 1: Turbidity ..................................................................... 19

8.1 Definition ............................................................................................................. 19

8.2 Why Is It Important? ............................................................................................ 19

8.3 Measurement Principle ....................................................................................... 19

8.4 Nephelometric Turbidity Units (NTU) .................................................................. 20

8.5 Indexing a Vial ..................................................................................................... 20

9. Addendum 2: Guide to Good Measurement Technique ................ 21

9.1 Maintain sample vials in good condition ............................................................. 21

9.2 Match Sample Vials ............................................................................................ 21

9.3 Degassing ........................................................................................................... 21

9.4 Timeliness of Sample .......................................................................................... 22

9.5 Other Important Sampling Techniques ............................................................... 22

9.6 Calibration ........................................................................................................... 22

9.7 Dilution .............................................................................................................. 222

10. Warranty ...................................................................................... 233

11. Return of Items .............................................................................. 24

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1. Overview

Thank you for selecting the waterproof portable TN-100/ T-100 turbidimeter. The TN100/ T-100 allows you to measure turbidity of an aqueous sample in the field. This instrument operates on the nephelometric principle of turbidity measurement and is designed to meet the criteria specified in ISO 7027 and DIN 27027 standards (see Measurement Principle on page 19).

1.1 Unpacking TN-100/ T-100 Meter and Accessories

The table below indicates the items that you should find in your turbidimeter shipment.

Item Quantity

1. Portable TN-100/ T-100 Turbidimeter with 4 “AAA” batteries 1

2. Instruction Manual 1

3. Instrument Carrying Case 1

4. Light Shield Cap 1

5. Calibration Set (0.02, 20.0,100, 800 NTU Standards, 60 ml each)

6. Empty Vials

7. Silicone Oil 1

8. Lint free cloth 1

Remove TN-100/ T-100 turbidimeter from the packing carton. Carefully inspect all items to ensure that no visible damage has occurred during shipment. If the items you received do not match your order, please contact your nearest distributor immediately.

WARNING: Extra care should be taken when unpacking, opening, and handling the calibration standards and sample vials. Surface scratches or finger smudges on the vial surface may cause measurement errors. Handle these items by their caps only.

Batteries provided with the meter package are to be installed prior to use. See Section

1.4 - Battery Installation on page 4.

Figure 1 depicts the meter. The three main components of the instrument are the sample well, the display, and the keypad. The following sections describe the functionality of the display and the keypad. The proper use of the instrument and the sample well are discussed in later sections.

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Sample Vial

Sample Well

Index Mark

Liquid Crystal Display

Keypad

CAL 13 CAL 24

mg/l NTU ppm %pH

TAvg

14-segment Liquid Crystal Display

Battery Indicator

Calibration Standards

Units of Measurement

Figure 1: Parts of TN-100/T-100 Turbidimeter

1.2 Display

All the LCD segments and annunciators that can appear on the display are shown in Figure 2. The display is used for reporting the turbidity reading and to provide guidance for the operation of the instrument. In addition, the display has several other annunciators that are used to communicate error messages and provide user guidance.

Figure 2: Customized LCD with all annunciators

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Active only during calibration mode. These keys are used to select the

READ

ENTER

READ

ENTER

CAL

OFF

WATERPROOF

1.3 Keys and Functions

The keypad has five keys: ON/OFF, CAL, ▲, ▼, and READ/ENTER.

Key Functions

OFF

CAL

Powers on and shuts off the meter. With the auto switch-off feature the meter automatically shuts off 20 minutes after last key press.

Initiates the calibration mode of the meter. When pressed, the meter is set to accept the first calibration standard.

It is also used to exit the calibration mode if the user does not want to follow the complete calibration procedure.

When in measurement mode, the READ/ENTER key is used to perform a measurement.

Single-shot measurements: When the key is pressed and released immediately (a quick key stroke of less than 0.3 seconds), the display will blink [-Rd-] for 10 times and then display the measured value.

Continuous measurements

the instrument will perform a continuous measurement during which the display is updated every 2 seconds. This can be used for indexing vials. (This function is not available in calibration mode). After the READ/ENTER key is released, the instrument will automatically perform a single-shot measurement.

: If the READ/ENTER key is pressed and held,

calibration point in an incremental/ decremental manner.

NOTE: This meter is fitted with an auto incrementing feature, i.e. after the successful calibration of one point it auto selects the next calibration point, or automatically exits the calibration mode after the fourth calibration point.

Figure 3: Keypad

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Philips Screws

Battery cover

Four 'AAA'-sized batteries

1.4 Battery Installation

Four AAA-sized batteries are included in the packaging:

1. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the battery cover. See Figure 4.

2. Remove the battery cover.

3. Insert the batteries. Follow the diagram inside the cover for correct polarity.

4. Replace the battery cover onto its original position using the two screws removed earlier.

5. The meter is now ready to operate.

Figure 4: Battery Installation

NOTE: Dispose used batteries in accordance with your local regulations.

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2. Turbidity Calibration

Calibration Overview

The TN-100/T-100 turbidity meter was calibrated and tested prior to leaving the factory. The meter kit now includes a set of prepared SDVB primary standards in plastic bottles which are EPA-approved for meter calibration. This keeps the stock solutions for the

0.02, 20.0, 100 and 800 NTU standards ready to use and offers improved precision and shelf life. A set of 4 empty vials for the standards are included in the meter kit. Before using the meter for the first time, verify the meter calibration by reading back the value for the prepared primary standard at the appropriate NTU value. This check is recommended daily to check the meter prior to measuring a sample. When the standard value drifts, retest with a vial of fresh standard solution. The 0.02 NTU standard needs to read <0.1 NTU for acceptance. A replacement set of the 4 standards in plastic bottles is available. These 60mL bottles are identical to the bottles in the meter kit, so they can easily be carried in the case to where the measurement needs to be taken. These standards are specifically made for the TN-100/T-100 portable turbidity meters. The standards will not read to the stated NTU value in other manufacturer’s turbidity meters.

2.1 Calibration Standards

We recommend that you use the following materials during calibration to achieve the accuracy stated in this manual:

 CAL 1: 800 NTU Calibration Standard  CAL 2: 100 NTU Calibration Standard  CAL 3: 20.0 NTU Calibration Standard  CAL 4: 0.02 NTU Calibration Standard

It is well known that diluted Formazin is unstable. If you choose to use Formazin to calibrate the instrument, ensure that you are using a fresh stock suspension of Formazin to achieve the accuracy quoted for the instrument. Calibration standards offered are more stable than Formazin. For expiry date of calibration standard, please refer to the expiration date indicated on the cap label.

It is important that the calibration standards are not violently shaken or agitated because air entrapment in the fluid introduces an error factor during calibration which subsequently will lead to an inaccurate measurement. Also, do not store in freezing temperatures which causes irreversible shrinkage of the standards’ particles thus resulting to inaccurate calibration and measurement.

2.2 Indexing

Due to the high quality of the glass vials provided, indexing is not required. You only need to align the mark on the vial with the mark on the meter. However, in order to achieve a better accuracy of the measurement, you can proceed with indexing of the vials. See Section 8.5 - Indexing a Vial on page 20 for more information.

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