Xylem 6100-VIS User Manual
photoLab
Functional description
®
6100 VIS
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Spectrophotometer
(identical to spectroFlex 6100)
photoLab®6100 VIS
Accuracy when going to
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The use of advanced technology and the high quality standard of our
instruments are the result of continuous development. This may result
in differences between this operating manual and your instrument.
Also, we cannot guarantee that there are absolutely no errors in this
manual. Therefore, we are sure you will understand that we cannot
accept any legal claims resulting from the data, figures or descriptions.
Note
The latest version of the present operating manual is available on the
Internet under http://www.WTW.com.
Copyright
© Weilheim 2009, WTW GmbH
Reprinting - even as excerpts - is only allowed with the explicit written
authorization of WTW GmbH.
Printed in Germany.
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photoLab®6100 VIS Contents
photoLab®6100 VIS - Contents
1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Overview of the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.2 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Target group and user qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.4 Handling of hazardous substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2 Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.2.1 Inserting the buffer batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2.2 Connecting the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.3 Switching on the photometer for the first time . . 18
3.2.4 Setting the language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.2.5 Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3 Connecting optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3.1 Communication interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3.2 PC/printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.3.3 USB memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.3.4 PC keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.3.5 Barcode reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.3.6 Car Adapter photoLab
®
6xxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1 Switching on or off the photometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 General operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.2.1 Navigating with function keys and menus . . . . . 28
4.2.2 Display of navigation paths in short form . . . . . 30
4.2.3 Entry of numerals, letters and characters . . . . . 31
4.2.4 Detailed operating example: Changing the
language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.3 Photometer settings and system administration . . . . . . 34
4.3.1 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.3.2 Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3.3 Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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4.4 Zero adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.5 Measuring in Concentration mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.5.1 Measuring cell tests with barcode . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.5.2 Measuring reagent tests with AutoSelector . . . . 42
4.5.3 Measuring reagent-free tests and user-defined
methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.5.4 Exceeding the upper or lower limits of the
measuring range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.5.5 Selecting a method manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
4.5.6 Settings for Concentration mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.5.7 Measuring diluted samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
4.5.8 Sample blank value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.5.9 Reagent blank value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.5.10 Automatic Turbidity correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
4.5.11 Programming / modifying user-defined methods 58
4.5.12 The IQ LabLink procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.6 Measuring the Absorbance / % Transmission . . . . . . . . 69
4.6.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.6.2 Measuring the absorbance or transmission . . . . 69
4.6.3 Measuring against the Reference absorbance . 71
4.7 Multi wavelengths methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.7.1 Basic information on Multi wavelengths
measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4.7.2 Programming / modifying Multi wavelengths
methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.7.3 Selecting a Multi wavelengths method . . . . . . . 77
4.7.4 Carrying out Multi wavelengths measurements . 78
4.8 Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4.8.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4.8.2 Recording the Spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.8.3 Loading/editing a spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
4.8.4 Saving / exporting a spectrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.9 Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.9.1 Creating/editing profiles for kinetic records . . . . 88
4.9.2 Loading a profile for kinetic recording . . . . . . . . 91
4.9.3 Recording the Kinetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.9.4 Saving / exporting a kinetic record . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.9.5 Loading a kinetic record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
4.9.6 Editing a kinetic record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
4.10 Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.10.1 User defined timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
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4.10.2 Analysis timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
4.11 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
4.11.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
4.11.2 Instructions on using USB memory devices 104
4.11.3 Measurement datasets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
4.11.4 Saving measurement datasets manually . . . . 105
4.11.5 Saving measurement datasets automatically . 106
4.11.6 Displaying measurement data memory . . . . . . 107
4.11.7 Filtering measurement datasets . . . . . . . . . . . 109
4.11.8 Inverting filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.11.9 Erasing stored measurement datasets . . . . . . 111
4.12 Copying files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
4.12.1 Copying individual files to a USB memory
device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
4.12.2 Copying all measurement data files to a USB
memory device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
4.12.3 Copying files to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
4.13 Transmitting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
4.13.1 Printer and terminal programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
4.13.2 Settings for data transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
4.13.3 Printing measurement datasets . . . . . . . . . . . 117
4.13.4 Printing Kinetics records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
4.13.5 Printing spectra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
4.14 Analytical quality assurance (AQA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
4.14.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
4.14.2 Photometer monitoring (AQA1) . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
4.14.3 Total system monitoring (AQA2) . . . . . . . . . . . 126
4.14.4 AQA3/MatrixCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
4.15 User management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
4.15.1 User levels and user rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
4.15.2 Activating or deactivating the User
management function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
4.15.3 Creating, changing or deleting a user account 138
4.15.4 Login with active user management . . . . . . . . 141
4.15.5 Changing the password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
4.16 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
4.17 Photometer information ([Info]) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
4.18 Lamp counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
4.19 Software and methods update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
4.19.1 Update by means of a USB memory device . . 146
4.19.2 Update by means of a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
4.19.3 Software update "Chinese character set" . . . . 149
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5 Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
5.1 Replacing the lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
5.2 Exchanging the buffer batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
5.3 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
6 What to do if ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
6.1 Actions in the case of a broken cell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
6.2 Error causes and remedies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
7.1 Measurement characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
7.2 Measured value documentation and quality assurance 162
7.3 General meter data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
8 Accessories and options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
8.1 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
8.2 Test equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
8.3 Optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
8.4 Connection cable: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
A.1 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
A.1.1 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
A.1.2 General settings and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
A.2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
A.3 List of trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
3.1 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
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photoLab®6100 VIS Overview
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1 Overview
1.1 Overview of the instrument
Front of the
instrument
1Display
2 Keypad
3 Shaft for rectangular cells
4 Turn-up lid
5 Shaft for round cells
6 Cell shaft cover
Fig. 1-1 Front of the instrument with operating elements
Socket field on the
rear panel
7 Connection for power pack
8 RS232 connection
9 USB-A connection
10 USB-B connection
Fig. 1-2 Rear panel with socket field
Note
All connections comply with SELV.
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1.2 Keypad
Overview
1 Function keys F1 to F4 (function menu-depending)
2 Alphanumeric keypad
3 Keys with dedicated function
Fig. 1-3 Keypad
Key functions The keys on the right side of the keypad have the following functions:
Key Designation Functions
<ON/OFF> – Switches on and off the
photometer.
<HOME> – Switches to the main menu from
any operating situation. Actions
that are not completed are
canceled.
<PRINT> – Downloads the displayed mea-
sured value to an interface if the
Printer symbol is displayed in the
status line.
<STORE> – Saves a displayed measured
value or spectrum if the Save
symbol is displayed in the status
line.
<ZERO·BLANK> – Starts one of the following
measurements, depending on the
operating situation:
- Zero adjustment
- Blank value measurement
- Baseline measurement.
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Key Designation Functions
<TIMER> – Opens the menu, Timer.
<ESC> – Cancels the running action.
Entries that have not yet been
accepted are discarded.
– Switches to the next higher menu
level.
<START·ENTER> – Starts an action (e.g.
measurement)
– Opens a selected menu
– Confirms a selection or entry
<▲>or
<▼>
– Moves the selection in menus and
lists one position up or down
<W> – Deletes the character left of the
cursor during character entries
– Moves the cursor to the left in a
spectrum or kinetic diagram
(Arrow keys)
<X> – Moves the cursor to the right in a
spectrum or kinetic diagram
Function keys The function keys F1 to F4 have different functions depending on the
operating situation. The current functions are displayed in the function key
menu at the bottom edge of the display (see section 4.2.1).
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Concentration
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1.92
mg/l
18: 14752
NH4-N
10 mm
0.05 - 3.00 mg/l
Setup
Method list
Citation form Unit
1.3 Display
Display elements
1 Status line (current state, date and time)
2 Display range for menus and measurement results
3 Function keys menu
Bild 1-4 Display
Symbols in the
status line
Symbol Designation Function
Save The <STORE> key is active.
You can store the displayed data with
<STORE> (see section 4.11).
Printer The <PRINT> key is active.
You can output to an interface the displayed
data with <PRINT> (see section 4.13).
Progress bar During the warm-up time (15 minutes) a prog-
ress bar appears on the display.
The reproducibility of measured values is limited during the warm-up time (see section
4.13).
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photoLab®6100 VIS Safety instructions
2 Safety instructions
This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during
the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the photometer.
Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this operating manual
carefully before working with the meter. Keep this operating manual in the
vicinity of the meter.
General safety
instructions
Other labels
Safety instructions in this operating manual are indicated by the warning
symbol (triangle) in the left column. The signal word (such as "caution")
indicates the danger level:
Warning
indicates instructions that must be followed precisely in order to
prevent serious dangers to personnel.
Caution
indicates instructions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid
slight injuries to personnel or damage to the instrument or the
environment.
Note
indicates notes that draw your attention to special features.
Note
indicates cross-references to other documents.
2.1 Target group and user qualification
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The photometer was developed for use in the laboratory. Carrying out
photometric determinations with the aid of test sets frequently requires the
handling of hazardous substances.
We assume that the operating personnel know how to handle hazardous
substances due to their professional training and experience. The operating
personnel must particularly be able to understand and correctly implement
the safety labels and safety instructions on the packages and inserts of the
test sets.
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2.2 Authorized use
The authorized use of the photometer consists exclusively of the carrying out
of photometric measurements according to this operating manual. Follow the
technical specifications of the cells in chapter 7 T
ECHNICAL DATA. Any other
use is considered to be unauthorized.
2.3 General safety instructions
The photometer is built and inspected according to the relevant guidelines
and norms for electronic instruments (see chapter 7 T
the factory in a safe and secure technical condition.
Note
Opening the photometer or adjustment and repair work must only be
performed by specialist personnel authorized by the manufacturer.
Noncompliance invalidates any claim with regard to the warranty.
ECHNICAL DATA). It left
Function and
operational safety
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the photometer can only be
guaranteed if the generally applicable safety measures and the specific
safety instructions in this operating manual are followed during operation.
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the photometer can only be
guaranteed under the environmental conditions that are specified in chapter
7 T
ECHNICAL DATA.
If the photometer was transported from a cold environment to a warm
environment, the formation of condensate can lead to the faulty functioning
of the meter. In this event, wait until the temperature of the meter reaches
room temperature before putting the meter back into operation.
Safe operation If safe operation is no longer possible, the photometer must be taken out of
operation and secured against inadvertent operation.
Safe operation is no longer possible if the photometer:
z has been damaged in transport
z has been stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of time
z is visibly damaged
z no longer operates as described in this manual.
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If you are in any doubt, contact the supplier of your photometer.
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2.4 Handling of hazardous substances
When developing test sets, WTW carefully sees that the tests can be carried
out as safely as possible. Some hazards by dangerous substances, however,
cannot always be avoided.
Warning
Improper handling of certain reagents can cause damage to your
health.
In any case follow the safety labels on the packing and the safety
instructions of the package insert. Protective measures specified there
have to be followed exactly.
Safety datasheets The safety datasheets of the chemicals comprise all instructions on safe
handling, occurring hazards, preventive actions and actions to take in
hazardous situations. Follow these instructions in order to work safely.
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3 Commissioning
3.1 Scope of delivery
z Spectrophotometer photoLab®6100 VIS
z Power pack connection cable
z Buffer batteries 4 x AA alkaline manganese (Mignon)
z Zero cell (16 mm, round)
z Short instructions
z CD-ROM with
– Detailed operating manual
– Analysis instructions
– SpectralTransfer software
– Software update "Chinese character set" (see section 4.19.3)
Packing This photometer is sent out in a protective transport packing.
Caution
Keep the original packing including the inner packing to protect the
instrument against hard shocks if it has to be transported.
The original packing is also required for the proper return of the
instrument if it has to be repaired.
Note that damage caused by improper transport voids all warranty
claims.
3.2 Initial commissioning
Perform the following activities:
z Insert the buffer batteries (see section 3.2.1)
z Connect the power supply (see section 3.2.2)
z Switch on the photometer (see section 3.2.3)
z Set the language (see section 3.2.4)
z Set the date and time (see section 3.2.5)
z Carry out a zero adjustment (see section 4.4)
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Note
When you set the language, date and time according to the sections and of
this operating manual you will quickly become familiar with the simple
®
operation of the photoLab
operation are given in section 4.2 G
6100 VIS. More detailed instructions on
ENERAL OPERATING PRINCIPLES.
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3.2.1 Inserting the buffer batteries
The buffer batteries supply the integrated clock while the photometer is
switched off. Four alkaline manganese batteries (type AA or Mignon)
separately included in the scope of delivery are used as the buffer batteries.
Insert the batteries as follows:
1 Turn the photometer upside down
and place it on a soft surface.
2 Open the lid of the battery
compartment (1).
3 Insert the four batteries in the
battery compartment. Make sure
that the poles of the batteries are
in the correct position.
The ± signs on the batteries must
correspond to the ± signs in the
battery compartment.
4 Close the lid of the battery
compartment.
Battery service life The power consumption of the clock is very low. The lifetime of high quality
batteries is at least 5 years.
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3.2.2 Connecting the power supply
The power is supplied with the aid of the enclosed plug-in power pack. The
power pack supplies the photometer with low voltage (12 VDC).
Caution
The line voltage of the usage location must fulfill the specifications
stated on the power pack (the specifications are also given in chapter 7
T
ECHNICAL DATA). Always use the supplied 12 V original power pack
only.
Connecting the
plug-in power pack
Operation with a
mobile 12 V power
source
1 Connect the miniplug of the power
pack to the socket (1) of the
photometer.
2 Connect the power pack to an
easily accessible power socket.
The display illumination switches
itself on and then off again.
You can also operate the photoLab
®
6100 VIS on the move and independent
of the local power supply.
To do so, a 12 V power supply such as a commercial 12 V portable power
®
source or a 12 V car battery and the Car Adapter photoLab
6xxx available
as an accessory is required (see section 8.1).
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More details on operation are given:
z in section 3.3.6 and
z with the Car Adapter photoLab
®
6xxx.
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Language
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Deutsch ✓
English
Français
Español
Italiano
Bulgarian/Български
Česko
Chinese/ 中文
Traditional Chinese/ 繁體中文
Greek/Ελληνικά
Indonesian/Indonesia
Language
16.04.07 9:52
Deutsch ✓
English
Français
Español
Italiano
Bulgarian/Български
Česko
Chinese/ 中文
Traditional Chinese/ 繁體中文
Greek/Ελληνικά
Indonesian/Indonesia
3.2.3 Switching on the photometer for the first time
During the initial commissioning, the photometer automatically guides you
through the setting of the meter language, date and time after switching on
(see following sections).
1 Press <ON/OFF>.
The photometer is switched on.
The display switches to the setting
of the language (see section
3.2.4).
After the setting of the language
the photometer carries out the
self-test.
When the initial commissioning is completed, the photometer displays the
Home menu each time after it is switched on and after the self-test (see
section 4.1).
3.2.4 Setting the language
During the initial commissioning the photometer automatically guides you to
the setting of the meter language after switching on.
1 Select a language with <▲><▼>.
2 Confirm the selected language
with <START·ENTER>.
The language has been set.
The currently selected language is
marked by a tick.
The display switches to the setting
of the Date and Time (see section
3.2.5).
After the initial commissioning, you can change the language in the
General setup / Language menu at any time (see section 4.2.4).
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Date/Time
16.04.07 9:52
Date 16.04.2007
Time 9:52:09
OK
Date/Time
16.04.07 9:52
Date 16.04.2007
Time 9:52:09
OK
Date
23 .10.2006
Date/Time
16.04.07 9:52
Date 16.04.2007
Time 9:52:09
OK
Time
10
:22 :09
3.2.5 Setting the date and time
During the initial commissioning, the instrument automatically guides you to
the setting of the time and date after the setting of the language.
The Date/Time menu is open.
Using <▲><▼>, select a menu
item and
confirm or open it with
<START·ENTER>
.
1 Select and confirm Date.
The input field for the current date
pops up.
2 Enter the current date with <0...9>
and confirm.
The input field closes.
The date is accepted.
3 Select and confirm Time.
The input field for the current time
pops up.
4 Enter the current time with <0...9>
and confirm.
The input field closes.
The time is accepted.
After the initial commissioning, you can change the date and time in the
General setup / Date/Time menu at any time (see section 4.2.4).
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USB-A
RS232
USB-B
3.3 Connecting optional accessories
3.3.1 Communication interfaces
Connections
Fig. 3-1 Communication interfaces on the rear panel
You can connect the following accessories to the photometer:
z PC (see section 3.3.2)
z Printer (see section 3.3.2)
z USB storage media (see section 3.3.3)
z USB-PC keyboard (see section 3.3.4)
z Barcode reader (see section 3.3.5)
®
z Car Adapter photoLab
6xxx (see section 3.3.6)
Note
If you want to connect several USB devices such as a USB-PC keyboard and
a USB memory device to the meter, you can increase the number of USB-A
sockets by a commercially available USB-2 hub with separate power supply.
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3.3.2 PC/printer
PC and printer can be connected to the photometer as follows:
Interface PC Printer Functions
RS232
USB-A
USB-B
-
The data is sent to the interface with
<PRINT>.
z If a printer is connected the data is
printed out.
z If a PC is connected, the data can be
received with a terminal program
(see section 4.13).
The data is printed out with <PRINT>.
Enables the direct connection of
photometer and PC. With this you can
transmit measurement data to the PC
(see section 4.12section 4.13) or update
the photometer software (see section
4.19.1).
The direct connection with the PC is
established with the aid of the
"SpectralTransfer" program. The
program is provided on the supplied CDROM.
More instructions on how to establish
the connection are given in the
operating manual of the
"SpectralTransfer" program (see CDROM).
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Note
Suitable are all printers that can interpret the PCL-3 printer control language.
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Operation at RS232 Connect the RS232 interface to the devices as follows:
z PC: with a commercially available zero modem cable
z Printer: with a commercially available RS232 printer cable
The cables are available in specialized computer shops.
Set up the following interface data at the PC/printer:
Baud rate Selectable from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
The baud rate must agree with the baud rate set on
the PC/printer.
Flow control
none
("handshake")
Parity none
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
3.3.3 USB memory device
Using a USB memory device (such as a USB memory stick), you can
z Update the meter software and method data (section 4.19)
z Transmit data to the USB memory device (section 4.11)
USB memory devices are connected to the USB-A interface.
Note
Follow the instrucions on the use of USB storage media (see section 4.11.2).
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3.3.4 PC keyboard
With the PC keyboard it is possible to enter letters, e.g. to assign names for
identification (ID).
In addition, the following keys of the PC keyboard are assigned with the
following functions of the photometer:
PC keyboard Photometer
Enter <START·ENTER>
Esc <ESC>
F1 to F4 Function keys <F1> to <F4>
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12 V power supply unit
(e.g. portable power
source or car battery )
photoLab
®
6100 VIS
Car Adapter
photoLab
®
6xx
The USB-PC keyboard is connected to the USB-A interface.
3.3.5 Barcode reader
The barcode reader enables the simplified entering of alphanumerical
character strings and can be used in all operating situations that require the
entry of text or numerals. The barcode reader is connected to the USB-A
interface.
3.3.6 Car Adapter photoLab
With the Car Adapter photoLab
®
6xxx
®
6xxx, you can operate the Pharo 6100 and
Pharo 6600 spectrophotometers on the move and independent of the local
power supply.
To do so, a 12 V power supply such as a commercial 12 V portable power
source or a 12 V car battery is required.
Safety instructions For operation with an external battery, follow the safety instructions of the
battery.
Make sure the power source is suitable for operation of the
spectrophotometer (see technical data of the power source and technical
data of the spectrophotometer).
Operating time
with a battery
The maximum operating time depends on various factors:
z Battery (e.g. nominal capacity, condition, age)
z Operating mode of the photometer (e.g. frequency of measurements)
Example:
z Photometer (instrument type)
Operating time with a 12 V / 19 Ah type battery in optimum condition: approx.
6.5 h
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Note
The spectrophotometer consumes electricity even while it is in standby
mode.
We recommend to disconnect the photoLab
®
6100 VIS if you do not use the
spectrophotometer during battery operation.
Technical data
Car Adapter
photoLab
®
6xxx
Cable length 2 m
Max. voltage 12 V
Max. current 8 A
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Self test
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Please make sure no cell is inserted and the cover is closed.
Then press <START/ENTER>
Setup Info
Login
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Enter user name
Administrator
Self test
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Please make sure no cell is inserted and the cover is closed.
Then press <START/ENTER>
4 Operation
4.1 Switching on or off the photometer
Switching on
1 Switch the photometer on with
<ON/OFF>.
The display shows
– the Self test dialog (if the user
management is not active).
or
– the Login dialog
(if the user management is
active).
With activated user management:
2 Login
Enter user name and password or
register as a guest (see section
4.15.4).
Then the photometer displays the
Self test dialog.
Starting the
Self test
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3 Remove all cells and close the cell
shaft cover.
4 Start the self-test with
<START·ENTER>.
The photometer carries out the
self-test.
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Self test
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Keep cover closed
System test
Filter test
Lamp test
Wavelength calibra tion
Progress bar during warm-up
time
Self test During the self-test, all cells must be removed and the cell shaft cover closed.
The self-test includes:
– the test of the memory,
processor,
internal interfaces,
filter and lamp
– a calibration for each
wavelength
After the self-test is completed,
the main menu is displayed.
Note
The result of the self-test can be viewed and printed with the [Info] function
key (see section 4.17).
Warm-up time After switching on the photometer requires a warm-up time of 15 minutes.
Reproducibility of measurement data is restricted during the warm-up time.
Therefore, do not measure during the warm-up time.
During the warm-up time, a progress bar appears on the display next to the
date. The progress bar disappears as soon as the warm-up time is over.
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AutoCheck With the AutoCheck function the photometer checks and calibrates the
optical measuring unit. The AutoCheck is automatically carried out if
measurement settings were changed since the last measurement, e.g.:
z if a different wavelength was selected or
z if a different method was selected.
If necessary, the photometer asks you to remove the cell from the cell shaft.
With unchanged measurement settings, the AutoCheck is carried out in the
background at regular intervals of 5 minutes. The AutoCheck can only be
carried out in the background if the cell shaft is empty. If a cell is in the cell
shaft the AutoCheck is carried out only after the cell was removed.
Note
Remove the cell from the cell shaft after every measurement. Thus the
photometer can carry out the regular AutoCheck.
Cells must be completely removed from the cell shaft.
Cells that are removed only half disturb the AutoCheck measurement and, as
a consequence, falsify measured values until the next AutoCheck is carried
out.
Plastic cells that are not recognized by the automatic cell recognition also disturb the AutoCheck.
Note
During a running kinetic measurement the photometer cannot carry out any
AutoCheck. That is why in this case a warm-up time of two hours is required.
After this time the signal is stable enough so that the measurement accuracy
is secured over a longer period of time.
Display illumination The photometer automatically switches off the display illumination if no key
has been pressed for 5 minutes. The illumination is switched on again with
the next keystroke. The function of the key becomes active only with the
following keystroke.
Switching off To switch the photometer off, keep the <ON/OFF> key depressed until the
photometer is switched off.
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Press twice<>q
Moves the selection down
by 2 positions
Current selection
in reverse video
Confirm selection
with <START ENTER>
Further navigation
andwith <><>pq
<START ENTER>
Further navigation
with function keys
(here: F1 and F2)
Press the F1
Funktion key
("Settings")
Opens the
"Settings"
submenu
Updated function
key menu in the
multi wavelengths
mode
Function key
menu
Main menu
4.2 General operating principles
4.2.1 Navigating with function keys and menus
Bild 4-1 Example of navigation with function keys (left) and "classical" menu navigation
(right)
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Use of the function
keys
Navigation with
arrow keys
(<▲><▼>) and
<START·ENTER>
The function keys F1 to F4 are below the display. Their functions change
depending on the operating situation and mode. The current functions are
displayed in the function key menu at the bottom edge of the display.
Apart from navigation, the function keys are also used for other operations:
z Opening a selection list or input field
z Executing a command (directly or with intermediate query)
z Switch over between two display options,
such as absorbance
Q transmission
These operating elements are used to select an item from a menu or list. The
current selection is displayed in reverse video. Pressing of
<START·ENTER> confirms the selection.
Apart from navigation, the <START·ENTER> key is also used for other
operations:
z Opening a selection list or input field
z Confirming a selection
z Confirming entries of text and numerals
z Executing a command (directly or with intermediate query)
z Activating an item in a selection list (✓ = active)
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<HOME>
[General setup]
– Language
Bold letters and angle brackets
indicate a key on the photometer
(except function keys).
→ Press the "Home" key.
The main menu is called up.
Square brackets indicate a
function key F1 to F4. The text
between the brackets
corresponds to the assignment
according to the function key
menu on the bottom edge of the
display.
→ Press the function key with the
assignment "Settings"
Text without brackets stands for a
menu item indicated on the
display (list item).
→ Select the menu item with the
arrow keys <S><T>. The
current selection is displayed
in reverse video.
→ Then press
<START·ENTER>.
4.2.2 Display of navigation paths in short form
In this operating manual, the introductory navigation steps leading to
individual menus or dialogs are clearly shown in a gray box. The box
indicates a section of the menu tree.
Starting point of the description is always the main menu, which can be
reached with the <HOME> key from any operating situation. From there
navigation takes place downward.
Operating example:
Navigation to the
setting menu for the
The following example shows the elements of the menu tree with the relevant
operating steps:
language
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Further navigation options:
z The <ESC> key moves you one level up in the menu tree.
z The <HOME> key directly calls up the main menu.
Note
If you are "lost" in a menu, press <HOME> and restart navigating from the
main menu.
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