YSI pHotoFlex User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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pHotoFlex
TEST INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS, PROG. V 2.02 Y
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pHotoFlex®Series
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pHotoFlex®Series Contents
1 Practical part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 General information on test sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Carrying out photometric measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.1 The analysis specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3.2 Reagent blank values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3.3 Standard adjustment (user calibration) . . . . . . . . 7
1.3.4 Dosing of sample and reagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 Working with the analysis timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.5 Sample dilution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.6 Minimizing interfering effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6.2 Influence of the pH value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6.3 Influence of turbidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.6.4 Influence of complexing agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2 Analysis specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
List of available photometric test sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Aluminium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Ammonia (free) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ammonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ammonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ammonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Ammonium vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ammonium vario HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Ammonium vario LR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chlorine (free) vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chlorine (free) vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chlorine (total) vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chlorine (total) vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
COD HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
COD LR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
COD MR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Coloration at 435 nm (FB436) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Coloration at 517 nm (FB517) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Coloration at 610 nm (FB610) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Copper vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DEHA vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hydrazine vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Iron vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Iron vario TPTZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Manganese vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Manganese vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Molybdate vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Molybdenum vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Monochloramine (MCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Monochloramine (MCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Nitrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Nitrite HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Nitrite LR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Nitrite vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Nitrite vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Nitrogen (total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Nitrogen, total HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Nitrogen, total LR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Phosphate vario (ortho) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Phosphate, acid hydrolyzable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Phosphate, ortho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Phosphate, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Phosphate, total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Silica HR vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Silica HR vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Silica HR vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Silica LR vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Sulfate vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sulfate vario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
3 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.1 Ordering & Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
3.2 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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1 Practical part
1.1 For your safety
When developing test sets YSI carefully sees that the tests can be carried out as safely as possible. Some hazards by dangerous substances, however, cannot always be avoided.
Caution
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.
Qualification of the user We assume that, due to their professional training and experience, the
users are able to correctly understand the safety labels and safety instructions and to appropriately follow the protective measures specified
there.
1.2 General information on test sets
Test sets contain special reagents that are added to the test sample according to a certain specification (analysis specification). These reagents react with the test sample. After the reaction the prepared
product is inserted in the cell shaft of the photometer in a cell and the
photometric measurement is carried out.
In addition to the reagents in the test set, further common laboratory
auxiliary reagents can be required such as acids or lyes to adjust a certain pH value.
Categories The test sets can be divided into two categories depending on the way
they are carried out:
Reaction cell tests
They provide highest convenience. All the special reagents required
are prepared in a measuring cell. Normally, a certain quantity of
sample has just to be added (with some reaction cell tests, a dose
of reagent as well).
Reagent tests
They contain all reagents required for measurement. Mostly, the
sample and reagents can be prepared directly in the cell. An empty
cell is required to carry out a reagent test (diameter, see analysis
specification).
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Note: Before using the test with your photometer for the first time, determine the reagent blank
value.
YSI model no.: COD2 TC (MR)
Category: KT (reaction cell test)
Cell: 16 mm
Measuring range: 20 - 1500 mg/l COD
Shake the reaction cell
so that sediment is
Carefully pipette 2.0 ml
of sample into the cell,
Heat the cell in the
thermoreactor for two
Remove the cell from the
thermoreactor and let it
After approx. 10 min
cooling time sway the
COD MR
Program no.
310
*RN310*
Program number
Program number as bar code
1.3 Carrying out photometric measurements
1.3.1 The analysis specifications
Following the present practical part are the analysis specifications for
all photometric measurements that can be carried out with this photometer.
Program number In order to measure, you have to enter on the photometer the program
number quoted in the analysis specification. If you have connected a
bar code reader, you can read in the program number from the analysis
specification with it.
Further specifications YSI model number
Category
Cell to be used. Use suitable cells from the YSI product range only
Measuring ranges and citation forms. After measurement you can
switch between the stated citation forms.
Note
The measuring ranges specified in this Analysis Manual are valid especially for measurements with the pHotoFlex
®
Series photometers and
can be different from other data, e. g. on the package insert.
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1.3.2 Reagent blank values
The evaluation of the photometric measurement always refers to the
comparison value of a sample without the substance to be determined
(reagent blank value). Thus the influence of the basic absorbance of
the reagents on photometric measurement is compensated for.
In practice, measurement of the reagent blank value is carried out with
the same amount of deionized water instead of sample.
Default reagent blank
values
Reagent blank values
without factory
default
For most tests, the reagent blank value is a constant value. It was determined in the factory and stored in the photometer. You can, however, measure the reagent blank value yourself. The default reagent
blank value is then overwritten. The default reagent blank values are
restored when the photometer is reset to default settings.
For some tests, it does not make sense to store a default reagent blank
value in the factory, e.g. if a change of certain test elements during the
storing period cannot be excluded. In this case, a reagent blank value
has to be determined before the first measurement with a new photometer. The photometer informs you if no valid reagent blank value is
available. The measured reagent blank value remains stored in the meter until a new reagent blank value is determined. When the photo-meter is reset to default, all reagent blank values that were not stored in
the factory are erased.
Note
You can increase accuracy if you determine the reagent blank value
with a test of a newly started reagent package and use the reagent
blank value for all tests of this package.
1.3.3 Standard adjustment (user calibration)
The pHotoFlex
®
pH and pHotoFlex®STD photometers provide the
standard adjustment function. With this function you can adjust the factory-set calibration curve for some tests in order to optimize the accuracy if necessary. The standard adjustment especially compensates for
lot specific deviations and age-related influences on the reagents.
For which tests the standard adjustment can be used is given in the
L
IST OF AVAILABLE PHOTOMETRIC TEST SETS on page 13.
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1.3.4 Dosing of sample and reagents
The exact dosing of the individual reagents is a precondition for the
successful carrying out of a test. The test sets contain simple accessories for correct dosing.
Instructions on using
dosing accessories pro-
vided with test sets
Dropping bottles (liquid dosing)
Hold the dropping bottle in an exactly vertical
position with the dropping tip downward and
let the reagent drip out slowly so the correct
drop size forms.
Dosing tops/measurers (powder dosing)
Screw the dosing top on the reagent bottle
instead of the screw cap. For dosing, hold
the reagent bottle in a vertical position and
for each specified dose press the lateral slide
into the measurer up to the stop once. Subsequently, close the reagent bottle with the
original screw cap so the contents cannot become moist.
Microspoon (powder dosing)
Microspoons are integrated in the screw cap
of the reagent bottles. They are available in
several colors for several dosing quantities.
Precise dosing
of liquids
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Exact dosing of the sample (and of certain reagents) is especially important. Use suitable laboratory pipettes for this.
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Use of powder packs Some test sets contain reagents readily dosed as powder in small
packs. Use the powder packs as follows:
Hold the powder pack in a vertical position
as shown in the picture (perforation up)
and hit it slightly against a solid base so
the powder collects in the lower part.
Cut open the pack (tear if necessary)
along a horizontal line, starting at the perforation.
Slightly press the pack from both sides so
that a wide opening forms.
Empty the pack completely. For narrow
vessel openings use a suitable funnel top.
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1.4 Working with the analysis timer
Many determination procedures include steps that need certain periods
of time to expire. All these periods are stored in the photometer. If the
analysis timer is switched on, a corresponding timer is activated for
each time-critical step according to the proceeding described in the
analysis specification. Only after all timers have expired can the photometric measurement be started.
1.5 Sample dilution
Diluting the sample can be required for the following reasons:
The expected concentration of the substance to be determined is
near or above the upper measuring range limit
Other substances in the sample cause the measured values to be
too high or too low due to matrix interferences
With the pHotoFlex
®
Series you can measure diluted samples without
having to multiply the measured value by the dilution factor afterwards.
The measuring range is extended automatically. To do so, enter the dilution number in the photometer before measuring. Admissible are dilution numbers from 1+1 up to 1+99 (volume parts water + volume parts
test sample) in whole number steps.
For diluting, use deionized water and common laboratory dosing equipment with sufficient dosing accuracy (volumetric flasks, pipettes etc.).
Note
Note that the dilution error can increase with an increasing dilution.
Therefore, check whether a different test or method with a suitable
measuring range can be used instead of diluting the sample.
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1.6 Minimizing interfering effects
1.6.1 General information
The following factors can affect photometric determination and cause
incorrect measurement results:
Unsuitable pH value of the sample
Turbidity
Interferences due to certain water substances (e.g. complexing
agents often disturb the determination of metals)
Adverse temperature
Improper, especially not representative, sampling
Change of the sample due to too long storing period or unsuitable
storing conditions until measurement
Many tests have package inserts included. Read these package inserts
thoroughly. They inform you of special features to be noted during sampling, preparing the sample and carrying out the test and of possible interferences.
The following chapters provide a detailed description of important influencing factors and practical instructions on remedial actions.
1.6.2 Influence of the pH value
The pH value can affect the course of chemical reactions in a photometric determination. For some tests the pH value of a solution has to
be in a certain range. With these tests, the analysis specification informs you of the necessity to check and if necessary adjust the pH value.
Adjusting the pH value Observe the following points when adjusting the pH range:
Measure the pH value with the aid of a pH meter or pH indicator
Use the acids and lyes specified in the analysis specification
Add the acid or lye drop by drop and measure the pH value after
each drop added. Thus the volume of the sample does not increase
(is not diluted) too much
The volume increase by the drops is negligible if the resulting dilu-
tion is less than 2 %. With a greater dilution, the measurement result
should be converted accordingly. Adding up to five drops per 10 ml
of solution is uncritical as a rule of thumb.
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1.6.3 Influence of turbidity
With samples that are visibly turbid, measured values can be oscillating
or too high or too low during photometrical determination.
Compensating for
turbidity
Depending on the type of sample or substance to be determined, the
influence of turbidity can be compensated for in different ways:
If you are positive that the substance to be determined is exclusively
in the dissolved part, the sample can be filtrated before carrying out
determination. For filtrating, simple common laboratory paper filters
or membrane filters (recommended pore size 0.45 µm) can be used.
If you assume that a considerable part of the substance to be deter-
mined is bound in the solid part of the sample, the substance has to
be brought into an analysable form before carrying out the photometric determination. This is done in a chemical digestion procedure. Suitable digestion reagents can be found in the YSI catalog.
With some procedures, the critical solid substance part is digested
during the determination itself (e. g. COD measurement in aqueous
samples with suspended matter with parts of organic compounds).
Here it is important for an exact determination that the part of suspended matter be representative for the sample. For this the sample
has to be homogenized, e.g. with a disperser.
1.6.4 Influence of complexing agents
Complexing agents can disturb the determination of metals by forming
very stable compounds with them. In this form the metals cannot be analyzed. Here, a digestion has to be carried out prior to photometric determination. Suitable digestion reagents can be found in the YSI
catalog.
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2 Analysis specifications
List of available photometric test sets
Name Prog Model Order
no.
(5)
Aluminium
Al-1 TP 251400Y 0.002 - 0.250 mg/l Al 28 mm RT required 15
323
Ammonia (free) 347 MCA-1 TP 251419Y
Ammonia
Ammonia
Ammonia
(4)
(4)
(4)
Ammonium vario
Ammonium vario HR
Ammonium vario LR
)
341 NH4-1 TP 251408Y (0.01 - 0.50 mg/l NH4-N) 28 mm RT required 17
339 NH4-2 TC (LR) 251997Y (0.02 - 2.50 mg/l NH4-N) 16 mm KT required 18
340 NH4-3 TC (HR) 251998Y (0.4 - 50.0 mg/l NH4-N) 16 mm KT required 19
(5)
NH4-1 TP 251408Y 0.01 - 0.50 mg/l NH4-N 28 mm RT required 20
324
(5)
NH4-3 TC (HR) 251999Y 0.4 - 50.0 mg/l NH4-N 16 mm KT required 21
313
(5)
NH4-2 TC (LR) 251997Y 0.02 - 2.50 mg/l NH4-N 16 mm KT required 22
312
Measuring range
(main citation form)
0.010 - 0.500 mg/l NH3-N (f)
Chlorine (free) vario 325 Cl2-1 TP 251402Y 0.02 - 2.00 mg/l Cl
Chlorine (free) vario 326 Cl2-2 TP 251402Y 0.5 - 5.0 mg/l Cl
2
Chlorine (total) vario 327 Cl2-3 TP 251414Y 0.02 - 2.00 mg/l Cl
Chlorine (total) vario 328 Cl2-4 TP 251415Y 0.5 - 5.0 mg/l Cl
COD HR
COD LR
COD MR
Coloration at 435 nm (FB436) 43 FB436
Coloration at 517 nm (FB517) 44 FB517
Coloration at 610 nm (FB610) 45 FB610
Copper vario
(5)
COD3 TC (HR) 251997Y 200 - 15000 mg/l COD 16 mm KT required 27
311
(5)
COD1 TC (LR) 251991Y 3 - 150 mg/l COD 16 mm KT required 28
309
(5)
COD2 TC (MR) 251992Y 20 - 1500 mg/l COD 16 mm KT required 29
310
(3)
(3)
(3)
(5)
Cu-1 TP 251406Y 0.04 - 5.00 mg/l Cu 28 mm RT required 33
302
0.5 - 50.0 m
0.5 - 50.0 m
0.5 - 50.0 m
2
-1
-1
-1
Cell
28 mm RT 16
2
28 mm RT required 23
28 mm RT required 24
2
28 mm RT required 25
28 mm RT required 26
28 mm 30
28 mm 31
28 mm 32
Type
(1)
Blank
value
DEHA vario 335 DEHA-1 TP 251421Y 0.004 - 0.450 mg/l DEHA 28 mm RT required 34
®
329
301
300
303
330
304
331
314
317
318
STD.
(5)
N2H4-1 TP 250416Y 0.004 - 0.600 mg/l N2H428 mm RT required 35
(5)
Fe-2 TP 251403Y 0.02 - 3.00 mg/l Fe 28 mm RT required 36
(5)
Fe-1 TP 251405Y 0.012 - 1.800 mg/l Fe 28 mm RT required 37
(5)
Mn-1 TP 251406Y 0.2 - 20.0 mg/l Mn 28 mm RT required 38
(5)
Mn-2 TP 251417Y 0.007 - 0.700 mg/l Mn 28 mm RT required 39
(5)
Mo-1 TP 251407Y 0.3 - 35.0 mg/l Mn 28 mm RT required 40
(5)
Mo-2 TP 251418Y 0.3 - 40.0 mg/l Mo 28 mm RT required 41
251419RP1Y
251419RP1Y
(5)
NO3-1 TC 251989Y 0.2 - 30.0 mg/l NO3-N 16 mm KT required 44
(5)
NO2-2 TC 251994Y 0.30 - 3.00 mg/l NO2-N 16 mm KT required 45
(5)
NO2-2 TC 251995Y 0.03 - 0.60 mg/l NO2-N 16 mm KT required 46
0.04 - 3.00 mg/l Cl2 (MCA) 28 mm RT 42
0.04 - 4.50 mg/l Cl2 (MCA) 16 mm RT 43
Hydrazine vario
Iron vario
Iron vario TPTZ
Manganese vario
Manganese vario
Molybdate vario
Molybdenum vario
Monochloramine (MCA) 345 MCA-1 TP
Monochloramine (MCA) 344 MCA-1 TP
Nitrate
Nitrite HR
Nitrite LR
(1)
KT = reaction cell test; RT = reagent test; CV = ampoule test
(2)
Analysis specification, see package insert.
(3)
No test set is required to determine coloration.
(4)
This programm includes a pH measurement by means of the integrated pH function of the meter. Thus the programm cannot
be used with the pHotoFlex
(5)
Standard adjustment (user calibration) is possible.
P.
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Analysis specifications pHotoFlex®Series
Name Prog Model Order
no.
Nitrite vario
Nitrite vario
Nitrogen, total HR
Nitrogen, total LR
Phosphate vario (ortho)
Phosphate, acid hydrolyzable
Phosphate, ortho
Phosphate, total
(5)
NO2-1 TP 251410Y 0.002 - 0.300 mg/l NO2-N 28 mm RT required 47
305
(5)
NO2-3 TP 251420Y 0.002 - 0.300 mg/l NO2-N 28 mm RT required 48
334
(5)
Ntot2 TC (HR) 251411Y 10 - 150 mg/l N 16 mm KT required 50
320
(5)
Ntot1 TC (LR) 251996Y 0.5 - 25.0 mg/l N 16 mm KT required 51
319
(5)
PO4-1 TP 251412Y 0.007 - 0.800 mg/l PO4-P 28 mm RT required 52
306
(5)
PO4-4 TC 251987Y 0.06 - 3.50 mg/l PO
336
(5)
PO4-2 TC 251988Y 0.06 - 5.00 mg/l PO
315
(5)
PO4-3 TC 251994Y 0.06 - 3.50 mg/l PO
316
Phosphate, total 336 PO4-4 TC 251987Y 0.06 - 3.50 mg/l PO
Silica HR vario 307 Si-2 TP (HR) 251412Y 0.7 - 70.0 mg/l SiO
®
308
337
321
322
338
STD.
(5)
Si-2 TP (HR) 251990Y 1 - 100 mg/l SiO
(5)
Si-3 TP (HR) 251422Y 1 - 75 mg/l SiO
(5)
Si-1 TP (LR) 251413Y 0.01 - 1.60 mg/l SiO
(5)
SO4-1 TP 251400Y 2 - 70 mg/l SO
(5)
SO4-1 TP 251423Y 2 - 70 mg/l SO
Silica HR vario
Silica HR vario
Silica LR vario
Sulfate vario
Sulfate vario
(1)
KT = reaction cell test; RT = reagent test; CV = ampoule test
(2)
Analysis specification, see package insert.
(3)
No test set is required to determine coloration.
(4)
This programm includes a pH measurement by means of the integrated pH function of the meter. Thus the programm cannot
be used with the pHotoFlex
(5)
Standard adjustment (user calibration) is possible.
Measuring range
(main citation form)
2
2
2
4
4
Cell
4
4
4
4
16 mm KT required 53
16 mm KT required 54
16 mm KT required 55
16 mm KT required 56
28 mm RT required 57
16 mm RT required 58
28 mm RT required 59
28 mm RT required 60
2
28 mm RT required 61
28 mm RT required 62
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Aluminium
Program no.
YSI model no.: Al-1 TP
Category: RT (reagent test)
Cell: 28 mm
Measuring range: 0.002 - 0.250 mg/l Al
323
*RN323*
Note: Before using this test with your photometer for the first time, determine the reagent blank
value (see notes below).
Pipette 20.0ml sample
into the empty cell.
Dissolve the powder by
shaking.
Notes:
Add the contents of a
VARIO Aluminum
ECR F20 powder pack
and close the cell with
the screw cap.
For reagent blank value
only:
Add 2 drops of VARIO
ECR-Masking RGT,
close the cell with the
screw cap and mix.
Dissolve the powder by
shaking.
Allow to react for 5
minutes.
Allow to react for 30
seconds.
Insert the cell in the
photometer cell shaft
and start measurement.
Add the contents of a
VARIO Hexamine F20
powder pack and close
the cell with the screw
cap.
• To avoid errors due to contamination, rinse the equipment with hydrochloric acid solution (approx. 20%), then deionized
water beforehand.
• Adding the VARIO ECR-Masking RGT masking reagent is only required when determining the reagent blank value.
• The sample temperature has to be between 20 and 25 °C.
• We recommend to determine a new reagent blank value (deionized water instead of sample) for each test package started.
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Sample temperature Reaction time
(minutes)
Sample temperature Reaction time
(minutes)°C °F °C °F
541 10 2068 5
10 50 8 23 73 2.5
16 61 6 25 77 2
Ammonia (free)
Program no.
YSI model no.: MCA-1 TP
Category: RT (reagent test)
Cell: 28 mm
Measuring range: 0.010 - 0.500 mg/l NH3-N (f)
Perform a zero
adjustment using a
28 mm cell filled with
sample.
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0.012 - 0.610 mg/l NH3 (f)
Display in mmol/l possible
Pipette 10.0 ml sample
into an empty 28 mm
cell.
*RN347*
Add 1 drop of Free
Ammonia Reagent
solution, close the cell
with the screw cap and
mix.
Allow to react for 5
minutes.
Add the contents of a
Vario Monochlor F
RGT powder pack and
close the cell with the
screw cap.
Shake the cell vigorously
for about 20 seconds to
dissolve solids.
Notes:
Allow to react for 5
minutes.
Insert the cell in the
photometer cell shaft
and start measurement.
When switching to
another program restore
the zero adjustment by
performing a new zero
adjustment using a
28 mm cell filled with
deionized water.
• Collect samples in clean glass bottles and analyze as soon as possible.
• The 5 minutes reaction times refer to a sample temperature of 18-20 °C (64-68 °F).
For other sample temperatures adjust the reaction time according to the follwing table:
Note: Failing to restore
the zero adjustment
will result in all future
measurements being
erroneous!
• We recommend to determine a new reagent blank value (deionized water instead of sample) for each test package started.
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Notes:
• The measuring range depends largely on the pH and temperature. On
the basis of the pH and temperature measurement, it is individually calculated and displayed for each determination.
• We recommend to determine a new reagent blank value (deionized
water instead of sample) for each test package started. To determine
the reagent blank value it is not necessary to measure the pH and temperature.
• For further notes please refer to the package insert of the test.
Ammonia
Program no.
YSI model no.: NH4-1 TP
Category: RT (reagent test)
Cell: 28 mm
Measuring range: Corresponding to 0.01 - 0.64 mg/l NH4 or 0.01 - 0.50 mg/l NH4-N
341
Measuring ranges for NH3 or NH3-N depending on pH value and temperature,
Example: 0.002 - 0.092 mg/l NH3 at pH 8.5 and 25 °C.
*RN341*
Note: Before using tYSIhe test with your photometer for the first time, determine the reagent
blank value. To determine the reagent blank value it is not
necessary to measure the pH and
temperature.
Step 1: pH and temperature measurement
Measuring mode, pH &
ORP:
Measure pH value and
temperature immediately
after sampling.
Store measured values
with <STO>. If necessary, assign an ID for
easier retrieving.
Switch to the Photometry
measuring mode and
select program no. 341.
When the prompt Assign
pH und temp.
select and accept the
stored values from the
pH and temperature
measurement.
appears,
The meter is ready for
the photometric measurement (step 2).
The measuring range is
shown on the display.
Step 2: photometric measurement
Allow to react for 3
minutes (reaction time).
Pipette 10.0 ml of sample
into the empty cell.
Add the contents of a
VARIO AMMONIA
Salicylate F10 powder
pack and close the cell
with the screw cap.
Allow to react for 15
minutes (reaction time).
Insert the cell in the
photometer cell shaft
and start measurement.
Add the contents of a
VARIO AMMONIA
Cyanurate F10 powder
pack and close the cell
with the screw cap.
Shake the cell vigorously
to dissolve solids.
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approx.
pH 7
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Notes:
• We recommend to determine a new reagent blank value (deionized water
instead of sample) for each test package started.
• If NH
4
-N is present in the sample, the solution becomes green after VARIO
AMMONIA Cyanurate F5 was added.
• If chlorine is present, sodium thiosulfate has to be added to the sample
immediately after sampling. Add 1 drop of a 0.1 mol/l sodium thiosulfate solution
per 0.3 mg/l chlorine to 1 liter sample.
• Iron disturbs the measurement and can be eliminated as follows: Determine the
total iron concentration and prepare an iron standard solution with the determined concentration. Use this solution instead of distilled water to determine the
reagent blank value for ammonium measurement.
Ammonia
Program no.
YSI model no.: NH4-2 TC (LR)
Category: KT (reaction cell test)
Cell: 16 mm
Measuring range: Corresponding to 0.03 - 3.20 mg/l NH4 or 0.02 - 2.50 mg/l NH4-N
339
Measuring ranges for NH3 or NH3-N depending on pH value and temperature,
Example: 0.005 - 0.447 mg/l NH3 at pH 8.5 and 25 °C.
*RN339*
Note: Before using the test with your photometer for the first time, determine the reagent blank
value. To determine the reagent blank value it is not
necessary to measure the pH and temper-
ature.
Step 1: pH and temperature measurement
Measuring mode, pH &
ORP:
Measure pH value and
temperature immediately
after sampling.
Store measured values
with <STO>. If necessary, assign an ID for
easier retrieving.
Switch to the Photometry
measuring mode and
select program no. 339.
When the prompt Assign
pH und temp.
select and accept the
stored values from the
pH and temperature
measurement.
appears,
The meter is ready for
the photometric measurement (step 2).
The measuring range is
shown on the display.
Step 2: photometric measurement
Check the pH value of
the sample.
Desired value: approx.
pH 7.
Correct with diluted
sodium hydroxide
solution or hydrochloric
acid as necessary.
Pipette 2.0 ml of sample
into a reaction cell.
Add the contents of a
VARIO AMMONIA
Salicylate F5 powder
pack.
Allow to react for 20
minutes.
Insert the cell in the
photometer cell shaft
and start measurement.
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Add the contents of a
VARIO AMMONIA
Cyanurate F5 powder
pack and close the cell
with the screw cap.
Shake the cell vigorously
to dissolve solids.
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approx.
pH 7
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Notes:
• We recommend to determine a new reagent blank value (deionized water
instead of sample) for each test package started.
• If NH
4
-N is present in the sample, the solution becomes green after VARIO
AMMONIA Cyanurate F5 was added.
• If chlorine is present, sodium thiosulfate has to be added to the sample
immediately after sampling. Add 1 drop of a 0.1 mol/l sodium thiosulfate solution
per 0.3 mg/l chlorine to 1 liter sample.
• Iron disturbs the measurement and can be eliminated as follows: Determine the
total iron concentration and prepare an iron standard solution with the
determined concentration. Use this solution instead of distilled water to
determine the reagent blank value for ammonium measur
ement.
Ammonia
Program no.
YSI model no.: NH4-3 TC (HR)
Category: KT (reaction cell test)
Cell: 16 mm
Measuring range: Corresponding to 0.5 - 64.4 mg/l NH4 or 0.4 - 50.0 mg/l NH4-N
340
Measuring ranges for NH3 or NH3-N depending on pH value and temperature,
Example: 0.07 - 9.37 mg/l NH3 at pH 8.5 and 25 °C.
*RN340*
Note: Before using the test with your photometer for the first time, determine the reagent blank
value. To determine the reagent blank value it is not
necessary to measure the pH and temper-
ature.
Step 1: pH and temperature measurement
Measuring mode, pH &
ORP:
Measure pH value and
temperature immediately
after sampling.
Store measured values
with <STO>. If necessary, assign an ID for
easier retrieving.
Switch to the Photometry
measuring mode and
select program no. 340.
When the prompt Assign
pH und temp.
select and accept the
stored values from the
pH and temperature
measurement.
appears,
The meter is ready for
the photometric measurement (step 2).
The measuring range is
shown on the display.
Step 2: photometric measurement
Check the pH value of
the sample.
Desired value: approx.
pH 7.
Correct with diluted
sodium hydroxide
solution or hydrochloric
acid as necessary.
Pipette 0.1 ml of sample
into a reaction cell.
Add the contents of a
VARIO AMMONIA
Salicylate F5 powder
pack.
Allow to react for 20
minutes.
Insert the cell in the
photometer cell shaft
and start measurement.
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Add the contents of a
VARIO AMMONIA
Cyanurate F5 powder
pack and close the cell
with the screw cap.
Shake the cell vigorously
to dissolve solids.
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Ammonium vario
Program no.
YSI model no.: NH4-1 TP
Category: RT (reagent test)
Cell: 28 mm
Measuring range: 0.01 - 0.50 mg/l NH4-N
324
0.01 - 0.64 mg/l NH
Display in mmol/l possible
*RN324*
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Note: Before using the test with your photometer for the first time, determine the reagent blank
value.
Pipette 10.0 ml of sample
into the empty cell.
Allow to react for 15
minutes (reaction time).
Notes:
Add the contents of a
VARIO AMMONIA
Salicylate F10 powder
pack and close the cell
with the screw cap.
Insert the cell in the
photometer cell shaft
and start measurement.
Allow to react for 3
minutes (reaction time).
Add the contents of a
VARIO AMMONIA
Cyanurate F10 powder
pack and close the cell
with the screw cap.
Shake the cell vigorously
to dissolve solids.
• We recommend to determine a new reagent blank value (deionized water instead of sample) for each test package started.
• If NH
-N is present in the sample, the solution becomes green after VARIO AMMONIA Cyanurate F10 was added.
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• If chlorine is present, sodium thiosulfate has to be added to the sample immediately after sampling. Add 1 drop of a 0.1
mol/l sodium thiosulfate solution per 0.3 mg/l chlorine to 1 liter sample.
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