BACTcontrol microLAN User manual

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User Manual
Version: V0.4.4
Date: 01.11.2020

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1. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................3
LIST OF TABLES...........................................................................................6
1.1 VERSION OVERVIEW ...........................................................6
2. GENERAL.............................................................................................7
2.1 SAFETY..................................................................................7
2.2 COPYRIGHT ..........................................................................8
2.3 WARRANTY...........................................................................8
2.4 MANUAL INFORMATION.......................................................9
2.4.1 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS..................................9
2.5 ISO 15839 ..............................................................................9
2.6 RELATED DOCUMENTS.......................................................9
3. INTRODUCTION OF THE BACTCONTROL.......................................11
4. TECHNICAL DETAILS........................................................................12
4.1 CONDITIONS.......................................................................12
4.2 MATERIAL AND WEIGHT....................................................12
4.3 FLOOR SPACE BACTCONTROL........................................13
4.4 SAMPLE DETAIL..................................................................13
4.5 ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS................................................14
4.6 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS .......................................14
4.7 SPECIFICATIONS OPTIONS...............................................14
4.8 GENERAL COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS ........................14
4.9 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS................................................15
4.10 SCREEN...................................................15
4.11 CONNECTIONS TOUCH PANEL .............16
4.12 COMMUNICATION SPECIFICATIONS ....16
5. MEASUREMENT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................17
5.1 THE ANALYZER...................................................................18
5.2 REACTION CHAMBER ........................................................19
5.3 PHOTODIODE SENSOR UNIT............................................20
5.4 TEMPERATURE SENSOR ..................................................20
5.5 PRESSURE SENSOR..........................................................20

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5.6 BUBBLE SENSOR ...............................................................21
5.7 PUMP UNITS........................................................................21
5.7.1 SAMPLE PUMP....................................................................21
5.7.2 REAGENTS PUMPS............................................................21
5.8 REAGENTS..........................................................................22
5.8.1 EXPLANATION SUBSTRATE..............................................23
5.8.2 STORAGE AND USE OF THE REAGENTS ........................24
6. BACTCONTROL INSTALLATION......................................................25
6.1 CONNECTIONS ON THE BACTCONTROL.........................25
6.2 CONNECTION OF THE WATER SAMPLE INLET, OUTLET &
WASTE.......................................................................................26
6.3 CONNECTING ALARMS AND ANALOG OUTPUT..............27
6.4 POWER SUPPLY.................................................................28
6.5 CHANGING/REPLACING FUSES........................................28
7. INTRODUCTION TO THE BACTCONTROL SOFTWARE..................29
7.1 LOG IN .................................................................................29
7.2 STATUS ...............................................................................29
7.3 ALARMS...............................................................................30
7.4 DETAILS...............................................................................31
7.5 SETTINGS............................................................................32
7.5.1 SEQUENCE..........................................................................32
7.5.2 CYCLE..................................................................................32
7.5.3 PUMP...................................................................................33
7.5.4 CLEANING ...........................................................................33
7.5.5 MISC.....................................................................................34
7.5.6 MAIL34
7.5.7 CHANGE A VALUE IN A SUBMENU: ..................................35
7.6 START A MEASUREMENT..................................................36
7.7 STOP A MEASUREMENT....................................................37
7.8 SERVICE..............................................................................38
7.9 RESULTS.............................................................................39
7.10 DATA EXPORT.........................................40
8. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE..............................................................42
8.1 DAILY MAINTENANCE ........................................................42
8.1.1 VISUAL CHECK ...................................................................42
8.1.2 VOLUME SOLUTIONS.........................................................43
8.1.3 SUPPLY AND WASTE CONTAINERS.................................44
8.1.4 DATA CHECK.......................................................................44
8.2 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE.................................................44

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8.2.1 CLEANING REACTION CHAMBER.....................................45
8.3 QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE.............................................47
8.3.1 REPLACE TUBING .............................................................47
8.3.2 PERISTALTIC PUMP TUBE CHANGING ............................47
8.4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE (YEARLY) ..........................48
9. REAGENTS, CLEANING SOLUTION AND BUFFERS.......................49
10. CONSUMABLES.................................................................................50
11. SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................51
12. SOFTWARE........................................................................................52
APPENDIXA:GENERALWORKINGOFTHEBACTCONTROL.............................54
APPENDIX B: CHECKLIST .........................................................................58

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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Version overview...................................................................................................... 6
Table 2 Measurement specifications ....................................................................................17
Table 3 Recommended storage and use of reagents...........................................................24
Table 4 reagents, solutions and buffers................................................................................49
Table 5 Consumables ..........................................................................................................50
Table 6 Spare parts..............................................................................................................51
Table 7 Software..................................................................................................................52
1.1 VERSION OVERVIEW
Table 1 Version overview
Version
Release date
Changes
V0.4.1
30-05-2016
Basic version
V0.4.1
21-09-2016
Preliminary version
V0.4.2
25-01-2017
Preliminary version
V0.4.3
16-09-2019
Draft version
V0.4.4
28-10-2020
Updated

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2. GENERAL
2.1 SAFETY
Figure 1 Wash hands
Water supply can be contaminated with bacteria!
Always wash your hands before and after working with the BACTcontrol.
Figure 2 Caution, risk of electric shock
Figure 3 Hot surface
Always switch off the instrument during maintenance and cleaning.

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2.2 COPYRIGHT
This manual and all containing information and figures are copyrighted. All rights
(publishing, reproduction, printing, translating, storage) are reserved by microLAN b.v.
Each reproduction or utilization outside the permitted limits of the copyright law are not
allowed without previous written consent of microLAN b.v.
The reproduction of products names, registered trade names, designation of goods
etc. in this manual does not imply that these names can be used by everyone, often
these are registered trademarks, even if they are not marked as such.
2.3 WARRANTY
microLAN b.v. warrants each Model BACTcontrol and its optional equipment against
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of
one (1) year. Equipment installed by microLAN is warranted from the installation date;
all other equipment is warranted from the ship date. If purchaser schedules or delays
installation more than 90 days after delivery, then the warranty period starts on the
91st day from date of shipment. This warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
microLAN will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective
during the warranty period, provided the equipment is returned to microLAN at the
expense of the purchaser. Parts, labour, and return shipment to the customer shall be
at the expense of microLAN. Travel costs shall be at the cost of the purchaser.
Software and firmware designed by microLAN for use with an external PC will execute
its programming instructions when properly installed on that PC. microLAN does not
warrant that the operation of the PC, software, or firmware will be uninterrupted or
error-free.
Consumables and parts are warranted for 30 days (parts only) and are not available
for coverage under extended warranties or service contracts.
This warranty shall not apply to defects originating from:
Improper maintenance or operation by purchaser.
Purchaser-supplied accessories or consumables.
Modification or misuse by purchaser.
Operation outside of the environmental and electrical product specifications.
Improper or inadequate site preparation.
Purchaser-induced contamination or leaks.

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2.4 MANUAL INFORMATION
2.4.1 NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
This manual contains Notes, Cautions and Warnings,
for situations that may:
Endanger operating personnel,
Cause damage to equipment
Need specific attention.
The following formats and symbols are used:
NOTE
Notes provide additional information, such as expanded explanations, hints or
reminders.
CAUTION
Cautions alert you to conditions that may cause damage to the equipment or
interfere with the normal processing and damage the product.
WARNING
Warnings point out procedures you must follow precisely to avoid personal
injury or serious damage to the equipment.
2.5 ISO 15839
ISO 15839 describes the procedure and performance of on-line sensors/analyzing
equipment for water. This standard is applicable to most sensors/analyzing
equipment.
This International Standard :
Defines an on-line sensor/analyzing equipment for water quality measurements;
Defines terminology describing the performance characteristics of on-line
sensors/analyzing equipment;
Specifies the test procedures (for laboratory and field) to be used to evaluate the
performance characteristics of on-line sensors/analyzing equipment.
2.6 RELATED DOCUMENTS
BACTcontrol Software Manual
BACTcontrol Advanced user Manual
BACTcontrol Quick user Manual

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