Hach LOC 100 User manual

DOC012.97.90429
LOC 100
11/2021, Edition 2
User Manual en
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Français ...........................................................................................................................................................................27
Português........................................................................................................................................................................39

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English
Specifications
Subject to change without notice.
Performance specifications
Display 128 x 64 pixels
Input 3 touch keys
Power supply 2 rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries (included within the scope of delivery)
Operating hours 1000 work cycles, approx. 2 months
Charging time required for full
charge 18 hours
Interface Mini USB
Real-time clock Accuracy 1 second/tag
Size 74 x 30 x 168 mm
Weight 150 g
Housing rating IP 54
Protection class III
Pollution degree 2
Overvoltage category II
Operating temperature -10 to 50 °C (14 to 122 °F); 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Storage temperature -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F); 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Environmental conditions Indoor and outdoor use
Altitude 2000 m (6562 ft) maximum

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General Information
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or
omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes in this manual and the products it describes at any time,
without notice or obligation. Revised editions are found on the
manufacturer’s website.
Safety information
The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to
misapplication or misuse of this product including, without limitation,
direct, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such
damages to the full extent permitted under applicable law. The user is
soley responsible to identify critical application risks and install
appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible
equipment malfunction.
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating
this equipment. Pay attention to all danger and caution statements.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to
the equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not
impaired. Do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than
that specified in this manual.
Use of hazard information
Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or
damage to the instrument could occur if not observed.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument.
Information that requires special emphasis.
This symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction
manual for operation and/or safety information.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of
in European domestic or public disposal systems. Return old or end-
of-life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at no charge to the
user.

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RFID module
RFID technology is a radio application. Radio applications are subject to
national conditions of authorization. The use of the LOC 100 is currently
permitted in the following countries: EU, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland,
Liechtenstein, Croatia, Turkey, USA, Canada, UAE, Australia and New
Zealand. The manufacturer advises that the use of the LOC 100 outside
of the above-mentioned regions may contravene national laws. The
manufacturer reserves the right also to obtain authorization in other
countries. In case of doubt, please contact the distributor.
The LOC 100 contains an RFID module to receive and transmit
information and data. The RFID module operates with a frequency of
13.56 MHz.
Certification (Integrated RFID module)
FCC ID: YCB-ZBA987
IC: 5879A-ZBA987
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada
license exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device."
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement."
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at their expense. The following
techniques can be used to reduce interference problems:
1. Disconnect the equipment from its power source to verify that it is
or is not the source of the interference.
2. If the equipment is connected to the same outlet as the device
experiencing interference, connect the equipment to a different
outlet.
3. Move the equipment away from the device receiving the
interference.
4. Reposition the receiving antenna for the device receiving the
interference.
5. Try combinations of the above
Batteries
DANGER
Risk of fire and explosion.
Only use the NiMH rechargeable batteries (Type AA, 1.2 V / min. 2450 mAh)
provided in the measuring instrument and make sure that the batteries are
correctly inserted into the battery compartment. Incorrect insertion of the batteries
could cause damage to the instrument, fire or explosions.
Do not use nonrechargeable batteries under any circumstances. The use of
nonrechargeable batteries could cause damage to the instrument, fire or
explosions.

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Scope of delivery
The LOC 100 scope of delivery comprises the following items:
•LOC 100 RFID read/write device
•USB cable
•Two AA NiMH batteries
•LOC 100 user manual
Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact the
manufacturer or the responsible sales representative immediately.
Product description
The LOC 100 RFID read/write device can be used to write the operator
ID and location ID onto a sample bottle label together with the time and
date.
Every sample bottle then clearly has the following information assigned
to it:
•Location — where was the sample taken?
•Time — when was the sample taken?
•Operator — who took the sample?
This information (sample ID) can then be read by an RFID-compatible
photometer so that it can be saved together with the test results. This
allows the sample location, sample time and the operator to be
documented consistently.
The RFID starter set for sample identification comprises:
•The LOC 100 RFID read/write device
•Two operator RFID tags
•Five location RFID tags
•Five sets of sample bottle labels with sample RFID tags, in red (3x),
blue (3x), yellow (3x), green (3x) and black (3x).
All RFID tags can be written and read out as many times as required
using the LOC 100 or the RFID module in the photometer.
The following describes the writing and reading process of the individual
components in detail.

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Figure 1 Front view of LOC 100
1. Left key (Read) 4. Mini-USB port
2. On/Off key 5. Display
3. Right key (Write)

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Figure 2 Rear view of LOC 100
1. Screw 3. RFID module
2. Battery compartment cover 4. AA rechargeable battery (2x)

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Commissioning
Prepare the LOC 100 RFID read/write device
1. Open the battery compartment by releasing the four screws on the
back side.
2. Insert two type AA batteries into the battery compartment; note the
poles.
3. Close the battery compartment and secure it with the four screws.
4. Switch on the LOC 100 using the On/Off key.
a. To charge the batteries, connect the LOC 100 to the
photometer via a USB cable. Alternatively, the batteries can be
charged via a USB cable using a standard PC or laptop.
b. It is also possible to charge the batteries in a standard external
charger for NiMH rechargeable batteries.
c. The battery charge is shown via a status display on the
LOC 100 screen.
The nominal capacity of the batteries is not reached until
repeated charge/discharge cycles have been completed.
5. Press and hold down the On/Off key to open the Configuration
menu. Use the three keys to adjust the brightness, contrast, date,
time, tone and reader of the operator ID.
Note: If the LOC 100 is connected to the photometer via a USB
cable, the rechargeable batteries are charged and the date and time
are transferred from the photometer to the LOC 100.
Note: All settings can also be made from the PC. To do so, connect the
LOC 100 to the PC using a USB cable. The LOC 100 is displayed as an
RFID mass storage device; the settings for brightness, contrast, date,
time and tone can be changed in the RFID.exe. file.
DANGER
Risk of fire and explosion.
Only use the NiMH rechargeable batteries (type AA, 1.2V / min. 2450 mAh)
provided in the measuring instrument and make sure that the batteries are
correctly inserted into the battery compartment. Incorrect insertion of the batteries
could cause damage to the instrument, fire or explosions.
Do not use nonrechargeable batteries under any circumstances. The use of
nonrechargeable batteries could cause damage to the instrument, fire or
explosions.

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Prepare sample bottles
Figure 3 Sample ID label on a sample bottle
Glue the sample ID label onto the sample bottle so that the lower edge
of the label is approximately 2 cm above the bottom of the bottle.
Initialize operator and location RFID tag on the pho-
tometer
1. Specify the operator ID (refer to photometer operating instructions).
2. Select Initialize RFID Tag.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions and hold the operator RFID tag in
front of the photometer RFID module.
A sound confirms that the writing process has been successful.
4. The operator RFID tag can be rewritten at any time. To do so,
confirm the "Overwrite Operator ID" message with OK and enter
the password, if the old operator ID is protected with a password.
5. Specify a sample ID (refer to photometer operating instructions).

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6. Press Initialize RFID Tag.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions and hold the location RFID tag in
front of the photometer RFID module.
A sound confirms that the writing process has been successful.
8. The location RFID tag can be rewritten at any time. To do so,
confirm the "Overwrite location RFID tag" message with OK.
Read data and write on label
1. Switch on the LOC 100.
2. Read in the operator ID initialized on the photometer by holding the
LOC 100 above the operator RFID tag and briefly pressing the left
key. The LOC 100 attempts to read the tag for five seconds. Once
the tag has been read successfully, the operator ID is shown on the
screen. (This step is optional. The option to read out the operator
ID can be deactivated in the Configuration menu).
3. Read in the sample ID initialized on the photometer by holding the
LOC 100 above the location RFID tag and briefly pressing the left
key. The LOC 100 attempts to read the tag for five seconds. Once
the tag has been read successfully, the location ID is shown in the
display.
4. Write on the empty sample RFID ID tag by holding the LOC 100
over the label and pressing the right key. A successful transfer is
shown in the display.
Note: This method can be used to write sample RFID tags as many
times as required. Sample RFID tags are dishwasher-proof.
However, repeated cleaning, particularly at high temperatures, can
impair the function of the tag. Read out the RFID tag using the
photometer (Read out the sample RFID tag on the photometer) to
check the sample RFID tag.

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Note: One long tone indicates that the tag has been read or written
successfully. An error, e. g. because the distance from the tag is too
great, is indicated by five short tones and an error message.
Figure 4 Read and write data using the LOC 100
1. Left key (Read)
2. Right key (Write)
3. Operator RFID tag or location RFID tag

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Read out the sample RFID tag on the
photometer
1. Hold the sample bottle label in front of the photometer RFID
module.
The sample ID is read in and displayed as a button on the toolbar in
the photometer
2. To determine the sample parameters, prepare the sample in
accordance with the process specification for the relevant tests.
Insert the prepared cell into the photometer cell compartment.
3. This action will start the measurement process and the results will
be displayed.
4. Press the Sample ID key in the toolbar.
The read-in sample ID is assigned to the measurement.
5. Remove the cell.
The measurement result is saved with the sample ID in the
photometer.
Note: The sample ID will be shown as a key in the toolbar until the
photometer is switched off.
Error messages
Displayed
errors Error description Troubleshooting
E-01
RFID communication error:
Tag sends no answer.
Distance too great or tag defective.
Position the RFID tag
closer to the instrument
or replace the tag.
E-02 RFID collision error:
Several tags within range.
Remove all tags from the
reading area, except the
one that needs to be
read.
E-03
Unknown or incorrect tag:
Attempts to write on a tag intended
for reading or vice versa.
Reads in the operator ID, even
though this function was deactivated.
Check whether the
correct tag is being used
for the procedure.
E-04
Data format error:
The data structure on the tag is
incorrect.
Tag is damaged and
must be replaced.

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Replacement parts
Description Cat. no.
RFID set for sample identification, including LOC 100 RFID
read/write device and operator, sample and location tags LQV156.99.10011
2 RFID operator tags LZQ066
3 RFID sample tags, black LZQ067
3 RFID sample tags, yellow LZQ068
3 RFID sample tags, red LZQ069
3 RFID sample tags, blue LZQ070
3 RFID sample tags, green LZQ071
5 RFID location tags, black LZQ072
2 rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries LZQ073

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Especificaciones
Especificaciones sujetas a cambios sin aviso previo.
Especificaciones de funcionamiento
Pantalla 128 x 64 píxeles
Entradas 3 teclas de contacto
Alimentación 2 pilas AA recargables de Ni-MH (incluido en la entrega)
Horas de operación 1000 ciclos de trabajo, aprox. 2 meses
Tiempo de recarga para carga
completa 18 horas
Interfaz Mini USB
Reloj de tiempo real Precisión 1 segundo/ficha
Tamaño 74 x 30 x 168 mm
Peso 150 g
Clasificación del alojamiento IP 54
Clase de protección III
Grado de contaminación 2
Categoría de sobrevoltaje II
Temperatura de funcionamiento -10 to 50 °C (14 to 122 °F); 95% de humedad relativa, sin condensación
Temperatura de almacenamiento -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F); 95% de humedad relativa, sin condensación
Condiciones ambientales Uso en interiores y exteriores
Altitud 2.000 m (6.562 pies) máximo

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Información general
En ningún caso el fabricante será responsable de ningún daño directo,
indirecto, especial, accidental o resultante de un defecto u omisión en
este manual. El fabricante se reserva el derecho a modificar este
manual y los productos que describen en cualquier momento, sin aviso
ni obligación. Las ediciones revisadas se encuentran en la página web
del fabricante.
Información de seguridad
El fabricante no es responsable de ningún daño debido a un mal uso de
este producto incluyendo, sin limitación, daños directos, fortuitos o
circunstanciales y reclamaciones sobre los daños que no estén
recogidos en la legislación vigente. El usuario es el único responsable
de identificar los riesgos críticos y de instalar los mecanismos
adecuados de protección de los procesos en caso de un posible mal
funcionamiento del equipo.
Sírvase leer todo el manual antes de desembalar, instalar o trabajar con
este equipo. Ponga atención a todas las advertencias y avisos de
peligro. El no hacerlo puede provocar heridas graves al usuario o daños
al equipo.
Asegúrese de que la protección proporcionada por el equipo no está
dañada. No utilice ni instale este equipo de manera distinta a lo
especificado en este manual.
Uso de la información relativa a riesgos
Etiquetas de precaución
Lea todas las etiquetas y rótulos adheridos al instrumento. En caso
contrario, podrían producirse heridas personales o daños en el
instrumento. El símbolo que aparezca en el instrumento se comentará
en el manual con una declaración de precaución.
PELIGRO
Indica una situación potencial o de riesgo inminente que, de no evitarse,
provocará la muerte o lesiones graves.
ADVERTENCIA
Indica una situación potencial o inminentemente peligrosa que, de no evitarse,
podría provocar la muerte o lesiones graves.
ATENCIÓN
Indica una situación potencialmente peligrosa que podría provocar una lesión
menor o moderada.
AVISO
Indica una situación que, si no se evita, puede provocar daños en el instrumento.
Información que requiere especial énfasis.
Este símbolo (en caso de estar colocado en el equipo) hace
referencia a las instrucciones de uso o a la información de seguridad
del manual.
En Europa, el equipo eléctrico marcado con este símbolo no se debe
desechar mediante el servicio de recogida de basura doméstica o
pública. Devuelva los equipos viejos o que hayan alcanzado el
término de su vida útil al fabricante para su eliminación sin cargo
para el usuario.

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Módulo RFID
La tecnología RFID es una aplicación de radio. Las aplicaciones de
radio están sujetas a las condiciones de autorización nacionales. El uso
del LOC 100 se permite actualmente en los siguientes países: Unión
Europea, Noruega, Suiza, Islandia, Liechtenstein, Croacia, Turquía, EE.
UU., Canadá, Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Australia y Nueva Zelanda. El
fabricante notifica que el uso del LOC 100 fuera de las zonas
geográficas antes indicadas podría infringir las leyes vigentes. El
fabricante se reserva el derecho de obtener autorizaciones en otros
países. En caso de duda, póngase en contacto con el distribuidor.
El LOC 100 incluye un módulo RFID para la recepción y transmisión de
información y datos. El módulo RFID opera con una frecuencia
de13,56 MHz.
Certification (Integrated RFID module)
FCC ID: YCB-ZBA987
IC: 5879A-ZBA987
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada
license exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device."
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement."
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at their expense. The following
techniques can be used to reduce interference problems:
1. Disconnect the equipment from its power source to verify that it is
or is not the source of the interference.
2. If the equipment is connected to the same outlet as the device
experiencing interference, connect the equipment to a different
outlet.
3. Move the equipment away from the device receiving the
interference.
4. Reposition the receiving antenna for the device receiving the
interference.
5. Try combinations of the above
Pilas
PELIGRO
Riesgo de incendio y de explosión
Utilice solamente las pilas recargables de Ni-MH (Tipo AA, 1,2 V / min.
2450 mAh) suministradas con el instrumento de medición. Asegúrese de que las
pilas se inserten correctamente en el compartimiento de las pilas. La inserción
incorrecta de las pilas podría causar daños al instrumento, incendios y
explosiones.
No utilice pilas no recargables bajo ninguna circunstancia. El uso de pilas no
recargables podría causar daños al instrumento, incendios o explosiones.

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Elementos al momento de la entrega
La entrega del LOC 100 incluye los siguientes elementos:
•El dispositivo LOC 100 RFID de lectura y escritura
•Cable USB
•Dos pilas AA de Ni-MH
•Manual del usuario LOC 100
Nota: Si falta algún elemento, o alguno está dañado, póngase en
contacto inmediatamente con su fabricante o con el representante
responsable.
Descripción del producto
El dispositivo LOC 100 RFID de lectura y escritura se puede utilizar para
escribir la identificación del usuario y la identificación del lugar en
etiquetas para envases de muestras, junto con la hora y fecha.
Todos los envases de muestras tendrán entonces indicada claramente
la siguiente información:
•Lugar: ¿en qué lugar se tomó la muestra?
•Hora: ¿a qué hora se tomó la muestra?
•Usuario: ¿quién tomó la muestra?
La información antes indicada (identificación de la muestra) puede ser
leída por un fotómetro compatible con RFID, a fin de almacenarla junto
con los resultados de las pruebas. Esto permite la documentación
constante del lugar y hora de la muestra y del usuario.
El kit inicial de RFID incluye lo siguiente:
•El dispositivo LOC 100 RFID de lectura y escritura
•Dos fichas RFID de usuarios
•Cinco fichas RFID de lugares
•Cinco conjuntos de etiquetas para envases de muestras con fichas
RFID de muestras, en colores rojo (3x), azul (3x), amarillo (3x),
verde (3x) y negro (3x).
Se puede escribir y leer las fichas RFID tantas veces como sea
necesario, con el uso del LOC 100 o el módulo RFID del fotómetro .
La información a continuación describe en detalle el proceso de
escritura y lectura de cada componente en particular.

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Figura 1 Vista delantera del LOC 100
1. Tecla izquierda (Leer) 4. Puerto Mini-USB
2. Tecla de encendido/apagado 5. Pantalla
3. Tecla derecha (Escribir)

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Figura 2 Vista trasera del LOC 100
1. Tornillo 3. Módulo RFID
2. Tapa del compartimento de las pilas 4. Pila recargable AA (2x)