Hach POCKET COLORIMETER II User manual

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POCKET COLORIMETER™II
ANALYSIS SYSTEMS
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Reactive Phosphorous
Phosphonates
© Hach Company, 2006. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. te/dk 9/06 2ed

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Table of Contents
Safety Precautions...............................................................................................1—7
Laboratory Safety...............................................................................................1—7
Use of Hazard Information................................................................................1—7
Precautionary Labels..........................................................................................1—8
Specifications.........................................................................................................1—9
Instrument Keys and Display...........................................................................1—11
Instrument Cap Cord.........................................................................................1—12
Phosphorus, Reactive........................................................................................1—15
Using Powder Pillows (USEPA accepted for reporting)...............................1—16
Using AccuVac® Ampuls (USEPA accepted for reporting) ........................1—20
Sampling and Storage......................................................................................1—24
Accuracy Check................................................................................................1—24
Interferences......................................................................................................1—25
Method Performance........................................................................................1—27
Summary of Method........................................................................................1—28
Reagents and Apparatus..................................................................................1—28
Digestion for Total Phosphorus.....................................................................1—31
Measuring Hints ...............................................................................................1—31

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Table of Contents, continued
Sampling and Storage......................................................................................1—35
Interferences......................................................................................................1—35
Summary of Method.........................................................................................1—36
Reagents and Apparatus..................................................................................1—37
Phosphonates........................................................................................................1—39
Sampling and Storage......................................................................................1—47
Accuracy Check.................................................................................................1—47
Standard Calibration Adjust Method..............................................................1—49
Interferences......................................................................................................1—49
Summary of Method.........................................................................................1—51
Reagents and Apparatus..................................................................................1—52
Instrument Operation..........................................................................................2—3
Key Functions......................................................................................................2—3
Menu Selections..................................................................................................2—4
Switching Ranges................................................................................................2—4
Setting the Time..................................................................................................2—4
Recalling Stored Measurements........................................................................2—5
Battery Installation.............................................................................................2—6

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TableofContents,continued
Error Codes..............................................................................................................2—9
Error Messages....................................................................................................2—9
Standard Calibration Adjust..........................................................................2—13
User-Entered Calibration ................................................................................2—15
Overview............................................................................................................2—15
Calibration Procedure Using Prepared Standards........................................2—17
Entering a Predetermined Calibration Curve................................................2—20
Editing a User-entered or Factory Calibration Curve..................................2—22
Exiting the Calibration Routine......................................................................2—24
Deleting Calibration Points.............................................................................2—24
Retrieving the Factory Calibration.................................................................2—25
Maximum/Minimum Displayed Value...........................................................2—26
Certification..........................................................................................................2—28
How to Order........................................................................................................2—35
Repair Service......................................................................................................2—37
Warranty................................................................................................................2—38

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SafetyPrecautions
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this
instrument. Pay particular attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure
to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the equipment.
To ensure the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired, do not use or
install this equipment in any manner other than that which is specified in
this manual.
Laboratory Safety
As part of good laboratory practice, please familiarize yourself with the reagents
used in these procedures. Read all product labels and the material safety data
sheets (MSDS) before using them. It is always good practice to wear safety glasses
when handling chemicals. Follow instructions carefully. Rinse thoroughly if
contact occurs. If you have questions about reagents or procedures, please contact
the manufacturer or distributor.
Use of Hazard Information
If multiple hazards exist, this manual will use the signal word (Danger, Caution,
Note) corresponding to the greatest hazard.

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Safety Precautions, continued
DANGER
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.
NOTE
Information that requires special emphasis.
Precautionary Labels
Please pay particular attention to labels and tags attached to the instrument.
Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not observed.
This symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction manual
for operational and/or safety information.

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Specifications
Lamp: Light emitting diode (LED)
Detector: Silicon photodiode
Photometric precision: ± 0.015 Abs
Filter bandwidth: 15 nm
Wavelength: 600 nm
Absorbance range: 0–2.5 Abs
Dimensions: 3.2 x6.1 x15.2 cm (1.25 x2.4 x6 inches)
Weight: 0.2 kg (0.43 lbs)
Sample cells: 25 mm (10 mL mark), AccuVac®Ampuls
Operating conditions: 0 to 50 °C; 0 to 90% relative humidity (noncondensing)
Power supply: Four AAA alkaline batteries; approximate life is 2000 tests*
* Backlight usage will decrease battery life.

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OPERATION
DANGER
Handling chemical samples, standards, and reagents can be dangerous. Review the necessary
Material Safety Data Sheets and become familiar with all safety procedures before handling
any chemicals.
DANGER
La manipulation des échantillons chimiques, étalons et réactifs peut être dangereuse. Lire les Fiches
de Données de Sécurité des Produits (FDSP) et se familiariser avec toutes les procédures de sécurité
avant de manipuler tous les produits chimiques.
PELIGRO
La manipulación de muestras químicas, estándares y reactivos puede ser peligrosa. Revise las fichas
de seguridad de materiales y familiarícese con los procedimientos de seguridad antes de manipular
productos químicos.
GEFAHR
Das Arbeiten mit chemischen Proben, Standards und Reagenzien ist mit Gefahren verbunden. Es
wird dem Benutzer dieser Produkte empfohlen, sich vor der Arbeit mit sicheren Verfahrensweisen
und dem richtigen Gebrauch der Chemikalien vertraut zu machen und alle entsprechenden
Materialsicherheitsdatenblätter aufmerksam zu lesen.
PERIGO
A manipulação de amostras, padrões e reagentes químicos pode ser perigosa. Reveja a folha dos
dados de segurança do material e familiarize-se com todos os procedimentos de segurança antes
de manipular quaisquer produtos químicos.
PERICOLO
La manipolazione di campioni, standard e reattivi chimici può essere pericolosa. La preghiamo di
prendere conoscenza delle Schede Techniche necessarie legate alla Sicurezza dei Materiali e di
abituarsi con tutte le procedure di sicurezza prima di manipolare ogni prodotto chimico.