Hach DR1300 FL User manual

DOC022.98.80654
DR1300 FL
02/2022, Edition 1
User Manual
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Table of Contents
English.................................................................................................. 3
Deutsch............................................................................................... 27
Español............................................................................................... 54
Français.............................................................................................. 80
Italiano ............................................................................................... 107
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Table of Contents
1 Legal information on page 3
2 Specifications on page 3
3 General information on page 4
4 Install the batteries on page 10
5 User interface and navigation
on page 11
6 Configure the system settings
on page 13
7 Do a test on page 14
8 Calibration on page 16
9 Data management on page 19
10 Maintenance on page 20
11 Troubleshooting on page 21
12 Consumables and replacement
parts on page 24
Section 1 Legal information
Manufacturer: Pyxis Lab, Inc.
Distributor: Hach Company
The translation of the manual is approved by the manufacturer.
Section 2 Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specification Details
Dimensions (W x H x D) 26.5 x 8.8 x 6.2 cm (10.43 x 3.46 x 2.44 inches)
Enclosure IP65
Light source UV LED, 365 nm
Detector Silicon photodiode
Fluorescence excitation
wavelength
365 nm LED
Wavelength accuracy ±1 nm
Display Graphical LCD with backlight, 160 x 240 pixels
Weight 0.6 kg (1.32 lb) without batteries
Pollution degree 2 (instrument) / 4 (environment)
Overvoltage category I
Environmental conditions Indoor and outdoor use
Power requirements Four AA alkaline batteries, non-rechargeable
Operating temperature 4 to 49 °C (40 to 120 °F), 0 to 85% relative humidity
non-condensing
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Specification Details
Storage temperature -18 to 60 °C (0 to 140 °F)
Altitude 3000 m (9843 ft) maximum
Battery life 3 months
Sample cell 16-mm round cell
Data storage 2 years; 60,000,000 data points maximum
Data transfer Built-in Bluetooth®1 (not available in some countries)
Desktop app for data transfer to a PC with the
Bluetooth/USB adapter
Integrated Bluetooth Low
Energy Module
(instrument)
and
Bluetooth/USB adapter2
Microchip Bluetooth® Low Energy Module – Model:
RN4870
Contains transmitter module:
• FCC ID: A8TBM70ABCDEFGH
• IC: 12246A-BM70BLES1F2
• CE Compliant per EU Radio Equipment - Directive
(RED) 2014/53/EU
The Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy Module
(instrument) and Bluetooth/USB adapter are
approved for installation and use in mobile and/or
portable host platforms.
Certifications CE, UKCA, FCC/ISED, RCM, KC
Warranty 1 year (EU: 2 years)
Section 3 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,
1The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
HACH is under license.
2Only supplied with instruments with the Bluetooth option.
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without notice or obligation. Revised editions are found on the
manufacturer’s website.
3.1 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.
3.1.1 Use of hazard information
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
W A R N I N G
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.
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3.1.2 Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or
damage to the instrument could occur if not observed. A symbol on the
instrument is referenced in the manual with a precautionary statement.
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.
3.1.3 Certification
Canadian Radio Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation,
ICES-003, Class B:
Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer.
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de classe B répond à toutes les exigences de
la réglementation canadienne sur les équipements provoquant des
interférences.
FCC Part 15, Class "B" Limits
Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer. The device
complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
1. The equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. The equipment must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 B 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
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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. Move the equipment away from the device receiving the
interference.
2. Reposition the receiving antenna for the device receiving the
interference.
3. Try combinations of the above.
3.2 Intended use
The Hach DR1300 FL is intended for use by water treatment
professionals who need to make sure that there is a consistently-low
level of free and total chlorine in process water. The DR1300 FL is
used to monitor free and total chlorine levels to prevent damage to
product quality and prevent equipment damage caused by chlorine.
In addition, the DR1300 FL is intended for use by water treatment
professionals who use sodium bisulfite for dechlorination. The
DR1300 FL is used to monitor sulfite at the end of the dechlorination
process to make sure that the dechlorination process is efficient.
3.3 Product overview
NOTICE
Keep magnetic sensitive devices a minimum of 2 inches from the sample port
cover to prevent damage or data loss.
The DR1300 FL fluorometer measures ultra low-range total chlorine,
free chlorine and sulfite in water. Figure 1 gives an overview of the
DR1300 FL fluorometer.
Note: This instrument has not been evaluated to measure chlorine or
chloramines in medical applications in the United States.
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Figure 1 DR1300 FL fluorometer
1 Sample port cover33 Keypad
2 Sample port 4 LCD display
3Keep the sample port cover closed during transport, storage and
startup.
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3.4 Product components
Make sure that all components have been received. Refer to Figure 2.
If any items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer or a
sales representative immediately.
Figure 2 Product components
1 DR1300 FL fluorometer 4 Vial adapter
2 Vial cover 5 Bluetooth/USB adapter4
3 Sample vials (2x) 6 Four AA alkaline batteries, non-
rechargeable
4Only supplied with instruments with the Bluetooth option.
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Section 4 Install the batteries
W A R N I N G
Explosion hazard. Incorrect battery installation can cause the
release of explosive gases. Be sure that the battery is of the
approved chemical type and is inserted in the correct orientation.
Install the four supplied AA alkaline batteries. Refer to Figure 3.
Figure 3 Install the batteries
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Section 5 User interface and navigation
5.1 Keypad
Figure 4 shows the keypad and gives the key functions.
Figure 4 Keys
1 Enter key—Sets the instrument to
on. Push for 5 seconds to set the
instrument to off. Confirms the
selection.
4 Right arrow key—Moves the cursor
right.
2 Left arrow key—Moves the cursor
left.
5 Down arrow key—Moves the cursor
down or decreases the value.
3 Up arrow key—Moves the cursor
up or increases the value.
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5.2 Display
Figure 5 shows the main menu.
Figure 5 Main menu
1 SYSTEM—Sets the instrument
settings and shows diagnostics
information.
5 Battery power level
2 TESTS—Shows the test options. 6 CALIBRATION—Shows the
calibration options.
3 Date (month, day and year) 7 POWER—Sets the instrument to
off.
4 Time (hours and minutes)
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Section 6 Configure the system settings
Set the date, time, display backlight and power off time settings at the
instrument.
1. Push Enter to set the instrument to on.
2. Select SYSTEM > System Settings.
3. Push the UP and DOWN arrows to select an option, then push
Enter to change the setting.
Option Description
Language Changes the displayed language (default: English).
Note: Push the UP arrow to change the setting. Push Enter
to save the changes.
Screen off
time
Sets the inactivity period after which the display backlight is
set to off if no keys are pushed. Default: 30 seconds.
Note: Push the UP and DOWN arrows to change the
setting. Push Enter to save the changes.
Auto Power
off time
Sets the inactivity period after which the instrument power
is set to off if no keys are pushed, except during a
measurement. Default: 60 seconds.
Note: Push the UP and DOWN arrow to change the setting.
Push Enter to save the changes.
Date & Time Sets the date and time.
1. Push the UP and DOWN arrows to select the date
format.
Options: MM-DD-YYYY (default), YYYY-MM-DD or DD-
MM-YYYY with "-", "." or "/" as separator
2. Push the RIGHT arrow.
3. Push the UP and DOWN arrows to set the time format
(12-hour or 24-hour format).
Options: 24H HH:MM (default), 24H HH:MM:SS, 12H
HH:MM or 12H HH:MM:SS
4. Push the RIGHT arrow.
5. Set the date (year - month - day).
6. Set the time (hour : minute : second).
7. Push the RIGHT arrow to select OK.
8. Push Enter to save the changes.
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Option Description
Update
Program
For Service use only
Factory
Default
Sets the system settings back to the factory default
settings.
Factory For Service use only
Exit Goes back to the previous menu.
Section 7 Do a test
DANGER
Chemical or biological hazards. If this instrument is used to monitor
a treatment process and/or chemical feed system for which there
are regulatory limits and monitoring requirements related to public
health, public safety, food or beverage manufacture or processing,
it is the responsibility of the user of this instrument to know and
abide by any applicable regulation and to have sufficient and
appropriate mechanisms in place for compliance with applicable
regulations in the event of malfunction of the instrument.
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and
wear all of the personal protective equipment appropriate to the
chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets
(MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols.
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Dispose of chemicals and wastes in
accordance with local, regional and national regulations.
To do a test for a specific parameter (e.g., total chlorine), download the
test procedure from the manufacturer's website. Refer to Download a
test procedure on page 15.
The generic steps to do a test follow.
1. Push Enter to set the instrument to on. Keep the sample port cover
closed during startup.
2. Select TESTS, then select the parameter to measure.
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3. Measure a water sample as follows:
a. Prepare the sample. Refer to the test procedure.
Note: The sample vial holder is supplied with the test kits.
b. Select TIMER > START to start the timer, if applicable.
c. When the timer expires, clean the external surface of the
sample vial with a no-lint cloth.
d. Install the vial adapter in the instrument. Refer to the illustrated
steps in Install the vial adapter, vial and vial cover on page 15.
e. Install the sample vial in the vial adapter.
f. Put the vial cover on the sample vial.
g. Select BACK > READ.
4. Immediately rinse the sample vial and cap three times with
deionized water (or distilled water). Keep the caps on the sample
vials when not in use.
7.1 Install the vial adapter, vial and vial cover
7.2 Download a test procedure
1. Go to http://www.hach.com.
2. Enter "DR1300 FL" in the Search box.
3. Select the "Downloads" option on the left side in the "Search Type"
box.
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4. Scroll down to "Methods/Procedures".
5. Click the link for the applicable test procedure to download it.
Section 8 Calibration
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and
wear all of the personal protective equipment appropriate to the
chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets
(MSDS/SDS) for safety protocols.
8.1 Do a reagent blank calibration
Do a reagent blank calibration before a set of new reagent bottles is
used.
1. Push Enter to set the instrument to on. Keep the sample port cover
closed during startup.
2. After startup, make sure that the sample port is clean. Use a soft
cloth or no-lint paper tissue (or air duster) to clean the sample port
as necessary.
3. Install the vial adapter in the instrument. Push in the tabs on the
sides of the vial adapter. Refer to the illustrated steps in Install the
vial adapter, vial and vial cover on page 15.
4. Select CALIBRATION, then select the parameter for the
calibration.
5. Select CAL-RB.
6. Measure a reagent blank as follows:
a. Prepare a reagent blank. Replace the sample with deionized
water (or distilled water or organic-free water) in the test
procedure. Do not use the timer.
b. Clean the external surface of the sample vial with a no-lint cloth.
c. Install the sample vial in the vial adapter.
d. Put the vial cover on the sample vial.
e. Push Enter to measure the reagent blank.
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7. Push Enter to save the results.
8. Immediately rinse the sample vial and cap three times with
deionized water (or distilled water). Keep the caps on the sample
vials when not in use.
8.2 Do a calibration check
Use the DR1300 FL Fluorescence Standards Kit to do a calibration
check at regular intervals. Refer to Consumables and replacement
parts on page 24 for ordering information.
1. Make sure that the DR1300 FL Fluorescence Standards Kit is
within the expiration date.
2. Get the Certificate of Analysis for the DR1300 FL Fluorescence
Standards Kit.
The Certificate of Analysis is available at
https://app.hach.com/coaweb/customer_coa_request.asp.
3. Push Enter to set the instrument to on. Keep the sample port cover
closed during startup.
4. After startup, make sure that the sample port is clean. Use a soft
cloth or no-lint paper tissue (or air duster) to clean the sample port
as necessary.
5. Install the vial adapter in the instrument. Push in the tabs on the
sides of the vial adapter. Refer to Install the vial adapter, vial and
vial cover on page 15.
6. Select CALIBRATION, then select the parameter to measure.
7. Select CALIBRATION CHECK.
8. Measure deionized water as follows:
a. Fill a sample vial with deionized water.
b. Clean the external surface of the sample vial with a no-lint cloth.
c. Install the sample vial in the vial adapter.
d. Put the vial cover on the sample vial.
e. Push Enter to select ZERO.
9. Measure the Standard 1 vial as follows:
a. Clean the Standard 1 vial with a no-lint cloth.
b. Install the Standard 1 vial in the vial adapter.
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c. Put the vial cover on the sample vial.
d. Push Enter to select READ.
10. Measure the Standard 2 vial as follows:
a. Clean the Standard 2 vial with a no-lint cloth.
b. Install the Standard 2 vial in the vial adapter.
c. Put the vial cover on the sample vial.
d. Push Enter to select READ.
11. Identify if a slope calibration is necessary as follows:
•Total chlorine—If the Standard 1 reading is not within ±2 ppb of
the total chlorine value from the Certificate of Analysis and the
Standard 2 reading is not within ±5 ppb of the total chlorine value
from the Certificate of Analysis, do a slope calibration for total
chlorine.
•Free chlorine—If the Standard 1 reading is not within ±2 ppb of
the free chlorine value from the Certificate of Analysis and the
Standard 2 reading is not within ±5 ppb of the free chlorine value
from the Certificate of Analysis, do a slope calibration for free
chlorine.
•Sulfite—If the Standard 1 reading is not within ±5 ppb of the
sulfite value from the Certificate of Analysis and the Standard
2 reading is not within ±20 ppb of the sulfite value from the
Certificate of Analysis, do a slope calibration for sulfite.
8.3 Do a slope calibration
Do a 2-point slope calibration only if the instrument does not pass a
calibration check.
1. Push Enter to set the instrument to on. Keep the sample port cover
closed during startup.
2. After startup, make sure that the sample port is clean. Use a soft
cloth or no-lint paper tissue (or air duster) to clean the sample port
as necessary.
3. Install the vial adapter in the instrument. Push in the tabs on the
sides of the vial adapter.
4. Select CALIBRATION, then select the parameter for the
calibration.
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5. Select CAL-SLP.
6. Measure the Standard 1 vial as follows:
a. Enter the concentration for the Standard 1 vial (ppb) from the
Certificate of Analysis for the parameter selected in step 4.
b. Clean the Standard 1 vial with a no-lint cloth.
c. Install the Standard 1 vial in the vial adapter.
d. Put the vial cover on the sample vial.
e. Push Enter to measure the Standard 1 vial.
7. Measure the Standard 2 vial as follows:
a. Enter the concentration for the Standard 2 vial (ppb) from the
Certificate of Analysis for the parameter selected in step 4.
b. Clean the Standard 2 vial with a no-lint cloth.
c. Install the Standard 2 vial in the vial adapter.
d. Put the vial cover on the sample vial.
e. Push Enter to measure the Standard 2 vial.
8. Push Enter to save the results.
8.4 Set to the factory default calibration
To remove a user-entered slope calibration from the instrument and
use the factory slope calibration, do the steps that follow:
1. Select CALIBRATION, then select the parameter for the
calibration.
2. Select DEFAULT, then push Enter to confirm.
Section 9 Data management
9.1 Show the measurements on the instrument
1. Select SYSTEM > Log.
2. Selete the month the measurements were done, then push Enter.
3. Push the DOWN and UP arrows to scroll through the
measurements.
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9.2 Show and save the measurements on a PC
Show and save the measurements on a PC with the desktop app and
Bluetooth/USB adapter.
Note: The instrument must have the Bluetooth option to use the desktop app.
1. Download the desktop app to the PC as follows:
a. Go to http://www.hach.com.
b. Enter "DR1300 FL" in the Search box.
c. Select the "Downloads" option on the left side in the "Search
Type" box.
d. Scroll down to "Software".
e. Click the "DR1300 FL Data Management Tool" link.
2. Install and start the desktop app.
3. Install the supplied Bluetooth/USB adapter5 in the PC.
4. On the instrument, select SYSTEM > BTLE to set Bluetooth to on.
Note: Bluetooth is set to off when Exit is selected or the instrument is set to
off.
5. On the desktop app, select Device > Connect via USB-Bluetooth
at the top of the window. A new window opens.
6. Select DR1300 FL, then click Connect to Device.
7. Select Datalog > Read Datalog List. A list of dates shows on the
display.
8. Select the log. Then, select Read Datalog to show the datalog.
9. Select Export as CSV File to save the datalog to the PC.
Section 10 Maintenance
10.1 Replace the batteries
W A R N I N G
Explosion hazard. Incorrect battery installation can cause the
release of explosive gases. Be sure that the battery is of the
approved chemical type and is inserted in the correct orientation.
5Only supplied with instruments with the Bluetooth option.
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