LaMotte DC1500 CHLORINE User manual

DC1500 FLUORIDE
Fluoride Colorimeter Kit
Code 3243
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CONTENTS
DC1500 Fluoride Kit
Kit Contents.......................................................................................... 5
Accessories .......................................................................................... 5
Test Method Specifications
Introduction.......................................................................................... 6
Application............................................................................................ 6
Range..................................................................................................... 6
Method .................................................................................................. 6
Handling & Preservation .................................................................... 6
Interferences........................................................................................ 6
Analysis
Fluoride ................................................................................................. 7
Calibration
Standards ............................................................................................. 9
Calibration Procedure......................................................................... 9
Set Up
Setting the Clock ...............................................................................13
Logging Data ......................................................................................14
Factory Setup.....................................................................................15
Setting Power Save ...........................................................................15
Setting Backlight Time .....................................................................16
Selecting A Language .......................................................................17
Looping Menus...................................................................................18
Computer Connection
Output..................................................................................................19
Computer Connection.......................................................................19
Battery
Battery/AC Operation........................................................................19
Battery Replacement........................................................................20
Maintenance
Cleaning ..............................................................................................20
Returns................................................................................................20
Meter Disposal ...................................................................................21
General Operating Information
Overview..............................................................................................21
General Operating Information .......................................................21
The Keypad .........................................................................................22
The Display and Menus .....................................................................22
Tubes and Chambers.........................................................................24
Sample Dilution Techniques ............................................................25

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General information
Packaging and Delivery ....................................................................25
General Precautions..........................................................................25
Safety Precautions............................................................................26
Limits of Liability ...............................................................................26
Specifications ....................................................................................27
CE .........................................................................................................28
IP67......................................................................................................28
Warranty .............................................................................................28
Trouble Shooting Guide
Error Messages ..................................................................................29
Calibration ..........................................................................................29
Stray Light ..........................................................................................29
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................30

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DC1500 FLUORIDE KIT
Kit Contents
QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE
2 x 100 mL *Acid-Zirconly-SPADNS Reagent *3875-J
2 x 60 mL *Sodium Arsenite Solution *4128-H
1 Pipet, 0.5 mL, plastic 0353
1 Pipet, 1 mL Plastic 0354
1 Colorimeter Tubes, w/caps,set of 6 0290-6
1 Water Sample Collecting Bottle 0688
1 1500 Colorimeter for Fluoride 27926-FL
1 USB Wall Adapter 1721
1 USB Cable 1720-01
1 DC1500-FL Fluoride Colorimeter, Manual 3243-MN
1 DC1500-FL Fluoride Colorimeter,
Quick Start Guide
3243-QG
*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for these reagents go to
www.lamotte.com. Search the four digit reagent code number listed on the
reagent label, in the contents list or in the test procedures. Omit any letter
that follows or precedes the four digit code number. For example if code is
4450WT-H, search 4450. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Emergency information for all LaMotte reagents is available from Chem-Tel
(US, 1-800-255-3924) (International, call collect, 813-248-0585).
To order individual reagents or test kit components, use the specified code
number.
Accessories
DESCRIPTION CODE
Test Tubes, with Caps 0290-6
Replacement Chamber 3-0038
USB Cable 1720-01
USB Wall Adapter 1721
Car Charger 5-0132
WARNING: Only use the USB Cable (1720-01) that is supplied with the kit.
Make no substitutions.

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TEST METHODS SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Fluoride may occur naturally in some ground waters or it may be added
to public drinking water supplies to maintain a 1.0 mg/L concentration to
prevent dental cavities. At higher concentrations, fluoride may produce an
objectionable discoloration of tooth enamel called Fluorosis, though levels up
to 8 mg/L have not been found to be physiologically harmful.
APPLICATION
Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial waters.
RANGE
0.0 to 2.0 ppm Fluoride
METHOD
Colorimetric test based upon the reaction between Fluoride and zirconium
dye lake. The Fluoride reacts with the dye lake, dissociating a portion of it into
a colorless complex ion and dye. As the Fluoride concentration increases, the
color produced becomes progressively lighter.
HANDLING & PRESERVATION
Samples may be stored and refrigerated in plastic containers.
INTERFERENCES
The following substances produce a positive interference at the concentration
given:
Chloride (Cl-) 7000 mg/L
Phosphate (PO4
-3) 16 mg/L
Hexametaphosphate (NaPO3)61 mg/L
The following substances produce a negative interference at the
concentration given:
Alkalinity (CaCO3) 5000 mg/L
Aluminum (Al+3) 0.1 mg/L
Iron (Fe+3) 10 mg/L
Sulfate (SO4
-2) 200 mg/L
Color and turbidity must be removed or compensated for in the procedure.
Temperature should be maintained within 5 degrees Celcius of room
temperature.

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ANALYSIS
PROCEDURE
1. Fill the Water Sample Collecting
Bottle (0688) with sample
water.
2. Press and hold until
colorimeter turns on.
Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
12:00:00 001/500
3. Press ENTER to select Testing
Menu.
All Tests
045 Fluoride
12:00:00 001/500
4. Scroll to and select 045 Fluoride
from menu.
045 Fluoride
Scan Blank
Scan Sample
12:00:00 001/500
5. This test requires a reagent
blank. Rinse a clean colorimeter
tube (0290) with clear, colorless,
Fluoride free water. Fill to the
10 mL line with clear, colorless,
Fluoride free water.
Analysis

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6. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to
add 0.5 mL of *Sodium Arsenite
Solution (4128). Cap and mix.
7. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354)
to add 2 measures of *Acid-
Zirconyl SPADNS Reagent
(3875). Cap and mix thoroughly.
(This is the reagent blank.) Dry
the tube with a lint-free cloth.
8. Insert tube into chamber, close
lid and select Scan Blank.
9. Rinse a clean colorimeter tube
(0290) with sample water. Fill
to the 10 mL line with sample
water.
10. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to
add 0.5 mL of *Sodium Arsenite
Solution (4128). Cap and mix.
11. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354)
to add 2 measures of *Acid-
Zirconyl SPADNS Reagent
(3875). Cap and mix thoroughly.
(This is the reagent blank.) Dry
the tube with a lint-free cloth.
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12. Insert tube into chamber. Close
lid. Select Scan Sample. Record
result as Fluoride.
045 Fluoride
0.9 ppm
Scan BLank
Scan Sample
12:00:00 001/500
NOTE: Zeroing the meter with the sample water will result in an error. Meter
must be zeroed with a reagent blank.
NOTE: The meter will remember the last scanned blank reading. It is not
necessary to scan a blank each time the test is performed. To use the
previous blank reading, instead of scanning a new one, scroll to Scan Sample
and proceed. For the most accurate results, the meter should be blanked
before each test and the same tube should be used for the blank and the
reacted sample.
CALIBRATION
STANDARDS
The meter should be calibrated with fluoride standards. The calibration should
be done with a distilled or deionized water blank and one fluoride standard of
known concentration. The concentration of the calibration standard should be
similar to the expected concentration of the sample that will be tested.
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
1. Press and briefly hold to
turn the meter on. The LaMotte
logo screen will appear for about
3 seconds and the Main Menu
will appear.
Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
12:00:00 001/500
2. Press ENTER to select Testing
Menu.
All Tests
045 Fluoride
12:00:00 001/500
Calibration

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3. Scroll to and select 045 Fluoride
from menu.
045 Fluoride
Scan Blank
Scan Sample
12:00:00 001/500
4. This test requires a reagent
blank. Rinse a clean colorimeter
tube (0290) with clear, colorless,
Fluoride free water. Fill to the
10 mL line with clear, colorless,
Fluoride free water.
5. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to
add 0.5 mL of *Sodium Arsenite
Solution (4128). Cap and mix.
6. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354)
to add 2 measures of *Acid-
Zirconyl SPADNS Reagent
(3875). Cap and mix thoroughly.
(This is the reagent blank.) Dry
the tube with a lint-free cloth.
7. Insert tube into chamber, close
lid and select Scan Blank.
8. Rinse a clean colorimeter tube
(0290) with sample water. Fill
to the 10 mL line with sample
water.
Calibration