LaMotte SMART3 User manual

1985-05-MN-V3
10/19
Firmware Version 2.10
1985-05-MN-V3.indd
SMART3 Soil
Colorimeter
Operator’s
Manual
Warning! This set contains chemicals
that may be harmful if misused. Read
cautions on individual containers
carefully. Not to be used by children
except under adult supervision.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Packaging & Delivery............................................................................................................................ 5
General Precautions ........................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Precautions .............................................................................................................................. 5
Limits of Liability.................................................................................................................................. 6
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 6
Register Your Meter..............................................................................................................................6
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Statistical and Technical Definitions ............................................................................................... 9
Contents and Accessories ............................................................................................................... 10
EPA Compliance ..................................................................................................................................11
CE Compliance.................................................................................................................................... 11
IP 67 Certification ...............................................................................................................................11
CHEMICAL TESTING
An Introduction to Colorimetric Analysis ..................................................................................... 12
Reagent Blank .................................................................................................................................... 13
Colorimeter Tubes & Chamber ....................................................................................................... 13
Meter Care............................................................................................................................................ 14
Sample Dilution & Volumetric Measurements ........................................................................... 14
Interferences ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Stray Light Interference .................................................................................................................. 15
OPERATION OF THE SMART3 COLORIMETER
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Components ....................................................................................................................................... 17
GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
The Keypad ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Sample Holders .................................................................................................................................. 19
The Display & the Menus ................................................................................................................. 19
TESTING
Testing Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 21
General Testing Procedures ............................................................................................................ 22
Testing With LaMotte Pre-Programmed Tests .......................................................................... 22
Calibrating LaMotte Pre-Progammed Tests................................................................................ 24
Measuring in the Absorbance Mode .............................................................................................. 28
EDITING MENU
Test Sequences....................................................................................................................................31
Editing a Sequence ........................................................................................................................... 32
Adding or Deleting a Test ................................................................................................................ 34
Creating a Soil Sequence Test .........................................................................................................38
Edit User Tests ................................................................................................................................... 45
Naming the Test ................................................................................................................................ 47
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Selecting the Vial and Wavelength ............................................................................................... 49
Entering a Two Point Calibration ................................................................................................... 50
Entering a Multiple Point Calibration..............................................................................................54
Selecting the Numerical Format of the Result ...........................................................................57
Selecting Units of Concentration................................................................................................... 58
Setting the Clock................................................................................................................................ 59
Logging Data....................................................................................................................................... 60
Factory Setup...................................................................................................................................... 61
Setting Power Save............................................................................................................................ 61
Setting Backlight Time ......................................................................................................................62
Bluetooth Menu ...................................................................................................................................63
Selecting a Language.........................................................................................................................70
Looping Menus.....................................................................................................................................72
COMPUTER CONNECTION
Output ..................................................................................................................................................73
Computer Connection....................................................................................................................... 73
Bluetooth Connection ........................................................................................................................73
BATTERY
Battery/AC Operation .........................................................................................................................74
Battery Replacement .........................................................................................................................75
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................75
Repairs.................................................................................................................................................. 75
Meter Disposal .................................................................................................................................... 75
TROUBLESHOOTING
Error Messages................................................................................................................................... 76
Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................................................................................77
Software Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................................... 77
SMART3 COLORIMETER SOIL TEST PROCEDURES
APPENDIX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
PACKAGING & DELIVERY
Experienced packaging personnel at LaMotte Company assure adequate protection
against normal hazards encountered in transportation of shipments. After the
product leaves the manufacturer, all responsibility for its safe delivery is assured
by the transportation company. Damage claims must be filed immediately with the
transportation company to receive compensation for damaged goods.
Should it be necessary to return the instrument for repair or servicing, pack
instrument carefully in a suitable container with adequate packing material. A return
authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company by calling 1-800-
344-3100 or emailing [email protected]. Attach a letter with the authorization
number to the shipping carton which describes the kind of trouble experienced. This
valuable information will enable the service department to make the required repairs
more efficiently.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Before attempting to set up or operate this instrument it is important to read the
instruction manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the
equipment.
The Smart3 Colorimeter should not be stored or used in a wet or corrosive
environment. Care should be taken to prevent water or reagent chemicals from wet
colorimeter tubes from entering the colorimeter chamber.
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN COLORIMETER.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the labels on all LaMotte reagent containers prior to use. Some containers
include precautionary notices and first aid information. Certain reagents are
considered potentially hazardous substances and are designated with a * in the
instruction manual. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can be found at www.lamotte.com.
Read the SDS before using these reagents. Additional emergency information for
all LaMotte reagents is available 24 hours a day from the National Poison Control
Center 1-800-222-1222 or by contacting the 24 hour emergency line for ChemTel
1-800-255-3924 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico); locations outside the North American
Continent 813-248-0585 (call collect). Be prepared to supply the name and four-digit
LaMotte code number found on the container label or at the top of the SDS or in the
contents list of the procedure. LaMotte reagents are registered with a computerized
poison control information system available to all local poison control centers.
Keep equipment and reagent chemicals out of the reach of young children.
Ensure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired. Do not intall or
use this equipment in a manner that is not indicated in this manual.
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LIMITS OF LIABILITY
Under no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life, property,
profits, or other damages incurred through the use or misuse of its products.
WARRANTY
LaMotte Company warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and
workmanship for 2 years from the date of shipment. If it should become necessary to
return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period, contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-344-3100 or
[email protected] for a return authorization number or visit www.lamotte.com
for troubleshooting help. The sender is responsible for shipping charges, freight,
insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit. This warranty does not
apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse, improper wiring,
operation outside of specification, improper maintenance or repair, or unauthorized
modification. LaMotte Company specifically disclaims any implied warranties or
merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental or consequential damages. LaMotte Company’s total liability
is limited to repair or replacement of the product. The warranty set forth above is
inclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied.
REGISTER YOUR METER
To register your meter with the LaMotte Service Department, go to
www.lamotte.com and choose SUPPORT on the top navigation bar.
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SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUMENT TYPE: Colorimeter
Readout 160 x 100 backlit LCD, 20 x 6 line graphical display
Wavelengths 428 nm, 525 nm, 568 nm, 635 nm
Wavelength Accuracy ±2% FS
Readable Resolution Determined by reagent system
Wavelength Bandwidth 10 nm typical
Photometric Range –2 to +2 AU
Photometric Precision ± 0.001 AU at 1.0 AU
Photometric Accuracy ±0.005 AU at 1.0 AU
Sample Chamber Accepts 25 mm diameter flat-bottomed test tubes, 10
mm square cuvettes†, 16 mm COD test tubes
Light Sources 4 LEDs
Detectors 4 silicon photodiodes
Modes Pre-programmed tests, absorbance, %T
Pre-Programmed Tests YES, with automatic wavelength selection
User Defined Tests Up to 25 user tests can be input
Languages English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese,
Japanese
Temperature Operation: 0-50 °C; Storage: -40-60 °C
Operation Humidity
Range
0-90 % RH, non-condensing
USB Port Mini B
Power Requirements USB wall adapter, USB computer connection or lithium
ion rechargeable battery
Battery Charge Life: Approximately 380 tests with backlight on to
1000 tests with backlight off. (Signal averaging disabled).
Battery Life: Approximately 500 charges.
Electrical Rating Rated voltage (5V), Rated power of input current (1.0A) at
mini-USB input port
Data Logger 500 test results stored for download to a PC
Waterproof IP67 with USB port plug in place
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Certifications BT Radio FCC ID:
Cert#
BQB
LISTED
T9J-RN42
6514A-RN42
B014867-SPP and DUN
profiles
CE Mark Safety
EMC
EN61610-1:2010
+Corrigendum 1:2011
EN 301 489-17 and
EN 301 489
US EMC FCC CFR 47, Part 15,
subpart B
Canada EMC CAN ICES-3(A)/NMB-3(A)
AU/NZ EMC AS/NZS CISPR 22
Dimensions (LxWxH) 3.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches, 8.84 x 19.05 x 6.35 cm
Weight 13 oz, 362 g (meter only)
†525 nm and 568 nm only
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STATISTICAL & TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS RELATED TO
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Method Detection Limit (MDL): “The method detection limit (MDL) is defined as the
minimum concentration of a substance that can be measured and reported with 99%
confidence that the analyte concentration is greater than zero and is determined
from analysis of a sample in a given matrix containing the analyte.”1Note that, “As Dr.
William Horwitz once stated, ‘In almost all cases when dealing with a limit of detection
or limit of determination, the primary purpose of determining that limit is to stay away
from it.’”2
Accuracy: Accuracy is the nearness of a measurement to the accepted or true
value.3The accuracy can be expressed as a range, about the true value, in which a
measurement occurs (i.e. ±0.5 ppm). It can also be expressed as the % recovery of a
known amount of analyte in a determination of the analyte (i.e. 103.5 %).
Resolution: Resolution is the smallest discernible difference between any two
measurements that can be made.4For meters this is usually how many decimal places
are displayed. (i.e. 0.01). Note that the resolution many change with concentration
or range. In some cases the resolution may be less than the smallest interval, if it is
possible to make a reading that falls between calibration marks. A word of caution,
that resolution has very little relationship to accuracy or precision. The resolution
will always be less than the accuracy or precision but it is not a statistical measure
of how well a method of analysis works. The resolution can be very, very good and
the accuracy and precision can be very bad! This is not a useful measure of the
performance of a test method.
Repeatability: Repeatability is the within-run precision.5A run is a single data set,
from set up to clean up. Generally, one run occurs on one day. However, for meter
calibrations, a single calibration is considered a single run or data set, even though it
may take 2 or 3 days.
Reproducibility: Reproducibility is the between-run precision.6
Detection Limit (DL): The detection limit (DL) for the 2020we/wi
is defined as the minimum value or concentration that can be determined by the
meter, which is greater than zero, independent of matrix, glassware, and other sample
handling sources of error. It is the detection limit for the optical system of the meter.
1CFR 40, part 136, appendix B
2Statistics in Analytical Chemistry: Part 7 – A Review, D. Coleman and L Vanatta,
American Laboratory, Sept 2003, P. 31.
3Skoog, D.A., West, D. M., Fundamental of Analytical Chemistry, 2nd ed., Holt Rinehart
and Winston, Inc, 1969, p. 26.
4Statistics in Analytical Chemistry: Part 7 – A Review, D. Coleman and L Vanatta,
American Laboratory, Sept 2003, P. 34.
5Jeffery G. H., Basset J., Mendham J., Denney R. C., Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative
Chemical Analysis, 5th ed., Longman Scientific & Technical, 1989, p. 130.
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6Jeffery G. H., Basset J., Mendham J., Denney R. C., Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative
Chemical Analysis, 5th ed., Longman Scientific & Technical, 1989, p. 130
CONTENTS AND ACCESSORIES
Contents
Smart3 Colorimeter
Test Tubes, with Caps Code 0290
COD/UDV Adapter Code 1724
USB Wall Adapter Code 1721
USB Cable Code 1720-01
Smart3 Colorimeter Quick Start Guide
Smart3 Colorimeter Manual
Accessories
Test Tubes, with Caps Code 0290-6
Replacement Chamber Code 3-0038
USB Cable Code 1720-01
USB Wall Adapter Code 1721
COD/UDV Adapter Code 1724
Bluetooth Mobile Printer Code 3-0066
Car Charger Code 5-0132
Small Field Carrying Case
(37.5 27.5 x 13.75 cm)
Code 1910-GCS150
Large Field Carrying Case
(45 x 32.5 x 20 cm)
Code 1910-GCS440
WARNING: Only use the USB Cable (1720-01) that is supplied with the kit.
Make no substitutions.
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EPA COMPLIANCE
The Smart3 Colorimeter is an EPA-Accepted instrument. EPA-Accepted means
that the instrument meets the requirements for instrumentation as found in test
procedures that are approved for the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
(NPDWR) or National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) compliance
monitoring programs. EPA-Accepted instruments may be used with approved test
procedures without additional approval.
CE COMPLIANCE
The Smart3 Colorimeter has earned the European CE Mark of Compliance for
electromagnetic compatibility and safety. The Declaration of Conformity for the
Smart3 colorimeter is available at www.lamotte.com.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: 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 interferences in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
IP67 CERTIFICATION
The Smart3 meets IP67 standards for protection against dust and immersion only
when the USB port plug is in place. Documentation is available at www.lamotte.com.
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AN INTRODUCTION TO COLORIMETRIC ANALYSIS
Most test substances in water are colorless and undetectable to the human eye. To
test for their presence we must find a way to “see” them. The Smart3 Colorimeter
can be used to measure any test substance that is itself colored or can be reacted
to produce a color. In fact a simple definition of colorimetry is “the measurement of
color” and a colorimetric method is “any technique used to evaluate an unknown color
in reference to known colors”. In a colorimetric chemical test the intensity of the color
from the reaction must be proportional to the concentration of the substance being
tested. Some reactions have limitations or variances inherent to them that may give
misleading results. Many such interferences are discussed with each particular test
instruction. In the most basic colorimetric method the reacted test sample is visually
compared to a known color standard. However, accurate and reproducible results are
limited by the eyesight of the analyst, inconsistencies in the light sources, and the
fading of color standards.
To avoid these sources of error, a colorimeter can be used to photoelectrically
measure the amount of colored light absorbed by a colored sample in reference to a
colorless sample (blank).
White light is made up of many different colors or wavelengths of light. A colored
sample typically absorbs only one color or one band of wavelengths from the white
light. Only a small difference would be measured between white light before it passes
through a colored sample versus after it passes through a colored sample. The reason
for this is that the one color absorbed by the sample is only a small portion of the total
amount of light passing through the sample. However, if we could select only that one
color or band of wavelengths of light to which the test sample is most sensitive, we
would see a large difference between the light before it passes through the sample
and after it passes through the sample.
The Smart3 Colorimeter passes one of four colored light beams through one of four
optical filters which transmits only one particular color or band of wavelengths of light
to the photodectector where it is measured. The difference in the amount of colored
light transmitted by a colored sample is a measurement of the amount of colored
light absorbed by the sample. In most colorimetric tests the amount of colored light
absorbed is directly proportional to the concentration of the test factor producing the
color and the path length through the sample. However, for some tests the amount of
colored light absorbed is inversely proportional to the concentration.
The choice of the correct wavelength for testing is important. It is interesting to
note that the wavelength that gives the most sensitivity (lower detection limit) for a
test factor is the complementary color of the test sample. For example the Nitrate-
Nitrogen test produces a pink color proportional to the nitrate-nitrogen concentration
in the sample (the greater the nitrate-nitrogen concentration, the darker the pink
color). A wavelength in the green region should be selected to analyze this sample
since a pinkish-red solution absorbs mostly green light.
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REAGENT BLANK
Some tests will provide greater accuracy if a reagent blank is determined to
compensate for any color or turbidity resulting from the reagents themselves.
A reagent blank is performed by running the test procedure on demineralized or
deionized water. Use sample water to Scan Blank. Insert the reacted reagent blank
in the colorimeter chamber and select Scan Sample. Note result of reagent blank.
Perform the tests on the sample water as described. Subtract results of reagent blank
from all subsequent test results. NOTE: Some tests require a reagent blank to be used
to Scan Blank.
COLORIMETER TUBES AND CHAMBER
The colorimeter uses one type of tube (Code 0290) for all test factors.
The handling of the tubes is of utmost importance. Tubes must be clean and free from
lint, fingerprints, dried spills and significant scratches, especially the central zone
between the bottom and the sample line.
Scratches, fingerprints and water droplets on the tube can cause stray light
interference leading to inaccurate results. Tubes that have been scratched in the light
zone through excessive use should be discarded and replaced with new ones.
Tubes should always be washed on the inside and outside with mild detergent prior to
use to remove dirt or fingerprints. The tubes should be allowed to air-dry in an inverted
position to prevent dust from entering the tubes. Dry tubes should be stored with the
caps on to prevent contamination.
After a tube has been filled and capped, it should be held by the cap and the outside
surface should be wiped with a clean, lint-free absorbent cloth until it is dry and
smudge-free. Handling the tube only by the cap will avoid problems from fingerprints.
Always set the clean tube aside on a clean surface that will not contaminate the tube.
It is imperative that the tubes and light chamber be clean and dry. The outside of the
tubes should be dried with a clean, lint-free cloth or disposable wipe before they are
placed in the meter chamber.
Tubes should be emptied and cleaned as soon as possible after reading a sample to
prevent deposition of particulates on the inside of the tubes.
Variability in the geometry of the glassware and technique is the predominate cause of
variability in results. Slight variations in wall thickness and the diameter of the tubes
may lead to slight variations in the test results. To eliminate this error the tubes should
be placed in the chamber with the same orientation each time.
Chambers which have been scratched through excessive use should be discarded and
replaced with a new one.
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METER CARE
The optical system of the Smart3 must be kept clean and dry for optimal performance.
Dry the colorimeter tubes before placing them in the chamber to avoid introducing
moisture. For best results store the instrument in a area that is dry and free from
aggressive chemical vapors.
CALIBRATION
As with all pre-calibrated meters, it is highly recommended, even if not required by
regulations, that the user periodically verify the performance of the meter by running
standards with a predetermined concentration. Results outside of specification are
an indication that the meter needs to be adjusted. This can be done following the user
calibration described on page 29. If the user calibration fails to properly adjust the
meter then the meter should be returned to LaMotte Company for recalibration. (See
page 74).
SAMPLE DILUTION TECHNIQUES & VOLUMETRIC
MEASUREMENTS
If a test result using the Smart3 Colorimeter gives an over range message then the the
sample must be diluted. The test should be repeated on the diluted sample to obtain
a reading which is in the concentration range for the test. (Note: This is not true for
colorimetric determination of pH.)
Example:
Measure 5 mL of the water sample into a graduated cylinder. Add demineralized
water until the cylinder is filled to the 10 mL line. The sample has been diluted by
one-half, and the dilution factor is therefore 2. Perform the test procedure, then
multiply the resulting concentration by 2 to obtain the test result.
The following table gives quick reference guidelines on dilutions of various proportions.
All dilutions are based on a 10 mL volume, so several dilutions will require small
volumes of the water sample. Graduated pipets should be used for all dilutions.
Size of Sample
Deionized Water to
Bring Volume to 10 mL Multiplication Factor
10 mL 0 mL 1
5 mL 5 mL 2
2.5 mL 7.5 mL 4
1 mL 9 mL 10
0.5 mL 9.5 mL 20
If volumetric glassware is not available, dilutions can be made with the colorimeter
tube. Fill the tube to the 10 mL line with the sample then transfer it to another
container. Add 10 mL volumes of demineralized water to the container and mix.
Transfer back 10 mL of the diluted sample to the tube and follow the test procedure.
Continue diluting and testing until a reading, which is in the concentration range for
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the test, is obtained. Be sure to multiply the concentration found by the dilution factor
(the number of total 10 mL volumes used).
Example:
10 mL of sample is diluted with three 10 mL volumes of demineralized water;
the dilution factor is four.
INTERFERENCES
LaMotte reagent systems are designed to minimize most common interferences. Each
individual test instruction discusses interferences unique to that test. Be aware of
possible interferences in the water being tested.
The reagent systems also contain buffers to adjust the water sample to the ideal pH
for the reaction. It is possible that the buffer capacity of the water sample may exceed
the buffer capacity of the reagent system and the ideal pH will not be obtained. If
this is suspected, measure the pH of a reacted distilled water reagent blank using a
pH meter. This is the ideal pH for the test. Measure the pH of a reacted water sample
using the pH meter. If the pH is significantly different from the ideal value, the pH of
the sample should be adjusted before testing.
Interferences due to high concentration of the substance being tested, can be
overcome by sample dilution (see page 14)
STRAY LIGHT INTERFERENCE
When scanning samples in 16 mm tubes, such as COD, the sample chamber lid can
not be closed. The COD adapter minimizes stray light. To further reduce stray light
interference, do not scan sample in direct sunlight.
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OPERATION OF THE SMART3 COLORIMETER
OVERVIEW
The Smart3 is a portable, microprocessor controlled, direct reading colorimeter. It has
a graphical liquid crystal display and 6 button keypad. These allow the user to select
options from the menu driven software, to directly read test results or to review stored
results of previous tests in the data logger. The menus can be displayed in seven
different languages.
The test library consists of over 80 LaMotte tests and 25 “User Tests”. The LaMotte
tests are precalibrated for LaMotte reagent systems.The colorimeter displays the
result of these tests directly in units of concentration. The 25 “User Tests” may be
used to enter additional calibrations. All of these tests may be arranged in any of 3
sequences. These sequences can be modified a limitless number of times to meet
changing testing needs.
The optics feature 4 different colored LEDs. Each LED has a corresponding silicon
photoiode with an integrated interference filter. The interference filters select a narrow
band of light from the corresponding LED for the colorimetric measurements. The
microporcessor automatically selects the correct LED/photodiode combination for the
test.
A USB wall adapter, USB computer connection or lithium battery powers the Smart3.
Bluetooth wireless technology allows communication between the colorimeter and the
Bluetooth Mobile Printer (Code 3-0066 only).
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COMPONENTS
Figure 1 shows a diagram of the Smart3 Colorimeter and its components.
Serial
Number
USB Port
with plug
Lid
Top View Bottom View
Side Views
Figure 1
SMART3 COLORIMETER
ENTER
EXIT
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GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
The operation of the Smart3 Colorimeter is controlled by a microprocessor. The
microprocessor is programmed with menu driven software. A menu is a list of choices.
This allows a selection of various tasks for the colorimeter to perform, such as, scan
blank, scan sample, and edit test sequences. The keypad is used to make menu
selections which are viewed in the display. There are two selections accessible from the
Main Menu: Testing Menu and Editing Menu.
THE KEYPAD
The keypad has 6 buttons which are used to perform specific tasks.
This button will scroll up through a list of menu selections or
go to the next character on a character selection line.
ENTER The button is used to select choices in a menu viewed in the
display and to add the selected character to the name and
advance one character.
This button controls the backlight on the display.
This button will scroll down through a list of menu selections
or go to the previous character selection line.
EXIT This button exits to the previous menu on the name edit
screen, the name will not be saved.
This button turns the meter on or off.
EXIT
ENTER
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SAMPLE HOLDERS
The sample chamber is designed for 25 mm round tubes. An adapter to hold 16
mm COD tubes and 10 mm square UDV cuvettes is included. 10 cm cuvettes can be
scanned only at 525 nm and 568 nm. The light path is blocked at 428 nm and 635 nm
with the use of the adapter. COD tubes can be scanned at all wavelengths.
Position the COD/UDV Adapter (Code 1724) so that the
notches in the adapter fit around the posts on the chamber.
Turn the adapter counterclockwise until the arrows are at
the top and bottom of the chamber and the adapter is locked
into place. Turn the adapter clockwise to unlock the adapter
and remove it from the chamber.
THE DISPLAY & THE MENUS
The display allows menu selections to be viewed and selected. These selections
instruct the SMART3 to perform specific tasks. The menus are viewed in the display
using two general formats that are followed from one menu to the next. Each menu is
a list of choices or selections.
The display has a header line at the top and a footer line at the bottom. The header
displays the title of the current menu. The footer line displays the time and the date,
the data logger status, the bluetooth/printer status and the battery status. The menu
selection window is in the middle of the display between the header and the footer.
The menu selection window displays information in two general formats. In the first
format only menu selections are displayed. Up to 4 lines of menu selections may be
displayed. If more selections are available they can be viewed by pressing the arrow
buttons to scroll the other menu selections into the menu selection
window. Think of the menu selections as a vertical list in the display that moves up
or down each time an arrow button is pressed. Some menus in the
Smart3 are looping menus. The top and bottom menu choices are connected in a loop.
Scrolling down past the bottom of the menu will lead to the top of the menu. Scrolling
up past the top of the menu will lead to the bottom of the menu.
Header Menu Title
Main Window Selection First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Another
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And Another
And So On
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A light bar will indicate the menu choice. As the menu is scrolled through, the light bar
will highlight different menu choices. Pressing the ENTER button will select the menu
choice that is indicated by the light bar.
In the second format the menu choice window takes advantage of the graphical
capabilities of the display. Large format graphic information, such as test results or
error messages or the LaMotte logo is displayed. The top two lines of the display are
used to display information in a large, easy to read format. The menus work in the
same way as previously described but two lines of the menu are visible at the bottom
of the display.
Header Menu Title
Message or Result Window Result or
Message
Another
Main Window Selection And Another
Footer 12:00:00 001/500
And So On
Last Choice
As described previously, the EXIT button allows an exit or escape from the current
menu and a return to the previous menu. This allows a rapid exit from an inner menu
to the main menu by repeatedly pushing the EXIT button. Pushing at any time
will turn the Smart3 off.
The display may show the following messages:
Battery Status
More choices are available and can be viewed by scrolling
up and/or down through the display.
Header Identifies the current menu and information on units and
reagent systems if applicable.
Footer In the data logging mode the number of the data point
is displayed and the total number of data points in the
memory will be shown. The footer also shows current time
and battery status
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TESTING
TESTING MENU
The Testing Menu is used to run all LaMotte pre-programmed tests, User Tests and
Absorbance tests at one of four wavelengths. Testing from any of three sequences can
also be done.
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
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2. Press
ENTER to select Testing
Menu.
Testing Menu
All Tests Menu
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
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3. Press or to scroll
to desired option. All Tests
contains all of the available pre-
programmed tests. The three
sequences have user selected
tests. Absorbance has %T/ABS
tests.
Testing Menu
All Tests Menu
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
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4. Press
ENTER to select All
Tests.
All Tests
002 Alkalinity UDV
005 Aluminum
006 Ammonia-N LRF
007 Ammonia-N LRS
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