Lovibond EC 2000 Gardner Assembly instructions

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EC 2000 Gardner
LM162020 Version 1.1
Operator Instruction Manual
Lovibond® Water Testing and Colour Measurement

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Table of Contents
Environment:................................................................................................ 4
Introduction: ................................................................................................ 5
Keypad:......................................................................................................... 6
Display Icons:................................................................................................ 6
Power- USB: ................................................................................................. 6
Power- Battery: ............................................................................................ 6
Firmware and Version Number:................................................................... 7
Settings......................................................................................................... 8
Instrument Diagnostics ............................................................................ 8
Instrument Settings.................................................................................. 9
Information ............................................................................................ 11
Power Saving Settings ............................................................................11
Regional Settings.................................................................................... 12
Date and Time........................................................................................12
Projects: .....................................................................................................13
New Projects ..........................................................................................13
Set Tolerances........................................................................................14
Averaging and Automatic Log (automatic saving) .................................15
Edit a Project ..........................................................................................16
Delete a Project......................................................................................16
Make a Project Default .......................................................................... 17
Make a Project Current.......................................................................... 18
View the Measurements........................................................................18
Delete a Measurement ..........................................................................18

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Save a Measurement (manual saving)................................................... 19
Error Warnings: .......................................................................................... 20
Updating the firmware:.............................................................................. 21
EC 2000 Kit Contents - Gardner: ................................................................ 23
EC 2000 Technical Data - Gardner .............................................................24
Performing a Zero –Gardner: ....................................................................26
Performing a Test - Gardner: .....................................................................28
Performing a Liquid Instrument Validation–Gardner ................................ 30
Performing an Instrument Validation using a Glass Standard –Gardner..33
Sales Offices ............................................................................................... 35

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Environment:
This appliance is marked according to the
European Directive 2002/95/EC on the waste of
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By
ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product.

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Introduction:
The Lovibond® EComparator Series provides an easy way to transition from
subjective visual measurement to a non-subjective, accurate electronic
measurement.
Colour graders who are used to the traditional comparator series sometimes
find the upgrade or transition to an electronic system daunting. The
assurance of relying on physical colour difference is diminished.
With the EComparator Series, users can view the colour in two different
ways:
On-Screen Numerical Display
On-Screen Colour Display of sample and nearest colour scale standards
Touch screen technology allows the EComparator Series to show simple,
specific and intuitive menus on screen. Users can set language, date and time,
view preferences and create projects with individual tolerance settings. An
on-screen warning system of:
Within Tolerance = Green;
Outside Tolerance = Red;
On Border of Tolerance = Amber
provides the user with immediate information on the sample.
The user friendly ergonomics and intuitive interface guarantee new users can
be quickly trained and easily supported. Large data storage (> 20,000
readings), USB connectivity ensure readings can be stored and shared easily
and quickly. Flexibility is further enhanced with software packages for
Windows®, IOS® and AndroidTM with multiple language support on-screen.

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Keypad:
Display Icons:
Power- USB:
Power- Battery:
Icon
Function
Battery Low
Powered by Battery
Powered by USB
SD Card OK
Warning
Test
Zero
Power
The USB port can be accessed
by sliding the panel at the rear
of the instrument.
The batteries can be replaced
by removing the 4 x screws at
the back of the instrument and
removing the battery cover.
Ensure the cable connector is inserted
into the socket in the correct
orientation. The symbol on the USB
connector should be facing down.
Top of Connector
Top of Instrument

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Firmware and Version Number:
The Firmware and Version Number
will be displayed when the
instrument is switched on.
(Please Note: “Scale Name” will be
replaced by the Scale your
EComparator measures).

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Settings
1 - To enter the settings menu,
press the settings icon at the
bottom tool bar.
1a -The settings display will show.
Instrument Diagnostics
2 - For Instrument Diagnostics,
press the Diagnostics Icon.
2a - The instrument will perform
diagnostics on the Memory, SD
Card, LED and Light Sensor.
2b - Any errors will be shown in red.
To view detailed information select
Report.
Please contact you local service centre
for help.
www.lovibondcolour.com/ServiceCenter

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2c - The instrument will display the
report. When finished, select Done.
Instrument Settings
3 - For Instrument Settings, press
the Instrument Icon
3a –To set the integration time,
ensure the sample chamber is
empty, and then press Set.
(This will set the optimum time for
taking a measurement).
3b–The instrument will advise to
check the Sample Chamber. Press
OK when empty.
3c –The instrument will determine
the integration time, a series of
numbers will appear on the screen.

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3d –Click OK when complete.
3e - To save the settings, press
Save.
3f - To cancel the settings, press
Cancel.
3g –To exit without saving, press
Yes, or press No to continue.