Lovibond BD 600 User manual

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Instruction Manual
BOD-System BD 600
Lovibond®Water Testing
Tintometer®Group
GB

BD 600_GB_1 08/2015
IMPORTANT !
Read this entire manual carefully before use!
Carefully read and follow the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
at the beginning of this manual!
The system may only be used by qualified persons!
Keep this manual for later reference!
Also observe important notices in order to avoid malfunctions and faults.
If possible, save the complete transport packaging for later transport.
Important information
In compliance with the European Directive 2012/19/EC, your electronic device may not be
disposed of in the normal household waste! Tintometer GmbH can dispose of your electri-
cal device in a professional and environmentally-responsible manner. This service (exclu-
ding transport costs) is free of charge. This service is only valid for electrical devices
purchased after August 13, 2005. Send the Tintometer devices you want to dispose of
freight-paid to your suppliers.
Importance notice for disposal of batteries
In compliance with the battery directives (2006/66/EC), all consumers are obligated by law
to return all used batteries and rechargeable batteries. It is forbidden to dispose of batteries
in the household waste. Products from our range include batteries and rechargeable bat-
teries in the scope of delivery which is why we point out the following information: Used
batteries and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of in the household waste.
They can be taken to the public collection points in your area and to all locations that sell
these types of batteries and rechargeable batteries. The end consumer is also entitled by
law to return the batteries and rechargeable batteries to the vendors who sold the product
(take-back obligation).

BD 600_GB_1 08/2015
Safety instructions
Follow the safety instructions listed here for your own safety!
The safety instructions draw your attention to potential dangers. They also contain
information for how you can prevent danger with appropriate conduct.
Use is only permitted for qualified persons.
DANGER!
DANGER of electric shock!
Only handle the mains adapter with dry hands!
Protect the mains adapter from moisture
Do NOT open the mains adapter!
Do not subject the mains adapter to great force!
Do NOT use the mains adapter if there is damage to the housing or
the connection contacts!
Only use the mains adapter with an appropriate socket intended
for this purpose!
Ensure that this socket is in fault-free condition!
The mains voltage and the mains frequency must always lie within
the specified range of the mains adapter.
DANGER!
DANGER of chemical burns and damage to the eyes!
The KOH accessory is a chemical reagent and is packaged, labelled,
and provided with the legally required documents in accordance
with the applicable legal regulations.
When unpacking, make sure that the bottle is in fault-free conditi-
on! Use appropriate protective equipment! Do NOT use damaged
bottles! Dispose of the contents in accordance with local legal
regulations.
When handling this material, observe the safety instructions in the
safety data sheets.
WARNING!
Health hazard
The allylthiourea accessory is a chemical reagent and is packaged,
labelled, and provided with the legally required documents in ac-
cordance with the applicable legal regulations.
When unpacking, make sure that the bottle is in fault-free conditi-
on! Use appropriate protective equipment! Do NOT use damaged
bottles! Dispose of the contents in accordance with local legal
regulations.
When handling this material, observe the safety instructions in the
safety data sheets.

BD 600_GB_1 08/2015
WARNING!
Reagents are intended for chemical analysis only and must be kept
out of the hands of children!
WARNING!
DANGER due to magnetism!
The magnetic fields can influence parts that are sensitive to mag-
netic fields, magnetic parts, or metal parts (e.g. data carrying me-
dia, pacemakers, watches, etc.). Keep these parts away from the
stirrer drive and magnetic stir bars.
CAUTION!
Breakage of glass. Danger of cutting injuries.
Breakage of glass. Danger of cutting injuries.
Despite protection from the transport packaging, breakage of
glass can occur during transport. The resulting broken shards may
have sharp edges and could cause cutting injuries when handled
carelessly. Look out for broken glass when unpacking, and wear
protective gloves.
When handling the system, always ensure a firm grip in order to
avoid breakage of glass!
Do not strike the test bottles against edged during transport of the
system!
CAUTION!
The device may not be operated in explosion-prone rooms.
Health hazard!
Observe the required protective measures when handling the
sample!
Health hazard!!
Do not handle depleted batteries or leaking material with bare
hands! Wear protective gloves! Avoid contact with the eyes and
skin!
ATTENTION! Only use the supplied mains adapter!
If an incorrect mains adapter is used, the EMC protective goals may
not be achieved.
SAFETY DATA SHEETS:
http://www.lovibond.com/support/sicherheitsdatenblatter

BD 600_GB_1 08/2015
Content
1 Important information 7
2 Disposal 8
3 The Measurement System 8
3.1 Principle of the method ......................................... 8
3.2 Area of application............................................. 8
3.3 Device view and scope of delivery.................................. 8
4 Information about the method 9
4.1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) ................................ 9
4.2 Measuring principle ............................................ 9
4.3 Sample preparation / brief summary ............................... 10
5 Operation 10
5.1 Keys ....................................................... 10
5.2 Initial commissioning .......................................... 12
5.3 Switching on and off .......................................... 13
5.4 Replacing batteries ............................................ 13
5.5 General menu information ...................................... 14
5.5.1 Main menu ................................................. 14
5.5.2 Start measurement/measurement series ............................ 15
5.5.3 Display current values.......................................... 16
5.5.4 Display measurement values..................................... 16
5.5.5 Export measurement series...................................... 18
5.6 Options .................................................... 19
5.6.1 Autostart ................................................... 19
5.6.2 Brightness .................................................. 19
5.6.3 Contrast.................................................... 19
5.6.4 Naming heads ............................................... 19
5.6.5 Language ................................................... 20
5.6.6 Date / Time ................................................. 20
5.6.7 Date (format) ................................................ 20
5.6.8 Time (format) ................................................ 20
5.6.9 Auto-Off ................................................... 21
5.6.10 Remote control............................................... 21
5.6.11 Device ID ................................................... 21
5.6.12 Update..................................................... 21
5.7 Interfaces ................................................... 22
5.8 Remote control............................................... 23
5.8.1 Preparation.................................................. 23
5.8.2 Switching on/addressing a device ................................. 23
5.9 Error messages and notices...................................... 24