Martini Instruments MI 404 User manual

USER MANUAL
MI 404
Free & Total Chlorine
Meter
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a Martini product. This
manual will provide you with the necessary infor-
mation for the correct use of the instrument.
Please read it carefully before using the meter.
This instrument is in compliance with directives.
Range 0.00 to 5.00 mg/L Cl2
Resolution 0.01 mg/L (0.00-3.50 mg/L);
0.10 mg/L (above 3.50 mg/L)
Precision ±0.04 mg/L @ 1.50 mg/L
LightSource Tungstenlamp
LightDetector Silicon Photocell and 525 nm
narrowbandinterferencefilter
Method Adaptation of the USEPA
method 330.5 and Standard
Method 4500-Cl G.
Environment 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F);
100% RH max.
Battery Type 1 x 9 volt
Auto-Shutoff After 10' of non-use
Dimensions 192 x 104 x 52 mm
(7.5 x 4.1 x 2”)
Weight 380 g
SPECIFICATIONS:
MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE:
1• Turn the meter on by pressing ON/OFF.
2• When the LCD displays “- - -”,
the meter is ready.
3• Fill the cuvet with 10 mL of
unreacted sample, up to the
mark, and replace the cap.
4• Place the cuvet into the holder
and ensure that the notch on
the cap is positioned securely
into the groove.
5• Press ZERO and “SIP” will blink
on the display.
6• After a few seconds the dis-
play will show “-0.0-”. The
meter is now zeroed and
ready for measurement.
9• Immediately reinsert the cuvet into the
holder and ensure that the notch on the
cap is positioned securely into the groove.
10• Press READ and “SIP” will blink during
measurement.
11• The instrument directly displays concentra-
tion in mg/L of free chlorine.
12• Then, for total chlorine measurement, re-
move the cuvet and add to the reacted
sample 3 drops of DPD 3. Replace the cap
and swirl gently.
13• Reinsert the cuvet into the holder and en-
sure that the notch on the cap is posi-
tioned securely into the groove.
14• Wait for 2 minutes and
30 seconds then press
READ and “SIP” will
blink during measure-
ment.
15• The instrument directly displays concentra-
tion in mg/L of total chlorine.
Interferences
•Bromine (positive error)
•Chlorine dioxide (positive error)
•Iodine (positive error)
•Oxidized Manganese (positive error)
•Chromium (positive error)
•Ozone (positive error)
7• Remove the cuvet.
8• For free chlorine measurement: add 3
drops of DPD 1 indicator and 3 drops of
DPD 2 buffer to an empty cuvet.
Immediately add 10 mL of unreacted sample.
Replace the cap and swirl gently.
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GUIDETODISPLAYCODES:
This prompt appears for 1
second each time the instru-
ment is turned on.
The dashes “- - -” indicates
that the meter is in a ready
state and zeroing can be per-
formed.
Sampling In Progress. Flash-
ing “SIP” prompt appears each
time the meter is performing a
measurement.
“-0.0-”, the meter is in a ze-
roed state and measurement
can be performed.
The blinking "BAT" indicates
that the battery voltage is get-
ting low and the battery
needs to be replaced.
“-bA-”, the battery is dead and
must be replaced. Once this
indication is displayed, the
meter will lock up. Change the
battery and restart.
“Conf”, the meter has lost its
configuration. Contact your
dealer or the nearest Martini
Customer Service Center.
ERROR MESSAGES
On zero reading
•Blinking “-0.0-” indicates that
the zeroing procedure failed
due to a low signal-to-noise
ratio. In this case press
ZERO again.
•“no L”, the instrument can-
not adjust the light level.
Please check that the
sample does not contain any
debris.
•“L Lo”, there is not enough
light to perform a measure-
ment. Please check the
preparation of the zero cuvet.
•“L Hi”, there is too much
light to perform a measure-
ment. Please check the
preparation of the zero
cuvet.
On sample reading
•“-SA-”, there is too much
light for the sample mea-
surement. Please check if
the right sample cuvet is in-
serted.
•“Inv”, the sample and the
zero cuvet are inverted.
•“ZErO”, a zero reading was
not taken. Follow the instruc-
tion in the measurement pro-
cedure for zeroing the
meter.
•Under range. A blinking
“0.00” indicates that the
sample absorbs less light
than the zero reference.
Check the procedure and
make sure you use the
same cuvet for reference
(zero) and measurement.
•A flashing value of the
maximum concentration in-
dicates an over range con-
dition. The concentration of
the sample is beyond the
programmed range: dilute
the sample and re-run the
test.
ACCESSORIES:
MI504-100 Free & Total Chlorine (100
tests)
MI0001 Glass cuvets (2 pcs)
MI0002 Caps for cuvets (2 pcs)
MI0003 Stoppers for cuvets (2 pcs)
MI0004 Tissue for wipping cuvets
(4 pcs)
MI0005 9V battery (1 pc)
WARRANTY
This instrument is warranted against defects in mate-
rials and manufacturing for a period of two years
from the date of purchase.
If during this period the repair or replacement of parts
is required, where the damage is not due to negli-
gence or erroneous operation by the user, please
return the meter to either distributor or our office in
the original packing and the repair will be free of
charge.
Damages due to accidents, misuse, tampering or
lack of prescribed maintenance are not covered.
• Alkalinity above 250 mg/L CaCO3 or acidity
above 150 mg/L CaCO3will not reliably
develop the full amount of color or it may
rapidly fade.
To resolve this, neutralize the sample with
diluted HCl or NaOH.
• In case of water with hardness greater
than 500 mg/L CaCO3, shake the sample
for approximately 2’ after adding the reagent.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Battery replacement must only take place in a
non-hazardous environment.
Simply rotate the battery cover on the back of
the meter.
Detach the battery from the
terminals and attach a
fresh 9V battery
while paying atten-
tion to the correct
polarity. Insert the
battery and re-
place the cover. ISTMI404 03/05