Nalco TRASAR 1 User manual

© 2012 Ecolab Inc. Manufactured in the USA
OM-0249 www.ecolab.com
US Patent # 7 550 746 (other patents pending)
Operation Manual
Retain this manual for operation, and
servicing information.
TRASAR 1
Handheld Fluorometer

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1.0 SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preface ................................................................................3
1.2 System Features ..............................................................3
1.3 Principle of Operation ....................................................4
1.4 Equipment|Component Description ...........................4
1.5 Commonly Used Terms ..................................................7
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS
2.0 Specifications ................................................................ 8
3.0 SET-UP
Set-up ......................................................................................9
4.0 OPERATION
4.1 Turn On ............................................................................ 10
4.2 Set date .......................................................................... 10
4.3 Set time .......................................................................... 12
4.4 Calibrate ......................................................................... 12
4.5 Sample Introduction ................................................... 15
4.6 Sample Measurement ................................................. 16
4.7 Site Selection ............................................................... 18
4.8 Set Product ................................................................... 19
4.9 Set Background ........................................................... 20
4.9.1 Background Fluorescence: (Field Procedure) ....... 20
4.10 Storage......................................................................... 22
4.11 Language Selection.....................................................23
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Erroneous readings ..................................................... 25
5.2 Screen goes blank. ...................................................... 25
5.3 Error codes ................................................................... 25
6.0 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Cleaning .......................................................................... 26
6.2 Replacing the Battery ................................................ 26
7.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS
7.0 Replacement Parts .......................................................27
8.0 WARRANTY
8.0 Warranty ....................................................................... 28

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1.0 SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
1.1 Preface
The TRASAR 1 program uses an inert fluorescent
tracer formulated in Nalco products that verifies
product dosage. This handheld fluorometer is used with
selected TRASAR 1 products and the analysis is fast and
effortless.
1.2 System Features
The TRASAR 1 Handheld offers the following features:
• Easy to follow menu structure
• Superior accuracy and precision
• Built in product factors
• Large display with backlit screen
• Ergonomic design
• No plastic cuvettes for sampling; cup for sampling
• Multiple Language – English and Spanish
• Internal Data Storage
• Alarm if calibration has expire
• Real time clock
• Temperature compensated reading
• Date and Time display
• Site memory storage
• USB port
• Powered by 9 volt battery
• Product updates via computer
• Firmware updates via computer

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1.3 Principle of Operation
The TRASAR 1 Handheld Fluorometer is a battery-
powered instrument designed to quickly measure the
product concentration within boiler systems. TRASAR
1 products contain a small concentration of an inert
fluorescent molecule measured by the instrument.
The concentration of this molecule in the boiler water
is directly proportional to the amount of product
present in the system.
The sample collected is poured into the sample cup
and is analyzed by the instrument. Ultraviolet light
from the meter excites the inert fluorescent dye in
the product. The detector then measures the amount
of fluorescence emitted by the inert molecule. The
intensity of fluorescence is directly proportional to
the concentration of product added to the boiler
water.
Also, the TRASAR 1 Handheld Fluorometer performs a
temperature compensation to eliminate errors due to
temperature.
1.4 Equipment - Component Description
Refer to figures with features highlighted.
Up
Down
On | Of
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Forwar
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Enter
Back
Figure 1.1 Keypad

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Main Menu BTxxx1
*Measure
Site
Product
Background
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Time Date
ProductMenu Selection
Main Menu BTxxx1
*Background
Calibration
Options
Version
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Figure 1.2 Main Menu
Figure 1.3 Sensor Head
Temperature Sensor
Fluorescence Sensor
Lenses

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Figure 1.4 Cup
Figure 1.5 Bayonet Mount
Figure 1.6 USB port in Battery
Compartment
Fill Line
Pin Clips
L Slots
USB Port

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1.5 Commonly Used Terms
• USB – Universal Serial Bus
• D.I. Water – Deionized Water
• Tap Water – City Water
• ppm - Parts per million
• SU - Standard Units
• % - Percent
• °F - Fahrenheit
• °C - Celsius
• lb - pound
• Calibration Solution
• Bayonet mount – fastening mechanism consisting
of a male side with one or more pins and a female
receptor with matching L slots to keep the two
parts locked together.
• Background is the measurement of naturally
occurring fluorescence or absorbance in the water.
Naturally occurring means both the physical make-
up of the water or any contaminants added to the
water.

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8.5”
3.8”
Power: 1 - 9 volt battery - Suppled
Dimensions: 8.5” x 3.8”
Weight: 1.1 lb
Enclosure: Suitable for indoor/outdoor use
Environment: Temperature: 41-104°F
[5-40°C]
Relative Humidity: 90%
Accuracy: ± 10% (for ± 3 sigma)
Dynamic Range: 0.05-2.00 ppm Fluorescent Tracer
from 10% to 400% of nominal
product concentration
A u t o S h u t d o w n after 5 minutes
Background
Concentration
0-50% of nominal product
concentration.
2.0 SPECIFICATIONS

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3.0 SET-UP
Open the case and inspect the instrument.
The TRASAR 1 handheld unit is pre-calibrated with
TRASAR 1 Calibration Solution (460-S0910.75).
Remove the protective rubber boot. Insert 9 volt
battery (provided) by removing the battery access
panel on the bottom of the unit.
Re-install the battery access panel and attach the
gray protective rubber liner prior to operation.

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4.0 OPERATION
4.1 Turn On
Press the power button
For three seconds, the initial display will show the year
of manufacture and software version, then go to the
Main Menu (figure 1.2). To turn unit off after
measurements, press the power button. The unit turns
off after 5 minutes of no activity.
ECOLAB
WaterMARX
2012
2.0.8
4.2 Set date
1. Press the power button
2. Using the down button , scroll down
and select Options then press enter
Main Menu BTxxx1
Background
Calibration
*Options
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Year of Manufacture
Software Version