Sper scientific CL-2006 User manual

CHLORINE METER
Model : CL-2006
Your purchase of this Free and Total CHLORINE METER marks a
step forward for you into the field of precision measurement.
Although this CHLORINE METER is a complex and delicate
instrument, its durable structure developed. Please read the
following instructions carefully and always keep thismanual
within easy reach.
OPERATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. FEATURES. ................................................................1
2. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................2
3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION. ................................. 4
4. MEASURING PROCEDURE. ...................................... 5
4-1 Measurement.........................................................6
4-2 Free/Total Chlorine mode selection........................ 7
4-3 Data Hold............................................................... 7
4-4 Data Record ( Max., Min. reading ). ....................... 9
5. CALIBRATION
PROCEDURE…………….………………………………..9
6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT…………………………….10

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1. FEATURES
• The meter measures the Free and Total chlorine ( CL )
between 0.00 to 3.50 ppm ( mg/L ).
• The measuring method is an adaptation of the
USEPA Method 330.5 for waste water and Standard
Method 4500-Cl G for drinking water.
• The advanced optical system based on a special
narrow band LED lamp that allows most accurate and
repeatable reading.
• User friendly and powerful calibration functions are
able to validate the performance of your meter at any
time.
• 1.00 ppm Free standard solution and 1.00 ppmTotal
standard solution are included as standard
accessories.
• The unique optics structure, enables the instrument to
read with high resolution : 0.01 ppm ( mg/L ).
• Splash waterproof on the front panel.
• Jumbo LCD, easy readout.
• Microprocessor circuit assures maximum
possible accuracy, provides special functions
andfeatures.
• Battery operated for field and on-sitetesting
convenience.
• Data hold function for freezing the desired valueon
display.
• Records Maximum and Minimum reading with Recall.
• Heavy duty & compact housing with hard carrying case,
designed for easy carry out & operation.
• Auto shut off feature to save battery life.
• Applications : Test swimming pool, municipal water,
food and beverage water, or other aqueous solution
where fluid clarity is important.

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2. SPECIFICATIONS
Display
LCD size : 41 mm x 34 mm
Range
Free chlorine ( CL ) :
0.00 to 3.50 ppm ( mg/L ).
Total chlorine ( CL ) :
0.00 to 3.50 ppm ( mg/L ).
Resolution
0.01 ppm ( mg/L ).
Accuracy
± 0.02 ppm ( mg/L ).
@ 1.00 ppm ( mg/L )
Light source
LED, 525 nm.
Light detector
Photo diode
Method
The measuring method is an adapta-
tion of the USEPA Method 330.5 and
Standard Method 4500-Cl G.
Note: The reaction between free (
total ) chlorine and the DPD reagent
cause a pink tint in the sample.
Response time
Less than 10 seconds.
Sample volume
10 mL.
Data Hold
Freeze the display reading.
Memory Recall
Maximum & Minimum value.
Display
Samplin
g Time
Approx. 1 second.
Power off
Auto shut off saves battery life or
manual off by push button.
Calibration
points
Zero chlorine.
1.00 ppm ( Free chlorine ).
1.00 ppm ( Total chlorine ).

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Operating
Temperature
0 to 50 ℃.
Operating
Humidity
Less than 85% R.H.
Power Supply
DC 1.5 V battery ( UM4, AAA ) x 6 PCs,
or equivalent.
Power Current
Stand by
Approx. DC 4 mA.
Testing
Approx. DC 12 mA.
Weight
320 g/0.70 LB. @ Battery isincluded.
Dimension
155 x 76 x 62 mm
( 6.1 x 3.0 x 2.4 inch)
Accessories
Included
•Instruction manual………………….1 PC
•1.0 ppm Free Chlorine standard
solution, CF-01……………………..1 PC
•1.0 ppm Total Chlorine standard
solution, CT-
01……………………………..….….1 PC
•Zero Chlorine standard solution,
CL-01…………………………....….1 PC
•Empty testing bottle…………….....2 PCs
•Clean
cloth………………………………...1 PC
•Free Chlorine DPD powder……..10 PCs
•
Total Chlorine DPD powder……..10 PCs
Optional
Accessories
•Free Chlorine DPD powder
( 10 PCs ), Model : CFP-10
•Total Chlorine DPD powder
( 10 PCs ), Model : CTP-10
•Empty testing bottle, Model : 0601
•1.0 ppm Free Chlorine
standard solution, Model :
CF-01
•1.0 ppm Total Chlorine standard
solution, Model : CT-01
•Zero Chlorine standard solution,
Model : CL-01

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3. FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION
3-1 Test Chamber Cover
3-2 Test Chamber
3-3 Display
3-4 Hold Button ( Esc Button )
3-5 TEST/CAL Button
3-6 Power Button
3-7 ZERO Button
3-8 REC Button ( MAX, MIN Button )
3-9 Battery Compartment/Cover
3-10 Free Chlorine 1.0 ppm standard solution.
3-11 Total Chlorine 1.0 ppm standard solution
3-12 Zero Chlorine standard solution
3-13 Empty testing bottle 1
3-14 Empty testing bottle 2
3-15 Clean Cloth
3-16 Free Chlorine DPD powder ( 10 PCs )
3-17 Total Chlorine DPD powder ( 10 PCs )

10
mL
4. MEASURING PROCEDURE
4-1 Measurement
Before the measurement, you should set the
measurement mode to " Free Chlorine " or " Total
Chlorine ". For setting procedure, refer to chapter
4-3, page 8.
1) Power ON the meter by pressing the Power Button once.
The display will show " Free ( TOTAL ) " for approx. 1 second.
then show " CAL 0 ". The meter is now ready for the ZERO
setting procedures.
2) Fill the measurement liquid into the testing bottle.
Note :
Be sure to fill the
testing bottle to the
top of the 10ml line.
3) Open the test camber cover and insert the testing
bottle into the test chamber. Make sure the testing
bottle is seated fully and oriented correctly. The
white mark on the bottle should point towards the
white mark on the test chamber. Close the cover.
Note :
Be sure orient the
testing bottle into
the test chamber
correctly.
ZERO setting for the liquid

4) Press the Zero Button once, the display will flash
( TEST ) , then show " 0.00 ".
5) Open the test chamber cover and remove the testing
bottle.
6) Open the testing bottle an add the DPD powder to the
testing bottle. Shake the bottle for at least 10 seconds.
Note :
•For the Free Chlorine measurement, it should
use the " Free Chlorine DPD powder ".
•For the Total Chlorine measurement, it should
use the " Total Chlorine DPD powder ".
7) Wait approximately one minute, then insert the
testing bottle into the testing chamber.
8) Press the Test Button once, the display will flash
( TEST ) , wait approximately 10 seconds, then the
display will show the measurement value.
After the testing, you should wash the
Testing Bottle with Distilled Water.
Washing the Testing bottle

4.2 Free/Total Chlorine mode selection
1) With the meter in the off condition, Press and hold the
Hold Button and the REC Button at the same time.
Without releasing the Hold & REC buttons, press the
Power Button. The unit will enter the selection mode to
select Free Chlorine or Total Chlorine.
2) Press the TEST Button to select the desiring function
( Free Chlorine or Total Chlorine ), then press the
REC Button to confirm and save theselection mode
into the memory.
Note :
•For the swinging pool application, it is typical to
select the Free Chlorine function.
•Fortheindustrialwaterpollutionapplication,
typical to select the Total Chlorine function.
4.3 Data Hold
1) During the measurement, pressing the Hold Button
once will hold the measured value & will display a
HOLD symbol.
Note: Press the Hold Button once again will release the
data hold function.

4.4 Data Record ( Max. , Min. reading)
Note: The data record function only records the
maximum and minimum readings.
Press the REC Button once to start the data record
function and there will be a REC symbol on the
display.
While REC function is active:
1) Press the REC Button once, the REC MAX symbol
along with the maximum value will appear on the
display.
Note: If you want to delete the maximum value, press
the Hold Button once, then the display will return to
the REC symbol only.
2) Press the REC Button again, the REC. MIN symbol
along with the minimum value will appear on the
display.
Note: If you want to delete the maximum value, press
the Hold Button once, then the display will return to
the REC symbol only.