Taylor TTI Series User manual

TTi™
Colorimeter Series
Quick-Start Guide
Taylor Technologies, Inc.
800-TEST KIT (837-8548)
www.taylortechnologies.com

iTTi™Colorimeter Series Quick-Start Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................2
COMPONENTS AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................3
GUIDE TO PARTS, OPERATING CONTROLS, AND
MAIN MENU....................................................................4
BATTERY INSTALLATION OR CONNECTION
TO A POWER SUPPLY......................................................7
INITIAL START-UP AND OPERATION ................................8
PC APP .........................................................................14
USER’S MANUAL...........................................................15
WARRANTY INFORMATION............................................16
MAINTENANCE .............................................................17
IF YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE..........................18
INSTRUMENT SPECIFICATIONS .....................................19
SYMBOL EXPLANATION ................................................20
INSTRUMENT CERTIFICATION AND INFORMATION
TO THE USER ................................................................21

1TTi™Colorimeter Series Quick-Start Guide
This Quick-Start Guide provides a brief summary
of the TTi™Colorimeter Series User’s Manual. It is
designed to walk you through a typical test procedure.
The user’s manual and actual test instruction(s) should
be read in their entirety before using this instrument.
Description and Use
The TTi™Colorimeter is a portable, multiwave-
length, microprocessor-controlled, menu-driven,
direct-readout instrument that uses LED light sources
and has data-logging capabilities. It is suitable for
performing multiparameter water analyses on-site or
in the laboratory.

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PRECAUTIONS
For operator safety and to avoid damage to the instru-
ment, the following precautions should be observed:
• Chemical safety
Reagents for use with the instrument can be
hazardous. Read and observe all information
printed on reagent labels and corresponding
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) prior to
use. To view or print reagent MSDSs, visit the
Product Info/Documents area of our website,
www.taylortechnologies.com.
• Keep reagents out of reach of children.
• Use only Taylor reagents for preprogrammed
tests.
• Operational requirements
During operation the instrument should be
placed on a stable surface that is reasonably
level, or be held in a horizontal position if used
as a handheld instrument.
• Environmental conditions
Do not use or store the instrument in environments
of extreme temperature or humidity.
Do not immerse the instrument in water.
Do not leave the instrument exposed to direct
sunlight for a prolonged period.

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COMPONENTS AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
This kit contains the following components:
Note: All components and optional accessories
(excluding batteries), as well as reagent packs, are
available directly from Taylor Technologies or
authorized distributors. To order from Taylor, call
toll-free 800-TEST KIT (837-8548).
Components
Quantity Part Number
1M-XXXX TTi™Colorimeter (model
number on instrument faceplate)
16543 Quick-Start Guide
29601 Sample Cell, 25 mm w/ cap
29602 Sample Cell, 15 mm w/ cap
16551 Dilution Vial, 50 mL w/ cap
46105 AA Alkaline Battery
16535 AC Power Adapter
16552 USB Cable
16649 Foam Brush
Optional accessories
1K-8000 TTi™Colorimeter Series
Accuracy Check Kit
17145 Hard Carrying Case
17146 Soft Carrying Case

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GUIDE TO PARTS, OPERATING CONTROLS,
AND MAIN MENU
Review the following illustrations to become familiar
with parts, operating controls, and Main Menu options.
Top View
1. Power Button
2. Main Menu Button
3. Backlight Button
4. Enter Button, to enter
the highlighted function
5. Scroll Up Arrow
6. Scroll Down Arrow
7. Scroll Right Arrow
8. Scroll Left Arrow
9. Liquid Crystal Display
10. USB Port Cover
11. Model Number
12. Sample Cell
Compartment
(shown open)
13. Sample Cell
Compartment Cover
Top View
1
5
7
12
11
13
6
3
4
8
9
10
2

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Bottom View
1. Product Label, shows
model, part, and serial
numbers
2. Timer Buzzer Opening
3. Battery Compartment
Door Screw, total of 4
4. Battery Compartment
Door
5. Battery Compartment
(shown open)
Side View
6. USB Port (shown open)
7. USB Port Cover
Side View
6
7
Bottom View
4
3
2
1
5

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1. Start Test – Select to access FAVORITES, RECENT TESTS, or
ALL TESTS menus.
2. Access Test Data – Select to recall or erase test data.
3. Edit Favorites – Select to create or edit (add, remove, sort)
Favorites menu.
4. Edit Series – Select to create or edit (add, remove, sort)
Series tests.
5. Tools – Select to transfer data or access the User Timer.
6. Settings – Select to access About (displays Firmware, Test
File, and Bootloader Versions), or to modify instrument set-
tings (Format Date, Set Date, Format Time, Set Time, Device
Timeout, Backlight Timeout, Backlight Level, Adjust Contrast,
Language, and Factory Restore).