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YSI pHotoFlex STD User Manual

1. 61 5 1 1 Inserting exchanging the batteries 61 5 1 2 Retrofitting the rechargeable battery 62 5 2 Cleaning aes Gans att Ceu be ox 63 5 2 1 Cleaning the cell shaft 63 5 2 2 Cleaning the cells 64 5 9 Packing sss teu pasa oh CR RO ha 64 5 4 Disposal eL RR er ERR Pa UR RA e 64 6 What to do Il kun a kk a kk sas ala eek abe 65 6 4 ehneraletrorS may BREN Ga 65 6 2 vae ada u k l n n ORS 66 4 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Contents Technical data 67 Til General data vui hehehe cok aa aa 67 7 1 1 pHotoFlex9 67 7 2 68 8 Accessories and options 69 8 1 Acessos si ai pasu as Kau s x 69 8 1 1 Meter accessories 69 8 1 2 Connection cable 69 8 2 pHotoFlex STDpHotoFlex STDBar code reader 69 9 ISIS Bie rena eee Hath IMEEM 71 TO Index r ae es ee ee 73 11 Firmware update 75 12 Contact 77 12 1 Ordering amp Technical Support 77 12 2 Service Information 77 76122 01 02 2013 Contents pHotoFlex STD 6 76122 01 02 201
2. 5 MANUAL 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Handheld colorimeter HEE EE EE ji EE EE EE masus ammumum a xylem brand pHotoFlex STD il For the most recent version of the manual please visit www ysi com Contact YSI 1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs OH 45387 USA Tel 1 937 767 7241 800 765 4974 Email environmental Q ysi com Internet www ysi com Copyright 2013 Xylem Inc ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Contents Contents 1 SOVGIVIEW elite eee enit vai ana 7 1 1 General features 7 1 2 Keypad su xu e diy ERES 8 1 3 Display cmd o uurima SAU 9 1 4 9 1 5 LabStation optional 10 2 11 2 1 Safety information 11 2 1 1 Safety information in the operating manual 11 21 2 Safety signs the meter 11 2 1 3 Further documents providing safety information 11 2 2 Safe Operation oes AERE 12 2 2 1 Authorized use 12 2 2 2 Requirements for safe operation 12 22 3 Unauthorized use 12 3 Commissioning 13 3 4 Scope of delivery
3. 13 3 2 Powersupply 13 3 21 General 13 3 2 2 Inserting exchanging the batteries 14 3 3 Initial commissioning 15 4 Operation vies teil a kar eR Y xe 17 4 1 Switching on the 17 4 22 Inserting a cell 18 4 3 General operating principles 20 4 3 1 Operating modes 20 4 3 2 Navigation 21 4 4 4 3 3 Example 1 on navigation setting the language 22 4 3 4 Example 2 on navigation setting the date and DD Spes Suse eR Cree heats ex 23 4 35 Menu overview 26 System settings System menu 28 4 4 4 Measured value 29 AAD cxt sate a sa ora dao Ce eie gs 31 443 Interface 31 4 4 4 Date lime 31 ba76122e01 02 2013 Contents pHotoFlex STD 4 5 Photometry Desde S9 Gals n aha di opas 33 4 51 Generalinformation 33 4 5 2 Settings for photometric measurements 34 4 5 3 Measuring the concentration 35 4 5 4 Blank value reagent blank value 37 4 5 5 Standard adjustment user calibration 39 4 5 6 Absorbance Transmission mea
4. Operation 411 Administrating user defined methods 4 11 1 Options for method administration User defined programs can be entered read out erased To store user defined programs methods in the meter determine a calibration line for your method yourself and transmit the data of this calibration line to the pHotoFlex STD Administration of the method data can be carried out in the LSdata soft ware see LSdata operating manual or with the aid of a terminal pro gram see section 4 11 2 You need the following data in any case Data Possible entries examples Program No 900 949 Model Any name max 5 characters Cell mm 16 or 28 Wave length nm 436 517 557 594 610 or 690 MRB measuring range start e g 0 05 MRE measuring range end e g 8 00 EO reagent blank value e g 0 0 Slope e g 1 0 Resolution 0 0001 0 001 0 01 0 1 1 2 5 10 or 100 Citation form e g PO4 P max 9 characters Unit e g mg l max 7 characters Blank required 0 or 1 No Yes Standard adjustment possible 0 or 1 No Yes Standard adjustment required 0 or 1 No Yes 76122 01 02 2013 57 Operation pHotoFlex STD Storing user defined programs 4 11 2 Administrating user defined programs with a terminal pro gram Generally a terminal program serves to establish a connection to a de vice on a data interface and
5. STD Operation 4 5 Photometry 4 5 1 General information Photometric measurements serve to determine chemical substances in liquid samples For this determination the substance to be determined has to be present in a form that is suitable for photometric measure ment At the same time possible disturbing factors have to be exclud ed Before measurement the sample has to be pretreated in order to bring the substance to be determined into the form that is suitable for mea surement and at the same time exclude disturbing factors Pretreatment of the sample is described in the analysis specification In a simple case pretreatment can be to dissolve a solid substance in water it can however also include chemical conversions e g a di gestion The chemicals required in the analysis specification are available as test sets Suitable analysis specifications for test sets can be found in the pho tometry analysis manual on CD ROM There you will also find further instructions on handling chemicals and on how to proceed when applying the analysis specifications Methods and the corresponding method data for many test sets are stored as programs in the pHotoFlex9 STD A program number is as signed to each program The stored method data are loaded when the program number is en tered or read in with the aid of a bar code reader You can look up an overview of the available methods in the photome try analysis manual a
6. 8 1 Resetting the system settings With the System Reset function all resettable settings are reset Settings for Photometry see section 4 8 2 System settings System setting Default settings Baud rate 4800 Baud Output format ASCII Illumination Auto off Contrast 50 Brightness 50 Switchoff time 30 min Beep On 4 8 2 Resetting the photometry settings With the Photometry Reset function all photometry settings are reset Setting Default settings PROG 0 Cell size 16mm Meas param Concentration Wavelength 436 nm Blank values all erased 02 2013 55 Operation pHotoFlex STD 4 9 Meter information The following meter information is listed in the Configuration Info menu Model designation e Software version Version number s of the stored program data Series number of the meter Info E Model pHotoFlex E Software V 1 70 E Prog V 1 24 W Ser no 12345678 4 10 Software update With a software update you obtain the current software with all new pro grams and method data see section 11 A software update comprises new instrument software new programs methods revisions of existing methods The current software version can be found on the Internet under WWW YSl com The proceeding for updating the software is given in the appendix see section 11 56 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD
7. Citation forms Different forms of representing a measured concentration value that can be derived from each other The method to determine phosphate e g delivers a measured value for phosphorous P This measured value can be alternatively quoted in the citation forms PO4 PO4 P or P2O5 Detection procedure The detection procedure designates the general principle of how a sample is brought into a form suitable for measurement Different methods can be based on the same detection procedure LED Light Emitting Diode LEDs are used as the light source in the pHotoFlex STD Measured value The measured value is the special value of a measured parameter to be determined It is given as a combination of the numerical value and unit e g 3 0 5 s 5 2 A 373 15 K Method A method comprises a chemical detection procedure and special method data calibration line that is required to evaluate the mea surement results How to carry out the method up to the photometric measurement is described in the analysis instructions The pHotoFlex9 STD contains a database with methods programs Furthermore user defined methods can be entered in the database as well Program In the pHotoFlex STD methods with the relevant method data are stored as programs Programs are called up via the assigned program number Reset Restoring the original condition of all settings of a measuring system Resolution Smallest difference between two measured val
8. Operation 4 6 5 Erasing stored measurement datasets You can erase the stored measurement datasets altogether if you no longer need them Erasing all measurement datasets is done in the menu Configuration System Measured value memory Delete Erasing individual datasets is not possible If all memory locations are occupied however it is possible to overwrite the oldest dataset at a time A security prompt appears before a dataset is overwritten 4 7 Transmitting data RS 232 interface Via the RS 232 interface you can transmit data to a PC 4 7 1 Connecting a PC Connect the interface to the devices via the AK540 B PC cable The RS232 interface is not galvanically isolated When connecting an earthed PC measurements cannot be performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result Set up the following transmission data on the PC Baud rate can be selected from 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 The baud rate must agree with the baud rate set on the PC Handshake RTS CTS PC only Parity none Data bits 8 Stop bits 1s 76122 01 02 2013 51 Operation pHotoFlex STD Socket assignment A 1RTS 2 RxD 3 TxD e o 4 DTR 5 SG RS 232 6 CTS REC 4 7 2 Configuring the RS232 interface For an error free data transmission the RS232 interface should be set to the same transmission speed Baud rate for the pHotoFlex STD and PC You can set the following valu
9. PRT gt ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Overview STO Open the Store menu lt STO gt Quick storing 2 x lt STO gt Highlight menu items or selection lt gt lt gt Switch to the next higher menu level cancel input lt ESC gt Keys with an additional number printed on are assigned doubly i This enables to directly enter numbers in special menus Thus you can for example conveniently enter the date and time via the number keys 1 3 Display The graphic display shows all information of the current measurement in the measured value display The illumination enables to read the dis play even in the darkness Example Photometry Concentration Measured parameter 1 29 mg l Measured value with unit 83 A6 25 MC Program and citation form 0 20 8 00 mg l 4 Diameter of the cell and mea 01 12 11 15 12 suring range Status line with date and time 1 4 Socket field 76122 01 02 2013 9 Overview pHotoFlex STD Identifying the connectors 1 Contacts for operation on the LabStation 2 RS232 serial interface 1 5 LabStation optional The LabStation which is available as an accessory enables you to use the pHotoFlex STD conveniently in the laboratory see LabStation op erating manual Laboratory operation with the LabStation enables the following addi tional functions With photometric measurements the zero mea
10. approx 2s Concentration method dependent selectable display type absor bance transmission Absorbance 0 200 2 000 Transmission 1 150 96 100 1 00 9 99 0 01 96 10 0 150 0 1 96 68 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Accessories and options PC 8 Accessories and options 8 1 Accessories 8 1 1 Meter accessories Description Model Order no LabStation with LSdata PC soft LS Flex 430 251 301Y ware rechargeable battery and uni versal power pack Rechargeable battery for pHotoFlex RB Flex 430 251 300Y 8 1 2 Connection cable You can connect a PC to the pHotoFlex STD in one of the following ways Description Model Order no Connection PC pHotoFlex STD Cable AK 540 B 902 842Y USB adapter for USB connection on PC ADA USB 902 881Y Connection PC LabStation Zero modem cable included in the scope of delivery of the LabStation USB adapter for USB connection on PC ADA USB 902 881Y 8 2 pHotoFlex STDpHotoFlex STDBar code reader The following optional extensions are available in specialist shops Device cable Model Bar code reader Handscanner Datalogic DL C6065 M1 Handscanner Datalogic Touch65 76122 01 02 2013 69 Accessories and options pHotoFlex STD Device cable Model Datalogic CAB 350 Connection cable Bar code reade
11. as the result The zero adjustment is completed If M Calibration error was displayed as the calibration result a note au tomatically reminds you of another zero adjustment before the next measurement Measuring is not possible without a valid zero adjustment 7 Confirm the result with lt START ENTER gt The zero adjustment is completed The meter is ready to measure 4 5 8 Programs You can view the most important data of all methods The method data is ordered according to the program number 1 Open the Configuration Photometry Programs menu The display shows the most important data of the selected pro gram 76122 01 02 2013 43 Operation pHotoFlex STD Program number test code Measuring range with unit Citation form li Scroll witha Diameter of the cell overview of the test sets and in the individual analysis specifications for This data is also to be found in the photometry analysis manual in the gt the test sets Updating programs Under www YSl com on the Internet you can always find the latest software version with the newest programs and method data for your pHotoFlex9 STD see section 11 User defined programs User defined programs methods can be stored under program num bers between 900 and 909 You can store up to 50 user defined pro grams see section 4 11 44 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation 4 5 9 Analysis timer Measuri
12. cessful or Blank value measurement erroneous Measure blank value 583 A6 25 Cell 16 mm E Absorbance 0 301 WBlank value mea surement successful 7 Confirm the result with lt START ENTER gt The blank value measurement is completed The meter is ready to measure Or Discard the result with lt 5 gt Subsequently carry out a new blank value measurement 38 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Standard adjustment 1 4 5 5 Standard adjustment user calibration With some of the programs methods for concentration measurement you can optimize the calibration curve stored in the meter with the aid of the Standard adjustment function A standard adjustment is only valid if the deviation compared to the original calibration is no more than 30 A standard adjustment is always stored for the program that is pres ently called up A standard adjustment is only deleted if a new standard adjustment is carried out the standard adjustment is erased manually the meter is reset to delivery status Reset function If necessary press the lt M gt key several times until the mea sured parameter Concentration is selected 2 Select a program with lt PROG gt as necessary The following measurement of the standard applies only to the selected il program 3 Using lt CAL ZERO gt open the Photometry Adjustment menu Photometry Adjust
13. gt or Switch to the measured value display with lt gt short pres sure The instrument is in the measuring mode 4 3 4 Example 2 on navigation setting the date and time The meter has a clock with a date function The date and time are indi cated in the status line of the measured value display When storing measured values and calibrating the current date and time are auto matically stored as well Numerals are generally entered via the number keys ba76122e01 02 2013 23 Operation pHotoFlex STD li Setting the date time and date format The correct setting of the date and time and date format is important for the following functions and displays Current date and time e Calibration date e Identification of stored measured values Therefore check the time at regular intervals After a fall of the supply voltage empty batteries or rechargeable bat tery the date and time are reset to 01 01 2003 00 00 hours The date format can be switched from the display of day month year dd mm yy to the display of month day year mm dd yy or mm dd yy 1 In the measured value display Using lt gt open the Configuration menu The instrument is in the configuration mode 2 Select and confirm the System Continue Date time menu with lt A gt lt W gt and lt START ENTER gt Date time Time 14 53 40 Date 01 02 05 Date format dd mm yy 3 Sel
14. to communicate with the device via a con sole on the display Thus it is also possible to send command lines Terminal programs are available for different operating systems by dif ferent manufacturers Windows version 95 to XP contains the Hyper Terminal terminal program It is in the program menu under Accessories For more detailed information please refer to the user information of the terminal program On the CD ROM there is a configuration file for the HyperTerminal pro gram By double clicking the configuration file ht you open the Hy perTerminal program with the presettings required for data exchange with the meter The pHotoFlex9 STD can administrate the database of user defined programs via command lines 1 With the aid of the AK 540 B interface cable connect the pHotoFlex9 STD to the serial interface COM port of the PC see section 8 1 2 2 Make sure the pHotoFlex9 STD is switched on 3 Start the terminal program on the PC 4 Configure the connection settings for the COM interface as necessary Enter a command line according to the following scheme in the terminal program U 500 14 Program No Model Cell mm Wave length nm Slope Resolution Citation form Unit Blank required Standard adjustment possible Standard adjustment required Example U 500 14 900 test 16 436 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 01 test mg 1 0 1 0 58 76122 01 02 2013 pHoto
15. 3 pHotoFlex STD Overview 1 Overview 11 General features The compact pHotoFlex STD handheld precision meter enables you to carry out the following measurements quickly and reliably Concentration measurements colorimetric measurements Absorbance measurements Transmission measurements The pHotoFlex9 STD handheld meter provides the maximum degree of operating comfort reliability and measuring certainty for all applica tions 1 Keypad 2 Display 3 Cell shaft folded out for a 16 mm cell to be inserted 4 Socket field 76122 01 02 2013 Overview pHotoFlex STD Key functions 2 Keypad UNIT BEBE CAL ZERO a gt PRT STO ESC RT ENTER ha Select the measured variable lt M gt Concentration Absorbance 96 Transmission CAL ZERO Open the menu for adjustment measurements blank values zero adjustment lt CAL ZERO gt Select a program for concentration measurement lt PROG gt START ENTER Open menus confirm entries start measurement lt START ENTER gt Call up the Configuration menu all settings are made here lt MENU gt Switch over between available citation forms lt FORM gt UNIT Switch over between available units lt UNIT gt Switch the meter on or off lt ON OFF gt SEEN X Output display contents to RS232 interface lt
16. 4 9 34 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation li 4 5 3 Measuring the concentration 1 If necessary press the M key several times until the mea sured parameter Concentration is selected First concentration measure Second and all further concen ment with the pHotoFlex9 STD tration measurements Photometry N Concentration Photometry Concentration E Select program E Select program with PROG with lt PROG gt or with 4 V 83 A6 25 MC 16 mm 01 12 11 15 12 From the second concentration measurement the data of the program last used is automatically displayed here With A W you can quickly switch between the ten programs last used To select a program you can as an alternative also read in the program number of an analysis specification with a bar code reader see section 8 2 The following step three is skipped You can directly start measuring The program number of the test is given in the analysis specification in the list of available programs and with some tests on the packing of the test under the bar code 2 Open the Program number display with lt PROG gt enter the required program number with the number keys and confirm with lt START ENTER gt or from the second concentration measurement Select a program out of the last ten programs with lt A gt lt Y gt The program data is displayed If a program number is selected that requires
17. Flex STD Operation li Erasing user defined programs Reading out user defined programs The individual data sections of the command line are separated by commas The dot has to be used as a decimal separator within a data section 5 Enter the command line 6 Finish the command line with Enter The data is transmitted to the pHotoFlex STD If there is already a program stored under the selected number the pro gramming is canceled If you wish to store the program under the se lected number you have to erase the program stored under the number first After a successful transmission the terminal program writes gt After a failed transmission the terminal program writes gt To erase user defined programs enter a command line according to the following scheme in the terminal program Erase all user defined programs Erase one user defined program Command line U 520 U 521 1 Program No U 520 Example U 521 1 900 7 Enter the command line 8 Finish the command line with Enter The data is transmitted to the pHotoFlex STD The requested data is displayed on the terminal as the result After a successful transmission the requested data is displayed on the terminal After a failed transmission the terminal program writes gt To read out user defined programs enter a command line according to the following scheme in the terminal program Rea
18. TD li Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations of your country End users within the European Union are obligated to return used bat teries even ecologically compatible ones to a collection point set up for recycling purposes Batteries are marked with the crossed out waste container symbol Therefore they may not be disposed with the domestic waste 5 1 2 Retrofitting the rechargeable battery NOTE Use original YSI rechargeable battery only Together with the power pack the rechargeable battery is available as an accessory see section 8 1 1 Open the battery compartment Unscrew the two screws 1 on the underside of the meter Remove the lid of the battery compartment 2 2 If necessary take four old batteries out of the battery compartment 62 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Maintenance cleaning disposal 3 Connect the cable of the rechargeable battery with the socket 3 on the bottom of the battery compartment and insert the re chargeable battery in the battery compartment 4 Close the battery compartment and fix it with the screws Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations of your lil country End users within the European Union are obligated to return used bat teries even ecologically compatible ones to a collection point set up for recycling purposes Batteries are marked with the crossed out waste contai
19. a measured blank value the menu automatically guides to the blank value measurement 76122 01 02 2013 35 Operation pHotoFlex STD Photometry Concentration nsert sample E Start measurement with START 83 A6 25 MC NH4 N 16mm 0 20 8 00 mg l 01 12 11 15 12 3 Insert the cell see section 4 2 4 Start the measurement with lt START ENTER gt Measurement is started The result is displayed Photometry Concentration blank value measured by the user is used 0 74 mg l 83 A6 25 MC NH4 N 16 mm 0 20 8 00 mg l 01 12 11 15 12 36 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Measuring the blank value li 4 5 4 Blank value reagent blank value A blank value is required for every concentration measurement For some programs methods for concentration measurement the blank values are already stored in the meter They are used automati cally For all other programs the blank value has to be determined sep arately before the first measurement Each stored reagent blank value can be replaced by a blank value de termined by the user You will find more information on blank values in the photometry anal ysis manual A table with the programs and required blank values is in cluded in the analysis specifications A blank value is always stored for the program that has just been called up It remains stored until it is erased menu ite
20. are update General information Connecting the meter to the PC Program installation Program start Firmware update 11 Firmware update You can update the firmware of the pHotoFlex9 STD to the latest ver sion with the aid of a Personal Computer You can find available firmware update files for your meter on the Inter net The update program contains the newest firmware meter software new or changed method data and programs The following is required for connection to a PC a free serial interface COM or USB port on your PC cable or LabStation with cable for connection to PC for direct connection of the meter to the PC the AK 540 B interface cable accessory or for connection with the LabStation an operable LabStation with null modem cable accessory see LabStation operating manual for connection to a USB interface on the PC a USB adapter accessory Install the firmware update program on your PC For Microsoft Windows 7 administrator rights are required Start the program from the Windows start menu Via the language menu you can change the adjusted language For Microsoft Windows 7 administrator rights are required Proceed as follows 1 Connect the pHotoFlex9 STD to an interface of the PC Make sure the pHotoFlex9 STD is switched on To start the updating process click the OK button Then follow the instructi
21. d out one user defined program Read out all user defined programs Command line U 510 U 511 1 Program No Example U 510 U 51141 900 9 Enter the command line 76122 01 02 2013 59 Operation pHotoFlex STD 10 Finish the command line with Enter The data is transmitted to the pHotoFlex STD The requested data is displayed on the terminal as the result After a successful transmission the terminal program writes gt After a failed transmission the terminal program writes gt 60 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Maintenance cleaning disposal 5 Maintenance cleaning disposal 5 1 Maintenance The meter is almost maintenance free The only maintenance task is replacing the batteries or rechargeable battery 5 1 1 Inserting exchanging the batteries NOTE Make sure that the poles of the batteries are positioned correctly The signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the bat tery compartment 1 Open the battery compartment Unscrew the two screws 1 on the underside of the meter Remove the lid of the battery compartment 2 2 If necessary take four old batteries out of the battery compart ment 3 Insert four batteries 3 in the battery compartment 4 Close the battery compartment and fix it with the screws 76122 01 02 2013 61 Maintenance cleaning disposal pHotoFlex S
22. e ID number D as necessary 0 999 Using lt START ENTER gt or lt 5 gt confirm Store The dataset is stored The meter switches to the measured val ue display ro It is stored with the ID last set You erase the entire memory see section 4 6 5 overwrite the oldest dataset with the next storing procedure A security prompt appears before a dataset is overwritten 48 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation 4 6 2 Filtering measurement datasets The functions to display and download stored measurement datasets see section 4 4 1 refer to all stored measurement datasets that corre spond to the specified filter criteria The settings in the Configuration System Measured value mem ory Data filter menu To switch to the Configuration menu press the MENU key Data filter Menu item Setting function Explanation Filter No filter ID PROG Date ID PROG ID Date PROG 4 Date ID PROG Date Filter criteria Data filter switched off Selection according to ID number Selection according to pro gram Selection according to pe riod Selection according to pro gram and ID number Selection according to pe riod and ID number Selection according to pro gram and date Selection according to ID program and date ID PROG Date Entry of filter criteria These menu items are made visib
23. ect and confirm the Time menu with lt A gt lt W gt and lt START ENTER gt A display for the entry of numerals with the number keys opens up Time 14 53 40 24 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation 4 Enter the time using the number keys The digit to be changed is displayed underlined In the case of wrong entries you can cancel the procedure with lt ESC gt After canceling with lt ESC gt it is possible to enter all digits once again The new digits are only taken over by confirming with lt START EN TER gt 5 Confirm the setting with lt START ENTER gt The time is set 6 Set the current Date as necessary The setting is made similar ly to that of the time 7 Change the date format as necessary 8 To make further settings switch to the next higher menu level with lt ESC gt or Switch to the measured value display with lt M gt The instrument is in the measuring mode 76122 01 02 2013 25 Operation pHotoFlex STD 4 3 5 Menu overview Photometry Meas param Concentration Transmission Absorbance Programs Dilution Analysis timer On Off Reset Timer System Language Deutsch English Francais Espanol Measured value Display MO RS232 download Data filter Filter ID PROG Date Delete E occupied 4 of 1000 B Filter No filter Display Illumination Auto off On Of
24. ected program The dilution factor is erased if the meter is switched off a different program number is selected the factor 0 is entered in the Dilution menu If a dilution factor is active itis indicated on the display during measure ment in the form x 1 46 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Measurement dataset 46 Data storage The meter has 100 storage locations for measurement datasets You can transmit measured values datasets to the data memory with the lt STO gt key Each data storage process transmits the current dataset to the inter face at the same time The number of memory locations that are still free is displayed in the Store menu The number of memory locations that are occupied is dis played in the System Measured value memory menu A complete dataset includes e Date time ID number ID Program number Measured value Citation form Use of a blank value BV Dilution x 1 ba76122e01 02 2013 47 Operation pHotoFlex STD If the memory is full 4 6 1 Storing measurement datasets Proceed as follows to transmit to the data memory and simultaneously output to the interface a measurement dataset 1 Press the lt STO gt key The Store display appears Store 996 free WO01 12 2011 15 10 11 PROG 86 1 12 mg l NH4 N Store ID 1 2 Using A lt W gt lt START ENTER gt and the number keys change and confirm th
25. energy sources mentioned in this operating manual The meter may only be operated under the environmental conditions mentioned in this operating manual The meter may only be opened if this is explicitly described in this operating manual example Inserting the batteries 2 2 3 Unauthorized use The meter must not be put into operation if itis visibly damaged e g after being transported it was stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of time storing conditions see chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA 12 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Commissioning Automatic switchoff function Display illumination 3 Commissioning 31 Scope of delivery Handheld meter pHotoFlex9 STD 4 batteries 1 5 V type AA 1 empty cell 16 mm 2 empty cells 28 mm Microfiber cloth to clean the meter Quick start guide English Key overview Program list CD ROM with Detailed operating manual Photometry analysis manual with analysis specifications Software to program user defined methods Optional LabStation with LSdata PC software rechargeable battery and universal power pack The optional parts of the scope of delivery are available as accessories see section 8 1 3 2 Power supply 3 2 1 General information The meter is supplied with power by 4 batteries 1 5 V type AA see section 3 2 2 When you are using the LabStation you can also supply the meter with power with a rechargeable bat
26. es for the baud rate on the pHotoFlex STD 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 The baud rate is selected in the menu Configuration System Inter face Baud rate 4 7 3 Selecting the output format of datasets For downloading data to the interface you can select the output format It is selected in the menu Configuration System Interface Output format The ASCII output format delivers formatted datasets The CSV output format delivers datasets separated by Output format ASCII pHotoFlex Ser no 12345678 01 12 11 09 56 20 ID 1 PROG 83 1 74 mg l NH4 N BV 03 12 11 14 01 57 ID 2 PROG 81 176 mg l O2 BV 52 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Output format CSV 45 6 11 0 01 12 11 14 18 07 1 81 02 BV 14 03 12 11 07 41 51 3 24 8 de 1 166 mg 1 VALID VALID 557 nm VALID wa 12 13 Data Explanation 1 No Current number of the storage location or 0 during output from measured value display 2 Date Date of storing 3 Time Time of storing 4 ID adjusted ID 5 Program number only for the measured parameter Concentration 6 Citation form only for the measured parameter Concentration 7 Blank value for the measured parameter Concentration BV 8 Dilution only for the measured parameter Concentration 9 Mai measured Measured value or value Upper lower measuring range limit only with measured
27. eter to YSI for repair and quote the error number 76122 01 02 2013 65 What to do if pHotoFlex STD Measuring range undercut or exceeded Obviously incorrect measured values 6 2 Photometry Cause Remedy Program not suitable Cause Select program with suitable measuring range Dilute the sample Remedy Measurement disturbed by external light Close the external light cover Cell not correctly inserted Insert the cell so that it is positioned on the bottom of the cell shaft Cell contaminated Clean the cell Cell shaft contaminated Clean the cell shaft Dilution set incorrectly Set the dilution Selected program unsuitable Select other program Zero measurement incorrect Perform zero measurement Blank value incorrect Remeasure the blank value 66 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Technical data 7 Technical data 7 1 General data 7 1 1 pHotoFlex STD Dimensions approx 236 x 86x 117 mm Weight approx 0 6 kg without batteries Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 67 Electrical safety Protective class II Test mark cETLus CE FCC Ambient Storage 25 C 65 C conditions Operation 0 C 50 C Climatic class 2 Allowable relative hu Yearly mean 75 midity 30 days year 95 Other days 85 P
28. f Contrast 0 100 Brightness 100 Reset continued on next page 26 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation System Interface Baud rate 1200 continued 2400 4800 9600 19200 Output format ASCII CSV Continue hh mm ss Date time Date Date format dd mm yy mm dd yy mm dd yy Continue 10 20 30 40 50 min Switchoff time 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 24h Continue Off Info ba76122e01 02 2013 27 Operation pHotoFlex STD Settings functions 44 System settings System menu The following instrument features and general functions can be found in the Configuration System menu Language selection Language Memory and database functions Store Display settings Display Restore basic settings Reset Setting the keyboard sound Beep Configuration of the interface for PC Interface Setting the date time Date time Setting the switch off time Switchoff time The settings can be found in the Configuration System menu To switch to the Configuration menu press the lt MENU gt key Menu item Setting Explanation Language Deutsch Select the language see English section 4 3 3 Francais Espanol Measured value Display Memory and database memory RS232 down functions load see section 4 6 2 Data filter Delete Display Illumination Switch on off the display Brightness sectio
29. ference of examples Setting the language section 4 3 3 Setting the date and time see section 4 3 4 4 3 8 Example 1 on navigation setting the language The following example describes in the language of the country how to set the language On delivery English is set as the language in the pHotoFlex STD During initial commissioning the language setting is done in the menu Configuration System Language 1 In the measured value display Using lt gt open the Configuration menu The instrument is in the configuration mode 2 Select the System menu with A WV The current selection is highlighted as white text on a black background 3 Open the System menu with lt START ENTER gt 22 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation English Measured value memory Display Reset Interface Continue 4 Select the Language menu with lt A gt lt gt The current selection is highlighted as white text on a black background 5 Open the setting of the Language with lt START ENTER gt System Language Measured value memory Display Reset Interface Continue 6 Select the required language with lt A gt lt gt 7 Confirm the setting with lt START ENTER gt The setting is active The menu is displayed in the selected lan guage 8 To make further settings switch to the next higher menu level with lt ESC
30. he menu with MENU switch to the superordinate Start menu with lt 5 gt The menus for settings and dialogs in procedures contain further sub elements The selection is made with the A W keys The current selection is highlighted as white text on a black back ground e Menus The name of the menu is displayed at the upper edge of the frame Menus are opened by confirming with lt START ENTER gt Example Configuration Photometry Settings Settings are indicated by a colon The current setting is displayed on the right hand side With lt START ENTER gt the selection of the possible settings is opened Subsequently the setting can be changed with A W and lt START ENTER gt Example Display Illumination Functions Functions are designated by the name of the function They are im mediately carried out by confirming with lt START ENTER gt Example 76122 01 02 2013 21 Operation pHotoFlex STD Measure blank value H83 6 25 MC Cell 16 blank sample Start measurement Messages Information or operating instructions are designated by the sym bol They cannot be selected Measure blank value H83 6 25 16 blank sample Start measurement MM M iJ The principles of navigation are explained in the two following sections by re
31. ime 31 Default settings 5 System settings 55 Display 9 31 5 dole KEDERAN EM A DE m S l doque Socket field aid karkey 9 Storage sae RE Rod xlv dan y 29 F Storing in memory 47 gli 49 Switching OM RR DERE 17 Firmware update 75 System menu General information 31 34 System settings 28 Initial commissioning 15 General information 28 31 32 Initialize 55 Inserting a cell 18 T Interface eris 31 os usu aa a T T a saa 33 TIME M P 45 K Transmitting data 51 Key functions 8 Transmitting measured values 51 Keys uti d a muna 8 U M User defined programs 44 Measure diluted sample 46 Measured value display 21 Z Measurement data storage Zero adjustment 42 Storage locations 47 ba76122e01 02 2013 73 Index pHotoFlex STD 74 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Firmw
32. le by selecting the filter criteria in the Filter menu 76122 01 02 2013 49 Operation pHotoFlex STD Representation of a dataset Quitting the display 4 6 3 Displaying measurement datasets You can read out stored datasets to the display Only those datasets are displayed that correspond to the selected filter criteria see section 4 6 2 Start reading out the data to the display in the menu Configuration System Measured value memory Display Measured value memo 8 02 12 2011 10 04 47 ID 0 PROG 86 11 4 mg l NH4 N BV 1 E Scroll with Y Further datasets that correspond to the filter criteria are displayed with the A lt W gt keys To quit the display of stored measurement datasets you have the fol lowing options Switch directly to the measured value display with M short pres sure Leave the display and switch to the superordinate menu with lt 5 gt or lt START ENTER gt 4 6 4 Download the measurement datasets to the RS232 interface You can download stored datasets to the RS232 interface Only those datasets are downloaded that correspond to the selected filter criteria see section 4 6 2 The datasets are downloaded in the specified output format see section 4 7 3 The data download to the interface is started in the menu Configura tion System Measured value memory RS232 download 50 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD
33. m Delete blank value or overwritten The Reset function erases all blank values measured by the user and restores the blank values stored in the factory If a blank value measured by the user is stored for a program this blank value is used for measurement The usage of the blank value mea sured by the user is documented and also indicated in the measured value display 1 If necessary press the M key several times until the mea sured parameter Concentration is selected 2 Select a program with lt PROG gt as necessary The following measurement of the blank value applies only to the se lected program 3 Open the adjustment menu with lt CAL ZERO gt Photometry Adjustment Zero adjust Measure blank value Delete blank value Standard adjustment 4 Using lt A gt lt W gt and lt 5 gt select and start the Measure blank value function The menu guided blank value measurement begins Follow the instructions on the display 76122 01 02 2013 37 Operation pHotoFlex STD Measure blank value H83 6 25 MC Cell 16 mm blank sample Start measurement 5 Insert a cell with blank sample see section 4 2 6 Start the measurement of the blank value with lt START EN TER After measuring the result of the blank value measurement is displayed and stored The result is displayed as B Blank value measurement suc
34. ment Zero adjust Measure blank value Delete blank value Standard adjustment 4 Open the Standard adjustment menu with A lt W gt and lt START ENTER gt last standard adjustment are displayed Here you can also erase the If data of a standard adjustment are already available the data of the li data of an active standard adjustment 5 Using A lt W gt and lt START ENTER gt select and start the Measure standard function The menu guided standard measurement begins Follow the instructions on the display 76122 01 02 2013 39 Operation pHotoFlex STD Enter nominal value mg l Cu 6 Enter the nominal value of the standard Note Enter the decimal separator with lt START ENTER gt 7 Confirm the entered nominal value with lt START ENTER gt 8 Insert a cell with standard see section 4 2 9 Start the measurement of the standard with lt START ENTER gt After measuring the result of the standard adjustment is dis played and stored As the result the measured value and the adjustment in or Error is displayed Measure standard 304 Cu 1 TP 10 mm E 0 600 mg l Cu 2 000 93 2 10 Confirm the result with lt START ENTER gt The standard adjustment is completed The meter is ready to measure or Discard the result with lt ESC gt Subsequently carry out a new standard adjustment If a standard adjustme
35. meter has an automatic switch off function in order to save the bat teries or rechargeable battery see section 4 4 The automatic swi tchoff switches off the meter if no key is pressed for an adjustable period The automatic switchoff function is not active e ifthe power is supplied by the LabStation optional e ifthe Timeror Analysis timer function is on During operation with batteries or rechargeable battery the meter auto matically switches off the display illumination if no key is pressed for 30 seconds The illumination is switched on again with the next key stroke 76122 01 02 2013 17 Operation pHotoFlex STD Inserting a 28 mm cell 4 2 Inserting a cell To be able to insert cells in the pHotoFlex9 STD the cell shaft has to be prepared to take in a cell 1 Push the dust cover 1 upward The cell shaft for 28 mm cells is open Insert a 28 mm cell see below Insert a 16 mm cell see page 19 2 Insert the cell so that it is positioned on the bottom of the cell shaft The cell is ready to be measured 18 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Inserting a 16 mm cell 1 Put the fold out cell shaft 2 an upright position until it locks into place 2 Pull upwards the height adapter 3 The cell shaft is extended 76122 01 02 2013 19 Operation pHotoFlex STD li Operating elements display Operating modes na
36. n Display Displays in pages all mea surement datasets that cor respond to the filter settings Further options Scroll through the datas ets with lt A gt VW Output the displayed da taset to the interface with lt PRT gt Quit the display with lt ESC gt RS232 download Downloads to the interface all measurement datasets that correspond to the filter settings The download is ordered according to the date and time The process can take sever al minutes To terminate the process prematurely press lt ESC gt Data filter see section 4 6 2 Allows to set filter criteria in order to display and down load datasets to the inter face Delete Erases the entire contents of the measuring data mem ory independent of the filter settings Note All calibration data remain stored when this action is performed All details on the subjects of memory and stored data is given in section 4 6 2 30 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation 4 4 2 Display In the Configuration System Display menu you set the display fea tures Switching on off the display illumination Illumination Display contrast Contrast The settings can be found in the Configuration System Display menu To switch to the Configuration menu press the MENU key Settings Menu item Setting Explanation Illumination Au
37. n 4 4 2 Reset Resets all system settings to default see section 4 8 1 Interface Baud rate Baud rate of the data in Output format terface see section 4 4 3 Continue Time Settings of time and date Date time Date see section 4 3 4 Date format 28 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Menu item Setting Explanation Continue 10 20 30 40 The automatic switchoff Switchoff time 50 min function switches the me 1 2 8 4 5 10 ter off if no entry is made 15 20 24h for a specified period of time Switchoff time This saves the batteries or re chargeable battery Continue On Switches on off the beep Beep Off on keystroke 4 4 4 Measured value memory In the Measured value memory menu you find functions to display and edit the stored measurement datasets Display the measurement datasets on the screen Display e Download the measurement datasets to the RS232 interface RS232 download Set up filter rules for the stored measurement datasets Data filter Erase all stored measurement datasets Delete e Information on the number of occupied memory locations The settings can be found in the Configuration System Measured val ue memory menu To switch to the Configuration menu press the MENU key 76122 01 02 2013 29 Operation pHotoFlex STD Settings functions Menu item Setting func tion Explanatio
38. nal sounds The Timer function is started in the Configuration Timer menu by en tering a time interval 76122 01 02 2013 45 Operation pHotoFlex STD Entering the factor of the dilution 4 5 11 Measuring diluted samples If the concentration of a test sample exceeds the measuring range of a method you can dilute the sample by a factor 1 99 so that the con centration of the diluted test sample is within the measuring range of the method see photometry analysis manual Thus a valid measure ment is possible After entering the factor for the dilution the meter converts the concen tration to that of the undiluted sample The display then indicates the measured value of the undiluted sample 1 Select the program for which a dilution factor is to be entered 2 Open the Configuration Photometry Dilution menu The current factor of the dilution is displayed Dilution Water sample li 83 6 25 MC 3 Open the display for the entry of numerals with lt START EN TER gt 4 Enter the factor of the dilution with the number keys The factor has to be a whole number between 0 99 5 Confirm the factor with lt START ENTER gt 6 Exit the Dilution menu with lt ESC gt For the following measurements with the selected program the concentration of the undiluted sampled is displayed as the measurement result The entered dilution factor is only valid for the sel
39. nd display it on the screen of the pHotoFlex STD see section 4 5 8 You can measure the following parameters with the pHotoFlex STD Concentration mg l e Transmission Absorbance 76122 01 02 2013 33 Operation pHotoFlex STD Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure 1 Clean the exterior of the cells before filling them with sample and also before measuring as necessary see section 5 2 2 2 For measurement place the pHotoFlex STD on a horizontal surface 4 5 2 Settings for photometric measurements For photometric measurements the following settings are available in the Configuration Photometry menu Setting the measured parameter e Displaying a list of all programs e Setting the dilution factor Switching on or off the analysis timer Resetting the settings for photometric measurements The settings can be found in the Configuration Photometry menu To switch to the Configuration menu press the MENU key Settings Menu item Setting Explanation Meas param Concentration Measured parameter Transmission Absorbance Programs Display all programs with the corresponding pro gram data see section 4 5 8 Dilution Set the dilution factor see section 4 5 11 Analysis timer On Switch on off the analysis Off timer see section 4 5 9 Reset Reset all settings for pho tometric measurements see section
40. ner symbol Therefore they may not be disposed with the domestic waste 52 Cleaning Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp lint free cloth Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as quired NOTE The housing parts are made of plastic polyurethane ABS and PMMA and are only conditionally resistant against organic solvents Thus avoid contact with acetone and similar detergents that contain solvents Remove any splashes immediately 5 2 1 Cleaning the cell shaft If liquid is in the cell shaft e g due to a spilled cell clean the cell shaft as follows CAUTION Cells can contain poisonous or corrosive substances If the con tent is released follow the danger warnings on the cell If neces sary take corresponding protective measures protective goggles protective gloves etc 1 Switch the pHotoFlex STD off and pull out the power plug 2 Rinse the cell shaft with distilled water 76122 01 02 2013 63 Maintenance cleaning disposal pHotoFlex STD 5 2 2 Cleaning the cells Cells have to be clean dry and free of fingerprints Therefore clean them regularly 1 Clean the cells inside and out with hydrochloric acid or labora tory soap 2 Rinse out several times with distilled water 3 Let them dry in the air 4 Only hold the cells by the top or by the light protection cap so that the optical path is not impaired 5 Before measuri
41. ng clean the cell with the enclosed cleaning cloth 5 3 Packing This meter is sent out in a protective transport packing We recommend Keep the packing material The original packing pro il tects the meter against damage during transport 5 4 Disposal Batteries Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations of your country see section 5 1 1 Meter At the end of its operational lifetime the meter must be returned to the disposal or return system statutory in your country If you have any questions please contact your supplier 64 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD What to do il 6 What to do il 6 1 General errors Display LoBat Cause Remedy The batteries or rechargeable battery are largely depleted Instrument does not Cause Insert new batteries Charge the rechargeable battery see section 3 2 Remedy react to keystroke Software error Operating condition undefined or EMC load unallowed RS232 interface Cause Processor reset Press the lt START ENTER gt and lt PRT gt keys simultaneously Remedy does not react Software error Operating condition undefined or EMC load unallowed Error message Cause Processor reset Press the lt START ENTER gt and lt PRT gt keys simultaneously Remedy Error 0 8 16 16384 nstrument error Repeat measurement Meter defective send m
42. ng according to analysis instructions often means there are waiting periods between the individual steps These waiting periods time intervals are stored in the instrument with the program data for each program The active Analysis timer function automatically reminds you to observe these time intervals by means of the menu guidance If you want to manually enter time intervals use the Timerfunction see section 4 5 10 The Analysis timer with the required time interval is automatically dis played at the due point Start the Analysis timer with the lt START ENTER gt key It is not possible to shorten the time interval An acoustic signal sounds when the adjusted time interval has expired The Analysis timer function is switched on or off in the Configuration Photometry Analysis timer menu This setting generally applies to all measurements with methods ac cording to analysis specification 4 5 10 Timer When measuring according to analysis specifications waiting periods often have to be kept between individual steps of the method With the Timer function you manually set a time interval If you want to be automatically reminded of the given time intervals use the Analysis timer function see section 4 5 9 The timer is displayed in the measured value display It always displays the remaining time of the adjusted time interval When the adjusted time interval has expired the timer indicates 00 00 00 and an acoustic sig
43. nt is stored for a program the standard adjust ment is automatically used for measurement The usage of the stan dard adjustment is documented together with the measured value and indicated in the measured value display with Cal 40 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation 4 5 6 Absorbance Transmission measuring lowing example as it operates in exactly the same way as the absor bance measurement The result of the measurement is displayed in Transmission il The transmission measurement is not described separately in the fol 1 Press the M several times as necessary until the measured parameter Absorbance or 6 Transmission is selected Photometry Absorbance Bi Select cell with 4 Y 610 nm 01 12 11 15 12 2 Select the cell diameter with A W and confirm with lt START ENTER gt Select the wavelength with lt A gt W and confirm with lt START ENTER gt Photometry Absorbance nsert sample li Start measurement with START 610 nm 01 12 11 15 12 4 Clean the cell see section 5 2 2 5 Insert the cell see section 4 2 6 Start the measurement with lt START ENTER gt The measurement result is displayed when the measurement is finished 76122 01 02 2013 41 Operation pHotoFlex STD Photometry Absorbance 0 532 610 nm 01 12 11 15 12 4 5 7 Zero adjustment The ze
44. on the meter Note all labels information signs and safety symbols on the meter and in the battery compartment A warning symbol triangle without text refers to safety information in this operating manual 2 1 3 Further documents providing safety information Observe the safety datasheets of the test reagents when working with photometric test sets 76122 01 02 2013 11 Safety instructions pHotoFlex STD 2 2 Safe operation CAUTION Danger of eye damage by visible and invisible LED radiation In the cell shaft there are light emitting diodes LED of the 1M class Do not look at the radiation using optical instruments With normal authorized use there is no hazard 2 2 1 Authorized use This meter is authorized exclusively for the following measurements Analysis of substances in water and aqueous solutions using round cells Concentration measurement Absorbance and transmission measurement The fields of application are mobile use and use in the laboratory Only the operation and running of the meter according to the instructions and technical specifications given in this operating manual is authorized see chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA Any other use is considered unauthor ized 2 2 2 Requirements for safe operation Note the following points for safe operation The meter may only be operated according to the authorized use specified above The meter may only be supplied with power by the
45. ons of the program The programming process takes approx 5 minutes A terminatory message is displayed after a successful pro gramming process The firmware update is now completed ba76122e01 02 2013 75 Firmware update pHotoFlex STD 5 Disconnect the meter from the PC The meter is ready for operation After switching the meter off and on you can check whether the meter has taken over the new software version on the start display 76 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Contact Information 12 Contact Information 12 1 Ordering amp Technical Support Telephone 800 897 4151 937 767 7241 Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 5 00 PM ET Fax 937 767 1058 Email environmental Q ysi com Mail YSI Incorporated 1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs OH 45387 USA Internet www ysi com When placing an order please have the following information available YSI account number if available Name and Phone Number Model number or brief description Billing and shipping address Quantity Purchase Order or Credit Card 12 2 Service Information YSI has authorized service centers throughout the United States and Internationally For the nearest service center information please visit www ysi com and click Support or contact YSI Technical Support directly at 800 897 4151 When returning a product for service include the Product Return form with cleaning certification The form must be comple
46. ower Batteries 4x 1 5 V type AA supply Operating time with approx 5000 measurements battery operation Rechargeable battery x 1 2 V nickel metal hydride NiMH optional type AA Power pack FRIWO FW7555M 09 15 1432 500 00 Charging device Friwo Part No 1883259 optional Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 400 mA Output 9 V 2 1 5A Connection max overvoltage category Il Primary plugs contained in the scope of de livery Euro US UK and Australian Serial Connection of the cable AK 540 B or AK 540 5 interface Baud rate Adjustable 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 Baud Type RS232 Data bits 8 Stop bits 2 Parity None Handshake RTS CTS Cable length 15 m 76122 01 02 2013 67 Technical data pHotoFlex STD Applicable directives and standards Optical measuring prin ciple Interference filter Photometric reproduc ibility Photometric resolution Warm up time Measuring time Measured parameters Measuring range User defined programs Resolution Transmis sion EMC EC directive 89 336 EEC EN 61326 1 A3 2003 FCC Class A Meter safety EEC directive 73 23 EEC EN 61010 1 2001 3101 1 CAN CSA C22 2 1010 1 92 Climatic class VDI VDE 3540 IP protection class EN 60529 1991 7 2 Photometry LED photometer with filter 436 nm 517 nm 557 nm 594 nm 610 nm 690 nm Accuracy 2nm 0 005 or better 0 001 none
47. r LabStation In addition to the bar code reader suitable connection cable is quired to operate the bar code reader 70 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Lists Abbreviations Specialist terms Analysis instructions Blan k value reagent blank value Cell 9 Lists This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids The list of abbreviations explains the indicators and the abbreviations that appear on the display and in the manual The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms How ever terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not described here Abbreviations d Day h Hour j Year K Temperature unit Kelvin LoBat Batteries almost empty Low battery m Month 5 SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage Glossary The exact proceeding to carry out the detection procedure is de scribed in the analysis instructions The evaluation of the photometric measurement always refers to the comparison value of a sample without the substance to be deter mined reagent blank value Thus the influence of the basic absor bance of the reagents on photometric measurement is compensated for Vessel to take a liquid sample to the photometric measurement The cell material mostly glass must have certain optical features to be suitable for photometry ba76122e01 02 2013 71 Lists pHotoFlex STD
48. ro adjustment i e measuring and storing the absorbance of a cell filled with water is necessary after the meter is switched on Additionally we recommend to carry out a zero adjustment if the ambi ent temperature has changed Only perform the zero adjustment against distilled water in an optically perfect cell The zero adjustment must be performed separately for each cell type 1 If necessary press the M key several times until the mea sured parameter Concentration is selected Press the lt CAL ZERO gt key The menu for adjustment measurements opens up 2 Photometry Adjustment Measure blank value Delete blank value Standard adjustment Using A W and lt START ENTER gt select and start the Zero adjust function The menu guided zero adjustment starts Follow the instructions on the display 42 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Displaying program data Zero adjust zero cell dist water Start measurement 4 Insert the cell see section 4 2 5 Set another cell with lt A gt lt W gt and START ENTER as nec essary 6 Start the measurement of the zero adjustment with lt START ENTER gt After measuring the result of the zero adjustment is displayed and stored E Zero adjust successful successful zero adjustment IE Calibration error zero adjustment not successful is dis played
49. sioning Perform the following activities e For Battery operation Insert the batteries see section 3 2 2 Operation with LabStation and rechargeable battery Insert the rechargeable battery connect the LabStation and insert the meter in the LabStation see LabStation operating manual Switch on the meter see section 4 1 Setthe language as necessary see section 4 3 3 Set the date and time as necessary see section 4 3 4 When you set the language date and time according to the mentioned sections of this operating manual you will quickly become familiar with the simple operation of the pHotoFlex STD 76122 01 02 2013 15 Commissioning pHotoFlex STD 16 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Switching on Switching off Automatic switchoff function Display illumination with battery powered operation 4 Operation 41 Switching on the meter Press the lt ON OFF gt key The Start menu appears for 30 seconds The status line indicates the meter designation and the version number of the software Start Photometry B pHotoFlex V 1 70 After a few seconds the meter automatically switches to the measured parameter used last Photometry Concentration E Select program with lt PROG gt 01 12 11 15 12 Using M switch between the measured parameters Concentration Absorbance and Transmission Press the lt ON OFF gt key The
50. surement is retained even after switching the pHotoFlex9 STD off and on again You can connect a bar code reader for the simplified calling up of programs The LSdata software included serves to easily enter user defined programs Operation with power pack and rechargeable battery included in the scope of delivery of the LabStation The rechargeable battery in the pHotoFlex STD is automatically charged as soon as the meter is placed in the LabStation 10 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions 21 Safety information 2 1 1 Safety information in the operating manual This operating manual provides important information on the safe oper ation of the meter Read this operating manual thoroughly and make yourself familiar with the meter before putting it into operation or work ing with it The operating manual must be kept in the vicinity of the meter so you can always find the information you need Important safety instructions are highlighted in this operating manual They are indicated by the warning symbol triangle in the left column The signal word e g Caution indicates the level of danger CAUTION indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to slight reversible injury if the safety instruction is not followed NOTE indicates a possibly dangerous situation where goods might be damaged if the actions mentioned are not taken 2 1 2 Safety signs
51. suring 41 45 7 42 4 5 8 Programs sul pami d W 43 45 9 Analysis timer 45 4 50 TIE oeil e Re vk axe wr a es 45 4 5 11 Measuring diluted samples 46 4 6 Data storage 47 4 6 1 Storing measurement datasets 48 4 6 2 Filtering measurement datasets 49 4 6 3 Displaying measurement datasets 50 4 6 4 Download the measurement datasets to the HS232 interface 50 4 6 5 Erasing stored measurement datasets 51 47 Transmitting data RS 232 interface 51 4 7 1 Connecting a PC 51 4 7 2 Configuring the RS232 interface 52 4 7 3 Selecting the output format of datasets 52 4 74 Transmitting 54 4 8 a RESET io SEE ves edes 55 4 8 1 Resetting the system settings 55 4 8 2 Resetting the photometry settings 55 4 9 Meter information 56 4 10 Software update 56 4 11 Administrating user defined methods 57 4 11 1 Options for method administration 57 4 11 2 Administrating user defined programs with a terminal program 58 5 Maintenance cleaning disposal 61 5 1 Maintenance
52. tely filled out for an YSI Service Center to accept the instrument for service The Product Return form may be downloaded at www ysi com and clicking on the Support tab 76122 01 02 2013 77 Contact Information pHotoFlex STD 78 76122 01 02 2013 Xylem zilam 1 The tissue in plants that brings water upward from the roots 2 a leading global water technology company We re 12 500 people unified in a common purpose creating innovative solutions to meet our world s water needs Developing new technologies that will improve the way water is used conserved and re used in the future is central to our work We move treat analyze and return water to the environment and we help people use water efficiently in their homes buildings factories and farms In more than 150 countries we have strong long standing relationships with customers who know us for our powerful combination of leading product brands and applications expertise backed by a legacy of innovation For more information on how Xylem can help you go to www xyleminc com BB ji EM EZ mum rl YSI E ER 1725 Brannum Lane Yellow Springs OH 45387 Y S i Tel 1 937 767 7241 800 765 4974 Fax 1 937 767 1058 Email environmental ysi com Web www ysi com a xylem brand
53. tery The rechargeable battery is includ ed in the scope of delivery of the LabStation and is inserted in the bat tery compartment instead of the batteries see LabStation operating manual The meter has an automatic switch off function in order to save the bat teries or rechargeable battery see section 4 4 During operation with the batteries or rechargeable battery the meter automatically switches off the display illumination if no key is pressed for 30 seconds The illumination is switched on again with the next key stroke The display illumination can also be switched off completely see section 4 4 2 The LoBat display indicator appears when the batteries or recharge able battery are nearly discharged 76122 01 02 2013 13 Commissioning pHotoFlex STD 3 2 2 Inserting exchanging the batteries NOTE Make sure that the poles of the batteries are positioned correctly The signs on the batteries must correspond to the signs in the bat tery compartment 1 Open the battery compartment Unscrew the two screws 1 on the underside of the meter Remove the lid of the battery compartment 2 2 If necessary take four old batteries out of the battery compart ment 3 Insert four batteries 3 in the battery compartment 4 Close the battery compartment and fix it with the screws 14 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Commissioning 3 3 Initial commis
54. to off The display illumination is automatically switched off if no key has been pressed for 30 seconds On Switches the display illumi Off nation on or off permanent ly see section 4 5 9 Contrast 0 100 Changes the display trast Brightness 0 100 Changes the display bright ness 4 4 3 Interface In the Interface menu you set the features of the interface Transmission speed Baud rate Output format Output format The settings can be found in the Configuration System Interface menu To switch to the Configuration menu press the lt gt key Settings Menu item Setting Explanation Baud rate 1200 2400 Baud rate of the data inter 4800 9600 face 19200 Output format ASCII Output format for data CSV transmission For details see section 4 7 4 4 44 Date time ba76122e01 02 2013 31 Operation pHotoFlex STD Settings In the Configuration System Continue Date time menu you set the system clock Current time Time Current date Date Format of the date display Date format The settings can be found in the Configuration System Continue Date time menu To switch to the Configuration menu press the MENU key Menu item Setting Explanation Time hh mm ss Enter the time with the number keys Date Enter the date with the number keys Date format dd mm yy Settings of time and date mm dd yy mm dd yy 32 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex
55. ues that can be dis played by a meter Test set test A test set contains all reagents that are required for the photometric determination of the sample according to the analysis instructions Zero adjustment Adjusting a photometer with a water filled cell The zero adjustment applies to measuring all measured parameters concentration absorbance transmission of a photometer 72 ba76122e01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Index 10 Index A Measurement dataset 47 Absorbance Transmission measuring 41 Menus navigation 21 Analysis specification COMMO EE NS 33 Messages UO DEEP ES 22 Analysis ene SERBEN xe DEDE EN V DRESS 45 Method 33 Automatic switch off function 13 17 N B NAVIQAUON n 21 Blank value 37 Blank value measurement 37 O Operating modes 20 Cleaning 63 Concentration measurement 35 Photometric determination 33 Connecting a PC eene 51 Sero 33 Progralms 43 D Data filter 2 2 49 R Datasets Rc 47 a ES ae 55 Date and time 23 RS232 socket assignment 52 Date t
56. value status OFL UFL 10 Unit of 9 Unit of the measured value 11 Measured value VALID Measured value valid status of 9 INVALID Measured value invalid UFL Measured value below the lower mea suring range limit OFL Measured value above the upper mea suring range limit 12 Secondary mea for the measured parameter Absorbance 6 sured value Transmission Wavelength of measurement or for the measured parameter Concentration Standard adjust Status standard adjustment Cal ment 13 Unit of 12 Unit of the measured value 14 Measured value VALID INVALID UFL OFL see point 11 status of 12 76122 01 02 2013 53 Operation pHotoFlex STD 4 7 44 Transmitting data The following table shows which data are transmitted to the interface in which way Data Operation description Current Press lt PRT gt measured value Simultaneously with every manual storage process Stored measured values Display stored dataset and press lt PRT gt All datasets according to the filter criteria via the RS232 download function see section 4 6 2 With the lt PRT gt key you output data that is being shown on the display to the interface displayed measured values stored measurement da tasets calibration record 54 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation 4 8 Reset You can reset initialize all system and measurement settings 4
57. vigation 4 Insert the 16 mm cell marking points to the front so that it is positioned on the bottom of the cell shaft 5 Close the external light cover 4 The cell is ready to be measured For optimum measurement results the cell must always be covered by the external light cover Otherwise the external light can falsify the measurement result 43 General operating principles This section contains basic information on the operation of the pHotoFlex9 STD An overview of the operating elements and the display is given in section 1 2 and section 1 3 An overview of the operating modes of the pHotoFlex STD and the navigation through menus and functions can be found in section 4 3 1 and section 4 3 2 4 31 Operating modes The instrument has the following operating modes Measuring The meter determines measurement data and displays the results in the measured value display Calibratin The meter carries out a blank value measurement or zero adjust ment Data transmission The meter transmits datasets to the serial interface Configuration The display indicates a menu with further menus settings and func tions 20 76122 01 02 2013 pHotoFlex STD Operation Measured value display Menus and dialogs 4 3 2 Navigation In the measured value display you can select the measured parameter with lt gt Concentration Absorbance 96 Transmission open t

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