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1. 09 2005 26 09 20 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 0 02 to 1 0 02 to 1 0 05 to 4 0 05 to 4 0 04 to 0 5 0 04 to 0 5 0 04 to 0 5 2 to 100 2to 100 2to 100 0 05 to 3 05 to 0 5to12 O 5to12 0 5to12 0 05 to 4 0 05 to 4 0 05 to 4 0 25 to 15 0 25 to 15 0 25 to 15 0 5 to 25 0 5 to 25 5 to 150 5 to 150 0 01 to 0 5 0 01 to 0 5 0 01 to 0 5 1 to 30 1 to 30 0 05 to 4 0 05 to 4 0 05 to 4 0 1 to3 0 1 to3 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm A 24mm A 24mm E 14 31 17 28 September 2005 Software Version 0 05 0 46 2068 29513 Instrument Version 0 104 Fig 4 Sorting Results by Concentration Down loaded results will be displayed in order with the most recent shown as Result 1 To sort results by another parameter click on the column header To return to the order in which the results were collected click the Results No column header AquaGem E k i fo fi amp a3 Download Results Edit Method Delete Instrument Results m Results mgl 603603 Ammonia 09 28 31 28 09 2005 0 02 to1 24mm mg l 603626 Nitrite 16 10 59 26 09 2005 0 01 to 0 5 24mm mg l 603635 Sulphide 16 18 34 26 09 2005 0 04 to 0 5 24mm mgl 603614 Chromium Hexavale 15 512. 26 26 09 2005 0 02 to 2 16mm mg l 603635 Sulphide 16 18 49 26 09 2005 0 04 to 0 5 24mm mg l 603613 Chromium Total 15 52 16 26 09 2005 0 02 to 2 16mm ml 603623 Manganese 16 08 29 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mg l 603613 Chromium Total 15 52 36 26 09 2005 0 02 to 2 16mm mgl 603613 Chromium Total 15 52 05 26 09 2005 0 02 to 2 16mm mgl 603614 Chromium Hexavale 15 51 10 26 09 2005 0 02 to 2 16mm mg l 603611 COD MR 15 54 56 26 09 2005 Oto 1500 16mm mg l 603610 COD LR 15 54 14 26 09 2005 Oto 150 16mm mg l 603614 Chromium Hexavale 15 51 38 26 09 2005 0 02 to 2 16mm mg l 603605 Ammonium HA 15 48 01 26 09 2005 1 to 50 16mm mg l 603634 Sulphate 16 17 33 26 09 2005 2to 100 24mm mg l 603633 Silica 16 17 13 26 09 2005 0 05 to 3 24mm mgl 603616 Copper Free 15 57 21 26 09 2005 0 5to5 24mm mgl 603604 Ammonium LA 15 47 34 26 09 2005 Oto 25 16mm mg l 603620 Hydrogen Peroxide 16 05 49 26 09 2005 0 5to1 5 24mm mal 603620 Hydrogen Peroxide 16 06 34 26 09 2005 O0 5to1 5 24mm mg l 603604 Ammonium LA 15 49 16 26 09 2005 Oto2 5 16mm No Unite 603631 pH 16 16 05 26 09 2005 6 5to8 4 24mm ml 603616 Copper Free 15 57 03 26 09 2005 O5to5 24mm No Units 603631 pH 16 16 31 26 09 2005 6 5t08 4 24mm No Units 603631 pH 16 16 16 26 09 2005 6 5to84 24mm mal 603636 Sulphite 16 19 36 26 09 2005 O 05to4 24mm mg l 603622 Iron 16 07 41 26 09 2005 0 1 to3 24mm mal 603622 Iron 16 07 51 26 09 2005 0 1 to3 24mm g l 603612 COD H
3. the remaining battery level as a percentage of the total available assuming alkaline cells are used During this power on self test sequence a number of individual tests are performed to validate the operation of the instrument The instrument will momentarily display Conc T Bat ee DINTO Abs m m Fr g l RCL r ppm ug l Followed by the dark level test Cici cr Then the light level throughput test The AquaGem will display the battery level BAT xx as a percentage of the total If running on mains the display will always show 100 The battery level is also checked during a sample measurement It should be noted that the Bat symbol will only be displayed if the level is lt 10 On completion of the self test the display will then read indicating that the instrument is in standby mode and that no module is installed If a module is fitted and it has previously been calibrated on a blank sample the display will read i bit Le If a module is fitted but requires blank zero calibration the following display will be shown resolution and units are as defined by parameters stored on the module 3 2 Sample Vial Positioning The sample vials have a mark etched on them an arrow or a line This should be aligned with the arrow shaped part of the moulding as shown when performing both blank and sample measurements e e lt 3 3 Blanking Note The sample lid doe
4. 02 603 603 603 611 603 612 25 603 613 100 603 614 100 603 615 100 603 631 603 632 100 603 633 100 603 634 100 603 635 0 04 0 5mg I S 100 See www jenway com for up to date details of test kits and modules available 6 2 Optional Accessories amp Spares 603 450 Carry Case 060 426 16mm sample tubes pack 20 060 425 24mm sample tubes Pack 24 19 Section 7 Specification amp Data 7 1 Technical specification Wavelength Selection Wavelength Accuracy Spectral Bandwidth Measuring Ranges Memory Outputs Power Supply Size Weight Intelligent Filter Modules 2nm typical 10nm typical O to 1999mg I g l pom ug l 3 00 to 3 00 Absorbance O to 199 9 Transmittance 100 readings first in first out RS232 Serial Port Interface cable and PC application software included Mains low voltage adapter supplied 110 230Vac 50 60Hz Battery 2 AA cells 500 reading capacity typical 210 x 205 x 110mm 1Kg EC Declaration of Conformity Jenway Aquagem Photometer complies with the following European Standards EN 50081 1 1992 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic emission standard EN 50082 1 1992 Electromagnetic compatibility Generic immunity standard EN 61010 1 2001 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use Following the provision of EMC Directive 89 836 EEC and Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC am Carl Warren Technical Man
5. 05 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 0 1 to3 0 2 to 3 5 0 2 to 3 5 0 2 to 3 5 0 5 to 1 5 0 5to 1 5 0 5 to 1 5 0 to 500 Oto 500 2 to 50 2 to 50 2 to 50 O 5to5 O 5to5 0 5to5 Oto 15 lj 14 results placed on clipboard 1 to 50 1to 50 Ote25 Ote2 5 0 01 to 0 25 0 01 to 0 25 0 01 to 0 25 0 02 to 1 0 02 to 1 0 02 to 1 O 5to5 O 5to5 O 5to5 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 1050mm 1050mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 24mm 0 000 3 000 3 000 0 000 3 000 3 000 0 000 3 000 0 000 1 752 1 373 0 000 1 065 1 984 0 000 0 388 3 000 0 000 0 323 0 000 2 728 0 000 3 000 0 000 3 000 2 858 0 000 3 000 0 000 3 000 0 752 0 000 0 709 3 000 0 000 1 035 2 041 0 000 R ecords Cut Further information on the use of the AguaGem PC Software can be 14 29 00 28 September 2005 found by clicking the Help button Software Version 0 05 0 46 2068 29513 Instrument Version 0 104 Fig 7 Clearing Results To remove all results from the instr
6. 05 26 09 2005 mg l 603630 Phosphate 0 16 14 28 26 09 2005 mgl 603630 Phosphate 0 16 14 12 26 09 2005 mgl 603630 Phosphate 0 16 14 07 26 09 2005 mg l 603629 Oxygen Active 16 13 32 26 09 2005 mg l 603629 Oxygen Active 16 13 18 26 09 2005 mgl 603629 Oxygen Active 16 13 11 26 09 2005 mgl 603628 Nitrogen Total HA 16 12 05 26 09 2005 mg l 603628 Nitrogen Total HA 16 11 52 26 09 2005 mgl 603627 Nitrogen Total LA 16 12 33 26 09 2005 mg l 603627 Nitrogen TotalLA 16 12 28 26 09 2005 mg l 603626 Nitrite 16 11 18 26 09 2005 mgl 603626 Nitrite 16 10 59 26 09 2005 mg l 603626 Nitrite 16 10 43 26 09 2005 mgl 603625 Nitrate 16 10 06 26 09 2005 mgl 603625 Nitrate 16 09 52 26 09 2005 mg l 603623 Manganese 16 09 15 26 09 2005 mg l 603623 Manganese 16 08 29 26 09 2005 mg l 603623 Manganese 16 08 24 26 09 2005 mgl 603622 Iron 16 07 51 26 09 2005 v 14 37 50 28 September 2005 Software Version 0 05 0 46 2068 29513 Instrument Version 0 104 Fig 6 Cutting Results Use either the Cut or Copy buttons to take selected results to the PC clipboard ready for pasting into a new application The cut operation will also remove the selected results from the PC software but the results will remain on the instrument dh Cut button 7 AquaGem Q am w a m Results iis Download Results Edit Method Copy button Delete Instrument Results Result No Concentration Units Test Time Date Measuring R
7. 2005 0 25 to 15 24mm mg l 603629 Oxygen Active 16 13 18 26 09 2005 0 25 to 15 24mm mg l 603629 Oxygen ctive 16 13 11 26 09 2005 0 25 to 15 24mm mgl 603627 Nitrogen Total LA 16 12 33 26 09 2005 0 5 to 25 16mm mg l 603627 Nitrogen Total LA 16 12 28 26 09 2005 0 5 to 25 16mm mg l 603628 Nitrogen Total HA 16 12 05 26 09 2005 5to150 16mm mg l 603628 Nitrogen Total HA 16 11 52 26 09 2005 5to 150 16mm mail 603626 Nitrite 16 11 18 26 09 2005 0 01 to 0 5 24mm mg l 603626 Nitrite 16 10 59 26 09 2005 0 01 to 0 5 24mm mgl 603626 Nitrite 16 10 43 26 09 2005 0 01 to 0 5 24mm mgl 603625 Nitrate 16 10 06 26 09 2005 1 to 30 16mm mg l 603625 Nitrate 16 09 52 26 09 2005 1 to 30 16mm mg l 603623 Manganese 16 09 15 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mg l 603623 Manganese 16 08 29 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mg l 603623 Manganese 16 08 24 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mg l 603622 Iron 16 07 51 26 09 2005 0 1to3 24mm mgl 603622 Iron 16 07 41 26 09 2005 0 1 to3 24mm mg l 603622 Iron 16 07 36 26 09 2005 0 1 to3 24mm mgl 603621 lodine 16 07 15 26 09 2005 0 2to3 5 24mm mg l 603621 lodine 16 07 05 26 09 2005 0 2to3 5 24mm ma l 603621 lodine 16 07 00 26 09 2005 0 2to3 5 24mm mg l 603620 Hydrogen Peroxide 16 06 34 26 09 2005 0 5to1 5 24mm 1 4 26 45 28 September 2005 Software Version 0 05 0 46 2068 29513 Instrument Version 0 104 12 Fig 3 Selecting Results To select a range of results select the first
8. 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 Instrument Version 0 1 04 Fig 2 Advanced View Advanced view provides further detail to the results The test measuring range and cell type as well as the recorded absorbance of each sample blank and standard can be seen using the advanced view itt Advanced view button SH AquaGem E Ed ic fo fi amp T Edit Method Delete Instrument Results m Results Result No Concentration Units Tet Time Date Measuring Range Cell Type mgl 603635 Sulphide 16 18 34 26 09 2005 0 04 to 0 5 24mm mgl 603635 Sulphide 16 18 26 26 09 2005 0 04 to 0 5 24mm mg l 603634 Sulphate 16 17 57 26 09 2005 2to 100 24mm mg l 603634 Sulphate 16 17 44 26 09 2005 2to100 24mm mg l 603634 Sulphate 16 17 33 26 09 2005 2to 100 24mm mg l 603633 Silica 16 17 13 26 09 2005 0 05to3 24mm mgl 603633 Silica 16 17 01 26 09 2005 0 05to3 24mm No Units 603631 pH 16 16 31 26 09 2005 6 5to84 24mm No Units 603631 pH 16 16 16 26 09 2005 6 5to 8 4 24mm No Units 603631 pH 16 16 05 26 09 2005 6 5to8 4 24mm mg l 603632 Potassium 16 15 37 26 09 2005 0 5to12 24mm mg l 603632 Potassium 16 15 19 26 09 2005 0 5to12 24mm mgl 603632 Potassium 16 15 04 26 09 2005 0 5to12 24mm mgl 603630 Phosphate 0 16 14 28 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mgl 603630 Phosphate 0 16 14 12 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mg l 603630 Phosphate 0 16 14 07 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mg l 603629 Oxygen Active 16 13 32 26 09
9. AquaGem Photometer Operating Manual 603 437 REV A 09 05 Safety This is important information please read carefully before installing or using this instrument 1 The AquaGem photometer is designed for operation by trained personnel that are aware of the principles and applications involved For further help and advice please contact your local distributor e mail sales jenway com or visit www jenway com The AquaGem photometer is a sensitive electronic and optical instrument designed for use in a laboratory or controlled field environment Careful adherence to the installation instructions must be observed If in doubt contact a relevant and competent authority for advice before proceeding In addition to observing the instructions detailed in the Operating Manual and Service Manual for this instrument all installation operating and service personnel must be aware of and employ a safe system of work This instrument is designed for minimal maintenance which must be carried out carefully following the procedures detailed in this manual All safety instructions in these procedures as well as those defined locally for the area or environment where the work is being carried out must be observed Other than for those items defined in the maintenance procedures herein there are no user serviceable items in this instrument Removal of covers and attempted adjustment or service by unqualified personnel will invalidate any warrant
10. R 15 56 22 26 09 2005 Oto 15 16mm mg l 603630 Phosphate 0 16 14 28 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mg l 603630 Phosphate 0 16 14 12 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mgl 603623 Manganese 16 09 15 26 09 2005 0 05 to 4 24mm mgl 603632 Potassium 16 15 37 26 09 2005 0 5to12 24mm mgl 603609 Chlorine Dioxide 15 53 22 26 09 2005 0 5to2 5 24mm mg l 603634 Sulphate 16 17 44 26 09 2005 2to 100 24mm mal 603609 Chlorine Dioxide 15 53 52 26 09 2005 0 5to 2 5 24mm mal 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 27 28 09 2005 5to 200 24mm 15 49 55 26 09 2005 0 1 to 6 5 24mm 14 38 39 28 September 2005 Software Version 0 05 0 46 2068 29513 Instrument Version 0 104 Fig 5 Sorting Results by Test Name lt A AquaGem uS ic fiagi A g Download Results Edit Method Delete Instrument Results m Results 603637 Zinc 1 E 30 12 26 09 2005 603637 Zinc 16 19 59 26 09 2005 603636 Sulphite 16 19 36 26 09 2005 603636 Sulphite 16 19 25 26 09 2005 603635 Sulphide 16 18 49 26 09 2005 603635 Sulphide 16 18 34 26 09 2005 603635 Sulphide 16 18 26 26 09 2005 603634 Sulphate 16 17 57 26 09 2005 603634 Sulphate 16 17 44 26 09 2005 603634 Sulphate 16 17 33 26 09 2005 603633 Silica 16 17 13 26 09 2005 603633 Silica 16 17 01 26 09 2005 603632 Potassium 16 15 37 26 09 2005 603632 Potassium 16 15 19 26 09 2005 603632 Potassium 16 15 04 26 09 2005 No Units 603631 pH 16 16 31 26 09 2005 No Units 603631 pH 16 16 16 26 09 2005 No Units 603631 pH 16 16
11. ager Jenway Gransmore Green Felsted Dunmow Essex CM6 3LB England 21
12. ange Cell Type ion 0 0 26 1 24 5 0 3 5 1 5 0 0 0 1 81 60 5 3 9 7 4 0 2 9 0 1 1 5 6 0 0 8g 1 4 3 0 0 mg l mg l mal mg l mg l mg l mg l No Units No Units mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l g l g l g l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l 603622 Iron 603621 lodine 603621 lodine 603621 lodine 603620 Hydrogen Peroxide 603620 Hydrogen Peroxide 603620 Hydrogen Peroxide 603619 Hazen 603619 Hazen 603618 Hardness Total 603618 Hardness Total 603618 Hardness Total 603616 Copper Free 603616 Copper Free 603616 Copper Free 603612 COD HR 603612 COD HR 603612 COD HR 603611 COD MR 603611 COD MR 603610 COD LR 603610 COD LR 603604 Ammonium LA 603604 Ammonium LA 603605 Ammonium HA 603605 Ammonium HR 603605 Ammonium HR 603604 Ammonium LA 603604 Ammonium LA 603602 Aluminium 603602 Aluminium 603602 Aluminium 603603 Ammonia 603603 Ammonia 603603 Ammonia 603615 Copper T otal 603615 Copper Total 603615 Copper Total 16 07 36 16 07 15 16 07 05 16 07 00 16 06 34 16 05 49 16 05 40 16 01 04 16 00 15 15 58 25 15 57 53 15 57 44 15 57 21 15 57 03 15 56 52 15 56 22 AquaGem 15 48 17 15 48 01 15 47 34 15 47 25 15 46 58 15 46 40 15 46 25 15 45 39 15 45 20 15 45 04 15 43 24 15 43 00 15 42 38 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 20
13. azen 603603 Ammonia 603603 Ammonia 603603 Ammonia 603603 Ammonia 603603 Ammonia 603600 Alkalinity m 603600 Alkalinity m 603637 Zinc 603637 Zinc 603637 Zinc 603636 Sulphite 603636 Sulphite 603635 Sulphide 603635 Sulphide 603635 Sulphide 603634 Sulphate 603634 Sulphate 603634 Sulphate 603633 Silica 603633 Silica 603631 pH 603631 pH 603631 pH 603632 Potassium 603632 Potassium 603632 Potassium 603630 Phosphate 0 603630 Phosphate 0 603630 Phosphate 0 603629 Oxygen Active 603629 Oxygen Active 603629 Oxygen Active 603627 Nitrogen Total LA 603627 Nitrogen Total LA 603628 Nitrogen Total HR 603628 Nitrogen Total HR 603626 Nitrite 13 52 56 09 29 10 09 29 03 09 28 40 09 28 31 09 28 27 12 00 11 11 59 55 16 20 46 16 20 12 16 19 59 16 19 36 16 19 25 16 18 49 16 18 34 16 18 26 16 17 57 16 17 44 16 17 33 16 17 13 16 17 07 16 16 31 16 16 16 16 16 05 16 15 37 16 15 19 16 15 04 16 14 28 16 14 12 16 14 07 16 13 32 16 13 18 16 13 11 16 12 33 16 12 28 16 12 05 16 11 52 16 11 18 11 28 09 2005 28 09 2005 28 09 2005 28 09 2005 28 09 2005 28 09 2005 27 09 2005 27 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005
14. e 5 2 25 Rear Panel Layout 1 Battery compartment holds 2 x AA batteries Note The AquaGem is suitable for use with standard AA batteries only lt is possible to use with rechargeable type batteries but these cannot be charged in the instrument 2 Connection socket connection for the universal mains adapter 3 Output socket 9 way D type connector for RS232 Section 3 Making Measurements 3 1 Initialisation Power on and Self Tests NOTE The AquaGem will automatically switch off after 15 minutes if no measurement is performed If an error is detected during the power on sequence the instrument will switch off after 2 minutes All errors remain on the display until the instrument switches off apart from E05 This will clear and carry on If using the AquaGem with the universal mains adapter plug the selected mains lead into the adapter and then the pin connector from the adapter into the rear panel input socket Connect the mains lead to a suitable mains supply The batteries do not need to be removed from the instrument Lift the sample chamber lid on the instrument and ensure that there is no sample or other item present in the sample holder close the lid Switch on the supply socket then the instrument using the On Off switch located on the left hand side of the front panel During the power on self test sequence the instrument displays all segments on the display performs an optical test and displays
15. e To view the result in Abs mode press the MODE key The reading can also be viewed in T if this option is enabled in the module When subsequent readings are taken the display will show the new reading in the previously used mode If the module is removed and re inserted it will show zero absorbance Section 4 4 1 Features Downloading Results PC Software With the instrument switched on and connected to the PC press the Download Results button on the PC software The last 100 results will be retrieved from the instrument and then displayed Fig 1 Basic View In basic view the concentration value of each measurement is shown along with the test units and name Each result is accompanied by its date and time of measurement Q nm ws a Results Download Results Edit Method Delete Instrument Results ResutNo Concentration Units Test Time Dae S dn 1 0 10 0 04 0 08 0 10 0 04 27 27 4 74 0 89 0 04 8 17 0 02 0 48 0 34 0 04 223 18 2 3 78 0 20 7 5 8 0 6 3 17 1 22 9 0 5 9 68 10 10 0 09 52 63 48 56 0 43 123 0 0 0 WO 0O Num N e w nN eae No Units mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l No Units No Units No Units mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l 14 16 27 28 September 2005 Software Version 0 05 0 46 2068 29513 603619 H
16. ification amp Data Technical specification h h M 4 1 5 1 5 2 6 1 6 3 7 1 Section 1 Introduction 1 1 Instrument Description AquaGem offers the simplest system for the quantitative analysis of a range of water wastewater and environmental samples e Low cost flexible entry to water testing e For both field and laboratory applications e Introducing Intelligent Filter Modules that automatically provides the correct wavelength for the test automatically set instrument parameters for the test are optically comparable to a visible spectrophotometer e PC application software included e Flexible sample holder accepts 16 and 24mm diameter tubes as well as 10mm and 50mm cuvettes e No lamps to fail and replace lifetime light source Directly compatible with the Aquanova test kits its flexible approach ensures both a low cost introduction to these tests as well as offering a budget system for users of a specific range of tests A detailed graphic instruction sheet supplied with the test kits is dedicated to offering step by step instructions on using the kit with AquaGem At the heart of the simple operating system are the Intelligent Filter Modules Each one is fitted with the optimum interference filter for the specific test and a one wire memory device pre programmed with all the instrument settings required for that test Together these items return a performance equivalent to a significantly m
17. in the list and select the last in the list while holding the Shift key To select a number of individual results select them each while holding the Ctrl key To select all results use the Select All button to select all results Select all button lt AquaGem T Delete Instrument Results ic iaf m Ps T Download Results Edit Method m Results No Units No Uni No Units mgl mgl mg l mg l mgl mg l mg l mgl mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l mg l 603637 Zinc 603637 Zinc 603636 Sulphite 603636 Sulphite 603635 Sulphide 603635 Sulphide 603635 Sulphide 603634 Sulphate 603634 Sulphate 603634 Sulphate 603633 Silica 603633 Silica 603629 Oxygen Active 603629 Oxygen Active 603629 Oxygen Active 603627 Nitrogen Total LR 60362 Nitrogen Total LA 603628 Nitrogen Total HR 603628 Nitrogen Total HR 603626 Nitrite 603626 Nitrite 603626 Nitrite 603625 Nitrate 603625 Nitrate 603623 Manganese 603623 Manganese 603623 Manganese 603622 Iron 603622 Iron 16 20 12 16 19 59 16 19 36 16 19 25 16 18 49 16 18 34 16 18 26 16 17 57 16 17 44 16 17 33 16 17 13 16 17 01 16 13 32 16 13 18 16 13 11 16 12 33 16 12 28 16 12 05 16 11 52 16 11 18 16 10 59 16 10 43 16 10 06 16 09 52 16 09 15 16 08 29 16 08 24 16 07 51 16 07 41 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26 09 2005 26
18. lace the batteries locate the battery compartment on the left hand side of the rear panel and unscrew the cap Insert the batteries with the ve ends facing the cap Refit the cap 2 23 Mains Connections The unit is supplied with a moulded on plug However if this is removed for any reason the wires in the mains lead are colour coded to conform to the internationally recognised standard such that UK CONNECTIONS US CONNECTIONS BROWN LIVE BLACKLIVE BLUE NEUTRAL WHITE NEUTRAL 4 2 24 Front Panel Layout 1 Filter Module Compartment 2 Sample Compartments samples can be presented in 16mm and 24mm diameter vials as well as standard 10mm and 50mm path length cells 3 Display 31 2 digit custom reflective liquid crystal display 4 On Off key instrument power on off 5 ZERO key used to calibrate the instrument A zero absorbance calibration must be performed prior to taking sample measurements 6 READ key used to take measurements 7 MODE key depending on the cartridge settings the mode key can be used to scroll between Concentration default when switched on Absorbance and Transmission In some cases the mode key will not operate 8 SET STANDARD keys depending on the settings stored in the installed module the up and down arrow keys can be used to adjust the displayed concentration value to the desired standard value This will write the new calibration data back to the installed modul
19. moved using a suitable cleaning process b Plastic disposable cuvettes and plastic test tubes should be used ONCE only C Glass test tubes and other glass sample tubes should be used with care Where possible matched tubes should be used and any index mark set to the correct position before measurements are made d Glass cuvettes and glass sample tubes should be thoroughly cleaned after use Discard when scratches become evident in optical surfaces e Ensure any sample containers used are compatible with the constituents of the samples reagents and standards they are to hold Plastic cuvettes and plastic test tubes are not compatible with organic solvents 4 The instructions supplied with test kits must be followed carefully and measurements made directly after any required incubation period Once developed colours may be subject to fading so delayed measurement or re measurement may produce inaccurate results 5 Using the correct sample and reagent volumes will give the most accurate results Ensure tablets and powders are dissolved according to the instructions 6 Use the correct diameter tube or sample container for the test as this defines the sample path length and hence the sensitivity and accuracy of the measurement For non standard tests ensure the final sample reagent volume is sufficient to fill the sample container above the level of the light beam in the instrument 7 Observe all Health and Safety information su
20. ore expensive visible soectrophotometer system The Intelligent Filter Modules make operation as simple as it can be for many tests just simply drop in the filter module calibrate to a blank and then insert and measure prepared samples AquaGem s small format and options for operation on either a universal mains supply or batteries enables use in both laboratory or field locations The flexible sample holder accepts 16mm and 24mm tubes as well as 10mm and 50mm cuvettes ensuring all tests can be carried out without changing sampling accessories All readings taken on AquaGem are stored along with the date and time of the reading in its internal non volatile memory This data can then be downloaded using the PC application software included for storage or presentation in most software programmes 1 2 Good Practice Guidelines 1 For optimum performance the AquaGem photometer should be sited ina clean dry dust free atmosphere When in use ambient temperature and light levels should remain as constant as possible 2 Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures SOP and Good Laboratory Practice GLP should be monitored with regular calibration checks and a Suitable Quality Control QC programme 3 The correct selection and handling of sample containers is imperative for accurate and reproducible results a All sample containers must be handled with care by the top and non optical surfaces only Any finger marks evident must be re
21. ort cheeks Place all items on a clean workbench then remove the support cheeks and the polythene bag from the photometer Any shortages or damage must be reported to your local distributor or the manufacturer as soon as possible Keep all packing materials in case the unit has to be re shipped at a later date It is important that when re packing the instrument it is first sealed in a strong clean polythene bag to protect it from the dust and particles that are present in all packing materials 2 2 Installation 2 21 Location In ideal circumstances the installation environment will be clean dry and dust free with the instrument protected from extreme variations in ambient lighting and temperature change For field use it is recommended that the instrument is used in the optional storage case for additional protection Where conditions are less than ideal maintenance and cleaning must be carried out regularly and additional protection offered where possible The optional dust cover should always be fitted when the unit is not being used or is stored for short periods 2 22 Supply Voltage The AquaGem is powered by a low voltage dc power supply that operates from a 230 110Vac mains supply The universal power supply is supplied with 3 mains leads for UK EU ands US sockets The correct lead for your supply should be selected The AquaGem can also be operated using two AA batteries allowing approximately 500 readings to be taken To rep
22. pplied with test kits and reagents Use all required personal protective equipment and refer to relevant Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS for information on the safe handling storage and disposal of all materials 2 8 Samples and standards should not be stored in open cuvettes or sample tubes as evaporation will change the value and lead to staining of the walls which may be irreversible If stored in stoppered and sealed cuvettes or sample tubes they should be filled with little or no air space and the values regularly checked against a reference standard or quality control material 9 Cold samples should be allowed to equilibrate to ambient temperature before they are measured unless a suitable temperature controlled sample holder is in use Temperature change during measurement may cause air bubbles to form on the walls of the sample holder This is a common cause of drift during measurement 10 In the preparation of samples and standards high grade borosilicate glass and AR grade chemicals and reagents must be used Good quality deionised water or other suitable solvent must be used for dissolving or diluting samples chemicals and reagents Section 2 Getting Started 2 1 Unpacking Remove the serial cable universal mains adapter with UK US and EU leads and CD ROM from the carton with the cardboard tray Remove the AquaGem from the carton by lifting it in the centre between the two support cheeks do not lift it by the supp
23. re are no error codes shown during calibration or sample measurement During the power on self test sequence the instrument displays all segments on the display performs an optical test and displays the remaining battery level as a percentage of the total available assuming alkaline cells are used During this power on self test sequence a number of individual tests are performed to validate the operation of the instrument Code Signal The signal processing circuitry did not respond E01 processing during the first 2 seconds of the self test sequence wa check The difference in Light and Dark signal levels is performance _ less than the preset threshold 1E5 ADC counts E03 Temperature If the measured internal temperature is outside measurement 10 C to 70 C hardware test and read back from FRAM test corrupt or invalid Real time lf the time from the real clock has not advanced clock test between the start and the end of the power on test sequence If E05 is displayed the instrument will wipe and reset the Results Memory area and continue the power on sequence All other errors result in the instrument beeping and permanently displaying the relevant error code until switched off 18 Section 6 Accessories amp Spares The following items are available for use with the AquaGem photometer 6 1 Modules amp Test Kits Module Test Kit Description Range No of Order Order Tests Code Code 603 600 603 601 603 6
24. s not need to be closed when performing measurements An absorbance zero should be performed when a new batch of reagents or samples are to be tested as directed in the Test Kit Method Sheets With no module inserted the instrument display will show On inserting a module the display will show mT LALI Le indicating that the instrument last zero performed was on this module or Indicating that the last zero was performed on a different module and the instrument needs to be zeroed on this module If this is displayed press and hold the ZERO key for 1 2 second A moving dash will show and then the display will update to 0 00Abs 3 4 Set Standard Adjustment On some modules for example Fluoride it is necessary to calibrate each batch of tests to a standard In this instance the SET STANDARD keys are enabled on the module The AquaGem must perform an absorbance zero first It is necessary to measure the standard by pressing the READ key The up and down keys SET STANDARD should then be used to set the standard concentration The calibration data is automatically saved on to the module The sample should then be placed into the compartment and the READ button pressed to obtain the sample result 3 5 Sample Measurement The READ function is only available once an absorbance zero has been performed Press READ and a moving dash will show The display will update to show the measurement in Concentration mod
25. ument press the Delete Instruments Results button This will permanently remove all stored results from the instrument and from the PC software display To clear the PC software results display area only use the Select All button and then the Cut button fe AquaGem Q Bln wm Results 603600 Alkalinity m 14 32 04 28 09 2005 5to 200 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 58 28 09 2005 5 to 200 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 53 28 09 2005 5to 200 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 47 28 09 2005 5 to 200 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 38 28 09 2005 5to 200 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 32 28 09 2005 5 to 200 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 27 28 09 2005 5to 200 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 20 28 09 2005 5to 200 603600 Alkalinity m 14 31 05 28 09 2005 5to 200 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 AquaGem YD 4re you sure you want to delete all results stored on the instrument Yes No 14 35 43 28 September 2005 Software Version 0 05 0 46 2068 29513 Instrument Version 0 104 17 Section 5 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 5 1 General The AquaGem is designed to give optimum performance with minimum maintenance It is only necessary to keep the external surfaces clean and free from dust The sample area should always be kept clean and any accidental spillage should be wiped away immediately For longer term storage or re shipment it is recommended that the unit be returned to the original packing case 5 2 Error Codes amp Troubleshooting The
26. y and incur additional charges for repair Reference should always be made to the Health and Safety Data for any chemicals or reagents used All available information advice and warnings on the handling storage use and disposal of such must be carefully observed When not available this data must be requested from the supplier before proceeding in any way Itis important that good laboratory practice is observed when handling samples chemicals reagents and ancillary equipment in order to carry out measurement and analysis with this instrument Suitable safety and personal protective equipment must be used at all times If it is Suspected that safety protection has been impaired in any way the instrument must be made inoperative and secured against any intended operation The fault condition must be reported to the appropriate servicing authority In all such reports the model number and serial number of the AguaGem must be quoted Contents Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 Section 5 Section 6 Section 7 Introduction Instrument description Good practice guidelines Getting Started Unpacking Installation Making Measurements Initialisation Sample Vial Positioning Blanking Set Standard Adjustment Sample Measurement PC Software Features Maintenance amp Troubleshooting General Error Codes amp Troubleshooting Accessories and Spares Modules amp Kits Optional Accessories Spares Spec
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