Hach-lange DR 2800 eco User Manual

DOC027.53.00791.MRZ07DR 2800DR 2800 eco

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98Advanced Operations• Markierung: to mark the next data point collected. This mark is not used by the instrument, but is available for the user, and

99Advanced Operations6.5.3.1 Navigating in the graph of a time scan or a time scan analysisAfter a time scan has been carried out, the time and the ab

100Advanced Operations6.6 System Check1. Press System Checks in the ”Main Menu“.The ”System Check“ menu contains instrument information and various pe

101Advanced Operations6.6.2 Upgrading the Instrument SoftwareYou can obtain the software for the update from the Internet underwww.hach-lange.com >

102Advanced Operations6.6.4 Output ChecksIf a printer is connected a test printing of the current screen will be printed.6.6.5 Lamp HistoryThe menu La

103Advanced Operations6.7 Favorite Programs (DR 2800 only)The most frequently used tests/methods in the Stored Programs menu and the User Programs men

104Advanced Operations

105Section 7 MaintenanceDANGEROnly qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in this section of the manual.7.1 Cleaning the instrument an

106Maintenance7.1.3.2 Pour-Thru CellImportant Note: Do not use solvents (e.g. acetone) to clean the Pour-Thru Cell. A dilute acid solution can be used

107Maintenance7.2 Inserting or changing the battery (DR 2800 only)1. Remove the cuvette from the cell compartment.2. Switch the instrument off.3. Unpl

9Section 2 General Information2.1 Safety InformationPlease read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this equipment. Pay atte

108Maintenance8. Push in the battery so that the contacts of the instrument can be plugged into the socket of the battery. Important Note: Take care t

109MaintenanceCAUTIONPay special attention to the following information for the Lithium battery pack:• Do not short-circuit the contacts.• Keep the ba

110Maintenance7.2.1.4 Loading the battery/Operating timeThe time required to charge a newly installed battery is about 3.5 hours.Operating time of a f

111Maintenance7.3 Changing of lamp1. Remove the cuvette from the cell compartment.2. Switch the instrument off.3. Unplug the power cord.CAUTIONIf the

112MaintenanceCAUTIONWait until the lamp cools down. Contact with the hot lamp can cause burns.9. Lift the lamp fitting carefully.10. Carefully remove

113Section 8 TroubleshootingProblem/Display screen Likely Cause ActionAbsorbance > 3.5! The measured absorbance exceeds 3.5Dilute the sample and re

114Troubleshooting

115Section 9 Replacement Parts and Accessories9.1 Replacements Parts (DR 2800)9.2 Replacements Parts (DR 2800 eco)Description Cat. No.Rechargeable lit

116Replacement Parts and Accessories9.3 Accessories (DR 2800)9.4 Accessories (DR 2800 eco)Description Cat. No.USB-Memory Stick LZV568USB-Interface Cab

117Section 10 How To OrderOrders/Repair servicePlease contact your representative:Information Required• Hach account number (if available)• Billing ad

10General Information2.1.4 General Product InformationThe spectrophotometer has been designed in accordance with the current state of the technology a

118How To Order

119Section 11 Warranty, liability and complaintsThe manufacturer warrants that the product supplied is free of material and manufacturing defects and

120Warranty, liability and complaints

121Appendix A Pour-Thru Cell (DR 2800 only)CAUTIONDo not use the Pour-Thru Cell in tests that call for the use of organic solvents such as toluene, ch

122A.2 Assembling the Pour-Thru moduleInstalling Pour-Thru Cell1. Open the cell compartment.2. Insert the pour-thru cell adapter in the cell compartme

123Figure 17 Pour-Thru Stand Assembly1 Drain Tube 4 Distance between inflow tube into the cell and outflow tube from the cell into the stand pipe = 5

124Figure 18 Installation Pour-Thru Cell Kit1 Cell compartment (1) for 13 mm round cuvettes with Barcode6 Stand pipe for outflow liquid2 Pour-Thru Ce

125A.3 Using the Pour-Thru CellMost HACH methods prescribe the use of round cells.When a Pour-Thru cell is used, the measurement results of these HACH

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127Appendix B Barcode Programs on DR 2800 ecoBarcode Programs on DR 2800 ecoAcid capacity: LCK362Ammonia: LCK302, LCK303, LCK304, LCK305BOD5: LCK554,

11General Information2.4 Important information about the manualThe manual contains all the information needed to enable the instrument to be operated

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12General Information2.5 Overview of Product/FunctionDR 2800The DR 2800 spectrophotometer is a VIS spectrophotometer with a wavelength range of 340 to

13Section 3 InstallationDANGEROnly qualified personnel should conduct the tasks described in this section of the manual.3.1 Unpacking the instrument1.

14Installation3.2 Operating EnvironmentThe following conditions are necessary to ensure that the instrument runs smoothly and has a long lifespan.• Ma

15Installation3.5 DisplayAll current selection and input options, analysis results and calibration curves are shown in the graphic display.The display

16Installation3.6 InterfacesThe DR 2800/DR 2800 eco has two USB interfaces as a standard feature. They are located on the back wall of the instrument.

17Installation3.7 Cell compartments, Cell adapter, Protective Cover and Light ShieldThe DR 2800 spectrophotometer comes equipped with three adapter.Th

18InstallationFigure 4 Cell adapter (DR 2800 only)1 10 mm rectangular cell adapter (A) (Cat. No: LZV583) 3 1 inch round cell adapter (C) (Cat. No: LZ

19InstallationFigure 6 Light Shield1 Light Shield (Cat. No: LZV646)1

20Installation3.7.1 Installing the cell adapter (DR 2800 only)1. Open the cell compartment.2. Select the correct cuvette/cell adapter for your cuvette

21Installation3.7.2 Installing the Light ShieldNote: The DR 2800/DR 2800 eco is supplied with the light shield in place. Any transport securing materi

22Installation3.8 Mobile use of the DR 2800 for field analysis (on-site analysis; DR 2800 only)If the DR 2800 spectrophotometer is used to carry out f

23Installation3.8.1 Positioning the Protective Cover (DR 2800 only)1. After you have inserted the zero solution cuvette or the sample cuvette, positio

24Installation3.9 Beam pathThe following schematic diagram shows the beam path of the DR 2800/DR 2800 eco:Figure 10 Beam path1 Tungsten lamp 8 Filter

25Section 4 Start Up4.1 Switching the Instrument on or off1. Plug in to the power supply (laboratory analysis) or insert the battery (field analysis).

26Start Up4.3 Self CheckEach time the instrument is powered up, a series of diagnostic tests is performed automatically to ensure operation of major s

27Section 5 Standard Operations5.1 Getting Started5.1.1 Tips for Using the Touch ScreenThe entire screen is touch-activated (”Touch Screen”). Spend a

DOC027.53.00791.MRZ07DR 2800DR 2800 ecoUSER MANUAL03/2007 edition 1©Hach Lange GmbH, 2007. All rights reserved. Printed in Germany.sd/ck 03/07 edition

28Standard Operations5.1.3 Main MenuA variety of modes may be selected from the ”Main Menu“. The following table briefly describes each menu option.Le

29Standard Operations5.2 Instrument Setup Mode1. Select Instrument Setup in the ”Main Menu“.A selection of functions appears in order to configure the

30Standard Operations5. The display shows the chosen Operator ID.6. Press OK. The instrument will return to the ”Instrument Setup“ screen and show the

31Standard Operations5. If you want to number the Sample-IDs sequentially (e.g. Inflow (01... etc.)), activate Add Number. • Use the arrow keys to spe

32Standard Operations5.2.4 Display and Sound Preferences 1. Press Display & Sound on the ”Instrument Setup“ screen. Four options will appear:• Dis

33Standard Operations3. Select one of the options under Auto off to set the length of the idle period that can elapse before the instrument automatica

34Standard Operations5.2.6.1 Printer SetupNote: For reasons of compatibility, the printer language must be HP PCL 3.2. Press Printer.3. Press Setup to

35Standard Operations6. Press Paper to select the paper size.You can choose between• Letter• Legal• Executive and• A47. Press OK to confirm.Note: Pres

36Standard Operations3. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter a new Password (up to 10 characters each) and confirm with OK.The access to the Security

37Standard Operations5.2.7.1 Deactivation Password1. Press Password in the ”Instrument Setup“ menu.2. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the former

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38Standard Operations5.3 Storing, Recalling, Sending and Deleting Data 5.3.1 The Data LogThe DR 2800 Data Log will store up to 500 readings taken in t

39Standard Operations4. The function Filter Settings is used to search for specific items.5. Activate On to turn on the filters. To select data by• Sa

40Standard Operations5.3.1.3 Sending Data from the Data Log Sending data to a USB memory stick (USB Type A).1. Press Options in the ”Recall Data“ menu

41Standard Operations5.3.2 Time Course (DR 2800 only)The instrument can store 20 Time Course Data sets. The data can be stored manually at the user&ap

42Standard Operations2. Press Graph to look at details.Note: Press View Summary to return to the Recall Data list.3. Press Table to look at details.No

43Standard OperationsOption 2:1. Press Time Course and then Options, More... and Send Data to send the data to a USB memory stick or to a printer.The

44Standard Operations5.4 Stored Programs (DR 2800 only)The DR 2800 spectrophotometer contains more than 200 programmed procedures that you can access

45Standard OperationsSend Data icon / Send DataTo send Data to a printer, computer or USB memory stick (Type A)Timer iconThis functions as a stopwatch

46Standard Operations5.4.2 Using Program TimersSome procedures do not require the use of timers. Other procedures require several timers. These timers

47Standard Operations5.4.3 Setting the Dilution FactorYou can use the Dilution Factor function to calculate the original concentration of a sample tha

3Table of ContentsSection 1 Specifications ...

48Standard Operations5. Press Adjust to enable the Standard Adjust. The Standard Adjust icon will appear.Note: The adjustment must be within certain l

49Standard Operations5.4.6 Running a Reagent BlankSome of the stored tests/methods include the "Reagent Blank" function. This enables the re

50Standard Operations5.4.7 Analysis of Samples1. Press Stored Programs and select a program.2. Insert the blank cuvette into the cell holder.3. Press

51Standard Operations1. Press Stored Programs in the ”Main Menu“ and select a program. 2. Press Program Options and then Edit.3. The Data list of the

52Standard Operations5.4.9 Adding Stored Programs to the ”Favorite Programs“ ListCreating a selection list of the most frequently used tests and metho

53Standard Operations5.5 Barcode ProgramsDR 2800/DR 2800 ecoA special barcode reader in the cell compartment automatically reads the coded information

54Standard Operations5.5.1 Carrying out a LANGE Barcode Cuvette TestImportant Note: Before you carry out a LANGE Barcode Cuvette Test you should inser

55Standard Operations5.5.3 Selecting the chemical evaluation formThe form of the chemical evaluation of a number of LANGE test parameters can be selec

56Standard Operations5.5.4 Basic test-specific and sample-specific data settings1. Press Options if you wish to change test-specific or sample-specifi

57Standard Operations5.5.5 Sample blankTurbidity and color in the sample matrix can falsify the results of a photometric analysis. The interference fa

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58Standard OperationsEnter the namePlease check the working procedure in advance to determine whether this point really needs to be changed.1. Activat

59Standard OperationsEnter the Formula, Concentration Units, Designation, Measuring RangesDetailed information for entering the Formula, see 6.1.3 &qu

60Standard Operations5.5.6.3 Updating an existing Barcode Cuvette TestNote: Only in very few cases does the revision of a test require all test specif

61Standard Operations5.5.6.4 Programming of a new LANGE Cuvette Test (DR 2800 only)1. Insert the Light Shield.2. The instrument need to be at the ”Mai

62Standard Operations5.5.7 Updating from the InternetYou can obtain the software for the update from the Internet underwww.hach-lange.com > Intern

63Standard Operations5.5.8.1 Evaluation of barcode-readable appliaction with LCW 9061. Insert the Light Shield.2. The instrument need to be at Barcode

64Standard OperationsDelete:1. Press Stored Programs in the ”Main Menu“ and select a program. 2. Press Program Options and then Delete.3. Press OK.

65Section 6 Advanced Operations6.1 User Programs (DR 2800 only)User programs provide the opportunity of carrying out "made to measure" analy

66Advanced Operations6.1.1 Programming a user method1. Select New in the ”Program Options“ menu.All input steps and their significance and options are

67Advanced OperationsProgram Type:6. Select the required option and press Next.6.1.2 Single Wavelength and Multi Wavelength programsIf the Single Wave

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68Advanced OperationsAbsorbance Formula (Multi-wavelength program type): The Absorbance Formula menu is used to define the wavelengths and the coeffic

69Advanced OperationsConcentration resolution (number of decimal places)Select the required number of decimal places from the displayed list and press

70Advanced OperationsCalibrationA method is calibrated by determining the absorbance values of several standard solutions of known concentration.There

71Advanced Operations4. When the data have all been entered, you can display the curve that results from plotting the entered data by pressing Graph.

72Advanced Operations3. Press the "+" symbol again (see arrow) and enter the next standard concentration. Repeat this sequence until all sta

73Advanced OperationsEnter Formula:1. Press Enter Formula and press Next.2. Press the formula key. A list of available formulas (linear and 2nd and 3r

74Advanced OperationsUpper and lower limits of the measuring rangeIt is possible to enter a maximum (upper) and minimum (lower) measurement value. An

75Advanced Operations6.1.3 "Free programming" program typeAn overview of the specifications of the programmed test is displayed. The input o

76Advanced Operations6.1.3.2 Entering a new element of a measuring sequence1. Activate the Measurement Process line in the data overview and press Edi

77Advanced Operations[R] key / Reading...1. Press the [R] key to program a measurement measurement of the substance that is to be analyzed. Confirm wi

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78Advanced Operations6.1.3.3 Calibration formula (evaluation formula)The calibration formula (evaluation formula) defines the calculation and display

79Advanced OperationsContent and use of the keys:Abs/Variables key:1. Press the Abs/Variables key to select, from the displayed list, the required ele

80Advanced OperationsThe following basic mathematical operations are available:• + (Addition)• - (Subtraction)• / (Division)• * (Multiplication)• ^ (E

81Advanced OperationsEntering the next calibration formula C2 or Cn1. Activate C2: Off and press Edit.2. Select C2: Off again and press Edit. The disp

82Advanced Operations6.1.3.5 Saving the freely programmed user program1. Press Store to save the entered data.Note: The data can be stored under any d

83Advanced Operations6.1.5.1 Add to Favorites1. Press Add to Favorites and confirm with OK.The program is added to the Favorites.6.1.5.2 Edit1. Press

84Advanced Operations6.2 Standard Addition – Monitoring/Checking Results (DR 2800 only)The accuracy of measured values (their correspondence with the

85Advanced Operationsg. Is the pipette volume correct?2. Check the reagents you used, by repeating the standard addition procedure with freshly prepar

86Advanced Operations4. Press Options, More... and Standard Addition.An overview of the data of the standard addition procedure is displayed.5. Press

87Advanced Operations7. Press the keys to enter the standard addition volumes. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the new data. Confirm your input b

7Section 1 SpecificationsSpecifications are subject to change without notice.Performance SpecificationsOperating Mode Transmittance (%), Absorbance an

88Advanced Operations12. Press Ideal line to display the relationship between the added standard solutions and the ideal line (detection rate 100%).

89Advanced Operations6.3 Single Wavelength (absorbance, concentration and transmittance measurements; DR 2800 only)The Single Wavelength Mode can be u

90Advanced OperationsConcentration Factor:1. Press Concentration Factor: Off in the ”Options“ menu. Press On to activate this feature.2. Press the ”Fa

91Advanced Operations6.3.2 Taking Single Wavelength Measurements1. Insert the blank cuvette into the cell holder. Press Zero.Note:The Read key is only

92Advanced Operations6.4 Multi-wavelength mode – measurements at more than one wavelength (DR 2800 only)If measurements are to be carried out at more

93Advanced Operationsλ / Absorbance Formula:1. Press Absorbance Formula. 2. The formula selected in the top key determines the number of wavelength an

94Advanced OperationsA 1 refers to the absorbance at wavelength 1A 2 refers to the absorbance at wavelength 2, etc. K 1 refers to the coefficient at w

95Advanced Operations6.4.2 Carrying out a measurement in the Multi Wavelength mode1. Insert the blank cuvette into the cell holder. Press Zero. Note:

96Advanced Operations6.5 Time Course of absorbance/transmittance (DR 2800 only)The Time Course Mode is used to collect data in either absorbance or tr

97Advanced OperationsTime & Interval:1. Press Time & Interval in the ”Options“ menu.2. Input the total time and the reading time and confirm w