Hach-lange GANIMEDE N User Manual

DOC022.52.90472GANIMEDE P and GANIMEDE N laboratory machineUser manual06/2013, Edition 1A© HACH-LANGE GmbH. , 2013. All rights reserved. Printed in Ge

10General information2.3 Scope of deliveryPlease check that the order is complete. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact the manufacturer

11General informationFigure 2 Rear view of sample changer 2.4.2 Open-loop control unitFigure 3 Front view of the open-loop control unit 1 Sample n

12General informationFigure 4 Detailed view of the open-loop control unit 2.4.3 Analysis unitFigure 5 Front view of analysis unit 1 IR interface 4

13General informationFigure 6 Interior view of analysis unit P 1 Digestion solution A 7 Acid solution D2 Color solution B 8 Reduction solution C3 W

14General informationFigure 7 Interior view of analysis unit N Figure 8 Analysis unit power connector 1 Acid solution A 6 Safety cover2 Digestion

15General informationFigure 9 Analysis unit interfaces 1 Printer interface 3 RS 232 socket2 Sample changer interface 4 RS 232 connector

16General information

17Section 3 Installation3.1 Installation of the componentsUnpack all supplied parts carefully, as they are highly sensitive in part to shock and impac

18InstallationFigure 10 Use of the carrying strap1. Place the analysis unit on a stable and level tabletop. Level out any unevenness with the rear ad

19Installation3.1.3 Installation of the cables1. Select the appropriate mains voltage (230 V or 115 V) for the region with the voltage selector switch

20Installation7. Optionally, connect a hand-held scanner or a keyboard to the corresponding interface of the open-loop control unit.3.1.4 Installation

21Installation7. Install the drain hose. Attach one end of the suction tube to the white tube connection on the rear side of the sample changer. Inse

22InstallationFigure 11 Tube plan for analysis unit P 1 Pump 1 10 Reaction solution C2 Digestion cuvette 11 Pump 43 Overpressure discharge 12 Analysi

23InstallationTable 1 Tube overview for analysis unit P3.1.4.2 Installation of the tubes for the Ganimede N1. Install all tubes of the analysis unit i

24Installation6. Install the suction tube for the rinse water of the sample needle. To do so, connect the end with a screw thread to the permanently m

25InstallationFigure 12 Tube plan for analysis unit N 1 Tube routing 9 Distilled water 2 Pump 1 10 Pump 4 3 Pump 3 11 Analysis cuvette4 Digestion c

26InstallationTable 2 Tube overview for analysis unit N3.1.5 Installation of the sample trayThe position designations for the sample containers are pr

27Installation7. The sample tray is subsequently turned automatically to the correct position and the sample needle dips into the rinsing solution.Not

28Installation3.2.2 Switch-on of the open-loop control unitThe open-loop control unit is switched on with the power switch on the left-hand side of th

29Installation3.3.2 Reagents for Ganimede NThe GCA 200 reagents for the automated sum determination of inorganically and organically bound nitrogen ar

3Table of contentsSection 1 Technical data ...

30InstallationAlternatively, it is possible to work with a two-point calibration. In addition, a zero standard solution, or alternatively two standard

31InstallationFigure 14 Example of a sample tray load, Ganimede P 3.5 Ganimede N sample preparation• Samples that contain substances that react aggre

32Installation• For a two-point calibration, the standards are positioned with the measurement series on a sample tray for 36 sample containers as fol

33InstallationFigure 15 Example of a sample tray load, Ganimede P 1 Low-range standard solution 3 Samples2 High-range standard solution 4 Empty posit

34Installation

35Section 4 Operation4.1 Operation of the open-loop control unitThe sample batch is defined with the open-loop control unit according to:• Parameter (

36Operation4.2 Menu structure of the open-loop control unit4.2.1 Menu structureAnalysisSamplesAnalysis X batch YDisplay of a list of all saved sample

37OperationEditProgram Create and save a new sample batchPhosphorus Definition of a sample batch for phosphorusName Name, maximum 20 characters long,

38OperationModify Saved sample batches can be modified.Modify Selection list of all saved sample batches. Select the desired sample batch.Name Name, m

39OperationDataCurrentAfter a connection to the analysis unit has been established, a list of current measurement results is shown.In addition to the

4Table of contents4.2 Menu structure of the open-loop control unit...

40Operation4.2.2 Start of a measurement series1. Load the sample tray according to the sample batch with the samples starting from position 1.Note: Th

41Operation• Position 36: 2nd high standard, e.g. 100 mg/L TNB GCS 100The low standards can be selected freely in the range 0.5–30 mg/L TNB; the high

42Operation12. Confirm the input with the top menu key and close the window.4.2.3.2 Ganimede NIn the storage locations for STD. CURVE 1, 2 and 3, stan

43Operation4. Check the capacity of the waste bottle.5. Start the rinse procedure with the RINSE shortcut key.6. Switch on the prepared analysis unit.

44OperationThe input is carried out via the alphanumeric keys of the open-loop control unit or via a connected compact keyboard.Note: A new measuremen

45Section 5 Maintenance5.1 Sample changerThe sample changer is a maintenance-free device. For safe and accurate operation, it is necessary to keep the

46Maintenance5.3.2 DowntimeIn the event of downtime, e.g. overnight or over weekends, a rinse of the system with cleaning solution (GCR 100) must be c

47Maintenance2. Mount the clamp in the metal holder (2) from below. In so doing, tilt the clamp forward slightly.3. Swivel the clamp upward (3).4. Pre

48Maintenance8. Clean the cuvette with a moist cotton bud from inside.9. If necessary, use a suitable cleaning solution, e.g. Extran for Ganimede P, a

49MaintenanceFigure 19 Cleaning of the Ganimede N analysis cuvette5.3.5 Cleaning of the analysis unitThe housing is cleaned with a soft, possibly dam

5Section 1 Technical data Subject to change. Ganimede P analysis unitTypeGanimede P for the automatic serial analysis of orthophosphate and total pho

50Maintenance

51Section 6 Troubleshooting6.1 Error messages on the open-loop control unit6.2 Error messages on the analysis unitError message NoteNotice:The transfe

52Troubleshooting

53Section 7 Replacement parts and accessories 7.1 Replacement partsDescription Cat. NoSample changer including sample tray for 36 sample containers,

54Replacement parts and accessoriesCalibration solutions 30 – 150 mg/L TNB,Standard 1: 30 mg/L TNB for GaniChem N, 100 mLStandard 2: 60 mg/L TNB for G

55Section 8 Contact information HACH Company World HeadquartersP.O. Box 389 Loveland, Colorado 80539-0389 U.S.A. Tel (800) 227-HACH (800) -227-4224 (U

56Contact informationHACH LANGE D.O.O.Fajfarjeva 15 SI-1230 Domžale Tel. +386 (0)59 051 000 Fax +386 (0)59 051 010 [email protected] www.hach-lange.s

57Section 9 Warranty and liabilityThe manufacturer warrants that the product supplied is free of material and manufacturing defects and undertakes the

58Warranty and liability

59Appendix A Interface protocolRS 232 interface for the analysis unit and open-loop control unit.The RS 232 C interface has a 9-pole sub-D socket and

6Technical dataTube material Analysis unitIsmaprene, thermoplastic elastomer on polypropylene basis, almost opaque beige, suitable for the food and me

60Interface protocolID133 Calculated concentration result 1ID134 Absorbance 1ID135 UnitID136 Express asID137 MethodID138 DilutionID139 FactorID

7Section 2 General information2.1 Safety informationRead this entire manual carefully before unpacking, setting up or operating the device. Pay attent

8General information2.1.3 Chemical and biological safetyNormal operation of this instrument may involve the use of hazardous chemicals or biologically

9General informationTo avoid the risk of electrocution, make sure the instrument is disconnected from the power source before changing the lamps. 2.