Hach-lange DR 3900 User Manual User Manual

DOC022.52.90323DR 3900USER MANUAL04/2013 Edition 3A© HACH-LANGE GmbH, 2011, 2013. All rights reserved. Printed in Germany.

10Specifications

100Expanded programsλ/ Absorbance Formula:1. Press Absorbance Formula. 2. The formula selected in the top key determines the number of wavelength and

101Expanded programsK 1 A 1 + K 2 A 2 + K 3 A 3K 1 A 1 + K 2 A 2 + K 3 A 3 + K 4 A 4K 1 A 1 / K 2 A 2(K 1 A 1 + K 2 A 2 ) / K 3 A 3(K 1 A 1 + K 2 A 2

102Expanded programsConcentration Resolution:1. Press Concentration Resolution in the "Options" menu.2. Select the resolution.3. Press OK to

103Expanded programs6.6.1 Set up the wavelength scanPress Wavelength Scan in the Main Menu. Press Options for Parameter Setup.λ Setting of the wavelen

104Expanded programs6. Enter the upper wavelength.7. Press OK to confirm.Note: Do not select the same wavelength for minimum and maximum.8. Highlight

105Expanded programs5. Press Return to return to the Scan mode.Note: The Integral is shown instead of the date on the display.Note: For the next scan

106Expanded programsThe Wavelength Scan is complete, if• the graph is shown full-size,• the scaling of the x-axis occurs automatically,• the Cursor fu

107Expanded programs3. To complete the wavelength scan reading, refer to section 6.6.2, page 105.• The newly plotted wavelength scan curves are shown

108Expanded programs6.7 Time course of absorbance/transmittanceThe Time Course mode is used to collect data in either absorbance or transmittance for

109Expanded programsTime & Interval:1. Press Time & Interval in the "Options" menu.2. Enter the total time and measurement interval.

11Section 2 General Information2.1 Safety informationRead through the entire user manual carefully before you unpack the device, set up and put into o

110Expanded programs• Select Mark to mark the next data point collected. This mark is not used by the instrument, but is available for the user and ma

111Expanded programs6.8 System Checks1. Press System Checks in the Main Menu.The "System Check" menu contains instrument information and var

112Expanded programs7. Connect the USB memory stick to the USB port (type A) on the instrument, refer to section 3.5, page 18.8. Press OK to confirm.

113Expanded programs5. Press Verification.6. Insert cell adapter A (Figure 3, page 19) in cell compartment (2).7. Remove any remaining cells from the

114Expanded programs1. Press Test Solution in the "Optical Checks" menu.2. Press Nominal Values.3. Press Edit.An automatic menu guidance que

115Expanded programs7. Inset sample cell 1 (Figure 3, page 19) in cell compartment (1) a press Next.8. Follow the dialog indicated.9. After the fifth

116Expanded programs1. Press Stray Light Check in the "Optical Checks" menu.2. Remove any cuvettes/analysis cuvettes from the cell compartme

117Expanded programs7. Place the analysis cell in the cell compartment.8. Close the cell compartment cover.9. Press Read. 10. Remove the analysis cel

118Expanded programs6.8.4.1 AQA Standard configurationThe working method, photometers, and accessories can be checked by the analysis of a standard so

119Expanded programs9. Select Options>Reminder to enter an automatic interval when a standard analysis is required to be carried out.10. Press On.1

12General Informationregions may contravene national laws. The manufacturer reserves the right also to obtain authorisation in other countries. In cas

120Expanded programs3. Enter the required interval, and the system will automatically issue a prompt to add an analysis. Press OK to confirm the entry

121Expanded programs6.8.4.4 Dilution1. Press Dilution.2. Press On.3. Select the required interval. Press OK to confirm the entry.4. Select a unit for

122Expanded programs1. Press Instrument Backup in the "System Check" menu.2. Insert the USB stick (refer to section 3.5, page 18).3. Press S

123Expanded programs6.8.6 Service menuUse of the service menu requires a service code. This menu is reserved exclusively for servicing tasks.6.8.7 Ser

124Expanded programsAfter a lamp is replaced, the display of the switch-on cycles is reset to 0.1. Press Lamp History in the "System Check"

125Expanded programs6.9.3 TimerUse this function to activate a timer at any time.1. In the toolbar, press Timer.2. Enter the required time and confirm

126Expanded programsData transfer is either via memory card or network (LAN). For a detailed description, refer to the Link2SC operating instructions

127Section 7 Maintenance7.1 Cleaning requirements7.1.1 Spectrophotometer• Only clean the housing, the cell compartments and all accessories with a sof

128Maintenance2. Afterwards, rinse the cuvettes/sample cells several times with tap water and then thoroughly with deionized water.Note: Glass cuvette

129Maintenance7. Lift out the lamp holder upwards.8. Turn the lamp holder so that the connector with the cable guide points forwards.9. Push the clamp

13General Information2.2 Overview of productThe DR 3900 is a VIS spectrophotometer with a wavelength range of 320 to 1100 nm. The instrument is delive

130Maintenance4. Install the lamp holder in the instrument.Note: Take care that the lamp cable is not pinched by the cable guide.5. Using a cross-head

131Maintenance4. Lift the cell receptacle upwards and out.5. Emplace the new cell receptacle so that the pressure rollers guide slot is to the left.6.

132Maintenance

133Section 8 TroubleshootingError displayed Definition ResolutionAttention!Please insert the light shield.Readings with barcode cuvettes generally req

134TroubleshootingError copying from USB memory stick.Error during updateStart the procedure again or contact the manufacturer or his representative.E

135TroubleshootingUnder measuring rangeThe measured absorbance is below the calibration range of the testIf possible, select a test with a lower readi

136Troubleshooting

137Section 9 Replacement parts9.1 AccessoriesDescription Cat. No.SIP 10 sipper set for DR 3900 with 1 inch round cell, EU LQV157.99.10001RFID read/wri

138Replacement parts9.2 Replacement partsDescription Cat. No.Halogen lamp LZV565Cell adapter A for 1-cm rectangular and 1-inch round cells LZV846Cell

139Section 10 ContactHACH CompanyWorld HeadquartersP.O. Box 389Loveland, Colorado80539-0389 U.S.A.Tel (800) 227-HACH(800) -227-4224(U.S.A. only)Fax (9

14General Information

140ContactHACH LANGE D.O.O.Fajfarjeva 15SI-1230 DomžaleTel. +386 (0)59 051 000Fax +386 (0)59 051 [email protected]ΗΑCH LANGE E.Π.

141Section 11 Warranty, liability and complaintsThe manufacturer warrants that the product supplied is free of material and manufacturing defects and

142Warranty, liability and complaints

143Appendix A Help GuideThe Help Guide is a step by step set of instructions for the DR 3900, for the execution of a stored program or procedure in ac

144Help GuideA list of preset times will be displayed.6. Select the necessary time.7. After the timer has finished, return to the Help Guide by pressi

145Help Guide7. Press Cancel to return to the measurement screen for the test.8. Press the information icon to return to the last current page of the

146Help Guide

147IndexAAbsorbance Check ... 116Absorbance Formula ... 100Al

148IndexOOperator ID ... 27Optical Checks ... 112, 115, 116, 1

149IndexWavelength selection ... 9Wavelength setting ...

15Section 3 Installation3.1 Unpack the instrumentThe DR 3900 Spectrophotometer comes packaged with the following items:• DR 3900 spectrophotometer• Du

150Index

16Installation3.3 Front and back viewFigure 1 Front view 1 USB port type A 4 On/off switch2 Cell compartment cover 5 RFID module (not available on

17InstallationFigure 2 Back view 3.4 Power connections1. Connect the power cable to the benchtop power supply. 2. Plug the benchtop power supply ca

18Installation3.5 InterfacesThe DR 3900 features three USB ports and one Ethernet port as standard, located on the front and rear sides of the instrum

19InstallationFigure 3 Cell compartments Figure 4 Cell adapter 1 Cell compartment for round cells (1) 2 Cell compartment for rectangular cells (2)

20Installation3.6.2 Installation of cell adapter1. Open the cell compartment.2. Place the cell adapter into cell compartment (2) so that the arrow on

21InstallationFigure 6 Light shield Installation of the light shield1. Open the cell compartment.2. Place the light shield into cell compartment (2

22Installation3.7 Beam pathFigure 7 shows the beam path of the DR 3900.Figure 7 Beam path 1 Halogen lamp 8 Splitter mirror2 Entrance slit 9 Referen

23Section 4 Start up4.1 Switch on the instrument, startup process1. Connect the power cable to the mains outlet.2. Switch on the instrument by using t

24Start up4.4 Sleep modeThe instrument can be put into sleep mode. 1. Briefly press the power button next to the display.The "Sleep mode" me

25Section 5 Standard programs5.1 Overview5.1.1 Tips for using the touch screenThe whole screen responds to touch. To choose an option, tap with a fing

26Standard programs5.1.3 Main menuA variety of modes may be selected from the Main Menu. The following table briefly describes each menu option.There

27Standard programs5.2 Instrument Setup1. Select Instrument Setup in the Main Menu.A selection of functions appears in order to configure the function

28Standard programs10. With Back the device returns to the menu "Instrument Setup".Press Logout to log out of an active operator ID.Press Lo

29Standard programsused to specify the sample location or other sample specific information, for example. 1. Press Sample ID in the toolbar on the ri

3Table of contentsSection 1 Specifications ...

30Standard programs9. Press New to enter another sample ID.Press Delete to delete a sample ID.Press Edit to edit a sample ID.Press Initialize RFID Tag

31Standard programs5.2.3 Sample ID and operator ID with the optional RFID Sample ID Kit (not available on all models)The optional RFID Sample ID Kit c

32Standard programs4. Press Security List to access various functions with security level 1 or 2.5. Select the required function and press Setup.6. Se

33Standard programs1. Select Operator ID from "Instrument Setup".2. Enter the security password and confirm by pressing OK.3. Set up an oper

34Standard programs9. Press OK.The operator ID is displayed with the selected security level. 10. Activate the selected operator ID by pressing Login.

35Standard programs5.2.5 Date and time1. Press Date & Time in the "Instrument Setup".2. Select a Date Format for the date.3. Press OK to

36Standard programs7. Enter the current date and time. Change the information using the arrow keys. 8. Press OK to confirm the entry. The instrument t

37Standard programstransferring data to a PC and in a network. These interfaces can be used for the connection of a USB stick, an external USB keyboar

38Standard programsPrinter Setup: • Resolution: Font size• Paper: Paper sizeNote: If an optional Thermal Printer is connected, the function "Auto

39Standard programs5.2.7.3 Print data continuouslyIf all readings are to be printed out automatically straight after measurement, the use of a continu

4Table of contents5.2 Instrument Setup...

40Standard programs5. Select Fix to configure the IP address.6. Press IP address and enter the address.In conjunction with the IP address of an instru

41Standard programs10. Press Network Server: <Off> to determine the target site for the data transfer.11. Select Netdrive and run Netdrive Setup

42Standard programsUser and password must be identical to the settings on the target system.15. Press User and enter the username.16. Press OK to conf

43Standard programs4. Select Power Off Timer and press OK.5. Select the required time span after which the instrument will automatically be powered of

44Standard programs5.3.1.2 Recall stored data from the data log1. Press Recall Data in the Main Menu.2. Press Data Log.A listing of the stored data is

45Standard programs6. Press View Details to get more information.5.3.1.3 Send data from the data log Data is sent from the internal data log as an XML

46Standard programs5. Select the data to be sent.The following options are available:• Single point: only this selected reading will be sent•Filtered

47Standard programs3. Press Filter: On/Off. 4. Activate On. 5. Select a required parameter.6. Press OK to confirm the selection. The chosen items are

48Standard programs9. Press Range Control Chart to select the control chart of the range in % for multiple determinations. The range in % is displayed

49Standard programs5.3.3.2 Recall stored data from wavelength scan or time course1. Press Recall Data from the Main Menu.a. Select Wavelength Scan or

5Table of contents5.4 Stored Programs...

50Standard programs• If a USB memory stick is connected, the files will be automatically sent to the USB memory stick as xml or csv files in the file

51Standard programsUse the Ratio function to monitor the parameter relationships at a particular location and display them in a graph. Use the Interfe

52Standard programs7. Select the required data analysis interval or the start and end date, and press Next to confirm.8. Set an upper and lower contro

53Standard programs1. Select Recall Data>Data analysis.2. Select Ratios.If a ratio analysis has already been carried out, a list of the defined ana

54Standard programs5. Select the required sample ID and press Next to confirm.6. Select parameter I with the greatest concentration and press Next to

55Standard programs9. Select the required data analysis interval. It is possible to select a fixed interval and an specific customised interval with s

56Standard programsExample: Analysis of ammonium with barcode test LCK303 and recording of the readings. According to the LCK303 ion interference tabl

57Standard programs5.4.3 Use of program timersSome procedures do not require the use of timers. Other procedures require several timers. These timers

58Standard programs1. Press the Timer icon.2. Press OK to start the first timer.The timer will count down on the screen. 3. To start the next timed ac

59Standard programs5.4.5 Run a standard adjustThe Standard Adjust functions allows the calibration curve for a stored program to be adjusted based on

6Table of contentsSection 6 Expanded programs...

60Standard programs5.4.6.1 Change of the default setting of the chemical form1. In the result display, press Options>More>Chemical Form.2. A lis

61Standard programsNote: The reagent blank icon is shown in the result display (refer to arrow) when the function is active.5.4.8 To carry out a multi

62Standard programs4. Remove the zero solution cell from the cell compartment. Insert the sample cell into the cell compartment.5. Press Read. The res

63Standard programsThe Data list of the corresponding test will appear.The process specification of the corresponding test contains the new data (Wave

64Standard programs5.5 Barcode ProgramsA special barcode reader in cell compartment #1 automatically reads the barcode on the 13 mm cuvette/vial as th

65Standard programs5.5.2 Select the chemical evaluation formThe chemical form of the test result of a number of parameters can be selected individuall

66Standard programsTable 5 Barcode program optionsOptions DescriptionMore For further OptionsStore Off/OnStore: On stores all measurement data automa

67Standard programs5.5.4 Sample blankTurbidity and colour in the sample matrix can falsify the results of a photometric analysis. The interference fac

68Standard programs5.5.5.2 Manual update of a barcode testNote: Only in very few cases does the revision of a test require all test specifications to

69Standard programsEnter the measurement processFor detailed information on entering the measurement process, refer to section 6.1.2, page 82. Check t

7Table of contents6.8 System Checks...

70Standard programs.Timer 1, Timer 2, Timer 3 and Timer 4: The timers are activated or deactivated with the control boxes on the left of the display.

71Standard programs7. Connect the USB memory stick to the USB port (type A) on the instrument, refer to section 3.5, page 18.8. Press OK. The link is

72Standard programs

73Section 6 Expanded programs6.1 User programsUser programs provide the opportunity to complete "made to measure" analysis.The "User Pr

74Expanded programsProgram Number: The program number is a specific test number, with which the program can subsequently be called up from the selecti

75Expanded programs6.1.1.1 Single wavelength settingsThe following parameters can be defined when selecting the single wavelength mode: Units: 1. Sele

76Expanded programsChemical form:1. Enter the chemical formula used in the display to represent the analysis parameter.2. Press Continue.6.1.1.2 Multi

77Expanded programsWavelength λx:1. Press the λx buttons. The number of wavelengths results from the calculation formula.2. Enter the required wavelen

78Expanded programs6.1.1.3 Calibration settings for single and Multi Wavelength modeA method is calibrated by determining the absorbance values of sev

79Expanded programs9. Press Graph.The entered data is shown as a calibration curve.Note: The correlation coefficient (r2) is shown on the left below t

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80Expanded programsThe entered and measured data is shown in the table.Note: To delete a standard concentration, highlight the appropriate line and pr

81Expanded programs3. Press the Formula key.A list of available formulas (linear and 2nd and 3rd order polynomial order) is displayed. Up to 4 coeffic

82Expanded programsTimer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3 / Timer 4:Up to four time intervals can be defined as timers with this function. Descriptions of the in

83Expanded programsProgram Number: The program number is a specific test number, with which the program can subsequently be called up from the selecti

84Expanded programs6.1.2.1 Measurement processThe measurement process defines the handling and the readings of the test:• At which and how many wavele

85Expanded programsContent and definition of the keys[Z] key / Zeroing1. Press [Z] to program a zero reading. 2. Press OK to confirm. 3. Press New.4

86Expanded programsKey { }Elements of the reading sequence that are to be repeated are placed in brackets.The left bracket { marks the start of the se

87Expanded programs6.1.2.3 Enter the calibration formula (evaluation formula)The calibration formula (evaluation formula) defines the calculation and

88Expanded programsTable 11 Description of the keys for the editing of formulaeScreen Key DescriptionAbs/VariablesPress the Abs/Variables key to selec

89Expanded programsEntering the next calibration formula (C2 or Cn)1. Mark C2: Out.2. Press Edit.3. Mark C2: Out.4. Press Edit. The display switches t

9Section 1 SpecificationsThese are subject to change without notice!Performance specificationsDisplay mode Transmittance (%), Absorbance and Concentra

90Expanded programs6.1.2.4 Enter variables1. Mark the Variables row in the data overview.2. Press Edit.3. Select the variable to be edited.4. Press Ed

91Expanded programs1. Press User Programs in the Main Menu. The User Programs list will appear.2. Highlight the selection by pressing it or Select by

92Expanded programs6.1.4.3 Delete program1. Press Delete.2. Press OK to confirm.The program will be deleted from the list of user programs.Note: If th

93Expanded programs4. Press OK to confirm.Note: If a Favorite Program is deleted, it will stay in the User Programs or Stored Programs.Note: If the st

94Expanded programsMeasures to identify other interference factors:Checklist:1. Check if the procedure is completed correctly:a. Are the reagents adde

95Expanded programsMaximum Method Volume/Sample volume1. Press Stored Programs in the Main Menu. 2. Select the required program.3. Press Start.4. Anal

96Expanded programs10. Press the keys to change the standard addition volumes. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the new data.11. Press OK to confi

97Expanded programs6.4 Single Wavelength (absorbance, concentration and transmittance readings)The Single Wavelength mode can be used in three ways. F

98Expanded programsConcentration Factor:1. Press Concentration Factor: Off in the "Options" menu. 2. Press On to highlight this feature.3. P

99Expanded programs6.4.2 Take single wavelength readings (single reading)1. Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment.2. Press Zero.Note