Performing a time scan, Sipper module – Hach-Lange Sipper Module for DR 5000 User Manual
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Sipper module
7.
When the settling cycle is complete, the blank is displayed. In automatic mode, the
purge begins immediately after the reading. If the purge is set up for a manual start
the instrument will wait for the operator to press
PURGE
.
Note: Distilled water or the sample can be used as the rinsing liquid.
8.
Leave the inlet tube in the purge solution until the Sipper pump stops. The remaining
time in seconds is shown instead of the date on the display. Press
CANCEL
during the
purge interval to stop the purge cycle.
9.
When the sample purge is complete the instrument is ready for the next sample.
Note: After starting the Reading sequence the
ZERO/READ
keys turn into a
CANCEL
key. Press
CANCEL
at any time to start over and to erase all readings from the current set of
measurements.
Performing a Time Scan
1.
Load and insert the Sipper Module. The
SIPPER OPTIONS
key will appear on the
Instrument Setup screen.
2.
Press
SIPPER OPTIONS
to select the Sipper Settings. Select the sipper settings and
press OK.
3.
Press
OPTIONS
on the Time Course menu to configure scanning parameters. After the
parameters have been selected, the instrument must be blanked.
4.
Route the drain tube to an appropriate drain or collection vessel.
5.
Place the sample inlet tube into the blank and press
ZERO
. Leave the inlet tube in the
sample until the Sipper pump stops and the settling cycle begins. The Remaining time
in seconds is shown instead of the date on the display. Press
CANCEL
to stop the sip
cycle.
6.
When the settling cycle is complete, the blank is displayed. In the automatic mode, the
purge begins immediately after the reading without operator intervention. If the purge
is set up for a manual start the instrument will wait for the operator to press
PURGE
.
Note: Distilled water or the sample can be used as the rinsing liquid.
7.
Leave the inlet tube in the purge solution until the Sipper pump stops. The remaining
time in seconds is shown instead of the date on the display. Press
CANCEL
during the
purge interval to stop the purge cycle.