Hach-Lange Sipper Module for DR 5000 - Manual (Page 8)

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Sipper module
Performing a Single or Multi-Wavelength Measurement
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 Single or Multi-Wavelength menu to configure the parameters.
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.
Note: 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. Rather than wasting the sample, a distilled water purge can be placed at the sample
inlet to rinse the sample cell between readings.