2 instrument description, 2 intended use, Instrument description – Metrohm 859 Titrotherm User Manual
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1 Introduction
859 Titrotherm
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1.2
Instrument description
The 859 Titrotherm has the following characteristics:
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Operation
Operation is carried out using the high-performance PC software
tiamo™, Version 2.2 or higher.
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MSB connectors
Four MSB connectors (Metrohm Serial Bus) to control dosing devices
(Dosimat with exchange unit or Dosino with dosing unit), stirrer or
titration stand and Remote Boxes.
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USB connectors
Two USB connectors, through which devices such as printers, PC key-
boards, barcode readers or additional control devices (USB Sample Pro-
cessor, Titrando, Dosing Interface, etc.) can be connected.
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Measuring interface
Measuring interface with two connectors for two temperature sensors
(Thermoprobes).
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Titration modes, dosing commands and other commands
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TET
Thermometric endpoint titration. The reagent addition takes place con-
tinuously at a constant dosing rate.
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Dosing commands
The following commands for dosing can be selected:
– ADD (adding a predefined volume)
– PREP (rinsing the cylinder and tubings of an exchange or dosing
unit)
– EMPTY (for emptying cylinder and tubings)
– LQH (for executing complex dosing tasks)
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Other commands
– STIR (stirrer control)
– SCAN (scanning remote signals)
– CTRL (setting remote signals)
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Intended use
The 859 Titrotherm is designed for usage as a titrator in analytical labora-
tories. Its main area of application is the determination of ions in aqueous
and nonaqueous media. The 859 Titrotherm uses the method of thermo-
metric titration.
This instrument is suitable for processing chemicals and flammable sam-
ples. The usage of the 859 Titrotherm therefore requires that the user has
basic knowledge and experience in the handling of toxic and caustic sub-