Start Up | Hach DR 2800 guide

Start Up

If the instrument detects any deviation relative to the last calibration, a system check has to be carried out.

4.Remove the cuvette from the cell compartment and close the lid.

5.Then press Start.

The system check is carried out (duration approx. 6 minutes).

Note: Further error messages during self check, see Section 8 on page 117.

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Hach DR 2800 user manual Start Up

Contents

January 2008, Edition Page Table of Contents Table of Contents 100 Table of Contents Section Specifications Specifications Safety information Precautionary labelsGeneral Information Use of hazard information Chemical and Biological Safety Overview of productGeneral Information Section Installation Unpack the instrumentOperating environment Power connections InstallationUSA adapter plug UK adapter plug AUS/China adapter plug Connection Interfaces Cell compartments and adapters Cell compartment #1Cell compartment #2 Installation of the cuvette/sample cell adapters Cuvette/Sample cell adapters Installation of a cuvette/sample cell adapter Use of the light shield for measurements Installation of the light shield Light Shield Installation Protective Cover Mobile use of the DR 2800 for field analysis Installation Position the Protective Cover Beam path Shows the beam path of the DR Installation Power the instrument on and off Change the language settingStart Up Language selection Start Up Standard Operations OverviewTips for the use of the touch screen Use of the alphanumeric keypad Standard Operations Main Menu Main Menu Options DR Instrument Setup mode Standard OperationsOperator ID Standard Operations Sample ID Power Management Standard Operations Date and timeDisplay and sound preferences Standard Operations Printer setup USB connectorStandard Operations PC and printer Printer Setup Print data Hach Data Trans Password Password deactivation Standard Operations Store, recall, send and delete data Data logAuto/manual data storage Recall stored data from the data log Send data from the data log To send measurement data to a PC Delete stored data from the data log Standard Operations Time Course Data Storage from Time CourseRecall Stored Data from Time Course Send Data from Time Course Option Delete Stored Data from Time Course Stored Programs Select a saved test/method enter user-specific basic dataStored program options Stored programs options Timer icon Standard AdjustOptions Description Store Off/On Trans/Conc/Abs Standard Operations Use of program timers Run a standard adjust Standard Operations Set the dilution factorPress OptionsMore…Dilution Factor Set the chemical form Change of the default setting of the chemical form Press Save as DefaultRun a reagent blank Press OptionsMoreChemical Form Analysis of samples Press OptionsMoreReagent Blank Add stored programs to the favorite programs list Barcode Programs Complete a barcode 13 mm test/vial Changing the standard setting Select the measuring rangeSelect the chemical evaluation form Basic test-specific and sample-specific data settings Setting of the dilution factor is turned offBarcode program options Program Sample blank Options Description Save as User Program Standard Operations Update/edit barcode tests Manual update of a barcode testProgram update options Enter the Name Enter the Version Enter the Measurement Process Timer 1, Timer 2, Timer 3 and Timer Update an existing barcode test Option 1 Manual update of test dataOption 2 Manual check/revision of test data Press OptionsMoreEdit Upgrade of the instrument software Software/Software Update Downloads under DownloadsProgram a new test Press OK to return to the System Checks menu Advanced Operations User ProgramsProgram a user method Advanced Operations Program NumberProgram Name Program Type Single wavelength settings Concentration resolution number of decimal placesUnits Wavelength single wavelength program type Multi wavelength settings Chemical formAbsorbance formula multi-wavelength program type List of available absorbance formulas Wavelength λxConcentration Factor Kx Calibration settings for single and multi wavelength mode Calibration settingsCalibration by entering calibration values Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Store a user program Additional user-defined parameters and functionsUpper and lower limits of the measuring range Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3 / Timer Chemical form 2 / chemical form 3 / chemical form Advanced Operations Free programming program type Measurement processDefinitions of the program points Content and definition of the keys Key / Zeroing Enter a new element of a measuring sequence Process Timer key Key / Reading Enter the calibration formula evaluation formula Deleting an element of a measuring sequenceInserting an element of a measuring sequence Enter calibration formula C1 Edit formula key descriptions Screen Key DescriptionAbs/Variables New Number Enter the next calibration formula C2 or Cn C2 On+- ÷x Enter variables Save a free programming user programSelect Conc. key Advanced Operations Select a user program 4 Add, edit and delete user programs from the favorites list Add to Favorites EditDelete Favorite Programs Recall a favorite programDelete a favorite program Measures to identify other interference factors Checklist Standard Addition monitoring/checking resultsMethod Peak volume Standard addition Sample volumeCheck the standard solution Complete a standard addition Peak volume/sample volume methods Press OptionsMoreStandard Addition Description of the table of readings Advanced Operations Set up single wavelength mode Single wavelength setup options Concentration resolution Concentration factor Advanced Operations Take single wavelength measurements Set the reading mode at different wavelengths Multi-wavelength setup options Absorbance formula Press Absorbance Formula Concentration factor For data storage, see .3.1 on Time course setup parameters Time course setup optionsTime course of absorbance/transmittance Time course scan reading Time & intervalScale & units Analysis of time course data System checks Navigation of a time scan or a time scan analysisNavigating the time scan Advanced Operations Instrument information Advanced Operations Optical checks Wavelength check Stray light check 100 Absorbance check 101 Verification kit Press Nominal ValuesPress Verification 102 103 Factory service Advanced Operations Output checksLamp history 104 Advanced Operations Service time 105 Advanced Operations Instrument Backup 106 Restore backup data 107 108 Maintenance Cleaning requirementsSpectrophotometer Display Insert or change of the battery Maintenance110 Information about using the battery Dispose of the lithium battery111 Optimal operation of the battery Lifespan of the batteryLoad the battery/Operating time Operating time of a fully charged battery Lamp replacement 113 114 115 116 Section Troubleshooting 117 Troubleshooting 118 Section Replacement Parts 119Description Cat. No Replacement Parts 120 Contact Information 121 Contact Information 122 Limited Warranty LimitationsLimitation of Remedies 123 Limited Warranty 124 Index 125 126