Advanced Operations, User Programs | Hach DR 2800 instruction

Section 6 Advanced Operations

6.1 User Programs

User programs provide the opportunity to complete "made to measure" analysis.

The User Programs database is empty when the instrument leaves the factory and is used to accommodate programs created by users specific needs. Here are a few examples of entries:

•Programming of user-created procedures. The analysis procedure must be developed first, before it can be programmed. The user must define or determine the program sequences, calculation formulas, measurement wavelengths, factors, measuring range limits, etc.

•Modified tests

•Assignment of user programs to the favorites menu for frequently used tests.

•Creation of a specific selection of methods and tests.

Press User Programs in the Main Menu and then

Program Options. The Program Options menu contains several input and editing options (Table 7):

		Table 7 Program options user programs
	Options	Description

		Select New to program a new user program.
	New	Note: The first time Program Options is selected, only the New option is available. The other
		options remain inactive (grey) until the first program has been created.
	Add to favorites	Select Add to favorites to add an existing user program to the list of frequently used programs.

	Edit	Select Edit to modify an existing program

	Delete	Select Delete to remove a program from the list of user programs. The program will be
	Delete	simultaneously deleted from the Favorites list.
		simultaneously deleted from the Favorites list.

6.1.1 Program a user method

All input steps and their significance and options are explained in the following sections.

1.Select New in the Program Options menu.

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Contents

January 2008, Edition Page Table of Contents Table of Contents 100 Table of Contents Section Specifications Specifications Precautionary labels Safety informationGeneral Information Use of hazard information Overview of product Chemical and Biological SafetyGeneral Information Unpack the instrument Section InstallationOperating environment Installation Power connectionsUSA adapter plug UK adapter plug AUS/China adapter plug Interfaces Connection Cell compartment #1 Cell compartments and adaptersCell compartment #2 Cuvette/Sample cell adapters Installation of the cuvette/sample cell adapters Use of the light shield for measurements Installation of a cuvette/sample cell adapter Light Shield Installation of the light shield Installation Protective Cover Mobile use of the DR 2800 for field analysis Installation Position the Protective Cover Shows the beam path of the DR Beam path Installation Change the language setting Power the instrument on and offStart Up Language selection Start Up Overview Standard OperationsTips for the use of the touch screen Use of the alphanumeric keypad Main Menu Options DR Standard Operations Main Menu Standard Operations Instrument Setup modeOperator ID Standard Operations Sample ID Standard Operations Date and time Power ManagementDisplay and sound preferences Standard Operations USB connector Printer setupStandard Operations PC and printer Printer Setup Hach Data Trans Print data Password Password deactivation Standard Operations Data log Store, recall, send and delete dataAuto/manual data storage Recall stored data from the data log To send measurement data to a PC Send data from the data log Delete stored data from the data log Data Storage from Time Course Standard Operations Time CourseRecall Stored Data from Time Course Option Send Data from Time Course Delete Stored Data from Time Course Select a saved test/method enter user-specific basic data Stored ProgramsStored program options Stored programs options Standard Adjust Timer iconOptions Description Store Off/On Trans/Conc/Abs Standard Operations Use of program timers Standard Operations Set the dilution factor Run a standard adjustPress OptionsMore…Dilution Factor Set the chemical form Press Save as Default Change of the default setting of the chemical formRun a reagent blank Press OptionsMoreChemical Form Press OptionsMoreReagent Blank Analysis of samples Add stored programs to the favorite programs list Complete a barcode 13 mm test/vial Barcode Programs Select the measuring range Changing the standard settingSelect the chemical evaluation form Setting of the dilution factor is turned off Basic test-specific and sample-specific data settingsBarcode program options Program Options Description Save as User Program Sample blank Manual update of a barcode test Standard Operations Update/edit barcode testsProgram update options Enter the Name Enter the Measurement Process Enter the Version Timer 1, Timer 2, Timer 3 and Timer Option 1 Manual update of test data Update an existing barcode testOption 2 Manual check/revision of test data Press OptionsMoreEdit Software/Software Update Downloads under Downloads Upgrade of the instrument softwareProgram a new test Press OK to return to the System Checks menu User Programs Advanced OperationsProgram a user method Program Number Advanced OperationsProgram Name Program Type Concentration resolution number of decimal places Single wavelength settingsUnits Wavelength single wavelength program type Chemical form Multi wavelength settingsAbsorbance formula multi-wavelength program type Wavelength λx List of available absorbance formulasConcentration Factor Kx Calibration settings Calibration settings for single and multi wavelength modeCalibration by entering calibration values Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Additional user-defined parameters and functions Store a user programUpper and lower limits of the measuring range Chemical form 2 / chemical form 3 / chemical form Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3 / Timer Measurement process Advanced Operations Free programming program typeDefinitions of the program points Enter a new element of a measuring sequence Content and definition of the keys Key / Zeroing Key / Reading Process Timer key Deleting an element of a measuring sequence Enter the calibration formula evaluation formulaInserting an element of a measuring sequence Enter calibration formula C1 Screen Key Description Edit formula key descriptionsAbs/Variables New Number C2 On Enter the next calibration formula C2 or Cn+- ÷x Save a free programming user program Enter variablesSelect Conc. key 4 Add, edit and delete user programs from the favorites list Advanced Operations Select a user program Edit Add to FavoritesDelete Recall a favorite program Favorite ProgramsDelete a favorite program Standard Addition monitoring/checking results Measures to identify other interference factors ChecklistMethod Sample volume Peak volume Standard additionCheck the standard solution Complete a standard addition Press OptionsMoreStandard Addition Peak volume/sample volume methods Description of the table of readings Advanced Operations Single wavelength setup options Set up single wavelength mode Concentration factor Concentration resolution Advanced Operations Take single wavelength measurements Multi-wavelength setup options Set the reading mode at different wavelengths Absorbance formula Press Absorbance Formula Concentration factor For data storage, see .3.1 on Time course setup options Time course setup parametersTime course of absorbance/transmittance Time & interval Time course scan readingScale & units Analysis of time course data Navigation of a time scan or a time scan analysis System checksNavigating the time scan Advanced Operations Instrument information Wavelength check Advanced Operations Optical checks 100 Stray light check 101 Absorbance check Press Nominal Values Verification kitPress Verification 102 103 Advanced Operations Output checks Factory serviceLamp history 104 105 Advanced Operations Service time 106 Advanced Operations Instrument Backup 107 Restore backup data 108 Cleaning requirements MaintenanceSpectrophotometer Display Maintenance Insert or change of the battery110 Dispose of the lithium battery Information about using the battery111 Lifespan of the battery Optimal operation of the batteryLoad the battery/Operating time Operating time of a fully charged battery 113 Lamp replacement 114 115 116 117 Section Troubleshooting 118 Troubleshooting 119 Section Replacement PartsDescription Cat. No 120 Replacement Parts 121 Contact Information 122 Contact Information Limitations Limited WarrantyLimitation of Remedies 123 124 Limited Warranty 125 Index 126