Advanced Operations Instrument information | Hach DR 2800 specs

Advanced Operations

6.7.1 Instrument information

1.Press Instrument Information in the System Checks menu.

2.The model, serial number and software version are displayed.

6.7.2 Upgrade of the instrument software

To obtain the software for the update from the Internet at

www.hach.com:

1.Go to http://www.hach.com.

2.On the DR 2800 product page, click Lab System

Software/Software Update Downloads under Downloads.

3.Locate the appropriate download and follow the prompts for saving the file(s) to the USB memory stick.

4.On the DR 2800, press Instrument Update in the System Checks menu.

5.Connect the USB stick to the USB interface on the DR 2800 (section 3.4 on page 13). Press OK.The link is established automatically and the software is updated.

6.Press OK to return to the System Checks menu.

Note: When the instrument software has been updated, a prompt to restart the instrument is displayed.

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Hach DR 2800 user manual Advanced Operations Instrument information, Upgrade of the instrument software

Contents

January 2008, Edition Page Table of Contents Table of Contents 100 Table of Contents Section Specifications Specifications General Information Safety informationPrecautionary labels Use of hazard information General Information Chemical and Biological SafetyOverview of product Operating environment Section InstallationUnpack the instrument USA adapter plug Power connectionsInstallation UK adapter plug AUS/China adapter plug Connection Interfaces Cell compartment #2 Cell compartments and adaptersCell compartment #1 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 Start Up Power the instrument on and offChange the language setting Language selection Start Up Tips for the use of the touch screen Standard OperationsOverview Use of the alphanumeric keypad Standard Operations Main Menu Main Menu Options DR Operator ID Instrument Setup modeStandard Operations Standard Operations Sample ID Display and sound preferences Power ManagementStandard Operations Date and time Standard Operations Standard Operations PC and printer Printer setupUSB connector Printer Setup Print data Hach Data Trans Password Password deactivation Standard Operations Auto/manual data storage Store, recall, send and delete dataData log 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 Recall Stored Data from Time Course Standard Operations Time CourseData Storage from Time Course Send Data from Time Course Option Delete Stored Data from Time Course Stored program options Stored ProgramsSelect a saved test/method enter user-specific basic data Stored programs options Options Description Store Off/On Timer iconStandard Adjust Trans/Conc/Abs Standard Operations Use of program timers Press OptionsMore…Dilution Factor Run a standard adjustStandard Operations Set the dilution factor Set the chemical form Run a reagent blank Change of the default setting of the chemical formPress Save as Default 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 Select the chemical evaluation form Changing the standard settingSelect the measuring range Barcode program options Basic test-specific and sample-specific data settingsSetting of the dilution factor is turned off Program Sample blank Options Description Save as User Program Program update options Standard Operations Update/edit barcode testsManual update of a barcode test Enter the Name Enter the Version Enter the Measurement Process Timer 1, Timer 2, Timer 3 and Timer Option 2 Manual check/revision of test data Update an existing barcode testOption 1 Manual update of test data Press OptionsMoreEdit Program a new test Upgrade of the instrument softwareSoftware/Software Update Downloads under Downloads Press OK to return to the System Checks menu Program a user method Advanced OperationsUser Programs Program Name Advanced OperationsProgram Number Program Type Units Single wavelength settingsConcentration resolution number of decimal places Wavelength single wavelength program type Absorbance formula multi-wavelength program type Multi wavelength settingsChemical form Concentration Factor Kx List of available absorbance formulasWavelength λx Calibration by entering calibration values Calibration settings for single and multi wavelength modeCalibration settings Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Advanced Operations Upper and lower limits of the measuring range Store a user programAdditional user-defined parameters and functions Timer 1 / Timer 2 / Timer 3 / Timer Chemical form 2 / chemical form 3 / chemical form Definitions of the program points Advanced Operations Free programming program typeMeasurement process Content and definition of the keys Key / Zeroing Enter a new element of a measuring sequence Process Timer key Key / Reading Inserting an element of a measuring sequence Enter the calibration formula evaluation formulaDeleting an element of a measuring sequence Enter calibration formula C1 Abs/Variables Edit formula key descriptionsScreen Key Description New Number +- ÷x Enter the next calibration formula C2 or CnC2 On Select Conc. key Enter variablesSave a free programming user program Advanced Operations Select a user program 4 Add, edit and delete user programs from the favorites list Delete Add to FavoritesEdit Delete a favorite program Favorite ProgramsRecall a favorite program Method Measures to identify other interference factors ChecklistStandard Addition monitoring/checking results Check the standard solution Peak volume Standard additionSample volume 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 of absorbance/transmittance Time course setup parametersTime course setup options Scale & units Time course scan readingTime & interval Analysis of time course data Navigating the time scan System checksNavigation of a time scan or a time scan analysis Advanced Operations Instrument information Advanced Operations Optical checks Wavelength check Stray light check 100 Absorbance check 101 Press Verification Verification kitPress Nominal Values 102 103 Lamp history Factory serviceAdvanced Operations Output checks 104 Advanced Operations Service time 105 Advanced Operations Instrument Backup 106 Restore backup data 107 108 Spectrophotometer MaintenanceCleaning requirements Display 110 Insert or change of the batteryMaintenance 111 Information about using the batteryDispose of the lithium battery Load the battery/Operating time Optimal operation of the batteryLifespan of the battery Operating time of a fully charged battery Lamp replacement 113 114 115 116 Section Troubleshooting 117 Troubleshooting 118 Description Cat. No Section Replacement Parts119 Replacement Parts 120 Contact Information 121 Contact Information 122 Limitation of Remedies Limited WarrantyLimitations 123 Limited Warranty 124 Index 125 126