Standard Operations

procedure. Other barcode tests use the reagent test vials to determine the sample blank. Please refer to the Hach procedure for method-specific instructions.

5.5.6 Update/edit barcode tests

5.5.6.1 Manual update of a barcode test

Using the data provided in the barcode, the instrument automatically sets the measurement wavelength and factors. If a discrepancy is detected between the barcode data and the stored data or a new test is identified, the instrument requests an update.

Data types are described in Table 6.

 

Table 6 Program update options

 

 

Program point

Description

 

 

Name

Name of the analysis parameter

 

 

Version

An abbreviation assigned by the user or the version number, etc. is entered here

 

 

 

Exact definition of the test: the number of wavelengths at which measurements are carried out,

Measurement process

the number of absorbance measurements needed, the keys to be used, any waiting periods

 

between measurements, etc.

 

 

Formula

Definition of the evaluation formulas with which the test result is calculated

 

 

 

The number of variables shown in the display depends on the definition of the measurement

Variables

process and the formulas. Input of the numerical values of the wavelengths, factors, constants,

 

etc.

 

This function can be used to enter abbreviations and defined times for up to four timers. Highlight

Timer 1, Timer 2,

the appropriate line and press Edit.

The timers are activated or deactivated with the control boxes on the left of the display. In the

Timer 3, Timer 4

next column, a selection can be made from a list of names that describe the corresponding work

 

 

step. In the third column, the times for each active timer are entered.

 

 

Enter the Name

Check the working procedure in advance to determine whether this point needs to be changed.

1.Highlight the line containing Name and press Edit. Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the name indicated in the working procedure.

2.Press OK to confirm.

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