Hach Portable Spectrophotometer Dr 2800 Users Manual DOC022.53.00720

2015-02-09

• Table of Contents
• Section 1 Specifications
• Section 2 General Information
  • 2.1 Safety information
    • 2.1.1 Use of hazard information
    • 2.1.2 Precautionary labels
    • 2.1.3 Class 1 LASER
    • 2.1.4 Chemical and Biological Safety
  • 2.2 Overview of product
• Section 3 Installation
  • 3.1 Unpack the instrument
  • 3.2 Operating environment
  • 3.3 Power connections
  • 3.4 Connection
  • 3.5 Cell compartments, Cell adapters, Light Shield and Protective Cover
    • 3.5.1 Cell compartments and adapters
    • 3.5.2 Installation of the cuvette/sample cell adapters
    • 3.5.3 Use of the light shield for measurements
    • 3.5.4 Protective Cover
  • 3.6 Mobile use of the DR 2800 for field analysis
    • 3.6.1 Position the Protective Cover
  • 3.7 Beam path
• Section 4 Start Up
  • 4.1 Power the instrument on and off
  • 4.2 Language selection
  • 4.3 Self-Check
• Section 5 Standard Operations
  • 5.1 Overview
    • 5.1.1 Tips for the use of the touch screen
    • 5.1.2 Use of the alphanumeric keypad
    • 5.1.3 Main Menu
  • 5.2 Instrument Setup mode
    • 5.2.1 Operator ID
    • 5.2.2 Sample ID
    • 5.2.3 Date and time
    • 5.2.4 Display and sound preferences
    • 5.2.5 Power Management
    • 5.2.6 PC and printer
      • 5.2.6.1 Printer setup
      • 5.2.6.2 Print data
      • 5.2.6.3 HACH Data Trans
    • 5.2.7 Password
      • 5.2.7.1 Password deactivation
  • 5.3 Store, recall, send and delete data
    • 5.3.1 The data log
      • 5.3.1.1 Auto/manual data storage
      • 5.3.1.2 Recall stored data from the data log
      • 5.3.1.3 Send data from the data log
      • 5.3.1.4 Delete stored data from the data log
    • 5.3.2 Time Course
      • 5.3.2.1 Data Storage from Time Course
      • 5.3.2.2 Recall Stored Data from Time Course
      • 5.3.2.3 Send Data from Time Course
      • 5.3.2.4 Delete Stored Data from Time Course
  • 5.4 Stored Programs
    • 5.4.1 Select a saved test/method; enter user-specific basic data
    • 5.4.2 Stored program options
    • 5.4.3 Use of program timers
    • 5.4.4 Set the dilution factor
    • 5.4.5 Run a standard adjust
    • 5.4.6 Set the chemical form
      • 5.4.6.1 Change of the default setting of the chemical form
    • 5.4.7 Run a reagent blank
    • 5.4.8 Analysis of samples
    • 5.4.9 Add stored programs to the favorite programs list
  • 5.5 Barcode Programs
    • 5.5.1 Complete a barcode 13 mm test/vial
    • 5.5.2 Select the measuring range
    • 5.5.3 Select the chemical evaluation form
      • 5.5.3.1 Change of the default setting of the chemical form
    • 5.5.4 Basic test-specific and sample-specific data settings
    • 5.5.5 Sample blank
    • 5.5.6 Update/edit barcode tests
      • 5.5.6.1 Manual update of a barcode test
      • 5.5.6.2 Update an existing barcode test
      • 5.5.6.3 Program a new test
    • 5.5.7 Upgrade of the instrument software
• Section 6 Advanced Operations
  • 6.1 User Programs
    • 6.1.1 Program a user method
      • 6.1.1.1 Single wavelength settings
      • 6.1.1.2 Multi wavelength settings
      • 6.1.1.3 Calibration settings for single and multi wavelength mode
      • 6.1.1.4 Store a user program
      • 6.1.1.5 Additional user-defined parameters and functions
    • 6.1.2 Free programming program type
      • 6.1.2.1 Measurement process
      • 6.1.2.2 Enter a new element of a measuring sequence
      • 6.1.2.3 Enter the calibration formula (evaluation formula)
      • 6.1.2.4 Enter variables
      • 6.1.2.5 Save a free programming user program
    • 6.1.3 Select a user program
    • 6.1.4 Add, edit and delete user programs from the favorites list
      • 6.1.4.1 Add to Favorites
      • 6.1.4.2 Edit
      • 6.1.4.3 Delete
  • 6.2 Favorite Programs
    • 6.2.1 Recall a favorite program
    • 6.2.2 Delete a favorite program
  • 6.3 Standard Addition - monitoring/checking results
    • 6.3.1 Complete a standard addition
  • 6.4 Single Wavelength (absorbance, concentration and transmittance measurements)
    • 6.4.1 Set up single wavelength mode
    • 6.4.2 Take single wavelength measurements
  • 6.5 Multi-Wavelength mode - measurements at more than one wavelength
    • 6.5.1 Set the reading mode at different wavelengths
    • 6.5.2 Complete a measurement in the multi wavelength mode
  • 6.6 Time course of absorbance/transmittance
    • 6.6.1 Time course setup parameters
    • 6.6.2 Time course scan reading
    • 6.6.3 Analysis of time course data
      • 6.6.3.1 Navigation of a time scan or a time scan analysis
  • 6.7 System checks
    • 6.7.1 Instrument information
    • 6.7.2 Upgrade of the instrument software
    • 6.7.3 Optical checks
      • 6.7.3.1 Wavelength check
      • 6.7.3.2 Stray light check
      • 6.7.3.3 Absorbance check
      • 6.7.3.4 Verification kit
    • 6.7.4 Output checks
    • 6.7.5 Lamp history
    • 6.7.6 Factory service
    • 6.7.7 Service time
    • 6.7.8 Instrument Backup
• Section 7 Maintenance
  • 7.1 Cleaning requirements
    • 7.1.1 Spectrophotometer
    • 7.1.2 Display
    • 7.1.3 Cuvettes/sample cells
  • 7.2 Insert or change of the battery
    • 7.2.1 Information about using the battery
      • 7.2.1.1 Dispose of the lithium battery
      • 7.2.1.2 Optimal operation of the battery
      • 7.2.1.3 Lifespan of the battery
      • 7.2.1.4 Load the battery/Operating time
  • 7.3 Lamp replacement
• Section 8 Troubleshooting
• Section 9 Replacement Parts
• Section 10 Contact Information
• Section 11 Limited Warranty
• Index