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CONTENTS
 GENERAL INFORMATION
Packaging & Delivery ...................................................................................... 2
General Precautions ...................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ......................................................................................... 2
Limits of Liability ............................................................................................. 3
Warranty ......................................................................................................... 3
Specifications ................................................................................................ 4
Statistical and Technical Definitions ............................................................... 5
Contents and Accessories ............................................................................. 6
EPA Compliance ............................................................................................ 7
CE Compliance .............................................................................................. 7
IP 67 Certification ............................................................................................ 7

 CHEMICAL TESTING
Water Sampling for Chemical Analysis ......................................................... 8
Filtration ......................................................................................................... 9
An Introduction to Colorimetric Analysis ..................................................... 10
Reagent Blank ............................................................................................. 11
Colorimeter Tubes ....................................................................................... 11
Meter Care .................................................................................................... 11
Selecting an Appropriate Wavelength ........................................................ 11
Calibration .................................................................................................... 12
Calibration Curves ....................................................................................... 12
Standard Additions ...................................................................................... 15
Sample Dilution & Volumetric Measurements ............................................ 16
Interferences ................................................................................................ 17
Stray Light Interference ............................................................................... 17

 OPERATION OF THE SMART 3 COLORIMETER
Overview ...................................................................................................... 18
Components ................................................................................................ 19

 GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
The Keypad .................................................................................................
Sample Holders ............................................................................................
The Display & the Menus ............................................................................
Looping Menus.............................................................................................

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 TESTING
Testing Menu ............................................................................................... 24
Test Sequences ........................................................................................... 25

General Testing Procedures ........................................................................
Testing With LaMotte Pre-Programmed Tests .............................................
Calibrating LaMotte Pre-Progammed Tests .................................................
Measuring in the Absorbance Mode ............................................................

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 EDITING MENU
Editing a Sequence ..................................................................................... 35
Adding a Test ............................................................................................... 37
Deleting a Test ............................................................................................... 39
Edit User Tests ............................................................................................. 41
Naming the Test ........................................................................................... 43
Selecting the Vial and Wavelength ............................................................. 46
Entering a Two Point Calibration ................................................................. 47
Entering a Multiple Point Calibration ............................................................. 51
Selecting the Numerical Format of the Result ............................................. 54
Selecting Units of Concentration ................................................................. 55
Setting the Clock .......................................................................................... 56
Logging Data ................................................................................................ 57
Factory Setup ............................................................................................... 58
Setting the Power Save Function ................................................................. 58
Setting the Backlight Time ............................................................................ 60
Selecting a Language ................................................................................... 61

 COMPUTER CONNECTION
PC Link .......................................................................................................... 63
Output .......................................................................................................... 63
Computer Connection .................................................................................. 63
SMARTLink 3 ................................................................................................. 63

 BATTERY
Battery/AC Operation .................................................................................... 64
Battery Replacement ..................................................................................... 64

 MAINTENANCE
Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 65
Repairs.......................................................................................................... 65
Meter Disposal.............................................................................................. 65

 TROUBLESHOOTING
Error Messages ............................................................................................ 66
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................. 67

 SMART3 COLORIMETER TEST PROCEDURES
 APPENDIX

GENERAL INFORMATION
 PACKAGING & DELIVERY
Experienced packaging personnel at LaMotte Company assure adequate
protection against normal hazards encountered in transportation of shipments.
After the product leaves the manufacturer, all responsibility for its safe delivery
is assured by the transportation company. Damage claims must be filed
immediately with the transportation company to receive compensation for
damaged goods.
Should it be necessary to return the instrument for repair or servicing, pack
instrument carefully in a suitable container with adequate packing material.
A return authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company by
calling 1-800-344-3100 or emailing tech@lamotte.com. Attach a letter with the
authorization number to the shipping carton which describes the kind of trouble
experienced. This valuable information will enable the service department to
make the required repairs more efficiently.

 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
Before attempting to set up or operate this instrument it is important to read the
instruction manual. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to
the equipment.
The SMART3 Colorimeter should not be stored or used in a wet or corrosive
environment. Care should be taken to prevent water or reagent chemicals from
wet colorimeter tubes from entering the colorimeter chamber.
NEVER PUT WET TUBES IN COLORIMETER.

 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the labels on all LaMotte reagent containers prior to use. Some containers
include precautionary notices and first aid information. Certain reagents are
considered hazardous substances and are designated with a * in the instruction
manual. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) can be found at www.lamotte.
com. Read the MSDS before using these reagents. Additional emergency
information for all LaMotte reagents is available 24 hours a day from the Poison
Control Center listed in the front of the phone book or by contacting the 24
hour emergency line for ChemTel 1-800-255-3924 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico);
locations outside the North American Continent 813-248-0585 (call collect). Be
prepared to supply the name and four-digit LaMotte code number found on the
container label or at the top of the MSDS or in the contents list of the procedure.
LaMotte reagents are registered with a computerized poison control information
system available to all local poison control centers.
Keep equipment and reagent chemicals out of the reach of young children.

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 LIMITS OF LIABILITY
Under no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life,
property, profits, or other damages incurred through the use or misuse of its
products.

 WARRANTY
LaMotte Company warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and
workmanship for 2 years from the date of shipment. If it should become
necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty
period, contact our Technical Service Department at 1-800-344-3100 or
tech@lamotte.com for a return authorization number or visit www.lamotte.
com for troubleshooting help. The sender is responsible for shipping charges,
freight, insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit. This
warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such
as misuse, improper wiring, operation outside of specification, improper
maintenance or repair, or unauthorized modification. LaMotte Company
specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for
a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages. LaMotte Company’s total liability is limited to repair
or replacement of the product. The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no
other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied.

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 SPECIFICATIONS
INSTRUMENT TYPE: Colorimeter
Readout

160 x 100 backlit LCD, 20 x 6 line graphical display

Wavelengths

428 nm, 525 nm, 568 nm, 635 nm

Wavelength Accuracy

±2% FS

Readable Resolution

Determined by reagent system

Wavelength Bandwidth 10 nm typical
Photometric Range

–2 to +2 AU

Photometric Precision

± 0.001 AU at 1.0 AU

Photometric Accuracy

±0.005 AU at 1.0 AU

Sample Chamber

Accepts 25 mm diameter flat-bottomed test tubes, 10
mm square cuvettes, 16 mm COD test tubes

Light Sources

4 LEDs

Detectors

4 silicon photodiodes with integrated interference
filters

Modes

Pre-programmed tests, absorbance, %T

Pre-Programmed Tests YES, with automatic wavelength selection
User Defined Tests

Up to 25 user tests can be input

Languages

English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian,
Chinese, Japanese

USB Port

Mini B

Power Requirements

USB wall adapter, USB computer connection or
lithium ion rechargeable battery

Battery

Charge Life: Approximately 380 tests with backlight
on to 1000 tests with backlight off. (Signal averaging
disabled).
Battery Life: Approximately 500 charges.

Electrical Rating

Provided on nameplate label

Data Logger

500 test results stored for download to a PC

Waterproof

IP67 with USB port plug in place

Dimensions (LxWxH)

3.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 inches, 8.84 x 19.05 x 6.35 cm

Weight

13 oz, 362 g (meter only)

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 STATISTICAL & TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS RELATED TO
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Method Detection Limit (MDL): “The method detection limit (MDL) is defined
as the minimum concentration of a substance that can be measured and
reported with 99% confidence that the analyte concentration is greater than
zero and is determined from analysis of a sample in a given matrix containing
the analyte.”1 Note that, “As Dr. William Horwitz once stated, ‘In almost all cases
when dealing with a limit of detection or limit of determination, the primary
purpose of determining that limit is to stay away from it.’”2
Accuracy: Accuracy is the nearness of a measurement to the accepted or true
value.3 The accuracy can be expressed as a range, about the true value, in
which a measurement occurs (i.e. ±0.5 ppm). It can also be expressed as the
% recovery of a known amount of analyte in a determination of the analyte (i.e.
103.5 %).
Resolution: Resolution is the smallest discernible difference between any
two measurements that can be made.4 For meters this is usually how many
decimal places are displayed. (i.e. 0.01). Note that the resolution many change
with concentration or range. In some cases the resolution may be less than the
smallest interval, if it is possible to make a reading that falls between calibration
marks. A word of caution, that resolution has very little relationship to accuracy
or precision. The resolution will always be less than the accuracy or precision
but it is not a statistical measure of how well a method of analysis works. The
resolution can be very, very good and the accuracy and precision can be very
bad! This is not a useful measure of the performance of a test method.
Repeatability: Repeatability is the within-run precision.5 A run is a single data
set, from set up to clean up. Generally, one run occurs on one day. However,
for meter calibrations, a single calibration is considered a single run or data set,
even though it may take 2 or 3 days.
Reproducibility: Reproducibility is the between-run precision.6
Detection Limit (DL): The detection limit (DL) for the 2020we/wi
is defined as the minimum value or concentration that can be determined by the
meter, which is greater than zero, independent of matrix, glassware, and other
sample handling sources of error. It is the detection limit for the optical system of
the meter.
1

CFR 40, part 136, appendix B

2
Statistics in Analytical Chemistry: Part 7 – A Review, D. Coleman and L Vanatta,
American Laboratory, Sept 2003, P. 31.

Skoog, D.A., West, D. M., Fundamental of Analytical Chemistry, 2nd ed., Holt
Rinehart and Winston, Inc, 1969, p. 26.

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Statistics in Analytical Chemistry: Part 7 – A Review, D. Coleman and L Vanatta,
American Laboratory, Sept 2003, P. 34.

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Jeffery G. H., Basset J., Mendham J., Denney R. C., Vogel’s Textbook of
Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th ed., Longman Scientific & Technical, 1989, p.
130.
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Jeffery G. H., Basset J., Mendham J., Denney R. C., Vogel’s Textbook of
Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th ed., Longman Scientific & Technical, 1989, p.
130

 CONTENTS AND ACCESSORIES
CONTENTS
SMART3 Colorimeter
Test Tubes, with Caps
COD/UDV Adapter
USB Wall Adapter
USB Cable
SMART3 Colorimeter Quick Start Guide
SMART3 Colorimeter Manual

ACCESSORIES
Test Tubes, with Caps

Code 0290-6

USB Cable

Code 1720

USB Wall Adapter

Code 1721

COD/UDV Adapter

Code 1724

Car Charger

Code 5-0132

SMARTLink3 Program (CD)

Code 1901-CD

Small Field Carrying Case
(37.5 27.5 x 13.75 cm)

Code 1910-GCS150

Large Field Carrying Case
(45 x 32.5 x 20 cm)

Code 1910-GCS440

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 EPA COMPLIANCE
The SMART3 Colorimeter is an EPA-Accepted instrument. EPA-Accepted
means that the instrument meets the requirements for instrumentation as found
in test procedures that are approved for the National Primary Drinking Water
Regulations (NPDWR) or National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) compliance monitoring programs. EPA-Accepted instruments may be
used with approved test procedures without additional approval.

 CE COMPLIANCE
The SMART3 Colorimeter has earned the European CE Mark of Compliance for
electromagnetic compatibility and safety. The Declaration of Conformity for the
SMART3 colorimeter is available at www.lamotte.com.

 IP67 CERTIFICATION
The SMART3 meets IP67 standards for protection against dust and immersion
only when the USB port plug is in place. Documentation is available at www.
lamotte.com.

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CHEMICAL TESTING
 WATER SAMPLING FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
Taking Representative Samples
The underlying factor to be considered for any type of water sampling is whether
or not the sample is truly representative of the source. To properly collect a
representative sample:
• Sample as frequently as possible.
• Collect a large sample or at least enough to conduct whatever tests are
necessary.
• Make a composite sample for the same sampling area.
• Handle the sample in such a way as to prevent deterioration or
contamination before the analysis is performed.
• Perform analysis for dissolved gases such as dissolved oxygen, carbon
dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide immediately at the site of sampling. Samples
for testing these factors, as well as samples for pH, cannot be stored for
later examination.
• Make a list of conditions or observations which may affect the sample.
Other considerations for taking representative samples are dependent
upon the source of the sample. Taking samples from surface waters
involves different considerations than taking samples from impounded and
sub-surface waters.

Sampling of Open Water Systems
Surface waters, such as those found in streams and rivers, are usually well
mixed. The sample should be taken downstream from any tributary, industrial
or sewage pollution source. For comparison purposes samples may be taken
upstream and at the source of the pollution before mixing.
In ponds, lakes, and reservoirs with restricted flow, it is necessary to collect a
number of samples in a cross section of the body of water, and where possible
composite samples should be made to ensure representative samples.
To collect samples from surface waters, select a suitable plastic container with
a tight fitting screw cap. Rinse the container several times with the sample
to be tested, then immerse the container below the surface until it is filled to
overflowing and replace the cap. If the sample is not to be tested immediately,
pour a small part of the sample out and reseal. This will allow for any expansion.
Any condition which might affect the sample should be listed.
Sub-surface sampling is required to obtain a vertical profile of streams, lakes,
ponds, and reservoirs at specific depths. This type of sampling requires more
sophisticated sampling equipment.
For dissolved oxygen studies, or for tests requiring small sample sizes, a Water
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Sampler (LaMotte Code 1060) will serve as a subsurface or in-depth sampler.
This weighted device is lowered to the sampling depth and allowed to rest at
this depth for a few minutes. The water percolates into the sample chamber
displacing the air which bubbles to the surface. When the bubbles cease to rise,
the device has flushed itself approximately five times and it may be raised to
the surface for examination. The inner chamber of the sampling device is lifted
out and portions of the water sample are carefully dispensed for subsequent
chemical analysis.
A Snap-Plunger Water Sampler (LaMotte Code 1077) is another “in-depth”
sampling device which is designed to collect large samples which can be used
for a multitude of tests. Basically, this collection apparatus is a hollow cylinder
with a spring loaded plunger attached to each end. The device is cocked
above the surface of the water and lowered to the desired depth. A weighted
messenger is sent down the calibrated line to trip the closing mechanism
and the plungers seal the sample from mixing with intermediate layers as it is
brought to the surface. A special drain outlet is provided to draw off samples for
chemical analysis.

Sampling of Closed System
To obtain representative samples from confined water systems, such as
pipe lines, tanks, vats, filters, water softeners, evaporators and condensers,
different considerations are required because of chemical changes which occur
between the inlet and outlet water. One must have a basic understanding of the
type of chemical changes which occur for the type of equipment used. Also,
consideration should be given to the rate of passage and retaining time for the
process water.
Temperature changes play an important part in deciding exactly what test
should be performed. Process water should be allowed to come to room
temperature, 20–25°C, before conducting any tests.
When drawing off samples from an outlet pipe such as a tap, allow sample to
run for several minutes, rinsing the container several times before taking the final
sample. Avoid splashing and introduction of any contaminating material.

 FILTRATION
When testing natural waters that contain significant turbidity due to suspended
solids and algae, filtration is an option. Reagent systems, whether EPA,
Standard Methods, LaMotte or any others, will generally only determine
dissolved constituents. Both EPA and Standard Methods suggest filtration
through a 0.45 micron filter membrane, to remove turbidity, for the determination
of dissolved constituents.** To test for total constituents, organically bound and
suspended or colloidal materials, a rigorous high temperature acid digestion is
necessary.
**LaMotte offers a filtering apparatus: syringe assembly (Code 1050) and
membrane filters, 0.45 micron, (Code 1103).
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 AN INTRODUCTION TO COLORIMETRIC ANALYSIS
Most test substances in water are colorless and undetectable to the human
eye. To test for their presence we must find a way to “see” them. The SMART3
Colorimeter can be used to measure any test substance that is itself colored or
can be reacted to produce a color. In fact a simple definition of colorimetry is
“the measurement of color” and a colorimetric method is “any technique used
to evaluate an unknown color in reference to known colors”. In a colorimetric
chemical test the intensity of the color from the reaction must be proportional
to the concentration of the substance being tested. Some reactions have
limitations or variances inherent to them that may give misleading results. Many
such interferences are discussed with each particular test instruction. In the
most basic colorimetric method the reacted test sample is visually compared to
a known color standard. However, accurate and reproducible results are limited
by the eyesight of the analyst, inconsistencies in the light sources, and the
fading of color standards.
To avoid these sources of error, a colorimeter can be used to photoelectrically
measure the amount of colored light absorbed by a colored sample in reference
to a colorless sample (blank).
White light is made up of many different colors or wavelengths of light. A
colored sample typically absorbs only one color or one band of wavelengths
from the white light. Only a small difference would be measured between white
light before it passes through a colored sample versus after it passes through
a colored sample. The reason for this is that the one color absorbed by the
sample is only a small portion of the total amount of light passing through the
sample. However, if we could select only that one color or band of wavelengths
of light to which the test sample is most sensitive, we would see a large
difference between the light before it passes through the sample and after it
passes through the sample.
The SMART3 Colorimeter passes one of four colored light beams through
one of four optical filters which transmits only one particular color or band
of wavelengths of light to the photodectector where it is measured. The
difference in the amount of colored light transmitted by a colored sample is a
measurement of the amount of colored light absorbed by the sample. In most
colorimetric tests the amount of colored light absorbed is directly proportional
to the concentration of the test factor producing the color and the path length
through the sample. However, for some tests the amount of colored light
absorbed is inversely proportional to the concentration.
The choice of the correct wavelength for testing is important. It is interesting to
note that the wavelength that gives the most sensitivity (lower detection limit)
for a test factor is the complementary color of the test sample. For example the
Nitrate-Nitrogen test produces a pink color proportional to the nitrate-nitrogen
concentration in the sample (the greater the nitrate-nitrogen concentration, the
darker the pink color). A wavelength in the green region should be selected to
analyze this sample since a pinkish-red solution absorbs mostly green light.
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 REAGENT BLANK
Some tests will provide greater accuracy if a reagent blank is determined to
compensate for any color or turbidity resulting from the reagents themselves. A
reagent blank is performed by running the test procedure on demineralized or
deionized water. Use sample water to SCAN BLANK. Insert the reacted reagent
blank in the colorimeter chamber and select SCAN SAMPLE. Note result of
reagent blank. Perform the tests on the sample water as described. Subtract
results of reagent blank from all subsequent test results. NOTE: Some tests
require a reagent blank to be used to SCAN BLANK.

 COLORIMETER TUBES
Colorimeter tubes which have been scratched through excessive use should
be discarded and replaced with new ones. Dirty tubes should be cleaned on
both the inside and outside. Fingerprints on the exterior of the tubes can cause
excessive light scattering and result in errors. Handle the tubes carefully, making
sure the bottom half of the tube is not handled.
LaMotte Company makes every effort to provide high quality colorimeter tubes.
However, wall thicknesses and diameter of tubes may still vary slightly. This may
lead to slight variations in results (e.g. if a tube is turned while in the sample
chamber, the reading will likely change slightly). To eliminate this error put the
tubes into the sample chamber with the same orientation every time.
The tubes that are included with the colorimeter have an index mark to facilitate
this. If possible, use the same tube to SCAN BLANK and SCAN SAMPLE.

 METER CARE
The optical system of the SMART3 must be kept clean and dry for optimal
performance. Dry the colorimeter tubes before placing them in the chamber to
avoid introducing moisture. For best results store the instrument in a area that is
dry and free from aggressive chemical vapors.

 SELECTING AN APPROPRIATE WAVELENGTH
The most appropriate wavelength to use when creating a calibration curve
is usually the one which gives the greatest change from the lowest reacted
standard concentration to the highest reacted standard concentration. However,
the absorbance of the highest reacted standard concentration should never
be greater than 2.0 absorbance units. Scan the lowest and highest reacted
standards at different wavelengths using the absorbance mode to find the
wavelength which gives the greatest change in absorbance without exceeding
2.0 absorbance units. Use this wavelength to create a calibration curve.

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Below is a list of suggested wavelengths for the color of the reacted samples.
Use these as a starting point.
Sample Color

Wavelength Range

Yellow

428

Pink

525

Red

568

Green and Blue

635

 CALIBRATION
As with all pre-calibrated meters, it is highly recommended, even if not required
by regulations, that the user periodically verify the performance of the meter
by running standards with a predetermined concentration. Results outside of
specification are an indication that the meter needs to be adjusted. This can be
done following the user calibration described on page 28. If the user calibration
fails to properly adjust the meter then the meter should be returned to LaMotte
Company for recalibration. (See page 65).

 CALIBRATION CURVES
The SMART3 Colorimeter contains tests for the LaMotte reagent systems. The
first step in using a non-LaMotte reagent system with your SMART3 Colorimeter
is to create a calibration curve for the reagent system. To create a calibration
curve, prepare standard solutions of the test factor and use the reagent system
to test the standard solutions with the SMART3 Colorimeter. Select a wavelength
for the test as described above.
Plot the results (in ABS or %Transmittance) versus concentration to create
a calibration curve. The calibration curve may then be used to identify the
concentration of an unknown sample by testing the unknown, reading
Absorbance or %T, and finding the corresponding concentration from the curve.
The linear range of the reagent system can be determined and this information
can be used to input a User Test into the SMART3 Colorimeter (see Edit User
Tests, page 41).

PROCEDURE
Prepare 5 or 6 standard solutions of the factor being tested. The concentration
of these standards should be evenly distributed throughout the range of the
reagent system, and should include a 0 ppm standard (distilled water). For
instance, the solutions could measure 0, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, and 90% of the
system’s maximum range.
1. Turn on the SMART3 Colorimeter. Select the appropriate wavelength from the
absorbance mode. Be sure to select the appropriate wavelength for the color
produced by the reagent system.
2. Use the unreacted 0 ppm standard to standardize the colorimeter by using it
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to scan blank.
3. Following the individual reagent system instructions, react each standard
solution beginning with 0 ppm. Continue with standards in increasing
concentration. Record the reading and the standard solution concentration
on a chart. Readings can be recorded as percent transmittance (%T) or
absorbance (A).
4. Plot results on graph paper or computer using any available plotting
program. If results are as %T versus concentration, semilog graph paper
must be used. Plot the standard solution concentrations on the horizontal,
linear axis, and the %T on the vertical, logarithmic axis. If results are as
absorbance versus standard solution concentration, simple linear graph
paper can be used. Plot the standard solution concentration on the
horizontal axis, and the absorbance on the vertical axis.
5. After plotting the results, draw a line, or curve, of best fit through the
plotted points. The best fit may not connect the points. There should be
approximately an equal number of points above the curve as below the
curve. Some reagent systems will produce a straight line, while others
produce a curve. Many computer spreadsheet programs can produce the
curve of best fit by regression analysis of the standard solution data.
NOTE: Only reagent systems which produce a straight line can be used for a
User Test.
A sample of each type of graph appears below:

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PREPARING DILUTE STANDARD SOLUTIONS
Standard solutions should be prepared to create a calibration curve. Standard
solutions can be prepared by diluting a known concentrated standard by
specified amounts. A chart or computer spreadsheet can be created to
determine the proper dilutions. Use volumetric flasks and volumetric pipets for
all dilutions.

1. In Column A – Record the maximum concentration of test as determined by
the range and path length.
2. In Column B – Record the percent of the maximum concentration the
standard solution will be.
3. In Column C – Calculate the final concentration of the diluted standard
solutions by multiplying the maximum concentration (In Column A) by the %
of maximum concentration divided by 100. (C = A x B/100).
4. In Column D – Record the final volume of the diluted sample (i.e. volume of
volumetric flask).
5. In Column E – Record the concentration of the original standard.
6. In Column F – Calculate the milliliters of original standard required (F = (C x
D/ )).
E
A sample chart appears below:
A

B

C=
A x B/100

Maximum
% of Maximum
Final
concentration concentration concentration
of test
of Diluted
Standard

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D

E

Volume of Concentration
Standard
of Original
Standard

F=
C x D/E
mL of
Original
Standard
Required

10.0 ppm

90

9.0 ppm

100 mL

1000 ppm

0.90 mL

10.0 ppm

70

7.0 ppm

100 mL

1000 ppm

0.70 mL

10.0 ppm

50

5.0 ppm

100 mL

1000 ppm

0.50 mL

10.0 ppm

30

3.0 ppm

100 mL

1000 ppm

0.30 mL

10.0 ppm

10

1.0 ppm

100 mL

1000 ppm

0.10 mL

10.0 ppm

0

0 ppm

100 mL

1000 ppm

0 mL

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 STANDARD ADDITIONS
A common method to check the accuracy and precision of a test is by standard
additions. In this method a sample is tested to determine the concentration
of the test substance. A second sample is then “spiked” by the addition of a
known quantity of the test substance. The second sample is then tested. The
determined concentration of the spiked sample should equal the concentration
of the first plus the amount added with the spike. The procedure can be
repeated with larger and larger “spikes.” If the determined concentrations do not
equal the concentration of the sample plus that added with the “spike”, then an
interference may exist.
For example, a 10.0 mL water sample was determined to contain 0.3 ppm iron.
To a second 10.0 mL sample, 0.1 mL of 50 ppm iron standard was added. The
concentration of iron due to the “spike” was (0.10 mL x 50 ppm)/10.0 mL = 0.50
ppm. The concentration of iron determined in the spiked sample should be 0.3
+ 0.5 = 0.8 ppm iron. (Note: any error due to the increased volume from the
“spike” is negligible).
LaMotte offers a line of calibration standards which can be used to generate
calibration curves and perform standard additions.

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 SAMPLE DILUTION TECHNIQUES & VOLUMETRIC
MEASUREMENTS
If a test result using the SMART3 Colorimeter gives an over range message
then the the sample must be diluted. The test should be repeated on the diluted
sample to obtain a reading which is in the concentration range for the test.
(Note: This is not true for colorimetric determination of pH.)
Example:
Measure 5 mL of the water sample into a graduated cylinder. Add
demineralized water until the cylinder is filled to the 10 mL line. The sample
has been diluted by one-half, and the dilution factor is therefore 2. Perform
the test procedure, then multiply the resulting concentration by 2 to obtain
the test result.
The following table gives quick reference guidelines on dilutions of various
proportions. All dilutions are based on a 10 mL volume, so several dilutions will
require small volumes of the water sample. Graduated pipets should be used for
all dilutions.
Size of Sample

Deionized Water to
Bring Volume to 10 mL

Multiplication Factor

10 mL

0 mL

1

5 mL

5 mL

2

2.5 mL

7.5 mL

4

1 mL

9 mL

10

0.5 mL

9.5 mL

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If the above glassware is not available, dilutions can be made with the
colorimeter tube. Fill the tube to the 10 mL line with the sample then transfer
it to another container. Add 10 mL volumes of demineralized water to the
container and mix. Transfer back 10 mL of the diluted sample to the tube and
follow the test procedure. Continue diluting and testing until a reading, which
is in the concentration range for the test, is obtained. Be sure to multiply the
concentration found by the dilution factor (the number of total 10 mL volumes
used).
Example:
10 mL of sample is diluted with three 10 mL volumes of demineralized water;
the dilution factor is four.

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 INTERFERENCES
LaMotte reagent systems are designed to minimize most common interferences.
Each individual test instruction discusses interferences unique to that test. Be
aware of possible interferences in the water being tested.
The reagent systems also contain buffers to adjust the water sample to the ideal
pH for the reaction. It is possible that the buffer capacity of the water sample
may exceed the buffer capacity of the reagent system and the ideal pH will not
be obtained. If this is suspected, measure the pH of a reacted distilled water
reagent blank using a pH meter. This is the ideal pH for the test. Measure the pH
of a reacted water sample using the pH meter. If the pH is significantly different
from the ideal value, the pH of the sample should be adjusted before testing.
Interferences due to high concentration of the substance being tested, can be
overcome by sample dilution (see page 16)

 STRAY LIGHT INTERFERENCE
When scanning samples in 16 mm tubes, such as COD, the sample chamber
lid can not be closed. The COD adapter minimizes stray light. To further reduce
stray light interference, do not scan sample in direct sunlight.

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OPERATION OF THE
SMART3 COLORIMETER
 OVERVIEW
The SMART3 is a portable, microprocessor controlled, direct reading
colorimeter. It has a graphical liquid crystal display and 6 button keypad. These
allow the user to select options from the menu driven software, to directly read
test results or to review stored results of previous tests in the data logger. The
menus can be displayed in seven different languages.
The test library consists of over 80 LaMotte tests and 25 “User Tests”. The
LaMotte tests are precalibrated for LaMotte reagent systems.The colorimeter
displays the result of these tests directly in units of concentration. The 25 “User
Tests” may be used to enter additional calibrations. All of these tests may be
arranged in any of 3 sequences. These sequences can be modified a limitless
number of times to meet changing testing needs.
The optics feature 4 different colored LEDs. Each LED has a corresponding
silicon photoiode with an integrated interference filter. The interference filters
select a narrow band of light from the corresponding LED for the colorimetric
measurements. The microporcessor automatically selects the correct LED/
photodiode combination for the test.
A USB wall adapter, USB computer connection or lithium battery powers the
SMART3.
A USB port on the back of the meter allows an interface of the meter with a
Windows-based computer for real-time data acquisition and data storage using
a PC. The SMART3 may be interfaced with any Windows-based computer by
using the LaMotte SMARTLink3 Program.

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 COMPONENTS
Figure 1 shows a diagram of the SMART3 Colorimeter and its components.

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GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
The operation of the SMART3 Colorimeter is controlled by a microprocessor.
The microprocessor is programmed with menu driven software. A menu is
a list of choices. This allows a selection of various tasks for the colorimeter
to perform, such as, scan blank, scan sample, and edit test sequences. The
keypad is used to make menu selections which are viewed in the display. There
are three selections accessible from the Main Menu: Testing Menu, Editing
Menu and Run PC Link.

 THE KEYPAD
The keypad has 6 buttons which are used to perform specific tasks.
This button will scroll up through a list of menu selections.
ENTER

The button is used to select choices in a menu viewed in
the display.
This button controls the backlight on the display.
This button will scroll down through a list of menu
selections.
This button exits to the previous menu.

EXIT

This button turns the meter on or off.

ENTER

EXIT

 SAMPLE HOLDERS
The sample chamber is designed for 25 mm round tubes. An adapter to hold 16
mm COD tubes and 1 cm square UDV cuvettes is included.
Position the COD/UDV Adapter (Code 1724) so that
the notches in the adapter fit around the posts on
the chamber. Turn the adapter counterclockwise until
the arrows are at the top and bottom of the chamber
and the adapter is locked into place. Turn the adapter
clockwise to unlock the adapter and remove it from
the chamber.

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 THE DISPLAY & THE MENUS
The display allows menu selections to be viewed and selected. These selections
instruct the SMART3 to perform specific tasks. The menus are viewed in the
display using two general formats that are followed from one menu to the next.
Each menu is a list of choices or selections.
The display has a header line at the top and a footer line at the bottom. The
header displays the title of the current menu. The footer line displays the time
and the date, the data logger status and the battery status. The menu selection
window is in the middle of the display between the header and the footer.
The menu selection window displays information in two general formats. In the
first format only menu selections are displayed. Up to 4 lines of menu selections
may be displayed. If more selections are available they can be viewed by
to scroll the other menu selections into
pressing the arrow buttons
the menu selection window. Think of the menu selections as a vertical list in
the display that moves up or down each time an arrow button
is
pressed. Some menus in the SMART3 are looping menus. The top and bottom
menu choices are connected in a loop. Scrolling down past the bottom of the
menu will lead to the top of the menu. Scrolling up past the top of the menu will
lead to the bottom of the menu.

Header

Menu Title

Main Window Selection First Choice
Second Choice
Third Choice
Another
Footer

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And Another
And So On
A black bar will indicate the menu choice. As the menu is scrolled through, the
black bar will highlight different menu choices. Pressing the ENTER button will
select the menu choice that is indicated by the black bar.
In the second format the menu choice window takes advantage of the graphical
capabilities of the display. Large format graphic information, such as test results
or error messages or the LaMotte logo is displayed. The top two lines of the
display are used to display information in a large, easy to read format. The
menus work in the same way as previously described but two lines of the menu
are visible at the bottom of the display.

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Header
Message or Result Window

Menu Title

Result or
Message
Another

Main Window Selection And Another
Footer

12:00:00

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And So On
Last Choice
As described previously, the EXIT button allows an exit or escape from the
current menu and a return to the previous menu. This allows a rapid exit from an
inner menu to the main menu by repeatedly pushing the EXIT button. Pushing
at any time will turn the SMART3 off.

The display may show the following messages:
Battery Status
More choices are available and can be viewed by
scrolling up and/or down through the display.

Header

Identifies the current menu and information on units
and reagent systems if applicable.

Footer

In the data logging mode the number of the data point
is displayed and the total number of data points in the
memory will be shown. The footer also shows current
time and battery status

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 LOOPING MENUS
Long menus, such as All Tests, incorporate a looping feature which allows
the user to quickly reach the last choice in the menu from the first choice. In
a looping menu the last choices in the menu are above the first choice and
scrolling upward moves through the menu in reverse order. Scrolling downward
moves through the menu from first choice to last but the menu starts over
following the last choice. So all menu choices can be reached by scrolling in
either direction. The diagrams below demonstrate a looping menu.

AND SO ON

AND SO ON

AND SO ON

: :

:

: :

:

: :

:

: :

:

: :

:

: :

:

THIRD TO LAST

LAST CHOICE

LAST CHOICE

SECOND TO LAST

AND SO ON

AND SO ON

LAST CHOICE

: :

: :

TESTING MENU

TESTING MENU

TESTING MENU

FIRST CHOICE

: :

: :

SECOND CHOICE

THIRD TO LAST

THIRD TO LAST

THIRD CHOICE

SECOND TO LAST

SECOND TO LAST

ANOTHER

LAST CHOICE

LAST CHOICE

12:00:00

12:00:00

12:00:00

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:
:

001/500

:
:

001/500

AND ANOTHER

FIRST CHOICE

FIRST CHOICE

AND SO ON

SECOND CHOICE

SECOND CHOICE

: :

:

THIRD CHOICE

THIRD CHOICE

: :

:

LAST CHOICE

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ANOTHER

ANOTHER

AND ANOTHER

AND ANOTHER

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TESTING
Testing

 TESTING MENU
The Testing Menu is used to run all LaMotte pre-programmed tests, User Tests
and Absorbance tests at one of four wavelengths. Testing from any of three
sequences can also be done.

1. Press and briefly hold
to turn the meter on. The
LaMotte logo screen will
appear for about 3 seconds
and the Main Menu will
appear.

Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Testing
Menu.

001/500

Testing Menu
All Tests Menu
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to scroll
to desired option. All Tests
contains all of the available
pre-programmed tests. The
three sequences have user
selected tests. Absorbance
has %T/ABS tests.
4. Press ENTER to select the
option.

001/500

Testing Menu
All Tests Menu
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
12:00:00

001/500

All Tests
001 Alkalinity UDV
002 Aluminum
003 Ammonia-N LRF
004 Ammonia-N LRS
12:00:00

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 TEST SEQUENCES

Sequence 1

Sequence 2

Sequence 3

015 Chlorine F UDV

002 Aluminum

003 Ammonia-N LRF

079 Phosphate HR

035 Cyanuric Acid

032 Cu UDV

009 Benzotriazole

053 Iron Phenanthro

064 Nitrate-N LR

076 pH UDV

055 Manganese LR

067 Nitrite-N LR

12:00:00 001/500

12:00:00 001/500

12:00:00 001/500

061 Molybdenum HR

064 Nitrate-N LR

074 pH PR

086 Silica HR

067 Nitrite-N LR

078 Phosphate LR

045 Hydrazine

077 Phenol

085 Silica LR

032 Cu UDV

078 Phosphate LR

051 Iron Bipyridyl

090 Sulfide LR

These alterable sequences allow a series of tests to be setup that are run
frequently. The order of the individual tests in the sequence is determined by the
user. After running a test, press ENTER to select the next test in the sequence.
Continue this pattern until the entire sequence has been completed.
All Tests is a fixed sequence containing the LaMotte pre-programmed tests, User
Tests, and Absorbance tests.
Modification of the alterable sequences is accomplished through the Editing
Menu. This menu is explained in greater detail in Editing Menu (p. 35).
Pressing
Pressing

EXIT

while in a sequence menu will escape back to the Testing Menu.
the at any time will turn the colorimeter off.

 GENERAL TESTING PROCEDURES
The following are some step by step examples of how to run tests from the
Testing Menu. These test procedures are designed to be used with LaMotte
SMART Reagent Systems.
LaMotte Company continuously updates the list of pre-programmed tests as
the calibrations become available. Pre-programmed calibrations can be added
to the SMART3 Colorimeter in the field. A Windows-based computer running a
Windows Operating System is required.
Call LaMotte Technical Services at 1-800-344-3100 (410-778-3100 outside the
USA) or email at tech@lamotte.com for a current list of available calibrations
and downloading instructions.
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Testing

Sequence 1, Sequence 2, And Sequence 3 are alterable sequences. They may
be edited using the Editing Menu. Any of the LaMotte pre-programmed tests or
User Tests may be placed in these sequences in whatever testing order that is
preferred. Some examples of typical sequences are given below.

Testing

 TESTING WITH LaMOTTE PRE-PROGRAMMED TESTS
1. Press and briefly hold
to turn the meter on. The
LaMotte logo screen will
appear for about 3 seconds
and the Main Menu will
appear.

Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Testing
Menu.

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Testing Menu
All Test Menu
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
12:00:00

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All Tests
3. Press ENTER to select All Tests
Menu.
001 Alkalinity UDV
002 Aluminum
003 Ammonia-N LRF
004 Ammonia-N LRS
12:00:00

4. Press
or
to the desired test.

001/500

All Tests

to scroll

001 Alkalinity UDV
002 Aluminum
003 Ammonia-N LRF
004 Ammonia-N LRS
12:00:00

5. Press

ENTER

001/500

002 Aluminum

to select the test.

Scan Bank
Scan Sample
12:00:00
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002 Aluminum

Testing

6. Insert the blank into the
chamber. Close the lid.Press
ENTER to scan the blank. The
screen wil display Blank
Done for about 1 second and
then return to the Test Menu.

Scan Blank
Scan Sample
12:00:00

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7. Insert the reacted sample
002 Aluminum
into the chamber. Close
the lid. Press ENTER to scan
the sample. The screen will
display READING for about 1 Scan Blank
second. The result will appear Scan Sample
on the screen.

1.00 ppm
12:00:00

001/500

002 Aluminum
8. To repeat the test, press ENTER
to scan the sample again. The
last blank scaned is used by
the colorimeter for repeated
Scan Bank
scans. A different blank can
be used by pressing
or Scan Sample
to scroll to Scan Blank
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and then scanning another
blank. Scroll with
or
and make another
selection with ENTER . The %T
or Absorbance of the last test
can be viewed by choosing
%T/Abs. Press EXIT to
escape to previous menus.
NOTE: The menus loop in
this screen so either
or
will lead to the menu
selection needed.

1.00 ppm

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Testing

 CALIBRATING LaMOTTE PRE-PROGRAMMED TESTS
The LaMotte Pre-Programmed Tests have been pre-calibrated. Recalibration of
the pre-programmed tests by the user is not possible. However, a procedure
to standardize the calibration can be performed to obtain the most accurate
readings or to meet regulatory requirements.
The LaMotte Pre-Programmed tests are standardized with one standard
solution. To standardize over the full range of the test, the concentration of
the standard should be chosen from the high end of the range. Alternatively, if
samples do not cover the full range of the test, a standard should be chosen
that is close to the concentration of the samples.
The standardization procedure should be followed as often as required by
regulations and laws for compliance monitoring.
In the example below, the Aluminum calibration will be standardized.
Prepare a standard solution to be tested. In this example, 0.30 ppm aluminum.

1. Press and briefly hold
to turn the meter on. The
LaMotte logo screen will
appear for about 3 seconds
and the Main Menu will
appear.

Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC LINK
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Testing
Menu.

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Testing Menu
All Test Menu
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
12:00:00

001/500

All Tests
3. Press ENTER to select All Tests
Menu.
001 Alkalinity UDV
002 Aluminum
003 Ammonia-N LRF
004 Ammonia-N LRS
12:00:00
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4. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired test factor.

All Tests
001 Alkalinity UDV
Testing

002 Aluminum
003 Ammonia-N LRF
004 Ammonia-N LRS
12:00:00

5. Press

ENTER

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002 Aluminum

to select the test.

Scan Blank
Scan Sample
12:00:00

6. Follow the test procedure
in the manual to test the
prepared standard. Insert the
blank into the chamber. Close
the lid. Press ENTER to scan
the blank. The screen will
display Blank Done for about
1 second and then return to
the Test Menu.

001/500

002 Aluminum

Scan Blank
Scan Sample
12:00:00

001/500

7. Insert the reacted standard
002 Aluminum
solution into the chamber.
Close the lid. Press ENTER to
scan the sample. The screen
will display Reading for about Scan Blank
1 second. The result will
Scan Sample
appear on the screen.

0.28 ppm
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Testing

8. The displayed result can now
be standardized. Press
or
to scroll to calibrate.

002 Aluminum

0.28 ppm
%T/Abs

Calibrate
12:00:00

9. Press ENTER to select
Calibrate. A reverse font
(dark background with light
characters) will appear to
indicate that the reading can
be adjusted.

001/500

002 Aluminum

0.28 ppm
%T/Abs

Calibrate
12:00:00

001/500

002 Aluminum
10. Press
or
to scroll
to the concentration of the
prepared standard, 0.30 in
this example.
%T/Abs
NOTE: A maximum
adjustment of 10% is possible. Calibrate
If an adjustment of over 10%
12:00:00
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is attempted, Overrange will
be displayed.

0.30 ppm

11. Press ENTER to select
Calibrate. Two menu choices
will be offered, set calibration
and factory setting.

002 Aluminum

0.30 ppm
Set Calibration

Factory Setting
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Testing

002 Aluminum
12. Press ENTER to select Set
Calibration and save the
calibration. Or press
to scroll to Factory Setting.
Press ENTER to select Factory Scan Blank
Setting to revert to the factory Scan Sample
calibration. The screen will
12:00:00
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display Storing... for about
1 second and the test menu
will appear. The calibration
has now been standardized
and the meter can be used for
testing. The standardization
can be removed by repeating
the calibration and selecting
Factory Setting.

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Testing

 MEASURING IN THE ABSORBANCE MODE
1. Press and briefly hold
to turn the meter on. The
LaMotte logo screen will
appear for about 3 seconds
and the Main Menu will
appear.

Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Testing
Menu.

001/500

Testing Menu
All Test Menu
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to Absorbance.

001/500

Testing Menu

to scroll

Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
Absorbance
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER to select
Absorbance.

001/500

Absorbance
101 Absorbance 428
102 Absorbance 525
103 Absorbance 568
104 Absorbance 635
12:00:00

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5. Press
or
to scroll
to desired wavelength.

Absorbance
101 Absorbance 428
Testing

102 Absorbance 525
103 Absorbance 568
104 Absorbance 635
12:00:00

6. Press ENTER to select the
wavelength.

001/500

102 Absorbance 525

Scan Blank
Scan Sample
12:00:00

001/500

7. Insert the blank. Close the lid.
102 Absorbance 525
Press ENTER to scan the blank.
The screen wil display Blank
Done for about 1 second
and return to the Absorbance Scan Blank
menu.
Scan Sample
12:00:00

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8. Insert the reacted sample.
102 Absorbance 525
Press ENTER to scan the
sample. The screen will
display Reading for about 1
second. The result will appear Scan Blank
on the screen.
Scan Sample

0.425
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Testing

9. To repeat the test, press ENTER
to scan the sample again. The
last blank scanned is used by
the colorimeter for repeated
scans. A different blank can
be used by pressing
or
to scroll to Scan Blank
and then scanning another
blank. Scroll with
or
and make another
selection with ENTER .The %T or
Absorbance of the last test can
be viewed by choosing
%T/Abs. Press EXIT to
escape to previous menus.
NOTE: The menus loop in
this screen so either
or
will lead to the menu
selection needed.
NOTE: The calibrate function
does not work in the
Absorbance mode.

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102 Absorbance 525

0.425
Scan Blank

Scan Sample
12:00:00

001/500

Next Test
Previous Test
%T/Abs
Calibrate

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EDITING MENU
The Editing Menu allows the user to edit sequences, edit user tests, set the
clock, edit the logging function, access factory setting, set the power saving
function, set the backlight time, and select a language.
The default factory settings are:
MM-DD-YYYY

Logging

Enabled

Power Save

5 minutes

Backlight

10 seconds

Language

English

Editing/Set Up

Date Format

 EDITING A SEQUENCE
The Edit Sequence menu allows three alterable test sequences (Sequence 1,
Sequence 2, Sequence 3) to be edited.
1. Press and briefly hold
to turn the meter on. The
LaMotte logo screen will
appear for about 3 seconds
and the Main Menu will
appear.

Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
12:00:00

2. Press
or
to scroll
to the Editing Menu.

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Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
12:00:00

3. Press ENTER to select Editing
Menu.

001/500

Editing Menu
Edit Sequences
Edit User Test
Set Clock
Logging
12:00:00

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4. Press ENTER to select Edit
Sequences.

Edit Sequences
Edit Sequence 1
Edit Sequence 2
Edit Sequence 3
12:00:00

5. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired sequence.

001/500

Edit Sequences
Edit Sequence 1

Editing/Set Up

Edit Sequence 2
Edit Sequence 3
12:00:00

6. Press ENTER to select the
sequence to be edited.

001/500

EDIT SEQUENCE 2
015 Chlorine F UDV
079 Phosphate HR
009 Benzotriazole
076 pH UDV
12:00:00

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 ADDING OR DELETING A TEST
There are three ways to alter a sequence: Insert Before, Insert After, and Delete.
Insert Before adds a new test to the sequence before the selected test. Insert
After adds a new test to the sequence after the selected test. Delete is used to
remove an existing test from a sequence.

ADDING A TEST
Below is a step-by-step example of how to add a test to SEQUENCE 2 starting
from the EDIT SEQUENCE 2 menu.
EDIT SEQUENCE 2
015 Chlorine F UDV
079 Phosphate HR

Editing/Set Up

1. To add a test before or after
an existing test, press
or
to scroll to the
existing test.

009 Benzotriazole
076 pH UDV
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select the
existing test.

001/500

Add or Delete
Insert Before
Insert After
Delete
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to scroll
to Insert Before or Insert
After.

001/500

Add or Delete
Insert Before
Insert After
Delete
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER to select the
option, Insert Before, in this
example. The All Test Menu
will appear.

001/500

All Tests
001 Alkalinity
002 Aluminum
003 Ammonia-N LRF
004 Ammonia-N LRS
12:00:00

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5. Press
or
to scroll
to the test that will be added
to the sequence. In this
example, Aluminum.

All Tests
001 Alkalinity UDV
002 Aluminum
003 Ammonia-N LRF
004 Ammonia-N LRS

Editing/Set Up

12:00:00

6. Press ENTER to select the test.
The sequence will appear in
the Edit Sequence menu and
the new test will be added to
the sequence. All changes
in the sequence will be
automatically saved.
7. Press EXIT to exit the Edit
Sequence menu and return
to the Editing Menu.

001/500

EDIT SEQUENCE 2
015 Chlorine F UDV
079 Phosphate HR
002 Aluminum
009 Benzotriazole
12:00:00

001/500

Editing Menu
Edit Sequences
Edit User Test
Set Clock
Logging
12:00:00

8. Press ENTER to select Edit
Sequences to continue
editing the sequences or
press EXIT to return to the
Main Menu.

Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
12:00:00

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DELETING A TEST
Below is a step-by-step example of how to delete a test in SEQUENCE 2 starting
from the EDIT SEQUENCE 2 menu.
1. To delete a test, press
or
to scroll to the test in
the sequence.

EDIT SEQUENCE 2
015 Chlorine F UDV
079 Phosphate HR
002 Aluminum
009 Benzotriazole
12:00:00

ENTER

Editing/Set Up

2. Press

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Add or Delete

to select the test.

Insert Before
Insert After
Delete
12:00:00

3. Press
to Delete.

or

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Add or Delete

to scroll

Insert Before
Insert After
Delete
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER to select Delete.
The sequence will appear
in the EDIT SEQUENCE
menu and the selected test
will have been deleted. All
changes to the sequence
will automatically have been
saved.

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EDIT SEQUENCE 2
015 Chlorine F UDV
079 Phosphate HR
002 Aluminum
12:00:00

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5. Press EXIT to exit the Edit
Sequence menu and return
to the Editing Menu.

Editing Menu
Edit Sequences
Edit User Test
Set Clock
Logging

Editing/Set Up

12:00:00

6. Press ENTER to select Edit
Sequences to continue
editing the sequences or
press EXIT to return to the
Main Menu.

Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
12:00:00

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 EDIT USER TESTS
If a test other than the LaMotte programmed tests is performed regularly, a
calibration for it may be entered in one of the 25 User Tests. These tests are
originally named “User Test 1 - 25”. It will be possible to rename the test, select
a wavelength, enter a new calibration, select the number of decimal places
used to display the results, and select the units. A User Test may be added for a
reagent system for which no precalibrated test exists. A calibration of a LaMotte
reagent system may also be entered. The calibration of a User Test can be
changed at any time.

NOTE: A calibration procedure must be performed before using any of the User
Tests.
The User Tests can be placed in any of the alterable sequences using Edit
Sequences.

1. Press and briefly hold
to turn the meter on. The
LaMotte logo screen will
appear for about 3 seconds
and the Main Menu will
appear.

Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
12:00:00

2. Press
or
to scroll
to the Editing Menu.

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Main Menu
Testing Menu
Editing Menu
Run PC Link
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Editing/Set Up

The User Tests have the ability to handle 2 data points. The colorimeter will
determine the absorbance of the standards and calculate a response that
will be stored to determine the concentration of future samples of unknown
concentration. These standards should cover all the concentrations for the
range of the test being performed and be scanned beginning with the low
concentration and finishing with the high concentration (for more information
about this, see CALIBRATION CURVES, page 12). Prepare these standards prior
to entering a new calibration.

Editing Menu
3. Press ENTER to select Editing
Menu. Press
to scroll to Edit Sequences
Edit User Test.
Edit User Test
Set Clock
Logging
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER to select Edit
User Test.

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Edit User Test
105 USER TEST 01

Editing/Set Up

106 USER TEST 02
107 USER TEST 03
108 USER TEST 04
12:00:00

5. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired user test.

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Edit User Test
108 USER TEST 04
109 USER TEST 05
110 USER TEST 06
111 USER TEST 07
12:00:00

6. Press
Test.

ENTER

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111 USER TEST 07

to select the User

Name the Test
Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
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 NAMING THE TEST
A User Test can be up to 16 characters long. The menu choices for each
character are 26 upper case letters A to Z, 26 lower case letters a to z, ten
numerals 0 to 9, a space, a dash (-) and a decimal point (.). The existing name is
displayed on the bottom line of the display. The character which is to be edited
will blink and that character is also displayed in the center of the display. The
character can be changed by using
or
to scroll to other characters.
Use ENTER to select a character. The edited name is saved at any time by
pressing EXIT or by pressing ENTER after selecting the sixteenth character.

111 USER TEST 07
Name the Test

Editing/Set Up

1. From the User Test menu,
press
to scroll to Name
the Test.

Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Name
the Test. A reverse font
(dark background with a
light character) will appear
to indicate the character that
will be adjusted. The same
character will also appear in
the center of the display.
3. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired character. In
this example, the test name
will be H2O.

Name the Test
R S T

U

V W X

111 U SER TEST 07
12:00:00

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Name the Test
E F G

H

I J K

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4. Press ENTER to save the
character and move to the
next character.

Name the Test
P Q R
111 H

S

S ER TEST 07

12:00:00

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Name the Test

5. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired character.
Editing/Set Up

T U V

2

. 0 1

3 4 5

111 H S ER TEST 07
12:00:00

6. Press ENTER to save the
character and move to the
next character.

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Name the Test
L M N

E

P Q R

111 H2 E R TEST 07
12:00:00

001/500

Name the Test

7. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired character.

L M N

O

P Q R

111 H2 O R TEST 07
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8. Press ENTER to save the
character. Repeat the
procedure until the test name
is complete. To remove
a character, change the
character to a space (located
after the letter z). Press EXIT
to save the name. The sreen
will display Storing... and the
test name for about 1 second
and the meter will return to
the Edit Test menu.

111 H2O
Name the Test
Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
12:00:00

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 SELECTING THE VIAL AND WAVELENGTH
The SMART3 Colorimeter accepts three different vials (the 25 mm 0290 tube,
UDVs and COD tubes) at 4 different wavelengths (428, 525, 560, and 635 nm).
The colorimeter uses different settings for each of the twelve combinations of
vial and wavelength. These twelve settings are called channels. Choose the
channel with the correct wavelength and vial for the test.
1. From the User Test menu,
press
or
to scroll
to Select Vial/WL.

111 H2O
Name the Test
Select Vial/WL

Editing/Set Up

STD Calibration
Enter Constants
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Select
Vial/WL.

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Select Channel
Ch1 428nm 25mm
Ch2 525nm 25mm
Ch3 635nm 25mm
Ch4 568nm 25mm
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to select
the channel with the desired
wavelingth and vial size
combination.

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Select Channel
Ch1 428nm 25mm
Ch2 525nm 25mm
Ch3 635nm 25mm
Ch4 568nm 25mm
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER to select the
channel. The screen will
display Storing... for about
1 second and the meter will
return to the Edit Test menu.

111 H2O
Name the Test
Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
12:00:00

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 ENTERING A TWO POINT CALIBRATION
The SMART3 Colorimeter can scan two reacted standards and create a
calibration curve. To prepare a calibration curve with multiple data points see
Entering a Multiple Calibration Curve (pg. 51).
1. From the User Test menu,
press
or
to
scroll to STD (Standard)
Calibration.

111 H2O
Name the Test
Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to scroll
to the first character of the
low concentration. In this
example, 1.00 ppm.

Low Standard
9 . –

0

1 2 3

0 0.000000
12:00:00

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Low Standard
. – 0

1

1 2 3

0 .000000
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Editing/Set Up

2. Press ENTER to select STD
Calibration. The screen will
display Low Standard for
about 1 second and then
display the Low Standard
screen. A reverse font (dark
background with a light
character) will appear to
indicate the character that
will be adjusted. The same
character will also appear in
the center of the display.

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4. Press ENTER to save the
character and move to the
next character.

Low Standard
7 8 9

.

– 0 1

1 . 000000
12:00:00

Low Standard

5. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired character.
Editing/Set Up

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7 8 9

.

– 0 1

1 . 000000
12:00:00

6. Press ENTER to save the
character and move to the
next character.

001/500

Low Standard
9 . –

0

1 2 3

1. 0 00000
12:00:00

001/500

Low Standard

7. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired character.
9 . –

0

1 2 3

1. 0 00000
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High Standard
8. Press ENTER to save the
character. Repeat the
procedure until the low
9 . –
1 2 3
concentration value is
0 .0000
complete. After the final
character is complete the
meter will save the low
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concentration value. The
screen will display High
Standard for about 1 minute
and the meter will display
the High Standard screen. A
reverse font (dark background
with a light character)
will appear to indicate
the character that will be
adjusted. The same character
will appear in the center of the
display.

0

Editing/Set Up

9. Use
or
and ENTER
to select the characters for the
high concentration value. In
this example, 7.5 ppm.

High Standard
9 . –

0

1 2 3

7.50000 0
12:00:00

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10. After the final character is
entered the meter will save
the high concentration value.
Insert Blank
The screen will display
instructions for completing the
calibration procedure.
 continue
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11. Insert the blank. Press ENTER .
The screen will display Blank
Done... for about 1 second
and the Insert Low Standard
screen will appear.

Insert Low Standard
 continue

Editing/Set Up

12:00:00

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12. Insert the low standard. Press
ENTER . The screen will display
Reading... for about 1 second
and the Insert High Standard Insert High Standard
screen will be displayed.
 continue
12:00:00

13. Insert the high standard.
Press ENTER . The screen will
display Reading... for about
1 second and the meter will
return to the Edit Test menu.

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111 H2O
Name the Test
Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
12:00:00

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 ENTERING A MULTIPLE POINT CALIBRATION
The SMART3 can directly create a 2 point calibration curve. (See Entering a
Two Point Calibration on page 47.) To create a multiple point calibration curve,
constants obtained from a linear regression of multiple data points can be
entered into the SMART 3.
1. Scan reactions of multiple concentrations at the appropriate wavelength in the
absorbance mode on the SMART3.
2. Plot the concentration (y axis) versus absorbance (x axis) in a program
capable of linear regression such as Excel.
3. Enter the constants obtained from the linear regression equation into the
SMART3.
Editing/Set Up

For Example:
y = 0.001x3 – 0.017x2 + 0.181x – 0.049
K0 = – 0.049
K1 = 0.181
K2 = – 0.017
K3 = 0.001
OR (Over Range) = 10

1. From the User Test menu,
press
or
to scroll
to Enter Constants.

111 H2O
Name the Test
Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Enter
Constants.

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K0=0.00000
K1=0.00000
K2=0.00000
K3=0.00000
OR=100.00000
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Enter K0

Editing/Set Up

3. Press ENTER to begin entering
the values for the constants. A
reverse font (dark background
9 . –
with a light character)
0 .00000
will appear to indicate
the character that will be
adjusted. The same character 12:00:00
will also appear in the center
of the display.
4. Press
or
to scroll
to the first character of K0. In
this example, – 0.049.

0

1 2 3

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Enter K0

8 9 .
0 .00000

–

1 2 3

12:00:00

5. Press ENTER to save the
character and move to the
next character.

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Enter K0

.

7 8 9
– .

– 0 1

00000

12:00:00

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Enter K0

6. Press
or
to scroll
to the next character.
9 . –
– .

O

00000

12:00:00

7. Press ENTER to save the
character and move to the
next character. Press
or
to scroll to the next
character.

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Enter K0

7 8

9

.

–

0 1

– 0 0 0000
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8. Press ENTER to save the
character. Repeat the
procedure until the K0 value
is complete. After the final
character is complete the
meter will save the K0 value
and the meter will display K1
screen.

9 . –
0 .00000

0

12:00:00

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Enter Overrange
9 . –

0

1 2 3

10.00000 0
12:00:00

10. After the final character is
entered the meter will save
the constants. The screen will
display Storing... and return
to the Edit Test menu.

1 2 3

Editing/Set Up

9. Use
,
and ENTER
to select the characters for
the remaining values: K1, K2,
K3, and over range. In this
example, 10 ppm.

Enter K1

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Name the Test
Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
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 SELECTING THE NUMERICAL FORMAT OF THE
RESULT

Editing/Set Up

To input tests with very different ranges, the number of decimal places displayed
for a result can be selected. A test which ranges from 20 to 1000 ppm should
not be displayed with three decimal places. A test with a range from 0.010 to
0.500 needs three decimal places (the microprocessor will always calculate
the concentration to many more significant figures than will be displayed). The
choice of 0, 1, 2, or 3 decimal places are available.

1. From the User Test menu,
press
or
to scroll
to Decimal Places.

111 H2O
Select Vial/WL
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
Decimal Places
12:00:00

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Decimal Places?
2. Press ENTER to select Decimal
Places.
None 0
One 0.0
Two 0.00
Three 0.000
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired number of
decimal places.

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Decimal Places?
None 0
One 0.0
Two 0.00
Three 0.000
12:00:00

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111 H2O
4. Press ENTER to select the
decimal places. The screen
Select Vial/WL
wil display Storing... for about STD Calibration
1 second and the meter will
return to the Edit Test menu. Enter Constants
Decimal Places
12:00:00
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 SELECTING THE UNITS OF CONCENTRATION
The SMART3 Colorimeter has seven options for units of concentration. They are
No Units, ppm, FAU, pH, ppb, ppt and mgL.
1. From the User Menu, press
to scroll to Select
Units.

111 H2O
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
Decimal Places
Select Units
12:00:00

Editing/Set Up

2. Press ENTER to select Select
Units.

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Select Units
No Units
ppm
pH
FAU
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to scroll
to the desired units.

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Select Units
No Units
ppm
pH
FAU
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER to select the
units. The screen will display
Storing... for about 1 second
and the meter will return to
the Edit Test menu.

111 H2O
STD Calibration
Enter Constants
Decimal Places
Select Units
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 SETTING THE CLOCK
Setting the clock allows the correct time and date stamp to be stored with each
reading in the data logger.
Editing Menu
1. From the Editing Menu, press
or
to scroll to Set Edit Sequences
Clock.
Edit User Test
Set Clock
Logging

Editing/Set Up

12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select
Set Clock. The date is
displayed as month-dayyear. The time is displayed
as hours:minutes:seconds
AM/PM. Press
or
to scroll to the appropriate
character. Press ENTER to
select the character. The
curser will move to the next
character. Set all characters
in the same manner. The
character menu is a scrolling
menu.
3. Press ENTER to select the final
character. The time and date
will be saved and the meter
will return to the Edit Test
menu.

Set Time
Date: MM-DD-YYYY
Time: HH-MM-SS AM/PM

12:00:00

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Editing Menu
Edit Sequences
Edit User Test
Set Clock
Logging
12:00:00

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 LOGGING DATA
The default setting for the data logger is enabled. The meter will log the last 500
data points. The counter in the center bottom of the display will show how many
data points have been logged. The display will show 500+ when the data logger
has exceeded 500 points and the data points are being overwritten.
Editing Menu
1. From the Editing Menu, press
or
to scroll to
Edit Sequence
Logging.
Edit User Test
Set Clock
Logging

2. Press ENTER to select
Logging.

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Editing/Set Up

12:00:00

Logging
Display Test Log
Enable Logging
Disable Logging
Erase Log
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to scroll
to desired function.

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Logging
Display Test Log
Enable Logging
Disable Logging
Erase Log
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER . The screen will
display Storing... for about
1 second and return to the
Logging menu.

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Logging
Display Test Log
Enable Logging
Disable Logging
Erase Log
12:00:00

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5. Press EXIT to return to the
Editing Menu.

Editing Menu
Edit Sequence
Edit User Test
Set Clock
Logging
12:00:00

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 FACTORY SETUP
Editing/Set Up

The Factory Setup menu is used in manufacturing of the SMART3 Colorimeter.
This menu is not for use by the operator in the field.

 SETTING POWER SAVE
The power saving Auto Shutoff feature will turn the meter off when a button has
not been pushed for a set amount of time. The default setting is disabled. To
change the setting:
1. From the Editing Menu, press
Editing Menu
or
to scroll to Set Set Clock
PWR Save.
Logging
Factory Setup
Set PWR Save
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Set
PWR Save.

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Auto Shutoff
Disable
5 Minutes
15 Minutes
30 Minutes
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to scroll
to desired function.

001/500

Auto Shutoff
Disable
5 Minutes
15 Minutes
30 Minutes
12:00:00

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4. Press ENTER . The screen will
display Storing... for about
1 second and the meter will
return to the Editing Menu.

Editing Menu
Set Clock
Logging
Factory Setup
Set PWR Save
12:00:00

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 SETTING THE BACKLIGHT TIME

Editing/Set Up

The backlight illuminates the display for enhanced viewing. The default setting is
10 seconds. If Button Control is chosen the backlight button on the key pad will
act as an on/off switch and the backlight will remain on or off when the meter is
being used. When one of the other settings – 10, 20 or 30 seconds – is chosen,
the display will be illuminated for the specified amount of time after any button is
pressed.
NOTE: The backlight feature uses a significant amount of power. The longer the
backlight is on, the more frequently the battery will have to be charged if the
USB/Wall Adapter is not being used.
1. From the Editing Menu, press
Editing Menu
or
to scroll to
Logging
Backlight Time.
Factory Setup
Set PWR Save
Set Backlight Time
12:00:00

2. Press ENTER to select Set
Backlight Time.

001/500

Backlight Time
Button Control
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to desired option.

001/500

Backlight Time

to scroll

Button Control
10 seconds
20 seconds
30 seconds
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER . The screen will
display Storing... for about
1 second and the meter will
return to the Editing Menu.

001/500

Editing Menu
Logging
Factory Setup
Set PWR Save
Set Backlight Time
12:00:00

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 SELECTING A LANGUAGE
There are seven languages available in the SMART3: English, Spanish, French,
Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese.
Editing Menu
1. From the Editing Menu, press
or
to scroll to
Factory Setup
Select Language.
Set PWR Save
Set Backlight Time
Select Language
12:00:00

Editing/Set Up

2. Press ENTER to select Select
Language.

001/500

Select Language
English
Spanish
French
Portugese
12:00:00

3. Press
or
to scroll
to desired language.

001/500

Select Language
English
Spanish
French
Portugese
12:00:00

4. Press ENTER . The screen will
display Storing... for about
1 second and the meter will
return to the Editing Menu.

001/500

Editing Menu
Factory Setup
Set PWR Save
Set Backlight Time
Select Language
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NOTE: If meter unintentionally switches to another language, use the procedure
above to reset the meter to the desired language. For example, to reset the
meter to English:
1. Turn meter on.
2. Press

one time. Press

3. Press

seven times. Press
ENTER

.

ENTER

.

.

Editing/Set Up

4. Press

ENTER

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COMPUTER CONNECTION
 PC LINK
The SMART3 may be interfaced with any Windows-based computer by using
the LaMotte SMARTLink 3 Program and USB Cable. The program will store
test information and results in a database. To transfer data from the meter to a
computer, plug the smaller end of the USB cable (USB mini B connector) into
the meter and the larger end of the USB cable (USB Type A connector) into a
USB port on a computer. The SMART3 will send the following data: test name,
wavelength, concentration, transmittance, absorbance, sample, blank, time of
test, and date of test.

 OUTPUT
USB

 COMPUTER CONNECTION
USB Type A, USB mini B, Order Cable Code 1720.

 SMARTLINK3
SmartLink3 records the above data and appends a test ID# which uniquely
identifies the test in the database, the serial number of the meter, and a site
ID# which can be used to associate the test record with a site or customer via
the SmartLink3 program. It also stores a “test number” which is useful for the
SMART3.

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BATTERY
 BATTERY/AC OPERATION
The SMART3 may be operated on battery power, using a USB wall adapter or
USB computer connection. If using the meter as a bench top unit, use the wall
adapter if possible to extend the battery life. The meter will remain on when the
USB adapter is used.
To charge the battery with the wall adapter, plug the smaller end of the USB
cable (USB mini B connector) into the meter and the larger end of the USB
cable (USB Type A connector) into the wall adapter. Plug the wall adapter into
an AC outlet. Reinsert the USB port plug after charging.
To charge the battery from a computer, plug the smaller end of the USB cable
(USB mini B connector) into the meter and the larger end of the USB cable (USB
Type A connector) into a USB port on a computer.
The battery icon will show no bars and flash when the unit first turns on. Then
the indicator will indicate the battery status by showing 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 bars.
It will take 5 hours to fully charge a low battery. The battery icon will flash when
the battery is charging. The battery icon will show four bars and stop flashing
when it is fully charged. The charging circuit will automatically switch to a float
charge when the battery is fully charged. The charger may remain connected.
Some computers will NOT supply power to their USB ports during standby
operation. The wall adapter will charge the unit continuously.
The battery icon will show no bars and continuously flash if the battery is getting
low but the unit will still operate normally. A “Low Battery” message on the
status bar of the display will replace the time when the battery voltage is too
low for proper operation and accuracy may be degraded. A “Shutdown Low
Batt” message on the display will appear for a few seconds before the power is
switched off when the battery is too low to operate the unit.
To extend the battery life:
• Shut down the unit with the power switch when not taking measurements
or use the power save option to have the unit automatically turn off after 5
minutes.
• Store the unit in a cool dry place.
• Fully charge the battery before storing the unit for extended periods of time.
• Limit backlight use. The unit consumes 3X normal power with the backlight
on. Set the backlight time option to 10 seconds, or select “Button Control”
and keep the backlight off.
Battery replacement: The lithium ion battery used in this unit should last for
many years with normal use. When it no longer powers the unit long enough to
meet testing requirements it will need to be replaced. Lithium ion batteries that
are properly charged and stored do not usually lose all capacity; they just have
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less capacity after hundreds of charge cycles. This unit uses a custom battery
assembly that is only available from LaMotte Company. Battery replacement
must be performed at a LaMotte authorized repair facility. The water resistant
housing of this meter should not be opened by the user. Contact LaMotte
Company by phone (1-800-344-3100) or email (tech@lamotte.com) for a return
authorization number.

MAINTENANCE
 CLEANING
Clean the exterior housing with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not allow water
to enter the light chamber or any other parts of the meter. To clean the light
chamber and optics area, point a can of compressed air into the light chamber
and blow the pressurized air into the light chamber. Use a cotton swab
dampened with Windex® window cleaner to gently swab the interior of the
chamber. Do not use alcohol; it will leave a thin residue over the optics when
dry.

 REPAIRS
Should it be necessary to return the meter for repair or servicing, pack the
meter carefully in a suitable container with adequate packing material. A return
authorization number must be obtained from LaMotte Company by calling 800344-3100 (US only) or 410-778-3100, faxing 410-778-6394, or emailing tech@
lamotte.com. Often a problem can be resolved over the phone or by email. If
a return of the meter is necessary, attach a letter with the return authorization
number, meter serial number, a brief description of problem and contact
information including phone and FAX numbers to the shipping carton. This
information will enable the service department to make the required repairs
more efficiently.

 METER DISPOSAL
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Natural resources were used in the production of this equipment. This
equipment may contain materials that are hazardous to health and the
environment. To avoid harm to the environment and natural resources, the use
of appropriate take-back systems is recommended. The crossed out wheeled
bin symbol on the meter encourages the use of these systems when disposing
of this equipment.

Take-back systems will allow the materials to be reused or recycled in a way that
will not harm the environment. For more information on approved collection,
reuse, and recycling systems contact local or regional waste administration or
recycling services.
SMART3 Colorimeter 11.10

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TROUBLESHOOTING
 ERROR MESSAGES
OVER RANGE
If the message OVERRANGE is displayed when scanning a sample, the
sample may be over range or under range. If the sample is over range the
sample should be diluted and tested again (see Sample Dilution Techniques
and Volumetric Measurements, page 16).
If overrange is displayed, press
ENTER to continue testing on
diluted samples.
Note: After pressing ENTER , the
overrange cncentration will be
displayed. This concentration is
an approximation only.

002 Aluminum
Overrange
 continue
Scan Blank
Scan Sample
12:00:00

001/500

CALIBRATION
As with all pre-calibrated meters, it is highly recommended, even if not required
by regulations, that the user periodically verify the performance of the meter
by running standards with a predetermined concentration. Results outside of
specification are an indication that the meter needs to be adjusted. This can be
done following the user calibration described on page 28. If the user calibration
fails to properly adjust the meter then the meter should be returned to LaMotte
Company for recalibration. (See page 65).

STRAY LIGHT
The SMART3 Colorimeter should have no problems with stray light. Make sure
that the sample compartment lid is always fully closed, except when testing
COD with the adapter.

66

SMART3 Colorimeter 11.10

 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
Flashing

REASON

SOLUTION

Low battery. Readings Charge battery or use
are reliable.
USB wall/computer
adapter.

“Low Battery”

Battery voltage is very Charge battery or use
low. Readings are not USB wall/computer
reliable.
adapter.

“Shut Down Low
Batt” Shut Down

Battery is too low to
operate the unit.

Charge battery or use
USB wall/computer
adapter.

“Overrange”

Sample is outside of
acceptable range.

Dilute sample and test
again.

Unusually large
negative or
positive readings
when performing
calibration

Incorrect standards
used to calibrate
meter.

Use fresh 0.0 standard
in clean tube. Reset
meter to factory default
settings. Recalibrate
meter.

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1910-TEST
2.28.11

SMART3 COLORIMETER
REAGENT SYSTEMS
SMART3 REAGENT SYSTEMS LIST
LaMotte Company continuously updates the list of pre-programmed tests as the
calibrations become available. Pre-programmed calibrations can be added to the
SMART3 Colorimeter in the field. A Windows-based computer running a Windows
Operating System and an 8 pin mini-DIN/9 pin F D-submin serial cable (order
Code 1771) are required.
Call LaMotte Technical Services at 1-800-344-3100 (410-778-3100 outside the
USA) or email at tech@lamotte.com for a current list of available calibrations and
downloading instructions.
Test Factor (Test #)

Range
(ppm)

MDL

Test Method (# of
Reagents)

# of
Tests

Alkalinity-UDV (001)

0–200

10

Unit Dose Vials (1)

50

Aluminum (002)

0.00–0.30

0.01

Eriochrome Cyanine R (4)

50

Ammonia NitrogenLow Range, Fresh Water (003)

0.00–1.00

0.05

Salicylate (3)

25

Ammonia NitrogenLow Range, Salt Water (004)

0.00–1.00

0.10

Salicylate (3)

25

Ammonia NitrogenHigh Range (005)

0.00–4.00

0.05

Nesslerization (2)

50

Benzotriazole (009)

0.0–30.0

0.5

UV Photolysis (3)

50

Biguanide (006)

0–70

2

Colorimetric

50

Borate-UDV (007)

0.0–80.0

5.0

Unit Dose Vial (1)

50

Boron (008)

0.00-0.80

0.05

Azomethine-H (2)

50

Bromine-Low Range (010)

0.00–9.00

0.1

DPD (3)

100

Bromine-UDV (011)

0.0–20.0

0.25

DPD (1)

50

Cadmium (012)

0.00–1.00

0.04

PAN (4)

50

Carbohydrazide (013)
See Oxygen Scavengers

0.000–0.900

0.01

Iron Reduction (3)

100

Chloride-TesTab (020)

0.0–30.0

0.4

Argentometric (1)

50

Chlorine-Liquid DPD (017)

0.00–4.00

0.03

DPD (3)

144

Chlorine-Tablet DPD (014)

0.00–4.00

0.03

DPD (3)

100

Chlorine-Free-UDV (015)

0.00–10.00

0.10

DPD (1)

50

Chlorine-Total-UDV (18)

0.00–10.00

0.10

DPD (1)

50

Chlorine Dioxide (019)

0.00–8.00

0.10

DPD (2)

100

Chromium, Hexavalent (021)

0.00–1.00

0.01

Diphenylcarbohydrazide

50

Chromium, Hex, Tri, Total (021)

0.00–1.00

0.01

Diphenylcarbohydrazide

50

Cobalt (023)

0.00–2.00

0.04

PAN (3)

50

COD-Low Range (024)

0–150

7.5

Digestion (1)

25

COD-Standard Range (025)

0-1500

40

Digestion (1)

25

COD-High Range (026)

0–15000

400

Digestion (1)

25

Color (027)

0–1000

20

Platinum Cobalt (0)

–

Copper-BCA-Low Range (028)

0.00–3.50

0.04

Bicinchoninic Acid (1)

50

Copper-Cuprizone (030)

0.00–2.50

0.03

Cuprizone (2)

50

Copper-DDC (031)

0.00–7.00

0.10

Diethyldithiocarbamate (1)

50

Copper-UDV (032)

0.0–4.0

0.1

Bicinchoninic Acid (1)

50

Cyanide (034)

0.00-0.50

0.01

Pyridine-Barbituric Acid (5)

50

Cyanuric Acid (035)

5–200

10

Melamine (1)

50

Cyanuric Acid-UDV (036)

5–150

10

Melamine (1)

50

DEHA (037)
See Oxygen Scavengers

0.000–0.700

0.01

Iron Reduction (3)

100

Dissolved Oxygen (038)

0.0–10.0

0.6

Winkler Colorimetric (3)

100

Erythorbic Acid (049)
See Oxygen Scavengers

0.00–3.00

0.02

Iron Reduction (3)

100

Fluoride (040)

0.00–2.00

0.10

SPADNS (2)

50

Hardness (Total) UDV (043)

0–450

10

Unit dose Vial (1)

50

Hydrazine (045)

0.00–1.00

0.01

P-dimethylaminobenzaldehyde (2)

50

Hydrogen PeroxideLow Range (046)

0.00–1.50

0.02

DPD (2)

100

Hydrogen PeroxideHigh Range (047)

0.0–80.0

0.5

DPD (2)

50

Hydrogen Peroxide-Shock (048)

0–300

5

DPD (2)

100

Hydroquinone (049)
See Oxygen Scavengers

0.00–2.00

0.01

Iron Reduction (3)

100

Iodine (050)

0.00–14.00

0.15

DPD (2)

100

Iron-Bipyridyl (051)

0.00–6.00

0.10

Bipyridyl (2)

50

Iron-Phenanthroline (053)

0.00–5.00

0.06

1,10 Phenanthroline (2)

50

Iron-UDV (052)

0.00–10.00

0.05

Bipyridyl (1)

50

Lead (054)

0.00–5.00

0.10

PAR (5)

50

Manganese-Low Range (055)

0.00–0.70

0.01

PAN (3)

50

Manganese-High Range (056)

0.0–15.0

–

Periodate (2)

50

Mercury (057)

0.00–1.50

0.01

TMK (3)

50

Methylethylketoxime (058)
See Oxygen Scavengers

0.00–3.00

0.01

Iron Reduction (3)

100

Molybdenum-High Range (061)

0.0–50.0

0.6

Thioglycolate (3)

50

Nickel (063)

0.00–8.00

0.15

Dimethylglyoxime (6)

50

Nitrate Nitrogen-Low Range (064)

0.00–3.00

0.10

Cadmium Reduction (2)

20

Nitrate TesTab (065)

0-60

5

Zinc Reduction (1)

50

Nitrate-UDV (066)

0.00-80.0

2

Zinc Reduction (1)

100

Nitrite Nitrogen-Low Range (067)

0.00–0.80

0.02

Diazotization (2)

20

Nitrogen, Total (069)

3-25 mg/L

3 mg/L

Chromotropic Acid/Digestion
(6)

25

Oxygen Scanvengers

various

various

DEHA (3)

50

Ozone-DPD (070)

0.00–3.00

0.03

DPD (3)

144

Ozone-Low Range (071)

0.00–0.40

0.02

Indigo Trisulfonate (3)

100

Ozone-High Range (072)

0.00–3.00

0.05

Indigo Trisulfonate (3)

20

pH-Chlorophenol Red (073)

5.0–6.8

–

Chlorophenol Red (1)

100

pH-Phenol Red (074)

6.6–8.4

–

Phenol Red (1)

100

pH-Thymol Blue (075)

8.0–9.6

–

Thymol Blue (1)

100

Phenol (077)

0.00-6.00

0.05

Aminoabtipyrine (2)

50

Phosphate-Low Range (078)

0.00–3.00

0.05

Ascorbic Acid Reduction (2)

25

Phosphate-High Range (079)

0.0–70.0

0.5

Vanodomolybdphosphoric Acid (1)

25

Phosphorus, ppb (080)

0–3000 ppb

50

Ascorbic Acid/Reduction (5)

50

Phosphorus, Total, Low Range
(081)

0.00–3.50
mg/L

0.50

Ascorbic Acid/Digestion

25

Phosphorus,
Total, High-Range (082)

0.0–70.0
mg/L

5

Molybdovanadate/Digestion
(5)

25

Potassium (083)

0.0-10.0

0.8

Tetraphenylboron (2)

100

Silica-Low Range (085)

0.0–4.0

0.05

Heteropoly Blue (4)

50

Silica-High Range (086)

0–75

0.5

Silicomolybdate (3)

50

Sulfate-High Range (089)

0–100

3

Barium Chloride (1)

50

Sulfide-Low Range (090)

0.00–1.50

0.06

Methylene Blue (3)

50

Surfactants (094)

0.00-8.00

0.75

Bromphenol Blue (3)

100

Tannin (096)

0.0–10.0

0.1

Tungsto-molybdophosphoric
Acid (2)

50

Tolytriazole (009)
See Benzotriazole

0.0–30.0

0.5

UV Photolysis (3)

50

Turbidity (098)

0.0–30.0
FTU

3

Absorption (0)

–

Zinc-Low Range (099)

0.00–3.00

0.05

Zincon (6)

50

ALKALINITY–UDV
UNIT DOSE VIALS • CODE 4318-J
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

1

Alkalinity Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches

4318-J

Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters; swimming pool water.

RANGE:

0–200 ppm as CaCO3

MDL:

10 ppm

METHOD

The sample is added to a buffered indicator reagent.
The color that develops, ranging from yellow to blue,
will indicate the amount of alkalinity in the sample.

SAMPLE HANDLING Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible after
& PRESERVATION: collection. Sample may be refrigerated for 24 hours.
INTERFERENCES:

Quats and poly quats at high concentrations will
interfere.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

ALKALINITY, UDV

Test Procedures

1

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 001 Alkalinity UDV)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 001 Alkalinity UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to an Alkalinity-UDV vial
(4318).
10. Wait 90 seconds.

Test Procedures

11. Invert vial 3 times to mix.
NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting,
invert once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once or twice to dislodge
powder. Mix.
12. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
13. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTES: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the indicator in
the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.

ALKALINITY, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

ALUMINUM
ERIOCHROME CYANINE R METHOD
CODE 364I-01-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

5g

*Aluminum Inhibitor Reagent

*7865-C

2 x 120 mL

*Aluminum Buffer Reagent

*7866-J

120 mL

Aluminum Indicator Reagent

7867-J

15 mL

Aluminum Complexing Reagent

7868-E

1

Spoon, 0.05 g, plastic

0696

2

Pipets, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

1

Test Tube, glass, 5 mL w/cap

0230

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastewater.

RANGE:

0.00–0.30 ppm Aluminum

MDL:

0.01 ppm

METHOD:

Aluminum ions buffered to a pH of 6.0 react with
Eriochrome Cyanine R dye to produce a pink to red
complex in proportion to the concentration.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Collect sample in acid washed glass or plastic bottle.
Analyze as soon as possible.

INTERFERENCES:

Fluoride and polyphosphate will interfere. Interference
from iron and manganese is eliminated by the addition
of an inhibitor.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

ALUMINUM

Test Procedures

Aluminum is the third most common element in the earth’s crust, which
accounts for its wide appearance in many water supplies. Aluminum exists
in water as soluble salts, colloidal compounds, and insoluble compounds. In
wastewater that has been treated by alum coagulation it will appear in one
or more of the above forms. Properly treated drinking water should have an
aluminum concentration below 0.05 mg/L.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 002 Aluminum).
4. Scroll to and select 002 Aluminum from menu.
5. Rinse a clean colorimeter tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL
line with sample.
6. Insert tube into colorimeter chamber and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Rinse a clean test tube (0230) with sample water. Fill to the 5 mL line with
sample.
8. Remove tube from colorimeter. Empty sample from tube (0290).
9. Add 5 mL sample from test tube (0230) to empty tube (0290).
10. Use the 0.05 g spoon (0696) to add one measure of *Aluminum Inhibitor
Reagent (7865). Cap and mix to dissolve powder.

Test Procedures

11. Use a 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2 mL of *Aluminum Buffer Reagent (7866).
Cap and mix.
12. Use a second 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1 mL of Aluminum Indicator
Reagent (7867). Cap and mix contents. Wait 5 minutes for maximum color
development.
13. At end of 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
14. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For the best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Add 5 drops of Aluminum Complexing Reagent
(7868). Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

ALUMINUM

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

AMMONIA NITROGEN - LOW RANGE
SALICYLATE METHOD • CODE 3659-01-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

60 mL

*Salicylate Ammonia #1

*3978-H

10 g

*Salicylate #2

*7457-D

2x5g

*Salicylate #3 Reagent Powder

*7458-C

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Spoon, 0.15 g, plastic

0727

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Ammonia nitrogen is present in various concentrations in many surface and
ground water supplies. Any sudden change in the concentration of ammonia
nitrogen in a water supply is cause for suspicion. A product of microbiological
activity, ammonia nitrogen is sometimes accepted as chemical evidence of
pollution when encountered in natural waters.

APPLICATION:

Low concentrations of ammonia in fresh, brackish and
salt water; fresh and salt water aquariums.

RANGE:

0.00 - 1.00 ppm Ammonia-Nitrogen

MDL:

0.05 ppm Fresh Water
0.10 ppm Salt Water

METHOD:

Salicylate and ammonia react at high pH in the presence
of a chlorine donor and an iron catalyst to form a
blue indophenol dye, the concentration of which is
proportional to the ammonia concentration in the sample.

SAMPLE HANDLE
& PRESERVATION:

Ammonia solutions tend to be unstable and should be
analyzed immediately. Samples may be stored for 24
hours at 4°C or 28 days at –20°C.

INTERFERENCES:

There are few interferences in most natural waters. High
concentrations of reducing agents, such as hydrazine,
react with the chlorine donor and can result in negative
interferences. Color and turbidity can also interfere.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

AMMONIA NITROGEN, Low Range

Test Procedures

Ammonia is rapidly oxidized in natural water systems by special bacterial groups
that produce nitrite and nitrate. This oxidation requires that dissolved oxygen be
available in the water. Ammonia is an additional source of nitrogen as a nutrient
which may contribute to the expanded growth of undesirable algae and other
forms of plant growth that overload the natural system and cause pollution.

PROCEDURE - FRESH WATER
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 003 Ammonia-N LRF)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 003 Ammonia-N LRF from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK. (See Note.)
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 1.0 mL plastic pipet (0354) to add
2.0 mL of *Salicylate Ammonia #1 (3978). Cap and mix.
8. Use the 0.15 g spoon (0727) to add two measures of *Salicylate #2
Reagent (7457). Cap and mix until dissolved. Wait 1 minute.

Test Procedures

9. At end of 1 minute waiting period use 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add two
measures of *Salicylate #3 Reagent Powder (7458). Cap and shake
vigorously for at least 30 seconds and all solid has dissolved. Wait 12
minutes for maximum color development.
10. At the end of the 12 minute waiting period, immediately mix and insert tube
into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

CALCULATIONS:
To express results as Unionized Ammonia (NH3):
ppm Unionized Ammonia (NH3) =
ppm Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH3–N) x 1.2
To express results as Ionized Ammonia (NH4):
ppm Ionized Ammonia (NH4+) =
ppm Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH3–N) x 1.3
To determine the percentages of Unionized and Ionized Ammonia-Nitrogen,
consult the Appendix.
NOTE: It is strongly suggested that a reagent blank be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
AMMONIA NITROGEN, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE - SALT WATER
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 004 Ammonia-N LRS)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 004 Ammonia-N LRS from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK. (See Note.)
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 1.0 mL plastic pipet (0354) to add
2.0 mL of *Salicylate Ammonia #1 (3978). Cap and mix.
8. Use the 0.15 g spoon (0727) to add two measures of *Salicylate #2
Reagent (7457). Cap and mix until dissolved. Wait 1 minute.
9. At end of 1 minute waiting period use 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add two
measures of *Salicylate #3 Reagent Powder (7458). Cap and shake
vigorously for at least 30 seconds and all solid has dissolved. Wait 20
minutes for maximum color development.

11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

CALCULATIONS:
To express results as Unionized Ammonia (NH3):
ppm Unionized Ammonia (NH3) =
ppm Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH3–N) x 1.2
To express results as Ionized Ammonia (NH4):
ppm Ionized Ammonia (NH4+) =
ppm Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH3–N) x 1.3
To determine the percentages of Unionized and Ionized Ammonia-Nitrogen,
consult the Appendix.
NOTE: It is strongly suggested that a reagent blank be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

AMMONIA NITROGEN, Low Range

Test Procedures

10. At the end of the 20 minute waiting period, immediately mix and insert tube
into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.

Test Procedures
AMMONIA NITROGEN, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

AMMONIA NITROGEN - HIGH RANGE
NESSLERIZATION METHOD •CODE 3642-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

Ammonia Nitrogen Reagent #1

V-4797-G

*Ammonia Nitrogen Reagent #2

*V-4798-G

2 x 30 mL
1

Pipet, 1 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Ammonia nitrogen is present in various concentrations in many surface and
ground water supplies. Any sudden change in the concentration of ammonia
nitrogen in a water supply is cause for suspicion. A product of microbiological
activity, ammonia nitrogen is sometimes accepted as chemical evidence of
pollution when encountered in natural waters.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–4.00 ppm Ammonia Nitrogen

MDL:

0.05 ppm

METHOD:

Ammonia forms a colored complex with Nessler’s
Reagent in proportion to the amount of ammonia
present in the sample. Rochelle salt is added to
prevent precipitation of calcium or magnesium in
undistilled samples.

SAMPLE HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Ammonia solutions tend to be unstable and should
be analyzed immediately. Sample may be stored for
24 hours at 4°C or 28 days at –20°C.

INTERFERENCES:

Sample turbidity and color may interfere. Turbidity
may be removed by a filtration procedure. Color
interference may be eliminated by blanking the
instrument with a sample blank.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

AMMONIA NITROGEN, High Range

Test Procedures

Ammonia is rapidly oxidized in natural water systems by special bacterial groups
that produce nitrite and nitrate. This oxidation requires that dissolved oxygen be
available in the water. Ammonia is an additional source of nitrogen as a nutrient
which may contribute to the expanded growth of undesirable algae and other
forms of plant growth that overload the natural system and cause pollution.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Scroll to and select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 005
Ammonia-N HR) from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 005 Ammonia-N HR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK. (See Note)
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add 8 drops of Ammonia Nitrogen Reagent
#1 (V-4797). Cap and mix. Wait 1 minute.
8. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1.0 mL of *Ammonia Nitrogen Reagent
#2 (V-4798). Cap and mix. Allow 5 minutes for maximum color development.
9. At end of the 5 minute waiting period, immediately mix, insert tube into
chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
10. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press the
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

exit to a previous

Test Procedures

CALCULATIONS:
To express results as Unionized Ammonia (NH3):
ppm Unionized Ammonia (NH3) =
ppm Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH3–N) x 1.2
To express results as Ionized Ammonia (NH4):
ppm Ionized Ammonia (NH4+) =
ppm Ammonia-Nitrogen (NH3–N) x 1.3
To determine the percentages of Unionized and Ionized Ammonia-Nitrogen,
consult the Appendix.
NOTE: It is strongly suggested that a reagent blank be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

AMMONIA NITROGEN, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BENZOTRIAZOLE/TOLYLTRIAZOLE
UV Photolysis Method • CODE 4047
QUANTITY
15 g
25 mL
25 mL

CONTENTS
*Benzotriazole Reagent
Potassium Sodium Tartrate Solution
*Sulfuric Acid

CODE
*3818-E
7841WT-G
*6139WT-G

1

pH Test Papers, 1–11

2956

1

Spoon, 0.25 g, plastic

0695

1

Erlenmeyer Flask, 25 mL, glass

2-2109

1

Graduated Cylinder, 25 mL, glass

0417

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
UV Shielding Goggles

31041

1

Pen-Ray UV Lamp

31041-1

1

Pen-Ray Lamp Power Source

31041-2

Proper safety precautions must be followed when using the Pen-Ray UV lamp
and power source (31041-1 and 31041-2) to prevent eye and skin damage.
Always wear the UV Shielding Goggles (31041) while the lamp is turned on.
Never handle the lamp itself; always hold it by the socket. Wipe the lamp dry
with a clean, soft tissue after each test. Do not operate the lamp outside the
Erlenmeyer Flask filled with water.
Benzotriazole and tolyltriazole form strong complexes with metals. They are
used in antifreeze for cars, lubricating oil, and photographic anti-fogging agents.
In cooling water systems benzotriazole and tolyltriazole are used as corrosion
and rust inhibitors together with many kinds of scale inhibitors, bactericides and
algaecides.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BENZOTRIAZOLE/TOLYTRIAZOLE

Test Procedures

1

Corrosion and rust inhibitors in cooling water systems

RANGE:

0.0 – 30.0 ppm Benzotriazole
0.0 – 30.0 ppm Tolyltriazole

MDL:

0.5 ppm Benzotriazole
0.5 ppm Tolyltriazole

METHOD:

Benzotriazole and tolyltriazole are UV-photolyzed in a
buffered solution with a pH between 4 and 6. A yellow
color develops in proportion to the concentration of
triazole present.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible after
collection.

INTERFERENCES:

Tolyltriazole with interfere in the benzotriazole test.
Benzotriazole will interfere in the tolyltriazole test. Strong
reducing or oxidizing agents will interfere.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

BENZOTRIAZOLE/TOLYTRIAZOLE

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BENZOTRIAZOLE PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 009 Benzotriazole)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 009 Benzotriazole from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter. Discard the sample.
8. Adjust the sample water temperature to between 20 and 25°C if necessary.
9. Fill the graduated cylinder (0417) to the 25 mL line with sample water.
Transfer to the Erlenmeyer Flask (2-2109).
10. Use the pH Test Paper (2956) to check the pH of the sample. If the pH is not
between 4 and 6, add one drop of *Sulfuric Acid, 1.0N (6139). Swirl to mix.
Continue adding *Sulfuric Acid, 1.0N (6139) one drop at a time, swirling to
mix and checking the pH after each drop, until the pH is between 4 and 6.
11. Add 10 drops of Potassium Sodium Tartrate (7841WT).

13. Replace the flask in the slot in the case. Insert the Pen-Ray Lamp (31041-1)
into the flask. Plug in the Pen-Ray Power Source (31041-2) and turn the
lamp on for exactly 5 minutes. Remove the lamp from the flask. Rinse and
wipe the lamp dry.
14. Fill a test tube (0290) to the 10 mL line with the digested sample. Cap tube.
15. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm Benzotriazole.
16. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BENZOTRIAZOLE/TOLYTRIAZOLE

Test Procedures

12. Use the 0.25 g spoon (0695) to add one measure of *Benzotriazole Reagent
(3818). Swirl to mix until the powder has dissolved.

TOLYLTRIAZOLE PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 097 Tolyltriazole) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 097 Tolyltriazole from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter. Discard the sample.
8. Adjust the sample water temperature to between 20 and 25°C if necessary.
9. Fill the graduated cylinder (0417) to the 25 mL line with sample water.
Transfer to the Erlenmeyer Flask (2-2109).
10. Use the pH Test Paper (2956) to check the pH of the sample. If the pH is not
between 4 and 6, add one drop of *Sulfuric Acid, 1.0N (6139). Swirl to mix.
Continue adding *Sulfuric Acid, 1.0N (6139) one drop at a time, swirling to
mix and checking the pH after each drop, until the pH is between 4 and 6.

Test Procedures

11. Add 10 drops of Potassium Sodium Tartrate (7841WT).
12. Use the 0.25 g spoon (0695) to add one measure of *Benzotriazole Reagent
(3818). Swirl to mix until the powder has dissolved.
13. Replace the flask in the slot in the case. Insert the Pen-Ray Lamp (31041-1)
into the flask. Plug in the Pen-Ray Power Source (31041-2) and turn the
lamp on for exactly 5 minutes. Remove the lamp from the flask. Rinse and
wipe the lamp dry.
14. Fill a test tube (0290) to the 10 mL line with the digested sample. Cap tube.
15. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm Tolyltriazole.
16. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

BENZOTRIAZOLE/TOLYTRIAZOLE

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BIGUANIDE
COLORIMETRIC METHOD • CODE 4044
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

2 X 60 mL

Biguanide Indicator

3994-H

1

Pipet, plastic, 1.0 mL

0354

Biguanide is a non-chlorine, non-bromine chemical sanitizer. It is more stable
than chlorine or bromine and has little chemical odor. Biguanide is an effective
bacteriacide but, unlike chlorine and bromine, it does not destroy organic
contaminants. Therefore, hydrogen peroxide is added to biguanide pools on a
regular basis to eliminate organic contaminants. The optimum recommended
level of biguanide is 30 to 50 ppm.
Swimming pools

RANGE:

0–70 ppm Biguanide

MDL:

2 ppm

METHOD:

Biguanide complexes with the proprietary indicator to
produce a colored solution. The color ranges from yellow
through green to blue depending on the biguanide
concentration.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible.

INTERFERENCES:

The only interfering substances that are likely to be
encountered in pool water are oxidized manganese and
oxidizing agents, such as chlorine, bromine and ozone.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BIGUANIDE

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 006 Biguanide) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 006 Biguanide from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2.0 mL of Biguanide Indicator (3994).
Cap and invert three times to mix.
9. Wait 1 minute.
10. Insert the tube into chamber. Close lid.
11. Select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result in ppm Biguanide

Test Procedures

12. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

BIGUANIDE

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BORATE - UDV
UNIT DOSE VIALS • CODE 4322-J
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

50

Borate UDV, 20 pouches

4322-J

Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Some swimming pools use a borate buffering system. Borates lower the level
of carbon dioxide in the pool, which slows algae growth. This results in a lower
chlorine requirement. Free chlorine levels in pools with borate systems can be
maintained at 1.0 ppm.
Small amounts of boron are necessary for plant growth but large amounts can
be toxic. In humans, boron aids in the uptake of calcium and the production
of strong bones. An excess of boron can affect the central nervous system
resulting in a syndrome known as borism. Some natural waters may contain
small amounts of boron. Large concentrations may be due to industrial effluent
entering waterways. Boron compounds are used in cleaning compounds, paper
and paints, fertilizers, glass and ceramics, fire retardants and the production of
alloys. In the atomic energy field, boron is a component of neutron shields and
nuclear reactors.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BORATE, UDV

Test Procedures

1

swimming pools, surface and saline waters,
hydroponic solutions, industrial waste.

RANGE:

0.00 – 80.0 ppm boron

MDL:

5 ppm

METHOD:

Borate reacts with a selective boron indicator
powder to form a colored complex at pH 7.2 to 7.4 in
proportion to the concentration of boron present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Store samples in polyethylene bottles. Do not use
borate detergents or glassware.

INTERFERENCES:

Interferences in swimming pool water are unlikely.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

BORATE, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter
1. Press
2. Press

until colorimeter turns on.
ENTER

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 007 Borate UDV) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 007 Borate UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close the lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove the vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3mL of sample to a Borate UDV vial (4322).
10. Wait 3 minute.
11. Invert the vial three times to mix.

12. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result in ppm borate.
13. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents are obtained.
NOTE: UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused
vials from opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf
life of the reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10
days if the humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than
50%. The Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the
indicator in the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BORATE, UDV

Test Procedures

NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting or
air bubbles form, invert once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once or
twice to dislodge powder and bubbles. Mix.

Test Procedures
BORATE, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BORON
AZOMETHINE-H METHOD · CODE 4868-01
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

120 mL

*Boron Buffer

*4869-J

10 g

*Boron Indicator Powder

*4870-D

1

Pipet, plastic, 1.0 mL

0354

1

Spoon, 0.15 g

0727

1

Dark storage chamber, brown

0108

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Surface and saline waters, hydroponic solutions,
industrial waste, swimming pools.

RANGE:

0.00–0.80 ppm Boron

MDL:

0.05

METHOD:

Azomethine-H and borate form a yellow complex at pH
6 in proportion to the concentration of boron present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Store samples in polyethylene bottles. Do not use
borate detergents or glassware.

INTERFERENCES:

Interferences in drinking water are unlikely. Manganese,
zirconium, chromium, titanium, copper, vanadium,
aluminum, beryllium and iron may cause high results.

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

BORON

Test Procedures

Small amounts of boron are necessary for plant growth but large amounts can
be toxic. In humans, boron aids in the uptake of calcium and the production
of strong bones. An excess of boron can affect the central nervous system
resulting in a syndrome known as borism. Some natural waters may contain small
amounts of boron. Large concentrations may be due to industrial effluent entering
waterways. Boron compounds are used in cleaning compounds, paper and
paints, fertilizers, glass and ceramics, fire retardants and the production of alloys.
In the atomic energy field, boron is a component of neutron shields and nuclear
reactors. Some swimming pools use boron buffering systems.

PROCEDURE
1. This test requires a Reagent Blank. Rinse a tube (0290) with clear, colorless,
boron free water. Fill to 10 mL line with clear, colorless, boron free water.
2. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2 mL of *Boron Buffer (4869). Cap and
mix.
3. Use the 0.15 g spoon (0727) to add one level measure of *Boron Indicator
Powder (4870). Press full spoon against side of jar to compress powder.
Scrape off excess powder on inside neck of bottle. Tap excess off spoon
handle.
4. Cap and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
5. Insert the tube into meter chamber. Close lid.
6. Start a timer set for 30 minutes. Do not open the lid during the waiting time.
The reaction is photosensitive.
7. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with Sample Water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample water. Repeat steps 2–4.
8. Insert the tube into the Dark Storage Chamber (0108). Close top.

Test Procedures

9. Start a second timer set for 30 minutes. Do not open the chamber during the
waiting time. The reaction is photosensitive.
10. When 2 minutes remain on the first timer (Reagent Blank), press and hold ON
button until colorimeter turns on.
11. Press and hold
12. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

13. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 008 Boron) from
TESTING MENU.
14. Scroll to and select 008 Boron from menu.At the end of the Reagent Blank
30 minute waiting period, remove Reagent Blank tube from meter chamber.
Invert several times to mix.
15. Insert the tube into meter chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
16. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
17. At the end of the Sample Water 30 minute waiting period, remove Sample
Water tube from Dark Storage Chamber. Invert several times to mix.
18. Insert tube into meter chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result in ppm boron.
19. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press the
menu or make another menu selection.

BORON

EXIT

to exit to a previous

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

BROMINE
DPD TABLET METHOD • CODE 3643-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

100

*DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablets

*6903A-J

100

*DPD #3 Instrument Grade Tablets

*6197A-J

15 mL

Glycine Solution

6811-E

1

Tablet Crusher

0175

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Like chlorine, bromine is an effective germicidal agent employed in drinking
water treatment, pool and spa water sanitization, food service sanitation, and
other public health applications.
Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool
water; domestic and industrial waters and wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–9.00 Bromine

MDL:

0.1 ppm

METHOD:

In buffered sample bromine reacts with diethyl-pphenylene diamine (DPD) to produce a pink-red color in
proportion to the concentration of bromine present.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Bromine in aqueous solutions is not stable, and the
bromine content of samples or solutions, particularly
weak solutions, will rapidly decrease. Exposure to sunlight
or agitation will accelerate the reduction of bromine
present in such solutions. For best results start analysis
immediately after sampling. Samples to be analyzed for
bromine cannot be preserved or stored.

INTERFERENCE:

The only interfering substance likely to be encountered
in water is oxidized manganese. The extent of this
interference can be determined by treating a sample with
sodium arsenite to destroy the bromine present so that
the degree of interference can be estimated.
Iodine and chlorine can also interfere, but these are
not normally present unless they have been added as
sanitizers.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BROMINE, DPD Tablet

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE A:
BROMINE (NO CHLORINE)
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 010 Bromine LR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 010 Bromine LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add one *DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablet
(6903A). Cap tube and and shake for 10 seconds. Invert slowly 5 times.
Solution will turn pink if bromine is present.
8. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.

Test Procedures

9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press the
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

PROCEDURE B:
BROMINE IN THE PRESENCE OF CHLORINE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 010 Bromine-LR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 010 Bromine-LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Rinse a second clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line
with sample. Add 5 drops of Glycine Solution (6811). Cap and mix.
8. Remove blank from colorimeter. Add one *DPD#1 Instrument Grade Tablet
(6903). Cap tube and shake for 10 seconds. Invert slowly 5 times. Solution
will turn pink if bromine is present. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and
select SCAN SAMPLE.
9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press the
menu or make another menu selection.

BROMINE, DPD Tablet

EXIT

to exit to a previous

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE C:
FREE AVAILABLE, TOTAL AVAILABLE & COMBINED
CHLORINE IN THE PRESENCE OF BROMINE
1. Perform the test for free and combined chlorine as previously described.
2. Perform the test for bromine in the presence of chlorine.
Calculations:
Residual Bromine (ppm) = Reading BR
Free Chlorine in the Presence of Bromine = Free Chlorine - 0.45 (Reading BR)
Total Chlorine in the Presence of Bromine = Total Chlorine - 0.45 (Reading BR)
Combined Chlorine in the Presence of Bromine = Total Chlorine - Free Chlorine

NOTE: Combined chlorine is not affected by the presence of bromine, so the
calculation is the same as when only chlorine is present.

Test Procedures

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BROMINE, DPD Tablet

Test Procedures
BROMINE, DPD Tablet

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BROMINE - UDV
DPD METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS · CODE 4311-J
QUANTITY
1

CONTENTS
*Free Chlorine Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches

CODE
*4311-J

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Like chlorine, bromine is an effective germicidal agent employed in drinking
water treatment, pool and spa water sanitization, food service sanitation, and
other public health applications.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BROMINE, UDV

Test Procedures

1

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool
water; domestic and industrial waters and wastes.

RANGE:

0.0–20.0 ppm Bromine

MDL:

0.25 ppm

METHOD:

In buffered sample bromine reacts with diethyl-pphenylene diamine (DPD) to produce a pink-red color in
proportion to the concentration of bromine present.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Bromine in aqueous solutions is not stable, and the
bromine content of samples or solutions, particularly
weak solutions, will rapidly decrease. Exposure to sunlight
or agitation will accelerate the reduction of bromine
present in such solutions. For best results start analysis
immediately after sampling. Samples to be analyzed for
bromine cannot be preserved or stored.

INTERFERENCE:

The only interfering substance likely to be encountered
in water is oxidized manganese. The extent of this
interference can be determined by treating a sample with
sodium arsenite to destroy the bromine present so that
the degree of interference can be estimated.

Test Procedures

Iodine and chlorine can also interfere, but these are
not normally present unless they have been added as
sanitizers.

BROMINE, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 011 Bromine-UDV)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 011 Bromine-UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close the lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove the vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3mL of sample to a *Free Chlorine UDV vial
(4311).
10. Shake vigorously until powder dissolves completely.
NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting or
air bubbles form, invert once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once or
twice to dislodge powder and bubbles. Mix.

12. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTES: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents are obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the indicator in
the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

BROMINE, UDV

Test Procedures

11. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result in ppm bromine.

Test Procedures
BROMINE, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CADMIUM
PAN METHOD • CODE 4017-01
QUANTITY
60 mL

CONTENTS
*Buffered Ammonia Reagent

15 mL
30 mL

Sodium Citrate, 10%
*PAN Indicator

CODE
*4020-H
6253-E
*4021-G

30 mL

Stabilizing Reagent

4022-G

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

2

Pipet, 0.5 mL, plastic

0369

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Cadmium is used in batteries, paint pigments, electroplating processes, and
with other metals in the preparation of alloys. The solubility of cadmium in
natural water is proportional to the hardness or alkalinity of the water. Cadmium
is not an essential nutrient for plants and animals. It is extremely toxic and can
accumulate in the kidneys and liver.
Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial
wastewater.

RANGE:

0.00–1.00 ppm Cadmium

MDL:

0.04 ppm

METHOD:

PAN (1-[2-Pyridylazo]-2-Naphthol) forms a red complex
with Cadmium (Cd+2) at a pH of 10.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Analyze sample as soon as possible. If sample must be
stored, acidify with nitric acid to a pH below 2.

INTERFERENCES:

Ag+2, Co+2, Cu+2, Mn+2, Ni+2, Zn+2, Y+3, In+3

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CADMIUM

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 012 Cadmium) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 012 Cadmium from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1.0 mL of
*Buffered Ammonia Reagent (4020). Swirl to mix.
8. Add two drops of Sodium Citrate, 10% (6253). Swirl to mix.
9. Use a 0.5 mL pipet (0369) to add 0.5 mL of PAN Indicator (4021). Swirl to
mix.
10. Use a 0.5 mL pipet (0369) to add 0.5 mL Stabilizing Reagent (4022). Cap
and mix.

Test Procedures

11. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result.
12. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

CADMIUM

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORIDE
ARGENTOMETRIC METHOD · CODE 3693-SC
QUANTITY
50
1

CONTENTS
*Chloride Spectrophotometric Grade Tablets
Tablet Crusher

CODE
*3885A-H
0175

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Chloride is one of the major anions found in water and sewage. The presence of
chlorides in large amounts may be due to the natural process of water passing
through salt formations in the earth, or it may be evidence of the intrusion of
seawater or pollution from industrial processes or domestic wastes. The salt
content of water affects the distribution of plant and animal life in an aquatic
system, based on the amount of salt they can tolerate.
Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastewaters.

RANGE:

0.0–30.0 ppm Chloride

MDL:

0.4 ppm

METHOD:

Silver nitrate reacts with chloride to form turbid silver
chloride in proportion to the amount of chloride in the
sample.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Collect samples in clean, chemically resistant glass or
plastic containers. No preservative is needed if sample is
to be stored.

INTERFERENCES:

Substances in amounts normally found in drinking water
will not interfere. Bromide, iodide, cyanide, sulfide,
thiosulfate, sulfide and orthophosphate will interfere.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORIDE, Tablet

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 020 Chloride Tablet)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 020 Chloride Tablet from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Add one *Chloride Spectrophotometric Grade Tablet (3885A).
9. Use Tablet Crusher (0175) to crush tablet.
10. Cap tube.
11. Invert 2 times.
12. Wait 3 minutes. Do NOT mix.

Test Procedures

13. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm chloride.
14. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
The reagent system is temperature sensitive. The calibration is for 25ºC If
sample is at 30ºC, multiply resulting ppm by 1.1. If the sample is at 20º, multiply
ppm by 0.9.

CHLORIDE, Tablet

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE
LIQUID DPD METHOD · CODE 4859
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

DPD 1A Free Chlorine Reagent

P-6740-G

30 mL

*DPD 1B Free Chlorine Reagent

*P-6741-G

30 mL

*DPD 3 Total Chlorine Reagent

*P-6743-G

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

The fact that chlorine can be easily detected and measured makes chlorine
a favorite water sanitizer of those concerned with the public safety of water
supplies. Chlorine concentrations in the range of 0.1 to 0.4 parts per million are
usually maintained in municipal supplies.
Chlorine can be added in the form of chlorine gas, liquid sodium hypochlorite
(bleach), granular calcium hypochlorite or as organic chlorine compounds.
Chlorine is not present in natural water supplies; if it is present it is the result of
chlorination of a water supply or of chlorinated compounds being discharged
as waste from industrial operations. The presence of chlorine in concentrations
above 0.5 parts per million should be considered evidence of pollution from
chlorine treated effluents or from a process in which high concentrations of
chlorine are used.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, DPD Liquid

Test Procedures

All water for cities and communities must be sanitized; even waters that
come from clean sources, protected watersheds, reservoirs, and deep wells,
are commonly sanitized to assure safety. Chlorine is the most commonly
used sanitizer for several reasons: it is effective against a wide range of
microorganisms, the cost is low, and the methods of applying it have been
well developed. If an adequate concentration of chlorine is present in the water
for a few minutes, disease producing bacteria will be destroyed. A number of
conditions affect the sanitizing action of chlorine. In municipal systems these
can be controlled so that if chlorine is detectable, it can be assumed that
bacteria have been killed. The factors that influence the rate of sanitization are
temperature, pH, presence of other materials that react with chlorine, time, and
the concentrations of the various chlorine combinations that are formed in the
water with ammonia and other substances that react with chlorine.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool
water; domestic and industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–4.00 ppm Chlorine

MDL:

0.03 ppm

METHOD:

In the absence of iodide, free available chlorine reacts
instantly with DPD to produce a red color. Subsequent
addition of potassium iodide evokes a rapid color
response from the combined forms of chlorine
(chloramines).

SAMPLE HANDLING Chlorine in aqueous solutions is not stable, and the
& PRESERVATION: chlorine content of samples or solutions, particularly
weak solutions, will rapidly decrease. Exposure to
sunlight or agitation will accelerate the reduction of
chlorine present in such solutions. For best results, start
analysis immediately after sampling. Samples to be
analyzed for chlorine cannot be preserved or stored.

Test Procedures

INTERFERENCE:

The only interfering substance likely to be encountered
in water is oxidized manganese. The extent of this
interference can be determined by treating a sample
with sodium arsenite to destroy the chlorine present so
that the degree of interference can be measured.
Iodine and bromine can give a positive interference, but
these are not normally present unless they have been
added as sanitizers.

CHLORINE, DPD Liquid

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE–FREE CHLORINE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 016 Chlorine Liq DPD)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 016 Chlorine Liq DPD from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Add 5 drops of DPD 1A Free Chlorine Reagent (P-6740).
9. Add 5 drops of *DPD 1B Free Chlorine Reagent (P-6741). Cap and mix.
10. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
as ppm free chlorine.

PROCEDURE–TOTAL CHLORINE
11. Add 5 drops of *DPD 3 Total Chlorine Reagent (P-6743). Cap and mix.

12. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
as ppm total chlorine.
13. Subtract the Free Chlorine reading from the Total Chlorine reading to
determine ppm combined chlorine.
14. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, DPD Liquid

Test Procedures

NOTE: For wastewater samples, Standard Methods for the Examination
of Water and Wastewater recommends waiting 2 minutes for full color
development.

Test Procedures
CHLORINE, DPD Liquid

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE
DPD TABLET METHOD • CODE 3643-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

100

*DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablets

*6903A-J

100

*DPD #3 Instrument Grade Tablets

*6197A-J

15 mL

Glycine Solution

6811-E

1

Tablet Crusher

0175

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

The fact that chlorine can be easily detected and measured makes chlorine
a favorite water sanitizer of those concerned with the public safety of water
supplies. Chlorine concentrations in the range of 0.1 to 0.4 parts per million are
usually maintained in municipal supplies.
Chlorine can be added in the form of chlorine gas, liquid sodium hypochlorite
(bleach), granular calcium hypochlorite or as organic chlorine compounds.
Chlorine is not present in natural water supplies; if it is present it is the result of
chlorination of a water supply or of chlorinated compounds being discharged
as waste from industrial operations. The presence of chlorine in concentrations
above 0.5 parts per million should be considered evidence of pollution from
chlorine treated effluents or from a process in which high concentrations of
chlorine are used.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, DPD Tablet

Test Procedures

All water for cities and communities must be sanitized; even waters that
come from clean sources, protected watersheds, reservoirs, and deep wells,
are commonly sanitized to assure safety. Chlorine is the most commonly
used sanitizer for several reasons: it is effective against a wide range of
microorganisms, the cost is low, and the methods of applying it have been
well developed. If an adequate concentration of chlorine is present in the water
for a few minutes, disease producing bacteria will be destroyed. A number of
conditions affect the sanitizing action of chlorine. In municipal systems these
can be controlled so that if chlorine is detectable, it can be assumed that
bacteria have been killed. The factors that influence the rate of sanitization are
temperature, pH, presence of other materials that react with chlorine, time, and
the concentrations of the various chlorine combinations that are formed in the
water with ammonia and other substances that react with chlorine.

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool
water; domestic and industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–4.00 ppm Chlorine

MDL:

0.03 ppm

METHOD:

In the absence of iodide, free available chlorine reacts
instantly with DPD to produce a red color. Subsequent
addition of potassium iodide evokes a rapid color
response from the combined forms of chlorine
(chloramines).

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Chlorine in aqueous solutions is not stable, and the
chlorine content of samples or solutions, particularly
weak solutions, will rapidly decrease. Exposure to
sunlight or agitation will accelerate the reduction of
chlorine present in such solutions. For best results, start
analysis immediately after sampling. Samples to be
analyzed for chlorine cannot be preserved or stored.

INTERFERENCE:

The only interfering substance likely to be encountered
in water is oxidized manganese. The extent of this
interference can be determined by treating a sample with
sodium arsenite to destroy the chlorine present so that
the degree of interference can be measured.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

Iodine and bromine can give a positive interference, but
these are not normally present unless they have been
added as sanitizers.

CHLORINE, DPD Tablet

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE–FREE CHLORINE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 014 Chlorine) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 014 Chlorine from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add one *Chlorine DPD #1 Instrument
Grade Tablet (6903A). Cap tube and shake for 10 seconds.Invert slowly 5
times. Solution will turn pink if free chlorine is present.
8. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.

PROCEDURE–COMBINED CHLORINE

NOTE: For wastewater samples, Standard Methods for the Examination
of Water and Wastewater recommends waiting 2 minutes for full color
development.
10. Insert sample into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result as Total Chlorine.
11. Subtract free chlorine reading from total chlorine reading to obtain
concentration of combined chlorine.
12. Press the
to turn off the colorimeter or press the
previous menu or make another menu selection.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

EXIT

to exit to a

CHLORINE, DPD Tablet

Test Procedures

9. Add one *Chlorine DPD #3 Instrument Grade Tablet (6197A) to sample from
Step 8 above. Cap tube and shakefor 10 seconds. Invert slowly 5 times. An
increase in color represents combined chlorine.

Test Procedures
CHLORINE, DPD Tablet

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, FREE - UDV
DPD METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS · CODE 4311-J
QUANTITY
1

CONTENTS
*Free Chlorine Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches

CODE
*4311-J

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

All water for cities and communities must be sanitized; even waters that
come from clean sources, protected watersheds, reservoirs, and deep wells,
are commonly sanitized to assure safety. Chlorine is the most commonly
used sanitizer for several reasons: it is effective against a wide range of
microorganisms, the cost is low, and the methods of applying it have been
well developed. If an adequate concentration of chlorine is present in the water
for a few minutes, disease producing bacteria will be destroyed. A number of
conditions affect the sanitizing action of chlorine. In municipal systems these
can be controlled so that if chlorine is detectable, it can be assumed that
bacteria have been killed. The factors that influence the rate of sanitization are
temperature, pH, presence of other materials that react with chlorine, time, and
the concentrations of the various chlorine combinations that are formed in the
water with ammonia and other substances that react with chlorine.
The fact that chlorine can be easily detected and measured makes chlorine
a favorite water sanitizer of those concerned with the public safety of water
supplies. Chlorine concentrations in the range of 0.1 to 0.4 parts per million are
usually maintained in municipal supplies.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, Free, UDV

Test Procedures

1

Test Procedures

Chlorine can be added in the form of chlorine gas, liquid sodium hypochlorite
(bleach), granular calcium hypochlorite or as organic chlorine compounds.
Chlorine is not present in natural water supplies; if it is present it is the result of
chlorination of a water supply or of chlorinated compounds being discharged
as waste from industrial operations. The presence of chlorine in concentrations
above 0.5 parts per million should be considered evidence of pollution from
chlorine treated effluents or from a process in which high concentrations of
chlorine are used.
APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool water;
domestic and industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–10.00 ppm Chlorine

MDL:

0.10 ppm

METHOD:

In the absence of iodide, free available chlorine reacts
instantly with DPD to produce a red color. Subsequent
addition of potassium iodide evokes a rapid color
response from the combined forms of chlorine
(chloramines).

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Chlorine in aqueous solutions is not stable, and the
chlorine content of samples or solutions, particularly weak
solutions, will rapidly decrease. Exposure to sunlight or
agitation will accelerate the reduction of chlorine present in
such solutions. For best results, start analysis immediately
after sampling. Samples to be analyzed for chlorine cannot
be preserved or stored.

INTERFERENCE:

The only interfering substance likely to be encountered
in water is oxidized manganese. The extent of this
interference can be determined by treating a sample with
sodium arsenite to destroy the chlorine present so that the
degree of interference can be measured.
Iodine and bromine can give a positive interference, but
these are not normally present unless they have been
added as sanitizers.

CHLORINE, Free, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 015 Chlorine F UDV)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 015 Chlorine F UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close the lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove the vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3mL of sample to a *Free Chlorine UDV vial
(4311).
10. Invert 3 times to mix.
NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting or
air bubbles form, invert once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once or
twice to dislodge powder and bubbles. Mix.

12. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTES: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the indicator in
the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, Free, UDV

Test Procedures

11. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result in ppm free chlorine.

Test Procedures
CHLORINE, Free, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, TOTAL - UDV
DPD METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS · CODE 4312-J
QUANTITY
1

CONTENTS
*Total Chlorine Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches

CODE
*4312-J

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

All water for cities and communities must be sanitized; even waters that
come from clean sources, protected watersheds, reservoirs, and deep wells,
are commonly sanitized to assure safety. Chlorine is the most commonly
used sanitizer for several reasons: it is effective against a wide range of
microorganisms, the cost is low, and the methods of applying it have been
well developed. If an adequate concentration of chlorine is present in the water
for a few minutes, disease producing bacteria will be destroyed. A number of
conditions affect the sanitizing action of chlorine. In municipal systems these
can be controlled so that if chlorine is detectable, it can be assumed that
bacteria have been killed. The factors that influence the rate of sanitization are
temperature, pH, presence of other materials that react with chlorine, time, and
the concentrations of the various chlorine combinations that are formed in the
water with ammonia and other substances that react with chlorine.
The fact that chlorine can be easily detected and measured makes chlorine
a favorite water sanitizer of those concerned with the public safety of water
supplies. Chlorine concentrations in the range of 0.1 to 0.4 parts per million are
usually maintained in municipal supplies.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, Total, UDV

Test Procedures

1

Test Procedures

Chlorine can be added in the form of chlorine gas, liquid sodium hypochlorite
(bleach), granular calcium hypochlorite or as organic chlorine compounds.
Chlorine is not present in natural water supplies; if it is present it is the result of
chlorination of a water supply or of chlorinated compounds being discharged
as waste from industrial operations. The presence of chlorine in concentrations
above 0.5 parts per million should be considered evidence of pollution from
chlorine treated effluents or from a process in which high concentrations of
chlorine are used.
APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool
water; domestic and industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–10.00 ppm Chlorine

MDL:

0.10 ppm

METHOD:

In the absence of iodide, free available chlorine reacts
instantly with DPD to produce a red color. Subsequent
addition of potassium iodide evokes a rapid color
response from the combined forms of chlorine
(chloramines).

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Chlorine in aqueous solutions is not stable, and the
chlorine content of samples or solutions, particularly
weak solutions, will rapidly decrease. Exposure to
sunlight or agitation will accelerate the reduction of
chlorine present in such solutions. For best results, start
analysis immediately after sampling. Samples to be
analyzed for chlorine cannot be preserved or stored.

INTERFERENCE:

The only interfering substance likely to be encountered
in water is oxidized manganese. The extent of this
interference can be determined by treating a sample with
sodium arsenite to destroy the chlorine present so that
the degree of interference can be measured.
Iodine and bromine can give a positive interference, but
these are not normally present unless they have been
added as sanitizers.

CHLORINE, Total, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 017 Chlorine T UDV)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 017 Chlorine T UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close the lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove the vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3mL of sample to a *Total Chlorine UDV vial
(4312).
10. Invert 3 times to mix.
NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting or
air bubbles form, invert once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once or
twice to dislodge powder and bubbles. Mix.
12. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm total chlorine.
13. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTES: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the indicator in
the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE, Total, UDV

Test Procedures

11. Wait 2 minutes.

Test Procedures
CHLORINE, Total, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE DIOXIDE
DPD METHOD • CODE 3644-SC
QUANTITY
100

CONTENTS
*DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablets

CODE
*6903A-J

15 mL

Glycine Solution

6811-E

1

Tablet Crusher

0175

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Chlorine dioxide is used as a substitute for and an adjunct to chlorine in water
treatment. It is better than chlorine in eliminating taste and odor in certain cases.
Chlorine dioxide, unlike chlorine, does not produce carcinogenic chlorinated
organic compounds when reacted with organic materials. A disadvantage is the
higher cost of producing chlorine dioxide compared to chlorine.
Drinking and pool waters; domestic and industrial
wastewater; food sanitization.

RANGE:

0.00–8.00 ppm Chlorine Dioxide

MDL:

0.10 ppm

METHOD:

Chlorine dioxide reacts with DPD to form a red color in
proportion to the concentration.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Test as soon as possible to avoid loss of chlorine dioxide.

INTERFERENCE:

Chlorine interference can be removed with the use of
glycine. Very high levels of chloramines may interfere
if the test result is not read immediately. Oxidized
manganese interferes but can be removed with arsenite.
Bromine and iodine interfere. Chromate interference can
be removed with a thioacetamide blank correction.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHLORINE DIOXIDE

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 019 Chlorine Diox)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 019 Chlorine Diox from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add 5 drops of Glycine Solution (6811).
8. Add one *Chlorine DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablet (6903A). Cap and
shake for 10 seconds. Invert 5 times slowly. Fill to 10 mL line with sample
water. Solution will turn pink if chlorine dioxide is present.
9. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

Test Procedures

10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

CHLORINE DIOXIDE

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHROMIUM, HEXAVALENT
DIPHENYLCARBOHYDRAZIDE METHOD
CODE 3645-SC
QUANTITY
10 g

CONTENTS
*Chromium Reagent Powder

CODE
*V-6276-D

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

50

Filter Paper

0465-H

1

Funnel, Plastic

0459

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Chromium may be present in water containing waste from industries such as
metal plating. It is considered to be a toxic chemical and, if present in an amount
of over 0.5 ppm, is evidence of contamination from untreated or incompletely
treated industrial waste.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, & saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastewaters.

RANGE:

0.00–1.00 ppm Chromium

MDL:

0.01 ppm

METHOD:

Hexavalent chromium reacts with 1,5
diphenylcarbohydrazide under acidic conditions to
form a red-purple color in proportion to the amount of
chromium present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Analysis for chromium should be made as quickly
as possible after sample collection since storage in
glass or plastic containers may result in low chromate
values.

INTERFERENCES:

High concentrations of mercurous and mercuric
ions may impart a blue color to the chromium
determination. Iron and vanadium in concentrations
above 1 mg/L may result in a yellow color. However,
the vanadium color becomes negligible 10 minutes
after the addition of diphenylcarbohydrazide.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHROMIUM, Hexavalent

Test Procedures

Chromium is one of a class of heavy metals found in the bottom mud of polluted
bodies of water. Certain shellfish are capable of concentrating this element,
endangering the health of its ultimate consumer, human or animal.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 021 Chromium) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 021 Chromium from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 0.1g spoon (0699) to add one
measure of *Chromium Reagent Powder (V-6276). Cap and shake until
powder dissolves. Wait 3 minutes for full color development.
8. During waiting period, fold a piece of filter paper (0465) in half then half
again to form a cone. Push corners together to open end, and insert into
funnel (0459).

Test Procedures

9. At the end of 3 minute waiting period, filter sample into a clean tube. Mix.
Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: To convert result to ppm chromate (CrO4–2) multiply by 2.23. To convert
result to ppm sodium chromate (Na2CrO4) multiply by 3.12.
Highly buffered waters may give poor results and require a more careful pH
adjustment. Before adding *Chromium Reagent Powder, adjust pH of sample to
pH 3–4.

CHROMIUM, Hexavalent

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHROMIUM - HEXAVALENT,
TRIVALENT & TOTAL
DIPHENYLCARBOHYDRAZIDE METHOD
CODE 3698-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

60 mL

*Sulfuric Acid, 5N

*7681-H

10 g

*Chromium Reagent Powder

*V-6276-D

15 mL

*Sodium Azide, 5%

*7683-E

30 mL

Potassium Permanganate, 0.5%

7682-G

60 mL

Deionized Water

5115PT-H

Pipet, plain, glass, w/cap

0341

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Graduated Cylinder, 50 mL, glass

0418

1

Erlenmeyer Flask, 125 mL, glass

0431

1

Test tube holder

1113

1

Filter Paper

0465

1

Funnel, Plastic

0459

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
A toxic chemical, chromium is found in two forms in the water; trivalent
chromium (Cr3+) and hexavalent chromium (Cr6+). Chromium enters the
water from industrial waste. Hexavalent chromium is more toxic than trivalent
chromium. Levels greater than 0.5 ppm indicate improperly treated industrial
waste. It is important to maintain chromium levels at or below 0.5 ppm, because
clams and other shellfish will store chromium in their systems, accumulating
levels which may be dangerous to the consumer, whether human or animal.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHROMIUM, Hexavalent, Trivalent, Total

Test Procedures

1
1

Drinking, surface, & saline water; domestic and
industrial waste.

RANGE:

0.00–1.00 ppm Chromium

MDL:

0.01 ppm

METHOD:

The trivalent chromium is converted to hexavalent
chromium by permanganate under acidic
conditions. Hexavalent chromium reacts with 1,5
diphenylcarbohydrazide under acidic conditions to
form a red-purple color in proportion to the amount of
chromium present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Analysis for chromium should be made as quickly as
possible after sample collection since storage in glass
or plastic containers may result in low chromate values.

INTERFERENCES:

High concentrations of mercurous and mercuric ions
may interfere.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

CHROMIUM, Hexavalent, Trivalent, Total

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 021 Chromium) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 021 Chromium from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL line with sample
water.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one level
measure of *Chromium Reagent Powder (V-6276). Cap and shake for one
minute. Wait 3 minutes.
8. During the waiting period, fold a piece of filter paper in half, then in half
again to form a cone. Push corners together to open end, and insert into
funnel (0459).
9. At the end of 3 minute waiting period, filter sample into a clean tube (0290).
Cap and mix. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result.
EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

TOTAL CHROMIUM WITH ACID DIGESTION
PROCEDURE
1. Fill graduated cylinder (0418) to 50 mL line with sample water. Transfer to
Erlenmeyer flask (0431).
2. Use the 1 mL pipet (0354) to add 5 mL (five measures) of *Sulfuric Acid, 5N
(7681). Swirl to mix.
NOTE: Highly buffered waters may require pH adjustment. Adjust the pH of
highly buffered samples to 7.0 ±0.5. Continue procedure.
3. Place flask on burner or hot plate. Bring solution to a gentle boil.
4. Fill pipet (0341) with Potassium Permanganate, 0.5% (7682). While gently
swirling flask, add Potassium Permanganate, 0.5% (7682), 2 drops at a time
to boiling solution, until solution turns a dark pink color which persists for 10
minutes. Continue boiling.
5. Add one drop of *Sodium Azide, 5% (7683) to boiling solution. Boil for
approximately 30 seconds. If pink color does not fade, add another drop of
*Sodium Azide, 5%. Continue adding *Sodium Azide, 5% one drop at a time
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CHROMIUM, Hexavalent, Trivalent, Total

Test Procedures

10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

until pink color disappears.
6. Remove flask from heat. Cool sample under running water. This is the
digested sample.
7. Pour digested sample into clean graduated cylinder (0418). Dilute to the 50
mL line with Deionized Water (5115).
8. Press and hold
9. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

10. Select ALL TESTS or another sequence containing 021 Chromium) from
TESTING MENU.
11. Scroll to and select 021 Chromium from menu.
12. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL line with sample
water.
13. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
14. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one level
measure of *Chromium Reagent Powder (V-6276). Cap and shake for one
minute. Wait 3 minutes.

Test Procedures

15. During the waiting period, fold a piece of filter paper in half, then in half
again to form a cone. Push corners together to open end, and insert into
funnel (0459).
16. Filter sample into a clean tube (0290). Cap and mix. Insert tube of filtered
sample into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
17. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

TRIVALENT CHROMIUM PROCEDURE
Subtract hexavalent chromium from total chromium. Record as ppm trivalent
chromium.
Trivalent Chromium = Total Chromium – Hexavalent Chromium

CHROMIUM, Hexavalent, Trivalent, Total

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COBALT
PAN METHOD · CODE 4851
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

60 mL

*Cobalt Buffer

*4852-H

60 mL

*Cobalt Indicator Reagent

*4853-H

30 mL

*Stabilizer Solution

*4854-G

2

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

1

Pipet, 0.5 mL, plastic

0353

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Cobalt rarely occurs in natural water. It is used in the manufacture of alloys
to increase corrosion resistance and strength. It is found in wastewaters as a
corrosion by-product.
Industrial wastewater.

RANGE:

0.00–2.00 ppm Cobalt

MDL:

0.04 ppm

METHOD:

PAN (1-[2-Pyridylazo]-2-Naphthol) forms a greenish
complex with Cobalt (Co+2) at a pH of 5.

SAMPLE HANDLING Store samples in acid-washed plastic bottles. Adjust
& PRESERVATION: pH to less than 2 with nitric acid. Adjust sample pH to 5
before testing.
INTERFERENCES:

Iron (+2) and high concentrations of heavy metals.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COBALT

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 023 Cobalt) from
TESTNG MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 023 Cobalt from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1 mL of *Cobalt Buffer (4852). Cap and
mix.
9. Use the other 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1 mL of *Cobalt Indicator Reagent
(4853). Cap and mix.
10. Wait 3 minutes.
11. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to add 0.5 mL *Stabilizer Solution (4854). Cap
and invert 15 times to thoroughly mix.

Test Procedures

12. Wait 5 minutes. DO NOT MIX.
13. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm cobalt.
14. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

COBALT

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD – LOW RANGE
MERCURY FREE DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0072-SC
MERCURY DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0075-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

25

*COD Low Range Mercury Free Tubes

*0072-SC

or 25

*COD Low Range Mercury Tubes

*0075-SC

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
COD Low Range Mercury Free Tubes are not USEPA approved.
COD Low Range Mercury Tubes are USEPA approved.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
COD Adapter

5-0087

1

COD Reactor, 12 tube, 110V

5-0102

or 1

COD Reactor, 12 tube, 230V

5-0102-EX2

1

Measuring Pipet, 1.0 mL

2-2110

1

Pipet Bulb

2-2164

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is a measure of the amount of organic matter
in water which is susceptible to oxidation by chemical oxidants. COD can be
empirically related to the Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and organic carbon
content of a specific source of water. This correlation must be determined
experimentally for each source of water.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD, Low Range

Test Procedures

1

Domestic and industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0–150 mg/L COD

MDL:

7.5 mg/L

METHOD:

Dichromate in the presence of silver salts, at high
temperature in a closed system, oxidizes most organic
compounds to 95-100% of the theoretical amount. This
process is called digestion. As dichromate oxidizes
the organic compounds, the amount of yellow color
is reduced. The remaining yellow color is measured
colorimetrically at the 420 nm and is directly proportional
to the COD of the sample.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Collect samples in glass and test as soon as possible. If
samples must be stored, preservation is accomplished
by the addition of concentrated H2SO4 to adjust the
pH below 2. Samples with suspended solids should be
homogenized in a blender (100 mL for 30 seconds) and
then stirred gently with a magnetic stirrer.

INTERFERENCES:

Volatile organic compounds are not oxidized to the
extent that they are in the vapor above the digestion
solution. Therefore, they do not contribute to the
COD reading. Chloride concentrations above 10% of
COD interfere with the mercury free tubes. Chloride
above 2000 ppm will interfere with the mercury tubes.
Nitrite gives a positive interference of 1.1 ppm O2
per ppm NO2–N which is insignificant unless nitrite
concentrations are very high. Other reduced inorganic
compounds are stoichiometrically oxidized, causing
a positive interference. Corrections can be made for
these compounds based upon their stoichiometry and
concentrations.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

When scanning samples in 16 mm tubes, such as COD,
the sample chamber lid can not be closed. Use the COD
adapter to minimize stray light interference. To further
reduce stray light interference, do not scan sample in
direct sunlight.

COD, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Homogenize sample if necessary.
2. Preheat COD heater block to 150±2°C.
3. Remove cap from COD tube. Hold tube at a 45° angle. Use a volumetric
pipet, to carefully add 2.0 mL sample water allowing the sample to run down
the side of the tube.
4. Cap and mix thoroughly.
5. Rinse the outside of the tube with distilled water. Wipe dry with a paper
towel.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using 2.0 mL distilled water. This is the reagent
blank.
7. Place tubes in preheated COD block heater and maintain temperature at
150±2°C for two hours.
8. At the end of the heating period turn the heater off. Wait 20 minutes for the
tubes to cool to 120°C or less.
9. Remove tubes from block heater. Invert several times to mix.
10. Allow to cool to room temperature.
12. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

13. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 024 COD LR) from
PROGRAMMED TESTS menu.
14. Scroll to and select 024 COD LR from menu.
15. Wipe the blank tube with a damp towel to remove fingerprints and smudges.
Wipe with a dry towel.
16. Insert reagent blank tube into chamber. Select SCAN BLANK.
17. Remove tube from colorimeter.
18. Insert digested water sample tube into chamber. Select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result. For the most accurate results, take three readings on each
sample and average the results.
19. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: Reagents are light sensitive. Unused reagents should be stored in the
shipping container, and in the refrigerator if possible, until needed.
A reagent blank should be run with each set of samples and with each lot of
reagents.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD, Low Range

Test Procedures

11. Press and hold

The reacted blank will be stable if stored in the dark.
To eliminate error caused by contamination, wash all glassware with 20%
sulfuric acid.
For greater accuracy, a minimum of three repetitions should be performed and
the results averaged.

Test Procedures

Some samples may be digested completely in less than two hours. The
concentration may be measured at 15 minute intervals while the vials are still
hot until the reading remains unchanged. The vials should be cooled to room
temperature before the final measurement is taken.

COD, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD – STANDARD RANGE
MERCURY FREE DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0073-SC
MERCURY DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0076-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

25

*COD Standard Range Mercury Free Tubes

*0073-SC

or 25

*COD Standard Range Mercury Tubes

*0076-SC

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
COD Standard Range Mercury Free Tubes are not USEPA approved.
COD Standard Range Mercury Tubes are USEPA approved.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
COD Adapter

5-0087

COD Reactor, 12 tube, 110V

5-0102

or 1

COD Reactor, 12 tube, 230V

5-0102-EX2

1

Measuring Pipet, 1.0 mL

2-2110

1

Pipet Bulb

2-2164

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is a measure of the amount of organic matter
in water which is susceptible to oxidation by chemical oxidants. COD can be
empirically related to the Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and organic carbon
content of a specific source of water. This correlation must be determined
experimentally for each source of water.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD, Standard Range

Test Procedures

1
1

APPLICATION:

Domestic and industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0–1500 mg/L COD

MDL:

40 mg/L

METHOD:

Dichromate in the presence of silver salts, at high
temperature in a closed system, oxidizes most
organic compounds to 95-100% of the theoretical
amount. This process is called digestion. As
dichromate oxidizes the organic compounds, a
green complex is formed. The concentration of the
green complex is measured at 605 nm and is directly
proportional to the COD of the sample.

SAMPLE HANDLING & Collect samples in glass and test as soon as
PRESERVATION:
possible. If samples must be stored, preservation is
accomplished by the addition of concentrated H2SO4
to adjust the pH below 2. Samples with suspended
solids should be homogenized in a blender (100
mL for 30 seconds) and then stirred gently with a
magnetic stirrer.

Test Procedures

INTERFERENCES:

Volatile organic compounds are not oxidized to the
extent that they are in the vapor above the digestion
solution. Therefore, they do not contribute to the
COD reading. Chloride concentrations above 10% of
COD interfere with the mercury free tubes. Chloride
above 2000 ppm will interfere with the mercury
tubes. Nitrite gives a positive interference of 1.1 ppm
O2 per ppm NO2–N which is insignificant unless
nitrite concentrations are very high. Other reduced
inorganic compounds are stoichiometrically oxidized,
causing a positive interference. Corrections can
be made for these compounds based upon their
stoichiometry and concentrations.
When scanning samples in 16 mm tubes, such as
COD, the sample chamber lid can not be closed. Use
the COD adapter to minimize stray light interference.
To further reduce stray light interference, do not scan
sample in direct sunlight.

COD, Standard Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Homogenize sample if necessary.
2. Preheat COD heater block to 150±2°C.
3. Remove cap from COD tube. Hold tube at a 45° angle. Use a volumetric
pipet, to carefully add 2.0 mL sample water allowing the sample to run down
the side of the tube.
4. Cap and mix thoroughly.
5. Rinse the outside of the vial with distilled water. Wipe dry with a paper towel.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 using 2.0 mL distilled water. This is the reagent
blank.
7. Place tubes in preheated COD block heater and maintain temperature at
150±2°C for two hours.
8. At the end of the heating period turn the heater off. Wait 20 minutes for the
tubes to cool to 120°C or less.
9. Remove tubes from block heater. Invert several times to mix.
10. Allow to cool to room temperature.
12. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

13. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 025 COD SR) from
TESTING MENU menu.
14. Wipe the blank tube with a damp towel to remove fingerprints and smudges.
Wipe with a dry towel.
15. Scroll to and select 025 COD SR from menu.
16. Insert reagent blank tube into chamber. Select SCAN BLANK.
17. Remove tube from colorimeter.
18. Insert digested water sample tube into chamber. Select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result. For the most accurate results, take three readings on each
sample and average the results.
19. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: Reagents are light sensitive. Unused reagents should be stored in the
shipping container, and in the refrigerator if possible, until needed.
A reagent blank should be run with each set of samples and with each lot of
reagents.
The reacted blank will be stable if stored in the dark.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD, Standard Range

Test Procedures

11. Press and hold

To eliminate error caused by contamination, wash all glassware with 20%
sulfuric acid.
For greater accuracy, a minimum of three repetitions should be performed and
the results averaged.

Test Procedures

Some samples may be digested completely in less than two hours. The
concentration may be measured at 15 minute intervals while the vials are still
hot until the reading remains unchanged. The vials should be cooled to room
temperature before the final measurement is taken.

COD, Standard Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD – HIGH RANGE
MERCURY FREE DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0074-SC
MERCURY DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0077-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

25

*COD High Range Mercury Free Tubes

*0074-SC

or 25

*COD High Range Mercury Tubes

*0077-SC

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
COD High Range Mercury Free Tubes and COD High Range Mercury Tubes are
not USEPA approved.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
COD Adapter

5-0087

1

COD Reactor, 12 tube, 110V

5-0102

or 1

COD Reactor, 12 tube, 230V

5-0102-EX2

1

Measuring Pipet, 1.0 mL

2-2110

1

Pipet Bulb

2-2164

Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) is a measure of the amount of organic matter
in water which is susceptible to oxidation by chemical oxidants. COD can be
empirically related to the Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) and organic carbon
content of a specific source of water. This correlation must be determined
experimentally for each source of water.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD, High Range

Test Procedures

1

Domestic and industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0–15000 mg/L COD

MDL:

400 mg/L

METHOD:

Dichromate in the presence of silver salts, at high
temperature in a closed system, oxidizes most organic
compounds to 95-100% of the theoretical amount. This
process is called digestion. As dichromate oxidizes the
organic compounds, a green complex is formed. The
concentration of the green complex is measured at
605 nm and is directly proportional to the COD of the
sample.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
RESERVATION:

Collect samples in glass and test as soon as possible. If
samples must be stored, preservation is accomplished
by the addition of concentrated H2SO4 to adjust the
pH below 2. Samples with suspended solids should be
homogenized in a blender (100 mL for 30 seconds) and
then stirred gently with a magnetic stirrer.

INTERFERENCES:

Volatile organic compounds are not oxidized to the
extent that they are in the vapor above the digestion
solution. Therefore, they do not contribute to the
COD reading. Contains mercury sulfate to prevent
interference from chloride. Nitrite gives a positive
interference of 1.1 ppm O2 per ppm NO2–N, which
is insignificant unless nitrite concentrations are
very high. Other reduced inorganic compounds
are stoichiometrically oxidized, causing a positive
interference. Corrections can be made for these
compounds based upon their stoichiometry and
concentrations.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

When scanning samples in 16 mm tubes, such as COD,
the sample chamber lid can not be closed. Use the COD
adapter to minimize stray light interference. To further
reduce stray light interference, do not scan sample in
direct sunlight.

COD, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Homogenize sample if necessary.
2. Preheat COD heater block to 150±2°C.
3. Remove cap from COD tube. Hold tube at a 45° angle. Use a graduated
pipet, to carefully add 0.2 mL sample water allowing the sample to run down
the side of the tube.
4. Cap and mix thoroughly.
5. Rinse the outside of the tube with distilled water. Wipe dry with a paper
towel.
6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 using 0.2 mL distilled water. This is the reagent
blank.
7. Place tubes in preheated COD block heater and maintain temperature at
150±2°C for two hours.
8. At the end of the heating period turn the heater off. Wait 20 minutes for the
tubes to cool to 120°C or less.
9. Remove tubes from block heater. Invert several times to mix.
10. Allow to cool to room temperature.
12. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

13. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 026 COD HR) from
TESTING MENU menu.
14. Wipe the blank tube with a damp towel to remove fingerprints and smudges.
Wipe with a dry towel.
15. Scroll to and select 026 COD HR from menu.
16. Insert reagent blank tube into chamber. Select SCAN BLANK.
17. Remove tube from colorimeter.
18. Insert digested water sample tube into chamber. Select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result. For the most accurate results, take three readings on each
sample and average the results.
19. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: Reagents are light sensitive. Unused reagents should be stored in the
shipping container, and in the refrigerator if possible, until needed.
A reagent blank should be run with each set of samples and with each lot of
reagents.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COD, High Range

Test Procedures

11. Press and hold

The reacted blank will be stable if stored in the dark.
To eliminate error caused by contamination, wash all glassware with 20%
sulfuric acid.

Test Procedures

For greater accuracy, a minimum of three repetitions should be performed and
the results averaged.

COD, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COLOR
PLATINUM COBALT METHOD
NO REAGENTS REQUIRED
Color in water may be attributed to humus, peat, plankton, vegetation, and
natural metallic ions, such as iron and manganese, or industrial waste. Color is
removed to make water suitable for domestic and industrial use. Color may have
to be removed from industrial waste before it is discharged to a waterway.
Potable water and water with color due to natural
materials.

RANGE:

0–1000 color units

MDL:

20 Cu

METHOD:

Color is determined by a meter that has been
calibrated with colored standards of known platinum
cobalt concentration. True color, the color of water in
which the turbidity has been removed, is measured.

SAMPLE HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Collect all samples in clean glassware. Determine
color as soon as possible to avoid biological or
chemical changes that could occur in the sample
during storage.

INTERFERENCES:

Turbidity will interfere. Filter before testing.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

COLOR

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 027 Color) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 027 Color from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with color-free water (distilled or deionized water). Fill to
10 mL line with color-free water.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Empty tube.
8. Rinse tube with sample water. Fill to 10 mL line with water sample.
9. Insert tube with sample water, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result in color units.
EXIT

to exit to a previous

Test Procedures

10. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

COLOR

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER – LOW RANGE
BICINCHONINIC ACID METHOD • CODE 3640-SC
QUANTITY
50

CONTENTS
*Copper Tablets

CODE
*T-3808-H

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
The copper content of drinking water generally falls below 0.03 parts per
million, but copper levels as high as 1.0 part per million will give water a bitter
taste. Waters testing as high as 1.0 part per million copper have probably been
treated with a copper compound, like those used in the control of algae, or have
become contaminated from untreated industrial wastes. The addition of copper
sulfate to lakes causes an increase in the copper content of the sediments. Acid
waters and those high in free carbon dioxide may cause the corrosion or “eating
away” of copper, brass and bronze pipes and fittings. This corrosion results in
the addition of copper into the water supply.
Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–3.50 ppm Copper

MDL:

0.04 ppm

METHOD:

Copper ions form a purple complex with bicinchoninic
acid around pH 6-7, in proportion to the concentration
of copper in the sample.

SAMPLE HANDLING Copper has a tendency to be adsorbed to the surface
& PRESERVATION:
of the sample container. Samples should be analyzed
as soon as possible after collection. If storage is
necessary, 0.5 mL of 20% HCl per 100 mL of sample
will prevent “plating out.” However, a correction must
be made to bring the reaction into the optimum pH
range.
INTERFERENCES:

High concentrations of oxidizing agents, calcium, and
magnesium interfere. Silver can also interfere.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER, BCA, Tablet

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 028 Cu BCA Tablet)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 028 Cu BCA Tablet from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter and add one *Copper Tablet (T-3808). Cap
and shake vigorously until tablet dissolves. Solution will turn purple if copper
is present. Wait 2 minutes.
8. At end of 2 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

Test Procedures

9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

COPPER, BCA, Tablet

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER
CUPRIZONE METHOD • CODE 4023
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

15 mL

Copper A

P-6367-E

15 mL

*Copper B

*P-6368-E

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
The copper content of drinking water generally falls below 0.03 parts per
million, but copper levels as high as 1.0 part per million will give water a bitter
taste. Waters testing as high as 1.0 part per million copper have probably been
treated with a copper compound, like those used in the control of algae, or have
become contaminated from untreated industrial wastes. The addition of copper
sulfate to lakes causes an increase in the copper content of the sediments. Acid
waters and those high in free carbon dioxide may cause the corrosion or “eating
away” of copper, brass and bronze pipes and fittings. This corrosion results in
the addition of copper to the water supply.
Drinking, surface, and domestic waters. Pools and
spas.

RANGE:

0.00–2.50 ppm Copper

MDL:

0.03 ppm

METHOD:

Copper ions form a blue complex with cuprizone, in
a 1 to 2 ratio, at a pH of about 8, in proportion to the
concentration of copper in the sample.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Copper has a tendency to be adsorbed to the surface
of the sample container. Samples should be analyzed
as soon as possible after collection. If storage is
necessary, 0.5 mL of 20% hydrochloric acid per 100
mL of sample will prevent “plating out”. However, a
correction must be made to bring the reaction into the
optimum pH range.

INTERFERENCES:

Hg+1 at 1 ppm. Cr+3, Co+2, and silicate at 10 ppm.
As+3, Bi+3, Ca+2, Ce+3, Ce+4, Hg+2, Fe+2, Mn+2, Ni+2 and
ascorbate at 100 ppm.
Many other metal cations and inorganic anions at
1000 ppm. EDTA at all concentrations.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER, Cuprizone

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 030 Cu Cuprizone)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 030 Cu Cuprizone from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter and add 5 drops of Copper A (6367). Cap
and mix.
8. Add 5 drops of *Copper B (6368). Cap and mix.
9. Wait 5 minutes. Mix.
10. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.

Test Procedures

11. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents are obtained.
The reaction may stain the tubes. Scrub tubes thoroughly after each use.

COPPER, Cuprizone

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER
DIETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATE METHOD • CODE 3646-SC
QUANTITY
15 mL

CONTENTS
*Copper 1

CODE
*6446-E

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
The copper content of drinking water generally falls below 0.03 parts per
million, but copper levels as high as 1.0 part per million will give water a bitter
taste. Waters testing as high as 1.0 part per million copper have probably been
treated with a copper compound, like those used in the control of algae, or have
become contaminated from untreated industrial wastes. The addition of copper
sulfate to lakes causes an increase in the copper content of the sediments. Acid
waters and those high in free carbon dioxide may cause the corrosion or “eating
away” of copper, brass and bronze pies and fittings. This corrosion results in the
addition of copper into the water supply.
Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–7.00 ppm Copper

MDL:

0.10 ppm

METHOD:

Copper ions form a yellow colored chelate with
diethyldithiocarbamate around pH 9-10 in proportion
to the concentration of copper in the sample.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Copper has a tendency to be adsorbed to the surface
of the sample container. Samples should be analyzed
as soon as possible after collection. If storage is
necessary, 0.5 mL of 20% hydrochloric acid per 100
mL of sample will prevent “plating out.” However, a
correction must be made to bring the reaction into the
optimum pH range.

INTERFERENCES:

Bismuth, cobalt, mercurous, nickel and silver ions
and chlorine (6 ppm or greater) interfere and must be
absent.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER, Thiocarbamate

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 031 Cu
Thiocarbamate) from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 031 Cu Thiocarbamate from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter and add 5 drops of *Copper 1 (6446). Cap
and mix. Solution will turn yellow if copper is present.
8. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

Test Procedures

NOTE: The reaction may stain the tubes. Scrub the tubes thoroughly after each
use.

COPPER, Thiocarbamate

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER – UDV
BICINCHONINIC ACID METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS
CODE 4314-J
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

1

Copper Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches

4314-J

Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

The copper content of drinking water generally falls below 0.03 parts per
million, but copper levels as high as 1.0 part per million will give water a bitter
taste. Waters testing as high as 1.0 part per million copper have probably been
treated with a copper compound, like those used in the control of algae, or have
become contaminated from untreated industrial wastes. The addition of copper
sulfate to lakes causes an increase in the copper content of the sediments. Acid
waters and those high in free carbon dioxide may cause the corrosion or “eating
away” of copper, brass and bronze pipes and fittings. This corrosion results in
the addition of copper to the water supply.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER, UDV

Test Procedures

1

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.0–4.0 ppm Copper

MDL:

0.1 ppm

METHOD:

Cupric ions form a purple complex with bicinchoninic
acid around pH 6–7, in proportion to the concentration
of copper in the sample.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Copper has a tendency to be adsorbed to the surface
of the sample container. Samples should be analyzed
as soon as possible after collection. If storage is
necessary, 0.5 mL of 20% hydrochloric acid per 100
mL of sample will prevent “plating out”. However, a
correction must be made to bring the reaction into the
optimum pH range.

INTERFERENCES:

High concentrations of oxidizing agents, calcium, and
magnesium interfere. Silver can also interfere.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

COPPER, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 032 Copper UDV) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 032 Copper UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to a Copper UDV vial (4314).
10. Wait 2 minutes.
11. Invert vial 3 times to mix.

12. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
13. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the indicator in
the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

COPPER, UDV

Test Procedures

NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting, or
if air bubbles form, invert once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once or
twice to dislodge powder or bubbles. Mix.

Test Procedures
COPPER, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CYANIDE
PYRIDINE-BARBITURIC ACID METHOD
CODE 3660-01-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

60 mL

Cyanide Buffer

2850PS-H

5g

*Cyanide Cl Reagent

*2794DS-C

5g

*Cyanide Indicator Reagent

*2793DS-C

15 mL

*Hydrochloric Acid 1N

*6130-E

15 mL

*Sodium Hydroxide 1N

*4004-E

2

Spoons, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Pipet, plastic, 1.0 mL

0354

1

pH Short Range Test Paper, pH 9–14

2955

1

Stirring Rod, Plastic

0519

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

CYANIDE

Test Procedures

The presence of cyanide in water has a significant effect on the biological activity
of the system. Cyanides may exist in water in a variety of forms which vary in
toxicity. Cyanide is a by-product of industrial waste from petroleum refining and
plating.

Low level concentrations in drinking and surface
waters; domestic and industrial waters. This method
determines only those cyanides amenable to
chlorination.

RANGE:

0.00–0.50 ppm Cyanide

MDL:

0.01 ppm

METHOD:

Cyanides react with a chlorine donor to form cyanogen
chloride, which subsequently reacts with Pyridine
and Barbituric Acid to form a red-blue compound in
proportion to the amount of cyanide originally present.
The concentration of the red-blue compound is
determined spectrophotometrically.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Cyanide solutions tend to be unstable and should
be analyzed as soon as possible. Samples can be
stabilized by adjusting the pH to greater than 12 with
NaOH. However, the pH will have to be readjusted to
pH 10.5 before performing the test.

INTERFERENCES:

Oxidizing agents and aldehydes can react with
cyanide, while reducing agents, such as sulfite, react
with the chlorine donor; both can cause negative
interferences. Thiocyanate and chloride both react as
cyanide in this test and will give a positive interference.
Color and turbidity can also interfere.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

CYANIDE

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to selct TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 034 Cyanide) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 034 Cyanide from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Dip the end of plastic rod (0519) into water sample and touch it to a small
piece (1/4 inch) of pH test paper (2955) to wet paper. Read pH immediately
from color chart.
a) If pH is below 10, raise the pH by adding *Sodium Hydroxide, 1N (4004)
one drop at a time with stirring. Check pH after each drop with a new piece of
pH test paper. Continue adjustment until pH is between 10.5 and 11.0.
b) If pH is above 11.5, lower pH by adding *Hydrochloric Acid (6130) one
drop at a time with stirring. Check pH after each drop with a new piece of pH
test paper. Continue adjustment until pH is between 10.5 and 11.0.
7. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1.0 mL of
Cyanide Buffer (2850PS) to tube. Cap and mix.

10. During the 30 second waiting period, carefully fill a second 0.1 g spoon
(0699) with one level measure of *Cyanide Indicator Reagent (2793DS).
11. At the end of the 30 second waiting period, immediately add the level
measure of *Cyanide Indicator Reagent (2793DS). Cap and shake vigorously
for 20 seconds. Wait 20 minutes for maximum color development.
12. At the end of the twenty minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber,
close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
13. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

CYANIDE

Test Procedures

9. Use one 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one level measure of *Cyanide Cl
Reagent (2794DS). Cap and invert 10 times to mix. Wait 30 seconds.

Test Procedures
CYANIDE

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

CYANURIC ACID
MELAMINE METHOD–TURBIDITY • CODE 366I-01-SC
QUANTITY
2 x 100 mL
1

CONTENTS
*Cyanuric Acid Test Solution
Syringe, 5 mL

CODE
*4856-J
0807

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Cyanuric acid is added to swimming pool water as a stabilizing agent for free
chlorine residuals. It minimizes the loss of chlorine from the action of ultraviolet
rays in sunlight. Cyanuric acid levels in pools should be maintained between
25 and 75 ppm and various public health associations recommend that the
concentration should never exceed 100-150 ppm.
Swimming pool waters.

RANGE:

5–200 ppm Cyanuric Acid

MDL:

10 ppm

METHOD:

A buffered solution of melamine forms a precipitate
with cyanuric acid in proportion to the amount of
cyanuric acid present. The amount of particles in
suspension is measured turbidimetrically.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Cyanuric acid samples should be analyzed as soon as
possible after collection. Deterioration of the sample
can be minimized by keeping samples in the dark or
refrigerated until analysis can be performed.

INTERFERENCES:

No known interference from compounds normally
found in pool water. Temperature of the sample should
be maintained between 70°F and 80°F for best results.
Check for stray light interference (see p. 69).

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CYANURIC ACID, Liquid

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 035 Cyanuric Acid)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 035 Cyanuric Acid from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter and pour out water. Use a graduated cylinder
or similar to measure 5 mL of sample water and pour into colorimeter tube.

Test Procedures

8. Use the 5 mL syringe (0807) to add 5 mL of *Cyanuric Acid Test Solution
(4856). Cap and mix thoroughly. A precipitate will form if cyanuric acid is
present. Wait 1 minute.
NOTE: This reagent bottle has a special fitting which enables the syringe
to be inserted into the top of the bottle. With syringe in place, invert bottle
and withdraw syringe plunger until 5 mL of reagent is contained in the
syringe barrel. Remove syringe from reagent bottle and depress plunger to
dispense into the tube.
9. At end of 1 minute waiting period, mix thoroughly, insert tube into chamber,
close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: For the most accurate results, the sample and reagents should be at 25
±4°C.

CYANURIC ACID, Liquid

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CYANURIC ACID – UDV
MELAMINE METHOD-TURBIDITY–UNIT DOSE VIALS
CODE 4313-J
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

1

Cyanuric Acid Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches

4313-J

Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Cyanuric acid is added to swimming pool water as a stabilizing agent for free
chlorine residuals. It minimizes the loss of chlorine from the action of ultraviolet
rays in sunlight. Cyanuric acid levels should be maintained between 25 and 75
ppm and various public health associations recommend that the concentration
should never exceed 100–150 ppm.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CYANURIC ACID, UDV

Test Procedures

1

Swimming pool water.

RANGE:

5–150 ppm Cyanuric Acid

MDL:

10 ppm

METHOD:

A buffered solution of melamine forms a precipitate
with cyanuric acid in proportion to the amount of
cyanuric acid present. The amount of particles in
suspension is measured turbidimetrically.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Cyanuric acid samples should be analyzed as soon
as possible after collection. Deterioration of the
sample can be minimized by keeping samples in the
dark or refrigerated until analysis can be performed.

INTERFERENCES:

No known interference from compounds normally
found in pool water. Temperature of the sample
should be maintained between 70°F and 80°F for best
results. Check for stray light interference (see p. 17).

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

CYANURIC ACID, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to selct TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 036 Cyanuric UDV)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 036 Cyanuric UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove vial from colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to a Cyanuric Acid UDV vial
(4313).
10. Invert the vial 3 times to mix.
11. Wait 2 minutes.
12. Invert vial 3 more times to mix.

13. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
14. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CYANURIC ACID, UDV

Test Procedures

NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting or
air bubbles form, invert once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once or
twice to dislodge powder and bubbles. Mix.

Test Procedures
CYANURIC ACID, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

DISSOLVED OXYGEN
WINKLER COLORIMETRIC METHOD • CODE 3688-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Manganese Sulfate Solution

*4167-G

30 mL

*Alkaline Potassium Iodide Azide

*7166-G

30 mL

*Sulfuric Acid 1:1

*6141WT-G

1

Sample Tube, screw cap

29180

1

Cap

28570

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

This method is applicable for the determination of
dissolved oxygen in drinking water, all surface waters
and wastewater.

MDL:

0.6 ppm

RANGE:

0.0–10.0 Dissolved Oxygen

METHOD:

This method uses the azide modification of the Winkler
Method with a colorimetric determination of the yellow
iodine produced from the reaction with the dissolved
oxygen.

INTERFERENCES:

The presence of other oxidizing agents may cause
positive interferences. Reducing may cause negative
interferences. Nitrite interferences are eliminated with the
azide modification.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

DISSOLVED OXYGEN

Test Procedures

Dissolved oxygen is vital to the survival of aquatic organisms. Naturally present,
dissolved oxygen enters the water when plants photosynthesize. Wind and wave
action also cause oxygen from the air to dissolve into water. Dissolved oxygen is
consumed by aquatic animals and by the oxidation, or chemical breakdown, of
dead and decaying plants and animals. The concentration of dissolved oxygen
in natural waters can range from 0 to 14 ppm and is effected by temperature
and salinity.

COLLECTION & TREATMENT OF THE WATER
SAMPLE
Steps 1 through 4 below describe proper sampling technique in shallow water.
For sample collection at depths beyond arm’s reach, special water sampling
apparatus is required (e.g. the LaMotte Water Sampling Chamber, Code 1060;
Model JT-1 Water Samplers, Code 1077; Water Sampling Outfit, Code 3103; or
Water Sampling Bottle, Code 3-0026).
1. To avoid contamination, thoroughly rinse the screw cap Sample Tube
(29180) with sample water.
2. Tightly cap Sample Tube and submerge to the desired depth. Remove cap
and allow the Sample Tube to fill.
3. Tap the sides of the submerged tube to dislodge any air bubbles clinging to
the inside. Replace the cap while the Sample Tube is still submerged.
4. Retrieve Sample Tube and examine it carefully to make sure that no air
bubbles are trapped inside. Once a satisfactory sample has been collected,
proceed immediately with Steps 5 and 6 to “fix” the sample.

Test Procedures

NOTE: Be careful not to introduce air into the sample while adding the
reagents in steps 5 and 6. Simply drop the reagents into the sample. Cap
carefully, and mix gently.
5. Add 2 drops of *Manganese Sulfate Solution (4167) and 2 drops of *Alkaline
Potassium Iodide Azide (7166). Cap and mix by inverting several times. A
precipitate will form. Allow the precipitate to settle below the shoulder of the
tube before proceeding.
6. Add 8 drops of *Sulfuric Acid, 1:1 (6141WT). Cap and gently mix until the
precipitate has dissolved. A clear-yellow to brown-orange color will develop,
depending on the oxygen content of the sample.
NOTE: It is very important that all “brown flakes” are dissolved completely.
If the water has a high DO level this could take several minutes. If flakes are
not completely dissolved after 5 minutes, add 2 drops of *Sulfuric Acid 1:1
(6141WT) and continue mixing.
NOTE: Following the completion of step 6, contact between the water sample
and the atmosphere will not affect the test result. Once the sample has been
“fixed” in this manner, it is not necessary to perform the actual test procedure
immediately. Thus, several samples can be collected and “fixed” in the field, and
then carried back to a testing station or laboratory where the test procedure is to
be performed.

DISSOLVED OXYGEN

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 038 Disolved Oxygen)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 038 Disolved Oxygen from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with untreated sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line
with sample. This tube is the BLANK.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Fill a second tube (0290) to the 10 line with the treated “Fixed” sample. This
tube is the SAMPLE.
8. Remove BLANK from colorimeter, insert SAMPLE tube into chamber, close
lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

Test Procedures

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

DISSOLVED OXYGEN

Test Procedures
DISSOLVED OXYGEN

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

FLUORIDE
SPADNS METHOD • CODE 3647-02-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

4 x 30 mL

*Acid Zirconyl SPADNS Reagent

*3875-G

2 x 30 mL

*Sodium Arsenite Solution

*4128-G

1

Pipet, 0.5 mL, plastic

0353

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Fluoride may occur naturally in some ground waters or it may be added to
public drinking water supplies to maintain a 1.0 mg/L concentration to prevent
dental cavities. At higher concentrations, fluoride may produce an objectionable
discoloration of tooth enamel called fluorosis, though levels up to 8 mg/L have
not been found to be physiologically harmful.
NOTE: This procedure uses the EPA approved Reagent System for fluoride
found in method 4500-F-D, 18th Edition of Standard Methods, pp. 1-27.
Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial
waters.

RANGE:

0.00–2.00 ppm Fluoride

MDL:

0.10 ppm

METHOD:

Colorimetric test based upon the reaction between
fluoride and zirconium dye lake. The fluoride reacts
with the dye lake, dissociating a portion of it into
a colorless complex ion and dye. As the fluoride
concentration increases, the color produced becomes
progressively lighter.
Samples may be stored and refrigerated in plastic
containers.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:
INTERFERENCES:

The following substances produce a positive
interference at the concentration given:
Chloride (Cl–)
Phosphate (PO4 –3)
(NaPO3)6

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

7000 mg/L
16 mg/L
1 mg/L
FLUORIDE

Test Procedures

APPLICATION

The following substances produce a negative interference at the concentration
given:
Alkalinity (CaCO3)

5000 mg/L

Aluminum (Al )

0.1 mg/L

Iron (Fe )

10 mg/L

3+

3+

Sulfate (SO4 )
–2

200 mg/L

Test Procedures

Color and turbidity must be removed or compensated for in the procedure.
Temperature should be maintained within 5°C of room temperature.

FLUORIDE

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 040 Fluoride) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 040 Fluoride from menu.
5. This test requires a reagent blank. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with clear,
colorless, fluoride free water. Fill to the 10 mL line with clear, colorless,
fluoride free water.
6. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to add 0.5 mL of *Sodium Arsenite Solution
(4128). Cap and mix.
7. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2 measures of *Acid-Zirconyl SPADNS
Reagent (3875). Cap and mix thoroughly. (This is the reagent blank.)
8. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
9. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample water. Repeat steps 7 and 8.
10. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

FLUORIDE

Test Procedures

11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

Test Procedures
FLUORIDE

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HARDNESS, TOTAL – UDV
UNIT DOSE VIALS • CODE 4309-J
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

1

Calcium Hardness Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches

4309-J

Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters; swimming pool water.

RANGE:

0–450 ppm as CaCO3 Total Hardness

MDL:

10 ppm

METHOD:

Calcium and magnesium react in a strongly buffered
medium with an indicator to develop a pale purple color
in proportion to the concentration.

SAMPLE
HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible after
collection. If storage is necessary, add 0.5 mL of 20 %
hydrochloric acid per 100 mL of sample. However, the
added acid will have to be neutralized with NaOH before
testing.

INTERFERENCES:

Heavy metals will interfere.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HARDNESS, Total, UDV

Test Procedures

1

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 043 Hardness UDV)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 043 Hardness UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to a Calcium Hardness UDV
vial (4309).
10. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
11. Wait one minute.

Test Procedures

12. Invert vial 3 times to mix.
NOTE: Firmly tap side of vial 5-10 times to remove all air bubbles.
13. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
14. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTES: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the indicator in
the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.

HARDNESS, Total, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HYDRAZINE
p-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZALDEHYDE METHOD
CODE 3656-01-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

2 x 60 mL

*Hydrazine Reagent A

*4841-H

10 g

*Hydrazine Reagent B Powder

*4842-D

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

1

Spoon, 0.15 g, plastic

0727

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Hydrazine, N2H4, is added to the water in high pressure boilers to reduce
corrosion by acting as an oxygen scavenger.
Water and boiler water, industrial waste water.

RANGE:

0.00–1.00 ppm Hydrazine

MDL:

0.01 ppm

METHOD:

p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde reacts with hydrazine
under acidic conditions to form a yellow color in
proportion to the amount of hydrazine present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible
after collection due to the ease with which hydrazine
becomes oxidized. Acidification of the sample may
increase the time between collection and analysis.

INTERFERENCES:

The substances normally present in water do not
interfere with the test, with the exception of strong
oxidizing agents.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HYDRAZINE

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 045 Hydrazine) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 045 Hydrazine from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 1 mL pipet (0354) to add 4 mL of
*Hydrazine Reagent A (4841). Cap and mix.
8. Use the 0.15 g spoon (0727) to add one measure of *Hydrazine Reagent B
Powder (4842). Cap and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Wait 2 minutes
for maximum color development. An undissolved portion of Hydrazine
Reagent B may remain in bottom of tube without adversely affecting results.

Test Procedures

9. At the end of the 2 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber,
close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

HYDRAZINE

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE – LOW RANGE
DPD METHOD • CODE 3662-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Hydrogen Peroxide Reagent #1

*6452-G

100

*Hydrogen Peroxide LR Tablets

*6454A-J

1

Tablet Crusher

0175

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, is a colorless compound that is widely used as
a bleaching or decolorizing agent in the manufacture of many commercial
products. As an oxidizing compound it is also used in the treatment of sewage
to reduce odors and corrosion due to hydrogen sulfide. It may also be used as
a sanitizing agent for water treatment. Hydrogen peroxide is relatively unstable,
and for this reason it dissipates quickly and leaves no residuals.
Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial
waste water.

RANGE:

0.00–1.50 ppm Hydrogen Peroxide

MDL:

0.02 ppm

METHOD:

Hydrogen peroxide reacts with an excess of potassium
iodide through the action of a catalyst and buffer to
release an equivalent amount of iodine. The iodine in
turn reacts with diethyl-p-phenylenediamine (DPD) to
produce a pink-red color in proportion to the iodine
released.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Hydrogen peroxide is not stable in aqueous solutions.
Exposure to sunlight and agitation will accelerate the
reduction of hydrogen peroxide in dilute solutions. For
best results start analysis immediately after sampling.

INTERFERENCES:

The likelihood of other oxidizing compounds interfering
with this method is eliminated by the presence of
hydrogen peroxide. Manganese may interfere and
should be removed before analysis

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, Low Range

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 046 H Peroxide LR)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 046 H Peroxide LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill o the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter and add 4 drops of *Hydrogen Peroxide
Reagent #1 (6452). Cap and mix.
8. Add one *Hydrogen Peroxide LR Tablet (6454A). Crush tablet with Tablet
Crusher (0175). Cap and mix for 30 seconds. Solution will turn pink if
hydrogen peroxide is present. Wait 5 minutes for full color development.
9. At the end of 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.

Test Procedures

10. Press
to turn the meter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: For best possible results, a blank should be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
For the most accurate results, the sample and reagents should be at 25 ±4°C.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE – HIGH RANGE
DPD METHOD • CODE 4045-01
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Hydrogen Peroxide Reagent #1

*6452-G

100

*Hydrogen Peroxide LR Tablets

*6454A-J

1

Tablet Crusher

0175

1

Pipet, glass

0342

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Large quantities of hydrogen peroxide are added to a swimming pool to “shock”
it. Shocking breaks down waste products and re-establishes a positive level
of sanitizer. While many types of shock can be used with chlorine or bromine
pools, only hydrogen peroxide can be used to shock biguanide pools.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, industrial, domestic and swimming pool
waters

RANGE:

0–80 ppm Hydrogen Peroxide

MDL:

0.5 ppm

METHOD:

Hydrogen peroxide reacts with an excess of potassium
iodide through the action of a catalyst and buffer to
release an equivalent amount of iodine. The iodine in
turn reacts with diethyl-p-phenylenediamine (DPD) to
produce a pink-red color in proportion to the iodine
released.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Hydrogen peroxide is not stable in aqueous solutions.
Exposure to sunlight and agitation will accelerate the
reduction of hydrogen peroxide in dilute solutions. For
best results start analysis immediately after sampling.

INTERFERENCES:

The likelihood of other oxidizing compounds
interfering with this method is eliminated by the
presence of hydrogen peroxide. Manganese may
interfere and should be removed before analysis

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, High Range

Test Procedures

Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, is a colorless compound that is widely used as
a bleaching or decolorizing agent in the manufacture of many commercial
products. As an oxidizing compound it is also used in the treatment of sewage
to reduce odors and corrosion due to hydrogen sulfide. It may also be used as
a sanitizing agent for water treatment. Hydrogen peroxide is relatively unstable,
and for this reason it dissipates quickly and leaves no residuals.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 047 H Peroxide HR)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 047 H Peroxide HR from menu.
5. Use the pipet (0342) to add 5 drops of the sample water to a tube (0290).
6. Dilute to the 10 mL line with distilled or hydrogen peroxide-free water.
7. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove the tube from colorimeter and add 4 drops of *Hydrogen Peroxide
Reagent #1 (6452). Cap and mix.
9. Add one *Hydrogen Peroxide LR Tablet (6454A). Crush tablet with Tablet
Crusher (0175). Cap and mix for 30 seconds. Solution will turn pink if
hydrogen peroxide is present. Wait 5 minutes for full color development.
10. At the end of 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.

Test Procedures

11. Press
to turn the meter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: For best possible results, a blank should be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
For the most accurate results, the sample and reagents should be at 25 ±4°C.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE – SHOCK
DPD METHOD • CODE 4045
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Hydrogen Peroxide Reagent #1

*6452-G

100

*Hydrogen Peroxide LR Tablets

*6454A-J

1

Tablet Crusher

0175

1

Pipet, glass

0342

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Large quantities of hydrogen peroxide shock are added to a swimming pool to
“shock” it. Shocking breaks down waste products and re-establishes a positive
level of sanitizer. While many types of shock can be used with chlorine or
bromine pools, only hydrogen peroxide shock can be used to shock biguanide
pools.
Swimming pools

RANGE:

0–300 ppm Hydrogen Peroxide Shock

MDL:

5 ppm

METHOD:

Hydrogen peroxide reacts with an excess of potassium
iodide through the action of a catalyst and buffer to
release an equivalent amount of iodine. The iodine in
turn reacts with diethyl-p-phenylenediamine (DPD) to
produce a pink-red color in proportion to the iodine
released.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Hydrogen peroxide is not stable in aqueous solutions.
Exposure to sunlight and agitation will accelerate the
reduction of hydrogen peroxide in dilute solutions. For
best results start analysis immediately after sampling.

INTERFERENCES:

The likelihood of other oxidizing compounds interfering
with this method is eliminated by the presence of
hydrogen peroxide. Manganese may interfere and
should be removed before analysis

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, Shock

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select Testing Menu.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 048 H Peroxide
Shock) from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 048 H Peroxide Shock from menu.
5. Use the pipet (0342) to add 5 drops of the sample water to a tube (0290).
6. Dilute to the 10 mL line with distilled or hydrogen peroxide-free water.
7. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove the tube from colorimeter and add 4 drops of *Hydrogen Peroxide
Reagent #1 (6452). Cap and mix.
9. Add one *Hydrogen Peroxide LR Tablet (6454A). Crush tablet with Tablet
Crusher (0175). Cap and mix for 30 seconds. Solution will turn pink if
hydrogen peroxide is present. Wait 5 minutes for full color development.
10. At the end of 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.

Test Procedures

11. Press
to turn the meter off or press
make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu or

NOTES: For best possible results, a blank should be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
For the most accurate results, the sample and reagents should be at 25±4°C.

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, Shock

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IODINE
DPD METHOD TABLET • CODE 3643-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

100

*DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablets

*6903A-J

100

*DPD #3 Instrument Grade Tablets

*6197A-J

15 mL

Glycine Solution

6811-E

1

Tablet Crusher

0175

Like chlorine and bromine, iodine is an effective germicidal agent employed
in drinking water treatment, pool and spa water sanitization, food service
sanitation, and other public health applications.
Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool
water; domestic and industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–14.00 ppm Iodine

MLD:

0.15 ppm

METHOD:

In a buffered sample iodine reacts with diethyl-pphenylene-diamine (DPD) to produce a pink-red color
in proportion to the concentration of iodine present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Iodine in aqueous solutions is not stable, and the
iodine content of samples or solutions, particularly
weak solutions, will rapidly decrease. Exposure to
sunlight or agitation will accelerate the reduction of
iodine present in such solutions. For best results start
analysis immediately after sampling. Samples to be
analyzed for iodine cannot be preserved or stored.

INTERFERENCE:

The only interfering substance likely to be encountered
in water is oxidized manganese. The extent of this
interference can be determined by treating a sample
with sodium arsenite to destroy the iodine present so
that the degree of interference can be measured.
Chlorine and bromine can give a positive interference,
but these are not normally present unless they have
been added as sanitizers.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IODINE, DPD, Tablet

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 050 Iodine) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 050 Iodine from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill tube to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add one *DPD #1 Tablet Instrument Grade
(6903A). Cap and shake 10 seconds. Invert slowly 5 times. Solution will turn
pink if iodine is present. Wait 15 seconds. Mix.
8. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

Test Procedures

9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

IODINE, DPD, Tablet

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IRON
BIPYRIDYL METHOD • CODE 3648-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Iron Reagent #1

*V-4450-G

5g

*Iron Reagent #2 Powder

*V-4451-C

1

Pipet, 0.5 mL, plastic

0353

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–6.00 ppm Iron

MDL:

0.10 ppm

METHOD:

Ferric iron is reduced to ferrous iron and subsequently
forms a colored complex with bipyridyl for a
quantitative measure of total iron.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

The sample container should be cleaned with acid and
rinsed with deionized water. Addition of acid to adjust
the sample to pH 2–3 will prevent deposition of iron on
the container walls. Samples should be analyzed as
soon as possible.

INTERFERENCES:

Strong oxidizing agents interfere, as well as copper
and cobalt in excess of 5.0 mg/L.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IRON, Bipyridyl

Test Procedures

Most natural waters contain some iron. Its presence may vary from small traces
to very large amounts in water which is contaminated by acid mine wastes.
For domestic use, the concentration should not exceed 0.2 ppm and for some
industrial applications not even a trace of iron can be tolerated. There are many
means available for removing or reducing the iron content. Water softening
resins are effective for removing small amounts of iron and special ion exchange
materials are selective for iron removal. High concentrations of iron can be
removed by such chemical processes as oxidation and lime or lime-soda
softening. Because of the many means of removing or reducing the amount of
iron in water, the particular method employed will depend largely on the form of
iron which is present and the end use of the treated water.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 051 Iron Bipyridyl)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 051 Iron Bipyridyl from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to add one
measure of *Iron Reagent #1 (V-4450). Cap and mix.
8. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add 0.1 g of *Iron Reagent #2 Powder
(V-4451). Cap and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Wait three minutes for
maximum color development.
9. At the end of 3 minute waiting period, DO NOT MIX. Insert tube into
chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.

Test Procedures

10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

IRON, Bipyridyl

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IRON – UDV
BIPYRIDYL METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS · CODE 4315-J
QUANTITY
1

CONTENTS
*Total Iron Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches

CODE
*4315-J

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Most natural waters contain some iron. Its presence may vary from small traces
to very large amounts in water which is contaminated by acid mine wastes.
For domestic use, the concentration should not exceed 0.2 ppm and for some
industrial applications not even a trace of iron can be tolerated. There are many
means available for removing or reducing iron content. Water softening resins
are effective for removing small amounts of iron and special ion exchange
materials are selective for iron removal. High concentrations of iron can be
removed by such chemical processes as oxidation and lime or lime-soda
softening. Because of the many means of removing or reducing the amount of
iron in water, the particular method employed will depend largely on the form of
iron which is present and the end use of the treated water.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IRON, UDV

Test Procedures

1

Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–10.00 ppm

MDL:

0.05 ppm

METHOD:

Ferric iron is reduced to ferrous iron and subsequently
forms a colored complex with bipyridyl for a
quantitative measure of total iron.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

The sample container should be cleaned with acid and
rinsed with deionized water. Addition of acid to adjust
the sample th pH 2-3 will prevent depositation of iron
on the container walls. Samples should be analyzed as
soon as possible.

INTERFERENCES:

Strong oxidizing agents interfere, as well as copper
and cobalt in excess of 5.0 ppm.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

IRON, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 052 Iron-UDV) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 052 Iron-UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into the chamber, close the lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove the vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to an *Iron UDV vial (4315).
10. Wait 2-3 minutes.
11. Invert vial 3 times to mix.
12. NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting, or
air bubbles form, invert vial once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once
or twice to dislodge powder or bubbles. Mix.

14. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents are obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the indicator in
the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IRON, UDV

Test Procedures

13. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.

Test Procedures
IRON, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IRON
I,I0-PHENANTHROLINE METHOD • CODE 3668-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

15 mL

*Acid Phenanthroline Indicator

*2776-E

5g

*Iron Reducing Reagent

*2777-C

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax..

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–5.00 ppm Iron

MDL:

0.06 ppm

METHOD:

Ferric iron is reduced to ferrous iron and subsequently
forms a colored complex with phenanthroline for a
quantitative measure of total iron.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION

The sample container should be cleaned with acid and
rinsed with deionized water. Addition of acid to adjust
the sample to pH 2–3 will prevent deposition of iron
on the container walls. Samples should be analyzed
as soon as possible after collection since ferrous iron
undergoes oxidation to ferric iron.

INTERFERENCES:

Strong oxidizing agents, cyanide, nitrite, and
phosphates, chromium, zinc in concentrations
exceeding 10 times that of iron; cobalt and copper
in excess of 5 mg/L, and nickel in excess of 2 mg/L.
Bismuth, cadmium, mercury, , and silver precipitate
phenanthroline.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

IRON, Phenanthroline

Test Procedures

Most natural waters contain some iron. Its presence may vary from small traces
to very large amounts in water which is contaminated by acid mine wastes.
For domestic use, the concentration should not exceed 0.2 ppm and for some
industrial applications not even a trace of iron can be tolerated. There are many
means available for removing or reducing the iron content. Water softening
resins are effective for removing small amounts of iron and special ion exchange
materials are selective for iron removal. High concentrations of iron can be
removed by such chemical processes as oxidation and lime or lime-soda
softening. Because of the many means of removing or reducing the amount of
iron in water, the particular method employed will depend largely on the form of
iron which is present and the end use of the treated water.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 053 Iron Phenthro)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 053 Iron Phenthro from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290)with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL mark with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter. Remove the cap and add 6 drops of
*Acid Phenanthroline Indicator (2776). Cap and invert the tube 4 times to
mix reagents. Wait five minutes for maximum color development.
8. After five minutes, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN
SAMPLE. Record result as ppm Ferrous Iron.

Test Procedures

9. Remove the tube from colorimeter. Use the 0.1g spoon (0699) to add one
measure of *Iron Reducing Reagent (2777). Cap and invert 15 times times
to mix. Wait 5 minutes for maximum color delelopment.
10. After 5 minutes, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN
SAMPLE. Record result as ppm Total Iron.
11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

12. Total Iron (ppm) - Ferrous Iron (ppm) = Ferric Iron (ppm)
NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

IRON, Phenanthroline

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

LEAD
PAR METHOD · CODE 4031
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

250 mL

*Ammonium Chloride Buffer

*4032-K

15 mL

*Sodium Cyanide, 10%

*6565-E

30 mL

*PAR Indicator

*4033-G

30 mL
15 mL

Stabilizing Reagent
*DDC Reagent

4022-G
*4034-E

1

Syringe, 5 mL, plastic

0807

2

Pipet, 0.5 mL, plastic

0353

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial
wastewater.

RANGE:

0.00–5.00 ppm Lead

MDL:

0.10 ppm

METHOD:

Lead and calcium ions form a red complex with PAR
(4- [2’-pyridylazo] resorcinol), at a pH of about 10.
When sodium diethyldithiocarbamate is added, the
lead/PAR complex is destroyed leaving the calcium/
PAR complex. The difference between the two
measurements is due to the lead concentration.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Analyze sample as soon as possible. If sample must
be stored, acidify with nitric acid to a pH of below 2.

INTERFERENCES:

Calcium greater than 100 ppm (250 ppm CaCO3)
will interfere. Low concentrations of cerium, iron,
manganese, magnesium, sulfur, tin, and EDTA will also
interfere.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

LEAD

Test Procedures

The average concentration of lead is 0.003 ppm in streams and less than 0.1
ppm in groundwater. Lead in a water supply may come from mine and smelter
discharges or from industrial waste. Lead is used in the production of batteries,
solder, pigments, insecticides, ammunition and alloys. Tetraethyl Lead has been
used for years as an anti-knock reagent in gasoline. Lead may also enter water
supplies when corrosive water dissolves pipes, plumbing fixtures and materials
containing lead. Lead accumulates in the body and is toxic by ingestion.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 054 Lead) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 054 Lead from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter. Empty the tube. Use the Syringe (0807)
to add 5mL of sample to the tube.
8. Add 5 mL *Ammonium Chloride Buffer (4032) to fill the tube to the 10 mL
line. Swirl to mix.
9. Add 3 drops *Sodium Cyanide, 10% (6565). Swirl to mix.
10. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to add 0.5 mL *PAR Indicator (4033). Swirl to
mix.

Test Procedures

11. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to add 0.5 mL Stabilizing Reagent (4022). Cap
and mix.
12. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm as Reading A.
13. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add 3 drops *DDC Reagent (4034). Cap and
mix.
14. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm as Reading B.
15. Calculate result:
Lead (ppm) = Reading A - Reading B
16. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

LEAD

MANGANESE – LOW RANGE
PAN METHOD • CODE 3658-01-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

2x60 mL

*Hardness Buffer Reagent

*4255-H

30 mL

*Manganese Indicator Reagent

*3956-G

15 mL

*Sodium Cyanide, 10%

*6565-E

1

Pipet, 0.5 mL, plastic

0369

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax..
Manganese is present in ground water in the divalent state due to the lack of
oxygen. In surface waters manganese may be in various oxidation states as
soluble complexes or as suspended compounds. Manganese is rarely present
in excess of 1 mg/L. It may cause an objectionable taste or cause staining
problems in laundry, but manganese levels normally encountered in water
seldom produce any health hazard.

APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial
wastewaters.

RANGE:

0.00–0.70 ppm Manganese

MDL:

0.01 ppm

METHOD:

PAN (1-[2-Pyridylazo]-2-Naphthol) forms a red complex
with Manganese (Mn+2) at a pH of 10 to 11.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Manganese may oxidize readily in neutral water and
precipitate from solution. It may adhere to or be
absorbed by container walls, especially glass. Acidified
samples can be stored in plastic.

INTERFERENCES:

None. Test is quite specific.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

MANGANESE, Low Range

Test Procedures

Manganese is removed from water by various means including chemical
precipitation, pH adjustment, aeration, superchlorination and the use of ion
exchange resins.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 055 Manganese LR)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 055 Manganese LR from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2.0 mL
(two measures) of *Hardness Buffer Reagent (4255). Swirl to mix.
8. Add 2 drops of *Sodium Cyanide, 10% (6565). Cap and mix.
9. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0369) to add 0.5 mL of *Manganese Indicator
Reagent (3956). Cap and mix.
10. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result.

Test Procedures

11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

MANGANESE, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

MANGANESE – HIGH RANGE
PERIODATE METHOD • CODE 3669-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

10 g

Manganese Buffer Reagent

6310-D

15 g

*Manganese Periodate Reagent

*6311-E

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Spoon, 0.15 g, plastic

0727

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters, domestic and industrial
wastewaters.

RANGE:

0.0–15.0 Manganese

MDL:

0.3 ppm

METHOD:

Periodate oxidizes soluble manganous compounds
into permanganate.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Manganese may oxidize readily in a neutral water
and precipitate from solution. It may adhere to or be
absorbed by container walls, especially glass. Acidified
samples can be stored in plastic.

INTERFERENCES:

Reducing substances capable of reacting with
periodate or permanganate must be removed or
destroyed before the periodate oxidation is attempted.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

MANGANESE, High Range

Test Procedures

Manganese is present in ground water in the divalent state due to the lack of
oxygen. In surface waters, manganese may be in various oxidation states as
soluble complexes or as suspended compounds. Manganese is rarely present
in excess of 1 mg/L. It may impart an objectionable taste or cause staining
problems in laundry, but manganese levels normally encountered in water
seldom produce any health hazards. Manganese is removed from water by
various means, including chemical precipitation, pH adjustment, aeration,
superchlorination and the use of ion exchange resins.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 056 Manganese HR)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 056 Manganese HR from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add two
measures of Manganese Buffer Reagent (6310). Cap and mix until powder
dissolves.
8. Use the 0.15 g spoon (0727) to add one measure of *Manganese Periodate
Reagent (6311). Cap and shake for one minute. An undissolved portion of
the reagent may remain in the bottom of the tube without adversely affecting
the test results. Wait two minutes for maximum color development. Solution
will turn pink if manganese is present.

Test Procedures

9. At the end of the two minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber,
close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

MANGANESE, High Range

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

MERCURY
TMK METHOD · CODE 4861
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

50

*TMK Tablets

*4862-H

2 x 250 mL

*Propyl Alcohol

*4863-K

250 mL

*Acetate Buffer

*4864-K

1

Tablet Crusher

0175

1

Test Tube, 10 , glass, w/cap

0778

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

1

0.5 mL, plastic

0353

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial
wastewater.

RANGE:

0.00–1.50 ppm Mercury

MDL:

0.01 ppm

METHOD:

Mercuric ions (Hg+2) form a colored complex with 4, 4’bis (dimethylamino) thiobenzophenone (Thio-Michler’s
ketone, TMK) at pH 3.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Analyze sample as soon as possible. If sample must be
stored, treat with HNO3 to reduce th pH to less than 2
and store in a glass container.

INTERFERENCES:

Palladium and other noble metals (gold, platinum,
rhodium, iridium, ruthenium), iodide and reducing
agents such as hydroxylamine hydrochloride, ascorbic
acid, sulfite and thiosulfate. Interference due to silver is
eliminated if chloride is present.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

MERCURY

Test Procedures

Mercury occurs in small amounts in soil, streams and groundwater. It is used
in the production of amalgams, mirror coatings and measuring devices such
as thermometers, barometers and manometers. Pharmaceuticals and paints
contain mercury. It is also used in fungicides and pesticides and as a mold
retardant on paper. Some forms of mercury are very toxic and can accumulate in
the aquatic food chain.

PREPARATION OF *TMK INDICATOR
NOTE: Prepare *TMK Indicator daily. Keep out of direct sunlight.
1. Fill test tube (0778) to the 10 mL line with *Propyl Alcohol (4863).
2. Add one *TMK Tablet (4862).
3. Use tablet crusher (0175) to completely crush tablet.
4. Cap and mix. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 057 Mercury) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 057 Mercury from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.

Test Procedures

6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 3 mL of *Acetate Buffer (4864). Cap and
mix.
9. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to add 0.5 mL of prepared *TMK Indicator. Cap
and mix.
10. Wait one minute.
11. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
as ppm Mercury.
12. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure using distilled or
deionized water. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract the reagent blank
results from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It is recommended
that a reagent blank be determined each time *TMK Indicator is prepared.

MERCURY

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

MOLYBDENUM – HIGH RANGE
THIOGLYCOLATE METHOD • CODE 3699-03-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

2 x 30 mL

*Mo Buffer

*3997-G

2 x 30 mL

*Molybdenum Oxidizing Reagent

*6485-G

2.5g

*Molybdenum Indicator Powder

*6486-S

1

Spoon, 0.05g, plastic

0696

2

Pipets, 1.0 mL, plastic w/cap

0372

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Molybdenum occurs naturally in the earth’s crust as molybdenite and wolfenite,
and is an important element in many biochemical reactions, including nitrogen
fixation. In industrial processes, such as the operation of boilers and cooling
towers, molybdenum, in the form of sodium molybdate, is used as a corrosion
inhibitor.
Boiler and cooling water.

RANGE:

0.0–50.0 ppm Molybdenum

MDL:

0.6 ppm

METHOD:

Calcium thioglycolate reacts with molybdenum to give
a yellow color with an intensity proportional to the
amount of molybdenum present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Molybdenum samples may be stored in either plastic
or glass containers.

INTERFERENCES:

Nickel levels less than 50 ppm do not interfere;
aluminum levels less than 10 ppm do not interfere;
chromate at higher concentrations interferes due to
the intense yellow color. Ferrous iron levels below 50
ppm do not interfere, but low levels of ferric iron will
cause a large blank. Highly buffered samples may
exceed the capacity of the system possibly producing
inaccurate results. Samples with high levels of nitrite
will eventually develop a pale orange color. Scan the
sample immediately to avoid this inteference.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

MOLYBDENUM, High Range

Test Procedures

APPLICATIONS:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 061 Molybdenum HR)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 061 Molybdenum HR from menu.
5. Fill clean tube (0290) to 10 mL line with sample water.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use a 1.0 mL pipet (0372) to add 1.0 mL of
*Mo Buffer (3997). Cap and mix.
8. Use a second 1.0 mL pipet (0372) to add 1.0 mL of *Molybdenum Oxidizing
Reagent (6485). Cap and mix.
9. Use 0.05 g spoon (0696) to add one measure of Molybdenum Indicator
Powder (6486). Cap and mix until powder dissolves. Solution will turn yellow
if molybdenum is present. Mix the tbe to remove bubbles.

Test Procedures

10. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

MOLYBDENUM, High Range

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

NICKEL
DIMETHYLGLYOXIME METHOD • CODE 3663-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

60 mL

*Hydrochloric Acid, 2.5N

*6251PS-H

30 g

*Ammonium Persulfate Reagent

*6566-G

30 mL

*Silver Nitrate Solution, 0.0141N

*6346WT-G

250 mL

Sodium Citrate, 10%

6253-K

60 mL

*Dimethylglyoxime, 1%

*6254-H

60 mL

*Ammonium Hydroxide, Conc.

*6537-H

3

Pipets, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Test tube, 5-10-12.9-15-20-25, glass, w/cap

0608

1

Graduated Cylinder, 10 mL, glass

0416

Nickel is not usually found in natural waters except as a result of contamination
from industrial wastewaters as a corrosion product of stainless steel and nickel
alloys. Nickel may also enter surface waters from plating bath process water.
APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial
wastewater.

RANGE:

0.00–8.00 ppm Nickel

MDL:

0.15 ppm

METHOD:

Nickel under basic conditions forms a colored
complex with dimethylglyoxime in proportion to the
concentration of nickel.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Samples may be collected in either plastic or
glass containers and preserved by adding 5 mL of
concentrated nitric acid per liter.

INTERFERENCES:

Organic matter interferes. Cobalt, iron, copper,
manganese and chromium do not interfere if each of
the concentrations is below 15 ppm.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

NICKEL

Test Procedures

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

PROCEDURE
1. Use the 10 mL graduated cylinder (0416) to measure 10 mL of sample
water. Pour into glass test tube (0608).
2. Use the 1 mL pipet (0354) to add 1 mL of *Hydrochloric Acid, 2.5N (6251).
3. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add 2 measures of *Ammonium Persulfate
Reagent (6566). Add two drops of *Silver Nitrate Solution, 0.0141N
(6346WT). Mix until the powder has dissolved. The solution will be slightly
cloudy at this point.
4. Use 10 mL graduated cylinder (0416) to add 5 mL of Sodium Citrate, 10%
(6253).
5. Use a second 1 mL pipet (0354) to add 1 mL of *Ammonium Hydroxide,
Conc. (6537). Mix, then dilute to 25 mL with deionized water.
6. Use a third 1 mL pipet (0354) to add 1 mL of *Dimethylglyoxime, 1% (6254).
Mix. Wait 20 minutes for color development.
7. At end of 20 minute waiting period fill a clean tube (0290) to the 10 mL line
with the developed test sample.
8. Fill a second clean tube (0290) to 10 mL line with deionized water or
untreated sample water. This is the blank.
Test Procedures

9. Press and hold
10. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

11. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 063 Nickel) from
TESTING MENU.
12. Scroll to and select 063 Nickel from menu.
13. Insert the blank into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
14. Insert test sample into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result.
15. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: It is strongly suggested that a reagent blank be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract the
reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.

NICKEL

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

NITRATE
ZINC REDUCTION · CODE 3689-SC
QUANTITY
50

CONTENTS
*Nitrate Spectrophotometric Grade Tablets

1

Tablet Crusher

CODE
*3881A-H
0175

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but excessive amounts in water supplies
can result in nutrient pollution. Nitrates, in conjunction with phosphate, stimulate
the growth of algae creating water quality problems. Nitrogen compounds may
enter water as nitrates or be converted to nitrates from agricultural fertilizers,
sewage, industrial and packing house wastes, drainage from livestock feeding
areas and manure. Nitrates in large amounts in drinking water can cause “blue
baby syndrome” (methemoglobenemia) in infants in less than 6 months of age
and other health problems. US Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards
state that 44 ppm nitrate should not be exceeded. To the sanitary and industrial
engineer, concentrations of less than 4 ppm are acceptable.
Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and
industrial waters.

RANGE:

0–60 ppm Nitrate

MDL:

Zinc is used to reduce nitrate to nitrite. The nitrite
that was originally present, plus the reduced nitrate,
reacts with chromotropic acid to form a red color in
proportion to the amount of nitrite in the sample.

METHOD:

5 ppm

SAMPLE HANDLING &
PRESERVATION:

Analysis should be made as soon as possible.
If analysis cannot be made within 24 hours, the
sample should be refrigerated at 4°C. When
samples must be stored for more than 24 hours,
add 2 mL of concentrated sulfuric acid per liter of
sample. For best results, the analysis for nitrate
should be determined at temperatures between
20°C and 25°C.

INTERFERENCES:

Nitrite interferes at all concentrations. Strong
oxidizing and reducing substances interfere. Low
results might be obtained for samples that contain
high concentrations of copper and iron.

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

NITRATE, Tablet

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 065 Nitrate-TT) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 065 Nitrate-TT from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Add one *Nitrate Spectrophotometric Grade Tablet (3881A-H).
9. Use Tablet Crusher (0175) to crush tablet.
10. Cap tube.
11. Invert tube 60 times per minute for 2 minutes (one inversion equals 180°).
12. Wait 5 minutes. Do not mix.

Test Procedures

13. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm nitrate.
15. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
previous menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

button to exit to a

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined to
account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine
the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled or
deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract the reagent
blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
To convert nitrate (NO3) results to nitrate-nitrogen (NO3-N), divide by 4.4.

NITRATE, Tablet

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

NITRATE - UDV
ZINC REDUCTION METHOD-UNIT DOSE VIALS •CODE
4321-J
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

50

Nitrate UDV

4321-J

Equipment needed but not supplied:
STANDARD ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1961
1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Syringe, 3 mL, plastic

1184

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Or:
ADVANCED ACCESSORY PACKAGE · CODE 1962
Pipettor, 3mL

30528

1

Pipet Tip (0-5 mL)

30695

1

Cuvette Rack

31695

1

Package of 3 Vials (empty)

0156

1

Foil Storage Bag

9467

Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but excessive amounts in water supplies
can result in nutrient pollution. Nitrates may enter the water from leaves or debris
but other sources of nitrates include well water supplies, localized spraying of
lawn or crop fertilizers, acid rain, bird droppings and bather wastes, urine and
sweat. Nitrates, in conjunction with phosphate, stimulate the growth of algae
creating water quality problems. Pools that are properly maintained usually do not
have unexpected difficulty controlling algae, even in the presence of low levels
of nitrates. Higher levels of nitrates can make algae control more difficult and
increase the amount of chlorine required to maintain satisfactory control of algae.
The only practical way to remove nitrates is to drain the water. Nitrates also cause
problems in drinking water. Large amounts can cause “blue baby syndrome”
(methemoglobenemia) in infants in less than 6 months of age and other health
problems.

SMART3 Test Procedures 1.11

NITRATE, UDV

Test Procedures

1

swimming pools, drinking water, surface and saline
waters

RANGE:

0.00 – 80.0 ppm nitrate

MDL:

2 ppm

METHOD:

Zinc is used to reduce nitrate to nitrite. The nitrite
that was originally present, plus the reduced nitrate,
reacts with chromotropic acid to form a red color in
proportion to the amount of nitrite in the sample.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Analysis should be made as soon as possible. If
analysis cannot be made within 24 hours, the sample
should be refrigerated at 4°C. When samples must
be stored for more than 24 hours, add 2 mL of
concentrated sulfuric acid per liter of sample. For best
results, the analysis for nitrate should be determined at
temperatures between 20°C and 25°C.

INTERFERENCES:

Nitrite interferes at all concentrations. Strong oxidizing
and reducing substances interfere. Low results
might be obtained for samples that contain high
concentrations of copper and iron.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

NITRATE, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 11,11

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing (066 Nitrate UDV) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 066 Nitrate UDV from menu.
5. Rinse a clean vial (0156) with sample water.
6. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to the vial.
7. Insert the vial into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove vial from the colorimeter.
9. Use the syringe (1184) to add 3 mL of sample to a Nitrate UDV vial (4321).
10. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then wait 3 minutes.
11. Invert vial once.

12. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
13. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
UDVs from opened pouches should be used promptly. Store unused vials from
opened pouches in the Foil Storage Bag (9467) to extend the shelf life of the
reagent. Generally, UDVs stored in the bag should be used within 10 days if the
humidity is less than 50% and within 5 days if humidity is greater than 50%. The
Foil Storage Bag contains a desiccant pack with indicator. When the indicator in
the window turns from blue to pink, the bag should be replaced.

SMART3 Test Procedures 1.11

NITRATE, UDV

Test Procedures

NOTE: If powder residue remains in the bottom of the vial after inverting, or
if air bubbles form, invert once more and tap bottom of vial sharply once or
twice to dislodge powder or bubbles. Mix.

Test Procedures
NITRATE, UDV

SMART3 Test Procedures 1.11

NITRATE-NITROGEN – LOW RANGE
CADMIUM REDUCTION METHOD • CODE 3649-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

2 x 60 mL

*Mixed Acid Reagent

*V-6278-H

5g

*Nitrate Reducing Reagent

*V-6279-C

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Dispenser Cap

0692

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

U.S. Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards state that 10 ppm nitrate
nitrogen should not be exceeded. To the sanitary and industrial engineer,
concentrations of less than 1 ppm are acceptable.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

NITRATE NITROGEN, Low Range

Test Procedures

Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but the presence of excessive amounts in
water supplies presents a major pollution problem. Nitrogen compounds may
enter water as nitrates or be converted to nitrates from agricultural fertilizers,
sewage, industrial and packing house wastes, drainage from livestock feeding
areas, farm manures and legumes. Nitrates in large amounts can cause “blue
babies” (methemoglobinemia) in infants less than six months of age. Nitrate
concentration is an important factor to be considered in livestock products,
where, in addition to causing methemoglobinemia, it is responsible for many
other problems. Nitrates in conjunction with phosphate stimulate the growth of
algae with all of the related difficulties associated with excessive algae growth.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

This method determines nitrate levels in drinking,
surface, saline waters, domestic and industrial waters.

RANGE:

0.00–3.00 ppm Nitrate Nitrogen

MDL:

0.10 ppm

METHOD:

Powdered cadmium is used to reduce nitrate to nitrite.
The nitrite that is originally present plus reduced
nitrate is determined by diazotization of sulfanilamide
and nitrite followed by coupling with N-(1 naphthyl)ethylenediamine dihydrochloride to form a highly
colored azo dye which is measured colorimetrically.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Analysis should be made as soon as possible. If
analysis cannot be made within 24 hours, the sample
should be preserved by refrigeration at 4°C. When
samples must be stored for more than 24 hours, they
can be preserved by adding 2 mL of concentrated
sulfuric acid per liter of sample. For best results,
the analysis for nitrate should be determined at
temperatures between 20°C and 25°C.

INTERFERENCES:

Nitrite interferes at all levels. Strong oxidizing and
reducing substances interfere. Low results might be
obtained for samples that contain high concentrations
of iron and copper.

NITRATE NITROGEN, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
NOTE: Place Dispenser Cap (0692) on *Mixed Acid Reagent (V-6278). Save this
cap for refill reagents.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 064 Nitrate-N LR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 064 Nitrate-N LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter and pour off 5 mL into graduated cylinder or
similar. Discard the remaining sample.
8. Pour the 5mL sample from a graduated cylinder or similar into the tube. Use
the graduated cylinder or similar to measure 5 mL of *Mixed Acid Reagent
(V-6278) and add to tube. Cap and mix. Wait 2 minutes before proceeding to
Step 10.
9. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add two measures of *Nitrate Reducing
Reagent (V-6279). Cap.

NOTE: At end of waiting period an undissolved portion of Nitrate Reducing
Reagent may remain in bottom of the tube without affecting results.
11. At the end of the 10 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber,
close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
12. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents are obtained.
To convert Nitrate Nitrogen (NO3–N) results to ppm Nitrate (NO3–), multiply by
4.4.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

NITRATE NITROGEN, Low Range

Test Procedures

10. Hold tube by index finger and thumb and mix by inverting approximately
60 times a minute for four minutes. Wait 10 minutes for maximum color
development.

Test Procedures
NITRATE NITROGEN, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

NITRITE-NITROGEN – LOW RANGE
DIAZOTIZATION METHOD • CODE 3650-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

2 x 60 mL

*Mixed Acid Reagent

*V-6278-H

5g

*Color Developing Reagent

*V-6281-C

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Dispenser Cap

0692

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Nitrite represents an intermediate state in the nitrogen cycle, usually resulting
from the bacterial decomposition of compounds containing organic nitrogen.
Under aerobic conditions bacteria oxidize ammonia to nitrites; and under
anaerobic conditions, bacteria reduce nitrates to nitrites. Nitrites are often used
as preservatives when added to certain foods.
The nitrite concentration of drinking water rarely exceeds 0.1 ppm (mg/L).
This method is applicable for the determination of nitrite
in drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–0.80 ppm Nitrite-Nitrogen

MDL:

0.02 ppm

METHOD:

The compound formed by diazotization of sulfanilamide
and nitrite is coupled with N–(1–naphthyl)–
ethylenediamine to produce a reddish-purple color,
which is read colorimetrically.

SAMPLE HANDLING Samples should be analyzed as soon as possible. They
& PRESERVATION: may be stored for 24 to 48 hours at 4°C.
INTERFERENCES:

There are few known interfering substances at
concentration less than 1000 times the nitrite-nitrogen
concentration; however, the presence of strong oxidants
or reductants may readily affect nitrite concentrations.
High alkalinity (above 600 mg/L) will give low results
due to a shift in pH.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

NITRITE NITROGEN, Low Range

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
NOTE: Place Dispenser Cap (0692) on *Mixed Acid Reagent (V-6278). Save this
cap for refill reagents.
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 067 Nitrite-N LR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 067 Nitrite-N LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter and pour off 5 mL into a graduated cylinder
or similar. Discard the remaining sample.

Test Procedures

8. Pour the 5 mL sample from the graduated cylinder into the colorimeter tube.
Use graduated cylinder or similar to measure 5 mL of *Mixed Acid Reagent
(V-6278) and add to tube. Cap and mix.
9. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add two measures of *Color Developing
Reagent (V-6281). Cap and mix by gently inverting for 1 minute. Wait 5
minutes for maximum color development.
10. At the end of the 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber,
close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press EXIT button to exit to a
previous menu or make another menu selection.
NOTE: To convert nitrite-nitrogen (NO2–N) results to ppm nitrite (NO2–), multiply
results by 3.3.

NITRITE NITROGEN, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

NITROGEN, TOTAL
CHROMOTROPIC ACID WITH PERSULFATE
DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 4026-01

QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

25

Total Nitrogen Hydroxide Reagent Tubes

4040-G

5g
60 mL

*Digestion Reagent Powder
Deionized Water

*4036-C
*5115PS-H

5g

*Total Nitrogen Reagent A Powder

*4041-C

30

*Total Nitrogen Reagent B Tablets

*4042A-G

25

*Total Nitrogen Acid Reagent Tubes

*4043-G

2

Spoon, 0.15 g, plastic

0727

4

Pipets, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

2

Funnels, plastic

0459

Note: for greater accuracy, use laboratory grade pipets.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
1

COD Adapter

5-0087

1

COD Reactor, 12 tube, 110V

5-0102

or 1

COD Reactor, 12 tube, 230V

5-0102-EX2

1

Measuring Pipet, 1.0 mL

2-2110

1

Pipet Bulb

2-2164

1

Wipes

2-2069

1

Test Tube Holder

2-2190

Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but the presence of excessive amounts in
water supplies presents a major pollution problem. Nitrogen compounds may
enter water as nitrates or be converted to nitrates from agricultural fertilizers,
sewage, industrial and packing house wastes, drainage from livestock feeding
areas, farm manures and legumes. Nitrates in large amounts can cause “blue
babies” (methemoglobinemia) in infants less than six months of age. Nitrate
concentration is an important factor to be considered in livestock products,
where, in addition to causing methemoglobinemia, it is responsible for many
SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

NITROGEN, Total

Test Procedures

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

other problems. Nitrates in conjunction with phosphate stimulate the growth of
algae with all of the related difficulties associated with excessive algae growth.

Test Procedures

U.S. Public Health Service Drinking Water Standards state that 10 ppm nitrate
nitrogen should not be exceeded. To the sanitary and industrial engineer,
concentrations of less than 1 ppm are acceptable.
APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, saline, domestic and industrial
waters.

RANGE:

3–25 mg/L Total Nitrogen

MDL:

3 mg/L

METHOD:

All forms of nitrogen are converted to nitrate by
an alkaline persulfate digestion. Interference from
halogen oxides is eliminated by the addition of sodium
metabisulfite. Nitrate reacts in acid with chromotropic
acid to form a yellow color in proportion to the amount
of nitrate in the treated sample.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

If the sample can not be analyzed immediately, the
sample should be preserved by adjusting the pH to 2
or less with concentrated sulfuric acid and refrigerated
at 4°C. Warm the sample to room temperature
and neutralize with 5.0 N sodium hydroxide before
analyzing.

INTERFERENCES:

Bromide (>60 ppm) and chloride (>1000 ppm) will
have a positive interference.

NITROGEN, Total

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Preheat COD reactor to 100 ±2°C. Follow safety precautions.
2. Remove caps from two *Total Nitrogen Hydroxide Reagent Tubes (4040).
3. Use a 0.15 g spoon (0727) and a funnel (0459) to add one level measure
of *Digestion Reagent Powder (4036) to each tube. Tap funnel to dispense
powder completely.
4. Use a 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2.0 mL of Deionized Water (5115PS), or
organic-free water, to one tube. This is the blank.
5. Use another 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2.0 mL of sample to the other tube.
This is the sample.
6. Cap both tubes and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
7. Place the tubes in the COD reactor for 30 minutes.
8. After exactly 30 minutes, turn the reactor off. Carefully remove the tubes from
the reactor and allow them to cool to room temperature.
9. At the end of the cooling period, press and hold ON button until colorimeter
turns on.
10. Press and hold

until colorimeter turns on.

12. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 069 Nitrogen Total)
from TESTING MENU.
13. Scroll to and select 069 Nitrogen Total from menu.
14. Carefully remove caps from the digested tubes.
15. Use a 0.15 g spoon (0727) and a funnel (0459) to add one level measure of
*Total Nitrogen Reagent A Powder (4041). Tap funnel to dispense powder
completely. Cap the tubes and shake for 15 seconds.
16. Wait 3 minutes.
17. Remove the caps from the tubes. Add one *Total Nitrogen Reagent B Tablet
(4042) to each tube. Cap the tubes and shake for 45 seconds or until the
tablet disintegrates.
18. Wait 2 minutes.
19. Remove the caps from the reacted tubes. Carefully remove the caps from two
*Total Nitrogen Acid Reagent Tubes (4043).
CAUTION: Tubes contain a strong acid.
20. Use another 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2 mL of digested, treated blank to
one Total Nitrogen Acid Reagent Tube. This is the blank.
21. Use another 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2 mL of digested, treated sample to
SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

NITROGEN, Total

Test Procedures

11. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.

the other Total Nitrogen Acid Reagent Tube. This is the sample.
22. Cap the tubes and invert 10 times to mix.
CAUTION: The tubes will be hot.
Note: Invert slowly and completely for accurate results. Hold tubes with caps
up. Invert the tube and wait for the air bubble to flow to the bottom of the
tube. Turn the tube upright and wait for the air bubble to return to the top of
the tube. This is one inversion.
23. Wait 5 minutes.
24. Wipe the tubes with a damp towel to remove fingerprints and smudges. Wipe
with a dry towel.
25. Insert the blank tube into the chamber. Select SCAN BLANK. Remove the
blank tube from the colorimeter.
26. Insert the sample tube into the chamber. Select SCAN SAMPLE. Record the
result as Total Nitrogen in mg/L N.
27. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

Test Procedures

NOTES: For greater accuracy, use laboratory grade pipets.
To order reagent refills, Order Code R-4026.

NITROGEN, Total

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS
DEHA (DIETHYLHYDROXYLAMINE), CARBOHYDRAZIDE,
ERYTHORBIC ACID, HYDROQUINONE,
MEHTYLETHYLKETOXIME
IRON REDUCTION METHOD · CODE 4857
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

15 mL

*DEHA Reagent #1

*4791-E

15 mL

*DEHA Reagent #2

*4792-E

15 mL

*DEHA Reagent #3

*4793-E

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Oxygen can lead to corrosion in many parts of a boiler. Oxygen scavengers
are added to the water to eliminate oxygen and thus decrease the chance of
corrosion. Diethylhydroxylamine (DEHA) is a volatile oxygen scavenger used in
boilers. It can also passivate steel and has a low toxicity.
Test Procedures

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

Boilers

RANGE:

0.000–0.700 ppm DEHA (Diethylhydroxylamine)
0.000–0.900 ppm Carbohydrazide
0.00–3.00 ppm Erythorbic Acid
0.00–2.00 ppm Hydroquinone
0.00–3.00 ppm Methylethylketoxime

MDL:

0.004 ppm DEHA
0.01 ppm Carbohydrazide
0.02 ppm Erythorbic Acid
0.01 ppm Hydroquinone
0.01 ppm Methylethylketoxime

METHOD:

Ferric iron is reduced to ferrous iron by oxygen
scavengers in proportion to the concentration in the
sample. The resulting ferrous iron reacts with an
indicator to produce a purple color.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Analyze samples immediately. Rinse sample containers
and glassware with 1:1 hydrochloric acid to avoid iron
contamination.

INTERFERENCES:

Other oxygen scavengers, such as DEHA,
carbohydrazide, erythorbic acid, hydroquinone and
methylethylketoxime will interfere. Stray light and
substances which complex iron or reduce ferric iron will
also interfere.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

DEHA PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold

until colorimeter turns on.

2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.
3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 037 DEHA) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 037 DEHA from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #1 (4791). Swirl to mix.
9. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #2 (4792). Swirl to mix.
10. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #3 (4793). Invert 3 times to mix.
11. Insert the tube into chamber. Close lid.
12. Wait 15 minutes. Do not open the lid during the waiting time. The reaction is
photosensitive.
13. Remove tube from chamber. Invert 2 times to mix.

15. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

Test Procedures

14. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Read within 30 seconds. Record result in ppm DEHA.

CARBOHYDRAZIDE PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 013 Carbohydrazide)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 013 Carbohydrazide from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #1 (4791). Swirl to mix.
9. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #2 (4792). Swirl to mix.
10. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #3 (4793). Invert 3 times to mix.
11. Insert the tube into chamber. Close lid.
12. Wait 15 minutes. Do not open the lid during the waiting time. The reaction is
photosensitive.

Test Procedures

13. Remove tube from chamber. Invert 2 times to mix.
14. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Read within 30 seconds. Record result in ppm carbohydrazide.
15. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

ERYTHORBIC ACID PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 039 Erythorbic Acid)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 039 Erythorbic Acid from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #1 (4791). Swirl to mix.
9. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #2 (4792). Swirl to mix.
10. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #3 (4793). Invert 3 times to mix.
11. Insert the tube into chamber. Close lid.
12. Wait 15 minutes. Do not open the lid during the waiting time. The reaction is
photosensitive.
13. Remove tube from chamber. Invert 2 times to mix.

15. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

Test Procedures

14. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Read within 30 seconds. Record result in ppm erythorbic acid.

HYDROQUINONE PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 049 Hydroquinone)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 049 Hydroquinone from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #1 (4791). Swirl to mix.
9. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #2 (4792). Swirl to mix.
10. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #3 (4793). Invert 3 times to mix.
11. Insert the tube into chamber. Close lid.
12. Wait 15 minutes. Do not open the lid during the waiting time. The reaction is
photosensitive.

Test Procedures

13. Remove tube from chamber. Invert 2 times to mix.
14. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Read within 30 seconds. Record result in ppm hydroquinone.
15. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

METHYLETHYLKETOXIME PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 058 Ketoxime) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 058 Ketoxime from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #1 (4791). Swirl to mix.
9. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #2 (4792). Swirl to mix.
10. Add 3 drops of *DEHA Reagent #3 (4793). Invert 3 times to mix.
11. Insert the tube into chamber. Close lid.
12. Wait 15 minutes. Do not open the lid during the waiting time. The reaction is
photosensitive.
13. Remove tube from chamber. Invert 2 times to mix.

15. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

Test Procedures

14. Immediately insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Read within 30 seconds. Record result in ppm methylethylketoxime.

Test Procedures
OXYGEN SCAVENGERS

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OZONE
DPD METHOD • CODE 4881
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

DPD #1A Free Chlorine Reagent

P-6740-G

30 mL

*DPD #1B Free Chlorine Reagent

*P-6741-G

30 mL

*DPD #3 Total Chlorine Reagent

*P-6743-G

2 x 15 mL

Glycine Solution

6811-E

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Note: The primary use for this kit is in applications that use only ozone and no
other oxidizing disinfectants.
Ozone is sometimes used in place of, or in conjunction with, chlorine or other
halogens for disinfection of pool, spa or drinking waters. Recently, large aquatic
facilities have begun using ozone as a disinfectant in many artificial habitats.
Bottled water, aquatic waters, and non-chlorinated
waters.

RANGE:

0.00 – 3.00 mg/L Ozone

MDL:

0.03 mg/L

METHOD:

In the presence of iodide, ozone reacts instantly with
the buffered diethyl-p-phenylenediamine indicator
(DPD) to produce a red color in proportion to the
amount of ozone present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Ozone in aqueous solutions, particularly weak
solutions, is not stable. Exposure to sunlight or
agitation will accelerate the reduction of ozone. Fill
sample containers to the top and cap tightly. Analyze
samples as soon as possible after collection.

INTERFERENCES:

Interferences are other oxidizers, such as, chlorine,
bromine, iodine, and oxidized manganese. The DPD
reagent system used in this kit has a significant
interference from chlorine. The interference from
chlorine only is eliminated with the addition of glycine.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OZONE, DPD, Liquid

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE - OZONE ONLY
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 070 Ozone DPD) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 070 Ozone DPD from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter.
8. Add 5 drops *DPD #3 Total Chlorine Reagent (6743). Swirl to mix.
9. Add 5 drops DPD #1 A Free Chlorine Reagent (6740) and 5 drops *DPD
#1B Free Chlorine Reagent (6741).
10. Cap and invert to mix. Make reading within 30 seconds.
11. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
as mg/L ozone.

Test Procedures

12. Press
to turn the meter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: For best possible results, a blank should be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents are obtained.

OZONE, DPD, Liquid

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE - OZONE WITH CHLORINE PRESENT
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 070 Ozone DPD) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 070 Ozone DPD from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter.
8. Add 5 drops *DPD #3 Total Chlorine Reagent (6743). Swirl to mix.
9. Add 5 drops DPD #1 A Free Chlorine Reagent (6740) and 5 drops *DPD
#1B Free Chlorine Reagent (6741).
10. Cap and invert to mix. Make reading within 30 seconds.
11. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
as Reading A (ozone + total chlorine).
12. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL with sample.
13. Add 5 drops of Glycine Solution (6811). Swirl to mix.
15. Add 5 drops DPD #1 A Free Chlorine Reagent (6740) and 5 drops *DPD
#1B Free Chlorine Reagent (6741).
16. Cap and invert to mix. Make reading within 30 seconds.
17. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
as Reading B (ozone).
18. Calculate the ozone concentration in mg/L ozone.
Reading A – Reading B = mg/L ozone
19. Press
to turn the meter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: For best possible results, a blank should be determined to account
for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine the
reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled
or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract
the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It
is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents are obtained.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OZONE, DPD, Liquid

Test Procedures

14. Add 5 drops *DPD #3 Total Chlorine Reagent (6743). Swirl to mix.

Test Procedures
OZONE, DPD, Liquid

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OZONE
INDIGO METHOD • CODE 365I-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

15 mL

Chlorine Inhibitor

3990-E

250 mL

*Ozone Buffer

*3991-K

30 mL

Indigo Blue Stock Solution

3989-G

1

Sampling Apparatus

0681

1

Pipet, transfer, 1.0 mL

2-2170

1

Pipet, transfer, 5 mL

0329

1

Pump, 10 mL

30527

1

Bottle, HR Reagent, amber glass

0680-J

1

Graduated Cylinder, 50 mL, glass

0418

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, pool and aquatic waters.

RANGE:

0.00–0.40 ppm Ozone, Low Range
0.00–3.00 ppm Ozone, High Range

MDL:

0.02 ppm Ozone, Low Range
0.05 ppm Ozone, High Range

METHOD:

Ozone rapidly and stoichiometrically decolorizes
Indigo Trisulfonate under acidic conditions.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Ozone is extremely unstable in aqueous solutions. Test
must be performed immediately and the sample must
not be agitated.

INTERFERENCES:

Manganese at any level interferes.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OZONE, Indigo

Test Procedures

Ozone is sometimes used in place of, or in conjunction with, chlorine or other
halogens for disinfection of pool, spa, or drinking waters. Recently, large aquatic
facilities have begun using ozone as a disinfectant in many artificial habitats.

PROCEDURE–LOW RANGE
A. PREPARATION OF HR REAGENT
NOTE: The quantity of Indigo Blue Stock solution (3989) supplied will prepare
one batch of HR Reagent for the High Range Ozone procedure or five batches
of HR Reagent for the Low Range Ozone procedure.
1. Use the 50 mL graduated cylinder to carefully add 45 mL of *Ozone Buffer
(3991) to amber glass bottle marked HR Reagent (0680).
2. Use the 5 mL transfer pipet (0329) and pump (30527) to add 5 mL of Indigo
Blue Stock Solution (3989) to the amber glass bottle. Cap and mix.
B. DETERMINATION OF OZONE
3. Use the 1.0 mL transfer pipet (2-2170) and pump (30527) to add 1.0 mL of
HR Reagent to each of 2 clean tubes (0290).
4. If chlorine is present add 3 drops Chlorine Inhibitor (3990) to each tube. Cap
tubes.
5. Take one of the prepared tubes (0290) and sampling apparatus (0681) to
sampling site.

Test Procedures

6. Lower end of tubing of sampling apparatus to desired depth. Slowly
withdraw and depress plunger several times to purge syringe and tubing.
Slowly withdraw plunger to fill purged syringe.
7. Remove plastic tubing from syringe. Remove cap from the prepared tube.
Place tip of syringe against inside of the prepared tube. Slowly depress
plunger and fill to the 10 mL line and cap. This is the Sample Tube.
NOTE: DO NOT SHAKE OR INVERT THE SAMPLE.
8. Fill the second prepared tube (0290) to the 10 mL line with ozone free water.
This is the Reagent Blank.
9. Press and hold
10. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

11. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 071 Ozone LR) from
TESTING MENU.
12. Scroll to and select 071 Ozone LR from menu.
13. Insert the Reagent Blank tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN
BLANK.
14. Insert reacted Sample Tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN
SAMPLE. Record result.
15. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: HR Reagent must be made fresh each week. If reagent is refrigerated, it
may be kept up to 3 weeks.
OZONE, Indigo

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE–HIGH RANGE
A. PREPARATION OF HR REAGENT
NOTE: The quantity of Indigo Blue Stock solution (3989) supplied will prepare
one batch of HR Reagent for the High Range Ozone procedure or five batches
of HR Reagent for the Low Range Ozone procedure.
1. Use the 50 mL graduated cylinder to carefully add 25 mL of *Ozone Buffer
(3991) to amber glass bottle marked HR Reagent (0680).
2. Use the 50 mL graduated cylinder to carefully add 25 mL of Indigo Blue
Stock Solution (3989) to the amber glass bottle. Cap and mix.
B. DETERMINATION OF OZONE
3. Use the 1.0 mL transfer pipet (2-2170) and pump (30527) to add 1.0 mL of
HR Reagent to each of 2 clean tubes (0290).
4. If chlorine is present add 3 drops Chlorine Inhibitor (3990) to each tube. Cap
tubes.
5. Take one of the prepared tubes (0290) and sampling apparatus (0681) to
sampling site.
6. Lower end of tubing of sampling apparatus to desired depth. Slowly
withdraw and depress plunger several times to purge syringe and tubing.
Slowly withdraw plunger to fill purged syringe.

8. Fill the second prepared tube (0290) to the 10 mL line with ozone free water.
This is the Reagent Blank.
9. Press and hold
10. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

11. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 072 Ozone HR) from
TESTING MENU.
12. Scroll to and select 072 Ozone HR from menu.
13. Insert the Reagent Blank tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN
BLANK.
14. Insert reacted Sample Tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN
SAMPLE. Record result.
15. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: HR Reagent must be made fresh each week. If reagent is refrigerated, it
may be kept up to 3 weeks.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

OZONE, Indigo

Test Procedures

7. Remove plastic tubing from syringe. Remove cap from the prepared tube.
Place tip of syringe against inside of the prepared tube. Slowly depress
plunger and fill to the 10 mL line and cap. This is the Sample Tube.
NOTE: DO NOT SHAKE OR INVERT THE SAMPLE.

Test Procedures
OZONE, Indigo

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

pH
COLORIMETRIC METHOD • CODE 3700-01-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

60 mL

Chlorphenol Red Indicator

V-2209-H

60 mL

Phenol Red Indicator

V-2304-H

60 mL

Thymol Blue Indicator

V-2213-H

3

Pipets, 0.5 mL, plastic w/caps

0369

The term pH (always written with a lower case p and an upper case H) is
correctly defined as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration.
More simply, the term pH can be considered to be an index of the amount
of hydrogen ion present in a substance, or is a measure of the acidity of the
substance. This index is important as it can be used to quickly identify the acid,
neutral or alkaline (basic) nature of materials. Acidic substances have a pH less
than 7.0, neutral substances have a pH equal to 7.0 and alkaline substances
have a pH greater than 7.0.

Waters more acidic than pH 5.0 and more alkaline than pH 8.5 to 9.0 should
be viewed with suspicion. Mine drainage and acidic industrial wastes are the
principal factors in increasing the acidity of water, and alkaline industrial wastes
are the cause of high pH values.
Because pH measurements can be made so simply, and because they can
tell so much about the past and future reactions of water, they are routinely
made in water quality studies. Sudden changes in pH values serve as warning
signals that water quality may be adversely affected through the introduction of
contaminants.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

pH

Test Procedures

Most natural waters have pH values from pH 5.0 to pH 8.5. Acidic, freshly
fallen rain water may have a pH value of pH 5.5 to pH 6.0. When it reacts
with soils and minerals containing weakly alkaline materials, the hydroxyl ion
concentration will increase and the hydrogen ion concentration will decrease.
Then the water may become slightly alkaline with a pH of 8.0 to 8.5. Natural sea
water has a pH value of 8.1, and changes from this value indicate that water
from an inland source is entering the body of sea water.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface, and saline waters, swimming pool
water; domestic and industrial wastes.

METHOD:

The various pH indicators exhibit a specific color
change over a narrow pH range. The color changes
are measured colorime trically.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Sample should be analyzed immediately after
collection.

INTERFERENCES:

Sample color and turbidity interfere with the
colorimetric pH measurement. Color interference
may be removed bystandardizing the instrument with
the original water sample. Two drops of 0.1N sodium
thiosulfate per 100 mL of sample will eliminate chlorine
interference.

INDICATOR, RANGE, pH Indicator
& TEST NAME:

pH

073 pH CPR
074 pH PR
075 pH TB

Test Procedures

Chlorphenol Red 5.0-6.8
Phenol Red
6.6-8.4
Thymol Blue
8.0-9.6

SMART3 Test Name

pH

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
1. Use Indicator, Range, & Test Name chart to select the indicator,
corresponding to anticipated pH range and to determine corresponding test
name to select from colorimeter menu.
2. Press and hold
3. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

4. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing the appropriate pH test
name) from TESTING MENU.
5. Scroll to and select the appropriate pH test name from menu.
6. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
7. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
8. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0369) to add exactly
0.5 mL of the pH indicator for the chosen range. Cap and mix.
9. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu
Test Procedures

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

pH

Test Procedures
pH

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHENOL
AMINOANTIPYRINE METHOD • CODE 3652-01-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

5g

Aminoantipyrine Reagent

7825-C

30 mL

*Ammonium Hydroxide Solution

*7826-G

2 x 60 mL

*Potassium Ferricyanide Solution

*7827-H

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Pipet, plain, plastic

0352

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Phenols may occur in domestic and industrial waste waters and in drinking water
supplies. Chlorination of waters containing phenols may produce odiferous and
objectionable tasting chlorophenols. Natural waters sedom contain more than 1
mg/L phenol.
Drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial
waste water.

RANGE:

0.00–6.00 ppm Phenol

MDL:

0.05 ppm

METHOD:

4-Aminoantipyrine is oxidized in the presence of all
ortho- and meta- substituted phenols to form a colored
complex in proportion to the amount of phenol present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Phenols are subject to biological and chemical
oxidation. Samples should be analyzed within 4 hours
after collection. If sample cannot be analyzed within
4 hours, it can be preserved by acidification with
phosphoric acid to pH 4.0.

INTERFERENCES:

Oxidizing and reducing chemicals, alkaline pH values,
and phenol decomposing bacteria may interfere with
the test.

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

PHENOL

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 077 Phenol) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 077 Phenol from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one
measure of Aminoantipyrine Reagent (7825-C). Cap and mix.
8. Use the plain pipet (0352) to add 4 drops of *Ammonium Hydroxide Solution
(7826). Cap and mix.
9. Use the 1 mL pipet (0354) to add 2 mL of *Potassium Ferricyanide Solution
(7827). Cap and mix. Solution will almost immediately develop a reddish hue
if phenols are present.

Test Procedures

10. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

PHENOL

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

PHOSPHATE – LOW RANGE
ASCORBIC ACID REDUCTION METHOD
CODE 3653-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

60 mL

*Phosphate Acid Reagent

*V-6282-H

5g

*Phosphate Reducing Reagent

*V-6283-C

1

Pipet, 1 mL, plastic

0354

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHATE, Low Range

Test Procedures

Phosphorus is an important nutrient for aquatic plants. The amount found in
water is generally not more than 0.1 ppm unless the water has become polluted
from waste water sources or excessive drainage from agricultural areas. When
phosphorus is present in excess of the concentrations required for normal
aquatic plant growth, a process called eutrophication takes place. This creates
a favorable environment for the increase in algae and weeds. When algae
cells die, oxygen is used in the decomposition and fish kills often result. Rapid
decomposition of dense algae scums with associated organisms give rise to
foul odors and hydrogen sulfide gas.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes (Method based on reactions that are
specific for orthophosphate).

RANGE:

0.00–3.00 ppm Orthophosphate

MDL:

0.05 ppm

METHOD:

Ammonium molybdate and antimony potassium
tartrate react in a filtered acid medium with
dilute solution of PO4–3 to form an antimonyphosphomolybdate complex. This complex is reduced
to an intense blue colored complex by ascorbic acid.
The color is proportional to the amount of phosphate
present. (Only orthophosphate forms a blue color
in this test.) Polyphosphates (and some organic
phosphorus compounds) may be converted to the
orthophosphate form by sulfuric acid digestion.
Organic phosphorus compounds may be converted to
the orthophosphate form by persulfate digestion.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

If benthic deposits are present in the area being
sampled, great care should be taken not to include
these deposits. If the analysis cannot be performed
the same day of collection, the sample should be
preserved by the addition of 2 mL of concentrated
sulfuric acid or 40 mg mercuric chloride per liter and
refrigerated at 4°C.

INTERFERENCES:

a. No interference from copper, iron, or silicate at
concentrations many times the concentration of sea
water. However, high iron concentrations can cause
precipitation and subsequent loss of phosphorus.
b. Salt error for samples ranging from 5% to 20% salt
content was found to be less than 1%.
c. Mercuric chloride, HgCl2, when used as the
preservative, interferes when the chloride levels are low
(less than 50 mg/L). This interference is overcome by
spiking samples with a minimum of 50 mg/L of sodium
chloride.

PHOSPHATE, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 078 Phosphate LR)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 078 Phosphate LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1.0 mL of
*Phosphate Acid Reagent (V-6282). Cap and mix.
8. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one measure of *Phosphate Reducing
Reagent (V-6283). Cap and mx until powder dissolves. Wait 5 minutes for full
color development. Solution will turn blue if phosphates are present.
9. At end of 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu
Test Procedures

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHATE, High Range

Test Procedures
PHOSPHATE, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHATE – HIGH RANGE
VANADOMOLYBDOPHOSPHORIC ACID METHOD
CODE 3655-SC
QUANTITY
4 x 30 mL
1

CONTENTS

CODE

*VM Phosphate Reagent

*4410-G

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Phosphate treatments in boiler and cooling water and other industrial water
systems are run at levels up to 100 ppm orthophosphate. These high levels
permit the use of a simpler, high range test.
Boiler, cooling, and industrial water.

RANGE:

0.0–70.0 ppm Phosphate

MDL:

0.5 ppm

METHOD:

Orthophosphate reacts in acid conditions
with ammonium vanadomolybdate to form
vanadomolybdophosphoric acid. This yellow color is
proportional to the concentration of orthophosphate
and is read colorimetrically.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

If the analysis cannot be performed the same day of
collection, the sample should be preserved by the
addition of 2 mL of concentrated sulfuric acid or 40 mg
mercuric chloride per liter and refrigerated at 4°C.

INTERFERENCES:

Silica interferes only if the sample is heated. Arsenate,
fluoride, thorium, bismuth, sulfide, thiosulfate, and
thiocyanate cause negative interference.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHATE, High Range

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 079 Phosphate HR)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 079 Phosphate HR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2.0 mL of
*VM Phosphate Reagent (4410). Cap and mix. Wait 5 minutes for full color
development.
8. After 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid and
select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

Test Procedures

9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

PHOSPHATE, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHATE ppb
ASCORBIC ACID REDUCTION METHOD
CODE 3653-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

60 mL

*Phosphate Acid Reagent

*V-6282-H

5g

*Phosphate Reducing Reagent

*V-6283-C

1

Pipet, 1 mL, plastic

0354

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHATE, ppb

Test Procedures

Phosphorus is an important nutrient for aquatic plants. The amount found in
water is generally not more than 0.1 ppm unless the water has become polluted
from waste water sources or excessive drainage from agricultural areas. When
phosphorus is present in excess of the concentrations required for normal
aquatic plant growth, a process called eutrophication takes place. This creates
a favorable environment for the increase in algae and weeds. When algae
cells die, oxygen is used in the decomposition and fish kills often result. Rapid
decomposition of dense algae scums with associated organisms give rise to
foul odors and hydrogen sulfide gas.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes (Method based on reactions that are
specific for orthophosphate).

RANGE:

0–3000 ppm Orthophosphate

MDL:

50 ppb

METHOD:

Ammonium molybdate and antimony potassium
tartrate react in a filtered acid medium with
dilute solution of PO4–3 to form an antimonyphosphomolybdate complex. This complex is reduced
to an intense blue colored complex by ascorbic acid.
The color is proportional to the amount of phosphate
present. (Only orthophosphate forms a blue color
in this test.) Polyphosphates (and some organic
phosphorus compounds) may be converted to the
orthophosphate form by sulfuric acid digestion.
Organic phosphorus compounds may be converted to
the orthophosphate form by persulfate digestion.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

If benthic deposits are present in the area being
sampled, great care should be taken not to include
these deposits. If the analysis cannot be performed
the same day of collection, the sample should be
preserved by the addition of 2 mL of concentrated
sulfuric acid or 40 mg mercuric chloride per liter and
refrigerated at 4°C.

INTERFERENCES:

a. No interference from copper, iron, or silicate at
concentrations many times the concentration of sea
water. However, high iron concentrations can cause
precipitation and subsequent loss of phosphorus.
b. Salt error for samples ranging from 5% to 20% salt
content was found to be less than 1%.
c. Mercuric chloride, HgCl2, when used as the
preservative, interferes when the chloride levels are low
(less than 50 mg/L). This interference is overcome by
spiking samples with a minimum of 50 mg/L of sodium
chloride.

PHOSPHATE, ppb

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 080 Phosphate ppb)
from TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 080 Phosphate ppb from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1.0 mL of
*Phosphate Acid Reagent (V-6282). Cap and mix.
8. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one measure of *Phosphate Reducing
Reagent (V-6283). Cap and shake until powder dissolves. Wait 5 minutes for
full color development. Solution will turn blue if phosphates are present.
9. At end of 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu
Test Procedures

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHATE, ppb

Test Procedures
PHOSPHATE, ppb

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL - LOW RANGE
ASCORBIC ACID REDUCTION WITH PERSULFATE
DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 4024-01
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

25

*Total Phosphorus Acid Reagent Tubes

*4035-G

5g

*Digestion Reagent Powder

*4036-C

2 X 30 mL

*Total Phosphorus LR Hydroxide Reagent

*4038-G

2 X 30 mL

*Phosphate Acid Reagent

*V-6282-G

5g

Phosphate Reducing Reagent

V-6283-C

1

Spoon, 0.15 g, plastic

0727

3

Pipets, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

2

Funnels, plastic

0459

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

Equipment needed but not supplied:
1

COD Adapter

5-0087

1

COD Reactor, 12 tubes, 120V

5-0102

or 1

COD Reactor, 12 tubes, 230V

5-0102-EX2

Optional Equipment:
1

Volumetric pipet, 5.0 mL

2-2174

2

Volumetric pipets, 1.0 mL

2-2170

1

Pipet Bulb

2-2164

1

Wipes

2-2069

1

Test Tube Holder

2-2190

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHORUS, Total, Low Range

Test Procedures

NOTE: For greater accuracy, use laboratory grade pipets.

Test Procedures

Phosphorus in natural waters and wastewaters occurs almost exclusively in
the form of orthophosphates, condensed phosphates (pyro-, meta- and other
polyphosphates) and organically bound phosphates. Phosphates may be
added in small amounts to water supplies during treatment. Larger amounts
are introduced to water used for cleaning or laundering as components of
commercial cleaning preparations. Phosphates are used to treat boiler water
and are components of agricultural and residential fertilizers. Phosphorus is
an important nutrient for aquatic plants. The amount found in natural water is
generally not more than 0.1 mg/L unless the water has become polluted from
wastewater sources or excessive drainage from agricultural areas.
APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and
industrial waste water.

RANGE:

0.00 –3.50 mg/L Total Phosphorus as Phosphate

MDL:

0.50 mg/L

METHOD:

Pretreatment of the sample with heat and acid provides
conditions for the hydrolysis of condensed inorganic
phosphates. Heat, acid and persulfate convert the
organic phosphates to orthophosphate during the
digestion. Ammonium molybdate and antimony
potassium tartrate react in a filtered acid medium with
dilute solutions of phosphate to form an antimonyphosphomolybdate complex. This complex is reduced
to an intense blue colored complex by ascorbic acid.
The color is proportional to the amount of phosphate
present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Rinse sample bottle with 1:1 hydrochloric acid followed
by deionized water. Do not use phosphate detergents.
If the sample can not be analyzed immediately, the
sample should be preserved by adjusting the pH to 2
or less with concentrated sulfuric acid and refrigerated
at 4°C. Warm the sample to room temperature
and neutralize with 5.0 N sodium hydroxide before
analyzing.

INTERFERENCES:

Large amounts of turbidity may interfere. Aluminum
(200 ppm), Arsenate (any level), Chromium (100 ppm),
Copper (10 ppm), Iron (100 ppm), Nickel (300 ppm),
Silica (50 ppm), Silicate (10 ppm), Sulfide (90 ppm)
and Zinc (80 ppm) will interfere.

PHOSPHORUS, Total, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Preheat COD reactor to 150 ±2°C. Follow safety precautions.
2. Remove cap from a *Total Phosphorus Acid Reagent Tube (4035). Use a 1.0
mL pipet (0354) to add 5.0 mL of sample.
3. Use the 0.15 g spoon (0727) and a funnel (0459) to add one level measure
of *Digestion Reagent Powder (4036). Tap funnel to dispense powder
completely. Cap tube tightly and shake until powder completely dissolves.
4. Place the tube in the COD reactor for 30 minutes.
5. At the end of the heating period, turn the reactor off. Carefully remove the
tube from the reactor and allow it to cool to room temperature.
6. At the end of the cooling period, press and hold
turns on.
7. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter

to select TESTING MENU.

8. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 081 Phosphate T LR)
from TESTING MENU.
9. Scroll to and select 081 Phosphate T LR from the menu.

11. Wipe the tube with a damp towel to remove fingerprints and smudges. Wipe
with a dry towel.
12. Insert the tube into the chamber. Select SCAN BLANK. Remove the tube
from the colorimeter.
13. Use another 1 mL pipet (0354) to add *1.0 mL of Phosphate Acid Reagent
(V-6282). Cap and invert tube to mix.
14. Use the 0.1g spoon (0699) and a funnel (0459) to add one level spoon of
Phosphate Reducing Reagent (V-6283). Tap funnel to dispense powder
completely. Cap tube and shake until powder dissolves.
15. Wait 5 minutes.
16. Wipe the vials with a damp towel to remove fingerprints and smudges. Wipe
with a dry towel.
17. Insert the tube into the chamber. Select SCAN SAMPLE. Record the result
as Total Phosphorus in mg/L PO4.
18. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTES: For greater accuracy, use laboratory grade pipets.
SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHORUS, Total, Low Range

Test Procedures

10. Carefully remove the cap from the digested tube. Use another 1 mL pipet
(0354) to add 1.0 mL of *Total Phosphorus LR Hydroxide Reagent (4038) to
the tube. Cap and invert to mix.

Test Procedures
PHOSPHORUS, Total, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL – HIGH RANGE
MOLYBDOVANADATE METHOD WITH ACID PERSULFATE
DIGESTION • CODE 4025-01
QUANTITY
25
60 mL

CONTENTS

CODE

*Total Phosphorus Acid Reagent Tubes
Deionized Water

*4035-G
5115PS-H

5g

*Digestion Reagent Powder

*4036- C

2 X 30 mL

*Total Phosphorus HR Hydroxide Reagent

*4037-G

30 mL

*Total Phosphorus HR Indicator Reagent

*4039-G

1

Spoon, 0.15 g

0727

3

Pipets 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

1

Pipet, 0.5 mL

0353

1

Funnel, plastic

0459

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Equipment needed but not supplied:
1

COD Adapter

5-0087

1

COD Reactor, 12 vial, 120V

5-0102

Or 1

COD Reactor, 12 vial, 23V

5-0102-EX2

Or 1

COD Reactor, 25 vial, 115V/230V

5-0094

Optional Equipment:
1

Volumetric pipet, 2.0 mL

2-2168

2

Volumetric pipet, 5.0 mL

2-2174

1

Volumetric pipet, 0.5 mL

30503

1

Pipet Bulb

2-2164

1

Wipes

2-2069

1

Test Tube Holder

2-2190

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHORUS, Total, High Range

Test Procedures

NOTE: For greater accuracy, use laboratory grade pipets.

Test Procedures

Phosphorus in natural waters and wastewaters occurs almost exclusively in
the form of orthophosphates, condensed phosphates (pyro-, meta- and other
polyphosphates) and organically bound phosphates. Phosphates may be
added in small amounts to water supplies during treatment. Larger amounts
are introduced to water used for cleaning or laundering, as components of
commercial cleaning preparations. Phosphates are used to treat boiler water
and are components of agricultural and residential fertilizers. Phosphorus is
an important nutrient for aquatic plants. The amount found in natural water is
generally not more than 0.1 mg/L unless the water has become polluted from
wastewater sources or excessive drainage from agricultural areas.
APPLICATION:

Boiler, cooling, and industrial water.

RANGE:

0.0–70 mg/L Total Phosphorus as phosphate

MDL:

5 mg/L

METHOD:

Pretreatment of the sample with heat and acid
provides conditions for the hydrolysis of condensed
inorganic phosphates. Heat, acid and persulfate
convert the organic phosphates to orthophosphate
during digestion. Orthophosphate reacts in acidic
conditions with ammonium vanadomolybdate to
form vanadomolybdophosphoric acid. The resulting
yellow color is proportional to the concentration of
orthophosphate.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Rinse sample bottle with 1:1 hydrochloric acid followed
by deionized water. Do not use phosphate detergents.
If the sample can not be analyzed immediately, the
sample should be preserved by adjusting the pH to 2
or less with concentrated sulfuric acid and refrigerated
at 4°C. Warm the sample to room temperature
and neutralize with 5.0 N sodium hydroxide before
analyzing.

INTERFERENCES:

Large amounts of turbidity may interfere. Silica and
arsenate interfere only if the sample is heated. Arsenite,
fluoride, thorium, bismuth, molybdate, thiosulfate, and
thiocyanate cause negative interference. Ferrous iron
concentrations above 100 ppm will interfere.

PHOSPHORUS, Total, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
Use COD/UDV adapter.
1. Preheat COD reactor to 150 ±2°C. Follow safety precautions.
2. Remove cap from a *Total Phosphorus Acid Reagent Tube (4035). Use a
1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 5.0 mL of Deionized Water (5115PS). This is the
blank.
3. Remove cap from a *Total Phosphorus Acid Reagent Tube (4035). Use the
1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 5.0 mL of sample water. This is the sample.
4. Use the 0.15 g spoon (0727) and a funnel (0459) to add one level measure
of *Digestion Reagent Powder (4036) to each tube. Tap funnel to dispense
powder completely. Cap tube tightly and shake until powder dissolves
completely.
5. Place the tubes in the COD reactor for 30 minutes.
6. At the end of the heating period, turn the reactor off. Carefully remove the
tubes from the reactor block and allow them to cool to room temperature.
7. Carefully remove the caps from the digested tubes. Use another 1 mL pipet
(0354) to add 2.0 mL of *Total Phosphorus HR Hydroxide Reagent (4037) to
each tube. Cap and invert to mix.

9. During the waiting period, press and hold
10. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

11. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 082 Phosphate T HR)
from TESTING MENU.
12. Scroll to and select 082 Phosphate T HR from the menu.
13. Wipe the tubes with a damp towel to remove fingerprints and smudges.
Wipe with a dry towel.
14. Insert the blank tube into the chamber. Select SCAN BLANK. Remove the
blank tube from the colorimeter.
15. Insert the sample tube into the chamber. Select SCAN SAMPLE. Record the
result as Total Phosphorus in mg/L PO4.
16. Press
to turn the colorimeter off or press
menu or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous

NOTE: For greater accuracy, use laboratory grade pipets.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHORUS, Total, High Range

Test Procedures

8. Use the 0.5 mL pipet (0353) to add 0.5 mL *Total Phosphorus HR Indicator
Reagent (4039) to each tube. Cap and invert to mix. Wait 7 minutes.

Test Procedures
PHOSPHORUS, Total, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

POTASSIUM
TETRAPHENYLBORON METHOD • CODE 3639-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Sodium Hydroxide, 1.0N

*4004WT-G

5g

*Tetraphenylboron Powder

*6364-C

1

Spoon, 0.05 g, plastic

0696

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Potassium, as the seventh most common element on the Earth, may be found in
minor quantities in most water supplies. It seldom exceeds 10 ppm in drinking
water and usually is less than 2 ppm. In some brine or runoff in agricultural areas
the potassium concentration may reach 100 ppm.
Drinking, surface, and saline water.

RANGE:

0.0–10.0 ppm Potassium

MDL:

0.8 ppm

METHOD:

Potassium reacts with sodium tetraphenylborate to form
a colloidal white precipitate in quantities proportional to
the potassium concentration.

SAMPLE HANDLING Store samples in polyethylene bottles, not in soft glass
& PRESERVATION: where leaching of potassium from the glass may occur.
Samples may be acidified to pH 2 with nitric acid, but
should be neutralized before analyzing.
INTERFERENCE:

Calcium and magnesium interfere at very high
concentrations. Check for stray light interference (see p.
69).

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

POTASSIUM

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 083 Potassium) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 083 Potassium from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add 4 drops of *Sodium Hydroxide, 1.0N
(4004WT). Cap and mix.
8. Use the 0.05 g spoon (0696) to add one measure of *Tetraphenylboron
Powder (6364). Cap and shake vigorously until all of the powder has
dissolved. Wait 5 minutes.
9. At end of 5 minute waiting period, mix tube again to suspend any settled
precipitate. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE.
Record result.

Test Procedures

10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined to
account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine
the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled or
deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract the reagent
blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It is necessary
to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of reagents are
obtained.
For the most accurate results, the sample and reagents should be at 25±4°C.

POTASSIUM

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

SILICA – LOW RANGE
HETEROPOLY BLUE METHOD • CODE 3664-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Silica Reagent #1

*V-4466-G

30 mL

*Silica Reagent #2

*V-4467-G

30 mL

*Silica Reagent #3

*V-4468-G

10 g

*Silica Reagent #4

*V-6284-D

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

The presence of silica is particularly objectionable in water used for boiler feed
water purposes, as it may cause the formation of a hard, dense scale which
has unusually high resistance to heat transfer. Serious loss of turbine efficiency
results from insoluble silica turbine blade deposits caused by vaporization of
silica from boiler water.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SILICA, Low Range

Test Procedures

Silicon dioxide, SiO2, commonly known as silica, occurs in all natural water.
Silica may be present as suspended, insoluble particles in a colloidal or
polymeric state. It may also be present in a reactive form as silicic acid or silicate
ions. Silica is a major nutrient for diatoms. A silica cycle occurs in many bodies
of water containing organisms, such as diatoms, that use silica in their skeletal
structure. The silica removed from the water may be slowly returned to solution
by the decomposition of the dead organisms. The major source of silica in
natural water is from the decomposition of silicate minerals in the drainage basin
from which the waters flow.

Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.0–4.0 ppm Silica

MDL:

0.05 ppm

METHOD:

Reactive silica forms a complex with ammonium
molybdate in an acidic solution to produce a yellowgreen color in proportion to the amount of silica
present. Phosphate also reacts with molybdate
but the addition of oxalic acid eliminates the
molybdophosphoric acid complex. This silica
molybdate complex is then reduced by ascorbic acid
to produce an intense blue color.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Silica samples may be preserved by refrigeration at
4°C in plastic containers up to one week without any
change in silica concentration.

INTERFERENCES:

Sulfides and large amounts of iron interfere. Color
and turbidity may be removed by standardizing the
instrument with the original water sample. Since
silica is a component of glass waste and a common
contaminant, it is suggested to run a reagent blank
using silica-free water. The blank value is subtracted
from the sample concentrations.

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

SILICA, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 085 Silica LR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 085 Silica LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK. (See Note)
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add 6 drops *Silica Reagent #1 (V-4466).
Cap and invert to mix.
8. Add 12 drops of *Silica Reagent #2 (V-4467). Cap and mix. Wait 5 minutes.
9. Add 8 drops of *Silica Reagent #3 (V-4468). Cap and mix. Wait 2 minutes.
10. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one measure of *Silica Reagent #4
(V-6284). Cap and mix gently until powder has dissolved. Wait 5 minutes for
full color development.
11. At end of 5 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.
EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents are obtained.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SILICA, Low Range

Test Procedures

12. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

Test Procedures
SILICA, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SILICA – HIGH RANGE
SILICOMOLYBDATE METHOD • CODE 3687-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Silica Reagent #1

*V-4466-G

30 mL

*Silica Reagent #2

*V-4467-G

15 mL

*Silica Reagent #3

*V-4468-G

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Silicon dioxide, SiO2, commonly known as silica, occurs in all natural water.
Silica may be present as suspended, insoluble particles in a colloidal or
polymeric state. It may also be present in a reactive form as silicic acid or silicate
ions. Silica is a major nutrient for diatoms. A silica cycle occurs in many bodies
of water containing organisms, such as diatoms, that use silica in their skeletal
structure. The silica removed from the water may be slowly returned to solution
by the decomposition of the dead organisms. The major source of silica in
natural water is from the decomposition of silicate minerals in the drainage basin
from which the waters flow.

APPLICATION:

Boilers and cooling towers; domestic and industrial
wastes.

RANGE:

0–75 ppm Silica

MDL:

0.5 ppm

METHOD:

Silica forms a complex with ammonium molybdate
in an acidic solution to produce a yellow color in
proportion to the amount of silica present. Phosphate
also reacts with molybdate but the addition of oxalic
acid eliminates the molybdophosphoric acid complex.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Silica samples may be preserved by refrigeration at
4°C in plastic containers up to one week without any
change in silica concentration.

INTERFERENCES:

Sulfides and large amounts of iron interfere. Color
and turbidity may be removed by standardizing the
instrument with the original water sample.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SILICA, High Range

Test Procedures

The presence of silica is particularly objectionable in water used for boiler feed
water purposes, as it may cause the formation of a hard, dense scale which
has unusually high resistance to heat transfer. Serious loss of turbine efficiency
results from insoluble silica turbine blade deposits caused by vaporization of
silica from boiler water.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 086 Silica HR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 086 Silica HR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Add 6 drops *Silica Reagent #1 (V-4466).
Cap and invert to mix.
8. Add 12 drops of *Silica Reagent #2 (V-4467). Cap and mix. Wait 5 minutes.
9. At end of 5 minute waiting period, add 8 drops of *Silica Reagent #3
(V-4468). Cap and mix.
10. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.

Test Procedures

11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: To extend the range to 100 ppm, perform a 2:1 dilution of water sample,
with silica-free water. Perform test and multiply result by 2.

SILICA, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SULFATE – HIGH RANGE
BARIUM CHLORIDE METHOD • CODE 3665-SC
QUANTITY
10 g

CONTENTS
*Sulfate Reagent

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

CODE
*V-6277-D
0699

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters, domestic and industrial
wastes.

RANGE:

0–100 ppm Sulfate

MDL:

3 ppm

METHOD:

Sulfate ion is precipitated in an acid medium with
barium chloride to form a barium sulfate suspension in
proportion to the amount of sulfate present.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Sulfate samples may be preserved by refrigeration at
4°C up to 7 days in glass or plastic containers without
any change in concentration.

INTERFERENCE:

Suspended matter and color interference may be
removed by a filtration step. Silica in excess of 500
mg/L will interfere. Check for stray light interference
(see page 69).

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SULFATE, High Range

Test Procedures

The most common mineral forms of sulfur are iron sulfide, lead sulfide, zinc
sulfide and as calcium sulfate and magnesium sulfate. In most fresh waters the
sulfate ion is the second or third most abundant anion, being exceeded only
by bicarbonate and, in some cases, silicate. Sulfur, in the form of sulfate, is
considered an important nutrient element. Mineral springs are rich in sulfate and
feed appreciable quantities of this compound to the watershed. Acid mine water
drainage is a form of pollution which may contribute extremely large amounts of
sulfate content to natural waters. Other sources of sulfate include waste material
from pulp mills, steel mills, food processing operations and municipal wastes.
Many bacteria obtain sulfur from sulfate for the synthesis of amino acids. In
lakes and streams low in oxygen, this process of sulfate reduction causes the
production of hydrogen sulfide, with its characteristic offensive odor. Calcium
sulfate and magnesium sulfate contribute significantly to the hardness of water.
Under natural conditions, the quantities ordinarily to be expected in lakes are
between 3 and 30 parts per million.

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 089 Sulfate HR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 089 Sulfate HR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one
measure of *Sulfate Reagent (V-6277). Cap and shake until powder
dissolves. A white precipitate will develop if sulfates are present. Wait 5
minutes.
8. Mix tube again. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN
SAMPLE. Record result.

Test Procedures

9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: If the sulfate concentration of the test sample is greater than 100 ppm,
it is recommended that a dilution be made with deionized water and the results
multiplied by the dilution factor.
A white film is deposited on the inside of test tubes as a result of the sulfate test.
Thoroughly clean and rinse test tubes after each test.
For the most accurate results, samples and reactions should be at 25±4°C.

SULFATE, High Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SULFIDE – LOW RANGE
METHYLENE BLUE METHOD • CODE 3654-02-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

2 x 30

*Sulfide Reagent A

*V-4458-G

15 mL

*Sulfide Reagent B

*V-4459-E

2 x 60 mL

Sulfide Reagent C

4460-H

2

Pipets, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SULFIDE, Low Range

Test Procedures

Sulfide occurs in many well water supplies and sometimes is formed in lakes or
surface waters. In distribution systems, it may be formed as a result of bacterial
action on organic matter under anaerobic conditions. It may also be found
in waters receiving sewage or industrial wastes. Lake muds rich in sulfates
produce hydrogen sulfide during periods of very low oxygen levels that result
from stagnation. Concentrations of a few hundredths of a part per million (or
milligram per liter) cause a noticeable odor. At low concentrations, this odor
is described as “musty”; at high concentration, as “rotten eggs.” Removal of
sulfide odor is accomplished by aeration or chlorination. Hydrogen sulfide, a
toxic substance, acts as a respiratory depressant in both humans and fish.

APPLICATION:

Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and
industrial wastes.

RANGE:

0.00–1.50 ppm Sulfide

MDL:

0.06 ppm

METHOD:

Under suitable conditions the sulfide ion reacts
with p-aminodimethylaniline and ferric chloride to
produce methylene blue in proportion to the sulfide
concentration. Ammonium phosphate is added to
remove the color due to the ferric iron.

SAMPLE HANDLING Samples must be taken with a minimum of aeration
& PRESERVATION: since sulfide is volatilized by aeration and any oxygen
which is taken up will destroy sulfides by chemical
action. Samples that are used for total sulfide
concentrations may be preserved by adding 2M
zinc acetate solution at a dosage of 2 mL per liter of
sample. This precipitates sulfide as inert zinc sulfide.
Determination of dissolved sulfides in samples not
preserved with zinc acetate must be started within 3
minutes of sampling.

Test Procedures

INTERFERENCES:

SULFIDE, Low Range

Strong reducing agents such as sulfite, thiosulfate,
and hydrosulfite prevent the formation of the color or
diminish its intensity. High concentrations of sulfide will
inhibit the reaction, but dilution of the sample prior to
analysis eliminates this problem.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 090 Sulfide LR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 090 Sulfide LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 1.0 mL of
*Sulfide Reagent A (V-4458). Cap and mix.
8. Add 6 drops of Sulfide Reagent B (V-4459). Cap and mix. Wait 1 minute.
Solution will turn blue if sulfides are present.
9. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2.0 mL of Sulfide Reagent C (4460). Cap
and mix. Color development is immediate and stable.
10. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu
Test Procedures

11. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

SULFIDE, Low Range

Test Procedures
SULFIDE, Low Range

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

SURFACTANTS
ION PAIR EXTRACTION–BROMPHENOL BLUE INDICATOR
METHOD • CODE 4876-01
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

50 g

pH Adjustment Powder

4509- H

10 g

Sodium Chloride Reagent

4877-D

2 X 60 mL

*DS Indicator Reagent

*4508-H

1

Spoon, 0.5 g, plastic

0698

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Aqueous waste from households and industrial laundering operations is the main
source of surfactants in waters. Surfactants are found in low concentrations in
natural water except in areas of an outfall or other point source.
Surface water, wastewater.

RANGE:

0.0–8.0 ppm as Linear Alkyl Sulfonates (LAS)

MDL:

0.75

METHOD:

The presence of LAS in the water sample causes the
transfer of bromphenol blue dye from the organic
reagent layer to the aqueous layer. The amount of color
in the aqueous layer is proportional to the concentration
of the LAS in the sample. LAS are Methylene Blue
Active Substances (MBAS). This calibration is based on
sodium lauryl sulfate (dodecyl sodium sulfate). Some
linear alkyl sulfonates may have a slightly different
response. Prepare standards of a known concentration
and follow the test procedure below to determine a
conversion factor.

SAMPLE HANDLING Analyze samples as soon as possible. May be stored
& PRESERVATION: at 4°C for 24 hours. Warm to room temperature before
testing.
INTERFERENCES:

Cationic surfactants and nonionic surfactants.

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

SURFACTANTS

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 094 Surfactants) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 094 Surfactants from menu.
5. Rinse a tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to 10 mL line with sample.
6. Insert the tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove the tube from colorimeter.
8. Use the 0.5 g spoon (0698) to add 0.5 g pH Adjustment Powder (4509). Cap
and mix until powder dissolves.
9. Use the 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add two measures of Sodium Chloride
Reagent (4877). Cap and mix until powder disintegrates.
10. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2.0 mL of *DS Indicator (4508).
11. Cap and shake for 1 minute.

Test Procedures

12. Wait 5 minutes. DO NOT MIX. Tap vials to remove reagent from the sides of
the tube.
13. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result
in ppm LAS.
14. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined to
account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To determine
the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled or deionized
water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test on a distilled or
deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank. Subtract the reagent
blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples. It is necessary to
determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of reagents is obtained.

SURFACTANTS

SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11

TANNIN
TUNGSTO-MOLYBDOPHOSPHORIC ACID METHOD
CODE 3666-01-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Tannin Reagent #1

*7833-G

2 x 60 mL

*Tannin Reagent #2

*7834-H

1

Pipet, plain, plastic

0352

1

Pipet, 1.0 mL, plastic

0354

*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.
Tannin and lignin are examples of hydroxylated aromatic compounds found
in discharge wastewater from paper mills, in some boiler water treatment, in
natural brackish water, and in wastewater from leather tanning plants. The taste
and odor of these compounds is generally offensive so that their control is
important in many areas.
Industrial wastewater, boiler water, and natural water.

RANGE:

0.0–10.0 ppm Tannic Acid

MDL:

0.1 ppm

METHOD:

The hydroxylated aromatic compounds will reduce a
mixture of tungstophosphoric and molybdophosphoric
acids to form a blue color in proportion to the
concentration of aromatic hydroxyl groups.

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Sample should be analyzed as soon as possible after
collection.

INTERFERENCES:

Other reducing compounds such as ferrous iron and
sulfites. Results may be expressed as tannin like
compounds, or aromatic hydroxy compounds.

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

TANNIN

Test Procedures

APPLICATION:

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 096 Tannin) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 096 Tannin from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use the plain pipet (0352) to add 4 drops of
*Tannin Reagent #1 (7833). Cap and mix.
8. Use the 1.0 mL pipet (0354) to add 2.0 mL of *Tannin Reagent #2 (7834).
Cap and mix. Wait 30 minutes for full color development.
9. At end of 30 minute waiting period, mix, insert tube into chamber, close lid
and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record result.

Test Procedures

10. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTES: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
For the most accurate results, the sample and reagents should be at 20 ±2°C.

TANNIN

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

TURBIDITY
ABSORPTION METHOD • NO REAGENTS REQUIRED
Turbidity is a measure of water clarity and is independent of color. Turbidity
is caused by undissolved and suspended solids. Mud, silt, algae, and
microorganisms can all cause turbidity. Turbidity is a gross measurement of
water quality.
APPLICATION:

Surface and industrial water for non-compliance
monitoring. (For compliance monitoring at low turbidity
levels, use a commercial nephelometer.)

RANGE:

0–500 FAU (Formazon Attenuation Units)

MDL:

3 FAU

METHOD:

Absorptimetric, 180° detector

SAMPLE HANDLING
& PRESERVATION:

Measure sample as soon as possible after collection.

INTERFERENCES:

Check for stray light interference (see page 69).

Test Procedures

SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

TURBIDITY

PROCEDURE
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 098 Turbidity) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 098 Turbidity from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with deionized water (turbidity free). Fill to the 10
mL line with deionized water.
6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK.
7. Rinse a second clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line
with sample. Cap tube. Wipe off excess water and fingerprints. Shake to
resuspend particulate matter. Remove all bubbles before measurement.
8. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result. Turbidity measurements should be taken as soon as possible after
sample has been collected.
9. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

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NOTE: For the most accurate results, the sample should be at 25±4°C.

PREPARING FORMAZIN SOLUTIONS
The turbidity calibration was prepared by using standard formazin solutions as a
reference. These solutions can be prepared by carefully following the procedure
below.†
1. Dissolve 1.000 g of Hydrazine Sulfate in deionized water and dilute to mark
in 100 mL volumetric flask.
2. Dissolve 10.00 g of Hexamethylenetetramine in deionized water and dilute
to mark in 100 mL volumetric flask.
3. Mix 5 mL of each solution in a 100 mL volumetric flask and allow to set
undisturbed for 24 hours.
4. At the end of the waiting period, dilute to mark with deionized water and mix.
5. The turbidity of the stock solution is 400 FTU. The stock solution is stable for
one month. Dilutions from the stock should be prepared fresh daily.
†Alternatively, a prepared concentrated formazin standard of 4000 NTU may be
ordered in a 60 mL size by Code 6195-H.

TURBIDITY

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ZINC – LOW RANGE
ZINCON METHOD • CODE 3667-SC
QUANTITY

CONTENTS

CODE

30 mL

*Zinc Indicator Solution

*6314-G

120 mL

*Methyl Alcohol

*6319-J

10 g

Sodium Ascorbate Powder

6316-D

25 g

*Zinc Buffer Powder

*6315-G

15 mL

*Sodium Cyanide, 10%

*6565-E

30 mL

*Formaldehyde Solution, 37%

*5128-G

1

“Dilute Zinc Indicator Solution” Bottle, w/1
pipet assembly

0128-MT

1

Graduated Cylinder, 10 mL, glass

0416

1

Spoon, 0.5 g, plastic

0698

2

Pipets, plain, plastic

0352

1

Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic

0699

Zinc enters the domestic water supply from the deterioration of galvanized
iron and brass pipes, and from industrial wastes. Zinc is an essential element
for body growth and development and is an important plant nutrient.
Concentrations of zinc above 5.0 mg/L in drinking water can cause a bitter
astringent taste. In the U.S., zinc concentrations may vary between 0.06 to 7.0
mg/L, with an average value of 1.33 mg/L.

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*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered to be potential health
hazards. To view or print a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for these reagents
go to www.lamotte.com. To obtain a printed copy, contact LaMotte by e-mail,
phone or fax.

APPLICATION:

Drinking and surface waters, domestic and industrial
waste water.

RANGE:

0.00–3.00 ppm Zinc

MDL:

0.05 ppm

METHOD:

Zinc forms a blue colored complex with Zincon in a
solution buffered at pH 9.0. Other heavy metals are
complexed by cyanide and the zinc cyanide complex
is released by the addition of formaldehyde before
the other metal cyanide complexes are destroyed.
Sodium ascorbate is added to reduce the interference
of manganese.

SAMPLE HANDLING Sample should be analyzed within 6 hours after
& PRESERVATION:
collection. The addition of hydrochloric acid will help
preserve the metal ion content, however the acid
should be neutralized before analysis.

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INTERFERENCES:

ZINC, Low Range

The following ions interfere in concentrations greater
than those listed.
Ion

mg/L

Ion

mg/L

Cd(II)

1

Cr(III)

10

Al (III)

5

Ni(II)

20

Mn (II)

5

Co (II)

30

Fe (III)

7

CrO4(II)

50

Fe (II)

9

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PROCEDURE
A. PREPARATION OF DILUTE ZINC INDICATOR SOLUTION
1. Use a pipet (0352) to measure exactly 5.0 mL of *Zinc Indicator Solution
(6314) into 10 mL graduated cylinder (0416). The bottom of the curved
surface (the meniscus) of liquid should be at 5.0 mL mark. Pour this into the
bottle labeled “Dilute Zinc Indicator Solution”.
2. Use unrinsed graduated cylinder to add 10.0 mL and then 7.8 mL (total of
17.8 mL) of *Methyl Alcohol (6319) to bottle labeled “Dilute Zinc Indicator
Solution”. Cap and mix ingredients in this bottle. Do not leave this bottle
uncapped.
B. DETERMINATION OF ZINC
1. Press and hold
2. Press

ENTER

until colorimeter turns on.

to select TESTING MENU.

3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 099 Zinc LR) from
TESTING MENU.
4. Scroll to and select 099 Zinc LR from menu.
5. Rinse a clean tube (0290) with sample water. Fill to the 10 mL line with
sample.
7. Remove tube from colorimeter. Use 0.1 g spoon (0699) to add one measure
of Sodium Ascorbate Powder (6316). Use 0.5 g spoon (0698) to add one
measure of *Zinc Buffer Powder (6315). Cap and shake vigorously for 1
minute. Some undissolved buffer may remain in the bottom of the tube.
8. Add 3 drops of *Sodium Cyanide, 10% (6565). Cap and mix.
9. Use the 1 mL pipet assembly to add 1 mL of “Dilute Zinc Indicator Solution”.
Cap and mix.
10. Use a second plain pipet (0352) to add 4 drops of *Formaldehyde Solution,
37% (5128). Cap and mix by inverting 15 times.
11. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN SAMPLE. Record
result.
12. Press
to turn colorimeter off or press
or make another menu selection.

EXIT

to exit to a previous menu

NOTE: For best possible results, a reagent blank should be determined
to account for any contribution to the test result by the reagent system. To
determine the reagent blank, follow the above test procedure to scan a distilled
or deionized water blank. Then follow the above procedure to perform the test
on a distilled or deionized water sample. This test result is the reagent blank.
Subtract the reagent blank from all subsequent test results of unknown samples.
It is necessary to determine the reagent blank only when a new lot number of
reagents is obtained.
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6. Insert tube into chamber, close lid and select SCAN BLANK. (See Note)

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APPENDIX
Ammonia in water occurs in two forms: toxic unionized ammonia (NH3) and
the relatively non-toxic ionized form, ammonium ion (NH4+). This test method
measures both forms as ammonia-nitrogen (NH3+–N) to give the total ammonianitrogen concentration in water. The actual proportion of each compound
depends on temperature, salinity, and pH. A greater concentration of unionized
ammonia is present when the pH value and salinity increase.
1. Consult the table below to find the percentage that corresponds to the
temperature, pH, and salinity of the sample.
2. To express the test result as ppm Unionized Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3–N),
multiply the total ammonia-nitrogen test result by the percentage from the
table.
3. To express the test result as ppm Ammonia Nitrogen (NH3+–N), subtract the
unionized ammonia-nitrogen determined in step 2 from the total ammonianitrogen.
10°C

15°C

20°C

25°C

FW1

SW2

FW

SW

FW

SW

FW

SW

7.0

0.19

—

0.27

—

0.40

—

0.55

—

7.1

0.23

—

0.34

—

0.50

—

0.70

—

7.2

0.29

—

0.43

—

0.63

—

0.88

—

7.3

0.37

—

0.54

—

0.79

—

1.10

—

7.4

0.47

—

0.68

—

0.99

—

1.38

—

7.5

0.59

0.459

0.85

0.665

1.24

0.963

1.73

1.39

7.6

0.74

0.577

1.07

0.836

1.56

1.21

2.17

1.75

7.7

0.92

0.726

1.35

1.05

1.96

1.52

2.72

2.19

7.8

1.16

0.912

1.69

1.32

2.45

1.90

3.39

2.74

7.9

1.46

1.15

2.12

1.66

3.06

2.39

4.24

3.43

8.0

1.83

1.44

2.65

2.07

3.83

2.98

5.28

4.28

8.1

2.29

1.80

3.32

2.60

4.77

3.73

6.55

5.32

8.2

2.86

2.26

4.14

3.25

5.94

4.65

8.11

6.61

8.3

3.58

2.83

5.16

4.06

7.36

5.78

10.00

8.18

8.4

4.46

3.54

6.41

5.05

9.09

7.17

12.27

10.10

8.5

5.55

4.41

7.98

6.28

11.18

8.87

14.97

12.40

Freshwater data from Trussel (1972).
Seawater values from Bower and Bidwell (1978).
Salinity for Seawater values = 34% at an ionic strength of 0.701m.

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2

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Appendix

pH

FOR EXAMPLE:
If a fresh water sample at 20°C has a pH of 8.5 and the test result is 1.0 ppm as
Total Ammonia-Nitrogen:
1. The percentage from the table is 11.18% (or 0.1118).
2. 1 ppm Total Ammonia-Nitrogen x 0.1118 = 0.1118 ppm Unionized AmmoniaNitrogen.
3. Total Ammonia-Nitrogen

1.0000 ppm

Unionized Ammonia-Nitrogen -

0.1118 ppm

Ionized Ammonia-Nitrogen

0.8882 ppm

Appendix

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