Hach-Lange ORBISPHERE 6110 User Manual - Manual (Page 53)

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Measurement
Select the Start Analysis option to start the measurement process. The instrument will display
information regarding the measurement step being taken, instructions on any user involvement
required, and the measurement progress throughout the duration of the measurement process.
The first screen gives details of the package being analyzed and gives the user information on
what action to take. As instructed, raise the transparent front door in order to place the package
in the measuring chamber. As soon as the door is raised, the initialization screen is displayed
with the next set of instructions.
Place the package to be analyzed on the circular platform, and set the tilt position as defined for
this package by turning the black knob on the front. Two red laser beams are activated as the
front door is raised. Where the two red beams intersect is where the package will be pierced.
Make sure that the package is also hard up against the backstop. This may require realigning
the backstop by turning the locking wheel counter clockwise and adjusting its position to that
defined for this package. Lock it in place by turning the locking wheel clockwise finger tight.
Once the package is secure against the backstop and the piercing position aligned with the two
red laser beams, close the front door.
Start the measurement process by pressing the START button on the right side of the
instrument base (No. 5 in
Figure 2 on page 15 ).
A progress bar is displayed at the bottom of the screen showing the elapsed time to date, and
the estimated time for measurement completion. This bar is updated on an on-going basis.
No intervention or action from the user is required until the measurement process has
completed. However, you do have the option to Abort the process at any point.
The measurement goes through four main stages during which time a number of measurements
are taken and calculated:
For bottles , position the package so that the two red beams
intersect in the centre of the bottle top (as illustrated right).
For cans , position the package so that the two red beams
intersect at position 1 (as illustrated right). This is the
recommended piercing position.
Alternatively, position the package so that the two red beams
intersect at position 2.
Note: If piercing at position 2, turn the ring pull 90° left or right, in order to
clear the piercing position. Do not pierce the can with the ring pull in the
position illustrated.
• The piercing arm is lowered and the package is pierced