HF scientific Micro100 Laboratory Turbidimeter - Manual (Page 8)

Micro 100 (5/10) Page 2
Rev. 3.3
1.0 Using This Instruction Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a new MICRO 100 or MICRO 100 IR Laboratory Turbidimeter
(MICRO 100 hereafter). This turbidimeter has been designed for simple and easy measurement of
turbidity.
This manual contains simple steps to follow to ensure that your instrument is operating properly. This
material assumes that the user knows how to obtain representative samples of their process and has some
familiarity with measuring the turbidity of samples‡ .
The following sections describe how to use and care for your new MICRO 100.
In certain instances NOTES or reminders have been added to give further clarification to the
instructions. Refer to the Table of Contents or the Glossary to easily find specific topics and to learn
about unfamiliar terms.
2.0 Unpacking the Instrument
2.1 Packing List of Contents
Item Qty.
MICRO 100 Laboratory Turbidimeter Instrument 1
Accessory Kit for MICRO 100 (0.02 NTU, 10.0 NTU, 1000 NTU
Standards and 2 empty sample cuvettes) 1
MICRO 100 Laboratory Turbidimeter Instruction Manual 1
Power Supply for the MICRO 100 1
2.2
Unpacking and Inspection of the Instrument and Accessories
Remove the Accessory Kit (blue case) and the instrument from the packing carton. Carefully inspect all
items to ensure that no visible damage has occurred during shipment. If the items you received do not
match your order, please immediately contact your local distributor or the HF scientific Customer
Service department.
NOTE: Extra care should be taken when unpacking, opening, and handling the calibration
standards and sample cuvettes in the Accessory Kit; surface scratches or finger smudges
on the cuvette surface may cause measurement errors. Handle these items by the top
area of the cuvette only.
‡
If you need more information on turbidity please see section 2130 of the 19 th edition of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and
Wastewater.