HF scientific MicroTPI Field Portable Turbidimeter (Old) - Manual (Page 6)

1.0 Overview
The MicroTPI (the instrument hereafter) allows you to measure turbidity in the field.
This instrument was designed to meet the design criteria specified in ISO 7027 and DIN
27027 for the measurement of the turbidity of a sample.
1.1 Unpacking and Inspection of the Instrument and Accessories
The table below indicates the items that you should find in your turbidimeter shipment.
Item Quantity
Field Portable Turbidimeter with 4 AAA batteries installed 1
Instruction Card 1
Instrument Carrying Case 1
Calibration Set (0.02, 10.0 , 1000 NTU Standards) 1
Empty Cuvettes & Kimwipes® 2
Remove 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,
inc. Customer Service department.
Warning: 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 cap of the cuvette only.
Note: The instrument is shipped with the batteries installed.
Figure 1 is a depiction of the top of the instrument. The three main components of the
instrument are the sample well, the display, and the touch pad. The following sections
will describe the functionality of the display and the touch pad. The proper use of the
instrument and the sample well will be discussed in later sections.
Ref. 22666 (12/04)
Rev. 1.4
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