Performing a time scan, Sipper module – Hach-Lange Sipper Module for DR 5000 User Manual

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Sipper module

7.

When the settling cycle is complete, the blank is displayed. In automatic mode, the
purge begins immediately after the reading. If the purge is set up for a manual start
the instrument will wait for the operator to press

PURGE

.

Note: Distilled water or the sample can be used as the rinsing liquid.

8.

Leave the inlet tube in the purge solution until the Sipper pump stops. The remaining
time in seconds is shown instead of the date on the display. Press

CANCEL

during the

purge interval to stop the purge cycle.

9.

When the sample purge is complete the instrument is ready for the next sample.

Note: After starting the Reading sequence the

ZERO/READ

keys turn into a

CANCEL

key. Press

CANCEL

at any time to start over and to erase all readings from the current set of

measurements.

Performing a Time Scan

1.

Load and insert the Sipper Module. The

SIPPER OPTIONS

key will appear on the

Instrument Setup screen.

2.

Press

SIPPER OPTIONS

to select the Sipper Settings. Select the sipper settings and

press OK.

3.

Press

OPTIONS

on the Time Course menu to configure scanning parameters. After the

parameters have been selected, the instrument must be blanked.

4.

Route the drain tube to an appropriate drain or collection vessel.

5.

Place the sample inlet tube into the blank and press

ZERO

. Leave the inlet tube in the

sample until the Sipper pump stops and the settling cycle begins. The Remaining time
in seconds is shown instead of the date on the display. Press

CANCEL

to stop the sip

cycle.

6.

When the settling cycle is complete, the blank is displayed. In the automatic mode, the
purge begins immediately after the reading without operator intervention. If the purge
is set up for a manual start the instrument will wait for the operator to press

PURGE

.

Note: Distilled water or the sample can be used as the rinsing liquid.

7.

Leave the inlet tube in the purge solution until the Sipper pump stops. The remaining
time in seconds is shown instead of the date on the display. Press

CANCEL

during the

purge interval to stop the purge cycle.

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