5 start or stop a program, 6 manual operation, 1 collect grab samples – Hach-Lange Sigma SD900 Portable User Manual

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Sampler operation

4.5 Start or stop a program

Use the

RUN/HALT PROGRAM

key to start or stop a program.

Procedure:

1. Press

RUN/HALT PROGRAM

to run, halt, resume or end a

sampler program.

2. Select one of the available options:

Start: starts the currently loaded program. The status
changes to running.

Halt: stops the program temporarily. The status changes
to halted.

Resume: if halted, the program resumes from the point at
which it was halted. The status changes to running.

Start over: if halted, the program starts from the beginning.
The status changes to running.

End program: ends the currently running program. The
program status changes to complete.

Note: A program must be stopped before the program setup or system
setup menus can be modified.

4.6 Manual operation

Use manual operation to collect a grab sample, move the distributor
arm or operate the pump.

4.6.1 Collect grab samples

Grab samples can be collected to verify sample volume or to collect
samples without running a sampling program.

Procedure:

1. Press the

MANUAL OPERATION

key.

2. Select

GRAB SAMPLE

.

3. Place the intake tube into the sample water. Remove the outlet

pump tube from the fitting on the sampler and place the tube
into a sample container.

4. Enter the volume to be collected and press

ENTER

.

Note: The grab sample volume can only be modified if the liquid
sensor is enabled. if the liquid sensor is disabled, the grab sample
volume will reflect the volume defined using timed calibration.

5. The pump will purge the intake tube and then collect the

specified volume of sample. The pump will then purge the
intake tube.

To stop the pump at any time during the sample cycle, press
the

STOP

key.

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