LaMotte WaterLink 3 Express Lab - Manual (Page 2)

OVERVIEW WATERLINK ® 3 EXPRESS
PROFESSIONAL IN-STORE LAB
The compact waterproof WaterLink ® 3 Express colorimeter measures
15 different pool and spa tests using unit dose vials (UDVs) for the most
important test factors such as Free Chlorine, Total Chlorine, Bromine,
pH, Calcium Hardness, Alkalinity, Cyanuric Acid, Copper, Iron, Nitrate
and Borate. This innovative colorimeter is easy-to-use with the foil-
sealed UDV reagent system that has the precise amount of reagent
needed to run the tests. LaMotte chemists developed Unit Dose Vials
(UDVs) specifically for the in-store pool and spa analyst who desired
similar precision to current water labs but without the time consuming
procedures and range limitations on test strips.
This precise in-store lab is simple to use, just add the pool or spa water
sample using the pre-calibrated 3 mL pipettor to the sealed vials which
contain all the reagents needed for each test. The vials are inverted,
placed in the colorimeter chamber and the results are ready in an
instant. A complete set of tests can be completed in less than 4 minutes.
Later in the season, if metals tests are omitted, testing times can be
reduced to 2 minutes. When completed, the vials are thrown out and the
next test is started.
With all the necessary reagents in disposable vials, there’s no time
wasted in test preparation or cleanup. Since there are no tubes to clean
for future testing, overall time savings are doubled. The margin for error
is also significantly reduced since the user no longer has to measure
reagents and the simple-to use pre-calibrated pipettor saves time by
adding the correct amount of water sample to the vials.
This versatile new colorimeter allows analyst to measure other tests
such as Biguanide, Biguanide Shock, Phosphate and Manganese using
either liquid reagents or TesTabs ® tablet reagents. The ability to run
these test only improves the retailer’s expertise in resolving water quality
issues and allows them to measure all their tests on one complete in-
store lab. Another bonus allows the English text on the meter to convert
to Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese.
The WaterLink ® 3 Express colorimeter digitally displays the test results
and the user-friendly push-button system permits easy forward/reverse
scrolling through the test series along with sending the test results into
the DataMate 10.0 software program (sold separately). The test data
is sent through the USB connection from the colorimeter into the PC
loaded with the DataMate 10.0 software that analyzes the information
and recommends products along with treatment instructions.