Document Outline

• 1 Overview
  • 1.1 Overview of the instrument
  • 1.2 Keypad
  • 1.3 Display
• 2 Safety instructions
  • 2.1 Target group and user qualification
  • 2.2 Authorized use
  • 2.3 General safety instructions
  • 2.4 Handling of hazardous substances
• 3 Commissioning
  • 3.1 Scope of delivery
  • 3.2 Initial commissioning
    • 3.2.1 Inserting the buffer batteries
    • 3.2.2 Connecting the power supply
    • 3.2.3 Switching on the photometer for the first time
    • 3.2.4 Setting the language
    • 3.2.5 Setting the date and time
  • 3.3 Connecting optional accessories
    • 3.3.1 Communication interfaces
    • 3.3.2 PC/printer
    • 3.3.3 USB memory device
    • 3.3.4 PC keyboard
    • 3.3.5 Barcode reader
    • 3.3.6 Car Adapter photoLab® 6xxx
• 4 Operation
  • 4.1 Switching on or off the photometer
  • 4.2 General operating principles
    • 4.2.1 Navigating with function keys and menus
    • 4.2.2 Display of navigation paths in short form
    • 4.2.3 Entry of numerals, letters and characters
    • 4.2.4 Detailed operating example: Changing the language
  • 4.3 Photometer settings and system administration
    • 4.3.1 Language
    • 4.3.2 Date/Time
    • 4.3.3 Display settings
  • 4.4 Zero adjustment
  • 4.5 Measuring in Concentration mode
    • 4.5.1 Measuring cell tests with barcode
    • 4.5.2 Measuring reagent tests with AutoSelector
    • 4.5.3 Measuring reagent-free tests and user-defined methods
    • 4.5.4 Exceeding the upper or lower limits of the measuring range
    • 4.5.5 Selecting a method manually
    • 4.5.6 Settings for Concentration mode
    • 4.5.7 Measuring diluted samples
    • 4.5.8 Sample blank value
    • 4.5.9 Reagent blank value
    • 4.5.10 Automatic Turbidity correction
    • 4.5.11 Programming / modifying user-defined methods
    • 4.5.12 The IQ LabLink procedure
  • 4.6 Measuring the Absorbance / % Transmission
    • 4.6.1 General information
    • 4.6.2 Measuring the absorbance or transmission
    • 4.6.3 Measuring against the Reference absorbance
  • 4.7 Multi wavelengths methods
    • 4.7.1 Basic information on Multi wavelengths measurements
    • 4.7.2 Programming / modifying Multi wavelengths methods
    • 4.7.3 Selecting a Multi wavelengths method
    • 4.7.4 Carrying out Multi wavelengths measurements
  • 4.8 Spectrum
    • 4.8.1 General information
    • 4.8.2 Recording the Spectrum
    • 4.8.3 Loading/editing a spectrum
    • 4.8.4 Saving / exporting a spectrum
  • 4.9 Kinetics
    • 4.9.1 Creating/editing profiles for kinetic records
    • 4.9.2 Loading a profile for kinetic recording
    • 4.9.3 Recording the Kinetics
    • 4.9.4 Saving / exporting a kinetic record
    • 4.9.5 Loading a kinetic record
    • 4.9.6 Editing a kinetic record
  • 4.10 Timer
    • 4.10.1 User defined timer
    • 4.10.2 Analysis timer
  • 4.11 Memory
    • 4.11.1 Overview
    • 4.11.2 Instructions on using USB memory devices
    • 4.11.3 Measurement datasets
    • 4.11.4 Saving measurement datasets manually
    • 4.11.5 Saving measurement datasets automatically
    • 4.11.6 Displaying measurement data memory
    • 4.11.7 Filtering measurement datasets
    • 4.11.8 Inverting filters
    • 4.11.9 Erasing stored measurement datasets
  • 4.12 Copying files
    • 4.12.1 Copying individual files to a USB memory device
    • 4.12.2 Copying all measurement data files to a USB memory device
    • 4.12.3 Copying files to a PC
  • 4.13 Transmitting data
    • 4.13.1 Printer and terminal programs
    • 4.13.2 Settings for data transmission
    • 4.13.3 Printing measurement datasets
    • 4.13.4 Printing Kinetics records
    • 4.13.5 Printing spectra
  • 4.14 Analytical quality assurance (AQA)
    • 4.14.1 General information
    • 4.14.2 Photometer monitoring (AQA1)
    • 4.14.3 Total system monitoring (AQA2)
    • 4.14.4 AQA3/MatrixCheck
  • 4.15 User management
    • 4.15.1 User levels and user rights
    • 4.15.2 Activating or deactivating the User management function
    • 4.15.3 Creating, changing or deleting a user account
    • 4.15.4 Login with active user management
    • 4.15.5 Changing the password
  • 4.16 Reset
  • 4.17 Photometer information ([Info])
  • 4.18 Lamp counter
  • 4.19 Software and methods update
    • 4.19.1 Update by means of a USB memory device
    • 4.19.2 Update by means of a PC
    • 4.19.3 Software update "Chinese character set"
• 5 Maintenance and cleaning
  • 5.1 Exchanging the buffer batteries
  • 5.2 Cleaning
• 6 What to do if ...
  • 6.1 Actions in the case of a broken cell
  • 6.2 Error causes and remedies
• 7 Technical data
  • 7.1 Measurement characteristics
  • 7.2 Measured value documentation and quality assurance
  • 7.3 General meter data
• 8 Accessories and options
  • 8.1 Accessories
  • 8.2 Test equipment
  • 8.3 Optional equipment
  • 8.4 Connection cable:
• Appendix
  • A.1 Menus
    • A.1.1 Measuring
    • A.1.2 General settings and functions
  • A.2 Glossary
  • A.3 List of trademarks
  • 3.1 Index