DR 900 Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter Manual
DR 900 Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter Manual
DR 900 Multiparameter Portable Colorimeter Manual
DOC022.97.80344
DR 900
04/2022, Edition 4
User Manual
Contents
1 Section 1 Specifications
2 Section 2 General information
3 Section 3 Installation
4 Section 4 User interface and navigation
5 Section 5 Startup
6 Section 6 Standard operation
7 Section 7 Advanced operation
8 Section 8 Maintenance
9 Section 9 Troubleshooting
10 Section 10 Replacement parts and
accessories
11 Documents / Resources
11.1 References
12 Related Posts
Section 1 Specifications
Specification Details
Battery life 6 months (typical) at 5 readings a day/5 day week without the backlight
Operating temperature 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F), maximum 90% relative humidity non- condensing
Wavelength accuracy ±1 nm
Certifications CE certified
In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect or omission in this manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in this
manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation. Revised editions are found on the
manufacturer’s website.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument. Information that requires special
emphasis.
2.3 Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or damage to the instrument could occur if not
observed. A symbol on the instrument is referenced in the manual with a precautionary statement.
This symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction manual for operation and/or s
afety information.
This symbol identifies a risk of chemical harm and indicates that only individuals qualified and tr
ained to work with chemicals should handle chemicals or perform maintenance on chemical deli
very systems associated with the equipment.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of in European domestic or
public disposal systems. Return old or end-of-life equipment to the manufacturer for disposal at
no charge to the user.
CAUTION
This equipment is not intended for use in residential environments and may not provide adequate protection to
radio reception in such environments.
Canadian Radio Interference-Causing Equipment Regulation, ICES-003, Class A:
Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer.
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
FCC Part 15, Class “A” Limits
Supporting test records reside with the manufacturer. The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. The equipment may not cause harmful interference.
2. The equipment must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at their expense. The following techniques can be used to reduce interference
problems:
1. Disconnect the equipment from its power source to verify that it is or is not the source of the interference.
2. If the equipment is connected to the same outlet as the device experiencing interference, connect the
equipment to a different outlet.
3. Move the equipment away from the device receiving the interference.
4. Reposition the receiving antenna for the device receiving the interference.
5. Try combinations of the above.
4 Glass sample cell, 1-inch (25 mm) round, 10, 20, 25-
1 DR 900
mL marks (2x)
Section 3 Installation
WARNING
Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the document.
NOTICE
Make sure not to cause a blockage of the instrument battery vent during use or storage.
3.1 Install the batteries
WARNING
Explosion hazard. Incorrect battery installation can cause the release of explosive gases. Be sure that the
batteries are of the same approved chemical type and are inserted in the correct orientation. Do not mix new and
used batteries.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Battery substitution is not permitted. Use only alkaline batteries.
NOTICE
Make sure to tighten the screws to 1–1.4 N·m (9–12 in.·lb) for a correct seal fit and to maintain the enclosure
environmental rating.
The instrument is powered with four AA alkaline batteries. Make sure that the batteries are installed in the correct
orientation. Refer to Figure 3 for the battery installation.
4.3 Navigation
The instrument contains menus to change various options. Use the navigation keys (UP, DOWN, RIGHT and
LEFT arrows) to highlight different options. Push the RIGHT selection key to select an option. Enter an option
value with the navigation keys. Push the navigation keys (UP, DOWN, RIGHT and LEFT arrows) to enter or
change a value. Push the RIGHT arrow to advance to the next space. Push the RIGHT selection key under Done
to accept the value. Push the LEFT selection key to exit the current menu screen to the previous one.
Section 5 Startup
1. Push SETTINGS>Setup>Language.
2. Select a language from the list.
Methods can be developed and can be saved as a user program.3 Refer to User program
User programs
s on page 16.
Favorites Methods which are often used can be saved in the favorite list.1
Option Description
Select a pre-set timer or set a manual timer to make sure that the steps of an analysis
are correctly timed (e.g., reaction times or wait times can be exactly specified). When
the timer is on, the timer icon is shown on the
Start Timer display. The instrument makes an audible sound when the time is over. Pre-set timer
—Select the applicable pre-set timer for one or more stored procedure steps and pus
h Start. Timer Manual—Enter the applicable
time with the navigation keys and push Done. Default = 00:00
Favorites/User Select from the stored favorites or user programs list. Refer to Select a favorite or a u
Programs ser program on page 16 for more information.
Data Log Show all saved readings. Refer to Data log on page 15 for more information.
Save stored programs and user programs methods which are often used in the favorit
Add to Favorites
es list. Refer to Add a program to favorites on page 16.
Use the advanced options to specify more parameters. Refer to Select advanced pro
Advanced Options
gram options on page 14.
Save Save the last reading manually when the auto save option is set to Off.
Toggle between On and Off. Every reading is automatically saved when the option is
Auto Save
set to On. The reading can be saved manually when the option is set to Off.
Chemical Select the alternate chemical form and the associated measuring range on some fact
Form ory-installed methods.
The Reagent Blank correction can be used with some of the factory-installed methods
. Enter the result of a completed test using deionized water as the sample. The blank
Reagent Blank value is subtracted from every result to correct for any background color due to reage
nts. Enter the blank correction before the Standard Adjust option is used. Complete th
is correction for each new lot of test reagents.
Sort Program Select an alphabetical or numerical program order for the stored program list.
Option Description
Select an ID from a list. The current ID will be associated with the sample data until a
Current ID
different ID is selected.
Create New ID Enter a name for a new operator ID. A maximum of 10 names can be entered.
Option Description
Select an ID from a list. The current ID will be associated with the sample data until a
Current ID
different ID is selected.
Enter a name for a new sample ID. A maximum of 10 names can be entered. The sa
Create New ID mples are numbered in sequence for each measurement until a different ID is selecte
d (e.g., Pond 1, Pond 2).
1. Select the applicable program from the programs menu (e.g., Stored Programs, User Programs, Favorites).
2. Install the cell adapter, if necessary.
3. Push Start to start the program.
4. Prepare the blank according to the method document. Close the sample cell and clean the optical faces of the
sample cell with a lint-free cloth.
5. Insert the blank sample cell into the cell compartment. Make sure to install the blank sample cell in the correct
and in a consistent orientation so that the results are more repeatable and precise. Refer to Figure 4 on page
9.
6. Close the instrument cap to prevent light interferences. Refer to Figure 5 on page 10.
7. Push Zero. The display shows a concentration of zero (e.g., mg/L, ABS, µg/L).
8. Prepare the sample. Add reagents as specified by the method document.
9. Select Options>Start Timer to use the stored timers within the program.
10. Close the sample cell and clean the optical surfaces of the cell with a lint-free cloth
11. Insert the sample into the cell compartment. Make sure to install the sample cell in the correct and in a
consistent orientation so that the results are more repeatable and precise. Refer to Figure 4 on page 9.
12. Close the instrument cap to prevent light interferences. Refer to Figure 5 on page 10.
13. Push Read. The display shows the results in the selected units.
Note: The display shows “+++” or “—” if the measured absorbance is less or more than the calibration range of
the test.
Option Description
Edit ABS Manual Use the navigation keys to enter the absorbance value manually.
1. Put the blank into the cell holder and push Zero.
Edit ABS Auto 2. Put the prepared sample into the cell holder and push Read.
3. Push Done.
Note: A beep means that the absorbance is a duplicate of a previously entered standard or that it falls between
two previous standards. Enter a different value and continue.
9. Push Done.
10. Select Add Cal Point.
4 If the curve is known to be linear, only two concentration data points (e.g., a standard with zero absorbance
and another known standard) are necessary. Use additional data points to confirm linearity or define a
nonlinear curve.
11. Enter additional calibration points as described in steps 7–9.
12. Select Save User Program.
Option Description
Shows the list of protected items: edit operator ID, edit sample ID, edit user programs,
Protected Items
date & time, upgrade firmware, upgrade methods, language and edit favorites list.
Option Description
Adjust the display contrast. The lightest setting is 0 and the darkest setting is 9.
Contrast
Default: 5
To maximize battery life, set a time period after which the instrument will
Auto-Shutoff automatically set the power to off if no key is pushed (5, 10, 15, 20, 30 minutes, 1 h
our, 2 hours or Disable). Default: 10 minutes
The display backlight is set to on when BACKLIGHT is pushed. Set a time period af
Backlight ter which the backlight will automatically power off if no key is pushed (10, 20, 30 se
conds, 1, 2, 5, 10 minutes or Disable). Default: 1 minute
Option Description
Keystroke The instrument will make an audible sound whenever a key is pushed. Default: off
The instrument will make an audible sound whenever a reading is complete. Default:
Reading Complete
on
1. Set the instrument to on and connect the USB cable to the instrument and to the computer.
The USB Main Menu prompts.
2. Select Update DR900.
The instrument shows as a USB drive on the computer. Open the folder.
3. Copy the file DR900.bin to the open folder.
4. Push Ok.
5. When the update is done, push Ok.
6. Select Disconnect USB, push Ok and disconnect the USB cable.
7. Push Ok.
8. Restart the instrument.
1. Set the instrument to on and connect the USB cable to the instrument and to the computer.
The USB Main Menu prompts.
2. Select Manage Programs and select an option:
Option Description
Export all user programs to the computer for storage or to move the user programs
Export User Programs
to another DR 900.
Replace all user programs with the user programs from another DR 900 via comput
Import User Programs
er.
The instrument shows as a USB drive on the computer. Open the folder.
3. Copy the export file from drive to the computer or copy the import file from the computer to the drive.
4. Push Ok.
5. When the transfer is done, select Disconnect USB and disconnect the USB cable.
6. Push Ok.
1. Set the instrument to on and connect the USB cable to the instrument and to the computer.
The USB Main Menu prompts.
2. Select Export Datalog.
The instrument shows as a USB drive on the computer. Open the folder.
3. Copy and save the export files (DR900_DataLog.csv and DR900_EventLog.csv) to the computer.
4. Push Ok.
5. When the files are copied to the computer, select Disconnect USB and disconnect the USB cable.
6. Push Ok.
Section 8 Maintenance
WARNING
Multiple hazards. Only qualified personnel must conduct the tasks described in this section of the document.
8.1 Clean the instrument
Clean the exterior of the instrument with a moist cloth and a mild soap solution and then wipe the instrument dry
as necessary.
8.2 Clean the sample cells
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the personal protective
equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled. Refer to the current safety data sheets (MSDS/SDS) for
safety protocols.
CAUTION
Chemical exposure hazard. Dispose of chemicals and wastes in accordance with local, regional and
national regulations.
Most laboratory detergents are used at recommended concentrations. Neutral detergents, such as Liquinox, are
safer to use when regular cleaning is necessary. To decrease the cleaning times, increase the temperature or use
an ultrasonic bath. To complete the cleaning, rinse a few times with deionized water and then let the sample cell
air dry.
Sample cells may also be cleaned with acid, followed by a thorough rinse with deionized water.
Note: Always use acid to clean sample cells that were used for low-level metal tests.
Special cleaning methods are necessary for individual procedures. When a brush is used to clean sample cells,
take extra care to avoid scratches on the interior surfaces of the sample cells.
8.3 Replace the batteries
WARNING
Explosion hazard. Expired batteries can cause hydrogen gas buildup inside the instrument. Replace the
batteries before they expire and do not store the instrument for long periods with the batteries installed.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Battery substitution is not permitted. Use only alkaline batteries.
NOTICE
Make sure to tighten the screws to 1–1.4 N·m (9–12 in.·lb) for a correct seal fit and to maintain the enclosure
environmental rating.
Refer to Install the batteries on page 7 for battery replacement.
Section 9 Troubleshooting
WARNING
Personal injury hazard. Use of non-approved parts may cause personal injury, damage to the instrument or
equipment malfunction. The replacement parts in this section are approved by the manufacturer.
Note: Product and Article numbers may vary for some selling regions. Contact the appropriate distributor or refer
to the company website for contact information.
Replacement parts
Description Item no.
Accessories
Documents / Resources
References
Manuals+,