Hach DR/2400 - General Information

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General Information

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Table of Contents3
Safety Information7
Specifications9
Installation11
Section 1 Getting Started13
Unpacking the Instrument13
Operating Environment13
Cable Connections13
Power Connections14
Serial Printer and PC Connections14
Battery Pack14
Using the Instrument Keys15
Turning the Power on and off15
Turning on the Backlight16
Adjusting the Display Contrast16
Battery Status16
Tips for Using the Touch Screen17
The DR/2400 Portable Spectrophotometer Main Menu17
Using the Dr/Check™ Absorbance Standards18
How to Use the Standards18
Determining Photometric Accuracy19
Section 2 General Instrument Operation21
Selecting a Language21
Instrument Setup Menu21
Setting the Time and Date21
Setting Sound Preferences21
Using the Alphanumeric Keypad22
Setting the Operator ID22
Setting the Sample ID23
Right- or Left-Handed Screen Option23
Communications with a Printer or Computer24
Push-To-Read" Display Lock25
Working with Hachlink25
Sample Cell Adapters26
Installing Sample Cell Adapters26
Inserting and Removing Samples27
Using the Optional Pour-Thru Cell27
Assembling the Pour-Thru Cell28
Installing the Pour-Thru Cell29
Using the Pour-Thru Cell29
Cleaning the Pour-Thru Cell30
Using the General-Purpose Timer30
Section 3 Hach Programs-Simplified Analysis33
Selecting a Hach Program33
Running a Hach Program33
Using Program Timers33
Taking a Reading33
Hach Program Options34
Running a Reagent Blank34
Creating a User Program Based on a Hach Program35
Correcting for a Diluted Sample35
Changing the Chemical Form35
Running a Standard Adjust36
Performing Standard Additions36
Adding a Hach Program to the "Favorite Programs" List36
Section 4 Working with Data37
The Datalog37
Storing Data to the Datalog37
Recalling, Sending, and Erasing Data from the Datalog37
Section 5 User Programs-Customized Analysis39
Creating and Saving a New User Program39
Entering a Calibration Formula Directly40
Creating a Calibration Table40
Recalling a User Program41
Editing an Existing User Program41
Erasing a User Program41
Adding User Programs to the "Favorite Programs" List42
Section 6 Standard Additions43
Checking Results with Standard Additions43
Using the Standard Additions Option44
Estimating Concentration Using Standard Additions45
Section 7 Single Wavelength Mode47
Setting up Single Wavelength Mode47
Taking Single Wavelength Measurements47
Maintenance49
Section 8 Maintenance49
Caring for the Instrument51
Cleaning the Instrument51
Replacing the Lamp Module51
Sample Cell Maintenance51
Pour-Thru Cell Maintenance51
Alkaline Battery Replacement51
Rechargeable Battery Pack Replacement/Maintenance52
Recertification Interval52
Section 9 Upgrading the Instrument Software53
System Requirements53
Installing the Upgrade Software on the PC53
Installing from Floppy Disk53
Installing from CD-ROM53
Connecting the Instrument to the Computer53
Starting the Upgrade Utility54
Setting the Communication Link54
Programming the Instrument54
Uninstalling the Upgrade Software54
Section 10 Troubleshooting and Faqs55
Troubleshooting55
Instrument Information55
Wavelength Check55
Frequently Asked Questions55
General Information57
Replacement Parts and Accessories59
Certification60
How to Order62
Repair Service63
Warranty64
Index65

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