Nalco TRASAR 1 User Manual

© 2012 Ecolab Inc. Manufactured in the USA
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US Patent # 7 550 746 (other patents pending)
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TRASAR 1
Handheld Fluorometer

Nalco TRASAR 1 Specifications

General

Power:	1 - 9 volt battery - Suppled
Auto Shutdown	after 5 minutes
Enclosure:	Suitable for indoor/outdoor use
Environment:	Temperature: 41-104°F [5-40°C]
Relative Humidity:	90%
Background Concentration	0-50% of nominal product concentration.
Accuracy:	± 10% (for ± 3 sigma)
Dynamic Range:	0.05-2.00 ppm Fluorescent Tracer from 10% to 400% of nominal product concentration

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions:	8.5” x 3.8”
Weight:	1.1 lb

Summary

System Introduction

Principle of Operation

Describes how the TRASAR 1 Handheld Fluorometer measures product concentration using fluorescent molecules and temperature compensation.

Specifications

Specifications

Set-Up

Set-up

Details the initial setup procedure for the TRASAR 1 handheld unit, including inspecting the case and inserting the battery.

Operation

Turn On

Explains how to turn the TRASAR 1 Handheld Fluorometer on and off, and its initial display sequence.

Set Date

Set Time

Calibrate

Outlines the requirements and frequency for calibrating the TRASAR 1 Handheld Fluorometer.

Sample Introduction

Sample Measurement

Explains the procedure for performing a sample measurement using the TRASAR 1 Handheld Fluorometer.

Site Selection

Set Product

Set Background

Background Fluorescence: (Field Procedure)

Troubleshooting

Erroneous readings

Lists common causes and troubleshooting steps for when the TRASAR 1 Handheld Fluorometer provides incorrect readings.

Screen goes blank

Error codes

Explains specific error codes displayed by the TRASAR 1 Handheld Fluorometer and their meanings.

Maintenance

Cleaning

Replacing the Battery