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INTRODUCTION
The Metalyser
®
Field Pro HM3000 Instrument is ideal for testing of very low
heavy metal concentrations in natural water courses, for example lakes and
rivers. The HM3000 is a rugged field kit that tests for a range of 16 heavy
metals and can be used both as a collection and measurement device for at-
site analysis. The HM3000 is very portable as it uses a battery as its power
source and the embedded rugged tablet PC that runs Trace2o’s advanced
Windows based Metaware software gives the user laboratory capabilities on
site.
The Metalyser
®
HM3000 utilises a voltammetric analysis technique to detect
heavy metal ions in solution. The technique is not new - it was first proposed
in the 1920s - but recent advances in electronics and software have provided
a means to make the instrument portable. The instrument takes a complex
idea but makes it easy to understand and is therefore useable for a competent
person not trained in voltammetry. No complex chemical techniques need to
be employed during the course of the analysis.
The Metalyser
®
HM3000 is very robust and has been designed to be virtually
maintenance free. The unit is sealed against water ingress and the electrodes
are designed for as little user interaction as possible.
The Metalyser
®
HM3000 is ready out-of-the-box and can be factory configured
and can be used after charging the built-in battery. The software loads
automatically on start-up and the instrument is ready to go.
The Metalyser
®
HM3000 has two modes of operation and can be run in either
of these. The primary mode of operation is via the tablet PC and built-in
Metaware software which gives the user advanced control of the instrument to
provide greater accuracy and sensitivity. This method gives the user linear
regression capabilities and more sensitive test methods. The secondary mode
of operation is as a standalone instrument, running from the instrument’s built-
in intuitive joystick-driven menu system and graphic display interface. The
second mode of operation is ideal for quick screening work.
The Metalyser
®
HM3000 communicates with the tablet PC via a Bluetooth
connection which eliminates the need for trailing cables during use. It is
possible to connect the PC via the USB cable to the instrument, but this is not
advised as the instrument will drain power from the tablet PC. If this is
necessary contact Trace2o as a special cable can be supplied.
Metalyser® Field Pro HM3000 Instruction Manual v 5.0
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