Trace2O METALYSER FIELD PRO HM3000 User Manual

Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Plating step not
completed
Wipe end of Working Electrode,
polish and re-plate as per
procedure
Peak not visible
Plate damaged
Re-plating required
No heavy metals in
solution
Test with known amount of
standard solution
Results lower
than expected
Stirrer not rotating
Ensure stirrer is rotating by
watching powder buffers swirl
around SAB
If the stirrer is stuck, see section
about rotating the stirrer (page 15)
Physical mask over
the electrode
Ensure no debris – for example,
leaves – are physically masking the
electrode surface from preventing
the analysis from occurring
Results
increasing with
each run
Organics present
Instrument is not designed to deal
with strong organics
System is for natural rivers/water
courses
Samples
>L.O.D
Over-range on
instrument
The Metalyser
®
has been designed
for low level ppb analysis in natural
water
The Metalyser
®
will measure high
limits by:
a) choosing a shorter deposition
time, i.e. change default from 60 to
30 seconds (as explained on page
28)
b) diluting the sample a known
amount and multiplying the result
by the dilution factor
Metalyser not
responding to
key press
Internal fault
First turn off the Metalyser
®
, wait for
a few seconds and then turn it back
on
If this does not fix the problem,
disconnect the battery and
reconnect
If the fault persists, contact the
supplier to organise a return
Connected via
Metaware
Disconnect the Metalyser
®
from
Metaware
Turn off Metalyser
®
and then turn
back on after a few seconds
This should give control back to the
Metalyser
®
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Trace2O METALYSER FIELD PRO HM3000 Specifications

General

Brand	Trace2O
Model	METALYSER FIELD PRO HM3000
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English