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Portable Turbidity Meter
Operation Instructions
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Contents

Installation
1 .1 Unpacking
1 .2 Instrument Structure and installation
1.2.1 Front panel view of the meter
1.2.2 Under panel view of the meter
1.2.3 Connection of the communication line
1.2.4 Battery
1.2.5 Accessories, options and appendixes
2 Operation
2.1 Introduction
2.1 .1 Technical characteristics
2.1 .2 Specifications
2.1 .3 Keypad
2.1 .4 Main display interface
2.2 Operation
2.2.1 Menu
2.2.2 Store , view and delete of the data
2.2.3 Calibrate
2.2.4 Measure
2.2.5 The preparation of turbidity bottle
2.2.6 Preparation of standard sample
2.3 Communicating function
3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
3.1 Maintenance
3.2 Troubleshooting
Appendix I Instruction and Installation of USB Driver
Appendix II Preparation of Turbidity Standard Solution
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Installation 2 Operation
1.1 Unpacking ...··
In the packing case , the following parts can be found : 2.1 Introduction
TU1000P Portable Turbidity Meter I pc 2.1.1 Technical characteristics
Accessories ( See the packing list) 1set • To meet standard IS07072;
• Automatic chromatic~y compensation ;
• Automatic range switch, several measurement units can be selected;
1.2 Instrument Structure and Installation I, •
• 2000 sets of data can be stored ;
1.2.1 Front panel view of the meter • Auto power-off;
As shown in figure 1. • Under-voltage prompt;

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• Communication function through USB socket;
• Power-off protection function . When the meter is shut down, the stored calibration

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- data and setting parameters will not be lost.

2.1.2 Specifications
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Display Unit NTU FNU EBC
(0.00 - 20.00), (0.00 - 20.00) , (0.00 - 4 .90) ,
Figure 1 Measuring (20.0 - 200.0), (20.0 - 200.0) , (4.9 - 49.0),
1.2.2 Under panel view of the meter Range (200-1000) (200-1000) (49-245)
(NTU) Automatic Range Automatic Range Automatic Range
As shown in figure 2, from left to right is power socket and mini USB socket respectively. If
Switch Switch Switch
mini.USS socket is connected to the computer, the meter is powered by the computer, and
• Zero drift: S:±0.5%FS/30 min
the power socket don't have to be connected to the power.
• stability: S:±0.5%FS/30 min
• Repeatability: S:0.5%

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Indication error: s; ±6%
Working Environment
Ambience temperature: 5·c-35·c
Relative humidity: S:85%
Power supply: DC voltage (4.8-6)V, the supply current not less than 300mA;
No corrosive gas exist in the surrounding air;
e. No vibration that could affect performance exist;
1.2.3 Connection of the communication line f. No strong electromagnetic interference to surrounding except the geomagnetic field
If user wants to communication with the computer, USB communication line should be • Dimensions (mm): 220x1 OOxSO (LxWxH).
connected between instrument and computer. After the driver and communication • Weight (kg) : About 0.8kg.
software is installed correctly, communication function can be used. (See Appendix II)

2.1.3 Keypad
1.2.4 Battery
As shown in figure 3.
Open the battery box cover at the button of the instrument, install four AA batteries for
The meter consists of nine keys, respectively
power supply.
"Measure", "Enter", "Cancel", "Menu", ".i." , "T", "<I(",

1.2.5 Accessories, options and appendixes ""'"and "Power"-

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a. Turbidity bottle, there is "+" mark printed on the bottle . When inserting the turbidity
bottle into the meter, make sure the vertical mark is aligned with the center position of
the slit.
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b. USB power cord is needed when the meter is powered by the computer, connect one
Figure 3
end to BNC, the other end to mini USB plug.
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)> Measure: After start up, the meter enters into standby status. In the standby status,
press this key to start measurement and display the measurement results, and then
Method
return to standby mode automatically.
Calib View
Store: After measurement, press this key to store result.
Enter: In the menu status, press this key to confirm the last operation. Unit Delete
Cancel: In the menu status, press this key to cancel the last operation.
Operator Time
Menu: In the standby status, press this key to enter the meter menu, and then by
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pressing the ".A" , " T ", "..,. .. , "II>" , "Enter" or "Cancel" button to select.
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)> A: When users need to select up and down in the menu status, press this key (white
on black means selected) to select up; When users need to adjust the numbers, press this
Zero:
key to increase number
Select "Zero'', the interface is as shown in figure 6. If there is no zero turbidity water, users
)> T : When users need to select up and down in the menu status, press this key (white
can also choose low turbidity water such as pure water and press " A" , "T" key to adjust
on black means selected) to select down ; When users need to adjust the numbers, press
the zero value to (0.00-0.09) NTU . Then press "Enter" key to start zero calibration, about
this key to decrease number.
1 minute the calibration is completed and automatically return to the main menu; Or press
)> ..,. : When users need to select left and right in the menu status, press this key to
"Cancel" to cancel the zero calibration and return to the main menu.
select left (white on black means selected).
)> II> : When users need to select left and right in the menu status, press this key to Zero calib O.OQNTU
select right (white on black means selected
)> .Power: The power switch button. In shutdown status, press this key to start up; In the "Enter" to Start
boot status, press this key for a few seconds, then the screen will prompt instrument is "Cancel" to Exit
shutting down, then release the button to turn it off.

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2.1 .4 Main display interface
As shown in figure 4.
Calibrate:
Select "Calibrate", the interface is as shown in figure 7.
2NTU
20NTU First point
O.OONTU 200NTU
calib solution
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2.2 Operation
The meter can calibrate 2 NTU, 20 NTU, 100NTU, 200NTU, 500NTU and 1000 NTU at
2.2.1 Menu
In the standby status, press "Menu" key to enter main menu interface, as shown in figure 5, one time, user can choose the first and the last calibration solution, other solutions in the

there are options "Zero", "Calibrate" , "Unit", "Operator'', "Method", "View'', "Delete" and middle is determined by the meter. Firstly, choose the turbidity value of the first point
"Date &Time". Press the" .A'', "T", .. ..,. .. , "II>" key to choose , black on white means current calibration solution by pressing "A" , "T" key. Then press "Enter'' key, the interface is as
item . Press "Enter" key to enter the corresponding menu ; Press "Cancel" key to exit the shown in figure 8. Press "Enter" key to start the first point calibration , about 1 minute later,
main menu and return to the standby status. the calibration is completed and prompt to prepare for the second point calibration .
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Repeat the above steps until 1000 NTU is finished or user does not need to continue, fluctuated due to the suspended solids in the sample, choose "Average" mode to calculate
press the "Cancel" key to finish the calibration and return to the main menu. the average value and make the display value more stable . Normally, choose "general"
mode to save time . Press " .A.", " T" key to choose one mode, then press "Enter" key to get
back to main menu. If press "Cancel" key, it will cancel this selection and back to the main
First point calib 2NTU menu .

"Enter'' to start
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Average

Units:
Figure 8

Select "Units", the interface is as shown in figure 9. The meter provides "NTU", "FNU", and
"EBC" to be chosen . Press "<Ill" , "~" key to choose one and then press "Enter" key to
I View Data:
Figure 11

select present unit and return to the main menu; if press "Cancel" key, it will cancel this Select "View Data", the interface is as shown in figure 12. "Sequence View" means to view
selection and back to the main menu. data according to the sequence . "Date View" means to view data according to the date.
Select "Date View", Input year, month, day, then the data will display in the sheet. Press

UNITS " .A.", "T" key to flip.

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Date View

Operator: Figure 12
Sele~t "Operator", the interface is as shown in figure 10 and display the operator NO. The
effective range is 01-99. Press "<Ill" , "~ " key to choose one digit and then press" .A.", "T" Delete Data:
key to adjust the number, then press "Enter" key to get back to main menu . When storing "Delete Data" means to delete all the stored historical data . Select "Delete Data", the
measurement results, operator NO. will be stored as well. If press "Cancel" key, it will not interface is as shown in figure 13. It will prompt to confirm. Press "Enter'' key to delete all
be stored and back to the main menu. the data or press "Cancel" key to cancel this operation, back to main menu.
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Measurement Mode: Date&Time:

Select "Measurement", the interface is as shown in figure 11 . If the measured value Select "Date &Time", the interface is as shown in figure 9. Then press the number keys

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and the "Enter" key on the meter panel in turn to input the year, month, day, hour and
minute . The effective range: (2000- 2099) years, (1-12) month, (1 - 31) day, (0-· 23)
hour, (0 - 59) minute . If press "Cancel" key, the input will not be saved and return to the
main menu.
2015 Year
2.2.4 Measure
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2.2.2 Store, view and delete of the data
Store:
In standby status, press "Store" key to store related parameters of last measurement such
as time, operator, photocell current etc. The meter displays store finished. About 2
seconds later, return to the initial status.
Zero point and calibration results will be stored automatically.
View & Delete:
In "View data" menu, the meter displays historical data sheet, the latest data is at the last
of the sheet. When the data is more than one page, press" .i.", "T" key to flip.
In "Delete Data" menu, all stored data can be deleted.
2.2.3 Calibrate
The meter operation after a period of time, users should re-calibrate the meter with
standard turbidity solution , including zero calibration and sample calibration .
Zero calibration:
In measuring status, put the turbidity bottle with zero turbidity water into the meter
according to marking specified location and close the cover. The meter enters into the
"Zero" menu, press "Enter" key to start zero calibration. The meter displays the current
value of photocell. To keep the meter stable at this time . About 1 minutes later, zero
calibration is finished automatically.
Sample calibration :
Enter into the "Calibrate" menu, calibrate according to measurement steps in section 2.2.3.
If users need to calibrate a variety of turbidity value, it must be from low turbidity to high
turbidity. The principle of choose on standard solution: To make the turbidity of the
sample between zero point and standard solution or between two standard
solutions, and nearly as much as possible. The meter can save up to three kinds of
calibration value of standard solution. After calibration, all previous calibration value is
2.2.5 The preparation of turbidity bottle
invalid (does not contain zero).
Put the turbidity bottle with sample into the meter according to the marking specified
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location, close the cover; The display will show the current turbidity value of the sample,
the display value should be consistent with the current sample turbidity value. Press the
"Enter" key to start calibration , the meter displays the current value of photocell. Keep the
meter stable at this time. About 1 minutes later, calibration process is finished
automatically, the meter will prompt to continue next sample calibration (if 1OOO NTU
turbidity solution calibration is completed, the calibration will be finished automatically). If
users need to continue calibration , repeat the above process; If all the required sample
calibration is completed, press the "Cancel" key to return to the main menu.
Switch the meter on , the meter enters into the standby status. Place the turbidity bottle
with sample into the meter according to the marking specified location and close the cover.
When it is stable , press the "Measure" key to start measurement. The measurement
results show after a few seconds and return to the standby status. the meter will also enter
into the standby status when returned from other status. In standby status , the "Turbidity"
is displayed on the left upper corner of the LCD.
The sample measurement steps:
A) Wash the turbidity bottle which is used to calibrate the meter clean with zero turbidity
water.
B) Rinse the turbidity bottle with sample under test for a few times .
C) Add the samples into turbidity bottle to"+" sign , not too little. During operation, carefully
take the parts above"+" sign and then close the turbidity cover.
D) Hold the turbidity bottle cap, wipe liquid and fingerprint on the turbidity bottle with a soft
cloth.
E) Insert the turbidity bottle into the equipment according to specified location, close the
cover.
F) ·in the standby status, press the "Measure" key, the meter will display the measured
results after a few seconds.
CAUTION
• The turbidity bottles has no obvious scratches and fingerprints.
• Put the turbidity bottle into the meter according to marking specified position.
• Must not touch the place below"+" sign.
• No air bubbles in the turbidity bottle before test.
• There are some difference between different turbidity bottles, in order to ensure the
accuracy of measurement, use the same turbidity bottle for calibration and
measurement. At the same time, pay attention to wash turbidity bottle clean when
replacing solutions.
A) The selection of turbidity bottle
The turbidity bottle has no obvious scratch, especially the part below"+" sign . The bottom
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of the bottle should be flat. and drying under 110 ·c with oven
S) The cleaning of turbidity bottle
The turbidity bottle should be clean inside and outside, the cleaning of turbidity bottle 3.2 Troubleshooting
should be extra careful. Firstly, clean the turbidity bottle with detergent. Then it is better to Table 1
soak it in 1 :1 nitric acid for a night. Finally clean it with a large amount of DI water several Problems Malfunctions Solutions
times . Users should take parts above the "+" sign when cleaning , so as not to dirty the 1. Turbidity bottle has obvious scratche 1. Re-select the bottle with no obvious
bottle leave fingerprint. s scratches .
2. Attachments on the Turbidity bottle. 2. Soak the bottle with 1:1 nitric acid
~ { .. .. 3. Turbidity bottle didn't wipe clean , until attachments fall off.
or there are fingerprints ; 3.Wipe the bottle clean until no
2.2.6 Preparation of standard sample The error of
4. Fail to use the correct standard fingerprints.
measurement
a) Preparation of Zero-Turbidity Water solution to perform calibration 4. Prepare the correct standard
result is too big
5. Does not insert the turbidity bottle at solution to re-calibrate according to
Using the microporous membrane with the pore size less than (f 2µm to distil! DI water (or
' ' . specified location the calibration procedures.
electro-osmosis pray water and ion-exchanged water), it requires to perform the filtration 5. When placing the turbidity bottle
twice or more. The obtained filtrate is the zero-turbidity water. into the meter, pay attention to the
b) The selection and preparation of standard sample specified location.
USS Driver in the computer has not installed Reinstall the driver according to
The Formazine standard substances is recommended, such as GSW12001 400 degree
communication correctly. Appendix I.
NTU turbidity (Formazine) standard substance.
Failed
When it's difficult to get the Formazine standard substance, user can base on the
requirements and methods stipulated by IS07027 by strictly following the conditions and
reagent consumption to make 4000NTU and 400NTU Formazine turbidity solution, see Appendix I:
Appendix II. Other turbidity standard samples are prepared through the dilution of these
two standard solutions and zero turbidity water. Instruction and Installation of USB Driver
If using accompanying software, just operate according to the operation instruction . If there
The Formazine standard solution should be stored in the refrigerator (4 "C -8"C). The
is no related USS driver in user's computer, operate as follow :
diluted standard solution with low turbidity value has poor instability, and doesn't fit to save,
be prepared each time before use.
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1. The meter use USS to UART conversion chip FT232R provided by FTDI company as
USS communication interface . User can install the latest version USS driver on the website
of FTDI company.

2.3 Communication Function
The meter supports to connect computer through USB socket by "Data Collection
Software". Present results or stored historical data can be processed, printed etc.
2. After the install is succeed, USS Serial Port (COMx) will display in the device manager.
The ''x" of "COMx" means the port number. Otherwise , uninstall and reinstall again.
3. The meter use standard RS-232 communication , Format: 9600, n, 8, 1. Which means
9600 bps , no odd-even check, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit.

3 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

3.1 Maintenance
a. To use and place the turbidity bottle carefully, avoid scratches, wear and stains, otherwise
it will seriously affect the performance of the meter.
b. After the meter start up, to wait for a period of time before sample measurement. Appendix II:
Re-calibration is suggested before each measurement, so as to prevent instrument
measuring errors due to drift. The preparation of turbidity standard solution
c. The. meter should be placed on the solid steady working table , prevent the influence of
1). 4000NTU turbidity standard solution
vibration on the meter measurement.
d. The meter should avoid sun exposure, there should be no heating element around. Accurately weigh 5.0g hexamethylenetetramine (C6H12N4) , dissolve in approximately 40ml
e. After use , the turbidity bottles and caps should be immediately washed clean with DI water, zero-turbidity water.

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Accurately weighed 0.5 hydrazine sulfate (N2H6S04), dissolve in approximately 40ml zero
turbidity water.
PACKING LIST
Warning (in IS07027): Hydrazine sulfate is toxic and may be carcinogenic. special attention
,must be paid on safetv when operating.
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Get the above two solutions into 100ml volumetric flask, add the zero turbidity water to the
mark level and shake to make it completely mixed . The flask is placed in 25 "C ±1 "C incubator No. Description QTY
or water bath , staying for 24hrs. The turbidity value of the suspension is set at 4000 NTU.
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The turbidity standard solution should be kept in the dark place .

2) . 400NTU turbidity standard solution h-' 2 Turbidity bottle (cP25x60, with "+) 5

With a pipette to get 4000NTU standard solution 10.00ml to 100ml volumetric flask, and 3 USB power line ( USB to cPS .Sx2.1 ) 1
dilute with zero turbidity water to the mark level. After being completely mixed, the solution is
the 400NTU turbidity standard solution. The solution should be kept in the dark place. 4 USB communication line (A male to mini male, L=lm) 1

5 Power adapter HW-050100C01 ( SV,lA ) 1

6 AA (No. 5) battery 4
7 REXDC2 .0 software 1

8 Operation instruction 1

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