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  • Page 1 TIM960, TIM965 and TIM980 Titration Workstations User’s Guide D21T078 Contents...
  • Page 2 D21T078 • Printed by Radiometer Analytical SAS • 2006-07B Contents...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Contents Contents General information ............... 5 1. Introduction ................ 7 Read me! ................... 7 Working in Supervisor mode .............. 7 Working in Routine mode ..............10 Reagent handling using RFID technology ........... 11 2. Getting started ..............15 Keyboard ....................
  • Page 4 4. Running analyses ............... 49 Run electrode calibration ..............50 Run reagent calibration ............... 50 Run method ..................51 Run direct measurement ..............51 Run manual dosing ................52 5. Viewing data ................ 53 How to access? ................. 53 Sample results ................... 54 Reagent calibration results ..............

  • Page 5: General Information

    Producer for disposal at no charge to the user. Note: For equipment supplied or produced by "Radiometer Analytical", please contact www.hach- lange.com and select your country for instructions on how to return your equipment for proper disposal."...
  • Page 6 Warning ! The TitraLab system has been developed to meet the requirements of volumetric titration applications. It is therefore aimed at experienced users who have the knowledge required to operate the instrument and implement the security instructions enclosed. Please remember that the TitraLab system must not, under any circumstances, be used to perform tests on living beings.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Intr 1. Intr oduction oduction 1. Intr oduction oduction 1. Intr 1. Intr oduction Read me! Read me! Read me! Read me! Read me! The interface of the Titration Manager has been specially designed to clearly guide you through every step of the programming and running of the analyses, whether you are a supervisor or a routine user.
  • Page 8 Create a new method or Edit a pre-programmed one Create the measurement or titration method to be used for the analyses. Enter the parameters required to calculate the results, refer to chapter 3. When you have finished programming, select the method or pre- programmed application, refer to Short-Form Reminder no.
  • Page 9 When Cloudy/Stormy/Question mark icons appear, press 1 to run the “Check” command. Depending on the icons displayed, the Titration Manager will automatically guide you through the steps necessary to run the analysis . a. Connect/install the electrode(s) Connect/install electrodes and temperature sensors, Refer to Short Form Reminder no.

  • Page 10: Working In Routine Mode

    W W W W W orking in Routine mode orking in Routine mode orking in Routine mode orking in Routine mode orking in Routine mode In “ROUTINE” mode you are guided at every step, thanks to the clear- text messages and the icons present on the large graphic display. A Routine operator has access to all the displays for checking purposes.

  • Page 11: Reagent Handling Using Rfid Technology

    Reagent handling using RFID technology Reagent handling using RFID technology Reagent handling using RFID technology Reagent handling using RFID technology Reagent handling using RFID technology What’s RFID means and how does it work? What’s RFID means and how does it work? What’s RFID means and how does it work? What’s RFID means and how does it work? What’s RFID means and how does it work?
  • Page 12 Which data contains a burette stand RFID tag? Which data contains a burette stand RFID tag? Which data contains a burette stand RFID tag? Which data contains a burette stand RFID tag? Which data contains a burette stand RFID tag? All identification or location information concerning the burette stand and its associated reagent (if a reagent is installed on that stand).
  • Page 13 Benefits of using RFID technology on burette stands Benefits of using RFID technology on burette stands Benefits of using RFID technology on burette stands Benefits of using RFID technology on burette stands Benefits of using RFID technology on burette stands The Titration Manager knows at any moment which reagent is installed on which burette stands.
  • Page 14 Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    2. Getting star 2. Getting star 2. Getting star ted 2. Getting star 2. Getting star Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Keyboard Alphanumeric keypad to enter data and parameters on the same principle as mobile telephones. These keys can also be used for quick access to the different menus;...

  • Page 16: Basic Principles

    Basic principles Basic principles Basic principles Basic principles Basic principles When the instrument is switched on, the Main window is displayed. When the instrument is switched on for the first time the screen will be as follows: Title bar Selected line Menu options.
  • Page 17 Press 4 or select the line Method library and press to enter the Method library screen. Press Esc to return to the Main window. Select the line Working mode and press . The following options are available: Method: to run a single method. Sequence: to create or run a sequence of methods.

  • Page 18: Main Window

    Main window Main window Main window Main window Main window When the instrument is switched on the Main window is displayed. Title bar: indicates the instruments name and the current time. Working mode: Select the way in which you want to work. Choose from Method, SAC Method, Sequence, SAC Sequence, Reprocessing;...

  • Page 19: Reagents Window

    Reagents window Reagents window Reagents window Reagents window Reagents window Use the RIGHT arrow key to move to this window. Title bar: indicates the name of the window. Calibrate/Enter titre: determine the concentration of the titrant (titre) by running a calibration or a calibration sequence or by entering the titre manually.
  • Page 20 Sunny icon. The reagent calibration or manual entry of the titre has been performed for all the reagents present in the system. Everything is just right! Cloudy icon. The reagent calibration of one of the reagents in the system should be performed within 12 or 24 hours. The expiry date of one of the reagents in the system will elapse in less than one week.

  • Page 21: Electrodes Window

    Electrodes window Electrodes window Electrodes window Electrodes window Electrodes window Use the RIGHT arrow key to move to this window. Title bar: indicates the name of the window. Calibrate electrode: run a calibration or a calibration sequence using the installed electrodes. Install electrodes: connect, disconnect or replace electrodes in a method or sequence.
  • Page 22 Sunny icon. The calibration has been performed on all the electrodes present in the system. Everything is just right! Cloudy icon. The electrode calibration of one of the electrodes present in the system should be performed within 12 or 24 hours. Stormy icon.

  • Page 23: Cell Window

    Cell window Cell window Cell window Cell window Cell window Use the RIGHT arrow key to move to this window. Title bar: indicates the name of the window. Instrument: to select the stirrer of the Titration Manager or an ABU62 connected to the Titration Manager. Internal stirring: command stirrer On/Off.
  • Page 24 Apply internal stirring Apply internal stirring Apply internal stirring Apply internal stirring Apply internal stirring For Instrument, select the stirrer of the Titration Manager or the stirrer of an ABU62 connected to the Titration Manager. Select Internal stirring = ON, Press in the field Speed and select a stirring speed.

  • Page 25: System Configuration

    System configuration System configuration System configuration System configuration System configuration Proceed as follows to configurate your workstation Press Stop for 3 seconds in the Main window to enter the Setup menu. Supervisor code: Entering a Supervisor code enables you to differentiate between the 2 operator modes: Routine and Supervisor: In Routine mode, the user is able to select and run methods.
  • Page 26 Press the RIGHT arrow key. The position of the bar indicates the last screen in the Configuration menu. Press the UP arrow key. Press the LEFT arrow key to return to the first screen in the Configuration menu. Chapter 2...
  • Page 27 Choosing the language Choosing the language Choosing the language Choosing the language Choosing the language Choose your language for displays and printouts in the following way: Use the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the Language line. Press to change a parameter as indicated at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 28 Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Setting the date and time Setting the date and time The current date and time are entered in the following displays: Select Time. Enter the hours (from 00 to 23). RIGHT arrow key.
  • Page 29 Select Date. Enter the day (from 00 to 31). Press RIGHT arrow key. Use the UP/DOWN keys to select the month. Press RIGHT arrow key. Enter the year (from 2000 to 2069). Press Getting started...
  • Page 30 Customising the workstation Customising the workstation Customising the workstation Customising the workstation Customising the workstation You can assign a name to your workstation, which will be permanently displayed in the title bar of the Main window. Typing the name will allow you to get used to using the instruments keypad.
  • Page 31 • Press 9 until the letter "h" appears. • Continue until you have entered (em.lab-1). • To correct a typing error, proceed as follows: Press the LEFT arrow key to position the cursor on the letter "e". Press 7 to enter the letter "a". The letter "e"...
  • Page 32 You can also use a PC keyboard to enter alphanumeric characters. • Connect the PC keyboard to the 6-pin plug situated on the left hand side of the instrument. Select the line Radiometer Analytical. This line is used • to enter information concerning the workplace, user(s) name(s), location, address etc.

  • Page 33: Programming Guidelines

    3. Pr 3. Pr ogramming guidelines ogramming guidelines 3. Pr ogramming guidelines ogramming guidelines 3. Pr 3. Pr ogramming guidelines Only the Supervisor is allowed to program the menus, Electrode, Reagent, and Method. To select the Supervisor mode, press Stop for 3 seconds in the Main window and enter the Supervisor code.

  • Page 34: Create An Electrode

    ID field. Select Other in the From field. The option From = Catalogue allows you to create an electrode from a list of Radiometer Analytical electrodes. Enter the identification (ID) of the electrode, (up to 16 characters). Press 1 twice.
  • Page 35 Select the electrode Type, for electrodes with pH or mV functions: • Single pH - pH electrode (no reference part), • Combined pH - pH electrode with a reference part (with or without temperature sensor), • Single metal/redox - mV (i=0) function electrode with a refer- ence part, •...
  • Page 36 Reference element and filling Potential Radiometer Analytical solution versus SHE Electrodes Hg/Hg - Saturated KCl +244 mV pHC4000, pHC4001, pHC4006, SCE: Saturated Calomel Electrode XC601, REF401, REF421, REF451, XR100, XR110, XR130, XR150, MC408Pt Hg/Hg - 1M LiCl +280 mV REF921...

  • Page 37: Edit Electrode Screen

    Edit electrode screen Edit electrode screen Edit electrode screen Edit electrode screen Edit electrode screen Press 4 Electrode library. Press and select the electrode to be edited from the list. Press 2 Edit electrode. Edit the necessary parameters. Electrode address: indicates which socket the electrode is connected to: TIM / E1, E2, Ref, Temp, GND or Pt-Pt (socket of the Titration Manager),...
  • Page 38 Select whether the electrode should be calibrated or not (Calibration request = Yes or No). If Calibration request = No, the electrode parameter edition is completed. Enter the Periodicity. Indicates the maximum period of time between two calibrations. If the period of time is exceeded, pH measurements can no longer be performed using this pH electrode and the electrode must be calibrated.

  • Page 39: Programming Electrode Parameters

    Programming electrode parameters Programming electrode parameters Programming electrode parameters Programming electrode parameters Programming electrode parameters If Calibrate request = Yes, enter the electrode definition parameters and go to the last Edit electrode screen. Press 1: To enter Calibration parameters: general parameters used during the calibration, Press 2: To enter Calibration solutions parameters concerning...

  • Page 40: Create A Reagent

    Create a reagent Create a reagent Create a reagent Create a reagent Create a reagent Press 4 Reagent library then 1 New reagent. Press in the New reagent screen. Select From = Other. The option From = Catalogue allows you to create a reagent from a list of commonly used reagents.

  • Page 41: Edit Reagent Screen

    Edit reagent screen Edit reagent screen Edit reagent screen Edit reagent screen Edit reagent screen Press 4 Reagent library. Press and select the reagent to be edited from the list. Press 2 Edit reagent. Edit the necessary parameters. Modify the units (mM, M, mN, N) indicated on the reagent bottle. Use the following: mM = mmol/l, M = mol/l, mN = meq/l, N = eq/l or mg/ml (Karl-Fischer reagents only).
  • Page 42 ABU2/1 or ABU2/2 (position 1 or 2 of an ABU62 connected to the Slave socket of another ABU62 connected to the Local socket of the Titration Manager). Select Titre = Enter or Calibrate, Select Enter if you already know the titrant concentration and do not wish to perform a calibration.

  • Page 43: Programming Reagent Parameters

    Programming reagent parameters Programming reagent parameters Programming reagent parameters Programming reagent parameters Programming reagent parameters If Titre = Calibrate, enter the reagent definition parameters and go to the last Edit method screen. Press 1: To enter Calibration parameters: general parameters used during the calibration.

  • Page 44: Create A Method

    Create a method Create a method Create a method Create a method Create a method and select Method. Press Press 4 Method library then 1 New method. Press in the ID field. Enter a method name (up to 16 characters). Press 1.

  • Page 45: Edit Method Screen

    Edit method screen Edit method screen Edit method screen Edit method screen Edit method screen Press 4 Method library. Press , select the method to be edited from the list then press 2 Edit method. Edit the necessary parameters. Select the method mode. The modes available depend on the Titration Manager used: •...
  • Page 46 • Dynamic IP (Inflection point detection with incremental addition of the titrant, increments of varying size) • Karl-Fischer • Addition (1 to 3 additions of reagent. No measurements. Additions are performed simultaneously or successively) Select the measurement mode: pH, mV or mV at imposed current. Select the way the temperature is to be measured.

  • Page 47: Programming Method Parameters

    Programming method parameters Programming method parameters Programming method parameters Programming method parameters Programming method parameters Go to the last Edit method screen. Enter the parameters. The parameters displayed will all depend on the measurement type and mode selected. Press 1: To enter the Method parameters: general parameters concerning the electrode and reagent (when required) used by the method and the titration parameters.
  • Page 48 Chapter 3...

  • Page 49: Running Analyses

    4. Running analyses 4. Running analyses 4. Running analyses 4. Running analyses 4. Running analyses IMPORTANT Before pressing the Run key, check the following points listed below: Select the method by pressing 3 in the main window. If Question marks "?" are present in the electrode and/or reagent tabs.

  • Page 50: Run Electrode Calibration

    Connect/Check reagent(s). Refer to Short-Form Reminder no. 2 . Run the analysis when Sunny icons are visible in the electrode and reagent tabs. Run an electrode calibration when a Stormy icon appears in the electrode tab. Run a reagent calibration when a Stormy icon appears in the titrant tab.

  • Page 51: Run Method

    Run method Run method Run method Run method Run method Refer to Short-Form Reminder no. 6. Select the method in the Method library. Install the electrode then the reagent groups to be used to perform the analysis. Display the Main window. Press 1 to start the analysis.

  • Page 52: Run Manual Dosing

    Run manual dosing Run manual dosing Run manual dosing Run manual dosing Run manual dosing Refer to Short-Form Reminder no. 10. Select the method. Install the electrode group to be used to perform the measurement (if measurements are to be done). Install the reagent group to be used to perform the manual dosing.

  • Page 53: Viewing Data

    5. V 5. V iewing data iewing data 5. V iewing data iewing data 5. V 5. V iewing data How to access? How to access? How to access? How to access? How to access? The GLP-Archives (Good Laboratory Practice) command is available in each window: Main: press 5 to access, •...

  • Page 54: Sample Results

    Sample results Sample results Sample results Sample results Sample results The last 200 sample results are saved in the archives. Once you have selected the method and the result (see previous page), the following data are displayed: Result no. 9 / 26 Result no.

  • Page 55: Reagent Calibration Results

    Reagent calibration results Reagent calibration results Reagent calibration results Reagent calibration results Reagent calibration results The last 100 reagent calibration results are saved in the archives. Once you have selected the reagent then the result (see first page of this chapter), the following data are displayed: Result no.

  • Page 56: Electrode Calibration Results

    Electrode calibration results Electrode calibration results Electrode calibration results Electrode calibration results Electrode calibration results The last 100 electrode calibration results are saved in the archives. Once you have selected the electrode then the result (see first page of this chapter), the following data are displayed (for a pH calibration): Result no.

  • Page 57: Global Variables

    Global variables Global variables Global variables Global variables Global variables To view the G1 to G10 global variables: • Enter the Method/sequence window. • Press 5 (GLP-Archives). • Press 2 (Global variable). Global variable G1 Global variable G2 Scroll the G1 to G10 global variables. Viewing data...
  • Page 58 Chapter 5...

  • Page 59: Printing Data

    6. Printing data 6. Printing data 6. Printing data 6. Printing data 6. Printing data IMPORTANT Before printing, it is necessary to perform the following: Enter the Setup window: press Stop 3 seconds in the Main window. Select the Printer Press 1.

  • Page 60: Manual Printouts

    Manual printouts Manual printouts Manual printouts Manual printouts Manual printouts Method library Method library Method library Method library Method library Press Print, in the Main window to give you an overview of the methods available in the method list. Reagent library Reagent library Reagent library Reagent library...
  • Page 61 Edit method data Edit method data Edit method data Edit method data Edit method data In the Main window, press 4 Method library then Print to give you an overview of the parameters of the current programmed method. These are the parameters entered in the Edit method screen (press 2 to access).

  • Page 62: Automatic Printouts

    Automatic printouts Automatic printouts Automatic printouts Automatic printouts Automatic printouts The Print key is inactive during a titration, pH/mV measurement, electrode or reagent calibration. The results obtained during a "Run" are printed automatically. Depending on the option selected for Detailed in the Edit method/ reagent/electrode - Printout window, you will obtain different types of printouts.

  • Page 63: Connection Of Peripherals

    A95A202 684R999N999 684R999N999 MADE IN FRANCE MADE IN FRANCE RADIOMETER ANALYTICAL SAS RADIOMETER ANALYTICAL SAS FCC ID UHC-TTL090 FCC ID UHC-TTL090 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful...
  • Page 64 Chapter 7...

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Servicing Servicing DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT YOURSELF, except as noted in the Reference Manual. For servicing, please contact your Radiometer Analytical service representative at the address given below: RADIOMETER ANALYTICAL SAS 72, rue d'Alsace 69627 Villeurbanne CEDEX - France Tel.: +33 (0) 4 78 03 38 38...

  • Page 66: International Standards

    Tél. : +33 (0)4 78 03 38 38 - Fax : +33 (0)4 78 68 88 12 CE Marking DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY , Radiometer Analytical SAS, TIM9xx declare under our sole responsibility that the Potentiometric Titration Workstations TIM960, TIM965, TIM980 and ABU62...
  • Page 67 The Titration Manager complies with the following standards: UL 61010A - 1 CAN / CSA C22 2 N° 1010.1 - 92. The Titration Manager TIM9xx complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 68 Chapter 8...

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