Thermo Aquamate Manual

User Manual
Thermo Scientific
Orion AquaMate
User Manual
AQ7100 Vis and AQ8100 UV-Vis

Spectrophotometers
AQX1MAN • Revision D • June 2020
269-337700 User Manual  1

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for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment or cure of disease.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 .................................................................................................................................... 7
Spectrophotometer Introduction .............................................................................................. 7
Spectrophotometer Overview ...................................................................................................... 7
Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer ............................................................................ 8
Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer ...................................................................... 8
Packing Lists................................................................................................................................ 8
Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List .............................................. 8
Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List ........................................ 9
Orion AquaMate User Documentation on USB.......................................................................... 10
Intended Use ............................................................................................................................. 10
Operating Precautions ............................................................................................................... 10
Safety and Special Notices ........................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2 .................................................................................................................................. 12
Spectrophotometer Basics ..................................................................................................... 12
Spectrophotometer Components ............................................................................................... 12
Instrument Touchscreen................................................................................................... 13
Instrument Connections ................................................................................................... 14
Optional Accessories........................................................................................................ 14
Sample Compartment ................................................................................................................ 15
Sample Compartment for AQ7100 and AQ8100 .............................................................. 15
Single Cell Holder ............................................................................................................ 16
Tray Features ................................................................................................................... 16
Removal – grasp cell holder and lift up and forward ........................................................ 16
Optional Sample Holders ................................................................................................. 17
Cell Holder Replacement ................................................................................................. 18
Optional Printer ................................................................................................................ 19
Selecting and Positioning Vials and Cuvettes .................................................................. 22
Z-dimension ..................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 .................................................................................................................................. 23
Orion AquaMate Instrument Setup and Touchscreen and Features ................................... 23
Instrument Screen Navigation.................................................................................................... 23
User Interface Familiarity ................................................................................................. 25
User Interface Content............................................................................................................... 27
Screen 1 Startup Screen .................................................................................................. 27
Screen 2 – Method Development, Diagnostics, and Data ................................................ 34
Screen 3 – Multi-wavelength and OD600......................................................................... 44
Instrument Settings .................................................................................................................... 45
Settings ............................................................................................................................ 45
SmartStart ........................................................................................................................ 46
Ending and Exporting Experiments .................................................................................. 54
Exporting Data ................................................................................................................. 55
Chapter 4 .................................................................................................................................. 57
Water Analysis Test Menu ...................................................................................................... 57
Preprogrammed Methods .......................................................................................................... 57
Method Selection and Experiment ............................................................................................. 58
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Droplet Folder Methods .................................................................................................... 58
Method Options ................................................................................................................ 60
Method Sample Increments ............................................................................................. 61
Loading Test Methods from the AquaMate Instrument .................................................... 62
Running Water Analysis Test Methods ............................................................................ 63
Single Point Method Adjustment ...................................................................................... 65
Using the Reverse Color Feature ..................................................................................... 66
Creating or Modifying a Test Method ......................................................................................... 67
How to Define the Test Method Parameters .................................................................... 67
Chapter 5 .................................................................................................................................. 69
Orion AQUAfast Reagent Chemistry Instructions for Orion AquaMate .............................. 69
Orion AQUAfast Colorimetric Reagents Compatible with Orion AquaMate Instruments ........... 69
Orion AQUAfast Reagent Instructions ....................................................................................... 71
Recommendations for Avoiding Measurement Errors ...................................................... 71
AC2002 Alkalinity-M (Alkalinity to pH 4.3) Tablet Test ..................................................... 72
AC3002P Alkalinity-P (Alkalinity to pH 8.2) Tablet Test ................................................... 73
AC2027 Aluminum Tablet Test ........................................................................................ 74
AC4P27 Aluminum Powder Pack & Liquid Test ............................................................... 75
AC2012 Ammonia Tablet Test ......................................................................................... 76
AC4P12 Ammonia Powder Pack Test.............................................................................. 77
ACR012 Ammonia Low Range Reaction Tube Test ........................................................ 78
ACR011 Ammonia High Range Reaction Tube Test ....................................................... 79
AC2035 Bromine Tablet Test ........................................................................................... 80
AC2017 Chloride Tablet Test ........................................................................................... 82
AC2070 Chlorine (Free & Total) Tablet Test .................................................................... 83
AC2071 Chlorine (Free) Tablet Test ................................................................................ 85
AC2072 Chlorine (Total) Tablet Test................................................................................ 87
AC4P71 Chlorine (Free) Powder Pack Test ..................................................................... 89
AC4P72 Chlorine (Total) Powder Pack Test .................................................................... 90
AC3072 Chlorine (Total) High Range Tablet Test ............................................................ 91
AC2099 Chlorine Dioxide Tablet Test .............................................................................. 92
CODL00 COD Low Range Digestion Tube Test .............................................................. 94
CODH00 COD Mid-Range Digestion Tube Test .............................................................. 96
CODHP0 COD High Range Digestion Tube Test ............................................................ 97
AC2029 Copper (Free & Total) Tablet Test ..................................................................... 98
AC4P29 Copper (Free) Powder Pack Test ...................................................................... 99
AC2098 Cyanuric Acid Tablet Test ................................................................................ 100
AC2009 Fluoride SPADNS Liquid Test .......................................................................... 101
AC3032T Hardness (Total) Tablet Test ......................................................................... 103
AC2030 Hydrazine Powder Test .................................................................................... 104
AC2078 Iron (II & III) Tablet Test ................................................................................... 105
AC4P78 Iron (Ferro) Powder Pack Test......................................................................... 106
AC4P79 Iron (Total) Powder Pack Test ......................................................................... 107
AC2055 Manganese Tablet Test.................................................................................... 108
AC4P54 Manganese Low Range Powder Pack & Liquid Test ....................................... 109
AC4P55 Manganese High Range Powder Pack Test .................................................... 110
AC4P42 Molybdate Powder Pack Test .......................................................................... 111
ACR007 Nitrate Reaction Tube Test .............................................................................. 112
AC2046 Nitrite Tablet Test ............................................................................................. 113
AC4P46 Nitrite Powder Pack Test ................................................................................. 114

ACD004 Nitrogen (Total) Low Range Digestion Tube Test............................................ 115
ACD007 Nitrogen (Total) High Range Digestion Tube Test ........................................... 117
AC3048 Ozone Tablet Test ............................................................................................ 119
AC2001 pH Tablet Test .................................................................................................. 121
AC3001 pH Liquid Test .................................................................................................. 122
AC2095-WA Phosphate (Ortho) Low Range Tablet Test ............................................... 123
AC2096 Phosphate (Ortho) High Range Tablet Test ..................................................... 124
AC4P95 Phosphate (Ortho) Powder Pack Test ............................................................. 125
ACR095 Phosphate (Ortho) Reaction Tube Test ........................................................... 126
ACD095 Phosphate (Total) Digestion Tube Test ........................................................... 127
ACD095AH Phosphate (Acid Hydrolysable) Digestion Tube Test ................................. 129
AC2060 Silica Tablet Test .............................................................................................. 131
AC2061 Silica with Phosphate Removal Tablet Test ..................................................... 132
AC4P60 Silica Powder Pack Test .................................................................................. 133
AC4P82 Sulfate Powder Pack Test................................................................................ 134
AC2016 Sulfide Tablet Test ........................................................................................... 135
AC2065 Zinc Tablet Test................................................................................................ 136
Color Measurement from Application Log #131 ............................................................. 137
UVA and UV254 Measurements from Application Log #137.......................................... 141
Chapter 6 ................................................................................................................................ 145
Standard Curve Test Menu ................................................................................................... 145
Concentration Measurements using the Quant Standard Curve Application (Custom Method)
................................................................................................................................................. 145
Accessing Quant ............................................................................................................ 146
Quant Standard Curve Options ............................................................................................... 147
Setting the Parameters for a Standard Curve ................................................................ 147
Creating a Standard Curve in Quant........................................................................................ 148
Measuring Standards for a Standard Curve ................................................................... 148
Measurement Samples via Quant .................................................................................. 149
Ending An Experiment.................................................................................................... 150
Exporting Data ............................................................................................................... 151
Editing a Standard Curve ............................................................................................... 152
Chapter 7 ................................................................................................................................ 155
Wavelength Scanning Test Menu ......................................................................................... 155
Setting the Parameters for a Scan ................................................................................. 156
Collecting a Baseline Scan and Scanning a Sample...................................................... 158
Performing Calculations on the Scan Data .................................................................... 159
3Pt Net Function ............................................................................................................ 161
Area Function ................................................................................................................. 162
Recalling an Existing Scanning Method ......................................................................... 163
Chapter 8 ................................................................................................................................ 164
AquaMate On-board Software .............................................................................................. 164
Chapter 9 ................................................................................................................................ 173
Absorbance, % Transmittance and Concentration Measurements ................................... 173
Absorbance & % Transmittance Measurements ...................................................................... 173
Using the Fixed Application for Basic A-%T-C Test Method .......................................... 173
Available Fixed Equations .............................................................................................. 175
Using the C-Mode to Measure Concentration ................................................................ 176

Multi-wavelength ...................................................................................................................... 177
3-Point Net ............................................................................................................................... 178
Kinetics .................................................................................................................................... 179
Chapter 10 .............................................................................................................................. 180
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 180
Routine Care............................................................................................................................ 181
Cleaning and Maintaining Vials and Cuvettes ................................................................ 181
Cleaning the Windows of the Sample Compartment ...................................................... 183
Replacing the Tungsten-Halogen Lamp .................................................................................. 184
Xenon Lamp Life...................................................................................................................... 185
Replacing the Xenon Flash Lamp ............................................................................................ 186
Chapter 11 .............................................................................................................................. 189
Customer Services ................................................................................................................ 189
Technical Support .................................................................................................................... 189
Instrument Specifications ......................................................................................................... 190
Ordering Information ................................................................................................................ 192
Appendix A............................................................................................................................. 195
General Instrument Information ........................................................................................... 195
Parameters .............................................................................................................................. 195
Calculations for Software ......................................................................................................... 200

CHAPTER 1
1
Spectrophotometer Introduction
Spectrophotometer Overview
Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ AquaMate™ Vis and UV-Vis spectrophotometers offer the following
features and benefits:
• Easy operation using the 260+ preprogrammed methods for common colorimetric reagents
• Easy access to approved regulatory methods for wastewater and drinking water.
• Secured Smart Method selection for frequently used methods
• Glove-friendly touchscreen user interface.
• Flexibility to create new methods for additional reagents or samples – create new methods
using calibration standards or update methods using published wavelengths and equations
• Use a variety of circular and rectangular vial sizes with a variety of vial holder options.
• Performance verification tests ensure wavelength accuracy and instrument functionality,
plus built-in filters allow for wavelength verification with no additional equipment required
• Additional functions include standard curve concentration measurements, wavelength
scanning, multiple fixed-wavelength measurements, absorbance ratio and difference
• One year instrument warranty

Chapter 1  Spectrophotometer Introduction
Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer

The Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis spectrophotometer measures in the 325 to 1100 nm wavelength
range using a Tungsten-Halogen lamp, designed for easy replacement using the factory pre-
aligned lamp and base. The Tungsten-Halogen lamp has an average expected lifespan >
1,000 hour.
Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis

Spectrophotometer
The Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis spectrophotometer measures in the 190 nm to 1100 nm
wavelength range using a Xenon Flash lamp that requires no warm-up time and is designed for
an average 3-5 year lifespan.
Packing Lists
Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List
• Vis Spectrophotometer with 7-inch color touchscreen and Tungsten-Halogen Lamp
• 12-25 mm Round Vial Holder (P/N: AQX1LWLVH)
• 24 mm Round vials, 12-pack quantity (P/N: AC2V24)
• External AC to DC Universal Power Supply, 100–240 volts, 50–60 Hz (AQX1PWRSUP)
• Standard power cord bundle (North American, EU, and UK) w/AQ7100
o NA Cord (P/N: AQX1NACBL)
o EU Cord (P/N: AQX1EUCBL)
o UK Cord (P/N: AQX1UKCBL)
• Optional APAC power cord bundle (China, Australia, and India) w/AQ7100APAC
o China Cord (P/N: AQX1CNCBL)
o Australia Cord (P/N: AQX1AUCBL)
o India Cord (P/N: AQX1INCBL)
• AquaMate User Guide, Methods List, and Reagent Instructions on USB (P/N: AQX1MAN)
• AquaMate Getting Started Guide
• Read Me First Warning Guide (Multilanguage)
• AquaMate Site and Safety Guide
• CE Declaration of Conformity
• Printed instrument test verification report
• Dust cover
• USB cable

Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List

• UV-Vis Spectrophotometer with 7-inch color touchscreen and Xenon Flash Lamp
• 12-25 mm Round Vial Holder (P/N: AQX1LWLVH)
• 24 mm Round vials, 12-pack quantity (P/N: AC2V24)
• External AC to DC Universal Power Supply, 100–240 volts, 50–60 Hz (AQX1PWRSUP)
• Standard power cord bundle (North American, EU, and UK) w/AQ7100
o NA Cord (P/N: AQX1NACBL)
o EU Cord (P/N: AQX1EUCBL)
o UK Cord (P/N: AQX1UKCBL)
• Optional APAC power cord bundle (China, Australia, and India) w/AQ7100APAC
o China Cord (P/N: AQX1CNCBL)
o Australia Cord (P/N: AQX1AUCBL)
o India Cord (P/N: AQX1INCBL)
• AquaMate Getting Started Guide
• Read Me First Warning Guide (Multilanguage)
• AquaMate Site and Safety Guide
• CE Declaration of Conformity
• Printed instrument test verification report
• Dust cover
• USB cable
Note: The APAC (China, Australia, and India) power cord bundle must be specified by either
AQ7100APAC or AQ8100APAC upon ordering.

Orion AquaMate User Documentation on USB

The Orion AquaMate user documentation USB includes the following:
o AquaMate Site and Safety Guide
o Read Me First Warning Guide (Multilanguage)
o AquaMate User Guide, Methods List and Reagent Instructions on USB (AQX1MSN)
o AquaMate Getting Started Guide
o Warranty Information
o WEEE / RoHS Compliance Information
o Production Test Report
o Released Firmware and Water Method libraries
Intended Use
Please read this user manual thoroughly. Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate
the instrument warranty and cause permanent damage to the instrument.
Operating Precautions
Warning: Do not operate this system without following the safety precautions described in this
manual and the documentation that came with your system.
The spectrophotometer contains precise optical components. Handle it carefully and follow
these precautions.
• Allow instrument to come to room temperature after unboxing before power on.
• Do not allow moisture to leak into the instrument interior
• Wipe off spilled chemicals immediately
• Do not drop the instrument
• Protect the instrument from mechanical shock
• Protect the instrument from dust

Safety and Special Notices

Make sure you follow the precautionary statements presented in this user manual. The safety
and other special notices appear in boxes.
Safety and special notices include the following:
Note: Contains helpful supplementary information
Important: Instructions that must be followed to avoid damaging system hardware or data loss
Caution: Statements that indicate a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury
Warning: A hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury
Thermo Fisher Scientific provides this document to its customers with a product purchase to
use in the product operation. The contents of this document are subject to change without
notice. All technical information in this document is for reference purposes only. System
configurations and specifications in this document supersede all previous information received
by the purchaser.
Thermo Fisher Scientific makes no representations that this document is complete, accurate or
error free and assumes no responsibility and will not be liable for any errors, omissions,
damage or loss that might result from any use of this document, even if the information in the
document is followed properly.
This document is not part of any sales contract between Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and a
purchaser. This document shall in no way govern or modify any terms and conditions of sale,
which terms and conditions of sale shall govern all conflicting information between the two
documents.
For Research Use Only. This instrument is not a medical device and is not intended for the
prevention, diagnosis, treatment or cure of disease.
Warning: Avoid an explosion or fire hazard. This instrument is not designed for use in an
explosive atmosphere.

CHAPTER 2
2
Spectrophotometer Basics
Spectrophotometer Components
The following are some of the major components visible on the outside of the instrument:
Touchscreen
Printer
Housing
Sample Compartment
Electrical
Connections
USB Ports

Instrument Touchscreen
The instrument Touchscreen has 3-screen to navigate and can be swiped from left-to-right.
Below are the three user interface screens to navigate through by swiping left or right. Within
each screen there appear a series if application icons that are briefly described below. When
any application is selected, the user is directed to an “Application Home” screen. Methods can
be selected and adjusted. New methods can be created. Diagnostics and experiment data can
be reviewed. By tapping on the gear in the upper right corner, the Settings menu can be
accessed from any screen.
SCREEN 1 SCREEN 2 SCREEN 3
METHODS: AquaMate water method libraries C-MODE: 1-point cal. @ select l and units. MULTI-WAVELENGTH: multi-l scanning
SCAN: ABS or %T, min, max, interval, and speed. QUANT: Multi-point cal. curve development. OD600: reserved
LIVE DISPLAY: ABS or %T at specified wavelength. FIXED: Dual - l and factor measurements.
KINETICS - time based experiments
DIAGNOSTICS: review verification test reports.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION REPORTS
DATA VIEWER: Logged experimental data.

Instrument Connections
Electrical Connections
• On/Off Power toggle switch
• 12V DC - connect the cable from the power supply here
• Accessory connector – reserved for future optional accessories
• USB-A ports—see Optional Accessories below
• Network/Ethernet port—connect a standard Ethernet (RJ45-RJ45) cable between this

port and a network port to communicate with the building network
• Single USB-A supports flash memory devices for method and data storage
• Duplex USB-A supports connection to a Windows computer running optional remote-

control software, keyboard, mouse.
• Export data to network or PC via Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor (not shown)
• Print via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor (now shown)
Warning: Avoid shock hazard. Always turn off the instrument and unplug it from the
wall outlet or power strip before you unplug the power cord from the instrument
connector.
Optional Accessories
The USB ports support the following peripheral devices:
• Printer

Sample Compartment
Remove all tape from the exterior of the instrument and inside the sample compartment.
Sample Compartment for AQ7100 and AQ8100

Single Cell Holder
Tray Features
• Able to contain spills up to 150 mL
• Can be removed by pulling up on the cell holder
• Can be washed in the sink or a dishwasher - dry promptly!
NOTICE Clean the tray with water and mild detergent. Ethanol and iso-propyl alcohol can be
used if necessary but do not soak the tray in alcohols. Do not allow acetone, chlorocarbons or
other aggressive organic solvents to contact the tray. The PC-ABS plastic will soften and
discolor.
Removal – grasp cell holder and lift up and forward
Insertion – allow front magnet to engage. Lower cell holder into place, allowing back magnet to
guide and engage

Optional Sample Holders
Cell holder trays equipped to position other kinds of cells and samples are available. They
insert and remove in the same way as the standard cell holder.

Cell Holder Replacement
Cell holder and Adjustable filter holder accessories are supplied without a tray.
Loosen the captive screw and the base of the cell holder to remove it. Attach a new sample
holder in the same way.

Optional Printer
If the unit comes with the optional printer, follow the following steps and then reference Chapter
11 for Printer Setup through the touch screen.
1. Remove the printer housing cover.
a. Use the finger hold
b. Pull towards you and lift.
2. Load paper into optional printer.

3. Insert printer into AquaMate Spectrophotometer from the rear of instrument
4. Observing the bottom of the printer, align the guide rail on the printer with the guide rail
on the AquaMate Spectrophotometer

5. Push the printer forward until the connectors are fully connected. You will hear a snap
when the connectors have engaged properly.

Selecting and Positioning Vials and Cuvettes
The compatible wavelength range for different types of vials and cuvettes depends on the
material used. The path length of test tubes is not as well defined as that of square cuvettes.
Vial / Cuvette Type Wavelength Range

Optical Glass 360 nm to > 1100 nm
Borosilicate Glass 330 nm to > 1100 nm
Quartz 190 nm to > 1100 nm
Disposable:
Polystyrene > 340 nm
Methacrylate > 300 nm
Acrylic > 280 nm
UV-transparent > 220 nm
Note: See the manufacturer’s specifications and work within the recommended range.
Position vials and cuvettes so that the clear sides face the light beam, one clear side facing the
front of the instrument and the other facing the back.
Note: Always place vials in the instrument in the same orientation in the light beam. An
alignment mark on the vial helps orientation the vial consistently and correctly.
When using small aperture (small volume) cuvettes:

• Always used cuvettes with black masking
• Use the same cuvette for your blank and your samples
Z-dimension
The figure below illustrates the position of the light beam in the instrument. Beam size
specifications are shown below.
• Distance from bottom of the vial/cuvette to center of beam (Z-dimension): 8.5 mm
• Beam dimensions: 2 mm (wide) by 7 mm (tall)

CHAPTER 3
3
Orion AquaMate Instrument Setup
and Touchscreen and Features
Instrument Screen Navigation
Below are the three user interface screens to navigate through Screen 1, Screen 2, and Screen
3 by swiping left or right. Within each screen there appears a series of application icons that
are included in a legend to briefly describe each application.
When any application is selected, the user is directed to an “Application Home” screen.
Methods can be selected and adjusted. New methods can be created. Diagnostics and
experiment data can be reviewed and performance verification reports can be viewed,
generated and exported.

SWIPE left or right between screens
SCREEN 1 SCREEN 2 SCREEN 3
METHODS: AquaMate water method libraries C-MODE: 1-point cal. @ select l and units. MULTI-WAVELENGTH: multi-l scanning
SCAN: ABS or %T, min, max, interval, and speed. QUANT: Multi-point cal. curve development. OD600: reserved
LIVE DISPLAY: ABS or %T at specified wavelength. FIXED: Dual - l and factor measurements.
KINETICS - time based experiments
DIAGNOSTICS: review verification test reports.
PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION REPORTS
DATA VIEWER: Logged experimental data.

User Interface Familiarity
The user interface is a touchscreen device and very similar to any smart tablet features. Active
blue touchpoints are areas where selections and edits can be made.
For example, in the image below when using a SCAN application, when tapping the method
name the keyboard will appear to edit. When tapping the min or max wavelength, a wavelength
keypad appears. When tapping the interval or the speed fields, respective pop keypads will
appear to edit the method/experiment. Finally, a diskette icon is available to be used to save
the method with the edited fields and name. Other areas to look for are the ellipsis icons that
will expand access to editing features and more.
Click this icon

to save

This section uses the Scan application as an example. As shown, using the ellipsis will open
additional fields for the saved method allowing the following:
• Method revisions
• Smart Method selection for Smart Method mode.
• Method export
• Method duplication (possibly to keep the original method intact)
• Method deletion (for non-droplet library methods only)

User Interface Content
Screen 1 Startup Screen
Screen 1 appears after the Thermo Scientific splash screen disappears upon start-up. The
touchscreen user interface is based on smart device technology. An application is selected by
tapping the respective icon. The following applications are in Screen 1:
• DROPLETS - Five (5) droplet folders with respective water methods. Any method
identified as having a regulatory approval is duplicated in the Drinking water or
Wastewater droplet folders. Droplet folder version numbers are provided.
• SCAN – is a multiwavelength scan, selecting absorption (ABS) or percent transmission

(%T), across a selectable wavelength range and selectable speed and interval
resolution.
• Live Display – is a real-time continuous scanning application that is interactive; no real

data is saved. ABS or %T are shown in real-time.

Droplet Folders
There are three main water method Droplet Folders and two Regulatory folders:
1. AquaMate Orion
2. Merck/Millipore
3. Chemetrics
4. Wastewater (regulatory)
5. Drinking Water (regulatory)
Any AquaMate water method that qualifies as a regulatory Wastewater (WW) or Drinking Water
(DW) method is duplicated within the respective WW or DW folders. Within each folder you can
search either by the numerical method name or by the parameter. For example, you can
search by either AC2002 or by Alkalinity-M. You can also sort by method name, date of
creation, date last updated or date last used.
NOTE: Each method description provides the wavelength, appropriate vial size, and
measurement range. If the incorrect vial size is used, the results will not be accurate.
Note: Please refer to the method description for measurement capabilities for each
method. This instrument will report values outside of the stated range capabilities that may not
be acceptable for the user’s specific purpose or for regulatory reporting requirements.

Water Droplet Methods - Single Point Adjustment
Water test methods can be adjusted using a single point calibrations adjustment. In the
example below, select a method and prior to Blank and Measure, select the Re-Calibrate option
to perform a single point adjustment based on the standard concentration value entered by the
user. This will update the Calibration Factor field. This procedure is recommended each time a
new batch of reagents are used to account for variations in batch-to-batch reagent composition
and other factors that affect the accuracy of a method with a fixed calibration curve

Multi-Unit Water Methods
There are several water methods that can report out in multiple units of measure
simultaneously. In the example below, you can see how three units of measure can be
provided.

Regulatory Water Methods
Within the Drinking Water and Wastewater method libraries, when selecting a method, the user
can read within he method description. Included will be a regulatory method description.
NOTE: The regulatory method range may be limited to a different range of the AquaMate
method itself.

SCAN Application
SCAN is a multiwavelength scan, selecting absorption (ABS) or percent transmission (%T),
across a selectable wavelength range and selectable speed and interval resolution. The value
of SCAN is to evaluate the absorption or transmission characteristics of a sample or a sample
with reagent. This is valuable when determining what the best wavelength is to establish a new
method.
Custom sample scanning methods can be created for sample characterization, yet no
concentration measurements are made here.

Live Display Application
In the live display mode, the instrument performs continuous absorbance (ABS) or transmission
(%T) measurements in real-time at the single wavelength selected.
The wavelength can be edited by using the sliding scale adjustment bar or by tapping the blue
wavelength to edit the value directly. Either ABS or %T can be selected. Each time a change
is made, the system should be re-blanked before allowing the Live Display readings to
continue.
Once the instrument is blanked, the system will provide automatically real-time and continuous
measurements until the X in the upper left corner is tapped.

Screen 2 – Method Development, Diagnostics, and Data
From Screen 1, swipe the to the left to have Screen 2 appear. Any application is selected by
• C-Mode – select a wavelength, enter a known standard concentration, and select the
units of measure. By blanking and measuring of the standard - a single point
calibration report of ABS and calculated Cal Factor are calculated and reported.
• Quant – is a calibration curve development application. The user can select the
expiration date, wavelength, reference wavelength, equation, units of concentration,
and enter the known standards that will be used to develop the curve. Methods can
be saved by name and used to measure subsequent sample concentration.
• Fixed – permits the user to enter a single or multiwavelength method base on 3rd party
documented data; such as ABS or %T, wavelength_1, wavelength_2, units of
measure, and the respective wavelength factors, and either a direct, additive,
differential, or ratiometric equation. Methods can be saved by name and used to
measure subsequent samples concentration.
• Kinetics – is an active scan at a selected fixed wavelength and optional reference

wavelength, over a fixed period of time with data being streamed at a selected
intervals and integration period. When the experiment time is reached the experiment
has ended. Methods can be saved by name and used to repeat a kinetics scan.
• Diagnostics – activates a list of performance verifications that can be completed on

the instrument. If a scheduled interval is overdue, a red clock icon will appear. These
verification intervals are dependent on lab protocol. By selecting one of the available
tests and performance verification can be run.
• Performance Verification Report – lists the date and number of performance

verification experiments ran on that day. By selecting that day, the reports are
unfolded and a report can be selected, viewed, and printed and/or exported.
• Data Viewer – lists the date and number of experiments conducted on that date. By
selecting that day, the reports are unfolded and a report can be selected, viewed, and
printed and/or exported.

Below is an image of Screen 2 that can be associated with the descriptions above. A summary
legend is provided at the bottom.

C-Mode
C-Mode permits the user to select a wavelength, introduce a known standard concentration,
select from the units of measure. By blanking and measuring, the user will have developed a
single point calibration and report what the absorbance is and the factor necessary to correlate
to the known concentration value that was entered.

Quant
Quant is a calibration curve development application. The user can select the expiration date,
wavelength, reference wavelength, equation, units of concentration, and enter the known
standards that will be used to develop the curve. Methods can be saved by name and used to
measure subsequent sample concentration

Quant Options
By tapping on the equation that is listed to the right of the wavelength, a selection of equations
will appear. As the complexity of the equation increases, so does the number of points
required. Choose the equation that you feel is best suitable. When the multi-point calibration is
completed, the resulting equation and the correlation results (r2) will appear. These results are
based on the quality of your blank and the accuracy of the standards prepared and entered.
Be sure to save your results by tapping the blue diskette icon in the upper right-hand corner.
Tap to
expand field

Fixed Method Development
Fixed permits the user to enter a single or multiwavelength method base on 3rd party
documented data; such as ABS or %T, wavelength_1, wavelength_2, units of measure, and the
respective wavelength factors, and either a direct, additive, differential, or ratiometric equation.
Methods can be saved by name and used to measure subsequent samples concentration

Kinetics Method Testing
Kinetics is an active scan at a selected fixed wavelength and optional reference wavelength,
over a fixed period of time with data being streamed at a selected intervals and integration
period. When the experiment time is reached the experiment has ended. Methods can be
saved by name and used to repeat a kinetics scan. This application is meant to see the
reaction or decay of a sample over time.

Diagnostics Menu
Diagnostic opens a stored list of performance verifications that can be completed on the
instrument. If a scheduled interval is overdue, a red clock icon will appear. These verification
intervals are dependent on lab protocol. By selecting one of the available tests and
performance verification can be run. Tests that require no additional accessories are:
• Wavelength Accuracy
• Drift at 500 nm
• Noise 0.0A at 500 nm
• Baseline Flatness

Performance Verification Report
Selecting the Performance Verification Reports lists the date and number of performance
verification experiments ran on that day. By selecting that day and highlighting a specific
experiment, the report will be displayed. These reports are unfolded and a report can be
selected, viewed, and printed and/or exported

Data Viewer
When selected, Data Viewer will list the date and number of experiments conducted on that
date. By selecting that day, the reports are unfolded and a report can be selected, viewed, and
printed and/or exported. You can see the experiment and any graphical data as it appeared on
the day of the experiment.

Screen 3 – Multi-wavelength and OD600
From Screen 2, swipe the to the left to have Screen 3 appear. Any application is selected by
• Multi-wavelength – The Multiwavelength application obtains multiple fixed-

wavelength measurements. It is a fast alternative to scanning if the wavelengths of
interest are well known.
• OD600 – reserved

Instrument Settings
Settings
The instrument settings are accessible by tapping the gear in the upper right corner from any
main screen. From the settings window the user can:
• Smart Start – activation will only show Smart Methods on the Home Screen.
• Language will permit the user to select English, Deutsch, Italiano, Espanol, Francais,
Portuguese, and multiple Asian languages
• Display and Sound will adjust respective intensities
• Network will permit Wi-Fi and Ethernet settings
• Printer will enable network or optional thermal printer settings
• Date and time
• Disk space
• Lamp Status – addressed in maintenance
• Software Update

SmartStart
The following are SmartStart features:
• Shows only methods tagged as a SmartStart.
• Displays or hides Data Viewer
• Locks SmartStart mode with optional password protection; thus limiting the user to
only the methods made available
• Has an abbreviated Settings menu to limit setting adjustments.
Unlocking SmartStart
The user must have the password of a USB Password Reset Key to unlock the instruments. If
the password cannot be remembered, you will have to contact your technical support team to
request a key be sent to you.

Language
Several languages are available for selection. Please select the language that is suitable to
meet your needs. If there are any issues with the language accuracy, please contact technical
support at wlp.techsupport@thermofisher.com.

Display, Sound and Network
Below are the screen images for the display adjustment, sound adjustment, and the network
settings.
If a network path cannot be established, please contact your system administrator.

Printer Settings
Below are the printer settings window. If you have a thermal printer option, please reference
Section 2 of this manual.
The user can select either a Thermal printer or a USB/Network printer for configuration. The
report header can be configured to reflect the use case for the spectrophotometer.

Date and Time
In this Settings menu you can adjust the date, Time and time format.

Disk Space and Lamp Status
IN the following screens, both the available memory and lamp life are available for reference. If
the lamp is changed, the lamp lie should be reset.
NOTE: For the 7100 AquaMate, the tungsten lamp should be placed in a lamp saver
mode and will shut off after 15-minutes of non-use. Please remember that the Tungsten
lamp will need to be warmed-up to get accurate results.

Software Update
The Software Updates allow two updates to be made. The first is the firmware update and the
second is specific to updating the water method library. Water Methods are only specific to
AquaMate Spectrophotometers and are typical of any aqueous method that utilizes reagent
chemistry for results. If for any reason you are unable to update your library methods, please
contact technical support with your specific model and serial number.
Software Update
For a software update, contact wlp.techsupport@thermofisher.com for the latest firmware and
library methods and place these on your USB stick. Insert the stick into the front USB port.
Tap on Update Software. Tap on the most recent release date version and tap on Update. The
instrument will self-guide you through the process and will automatically reboot itself.

Water Methods Library Package Update
For a library update, contact wlp.techsupport@thermofisher.com for the latest water methods
package and place these on your USB stick. Insert the stick into the front USB port. Tap on
Update to Update Analyzer Methods. Tap on the most recent AquaMate package (e.g.,
aquamate 1.X) and tap on Activate. The instrument will automatically activate and replace the
method libraries. No reboot is required. The red X will turn to a green check mark.

Ending and Exporting Experiments
When your measurements are completed, tap the End Experiment and the experiment will be
saved with the Name that appears in blue.
In the fields below, you can:
• Go Back
• Edit experiment name before ending
• Send results to a printer as a report
• Export results to a file (USB or network link)
Go Back to experiment
Edit experiment name
Send to printer
Export to file
Confirm experiment is
ended.

Exporting Data
If you choose to export your data, be sure to have setup a network path via Ethernet or via
WiFi. A typical method is to save the data directly to a USB drive. The report can be saved as
both a CSV file and/or a JPEG file.
Below is an example of the USB file directory and a JPEG file image of the experiment.

CHAPTER 4
4
Water Analysis Test Menu
Preprogrammed Methods
Thermo Scientific Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis and AquaMate 7100 Vis spectrophotometers
include over 260 preprogrammed methods for use with Thermo Scientific™ Orion™ AQUAfast™,
Merck, and CHEMetrics reagent chemistries. Preprogrammed methods provide values for the
test parameters required to run specific reagent chemistries on the instrument, including
wavelength, vial path length, concentration factors/curves and measurement units. Any
methods that have a regulatory approved for wastewater or drinking water have are
conveniently duplicated within their respective droplet folders.
All preprogrammed methods and documentation are stored on the instrument as a methods
library package and is also available via USB memory stick. The pre-programmed methods are
specific to AquaMate Spectrophotometers only. Operators can modify preprogrammed
methods or create their own custom methods, so additional parameters and test methods can
be added at any time.
AquaMate instruments allow a one-point adjustment on any preprogrammed method using a

known standard to correct for variations in batch-to-batch reagent chemistries.
The following instructions are for using Orion AQUAfast reagent, Merck or CHEMetrics
chemistries with the AquaMate spectrophotometer. Preprogrammed methods use a specific vial
size (path length) in the formula and the vial size specified in these instructions must be used
for accurate analysis. The majority of AQUAfast reagent methods use a 24mm round vial, Cat.
No. AC2V24 or 16mm round vial, Cat. No. AC2V16. Other vial sizes are noted in the individual
reagent chemistry instructions.

Method Selection and Experiment
Droplet Folder Methods
Choose any Droplet icon folder to list the methods within that folder. To jump to familiar
regulatory methods for drinking water or wastewater, select that folder. Once in the folder,
methods can be sorted by a name, date of creation, date last updated, or date last used. You
may also search for a method within each respective folder either by typing the method number
or by typing the method parameter.
Method descriptions provided detail the method number, parameter, wavelength, vial type and
size, as well as detailed information about the method itself. Follow the method directions per
reagent instructions in Chapter 5 or per vendor instructions.
NOTE: By tapping the ellipsis of a selected method description screen, a SmartStart

option will appear if you would like to select this method for SmartStart.
AQUAMATE
Note: Please refer to the method description for measurement capabilities for each
method. This instrument will report values outside of the stated range capabilities that may not
be acceptable for the user’s specific purpose or for regulatory reporting requirements.

Method Options
Within the method selected, the fields that appear in blue are normally editable fields. In the
example below, the Sample Base Name (Sample), can be customized by using the
alphanumeric touchscreen field that appears when tapped. When the field being edited is
complete, press the Done key on the touchscreen keypad.
• Prepare the blank solution, insert and blank
• If you are working with a new batch or reagents, you have the option of preparing a
known and traceable standard, edit the Standard Concentration Value, and tap Re-
calibrate. This will update the Calibration Factor. Otherwise, move onto Measuring.
• Insert the prepared sample and tap Measure to get the results.

Method Sample Increments
When measuring the concentration of any sample via any method or application, using the
Sample Base Name the Sample name will increment by 1 each time you press Measure, as
you can see below within the red circles.
End experiment

Loading Test Methods from the AquaMate Instrument
1. Select a Droplet Folder

2. Search by either method number or by parameter
3. Select the method
4. Review the description and be sure to use the vial size specified.

Running Water Analysis Test Methods
1. When a preprogrammed test method has been loaded, an experiment window will appear.
2. Tap the Sample Base Name for editing (e.g., COD Site A) using the pop-up keyboard
3. Open the sample compartment door.
4. Insert a vial containing the blank or zero solution into the sample holder.
Note: Ideally, the same vial should be used or one that has been matched to the sample vial.
5. Close the lid and tap the Blank function key.

6. Open the lid and remove the vial containing the blank or zero solution.
7. If Single-Point calibration is warranted, follow the procedure detailed in the following
section.
8. Place the vial containing the sample into the sample holder and close the lid.
9. Tap the Measure function key. The results will be displayed. Sequential measurements
can typically be made for multiple samples.
10. To save, tap the X in the upper left corner, end and save the experiment.
11. The data will be automatically saved with name, date and time stamp per the name
selected (e.g., Scan_3_6_2019_7_41_02_PM)
Note: The blank measurement is stored and used while working in the sample test method. The
blank measurement will be cleared automatically if any test method settings are changed, if the
test method is saved, or if a new test method is loaded.
Note: When running a reverse color test method, a reagent blank measurement is required
after the standard blank. Insert the vial containing the reagent blank and press the Blank
function key. Open the lid and remove the reagent blank. See the Using the Reverse Color
Feature section for detailed instructions.
Note: If the Statistics option is set to Off, statistics will not be displayed.

Below appears an example screen for a COD method and the typical fields highlighted in blue
that may require attention. Furthermore, the final screen that addresses ending and
experiment, naming the experiment, printing and exporting experiment results.

Single Point Method Adjustment
Any method can be adjusted by a single point calibration.
• First edit the Standard Concentration Value from 1.000 by tapping the value and
enter the value of the standard concentration prepared for this purpose.
• After blanking the system, insert the prepared Standard into the sample holder.
• Tap the Re-Calibrate field
• Typically, a Calibration Factor of 0.7 to 1.3 (within ±30%) is acceptable.
• The sample vial can now be placed into the sample holder and Measure can be
conducted.

Using the Reverse Color Feature
Reverse color methods use a reagent that, when prepared with samples, deceases in color as
the concentration of the species being measured in the samples increases. Reverse color
methods require the use of a reagent blank. The reagent blank is a mixture of the initial reagent
and sample (e.g., zinc by zincon method) and provides a zero concentration point with the
darkest color (highest absorbance). The color of samples prepared with the reagent will
decrease as the concentration increases. The image below shows the results of a typical
reverse color method and the following provides an overview how to perform a reverse color
method.
1. Load the test method in the Water Analysis test menu. The Reverse Color (Negative ABS)
option should be set to ON for the method.
2. Prepare the sample reagent blank into the vial defined by the method.
3. Place the vial into the holder in the sample chamber and close the chamber door.
4. Press the Blank function key to measure the reagent blank.
5. Open the sample chamber door and remove the vial from the holder.
6. Follow the method directions and prepare the sample to be measured.
8. Press the Measure function key to display the results.
9. Continue to run additional samples as needed.
10. When complete, end the experiment and export or print the data.

Creating or Modifying a Test Method
How to Define the Test Method Parameters
In addition to the pre-loaded AquaMate methods, a new method can be added technique can
be either developed using a multi-point calibration curve based on known standards combined
with colorimetric reagents or entered manually. If a test kit manufacturer specifies the
wavelength and factor or equation (up to third order polynomials) required for obtaining the
concentration of the test kit the factors can be entered to create and modify a custom method.

When creating a new test method, the format for entering the factor or equation is:
Result (Y) = D + Cx + Bx2 + Ax3; where x is absorbance at the set wavelength
When x is substituted with Abs, the following equation can be used:

Result (Y) = D + C*Abs + B*Abs2 + A*Abs3
where D is a numeric value
C is a numeric value multiplied by absorbance
B is a numeric value multiplied by absorbance squared
A is a numeric value multiplied by absorbance cubed
For test kits that specify a simple multiplicative factor, enter the factor as the A value.
For example, a colorimetric test kit provides a factor of 12.68.
The equation is: Result (Y) = 12.68*(Abs)
Where Abs is the measured absorbance at the specified wavelength.
Set the factor as: A = 12.68
For test kits that specify an equation, decipher the A, B, C and D factors for the equation.
For example, if the equation given with a test kit is: ppm (mg/L) = 2301 (abs) - 3
The equation is: Result (Y) = -3 + 2301*(Abs)
Set the factors as: A = 2301
B = -3
C=0
D=0
To determine if a test is a reverse color test, use the Result (Y) = D + C*Abs + B*Abs2 +
A*Abs3 equation. If the C value is negative, the test is a reverse color test.
Using the equation Y = mX + b, where m is the slope and b is the y intercept, substitute Y with
Result and X with (Abs): Result (Y) = b + m (Abs)
For a reverse color equation, the slope is negative and the absorbance (color) decreases as
concentration increases. For a standard equation, the slope is positive and absorbance (color)
increases as concentration increases.

CHAPTER 5
5
Orion AQUAfast Reagent Chemistry
Instructions for Orion AquaMate
Orion AQUAfast Colorimetric Reagents
Compatible with Orion AquaMate Instruments
Use the information in the following table to identify the Orion AQUAfast reagent method file
name on AQ7100 or AQ8100 and the test parameters associated with each method. This
information is also included on the Orion AquaMate user documentation CD or on our website
at www.thermoscientific.com/water.
Parameter Part # Method Description

Alkalinity AC2002 AC2002 Alkalinity-M Tablet Reagent
Alkalinity AC3002P AC3002P Alkalinity-P Tablet Reagent
Aluminum AC2027 AC2027 Aluminum Tablet Reagent
Aluminum AC4P27 AC4P27 Aluminum Powder Pack & Liquid Reagent
Ammonia AC2012 AC2012 Ammonia Tablet Reagent
Ammonia AC4P12 AC4P12 Ammonia Powder Pack Reagent
Ammonia ACR012 ACR012 Ammonia Low Range Reaction Tube Reagent
Ammonia ACR011 ACR011 Ammonia High Range Reaction Tube Reagent
Bromine AC2035 AC203524 Bromine Tablet Reagent
Chloride AC2017 AC2017 Chloride Tablet Reagent
Chlorine AC2070 AC207024 Chlorine (Free & Total) Tablet Reagent
Chlorine AC2071 AC207124 Chlorine (Free) Tablet Reagent
Chlorine AC2072 AC207224 Chlorine (Total) Tablet Reagent
Chlorine AC4P71 AC4P71 Chlorine (Free) Powder Pack Reagent

Parameter Part # Method Description
Chlorine AC4P72 AC4P72 Chlorine (Total) Powder Pack Reagent
Chlorine AC3072 AC3072 Chlorine (Total) High Range Tablet Reagent
Chlorine Dioxide AC2099 AC209924 Chlorine Dioxide Tablet Reagent
COD CODL00 CODL00 COD Low Range Digestion Tube Reagent
COD CODH00 CODH00 COD Mid-Range Digestion Tube Reagent
COD CODHP0 CODHP0 COD High Range Digestion Tube Reagent
Copper AC2029 AC202924 Copper (Free & Total) Tablet Reagent
Copper AC4P29 AC4P29 Copper (Free) Powder Pack Reagent
Cyanuric Acid AC2098 AC2098 Cyanuric Acid Tablet Reagent
Fluoride AC2009 AC2009 Fluoride SPADNS Liquid Reagent
Hardness AC3032T AC3032TL Hardness (Total) Low Range Tablet Reagent
Hardness AC3032T AC3032TH Hardness (Total) High Range Tablet Reagent
Hydrazine AC2030 AC2030 Hydrazine Powder Reagent
Iron AC2078 AC207824 Iron (II & III) Tablet Reagent
Iron AC4P78 AC4P78 Iron (Ferro) Powder Pack Reagent
Iron AC4P79 AC4P79 Iron (Total) Powder Pack Reagent
Manganese AC2055 AC2055 Manganese Tablet Reagent
Manganese AC4P54 AC4P54 Manganese Low Range Powder Pack & Liquid Reagent
Manganese AC4P55 AC4P55 Manganese High Range Powder Pack Reagent
Molybdate AC4P42 AC4P42 Molybdate/Molybdenum Powder Pack Reagent
Nitrate ACR007 ACR007 Nitrate Reaction Tube Reagent
Nitrite AC2046 AC2046 Nitrite Tablet Reagent
Nitrite AC4P46 AC4P46 Nitrite Powder Pack Reagent
Nitrogen, Total ACD004 ACD004 Nitrogen (Total) Low Range Digestion Tube Reagent
Nitrogen, Total ACD007 ACD007 Nitrogen (Total) High Range Digestion Tube Reagent
Ozone AC3048 AC3048 Ozone Tablet Reagent
pH AC2001 AC2001 pH Tablet Reagent
pH AC3001 AC3001 pH Liquid Reagent
Phosphate AC2095-WA AC2095 Phosphate (Ortho) Low Range Tablet Reagent
Phosphate AC2096 AC2096 Phosphate (Ortho) High Range Tablet Reagent
Phosphate AC4P95 AC4P95 Phosphate (Ortho) Powder Pack Reagent
Phosphate ACR095 ACR095 Phosphate (Ortho) Reaction Tube Reagent
Phosphate ACD095 ACD095 Phosphate (Total) Digestion Tube Reagent
Phosphate ACD095AH ACD095AH Phosphate (Acid Hydrolysable) Digestion Tube Reagent
Silica AC2060 AC2060 Silica Tablet Reagent
Silica AC2061 AC2061 Silica with Phosphate Removal Tablet Reagent
Silica AC4P60 AC4P60 Silica Powder Pack Reagent
Sulfate AC4P82 AC4P82 Sulfate Powder Pack Reagent
Sulfide AC2016 AC2016 Sulfide Tablet Reagent
Zinc AC2065 AC2065 Zinc Tablet Reagent

Orion AQUAfast Reagent Instructions
The measurement ranges specified in the following test procedures are based on standard
solutions measured under ideal conditions. These ranges may vary due to the type of sample
being measured, since various interferences can have a major influence on the accuracy of the
method. Because each sample is different, the only way to check the tolerance (precision) is
the Standard Additions Method. According to this method, first the original sample is tested.
Then further samples (2 to 4) are taken and small amounts of a standard solution are added
and further results are obtained. The amounts added range from approximately half, up to
double the amount present in the sample itself. These supplementary results make it possible
to estimate the actual concentration of the original sample by comparison.
Test methods and ranges are subject to change without notice. For a list of the most up-to-date
test methods, visit www.thermoscientific.com/water.
Recommendations for Avoiding Measurement Errors

• Thoroughly clean vials, caps and stir rods after each analysis to prevent carry-over errors.
Even minute reagent residues lead to incorrect measurements.
• Ensure that the outer walls of the vials are dry and clean before performing the analysis.
Fingerprints or water droplets on the light entry surfaces of the vials lead to incorrect
measurements.
• Blank and measurement procedures should be performed using the same vial whenever
possible, since different vials can possess slightly different tolerances.
• Always take all readings with capped vials.
• Bubbles on the inside walls of the vial can lead to incorrect measurements. To prevent this,
cap the vial and remove the bubbles by swirling the vial before performing the test.
• Always add the reagent to the sample straight from the foil. The reagent should never
touch fingers or hands.
• Major temperature differentials between the instrument and environment can lead to
incorrect measurements - i.e. due to the formation of condensate in the area of the lens or
on the vial. Specified tolerances at T = 20 °C.
• For the best results, use a pipette to measure and add samples to vials or beakers.

AC2002 Alkalinity-M (Alkalinity to pH 4.3) Tablet Test
Acid/Indicator Method
5 – 200 mg/l CaCO3
1. Load and run the AC2002 method.

2. Fill a clean AQUAfast 24mm round vial, Cat. No. AC2V24, with 10 ml of sample. Close the
vial tightly with the cap. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
4. Tap the Blank function key to measure the blank.
6. Add one Alka-M Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean stir
rod.
7. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times until the tablet is
dissolved. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
9. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l total alkalinity.
Notes:
• The terms total alkalinity, alkalinity-m, m-value and alkalinity to pH 4.3 are identical.
• For accurate results, exactly 10 ml of water sample must be taken for the test.

AC3002P Alkalinity-P (Alkalinity to pH 8.2) Tablet Test
Acid/Indicator Method
5 – 300 mg/l CaCO3
1. Load and run the AC3002P method.

6. Add one Alka-P Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean stir
rod.
9. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l total alkalinity.
Notes
• The terms alkalinity-p, p-value and alkalinity to pH 8.2 are identical.
• For accurate test results, exactly 10 ml of water sample must be taken for the test.
• This method was developed from a volumetric procedure for the determination of
alkalinity-p. Due to undefined conditions, the deviations from the standardized method may
be greater.

AC2027 Aluminum Tablet Test
Eriochrome Cyanine R Method
0.01 – 0.3 mg/l Al

6. Add one Aluminum No. 1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod and mix well to dissolve the tablet completely.
7. Add one Aluminum No. 2 Tablet straight from the foil into the same vial. Crush the tablet
with a clean stir rod and mix well to dissolve the tablet completely.
8. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents. Wipe
the exterior of the vial.
9. Wait for a reaction period of 5 minutes.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l aluminum.
Notes:
• Before use, clean the vials and the measuring beaker with hydrochloric acid (approximately
20%). Rinse them thoroughly with deionized water.
• To get accurate results the sample temperature must be between 20 °C and 25 °C.
• A low test result may be given in the presence of fluorides and polyphosphates. The effect
of this is generally insignificant unless the water has fluoride added artificially.

AC4P27 Aluminum Powder Pack & Liquid Test
Eriochrome Cyanine R Method
0.01 – 0.25 mg/l Al
1. Load and run the AC4P27 method.

2. Use two clean AQUAfast 24mm round vials, Cat. No. AC2V24 and mark one as the blank.
3. Pour 20 ml of sample into a 100 ml beaker.
4. Add the contents of one Aluminum ECR F20 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the
sample in the beaker. Dissolve the powder using a clean stirring rod.
5. Wait for a reaction period of 30 seconds.
6. Add the contents of one Hexamine F20 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the same
sample in the beaker. Dissolve the powder using a clean stirring rod.
7. Add 1 drop of Aluminum ECR Masking Reagent into the vial marked as blank. Add 10 ml of
the prepared sample to the same vial (this is the blank vial).
8. Add the remaining 10 ml of the prepared sample to the second vial (this is the sample vial).
9. Close the vials tightly with the caps and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents.
Wipe the exteriors of the vials.
11. Place the blank vial into the holder in the sample chamber and close the chamber door.
13. Open the sample chamber door. Remove the blank vial from the holder.
14. Place the sample vial into the holder in the sample chamber and close the chamber door.
15. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l aluminum.
Notes:
• Before use, clean the vials and the measuring beaker with hydrochloric acid (approximately
20%). Rinse them thoroughly with deionized water.
• To get accurate results the sample temperature must be between 20 °C and 25 °C.
• A low test result may be given in the presence of fluorides and polyphosphates. The effect
of this is generally insignificant unless the water has fluoride added artificially.

AC2012 Ammonia Tablet Test
Indophenole Blue Method
0.02 – 1 mg/l N (Ammonia as Nitrogen)

6. Add one Ammonia No. 1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
7. Add one Ammonia No. 2 Tablet straight from the foil into the same sample in the vial.
Crush the tablet with a clean stir rod.
8. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times until the tablets are
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l ammonia as N.
Notes:
• The tablets must be added in the correct sequence.
• The Ammonia No. 1 tablet will only dissolve completely after the Ammonia No. 2 tablet has
been added.
• The temperature of the sample is important for full color development. At a temperature
below 20 °C, the reaction period is 15 minutes.
• Conversion: mg/l NH4 = mg/l N x 1.29
mg/l NH3 = mg/l N x 1.22

AC4P12 Ammonia Powder Pack Test
Salicylate Method
0.01 – 0.8 mg/l N (Ammonia as Nitrogen)

2. Use two clean AQUAfast 24mm round vials, Cat. No. AC2V24.
3. Pour 10 ml of deionized water into the first vial (this is the blank vial).
4. Pour 10 ml of sample into the second vial (this is the sample vial).
5. Add contents of one Ammonia Salicylate F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into each
vial. Close the vials tightly with the caps and swirl or invert several times to mix.
7. Add contents of one Ammonia Cyanurate F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into each
vial. Close the vials tightly with the caps and swirl or invert several times to mix. Wipe the
exteriors of the vials.
Notes:
• Extremely basic or acidic water samples should be adjusted to pH 7 with a 0.5 mol/l (1 N)
sulfuric acid solution or 1 mol/l (1 N) sodium hydroxide solution.
Interference Interference Levels and Treatments

Calcium Greater than 1000 mg/l CaCO3
Interferes at all levels. To correct, determine the concentration of iron in the
Iron sample by performing a total iron test. Add the same iron concentration to the
deionized water (step 3). Iron will be blanked out successfully.
Magnesium Greater than 6000 mg/l CaCO3
Nitrate Greater than 100 mg/l NO3-N
Nitrite Greater than 12 mg/l NO2-N
Phosphate Greater than 100 mg/l PO4-P
Sulfate Greater than 300 mg/l SO4
Sulfide Intensifies the color
Glycine, Less common interferences such as hydrazine and glycine will cause intensified
Hydrazine, Color, colors in the prepared sample. Turbidity and color will give erroneous high
Turbidity values. Samples with severe interferences require distillation.

ACR012 Ammonia Low Range Reaction Tube Test
Salicylate Method
0.02 – 2.5 mg/l N (Ammonia as Nitrogen)
1. Load and run the ACR012 method.

2. Open one 16 mm reaction vial and add 2 ml of deionized water (this is the blank vial).
3. Open a second 16 mm reaction vial and add 2 ml of sample (this is the sample vial).
4. Add the contents of one Ammonia Salicylate F5 Powder Pack straight from the foil into
each vial.
5. Add contents of one Ammonia Cyanurate F5 Powder Pack straight from the foil into each
vial.
Notes:
• Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted to approximately pH 7 before
analysis (use 1 mol/l hydrochloric acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide).
• If chlorine is known to be present, add one drop of 0.1 mol/l sodium thiosulfate for each 0.3
mg/l Cl2 in a one liter water sample.
• Iron interferes with the test. The interferences can be eliminated as follows: Determine the
amount of total iron present in the water sample. To produce the blank add an iron
standard solution with the same iron concentration to the vial instead of deionized water.

ACR011 Ammonia High Range Reaction Tube Test
Salicylate Method
1 – 50 mg/l N (Ammonia as Nitrogen)

2. Open one 16 mm reaction vial and add 0.1 ml of deionized water (this is the blank vial).
3. Open a second 16 mm reaction vial and add 0.1 ml of sample (this is the sample vial).
4. Add the contents of one Ammonia Salicylate F5 Powder Pack straight from the foil into
each vial.
5. Add the contents of one Ammonia Cyanurate F5 Powder Pack straight from the foil into
each vial.
Notes:
• Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted to approximately pH 7 before
analysis (use 1 mol/l hydrochloric acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide).
• If chlorine is known to be present, add one drop of 0.1 mol/l sodium thiosulfate for each 0.3
mg/l Cl2 in a one liter water sample.
• Iron interferes with the test. The interferences can be eliminated as follows: Determine the
amount of total iron present in the water sample. To produce the blank, add an iron
standard solution with the same iron concentration to the vial instead of deionized water.

AC2035 Bromine Tablet Test
DPD Method
0.05 – 13 mg/l Br2

6. Empty the vial, leaving a few drops of sample remaining in the vial.
7. Add one DPD No. 1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean
stir rod.
8. Add sample to the 10 ml mark on the vial.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l bromine.
Notes:
• Alternatively, the AC203510 method can be used with 10mm square vials and the
AC203550 method can be used with 50mm rectangular vials. All blank and sample
volumes must remain the same as those specified in these instructions, so samples may
need to be prepared in separate containers and then transferred into the selected vial.
• Vial cleaning: As many household cleaners (i.e. dishwasher detergent) contain reducing
substances, the subsequent determination of bromine may show lower results. To avoid
any measurement errors, only use glassware free of chlorine demand.
Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) for one
hour and then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionized water.
• Preparing the sample: When preparing the sample, the escape of bromine gases, i.e. by
pipetting or shaking, must be avoided. The analysis must take place immediately after
taking the sample.
• The DPD color development is carried out at a pH value of 6.2 to 6.5. The reagent tablet
therefore contains a buffer for the pH adjustment. Strong alkaline or acidic water samples
must be adjusted between pH 6 and pH 7 before the reagent is added (use 0.5 mol/l
sulfuric acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide).

• Exceeding the measuring range: Concentrations above 22 mg/l bromine can lead to results
showing 0 mg/l. In this event, the water sample must be diluted with water free of bromine.
10 ml of the diluted sample should be mixed with the reagent and the measurement
repeated.
• Oxidizing agents such as chlorine or ozone interfere as they react in the same way as
bromine.

AC2017 Chloride Tablet Test
Silver Nitrate/Turbidity Method
0.5 – 25 mg/l Cl

6. Add one Chloride T1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean
stir rod.
7. Add one Chloride T2 Tablet straight from the foil into the same vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
8. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl gently until the tablet is dissolved. Wipe the
exterior of the vial.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l chloride.
Notes:
• Ensure that all particles of the tablet are dissolved – chloride causes an extremely fine
distributed turbidity with a milky appearance. Heavy shaking leads to bigger sized particles
that can cause false readings.
• High concentrations of electrolytes and organic compounds have different effects on the
precipitation reaction.
• Ions that also form deposits with silver nitrate in acidic media, such as bromides, iodides
and thiocyanates, interfere with the analysis.
• Highly alkaline water should, if necessary, be neutralized using nitric acid before analysis.

AC2070 Chlorine (Free & Total) Tablet Test
DPD Method
0.01 – 6 mg/l Cl2

stir rod.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l free chlorine.
stir rod.
17. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l total chlorine.
Notes:
substances, the subsequent determination of chlorine may show lower results. To avoid

• For individual testing of free and total chlorine, the use of different sets of glassware is
recommended (EN ISO 7393-2, 5.3).
• Preparing the sample: When preparing the sample, the escape of chlorine gases, i.e. by
taking the sample.
• The DPD color development is carried out at a pH value of 6.2 to 6.5. The reagents
therefore contain a buffer for the pH adjustment. Strong alkaline or acidic water samples
• Exceeding the measuring range: Concentrations above 10 mg/l chlorine using tablets can
lead to results showing 0 mg/l. In this event, the water sample must be diluted with water
free of chlorine. 10 ml of the diluted sample should be mixed with the reagent and the
measurement repeated.
• Turbidity can lead to errors. The use of the DPD No. 1 tablet in samples with high calcium
ion contents and/or high conductivity can lead to turbidity of the sample and therefore
incorrect measurements.
• Oxidizing agents such as bromine or ozone interfere as they react in the same way as
chlorine.

AC2071 Chlorine (Free) Tablet Test
DPD Method
0.01 – 6 mg/l Cl2

stir rod.
Notes:
taking the sample.

chlorine.

AC2072 Chlorine (Total) Tablet Test
DPD Method
0.01 – 6 mg/l Cl2

7. Add one DPD No. 4 Tablet (or one DPD No. 1 Tablet and one DPD No. 3 Tablet) straight
from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean stir rod.
Notes:
taking the sample.

chlorine.

AC4P71 Chlorine (Free) Powder Pack Test
DPD Method
0.02 – 2 mg/l Cl2

6. Add the contents of one Chlorine Free-DPD / F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into
the vial.
7. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents
(approximately 20 seconds). Wipe the exterior of the vial.
Notes:
taking the sample.
• Exceeding the measuring range: Concentrations above 2 mg/l chlorine using powder packs
can lead to results showing 0 mg/l. In this event, the water sample must be diluted with
water free of chlorine. 10 ml of the diluted sample should be mixed with the reagent and
the measurement repeated.
chlorine.

AC4P72 Chlorine (Total) Powder Pack Test
DPD Method
0.02 – 2 mg/l Cl2

6. Add the contents of one Chlorine Total-DPD / F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into
the vial.
7. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents
(approximately 20 seconds). Wipe the exterior of the vial.
Notes:
taking the sample.
• Exceeding the measuring range: Concentrations above 2 mg/l chlorine using powder packs
can lead to results showing 0 mg/l. In this event, the water sample must be diluted with
water free of chlorine. 10 ml of the diluted sample should be mixed with the reagent and
the measurement repeated.
chlorine.

AC3072 Chlorine (Total) High Range Tablet Test
KI / Acid Method
5 – 200 mg/l Cl2

2. Fill a clean AQUAfast 16 mm round vial, Cat. No. AC2V16, with 10 ml of sample. Close the
6. Add one Chlorine HR (KI) Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
7. Add one Acidifying GP Tablet straight from the foil into the same vial. Crush the tablet with
a clean stir rod.
10. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l chlorine.
Notes:
• Oxidizing agents interfere as they react in the same way as chlorine.

AC2099 Chlorine Dioxide Tablet Test
DPD Method
0.02 – 11 mg/l ClO2
Chlorine Dioxide Measurement in Absence of Chlorine

stir rod.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l chlorine dioxide.
Chlorine Dioxide Measurement in Presence of Chlorine

stir rod.
8. Fill a second clean AQUAfast 24mm round vial with 10 ml of sample. Add one Glycine
Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean stir rod. Close the vial
tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times until the tablet is dissolved.
9. Transfer the contents of the second vial into the first vial.

12. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l chlorine dioxide.
Notes:
• Alternatively, the AC209950 method can be used with 50mm rectangular vials. All blank
and sample volumes must remain the same as those specified in these instructions, so
samples may need to be prepared in separate containers and then transferred into the
selected vial.
substances, the subsequent determination of chlorine dioxide may show lower results. To
avoid any measurement errors, only use glassware free of chlorine demand.
• Preparing the sample: When preparing the sample, the escape of chlorine dioxide gases,
i.e. by pipetting or shaking, must be avoided. The analysis must take place immediately
after taking the sample.
must be adjusted between pH 6 and pH 7 before the tablet is added (use 0.5 mol/l sulfuric
acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide).
• Exceeding the measuring range: Concentrations above 19 mg/l chlorine dioxide can lead to
results showing 0 mg/l. In this event, the water sample must be diluted with water free of
chlorine dioxide. 10 ml of the diluted sample should be mixed with the reagent and the
• Oxidizing agents such as chlorine or ozone interfere as they react in the same way as
chlorine dioxide.

CODL00 COD Low Range Digestion Tube Test
Dichromate Digestion Method
0 – 150 mg/l O2
1. Open one 16 mm COD reaction vial and add 2 ml of deionized water (this is the reagent
blank vial).
2. Open a second 16 mm reaction vial and add 2 ml of sample (this is the sample vial).
3. Close the vials tightly with the caps and gently invert the vials several times to mix the
contents. CAUTION: The vials will become hot during mixing.
4. Heat the vials for 120 minutes in the preheated reactor at a temperature of 150 °C.
5. CAUTION: The vials will be hot.
Remove the vials from the reactor and allow them to cool to 60 °C or less. Gently invert the
vials several times to mix the contents while still warm. Allow the vials to cool to room
temperature before measuring. Wipe the exteriors of the vials.
6. Load and run the CODL00 method.
7. Fill a clean AQUAfast 16mm round vial, Cat. No. AC2V16, with deionized water (this is the
blank vial). Close the vial tightly with the cap. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
11. Place the reagent blank vial into the holder in the sample chamber and close the chamber
door.
12. Press the Measure Rgnt Blank function key to measure the reagent blank.
13. Open the sample chamber door. Remove the reagent blank vial from the holder.
15. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l oxygen.
Notes:
• Reverse color methods use a reagent that, when prepared with samples, deceases in color
as the concentration of the species being measured in the samples increases. Reverse
color methods require the use of both a blank and a reagent blank. The blank is a clear
solution (deionized water) with zero absorbance. The reagent blank is a mixture of the
reagent and deionized water and provides a zero concentration point with the darkest color
(highest absorbance). The color of samples prepared with the reagent will decrease as the
concentration increases for this method.

• Run samples and blanks with the same batch of vials. The blank is stable when stored in
the dark and can be used for further measurements with vials of the same batch.
• Do not place the hot vials in the sample chamber. Cool the vials to room temperature for
final measurements.
• Suspended solids in the vial lead to incorrect measurements. For this reason, it is
important to place the vials carefully in the sample chamber. The precipitate at the bottom
of the sample should be not suspended.
• Clean the outside of the vials with a towel. Fingerprints or other marks must be removed.
• Samples can be measured when the chloride content does not exceed 1000 mg/l.
• In exceptional cases, compounds contained in the water cannot be oxidized adequately, so
results may be lower than reference methods.

CODH00 COD Mid-Range Digestion Tube Test
0 – 1500 mg/l O2
1. Open one 16 mm COD reaction vial and add 2 ml of deionized water (this is the blank vial).
2. Open a second 16 mm COD reaction vial and add 2 ml of sample (this is the sample vial).
6. Load and run the CODH00 method.
Notes:
final measurements.
• Clean the outside of the vials with a towel. Fingerprints or other marks must be removed.
• For samples under 100 mg/l it is recommended to repeat the test using the COD low range
test (CODL00).

CODHP0 COD High Range Digestion Tube Test
0 – 15000 mg/l O2 (High Range)
1. Open one 16 mm COD reaction vial and add 0.2 ml of deionized water (this is the blank
vial).
2. Open a second 16 mm COD reaction vial and add 0.2 ml of sample (this is the sample
vial).
6. Load and run the CODHP0 method.
Notes:
final measurements.
• Clean the outside of the vials with a towel. Finger prints or other marks must be removed.
• For samples under 1000 mg/l it is recommended to repeat the test using the COD mid
range test (CODH00) or for samples under 100 mg/l it is recommended to repeat the test
using the COD low range test (CODL00).

AC2029 Copper (Free & Total) Tablet Test
Biquinoline Method
0.05 – 5 mg/l Cu

6. Add one Copper No. 1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
9. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l free copper.
11. Add one Copper No.2 Tablet straight from the foil into the same vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
14. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l total copper.
Notes:
selected vial.

AC4P29 Copper (Free) Powder Pack Test
Bicinchoninate Method
0.05 – 5 mg/l Cu

6. Add the contents of one Cu 1 F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the vial.
10. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l free copper.
Notes:
• For determination of total copper, a digestion is required.
• Extremely acid water samples (pH 2 or less) must be adjusted between pH 4 and pH 6
before the reagent is added (with 8 mol/l potassium hydroxide solution, KOH).
• Accuracy is not affected by undissolved powder.
• Interferences:
Cyanide (CN- Cyanide prevents full color development. Add 0.2 ml formaldehyde to 10 ml
) water sample and wait for a reaction time of 4 minutes (cyanide is masked).
After this perform test as described. Multiply the result by 1.02 to correct the
sample dilution by formaldehyde.
Silver (Ag+) If turbidity remains and turns black, silver interference is likely. Add 10 drops
of saturated potassium chloride solution to 75 ml of water sample. Filtrate
through a fine filter. Use 10 ml of the filtered water sample to perform test.

AC2098 Cyanuric Acid Tablet Test
Melamine Method
0 – 160 mg/l CyA

6. Add one Cyanuric Acid Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
dissolved (see notes below). Wipe the exterior of the vial.
9. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l cyanuric acid.
Notes:
• If cyanuric acid is present, a cloudy solution will occur. Small single particles are not
necessarily caused by cyanuric acid.
• Dissolve the tablet completely (swirl the vial for approximately 1 minute). Undissolved
particles of the tablet can cause results that are too high.
• Exceeding the measurement range: samples with concentration above 90 mg/l must be
diluted with water free of cyanuric acid. 10 ml of the diluted sample should be tested as
described above and the displayed results calculated using the dilution factor.

AC2009 Fluoride SPADNS Liquid Test
SPADNS Method
0.05 – 2 mg/l F

2. Fill a clean AQUAfast 24mm round vial, Cat. No. AC2V24, with exactly 10 ml of deionized
water. Close the vial tightly with the cap. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
6. Add exactly 2 ml SPADNS Solution to the vial. CAUTION: The vial will be filled to the top.
11. Empty the vial, thoroughly rinse the vial and cap several times and then fill the vial with
exactly 10 ml of sample.
12. Add exactly 2 ml SPADNS Solution to the vial. CAUTION: The vial will be filled to the top.
15. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l fluoride.
Notes:
reagent and deionized water and provides a zero concentration point with the darkest color
(highest absorbance). The color of samples prepared with the reagent will decrease as the
concentration increases for this method.
• The same batch of SPADNS reagent solution must be used for testing (reagent blank and
sample measurement) and one point calibration procedures. The one point calibration
process needs to be performed for each new batch of SPADNS reagent solution (see
Standard Methods 20th ed., 1998, APHA, AWWA, WEF 4500 F- D, 4.a).

• During testing (blank, reagent blank and sample measurement) and one point calibration
procedures the same vial should be used, as different vials may exhibit minor tolerances.
• The calibration solution and water samples should have the same temperature (+/- 1 °C).
• As the test result is highly dependent on exact sample and reagent volumes, the sample
and reagent volumes should always be measured using a 10 ml or 2 ml volumetric pipette
(class A).
• The accuracy of the test methods decreases above a level of 1.2 mg/l fluoride. Although
the results are sufficiently accurate for most applications, more exact results can be
achieved using a 1:1 dilution of the sample prior to use and subsequent multiplication of
the result by 2.
• SPADNS reagent solution contains arsenite. Chlorine concentrations up to 5 mg/l do not
interfere.
• Seawater and wastewater samples must be distilled.

AC3032T Hardness (Total) Tablet Test
Metallphthalein Method
2 – 50 mg/l CaCO3 (Low Range) or 20 – 500 mg/l CaCO3 (High Range)
For Low Range Total Hardness Measurements:

1. Load and run the AC3032TL method.
6. Add one Hardcheck P Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean
stir rod.
10. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l total hardness.
For High Range Total Hardness Measurements:

1. Load and run the AC3032TH method.
2. Fill a clean AQUAfast 24mm round vial, Cat. No. AC2V24, with 1 ml of sample and 9 ml of
deionized water. Close the vial tightly with the cap. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
6. Add one Hardcheck P Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean
stir rod.
10. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l total hardness.
Notes:
• Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted between pH 4 and pH 10 before
the tablet is added (use 1 mol/l hydrochloric acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide).

AC2030 Hydrazine Powder Test
Dimethylamino-benzaldehyde Method
0.05 – 0.5 mg/l N2H4

6. Add one gram (1 g) Hydrazine Powder to the vial.
9. The slight turbidity that occurs when the reagent is added must be removed by filtration
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l hydrazine.
Notes:
• If the water sample is cloudy, you must filter it before performing the blank measurement.
• The temperature of the water sample should not exceed 21 °C.
• Using the hydrazine spoon: 1 g is equivalent to one level spoon.
• Qualitative folded filter papers for medium precipitates are recommended.
• To check whether the reagent has aged (if it has been stored for a lengthy period), perform
the test as described above using tap water. If the result is above the detection limit of 0.05
mg/l, you should only use the reagent with reservations, as there may be a major deviation
in results.

AC2078 Iron (II & III) Tablet Test
PPST Method
0.02 – 1 mg/l Fe

6. Add one Iron LR Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean stir
rod.
10. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l iron.
Notes:
selected vial.
• This method determines the total dissolved iron as Fe2+ and Fe3+.
• For the determination of total dissolved and undissolved iron (soluble and insoluble iron),
digestion is required. An example is described here:
i. Add 1 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid to 100 ml water sample. Heat and boil for 10
minutes or until all particles are dissolved. After cooling down, the sample is set to
a pH value of 3 to 6 by using ammonia solution. Refill with deionized water to the
previous volume of 100 ml and mix well. 10 ml of this pre-treated solution is used
for analysis (perform as described by the selected test method).
ii. Water that has been treated with organic compounds like corrosion inhibitors must
be oxidized as necessary to break down the iron. Therefore add 1 ml concentrated
sulfuric acid and 1 ml concentrated nitric acid to 100 ml water sample and boil to
approximately half volume. After cooling down, proceed as described above.

AC4P78 Iron (Ferro) Powder Pack Test
1,10-Phenanthroline Method
0.02 – 3 mg/l Fe

6. Add the contents of one Ferro F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the vial.
Notes:
• The reagent reacts with all soluble iron and most insoluble forms of iron in the water
sample.
• Iron oxide requires prior digestion: use mild, vigorous or Digesdahl digestion. An example
of digestion with acid is described here:
i. Add 1 ml of concentrated sulfuric acid to 100 ml water sample. Heat and boil for 10
minutes or until all particles are dissolved. After cooling down, the sample is set to
a pH value of 3 to 6 by using ammonia solution. Refill with deionized water to the
previous volume of 100 ml and mix well. 10 ml of this pre-treated solution is used
for analysis (perform as described by the selected test method).
ii. Water that has been treated with organic compounds like corrosion inhibitors must
be oxidized as necessary to break down the iron. Therefore add 1 ml concentrated
sulfuric acid and 1 ml concentrated nitric acid to 100 ml water sample and boil to
approximately half volume. After cooling down, proceed as described above.
• Very strong alkaline or acidic samples must be adjusted to a pH value between 3 and 5
before analysis.
• Accuracy is not affected by undissolved powder.
• Water samples containing visible rust should be allowed to react for at least 5 minutes.

AC4P79 Iron (Total) Powder Pack Test
TPTZ Method
0.02 – 1.8 mg/l Fe

5. Add the contents of one Iron TPTZ F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into each vial.
Close the vials tightly with the caps and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents.
Notes:
• For determination of total iron, digestion is required. TPTZ reagent recovers most insoluble
iron oxides without digestion.
• Rinse all glassware with 1:1 hydrochloric acid solution first and then rinse with deionized
water to remove iron deposits that can cause slightly high results.
• Strong alkaline or acidic water samples must be adjusted between pH 3 and pH 8 before
the reagent is added (use 0.5 mol/l sulfuric acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide).
• Interferences: When interferences occur, color development is inhibited or a precipitate is
formed. The values below refer to a standard with an iron concentration of 0.5 mg/l. The
following substances do not interfere when present up to the levels given:
Substance No Interference To Substance No Interference To
Cadmium 4.0 mg/l Manganese 50 mg/l
Chromium (3+) 0.25 mg/l Mercury 0.4 mg/l
Chromium (6+) 1.2 mg/l Molybdenum 4.0 mg/l
Cobalt 0.05 mg/l Nickel 1.0 mg/l
Copper 0.6 mg/l Nitrite Ion 0.8 mg/l
Cyanide 2.8 mg/l

AC2055 Manganese Tablet Test
Formaldoxime Method
0.2 – 4 mg/l Mn

6. Add one Manganese LR 1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
7. Add one Manganese LR 2 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l manganese.

AC4P54 Manganese Low Range Powder Pack & Liquid Test
PAN Method
0.01 – 0.7 mg/l Mn

5. Add the contents of one Ascorbic Acid Powder Pack straight from the foil into each vial.
Close the vials tightly with the caps and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents.
6. Add 15 drops of Alkaline Cyanide Reagent Solution to each vial. Add drops of the same
size by holding the bottle vertically and squeezing slowly. Close the vials tightly with the
caps and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents.
7. Add 21 drops of PAN Indicator Solution to each vial. Add drops of the same size by holding
the bottle vertically and squeezing slowly. Close the vials tightly with the caps and swirl or
invert several times to mix the contents. Wipe the exteriors of the vials.
Notes:
• Rinse all glassware with 1:1 nitric acid solution first and then rinse with deionized water.
• Water samples that contain more than 300 mg/l CaCO3 hardness: after adding the ascorbic
acid powder pack, add 10 drops of Rochelle salt solution.
• After addition of the alkaline cyanide reagent solution, a cloudy or turbid solution may form
in some water samples. The turbidity should disappear after the PAN indicator solution is
added.
• Water samples containing more than 5 mg/l iron should be allowed to react for at least 10
minutes.

AC4P55 Manganese High Range Powder Pack Test
Periodate Oxidation Method
0.1 – 18 mg/l Mn (High Range)

6. Add the contents of one Manganese Citrate Buffer Powder Pack straight from the foil into
the vial.
7. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents.
8. Add the contents of one Sodium Periodate Powder Pack straight from the foil into the vial.
Notes:
• This test is applicable for the determination of soluble manganese in water and
wastewater.
• Highly buffered water samples or extreme pH values may exceed the buffering capacity of
the reagents and requires sample pre-treatment. If samples were acidified for storing,
adjust the pH between 4 and 5 with 5 mol/l (5 N) sodium hydroxide before test. Do not
exceed pH 5, as manganese may precipitate.
• Interferences:
Interfering Substance Interference Level
Calcium Greater than 700 mg/l
Chloride Greater than 70,000 mg/l
Iron Greater than 5 mg/l
Magnesium Greater than 100,000 mg/l

AC4P42 Molybdate Powder Pack Test
Mercaptoacetic Acid Method
0.5 – 66 mg/l MoO4 (Equivalent to 0.3 – 40 mg/l Mo)

6. Add the contents of one Molybdenum HR 1 F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the
vial. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times to mix the contents.
same vial. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times to mix the
contents.
same vial. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times to mix the
contents. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l molybdate.
Notes:
• Filter turbid water samples using filter paper and funnel before analysis.
• Highly buffered water samples or extreme pH values should be adjusted to a pH of nearly 7
with 1 mol/l nitric acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide.
• Concentrations above 10 mg/l Cu causes too high test values if the reaction time of 5
minutes is increased – so it is very important to perform the test procedure as described.
• Substances which may interfere when present in concentrations at:
Aluminum 50 mg/l
Chromium 1000 mg/l
Iron 50 mg/l
Nickel 50 mg/l
Nitrite All Levels

ACR007 Nitrate Reaction Tube Test
Chromotropic Acid Method
1 – 30 mg/l N (Nitrate as Nitrogen)

2. Open one 16 mm reaction vial (Reagent A) and add 1 ml of deionized water (this is the
blank vial).
3. Open a second 16 mm reaction vial (Reagent A) and add 1 ml of sample (this is the
sample vial).
4. Add the contents of one Nitrate Chromotropic Powder Pack straight from the foil into each
vial.
5. Close the vials tightly with the caps and invert gently about 10 times to mix contents. Some
solids may not dissolve. Wipe the exteriors of the vials.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l nitrate as N.
Notes:
• Some solids may not dissolve.
• Conversion: mg/l NO3 = mg/l N x 4.43

AC2046 Nitrite Tablet Test
N-(1-Naphthyl)-ethylenediamine Method
0.01 – 0.5 mg/l N (Nitrite as Nitrogen)

6. Add one Nitrite LR Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean
stir rod.
10. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l nitrite as N.
Notes:
• The following ions can produce interferences since under the reaction conditions they
cause precipitation: antimony (III), iron (III), lead, mercury (I), silver, chloroplatinate,
metavanadate and bismuth. Copper (II) ions may cause lower test results as they
accelerate the decomposition of the diazonium salt. It is unlikely in practice that these
interfering ions will occur in such high concentrations that they cause significant reading
errors.
• Conversion: mg/l NO2 = mg/l N x 3.29

AC4P46 Nitrite Powder Pack Test
Diazotization (Azo) Method
0.01 – 0.3 mg/l N (Nitrite as Nitrogen)

6. Add the contents of one Nitri 3 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the vial.
10. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l nitrite as N.
Notes:
• Interferences:
o Strong oxidizing and reducing substances interfere.
o Cupric and ferrous ions cause low results.
o Antimonous, auric, bismuth, chloroplatinate, ferric, lead, mercurous, metavanadate
and silver ions interfere by causing precipitation.
o In samples with very high concentrations of nitrate (> 100 mg/l N) a small amount of
nitrite will be found. Such high levels of nitrate appear to undergo a slight amount of
reduction to nitrite, either spontaneously or during the reaction time of the test.

ACD004 Nitrogen (Total) Low Range Digestion Tube Test
Persulfate Digestion Method
0.5 – 25 mg/l N (Nitrite as Nitrogen)
1. Open two TN Hydroxide LR Digestion Vials and add the contents of one TN Persulfate
Reagent Power Pack straight from the foil into each vial. Use a funnel to add the reagent.
Wipe off any persulfate reagent that may get on the lid or tube threads.
2. Add 2 ml of deionized water to the first digestion vial (this is the blank vial).
3. Add 2 ml of sample to the second digestion vial (this is the sample vial).
4. Close the vials tightly with the caps and shake the vials for at least 30 seconds to mix the
contents. The reagent many not dissolve completely.
5. Heat the digestion vials for 30 minutes in the preheated reactor at a temperature of 100 °C.
6. CAUTION: The vials will be hot. Remove the digestion vials from the reactor and allow
them to cool to room temperature.
7. Open the cooled digestion vials and add the contents of one TN Reagent A Power Pack
straight from the foil into each vial. Use a funnel to add the reagent.
8. Close the vials tightly with the caps and shake the vials for at least 15 seconds to mix
contents.
10. Open the digestion vials and add the contents of one TN Reagent B Power Pack straight
from the foil into each vial. Use a funnel to add the reagent.
contents. The reagent will not completely dissolve.
13. Open two TN Acid LR/HR (Reagent C) Vials and add 2 ml of the digested, treated blank to
the first vial (this is the blank vial).
14. Add 2 ml of the digested, treated sample to the second vial (this is the sample vial).
15. Close the vials tightly with the caps and gently invert the vials at least 10 times to mix
contents. Hold the vial in a vertical position with the cap pointing up. Turn the vial upside-
down. Wait for all of the solution to flow down to the cap. Return the vial to the upright
position. Wait for all the solution to flow to the bottom of the vial. This process is one
inversion; 10 inversions equal about 30 seconds. Wipe the exteriors of the vials.
CAUTION: The vials will become warm during mixing.
17. Load and run the ACD004 method.

22. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l nitrogen.
Notes:
• Appropriate safety precautions and a good lab technique should be used during the whole
procedure.
• Volumes for samples and blank should always be measured using 2 ml volumetric pipettes
(class A).
• One blank is sufficient for each set of samples. After taking the blank measurement, it is
possible to measure several samples.
• It is very important to remove the vials from the reactor after exactly 30 minutes.
• Large quantities of nitrogen free, organic compounds that are included in some water
samples may reduce the effectiveness of the digestion by reacting with the persulfate
reagent. Samples that are well known to contain large quantities of organic compounds
must be diluted and digestion and measurement must be repeated for checking the
effectiveness of the digestion.
• Application: for water, wastewater and seawater.
• Interfering substances that resulted in a concentration change of 10%: Bromide more than
60 mg/l and chloride more than 1000 mg/l produce positive interferences.

ACD007 Nitrogen (Total) High Range Digestion Tube Test
Persulfate Digestion Method
5 – 150 mg/l N (Nitrite as Nitrogen)
1. Open two TN Hydroxide HR Digestion Vials and add the contents of one TN Persulfate
Reagent Power Pack straight from the foil into each vial. Use a funnel to add the reagent.
Wipe off any persulfate reagent that may get on the lid or tube threads.
2. Add 0.5 ml of deionized water to the first digestion vial (this is the blank vial).
3. Add 0.5 ml of sample to the second digestion vial (this is the sample vial).
contents. The reagent many not dissolve completely.
5. Heat the digestion vials for 30 minutes in the preheated reactor at a temperature of 100 °C.
6. CAUTION: The vials will be hot. Remove the digestion vials from the reactor and allow
them to cool to room temperature.
7. Open the cooled digestion vials and add the contents of one TN Reagent A Power Pack
straight from the foil into each vial. Use a funnel to add the reagent.
contents.
10. Open the digestion vials and add the contents of one TN Reagent B Power Pack straight
from the foil into each vial. Use a funnel to add the reagent.
contents. The reagent will not completely dissolve.
13. Open two TN Acid LR/HR (Reagent C) Vials and add 2 ml of the digested, treated blank to
the first vial (this is the blank vial).
14. Add 2 ml of the digested, treated sample to the second vial (this is the sample vial).
15. Close the vials tightly with the caps and gently invert the vials at least 10 times to mix
contents. Hold the vial in a vertical position with the cap pointing up. Turn the vial upside-
down. Wait for all of the solution to flow down to the cap. Return the vial to the upright
position. Wait for all the solution to flow to the bottom of the vial. This process is one
inversion; 10 inversions equal about 30 seconds. Wipe the exteriors of the vials.
CAUTION: The vials will become warm during mixing.

22. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l nitrogen.
Notes:
• Appropriate safety precautions and a good lab technique should be used during the whole
procedure.
• Volumes for samples and blank should always be measured using 2 ml volumetric pipettes
(class A).
• One blank is sufficient for each set of samples. After taking the blank measurement, it is
possible to measure several samples.
• It is very important to remove the vials from the reactor after exactly 30 minutes.
• Large quantities of nitrogen free, organic compounds that are included in some water
samples may reduce the effectiveness of the digestion by reacting with the persulfate
reagent. Samples that are well known to contain large quantities of organic compounds
must be diluted and digestion and measurement must be repeated for checking the
effectiveness of the digestion.
• Interfering substances that resulted in a concentration change of 10%: Bromide more than
60 mg/l and chloride more than 1000 mg/l produce positive interferences.

AC3048 Ozone Tablet Test
DPD Method
0.02 – 2 mg/l O3
Ozone Measurement in Absence of Chlorine

3. Place the vial into the holder in the sample chamber. Close the sample chamber door.
7. Add one DPD No. 1 Tablet and one DPD No. 3 Tablet straight from the foil to the vial.
Crush the tablets with a clean stir rod.
12. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/L ozone.
Ozone Measurement in Presence of Chlorine

7. Add one DPD No. 1 Tablet and one DPD No. 3 Tablet straight from the foil to the vial.
Crush the tablets with a clean stir rod.
8. Fill a second clean AQUAfast 24mm round vial with 10 ml of sample. Add one Glycine
Tablet straight from the foil to the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean stir rod. Close the vial
tightly with the cap and swirl several times until the tablet is dissolved.

9. Transfer the contents of the vial with glycine solution into the vial containing the DPD No. 1
and DPD No. 3 tablets.
13. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/L ozone.
Notes:
substances, the subsequent determination of ozone may show lower results. To avoid any
measurement errors, only use glassware free of chlorine demand.
Preparation: Put all applicable glassware into a sodium hypochlorite solution (0.1 g/l) for
one hour and then rinse all glassware thoroughly with deionized water.
• Preparing the sample: When preparing the sample, the loss of ozone, i.e. by pipetting or
shaking, must be avoided. The analysis must take place immediately after taking the
sample.
must be adjusted between pH 6 and pH 7 before the tablet is added (use 0.5 mol/l sulfuric
acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide).
• Exceeding the measuring range: Concentrations above 6 mg/l ozone can lead to results
showing 0 mg/l. In this case, the water sample must be diluted with water free of ozone. 10
ml of the diluted sample should be mixed with the reagent and the measurement repeated.
• Oxidizing agents such as bromine and chlorine interfere as they react in the same way as
ozone.

AC2001 pH Tablet Test
Phenol Red Method
6.5 – 8.4 pH

6. Add one Phenol Red Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean
stir rod.
9. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in pH units.
Notes:
• Water samples with low values of alkalinity-m (below 35 mg/l CaCO3) may give wrong pH
readings.
• pH values below 6.5 and above 8.4 can produce results inside the measuring range. A
plausibility test (pH meter) is recommended.
• The accuracy of the colorimetric determination of pH values depends on various boundary
conditions (buffer capacity of the sample, salt contents, etc.).
• Salt error: Correction of test results (average values) for samples with salt contents of:
Indicator Salt Content
1 molar 2 molar 3 molar
Phenol Red
– 0.21 – 0.26 – 0.29
• The values of Parson and Douglas (1926) are based on the use of Clark and Lubs buffers.
1 Mol NaCl = 58.4 g/l = 5.8 %

AC3001 pH Liquid Test
Phenol Red Method
6.5 – 8.4 pH

6. Add six drops of Phenol Red Solution to the vial. Add drops of the same size by holding the
bottle vertically and squeezing slowly.
9. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in pH units.
Notes:
• When testing chlorinated water, the residual chlorine contents can influence the color
reaction of the liquid reagent. This can be avoided (without interfering with the pH
measurement) by adding a small crystal of sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3 • 5 H2O) to the
sample before adding the phenol red solution. Phenol red tablets already contain
thiosulfate.
• Due to differing drop sizes results can show a discrepancy in accuracy by comparison with
tablets. This can be minimized by using a pipette (0.18 ml phenol red solution is equivalent
to 6 drops).
• After use, replace the bottle cap securely.
• Store the phenol red solution in a cool, dry place ideally at between 6 °C and 10 °C.

AC2095-WA Phosphate (Ortho) Low Range Tablet Test
Phosphomolybdic Acid/Ascorbic Acid
0.05 – 4 mg/l PO4

6. Add one Phosphate No. 1 LR Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with
a clean stir rod.
7. Add one Phosphate No. 2 LR Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with
a clean stir rod.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l ortho-phosphate.
Notes:
• Only ortho-phosphate ions react.
• The test sample should have a pH value between 6 and 7.
• Interferences: Higher concentrations of Cu, Ni, Cr (III), V (V) and W (VI) interfere due to
their color. Silicates do not interfere (masked by citric acid in the tablets).
• Ortho-phosphate ions react with the reagent to form an intense blue color.
• Phosphate in organic and condensed inorganic forms (meta-, pyro- and polyphosphates)
must be converted to ortho-phosphate ions before analysis. Pretreatment of the sample
with acid and heat provides the conditions for hydrolysis of the condensed inorganic forms.
Organically combined phosphates are converted to ortho-phosphate ions by heating with
acid and persulfate. The amount of organically combined phosphates can be calculated:
mg/l phosphate (organic) = mg/l phosphate (total) - mg/l phosphate (acid hydrolysable)
• Phosphate, ortho = Phosphorus, reactive

AC2096 Phosphate (Ortho) High Range Tablet Test
Vanado-Molybdate Method
1 – 80 mg/l PO4

6. Add one Phosphate HR P1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
7. Add one Phosphate HR P2 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
Notes:
• For samples under 5 mg/l PO4, it is recommended to analyze the sample using the AC2095
phosphate (ortho) low range tablet test method.
• Only ortho-phosphate ions react.
• The ortho-phosphate ions react with the vanadate-molybdate reagent under acid conditions
to form a yellow colored product.

AC4P95 Phosphate (Ortho) Powder Pack Test
Phosphomolybdenum/Ascorbic Acid
0.06 – 2.5 mg/l PO4

6. Add the contents of one Phosphate Rgt. F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the
vial.
7. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl or invert several times for 10-15 seconds to mix
contents. The powder will not dissolve completely. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
Notes:
• Highly buffered samples or samples with extreme pH values should be adjusted between
pH 2 and pH 10 before analysis with 1 mol/l hydrochloric acid or 1 mol/l sodium hydroxide.
• Interferences: Large amounts of turbidity may cause inconsistent results.
Interference Interference Level Interference Interference Level
Aluminum greater than 200 mg/l Nickel greater than 300 mg/l
Arsenate at any level Silica (Silicium dioxide) greater than 50 mg/l
Chromium greater than 100 mg/l Silicate greater than 10 mg/l
Copper greater than 10 mg/l Sulfide at any level
Iron greater than 100 mg/l Zinc greater than 80 mg/l

ACR095 Phosphate (Ortho) Reaction Tube Test
Phosphomolybdenum/Ascorbic Acid Method
0.06 – 5 mg/l PO4

2. Open one 16 mm PO4-P Dilution Tube and add 5 ml of sample. Wipe the exterior of the
vial.
5. Open the sample chamber door. Remove the vial from the holder.
6. Add the contents of one Phosphate Rgt. F10 Power Pack straight from the foil into the vial.
Use a funnel to add the reagent.
7. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl the vial for 10-15 seconds to mix contents. The
reagent will not completely dissolve. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
Notes:
Interference Interference Level Interference Interference Level
Aluminum greater than 200 mg/l Nickel greater than 300 mg/l
Arsenate at any level Silica (Silicium dioxide) greater than 50 mg/l
Chromium greater than 100 mg/l Silicate greater than 10 mg/l
Copper greater than 10 mg/l Sulfide at any level
Iron greater than 100 mg/l Zinc greater than 80 mg/l

ACD095 Phosphate (Total) Digestion Tube Test
Persulfate Digestion/Ascorbic Acid Method
0.02 – 1.1 mg/l P (Phosphate as Phosphorous)
1. Open one 16 mm PO4-P Acid Reagent Digestion Tube and add 5 ml of sample.
2. Add the contents of one Potassium Persulfate F10 Power Pack straight from the foil into
the vial. Use a funnel to add the reagent.
3. Close the vial tightly with the cap and invert the vial several times to mix the contents.
4. Heat the vial for 30 minutes in the preheated reactor at a temperature of 100 °C.
5. CAUTION: The vial will be hot. Remove the vial from the reactor and allow it to cool to
room temperature.
6. Open the cooled digestion vial and add 2 ml of 1.54 N Sodium Hydroxide Solution to the
vial.
7. Close the vial tightly with the cap and gently invert the vial several times to mix the
13. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl the vial for 10-15 seconds to mix the contents.
The reagent will not completely dissolve. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
16. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l total phosphate as phosphorus
(P).
Notes:
• Appropriate safety precautions and good lab technique should be used during the whole
procedure.

Aluminum greater than 200 mg/l
Arsenate at any level
Chromium greater than 100 mg/l
Copper greater than 10 mg/l
Iron greater than 100 mg/l
Nickel greater than 300 mg/l
Silica (Silicium dioxide) greater than 50 mg/l
Silicate greater than 10 mg/l
Sulfide at any level
Zinc greater than 80 mg/l
• Conversions: mg/l PO4 = mg/l P x 3.07

mg/l P2O5 = mg/l P x 2.29

ACD095AH Phosphate (Acid Hydrolysable) Digestion Tube Test
Acid Digestion/Ascorbic Acid Method
0.02 – 1.6 mg/l P (Phosphate as Phosphorous)
1. Open one 16 mm PO4-P Acid Reagent Digestion Tube and add 5 ml of sample.
contents.
3. Heat the vial for 30 minutes in the preheated reactor at a temperature of 100 °C.
4. CAUTION: The vial will be hot. Remove the vial from the reactor and allow it to cool to
room temperature.
5. Open the cooled digestion vial and add 2 ml of 1.00 N Sodium Hydroxide Solution to the
vial.
7. Load and run the ACD095AH method.
12. Close the vial tightly with the cap and swirl the vial for 10-15 seconds to mix contents. The
reagent will not completely dissolve. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
15. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l acid hydrolysable phosphate as
phosphorus (P).
Notes:
• Appropriate safety precautions and good lab technique should be used during the whole
procedure.

Aluminum greater than 200 mg/l
Arsenate at any level
Chromium greater than 100 mg/l
Copper greater than 10 mg/l
Iron greater than 100 mg/l
Nickel greater than 300 mg/l
Silica (Silicium dioxide) greater than 50 mg/l
Silicate greater than 10 mg/l
Sulfide at any level
Zinc greater than 80 mg/l
• Conversions: mg/l PO4 = mg/l P x 3.07

mg/l P2O5 = mg/l P x 2.29

AC2060 Silica Tablet Test
Silicomolybdate Method
0.05 – 4 mg/l SiO2

6. Add one Silica No. 1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean
stir rod.
dissolved.
stir rod.
11. Wait for a reaction period of 1 minute.
13. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l silica.
Notes:

AC2061 Silica with Phosphate Removal Tablet Test
Silicomolybdate Method with Phosphate Removal
0.05 – 4 mg/l SiO2

stir rod.
dissolved.
9. Add one Silica PR Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean stir
rod.
10. Add one Silica No. 2 Tablet straight from the foil into the same vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
12. Wait for a reaction period of 1 minute.
Notes:
• Phosphate ions do not interfere under the given reaction conditions.
• If phosphate is known to be absent, the addition of the Silica PR Tablet may be omitted.

AC4P60 Silica Powder Pack Test
Silicomolybdate Method
1 – 90 mg/l SiO2

2. Fill a clean AQUAfast 24mm round vial, Cat. No. AC2V24, with 10 ml of sample.
Temperature of the sample should be 15 °C to 25 °C. Close the vial tightly with the cap.
Wipe the exterior of the vial.
6. Add the contents of one Silica HR Molybdate F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into
the vial.
8. Add the contents of one Silica HR Acid Rgt. F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the
same vial. If silica or phosphate is present, a yellow color will develop.
11. Add the contents of one Silica Citric Acid F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the
same vial. In this step, any yellow color due to phosphate is removed.
Notes:
• Occasionally water samples contain forms of silica which reacts very slowly with
molybdate. The nature of these forms is not known.
• A pre-treatment with sodium hydrogen carbonate and then with sulfuric acid will make
these forms reactive to molybdate (pre-treatment is given in “Standard Methods for the
Examination of Water and Wastewater” under “Silica Digestion with Sodium Bicarbonate”).
Substance Interference
Iron Large amounts interfere
Phosphate Does not interfere at concentrations less than 50 mg/l PO4
At 60 mg/l PO4 the interference is approximately 2%
At 75 mg/l PO4 the interference is approximately 11 %
Sulfide Interferes at all levels

AC4P82 Sulfate Powder Pack Test
Barium Sulfate/Turbidity Method
5 – 100 mg/l SO4

6. Add the contents of one Sulpha 4/F10 Powder Pack straight from the foil into the vial.
10. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l sulfate.
Notes:
• If sulfate ions are present a cloudy solution will appear.

AC2016 Sulfide Tablet Test
DPD/Catalyst Method
0.04 – 0.5 mg/l S

6. Add one Sulfide No. 1 Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean
stir rod.
7. Add one Sulfide No. 2 Tablet straight from the foil into the same vial. Crush the tablet with
a clean stir rod.
11. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l sulfide.
Notes:
• Chlorine and other oxidizing agents that react with DPD do not interfere with the test.
• To avoid loss of sulfide, collect the sample carefully with a minimum of aeration. It is
essential to test the sample immediately after collection.
• The sample temperature should be 20 °C. A different temperature can lead to higher or
lower results.

AC2065 Zinc Tablet Test
Zincon Method
0.02 – 1 mg/l Zn

2. Fill a clean AQUAfast 24mm round vial, Cat. No. AC2V24, with 10 ml of deionized water.
Close the vial tightly with the cap. Wipe the exterior of the vial.
5. Empty and dry the vial and then fill the vial with 10 ml of sample.
6. Add one Copper / Zinc LR Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a
clean stir rod.
12. Add one EDTA Tablet straight from the foil into the vial. Crush the tablet with a clean stir
rod.
15. Tap the Sample function key to display the result in mg/l zinc.
Notes:
reagent and sample (with no EDTA reagent) and provides a zero concentration point with
the darkest color (highest absorbance). The color of samples prepared with the EDTA
reagent will decrease as the concentration increases for this method.
• Measuring the reagent blank needs to be done with each sample analysis.
• In the case of high levels of residual chlorine, perform the analysis with a dechlorinated
water sample.

Color Measurement from Application Log #131
Color Measurement – Water Color
The color of our water is important not only for drinking purposes, but also for aquatic
environments, and for home and industrial uses. Color in water can be caused by dissolved and
suspended materials. In water and wastewater color measurement, there is a distinction
between apparent color and true color1. Apparent color is the color of the sample as received
and includes color due to both the dissolved and suspended materials in the water. True color
is the color in the sample after it has been filtered to remove suspended materials, such as
algae and particulates which cause turbidity. True color is the result of only dissolved species in
water – natural organic matter, minerals, or chemicals.
Techniques to Measure Color in Water

There are two main approaches to measuring water color:
• Visual methods – a water sample is visually compared to a series of colored standards.
• Spectrophotometric methods – the color is determined by measuring how much light is
absorbed or transmitted through a sample at a single wavelength or at a number of certain
wavelengths. The results are then compared with a known color standard or used in
various algorithms, which are defined by the test method.
Many groups publish methods for measuring color. Examples of spectrophotometric methods
are Platinum-Cobalt Color, Tristimulus Values, and ADMI methods2. Specific method references
for color in water include: APHA Standard Methods 2120; EPA 110.1; DIN ISO 7887 and SAC
436 nm; China MEP GB 11903; NCASI Technical Bulletin 253 or 803; and others.
Color Standards and Color Units

Platinum Cobalt Color Standard and Units
The most common color measurement of water and wastewater is Platinum-Cobalt (Pt-Co)
color, also known as APHA color or Hazen color. These names are commonly used in different
applications, but they are based on identical procedures. Measurement with the Pt-
Co/APHA/Hazen standard is based on the Hazen color scale that was introduced in 1892 by
chemist Allen Hazen. The color is a light yellow to brown color. The range is 0 to 500 Platinum
Color Units (PCU). Intermediate standards are prepared from a platinum cobalt 500 ppm stock
solution that is available commercially3 or can be prepared by user1. A unit of color is the color
produced by 1 mg/L platinum in the form of chloroplatinum ion. The color values measured by
comparison with the platinum-cobalt standards can be expressed as PCU, Pt-Co, APHA, or
Hazen units depending on the specific procedures. In the United States, the National
Secondary Drinking Water Regulation for color is a maximum of 15 color units. The World
Health Organization recommends that drinking water color does not to exceed 15 true color
units.

Other Color Standards and Color Units
For samples where the color is different from Pt-Co standards, several different standards and
color scales are used such as: ADMI Color (American Dye Manufacturer’s Institute), Gardner
Color, Saybolt, Rosin, EBC (European Brewery Convention), CIE System, etc.
Platinum Cobalt Color Methods

Two single-wavelength methods are commonly used in the United States to measure water and
wastewater color with color characteristics similar to that of the Pt-Co standards:
• Water/Wastewater at 455 nm: This method utilizes a spectrophotometer to measure the
absorbance of light as it passes through a sample at the 455 nm wavelength. This
procedure is recommended for water from naturally occurring materials, i.e., vegetable
residues such as leaves, barks, roots, humus and peat materials. If samples are turbid,
they should be filtered prior to the analysis trough 0.45 µm filter to determine the true color.
To determine the apparent color, non-filtered samples are measured. Samples with a high
color (>500 PCU) should be diluted until the color is within the range of the standard curve.
Sample pH should not be adjusted if it is between 4 and 10.
• Pulp Mill Wastewater at 465 nm: This method utilizes a spectrophotometer to measure
the absorbance of light as it passes through a sample at the 465 nm wavelength. This
method is adapted from the NCASI Technical Bulletin 803 for pulp and paper effluent4
(which supersedes NCASI Technical Bulletin 253). The true color is determined in a
sample with the pH adjusted to 7.6 +/- 0.05 pH and then passed through a 0.8 µm filter.
The apparent color is determined in the original sample. Samples with high color should be
diluted to fall within the range of the standard curve.
There are also multiple-wavelength methods, which are recommended for color measurement
in waters and wastewaters having color characteristics different from, but not excluding,
platinum-cobalt standards. Such a method is SM 2120D-2001, which is used to calculate
Tristimulus Values and ultimately values for the dominant wavelength, hue, luminance, and
purity of a sample2. According to this method, the spectrophotometer examines a number of
points (e.g. 10 or 30 points) in the range from 400 to 700 nm to determine the transmittance at
each wavelength and uses the obtained values to calculate color by the published computation
method. A modification of the Tristimulus Method that is used in water and waste water industry
is based on the measurement of percent transmittance at three wavelengths (590, 540 and
438nm)5.
Range, Detection Limit, and Sample Cell Size

Accuracy, precision, and detection limits that can be obtained by a specific color measurement
procedure depend on the quality of the instrument optics and the sample cell path length.
• Spectrophotometers allow for more accurate and precise results than colorimeters, but are
more expensive. Lowest detection limits and better accuracy at low levels can be achieved
on a spectrophotometer by choosing a sample cell with a longer cell path length.

• Colorimeters are useful for testing outside the laboratory and indicate relative color
intensity. Color values determined on a colorimeter may differ from color values determined
on a spectrophotometer, especially when the colorimeter wavelength does not match the
wavelength used on the spectrophotometer.
• Sample cells for color testing are made of glass. Glass is suitable for testing in the visible
wavelength range. A round glass 24 mm or 25 mm cell gives satisfactory results. For best
accuracy and precision at color levels that are lower than 15 color units, a rectangular
glass 50 mm cell is recommended. The 10 mm sample cell size is not recommended for
color testing.
Turbidity Effect on Color Measurement

When measuring “true” color, turbidity must be removed, since it can cause light scattering and
increase the color value. Turbidity may also affect the precision of the measurement. Chart 1
demonstrates that filtering reduces the color reading – the more turbid the sample, the more
significant the effect. Chart 2 shows that the filtered sample generally shows better precision,
especially for turbid samples.
Thermo Scientific Orion AquaMate Spectrophotometers for Color

Measurement
The Thermo Scientific Orion AquaMate AQ8000 UV-Vis and AQ7000 Vis spectrophotometers
have the required wavelengths to analyze for any color measurement – by preprogrammed
methods, by a user-generated standard curve, or by multiple wavelengths, if desired. The
following table describes some of the color methods which may be tested on the Orion AQ7000
and AQ8000 spectrophotometers.

Preprogrammed
Sample
Color Method name or user Wavelength(s) Scope of the method
Cell Size
defined
Platinum–Cobalt Color CLRPT50 50 mm 455 nm Water and wastewater
Method: absorbance CLRPT25 25 mm samples of color similar
measured at one CLRPT24 24 mm to Pt-Co color
wavelength. User Method 10-50 mm standards
Range: 0 -500 PCU
Adaptation of NCASI CLRPTP50 50 mm 465 nm Color in pulp mill
253/803: absorbance CLRPTP25 25 mm wastewaters
measured at one CLRPTP24 24 mm
wavelength. User Method 10-50 mm
Range: 0 -500 PCU
ISO 7887; GB 11903: User Method 50 nm 436 nm Raw and potable water,
Water Quality - 525 nm industrial water of low
Examination and 620 nm color
Determination of Color
Tristimulus Values User Method 10 mm or Multiple Water and wastewater
Method: transmittance is 50 mm wavelengths samples of color
measured at multiple 400 to 700nm different from, but not
wavelength in the 400 – range excluding, Pt-Co
700 nm range standards
Application Notes
Application notes for color testing are available through your local technical sales
representative, our technical support service, our website and other Thermo Scientific web
locations. These notes give detailed information on how to test for color on our Thermo
Scientific Orion AquaMate spectrophotometers: AQ7000 visible range and AQ8000 UV/Vis
range. Application Notes available include:
• Log 133, Color of water and wastewater by Pt-Co method at 455 nm
• Log 134, Color of pulp mill wastewater by Pt-Co method at 465 nm (NCASI method)
References
1. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, Method 2120B.
www.standardmethods.org
2. Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, Method 2120.
www.standardmethods.org
3. Available through Fisher Scientific at www.fishersci.com
4. NCASI, Technical Bulletin No. 253, Dec. 1971. See 40CFR Part 136, Table IB, footnote 18.
www.ecfr.gov
5. EPA Color Method 110.1. http://www.umass.edu/tei/mwwp/acrobat/epa110.1colorspec.pdf

UVA and UV254 Measurements from Application Log #137
UVA and UV254 Measurement of Water
This method utilizes a spectrophotometer to measure the absorbance of waters, such as
drinking water and source water, at 254nm wavelength. These results may be correlated to
organic carbon, color, and/or disinfection byproduct precursors. Results can also indicate the
efficacy of treatment processes that remove organic carbon or results may be used with a
corresponding total organic carbon (TOC) result to calculate the Specific UV Absorbance
(SUVA) value for a water sample. See Reference 1 for details.
References
1. EPA Method 415.3 Rev 1.1. UV254 for SUVA. http://www.epa.gov/microbes/ordmeth.htm
2. Standard Methods 5910B, UV-Absorbing Organic Constituents. www.standardmethods.org
3. Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Instrument User Guide
Recommended Equipment
• Thermo Scientific Orion AquaMate AQ8000 spectrophotometer
• Filtration apparatus (e.g., Fisher XX1004707); 0.45-µm filters, 47 mm (e.g., Fisher
HNWP04700)
• Vacuum source-aspirator, air flow or water flow, hand-operated or low pressure electric
vacuum pump
• UV disposable cuvettes 1 cm (Fisher 14-377-009) or quartz sample cells
• Carousel for 10 cm cell, if needed (Orion AQ100C)
• Orion pH meter and electrode
Solutions
1. Organic-free deionized water (DI).
2. Reagents for pH adjustment. Sodium hydroxide, 0.1N; Hydrochloric acid, 0.1N; Orion pH
4.01 and 7.00 Buffers (Orion 910104, Orion 910107).
3. Spectrophotometer Check Solution (SCS), optional: Organic Carbon, KHP in pH 7
phosphate buffer, see Reference 2 for preparation; or, Commercial SCS, PN 222-234700
(www.unitylabservices.com).
Sample Cell Storage and Cleaning

To obtain reproducible results, clean and store sample cells per instructions in the Orion
AquaMate Instrument User Guide.

Instrument Setup
Turn on the spectrophotometer. Choose a suitable cell size and method for the organic carbon
content expected in your samples. Refer to the following chart. Select the desired cell holder
position (1 or 5 cm) by pressing the cell position key. For 10 cm, install the carousel with 10 cm
holder. Access the USB memory stick using a computer. Copy the desired preprogrammed
method from the Orion folder to the Thermo folder (see Note 1). Remove the USB memory stick
from the computer and insert it into the USB port on the front of the AquaMate. Select the
method and load it. Press the Run Test function to start the analysis. Refer to the following
chart for choosing the method.
Sample Organic Carbon Organic Carbon Organic Carbon

Concentration > 0.5 mg/L >0.1 mg/L >0.05 mg/L
Quartz Cell Size
1 cm (10 mm) 5 cm (50 mm) 10 cm (100 mm)
(see Note 2)
Method Name UV254_1 UV254_5 UV254_10
Zero the Instrument: Spectrophotometer Check

1. Touching only the frosted sides of the cell, rinse a clean cell three times with DI water.
Then fill with DI water. Use a lint-free wiper to remove water on the outside.
2. Open the sample compartment and insert the sample cell containing DI water (the blank)
into the sample holder, with the clear sides facing front and back. If sample cell is not in the
light path, press the correct sample position key. Close the lid, then Tap the Blank function
key.
3. If required, test an SCS: Using the same cell, empty and fill with the prepared SCS, wipe
dry, and insert into the sample holder. Close the lid, and Tap the Sample key. Record the
displayed result.
4. The reading for the SCS should be within the desired criteria, per your QA plan. See
Results section for examples.
Sample Storage
Samples are not preserved. Analyze as soon as possible after collection. Samples may be
stored for up to 48 hours at <6°C prior to analysis. See EPA Method 415.3 for SUVA storage.
Sample Preparation: pH adjust and/or sample filtration

For non-SUVA: If the pH is not between 4 and 10, adjust pH per steps in “pH Adjustment of
Sample” (p.2). Note: Do not adjust pH for a SUVA determination.
For UVA, UV254: Set up the filtration apparatus with a 0.45 um filter. Wash the filter with 50 mL
DI and discard the rinse water. Filter 50 mL of the sample. Test the filtrate.

Sample Measurement
Ensure the instrument has been zeroed properly. Touching only the frosted sides of the cell,
rinse the clean cell with a portion of the filtered sample, then fill with the filtered sample. Wipe
dry. Insert the sample cell into the holder, close the lid, and Tap the Sample key. Record the
displayed result. The results can be saved to the USB stick, if desired. If the reading is >0.900
absorbance, dilute and retest. Multiply the reading by the dilution factor. If the results are
<0.010 absorbance, consider using a larger cell. Load the appropriate method, and re-zero the
instrument.
Quality Control (QC)

Run an SCS and duplicate samples with each batch, or run QC samples per your QA plan. For
SUVA testing, follow requirements of EPA Method 415.3. See Reference 1.
pH Adjustment of Sample
1. Note: Do not adjust the pH of a sample which will be used for a SUVA calculation. Proceed
to the filtration step.
2. Calibrate the pH probe in pH 4.01 and 7.00 buffers.
3. Warm the sample up to room temperature.
4. Shake the sample to insure homogeneity.
5. Measure 50 mL of the sample to a 100-mL beaker using a graduated cylinder.
6. Immerse the pH probe in the sample and record the initial pH.
7. Adjust the sample into the range of pH 4 to 10, by adding drop-wise 0.1N sodium hydroxide
to raise the pH or by adding drop-wise 0.1N hydrochloric acid to lower the pH. Different
strength acid or base can be used, if needed.
8. Note that the overall volume change should not be greater than 1% (0.5 mL). Discard and
re-prepare with stronger acid or base if the volume changes more than 1%.
9. Record the adjusted pH. Proceed to the filtration step (p. 1).
Results of SCS Testing on the Orion AQ8000 Spectrophotometer

25.0 mg/L organic carbon (KHP)
Bias Expected Result
Difference Evaluation
Method UV254_1 (per SM 5910B) (AQ8000)
Absorbance 0.358 cm-1 0.360 cm-1 0.002 cm-1 (0.6%) Good
Organic Carbon Concentration 25.0 mg/L 24.9 mg/L 0.01 mg/L (0.4%) Good
Bias: readings of a KHP organic carbon standard at 25.0 mg/L in phosphate buffer (prepared
per SM 5910B) tested in a 1 cm cell demonstrate good accuracy:
• The average AQ8000 absorbance result is within 0.002 absorbance units of the average
reading expected per SM 5910B; 0.6% difference from the expected absorbance.
• The average AQ8000 organic carbon concentration result (calculated per SM 5910B) is
within 0.1 mg/L of the expected value; 0.4% difference (99.6% recovery) from the expected
value of 25.0 mg/L organic carbon.

Precision # of Samples Maximum %RSD
Result (AQ8000) Evaluation
Method UV254_1 Tested (per SM 5910B)
Absorbance 14 < 10.7% RSD 0.3% RSD Good
Precision: readings of a KHP organic carbon standard at 25.0 mg/L in phosphate buffer
(prepared per SM 5910B) tested in a 1 cm cell demonstrate good precision:
• The relative standard deviation (RSD) of 14 test results on the AQ8000 is 0.3% RSD, well
within the maximum 10.7% limit expected per SM 5910B.
Notes
1. If the preprogrammed method is not on the memory stick, download the method file from
the Online Library at www.thermoscientific.com/waterlibrary, or call Technical Support.
2. Alternately, use disposable cuvettes formulated for UV measurements, available in the 1
cm (10 mm) cell path.

6 CHAPTER 6 Standard Curve Test Menu
Concentration Measurements using the Quant Standard Curve
Application (Custom Method)
The Standard Curve test technique is used to perform a quantitative analysis experiment using a multipoint calibration curve via
the Quant application. A calibration curve is composed of standards of well-known concentration. A fit of this standard curve is
used to measure the concentration of samples.
This test technique is ideal when using colorimetric reagents for which the test kit manufacturer does not specify a factor or
equation for obtaining the concentration of the test kit. Always follow the reagent instructions provided by the test kit manufacturer
when creating a custom method.
Note: If the manufacturer does not specify the wavelength for the test kit, the Scan application should be used with a prepared
standard as a technique to determine the wavelength parameter for the reagent before creating a standard curve.
Use Standard Curve Test Technique:

• To create a standard curve by setting parameters and measuring standards for the curve
• To view calibration curve data
• To edit a standard curve, including changing the number of standards, selecting a different curve fit or deleting points from the
curve
• To measure samples using the standard curve and to view and save measurement data
• To recall existing standard curve methods

Accessing Quant
From Screen 1, swipe the to the left to have Screen 2 appear. The Quant application is selected by tapping the respective icon.
Quant is a calibration curve development application. The user can select the expiration date, wavelength, reference wavelength,
equation, units of concentration, and enter the known standards that will be used to develop the curve. Methods can be saved by
name and used to measure subsequent sample concentration

Quant Standard Curve Options
Setting the Parameters for a Standard Curve
Highlight and change the displayed test parameters, including Test Name, Wavelength, Curve Fit, Number of Standards, and
Units. By tapping on the blue highlighted features, values can be changed. For example, by selecting the equation that is listed to
the right of the wavelength, a selection of equations appears. Choose the equation that you feel is best suitable. When the multi-
point calibration is completed, the resulting equation and the correlation results (r2) will appear. These results are based on the
quality of your blank and the accuracy of the standards prepared and entered. Be sure to save your results by tapping the blue
diskette icon in the upper right corner.

Creating a Standard Curve in Quant
Measuring Standards for a Standard Curve
Once the parameters have been set for the standard curve:
1. Prepare the blank and standards that will be used to create the standard curve.
2. Place the blank in sample chamber, close the cover and tap the Blank function key. Once the blank has been measured,
remove it from the carousel.
3. For each standard, tap the + to add a standard value and enter the concentration of the standard.
4. Place the standard in the sample chamber, close the cover, and tap Measure.
5. Repeat for each standard.
6. When all the standards have been measured, the absorbance of each standard will be displayed with the slope, intercept,
correlation coefficient, and a graph of the standard curve will be displayed.
7. Enter an expiration date into the curve if applicable.
8. To save the test with the standard curve, tap the Save icon at the top right of the screen.
9. Any blue fields may be selected and revised as needed.
10. Tap Sample function to start measuring subsequent samples.

Measurement Samples via Quant
When measuring the concentration of any sample via any method or application, the sample name will increment by 1 each time
you press Measure, as you can see below.
End
experiment

Ending An Experiment
When your measurements are completed, select the “X” in the upper left hand corner and it will terminate. You will need to
confirm that the experiments will end and the file will be saved.
The data may be also be printed as a report (if network printer or tape printer are installed) or the date may be exported to a
network folder of to a USB drive.
Go Back to experiment
Edit experiment name
Send to printer
Export to file
Confirm experiment is
ended

Exporting Data
If you choose to export your data, be sure to have setup a network path via Ethernet or via WiFi. A typical method is to save the
data directly to a USB drive. The report can be saved as both a CSV file and/or a JPEG file. Below is an example of the JPEG
file image.

Editing a Standard Curve
From the Quant home page, select the listed method curve that you would like to review and edit. In the example below, the
Chlorine Curve_C is selected. Once selected, tap the ellipsis to bring up the curve options to Edit, select Smart Method,
Duplicate, Export, or Delete.

Once the curve options window appears, select the Edit option. In the edit mode, you can rename the method, change the
expiration date of the method, or choose a different equation to represent the calibration curve. Tap on the following more
common parameters highlighted in blue to revise and update:
• Method name
• Calibration expiration
• Calibration equation
If any changes are made, please be sure to save the changes with the new name. Standard points can be deleted or added,
however the curve will have to be re-ran.

Once the method has been revised, sample measurements can continue.

7 CHAPTER 7 Wavelength Scanning Test Menu
The Wavelength Scanning test technique lets you measure the absorption or percent transmission spectrum of a sample. You can
use scans to determine peak wavelengths or to evaluate the quality of a material.
This test technique is useful when using colorimetric reagents for which the test kit manufacturer does not specify a wavelength
parameter for the test kit. Always follow the reagent instructions provided by the test kit manufacturer when creating a custom
method.
Note: If the manufacturer does not specify the factor or equation for obtaining the concentration of the test kit, the Standard Curve
test technique should be used with prepared standards to determine the factor or equation for the reagent.
Use Scanning Test Technique:

• To scan samples by setting parameters, collecting a baseline scan and scanning a sample
• To view and manipulate scanning data, including graphical data, determining peak height using a 3-point net equation,
calculating the area under a curve and labeling peaks and valleys
• To recall existing scanning methods

Setting the Parameters for a Scan
SCAN is a multiwavelength scan, selecting absorption (ABS) or percent transmission (%T), across a selectable wavelength range
and selectable speed and interval resolution. The value of SCAN is to evaluate the absorption or transmission characteristics of a
sample or a sample with reagent. This is valuable when determining what the best wavelength is to establish a new method.

Tap and revise the highlighted fields:
• Revise the method name for this scan,
• Select between ABS or %T for the y-axis
• Adjust the wavelength range that will be used to can and appear on the x-axis
• Specify the Interval and the Speed of the scan; noting that slower scans will have a higher resolution of scanning
intervals available.
• Tap the highlighted Save icon to save the Scan Method.

Collecting a Baseline Scan and Scanning a Sample
Note: Please be sure to use the same sample vial holder and vial size.
Once the parameters have been set for the scan you can continue.
1. Press Continue to run a scan test
2. Install a blank sample and Blank the system.
3. Install the sample of interest and tap Measure. This can be repeated for multiple samples.
4. Once the Scan is completed, up to three (3) reference wavelengths can be selected to display results specifically at those
wavelengths. In the example below, 622, 663, and 700 nm have been selected.
5. Either tap the wavelength number to enter a new specific reference wavelength or drag the vertical wavelength line to a new
reference value.
6. If additional features for a sample scan are of interest, tap the ellipsis to the right of the sample to open other options
Once the scan is completed, follow the save and export steps. The graphical data can be manipulated through a two-finger
stretch or compress touchscreen method.

Performing Calculations on the Scan Data
After a scan is completed, tap on the ellipsis to open options to either:
• Delete the scanned sample
• Pick a peak
• Export the data
In the screen image below, the Peak Pick has been selected and automatically two values, 654.233 and 663.910 nm have been
provided.
By using the stretch and zoom feature of the touchscreen, a closer look at the peak can be reviewed and upon final selection, it
would appear that Peak 2 at 663.910 (~664 nm) would be selected. Please note that smoothing can either be toggled On/Off.

Other features that are available are:
• Selecting peaks using
o Peaks only
o Valleys only
o Peaks and Valleys
• Selecting the maximum number of peaks (1-20 are the allowable)
• Choosing a smoothing feature which will reduce the number of peaks.
Choosing

3Pt Net Function
By toggling the 3Pt Net function key, the peak height using a 3-point net equation will be engaged and the 3Pt Net value will now
appear next to the 3 wavelengths. The instrument will calculate the value for the 3-point net absorbance for the selected
wavelengths multiplied by a factor of 1.000.

Area Function
To have the area under the curve calculated, only two wavelengths are to be referenced. By toggling the 3Pt Net off,
automatically the wavelengths 1 and 2 are selected and the area under the curve can be calculated by toggling that feature on.

Recalling an Existing Scanning Method
To recall an existing Scan method, proceed to Screen 1, tap the Scan icon and a list of scanning methods created will appear.
Select from the list, tap and run your scan.

CHAPTER 8
8
AquaMate On-board Software
Performance Verification Tests and Reports
AquaMate instruments are preconfigured with default Performance Verification Tests. These tests
cannot be deleted or edited.
Running Performance Verification Tests

Running a performance verification test is similar to running any other experiment method. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
Customized Performance Verification Tests

Some Performance Verification Tests can be customized to meet specific verification requirements
of users. To customize a test, it must first be duplicated.
Often, standard operating procedures require performance verification of instruments
periodically. Test such as Stray Light, Wavelength Accuracy and Photometric Accuracy require
specific sets of filters and standards. The default performance verification tests are designed to
work with specific standards and filters See Table1. However, these tests can be duplicated and
customized to work with standards of choice.

Table 1. Description of each test and if it may be duplicated
Can
Performance Verification Test Description
Duplicate?
Wavelength Accuracy Xenon This test verifies the wavelength axis performance of the No
spectrophotometer.
Scans and locates known xenon emission peaks and

verifies that they are found accurately to within the
specification for the instrument.
Drift at 500 nm Measures absorbance at 500 nm at 1 minute intervals for an No
hour. Measured at 0A (open beam). Blanks and reports
maximum deviation from zero. Compares result to
Result should be less than the specification.

Noise 0A at 500nm Records 60 ABS measurements at 1 second intervals. No
Returns RMS (root mean square) of data set as noise value
Noise 1.0A at 500 nm and compares specification for the instrument.
Noise 2.0A at 500 nm Insert 1A or 2A nominal absorbance neutral density glass
filter for those measurements.
Note: Noise in the AquaMate instruments is so low that the result

is reported with more than the usual 3 decimal digits.

Can
Duplicate?
Baseline Flatness 1000 to 200 nm Measures any systematic deviation from perfect zero when No
scanning across the common wavelength range. Data is
smoothed to remove the impact of noise (noise can be
measured separately). Result is the maximum deviation from
zero and is compared to the specification for the instrument.
Stray Light SRE 220 filter (UV-Vis models) Measures stray light at the specified wavelength. Yes
Stray Light SRE 400 Filter (Vis models) The filter is a long pass filter that cuts on slightly above the
test wavelength. At the test wavelength it should be entirely
dark – i.e. 0%T. Longer wavelengths pass through the filter,
therefore any transmittance measured at 220 nm is actually
photons of longer wavelength that are “stray light”. Sources of
stray light include second order effects imperfections in the
grating, and imperfections or dirt on mirrors.
The measured transmittance is compared to the

Test measures transmittance at the specified wavelength.
Wavelength Accuracy This test verifies the wavelength axis performance of the Yes
spectrophotometer.
Use this test with a calibrated wavelength filter such as a
holmium or didymium glass filter.
User enters the peak wavelengths and calibration

uncertainty from the calibration certificate.
The instrument scans across the relevant wavelength

range and locates the center of the peak.
Reported wavelength should agree with certificate

wavelength to within the sum of the instrument
specification and the calibration uncertainty.

Can
Duplicate?
Photometric Accuracy This test verifies the photometric (absorbance) Yes

performance of the spectrophotometer.
Use this test with one or more calibrated absorbance filter(s)

such as those found in the SPECTRONIC Standards 2 Kit to
test accuracy in the visible region. Use calibrated potassium
dichromate solution cells, metal on quartz filters, or other
recognized calibrated standard
materials for the UV region.a Multiple filters calibrated
at the same wavelengths but different absorbance values can
be configured in a single test.
User enters
• calibration wavelengths
• certificate absorbance values
• calibration uncertainty value
from the calibration certificate. User also enters the

performance specification for the absorbance value being
tested from the specification sheet for the instrument.b
The instrument measures and reports the absorbance at each

specified wavelength. A 1s integration time is used.
Reported absorbance should agree with certificate

absorbance to within the sum of the instrument
specification for that absorbance level and the
calibration uncertainty.
a
We recommend against use of didymium glass “dual standard” filters calibrated for both wavelength peaks and
photometric accuracy. Customers have reported difficulty in reproducing calibration values for this type of standard
although their instruments do reproduce the calibration values for other, more widely accepted and recognized
standards. Customers who call for support because an instrument fails a photometric accuracy test with a
didymium photometric standard may be required to verify photometric accuracy with a different standard before
return shipment for warranty service is authorized.
b Future releases of software may include a look-up table that populates the instrument specification based
on the user-entered certificate absorbance value.

Customizing Stray Light Test

Customizing Wavelength Accuracy Test
Toggle to perform wavelength

repeatability test
Toggle to measure in
transmittance mode

Customizing Photometric Accuracy Test
A typical standards kit for photometric accuracy comes with a Certificate of Calibration. This section
illustrates how to configure a photometric accuracy test for custom standard kits.

Standard ID may be
used to identify the
corresponding filter
in a filter set
Standard ID may be used to identify the

corresponding filter in a filter set

Performance Verification Schedule
Standard operating procedures (SOPs) often require that performance of analytical instruments be
verified at regular intervals of time. The Performance Verification Schedule setting allows configuration
of such an interval. This option can be accessed under the settings menu
Expiration interval can be set in number of days. When set, the instrument will display a notification indicating the results of
the corresponding verification test have expired. The time interval is relative to the currently configured instrument date. The
instrument checks for the expiration date once each day – either at 12:00 AM or at the time the instrument is first powered
up on a certain day. Changing the system time after a verification schedule is configured, may cause the instrument to
display the expiration notification. It is therefore suggested that the all expiration dates be verified when the system time is
changed.

CHAPTER 9
9
Absorbance, % Transmittance and
Concentration Measurements
Absorbance & % Transmittance Measurements
Using the Fixed Application for Basic A-%T-C Test Method
The Fixed Application from Screen 2 puts the instrument into an “instant measurement” mode.
The user simply walks up to the instrument, inserts a sample and measures it. Depending on
whether the mode is set to Absorbance (A), % Transmittance (%T), or Concentration, the
measurement results appear, along with the type of measurement, date and time, wavelength
and vial position.
Select a new Fixed scan window and through touchscreen tapping and window editing:
1. Edit the method name
2. Select ABS or %T
3. Select the equation
4. Select the Units
5. Select the wavelength(s)
6. Enter the known Factor(s)

Depending upon the complexity of the equation, either one or two wavelengths and Factors will
appear.
Once the method is set, follow the blanking and measuring steps. The instrument will
automatically blank and measure at both respective wavelengths and calculate the results.

Available Fixed Equations
When tapping the equation listed, a pop-up window will appear that permits the user to select
the equation of interest. Based on the equation, the available parameters to edit will change.
The following equations, using ABS only, are shown. Substitute %T as needed:
• Direct Factor ABS(l1) x F1
• Additive Absorbance [ ABS(l1) x F1 ] + [ ABS(l2) x F2 ]
• Differential Absorbance [ ABS(l1) x F1 ] - [ ABS(l2) x F2 ]
• Ratiometric Absorbance [ ABS(l1) x F1 ] / [ ABS(l2) x F2 ]
In the example below, the Ratiometric Absorbance equatoin was selcted and the results are
calculated after blank and measure.
Note: The variety of equations (additive, difference, and ratio) measures the absorption
at two different wavelengths. Reference wavelength correction is available to eliminate
the effects of a sample matrix. Typically used in quality control applications, these
methods provide a convenient and quick diagnostic test for sample quality.

Using the C-Mode to Measure Concentration
The C-Mode Application from Screen 2 puts the instrument into a mode that require a standard
sample of well-known concentration to be used to determine the concentration of subsequent
samples. When the standard concentration is precisely known, the ABS of the standard and the
ABS of the unknown sample are measured and the sample concentration is calculated. The
measurement can be expressed mathematically as:
Standard Concentration = Sample Concentration

ABS of Standard ABS of Unknown Sample
By tapping the C-Mode, the screen below will appear. By tapping on the editable fields, the
user can change the wavelength, standard concentration value, and units.
After running the standard, a Standard Absorbance of 2.361 is measured and a factor of 0.424
is calculated. Any subsequent samples can be entered periodically to get a direct read. In the
example below, 1.545 mg/L is measured.

Multi-wavelength
The Multi-Wavelength Application is selected from Screen 3. This places the instrument into a
mode that requires a blank and subsequent samples for measurement. The Multiwavelength
application obtains multiple fixed-wavelength measurements. It is a fast alternative to scanning
if the wavelengths of interest are well known. By tapping the icon, the screen(s) below will
appear. Tap the + symbol to add a measurement.
Up to twenty (20) discrete wavelengths can be entered into the wavelength table for a
measurement in either ABS or %T mode. In the example below, only five (5) have been
selected for ABS measurement. Tap the Save icon to save the scanning method. Tap
continue to blank and measure.
Recalling an Existing Multiwavelength Method

Multi-wavelength methods can be recalled when going to the Multi-wavelength application page
and selecting a saved method. If the method was not saved, it will not appear here.

3-Point Net
The 3-Point Net application determines the height of a peak based on a sloping baseline drawn
between two wavelengths on either side of the peak. This type of analysis is beneficial when
the precise peak height is needed for an assay. A factor can be multiplied by the measured
peak height to give the concentration of the measured analyte in the appropriate concentration
units. This section covers:
• Setting Up Test Parameters

• Taking Measurements
• Recalling a Test
Setting the Parameters for 3-Point Net Method
Taking Measurements with 3-Point Net Method
Recalling an Existing 3-Point Net Method

Kinetics
Kinetics is an active scan at a selected fixed wavelength and optional reference wavelength, over a fixed period of
time with data being streamed at a selected intervals and integration period. When the experiment time is
reached the experiment has ended. Methods can be saved by name and used to repeat a kinetics scan. This
application is meant to see the reaction or decay of a sample over time.
The Kinetics application measures the change in the sample absorbance as a function of time.
The local control software allows the determination of a linear rate over a region, which can be
defined after the data acquisition. Frequently used in enzymatic kinetics, a factor can be
multiplied by the slope of the linear rate fit to determine activity Recalling and Recalculating
Graphical Kinetics Results
• Rescaling and Recalculating Tabular Kinetics Results

• Modifying the scale of the plot
You can work with graphical or tabular data and perform the same functions with either.
However, the location of the function keys depends on the display type.
Note: The Kinetics application can measure only one sample at a time.

CHAPTER 10
10
Maintenance
The spectrophotometer is durable and reliable, so routine maintenance is minimal. This section
explains:
• Routine Care
• Changing the Fuse
• Replacing the Tungsten Lamp (Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis instruments only)
Warning: Operating the instrument with the cover off exposes the operator to potentially
dangerous voltages and ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Therefore, we recommend that only
authorized service representatives perform procedures requiring removal of the instrument
cover and replacement of electrical components. To protect both yourself and the instrument,
be sure to contact an authorized service representative to perform any service procedure you
do not feel comfortable performing.

Routine Care
Routine care for the spectrophotometer does not require a lot of time. To help minimize
maintenance time and increase the life and performance of the instrument, please follow these
guidelines:
• Always replace the dust cover when the instrument is not turned on to prevent dust from
accumulating in and on the instrument.
• Do not use or store the instrument in a corrosive environment.
• Gently wipe the outside of the instrument, including the touchscreen, with a soft cloth to
remove any dust or spills. Water, isopropyl alcohol and other common laboratory cleaning
agents may be used if necessary.
• Always clean up spills as soon as they occur to prevent or minimize damage to the
instrument. If concentrated acids or bases, or any hydrocarbon materials, are spilled on the
instrument, clean up the affected area immediately.
Cleaning and Maintaining Vials and Cuvettes

Carefully check the condition of the vials, cuvettes and other cells used to measure samples. If
they are chipped, cracked or scratched, it is important to discard the damaged vials and replace
them with new ones.
Ensuring your vials are clean both inside and out is important to the quality of your results for
two reasons: 1) contaminating material may absorb light resulting in falsely high absorbance
readings; and 2) contaminants in the vial may react chemically with subsequent reagents or
standards introduced into the vial.
Cleaning methods depend to some extent on the nature of the contaminating material. It is
important to identify the residual material in the vial that needs to be removed. Refer to the
following table for suggestions on cleaning methods, solvents and material.
Solvent Examples Suggested Cleaning Methods

Warm water with detergent
Aqueous Protein, Biologics, DNA Dilute nitric acid (<10%) rinse
Copious water rinse
Dilute nitric acid (<10%) rinse
Aqueous Salt solutions
Copious water rinse
Aqueous Basic solutions Dilute nitric acid (<10%) rinse
Copious water rinse

Solvent Examples Suggested Cleaning Methods
Rinse with organic solvent
Organic Hydrocarbons, small molecules, oils
Copious water rinse
Rinse with similar alcohol, acetone, or other solvent
Organic Alcohol solutions
Copious water rinse
Organic Acidic solutions
Copious water rinse
Organic Hydrocarbons, small molecules, oils
Copious water rinse
Important: Keeping the vial clean is very important for long vial life.
• Never store vials or cuvettes long term in a water or solvent bath between uses. If the
solvent you are using dries, impurities in the water or solvent may be deposited on the
inside of the vial or cuvette, causing permanent damage.
• Use only lens cleaning tissue/paper or fine soft cloth to wipe optical surfaces. Most paper
products (such as facial tissues, paper towels, etc.) contain wood fibers that can damage
the vial or cuvette material.
• At the end of the day, ensure that all vials or cuvettes are well cleaned and stored in a
suitable container after drying.
Term Definition
Dilute acid Dilute nitric acid (<10%)
Acid Hydrochloric (5M) acid or nitric acid (5M) (see the Note below)
Solvent rinse Rinse with the solvent that was originally used to solvate your analyte
Copious water rinse Use a pure water (deionized, distilled, RO) and rinse at least 10 times
Use a neutral pH detergent (Triton X-100), if available, to dilute acid wash;
Detergent
water rinse to remove residue
Note: Do not use 5M nitric acid on an anti-reflection mirror coated vials or cuvettes.

Important: Using an ultrasonic cleaning bath for your vials or cuvettes is not recommended.
Each bath generates a different frequency; therefore, if your bath operates at the resonant
frequency of a vial or cuvette, the vial or cuvette will break. If a vial or cuvette was cleaned in an
ultrasonic bath, the warranty may be void by the manufacturer.
Important: Do not dry cells in an oven.
Micro flow-cells can be kept clean by:
• Flushing well with a solvent after use.

• Aspirating dilute acid, base, non-filming detergent or bleach through the cell in short bursts.
• Storing with distilled water in the cell.
Cleaning the Windows of the Sample Compartment

Do not use acetone or abrasive materials to clean the windows of the sample compartment.
Instead, use a non-abrasive laboratory cleaning solution (such as a commercial cell cleaning
solution), distilled water or alcohol.
Use the liquid and a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the windows. Do not apply too much pressure
or the surface of the windows may be damaged. Be sure to remove all fingerprints.

Replacing the Tungsten-Halogen Lamp
This procedure is for the Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis spectrophotometer. The lamp source
lifetime is approximately 1,000 hours
Warning: This lamp gets very hot during operation. Before removing the lamp, turn off the
instrument and allow the lamp to cool for 10 minutes.
To replace the tungsten lamp:

Xenon Lamp Life
The Xenon lamp life status is displayed in the Settings menu. If the lamp is serviced and
replaced, the lamp life can be reset.

Replacing the Xenon Flash Lamp
This procedure is for the Orion AquaMate 8100 Vis spectrophotometer. The typical lamp
source lifetime is approximately 3 – 5 years
Warning: This lamp gets very hot during operation. Before removing the lamp, turn off the
instrument and allow the lamp to cool for 10 minutes.
To replace the xenon flash lamp:

1. Power down the device
2. Remove top cover.

a. Using a #1 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws on the back of the
instrument. Note: Do not unscrew the two screws completely. Remove
wireless dongle if present
b. Pull two tabs underneath towards the front of the

instrument.

c. Lift off top cover, rotating backwards, being careful not to
overstress the Printer and Display cables. Place cover
side under the base of instrument to support cover from
tipping.
d. Using Phillips screw driver remove two screws holding the

9-pin connector.
e. Using Phillips screw driver remove two screws holding the

machined bracket to casting.

3. Reinstall the new lamp and the cover in the reverse order.
a. DO NOT TOUCH the window on the new lamp.
b. Take care when handling the new lamp and its attached
bracket.
• The lamp is precision aligned to the bracket.
• Do not adjust the screws holding the lamp to the bracket.
• Ensure that the pins and holes that align the black bracket
to the base are properly engaged before tightening the
screws that hold the new lamp to the base.
• Do not overtighten screws.

CHAPTER 11
11
Customer Services
Technical Support
For any questions or if you require assistance, contact our Technical Support Specialists:
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• Within the United States, call 1-800-225-1480
• Outside the United States, call +1-978-232-6000 or fax +1-978-232-6031
For additional product information, contact your local authorized dealer, Thermo Scientific Orion
technical sales representative or contact us using the Water and Laboratory Products (WLP)
information on the page back of this user manual.
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product literature, user manuals and manuals, software updates and additional application and
technical resources.
For the most current warranty information, refer to the Thermo Scientific Orion warranty card
included on the Thermo Scientific Orion AquaMate literature CD and available online at
www.thermoscientific.com/water.

Instrument Specifications
Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Specifications
Optical Design Dual beam
Spectral Bandwidth 2 nm
Light Source
Xenon flash lamp (5 years)
(Typical Lifetime)
Detector Dual silicon photodiodes
Wavelength Range 190 to 1100 nm
Wavelength Accuracy ±0.5 nm
Wavelength
±0.2 nm
Repeatability
Wavelength Scanning
Slow, medium and fast (up to 1600 nm/min)
Speed
Wavelength Data
0.2, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 5.0 nm
Resolution
Photometric
Absorbance, % transmittance, concentration
Measurement Modes
Photometric Range –2A to +3.5A
Photometric Accuracy ±0.002A at 0.5A, ±0.004A at 1.0A, ±0.008A at 2.0A
Photometric ±0.001A at 1A
Repeatability1
≤0.00020A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm
Photometric Noise2 ≤0.00030A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm
≤0.00040A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm
Photometric Drift3 <0.0005A/Hr (At 500 nm after warm-up)
< 1.0%T 198 nm (KCl) , <0.05%T at 220 nm (NaI), <0.03%T at 340 nm
Photometric Stray Light
(NaNO2)
Display 7-inch color touchscreen, high definition, 800 × 1280 pixels
Touchscreen Glove friendly touch screen
USB type A port for USB stick (front panel), USB type B port for computer
Connectivity
(rear panel), USB type A port for printer (rear panel)
Dimensions 35.5 × 38.5 × 19.5 cm (L × W × H)
Weight 7.5 kg
Power Requirements 100 to 240 V ; 50 to 60 Hz
1Measured at 1.0A at 546 nm 2RMS at 500 nm. 60 consecutive Measurements. 3At 500 nm after 1 hr warmup

Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer Specifications
Optical Design Dual beam
Spectral Bandwidth 5.0 nm
Light Source
Tungsten-halogen lamp (1000 hours)
(Typical Lifetime)
Detector Dual Silicon photodiode
Wavelength Range –3A to +3.5A
Wavelength Accuracy ±0.5 nm
Wavelength
<±0.2 nm
Repeatability
Wavelength Scanning
Automatic up to 1,800 nm/min
Speed
Wavelength Data
0.2 nm, 0.5 nm, 1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm
Resolution
Photometric
Absorbance, % transmittance, concentration
Measurement Modes
Photometric Range –3A to +3.5A
Photometric Accuracy ±0.002A at 0.5A, ±0.004A at 1.0A, ±0.008A at 2.0A
Photometric
±0.001A at 1A
Repeatability1
≤0.00020A at 0A at 260 and 500 nm
Photometric Noise2 ≤0.00030A at 1A at 260 and 500 nm
≤0.00040A at 2A at 260 and 500 nm
Photometric Drift3 <0.0010A/Hr (At 500 nm after warm-up)
Photometric Stray Light <0.05%T at 340 nm and 400 nm
Display 7-inch color touchscreen, high definition, 800 × 1280 pixels
Touchscreen Glove friendly touch screen
USB type A port for USB stick (front panel), USB type B port for computer
Connectivity
(rear panel), USB type A port for printer (rear panel)
Dimensions 35.5 × 38.5 × 19.5 cm (L × W × H)
Weight 7.5 kg (19 lb.)
Power Requirements 100 to 240 V; 50 to 60 Hz
1Measured at 1.0A at 546 nm 2RMS at 500 nm. 60 consecutive Measurements. 3At 500 nm after 1 hr
warmup
Note: We reserve the right to make product improvements and updates. Specifications are
subject to change without notice.

Ordering Information
Cat. No. Description
AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis spectrophotometer with pre-loaded methods, holder for vials
AQ8100 and test tube from 12 to 25 mm OD, 10 mm square vial holder, printer, North
America, European and UK Power cords and dust cover
AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis spectrophotometer with pre-loaded methods, holder for vials
AQ8100 APAC and test tube from 12 to 25 mm OD, 10 mm square vial holder, printer, China, Indian
and Australia / NZ Power cords and dust cover
AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer with pre-loaded methods, holder for vials and
AQ7100 test tube from 12 to 25 mm OD, North America, European and UK Power cords and
dust cover
AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer with pre-loaded methods, holder for vials and
AQ7100 APAC test tube from 12 to 25 mm OD, China, Indian and Australia / NZ Power cords and
dust cover
Vial / Test Tube Holder for vials and test tube from 12 to 25 mm OD for Orion™
AQX1RNDVH
AquaMate 7100 & 8100 Spectrophotometers
10 mm square single-cell holder for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100
AQX1SQVH
Spectrophotometers
Long path rectangular cell holder for 20-100 mm pathlength cuvettes for Orion™
AQX1LWLVH
AquaMate 7100 & 8100 Spectrophotometers
Film/Filter holder for filters/lenses up to 50 mm long x 80 mm tall x 10 mm thick for
AQX1FLTRHDR
Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100 Spectrophotometers
840-253100 AquaMate Calibration Standards Set (Requires AQX1FLTRHDR Film/Filter holder)
AQ71LMPTGST Replacement Tungsten-Halogen Lamp, Pre-aligned for Orion™ AquaMate 7100
AQ81LMPXEN Replacement Xenon Lamp Assy, Pre-aligned for Orion™ AquaMate 8100
AQX1PWRSUP Power Supply for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100 Spectrophotometers +12V 5A
Australia power cable (AS/NZS 3112) for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100
AQX1AUCBL
Spectrophotometers
AQX1CNCBL China power cable (PRC/3) for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100 Spectrophotometers
European power cable (CEE 7/7) for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100
AQX1EUCBL
Spectrophotometers
India power cable (SABS 164) for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100
AQX1INCBL
Spectrophotometers
North America power cable (NEMA 5-15) for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100
AQX1NACBL
Spectrophotometers
AQX1UKCBL UK Power cable (BS 1362) for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100 Spectrophotometers
AQX1PRNTR Snap-on Printer for Orion™ AquaMate 7100 & 8100 Spectrophotometers
AQX1PPRPSA Self-Stick Printer Paper for AquaMate Printer Accessory
AQX1PPRSTD Standard Printer Paper for AquaMate Printer Accessory
AC2V24 24 mm round vials, 12 pack
AC2V16 16 mm round vials, 10 pack
Thermoreactor for digestion methods, 100 / 120 / 150 / 160 / 165°C temperature
COD165
control

CODS01 1000 ppm COD standard, 475 mL
CODS10 10000 ppm COD standard, 475 mL
AC2002 Alkalinity-M, acid / indicator method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC3002P Alkalinity-P, acid / indicator method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC2027 Aluminum, eriochrome cyanine R method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
AC4P27 Aluminum, eriochrome cyanine R method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC2012 Ammonia as nitrogen, indophenol blue method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
AC4P12 Ammonia as nitrogen, salicylate method, powder reagent, 100 tests
ACR011 Ammonia as nitrogen, high range, salicylate method, 50 reaction tubes
ACR012 Ammonia as nitrogen, low range, salicylate method, 50 reaction tubes
AC2035 Bromine, DPD method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC2017 Chloride, silver nitrate / turbidity method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
AC2070 Chlorine, free & total, DPD method, tablet reagent, 50 tests each
AC2071 Chlorine, free, DPD method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC2072 Chlorine, total, DPD method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC3072 Chlorine, total, high range, KI / acid method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC4P71 Chlorine, free, DPD method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC4P72 Chlorine, total, DPD method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC2099 Chlorine dioxide, DPD method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
CODL00 COD, low range, dichromate reactor digestion method, 25 digestion tubes
CODH00 COD, mid range, dichromate reactor digestion method, 25 digestion tubes
CODHP0 COD, high range, dichromate reactor digestion method, 25 digestion tubes
AC2029 Copper, free & total, butinoline method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
AC4P29 Copper, free, bicinchoninate method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC2098 Cyanuric acid, melamine method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC2009 Fluoride, SPADNS method, liquid reagent, 50 tests
AC3032T Hardness, total, metallphthalein method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC2030 Hydrazine, 4-(dimethyl-amino)-benzaldehyde method, powder reagent, 30 tests
AC2078 Iron, II & III, PPST method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC4P78 Iron, ferro, 1,10-phenanthroline method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC4P79 Iron, total, TPTZ method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC2055 Manganese, formaldoxime method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
AC4P54 Manganese, low range, PAN method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC4P55 Manganese, high range, periodate oxidation method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC4P42 Molybdate / molybdenum, mercaptoacetic acid method, powder reagent, 100 tests

ACR007 Nitrate as nitrogen, chromotropic acid method, 50 reaction tubes
AC2046 Nitrite as nitrogen, n-(1-naphthyl)-ethylenediamine method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC4P46 Nitrite as nitrogen, low range, diazotization (azo) method, powder reagent, 100 tests
ACD004 Nitrogen, total, low range, persulfate digestion method, 50 digestion tubes
ACD007 Nitrogen, total, high range, persulfate digestion method, 50 digestion tubes
AC3048 Ozone, DPD / glycine method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC2001 pH, phenol red method, tablet reagent, 100 tests
AC3001 pH, Phenol red method, liquid reagent, 30 tests
Phosphate, ortho, low range, phosphomolybdic acid / ascorbic acid, tablet reagent, 50
AC2095-WA
tests
AC2096 Phosphate, ortho, high range, vanadomolybdate method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
Phosphate, ortho, phosphomolybdenum / ascorbic acid method, powder reagent, 100
AC4P95
tests
ACD095 Phosphate as P, total, persulfate digestion / ascorbic acid method, 50 digestion tubes
Phosphate as P, hydrolyzable, phosphomolybdenum / ascorbic acid, 50 digestion
ACD095AH
tubes
ACR095 Phosphate, ortho, phosphomolybdenum / ascorbic acid method, 50 reaction tubes
AC2060 Silica, silicomolybdate method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
AC2061 Silica, phosphate removal reagent, 100 tablets
AC4P60 Silica, high range, silicomolybdate method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC4P82 Sulfate, barium sulfate-turbidity method, powder reagent, 100 tests
AC2016 Sulfide, DPD / catalyst method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
AC2065 Zinc, zincon method, tablet reagent, 50 tests
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APPENDIX A
A
General Instrument Information
Parameters
Parameter Description
+-x Enters math operators when in the calculator mode (Utility)
Displays the estimated percentage of lamp life used, based on a typical Xenon
% of Lamp Life Used
lamp life of five years (Utility)
3-Pt Net Calculates peak height from the tangential baseline in the graph (Scanning)
Absorbance Enters the absorbance value
Accept Name Accepts the displayed name entry (Test Name and Edit [Units])
Add Character Adds a highlighted character to the name entry (Test Name and Edit [Units])
Adds a wavelength and factor to the list in multi-wavelength tests and some
Add nm
performance verification tests
Area Calculates area under the peak in the graph (Scanning)
AutoPrint Turns the automatic printout on or off
Autoscale Rescales the graph to the original ranges of X- and Y-axes (Kinetics, Scanning)
Enters time when the baseline for scan tests needs to be collected again
Baseline Expiration
(Utility)
Beeper Turns the audible signal for key presses on and off (Utility)
Selects the zero baseline or the tangential baseline to calculate area under the
Calculation Baseline
peak in the graph (Scanning)
Calculator Enables the calculator mode (Utility)
Displays the vial or cuvette position placed in the light path (only with Auto 6 or
Cell Position #
Auto 3 sample positioner settings)

Appendix A  General Instrument Information
Change Mode
Switches measurement modes (Basic A-%T-C and some Performance
Change to Abs
Verification tests)
Change to %T
Collect Baseline Starts the collection of the baseline (Scanning)
Concentration Sets the concentration value
Conc. of Standard Displays the entered concentration value (Adv A-%T-C)
Cursor Goes to cursor tracking mode to view data points in graph (Kinetics, Scanning)
←Cursor Moves the cursor right or left on the graph and displays the data of each point
Cursor→ (Kinetics, Scanning)
Curve Fit Selects the type of line fit calculation (Standard Curve)
Data File Name Allows entry of a name for the data file when AutoSave is on
Date Standards
Displays the date when standards were last measured (Standard Curve)
Measured
Date/Time Setup Enters the current date and time settings for the instrument (Utility)
Enters the time from test initiation to first measurement; allows for sample
Delay Time
equilibration (Adv A-%T-C and Kinetics)
Delete Character Deletes the last character of name entry (Test Name and Edit [Units])
Delete File Deletes a test or data file from the Stored Tests Directory (Utility)
Delete Name Deletes the entire name to allow a new entry (Test Name and Edit [Units])
Removes a wavelength and factor from the list (Multiwavelength and
Delete nm
Performance Verification)
Enters the volume of diluent added before measurement (Dilution Multiplier in
Diluent Volume
some Bio Tests)
Dilution Multiplier Displays the factor used to correct for sample dilution
Display Activity Indicates whether results should include protein concentration
DNA ε(260) Calculates the extinction coefficient
DNA Factor Enter the factor to calculate DNA concentration (DNA Bio Tests)
Changes a wavelength or factor in the list (Multiwavelength and Performance
Edit
Verification)
Edit Curve Manipulates the graph (Kinetics)
Selects a portion of data in a table for recalculation of result (Kinetics,
Edit Data
Scanning)
Edit Graph Manipulates the graph (Scanning)
Edit Scale Changes the graph axis scales and view individual data points (Scanning)
Enters a factor to convert a datum to a result
Abs x Factor 1 = Concentration Result
Factor Abs/min x Factor 2 = Kinetics Result
Can be entered or calculated from concentration and absorbance in Adv A-%T-
C
Factor 1 Abs(WL1) x Factor = Result (Abs Ratio, Abs Difference,
Multiwavelength)

Factor 2
Abs(WL2) x Factor = Result (Abs Ratio, Abs Diff, Multiwavelength)
Factor 3-31
Abs (WL3-31) x Factor = Result (Multiwavelength)
Graph Displays the graph of collected data (Kinetics, Scanning)
Enters the numeric identifier for measurement; auto increments during the test
ID #
until turned off (set to 0)
Instrument Serial
Displays the serial number of the instrument (Utility)
Number
Intercept Enters where the line crosses the Y-axis (Abs where concentration = 0)
Interval Enters the wavelength range between data points (Scanning)
Interval Time Enters the time between repeated readings (Kinetics)
Enters a linearity value (Kinetics)
To help determine the linearity of the reaction during the measurement, the
instrument offers a linearity parameter. This is the difference between the
changes in absorbance of two measurements as shown in the following
example:
Time Abs ?A Linearity
Linearity Value 1 .1 --- ---
2 .2 .1 ---
3 .29 .09 P
4 .38 .09 P
5 .46 .08 P
6 .52 .06 F
Linearity is the ?A between ?A calculations; P=Pass and F=Fail
Loads the highlighted test from the Stored Tests Directory into active memory
Load Test
and sets the instrument to the test parameters (Utility)
Used to protect stored tests from accidental deletion or alteration; asks for a
Lock/Unlock
password to allow the user to lock or unlock the file (Utility)
Enters the lowest and highest acceptable results, outside of which the result is
Low/High Limits flagged as “Low” or “High” (Adv A-%T-C, Std Curve, Abs Ratio, Abs Diff,
Kinetics, 3-Pt Net, some Bio Tests)
Math Accesses manipulation functions of the graph (Scanning)
Measure Blank (as
Initiates measurement of the blank
function key)
Measure Blank (as Selects the frequency of zeroing the instrument as Once or Every Reading
test parameter) (Kinetics)
Selects the type of photometric data reported for a measurement (Abs, %T,
Measurement Mode
Conc) in A-%T-C, Kinetics, Scanning, Multiwavelength
Measure Samples Initiates measurement of samples
Max, X Enters a maximum X-value to manually rescale the graph (Kinetics, Scanning)
Max, Y Enters a maximum Y-value to manually rescale the graph (Kinetics, Scanning)
Min, X Enters a minimum X-value to manually rescale the graph (Kinetics, Scanning)
Min, Y Enters a minimum Y-value to manually rescale the graph (Kinetics, Scanning)
Selects a cursor point in functions using more than one cursor setting: Scan-
Next Cursor
Area and Scan-3-Pt Net calculations in the graph (Scanning)

Number of Matched Enters the number of vials or cuvettes that will be run in the Correction Program
Cuvettes (maximum of 5)
Enters the number of samples to be measured in the test (Not available in
Number of Samples
Kinetics or Scanning)
Number of
Enters the number of standards to be measured for the standard curve
Standards
Printer Selects the output mode as RS-232 or Parallel (Utility)
Protein Factor Enters the factor to calculate protein concentration (DNA Bio tests)
Enters a reference wavelength value; for each reported measurement,
Ref. Wavelength measures the analytical wavelength and reference wavelength
Reported measurement = Abs @ Analytical WL – Abs @ Reference WL
Ref. Wavelength
Turns reference wavelength correction on or off
Correction
Run Standard Goes to the standards entry screen
Run Test Goes to the data collection screen
Selects the type of Sample Positioner:
1 Cell = no movement; zeros and measures sample in same position
Manual 6 = vial holder carousel moved by sample positioner touchscreen;
always zeros on position B, then returns to set position to start measurement
Sample Positioner
Auto 3 = vial holder carousel automatically moved to B, 2, 4 (always zeros on
position B, then goes to position 2 to start measurement)
Auto 6 = vial holder carousel automatically moved to B,1,2,3,4,5 (always zeros
on position B, then goes to position 1 to start measurement)
Sample Volume Enters the total volume of sample (under Dilution Multiplier in some Bio Tests)
Save Test Saves all parameters of the current test in internal memory for later recall
Scan Speed Selects the speed (nm/min) for a scan as Slow, Medium or Fast (Scanning)
Improves visibility of the display by changing the contrast between the
Screen Contrast
background and text (Utility)
Tags the highlighted test name with “>” to include the test in the SmartStart
Select Test
menu (Utility Stored Tests Directory)
Set Max. X Sets the cursor position in the graph as the minimum X and the maximum X
Set Min. X values for recalculating rate (Kinetics)
Set nms Use to enter and edit the wavelength and factor values
Selects the factor entry or the baseline to calculate area under the peak in the
Set Options
graph (Scanning)
Initiates the procedure to collect the data necessary to correct for absorbance
Setup Correction
differences between vials or cuvettes
Slope Enters abs/concentration value (Standard Curve)
Smoothing Turns data smoothing on and off (Scanning)
Software Revision Displays the version of firmware in the instrument (Utility)
SRE Tolerance Acceptable minimum stray light
Standard Enters the concentration of standards used to generate the standard curve for
Concentrations the test

Selects the time since the last keystroke or instrument activity; powers down
Standby
the unit to save lamp life (Utility)
Start Wavelength Enters the beginning wavelength for a scan (Scanning)
Turns statistics on or off; calculates the average and standard deviation of
results when set on; statistics registers are cleared when set off, when
Statistics
instrument is turned off, when test parameters are changed and when test is
saved or resaved (all test types except Kinetics, Scanning, Multiwavelength)
Std Concentration Enters the concentration of the analyte in the standard solution
Stop Wavelength Enters the ending wavelength for a scan (Scanning)
Stored Tests
Displays the list of tests stored in the instrument (Utility)
Directory
Tabular Displays the list of collected data (Kinetics, Scanning)
Operator enters an alphanumeric name (maximum of 16 characters) for the
Test Name test; the name will be included on the data printout and, if the test is saved, will
be displayed in the Utility Test Directory screen (available in all tests)
Enters the time from the run initiation to the end of the test; equals Delay Time
Total Run Time
+ Interval Times + Measurement Times (Kinetics)
Selects or creates units labels for results (all stored tests except Abs Ratio,
Units
Scanning, Cell Growth)
Removes the “>” tag of the highlighted test name to remove the test from the
Unselect Test
SmartStart menu (Utility Stored Tests Directory)
Wavelength Enters values for the analytical wavelengths

Calculations for Software

Calculation Calculation Equation
Standard Curves
𝑆𝑋 = ∑ 𝑥𝑖
𝑆𝑌 = ∑ 𝑦𝑖
𝑆𝑋𝑋 = ∑ 𝑥𝑖2
𝑆𝑌𝑌 = ∑ 𝑦𝑖2
𝑆𝑋𝑌 = ∑ 𝑥𝑖 𝑦𝑖
Partial Sums 𝑆𝑄𝑋 = ∑(𝑥𝑖 − 𝑥̅ )2 = 𝑁 ∗ 𝑆𝑋𝑋 ∗ 𝑆𝑋 2
𝑆𝑄𝑌 = ∑(𝑦𝑖 − 𝑦̅)2 = 𝑁 ∗ 𝑆𝑌𝑌 ∗ 𝑆𝑌 2
𝑆𝑆𝑋𝑌 = ∑(𝑥𝑖 − 𝑥̅ )2 (𝑦𝑖 − 𝑦̅)2 = 𝑁 ∗ 𝑆𝑋𝑌 − 𝑆𝑋 ∗ 𝑆𝑌
Where:
xi = Concentration of ith standard
yi = Absorbance of ith standard
N = Number of standards
A = A(c)
Where:
A = absorbance
c = concentration
Linear Regression A(c) is defined by an equation of the form:

(general case) A(c) = a4c4 + a3c3 + a2c2 + a1c + a0
Where:
a0 = Y-axis intercept
a1...a4 = coefficients
(Coefficients are computed using the least squares method)

A = a1 *(c)
Where:
A = absorbance
c = concentration
a1 = slope
Linear regression
through zero
The slope is calculated as: a1 = SXY/SXX
This model requires:

• Slope is not equal to zero or infinity
• At least one standard data point with concentration > 0
• The absorbance of the 0 concentration blank = 0A


The segmented model requires:
• Data for at least two standard data points with different concentration and
Segmented model absorbance
• Slopes of all segments must be ascending (positive) or descending
(negative)
A(c1) > A(c2) for all c1 > c2
or
A(c1) < A(c2) for all c1 > c2
Where:
A = absorbance
c1, c2 = concentration
Validity of standard Graph of Valid Nonlinear Standard Curve:
curves
If this is not the case, there will be more than one solution within the specified
domain and the message “Curve cannot be used to determine sample
concentrations – it may produce ambiguous results” will appear when the
curve is viewed.
Graph of Invalid Nonlinear Standard Curve:

∑(𝑦𝑖 − 𝑦̅ )2
σ= √
N−n−1
Statistics (Linear Where:

regression general N = Degree of polynomial
case) |𝑆𝑆𝑋𝑌|
𝑟=
√𝑆𝑄𝑋 ∗ 𝑆𝑄𝑌
The calculation for the correlation coefficient applies only to first order linear
regression curves (first degree polynomials)
Linear regression 𝑆𝑌𝑌 − (𝑎1 ∗ 𝑆𝑋𝑌)

through zero model 𝜎= √
𝑁−1
𝐴𝑏𝑠𝜆1 𝐴𝑏𝑠𝜆1 −𝐴𝑏𝑠𝑟𝑒𝑓
Absorbance Ratio
𝐴𝑏𝑠𝜆2
or 𝐴𝑏𝑠𝜆2 − 𝐴𝑏𝑠𝑟𝑒𝑓
Result = Absλ1 * factor1 – Absλ2 * factor2

Absorbance Difference or
Result = (Absλ1 – Absλref) * factor1 – (Absλ2 – Absλref) * factor2
Baseline correction absorbance =
𝜆3 − 𝜆2
𝐴2 − (𝐴3 + ([𝐴1 − 𝐴2 ] ∗ ))
𝜆3 − 𝜆1
3-Point Net Absorbance Sample Curve:
3-Point Net
Baseline correction absorbance =

𝜆3 − 𝜆1
𝐴2 − (𝐴3 + ([𝐴2 − 𝐴3 ] ∗ ))
𝜆3 − 𝜆2
3-Point Net
(ASTM E16904)

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Orion AquaMate 7100 Vis Spectrophotometer

Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis

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Orion AquaMate 8100 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer Packing List

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Orion AquaMate User Documentation on USB

o Read Me First Warning Guide (Multilanguage)

o AquaMate Getting Started Guide

o WEEE / RoHS Compliance Information

o Production Test Report

o Released Firmware and Water Method libraries

• Do not allow moisture to leak into the instrument interior

• Wipe off spilled chemicals immediately

• Do not drop the instrument

• Protect the instrument from mechanical shock

• Protect the instrument from dust

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Safety and Special Notices

Safety and special notices include the following:

Note: Contains helpful supplementary information

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SCREEN 1 SCREEN 2 SCREEN 3

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• On/Off Power toggle switch

• 12V DC - connect the cable from the power supply here

• Accessory connector – reserved for future optional accessories

• USB-A ports—see Optional Accessories below

• Network/Ethernet port—connect a standard Ethernet (RJ45-RJ45) cable between this

• Duplex USB-A supports connection to a Windows computer running optional remote-

• Print via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi USB adaptor (now shown)

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Sample Compartment for AQ7100 and AQ8100

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• Can be removed by pulling up on the cell holder

• Can be washed in the sink or a dishwasher - dry promptly!

Removal – grasp cell holder and lift up and forward

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1. Remove the printer housing cover.

a. Use the finger hold

b. Pull towards you and lift.

2. Load paper into optional printer.

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Vial / Cuvette Type Wavelength Range

When using small aperture (small volume) cuvettes:

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