Hach-Lange DR 6000 Basic User Manual – страница 8

Performance specifications

General information

Use only shielded cable with maximum length of 3 m:

Safety notes

2× USB type A

1× USB type B

Read the entire user manual carefully before you unpack, set up or

Interfaces

Use only shielded cable (for example STP, FTP, S/

operate the device. Observe all danger and warning notes. Non-

FTP)

observance could lead to serious injury of the operator or to damage to

with maximum length of 20 m:

the device.

1× Ethernet

To make sure that the protection provided by this instrument is not

Housing rating IP20 with closed cell compartment cover

impaired, do not use or install this instrument in any manner other than

that specified in these operating instructions.

Protection class Class I

DANGER

Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, can

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a potentially or imminently dangerous situation that, if it is not avoided,

can lead to death or to serious injuries.

CAUTION

Indicates a possible dangerous situation that can have minor or moderate injuries

as the result.

WARNING

Indicates a situation that, if it is not avoided, can lead to damage to the device.

Information that requires special emphasis.

Note: Information that supplements aspects from the main text.

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Warning labels

Safety around source lamps

Observe all marks and labels that are attached to the device. Non-

The source lamps are operated at high temperatures.

observance may result in personal injury or damage to the device. For

To avoid the risk of electrocution, make sure the instrument is

symbols attached to the device, corresponding warning notes are found

disconnected from the power source before changing the lamps.

in the user manual.

This symbol may be attached to the device and references the

CAUTION

operation- and/or safety notes in the user manual.

Health hazard caused by ozone.

Hazardous levels of ozone can be generated when the UV lamp is not cooled.

This symbol on the device is an indication of hot surfaces.

WARNING

Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may as of August 12,

Health hazard caused by UV light.

2005 Europe-wide no longer be disposed of in unsorted house or

industrial waste. According to valid provisions (EU Directive 2002/96/

UV-Licht can cause eye and skin damage. Protect eyes and skin from direct

EC), from this point consumers in the EU must return old electrical

exposure to UV light.

devices to the manufacturer for disposal. This is free for the

Do not look directly at an energized lamp without UV safety glasses.

consumer.

Note: Contact the manufacturer or supplier to find out how

you can return worn out devices, electrical accessories

CAUTION

supplied by the manufacturer and all auxiliary articles for

Burn hazard, allow the lamp(s) to cool down for at least 30 minutes before they

correct disposal or recycling.

are serviced/replaced.

RFID module (not available on all models)

RFID technology is a radio application. Radio applications are subject to

WARNING

national conditions of authorization. The use of the DR 6000 (model with

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication or

RFID module) is currently permitted in the following countries: EU, CH,

misuse of this product including, without limitation, direct, incidental and

NO, HR, RS, MK, TR, CY, US, CA, AU, NZ. We point out that the use of

consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extentpermitted

the DR 6000 (model with RFID module) outside of the named regions

under applicable law.

may contravene national law. The manufacturer reserves the right also

The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install

to obtain authorization in other countries. For questions about use in

appropriate mechanisms to protect processes during a possible equipment

your area, please contact your distributor.

malfunction.

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The DR 6000 contains an RFID module for the reception and

Chemical and Biological Safety

transmission of information and data. The RFID module operates with a

frequency of 13.56 MHz.

DANGER

WARNING

Potential danger with contact with chemical/biological substances.

The spectrophotometer may not be used in dangerous environments.

Working with chemical samples, standards and reagents can be dangerous.

Make yourself familiar with the necessary safety procedures and the correct

The manufacturer and its suppliers reject any express or indirect guarantee for

handling of the chemicals before use and read and follow all relevant safety data

use with high-risk activities.

sheets.

Follow the following safety information, in addition to any local guidelines

Normal operation of this device may require the use of chemicals or

in force.

samples that are biologically unsafe.

Safety information for the correct use of the instrument:

• Observe all cautionary information printed on the original solution

• Do not operate the instrument in hospitals or comparable

containers and safety data sheets prior to their use.

establishments in the vicinity of medical equipment, such as pace

• Dispose of all consumed solutions in accordance with the local and

makers or hearing aids.

national regulations and laws.

• Do not operate the instrument near highly flammable substances,

• Select the type of protective equipment suitable to the concentration

such as fuels, highly combustible chemicals and explosives.

and quantity of the dangerous material being used.

• Do not operate the device near combustible gases, vapors or dust.

• Do not vibrate or jolt the instrument.

• The instrument can cause interference in immediate proximity to

televisions, radios and computers.

• Do not open the instrument.

• Guarantee is voided if the instrument is not used in accordance with

the guidelines present in this document.

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Product overview

Installation

The DR 6000 is a UV-VIS-spectrophotometer with a wavelength range

of 190 to 1100 nm. The visible spectrum (320 to 1100 nm) is covered by

a halogen lamp and a deuterium lamp produces the light in the

WARNING

ultraviolet spectrum (190 to 360 nm).

Electrical dangers and fire hazard.

The instrument is supplied with a complete range of application

Only use the supplied power cable.

programs and supports several languages.

Only qualified experts may perform the tasks described in this section of the

manual, while adhering to all locally valid safety regulations.

The DR 6000 spectrophotometer contains the following programs and

operating modes:

• Stored programs (pre-installed tests)

WARNING

Removable power cables must not be replaced with inadequately dimensioned

• Barcode Programs

power cables.

• User Programs

• Favorites

Unpacking the instrument

• Single Wavelength

The DR 6000 spectrophotometer package is supplied with the following

items:

• Multi Wavelength

• DR 6000 spectrophotometer

• Wavelength Scan

• Dust cover

• Time course

• USB dust cover, fitted as standard

The DR 6000 spectrophotometer provides digital readouts of

concentration, absorbance and percent transmittance.

• Power cord for EU

When selecting a user-generated or programmed method, the menus

• Universal cell adapter

and prompts serve to direct the user through the test.

• Operator RFID tag (not available on all models)

This menu system can also produce reports, statistical evaluations of

• Basic DR 6000 user manual, LINK2SC user manual

generated calibration curves and reports on instrument diagnostic

Further information, detailed user manuals and documentation are

checks.

available on the website of the manufacturer.

Note: If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact the

manufacturer or a sales representative immediately.

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Operating environment

Front and back view

Observe the following points so that the device functions faultlessly and

Figure 1 Front view

thus has a long service life.

• Place the device securely on an even surface. Push no objects

under the device.

• Position the device so that the power cord is not impaired.

• The ambient temperature must be 10–40 °C (50–104 °F).

NOTICE

Protect the instrument from extreme temperatures from heaters, direct sunlight

and other heat sources.

• The relative humidity should be less than 80 %; moisture should not

condense on the instrument.

• Leave at least a 15 cm clearance at the top and on all sides for air

circulation to avoid overheating of electrical parts.

• Do not use or store the device in extremely dusty, humid or wet

places.

• Keep the surface of the instrument, the cell compartment and all

accessories clean and dry at all times. Immediately remove

splashes or spilt materials on or in the instrument (refer to

Maintenance, page 166).

1 USB port type A 5 Touch screen

2 Cell compartment cover 6 Power save key

3 Lamp compartment cover

7 RFID module (not available on all

models)

4 Fan outlet

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Figure 2 Back view

Power connections

NOTICE

Use only a grounded socket for the connection of this device to the power supply.

If you are not sure if the sockets are grounded, have this checked by a qualified

electrician. The power plug serves in addition to the power supply to isolate the

device quickly from the power source where necessary. During the disconnection

from the power source it must be made sure that the correct power plug is pulled

(for example by labeling the sockets). This is recommended for long-term storage

and can prevent potential dangers in the event of a fault. Therefore make sure

that the socket to which the device is connected is easy to reach by each user at

all times.

WARNING

Electrical dangers and fire hazard.

Only use the supplied power cable.

1. Plug the power cable into the back of the instrument (Back view,

page 149).

2. Insert the plug of the power cable into a grounded mains socket

(100–240 V~ / 50–60 Hz).

3. Switch the power button to "On" to turn on the instrument (Back

1 On/off switch 4 USB port type B

view, page 149).

2 Socket for power cable 5 USB port type A

3 Ethernet port 6 Filter pad cover

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How to position the universal cell adapter

Startup

1. Open the cell compartment.

2. Raise the universal cell adapter by approx. 1 cm.

Switch on the instrument, startup process

3. Rotate the universal cell adapter such that the guide of the required

1. Connect the power cable to a power socket.

cell profile faces left toward the cell compartment (1).

2. Switch on the instrument via the power switch on the back.

4. Press the universal cell adapter down until it snaps into place.

3. The device automatically starts an approximately 45 second long

startup process. The display shows the logo of the manufacturer. At

Figure 3 How to position the universal cell adapter

the end of the startup process, a startup melody is heard.

Note: Wait approximately 20 seconds before switching on again so as

not to damage the electronics and mechanics of the instrument.

Language selection

The DR 6000 software includes several language options. The first time

the instrument is switched on, the language selection screen will be

shown automatically after the startup process.

1. Select the required language.

2. Press OK to confirm the language selection. The self-check will

then start automatically.

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Change the language setting

Sleep mode

The device works in the selected language until the option is changed.

1. Turn the instrument on.

2. During the startup process, touch the display at any point until

(approximately 45 seconds) the list for the selection of a language

is shown.

3. Select the required language.

4. Press OK to confirm the language selection. The self-check will

then start automatically.

Self-check

The instrument can be put into sleep mode.

1. Press the power save key beneath the display.

The "Sleep mode" message is shown. The display will then switch

off automatically.

2. Press the power save key again to switch back on.

The self-check will start automatically.

After that, the instrument is ready to use.

Power off the instrument

1. Press the power switch on the back of the instrument.

Each time the instrument is powered up, a test program begins.

This procedure, which takes approximately two minutes, checks the

system, lamp, filter adjustment, wavelength calibration and voltage.

Each checked function is marked accordingly on the display.

The Main Menu is displayed when diagnostics are completed.

Note: In the event of further error messages during the test program,

refer to Troubleshooting, page 167.

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This display is used to enter letters, numbers and symbols as needed

Standard programs

when programming the instrument. Unavailable options are disabled

(grayed out). The symbols left and right on the display are described in

Overview

Table 1.

Tips for using the touch screen

The designations of the center keypad change according to the selected

entry function. Touch each key repeatedly until the required character is

The entire display reacts to touch. Make selections by tapping with a

shown on the display. A space can be entered by using the underscore

fingernail, fingertip, eraser or stylus. Do not touch the display with sharp

on the YZ_ key.

objects (for example a ballpoint pen tip).

Press Cancel to cancel an entry, or press OK to confirm an entry.

• Do not place anything on top of the screen, to prevent damage or

scratches on the screen.

Note: It is also possible to use a USB keyboard (with US keyboard

layout) or a hand-held USB barcode scanner (refer to Replacement

• Press buttons, words or icons to select them.

parts, page 170).

• Use scroll bars to move up and down long lists very quickly. Press

and hold the scroll bar, then move up or down to move through the

Table 1 Alphanumeric keypad

list.

• Highlight an item from a list by pressing it once. When the item has

Icon / key Description Function

been successfully selected, it will be displayed as reversed text

Toggles the character input mode between upper

(light text on a dark background).

ABC/abc Alphabetic

and lower case.

Punctuation, symbols and numerical sub- and

Use of the alphanumeric keypad

# % Symbols

superscripts may be entered.

123 Numeric For entering regular numbers.

CE Clear Entry Clear the entry.

Deletes the current character and goes back one

Left Arrow Back key

position.

Right

Next Navigates to the next space in an entry.

Arrow

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Main menu

Table 2 Main Menu options

Option Function

User programs make "made to measure analysis" possible:

• Users can program methods they have

developed themselves

User Programs

• Existing HACH- and HACH-LANGE procedures

can be stored as user programs. These

procedures can then be modified according to

separate requirements.

List of methods/tests created by the user to suit his own

Favorites

requirements.

Single wavelength readings are:

Absorbance readings: The light absorbed by the sample is

measured in absorbance units.

Transmittance reading (%): Measures the percent of the

Single

original light that passes through the sample and reaches the

Wavelength

A variety of modes may be selected from the Main Menu. The following

detector.

table briefly describes each menu option.

Concentration readings: A concentration factor can be

You find a toolbar on the right in the display. Press to activate the

entered to enable the measured absorbance values to be

converted into concentration values.

various functions.

In the Multi Wavelength mode, absorbance (Abs) or

Table 2 Main Menu options

percentage transmittance (%T) is measured at up to four

Multi

wavelengths and absorbance differences and absorbance

Option Function

Wavelength

relationships are calculated. Simple conversions into

concentrations can also be carried out.

Stored programs are pre-programmed methods that make

Stored

use of HACH chemicals and HACH-LANGE pipette tests.

A wavelength scan shows how the light from a sample is

Programs /

The working procedures for HACH-LANGE tests are

absorbed over a defined wavelength spectrum. This function

Barcode

included in the test packs.

Wavelength

can be used to determine the wavelength at which the

Programs

Scan

maximum absorbance value can be measured. The

Further information, as well as illustrated, step-by-step

(HACH-LANGE

absorbance behavior is displayed graphically during the

process instructions for analyses using HACH programs, are

programs)

scan.

available on the website of the manufacturer.

The time scan records the absorbance or % transmittance at

Time course

a wavelength over a defined time.

The "System check" menu offers a number of options,

including optical checks, output checks, lamp history,

System checks

instrument update, service time, settings for analytical quality

assurance and instrument backup.

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