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Version 5.2
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General information
for safe operation
Table of Contents
1. General description
The LabAnalyzer 254 consists of a reaction unit and a photometer unit.
The photometer unit is basically a VM-3000. It comes in two options:
Operation as LabAnalyzer 254 only and operation as LabAnalyzer 254 as well as VM-3000.
For operation as VM-3000 please refer to the VM-3000 manual.
h.u
Air Air + Hg
Hg
Hg
Hg
Sample
Reference Detector
Flowmeter
Reaction Unit
Air in
Reduction bottle Activated Carbon Filter
• The photometer unit is unpacked and placed on a flat surface. For more comfortable
operation, the instrument can be positioned with the adjustable front feet (in combination
with the VM-3000 option there is an adjustable handle instead, see manual of the VM-
3000).
• The reaction unit is unpacked as well and placed on the left side of the photometer unit.
• Both components (photometer and reaction unit) are connected with the included Tygon
tubing as shown in figure 3 below.
• The included activated carbon cartridge (A) is also unpacked and attached to the gas
outlet on the rear side of the photometer unit (see figure 4 below).
A
LabAnalyzer 254
le
in 1 2 3 ENT
Date Time Cal.Factor
mp
F2 4 5 6
Sa
ESC
F3 7 8 9
F4 0
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Fig. 3: Connection of the reaction unit (A) and the photometer unit (B)
Fig. 4: Installation of the activated carbon cartridge (A) on rear panel of photometer unit.
The 12 Volt version of the LabAnalyzer 254 can be operated with mains as well as with 12
Volt rechargeable batteries.
One end of the included power cord has to be connected to the power cord socket on
the back of the photometer unit. The opposite end has to be plugged into an appropriate
power outlet. For operation turn on the photometer unit by pushing the switch on the rear
panel to position „I“. The voltage of the power source is detected automatically (90 V
AC-132 V AC or 187 V AC - 264 V AC, 47-63 Hz).
The photometer unit of the LabAnalyzer 254 can be run on rechargeble batteries for
approximately five to six hours if the option VM-3000 is installed. If „Low Battery” is
indicated on the display the LabAnalyzer 254 (VM-3000) can still operate a few minutes
in order to give you time to finish measurements and recharge the batteries or change to
operation on mains power.
If the LabAnalyzer 254 is not in use for a longer period of time, it should be connected
to the battery charger every four to eight weeks to maintain full capacity of the batteries.
Temperature sensor
PT-100
Bat. PT-100
USB/RS232
Mercury Instruments
Ser. No.
Voltage
output 4 - 20 mA
12V DC connection
Back label
sample gas out
Serial output for PC, USB = standard activated
power cord receptable ( internal switchable to RS 232, if needed)
(The temperature sensor PT-100 is only available when the photometer unit is
equipped with the VM-3000 option.)
The charger ACS 110 Traveller is designed to quick charge the NiMH battery pack of the
VM-3000. Charging time of empty battery packs is approximately 10 hours.
Note that new battery packs or packs that have not been used over a longer period of time,
will reach their full capacity only after a certain time.
If the green LED „Ready“ keeps flashing after the test phase
and the red LED „Charge“ is off,
check the polarity of the battery pack (+/- switched).
If polarity is right and the green LED keeps flashing after the test
phase, the battery pack must be replaced.
The test phase is followed by the charging procedure (red LED „Charging“ on). After
termination of the charging time the device will automatically switch over to impulse-
trickle-charge. This is indicated by a flashing green LED, red LED „Charging“ off.
2.2.6 LEDs
Green LED flashing: battery contact detection (test phase)
battery pack reversed
battery pack broken or unsuitable amount of cells
discharging after pressing the PRESS button
Red LED „Charging“ on: Charging
Green LED on: Battery fully charged, trickle charge
2.2.7 Safety
Do not charge dry batteries. Danger of explosion!
Only charge rechargeable NiMH battery packs.
Do not open the charger. Repairs may only be done by the manufacturer.
For indoor use only.
2.2.8 Environment
Batteries are small chemical waste. Throw away broken or used up batteries in a special
container or hand them in at a recycling centre.
2.3 Fuses
The fuse compartment is located on the rear of the photometer unit between the power cord
receptacle and the power switch. It can be opened with a small screw driver and contains two fuses.
Fuse type: 230V / 115V operation voltage: fuse type T 1.250 mA T (time lag) (2x)
Further fuses:
• A Type 3.15 A MT is located on
the power supply board. It is
accessed by removing the top of
the case (opening the photometer
unit (see chapter 4.3.1, p. 43),
position of power supply board
(see Figure 20, p. 50 and Figure
21, p. 51).
• A Type 2.5 mA MT is also located
on the power supply board (only
for LA / VM-3000 combi with
optional rechargeable battery
pack). Fig. 6:
Position of the 3.15 A T fuse and 2.5 A MT fuse
• A Type 400 mA T is located inside (optional) on the power supply board
the UV lamp unit.
The LabAnalyzer 254 features a waterproof IP66 keypad and a graphic LCD with background
illumination for comfortable communication with the operator.
The socket for the analogue output signal is located on the rear panel of the photometer
unit.
To transmit the signal the optional cable (part No. 202-06) is connected with the BNC-
plug to the socket marked with „SIGNAL“. Maximum load is 400 Ohms.
GND
Fig. 8: Signal output socket (BNC)
+4 ... 20 mA
To connect the LabAnalyzer 254 with a PC there are two possibilities provided: a USB-
socket and a 9-pin DSUB-socket on the rear panel of the instrument. The serial port of the
PC has to be connected to one of them with an appropriate cable (RS 232: part No. 202-07
pins 2-3-5 are 1:1/ USB: 202-07a). The two ports of the photometer cannot be activated
simultaneously, there is a dip-switch on the inner back panel of the instrument (see Fig.
10, p. 16) which allows to select either USB or RS232.
All data are transferred from the LabAnalyzer 254 as ASCII-characters. They can be
transferred to the PC with a terminalprogram like Windows® Hyper-Terminal or with the
included HG-Transfer software.
Factory setting is: USB activated. For being able to use this port you have to install
the USB-driver (CDM Driver) which you will find on the HG-Transfer CD-ROM.
For installation and configuration of the HG-Transfer software see chapter 3.4.6, p. 25 ff.
RS 232
5 1 Pin Nr 5 3 2
GND RxD TxD
9 6
Fig. 9: RS232 serial output socket
Fig. 10:
Dip switch for selecting
USB or RS 232
If you want to use a printer directly with the LabAnalyzer you have
to set the parameter „Set printer Mode“ to parallel in the Service
menu (see chapter 3.7.3, p. 37). Factory setting is serial
Printer
13 1
25 14
Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 18
PSTROBE D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 BUSY DGND
A selected name can also be deleted by pressing F4 (see above) before entering a new name.
(Deleting a name has to be confirmed by pressing F1.)
Press ESC in the main menu to enter the „Select Operation Mode“ menu,
then press F2 „LabAnalyzer 254“ to get to the „Name of Analyst“ menu.
Display No.5-1
Display No.5-2
With start-up procedure completed, the LabAnalyzer 254 will automatically call for an
adjustment of the correct airflow before calibrations or analysis can be started.
read
3 adjust MERCURY INSTRUMENTS
Gas Flow
Bubbler
After pressing F1 „Ready“ in „Empty Reactor“ you will be prompted to enter a sample
name (up to 5 characters).
The letters can be chosen by entering the
assigned number. Repeat pressing the
number until the right letter appears on
entering line. To go to the next position press
▲ and select next letter.
With ▼ you can go back to a previously
entered letter and either change or delete it.
Delete function is ◄. Space is created by Display No. 7-1
pressing the triangle ▲ twice.
Repeat until the name of the sample is completed and press ENT.
If a printer is connected the analysis data will be printed automatically at the end of each
measurement. Calibration data will be given with the first printout and every time the
calibration is changed. On the printout also appear: date and time of analysis, name of
analyst, sample number, dilution factor, peak height, mercury concentration in µg/l.
A printout can also be started in the „Recall Data“ menu (see chapter 3.6.2, p. 35).
Please note:
If you want to connect a printer directly to the LabAnalyzer 254, you
have to choose „parallel“ in the „Set Printer Mode“ menu
(see chapter 3.7.3, p. 37).
Factory setting is „serial”.
Calibration: STANDARD
--------------
prepared by INDERST BRIGITTE
point 9: outlier
0.900 µg/l 0.0274
Results:
-----------------------
Sample Nr: 1 01.09.97 , 09:29:36 Analyst: INDERST BRIGITTE
Dilution: 1 Peak H: 0.0221 Conc.Hg: 0.703 ug/l
All calibration and analysis data will be sent as ASCII-signals to the serial output (USB or
RS 232) of the LabAnalyzer 254. To enable the photometer unit to communicate with a
PC you have to install the program Hg-Transfer on your PC or laptop first.
Data stored in the photometer unit can then be imported into Hg-Transfer to be permanently
saved or printed.
Two sockets are available on the instrument back panel (see chapter 2.5.2, p. 15): a
9-pin D-Sub socket (RS 232) for connecting the photometer unit to a COM-port of the PC
and a USB socket for connecting the photometer unit to a USB port of the PC. You can
switch between USB and RS 232 (see Fig. 10, p. 16). Factory setting is USB.
If the USB connection is used you have to install a USB driver (CDM Driver) on your PC
or laptop first. You will find the USB-driver on the CD-ROM containing the Hg-Transfer
software. A suitable USB cable is included on delivery.
202-07a
USB USB
PT-100
USB/RS232
When starting the Hg-Transfer-software the main window will appear. By clicking
parameters > Set language you can first . For being able to transfer data from the
LabAnalyzer 254 you have to select „serial“ in the „Set Printer Mode“ menu of the
photometer unit (see chapter 3.7.3, p. 37).
Screenshot No.1 Main window of Hg-Transfer with menu “Parameters” dropped down
By choosing „Configuration“ you can select the type of analyzer and the type of transfer
mode (LA = LabAnalyzer):
Transfer mode:
Record data =
continuous transfer of
the measured values.
Transfer mode:
Print data =
transfer of data must
be started from the
LabAnalyzer
With „Select printer“
you can choose a Screenshot No. 3-2: Setting the configuration: Print
connected printer.
If „Print data“ is selected, the printer icon in the main menu will blink, otherwise it will
stay grey.
Klick this icon to start data transfer from the LabAnalyzer to a PC or laptop.
Data transfer mode set to „Print data“ and „Automatic print“ deactivated:
Transfer of calibration data of the selected measurements
Transfer of the selected measurements.
Data selection and transfer of the selected data has to be started from
the „Recall Data“ menu
of the LabAnalyzer (see chapter 3.6, p. 35).
Format of data shown in the main window is identical to the format of the saved *.txt file
(see printout example 1, p. 29 and example 2, p. 29).
Results of measurements incl. date, analyst, dilution factor, peak height, concentration
(Hg) [μg/l]
Save Logfile: The data displayed in the Hg-Transfer window can be saved
as EXCEL® or *.txt format files.
• „Save page“ lets you export each page as a separate *.jpg file.
Please note:
Data that have been imported in the „Record Mode“ cannot be
imported to the print preview. To print those data, they have to be saved
as *.txt or Excel files first and then printed from a word processing
program or Excel.
Results:,
Sample Nr PHOT1,17.02.14,17:09:29,Analyst: D,Dilution 1.0,Peak H 0.0374,Conc.Hg 0.87 ug/l;
Sample Nr PHOT2,17.02.14,17:13:14,Analyst: D,Dilution 1.0,Peak H 0.0781,Conc.Hg 2.00 ug/l;
Sample Nr PHOT3,17.02.14,17:19:12,Analyst: D,Dilution 1.0,Peak H 0.1166,Conc.Hg 3.06 ug/l;
Sample Nr PHOT4,17.02.14,17:24:10,Analyst: D,Dilution 1.0,Peak H 0.0919,Conc.Hg 2.38 ug/l;
Sample Nr PHOT5,17.02.14,17:27:11,Analyst: D,Dilution 1.0,Peak H 0.1422,Conc.Hg 3.77 ug/l;
Clicking this button will erase all data from the main window of
Hg-Tansfer.
Data stored in the RAM of the photometer unit will not be affected.
By clicking on About
(i) you can check which
version of Hg-Transfer
-Software you are using.
3.5 Calibration
Display No. 10
For a new calibration, press F2 „Calibration“ in the main menu (see chapter 3.3, p.
18), then press F2 „Perform new Calibration“ in the Calibration menu.
Display No. 13-3 (no outlier) Display No. 13-5: resulting equation when
no point is marked as outlier
By using the the arrow keys you can now Display No. 13-4: Point 3 and 4: Outliers.
scroll between the three pages showing the
results of defining certain points as outliers. The equation for the calibration curve will
change accordingly.
Display No. 13-3: with outliers Display No. 13-5: new equation taking into
account that points 3 and 5 are ignored.
You can go back to Display No. 13-4 and redefine other points as outliers.
When you press F1 „End“ in Display No. 13-5 calibration is completed (selection of
outliers is now stored and cannot be altered any more).
The LabAnalyzer has the capacity to store up to 100 measurements. Each data set includes
name of sample, dilution factor, concentration, and absorption, as well as date and time,
number and name of calibration and name of the analyst.
Press F3 „Recall Data“ in the main menu to view results from previous measurements.
Sample number, dilution factor, concentration in µg/l Hg and the absorbance will be
displayed in a table.
Selecting data and transfering them to a PC or laptop is done the same way as printing
data (see chapter 3.6.1, p. 35) , the only difference being that the data are sent to the
serial output (USB /RS 232) instead of the parallel port (Centronics).
Display No. 21
Display No. 52
Display No. 49: Entering constant Display No. 49: Input completed
4. Maintenance
The carbon filters of the LabAnalyzer should be replaced annually. In addtion the
LabAnalyzer calculates the cumulative amount of mercury that has passed the outlet
filter. When the activated carbon filter has absorbed more than 50 000 μg of mercury
(or after more than 5000 hours of operation), the following reminder will appear after
start-up:
Display No. 31
4.1.3.1 Lamp
The installed electrodeless mercury lamp is monitored permanently. If its performance
drops under a certain limit (lamp voltage >10 V) the warning „LAMP” will show on
the display. → Replace lamp within the next weeks.
4.1.3.2 AD 0-7
This message is displayed in the case of malfunction of the analog/digital converter.
The numbers show the channel which is defect and gives wrong values (measurement
is proceeding however)
0 = pressure
1 = temperature
4 = lamp voltage
7 = battery voltage (accu-version only)
→ Replace AD converter.
Sealing
Filter
Figure 14:
Particle filter replacement
Photometer Unit
3 Figure 15:
replacement of
top view activated carbon
cartridge for
remove top
2 Zero Air
unscrew with
3mm Allen key
1
When liquid has entered the sample-in filter of the photometer it may be necessary to clean
the optical cell.
• Disconnect the photometer from mains power and open the top cover following the
instructions of chapter 4.3.1, p. 43.
• Hold the optical cell on both connector nozzles and pull it carefully up with the tubes
still attached. The optical cell can now be lifted out from its support and pulled towards
the front side of the photometer. Now the tubes from the inlet and outlet can be pulled
off and the optical cell can be taken out from the photometer. Be careful not to touch the
glassware with bare fingers, use gloves or a clean tissue.
• The optical cell should be rinsed with distilled water first and then dried. Drying can
be done in a laboratory oven at mild temperatures (max. 85 °C) or/and by purging with
clean air, nitrogen or argon.
• Depending on the composition of the soiling of the optical cell, cleaning with water may
be not sufficient. In this case the cleaning has to be repeated with diluted hydrochloric
acid (ca. 10 – 15 %). If the precipitation still remains, higher acid concentrations or
concentrated hydroxide solutions (NaOH) may be used.
• If the optical cell is soiled with organic substances cleaning may be performed with pure
ethanol or acetone.
lift up clamps Fig. 18:-1:
Lifting the holding
clamps for removing the
optical cell
lift
Fig. 18:-2:
Holding the optical cell
• The tubing of the pinch valve for zero air (part No. 203-12) has to be replaced.
• The interior tubing as well as the optical cell should be checked for contamination.
• The lamp frequency should be checked. It is recommended that this control is carried out
by trained service personnel.
4.8 Troubleshooting
4.8.1 Fuses
If the display is not illuminated or the pump is not working, check the fuses.
• Air pump is not working correctly (it produces an audible sound while in operation).
Readjust the pump (call the service) or replace the pump.
• Zero air pinch valve does not close tight during measurement. This will
cause a flow of “false” air from the zero cartridge bypassing the bubbler.
Replace valve and/or tubing.
• Leakage of the tubing or fitting between flowmeter and sample inlet of the photometer.
Check for leakage or damage of tubings and fittings. Replace if necessary.
5. Technical Information
Figure 20: Diagram of components and tubing (different to the LA / VM-3000 version)
7 4c 5
17 4d
4b 3 4e 4a 6
16 1 18 2
LabAnalyzer 254
8
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Gas Flow
1
2
6
1 Flowmeter 203-04
2 Activated carbon filter 201-04
3 Reaction flask 201-01
4 Bubbler 201-02
5 Drain pan 201-63
6 Connection tubing 201-03
7 Securing clamp 203-21
8 Connection tubing 201-20
Fig. 22: Modules and part numbers of the reaction unit
The preparation of samples for mercury analysis is in fact as important as the measurement
itself. An extensive discourse on this subject would go beyond the scope of this manual.
However, the following pages may give some useful hints for carrying out mercury analyses.
1. For its determination the mercury in the sample has to be reduced with tin-II-chloride (or
sodium-tetra-hydroborate) into the elemental form.
2. Before this step all the mercury in the sample must be oxidised to the bivalent state. In
order to achieve this, the sample is treated with strong oxidizing reagents. Examples
for these reagents are: potassium permanganate solution + hydrochloric or sulphuric
acid, potassium dichromate solution + sulphuric acid, sodium peroxodisulphate solution,
hydrogen peroxide solution + UV irradiation, concentrated nitric acid, aqua regia,
mixtures of perchloric acid + nitric acid + sulphuric acid.
3. Subsequently to the oxidation step excess of reagent is reduced by addition of
hydroxylamine-hydrochloride solution.
4. This step is followed by addition of tin-II-chloride solution and stripping of the mercury
from the sample.
Solutions for calibration are prepared from a mercury standard solution with a
concentration of 1 g/l Hg (can be purchased for example from Merck, ref. No. 1.70226).
This solution is stable for at least 2 years.
To 1 ml of this standard ca. 100 ml of reagent water and then 10 ml concentrated
nitric acid are added in a 1000 ml- volumetric flask. Then fill up with reagent water
to the mark. Concentration now is 1 mg/l Hg (= 1 ppm). This solution is stable for ca.
2 months. From this solution the calibration solution for each calibration is prepared
freshly.
Example: Transfer 1 ml of the 1 ppm solution into a 100 ml volumetric flask, add a
few drops of potassium dichromate solution until color is light yellow, and make up
with reagent water to the mark. The concentration of this solution is 10 µg/l (10 ppb).
For calibration 0,1 - 1 ml of this 10 ppb solution (corresponding to 0,1 - 1 ppb Hg)
are filled in the reaction flask of the LabAnalyzer and made up with water to the 10
ml-mark.
In order to get familiar with handling of the instrument we recommend first to follow the
instructions given in the main part of this manual.
B) Enter or select name of analyst. Select „Analyze Sample” by pressing F1. Select
calibration. Adjust air flow following the instructions on the screen.
C) Enter sample number (letters and numerals) and (if applicable) dilution factor, then
press F3. The sample should have a concentration within the range of calibration. For
samples of unknown concentration level it is recommended to use a smaller volume of
sample (0.1 to 1 ml) and fill up to 10 ml with water (risk of overrange). Example: if a
1 ml sample is diluted to 10 ml the dilution factor is 10.
D) Open reaction flask.
G) Add 0,5 ml tin-II-chloride solution, connect reaction flask with bubbler and secure
with clamp.
I) A beeping sound announces end of measurement. The result of the analysis is displayed
on the screen. If a printer is connected to the LabAnalyzer the printout of the analysis
is automatically performed.
Open reaction flask and empty it. Rinse with water to clean it for next analysis.
If you have already made good experience with a special sample preparation procedure you
can use it of course also for analyses with the LabAnalyzer 254.
6.5.1 Water
For materials with high content of cellulose like wood you should use only concentrated
sulphuric acid instead of the acid mixture described below.
Transfer the homogenised and exactly weighed sample (ca. 0,5 g for a measuring range
of 0,001 to 0,1 mg/kg Hg) into a 60 ml digestion vessel (made of PFA or FEP). Add 10
ml of an acid mixture (concentrated sulphuric acid and concentrated nitric acid in equal
parts) and close digestion vessel. Then heat sample for 2 hours in a water bath to max. 60
°C or leave standing at room temperature for 12 hours. A clear solution should develop.
Cool in an ice bath and open
c a r e f u l l y (possibility of pressure in the digestion vessel), dilute with 15 ml ice-cooled
distilled water and add 0.75 g potassium permanganate. Samples with a high COD may
require more permanganate. Close digestion vessel again and heat to 60 °C until gas
development stops. Let cool to room temperature.
6.5.3 Food
Digestion with HNO3 at 180 °C in an autoclave vessel. 200 mg of the solid or 2 ml of the
liquid sample are treated with 2 ml nitric acid (min. 65 %).
According to Cacho & Castells (J. Cacho, J. Enrique Castelles), Atomic Spectroscopy, 10,
No. 3, 85-88 (1989).
Place 5 ml of the liquid sample in a 100 ml Erlenmeyer flask. Add 2 ml concentrated
nitric acid, cover the opening of the flask with a laboratory sealing film (for example
Parafilm™) and leave standing for one hour. Then, while shaking, slowly add 5 ml 5%
chromic acid solution; keep flask cool in an ice water bath. Once cold, remove flask from
the ice water bath, cover again with sealing film and leave standing at room temperature
for 60 minutes, shaking every 10 minutes. Then add 0,5 g hydroxylamine hydrochloride,
cool, and transfer the contents to the reaction flask of the analyzer.
Transfer 100 ml, or an aliquot diluted to 100 ml, containing < 1 mg of mercury, to a 300
ml BOD bottle or equivalent. Add 5 ml of H2SO4 and 2.5 ml of concentrated HNO3,
mixing after each addition. Add 15 ml of potassium permanganate (5 g/100 ml) solution
to each sample bottle. Sewage samples may require additional permanganate. Ensure
that equal amounts of permanganate are added to standards and blanks. Shake and add
additional portions of potassium permanganate solution, if necessary, until the purple
color persists for at least 15 min.
Add 8 ml of potassium persulfate to each bottle and heat for 2 hours in a water bath
maintained at 95 °C. Cool and add 6 ml of sodium chloride-hydroxylamine sulfate to
reduce the excess permanganate.
After a delay of at least 30 sec, add 5 ml of stannous sulfate solution and immediately
attach the bottle to the aeration apparatus.
Comment: The volumes of sample and reagents should be reduced as the LabAnalyzer
254 requires only 10 ml for an analysis. The mercury concentration can be much lower
than described in the method above due to the high sensitivity of the instrument.
Acid decompositions with nitric and sulphuric acid. Follow instructions of manufacturers.
Comment: In order to prevent losses of mercury, the sample should not be dried as
described in the original of the method.
6.5.9 Hair
According to the German standard method VDI 3868 Blatt 2 or the European Standard
EN 13211 (proposal).
The gas is drawn through a sulphuric acid / nitric acid / potassium permanganate solution
contained in a bottle with bubbler insert. Two or three of these bottles are set in a row.
After collecting a known volume of gas, the acid solutions are mixed, hydroxylamine
hydrochloride is added, and the sample is analyzed.
Comment: Special care must be taken to avoid adsorption of mercury and mercury-II-
chloride on the inner surface of the sampling apparatus.
The whole organic matrix of these sample materials has to be decomposed by oxidation.
One method used is acid decomposition with sulfuric and nitric acid in a closed system;
the another method uses combustion of the sample in an oxygen/hydrogen combustion
apparatus (Wickbold apparatus) and collecting the volatilized mercury in acidic
permanganate solution.
7.2 Uncertainty
Following table shows the statistical uncertainty of measurement results for a low-range
calibration at a significance level of 99 %.
99 %Significance
! !
Reading Concentration
Uncertainty Uncertainty Sample ID
Absorbance µg/l Hg
µg/l Hg %
0.0010 0.018 0.005 29.6 CAL-10
0.0015 0.039 0.005 13.6 CAL-15
0.0020 0.081 0.005 6.4 CAL-20
0.0030 0.122 0.005 4.3 CAL-30
0.0040 0.163 0.005 3.4 CAL-40
Table 1: Uncertainty of measurement results.
Following table shows the statistical uncertainty of measurement results for a medium-range
calibration at a significance level of 99 %.
99 %Significance
! !
Reading Concentration
Uncertainty Uncertainty Sample ID
Absorbance µg/l Hg
µg/l Hg %
0.0020 0.078 0.027 34.4 CAL-20
0.0050 0.190 0.026 14,0 CAL-50
0.0100 0.373 0.026 7.1 CAL-100
0.0200 0.740 0.030 4.1 CAL-200
Table 2: Uncertainty of measurement results.
General Data
Calibration Points
Calibrator Reading
0,0060
No. µg/l Hg Absorbance
1 0,000 0,0001
2 0,020 0,0005 0,0050
3 0,040 0,0010
4 0,060 0,0015
5 0,080 0,0020 0,0040
6 0,100 0,0025
7 0,120 0,0029
f(X)
Characteristical Data
Fig. 26 : Example for a statistical evaluation of LabAnalyzer 254 calibration data according to DIN 32645
EC-Declaration of Conformity
The Company: Mercury Instruments GmbH
Liebigstrasse 5
D-85757 Karlsfeld
Germany
Declares that the product: VM-3000 Mercury Vapor Monitor
Intended purpose: Automatic measurement of mercury at trace
concentration levels in air and other gases
conforms with the basic requirements of the relevant EC directives.
The tests regarding above standards have been conducted by Intertek Deutschland GmbH,
Kaufbeuren/Germany (Test Reports No. 97KFE163/98-01-14, 00KFE1188/00-11-21 and
2218843KAU-001).
Index
A Cleaning.................................................................. 44
~ the bubbler......................................................... 44
Accessories............................................................. 48 ~ the optical cell................................................... 45
AD 0-7.................................................................... 42 Cold vapor method................................................... 8
Adjusting the air flow............................................. 20 Commonly used sample preparation methods........ 57
after start-up........................................................... 41 Configuration.......................................................... 26
Air flow................................................................... 20 Connecting a printer............................................... 16
Analogue signal 4-20 mA....................................... 15 Connection of the electrical outputs....................... 15
Analyze sample...................................................... 19 Construction rubble................................................ 59
Analyze Sample...................................................... 18 Contaminated glass................................................. 59
Appendix
A: Working with the LabAnalyzer 254.................. 53
B: Statistical Performance Data.......................... 61 D
C: EC-Declaration of Conformity........................ 63
Aqua regia digestion............................................... 59 Data
ASCII characters.................................................... 35 delete..................................................................... 36
Automatic print....................................................... 27 erase all (Hg-Tansfer).......................................... 30
print............................................................... 26, 35
recall....................................................... 18, 27, 35
B record.................................................................... 26
transfer to a PC or Laptop............................ 25, 36
Battery charger....................................................... 12 Date........................................................................ 37
features of the ~.................................................... 13 Delete
Battery operation.................................................... 11 calibration............................................................ 34
Biological samples................................................. 57 data....................................................................... 36
Block diagram of electrical parts............................ 49 error records......................................................... 39
Bubbler................................................................... 44 name of analyst..................................................... 18
Detection Limit....................................................... 61
Device data............................................................. 37
C Diagrams of components........................................ 50
Calibration....................................................... 18, 31 Dilution factor........................................................ 23
constant................................................................. 39 Display components............................................... 15
data....................................................................... 31 Drinks..................................................................... 58
delete..................................................................... 34 during start-up........................................................ 40
equation................................................................ 33
gradient................................................................. 39
graph.................................................................... 33
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perform new ~....................................................... 32 Entering
Set ~ data manually.............................................. 39 dilution factor....................................................... 23
store...................................................................... 34 name of the analyst............................................... 17
Calibration standard............................................... 54 sample identification............................................. 21
Charging sample identification (short cut)........................... 22
operation............................................................... 12 sample name......................................................... 21
times...................................................................... 13 service code 321................................................... 36
Check service code 987................................................... 41
Calibration P-Sensor............................................ 40
heating of the optical cell..................................... 38
Memory Batt......................................................... 40
Optical Cell.......................................................... 41
Parameters........................................................... 40
stored calibration data......................................... 31
equation.................................................................. 33 L
Error messages....................................................... 40
after start-up Lamp....................................................................... 42
Replace carbon filters....................................... 41 Lamp Unit............................................................... 14
during operation LEDs....................................................................... 13
AD 0-7............................................................... 42 Limit of determination............................................ 61
Lamp................................................................. 42 Liquid waste........................................................... 58
Temp. opt. cell................................................... 42 Loss of air flow....................................................... 46
during start-up
Photometer Malfunction Check Optical Cell... 41
WARNING Check Calibration P-Sensor........... 40
M
WARNING check memory batt.......................... 40 Main menu.............................................................. 18
WARNING EEP INIT check parameters........... 40 Maintenance........................................................... 40
Error records Measuring principle.................................................. 8
delete..................................................................... 39 Microwave oven sample decomposition................ 58
show...................................................................... 39 Modules and part numbers of the reaction unit...... 52
Excel....................................................................... 29
N
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Name of analyst
Features of the battery charger............................... 13 delete ~................................................................. 18
Fields of application................................................. 8 enter new ~........................................................... 17
Flow meter.............................................................. 20 select ~.................................................................. 17
Flue gas................................................................... 60 store ~................................................................... 17
Food........................................................................ 57 Natural gas.............................................................. 58
Fuses................................................................ 14, 46
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Operating conditions.............................................. 47
Gas flow.................................................................... 9 Operating the LabAnalyzer 254............................. 17
General description................................................... 8 Operation................................................................ 11
General information for safe operation.................... 3 Battery~................................................................ 11
Glass....................................................................... 59 on mains............................................................... 11
Ground water.......................................................... 58 operational Hours................................................... 41
Operation and display components........................ 15
Optical cell...................................................... 38, 45
H Outliers............................................................ 31, 33
Hair......................................................................... 59 Output socket
HF-board................................................................ 14 parallel ~ for printer connection.......................... 16
Hg-Transfer............................................................ 15 serial ~ RS 232..................................................... 15
configuration......................................................... 26 USB....................................................................... 15
main window......................................................... 25
port settings.......................................................... 26
select language..................................................... 25
transfer mode - print data..................................... 26
transfer mode - reord data.................................... 26
Hydroxylamine hydrochloride solution.................. 54
J
jpg file..................................................................... 28
P S
Parallel output socket for printer connection......... 16 Sample
Particle filter........................................................... 43 identification......................................................... 21
Part numbers of components name..................................................................... 21
Photometer unit.................................................... 51 number.................................................................. 21
Reaction unit......................................................... 52 Sample decomposition........................................... 58
Performing an analysis........................................... 55 Sample preparation................................................. 53
Perform new calibration......................................... 19 ~ methods.............................................................. 57
Petroleum and petroleum products......................... 60 Save
Photometer Malfunction......................................... 41 continuously.......................................................... 27
Photometer Malfunction Check Optical Cell......... 41 logfile.................................................................... 27
Photometer unit............................................... 10, 51 page...................................................................... 28
Port setting....................................................... 26, 35 Schematic gas flow................................................... 9
Potassium dichromate solution............................... 54 Sediments............................................................... 59
Power supply.......................................................... 11 Select
Preparation for operation........................................ 10 calibration............................................................ 19
Preventive maintenance.......................................... 46 data....................................................................... 35
Print data.......................................................... 26, 35 name of analyst..................................................... 17
Printer port.............................................................. 37 Operation Mode.................................................... 19
Printout of results................................................... 24 printer................................................................... 26
Print View window................................................. 28 Select language
PT-100.................................................................... 11 Hg-Transfer.......................................................... 25
LabAnalyzer.......................................................... 38
Serial data output.................................................... 15
R Service.................................................................... 18
Reaction unit.................................................... 10, 52 Service code
Reagents for analyses............................................. 54 321........................................................................ 36
Rear panel........................................................ 10, 11 987........................................................................ 41
Recall data................................................ 18, 27, 35 Service menu.......................................................... 36
Record data............................................................. 26 Set
Record Mode................................................... 26, 29 air flow.................................................................. 20
Record of signal...................................................... 56 calibration data manually.................................... 39
Replace carbon filters............................................. 41 date and time........................................................ 37
Replacement language (LA)....................................................... 38
of the bubbler........................................................ 44 printer mode........................................... 16, 24, 25
of the carbon cartridges....................................... 43 Sewage sludge........................................................ 59
Replacing the carbon cartridge Short instructions for performing an analysis........ 55
~ of the gas outlet................................................. 44 Show Calibrations.................................................. 31
~ of the internal cartridge for zero air................. 43 Show error records................................................. 39
~ of the reaction unit............................................ 44 Significance............................................................ 61
Reset of operational Hours and soil.......................................................................... 59
total absorbed Hg................................................. 41 Spare parts.............................................................. 48
Resonance absorption............................................... 8 Stack gas................................................................. 60
Rreference beam....................................................... 8 Start measurement........................................... 21, 23
RS 232.................................................................... 15 Start-up................................................................... 10
Rubble.................................................................... 59 Statistical
~ evaluation of LabAnalyzer 254
calibration data................................................ 62
~ performance data.............................................. 61
Storage and transport.............................................. 47
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Technical Information............................................ 47 WARNING
Technical specifications Check Calibration P-Sensor................................. 40
Battery charger..................................................... 13 check memory batt................................................ 40
VM-3000............................................................... 47 EEP INIT check parameters................................. 40
Temperature sensor................................................. 11 WARNING check memory batt............................. 40
Temp. opt. cell........................................................ 42 WARNING EEP INIT check parameters............... 40
Test of 4-20 mA signal output................................ 38 Water....................................................................... 57
Time........................................................................ 37 Wine....................................................................... 58
Tin-II-chloride (stannous chloride) solution.......... 54 Working with the LabAnalyzer 254....................... 53
total absorbed Hg.................................................... 41
Transfer data to a PC or laptop........................ 25, 36
Transfer mode
print data.............................................................. 26
record data............................................................ 26
Troubleshooting
Fuses..................................................................... 46
Loss of air flow..................................................... 46
Ttransport............................................................... 47
Turning on the LabAnalyzer 254........................... 17
Tygon...................................................................... 10
U
Uncertainty............................................................. 61
Unpacking.............................................................. 10
USB........................................................................ 15
Flowcharts
Flowcharts 1a and 1b (folded) will give you a structural overview for:
Start-up displays
Select Analyst displays
Calibration
Sample analysis
Analyse ample
Calibration
Back to Main Menu
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Display No. 6
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Flow Chart
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Recall Data
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