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PL01B-ALL-IN-EFL

APEX
ALL-IN MARINE KIT

MANUAL

Content Page
Content of this kit 2-3
Permanganate Value (PV/BOD/COD/TOC) 4
Electronic Meter pH/Temperature 5
Electronic Meter Electronic Conductivity (EC) 6
Pseudomonas Species and Coliform Bacteria Test 7-9
Bacteria Test Dipslide Incubator 10
PrimeLab 1.0 Photometer / Turbidity Adapter (general) 11
How to properly dilute samples to extend measurement range 12
Sampling and filtering of Boiler Water 13
PrimeLab methods:
ID05: Alkalinity-M 14
ID06: Alkalinity-P 15
ID124: Chloride 16
ID11: Chlorine 17 - 18
ID14: Chlorine High Range 19
ID16: Chlorine Dioxide 20 - 21
ID18: Copper 22 - 23
ID21: DEHA 24
ID56/57: Total Hardness 25 - 27
ID90: Nickel High Range 28
ID101: Nitrite High Range 29
ID46: Phosphate High Range 30 - 31
ID81: Suspended Solids 32 - 33
ID59: Turbidity 20-1000 34 - 35
ID112: Turbidity 0 - 1100 NTU 36 - 37

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Content of the Kit

Quantity Description
1 Aluminum Trolley with foam insert
1 Full printed manual in a binder (PrimeLab)
1 Short manual (this manual)
1 USB-flash-stick with user-videos
1 Electronic Meter pH (0.00 - 14.00 pH) / Temperature (0 - 50°C)
1 Electronic Meter Electronic Conductivity (0 - 1999 µS/cm)
6 20ml one-way sachets calibration solution „7.00 pH“
6 20ml one-way sachets calibration solution „1413 µS/cm“
10 one-way double-sided dipslides PDM/MAC (Pseudomonas spp / Coliform)
1 Incubator for 2 dipslides, pre-set to 30°C
1 PrimeLab 1.0 Photometer device
Pre-activated parameters:
ID05: Alkalinity-M
ID06: Alkalinity-P
ID124: Chloride
ID11: Chlorine
ID14: Chlorine High Range
ID16: Chlorine Dioxide
ID18: Copper
ID21: DEHA
ID56/57: Total Hardness
ID90: Nickel High Range
ID101: Nitrite High Range
ID46: Phosphate High Range
ID81: Suspended Solids
ID59: Turbidity 20-1000
ID112: Turbidity 0 - 1100 NTU
1 Black plastic light shield for PrimeLab
4 1.5V AAA batteries (alkaline) for PrimeLab
1 110/220V DC adapter for PrimeLab
1 Bluetooth USB dongle (to enable Bluetooth your computer)
1 CD-ROM with PrimeLab software (back side / inside the printed manual)
10 24mm / 10ml glass vials with black lid (screw)
3 13cm white plastic stirring rods
1 Cleaning Brush (for glass vials)
1 10ml syringe
1 1-10ml professional lab pipette with 12 one-way-tips in total
4 100ml measuring/dilution beakers
1 20ml Luer-lock syringe (to be used with filter adapter)
1 Filter adapter for 20ml Luer-lock syringe
50 filter papers GF/C (in a white plastic can)
1 Adaptor-kit Turbidity for PrimeLab. Contains
PrimeLab-Turbidity-Adaptor
3 x 1.5 V AAA batteries (alkaline)

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Content of the Kit

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Quantity Description
Reagents
1 bottle with 65ml „PL Chloride 1" for 108 tests
1 bottle with 65ml „PL Chloride 2" for 108 tests
1 bottle with 65ml „PL Oxygen Scavenger 1" for 270 tests
1 bottle with 65ml „PL Oxygen Scavenger 2" for 65 tests
1 bottle with 65ml „PL Nitrite HR 2" for 108 tests
250 tablets Alkalinity-M Photometer
250 tablets Alkalinity-P Photometer
100 tablets Phosphate HR N°1 Photometer
100 tablets Total Hardness Photometer
2 x 50 tablets DPD N°1 Photometer
50 tablets DPD N°3 Photometer
50 tablets Chlorine HR (KI) Photometer
50 tablets Acidifying GP Photometer
50 tablets Glycine Photometer
50 tablets Copper N°1 Photometer
50 tablets Copper N°2 Photometer
50 tablets Nickel HR N°1 Photometer
50 tablets Nickel HR N°2 Photometer
50 tablets Phosphate HR N°2 Photometer

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PERMANGANATE VALUE (PV)

(BOD / COD & TOC)

The Permanganate Value is determining the general quality of Final Effluents in sewage.
Based on the results it will give the OK for the discharge of Sewage water.
The test procedure is relatively easy and consists of 4 steps:

Ÿ Three sample containers in the set must be filled with 100 ml of Sewage Effluent.
Ÿ Add two Acidifying SE tablets per sample container and shake it to mix well.
Ÿ Add one permanganate value tablet to the first sample container, then add two permanganate
tablets to the second and three tablets to the third, and again shake them well until it all of them
are mixed and dissolved.
Ÿ Wait 30 minutes! Then check how many tubes have remained pink and read the result from
the following table:

Container Pink Permanganate Value Grading

3 0 - 10 Perfect
2 10 - 20 Satisfactory
1 20 - 30 Dubious
None 30 or more Not allowed to discharge

In the Test Kit you will also find instructions for the testing of Crude waste, the same is valid for Settled
sewage.

BOD / COD & TOC

BOD = Biochemical Oxygen Demand

COD = Chemical Oxygen Demand
TOC = Total Organic Carbon

The results from this test are in connection with the Permanganate Value (PV) as done in paragraph
1. to convert the PV for domestic sewage and effluent to probable BOC, COD and TOC values multiply
by the following factors:

Sewage Effluent

Probable BOD PV x 5 PV x 1,5

Probable COD PV x 10 PV x 7
Probable TOC PV x 3 PV x 2

In general there is a connection between the Turbidity and the BOD-value of settled sewage and efluent.
The BOD can also be calculated from the result of the turbidity test usig the fomula:

Turbidity
Probable BOD = +5
2

BOD-values can be cross checked that way with the PV tests. Recommendation for Effluent is not more
than 20 mg/l.

Kit contains:
3 x 100 ml shaker tube (SVZdev100)
Stirring rod (SPstr1)
Cleaning brush (SPclb1)
200 tablets Acidifying SE (TbsHASE200)
Attention! 100 tablets Permanganate Value (TbsPPMGNV100)
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Electronic Meter FT15

pH 0.00 - 14.00
(0.0 - 50.0 °C)

Ÿ 1 point manual calibration (pH)

Ÿ Incl. 4 x 1.5 V batteries
Ÿ In a dark blue plastic case
Ÿ English manual

Operation:

Make sure the tester is calibrated to pH 7.00

1) Remove protective cap and switch meter on.
2) Immerse electrode in solution to be tested.
3) Stir gently and wait for the reading to stabilize.
4) Press “°C/°F“ to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
5) Read the result, than rinse the electrode with water.
6) Replace the protective cap and switch the meter off.
7) Make sure the electrode is kept wet all the time!

Buffer solution:

20 ml sachet / 7.00 pH / 1-time-use

Calibration: Operation:

Battery:

4
FT15 “7.00 PH“

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Electronic Meter FT33

EC / Electronic conductivity: 0 - 1999 µS/cm

Ÿ 1 point manual calibration

Ÿ Incl. 4 x 1.5 V batteries
Ÿ In a leather like bag with belt clip

Operation:

Make sure the tester is calibrated to 1413 µS/cm

1) Remove protective cap and switch meter on.
2) Immerse electrode in solution to be tested.
3) Stir gently and wait for the reading to stabilize.
4) Read the result, than rinse the electrode with water.
5) Replace the protective cap and switch the meter off.

Buffer solution:

20 ml sachet / 1413 µS/cm / 1-time-use

Calibration: Operation:

Battery:

4
FT33 „1413 µS/cm“

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Dipslides
Samling & Testing Notes
Weekly monitoring of bacteria levels has been recommended by many legislators and professional
authorities as a visual performance indicator to both system and treatment regime. This allows the
user to gauge how effective a chemical or biocide product is in the particular application and a trend
can be quickly established identifying changes and taking quick remedial action where required. It
should be noted from the outset that Dipslides alone do not detect Legionella as a select micro-
organism, however it is generally accepted that overall bacteria levels in excess of 10“ are considered
able to support Legionella and obviously a serious risk.

The dipslide consists of a plastic paddle with culture media on each side, the tube keeps the media
both moist & sterile until required. The product most suitable is a slide based on a standard nutrient
agar with a red dye supplement added during production, this has the advantage of showing any
viable colonies as red dots, easily identified and compared against the comparison chart.

IMPORTANT - Monitoring is not a substitute for a treatment regime, it is always best to seek the
advice of a professional water treatment or environmental company who will supply a risk
assessment together with the required treatment system. The advantage of your weekly monitoring
program is you can see how well the system is performing and identify any problems in house in-
between visits. Counts should never exceed 10‘ at any time.

1 - Prior to use please 2 - Ideally the sample 3 - Place the slide into
keep the slides in a should be taken in a the Incubator, the
cool place (not a clean container rinsed correct temperature is
fridge) at around 10 - with the water to be 30°C for a period of 48
15°C. tested. hours.

Dipslides have a You can also sample Incubation is vital for

typical shelf life of 8 - directly from the tower accurate results. The
9 months. Once the sump ensuring you do dipslides should only
dipslide is opened not touch any of the be incubated in an
care must be taken surfaces. Submerge incubator. If you are
not to touch the media the dipslide to the top mobile you must
or expose the media of the culture media ensure you incubate
to the atmosphere in for around 2 seconds the dipslides in a dual
order to prevent false and then shake gently voltage incubator
contamination. to remove excess fluid which will operate in a
replacing in the tube. vehicle.
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Dipslides
Application, Storage & Disposal

Storage
Dipslides should be stored in cool dry conditions, but not in a refrigerator - prior to despatch our
stock is stored in a cold room at 10'C in order to prevent condensation and de-hydration of the
agar and ensure Dipslides arrive in perfect condition.

Shelf Life
Dipslides have a typical use by date of 9 months dependent of manufacture cycle, they can be
used after this date as long as no contamination or visible shrinkage shows on the agar surface -
excess water in the bottom of the slide would indicate the storage temperature was too high.

Application
Dipslides can be used to monitor microbial growth wherever the potential may exceed 1000 (101)
organisms per ml of sample fluid.

Industrial Waters: For detection of slime forming bacteria in cooling & industrial
waters, storage tanks and for evaluating biocide perfomiance in treated systems.

Industrial Fluids: For detection of bacteria & moulds in metal-working fluids, paper
processing waters, fuel tanks etc.

Environmental Hygiene: To monitor the surface contamination within domestic or

institutional sites.

Leather Industry: For detection of spoilage organisms in hide and skin soaking
liquors.

Product Safety - MSDS

Dipslides when new are non-hazardous.

Disposal of Used Slides

Contaminated slides should be sterilised before disposal by immersing in a disinfectant or by
autoclave or incineration. After soaking in a disinfectant for 24 hours the dips can be disposed of
in any normal non hazardous waste service.

Quality Control
Dipslides are manufactured in a clean environment and stored at constant temperature prior to
despatch. All materials and each batch are traceable from source to our customer.

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Bacteria Testing BactD006

Pseudomonas species and Coliforms
Ÿ 10 PDM / MAC Dipslide Tests
Ÿ For potable water, pools and spas
Ÿ Flexible paddle for effective surface contact
The PDM/MAC dipslide allows convenient enumeration of Pseudomonas spp. on the pale straw
Pseudomonas differential medie (PDM) and enterobacteriaceae on the reddish/brown MacConkey
side. PDM agar is a differential media that selects for Pseudomonas spp, while MacConkey agar is
differential, all in one test for gram negative bile tolerant enterobacteriaceae.

SAMLLING: AIR
The sample should be taken by inverting the paddle and inserting in the vial. Let it sit for 15 minutes
expodes to the air, the replace the paddle in the vial and sela tightly.

SAMPLING: FLUIDS
The sample should be taken by immersing both sides of the paddle into the fluid to be tested, it having
first been removed from the sterile container. Excess sample should be gently shaken from the paddle
before it is replaced in the container.

SAMLPLING: SURFACES
The sample should be taken by allowing direct contact between te agar surface and the test material.
The paddle is flexible and can be bent at the upper end to allow both surfaces to come into intimate
contact. Bacterial recovery rate is about 50% so that sweeping an area approximately twice that of the
paddle will give a more accurate result.

INCUBATION:
Incubate at 30° C for 24-48 hours, when full enumeration should be completed.

DISPOSAL
Used slides should be incinerated or autoclaved. Alternatively, immerse in a 10% bleach solution for
24 hours.
Organism Colony Size (mm) Shape & Surface Colour Comments
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Spreading Glossy, Thin Yellow-Green PDM
P. fragi 1.0 - 3.0 CVEG Grey PDM
E. aecalis 1.0-2.0 CVEG Red MacConkey No. 3
E. coli 1.5-2.5 CVEG Pink/ Red MacConkey No.3
S. typhimurium 0.5-1.0 FED Colourless McConkey No. 3
CV.E.G = Convex entirely glossy, FED = Full entire dull

AEROBIC MICROBES - TVC Fluids Surface

PDM AGAR: MACCONKEY AGAR:

Green/Blue: Pseudomonas aeruginosa Colourless: Salmonella typhimurium /
Buff/Grey colonies: Other Pseudomonas Species Proteus mirabilis / Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Green/Blue and Buff/Grey: Total Pseudomonas Pink: Aerobacter aerogenes
Pink/Red: Escherichia coli
Approx Colony Count per 100 ml Yellow/Green + Buff colonies: Total coliforms

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Incubator BactEDT057

Ÿ Incubator for 2 dipslides

Ÿ Preset to 35° C
The BactEDT057 incubator is perfect for all low-volume Dip-slide applications, plug in and go!

The incubator features upgraded functionality to make your small scale incubation solution even simpler.
The BactEDT057 is our bespoke brand for situations requiring the small scale incubation of one to two
tests in any 48 hour period.

What's more, the addition of low voltage heater control technology means the incubator can run via an
optional in-car cigarette socket – giving you unparalleled versatility in situations where mobile/field
testing may be required.

The BactEDT057 is the market leader in easy, low cost compliance solutions for industry standard TVC
testing. Easy to use. Just plug in!

The BactEDT057 incubator is pre-set; all you have to do is allow 15-20 minutes to stabilize - then
incubate.

A yellow heating indicator cuts in and out as heat is required.

Safe
The incubator runs from 12 volts DC, the mains stays at the adaptor/plug so reducing risk in situations
where wet hands are handling samples. Full electronic protection against overload situations.

Versatile
The compact power pack feature Worldwide compatibility, plug options are for UK, Europe America &
Australia, voltage selection between 110 and 240v is automatic. With the optional cigar lighter cable you
can even take the incubator in a vehicle!

Accurate
The incubator features our BactEDT-Precision Electronic Control Technology and is pre-set during
manufacture.

Despite its size and modest cost the incubator features a heat reservoir chassis so the temperature is
held accurately.

Reliable
The BactEDT057 is fully automated. No moving parts to thermostat and a transistor switched element
gives you simple, consistent and hassle-free incubation.

Specification & Size

Power supply Adaptor – 110-240v AC @ 300ma
Power supply – Incubator – 12 Volts DC @ 1 Amp
Temperature Control – MX Darlington switched solid state
Temperature – Pre-set to 35°C
Capacity – 1 or 2 Dip-slides
Case size – 15 x 8 x 9 cm
Outer carton (with adaptor) 16 x 16 x 16 cm
Total Weight – 1.1Kg Guarantee – 2 Years

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PrimeLab 1.0 Photometer

Multi Test Photometer

For general information about how to handle the device, please refer to the manual (big blue
binder) given with this kit

PrimeLab Turbidity Adapter

Turbidity Testing (NTU)

For information about how to calibrate the Turbidity adapter as well as general information
about the Turbidity adaptor, please refer to the special manual given with the PrimeLab
Turbidity Adapter

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How to properly dilute samples to extend measurement range

In some cases, the value of your water sample exceeds the maximum measurement range of the
method you choose to test.
Example: Expected content of CHLORIDE in your water sample is 1200 ppm whilst „method ID 10"
on PrimeLab only allows to test the range 0 - 25 ppm.

To still be able to test your water sample, a proper dilution can be performed.
The following steps describe how to do:

IMPORTANT:
• Dilution to extend the measurement range does not apply to titration methods (MINI-Kits) but
only to Photometer (PrimeLab) measurements
• In best case, use lab pipettes (variable 1-10ml -PLSp-PIP10ml- and 0.1 - 1ml -PLSp-PIP1ml-) and
always use new (never used!) pipette tips
• Always use deionized / destilled water for dilution
• Do use a clean tube (100ml shaker/dislution tube, for example) to mix

PROCEDURE:
1) Homogenousely mix your sample water with deionized/destilled water according to the table below.
2) Use 10ml of your mixture for testing
3) Once a result is displayed, multiply the result by factor according to table below
4) If you use PrimeLab software and/or app, manually change synchronized result to the real value
(reading x factor) and add a comment to the comment field, such as „dilution with factor...“

example (ID10*):
original range
x
Extend range ...ml of your sample ...ml of deionized/ factor to multiply factor
by factor water destilled water displayed result = extended range

2 5ml 5ml x2 25 ppm x 2 = 50 ppm

5 2ml 8ml x5 25 ppm x 5 = 125 ppm

10 1ml 9ml x 10 25 ppm x 10 = 250 ppm

First dilute according to

„Extend range by factor 10". Then
100 take 1ml of this mixture into a 2nd tube and add x 100 25 ppm x 100 = 2500 ppm
again 9ml of deionized/distilled water

Prepare according to
„Extend range by factor 100".
1000 Then take 1ml of this mixture into a 2nd tube and x 1000 25 ppm x 1000 = 25000 ppm
add again 9ml of deionized/destilled water

*ID10 on PrimeLab is „Chloride“ with range 0 - 25 ppm (mg/l)

If you use „Extend range by factor 10" and PrimeLab displays „12 ppm“ as a result, your real
result is 120 ppm (factor 10)

NOTE:
With each dilution step, accuracy goes down as slight tolerances to the amount of water taken apply,
even when using lab-pipettes!

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FILTRATION
BOILER WATER

While conducting water testing, there are cases in which collected samples
< 28 Bar may be turbid. This complicates the end point color & the results may not be
28 - 56 Bar correct. In such cases, filtration of the turbid sample with a special filter paper
Is necessary.

&

/ TDS WATER SAMPLING POINTS

Oxygen Scavengers Boiler: From Boiler Blowdown, as instructed by the manufacturer. Sample
should be cooled to < 26° C.
Sampling Procedure: Flush sampling line a few minutes then reduce the flow
for 3-5 minutes with no disturbance. Flush the sample bottles a few times with
the sample water. Collect the sample in the bottle w/o touching the sampling
line. If the analysis is to be delayed, sample must be kept in tightly closed
sample bottles.

Feedwater: From main feedline (as close as possible the boiler).

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PrimeLab methods
ID05: Alkalinity-M test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 5 - 200 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(05) Alkalinity-M 5 - 200 mg/l (CaCO3) Tablet

Name on device: 05-Alkalinit-M-tab

10 ml

Alkalinity-M Photometer (TbsPTA...)

24 mm

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

1
One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
4 sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press ZERO. 2
3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.
4) Add a "Alkalinity-M Photometer" tablet to the water sample in the cuvette. 3
5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it has completely dissolved.
4
6) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette.
4
Press TEST. 5
7) After the lapse of a 0:25 minute countdown the determined result is
displayed.
6
Press button 3 to convert the result to different units (*).
3 4 Press button 4 to save the test result together with date and time.

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

31(*)

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Note(s)
-> (*) Conversion to HCO-3, °dH, °eH, °fH, mmol (KS4.3), mval
-> In order to obtain as precise a result as possible it is essential that the water
sample has a volume of exactly 10ml.

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PrimeLab methods
ID06: Alkalinity-P test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 5 - 200 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(06) Alkalinity-P 5 - 300 mg/l (CaCO3) Tablet

Name on device: 06-Alkalinit-P-tab

10 ml

24 mm Alkalinity-P Photometer (TbsPAP...)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
4
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Add a "Alkalinity-P Photometer" tablet to the water sample in the

cuvette.

5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it has completely dissolved.

6) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4
cuvette. Press TEST.

7) After the lapse of a 5 minute countdown the determined result is

3 displayed. Press button 3 to convert this into various measurement units
(*).

8) Press button 4 to save the result together with date and time in the
4 device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Note(s)
-> (*) Conversion to °dH, °eH, °fH, mmol (KS4.3), mval
-> In order to obtain as precise a result as possible it is essential that the water
Attention! sample has a volume of exactly 10ml.
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ID124: Chloride test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 0 - 100 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(124) Chloride 0 - 100 mg/l (Cl) Liquid

Name on device: 124-Chloride-liq

10 ml

PL Chloride 1 (PL65Chloride1)
24 mm
PL Chloride 2 (PL65Chloride2)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
4
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Add 15 drops "PL Chloride 1" and 15 drops "PL Chloride 2" liquid
reagent to the water sample in the cuvette.

5) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4
cuvette. Press TEST.

6) After the lapse of a 5 minute countdown the determined result is

4
displayed. Press button 4 to save this together with date and time in the
device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

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ID11: Chlorine test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 0 - 8 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(11) Chlorine (free/combined/total) 0.00 - 8.00 mg/l (Cl2) Tablet

Name on device: 11-Chlorine-tab
DPD N° 1 Photometer (TbsPD1...)
10 ml *DPD N° 1 HC Photometer (TbsPD1HC...)
DPD N° 3 Photometer (TbsPD3...)
24 mm *DPD N° 3 HC Photometer (TbsPD3HC...)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
4
ZERO.
3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.
4) Empty the cuvette except for a few drops. Add a "DPD N° 1
Photometer" tablet to the sample in the cuvette.
5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it is completely dissolved. Fill
the cuvette with the sample water up to the 10ml level.
6) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4
cuvette. Press TEST.
7) After the lapse of a 10 second countdown the determined result for "fCl"
(free chlorine) is displayed. Press button 4 to save the test result together
4
with date and time on the device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

* for very limey water or water samples with a high conductivity Continued...

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Continued...

(11) Chlorine (free/combined/total) 0.00 - 8.00 mg/l (Cl2) Tablet

Name on device: 11-Chlorine-tab

After pressing the button 4 (OK) the measurement is continued to determine the

! total chlorine (tCl) and later also bonded chlorine (cCl). If this is not required the
measurement can be termianted by pressing "HOME". IN this case only the value
for free chlorine (fCl) is stored.

8) Remove the lid again and add a "DPD N° 3 Photometer" tablet into the
same sample you have just used for determining "free chlorine".

9) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it has completely dissolved.

10) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4 cuvette.
Press TEST.

11) After the lapse of a 2 minute countdown the total result is displayed,
2 divided in
3 "fCl" = "free chlorine“
"cCl" = "combined chlorine“
"tCl" = "total chlorine".
4 Scroll through the results using the buttons "arrow up" and "arrow down".
Press button 4 to save the result.

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Note(s)

-> Sample water with a high calcium content or high conductivity will cloud the
sample and deteriorate the measurement precision. In this case use the
DPD N° 1 High Calcium (HC) and DPD N° 3 High Calcium (HC) tablets.

-> If the measuring water contains further reducing chemicals (e.g. active
oxygen, bromine etc.) this will also be detected and is part of the result.

-> When preparing the measurement procedure it is important to avoid any

chlorine escaping, which can happen during pipetting and shaking the
sample. The measurement should be performed directly after sampling.

-> It is important that the measurement devices to be used have not been
cleaned with household detergent, as this could greatly reduce the
measurement. To prevent any contamination the cuvette, the cuvette lid and
the stirrer should be stored in a 0.1 g/l sodium hypochlorite solution for one
hour and then thoroughly rinse with distilled water.

-> The DPD reagent used in this procedure buffers the pH value of the sample
water in the range between 6.2 and 6.5 pH. If your sample water is very
alkaline or acidic this must be adjusted to a pH range between 6 and 7 by
the addition of 0.5 mol/l sulphuric acid or resp. 1 mol/l caustic soda before
the DPD reagent is added.

-> Water samples with parameter levels ´higher´ than the defined range may
lead to errors with the DPD chemistry; resulting in an incorrect reading
(possibly showing none detected). For measurement of higher chlorine
values please select the respective matching procedure.

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ID11: Chlorine HR test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 5 - 200 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual
-> In this procedure all oxidizing substances contained in the test liquid will be detected.

(14) Chlorine (KI) HR 5 - 200 mg/l (Cl2) Tablet

Name on device: 14-Chlorine-HR-tab

10 ml

Chlorine HR (KI) Photometer (TbsPCLHR...)

24 mm
Acidifying GP (TbsHAFG...)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
4
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Add a "Chlorine HR (KI) Photometer" tablet to the water sample in the

cuvette.

5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until this is completely dissolved.

6) Add a "Acidifying GP" tablet to the water sample in the same cuvette.

7) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until this is completely dissolved.

8) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4 cuvette. Press TEST.

9) After the lapse of a 10 second countdown the determined result is

4
displayed. Press button 4 to save the test result together with date and
time on the device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

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ID11: Chlorine Dioxide test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 0 - 15 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(16) Chlorine Dioxide 0 - 15 mg/l (ClO2) Tablet

Name on device: 16-Chlorin-Dio-tab

10 ml

DPD N° 1 Photometer (TbsPD1...)

Glycine (TbsHGC...)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

2
Please select either:
3 A) "Chlorine dioxide with chlorine" or
B) "Chlorine dioxide without chlorine"
4

A) Measurement procedure for “Chlorine dioxide with chlorine”

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
4
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Add a "Glycine" tablet to the water sample in the cuvette.

5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until this is completely dissolved.

6) Replace the lid on the cuvette and swirl it carefully to mix the liquids
well.

7) Add a "DPD N° 1 Photometer“ tablet in the second empty and clean

cuvette.

Continued...

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Continued...

(16) Chlorine Dioxide 0 - 15 mg/l (ClO2) Tablet

Name on device: 16-Chlorin-Dio-tab

8) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer to a fine powdery mass.

9) Fill in the prepared water from the first cuvette.

10) Replace the lid on the cuvette and swirl it carefully to mix the solution
well.

11) Replace the cuvette in the sampling chamber in the PrimeLab. Make
sure the arrow on the front of the cuvette is aligned. Press the TEST
4
button.

12) After the lapse of a 10 second countdown the determined result is

4 displayed. Press button 4 to save the test result together with date and
time on the device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

B) Measurement procedure for “Chlorine dioxide without chlorine”

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
4 sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Empty the cuvette except for a few drops. Add a "DPD N° 1

Photometer" tablet to the sample in the cuvette.

5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until this is completely dissolved.
Fill the cuvette with the sample water up to the 10ml level.

6) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
4 sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
cuvette. Press TEST.
7) After the lapse of a 10 second countdown the determined result is
4 displayed. Press button 4 to save the test result together with date and
time on the device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Note(s)
-> By selecting the procedure "Chlorine dioxide with chlorine" and adding the
Glycine tablet the chlorine content of the water is eliminated.

Attention! -> Otherwise observe the notes as under ID11 (chlorine tablet).
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ID18: Copper test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 0.05 - 5 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(18) Copper (free/combined/total) 0.05 - 5 mg/l (Cu) Tablet

Name on device: 18-Copper-tab

10 ml

Copper N° 1 Photometer (TbsHCu1...)

24 mm
Copper N° 2 Photometer (TbsPCu2...)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
4
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Add a "Copper N° 1 Photometer" tablet to the water sample in the

cuvette.

5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until this is completely dissolved.

6) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4 cuvette. Press TEST.

7) The determined results for "fCu" (free copper) is immediately

4 displayed. Press button 4 to save this together with date and time in the
device.

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Continued...

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Continued...

(18) Copper (free/combined/total) 0.05 - 5 mg/l (Cu) Tablet

Name on device: 18-Copper-tab

Press button 4 (OK) to continue the measurement to determine the total copper

! content (tCu) and later also the combined copper (cCu). If this is not desired the
measurement procedure can be terminated by pressing "HOME". In this case only
the valule for free copper (fCu) is stored.

8) Remove the lid again and add a "Copper N° 2 Photometer" tablet into
the same sample you have just used for determining "fCu" (free copper).

9) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it has completely dissolved.

10) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4
cuvette.
Press TEST.

11) The total result is displayed immediately, divided in

2 "fCu" = "free copper“
3 "cCu" = "combined copper“
"tCu" = "total copper"
4 To scroll through the values please used the arrow up and down buttons.
The result is saved when button 4 is pressed.

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Note(s)

-> For the analysis of total copper the following procedure is necessary:

- Add concentrated sulfuric acid to the test sample (1 ml per 100 ml of test
sample). By boiling it for 10 minutes everything is dissolved. Now cool the
test sample. Then add ammonia and bring the sample to a pH value of 3 – 5.
The initial volume of 100 ml of fluid have to be filled up with deionized water.
The analysis can now be performed as described with 10 ml of the liquid
obtained.

- With organic compounds pretreated water may need to be oxidized

(destruction of the copper complexes). Add concentrated sulfuric acid and
concentrated nitric acid to the test sample (1 ml per 100ml each). Now cool
the test sample. The analysis can now be performed as described.

-> For the analysis the water has to have a pH value of 4 - 6. Strongly acidic
water having a pH value of <2 should be neutralized with 8 mol per litre
potassium hydroxide KOH.

-> Not yet completely dissolved powder has no effect on the accuracy of the
measurement.

-> Disorders:

- Cyanide CN: To ensure full color development, the test sample had to be
enriched with 0.2 ml of formaldehyde and wait 4 minutes. The analysis can
now be performed as described. The test result must be multiplied by 1.02.

- Silver Ag +: Silver can cause blackening of the test sample. Add saturated
potassium (10 drops per 75 ml). Then the test sample had to be poured
through a fine filter. The analysis is now carried out as described with 10 ml
of the filtered liquid.

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ID21: DEHA test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 20 - 1000 µg/l (ppb).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(21) DEHA 20 - 1000 µg/l Liquid

Name on device: 21-DEHA-liq

10 ml

PL Oxygen Scavenger 1 (PL65OxyScav1)

24 mm
PL Oxygen Scavenger 2 (PL65OxyScav2)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
4
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Add 6 drops "PL Oxygen Scavenger 1" and 25 drops (1mL) "PL Oxygen
Scavenger 2" liquid reagent to the water sample in the cuvette.

5) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4 cuvette. Press TEST.

6) After the lapse of a 10 minute countdown the determined result is

4 displayed. Press button 4 to save this together with date and time in the
device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

µg/l -> mg/l • µg/l = mg/l µg/l -> mg/l • µg/l = mg/l
1000 1000
Note(s)
-> Ferrous Iron will interfere with this test and can influence the readings.
To determine the Ferrous Iron concentration for correction purposes repeat
the test without adding PL Oxygen Scavenger 1.
If the result is above 0.05mg/l subtract this value from the DEHA result.
Attention! -> During the 10 minute development period ensure the sample is kept in the
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ID56: Total Hardness Low Range test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 2 - 50 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please choose method ID57 on next pages.

(56) Hardness-total (LR) 2 - 50 mg/l (CaCO3) Tablet

Name on device: 56-Hard-tot-LT-tab

10 ml

24 mm Total Hardness Photometer (TbsPTH...)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!
2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
4
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Add a "Total Hardness Photometer" tablet to the water sample in the

cuvette.

5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it has completely dissolved.

6) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4
cuvette. Press TEST.

7) After the lapse of a 5 minute countdown the determined result is

displayed. Press button 3 to convert this into various measurement units
3 (*).

8) Press button 4 to save the result together with date and time in the
4 device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Note(s)
-> (*) Conversion to °dH, °eH, °fH and Ca
-> If your sample water is very alkaline or acidic it should be brought to a pH
value range between 4 and 10 by adding 1 mol/l acetic acid or resp. 1 mol/l
Attention! caustic soda.
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ID57: Total Hardness High Range test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 20 - 500 mg/l (ppm).

If lower ranges need to be tested, please choose method ID56 on previous page.

(57) Hardness-total (HR) 20 - 500 mg/l (CaCO3) Tablet

Name on device: 57-Hard-tot-HR-tab

ml
10

10 ml
9
8
7
6
5
4
3

Total Hardness Photometer (TbsPTH...)

2

24 mm 1

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 9ml distilled water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

2) Add precisely 1ml sample water to the same cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 3)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 5)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

3) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
4 sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
ZERO.

4) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

5) Add a "Total Hardness Photometer" tablet to the water sample in the

cuvette.

6) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it has completely dissolved.

7) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4 cuvette. Press TEST.

8) After the lapse of a 5 minute countdown the determined result is

3
displayed. Press button 3 to convert this into various measurement units
(*).

9) Press button 4 to save the result together with date and time in the
4 device.

Continued...

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Continued...

(57) Hardness-total (HR) 20 - 500 mg/l (CaCO3) Tablet

Name on device: 57-Hard-tot-HR-tab

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
„Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Note(s)
-> (*) Conversion to °dH, °eH, °fH and Ca

-> If your sample water is very alkaline or acidic it should be brought within the
pH range between 4 and 10 by adding 1 mol/l acetic acid or resp. 1 mol/l
caustic soda.

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ID90: Nickel High Range test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 0 - 7 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(90) Nickel (HR) 0 - 7 mg/l (Ni) Tablet

Name on device: 90-Nickel-HR-tab

10 ml

Nickel HR N° 1 Photometer (TbsHNickHR1...)

24 mm Nickel HR N° 2 Photometer (TbsPNickHR2...)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.
1) Fill 10ml of the sample water into a clean 24mm cuvette.
One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
4 sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
ZERO.

3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

4) Add one "Nickel HR N° 1" tablet to the water sample in the cuvette.

5) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it is completely dissolved.

6) Add one "Nickel HR N° 2" tablet to the same cuvette.

7) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until it is completely dissolved.

8) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swivel it carefully and insert it in the
4 sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
cuvette. Press TEST.

9) After the lapse of a 2 minute countdown the determined result is

4 displayed. Press button 4 to save the test result together with date and
time on the device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.
Notes
-> Ferrous Iron will interfere with this test and can influence the readings.
-> High EDTA levels (> 25 mg/l) will interfere with this test and can influence
the reading (low reading).
-> High cobalt levels (> 0.5 mg/l) will interfere with this test and can influence
Attention! the reading (high reading).
Wear protective gloves and safety -> Polyphosphates in the sample does not influence the reading.
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ID101: Nitrite High Range test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 0 - 3000 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(101) Nitrite (HR) 0 - 3000 mg/l (NaNO2) Liquid

Name on device: 101-Nitrite-HR-liq

10 ml

24 mm PL Nitrite HR 2 (PL65NitriteHR2)

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 9 ml distilled water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 3)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 5)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Add precisely 1 ml sample water to the same cuvette.

3) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
4 sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
ZERO.
4) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

5) Add 15 drops "PL Nitrite HR 2" liquid reagent to the test liquid in the
cuvette.
6) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swivel it carefully and insert it in the
4 sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
cuvette. Press TEST.
7) After the lapse of a 10 minute countdown the determined result is
displayed. Press button 3 to convert this into various measurement units(*)
8) Press button 4 to save the result together with date and time in the
4 device.
Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.
Notes
-> (*) Conversion of the measurement result to N and NO2

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ID46: Phosphate High Range test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 0 - 80 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(46) Phosphate -ortho- (HR) 0 - 80 mg/l (PO4) Tablet

Name on device: 46-Phosphat-HR-tab
ml (*) (*) (*)

Filter
10
9
8

GF/C
7
6

10 ml 5
4
3 (***) (***) (***)
Phosphate HR N° 1 Photometer (TbsHPPHR1...)
2
1

24 mm Phosphate HR N° 2 Photometer (TbsPPPHR2...)

Syringe Filter paper Filter adapter

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

*** 1) Unscrew the two halves of a clean and free of residues filter
adapter*. Insert 25mm filter paper* (GF/C).

2) Close the two halves of the filter adapter with the filter paper inside.
Make sure the seal ring is seated correctly.

3) Fill the 20ml filter syringe* (clean and free of residues) with 14ml of
sample water.

4) Screw the filter adapter prepared in steps (1) and (2) onto the syringe
point and empty it to the 10ml level.

5) Push the remaining 10ml in the syringe through the filter adapter into a
clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 6)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 8)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

6) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
4 sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
ZERO.

7) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

8) Add two "Phosphate HR N°1 Photometer" tablets to the water sample

in the cuvette.

9) Crush both tablets with a clean stirrer until these have dissolved
completely.

Continued...

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Continued...

(46) Phosphate -ortho- (HR) 0 - 80 mg/l (PO4) Tablet

Name on device: 46-Phosphat-HR-tab

10) Add a "Phosphate HR N°2 Photometer" tablet to the water sample in

the cuvette.

11) Crush the tablet with a clean stirrer until this is completely dissolved.

12) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
4 sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
cuvette. Press TEST.

13) After the lapse of a 10 minute countdown the determined result is

3 displayed. Press button 3 to convert this into various measurement
units (**).

14) Press button 4 to save the result together with date and time in the
4 device.

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Note(s)
-> (*) Special accessories required / not included as standard equipment!

-> (**) Conversion to P, P2O5

-> (***) Filter process is only needed in case of any suspended insoluble
phosphate expected in your water sample (applicable for boiler water
testing)

-> With this procedure ortho-phosphate ions are detected. Other phosphates
must therefore be converted to ortho-phosphates before the test is begun.

-> The pH value of the sample water should be between 6 and 7 pH.

-> The following contents of substances in the sample water can - at the
respective concentration - falsify the measurement results:
Chromium > 100 mg/l
Copper > 10 mg/l
Iron > 100 mg/l
Nickel > 300 mg/l
Zinc > 80 mg/l

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ID81: Suspended Solids test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 0 - 750 mg/l (ppm).

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual

(81) Suspended solids 0 - 750 mg/l TSS

Name on device: 81-Suspended-Sol

10 ml

24 mm

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Pour 500 ml of sample water into a blender and mix at the highest
speed for 2 minutes.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 6)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Fill 10ml distilled water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

3) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
4 sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
ZERO.

4) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.

5) Empty the cuvette completely.

6) Mix the sample water thoroughly, rinse the cuvette just used with
sample water and then fill it with 10 ml of the sample water.

7) Replace the lid on the cuvette and insert it in the sampling chamber of
4 the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press TEST.

8) The determined result is immediately displayed. Press the "OK" button

4 to save the result together with date and time.

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.
Continued...
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Continued...

(81) Suspended solids 0 - 750 mg/l TSS

Name on device: 81-Suspended-Sol

Note(s)
-> To get a more accurate indication of the measured value, a gravimetrical
determination of the water sample is necessary. Here, the water sample is
filtered and the residue evaporated at about 100 degrees and weighed to
the dried residue.

-> Make sure that the temperature of the water sample for measurement is
equal to the temperature of the water sample with extraction of the water
sample, otherwise measuring errors can occur.

-> In the best case do the measurement of the water sample immediately after
extraction of the water sample. Otherwise, keep seven days in a closed
glass or plastic container at max. 4 desgrees.

-> Make sure that the sample contains no air bubbles in the measurement.
If this is the case, remove the air bubbles by tapping it with the cuvette.

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ID59: Turbidity FAU test on PrimeLab
Please read the PrimeLab manual to learn about how to handle the PrimeLab device and how
to initiate a test! The following is just a description of the test steps and does not show how
the PrimeLab works in general.

Range of this method is 20 - 1000 FAU

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual
If lower ranges than 20 FAU are expected, please use method ID112

(59) Turbidity 20 - 1000 FAU

Name on device: 59-Turbidity

10 ml

24 mm

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

!
The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Fill 10ml distilled water into a clean 24mm cuvette.

One-Time-Zero: If after switching on the device you have already performed the
Measure new ZERO ZERO (baseline) adjustment for the same type, the following
Use last ZERO message is displayed:

-> Measure new ZERO = continue with step 2)

-> Use last ZERO = continue with step 4)
1 2 3 4

!
For the sake of precision select "Use last ZERO" only
if the stored ZERO value is used with the
same cuvette and the same water sample for the test!

2) Replace the screw lid on the cuvette and insert it into the PrimeLab
sampling chamber. Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette. Press
4
ZERO.
3) Remove the cuvette from the chamber and unscrew the lid.
4) Empty the cuvette
5) Mix the sample water thoroughly, rinse the cuvette just used with
sample water and then fill it with 10ml of the sample water.
6) Replace the lid on the cuvette, swirl it carefully and insert it into the
sampling chamber of the PrimeLab. Align the arrow on the front of the
4 cuvette. Press TEST.

7) The determined result is immediately displayed. Press button 3 to

4 convert the result to different units (*). Press button 4 to save the result
together with date and time.

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

!
"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Continued...

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Continued...

(59) Turbidity 20 - 1000 FAU

Name on device: 59-Turbidity

Note(s)
-> (*) conversion to FTU (same as FAU)

-> FAU stands for Formazin Absorption Units, different from the NTU
(nephelometric) method.

-> The measurement should be conducted immediately after sampling.

-> Air bubbles will influence the measurement result.

-> Tinted water samples influence the result. In this case do not use distilled
water (step 1) but rather filtered sample water for the ZERO adjustment.

-> The Turbidity test measures the optical value of the sample which results
from the scattering and absorption of light particles.
The amount of turbidity depends on variables such as size, shape, colour
and the refractive nature of the particles.
This test is calibrated using Formazin Turbidity Standards and the readings
are in terms of FAU (Formazin Attenuation Units).
This test can be used for daily plant monitoring and 1 FAU is equivalent to 1
NTU (Nephelometric Turbidity Unit).
This test is not suitable for USEPA reporting purposes as the optical method
of measurement for FAU is very different than the NTU method.
However 1 NTU = 1 FTU = 1 FAU when traced to formazin primary
standards.

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ID112: Turbidity NTU test on PrimeLab
IMPORTANT !!!
Please read the special manual about the Turbidity Adapter. Only if the adapter is properly
calibrated to your PrimeLab, good results can be archieved!

Range of this method is 20 - 1000 FAU

If higher ranges need to be tested, please dilute the sample and multiply the result.
Advices on how to dislute a sample can be found on page 12 of this manual
If higher ranges than 20 NTU are expected it is more convenient to use method ID59

(112) Turbidity-NTU 0.02 - 1000 (NTU) Adapter

Name on device: 112-Turbidity-NTU Only for calibration!

10 ml 10 ml 10 ml

10 ml
0.5 10 1000
NTU NTU NTU
24 mm
PLSp-ADP-TRB PLSp-PIP10ml PLSp-PIP10ml-tips PLSp-RefTRB

Measurement procedure:
The steps up to the selection of the parameter value to be determined are the same for all
procedures and described on page "TEST-5". Please observe the important notes for
accurate measurements on pages "TEST-8" and "TEST-9".

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The individual steps of the measurement procedure are shown on the display.
Use button 3 (arrow down) to scroll through the steps.
Use button 4 to skip the notes.

1) Mix the sample water thoroughly, rinse cuvette -to be used for the
following measurement- several times and fill it with exactly 10ml of the
sample water. For this, you HAVE TO use the 10ml pipette which came
with your Turbidity Kit.
2) Insert the cuvette WITHOUT LID into the PrimeLab sampling chamber.
Align the arrow on the front of the cuvette.
3) Place Turbidity-Adapter on top of the open cuvette which already is
placed into the PrimeLab measurement chamber.

4 4) Press TEST.
5) The determined result is immediately displayed. Press button 3 to
3 convert the result to different units (*). Press button 4 to save the result
4 together with date and time.

!!! If low values (<20 NTU) are expected, we recommend to let the water
sample (in the vial) rest for at least 05:00 minutes before presing TEST.
As an alternative, you can also continue to repeat measurement in steps of
01:00 minute. The lowest value displayed can be taken as a result.

Possible messages in the line below the measurement value:

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"low! / high! / good!":
Assessment of the measurement value relative to the ideal range defined by you.
"Overrange! / underrange!":
Measurement value for this parameter is outside the value range of this method.

Continued...

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PrimeLab methods

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(112) Turbidity-NTU 0.02 - 1000 (NTU) Adapter

Name on device: 112-Turbidity-NTU

Notes

-> (*) Conversion to FTU / FNU

-> Ensure that all parts are clean, dry and free of grease and the adapter
must be placed firmly until it stops.

-> As this Parameter uses an indirect light from above, it is essential to always
ensure the same level of water in each vial to be tested.
Exactly 10 ml of liquid need to be used which can be achieved by using the
pipette provided with each kit.
Please change or clean the tip of the pipette after each measurement/
calibration by using destilled water.

-> If your PrimeLab was delivered with activated ID 112 (means you have NOT
activated it afterwards), the device is already calibrated. You only have to
make a new calibration again if you feel that results obtained are inaccurate.
The calibration process is under SET - described > calibration.

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• scratches/water bubbles on the cell inner wall
• finger prints on the cell
• environmental influences, such as different or extreme temperatures,
humidity or strong sunlight

-> One of the following reasons can lead into receiving an error message:
“check adapter”
• Weak or empty batteries (please change)
• Dirty lense (adapter)
• Wrong adapter used for this measurement (there are different adapter for
different measurements, all looking the same)
• Adapter might not stay straight on PrimeLab
• Cuvette-hole (PrimeLab) might be dirty (check the two windows)
• Water sample might be too dark / not enough light can pass water sample
to reach the sensor

-> The turbidity measurement method ID 112 uses, is based on the

Nephelometric principle, which is also described in DIN EN ISO 7027.

Attention!
Wear protective gloves and safety
gogles when performing any tests
using corrosive, harmful or irritant APEX CHEMICALS (S) PTE LTD • 132 Tuas South Avenue 2, West Point Bizhub • 637171 Singapore
reagents. Do not ingest. TEL:# +65-64835350 • FAX# +65-64835359 • sales@apex-chemicals,com • www.apex-chemicals.com