eXact Micro 10 Photometer Test Instructions
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The document provides information about the eXact Micro 10 photometer system for poolside water testing. It describes the features of the photometer such as precision, built-in cell, automatic timing, and test memory. It also summarizes the EZ-3 reagent delivery method and provides instructions for 13 common pool water tests that can be performed using eXact test strips. Additional information is given about ITS manufacturing facilities and quality control procedures to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
eXact Micro 10 Photometer Test Instructions
- 1. 1 eXact® Micro 10 Methodology for Poolside Testing www.sensafe.com / its@sensafe.com
- 2. 2 What makes a good test? 1. Test is acceptable or compliant 2. Test is appropriate for the staff technical ability 3. Test is robust, reagents and equipment are reliable & stable in summer heat 4. Test is not affected by interferences 5. Test is accurate when staff performs the test correctly
- 3. eXact® Photometers • 0.01 ppm (mg/L) precision • 4 ml built-in, built-in cell • Automatic countdown timing • 20 Test memory for each direct read test • Incorporates eXact® Strip technology patented EZ-3 method (Fill, Dip and Read) • No color matching • Lightweight and waterproof (IP-67) meter • CE certified 3
- 4. EZ-3™ Reagent Delivery Method 4
- 5. eXact® Micro 10 Instructions 5 Index : Parameter Page MENU Total Alkalinity 4 AL1 pH 5 PH2 Free Chlorine (DPD-1) 6 CL3 Combined Chlorine (DPD-3) 7 CL3 Bromine 8 CL3 Total Chlorine (DPD-4) 8 CL3 Phosphate 9 PO4 Calcium Hardness 10 CA5 Copper 10 CU8 Chloride (Salt) 11 CH6 Cyanuric Acid 12 CY7 Hydrogen Peroxide Conversion 15 CY7 About Your Photometer 3 Tips for Best Accuracy 13 Battery Installation 14 Warranty (2 year) 14 Reorder Information 15 USEPA Compliance 2, 16 Kit Components 16 Visit us online at sensafe.com/micro10 for up-to-date product information & NEW tests available. IDEAL FOR TESTING POOLS AND SPAS. ACCEPTED BY MOST HEALTH DEPARTMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL POOL AND SPA TESTING. The eXac t ® Mic ro 10 Advanc ed Phot om et er Syst em has been designed for use w it h t he eXac t ® St rip Mic ro reagent deliver y syst em . ® Advanced Photometer System USEPA, DIN, & ISO Compliant for Free, Combined, & Total Chlorine Testing (4500-CL G, DIN Standard 38 408 G4, ISO 7393/2) ® Manufactured By: Industrial Test Systems, Inc. Phone: - INSIDE THE U.S. - OUTSIDE THE U.S. Fax: ITS@SENSAFE.COM WWW.SENSAFE.COM www.poolcheckonline.com Mic ro 10 is Manufac tured and t ested in an ISO 9001 Fac ilit y To prevent warranty issues, you must register your ownership within 30 days of purchase and include the serial number (on bottom of Micro 10 Meter) and valid e-mail address. Visit our website sensafe.com/micro10 to register. By registering, your 2-year warranty is activated and you will be updated when needed regarding the Micro 10. Revision 05/19/14 Standard Kit Starter Kit
- 6. 6 2 1 2 eXact® R051914 AL1 PH2 CL3 CL3 PO4 CA5 CH6 CY7 CY7 CU8 2 +2 12 12 12 1 1 1 1 1 1 Expected Meter 3 eXact® Strip Micro 10 has been designed to offer the user a more “Green” and cost-effective alternative to testing. Instead of using a 10ml water sample, eXact® Strip Micro 10 uses a 4ml water sample, which uses up to 60% less chemical per test. The accuracy of the meter is maintained by designing the photo cell with a 20mm pathlength. Dimensions: Instrument: 5 (W) x 3.5 (D) x 16.5 (H) cm; (2 x 1.4 x 6.375 in)
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- 8. eXact® Strip Micro AL - Part #486641 8
- 9. 9 • For water temperatures above 35°C (hot tubs), remove and discard the strip when the timer displays “10”, countdown continues • Always fill the CELL to capacity (4mL)
- 10. Micro 10 Video – Total Alkalinity 10
- 11. eXact® Strip Micro pH - Part #486639 11
- 12. 12 • Always fill the CELL to capacity (4mL) • Requires minimum of 20ppm Total Alkalinity
- 13. Micro 10 Video - pH 13
- 14. eXact® Strip Micro CL (DPD-1) Part #486637 14
- 15. 15 • This result is NOT stored in CL3 unless Combined Chlorine steps 8,9,10 are completed • If “LO” is displayed, Chlorine is below detection limit • To run Free Chlorine only press MENU after completing step 7 (this result will not be stored in memory) • DO NOT discard the sample from the Free Chlorine test if Combined or Total Chlorine result is desired • DPD-1 will react with other oxidizers including peroxide and ozone • Test immediately after filling the CELL • When running a DPD-1 Free Chlorine test AFTER a Total Chlorine or Combined Chlorine DPD-3 or DPD-4 test, rinsing is very important to remove residual KI, which may interfere • If 0.00 is displayed you are about to run a Free Chlorine test; if 0 is displayed you are about to run the Combined Chlorine test portion
- 16. Micro 10 Video – Free Chlorine 16
- 17. eXact® Strip Micro CL (DPD-3) Part #486638 17
- 18. 18 • DO NOT discard the sample from the Free Chlorine test if Combined or Total Chlorine result is desired • This result and the previous Free Chlorine result will be stored after step 10 is completed • If “LO” is displayed, Chlorine is below detection limit • After test is complete it is very important to rinse thoroughly to remove residual KI • If 0.00 is displayed you are about to run a Free Chlorine test; if 0 is displayed you are about to run the Combined Chlorine test portion • If you press READ again, the meter will do a 20 second countdown and will display the Total Chlorine result (this value will not be stored in memory); immediately press MENU to move on to the next test
- 19. Micro 10 Video – Combined Chlorine 19
- 20. eXact® Strip Micro PO4 - Part #486814 20
- 21. 21 • Lint or debris from test pad may detach, but will not affect performance; test was designed with this in mind • Clean CELL with 0.1N HCl, Distilled Vinegar (5%), or Muriatic Acid (diluted 1:20 with H2O)before filling the meter with the sample to be rinsed and tested • If running multiple tests in a row, using the same water sample, the CELL does not have to be rinsed or cleaned with acid between each test. It is recommended that the CELL be rinsed three times with the sample water. • After the 20 second countdown, the display will immediately start counting up from 1 to 120 (this extra time allows the reaction to complete) • The calibration of the meter is based on a water temperature between 15°C (59°F) and 31°C (88°F). If temperature is below 15°C (59°F), your final Phosphate value may read low. • This test can also be used for salt water testing.
- 22. Micro 10 Video – Phosphate 22
- 23. eXact® Strip Micro CA - Part #486629 23
- 24. 24 • The Calcium test uses the Oxalic acid precipitation method. This test is most accurate when the pool or spa water sample is within APSP recommended ranges for pH (7.2-7.8) and alkalinity (80-130ppm). For best results, confirm that the pH and total alkalinity are in these ranges before running this test. • To obtain optimal accuracy when testing in direct sunlight, use the Mixing Cap/Cell Cover when zeroing and reading the sample • It is recommended to use the Cell Cleaning Brush with water to clean the CELL after each test to remove reagents which coat the CELL wall
- 25. Micro 10 Video – Calcium Hardness 25
- 26. eXact® Strip Micro CU - Part #486632 26
- 27. 27 • After the 20 second countdown, the display will immediately start counting up from 1 to 20 (this extra time allows the reaction to complete)
- 28. Micro 10 Video – Copper 28
- 29. eXact® Strip Micro CH - Part #481657-II 29
- 30. 30 • This test requires a 1:20 (1 to 20) dilution of the salt system sample with salt free water • For best accuracy, strictly following Step 2 of the dilution method is critical • Use this diluted sample as your water sample for the following steps 20:1 Dilution Method for Salt Test
- 31. Micro 10 Video – 20:1 Dilution Method 31
- 32. 32 • This test requires a 1:20 (1 to 20) dilution of the salt system sample with salt free water • To obtain optimal accuracy when testing in direct sunlight, use the Mixing Cap/Cell Cover when zeroing and reading the sample • It is recommended to use the Cell Cleaning Brush with water to clean the CELL after each test to remove reagents which coat the CELL wall • The display only gives you three digits. A “0” should be added to the end of the reading. This is equivalent to multiplying by 10. As an example “213” equals 2,130 ppm as Sodium Chloride (NaCl)
- 33. Micro 10 Video – Chloride (Salt) 33
- 34. eXact® Reagent Micro CY-II Part #481652-II 34
- 35. 35 • After the 20 second countdown, the display will immediately start counting up from 1 to 60 (this extra time allows the reaction to complete) • Make sure that the bottle is straight, not tilted when applying the drops • Shake the bottle vigorously, to mix the suspension in the bottle, before adding the drops to the meter • To obtain optimal accuracy when testing in direct sunlight, use the Mixing Cap/Cell Cover when zeroing and reading the sample • It is recommended to use the Cell Cleaning Brush with water to clean the CELL after each test to remove reagents which coat the CELL wall
- 36. Micro 10 Video – Cyanuric Acid 36
- 37. eXact® Strip Micro HP - Part #486648 37
- 38. 38 • The Hydrogen Peroxide test is performed in the CY7 Menu using the Hydrogen Peroxide eXact Strip with the lookup table • After the 20 second countdown, the display will immediately start counting up from 1 to 60 (this extra time allows the reaction to complete) • RESULT DISPLAYED IS NOT THE PEROXIDE VALUE • You must use the table to obtain your result (e.g. a CY7 menu result of 47 equals 90ppm Hydrogen Peroxide) • Chlorine, Bromine, and other oxidizers will interfere with the peroxide test
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- 40. Micro 10 Video – Hydrogen Peroxide 40
- 41. Ready Snap® Verification Solutions 41
- 42. • Ampoule (solution) used to verify system (operator, reagent, and photometer) is performing correctly • Available for Total Alkalinity, pH, Calcium Hardness, Copper, Cyanuric Acid, Phosphate, and Salt, • No dilution needed, just snap ampoule open, fill cell with sample, and run test 42 Parameter TestMenu Item Desired Value Acceptable Range Borderline Range AL1 Total Alkalinity 52 ppm 42-62 38-67 PH2 pH 7.5 pH 7.3-7.7 7.2-7.8 PO4 Phosphate 2 ppm 1.7-2.3 1.6-2.4 CA5 Calcium as CaCO3 222 ppm 192-252 180-264 CY7 Cyanuric Acid 40 ppm 30-50 26-54 CU8 Copper as Cu+2 0.22 ppm 0.17-0.27 0.14-0.30 CU8 Total Copper as Cu+2 0.64 ppm 0.56-0.72 ppm 0.53-0.75 ppm R051914 Assigned Value Chart for READYSNAP® 1P(lot 4813) Solution:
- 43. 43 Parameter TestMenu Item Desired Value Acceptable Range Borderline Range AL1 Total Alkalinity 52 ppm 42-62 38-67 PH2 pH 7.5 pH 7.3-7.7 7.2-7.8 PO4 Phosphate 2 ppm 1.7-2.3 1.6-2.4 CA5 Calcium as CaCO3 222 ppm 192-252 180-264 CY7 Cyanuric Acid 40 ppm 30-50 26-54 CU8 Copper as Cu+2 0.22 ppm 0.17-0.27 0.14-0.30 CU8 Total Copper as Cu+2 0.64 ppm 0.56-0.72 ppm 0.53-0.75 ppm R051914 Assigned Value Chart for READYSNAP® 1P(lot 4813) Solution: 1. Turn on the eXact® Micro three times with clean 2. test method procedure you want verified (for example 3. Snap® Verification Standard by twisting the top 180° (see Image 1 4. Squeeze plastic ampoule see Image 2 5. sample followed with a quick shake of the meter to remaining water drops. 6. Squeeze plastic ampoule see Image 2 7. you do normally using the correct procedure (see Image 4 and refer to photometer manual 8. Value chart provided below and on back (see Image 5 . 9. If your value is within the are operating the eXact® for this MENU test method. 10. If your value is Borderline, review the Instruction Manual and verify that you are following the proper procedure. Step 1 through Step 8. 3 74 5 NOTE: CA5 test result was 220
- 44. Micro 10 Video – Ready Snap 1P 44
- 45. 45 eXact® Micro 10 for Poolside Testing Use the EZ-3™ Method! FAST, ACCURATE RESULTS IN EZ-3™ Method
- 46. ITS Manufacturing • Manufacturing system based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) • Temperature and humidity controlled environment • Quality Control laboratory • 3 Research and Development laboratories • Latest manufacturing and packaging equipment, with 2011 investment of $500,000 in new equipment • Currently adding 10,000 square feet of additional manufacturing space to complete Dec 2014 46
- 47. ITS Quality Control • Material is QC tested during filter paper impregnation and after final assembly • Testing is performed with water standards prepared with ACS grade chemicals and Industry Accepted procedures • Standards are verified by Industry Accepted method using colorimetric, titrimetric and gravimetric methods • All reagent strip lots are confirmed to be match listed specifications 47
- 48. Shelf Life • Accelerated Shelf Life Study –Product is placed in 55°C ovens for fixed times that simulate 6 month, 12 month, 18 month, 24 month, and 30 month product aging. The material is then tested for performance to estimate shelf life. • Real Time Shelf Life Study –Product is stored at room temperature and evaluated at six month intervals to confirm real shelf life. This study is repeated for every product at documented frequencies to update shelf life dating given to products 48
- 49. 49 eXact® Micro 10 Methodology for Poolside Testing www.sensafe.com / its@sensafe.com