
Instruction Manual TN-100/ T-100
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2 TURBIDITY CALIBRATION
The TN-100/ T-100 turbidimeter was calibrated and tested prior to leaving
the factory. Therefore, it is possible to use the instrument directly out of
the box. However, re-calibration of the instrument is recommended to help
you become familiar with the operation of the instrument and the
calibration procedures. In addition, re-calibration is recommended at least
once every month for optimum accuracy.
It is recommended that you perform a full calibration using all 4 standards
provided to ensure full-range accuracy.
However, the TN-100/ T-100 turbidimeter provides flexibility for you to
calibrate at selected ranges suitable for your application.
2.1
Calibration Standards
We recommend that you use the following materials during calibration to
achieve the accuracy stated in this manual:
CAL 1: 800 NTU Calibration Standard
CAL 2: 100 NTU Calibration Standard
CAL 3: 20.0 NTU Calibration Standard
CAL 4: 0.02 NTU Calibration Standard
It is well known that diluted Formazin is unstable. If you choose to use
Formazin to calibrate the instrument, ensure that you are using a fresh
stock suspension of Formazin to achieve the accuracy quoted for the
instrument. Calibration standards offered are more stable than Formazin
and have a limited shelf life of 12 months. If you use the supplied
calibration standards to calibrate the instrument, review the expiration date
(indicated on cap label) to ensure that the standards have not expired.
2.2
Indexing
Due to the high quality of the glass vials provided, indexing is not required.
You only need to align the mark on the vial with the mark on the meter.
However, in order to achieve a better accuracy of the measurement, you
can proceed with indexing of the vials. See Section 8.5 - Indexing a Vial
on page 20 for more information.
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