Lamotte SMART3 Colorimeter User Manual

1910-MN2.13.12

 EPA COMPLIANCEThe SMART3 Colorimeter is an EPA-Accepted instrument. EPA-Accepted means that the instrument meets the requirements for instrumentati

PROCEDURE1. This test requires a Reagent Blank. Rinse a tube (0290) with clear, colorless, boron free water. Fill to 10 mL line with clear, colorless

BROMINEDPD TABLET METHOD • CODE 3643-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE100 *DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablets *6903A-J100 *DPD #3 Instrument Grade Tablets *61

PROCEDURE A: BROMINE (NO CHLORINE)1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or anothe

PROCEDURE C: FREE AVAILABLE, TOTAL AVAILABLE & COMBINED CHLORINE IN THE PRESENCE OF BROMINE1. Perform the test for free and combined chlorine as

BROMINE, DPD Tablet SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

BROMINE - UDVDPD METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS · CODE 4311-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 *Free Chlorine Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches *4311-J*WARNING: Reagents

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool water; domestic and industrial waters and wastes.RANGE: 0.0–20.0 ppm BromineMDL: 0.25

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

BROMINE, UDV SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

CADMIUMPAN METHOD • CODE 4017-01QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL *Buffered Ammonia Reagent *4020-H15 mL Sodium Citrate, 10% 6253-E30 mL *PAN Indica

CHEMICAL TESTING  WATER SAMPLING FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSISTaking Representative SamplesThe underlying factor to be considered for any type of water sampl

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 012

CHLORIDEARGENTOMETRIC METHOD · CODE 3693-SC QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE50 *Chloride Spectrophotometric Grade Tablets *3885A-H1 Tablet Crusher 0175*

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 020

CHLORINELIQUID DPD METHOD · CODE 4859QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL DPD 1A Free Chlorine Reagent P-6740-G30 mL *DPD 1B Free Chlorine Reagent *P-6

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool water; domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0.00–4.00 ppm ChlorineMDL: 0.03 ppmMETHO

PROCEDURE–FREE CHLORINE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence

CHLORINE, DPD Liquid SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

CHLORINEDPD TABLET METHOD • CODE 3643-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE100 *DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablets *6903A-J100 *DPD #3 Instrument Grade Tablets *6

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface, and saline waters; swimming pool water; domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0.00–4.00 ppm ChlorineMDL: 0.03 ppmMETHO

PROCEDURE–FREE CHLORINE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence

Sampler (LaMotte Code 1060) will serve as a subsurface or in-depth sampler. This weighted device is lowered to the sampling depth and allowed to rest

CHLORINE, DPD Tablet SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

CHLORINE, FREE - UDVDPD METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS · CODE 4311-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 *Free Chlorine Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches *4311-J*WARNING: Re

Chlorine can be added in the form of chlorine gas, liquid sodium hypochlorite (bleach), granular calcium hypochlorite or as organic chlorine compounds

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

CHLORINE, Free, UDV SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

CHLORINE, TOTAL - UDVDPD METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS · CODE 4312-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 *Total Chlorine Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches *4312-J*WARNING:

Chlorine can be added in the form of chlorine gas, liquid sodium hypochlorite (bleach), granular calcium hypochlorite or as organic chlorine compounds

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

CHLORINE, Total, UDV SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

CHLORINE DIOXIDEDPD METHOD • CODE 3644-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE100 *DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablets *6903A-J15 mL Glycine Solution 6811-E1 T

 AN INTRODUCTION TO COLORIMETRIC ANALYSISMost test substances in water are colorless and undetectable to the human eye. To test for their presence w

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 019

CHROMIUM, HEXAVALENTDIPHENYLCARBOHYDRAZIDE METHODCODE 3645-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE10 g *Chromium Reagent Powder *V-6276-D1 Spoon, 0.1 g, plasti

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 021

CHROMIUM - HEXAVALENT, TRIVALENT & TOTALDIPHENYLCARBOHYDRAZIDE METHODCODE 3698-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL *Sulfuric Acid, 5N *7681-H10 g *C

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface, & saline water; domestic and industrial waste.RANGE: 0.00–1.00 ppm ChromiumMDL: 0.01 ppmMETHOD: The trivalent chro

HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

6. Remove fl ask from heat. Cool sample under running water. This is the digested sample.7. Pour digested sample into clean graduated cylinder (0418).

COBALTPAN METHOD · CODE 4851QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL *Cobalt Buffer *4852-H60 mL *Cobalt Indicator Reagent *4853-H30 mL *Stabilizer Solution *4

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 023

COD – LOW RANGEMERCURY FREE DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0072-SCMERCURY DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0075-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE25 *COD Low Range Mercury

 REAGENT BLANKSome tests will provide greater accuracy if a reagent blank is determined to compensate for any color or turbidity resulting from the

APPLICATION: Domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0–150 mg/L CODMDL: 7.5 mg/LMETHOD: Dichromate in the presence of silver salts, at high temperature

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Homogenize sample if necessary.2. Preheat COD heater block to 150±2°C.3. Remove cap from COD tube. Hold tube at a 4

acid.For greater accuracy, a minimum of three repetitions should be performed and the results averaged.Some samples may be digested completely in less

COD – STANDARD RANGEMERCURY FREE DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0073-SCMERCURY DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0076-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE25 *COD Standard Rang

APPLICATION: Domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0–1500 mg/L CODMDL: 40 mg/LMETHOD: Dichromate in the presence of silver salts, at high temperature

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Homogenize sample if necessary.2. Preheat COD heater block to 150±2°C.3. Remove cap from COD tube. Hold tube at a 4

acid.For greater accuracy, a minimum of three repetitions should be performed and the results averaged.Some samples may be digested completely in less

COD – HIGH RANGEMERCURY FREE DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0074-SCMERCURY DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 0077-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE25 *COD High Range Mercur

APPLICATION: Domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0–15000 mg/L CODMDL: 400 mg/LMETHOD: Dichromate in the presence of silver salts, at high temperatur

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Homogenize sample if necessary.2. Preheat COD heater block to 150±2°C.3. Remove cap from COD tube. Hold tube at a 4

Below is a list of suggested wavelengths for the color of the reacted samples. Use these as a starting point.Sample Color Wavelength RangeYellow 428Pi

acid.For greater accuracy, a minimum of three repetitions should be performed and the results averaged.COD, High Range SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10T

COLORPLATINUM COBALT METHODNO REAGENTS REQUIREDColor in water may be attributed to humus, peat, plankton, vegetation, and natural metallic ions, such

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 027

COPPER – LOW RANGEBICINCHONINIC ACID METHOD • CODE 3640-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE50 *Copper Tablets *T-3808-H*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * ar

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 028

COPPERCUPRIZONE METHOD • CODE 4023QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE15 mL Copper A P-6367-E15 mL *Copper B *P-6368-E*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * ar

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 030

COPPERDIETHYLDITHIOCARBAMATE METHOD • CODE 3646-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE15 mL *Copper 1 *6446-E*WARNING: Reagents marked with an * are considered

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 031

COPPER – UDVBICINCHONINIC ACID METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALSCODE 4314-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 Copper Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches 4314-JEquipment needed but

to scan blank.3. Following the individual reagent system instructions, react each standard solution beginning with 0 ppm. Continue with standards in

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0.0–4.0 ppm CopperMDL: 0.1 ppmMETHOD: Cupric ions form a purp

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

COPPER, UDV SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

CYANIDEPYRIDINE-BARBITURIC ACID METHODCODE 3660-01-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL Cyanide Buffer 2850PS-H5 g *Cyanide Cl Reagent *2794DS-C5 g

APPLICATION: Low level concentrations in drinking and surface waters; domestic and industrial waters. This method determines only those cyanides amena

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to selct TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 034

CYANIDE SMART3 Test Procedures 2.11Test Procedures

CYANURIC ACIDMELAMINE METHOD–TURBIDITY • CODE 3661-01-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE2 x 100 mL *Cyanuric Acid Test Solution *4856-J1 Syringe, 5 mL 0

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 035

CYANURIC ACID – UDVMELAMINE METHOD-TURBIDITY–UNIT DOSE VIALSCODE 4313-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 Cyanuric Acid Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches 4313-JEquipme

PREPARING DILUTE STANDARD SOLUTIONSStandard solutions should be prepared to create a calibration curve. Standard solutions can be prepared by diluting

APPLICATION: Swimming pool water.RANGE: 5–150 ppm Cyanuric AcidMDL: 10 ppmMETHOD: A buffered solution of melamine forms a precipitate with cyanuric ac

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to selct TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequ

CYANURIC ACID, UDV SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

DISSOLVED OXYGENWINKLER COLORIMETRIC METHOD • CODE 3688-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Manganese Sulfate Solution *4167-G30 mL *Alkaline Potassium

COLLECTION & TREATMENT OF THE WATER SAMPLESteps 1 through 4 below describe proper sampling technique in shallow water. For sample collection at de

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 038

DISSOLVED OXYGEN SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

FLUORIDESPADNS METHOD • CODE 3647-02-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE4 x 30 mL *Acid Zirconyl SPADNS Reagent *3875-G2 x 30 mL *Sodium Arsenite Solution *4

The following substances produce a negative interference at the concentration given:Alkalinity (CaCO3) 5000 mg/LAluminum (Al3+) 0.1 mg/LIron (Fe3+)

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 040

 STANDARD ADDITIONSA common method to check the accuracy and precision of a test is by standard additions. In this method a sample is tested to dete

FLUORIDE SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

HARDNESS, TOTAL – UDVUNIT DOSE VIALS • CODE 4309-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 Calcium Hardness Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches 4309-JEquipment needed but not

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

HYDRAZINEp-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZALDEHYDE METHOD CODE 3656-01-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE2 x 60 mL *Hydrazine Reagent A *4841-H10 g *Hydrazine Reagent B P

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 045

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE – LOW RANGEDPD METHOD • CODE 3662-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Hydrogen Peroxide Reagent #1 *6452-G2 x 100 *Hydrogen Peroxide

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 046

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE – HIGH RANGEDPD METHOD • CODE 4045-01QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Hydrogen Peroxide Reagent #1 *6452-G2 x 100 *Hydrogen Peroxide

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 047

HYDROGEN PEROXIDE – SHOCKDPD METHOD • CODE 4045-01QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Hydrogen Peroxide Reagent #1 *6452-G2 x 100 *Hydrogen Peroxide LR T

 SAMPLE DILUTION TECHNIQUES & VOLUMETRIC MEASUREMENTSIf a test result using the SMART3 Colorimeter gives an over range message then the the samp

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 048

IODINEDPD METHOD TABLET • CODE 3643-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE100 *DPD #1 Instrument Grade Tablets *6903A-J100 *DPD #3 Instrument Grade Tablets *619

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 050

IRONBIPYRIDYL METHOD • CODE 3648-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Iron Reagent #1 *V-4450-G5 g *Iron Reagent #2 Powder *V-4451-C1 Pipet, 0.5 mL, p

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 051

IRON – UDVBIPYRIDYL METHOD–UNIT DOSE VIALS · CODE 4315-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 *Total Iron Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches *4315-J*WARNING: Reagents

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface, and saline waters; domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0.00–10.00 ppmMDL: 0.05 ppmMETHOD: Ferric iron is reduced to

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

IRON, UDV SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

IRONI,I0-PHENANTHROLINE METHOD • CODE 3668-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE15 mL *Acid Phenanthroline Indicator *2776-E5 g *Iron Reducing Reagent *2777-C1

 INTERFERENCESLaMotte reagent systems are designed to minimize most common interferences. Each individual test instruction discusses interferences u

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 053

LEADPAR METHOD · CODE 4031QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE250 mL *Ammonium Chloride Buffer *4032-K15 mL *Sodium Cyanide, 10% *6565-E30 mL *PAR Indicator *40

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 054

MANGANESE – LOW RANGEPAN METHOD • CODE 3658-01-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE2x60 mL *Hardness Buffer Reagent *4255-H30 mL *Manganese Indicator Reagent

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 055

MANGANESE – HIGH RANGEPERIODATE METHOD • CODE 3669-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE10 g Manganese Buffer Reagent 6310-D15 g *Manganese Periodate Reage

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 056

MERCURYTMK METHOD · CODE 4861QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE50 *TMK Tablets *4862-H2 x 250 mL *Propyl Alcohol *4863-K250 mL *Acetate Buffer *4864-K1 Tabl

PREPARATION OF *TMK INDICATORNOTE: Prepare *TMK Indicator daily. Keep out of direct sunlight.1. Fill test tube (0778) to the 10 mL line with *Propyl

MOLYBDENUM – HIGH RANGETHIOGLYCOLATE METHOD • CODE 3699-03-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE2 x 30 mL *Mo Buffer *3997-G2 x 30 mL *Molybdenum Oxidizing Reag

OPERATION OF THE SMART3 COLORIMETER  OVERVIEWThe SMART3 is a portable, microprocessor controlled, direct reading colorimeter. It has a graphical liqu

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 061

NICKELDIMETHYLGLYOXIME METHOD • CODE 3663-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL *Hydrochloric Acid, 2.5N *6251PS-H30 g *Ammonium Persulfate Reagent *6566-

PROCEDURE1. Use the 10 mL graduated cylinder (0416) to measure 10 mL of sample water. Pour into glass test tube (0608).2. Use the 1 mL pipet (0354)

NITRATEZINC REDUCTION · CODE 3689-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE50 *Nitrate Spectrophotometric Grade Tablets *3881A-H1 Tablet Crusher 0175*WARNING:

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 065

NITRATE - UDVZINC REDUCTION METHOD-UNIT DOSE VIALS •CODE 4321-J QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE50 Nitrate UDV 4321-JEquipment needed but not supplied:STANDARD

APPLICATION: swimming pools, drinking water, surface and saline watersRANGE: 0.00 – 80.0 ppm nitrateMDL: 2 ppmMETHOD: Zinc is used to reduce nitrate t

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

NITRATE, UDV SMART3 Test Procedures 1.11Test Procedures

NITRATE-NITROGEN – LOW RANGECADMIUM REDUCTION METHOD • CODE 3649-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE2 x 60 mL *Mixed Acid Reagent *V-6278-H5 g *Nitrate Reduc

 COMPONENTSFigure 1 shows a diagram of the SMART3 Colorimeter and its components.20 SMART3 Colorimeter 11.10

APPLICATION: This method determines nitrate levels in drinking, surface, saline waters, domestic and industrial waters.RANGE: 0.00–3.00 ppm Nitrate Ni

PROCEDURENOTE: Place Dispenser Cap (0692) on *Mixed Acid Reagent (V-6278). Save this cap for refi ll reagents.1. Press and hold until colorimeter tu

NITRATE NITROGEN, Low Range SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

NITRITE-NITROGEN – LOW RANGEDIAZOTIZATION METHOD • CODE 3650-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE2 x 60 mL *Mixed Acid Reagent *V-6278-H5 g *Color Developing

PROCEDURENOTE: Place Dispenser Cap (0692) on *Mixed Acid Reagent (V-6278). Save this cap for refi ll reagents.1. Press and hold until colorimeter tu

NITROGEN, TOTALCHROMOTROPIC ACID WITH PERSULFATE DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 4026-01QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE25 Total Nitrogen Hydroxide Reagent Tubes

in conjunction with phosphate stimulate the growth of algae with all of the related diffi culties associated with excessive algae growth.U.S. Public He

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Preheat COD reactor to 100 ±2°C. Follow safety precautions.2. Remove caps from two *Total Nitrogen Hydroxide Reagent

other Total Nitrogen Acid Reagent Tube. This is the sample.22. Cap the tubes and invert 10 times to mix. CAUTION: The tubes will be hot.Note: Invert

OXYGEN SCAVENGERSDEHA (DIETHYLHYDROXYLAMINE), CARBOHYDRAZIDE, ERYTHORBIC ACID, HYDROQUINONE, METHYLETHYLKETOXIMEIRON REDUCTION METHOD · CODE 4857QUANT

GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURESThe operation of the SMART3 Colorimeter is controlled by a microprocessor. The microprocessor is programmed with menu driv

APPLICATION: BoilersRANGE: 0.000–0.700 ppm DEHA (Diethylhydroxylamine)0.000–0.900 ppm Carbohydrazide0.00–3.00 ppm Erythorbic Acid0.00–2.00 ppm Hydroqu

DEHA PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. PressENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing

CARBOHYDRAZIDE PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence

ERYTHORBIC ACID PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequenc

HYDROQUINONE PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence c

METHYLETHYLKETOXIME PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

OXYGEN SCAVENGERS SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

OZONEDPD METHOD • CODE 4881QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL DPD #1A Free Chlorine Reagent P-6740-G30 mL *DPD #1B Free Chlorine Reagent *P-6741-G30

PROCEDURE - OZONE ONLY1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence c

PROCEDURE - OZONE WITH CHLORINE PRESENT1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or a

 THE DISPLAY & THE MENUS The display allows menu selections to be viewed and selected. These selections instruct the SMART3 to perform specifi c

OZONE, DPD, Liquid SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

OZONEINDIGO METHOD • CODE 3651-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE15 mL Chlorine Inhibitor 3990-E250 mL *Ozone Buffer *3991-K30 mL Indigo Blue Stock So

PROCEDURE–LOW RANGEA. PREPARATION OF HR REAGENTNOTE: The quantity of Indigo Blue Stock solution (3989) supplied will prepare one batch of HR Reagent f

PROCEDURE–HIGH RANGEA. PREPARATION OF HR REAGENTNOTE: The quantity of Indigo Blue Stock solution (3989) supplied will prepare one batch of HR Reagent

Test ProceduresOZONE, Indigo SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

pHCOLORIMETRIC METHOD • CODE 3700-01-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL Chlorphenol Red Indicator V-2209-H60 mL Phenol Red Indicator V-2304-H60 mL Thymol B

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface, and saline waters, swimming pool water; domestic and industrial wastes.METHOD: The various pH indicators exhibit a spe

PROCEDURE1. Use Indicator, Range, & Test Name chart to select the indicator, corresponding to anticipated pH range and to determine corresponding

Test ProcedurespH SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHENOLAMINOANTIPYRINE METHOD • CODE 3652-01-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE5 g Aminoantipyrine Reagent 7825-C30 mL *Ammonium Hydroxide Solution *7826

Header Menu TitleMessage or Result WindowResult or MessageAnotherMain Window Selection And AnotherFooter12:00:00 001/500

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 077

PHOSPHATE – LOW RANGEASCORBIC ACID REDUCTION METHODCODE 3653-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL *Phosphate Acid Reagent *V-6282-H5 g *Phosphate Reducin

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and industrial wastes (Method based on reactions that are specifi c for orthophosphate).RANG

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 078

PHOSPHATE, Low Range SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

PHOSPHATE – HIGH RANGEVANADOMOLYBDOPHOSPHORIC ACID METHODCODE 3655-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE4 x 30 mL *VM Phosphate Reagent *4410-G1 Pipet, 1.0 m

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 079

PHOSPHATE ppbASCORBIC ACID REDUCTION METHODCODE 3653-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL *Phosphate Acid Reagent *V-6282-H5 g *Phosphate Reducing Reagen

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and industrial wastes (Method based on reactions that are specifi c for orthophosphate).RANG

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 080

 LOOPING MENUSLong menus, such as All Tests, incorporate a looping feature which allows the user to quickly reach the last choice in the menu from t

Test ProceduresPHOSPHATE, ppb SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL - LOW RANGEASCORBIC ACID REDUCTION WITH PERSULFATE DIGESTION METHOD • CODE 4024-01QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE25 *Total Phosphorus Aci

Phosphorus in natural waters and wastewaters occurs almost exclusively in the form of orthophosphates, condensed phosphates (pyro-, meta- and other po

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Preheat COD reactor to 150 ±2°C. Follow safety precautions.2. Remove cap from a *Total Phosphorus Acid Reagent Tube

PHOSPHORUS, Total, Low Range SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

PHOSPHORUS, TOTAL – HIGH RANGEMOLYBDOVANADATE METHOD WITH ACID PERSULFATE DIGESTION • CODE 4025-01QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE25 *Total Phosphorus Acid R

Phosphorus in natural waters and wastewaters occurs almost exclusively in the form of orthophosphates, condensed phosphates (pyro-, meta- and other po

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter.1. Preheat COD reactor to 150 ±2°C. Follow safety precautions.2. Remove cap from a *Total Phosphorus Acid Reagent Tube

PHOSPHORUS, Total, High Range SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

POTASSIUMTETRAPHENYLBORON METHOD • CODE 3639-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Sodium Hydroxide, 1.0N *4004WT-G5 g *Tetraphenylboron Powder *6364-

TESTING  TESTING MENUThe Testing Menu is used to run all LaMotte pre-programmed tests, User Tests and Absorbance tests at one of four wavelengths. Te

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 083

SILICA – LOW RANGEHETEROPOLY BLUE METHOD • CODE 3664-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Silica Reagent #1 *V-4466-G30 mL *Silica Reagent #2 *V-4467-G3

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0.0–4.0 ppm SilicaMDL: 0.05 ppmMETHOD: Reactive silica forms a

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 085

SILICA, Low Range SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

SILICA – HIGH RANGESILICOMOLYBDATE METHOD • CODE 3687-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Silica Reagent #1 *V-4466-G30 mL *Silica Reagent #2 *V-4467-G

1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 086 Silica H

SULFATE – HIGH RANGEBARIUM CHLORIDE METHOD • CODE 3665-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE10 g *Sulfate Reagent *V-6277-D1 Spoon, 0.1 g, plastic 0699*WAR

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 089

SULFIDE – LOW RANGEMETHYLENE BLUE METHOD • CODE 3654-02-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE2 x 30 *Sulfi de Reagent A *V-4458-G15 mL *Sulfi de Reagent B *V-44

 TEST SEQUENCESSequence 1, Sequence 2, And Sequence 3 are alterable sequences. They may be edited using the Editing Menu. Any of the LaMotte pre-pro

APPLICATION: Drinking, surface and saline waters; domestic and industrial wastes.RANGE: 0.00–1.50 ppm Sulfi deMDL: 0.06 ppmMETHOD: Under suitable condi

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 090

SULFIDE, Low Range SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

SURFACTANTSION PAIR EXTRACTION–BROMPHENOL BLUE INDICATOR METHOD • CODE 4876-01QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE50 g pH Adjustment Powder 4509- H10 g So

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 094

TANNINTUNGSTO-MOLYBDOPHOSPHORIC ACID METHOD CODE 3666-01-SC QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Tannin Reagent #1 *7833-G2 x 60 mL *Tannin Reagent #2 *78

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 096

TURBIDITYABSORPTION METHOD • NO REAGENTS REQUIREDTurbidity is a measure of water clarity and is independent of color. Turbidity is caused by undissolv

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 098

ZINC – LOW RANGEZINCON METHOD • CODE 3667-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL *Zinc Indicator Solution *6314-G120 mL *Methyl Alcohol *6319-J10 g Sodiu

 TESTING WITH LaMOTTE PRE-PROGRAMMED TESTS1. Press and briefl y hold to turn the meter on. The LaMotte logo screen will appear for about 3 seconds

APPLICATION: Drinking and surface waters, domestic and industrial waste water.RANGE: 0.00–3.00 ppm ZincMDL: 0.05 ppmMETHOD: Zinc forms a blue colored

PROCEDUREA. PREPARATION OF DILUTE ZINC INDICATOR SOLUTION1. Use a pipet (0352) to add exactly 5.0 mL of *Zinc Indicator Solution (6314) to a 10 mL gr

APPENDIXAmmonia in water occurs in two forms: toxic unionized ammonia (NH3) and the relatively non-toxic ionized form, ammonium ion (NH4+). This test

FOR EXAMPLE:If a fresh water sample at 20°C has a pH of 8.5 and the test result is 1.0 ppm as Total Ammonia-Nitrogen:1. The percentage from the table

AppendixAPPENDIX SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10

CONTENTS  GENERAL INFORMATIONPackaging & Delivery ... 3General

6. Insert the blank into the chamber. Close the lid.Press ENTER to scan the blank. The screen wil display Blank Done for about 1 second and then retu

 CALIBRATING LaMOTTE PRE-PROGRAMMED TESTSThe LaMotte Pre-Programmed Tests have been pre-calibrated. Recalibration of the pre-programmed tests by the

4. Press or to scroll to the desired test factor.All Tests001 Alkalinity UDV002 Aluminum003 Ammonia-N LRF004 Ammonia-N LRS12:00:00

8. The displayed result can now be standardized. Press or to scroll to calibrate.002 Aluminum0.28 ppm%T/AbsCalibrate12:00:00 001

12. Press ENTER to select Set Calibration and save the calibration. Or press to scroll to Factory Setting. Press ENTER to select Factory Setting to

 MEASURING IN THE ABSORBANCE MODE1. Press and briefl y hold to turn the meter on. The LaMotte logo screen will appear for about 3 seconds and the

5. Press or to scroll to desired wavelength.Absorbance101 Absorbance 428102 Absorbance 525103 Absorbance 568104 Absorbance 63512:00:00

9. To repeat the test, press ENTER to scan the sample again. The last blank scanned is used by the colorimeter for repeated scans. A different blank

EDITING MENUThe Editing Menu allows the user to edit sequences, edit user tests, set the clock, edit the logging function, access factory setting, set

4. Press ENTER to select Edit Sequences.Edit SequencesEdit Sequence 1Edit Sequence 2Edit Sequence 312:00:00 001/500 5

Test Sequences ... 26General Testing Procedures ...

 ADDING OR DELETING A TESTThere are three ways to alter a sequence: Insert Before, Insert After, and Delete. Insert Before adds a new test to the se

5. Press or to scroll to the test that will be added to the sequence. In this example, Aluminum.All Tests001 Alkalinity UDV002 Aluminum003 Ammonia

DELETING A TESTBelow is a step-by-step example of how to delete a test in SEQUENCE 2 starting from the EDIT SEQUENCE 2 menu.1. To delete a test, pre

5. Press EXIT to exit the Edit Sequence menu and return to the Editing Menu.Editing MenuEdit SequencesEdit User TestSet ClockLogging12:00:00

 EDIT USER TESTSIf a test other than the LaMotte programmed tests is performed regularly, a calibration for it may be entered in one of the 25 User

3. Press ENTER to select Editing Menu. Press to scroll to Edit User Test.Editing MenuEdit SequencesEdit User TestSet ClockLogging12:00:00

 NAMING THE TESTA User Test can be up to 16 characters long. The menu choices for each character are 26 upper case letters A to Z, 26 lower case let

4. Press ENTER to save the character and move to the next character.Name the Test P Q R S T U V111 H S ER TEST 0712:00:00

8. Press ENTER to save the character. Repeat the procedure until the test name is complete. To remove a character, change the character to a space (lo

 SELECTING THE VIAL AND WAVELENGTHThe SMART3 Colorimeter accepts three different vials (the 25 mm 0290 tube, UDVs and COD tubes) at 4 different wave

GENERAL INFORMATION  PACKAGING & DELIVERYExperienced packaging personnel at LaMotte Company assure adequate protection against normal hazards enc

 ENTERING A TWO POINT CALIBRATIONThe SMART3 Colorimeter can scan two reacted standards and create a calibration curve. To prepare a calibration curv

4. Press ENTER to save the character and move to the next character.Low Standard 7 8 9 . – 0 11 . 00000012:00:00 001/5

8. Press ENTER to save the character. Repeat the procedure until the low concentration value is complete. After the fi nal character is complete the me

11. Insert the blank. Press ENTER. The screen will display Blank Done... for about 1 second and the Insert Low Standard screen will appear.Insert Low

 ENTERING A MULTIPLE POINT CALIBRATIONThe SMART3 can directly create a 2 point calibration curve. (See Entering a Two Point Calibration on page 47.)

3. Press ENTER to begin entering the values for the constants. A reverse font (dark background with a light character) will appear to indicate the cha

8. Press ENTER to save the character. Repeat the procedure until the K0 value is complete. After the fi nal character is complete the meter will save t

 SELECTING THE NUMERICAL FORMAT OF THE RESULTTo input tests with very different ranges, the number of decimal places displayed for a result can be s

 SELECTING THE UNITS OF CONCENTRATIONThe SMART3 Colorimeter has seven options for units of concentration. They are No Units, ppm, FAU, pH, ppb, ppt

 SETTING THE CLOCKSetting the clock allows the correct time and date stamp to be stored with each reading in the data logger.1. From the Editing Men

 LIMITS OF LIABILITYUnder no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life, property, profi ts, or other damages incurred through th

 LOGGING DATAThe default setting for the data logger is enabled. The meter will log the last 500 data points. The counter in the center bottom of th

5. Press EXIT to return to the Editing Menu.Editing MenuEdit SequenceEdit User TestSet ClockLogging12:00:00 001/500

4. Press ENTER. The screen will display Storing... for about 1 second and the meter will return to the Editing Menu.Editing MenuSet ClockLoggingFactor

 SETTING THE BACKLIGHT TIMEThe backlight illuminates the display for enhanced viewing. The default setting is 10 seconds. If Button Control is chose

 SELECTING A LANGUAGEThere are seven languages available in the SMART3: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese.1. From

NOTE: If meter unintentionally switches to another language, use the procedure above to reset the meter to the desired language. For example, to reset

COMPUTER CONNECTION  PC LINKThe SMART3 may be interfaced with any Windows-based computer by using the LaMotte SMARTLink 3 Program and USB Cable. The

BATTERY  BATTERY/AC OPERATIONThe SMART3 may be operated on battery power, using a USB wall adapter or USB computer connection. If using the meter as

less capacity after hundreds of charge cycles. This unit uses a custom battery assembly that is only available from LaMotte Company. Battery replacem

TROUBLESHOOTING  ERROR MESSAGESOVER RANGEIf the message OVERRANGE is displayed when scanning a sample, the sample may be over range or under range.

 SPECIFICATIONSINSTRUMENT TYPE: ColorimeterReadout 160 x 100 backlit LCD, 20 x 6 line graphical displayWavelengths 428 nm, 525 nm, 568 nm, 635 nmWav

 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPROBLEM REASON SOLUTION FlashingLow battery. Readings are reliable.Charge battery or use USB wall/computer adapter.“Low Batter

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SMART3 COLORIMETER REAGENT SYSTEMSSMART3 REAGENT SYSTEMS LISTLaMotte Company continuously updates the list of pre-programmed tests as the calibrations

Cobalt (023) 0.00–2.00 0.04 PAN (3) 50COD-Low Range (024) 0–150 7.5 Digestion (1) 25COD-Standard Range (025) 0-1500 40 Digestion (1) 25COD-High Range

Nitrate Nitrogen-Low Range (064) 0.00–3.00 0.10 Cadmium Reduction (2) 20Nitrate TesTab (065) 0-60 5 Zinc Reduction (1) 50Nitrate-UDV (066) 0.00-80.0 2

ALKALINITY–UDVUNIT DOSE VIALS • CODE 4318-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE1 Alkalinity Unit Dose Vials, 20 pouches 4318-JEquipment needed but not supplied:STAN

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on. 2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another seq

ALUMINUMERIOCHROME CYANINE R METHODCODE 364I-01-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE5 g *Aluminum Inhibitor Reagent *7865-C2 x 120 mL *Aluminum Buffer Reagent

 STATISTICAL & TECHNICAL DEFINITIONS RELATED TO PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMethod Detection Limit (MDL): “The method detection limit (MDL) is defi ne

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 002

AMMONIA NITROGEN - LOW RANGESALICYLATE METHOD • CODE 3659-01-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE60 mL *Salicylate Ammonia #1 *3978-H10 g *Salicylate #2 *7457

PROCEDURE - FRESH WATER1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence

1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 004 Ammonia-

AMMONIA NITROGEN - HIGH RANGENESSLERIZATION METHOD •CODE 3642-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE30 mL Ammonia Nitrogen Reagent #1 V-4797-G2 x 30 mL *Amm

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select TESTING MENU.3. Scroll to and select ALL TESTS (or another sequence

AMMONIA NITROGEN, High Range SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

BARIUMBARIUM CHLORIDE METHOD • CODE 3638-SCQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE50 g Barium Reagent Powder 6330-H1 Spoon, 0.5g, plastic 0698*WARNING: Reagents marke

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 018

BENZOTRIAZOLE/TOLYLTRIAZOLEUV Photolysis Method • CODE 4047QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE15 g *Benzotriazole Reagent *3818-E25 mL Potassium Sodium Tartr

5 Jeffery G. H., Basset J., Mendham J., Denney R. C., Vogel’s Textbook of Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 5th ed., Longman Scientifi c & Technical,

APPLICATION: Corrosion and rust inhibitors in cooling water systemsRANGE: 0.0 – 30.0 ppm Benzotriazole0.0 – 30.0 ppm TolyltriazoleMDL: 0.5 ppm Benzotr

BENZOTRIAZOLE PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence

TOLYLTRIAZOLE PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence

BIGUANIDECOLORIMETRIC METHOD • CODE 4044QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE2 X 60 mL Biguanide Indicator 3994-H1 Pipet, plastic, 1.0 mL 0354Biguanide is a non-chlo

PROCEDURE1. Press and hold until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence containing 006

BORATE - UDVUNIT DOSE VIALS • CODE 4322-JQUANTITY CONTENTS CODE50 Borate UDV, 20 pouches 4322-JEquipment needed but not supplied:STANDARD ACCESSORY PA

APPLICATION: swimming pools, surface and saline waters, hydroponic solutions, industrial waste. RANGE: 0.00 – 80.0 ppm boronMDL: 5 ppmMETHOD: Borate r

PROCEDUREUse COD/UDV adapter1. Press until colorimeter turns on.2. Press ENTER to select Testing Menu.3. Select ALL TESTS (or another sequence conta

BORATE, UDV SMART3 Test Procedures 11.10Test Procedures

BORONAZOMETHINE-H METHOD · CODE 4868-01QUANTITY CONTENTS CODE120 mL *Boron Buffer *4869-J10 g *Boron Indicator Powder *4870-D1 Pipet, plasti