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11General InformationThe LCS IV contains the following programs and operating modes in addition to the color measurement: single wavelength mode, mult

101Maintenance1. Switch off instrument.2. Remove the power cable from the instrument.3. Open the cuvette compartment cover and remove cuvette adapter

102Maintenance

103Section 8 TroubleshootingError displayed Definition ResolutionAn error occurred when uploading the instrument data.Restart the process or contact t

104TroubleshootingFaultTest program stopped!Please check lampClose the lid.Error [xx]Test program stops when the instrument is started Check the lamp

105TroubleshootingSystem check incorrect! Measurement of air values failedSwitch the instrument off and then back on again. If the system test is unsu

106Troubleshooting

107Section 9 Service and Certification DeutschlandBYK-Gardner GmbHLausitzer Strasse 882538 GeretsriedDeutschlandTel.: +49-8171-3493-0Fax: +49-8171-34

108Service and Certification

109IndexAAbsorbance Formula ... 74Acid wash color ...

110IndexOverview of Product/Function ... 10PPassword ... 27, 3

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13Section 3 Installation3.1 Unpacking the instrumentThe following components are supplied as standard with the LCS IV / LCM IV:• LCS IV / LCM IV spect

14Installation3.3 Front and back viewFigure 1 Front view 1 USB port type A 3 Touch screen2 Cuvette compartment cover 4 On/off switch

15InstallationFigure 2 Back view 3.4 Power connections1. Connect the power cable to the benchtop power supply. 2. Plug the benchtop power supply ca

16Installation3.5 InterfacesThe instrument has three USB ports and one Ethernet port as standard. They are located on the front and rear of the instr

17InstallationCell compartment (2) for:The following cell types can be used in cell compartment (2).• Without cuvette adapter Z in the cuvette compart

18InstallationFigure 3 Cuvette compartments and cuvette adapter Z 1 Cuvette compartment (1) for round cuvettes 2 Cuvette compartment (2) for square

19Section 4 Start Up4.1 Switch on the instrument, startup process1. Connect the power cable to the mains outlet.2. Switch on the instrument by pressin

20Start UpThe Main Menu is displayed when diagnostics are completed.Note: section 5.1.3, page 22 contains a detailed description of the main menu.4.4

3Table of ContentsSection 1 Specifications ...

21Section 5 Standard programs5.1 Overview5.1.1 Tips for using the touch screenThe whole screen responds to touch. To choose an option, tap with a fing

22Standard programs5.1.3 Main menuA variety of modes may be selected from the Main Menu. The following table briefly describes each menu option.There

23Standard programs5.2 Instrument Setup1. In the main menu, select the menu option Instrument setup.A selection of functions appears in order to confi

24Standard programs10. With Back the device returns to the menu "Instrument Setup".Press Logout to log out of an active operator ID.Press Lo

25Standard programs6. To number the sample IDs sequentially (e. g. Inflow (01) etc.), press Add Number. • Use the arrow keys to specify the first numb

26Standard programs4. The sample ID can have the current date and time, a sequential number and a colour allocated to it.Select the required options o

27Standard programs5. Select the desired file with OK.6. Transfer the displayed sample ID list with DONE.5.2.3 Security settingsThe "Security&quo

28Standard programs5. Select the required function and press Setup.6. Select the required security level (two keys, one key or off) and confirm using

29Standard programs4. Press Operator Password.5. Enter the operator password and confirm with OK.6. Press Security Level: <Off>.7. Enter the sec

30Standard programsThe operator ID is displayed with the selected security level. 10. Activate the selected operator ID by pressing Login.11. Enter th

4Table of Contents5.2 Instrument Setup...

31Standard programs2. Press Date Format for the date.3. Press OK to confirm the entry.4. Press Time Format for the time.5. Press OK to confirm the ent

32Standard programs5.2.5 Sound settings 1. Press Sound Settings in "Instrument Setup".The following options will be displayed:• All: Activat

33Standard programs1. Press PC & Printer in "Instrument Setup".A list with information about the connections opens.5.2.6.1 Printer setup

34Standard programs6. Press Paper to select the paper size.Select between:• Letter,• Monarch,• Executive,• A4.7. Press OK to confirm the entry.Note: P

35Standard programs5.2.6.4 Network setupThe instrument supports communication in local networks. For the setup of an Ethernet communication in network

36Standard programsIn conjunction with the IP address of an instrument, the subnet mask establishes which IP addresses are located within the local ne

37Standard programsThe target site can be defined by IP address or a server name. 12. Press IP-Address and enter the IP address or select Server Name

38Standard programs5.2.7 Power Management1. Press Power Management in "Instrument setup".2. Press Sleep Timer and then OK.3. Select the requ

39Standard programs5.3.1.1 Automatic/manual color value storageThe data storage function indicates whether data is to be stored automatically or manua

40Standard programs3. Press Filter: On/Off. The function Filter Settings is used to search for specific items.4. Activate On. The data can now be filt

5Table of Contents5.5 Color measurement ...

41Standard programs9. Press Control Limit.10. Highlight On to change the Upper Control Limit and the Lower Control Limit settings.11. The measured poi

42Standard programs4. Press Options and then the PC & Printer icon.5. Select the data to be sent.The following options are available:• Single poin

43Standard programs2. Press AQA Log.A listing of the stored data is displayed.3. Press Filter: On/Off. 4. Activate On. 5. Select a required parameter.

44Standard programs5.3.3.1 Automatic/manual saving of single and multi-wavelength measurementsThe data log function indicates whether data is to be st

45Standard programs3. Press Filter: On/Off. The function Filter Settings is used to search for specific items.4. Activate On. The data can now be filt

46Standard programs9. Press Control Limit.10. Highlight On to change the Upper Control Limit and the Lower Control Limit settings.11. The measured poi

47Standard programs4. Press Options and then the PC & Printer icon.5. Select the data to be sent.The following options are available:• Single poin

48Standard programs5.3.4.1 Data storage from wavelength scan or time course 1. Press the Folder icon in the "Options" menu after a reading i

49Standard programs4. Press Table to display details.Note: Press View List to return to the "Recall Data" list.5.3.4.3 Send data from wavele

50Standard programsOption 2: 1. Press Wavelength Scan or Time Course and then Options > More > Send Data to send the data to a USB memory stick

6Table of ContentsSection 6 Advanced Operations ...

51Standard programs1. Press Recall Data > Trends.2. A list of all trend analyses is displayed.3. Press Options and New to create a new trend.Edit

52Standard programs5. Use control limits to define the upper and lower limits that are displayed in the graphic.6. Select the required trend and confi

53Standard programs9. Press Add Data to include additional measured values in the trend.5.4 Take and prepare samplesTake a representative sample from

54Standard programs• If air bubbles are entrapped, remove them by heat, vacuum, ultrasonic treatment or other suitable means. • Clean the outside of t

55Standard programs5.5.1 Take a color measurement1. Press Color Measurement.2. Insert a cuvette/sample cell with distilled water to calibrate.Note: Al

56Standard programsFigure 4 Touch-sensitive areas in measurement mode 5.5.1.2 Parameter setup optionsPress Options to set up the parameter.1 Open Se

57Standard programs5.5.1.3 Change the color scale after a measurement1. Press the touch-sensitive area, e. g. Color Value Gardner. 2. A list of all co

58Standard programsThe current result of the actual reading and all further measurements will be displayed in the selected color scale.Alternative1. T

59Standard programscuvettes. Hazen values below 50 should be measured in 50 mm cuvettes. Hazen values below 10 should be measured only with the 50 mm

60Standard programsThere are two ways of color matching of a sample with the Ph.Eur.system.system:• Automatic: The color of the solution is compared t

7Section 1 SpecificationsThese are subject to change without notice!Performance specifications LCS IV LCM IVDisplay modeColor measurement, color diffe

61Standard programs3. Press Auto.4. Press Graph.The color matching result is now displayed graphically. The upper value shows the option used for the

62Standard programsThe CIE L*a*b* values depend on the path length of the cuvette/sample cell. Therefore the scale of the a*, b* axis in the graph dep

63Standard programsGraph for the red scale R.If the CIE L*a*b* value of the sample does not correspond to any reference solution in a selected scale,

64Standard programsThe CIE L*a*b* values depend on the path length and are always related to the type of cuvette/sample cell used.1. Press US Pharmaco

65Standard programs5.5.7.5 Determination of the AOCS Cc 13 e (Lovibond®) scaleThe calculation of the Lovibond color values is derived from the methods

66Standard programs5.5.7.9 Determination of the Acid wash colorASTM D848 - 09 is the standard test method for the acid wash color in the "aromati

67Standard programs5.6 Measurement of color differences (LCS IV only)The mode for color difference measurement is used to determine a quantitative col

68Standard programs7. Press Option for Parameter Setup. Table 6 contains additional information on the program options. Table 6 Options for color dif

69Standard programs5.6.1.1 View graph/table/values1. Press Options > View Graph to display the transmittance graph for the sample (black line) and

70Standard programs5.6.2 Take a color difference measurement with stored reference values1. Press Color Difference Measurement from the Main Menu. 2.

8SpecificationsInterfacesUse only shielded cable with maximum length of 3 m:2× USB type A1× USB type BUse only shielded cable (for example STP, FTP, S

71Standard programs5.7 Photometry (LCS IV only)In the photometry mode, photometric measurements can be carried out as: • Single wavelength measurement

72Standard programsConcentration Factor:1. Press Concentration Factor: Off in the "Options" menu. 2. Press On to activate this function.3.

73Standard programs5.7.1.2 Take single wavelength readings (single reading)1. Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment.2. Press Zero.No

74Standard programsAbsorbance Formula1. Press Absorbance Formula. 2. The formula selected in the top key determines the number of wavelength and coeff

75Standard programsK 1 refers to the coefficient at wavelength 1K 2 refers to the coefficient at wavelength 2, etc. If a subtraction has to be complet

76Standard programs5.7.2.2 Complete a reading in the Multi Wavelength mode1. Insert the zero solution cell into the cell compartment.2. Press Zero. No

77Standard programsTime & Interval:1. Press the "Options" menu on the Time & Interval menu option.2. Enter the total time and measur

78Standard programs5.7.3.2 Time course scan readingAfter all scan parameters have been selected, the instrument must then be zeroed. Afterward the sam

79Standard programs5.7.4 Wavelength Scan mode – recording of absorbance and transmission spectrumsIn the Wavelength Scan mode, the absorbance of the l

80Standard programs5.7.4.1 Set up the wavelength scanIn the main menu, press the Wavelength Scan menu option. Press Options for Parameter Setup.Table

9Section 2 General Information2.1 Safety informationRead through the entire user manual carefully before you unpack the device, set up and put into op

81Standard programsSet the wavelength range1. Press the Okey in the "Options" menu to select the wavelength range and the wavelength step.2

82Standard programsIntegralThe Integral applies to the whole wavelength range of the scan.1. Press Integral: Off in the "Options" menu.2. Hi

83Standard programs3. Press Zero. During the scan of the base line, "Zero calibration" is shown in the screen.4. Insert the prepared analysi

84Standard programs2. The reference curve is displayed in orange. The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are highlighted

85Standard programs4. The reference graph is displayed in orange. The absorbance or transmittance value and the associated wavelength are displayed in

86Standard programs

87Section 6 Advanced Operations6.1 System Checks1. Press System Checks in the Main Menu.The "System Check" menu contains instrument informat

88Advanced Operations1. Tap on Instrument Update in the "System Checks" menu.2. Plug the USB storage device into the USB port (USB A) of the

89Advanced Operations7. Remove any present cuvettes from the cuvette compartment.8. Close the cuvette compartment cover.9. Press Start.10. Follow the

90Advanced Operations2. Select Options > New to define a new standard. 3. Enter the name of the standard solution and confirm with OK.4. Enter the

10General Information2.1.2 Safety around source lampsThe source lamp is operated at high temperatures.To prevent electric shock, disconnect the instru

91Advanced Operations7. Select Options for further editing.Select New to define a new standard.Select Edit to change the settings.Select Delete to del

92Advanced OperationsRestore backup data:Note: All current data will be overwritten when restoring the Backup file!1. Press Instrument Backup in the &

93Advanced Operations6. Activate the options field under Next service.7. Select a time interval for the next service.8. Press OK to confirm the select

94Advanced Operations6.2.2 Sample IDUse this function to enter up to 100 different sample designations (each with max. 20 characters) into the instrum

95Advanced Operations6.2.5 TrendsUse this function to call up a load curve of the stored measurement values for each parameter or sample location. The

96Advanced Operations

97Section 7 Maintenance7.1 Cleaning requirements7.1.1 Spectrophotometer• Only clean the housing, the cell compartments and all accessories with a soft

98Maintenance7.1.3 Cuvettes/cells1. After use, clean the glass cells with cleaning agents.2. Afterwards, rinse the cuvettes/sample cells several times

99Maintenance6. Using a cross-head screwdriver, remove the two screws from the lamp holder.7. Lift out the lamp holder upwards.8. Turn the lamp holder

100MaintenanceTo fit a new lamp carry out the procedure in reverse.1. Connect a new lamp to the connector.2. Install the lamp with the connector in th