Specifications
Range | 0.00 to 3.50 ppm |
Resolution | 0.01 ppm |
Accuracy | ±0.03 ppm ±3% of reading @ 25 °C |
Typical EMC Dev. | ±0.01 ppm |
Light Source | Light Emitting Diode @ 525 nm |
Light Detector | Silicon Photocell |
Method | Adaptation of USEPA method 330.5. The reaction between total chlorine and the DPD reagent causes a pink tint in the sample. |
Environment | 0 to 50°C (32 to 122 °F) max. 95% RH non-condensing |
Battery Type | 1 x 1.5V AAA |
Auto-Shut Off | After 5 min. of non-use and 2 min. after reading. |
Dimensions | 87.5 x 63.7 x 35.2 mm (3.4 x 2.5 x 1.4") |
Weight | 65 g (2.29 oz.) |
Optional Accessories
Reagent Sets
- MI524-25: Total Chlorine powder reagent (25 pcs.)
Other Accessories
- M10011: Glass cuvettes (2 pcs.)
- M10013: Stoppers for cuvettes (2 pcs.)
Certification & Disposal
Milwaukee Instruments conform to the CE European Directives.
Disposal of Electrical & Electronic Equipment: Do not treat this product as household waste. Hand it over to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal of waste batteries: This product contains batteries. Do not dispose of them with other household waste. Hand them over to the appropriate collection point for recycling.
Please note: proper product and battery disposal prevents potential negative consequences for human health and the environment. For detailed information, contact your local household waste disposal service or go to www.milwaukeeinstruments.com (USA & CAN) or www.milwaukeeinstruments.eu.
Recommendation
Before using this product, make sure it is entirely suitable for your specific application and for the environment in which it is used. Any modification introduced by the user to the supplied equipment may compromise the tester's performance. For your and the tester's safety, do not use or store the tester in a hazardous environment. To avoid damage or burn, do not perform any measurement in microwave ovens.
Warranty
This tester is warranted against defects in materials and manufacturing for a period of 2 years from the date of purchase. This warranty is limited to repair or free of charge replacement if the tester cannot be repaired. Damage due to accidents, misuse, tampering, or lack of prescribed maintenance is not covered by warranty. If service is required, contact your local Milwaukee Instruments Technical Service. If the repair is not covered by the warranty, you will be notified of the charges incurred. When shipping any tester, make sure it is properly packaged for complete protection.
Milwaukee Instruments reserves the right to make improvements in design, construction, and appearance of its products without advance notice.
Preliminary Examination
Thank you for choosing Milwaukee Instruments! Remove the tester and accessories from the packing and examine it carefully. For further support, please contact your closest Milwaukee Instruments office.
Each MW11 tester is supplied complete with:
- Sample cuvette and cap (2 pcs.)
- Total Chlorine powder reagents (6 tests)
- 1 x 1.5V AAA Battery
- Instruction manual
Functional Description
The tester has the following components:
- 1. Dust cover
- 2. Cuvette with cap
- 3. Cuvette holder
- 4. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
- 5. On/Off button
Operation
- Press the [On/Off button] to turn the tester on. All segments are displayed for a few seconds followed by "Add", "C1" with "Press" blinking.
- Fill the cuvette with 10 mL of unreacted sample and replace the cap. Place the cuvette into the tester and close the cap.
- Press the [On/Off button]. When the display shows "Add", "C.2" with "Press" blinking, the tester is zeroed.
- Remove the cuvette, unscrew the cap, and add the content of one packet of MI524-0 reagent. Replace the cap and shake gently for 20 seconds. Replace the cuvette into the tester.
- Press and hold the [On/Off button]. The display will show a countdown prior to the measurement (e.g., 2:29). Alternatively, wait 2 minutes and 30 seconds and press the [On/Off button].
- When the timer ends, the tester will perform the reading. The tester directly displays the concentration of total chlorine in ppm (e.g., 1.52).
The tester automatically turns off 2 minutes after reading.
Battery Replacement
To save the battery, the tester shuts down after 5 minutes of non-use and 2 minutes after reading. A fresh battery lasts for a minimum of 5000 measurements, depending on the light level.
When the battery capacity is under 10%, the tester displays "bAt" at start up.
When the battery is drained, the tester displays "bAd" then "bAt" message.
Replace the battery with a new one and restart the tester.
To replace the battery, follow these steps:
- Press the [On/Off button] to turn the tester off.
- Turn the tester upside down and use a screwdriver to unfasten the screw and remove the battery cover.
- Remove the old battery and replace it with a fresh 1.5V AAA battery, inserting the negative end first.
- Replace the battery cover, fasten, and tighten the screw.