specification are an indication that the meter needs to be adjusted. This can be
done following the user calibration described on page 9. If the user calibration fails
to properly adjust the meter then the meter should be returned to LaMotte Company
for recalibration. (See page 23).
STRAY LIGHT
The colorimeter should have no problems with stray light. Make sure that the
sample compartment lid is always fully closed.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
Flashing
"Low Battery"
"Shut Down Low Batt"
Shut Down
"Overrange"
Unusually large
negative or positive
readings when
performing calibration
REASON
Low battery. Readings are
reliable.
Battery voltage is very
low. Readings are not
reliable.
Battery is too low to
operate the unit.
Sample is outside of
acceptable range.
Incorrect standards used
to calibrate meter.
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SOLUTION
Charge battery or use USB
wall/computer adapter.
Charge battery or use USB
wall/computer adapter.
Charge battery or use USB
wall/computer adapter.
Dilute sample and test
again.
Use fresh 0.0 standard in
clean tube. Reset meter to
factory default settings.
Recalibrate meter.