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Table of Contents
Introduction to the L2000DXT Analyzer .......................................................................2
Sample Preparation.................................................................................................2
Chloride Conversion Reaction................................................................................3
Quantification ........................................................................................................3
Unpacking............ ........................................................................................................4
List of Components.................................................................................................4
List of Reagent Options..........................................................................................5
Option 1 - 40 Oil Tests....................................................................................5
Option 2 - 20 Soil Tests .................................................................................5
Option 2a - 20 Soil Tests (Two-Step Procedure)..............................................5
Option 3 - 20 Water Tests...............................................................................6
Option 4 - 20 Wipe Tests................................................................................6
Initial Set Up........ ........................................................................................................7
Restoring the Electrode After Extended Storage..........................................................7
Basic Operation of the L2000DXT .................................................................................9
General Information......................................................................................................9
Navigating the Operating Program...............................................................................11
Main Menu..... ........................................................................................................11
Calibration...... ........................................................................................................12
Blank Determination...............................................................................................13
Analysis.......... ........................................................................................................15
Entering Header Information..................................................................................16
Creating or Editing a Method .................................................................................16
Data Management...................................................................................................18
Change Date or Time..............................................................................................20
Check Electrode......................................................................................................20
Sample Preparation. ........................................................................................................22
Oil Samples.......... ........................................................................................................22
Soil Samples......... ........................................................................................................22
Standard Procedure for Soil Analysis.....................................................................23
Two-Step Extraction Procedure for Soil Analysis..................................................24
Water Samples..... ........................................................................................................25
High Range (5-2000 ppm)......................................................................................25
Low Range (10 ppb - 5 ppm)..................................................................................25
Wipe Samples ...... ........................................................................................................26
Care and Maintenance .....................................................................................................27
General Care ........ ........................................................................................................27
Electrode Care and Maintenance..................................................................................28
Troubleshooting ....... ........................................................................................................28
Error Messages..... ........................................................................................................30
Appendix A: Additional Information Available from Dexsil .......................................33
Appendix B: Methods Table............................................................................................35
Appendix C: Technical Data............................................................................................37
Appendix D: Program Flow Chart..................................................................................38