Manual for the LaMotte 2020e/i turbidity meter
LaMotte Company. 2005. Manual for the LaMotte 2020e/i turbidity meter. LaMotte Company
The manual is a comprehensive operating guide for the LaMotte 2020e and 2020i portable turbidity meters, covering principles of turbidity measurement, instrument setup, calibration, analysis procedures, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It explains turbidity as an optical property—“Turbidity is an aggregate property of the solution… an optical property that results when light passing through a liquid sample is scattered” —and details both EPA Method 180.1 and ISO 7027 measurement standards supported by the instruments. The document includes step‑by‑step instructions for sample preparation, dilution, blanking, scanning, and calibration, along with extensive operational menus, specifications, and safety precautions. It also provides technical background on nephelometric and attenuation methods, guidance on preparing turbidity‑free water, and information on accessories, compliance certifications, and warranty. Designed as a full reference for field and laboratory users, the manual emphasizes accuracy, proper technique, and consistent instrument handling.
- Type
- Help Documentation
- Authors
- LaMotte Company
- Date of Issue
- 2005
- Publisher
- LaMotte Company
- Keywords
- AMCO standards, Attenuation method, Calibration procedures, Data logging, EPA Method 180.1, Formazin standards, Instrument maintenance, Instrument setup, ISO 7027, Japan Standard calibration, LaMotte 2020e, LaMotte 2020i, Light detectors, Nephelometry, Optical scattering, Sample dilution, Sample preparation, StablCal standards, Turbidimeter, Turbidity measurement, Turbidity‑free water, Water quality analysis
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Water | Hydrology | Surface Water Dynamics