6700 Portable Sampler User Manual - Isco

Removing Bottles from
the Compact Sampler
Drain Plug on the
Standard Sampler
6700 SAMPLERS
SERVICING THE SAMPLER
Servicing the sampler includes:
Recovering the sampler from the monitoring site;
Collecting the filled sample bottles and replacing them with
clean bottles;
Replacing a battery, if required;
Collecting the data recorded by the sampler during the program.
(See Sampling Reports on page 59.)
Samplers are usually serviced after they complete a sampling
program. When working up a service schedule, you will need to
estimate the program completion time. You should also be familiar
with the program’s settings for the start time or if the sampler
is programmed for continuous sampling.
Continuous sampling is controlled by the distribution setting
entered at the “RUN CONTINUOUSLY?” screen. A “YES”
response directs the sampler to reset the distribution sequence
and continue the countdown to the next sample event. Appropriate
service intervals will prevent overfilled bottles.
RECOVERING THE SAMPLER
When recovering the sampler, keep it level to prevent spilling the
collected samples.
If the battery’s charge is questionable, replace it with a fullycharged
battery.
The 6700 has a “fuel gauge” that gives an indication of power
usage. The controller keeps track of how much power has been
consumed since the last time it lost power. The current power
consumption, as well as the previous power consumption, can be
accessed by pressing the STOP key while in the main menu.
Keep in mind that the sampler has no idea as to how much
charge was originally stored in the battery (or even if a battery is
being used), and therefore has no idea as to the remaining capacity
of its power source.
COLLECTING SAMPLE BOTTLES
If you return the entire sampler back to the office, place caps on
the bottles and drain any water from the carrier or tub. If you
leave the sampler at the site and only need to collect the bottles,
follow these guidelines for bottle collection.
Compact Sampler Bottle Collection
1. Open the latches, and lift the center section from the tub. Place
caps on the bottles.
2. Remove the bottles by lifting the bottle carrier from the tub.
Attach a label to the carrier detailing the location, date, etc.
3. Pour any ice water out of the tub.
4. Slide a new bottle carrier filled with clean bottles into the tub.
5. Pour more ice in the carrier or tub.
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