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PTV 1000 video demos

Watch Lovibond demonstrate assembly, calibration, verification and routine service. Explore the AquaLXP iPhone app alongside the videos.

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Installation

See how the main assembly fits together before planning the mounting and sample line.

Fit the mounting cleat

Review the mounting arrangement and leave room to lift the instrument clear for service.

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Mount the flow body

See how the flow body engages with the cleat before plumbing the sample.

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Install the fluidics manager

Identify the module and its position in the assembly.

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Calibration

Follow the procedure for the primary standard specified by your site.

Calibrate with T-CALplus

See the sequence using the 5 NTU T-CALplus primary standard.

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Calibrate from a bottle

Review the procedure for a bottled primary standard.

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Verification

Establish the value of a dry block before using it for routine checks.

Set a dry verification baseline

The demonstration uses a high-range block. Follow the instructions for the block you have.

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Maintenance

Choose a video by the component you need to inspect. Follow the operating instructions for preparation and return to service.

Service the flow body

Find the drain cover, O-ring and siphon tube, and see how the flow body comes off its mounting.

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Service the bubble trap

See how to reach the O-ring in the integrated bubble trap.

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Replace the beam dump

Identify the component used to manage stray light in the flow body.

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Replace the drain valve

Review the valve and lanyard assembly before replacement.

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Replace the bubble-trap knob

See the disassembly sequence and how the replacement fits.

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Work with the PTV 1000 on your iPhone

Lovibond AquaLXP provides a mobile interface for compatible Bluetooth-equipped PTV analysers. Check the instrument configuration and your phone’s requirements before pairing.

Review what happened

See readings and activity records, including verification, calibration, cleaning and maintenance. Graph and table views help you investigate changes and share the data for further review.

Follow the guided procedures

Use the app for supported tasks while following your site procedures. Confirm access permissions and the instrument’s Bluetooth capability before you go to site.

AquaLXP app showing PTV instrument information
Lovibond AquaLXP interface

Planning a PTV 1000 installation?

Gather the sample, method and plant connection details for a discussion with PMA.

Prepare your enquiry

Start with the sample

Have the sampling point, expected turbidity and operating flow to hand.