Hach DR 5000 User Manual

In the wavelength scan mode, the absorbance of the light in a 
solution over a defined wavelength spectrum is measured.

The measurement results can be displayed as a curve, as percent 
transmittance (%T) or as absorbance (Abs). The collected data can 
be printed as a table or a curve.

The data are available for formatting changes. These include 
automatic scaling and zoom functions. Maximum and minimum 
values are determined and shown as a table.

The cursor can be moved to any point on the curve for the purpose 
of reading off the absorbance or transmittance value and the 
wavelength. The data associated with each data point can also be 
shown as a table. 

Press Wavelength Scan in the Main Menu. Press Options for 
Parameter Setup.

For further Options

To store the scan data

From the displayed list of stored scans, a record is selected for use as a reference 
scan/superimposed scan. This can be highlighted or shown in the background in comparison 
with the actual measured scan.
Note: This option is only available when there are stored scans with the same wavelength range 
and step.

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To enter the wavelength spectrum and the scan interval

Enables the user to switch the display back and forth between the scan data tables 
(wavelength/absorbance) and the graph of the curve.
Note: Select View will be activated after the first reading.

To select Track or Peak/Valley. The selection for this menu item determines to which points on 
the graph the cursor moves.

To send Data to a printer, computer or USB memory stick (Type A)

The integral gives the area and the derivative of the integral gives the original function