Dwyer EC2-10 User Manual

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Waterproof Conductivity Testing Pen

Specifications - Installation and Operating Instructions

he Model EC2-10 Conductivity Testing Pen can monitor conductivity levels by

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etermining the resistance between the electrodes. Conductivity of water is useful

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in monitoring the quality of public drinking water and deionized water for industrial
applications. This pocket sized tester is constructed of a durable ABS plastic
waterproof housing and 316 SS electrodes to protect against corrosion. A large
LCD display is easy to read and shows both the conductivity and temperature

easurements simultaneously. Since change in temperature can affect accuracy,

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he EC2-10 has automatic temperature compensation. Batteries are included in

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packaging.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Introduction

Please read the manual completely before using this meter. Filing and keeping the
manual for future reference is recommended. It is also recommended to soak the
electrode for at least 30 minutes before using the meter to clear anything affecting
the probe.

Power Supply

The meter is powered by 4 LR44 button cell batteries. Check the batteries if it is
your first time use, if the battery symbol appears on the LCD, or if the meter cannot
power on.

To install the batteries:

1. Turn off the meter.

2. Loosen the battery cover in the counterclockwise direction (DON’T discard the
black washer!).

3. Replace the old batteries with four new button cell LR44 batteries.

4. Make sure the batteries are in place and the polarity is correct.

5. Put the battery cover back and turn it tightly in the clockwise direction.

NOTICE

instrument.

Remove the batteries from instruments that you do not plan to
use for a month or more. Do not leave batteries in the

SPECIFICATIONS
Wetted Materials: ABS plastic and 316 SS.

ange: 0 to 1999 μS or 0 to 19.99 mS.

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ccuracy: ±1% FS.

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isplay: 30 mm H x 18 mm W LCD dual display.

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Resolution: 1uS or .01 mS.
Temperature Limit: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C).
Power Requirements: (4) 1.5 V LR44 alkaline batteries, installed functional, user

replaceable.

Enclosure Material: ABS.
Enclosure Rating: IP65.
Weight: 4.3 oz (115 g).
Agency Approval: CE.

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Phone: [phone] www.dwyer-inst.com

P.O. BOX 373 • MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA 46360, U.S.A. Fax: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail]

LCD Display

- The top shows the measured reading.

The bottom shows the reading of the temperature.

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Cal = Calibration mode.

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Hold = Data hold.

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- Microseconds (uS) or milliseconds (mS) is the unit of Conductivity.

- C or F is the unit of the liquid temperature.

- is the battery low icon.

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7. Dip the probe into the sample. Make sure there are no air bubbles trapped in the
slot of the probe. To remove air bubbles, give the probe a gentle stir. Make sure the

electrode tip is submerged when you stir it.

. Stir the probe gently in the sample to create a homogeneous sample. Allow a few

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econds for it to reach temperature equilibrium (wait about 15 minutes to get a

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table reading).

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. The unit of measurement will flash on the LCD to indicate that the meter is in

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measurement mode. When the reading is stable, the unit will stop flashing.

10. Press to freeze current readings. The text “Hold” will appear on the LCD. Press

gain to release.

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1. Turn off the meter by pressing .

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2. Make sure your electrode is clean and store it carefully. Before storage, rinse it

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carefully in de-ionized water and store dry with the cap. Remember the storage
temperature limits. For more information, see the maintenance section.

13. Air bubbles can easily adhere around the gap between the electrode and the

meter; this will affect the accuracy. See the troubleshooting section for more

etails on how to remove air bubbles.

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Operation

1. Remove the probe cover from the meter to expose the electrode.

2. Press to power on the meter. The LCD will display parameters (ex: tnr, tCo, tds,
rAn) in turns and then it will enter normal display.

3. The meter is default in auto-ranging status once powered on. Auto-ranging
determines and selects a range which gives you the greatest resolution and
accuracy. Alternatively, you can manually select the ranges. For example, if
you prefer the meter to display a reading such as .50 mS instead of 500 uS, you
press for more than 2 seconds.

NOTICE

- The LCD will display E02/E03 if the measured value is below or over the limit
value, please re-select the range.

- Accuracy is a percent of the full-scale, so using your meter in
the lowest range will result in the greatest accuracy.

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This meter will shut off automatically after 20 minutes of inactivity. For a longer
operating time, you can disable sleep mode.

To disable the auto power off:
Before power on, press + simultaneously until an “n” appears on the screen.
Then, release the keys to return to normal mode.

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Setup

The advanced setup mode lets you customize your meter’s preferences and defaults.
To change the parameters, you can press for more than 2 seconds. You will enter
setup mode when the meter is in measurement mode.

The disable sleep mode will be invalid after every power off.

4. Set the temperature coefficient to the correct value. The meter is factory set to

2.1%/°C. This will normally provide good results. See the setup section to set the
temperature coefficient if needed.

5. Select the normalization temperature. The meter is factory set to 77°F (25°C). If you
need to normalize the meter to 68°F (20°C), see the set up section for details.

6. Rinse the probe with de-ionized or distilled water before use. This will remove any

impurities adhering to the electrode. If the meter is not used for a long time, please

soak the probe for more than 30 minutes to clear up the lazy effect of the probe.