EUTECH INSTRUMENTS CYBERSCAN PH 10002500 PHION METER, pH 1000, pH 2500 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual pH 1000/ 2500

Instruction Manual pH 1000/ 2500

Preface

Thank you for choosing the pH 1000/ 2500 bench meter series.
This manual serves to explain the use of the pH 1000/ 2500 Bench meter. The manual functions in two

ways, firstly as a step-by-step operational guide to help you familiarize with the meter’s features and
functions. Secondly, it serves as a handy reference guide.

This instruction manual is written to cover as many anticipated applications and uses of the pH 1000/ 2500
bench meter as possible. If there are doubts in the use of the meter, please do not hesitate to contact the
nearest Authorized Distributors.

Eutech Instruments/ Oakton Instruments cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction to the
meter caused by improper use of the instrument.

The information presented in this manual is subject to change without notice as improvements are made,
and does not represent a commitment on the part of Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd/ Oakton Instruments.

Note: Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd/ Oakton Instruments reserves the right to make improvements in
design, construction, and appearance of our products without notice.

Copyright © 1998 All rights reserved.
Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd
Oakton Instruments

Rev. 5 07/03

Instruction Manual pH 1000/ 2500

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 1
2 METER INFORMATION 1

2.1 Meter Parts 1

2.2 Customized LCD 1

2.3 Slide Out Card 1

2.4 Rear Instrument Panel 1

2.5 AC/DC-Adapter 2

2.6 Electrode 2

3 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS 3

3.1 Primary & Secondary Functions of Keypad 3

4 STARTING UP THE METER 6

4.1 Connecting the Sensor Electrode 6

4.2 Connecting the Temperature Probe 6

4.3 Connecting the AC/DC Adapter 6

4.4 Connecting the Chart Recorder 6

4.5 Connecting RS232C Cable 6

5 TURNING THE METER ON AND OFF 7
6 CALIBRATION 8

6.1 pH Calibration (With ATC) 8

6.1.1 1 Point pH Calibration 8

6.1.2 Option 1 - Standard Buffers 8

6.1.3 Option 2 - Non-Standard Buffers 9

6.2 Multi-Point pH Calibration (Up to 5 Points) 9

6.3 Special Topic: CAL EDIT (for Custom/Non-Standard Buffers) 10

6.4 pH Calibration (without ATC) 10

6.5 Relative mV Calibration 11

6.6 Ion Calibration (for pH 2500 only) 12

6.7 Temperature Calibration 13

7 MEASUREMENT: READY, CONTINUOUS AND HOLD 14

7.1 Measurement in the READY Mode 14

7.2 Measuring in the Continuous Mode 14

7.3 HOLD Function 14

7.3.1 Holding and Releasing a Measured Value 14

7.4 Measuring pH 15

7.5 Measuring mV 15

7.6 Measuring Relative mV 16

7.7 Measuring Ion (for pH 2500 only) 16

8 SETUP FUNCTIONS AND KEYS 17
9 PROGRAM 1: LAST CALIBRATION TIME, DATE AND TEMPERATURE 18
10 PROGRAM 2: MEMORY RESET AND AUTO-OFF FUNCTION 19
11 PROGRAM 3: SET CURRENT TIME AND DATE 19
12 PROGRAM 4: COMMUNICATION SETUP 20

12.1 Switching pH Resolution 22

12.2 Setting the READY Indicator 22

12.3 Setting the Audible Beep 22

12.4 Viewing pH Electrode Offset 22

12.5 Viewing pH Electrode Slope 22

12.6 Viewing Ion Electrode Slope (for pH2500 only) 22

12.7 Setting the High and Low Setpoint Alarm (pH/mV/Relative mV) 23

12.8 Setting & Activating the Timer 23

12.9 Setting the Timer 24

12.10 Activating the Timer 24

12.11 Memory Input Functions and Options 25

12.12 Print Functions and Options 26

12.12.1 Print Function Options 26

13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ERROR MESSAGES 27

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ELECTRODE CARE 28

14.1 Electrode Activation 28

14.2 Electrode Maintenance 28

14.3 Storing pH/ORP electrodes 28

15 METER SPECIFICATIONS 29
16 ACCESSORIES 30
17 WARRANTY 32
18 RETURN OF ITEMS 32

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1 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting pH1000/ 2500 bench meter. This step-by-step instruction manual gives you a
detailed description on the use and operation of features on the meter. There are 2 models: pH1000
(pH/ mV/ Relative mV/ Temperature/ RS232C) and pH2500 (pH/ Ion/ mV/ Relative mV/ Temperature /
RS232C). These meters are designed to be user-friendly while providing unprecedented levels of
accuracy, repeatability and reliability.

The pH 1000/ 2500 bench meter is an advanced microprocessor-based (ASIC-Application Specific
Integrated Circuit) ideal for routine measurement that best meets discerning user’s individual needs.
This feature-rich meter has splash-proof keypad, simultaneous pH/ mV/ Ion and temperature display
on a large angled custom LCD. Besides, the meter allows user customization via its SETUP feature,
making the unit more powerful and user-friendly to cater to your individual needs. This instruction
manual is illustrated with useful hints and diagrams that show which specific key-presses to access for
each function.

2 METER INFORMATION

The pH 1000/ 2500 bench meter is packaged in a corrugated box which is made of environment­friendly materials and can be re-cycled.

2.1 Meter Parts

The instrument is designed to give an aesthetic look as well as ergonomic functionality. A large
custom dual LCD is provided at an angle for optimum viewing. A splash proof keypad with audible
tactile response gives you a good feel of the instrument. A slide-out instruction card offers a handy
reference in case of doubts. Listed below are the major parts of the meter.

2.2 Customized LCD

The pH 1000/ 2500 bench meter is characterized by large dual custom LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
The display has also mode annunciators for pH, temperature, relative mV and mV readings. The
secondary (lower) display shows the temperature readings simultaneously with the primary (upper)
display of measured mode. Special annunciators such as graphical symbols, error messages,
measurement units and modes of operation are arranged around the primary and secondary displays
to give a comprehensive display. The integration of graphics and error messages into the LCD
provides you a higher level of user-friendliness and easy readability.

2.3 Slide Out Card

A plastic slide out card is provided at the bottom of the bench meter. The function of this card is to
provide a quick guide to the functions of the individual keys as well as to provide a useful trouble
shooting reference.

2.4 Rear Instrument Panel

The pH 1000/ 2500 bench meter provides a set of connectors for the various accessories commonly
used. In addition to all the connectors, pH 1000/ 2500 bench meter has an additional RS232C port to
allow for data transmission between the meter and a printer or computer, Furthermore; it can be
remotely controlled using a software from Eutech Instruments. Listed as follows are various
connections available.

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Connector Function

ATC For phono jack connection from the temperature probe for Automatic Temperature

Compensation. The probe should be a thermister type probe.

INPUT For connecting sensors with a BNC connector to the meter. The meter accepts any pH,

ORP or ISE electrode with a BNC connector. Always make sure that the connector is
clean and dry.

REF For connection to the pin tip type reference electrode normally used with half cell (mono)

type pH or ISE electrodes.

REC For connection to the strip chart recorder.

GND For connection to the ground earth jack (standard pin tip connectors).

RS232C For connection to the RS232C serial port.

DC For connection to the AC power source to the power jack (DC).

Rear View of the Meter

2.5 AC/DC-Adapter

AC/DC adapters convert the power mains voltage 120/220 VAC to low DC voltage for the pH 1000/
2500 bench meter operation. Two basic models of adapters are available depending upon power
supply specification of each country. See accessories section.

2.6 Electrode

Electrode is one of the most important parts of the meter. The electrode glass membrane is fragile and
must be handled with care. A protective rubber cap containing a suitable storage solution to protect
the glass membrane and to maintain activation of the glass membrane covers the pH electrode
provided with the meter (when ordered). A special protective guide for use during measurements is
enclosed to offer added protection against damage to the pH electrode glass bulb during operation.
Maintenance of electrode is necessary from time to time. Please refer to Section 14 on Electrode
Care.

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3 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

The pH 1000/ 2500 bench meter is equipped with large tactile response keypad for ease of use. All
keys have primary function with some keys having secondary functions.

3.1 Primary & Secondary Functions of Keypad

ON/OFF

Primary Function Turns meter on or off.
Secondary Function None
Numeric Value None

SHIFT

Primary Function Press to access the secondary functions of the meter.
Secondary Function None
Numeric Value None

YES

Primary Function

Enter numeric values, confirm calibration points, or confirm and scroll program options

or values selected.
Secondary Function None
Numeric Value None

NO

Primary Function Use to cancel incorrectly selected numeric value or selection made.
Secondary Function None
Numeric Value None

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CAL/MEAS

Primary Function

Press to toggle between measurement and calibration modes of the meter - pH,

Temperature, mV, Relative mV and Ion. Also use as exit from SETUP mode,

secondary functions and to abort operation while in calibration mode.
Secondary Function None
Numeric Value None

1 / MODE

Primary Function Select one of four measurement modes: pH/mV/Relative mV/Ion.
Secondary Function None
Numeric Value 1

2 / HOLD

Primary Function Freeze the displayed value. Allow you to print the held reading or store it into memory.
Secondary Function None
Numeric Value 2

3 / SETUP / REL MV BASE

Primary Function

Enter SETUP mode of the meter for customization of meter functions as well as view

some diagnostic functions.
Secondary Function

Display the Relative mV base value while in Relative mV mode and Ion Electrode

Slope while in the Ion mode.
Numeric Value 3

4 / ∆ / RESLN

Primary Function

Select next higher pH buffer values in the pH calibration mode. Also used to scroll

through SETUP mode options.
Secondary Function Toggle the pH resolution between 0.01 pH and 0.1 pH.
Numeric Value 4

5 /∇ / SLOPE

Primary Function

Select the next lower pH buffer value option in pH calibration mode. Also used to

scroll through some SETUP mode options.
Secondary Function

Display the percentage slope of the pH electrode when in the pH mode. While in Ion

mode, it displays slope of ion electrode in mV/decade.
Numeric Value 5

6 / SET TEMP / OFFSET

Primary Function Press to calibrate ATC temperature probe or to set manual temperature.
Secondary Function

Displays the offset of pH electrode. This is useful as a diagnostic function to

determine the quality of the probe that is connected to the meter.
Numeric Value 6

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7 / CAL EDIT / BEEP

Primary Function Press to edit pH buffer value while you are in pH calibration mode.
Secondary Function Turns on or off ‘beep’ sound whenever a key-press is depressed.

Numeric Value 7

8 / ALARM / READY

Primary Function Enter the high and/or low alarm values.
Secondary Function Turns on or off the READY function.
Numeric Value 8

9 / ACTIVATE / SET TIMER

Primary Function Press to start timer countdown.
Secondary Function Sets the time interval.
Numeric Value 9

. / MI / OPT

Primary Function Stores the displayed value into memory.
Secondary Function Activate different Memory Input Options, these include:

Data Log on Ready

Data Log on Time Interval

Set Time Interval for Data Log

Numeric Value . (decimal point)

0 / MR / OPT

Primary Function Recalls stored values from the memory in the Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) sequence.
Secondary Function Activate different Memory Recall options. There are two options:

Print all memory data

Clear memory

Numeric Value 0

+/- / PRINT / OPT

Primary Function Output the displayed data through the serial/RS232C port. Can be activated in the

measurement, HOLD functions and memory recall functions.
Secondary Function Sets the different print options. There are three options:

Print on ready

Print on time interval

Set print time interval

Numeric Value +/-

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4 STARTING UP THE METER

4.1 Connecting the Sensor Electrode

Slide the sensor electrode connector of the electrode over the INPUT BNC socket. Then push the
connector into the socket and turn the connector clockwise to lock into position. Do not use excessive
force. This applies to combination pH/ORP/ISE electrodes. For half-cell sensors where a reference
electrode is used, connect the sensor connector to socket marked (REF). Always ensure that the
connectors are dry when connection is done.

4.2 Connecting the Temperature Probe

The temperature probe uses a phono jack to connect with the socket marked ATC on the meter. Insert
the jack directly into the socket until it is firmly seated.

4.3 Connecting the AC/DC Adapter

Ensure that the power to the AC/DC adapter is switched off. Slide the AC/DC adapter jack into the
socket marked DC of the meter until it is firmly seated. For AC/DC adapter always ensure that the
power mains voltage matches that of the adapter used. AC/DC adapters used should have the
following specifications or settings. Output:- Voltage: 9 V DC Current: 500 mA.

NOTE: Ensure that the input power mains voltage (120/220 V)

matches your adapter requirements.

4.4 Connecting the Chart Recorder

The meter provides a recorder output of +/- 2000 mV for transmission of readings either to a chart
recorder or to a data acquisition device (Analog/Digital Cards). When the chart recorder is in
operation, continuous absolute mV readings will be charted. Note that readings are independent of the
operating mode and is uncompensated and set to a one to one (1:1) ratio.
Where the charting is made in reference to ground potential, a cable is connected from the GND port
of the meter to the chart recorder. Plug the phono connector to the meter at the designated port
(marked REC). The tip (inner) connection should be wired to the high side of the recorder and the
sleeve (outer) side should be wired to the low side of the recorder.

4.5 Connecting RS232C Cable

Noting the orientation of RS232C connector, insert the 9-pin male connector from your device (a
printer or computer) into the RS232C port (marked RS232) of the meter. Fasten the RS232C
connector using the two screws at the side of the male RS232C connector. Do not over-tighten.

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5 TURNING THE METER ON AND OFF

Once the AC/DC adapter is connected and powered on,
the meter beeps and the full LCD lights up for a few
seconds to display all segments as a self-diagnostic
test of the LCD. Then the meter will display the current
time.
To access the meter functions, press ON/OFF key. The
meter beeps and performs a diagnostic test before
going into the pH measurement [MEAS] mode. To turn
the meter off, press ON/OFF key within the operation
mode. The meter performs a self-diagnostic LCD test
before displaying the current time.

IMPORTANT :

Remember to remove the protective cap from
the electrode tip prior to measurement.
Replace it in place after use or store electrode
in some storage solution to avoid possi ble
dehydration of glass bulb which may result in
slow response.

In any case if the electrode is not in use for
long period, condition the electrode by
soaking into tap water for 1-2 hours before use.

Make sure to wash electrodes/probes
before/after each sample measurements to
prevent any carry-over of samples.