eXact pH+ Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warranty (2 years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Kit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Install “AAA” Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

eXact

pH+ Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

For Best Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Probe Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Icons and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

pH Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

pH Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

pH Calibration Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Conductivity Calibration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15

Conductivity Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Conductivity Test Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

ORP Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using the eXact iDip® App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-30

Compatible Smart Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Bluetooth

SMART Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Download the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Allow Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

eXact iDip

App Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Navigating the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-24

Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Proﬁ le . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Preferred Units of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Archiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connect to pH+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25-26

Select Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Power on eXact

pH+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Select Bluetooth

Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connect eXact

pH+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Auto-Calculated Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Manual Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Managing Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30

Save/Send/Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30

Kits and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Starter Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Probe Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

eXact

pH+ Test Speciﬁ cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW EXACT® PH+ SMART METER SYSTEM

Thank you for your eXact® pH+ purchase! This guide will quickly walk you through the technical details of your new pH

. You are on your way to smart digital water testing! The beneﬁ ts of purchasing an eXact pH+ with Bluetooth® SMART is the ability to connect your photometer to a smartphone or tablet and use our specially designed app to easily save, send, and share your test results. The eXact pH

meter is IP-67 rated for water and dust protection. Therefore, it is able to withstand being submerged in 1m of water for up to 30 minutes.

Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up, or operating this equipment. Pay attention to all precaution statements. Failure to do so could result in damage to the equipment. Make sure that the safeguards provided by this equipment are not impaired. Use this equipment according to the speciﬁ ed instructions in this manual.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED

• Four (4) AAA batteries

• Clean Water (distilled, deionized, puriﬁ ed bottled water)

• Soft paper towel for drying probe

SMART METER SYSTEM

Using eXact iDip® app in combination with the meter completes the eXact® pH+ Smart Meter System.

WARRANTY (2 YEARS)

Registration of your eXact® pH+ must be received within 30 days from date of purchase to activate the warranty. The eXact

meter is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the customer. The replaceable pH and ORP probes are warranted for one (1) year. ITS will repair or replace any part of the product which is deemed to be faulty or otherwise defective. The non–transferable warranty does not cover product damage caused by abuse or improper use. If the meter is faulty or otherwise defective contact ITS by phone (+1–803–329–9712 Ext. 0) or email ([email protected]) to describe the problem and obtain a return authorization form before returning the meter to ITS. Damage caused by improper packing of the meter for return shipment to ITS will not be covered by the warranty. Customer is responsible for shipping charges to ITS. ITS pays postage when meter is returned to customer. A maximum processing fee of $100 will be charged for repair or replacement of non–registered meters and damages not covered by this warranty. Registration is available over the phone (+1–803–329–9712 Ext. 0) or on–line at http://www.sensafe.com/micro/ warranty/ (Personal data is kept conﬁ dential).

WELCOME

US Designed and US and International Patent-Protected by Industrial Test Systems, Inc. 1875 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC USA.

EXACT®, IDIP® , EXACT IDIP®, and SMART DIGITAL WATER TESTING® are registered trademarks of Industrial Test Systems, Inc. Rock Hill, SC USA. Apple, the Apple logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., Android, Google, and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc., Registered in the U.S. Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG and any use of such marks is under license.

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KIT OVERVIEW

GETTING STARTED

If ﬁ rst-time use, or if the meter hasn’t been used for a long time, pour about 5mL of 3M KCL storage solution into the probe cap (about 1/5 of the cap) and soak probe for a minimum of 15 minutes. Rinse the probe and place into the storage solution.

When not in use, store the pH probe in a pH 4.00 buffer solution. Use enough to completely immerse the pH glass bulb. If the probe was stored dry, soak in pH

4.00 buffer for at least 4 hours to restore the probe’s sensitivity. Soak the probe for 12 hours to achieve maximum accuracy.

If the unit is stored dry, the probe will not be permanently damaged, but will temporarily lose its stability. Stability can be restored by soaking the probe in the supplied 3M KCl storage solution (one 10ml bottle of storage solution comes with the kit). If this solution becomes cloudy replace it as soon as possible.

* DO NOT use a different brand of storage solution. Using a different chemical may, potentially, cause the probe to function poorly (also void the warranty).

INSTALL "AAA" BATTERIES

1. Pull up the battery cover with clip.

2. Slide the battery cap in the direction of arrow.

3. Open the battery cap

4. Insert the batteries (ALL POSITIVE SIDES FACING UP)

5. Close the battery cap

6. Slide and lock the battery cap in the direction of arrow

7. Replace the battery cover with clip. Be sure to push all the way down. Waterproof design may be compromised if cap is not ﬁ tted correctly.

KIT

CONTAINS

PART NUMBER

eXact® pH Multi Kit

eXact

pH+ meter (with pH probe), four AAA batteries, lanyard, 3M KCl storage solution, two pH calibration bottles, two pH calibration solutions, two conductivity calibration bottles, two conductivity calibration solutions, pH+ sample collection bottle

486301

eXact

ORP

Kit

eXact

pH+ meter (with ORP probe), four AAA batteries, lanyard, 3M KCl storage solution, pH+ sample collection bottle

486302

eXact

Master Kit with ORP and pH

eXact

pH+ meter (with pH probe), ORP probe, four AAA batteries, lanyard, 3M KCl storage solution, two pH calibration bottles, two pH calibration solutions, one conductivity calibration bottle, two conductivity calibration solutions, pH+ sample collection bottle

486303

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EXACT® PH+ OVERVIEW

YOUR NEW EXACT PH+ IS IDEAL FOR TESTING AND MAINTAINING YOUR DRINKING WATER.

IS IDEAL FOR TESTING

R DRINKING WATER.

BATTERY COVER WITH CLIP

Protects the batteries from water damage

LCD SCREEN

Displays results and test type

ON/READ BUTTON

Turn on/off meter and backlight

MENU BUTTON

Cycles through available tests

RESULT UNITS

TEMP. VALUE

TEMP. SCALE

LOW BATTERY

RESULT MENUS / TEST

CALIBRATION ICONS

CALIBRATION BUTTON

Performs calibration and navigates parameter settings

PROBE COLLAR

Holds the probe in place. Uncrews to allow probe replacement.

PROBE/STORAGE CAP

Protects the sensors while not in use.

Protected against the effects of immersion in water to depth of 1m.

PROBE

Install/replace probe here

STEADY ICON

DISPLAY RESULT

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FOR BEST ACCURACY

Buffers for calibration should be based on the measurement range.

Follow the calibration procedure properly.

Be sure to remove air bubbles from pH glass bulb for accurate measurements.

Store the meter and all test materials out of direct sunlight, heat, and away from chemical storage areas.

Minimize exposure of meter and calibration solutions to heat above 100°F (38°C).

Dry the outside of the meter when testing is complete or before storage of the meter.

Pour pH 4.0 buffer solution up to the "FILL" line of the storage cap. Always store the pH probe in clean 4.00 pH buffer solution.

Do not store the pH probe in a distilled or deionized water. This will cause permanent damage to the probe.

Always ﬁ ll the sample collection bottle with enough sample to completely immerse the probe.

Rinse pH probe properly before putting in storage solution.

The meter has an automatic shut-off after 8 minutes of idle time.

This meter performs best in pool and typical tap water and does not give reliable readings in distilled or deionized water.

Remove batteries when meter is not used for more than a month (Warranty Requirement).

Do not touch or rub the pH glass bulb.

To avoid cross-contamination, rinse the probe properly with clean water in between measurements.

To clean the ORP sensor, dip the probe into 0.1 mol/L dilute hydrochloric acid for 30 minutes; clean the platinum surface with dishwashing liquid; or use plain white toothpaste to gently clean the platinum surface. Then, rinse with clean water and soak for 6 hours in the KCl storage solution.

SAFETY INFORMATION

The manufacturer is not responsible for any damages due to misapplication of this product including, but not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental and consequential damages, and disclaims such damages to the full extent permitted under applicable law. The user is solely responsible to identify critical application risks and install appropriate safeguards to protect processes during a possible equipment malfunction. Caution: The pH probe has a glass bulb, do not immerse directly in pool.

PROBE REPLACEMENT

1. Turn off the meter.

2. Unscrew the probe collar by turning counter-clockwise.

3. Gently pull downward to disconnect the probe from the meter. Carefully plug in the replacement probe (pay attention to the probe orientation when plugging into the meter).

4. Put back the probe collar and tighten ﬁ rmly to secure the probe to the meter (do not overtighten).

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Listed below are possible situations that may arise while testing. Please contact one of our customer service representatives, or watch our video online, if you require assistance

Subject Cause Solution

“ER1” on pH+ LCD

(DISPLAY)

Wrong calibration solution or the range of calibration solution exceeds standards

Check if calibration solution is correct

(1st pH calibration must be pH 7.00)

Check if probe is damaged

Check if there is any air bubble in the pH glass bulb

“ER2” on pH+ LCD

(DISPLAY)

is pressed before measurement is stable ( comes up and stays)

Wait for the smile icon to come up and stay, then press

The 1st point calibration must be in pH 7.00 buffer. Perform the

2nd point calibration (pH 4.00) immediately after the 1st point. Do NOT turn off the meter before you conduct the 2nd point calibration. If the meter is turned off after the 1st point calibration the calibration process must be repeated. Calibrating directly in pH 4.00 after turning the meter off and back on will cause Er1.

If you ﬁ nd air bubbles in the pH glass bulb, shake the probe a few

times in an upward/downward motion to remove the bubbles. If air bubbles are attached to the outside of the glass bulb, swirl the probe in the solution to remove them. Air bubbles in the glass bulb will cause unstable measurements.

ICONS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Calibration points indication: (4.00pH)

(7.00pH)

(10.00pH)

2. Stable Measurement:

3. Reading value Auto Lock: HOLD

4. Self-Diagnostic Information: Er1, Er2

5. Low-Battery warning: ﬂ ashes, replace battery

6. Two-Color backlight: Blue—Measurement Mode; Green—Calibration Mode;

7. Auto. Power off in 8 minutes if no operation.

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PARAMETER SETTINGS

Symbol

Parameter Setting

Contents

Code

Factory

Default

Select pH buffer standards USA - NIST USA

Select automatic lock Off - On Off

Select backlight Off - 1 - On 1 (auto)

Temperature

compensation factor

0.00 - 4.00% 2.00%

TDS factor 0.40 - 1.00 0.71

Salinity unit ppt - g/L ppt

Select temperature unit °C - °F °F

Back to factory default No - Yes No

When pH+ meter is turned off, press and hold button to enter Parameter Setting. Then, press to cycle through P1-P2…P8. Press , parameter starts to ﬂ ash. Press to choose parameter. Next, press to conﬁ rm. Lastly, press and hold to turn off meter.

P1 Select standard pH buffer solution: There are two options for

standard buffer solutions, the USA series or the NIST series. Refer to following chart:

Icons

pH Standard Buffer

Solution Series

USA Series

(pH)

NIST Series

(pH)

Three-point

Calibration

1.68 and 4.00 1.68 and 4.01

7.00 6.86

10.01 and

12.45

9.18 and 12.45

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PARAMETER SETTINGS

P2 Automatic lock: “ON” is preferred

Select “On” to activate the auto-lock function. When the reading is stable for more than 10 seconds, the tester will lock the value automatically, and the HOLD icon will display on the LCD. Press the

key to cancel auto hold. When auto-lock is off, take the reading when the number on screen is stable for 10 seconds while the stable icon

is present.

P3 Backlight: “1” is preferred

“Off”-turn off backlight “On”-turn on backlight “1”- backlight will last for 1 minute

P4 Temperature Compensation Factor: “2.00%” is default

See chart on

page 16 for examples of temperature compensation

factors for various solutions.

P5 TDS Factor: “0.71” is default

This factor can be modiﬁ ed for the different types of minerals and salts dissolved in the water sample.

P6 Salinity Unit: “ppt” is default

Can be changed to “mg/L” by preference. 1,000 mg/L = 1 ppt

P7 Temperature Scale: “°C” is default

Can be changed to “°F” by preference.

P8 Factory default setting:

Select “Yes” to reset instrument calibration to the initial theoretical value (pH value in zero potential is 7.00, slope is 100%). This function can be used when the instrument does not work well in calibration or measurement. Calibrate and measure again after returning the instrument to factory default status.

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PH CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

POWER ON METER

Press the button to turn on the meter.

RINSE PH PROBE

Remove Probe/Storage Cap and rinse the pH probe with clean water and blot pH probe with soft paper towel or cloth to remove excess water

(never rub or

touch the pH glass bulb)

SELECT MENU

Press and re-press the button to select the pH test parameter.

1-POINT, 2-POINT CALIBRATION

Pour 7.00 pH and 4.00 pH calibration solutions into separate calibration bottles. Pour enough to completely immerse the sensors into the solution.

ENTER CALIBRATION MODE

Press and hold the button to enter calibration mode (press to exit).

Things needed in addition to what’s in the kit: A clean plastic cup, clean water (distilled, deionized, or puriﬁ ed bottled water) for rinsing (16oz), and soft paper towels for drying the probe. Ensure pH probe is securely installed (see image at right). If not, see

page 6 for Probe Replacement.

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PH CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

ENTER CALIBRATION MODE

Press and hold the button to enter calibration

mode (press to exit).

RINSE METER SENSORS

Rinse the sensors in clean water and blot dry

(never

rub or touch the pH glass bulb)

RUN 1

CALIBRATION

Dip the meter in 7.00 pH calibration solution, stir gently, and allow the probe to sit in the solution until a stable reading is reached. When the stable icon appears on the LCD, press the key to complete one-point calibration. The meter returns to measurement mode and the

icon will appear at

the bottom left of the LCD.

RUN 2ND CALIBRATION

Dip the meter in 4.00 pH calibration solution, stir

gently, and allow the probe to sit in the solution until

a stable reading is reached. When the stable

icon appears on the LCD, press the key to

complete one-point calibration. The meter returns to

measurement mode and the icons will appear

at the bottom left of the LCD.

RUN 3RD CALIBRATION (OPTIONAL)

If necessary, rinse the probe in distilled water, blot it

dry, enter calibration mode, and then dip the meter

in 10.01 pH buffer solution (not supplied in kit and

sold separately). Repeat as in step 8 to complete

the 3rd point of calibration. The icons will

appear at the bottom left of the LCD.

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PH TEST PROCEDURE

RINSE PH PROBE

Remove Probe/Storage Cap and rinse the pH probe with clean water and blot pH probe with soft paper towel or cloth to remove excess water

(never rub or

touch the pH glass bulb)

TEST

Fill Sample Collection Bottle with sample to be tested. Submerge the probe in the sample and stir gently. Then allow to sit in the bottle.

SELECT MENU

Press and re-press the button until pH appears in the top left corner of the display.

Things needed in addition to what’s in the kit: Clean sample collection bottle (provided), clean water (distilled, deionized, or puriﬁ ed bottled water) for rinsing (16oz), and soft paper towels for drying the probe. Ensure pH probe is securely installed (see image at right). If not, see page 6 for Probe Replacement.

READ RESULTS

The stable icon comes up, rinse the probe with clean water and return it to the included storage solution or to pH 4 buffer. NOTE: If using the eXact iDip® app, press the Save Result button at the top of the Bluetooth Test page to store the displayed result.

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PH CALIBRATION NOTES

• The meter will automatically recognize 5 types of pH buffer solution (see USA/NIST series list below). Users can perform 1-point, 2-point (recommended), or 3-point calibration.

• Perform one-point

calibration (7.00 buffer) ﬁ rst before

proceeding to two-point and three-point calibration.

• Use pH buffers for two-point and three-point calibration as in the table below:

• To maintain the accuracy of the pH buffer standards, replace them after ﬁ ve (5) uses. To prevent contamination, NEVER pour used pH Buffer solutions back into the original pH Buffer solution bottles.

• This pH probe was not designed to give accurate readings for distilled or deionized water There are not enough ions present in these waters for accurate detection.

• When testing puriﬁ ed water like spring water or drinking water, it will take longer for the readings to stabilize (typically 3-5 minutes) because there are low levels of ions for the sensor to detect.

• DO NOT store the pH probe in distilled water. This will cause permanent damage to the probe.

• pH Buffers for calibration should be selected based on the measurement. 2-point (7.00 and 4.00) Calibration is recommended for most applications.

• Avoid cross-contaminating the pH buffers. Rinse the pH probe and blot excess water after each measurement.

• Do not rub or touch the pH glass bulb!

Important Operation Note: the eXact pH+ Smart Meter was especially engineered/designed for the nontechnical service person who requires a quick and accurate (within ±0.05) on-site pH measurement. The test methodology, if followed carefully, is this:

Perform 2-point calibration weekly and store pH probe in 4.00 pH Buffer between measurements. During the week of use, each time you power ON eXact pH

meter, the pH should display between 3.97 and 4.03. This veriﬁ es the meter is still maintaining calibration. When display is <3.97 or >4.03. discard the solution and pour a fresh pH 4.0 buffer solution and check display again. Remove Probe Storage Cap and set aside with pH 4.00 Buffer solution. Rinse the pH probe with clean water, then proceed to pH measurement. More frequent calibrations may be needed if testing solutions in extreme temperatures or substantial changes in pH such as from 10 to 4.

Calibration

USA Series

(pH)

NIST Series

(pH)

LCD Icon

Recommended

Accuracy and

Range (pH)

1-point

(1) 7.00 (1) 6.86

Accuracy ≥ 0.1

2-point

(1) 7.00 (2) 4.00 or 1.68

(1) 6.86 (2) 4.01 or 1.68

Measurement

Range <9.00

(1) 7.00 (2) 10.01 or 12.45

(1) 6.86 (2) 9.18 or 12.45

Measurement

Range >9.00

3-point

(1) 7.00 (2) 4.00 or 1.68 (3) 10.01 or 12.45

(1) 6.86 (2) 4.01 or 1.68 (3) 9.18 or 12.45

Custom

Measurement

Range

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RINSE METER SENSORS

Rinse the sensors in clean water and blot dry

(never

rub or touch the pH glass bulb)

CONDUCTIVITY PROCEDURES

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE

POWER ON METER

Press the button to turn on the meter.

SELECT MENU

Press and re-press the button to select the conductivity test parameter.

CALIBRATION SOLUTION

Pour 1413μS/cm and 12.88 mS/cm conductivity calibration solutions into separate calibration bottles. Pour enough to completely immerse the sensors into the solution.

ENTER CALIBRATION MODE

Press and hold the button to enter calibration mode (press to exit).

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CONDUCTIVITY PROCEDURES

RINSE METER SENSORS

Rinse the sensors in clean water and blot dry

(never

rub or touch the pH glass bulb)

TEST PROCEDURE

VERIFY CALIBRATION

After calibration, dip the meter in 12.88 mS/cm calibration solution. If the value is accurate, it is not necessary to conduct a 2nd point calibration. If it is inaccurate, follow steps 5 to 6 to complete the 2nd point calibration using the 12.88 mS/cm buffer solution.

RUN CALIBRATION

Dip the meter in 1413 μS/cm calibration solution, stir gently, and allow the probe to sit in the solution until a stable reading is reached. When the

stable icon appears on the LCD, press the key to complete one-point calibration. The meter returns to measurement mode and the icon will appear at the bottom left of the LCD.

TEST

Fill Sample Collection Bottle with sample to be tested. Submerge the probe in the sample and stir gently. Then allow to sit in the bottle.

SELECT MENU

Press and re-press the button to select until Cond appears in the top left corner of the display.

RINSE METER SENSORS

Rinse the sensors in clean water and blot dry

(never

rub or touch the pH glass bulb)

READ RESULTS

Record the readings after the stable icon comes up. Press to switch from Conductivity to TDS and Salinity. When ﬁ nished with readings, rinse the probe with clean water and return it to the included storage solution or to pH 4 buffer. NOTE: If using the eXact iDip® app, press the Save Result button at the top of the Bluetooth Test page to store the displayed result.

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• The TDS and Salinity measurements are calculated from the conductivity measurements by using conversion factors.

•

The meter can recognize 84μS, 1413 μS/cm and 12.88 mS/cm

conductivity calibration solutions. The user can conduct 1 to 3 points calibration. Refer to the table below. Usually calibrating the tester with 1413 μS/cm conductivity buffer solution alone shall meet the testing requirement. However, we recommend choosing a calibration solution close to the expected conductivity of your sample.

Calibration indication

Icon

Calibration

Standards

Measuring Range

84μS/cm 0 - 200 μS/cm

1413 μS/cm 200 - 1999 μS/cm

12.88 mS/cm 2 - 20 mS/cm

•

The tester has been calibrated before leaving the factory. For best

accuracy we recommend testing a conductivity buffer solution before use. If the error is large, then calibration is needed.

• To maintain the accuracy of conductivity calibration solutions, we recommend replacing the solutions after 3 to 5 uses. To prevent contamination, Do NOT pour used calibration solutions back into the original bottles.

• Temperature compensation factor: The default setting of the temperature compensation factor is 2.0%/°C. Users can adjust the factor depending on the solution or experimental data (see table below). Use parameter setting P4 to adjust the factor.

Solution

Temperature

compensation factor

NaCl

2.12%/°C

5% NaOH

1.72%/°C

Dilute ammonia

1.88%/°C

10% Hydrochloric acid

1.32%/°C

5% Sulfuric acid

0.96%/°C

• 1000 ppm = 1 ppt 1000 μS = 1 mS

• TDS and conductivity are linearly related; the conversion factor ranges from 0.40-1.00. The factory default setting is 0.71. Salinity and conductivity are also linearly related; the conversion factor is 0.5. The tester only needs to be calibrated in Conductivity mode. After calibration for conductivity, the meter can switch from conductivity to TDS or salinity.

• Conversion Example: if conductivity measurement is 1000μS/ cm, then the default TDS measurement will be 710 ppm (under the default 0.71 conversion factor), and the salinity will be 0.5 ppt.

• Avoid cross-contaminating the conductivity standard solutions. Rinse the sensors and blot dry after every measurement.

CONDUCTIVITY TEST NOTES

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RINSE ORP PROBE

Rinse the ORP probe in clean water and blot dry with soft paper towel or cloth to remove excess water.

SELECT MENU

Press and re-press the button to select the ORP test parameter (mV unit of measure next to result).

ORP TEST PROCEDURE

POWER ON METER

Press the button to turn on the meter.

TEST

Fill Sample Collection Bottle with sample to be tested. Submerge the probe in the sample and stir gently. Then allow to sit in the bottle.

Things needed in addition to what’s in the kit: Clean sample collection bottle (provided), clean water (distilled, deionized, or puriﬁ ed bottled water) for rinsing (16oz), and soft paper towels for drying the probe. Ensure ORP probe is securely installed (see image at right). If not, see page 6 for Probe Replacement.

Preparation before use:

Pour enough 3M KCl solution into a small cap to cover the sensors. Soak the probe for 3-5 minutes in the solution to activate the sensor. There is no need to activate the sensor if it is used frequently.

READ RESULTS

Record the readings after the stable icon comes up. When ﬁ nished with readings, rinse the probe with distilled water and return it to the included storage solution or to pH 4 buffer. NOTE: If using the eXact iDip® app, press the Save Result button at the top of the Bluetooth Test page to store the displayed result.

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COMPATIBLE SMART DEVICES

SMART PHONE COMPATIBILITY

Updated

04/2017

APPLE SAMSUNG SONY MOTOROLA HTC

iPhone 4s AND UP Galaxy Ace Style Xperia E1 Moto E Desire 610

iPhone SE Galaxy Alpha Xperia M2 Moto G Desire 816

iPod touch 5th AND UP

Galaxy Core II Xperia T2 Ultra Moto X One

Galaxy Core Prime Xperia XA One Max

Galaxy Express J1 Xperia Z

GOOGLE

One Mini

Galaxy Express Prime Xperia Z ULTRA Nexus 4

AND UP

One Mini 2

Galaxy Grand 2 Xperia Z1

Galaxy Grand Duos Xperia Z2

Galaxy Grand Neo Xperia Z3 Pixel MX4

Galaxy J Xperia ZL Pixel V1 MX4 Pro

Galaxy Mega 6.3 Xperia ZR Pixel V2

Galaxy Mega 2 Pixel XL

OPPO

Galaxy S3 Neo A37

Galaxy S4 AND UP

LENOVO

F1S

F70 Galaxy Xcover 3 Vibe X2 R9S

G Pro2 Galaxy Young II Duos Vibe Z2

G2 AND UP Vibe Z2 Pro

XIAOMI

Optimus Exceed 2 Mi Max

Optimus Fuel

ZTE

Mi3

Optimus G (E975)

Nubia X6

Redmi 3

Optimus G Pro

Nubia Z7 Max

Redmi Note (4G)

Optimus L40

Optimus L65

HUAWEI

Optimus L70

MOTOROLA DROID

Ascend Mate 7

Optimus L80 Maxx

Ascend P7

Optimus L90 Mini

Ascend P8

Optimus Zone 2 Razr HD

Honor 3C (4G)

Volt Razr HD Maxx

Honor 6

Razr M Honor 6 Plus

Turbo

Ultra

TABLET COMPATIBILITY

APPLE SAMSUNG LG SONY GOOGLE

iPad (3rd) Galaxy Note 10.1 G Pad Xperia Tablet Z Nexus 7 (2013)

iPad (4th) Galaxy Note 3 Neo Xperia Tablet Z2 Nexus 9

iPad Air

Galaxy Note 3 Neo Duos

iPad Air 2 Galaxy Note 4

iPad Pro Galaxy Note 8.0

iPad Mini Galaxy Note II

iPad Mini 2 Galaxy Note II Duos

iPad Mini Retina Galaxy Note III

iPad Mini 4

Galaxy Note III Round

Galaxy Note Pro

Galaxy Tab 3 V

Galaxy Tab 4

Galaxy Tab Pro

Galaxy Tab S

This list is current as of June, 2018. To view the most up-to-date list of compatible devices, please visit

sensafe.com/idip-compatible-devices.

VIEW INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO

evices, please

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BLUETOOTH® SMART TECHNOLOGY

Bluetooth® SMART is a low-power networking standard which uses short radio waves to allow electronic devices to communicate with each other wirelessly. The eXact® pH+ comes standard with the latest Bluetooth® 4.0 technology (bluetooth.com/Pages/Bluetooth-Smart.aspx). It is a class 2 device with a wireless working distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters) and a 2.1 Mbps data transfer rate. This allows a seamless transfer of data between a smart device and the eXact

pH+.

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Using your Smart Device, download the eXact iDip

app. Download the latest update to ensure you are using the current version with up-to-date features. To see if your smart device is compatible, visit sensafe.com/idip-compatible-devices. We are constantly improving the eXact iDip

app and

welcome your suggestions. Visit

exactidip.com or e-mail

[email protected].

ALLOW ACCESS

Upon opening, and while using the eXact iDip® app, popups will appear that ask for access to different functions of your phone; Location, Contacts, Calendar, and Cellular Data. In order to get full functionality of the app, be sure to allow access to all of these features.

MAKING CALLS

The eXact iDip® photometer is not intended for use while talking on your smart phone. Talking during testing may cause the app to shutdown.

GET IT ON

Note: If using an Apple® iPad™, select 'iPhone only app' when

searching from the App Store, or scan the QR code above.

GETTING STARTED

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HISTORY:

Accesses saved results which can be sorted, edited, and emailed. Also accesses History Map

CALENDAR:

Displays your schedule/ appointments

PROFILE:

Activate Archiving

CUSTOMERS:

Attaches results to people and/or locations from your

smart

device contacts

TEST:

Initiates water testing

RESULTS:

Accesses temporary results that have not been saved to history

MENU:

Opens slide-out for easy access to all app features

BLUETOOTH DEVICE

TESTING PARAMETER

PARAMETER UNIT OF MEASURE

HOME SCREEN

TEST RESULT SCREEN

TEST RESULT

DOTS INDICATE MULTIPLE UNITS OF MEASURE

(Available for some tests)

EXACT IDIP® APP OVERVIEW

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The Menu slide-out is available from any screen within the app. The Menu allows you to access any of the app’s features with ease.

SETTINGS

CURRENT LOCATION

You can view your current GPS coordinates and/or refresh your current location. In order to take advantage of the GPS feature, make sure to allow eXact iDip® app to access your location.

CONFIGURATION FILES

Refreshing the conﬁ guration ﬁ les can help resolve issues with tests not appearing correctly in the app.

ABOUT

Access the End-User License Agreement and contact information to reach our ofﬁ ces in the USA and Europe from the About section, located in the Menu slide-out. In the About section you can ﬁ nd the version of the app you are running. Be sure to check your smart device’s app store for updates and install the latest version before running a test as we are constantly updating and adding more features to the app!

FAQS

Here you will ﬁ nd videos, downloads, links, and answers to the most frequently asked questions.

TEST

You can utilize two different testing methods under Test: Manual Entry or Bluetooth Device.

BLUETOOTH TEST

Tests will be performed with your eXact pH+ meter.

MANUAL TEST

This feature allows you to utilize other testing methods and manually enter your results into the app. Begin by selecting ‘Test’, ‘Manual Entry’, and select your desired test. Enter the value obtained. Once ﬁ nished, tap ‘SAVE’ at the top left. If the test you need to enter is not available on the list, tap ‘Custom*’. Enter the type of test that was run, the value obtained, and the unit of measure used. Then, tap ‘SAVE’ at the top left (see

page 27).

NAVIGATING THE APP

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APP

HISTORY

The History stores all your saved test result information and allows you to sort by date, customer name, or test type.

HOW TO SORT BY CUSTOMER

To sort by Customer begin by selecting 'History', then 'Sort by', 'Customer'. You can then scroll through your list of

customers by name, to ﬁ nd a speciﬁ c test result.

HOW TO SORT BY DATE

To sort by Date begin by selecting 'History' then 'Sort by', 'Date'. You can then scroll through a list of tests performed by date. You can also set a speciﬁ c date range by selecting 'Date range'. Then set your From and To dates.

HOW TO SORT BY TEST

To sort by Test begin by selecting 'History' then 'Sort by', 'Test'. You can then scroll through a list of tests sorted in

alphabetical order.

HOW TO EMAIL AND SHARE DATA

See page 29 for instructions on how to utilize these features

HOW TO ACCESS HISTORY MAP

The History Map stores GPS locations of testing sites. See page 30 for instructions on how to utilize this feature.

CUSTOMERS

Customers attaches results to people and/or locations in your smart device. In order to fully utilize the features and capabilities of the app, each test result will need to be stored (linked) to a proﬁ le. You can add customers in two ways. 1. By adding from your existing contact list on your smartphone/tablet or 2. You can create a new contact.

HOW TO ADD EXISTING CONTACTS

To add current contact information already stored on your device, begin by selecting 'Customers' then 'Add customers from contacts' (access to Contacts must be allowed on your device).

HOW TO CREATE A NEW CONTACT

To create a new contact, select 'Customers', tap the '+', then enter all of the customers contact information. Once ﬁ nished, tap 'Done'.

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APP

CALENDAR

Never miss an appointment! With the app’s Calendar feature, you can access your device’s calendar directly from the app. View by date range to see past entries or future appointments.

RESULTS

You can view details for tests that have not been saved to History, add notes, or clear recent test history from the Results section.

HOW TO ADD NOTES

To add notes begin by selecting ‘Results’ then select the test result you would like to add notes to. Tap inside the blue note section of the Results screen and add your notes. The app will automatically save the information you enter. Tap ‘Results’ to return to the previous screen.

HOW TO CLEAR PREVIOUS TEST RESULTS

To clear ALL recent test results, tap

‘Results’

, then

‘Reset’

. A

notiﬁ cation screen will display

‘Reset data results’

. “Are you

sure you want to reset all the results and notes?” Tap

‘Yes’

to clear.

If no entries are visible in the app, you may need to allow the app to access your calendar. You can do this in the settings and security section of your smartphone/tablet (instructions for each will vary by make/model).

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APP

PROFILE

The Proﬁ le section of the app can be used to set your preferred units of measure for your tests. Another feature located in the Proﬁ le section is Archiving. To access the Proﬁ le section of the app, tap the person icon that appears in the top right of the screen throughout the app.

PREFERRED UNITS OF MEASURE

In this section, you are able to select the appropriate unit of measure for your testing needs. To do so, tap Preferred Unit of Measure. Then, scroll until you ﬁ nd the appropriate test parameter (ex. Alkalinity, Total). Lastly, scroll through the various Unit of Measure options until you ﬁ nd the one that works for your needs (ex. dKH). Select that option and tap OK. The test parameter will now show the new preferred unit of measure.

ARCHIVING

After creating an account, the archiving function gives you the opportunity to upload your test results to the Cloud from which they can be accessed at a later date (https://www.idipdata.com). This is a helpful feature if you notice that the app is behaving slowly due to data overload. Images taken and saved with test results will also upload to the cloud when archived. After signed in to the archiving section with your new account, you can begin archiving your results from the History page. While on the History page, tap the Select button at the top left, select the tests to archive, and press the Archive button at the top of the screen.

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CONNECT TO PH

SELECT CUSTOMER

a. Select

'Customers'

from the

'Home'

screen.

b. Tap

'Add customer from contacts'. c. Select a contact from your list. After selecting a contact, tap on the customer's address if shown. Android users: If no address is found, tap "No addresses found" d. Verify customer has been selected.

Note:

In order to take full advantage of the GPS and Data Storage

features, each test result is linked to a contact.

POWER ON EXACT® PH

Press the button to power on the pH+.

For helpful tips regarding test procedures, refer to tips “FOR BEST ACCURACY” on page 5.

After adding a customer, a test will need to be conducted and a result saved in order for the customer’s information to display in the app’s customers list.

TIP

You can also choose to complete this step after testing.

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Apple

Android

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CONNECT TO PH

SELECT BLUETOOTH

TEST

Tap the menu slide out ‘ ’ and select

'Bluetooth Test'

from the choices shown.

CONNECT EXACT® PH

The eXact iDip® app will automatically connect to the most recently used device. If not, select your eXact® pH+ from the bottom of the screen.

After connecting,

proceed with test procedure for chosen parameter.

Once connected to the pH+, you can run tests as usual (see page 10). Test results will be stored in the Results section of the app (see page 28 for next steps).

Note: Ensure you always connect your pH

photometer via the

Bluetooth

connection within the app. To verify connection look for

the Bluetooth icon in the upper right corner of your photometer.

If you experience an issue connecting your device, check to ensure that your smartphone/tablet’s Bluetooth

function is turned

on and your device is compatible.

Refer to the back of your pH

to determine the serial number for your device. This will also be the name for the Bluetooth

connection.

TIP

Easily verify your device.

Not Connected

Date/Time Sync Successful

Check LCD display for Bluetooth icon.

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LANGELIER SATURATION INDEX (LSI)

Refer to the instructions and perform the tests for TDS (page 15) and pH (page 12). Then, obtain results for Total Alkalinity and Calcium Hardness via alternate means (eXact iDip® photometer - Part No. 486101 or eXact® Micro 20 photometer - Part No. 486700). Lastly, tap Results at the bottom of the page and an LSI value will be calculated and displayed automatically.

MANUAL ENTRY

This feature allows you to utilize other testing methods and manually enter your results into the app. Begin by selecting 'Test', 'Manual Entry', select your desired test. Enter the value obtained. Once ﬁ nished, tap 'SAVE' at the top left. If the test you need to enter is not available on the list, tap 'Custom*'. Enter the type of test that was run, the value obtained, and the unit of measure used. Then, tap 'SAVE' at the top left.

AUTO-CALCULATED METHODS

Visit exactph.com for complete test instructions.

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MANAGING DATA

ADD SITES

Each set of results can be saved to a customers 'Site' (water source at the location). Select a site from the list or to add new sites, tap 'Sites', then '+'.

Enter a Site name, tap 'OK'.

ADD NOTES

To add notes to each test tap the desired test result.

Type notes in the 'Notes' box, which are automatically saved. Press 'Results' to return to the results menu.

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RESULTS

After tests have been performed, tap 'Results' at the bottom of the screen.

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SAVE TO HISTORY

In 'Results' screen, tap 'Save' to store into 'History'. If this step is omitted, test results will not be permanently saved.

Saving Results' pop-up appears, verifying that your result

is now successfully saved.

MANAGING DATA

SEND/SHARE VIA EMAIL

In History you can edit, select, and email your results. To email you can either tap an individual result displayed, or use the 'Select' button to access multiple data points. Press the blue envelope icon if you tapped an individual result. Select

'Email'

at the top if multiple tests are selected. A .csv

(spreadsheet) ﬁ le will be attached at the bottom of the e-mail.

Individual Result Multiple Results

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MANAGING DATA

SEND/SHARE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

To share your results on social media, use the 'Select' button and check the result(s) you want to share. Tap 'Post' at the top and choose whether to share via Facebook or Twitter.

USING HISTORY MAP

Tap

'Map'

on History page to access History Map. Double-tap or spread ﬁ ngers to zoom. Tap on a pin to see results. Tap on a result to bring up the details page.