Greisinger G 1500 User guide

Operating manual
EN
G 1500
pH measuring device

Table of contents

Table of contents
1 About this documentation ................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Foreword............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Purpose of the document...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Legal notices......................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Correctness of content.......................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Layout of this document........................................................................................................................ 4
1.6 Further information ............................................................................................................................... 5
2 Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Explanation of safety symbols .............................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Foreseeable misuse ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.4 Intended use ......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Qualified personnel............................................................................................................................... 8
3 Description .......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Functional description........................................................................................................................... 9
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1 | About this documentation G 1500

1 About this documentation

1.1 Foreword

Read this document carefully and familiarise yourself with the operation of the product before you use it. Keep this document ready to hand and in the immediate vicinity of the product so that it is available to the personnel/user for reference at all times in case of doubt.
The product was developed according to the state of the art and fulfils the require­ments of the applicable European and national Directives. All corresponding docu­ments are available from the manufacturer.
Only technically qualified persons are permitted to carry out commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning. The qualified personnel must have carefully read and understood the operating manual before beginning any work.

1.2 Purpose of the document

– It provides important information for working safely and efficiently with the product.
– In addition to the quick reference guide with all relevant legal and safety content in
hard copy, this document is a detailed reference option for the product.

1.3 Legal notices

The liability and warranty of the manufacturer for damages and consequential dam­ages are voided with misuse, disregarding this document, disregarding safety notices, assignment of inadequately qualified technical personnel and arbitrary modifications of the product.
Only carry out the maintenance and service tasks on this product that are described in this documentation. In the process, adhere to the specified steps. For your own safety, only use original spare parts and accessories of the manufacturer. We assume no li­ability for the use of other products and resulting damage.
This document is entrusted to the recipient for personal use only. Any impermissible transfer, duplication, translation into other languages or excerpts from this operating manual are prohibited.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for print errors.

1.4 Correctness of content

The contents of this document were checked for corrected and are subject to a con­tinuous correction and updating process. This does not rule out potential errors. In the event that errors are discovered or in case of suggestions for improvement, please in­form us immediately via the indicated contact information in order to help us make this document even more user-friendly.

1.5 Layout of this document

Description
Each chapter is explained at the beginning in the description.
Prerequisite
All mandatory prerequisites are then listed for each step.
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Instruction
Tasks to be carried out by the personnel / user are represented as numbered instruc­tions. Adhere to the sequence of the specified instructions.
Representation
Shows an illustrative instruction or a configuration of the product.
Formula
Some instructions include a formula for a general understanding of a configuration, programming or a setting of the product.
Outcome of an action
Result, consequence or effect of an instruction.
Emphases
In order to simplify legibility and provide a clearer overview, various sections / informa­tion are emphasised.
1234 Display elements
Mechanical controls
Product functions
Product labels
Cross-reference [}p.4]
Foot notes

1.6 Further information

Software version of the product:
– V1.2 or later
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2 | Safety G 1500

2 Safety

2.1 Explanation of safety symbols

DANGER
This symbol warns of imminent danger which can result in death, severe bodily injury, or severe property damage in case of non-observance.
DANGER
This symbol indicates danger for living tissue as well as a variety of materials, which can be damaged or destroyed when coming into contact with this chemical. Caustic effect, protective equipment required!
DANGER
This symbol indicates danger for all life forms, which can result in death or acute or chromic damage to the health after inhaling, swallowing or absorbing this chemical through the skin.
CAUTION
This symbol warns of potential dangers or harmful situations which can cause damage to the device or to the environment in case of non-observance.
NOTE
This symbol indicates processes which can have a direct influence on operation or can trigger an unforeseen reaction in case of non-observance.
NOTE
This symbol instructs the use of eye protection which protects the eyes from harmful influences when working with powerful light, UV radiation, laser, chemicals, dust, splinters or weather influences.
NOTE
This symbol instructs the use of protective gloves which offer protection from mechan­ical, thermal, chemical, biological or electrical hazards.

2.2 Foreseeable misuse

The fault-free function and operational safety of the product can only be guaranteed if generally applicable safety precautions and the device-specific safety instructions for this document are observed.
If these notices are disregarded, personal injury or death, as well as property damage can occur.
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DANGER
Incorrect area of application!
In order to prevent erratic behaviour of the product, personal injury and property dam­age, the product must be used exclusively as described in the chapter Description [}p.9] in the operating manual.
– The product is not suitable for use in explosion-prone areas!
– The product must not be used for diagnostic or other medical purposes on pa-
tients!
– The product is not intended to come into direct contact with food. For measure-
ment in foods, samples must be taken and discarded after the measurement!
– Not suitable for use with requirements on functional safety, e.g. SIL!

2.3 Safety instructions

This product has been designed and tested according to the safety requirements for electronic measuring devices. The product must be used according to the technical
data. Technical data [}p.30].
DANGER
Danger of breaking the electrodes!
All electrodes contain glass parts that can cause injuries when broken. There is an el­evated risk of injury in connection with measurements in foods.
– Inspect the electrode before and after the measurement!
– Always measures in samples for measurements in foods. Discard these samples
after the measurement!
DANGER
Potassium chloride!
The pH and Redox electrodes contain potassium chloride or potassium, nitrate. All contact with the skin, clothing and eyes should be avoided. Nevertheless, should con­tact occur, take the following measures.
– As a fundamental rule, protective equipment (e.g. gloves) must be worn as inten-
ded for the purpose of use!
– Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas where chemicals are used!
– In case of problems, consult with trained, qualified personnel immediately!
– Eyes: Flush with flowing water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention!
– Skin: Wash with large amounts of water for several minutes!
– Clothing: Wash immediately!
– If swallowed: Drink large amounts of water, do not induce vomiting and seek med-
ical attention!
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CAUTION
Erratic behaviour!
On suspicion that the product can no longer be operated without danger, it must be decommissioned and prevented from recommissioning with appropriate labelling. The safety of the user can be impaired by the device if, for example, if it shows visible damage, it no longer works as specified or if it was stored for an extended period of time under unsuitable conditions.
– Visual inspection!
– In case of doubt, send the product to the manufacturer for repair or maintenance!
NOTE
This product does not belong in children's hands!

2.4 Intended use

The product is designed for measuring the pH value in water and aqueous media by means of suitable electrodes.
Application examples for this are, for example, drinking water, waste water, surface water, swimming pools, fish breeding and process chemistry.

2.5 Qualified personnel

For commissioning, operation and maintenance, the relevant personnel must have ad­equate knowledge of the measuring process and the significance of the measure­ments. This document makes a valuable contribution to this. The instructions in this document must be understood, observed and followed.
In order to avoid any risks arising from interpretation of the measurements in the con­crete application, the user must have additional expertise. The user is solely liable for damages/danger resulting from misinterpretation due to inadequate expertise.
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3 Description

3.1 Scope of delivery

Please check to ensure the completeness of the product after opening the package. You should find the following components:
– Quick reference guide
– Handheld measuring device, ready for operation, including batteries
– Electrode GE 114 WD
– Test report

3.2 Functional description

The product offers precision, speed and reliability in a compact, ergonomic housing. Additional impressive features include the dust-proof and waterproof design in accord­ance with IP 65/67 and the 3-line illuminated display, which offers overhead display at the push of a button. The product can be switched on, switched off and configured and the measurements and parameters can be adjusted and held with the operating ele­ments. The product is equipped with a BNC connector for connecting different elec­trodes.
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4 | The product at a glance G 1500

4 The product at a glance

4.1 The G 1500

LCD Display
BNC connection

4.2 Display elements

Display
Battery indicator Evaluation of the battery status
Unit display Display of units, if applicable, with unstable symbol
Main display Measurement of the current pH value or value for
Auxiliary display Corresponding temperature for the displayed pH
Bar graph Progress for calibration and visualisation of the
NOTE
The unit display shows a rotating circle segment in the first position as long as the measurement is unstable, if the position is unoccupied by the unit display.
G 1500
or type of mode, min/max/hold
min/max/hold
value with unit. Measured temperatures are dis­played with a decimal place, adjusted without.
electrode evaluation
GE 114

4.3 Operating elements

On / Off button
Press briefly Switch on the product
Activate / deactivate lighting
Long press Switch off the product
Reject changes in a menu
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Up / Down button
Press briefly Display of the min/max value
Change value of the selected parameter
Long press Reset the min/max value of the current measure-
ment
Both simultaneously Rotate display, overhead display
Function key
Press briefly Freeze measurement
Return to measurement display Call up next parameter
Long press, 2s
Start menu configuration, (ONF appears in the dis­play

4.4 Connections

BNC connection Connection for pH electrode
CAUTION
Ensuring water tightness!
The product guarantees protection from spray water, rain or accidental immersion in water. This protection for the plug connector is only guaranteed when plugged in. Moisture or contaminants on the contacts can result in incorrect measurement results.
– Protect contacts from soiling and moisture!
– Dry off damp plug connectors as quickly as possible!
Un/locking with rotating ring on the cable plug
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