LaMotte P-54 User Manual

MODEL DA-1

CODE 1929

MULTI-RANGE
CONDUCTIVITY METER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

LaMOTTE COM PANY

Helping People Solve Analytical Challenges

PO Box 329 • Chestertown • Mary land • 21620 • USA

800-344-3100 • 410-778-3100 (Out side U.S.A.) • Fax [phone]

Visit us on the web at www.lamotte.com

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61918 · 9/03

INTRODUCTION

The DA-1 Multi-Range Conductivity Meter is a portable, battery-operated
instrument with solid state circuitry. The meter accurately measures a wide
range of conductivity with a single probe. A conductivity reading measures
the capacity of a solution to conduct an electric current and is directly
related to the total ionic concentration of dissolved substances in the
solution.

The instrument’s capabilities range from checking the purity of distilled
water to use as a salinometer for monitoring the conductivity of sea water.
Other applications include checking air and water pollution, evaluating
electroplating baths, measuring soluble salts in soils, and monitoring
industrial and municipal water treatment operations.

This easy-to-use instrument has a rugged 3½" taut-band meter movement
with a mirrored scale that eliminates reading errors due to parallax. Other
features include a battery check circuit and manual temperature
compensation from 0°C to 100°C.

The conductivity meter is equipped with a range selector which monitors
conductivities from 0-100,000 micromhos/cm. A single conductivity probe
on a three foot cable is used to measure all four ranges.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

When meter does not indicate greater than 80 micromhos in the
“BAT.CK” position, replace the battery. The battery is located under the
meter panel of the instrument. Carefully remove the panel by unscrewing
the four screws on the front of the unit and lift the unit out. Make sure
battery terminal contacts are aligned with the correct terminals. Replace
meter panel to instrument housing.

INSTRUMENT GUARANTEE

This instrument and probe, except for the battery, are guaranteed to be free
from defects in material and workmanship for six months from original
purchase date. If within that time the instrument is found to be defective,
it will be repaired without charge (except for transportation expense to
LaMotte Company, Chestertown, Maryland 21620).

This guarantee is void under the following circumstances: operator’s
negligence, improper application, and unauthorized servicing.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY

Under no circumstances shall LaMotte Company be liable for loss of life,
property, profits or other damages incurred through the use or misuse of
their products.

PACKAGING AND DELIVERY

Experienced packaging personnel at LaMotte Company assure the adequate
protection of our products against normal hazards encountered during
shipment. After the product leaves the manufacturer, all responsiblity for
its safe delivery is assured by the transportation company. Damage claims
must be filed immediately with the transportation company to receive
compensation for damaged goods.

Should it be necessary to return the instrument for repair or servicing, pack
instrument carefully in suitable container with adequate packing material.
Contact the Technical Services Department for a Return Authorization
Number Attach a letter to the shipping carton describing the kind of
trouble experienced. This valuable information will enable the service
department to make the required repairs more efficiently.

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