Milwaukee Mi 180 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual Mi 180 Bench Meter

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................... 4

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 5

OPERATIONAL GUIDE ..................................................................................................... 7

AUTORANGING ............................................................................................................. 11

pH CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................... 12

pH BUFFER TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE ........................................................................ 15

RELATIVE mV CALIBRATION ............................................................................................. 16

EC/TDS CALIBRATION ..................................................................................................... 17

NaCl CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................ 18

GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE (GLP) ............................................................................ 19

LOGGING .................................................................................................................... 25

SETUP ............................................................................................................................ 33

mV CALIBRATION ........................................................................................................... 35

TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION .......................................................................................... 36

EC SOLUTIONS TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE ................................................................. 37

PC INTERFACE ............................................................................................................... 38

ELECTRODE CONDITIONING & MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 40

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................... 42

ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................ 43

DISPLAYDISPLAY

DISPLAY

A. PRIMARY DISPLAY B. MEASURING UNIT FOR PRIMARY

DISPLAY C. CALIBRATION MESSAGES D. MEMORIZED pH CALIBRATION

BUFFERS E. CALIBRATION TAGS F. GLP TAGS G. MODE INDICATORS H. REQUIRE USER CONFIRMATION I. CALIBRATION REQUESTED J. SECONDARY DISPLAY K. MEASURING UNIT FOR SECONDARY

DISPLAY L. TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION

MODE INDICATOR M. CALIBRATION MESSAGES N. MEASURING UNIT FOR PRIMARY

DISPLAY

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RS 232

POWER

12VDC

USB

TEMP

REF

FRONT PANELFRONT PANEL

FRONT PANEL

1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

2. CAL key, to enter/exit calibration mode

3. GLP/ACCEPT key, to display GLP data

or to confirm value

4. SHIFT key, to select second key function

5. LOG/CLR/MR key, to store reading in

memory, to clear calibration or to en-

ter/exit recall mode

6. MODE/SETUP key, to select measure-

ment mode/pH resolution, to enter/

exit setup mode or to toggle between

delete one or all logged data

/ATC key, to manually decrease temperature value or other parameters or to select temperature compensation mode

8. RANGE/FIXED key, to switch measurement unit pH/mV/EC or focused data, or to freeze current reading on the LCD

/TC key, to manually increase temperature value or other parameters or to view temperature coefficient value

10. ON/OFF key, to turn the meter ON and OFF

11. Secondary LCD

12. Primary LCD

REAR PANELREAR PANEL

REAR PANEL

13. USB connector

14. RS232 connector

15. Power supply socket

16. DIN connector for EC probe

17. Reference pH electrode socket

18. BNC pH electrode connector

19. Temperature probe socket

Instruction Manual Mi 180 Bench Meter

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Tha

nk you for choosing Milwaukee Instruments. This instruction manual will provide you

the necessary information for correct use of the meter.

Mi 180

is a logging microprocessor-based pH, ORP, EC, TDS, NaCl and temperature bench meter.

This meter is provided with a series of new diagnostic features which add an entirely new dimension to the measurement of pH/ORP/EC/TDS/NaCl, by allowing the user to dramatically improve the reliability of the measurement:

•

7 memorized buffers (pH 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01 and 12.45) for pH calibration

• pH calibration up to 3 points

• Messages on the LCD to make the calibration easy and accurate

• Relative mV feature

• GLP feature, to view last calibration data for pH, EC or NaCl

• User-selectable alarm time out to alert the user that too much time elapsed since the

last pH calibration

•

Log-on-demand (50 samples for each range: pH, mV/Rel mV, EC, TDS, NaCl)

Moreover, it offers an extended temperature range from –20 °C (–4 °F) to 120 °C (248°F), using

MA 831RMA 831R

MA 831R interchangeable temperature probe or the temperature sensor inside

the EC probe. The autoranging feature of the EC and TDS ranges automatically sets the instrument to

the scale with the highest possible resolution. The conductivity measurements are manually or automatically compensated for tem-

perature effect, with the temperature sensor inside the conductivity probe. It is also possible to disable the temperature compensation and measure the actual conductivity.

The temperature coefficient is user selectable. For accurate measurements, use the electrode holder supplied with the meter. This Bench Meter is supplied with:

• MA 917B/1 pH Electrode

• MA 831R Temperature Probe

• MA 814DB/1 EC/Temperature Probe

• MA 9315 Electrode Holder

• M 10004 pH 4.01 Sachet Buffer Solution

• M 10007 pH 7.01 Sachet Buffer Solution

• M 10010 pH 10.01 Sachet Buffer Solution

• M 10016 Sachet Electrode Cleaning Solution

• M 100 31 1,413 mS/cm Cal Solution Sachet

• M 100 16 Cleaning Solution Sachet

• Mi 5200 Application Software

• MA 9350 RS232 Connector cable (2 meters)

• Graduate Pipet

• 12 VDC Adapter

• Instruction Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS

Range pH -2.00 to 16.00 pH / -2.000 to 16.000 pH

mV ±699.9 mV / ±2000 mV EC 0.00 to 29.99 μS/cm

30.0 to 299.9 μS/cm 300 to 2999 μS/cm

3.00 to 29.99 mS/cm

30.0 to 200.0 mS/cm up to 500.0 mS/cm (uncompensated EC)*

TDS 0.00 to 14.99 mg/L (ppm)

15.0 to 149.9 mg/L (ppm) 150 to 1499 mg/L (ppm)

1.50 to 14.99 g/L (ppt)

15.0 to 100.0 g/L (ppt)

up to 400.0 g/L (uncompensated TDS)* with 0.80 conversion factor NaCl 0.0 to 400.0% Temp -20.0 to 120.0 °C (-4.0 to 248.0 °F)

Resolution pH 0.01 pH / 0.001 pH

mV 0.1 mV / 1 mV EC 0.01 μS/cm

0.1 μS/cm

1 μS/cm

0.01 mS/cm

0.1 mS/cm

TDS 0.01 mg/L

0.1 mg/L

1mg/L

0.01 g/L

0.1 g/L NaCl 0.1% Temp 0.1 °C (0.1 °F)

(*)

Uncompensated conductivity (or TDS) is the conductivity (or TDS) value without temperature compensation.

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Accuracy pH ±0.01 pH / ±0.002 pH (@ 20 °C / 68 °F) mV ±0.2 mV / ± 1 mV

EC ±1% of reading ±(0.05 μS/cm or 1 digit) TDS ±1% of reading ±(0.03 mg/L or 1 digit) NaCl ±1% of reading Temp ±0.4 °C (±0.8 °F)

Rel mV offset ±2000 mV

Calibration pH 1, 2 or 3 points calibration, with 7 memorized buffers:

1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01 and 12.45 EC 1 point slope calibration with 6 memorized solutions available:

84.0 μS/cm, 1413 μS/cm, 5.00 mS/cm, 12.88 mS/cm,

80.0 mS/cm, 111.8 mS/cm;

1 point offset calibration: 0.00 μS/cm

NaCl 1-point, with MA 9050 calibration solution

Temp 2-point, at 0 and 50 °C (32 and 122 °F)

Temperature Automatic or manual, from -20.0 to 120.0 °C (-4.0 to 248.0 °F) Compensation Temperature Selectable from 0.00 to 6.00%/ °C (EC and TDS only) Coefficient TDS factor 0.40 to 0.80 (default value is 0.50) pH Electrode MA 917B/1 (included) Temperature Probe MA 831R (included) EC Probe MA 814DB/1 (included) Input Impedance (pH) 1012 ohms Computer Interface RS232/USB opto-isolated Power supply 12 VDC power adapter Dimensions 230 x 160 x 95 mm (9.0 x 6.3 x 3.7") Weight 0.9 kg (2.0 lb.) Environment 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) ; max RH 95% Warranty 3 years

This instrument is in compliance with the CE Directives.

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OPERATIONAL GUIDE

INITIAL PREPARATIONINITIAL PREPARATION

INITIAL PREPARATION

Plug the 12 VDC adapter to the power supply socket. To prepare the instrument for pH measurements, connect the pH electrode to the BNC connector and the temperature probe to the appropriate socket on the rear panel of the instrument. The temperature probe is used in conjunction with the pH electrode to utilize the instrument's ATC capability, but it can also be used independently to take temperature measurements.

For electrodes with a separate reference, connect the electrode’s BNC to the BNC connector and plug the reference electrode to the reference socket.

For temperature measurements and pH automatic temperature compensation connect the temperature probe to the appropriate socket. After taking measurements switch the meter off, clean the electrode and store it with a few drops of

MA 9015 MA 9015

MA 9015 storage solution in the

protection cap. For EC/TDS measurements connect the EC probe to the 7-pin connector. Make sure the

probe sleeve is properly inserted and tighten the threaded ring. The instrument enters the same range and mode as it was at power off

For pH and mV/Rel mV

modes, after turning the instrument on, the “OPEN” tag and the “

” and “ ” symbols from the electrode blink on the LCD for a few seconds to remind the user to unscrew the electrode refilling cap, and to remove the protective cap before taking measurements.

pHpH

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MEASUREMENTS

Make sure the instrument has been calibrated before taking pH measurements.

• If necessary, press the RANGE key until the display changes to pH mode.

• Submerge the tip of the electrode (4cm/1½") and the temperature probe into the sample

to be tested and stir gently. Allow for the electrode to stabilize.

• The pH measurement is displayed on the primary LCD and the temperature on the secondary LCD.

• If the reading is out of range, the closest full-scale value will blink on the primary LCD.

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The display will show the default temperature of 25 °C or the last temperature reading with the “MTC” tag and “°C” (or “°F”) tag blinking.

The temperature can now be adjusted with the UP and DOWN arrow keys (from –20.0 °C to

120.0 °C).

V / REL V / REL

V / REL

V MEASUREMENTSV MEASUREMENTS

V MEASUREMENTS

An optional ORP electrode must be used to perform ORP measurements (see “Accessories” section). Oxidation-Reduction Potential (ORP) measurements provide the quantification of the oxidizing or

reducing power of the tested sample. To perform an ORP measurement correctly, the surface of the electrode must be clean and

smooth.

• If necessary, press the RANGE/FIXED key until the display changes to mV/Rel mV.

• Submerge the ORP electrode tip (4cm/1½") into the sample to be tested and allow a

few seconds for the reading to stabilize.

• The instrument displays the mV reading on the primary LCD or Rel mV reading if a Rel mV

calibration has been performed and the temperature on the secondary LCD.

NoteNote

Note: To change pH resolution press the MODE/SETUP key. If measurements are taken successively in different samples, it is recommended to rinse the

electrode thoroughly with deionizated water and then with some of the sample to be tested. The pH reading is affected by temperature. In order to measure the pH accurately, the

temperature effect must be compensated. To use the Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) feature, connect and submerge the

MA 831RMA 831R

MA 831R temperature probe into the sample as close as possible to the electrode and wait for a few seconds. The “ATC” tag will be displayed.

If Manual Temperature Compensation (MTC) is desired, the temperature probe must be disconnected from the instrument.

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NotesNotes

Notes:

•When the reading is out of range, the closest full-scale value is displayed blinking.

•

If using a pH electrode while in mV mode, the instrument will measure the mV generated by the pH electrode.

•If the instrument displays a Rel mV reading and it is desired to take mV measurements,

simply clear the Rel mV calibration (see Rel mV calibration section at page 16).

CONDUCTIVITYCONDUCTIVITY

CONDUCTIVITY

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MEASUREMENTS

Make sure the instrument has been calibrated before taking conductivity measurements.

• Press the RANGE/FIXED key to enter EC measurement mode.

• Immerse the probe into the solution to be tested. The sleeve holes must be completely submerged.

Tap the probe repeatedly to remove any air bubbles that may be trapped inside the sleeve.

• The conductivity value is displayed on the primary LCD and the temperature on the secondary

LCD, along with the reference temperature.

NotesNotes

Notes:

•If the reading is out of range, the closest full-scale value (200.0 mS for MTC/ATC mode or

500.0 mS for uncompensated conductivity) will be displayed blinking.

•I

f SHIFT&RANGE/FIXED keys are pressed to freeze the LCD range and the reading goes

out of range, the full-scale value of the frozen range will be displayed blinking.

The EC reading is affected by temperature. Three options for temperature compensation are available in EC measurement mode.

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NoteNote

Note: The compensation is referenced at the selected reference temperature (see

SETUP for details, page 33).

Automatic (ATC): The EC probe has a built-in temperature sensor; the temperature value is used to automatically compensate the EC/TDS reading (from -20.0 – 120.0 °C).

Manual (MTC): The temperature value, shown on the secondary LCD, can be manually set with the UP and DOWN arrow keys. The “°C” tag blinks when this option is active.

No Compensation (NOTC): The temperature value is displayed, but it is not taken into account. The reading displayed on the primary LCD is the uncompensated EC or TDS

value. To select the desired option, press the SHIFT&

/ATC keys until the option is

displayed on the LCD.

NotesNotes

Notes:

•The default compensation mode is ATC.

•If no temperature probe is detected, ATC mode can not be selected and the instru-

ment displays “----” on the secondary LCD.

If temperature compensation is active, measurements are compensated using the temperature coefficient (default value 1.90 %/°C). To change the temperature coefficient, enter the setup mode and select the “tc” item (see SETUP for details, page 33). The

current temperature coefficient can be quickly viewed by pressing the SHIFT&

/TC keys.

The value is briefly displayed on the secondary LCD.

• If the temperature reading is out of the -20.0 to 120.0 °C (-4.0 to 248.0 °F) interval and ATC

option is selected, the “°C” tag will blink and the closest interval limit will be displayed.

• By pressing the UP and DOWN arrow keys the displayed temperature value can be

changed. This value is used to compensate the EC/TDS reading.

TDSTDS

TDS

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• Press the MODE/SETUP key while in EC range until the display changes to TDS mode.

• The TDS reading will be displayed on the primary LCD and the temperature reading on

the secondary LCD, along with the reference temperature.

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NotesNotes

Notes:

•If the reading is out of range, the full-scale value (160.0 g/L for MTC/ATC mode or

400.0 g/L for uncompensated TDS) will be displayed blinking.

•I

f the SHIFT&RANGE/FIXED keys are pressed to freeze the LCD range and the reading

goes out of range, the full-scale value of the frozen range will be displayed blinking.

NaClNaCl

NaCl

MEASUREMENTS MEASUREMENTS

MEASUREMENTS

• Press the MODE/SETUP key while in EC range to enter NaCl measurement mode.

• The instrument will display the NaCl reading on the primary LCD and the temperature on the

secondary LCD, along with the reference temperature.

AUTORANGING

The EC and TDS scales are autoranging. The meter automatically sets the scale with the highest possible resolution.

By pressing the SHIFT&RANGE/FIXED keys, the autoranging feature is disabled and the current range is frozen on the LCD. The “Auto” “OFF” (autoranging disabled) message will be displayed on the LCD for a few seconds. To restore the autoranging option, press the SHIFT&RANGE/FIXED keys again. The “Auto” “On” (autoranging enabled) message will be displayed on the LCD for a few seconds.

NoteNote

Note: Autoranging is automatically restored if the range is changed, if the setup or

calibration modes are entered and if the meter is turned off and back on again.

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pH CALIBRATION

It is recommended to calibrate the instrument frequently, especially if high accuracy is required. The pH calibration is also necessary in the following cases:

a) Whenever the pH electrode is replaced. b) At least once a week. c) After testing aggressive chemicals. d) When extreme accuracy is required. e) If “CALIBRATION EXPIRED” tag is blinking during measurement. Every time you calibrate the instrument use fresh buffers and perform an electrode Cleaning Procedure (see page 41).

PROCEDUREPROCEDURE

PROCEDURE

One, two or three points calibration can be performed, from the 7 memorized buffers (1.68,

4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01 and 12.45 pH).

• Pour small quantities of selected buffer solutions into clean beakers. For accurate calibration

use two beakers for each buffer solution, the first one to rinse the electrode and the second one for calibration.

• Remove the protective cap and rinse the electrode with some of the buffer solution to be

used for the first calibration point.

THREE-POINT CALIBRATIONTHREE-POINT CALIBRATION

THREE-POINT CALIBRATION

• Immerse the pH electrode and the temperature probe approximately 4 cm (1½”) into a buffer

solution of your choice (pH 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.01, 9.18, 10.01 or 12.45) and stir gently. The temperature probe should be close to the pH electrode.

•

Press the CAL key. The “CAL”, “1” and “CALIBRATION” tags will appear and the secondary LCD will display buffer “7.01”.

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• If necessary, press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select a different buffer value.

• The “WAIT” tag will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable.

• When the reading is stable and close to the selected buffer, the “READY” and “ACCEPT” tags

will blink on the LCD.

• Press the GLP/ACCEPT key to confirm calibration.

• The calibrated value will be displayed on the primary LCD and the second expected buffer

value on the secondary LCD, along with the tag of the buffer already calibrated.

• After the first calibration point is accepted, immerse the pH electrode and the temperature

probe approximately 4 cm (1½”) into the second buffer solution and stir gently. The temperature probe should be close to the pH electrode.

• If necessary, press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select a different buffer value.

• The “WAIT” tag will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable.

• When the reading is stable and close to the selected buffer, the “READY” and “ACCEPT” tags

will blink on the LCD.

• Press the GLP/ACCEPT key to confirm calibration.

• The calibrated value will be displayed on the primary LCD and the third expected buffer value

on the secondary LCD, along with the tags of the buffers already calibrated.

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• After the second calibration point is accepted, immerse the pH electrode and the tempera-

ture probe approximately 4 cm (1½”) into the third buffer solution and stir gently. The temperature probe should be close to the pH electrode.

• If necessary, press the UP and DOWN arrow keys to select a different buffer value.

• The “WAIT” tag will blink on the LCD until the reading is stable.

• When the reading is stable and close to the selected buffer, the “READY” and “ACCEPT” tags

will blink on the LCD.

• Press the GLP/ACCEPT key to confirm calibration.

• The instrument stores the calibration values and returns to normal measurement mode.

NotesNotes

Notes:

•The instrument automatically skips the buffers already used for the previous calibration points to

avoid erroneous procedure.

•If the value measured by the instrument is not close to the selected buffer, “WRONG BUFFER”

and “WRONG PROBE” messages will blink alternately. In this case, check if the correct buffer has been used or regenerate the electrode by following the Cleaning Procedure (see page 40). If necessary, change the buffer or the electrode.

•If “WRONG BUFFER” and “Old” messages on the secondary LCD are displayed blinking, an

inconsistency between new and previous (old) calibration is detected. Clear calibration parameters by pressing the LOG/CLR/MR key and proceed with calibration from the current calibration point (the instrument will keep all confirmed values during current calibration).

•The “WRONG BUFFER” message and the temperature value blink if temperature reading is

out of the defined temperature range for the buffer. Calibration cannot be confirmed in this situation.

•Press the RANGE/FIXED key to display the temperature reading during calibration.

•To clear a previous calibration and return to the default values, press the LOG/CLR/MR key at

any time after entering calibration mode. The LCD will show “CLr CAL” for one second, and then the meter will return to normal measurement mode.

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