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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OAKTON® 35632-Series |
Portable Waterproof |
pH/Dissolved Oxygen |
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Table of Contents
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3.1 Inserting the batteries .......................................................................................................... |
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3.2 Probe information — Connecting the probes............................................................... |
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Calibration ....................................................................................... |
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Important information on meter calibration ................................................................. |
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Preparing the meter for pH calibration .......................................................................... |
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4.3 pH calibration................................................................................................................ |
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Preparing the meter for DO calibration.......................................................................... |
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Dissolved oxygen calibration in % saturation.......................................................... |
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Dissolved oxygen calibration in mg/l (ppm) mode ............................................... |
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Temperature calibration .................................................................................................... |
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Measurement ................................................................................... |
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Taking DO readings...................................................................................................... |
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Taking pressure/salinity compensated DO measurements................................... |
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Taking pH readings ...................................................................................................... |
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Manual temperature compensation ................................................................................ |
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8.2 pH mode—Program P1.0: Viewing previous calibration data.................................... |
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8.3 pH mode—Program P2.0: Viewing electrode data.................................................. |
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8.4 pH mode—Program P3.0: pH measurement configuration................................... |
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P3.1 READY indicator and auto endpoint function.................................................... |
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P3.2 Selecting number of pH calibration points.......................................................... |
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P3.3 Selecting °C or °F ..................................................................................................... |
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8.5 pH mode—Program P4.0: Resetting to factory default settings................................. |
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8.6 % saturation mode—Program P1.0: Dissolved oxygen parameters |
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8.7 % saturation mode—Program P2.0: Offset adjustment................................................ |
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8.8 % saturation mode—Program P3.0: Previous calibration information...................... |
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8.9 % saturation mode—Program P4.0: Electrode properties ........................................... |
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8.10 % saturation mode—Program P5.0: Unit configuration....................................... |
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P5.1 READY indicator and auto endpoint function.................................................... |
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P5.2 Selecting °C or °F temperature readout................................................................ |
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8.11 % saturation mode—Program P6.0: Adjusting LCD brightness ............................... |
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8.12 % saturation mode—Program P7.0: Resetting to factory default ............................. |
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8.13 mg/l (ppm) mode—Program P1.0: Dissolved oxygen parameters .................... |
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P1.2 Salinity adjustment mode....................................................................................... |
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8.14 mg/l (ppm) mode—Program P2.0: Previous calibration information..................... |
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8.15 mg/l (ppm) mode—Program P3.0: Electrode properties .......................................... |
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8.16 mg/l (ppm) mode—Program P4.0: Unit configuration........................................ |
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P4.1 READY indicator and auto endpoint function.................................................... |
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P4.2 Selecting mg/l or ppm units.................................................................................. |
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P4.3 Selecting °C or °F temperature readout................................................................ |
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8.17 mg/l (ppm) mode—Program P5.0: Adjusting LCD brightness................................ |
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8.18 mg/l (ppm) mode—Program P6.0: Resetting to factory default .............................. |
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9.1 pH electrode care .......................................................................................................... |
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9.2 DO probe care ..................................................................................................................... |
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9.3 Membrane replacement ............................................................................................... |
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9.4 Electrolyte solution ............................................................................................................ |
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Troubleshooting.................................................................................. |
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Error Messages.................................................................................... |
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Specifications ...................................................................................... |
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Accessories ..................................................................................... |
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Appendix 1: Meter theory .................................................................. |
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Appendix 2: Pressure vs. Altitude table............................................. |
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Appendix 3: Factory default settings................................................. |
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Warranty ............................................................................................. |
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Return of Items................................................................................... |
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1. Introduction
Thank you for selecting an OAKTON meter. This OAKTON portable meter
is a microprocessor-based instrument that measures pH, dissolved oxygen and temperature. It’s completely waterproof—and it floats! Your meter has many user-friendly features, all of which are accessible through the membrane keypad.
Your meter includes batteries. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your meter.
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2.1Display
The LCD has a primary and secondary display.
•The primary display shows the measured pH or dissolved oxygen reading.
•The secondary display shows the temperature of the reading.
The display also shows error messages, keypad functions and program functions.
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10. ERRor indicator
4. pH indicator
11. Low battery indicator
5. % saturation indicator
12. Probe indicator
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2.2 Keypad
The large membrane keypad makes the instrument easy to use. Each button, when pressed, has a corresponding graphic indicator on the LCD.
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Powers and shuts off the meter. |
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Toggles user between Calibration and Measurement mode. |
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ENTER ............Press to confirm values in Calibration mode and to confirm selections in SETUP mode.
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3. Preparation
3.1 Inserting the Batteries
Four AAA batteries are included with your meter.
1.Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the battery cover. See figure below.
2.Lift off battery cover to expose batteries.
3.Insert batteries. Follow the diagram inside the cover for correct polarity.
4.Replace the battery cover into its original position. Screw cover back into place.
Remove these two screws to access battery compartment
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3.2 Probe information
Your meter uses two probes:
•pH electrode with BNC connector
•dissolved oxygen/temperature probe with a notched 6-pin connector
The temperature sensing element built into the dissolved oxygen probe will also compensate for pH readings as long as both probes are in your solution at the same time.
You can use any standard pH electrode with a BNC connector with this meter. If you do not have the DO probe connected you will need temperature probe 35618-05 to provide temperature compensation for pH readings (not included
order separately). For the dissolved oxygen/temperature probe, you must use an OAKTON dissolved oxygen/temperature probe with the notched 6-pin connector. For replacement probes, see the “Accessories” section, pages 64-65.
NOTE: Keep connectors dry and clean. Do not touch connectors with soiled hands.
To connect the pH electrode:
1.Slide the BNC connector of the probe over the BNC connector socket on the meter. Make sure the slots of the connector are in line with the posts of the socket. Rotate and push the connector clockwise until it locks.
See figure below.
2.To remove probe, push and rotate the connector counterclockwise. While holding onto the metal part of the connector, pull probe away from the meter.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the probe cord or the probe wires might disconnect.
To connect the dissolved oxygen probe:
NOTE: Do not substitute other DO probes. For a replacement DO probe, see the “Accessories” section, page 64.
1.Line up the notch and 6 pins on the meter with the holes in the 6-pin connector. Push down and turn the locking ring clockwise to lock into place.
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2.To remove probe, turn the locking ring counterclockwise on the probe connector. Pull probe away from the meter.
CAUTION: Do not pull on the probe cord or the probe wires might disconnect.
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4. Calibration
4.1 Important Information on Meter Calibration
When you recalibrate your meter, old calibration points are replaced on a “point by point” basis in pH and completely for % saturation and mg/l (ppm).
For example:
•pH: if you previously calibrated your meter at pH 4.01, 7.00, and 10.01, and you recalibrate at pH 7.00, the meter retains the old calibration data at pH 4.01 and pH 10.01.
•% saturation and mg/l (ppm): All new calibrations automatically override existing calibration data.
To view current calibration points:
•pH: Program P1.0 in the SETUP section, page 32.
•% saturation: Program P3.0 in the SETUP section, page 41.
•mg/l (ppm): Program P2.0 in the SETUP section, page 49.
To completely recalibrate your meter, or when you use replacement probes, it is best to clear old calibration data by resetting the meter.
To reset the meter to its factory defaults:
•pH: Program P4.0 in the SETUP section, page 38.
•% saturation: Program P7.0 in the SETUP section, page 46.
•mg/l (ppm): Program P6.0 in the SETUP section, page 55.
NOTE: Resetting the meter will set meter to factory defaults.
pH, % saturation and mg/l (ppm) must be reset separately.
For directions on how to calibrate your meter:
•See sections 4.2-4.3 on pages 11-13 for pH calibration
•See section 4.4-4.5 on page 14-16 for % saturation calibration
•See section 4.4 and 4.6 on page 14, 17-18 for mg/l (ppm) calibration
•See section 4.7 on pages 19 for Temperature Calibration
4.2 Preparing the Meter for pH Calibration
Before starting pH calibration, make sure you are in the correct measurement mode. When you switch on the meter, the meter starts up in the units last used. For example, if you shut the meter off in "pH" units, the meter will read "pH" units when you switch the meter on.
Do not reuse pH calibration solutions after calibration. Contaminants in the solution can affect the calibration, and eventually the accuracy of the measurements. See pages 64-65 for information on our high-quality pH calibration solutions.
Be sure to remove the protective rubber cap from the pH electrode before calibration or measurement. If the electrode has been stored dry, wet the probe in tap water for 10 minutes before calibrating or taking readings to saturate the pH electrode surface and minimize drift.
Wash your probe in deionized water after use, and store in electrode storage solution. If storage solution is not available, use pH 4.0 or 7.0 buffer.
The pH/DO 300 meter is capable of up to 5-point pH calibration at pH 1.68, 4.01, 7.00, 10.01, and 12.45 to ensure accuracy across the entire pH range of the meter . The meter automatically recognizes and calibrates to these standard buffer values, which makes pH calibration faster and easier.
To calibrate at 5 points you must select a 5-pt calibration in SETUP mode program P3.2 on page 36. You can select 2, 3, 4 or 5 calibration points for pH calibration.
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NOTE: We recommend that you perform at least a 2-point calibration using standard buffers that bracket (one above and one below) the expected sample range. You can perform a 1-point calibration, but make sure that the buffer value is close to the sample value you are measuring.
The temperature sensing element is in the DO probe. For temperature compensated readings and calibration, immerse the DO probe into the calibration buffer while calibrating pH.
pH Calibration
1.If necessary, press the MODE key to select pH mode. The pH indicator appears in the upper right hand corner of the display.
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2.Rinse the pH electrode and DO probe thoroughly with de-ionized water or a rinse solution. Do not wipe the probe; this causes a build-up of electrostatic charge on the glass surface.
3.Dip both probes into the calibration buffer. The end of both probes must be completely immersed into the sample. Stir the probe gently to create a homogeneous sample.
4.Press CAL/MEAS to enter pH calibration mode. The CAL indicator lights. The primary display will show the measured reading while the smaller secondary display will indicate the pH standard buffer solution.
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8.Follow steps 5 to 8 for additional calibration points.
9.When calibration is complete, press CAL/MEAS to return to pH measurement mode.
Notes
To exit from pH Calibration mode without confirming calibration, DO NOT press
ENTER in step 6. Press CAL/MEAS instead.
If the selected buffer value is not within ±1.0 pH from the measured pH value: the electrode and buffer icon blink and the ERR annunciator appears in the lower left corner of the display.
To limit the number of pH buffer values available during calibration, see section P3.2 on page 36.
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4.4 Preparing the meter for DO calibration
Before calibrating your meter, make sure to rinse the DO probe well with de-ionized water or rinse solution.
NOTE: Do not let membrane surface of the DO probe touch any other surface. The DO probe guard (the piece with holes fitted over the end of the probe) protects the membrane; make sure this is always attached to the probe while it is in use.
You can calibrate for dissolved oxygen in either % saturation or mg/l (ppm). All new DO calibrations automatically override existing DO calibration data.
Before Dissolved Oxygen calibration
Before starting DO calibration, make sure you are in the correct measurement mode. When you switch on the meter, the meter starts up in the units last used (either pH, mg/l, ppm, % saturation). For example, if you shut the meter off in “mg/l” units, the meter will read “mg/l” units when you switch the meter on.
NOTE: Most users will calibrate to 100% saturation even when working in mg/l. When calibrating the meter in mg/l mode, you can make fine adjustments, typically to a midrange value between 10 and 100%. If you are calibrating to a midrange value, you need to set the 100% saturation value first.
4.5 Dissolved Oxygen calibration in percent saturation
You can calibrate this meter quickly and easily in air. The exact calibration value depends on barometric pressure. The meter is to a factory default of 760 mm Hg, which results in a calibration value of 100% saturation in air.
NOTE: If the barometric pressure setting has |
changed from 760 mm Hg, the |
calibration value in air will |
adjust to a value other than 100%. |
The adjusted value will be correct for |
new barometric pressure setting. |
• See page 39 to change the pressure setting. |
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• See Appendix 2 on page 67 for a |
of adjusted % saturation values. |
To calibrate 100 % saturation:
1. Rinse the probe well with deionized DO Probe guard rinse water or rinse solution. For best
accuracy, wrap the end of the probe in a damp cloth. Do not touch the membrane.
2.
See figure
3. Press CAL key. The CAL indicator will appear above the primary display. The primary display shows the current
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measurement and the |
secondary display will show 100.0 |
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4. Hold |
probe in the air (or in damp |
cloth). |
for the reading to stabilize. |
If the Ready indicator feature is enabled, |
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it will appear when the reading is stable |
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43 for Ready indicator setup). |
5. Press |
ENTER key. The meter auto- |
matically calibrates to 100.0% air satura- |
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returns to Measurement mode. |
See figure |
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Notes
The reading in the primary display in step 3 must read at 50% or above for the calibration to work correctly. Whenever an error occurs during calibration, the ERR indicator appears in the lower left hand corner of the display.
You can offset your % DO calibration: see page 40 for directions.
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To calibrate 0 % saturation:
1.Rinse the probe well with deionized rinse water or rinse solution. Do not touch the membrane.
2.Press the MODE key to select the % saturation mode.
See figure D |
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2. Place |
in zero oxygen |
solution |
the probe gently to |
homogenize the sample. Make sure that the sample is continuously flowing past the membrane sensor.
3.Press the CAL key. The CAL indicator will appear above the primary display. The primary display shows the current value of the measurement and the secondary display will show 0.0.
See figure E
4.Wait for the reading to stabilize. If the Ready indicator feature is enabled, it will appear when the reading is stable (see page 43 for Ready indicator setup).
5.Press the ENTER key. The meter automatically calibrates to 0.0% saturation and returns to Measurement mode.
See figure F
Notes
The reading in the primary display in step 3 must read at 10% or under for the calibration to work correctly. Whenever an error occurs during calibration, the ERR indicator appears in the lower left hand corner of the display.
You can offset your % DO calibration: see page 40 for directions.
MEAS
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READY
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ATC
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READY
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READY
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4.6 Dissolved Oxygen calibration in mg/l (ppm) mode
Calibrating the meter to 100 % in saturation mode will also calibrate the mg/l mode at the value in mg/l corresponding to 100% saturation. This should produce acceptable results in most applications.
This meter also lets you make a calibration adjustment in mg/l (ppm) mode without affecting your % saturation calibration.
To select between mg/l and ppm units, see page 52.
To calibrate in mg/l (ppm) mode:
1.Calibrate 100% saturation per section 4.5 on page 15.
2.Rinse the probe well with deionized rinse water or rinse solution. Wipe the outside of the probe carefully (do not touch the membrane).
3.Dip the probe into a sample of known oxygen concentration. Wait for the reading to stabilize. If the Ready indicator feature is enabled, it will appear when the reading is stable (see page 43 for Ready indicator setup).
NOTE: The sample must continuously flow past the membrane for accurate readings. A stirrer can keep the solution agitated; order a magnetic stirrer on page 65.
4. Press |
key to select the |
mg/l (ppm) mode.
See figure A
5.Press the CAL key. The CAL indicator will appear above the primary display. The
value of
ondary display shows the temperature.
See figure |
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6. |
Press |
and ▼ keys to adjust |
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the reading. |
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7. |
Press |
ENTER key. The meter |
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automatically calibrates to the |
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value |
entered and returns |
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to Measurement mode. |
See figure
MEAS
READY
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ATC
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CAL
READY
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ATC
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CAL
READY
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Notes on mg/l (ppm) mode calibration
During mg/l (ppm) calibration, the meter adjusts to the barometric pressure value that is programmed into the meter. It also adjusts to the salinity value that is programmed into the meter.
You can change the barometric pressure value and salinity value in the mg/l (ppm) SETUP mode (see pages 47-48 for directions).
Whenever an error occurs during calibration, the ERR indicator appears in the lower left hand corner of the display.
4.7 Temperature Calibration
The built |
temperature sensor included in the DO probe is factory calibrated. |
Calibrate your sensor only if you suspect sensor drift that may have occurred |
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over a |
period of time or if you have a replacement DO probe. Make sure DO |
probe is attached before you perform the temperature calibration.
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Switch |
meter on. Press MODE to |
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select either pH or mg/l (ppm) |
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Measurement mode. |
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Press |
CAL/MEAS key to enter |
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pH or mg/l (ppm) calibration mode. |
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The |
indicator will appear above the |
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display. |
See |
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3. |
While |
pH or mg/l (ppm) calibration |
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mode, |
the MODE key to enter |
temperature calibration mode.
The primary display shows the last set temperature reading and the secondary display you the factory default temperature value.
See figure
4.Compare the primary display reading to a traceable thermometer or another thermometer known to be accurate
5. Press |
or ▼ keys to adjust |
the primary display reading to agree |
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temperature standard. |
See figure C
6.Press the ENTER key to confirm temperature calibration and return to Measurement mode.
CAL
READY
mg/l
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ATC
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CAL
READY
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ATC
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CAL
READY
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ATC
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Notes
To exit from Temperature Calibration mode without confirming calibration, DO NOT press ENTER in step 6. Press CAL/MEAS instead.
Temperature calibration is restricted to ±5°C from the factory default value displayed during calibration (shown in the secondary display).
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5. Measurement
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Taking DO readings |
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During measurement, the probe can be: |
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• partially immersed in the solution |
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over the end of the probe) protects the membrane; you |
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IMPORTANT: since the DO probe consumes oxygen from the sample, the sample must constantly flow past the membrane to achieve more accurate readings. You can use a stirrer to accomplish this (see on page 65 for a magnetic stirrer).
To take measurements:
1.Rinse the probe well with deionized rinse water or rinse solution.
2.Select the appropriate measurement
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4. Note |
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the reading is stable. |
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**To select between mg/l and ppm units, see page 52.
The ATC indicator should appear in the lower right hand corner of the display. If it does not, this indicates an error.
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and ▼ keys to enter the barometric pressure. The upper display will the value you have entered.
See figure B
4. Press ENTER to confirm pressure value.
5.Press CAL/MEAS to return to measurement mode, or continue with step 4 on page 22 to make a salinity adjustment [available from mg/l (ppm) mode only].
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