Sper Scientific 850061 User Manual

PH SD Card

Datalogger

850060

Instruction Manual

PH SD Card Datalogger 850060

Copyright ©2010 by Sper Scientific

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MATERIALS SUPPLIED. . . . . . . . . .

POWER SUPPLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

METER COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . .

KEYPAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CALIBRATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES. .

DATALOGGER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BATTERY REPLACEMENT . . . . . .

MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

TROUBLESHOOTING. . . . . . . . . . .

PC CONNECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES. . . . . . .

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31

36

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41

42

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INTRODUCTION

The Sper Scientific PH SD Card
Datalogger (Model 850060) is an
intelligent meter that reads pH and
mV.

This meter has a wide variety of
applications in industries such as
water conditioning, aquariums, fish
hatcheries, food processing,
photography, laboratory, paper,
plating, quality control, and
science education.

This meter features a real time SD
memory card datalogger. Standard,
portable SD memory cards provide
unlimited data storage and upload
pre-formatted data directly to Excel,
eliminating the need for cables or
software. Alternatively, manually
record 99 readings for on-screen
review or stream data directly to a
computer using the optional software
and cables. Each data set includes
pH or mV measurement, time and
date.

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FEATURES

•

Reads pH and mV

•

Automatic or manual temperature
compensation for pH
measurement

•

SD memory card datalogger

•

Manual datalogger option

•

Highly accurate microcomputer
circuit

•

RS232 or USB PC connection

•

Direct upload of data to Excel

•

Internal clock and calendar

•

Touch-tone

•

Tripod mounting screw

•

Built-in tabletop stand

•

Maximum and minimum

•

Hold function

•

Auto-power-off

•

Low battery indicator

•

Backlight

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MATERIALS SUPPLIED

•

Meter

•

SD Card

•

6 AA Batteries

•

Instruction Manual

•

Soft Carrying Case

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POWER SUPPLY

This meter can be powered by six AA
(1.5 V, UM3) batteries or an optional
9 Volt DC adapter. See page 36 for
battery replacement instructions.

Plug the adaptor into the power port
labeled “DC 9V,” located on the side
of the meter (under the protective
black cover).

Note

When using the adapter, the meter
will remain permanently on and the
POWER button will be disabled.

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METER COMPONENTS

Top of Meter

pH Socket
(BNC)

Bottom of Meter

SD Card
Socket

Side of Meter

Temperature
Socket (pH
ATC)

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RS232 Output
RESET
DC 9V

Adapter Input
Socket

METER COMPONENTS

Back of Meter

Tripod
Mounting
Screw

Battery
Cover
Screws

Stand

Battery
Compartment/
Cover

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POWER
(Backlight)

▲

TIME

KEYPAD

LCD
Display

HOLD/
ESC

REC/
ENTER

▼
LOGGER

(SET,
SAMPLING
CHECK)

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SETUP MODE

The advanced Setup Mode allows
you to customize the following meter
preferences and defaults:

•

SD Memory Card Format

•

Real Time Clock

•

Sampling Time

•

Auto Power Off

•

Touch-Tone

•

Decimal Type

•

Temperature Units

•

Manual Temperature
Compensation Value

Note
The setup functions can be
performed under any parameter but
not while utilizing the datalogger
function. Once selections are saved,
the meter will default to the selected
preferences.

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SETUP MODE

1. Press POWER to turn the meter
on.

2. Press SET for 2 seconds or
longer to enter Setup Mode.

3. Press SET to cycle through the
setup functions.

Note
Press ESC to exit Setup Mode. The
meter will return to Normal Mode.

SD Memory Card Format

Enabling this function will format the
SD memory card to work specifically
with your meter. Formatting the SD
card will erase any previous memory
on the card. New SD cards should
be formatted to work with your meter.

1. Enter the SD memory card format
function from Setup Mode (see
page 13). “Sd F” appears on the
LCD.

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SETUP MODE

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select yes
(format the SD memory card) or
no (do not format the SD memory
card). Press ENTER to confirm
your selection. If selecting yes,
“yES Enter” will appear on the
LCD, press ENTER again and the
meter will format the SD card.

Real Time Clock

1. Enter the clock function from
Setup Mode (see page 13). “dAtE”
appears on the LCD.

2. Press ENTER. The year will flash
on the LCD.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the value.
Press ENTER to save the value.

4. Repeat Step 3 to adjust the
month, date, hour, minute and
second.

5. Press SET to complete the clock
setup function.

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SETUP MODE

Note

This procedure adjusts the meter’s
internal clock. The internal clock will
function when the meter is turned off
but only when the batteries have
adequate power (not with low battery
power.)

Sampling Time

The sampling time (hour/minute/
second) is the time allotted between
successive measurements. To adjust
the sampling time:

1. Enter the sampling time function
from Setup Mode (see page 13).
“SP-t” appears on the LCD.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the value
(starting with the hour value).
Press ENTER to save the value.
The meter will advance to the next
value adjustment (minute,
second).

3. Repeat Step 2 until the setting is
complete.

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SETUP MODE

4. Press SET to save the value.

Auto Power Off

The meter automatically turns off
after 10 minutes of inactivity, however
this function can be disabled.

1. Enter the auto power off function
from Setup Mode (see page 13).
“PoFF” appears on the LCD.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select yes (auto
power off enabled) or no (auto
power off disabled). Press

ENTER to save the selection.

Touch-Tone

1. Enter the touch-tone function from
Setup Mode (see page 13).
“bEEP” appears on the LCD.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select yes
(touch-tone enabled) or no (touch­tone disabled). Press ENTER to
save the selection.

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