The contents of this manual may not
be reproduced or transmitted in any
form or by any means electronic,
mechanical, or other means that do
not yet exist or may be developed,
including photocopying, recording, or
any information storage and retrieval
system without the express
permission from Sper Scientific.
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 page36 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
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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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SETUP MODE
Decimal Type
Although the decimal is commonly
expressed as the “.” symbol (i.e., 20.6
or 1000.53), some (European)
countries use a “,” symbol to
represent the decimal (i.e., 20,6 or
1000,53). The meter defaults to the
period symbol. To adjust:
1. Enter the decimal type function
from Setup Mode (see page 13).
“dEC” appears on the LCD.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Basic (.)
or Euro (,). Press ENTER to save
the selection.
Temperature Units
1. Enter the temperature units
function from Setup Mode (see
page 13). “t-CF” appears on the
LCD.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select C
(degrees Celcius) or F (degrees
Farhenheit). Press ENTER to
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SETUP MODE
save the selection.
Manual Temperature
Compensation Value (pH only)
1. Enter the manual temperature
compensation function from Setup
Mode (see page 13). “t-SEt”
appears on the LCD.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the value
to the desired selection (in °C or
°F). Press ENTER to save the
selection.
Note
After completing this function, press
SET to advance to the next function.
“ESC” appears on the LCD. Press
ESC to complete the setup
procedures and return to Normal
Mode.
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CALIBRATION
This meter has been calibrated using
a pH probe with an ideal reading:
generates 0 mV at pH 7.00 (177.4
mV at pH 4) in an ambient
temperature of 25°C. Because your
probe may not be ideal, calibration is
necessary before first time use. For
best results, calibrate your meter
weekly. For the highest accuracy, we
recommend a two point calibration.
Begin with pH 7 (then calibrate pH 4
or 10).
To calibrate:
1. Prepare the probe for calibration
(see page 25).
2. Using a standard pH and/or ATC
probe, plug the probe plug into the
pH probe socket.
3. Press POWER to turn the meter
on.
4. For the standard pH probe only
(not ATC): Adjust the manual
temperature compensation value
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CALIBRATION
to the same value as the solution
temperature. (See page 18.)
5. Select the pH buffer and pour
solution (a sufficient amount to
totally immerse the probe tip) into
a clean container.
6. Dip the probe into the container,
immersing the probe tip. Gently
shake the probe.
Note
If calibrating the ATC probe with the
pH probe, dip the probes in the
solution simultaneously.
7. The pH value appears on the
LCD.
8. Press REC and HOLD
simultaneously until “PH” appears
on the display.
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CALIBRATION
9. Press ▲ or ▼ in sequence to
select the following sceens:
10. When the desired screen is
reached (pH 7 for the first
calibration point), press ENTER to
save the calibration data and
complete the procedure.
Note
To clear the existing calibration data,
press ENTER when the “CLr” screen
pH 4.00
calibration
pH 7.00
calibration
pH 10.00
calibration
Clear the
existing
calibration data
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CALIBRATION
appears on the LCD.
11. Repeat the calibration procedure
for pH 4 or pH 10, using the
corresponding buffer solution.
12. Repeat the entire procedure for
the two calibration points at least
twice.
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MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES
Turning the Unit On/Off
1. Press POWER to turn the meter
on.
2. Press and hold POWER for 2
seconds to turn the meter off.
Selecting the Function
1. Press and hold FUNC to cycle
through the options listed below.
Release FUNC when you reach
the desired function.
•
Defaults
The meter will default to the following
settings:
pH
“pH” appears on the LCD.
•
mV
“mV” appears on the LCD.
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MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES
•
pH
•
°C
•
Manual ATC (without
connecting the ATC probe)
•
Auto power off
•
Datalogger sampling time: 2
seconds
Probe Plug
Probe
Handle
Probe
Head
pH
Soaker
Bottle
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MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES
Preparing the pH/ORP Probe
1. Remove the pH or ORP probe
soaker bottle by rotating the bottle
and cap and slide the bottle and
cap off the probe.
2. Rinse the probe tip with
de-ionized or distilled water before
use.
Note
If the probe tip is dehydrated, soak it
for 30 minutes in a KCl solution. DO NOT wipe the pH probe dry. Wiping
the probe may cause static and
cause measurement instability.
pH Measurement with Manual
Temperature Compensation
1. Press POWER to turn the meter
on.
2. Using a pH probe, plug the probe
plug into the pH probe socket.
3. Adjust the manual temperature
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MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES
compensation value to the same
value as the solution temperature.
(See page 18.)
3. Select the pH buffer and pour
solution (a sufficient amount to
totally immerse the probe tip) into
a clean container.
4. Dip the probe into the container,
immersing the probe tip. Gently
shake the probe.
5. The pH value appears on the
upper display of the LCD. The
manual temperature
compensation value appears on
the lower display.
pH Measurement with Automatic
Temperature Compensation (ATC)
This meter is designed to take
readings with automatic or manual
temperature compensation.
Automatic temperature compensation
only occurs when a temperature
probe is plugged into the meter.
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MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES
1. Press POWER to turn the meter
on.
2. Using a pH probe, plug the probe
plug into the pH probe socket.
3. Using a temperature (ATC) probe,
plug the probe plug into the
temperature probe socket.
4. Select the pH buffer and pour
solution (a sufficient amount to
totally immerse the probe tip) into
a clean container.
5. Dip both probes into the
container, immersing the probe
tips. Gently shake the probes.
6. The pH value appears on the
upper display of the LCD. The
solution’s temperature value
(measured by the ATC probe)
appears on the lower display.
mV Measurement
This meter has a built-in mV (millivolt)
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MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES
measurement function, which allows
for ion-selective, ORP (oxidationreduction potential) and other precise
mV measurements.
1. Press POWER to turn the meter
on.
2. Press FUNCTION. “mV” appears
on the LCD.
3. Using an ORP probe, plug the
probe plug into the pH probe
socket.
4. The mV value appears on the
LCD.
Hold Function
1. Press HOLD to freeze the reading
on the display. “HOLD” will
appear on the LCD.
2. Press HOLD again to release the
hold function. “HOLD” will
disappear from the LCD.
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MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES
Maximum and Minimum
To record maximum and minimum
readings:
1. Press REC to begin recording the
maximum and minimum values.
“REC” appears on the LCD.
2. Press REC. The maximum value
and “REC MAX” will appear on
the LCD.
3. Press REC. The minimum value
and “REC MIN” will appear on the
LCD.
4. To delete the maximum or
minimum value, press HOLD.
“REC” appears on the LCD and
the meter will begin recording the
maximum and minimum values
again.
5. To exit the min/max function,
press and hold REC for 2
seconds. The meter will return to
Normal Mode.
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MEASUREMENT
PROCEDURES
Backlight
1. The backlight turns on
automatically when the meter is
turned on.
2. Press to turn the backlight off
or on.
View Real Time Clock
To view the time function during
normal measurement (not during
datalogging):
1. Press TIME. The time information
(hour, minute, second) will appear
on the lower display of the LCD.
View Sampling Time
To view the sampling time function
during normal measurement (not
during datalogging):
1. Press SAMPLING CHECK. The
sampling time (in seconds) will
appear on the lower display of the
LCD.
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DATALOGGER
Preparing the Datalogger
1. Insert the SD card into the SD
card socket on the bottom of the
meter, ensuring that the front of
the SD card faces the back of the
meter.
2. Format the SD card as needed
(see page 13).
3. Set the clock if using the meter for
the first time (see page 14).
4. Set the decimal type if using the
meter for the first time (see page
17.)
Auto Datalogging
1. Set the sampling time to ≥ 1
second. Refer to page 15.
2. Press REC. “REC will appear on
the LCD.
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DATALOGGER
3. Press LOGGER.
“DATALOGGER” will flash on the
LCD and the alarm will sound
while the measurement data and
time information are saved to
memory.
4. To pause datalogging, press
LOGGER. The meter will
temporarily stop recording and
“DATALOGGER” will stop flashing
on the LCD. Press LOGGER
again to resume datalogging.
“DATALOGGER” will flash on the
LCD.
5. To finish datalogging, pause the
datalogger. Press REC for 2
seconds or longer. “REC” will
disappear from the LCD to
indicate that datalogging has
ended.
Note
To enable/disable the touch-tone
feature, see page 16.
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DATALOGGER
Manual Datalogging
1. Set the sampling time to 0
seconds. Refer to page 15.
2. Press REC. “REC” will appear on
the LCD.
3. Press LOGGER.
“DATALOGGER” will flash on the
LCD and the alarm will sound
while the measurement data and
time information are saved to
memory. The position (location)
number will appear on the bottom
of the LCD and will also be
recorded on the SD card.
Note
To enable/disable the touch-tone
feature, see page 16. Press ▲ or ▼
to set the position number (from 1 to
99). To indicate the position location,
P x (x = 1 to 99) will appear on the
lower display.
4. To finish datalogging, press REC
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DATALOGGER
for longer than 2 seconds. “REC”
will disappear from the LCD to
indicate that datalogging has
ended.
SD Card Data Structure
1. The first time a SD card is used in
this meter, a folder PHA01 will be
generated.
2. If the datalogger is being used for
the first time, a new file
PHA01001.XLS will be generated
under the route PHA01\. After
exiting the datalogger and
executing the function again, the
data is saved to the
PHA01001.XLS file until the data
reach 30,000 data columns. A
new file will then be generated
(i.e., PHA01002.XLS).
3. The folder PHA01\ will hold 99
files. A new route (i.e., PHA02\)
will be generated when exceeding
99 files.
This meter uses six AA (1.5 V, UM3)
batteries. When the low battery
indicator appears on the LCD,
battery replacement is needed. After
the icon appears on the LCD, in-spec
measurement can still be made for
several hours before becoming
inaccurate.
1. Press and hold POWER for 2
seconds to turn the meter off.
2. Unscrew the battery cover and
remove from the meter.
3. Remove the old batteries and
replace with six new AA batteries,
ensuring correct polarity.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Tighten the screws on the battery
cover to secure to the meter.
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MAINTENANCE
pH Probe
It is important to keep the pH probe
wet when not in use. The probe is
protected by a plastic bottle
containing solution. To use or store
the probe:
1. Rotate the bottle to remove the
bottle from the probe. Pull down
the cover and remove it from the
probe.
2. After use, put the cover back on
the probe and plug the probe into
the bottle. Rotate the bottle to fit
into the cover tightly.
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MAINTENANCE
The following actions will keep the
probe in good working condition:
•
Always keep the pH glass bulb
wet by using the plastic bottle to
protect and store the probe. You
can also store it in a KCl solution.
Never use distilled or de-ionized
water for storage.
•
Always rinse the pH probe in
de-ionized water before using.
•
Never touch or rub the glass bulb
tip.
ORP Probe
Before using, remove the soaking
bottle, soak the probe in distilled
water, and rinse. Gently dry the
sensing element.
ORP Probe Cleaning
A contaminated sensing element can
result in a slow response and/or
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MAINTENANCE
inaccurate reading.
•
If the contamination is mineral
matter, put the sensing element in
a 0.1 N HCl solution for 10
minutes. Rinse in distilled water.
•
If the contamination is oil or
grease, clean with a mild
detergent. Rinse in distilled water.
Upon completion of either cleaning
method, immerse the probe in a
saturated buffer solution with pH 4.01
for 15 minutes and rinse with distilled
water. After cleaning, soak the probe
in solution for at least 8 hours.
Probe Performance
The sensing element of an ORP
probe is made of a high purity metal.
Soaking the sensing element in a
solution for a long period of time may
cause slow response time and
inaccurate readings. An oxidation
reduction coating may have formed
on the surface of the sensing
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MAINTENANCE
element. Resolve by cleaning the
element.
When measuring a solution with a
low concentration of oxidation
reduction matter and slow ion
exchange rate, a slow response time
and inaccurate readings may occur.
Under these conditions, it may take
8-24 hours to obtain an accurate
reading.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
System Reset
If the meter is not functioning
properly (i.e., the system is frozen
and the keypad is non-operational),
reset the meter:
1. Press POWER to turn the meter
on.
2. Use a small tool (such as a
disassembled paperclip or a pin)
to press the RESET button
(located on the right side of the
meter under the protective black
cover). Wait a few seconds for
the meter to restart.
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PC CONNECTION
To save data from the SD card to a
PC (using Excel software):
1. After datalogging is complete,
remove the SD card from the
meter’s SD card socket.
2. Insert the SD card into the
computer’s SD card slot (if built
into the computer) or into a SD
card adapter (ensuring that the
adapter is connected to the
computer).
3. Turn the computer on and run the
Excel program.
4. Download the saved data file (i.e.,
PHA01001.XLS, PHA01002.XLS)
from the SD card to the computer.
The data will appear in the Excel
software screen and can then be
used in Excel to create graphs,
etc.
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PC CONNECTION
Excel Data Screen
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PC CONNECTION
Excel Graphic Screen
RS232 PC Serial Interface
This meter has a RS232 PC serial
interface via a 3.5 mm terminal.
The data output is a 16 digit stream
that can be utilized for the user’s
specific application.
A RS232 lead with the following
connection will be required to link the
meter with the PC serial port:
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PC CONNECTION
The 16 digit data stream will display
in the following format:
display data = 1
When send the lower
display data = 2
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PC CONNECTION
D12 &
D11
D10 Polarity, 0 = Positive,
D9 Decimal point (DP)
D8 to D1 Display reading, D1 =
D0 End word
RS232 Format: 9600, N, 8, 1
Annunciator for Display
pH =
05
1 = Negative
position from right to left
0 = No DP, 1 = 1 DP, 2 =
2 DP, 3 = 3DP
LSD, D8 = MSD
For example: If the
display reading is 1234,
then D8 to D1 is
00001234
mV =
18
Baud rate 9600
Parity No parity
Data bit no. 8 Data bits
Stop bit 1 Stop bit
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
840016 pH Probe (non-ATC)
840038 ATC Temperature Probe
840049 Spear Tip pH Probe
(non-ATC)
840057 RS232 Computer
Cable
840059 2GB SD Card
840090 Water Resistant
Instrument Pouch
840093 Field Tripod
840094 USB Computer Cable
840097 AC Adaptor
850080 Software
850088 ORP Probe
860008 pH4, 3 bottles, 40mL
each
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
860009 pH7, 3 bottles, 40mL
each
860010 pH10, 3 bottles, 40mL
each
860011 De-ionized Water, 3
bottles, 40mL each
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SPECIFICATIONS
General
Circuit Custom one-chip of
microprocessor LSI circuit
Display LCD size: 52 mm x 38 mm
Backlight function
Measurement
Unit
Sampling Time
of Display
Data Output RS232/USB PC computer
Memory Card SD card 1 GB to 16 GB
Operating
Temperature
Operating
Humidity
Power Supply
pH
ORP (mV)
Approximately 1 second
interface
0 ~ 50°C
< 85%RH
Alkaline or heavy duty DC
1.5 V battery (UM3, AA) x
6 pieces
DC 9V adapter input (AC/
DC power adapter is
optional)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Current Normal Operation (without
Dimensions 177 x 68 x 45 mm
Weight 489 g
The following specifications tests
were performed in an ambient
temperature of 23 ± 5°C:
use of the datalogger or
backlight):
Approximately DC 14 mA
Datalogger Operation
(backlight is off):
Approximately DC 37 mA
If the backlight is on, the
power consumption will
increase by approximately
12 mA.
7 x 2 ¾ x 2”
(1 lb)
pH Probe Optional, Any pH probe
with BNC Connector
Measurement pH 0 ~ 14 pH
mV -1999 ~ 1999
mV
Input
Impedance
1012 ohm
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SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature
Compensation
for pH
Measurement
pH
Calibration
Unit Range Resolution Accuracy
pH 0 ~ 14
pH
mV
(ORP)
0 ~ 1999
mV
Manual 0 ~ 100°C,
adjustable in
Setup Mode
Automatic
(ATC)
pH 7, pH 4, and pH 10,
3 point calibration ensures
the best linearity and
accuracy
0.01 pH ± (0.02 pH
1 mV ± (0.5% +
0 ~ 65°C
(with
included ATC
Probe Model
840038)
+ 2 d)
2 d)
Note
The pH accuracy applies to a
calibrated meter only.
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WARRANTY
Sper Scientific warrants this product against
defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of five (5) years from the date of
purchase, and agrees to repair or replace
any defective unit without charge. If your
model has since been discontinued, an
equivalent Sper Scientific product will be
substituted if available. This warranty does
not cover probes, batteries, battery leakage,
or damage resulting from accident,
tampering, misuse, or abuse of the product.
Opening the meter to expose its electronics
will void the warranty. To obtain warranty
service, ship the unit postage prepaid to:
SPER SCIENTIFIC LTD
7720 E Redfield Rd, Suite 7
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The defective unit must be accompanied by a
description of the problem and your return
address. Register your product online at
www.sperscientific.com, or return your
warranty card within 10 days of purchase.
Rev. 1/28/2011
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