Thermo Scientific VSTAR94, VSTAR50, VSTAR10, VSTAR13, VSTAR80 User Manual

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Orion Versa Star Pro Benchtop Meters

Versatile, high-performance lab measurement systems

™

Thermo Scientific
electrochemistry meter is your meter as you need it – now
and in the future.

Orion™ Versa Star Pro™ premium

Applications

• Pharmaceutical

• Biotechnology

• Food and beverage

• Industrial

Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star Pro benchtop meters
are designed to meet your most challenging applications
with ease. Delivering rich features and functionality, you
can optimally configure your meter system to meet your
changing needs using interchangeable measurement
modules to customize four channels.

Easily view your measurements on a large color display
with adjustable text sizes. Take the guesswork out of meter
calibration and setup with onscreen instructions available
in a variety of languages. Enjoy quick and simple data entry
using the numeric keypad.

Features and Benets

• Select modules to measure pH, ion concentration (ISE),
conductivity, dissolved oxygen and LogR temperature

• Onscreen measurement stability indicator shows when
readings are ready

• View active calibration log while taking measurements to
ensure data integrity

• Audible alarms notify offset value, high/low limit, and
calibration time limit

• Environmental

• Drinking water

• Wastewater

• Mix samples using meter-controlled stirrer probes that
can be easily rinsed

• Collect up to 2000 data sets with time/date stamp and
optional electrode, sample and account identification

• Calibration log stores 30 calibrations per parameter

• Non-volatile memory preserves data and settings, even in
event of power loss

• Transfer data to computer or printer via USB or RS232

System Access Feature

Orion Versa Star Pro meters offer a system access feature for administrative and custom user access levels to various
meter functions including data/time settings, meter setup, data log and calibration log. The system access feature can
easily be turned on or off as the needs of your lab change for flexibility in operation and ease-of-use. Use the new system
access feature offered with Orion Versa Star Pro meters to assign administrative and custom user access levels to the
following meter functions:

• Cal Log View & Print

• Calibration Log Delete

• Calibration Mode

• Channel Display

• Diagnostics Menu

• Data Log Delete

• Data Log Print

• Data Log View

• Incremental Techniques

• Instrument Settings

• Log/Print (Manual)

• Measure Mode & Settings

• Methods

• Sample ID

• Temperature Settings

Use password protection to secure selected meter functions while leaving others accessible for the customized security
needed for your laboratory and data reporting needs. The system access feature can easily be turned on or off as the
needs of your lab change for the ultimate flexibility in operation and ease-of-use.

Create name, password and access level
for up to ten users

Secure your preferred meter functions
using the custom access level

Versa Star Measurement Modules

Select the measurement modules you need to best fit your application requirements.

Orion Versa Star Pro meters are available without modules for maximum flexibility
in your preferred meter configuration or with modules in preconfigured systems
that can be updated at any time by adding or removing modules. Modules are
automatically recognized by the meter and the channel measurement capabilities
are updated according to the type of module that is installed.

Cat. No. Description

VSTAR-PH

VSTAR-LR

VSTAR-ISE

VSTAR-CND

VSTAR-RD

VSTAR00

Versa Star pH Module to measure pH, mV, relative mV, ORP and
temperature

Versa Star pH/LogR Module to measure pH, mV, relative mV, ORP
and LogR temperature

Versa Star pH/ISE Module to measure pH, ion concentration (ISE),
mV, relative mV, ORP and temperature

Versa Star Conductivity Module to measure conductivity, TDS, salinity,
resistivity and temperature

Versa Star RDO/DO Module to measure dissolved oxygen and
temperature using RDO optical or polarographic DO probe

Versa Star Pro Meter Without Modules includes electrode stand,
universal power adapter and USB cable

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pH Measurement

Versa Star Pro 10 pH Meter

• Measure pH, mV, relative mV or ORP with temperature

• Perform up to a six point pH calibration with automatic buffer recognition of NIST, DIN or user-defined buffer groups

• Use calibration editing function to fix individual points without a full recalibration

• Onscreen calibration graph for multipoint pH calibrations

• Customize readings to show calibration history and pH electrode status or simplify to show extra-large pH reading

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro pH Benchtop Meter and Stand Only

VSTAR10

VSTAR12

VSTAR13

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH module (VSTAR-PH)

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro pH Benchtop Meter Standard ROSS Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH module (VSTAR-PH)

• 8302BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode glass-body pH/ATC electrode

• 096019 Orion Star series meter-powered stirrer probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and solution kit

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro pH Benchtop Meter ROSS Difficult Sample Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH module (VSTAR-PH)

• 8172BNWP ROSS Sure-Flow glass-body pH electrode

• 927007MD Orion stainless steel ATC temperature probe

• 096019 Orion Star series meter-powered stirrer probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and solution kit

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Versa Star Pro 80 pH/LogR Meter

• LogR technology uses the glass-bulb of most pH electrodes to measure both pH and temperature at the same location,
ideal for small sample volumes and samples that are difficult to clean

• Measure pH, mV, relative mV or ORP with temperature

• Select automatic, manual or LogR temperature functions

• Perform up to a six point pH calibration with automatic buffer recognition of NIST, DIN or user-defined buffer groups

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/LogR Benchtop Meter and Stand Only

VSTAR80

VSTAR82

VSTAR83

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH/LogR module (VSTAR-LR)

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/LogR Benchtop Meter Standard ROSS Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH/LogR module (VSTAR-LR)

• 8172BNWP ROSS Sure-Flow glass-body pH electrode

• 927007MD Orion stainless steel ATC temperature probe

• 096019 Orion Star series meter-powered stirrer probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and solution kit, 810007 ROSS fill solution

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/LogR Benchtop Meter ROSS Micro Sample Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH/LogR module (VSTAR-LR)

• 8220BNWP ROSS Micro glass-body pH electrode

• 927007MD Orion stainless steel ATC temperature probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and solution kit

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

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Ion Concentration (ISE) Measurement

Versa Star Pro 40 pH/ISE Meters

• Measure pH, ion concentration (ISE), mV, relative mV or ORP with temperature

• Perform up to a six point pH calibration with automatic buffer recognition of NIST, DIN or user-defined buffer groups

• Perform up to a six point ISE calibration with easy entry of concentration values using the numeric keypad

• Incremental techniques for single and double known addition and subtraction and analate
(sample) addition and subtraction

Single Channel pH/ISE Meter Options

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/ISE Benchtop Meter and Stand Only

VSTAR40A

VSTAR40A2

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH/ISE module (VSTAR-ISE)

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/ISE Benchtop Meter Standard ROSS Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH/ISE module (VSTAR-ISE)

• 8102BNUWP ROSS Ultra glass-body pH electrode

• 927007MD Orion stainless steel ATC temperature probe

• 096019 Orion Star series meter-powered stirrer probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Dual Channel pH/ISE Meter Options

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro Two Channel pH/ISE Meter and Stand Only

VSTAR40B

VSTAR40B2

• Versa Star Pro meter with two pH/ISE modules (2 x VSTAR-ISE)

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro Two Channel pH/ISE Meter Standard ROSS Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with two pH/ISE modules (2 x VSTAR-ISE)

• 8102BNUWP ROSS Ultra glass-body pH electrode

• 927007MD Orion stainless steel ATC temperature probe

• 096019 Orion Star series meter-powered stirrer probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit

• 2 electrode stands, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Dissolved Oxygen Measurement

Versa Star Pro 30 RDO/DO Meter

• Measure dissolved oxygen in % saturation or mg/L with temperature

• Use an Orion RDO optical or polarographic DO probe with automatic recognition

• Calibrate using water-saturated air, air-saturated water, custom value (Winkler) or zero point

• Built-in barometer automatically adjusts dissolved oxygen readings for barometric pressure

• Automatic salinity correction using manual entry or separate conductivity probe

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro RDO/DO Benchtop Meter and Stand Only

VSTAR30

VSTAR32

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• Versa Star Pro meter with RDO/DO module (VSTAR-RD)

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro RDO/DO Benchtop Meter Standard Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with RDO/DO module (VSTAR-RD)

• 083005MD Polarographic DO probe with calibration sleeve

• 080513 DO probe maintenance kit

• BOD adapter/funnel/stirrer

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Conductivity Measurement

Versa Star Pro 20 Conductivity Meter

• Measure conductivity, TDS, salinity or resistivity with temperature

• Perform up to a six point conductivity calibration

• Auto-ranging conductivity values eliminate the need to manually switch conductivity measurement ranges

• Temperature compensation settings include linear, non-linear, EP (USP) or off with 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 °C reference

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro Conductivity Benchtop Meter and Stand Only

VSTAR20

VSTAR22

VSTAR23

• Versa Star Pro meter with conductivity module (VSTAR-CND)

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro Conductivity Benchtop Meter Standard Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with conductivity module (VSTAR-CND)

• 013005MD Orion 4-cell (K=0.475) conductivity probe

• 011007 Orion 1413 µS conductivity standard

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro Conductivity Benchtop Meter Pure Water Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with conductivity module (VSTAR-CND)

• 013016MD Orion 2-cell (K=0.1) conductivity probe

• 011008 Orion 100 µS conductivity standard

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

pH and Conductivity Measurement

Versa Star Pro 50 pH and Conductivity Meter

• Includes all the benefits of a pH and conductivity meter in one convenient system

• Measure pH, mV, relative mV or ORP with temperature on one channel

• Measure conductivity, TDS, salinity or resistivity with temperature on a second channel

• View each measurement separately on a full screen display or toggle to a split screen display to view both measurement
channels simultaneously

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/Conductivity Benchtop Meter & Stand Only

VSTAR50

VSTAR52

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH module and conductivity module

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/Conductivity Benchtop Meter Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH module and conductivity module

• 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy-body pH/ATC electrode

• 013005MD Orion 4-cell (K=0.475) conductivity probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit

• 011007 Orion 1413 µS conductivity standard

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

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Multiparameter Measurement

Versa Star Pro 90 pH/ISE, Conductivity and RDO/DO Meter

• Includes all the benefits of a pH/ISE, conductivity and dissolved oxygen meter in one convenient system

• Measure pH, mV, relative mV or ORP with temperature on one channel

• Measure conductivity, TDS, salinity or resistivity with temperature on a second channel

• Measure dissolved oxygen in % saturation or mg/L with temperature on a third channel

• View each measurement separately on a full screen display or toggle to a split screen display to view any combination of
measurement channels simultaneously

Single Channel pH/ISE with Conductivity and RDO/DO Meter Options

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/ISE, Conductivity and RDO/DO Meter and Stand Only

VSTAR90

VSTAR92

VSTAR94

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH/ISE module (VSTAR-ISE), conductivity module
(VSTAR-CND) and RDO/DO module (VSTAR-RD)

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/ISE, Conductivity and RDO/DO Meter Standard Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH/ISE module (VSTAR-ISE), conductivity module
(VSTAR-CND) and RDO/DO module (VSTAR-RD)

• 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy-body pH/ATC electrode

• 013005MD Orion 4-cell (K=0.475) conductivity probe

• 083005MD Polarographic DO probe with calibration sleeve

• 096019 Orion Star series meter-powered stirrer probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit

• 011007 Orion 1413 µS conductivity standard

• 080513 DO maintenance kit & BOD adapter/funnel/stirrer

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro pH/ISE, Conductivity and RDO/DO Meter RDO Optical
Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with pH/ISE module (VSTAR-ISE), conductivity module
(VSTAR-CND) and RDO/DO module (VSTAR-RD)

• 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy-body pH/ATC electrode

• 013005MD Orion 4-cell (K=0.475) conductivity probe

• 087010MD RDO Optical DO probe with calibration sleeve

• 096019 Orion Star series meter-powered stirrer probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit

• 011007 Orion 1413 µS conductivity standard

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Dual Channel pH/ISE with Conductivity and RDO/DO Meter Options

Cat. No. Description

Orion Versa Star Pro Two Channel pH/ISE, Conductivity and RDO/DO Meter
and Stand Only

VSTAR91

VSTAR93

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• Versa Star Pro meter with two pH/ISE modules (2 x VSTAR-ISE), conductivity
module (VSTAR-CND) and RDO/DO module (VSTAR-RD)

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro Two Channel pH/ISE, Conductivity and RDO/DO Meter
Standard Kit

• Versa Star Pro meter with two pH/ISE modules (2 x VSTAR-ISE), conductivity
module (VSTAR-CND) and RDO/DO module (VSTAR-RD)

• 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy-body pH/ATC electrode

• 013005MD Orion 4-cell (K=0.475) conductivity probe

• 083005MD Polarographic DO probe with calibration sleeve

• 096019 Orion Star series meter-powered stirrer probe

• 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit

• 011007 Orion 1413 µS conductivity standard

• 080513 DO maintenance kit & BOD adapter/funnel/stirrer

• Electrode stand, universal power adapter, USB cable and literature

Orion Versa Star Pro Meter and Orion Versa Star Module Specifications

Measurement Channels 4 – customizable with measurement modules
Display Color graphic LCD with adjustable measurement text size
Onscreen Text Prompts Step-by-step calibration and guided setup instructions
View Options View 1 to 4 measurement channels simultaneously
Keypad Numeric with menu-specific function keys
Measurement Modes Auto-Read, Timed, Single-Shot, Continuous
Data Log Memory 2000 data sets with time and date stamp
Data Log Functions Automatic (Auto-Read, timed, single-shot) or manual (continuous)
Data Log Transfer Transfer single, range or all data points to printer or computer
Identification Options Electrode ID, Sample ID, Account ID
Calibration Log 30 calibrations per measurement mode with time and date stamp
Methods 10 per channel
Alarms Offset, High/Low Limit, Calibration Due
Communication Ports RS232, bidirectional USB type B, printer-dedicated USB type AB
Stirrer Probe Ports 2
Power Source Universal AC power adapter, 90-260 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Certifications CE, TUV 3-in-1, FCC Class A
Enclosure (Designed to Meet) IP-54
Meter Weight 1.15 kg (2.5 lb), modules add 0.15 kg (0.3 lb) each
Meter Dimensions (H x W x D) 9.5 cm x 24.0 cm x 28.2 cm (3.75” x 9.45” x 11.1”)
Warranty 3 years

Orion Versa Star pH, pH/ISE and pH/LogR Module Specifications: VSTAR-PH, VSTAR-ISE, VSTAR-LR

Range - 2.000 to 20.000
Resolution 0.1, 0.01, 0.001
Relative Accuracy ±0.002

pH

mV/RmV

ISE
(VSTAR-ISE module
only)

Temperature

LogR Temperature
(VSTAR-LR module
only)

Inputs

Calibration Points Up to 6
Calibration Editing Yes
Adjustable ISO Point Yes
Input Impedance > 10
Range ± 2000.0 mV
Resolution 0.1 mV
Relative Accuracy ± 0.2 mV or ± 0.05 % of reading, whichever is greater
Relative mV Mode Yes

ORP Mode Yes

E

H

Range 0.0001 to 19990
Resolution 0.0001 minimum, 1 to 4 significant digits (user selectable)
Relative Accuracy ±0.2 mV or ±0.05 % of reading, whichever is greater
Units ppm, Molar, mg/L, %, ppb, none
Calibration Points Up to 6
Calibration Editing Yes
Adjustable ISO Point Yes

Advanced Features

Incremental Techniques

Range -5 to 105 °C, 22 to 221 °F
Resolution 0.1 °C, 0.1 °F
Relative Accuracy ±0.1 °C, ±0.1 °F
Offset Calibration 1 point
Source Options Manual or automatic with ATC probe
Range 0 to 100 °C, 32 to 212 °F
Resolution 0.1 °C, 0.1 °F
Relative Accuracy ±0.5 °C, ±0.5 °F
Resistance Range 0 to 6000 MΩ
Resistance Resolution 0.1 MΩ up to 1999.9 MΩ, 1 MΩ above 1999.9 MΩ
Offset Calibration 3 points
Calibration Options ATC probe, NIST reference
BNC pH, ORP or ion selective electrode (ISE)
Pin Tip Reference electrode
8 pin MiniDIN ATC temperature probe

^12

ohms

Segmented (point-to-point) slope or linear regression, non-linear selectable auto-blank, low
concentration range stability, electrode type display, temperature compensation
Single known addition & subtraction, double known addition & subtraction, single analate (sample)
addition & subtraction

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Orion Versa Star Conductivity Module Specifications: VSTAR-CND

Range 0.001 μS to 3000 mS
Resolution 0.001 μS minimum, auto ranging, up to 4 significant digits
Relative Accuracy 0.5 % of reading ±1 digit > 3 μS, 0.5 % of reading ±0.01 μS ≤ 3 μS

Conductivity

TDS

Salinity

Resistivity

Temperature

Input 8 pin MiniDIN Conductivity probe with optional built-in temperature sensor

Reference Temperature 5 °C, 10 °C, 15 °C, 20 °C, 25 °C
Temperature Compensation Linear (0 to 10.0 %/ºC), nonlinear nLFn, nonlinear nLFu, EP (USP), off
Compatible Cell Constants 0.001 to 199.9 cm
Calibration Points Up to 6
Calibration Editing Yes
Range 0.001 ppm to 200.0 ppt
Resolution 0.001 ppm minimum, auto ranging, up to 4 significant digits
Relative Accuracy 0.5 % of reading ± 1 digit
TDS Factor Linear (0.02 to 9.99) or ISO/EN 27888
Range 0.06 to 80.00 psu, 0.05 to 42.00 ppt
Resolution 0.01 psu or ppt minimum, auto ranging
Relative Accuracy 0.5 % of reading ±1 digit
Type Practical salinity (psu) or natural sea water (ppt)
Range 2 Ω to 100 MΩ
Resolution 1 Ω or 0.1 MΩ, auto ranging
Relative Accuracy 0.5 % of reading ± 1 digit
Range -5 to 105 °C, 22 to 221 °F
Resolution 0.1 °C, 0.1 °F
Relative Accuracy ±0.1 °C, ±0.1 °F
Offset Calibration 1 point
Source Options Manual or automatic with built-in temperature sensor

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Orion Versa Star RDO/Dissolved Oxygen Module Specifications: VSTAR-RD

Polarographic DO Concentration % Saturation

Range 0 to 90 mg/L 0 to 600 %
Resolution 0.01, 0.1 mg/L 0.1, 1 %
Relative Accuracy ± 0.2 mg/L ±2 %

RDO Optical DO Concentration % Saturation

Range 0 to 50 mg/L 0 to 500 %

Dissolved Oxygen

Barometric
Pressure

Temperature

Input 9 pin MiniDIN Dissolved oxygen probe with built-in temperature sensor

Resolution 0.01, 0.1 mg/L 0.1, 1 %

± 0.1 mg /L up to 8 mg/L, ± 0.2

Relative Accuracy

Barometric Pressure
Correction
Salinity Factor Correction 0 to 45 ppt, automatic using conductivity module and probe or manual entry
Calibration Types Water saturated air, air saturated water, manual (Winkler), zero point
Compatible Sensors Polarographic, RDO optical
Range 450.0 to 850.0 mmHg
Resolution 0.1 mmHg
Relative Accuracy ±6 mmHg
Range 0 to 50 °C, 32 to 122 °F
Resolution 0.1 °C, 0.1 °F
Relative Accuracy ±0.1 °C, ±0.1 °F
Offset Calibration 1 point
Source Option Automatic with built-in temperature sensor

mg /L from 8 to 20 mg/L, ± 10 %
of reading from 20 to 50 mg/L

450 to 850 mmHg, automatic using built-in barometer or manual entry

±2 %

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