Xylem MULTI-3400 User Manual

Multi 3400i
Operating manual
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pH/Dissolved Oxygen/Conductivity
Measuring Instrument
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Warranty We guarantee the instrument described for 3 years from the date of
The use of advanced technology and the high quality standard of our instruments are the result of continuous development. This may result in differences between this operating manual and your instrument. Al­so, we cannot guarantee that there are absolutely no errors in this man­ual. Therefore, we are sure you will understand that we cannot accept any legal claims resulting from the data, figures or descriptions.
purchase. The instrument warranty covers manufacturing faults that are discov­ered within the warranty period. The warranty does not cover compo­nents that are replaced during maintenance work, e.g. batteries.
The warranty claim extends to restoring the instrument to readiness for use but not, however, to any further claim for damages. Improper han­dling or unauthorized opening of the instrument invalidates any warran­ty claim.
To ascertain the warranty liability, return the instrument and proof of purchase together with the date of purchase freight paid or prepaid.
Copyright
© Weilheim 2007, WTW GmbH
Reproduction in whole - or even in part - is prohibited without the ex­press written permission of WTW GmbH, Weilheim. Printed in Germany.
Multi 3400i List of contents
1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 SETs of equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.5 Jack field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.6 Operating structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3 Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Switching on the measuring instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.2 pH value / ORP voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.2.2 Measuring the pH value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.3 Measuring the ORP voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.2.4 pH calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3 Dissolved oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3.2 Measuring the D. O. concentration . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.3.3 Measuring the D. O. saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.3.4 AutoRead AR (Drift control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.5 D. O. calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.3.6 Salt content correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.4 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4.2 Measuring the conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.4.3 Measuring the salinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.4.4 AutoRead AR (Drift control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.5 Determining the cell constant (Calibration in the
control standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.5 Calibration intervals (Int 3, Int 4, Int 5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.6 Saving data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.6.1 Saving manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.6.2 Switching on AutoStore (Int 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
4.6.3 Outputting the data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.6.4 Clearing the memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
4.7 Transmitting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.7.1 Data transmission interval (Int 2) . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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4.7.2 PC/external printer (RS232 interface) . . . . . . . . 55
4.7.3 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.8 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
4.9 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
5.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
5.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6 What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.1 pH system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.2 Oxi system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3 Conductivity system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.4 General errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8 Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Multi 3400i Overview

1Overview

1.1 General features

The compact precision handheld meter Multi 3400i enables you to car­ry out pH measurements, dissolved oxygen (D. O.) measurements and conductivity measurements quickly and reliably. The Multi 3400i handheld meter provides the maximum degree of op­erating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications.
The proven MultiCal
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and OxiCal® calibration procedures and the pro­cedures to determine/set up the cell constant support you in your work with the meter. The special AutoRead function enables precise mea­surements.
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Note
If you need further information or application notes, you can obtain the following material from WTW:
z Application reports
z Primers
z Safety datasheets.
You will find information on available literature in the WTW catalog or via the Internet.
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1.2 SETs of equipment

The measuring instrument is also available as part of individual SETs of equipment. You will find additional information on this and other accessories in the WTW catalog or via the Internet.
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Set (sample configuration):
1 Multi 3400i meter, carrying strap with 2 carrying clips, armoring
2 Cond/Oxi beaker with beaker clip
3 pH beaker
4 Stand
5 Plastic beaker
6 Storing solution for pH electrodes
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7 50 ml pH buffer solution, STP 4
8 50 ml pH buffer solution, STP 7
9 Calibration and control standard for conductivity measuring
cells, 50 ml
10 50 ml ELY/G electrolyte solution for D.O. probes
11 50 ml RL/G cleaning solution for D.O. probes
12 WP 90/3 exchange membrane heads for D. O. probes
(3 pieces)
13 SF 300 abrasive film for D.O. probes
14 Conductivity measuring cell
TetraCon® 325-3 or
TetraCon® 325
15 pH electrode
SenTix 41-3 or
SenTix 41
16 Oxygen sensor
CellOx 325-3 or
CellOx 325
17 Operating manual + short operating manual
18 Equipment case
19 Plug-in power supply unit
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1.3 Keypad

STOM
ARRCLCAL
RUN/ENTER
Key functions
M
STO
CAL
RCL
AR
Select the measured variable <M>:
pH value / ORP voltage
D. O. concentration / D. O. saturation
Conductivity / salinity
Save a measured value
<STO>
Switch measuring instrument on/off
<ON/OFF>
Calibrate the currently set measured variable
<CAL>
Display/transmit measured values
<RCL>
Activate/deactivate the AutoRead function
<AR>
Select the measuring mode, increase values, scroll
< >
Select the measuring mode, decrease values, scroll
<>
RUN/ENTER
Confirm entries, start AutoRead, output measured values
<RUN ENTER>
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1.4 Display

Status display
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1.5 Jack field

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Function and temperature display
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1 D. O. probe or conductivity measuring cell
2 pH electrode
3 pH temperature sensor
4 Plug-in power supply unit
5 RS232 serial interface
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1.6 Operating structure

The following overview diagram shows which keys you have to press to select between the different measuring modes:
Note
When a D. O. probe or a conductivity measuring cell with a temperature probe is connected, the measuring instrument recognizes the probe or measuring cell and automatically switches to the oxygen measuring mode or conductivity measuring mode last selected. As soon as the probe/measuring cell is disconnected, the instrument switches to the pH or ORP measuring mode.
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Multi 3400i Safety

2 Safety

This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the measur­ing instrument. Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this operating manual carefully before working with the measuring system. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the measuring system.
Target group The measuring instrument was developed for work in the field and in
the laboratory. Thus, we assume that, as a result of their professional training and ex­perience, the operators will know the necessary safety precautions to take when handling chemicals.
Safety instructions The individual chapters of this operating manual use the following safe-
ty instruction to indicate various types of danger:
Warning
indicates instructions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of slight injuries or damage to the instrument or the envi­ronment.
Further notes
Note
indicates notes that draw your attention to special features.
Note
indicates cross-references to other documents, e.g. operating manu­als.

2.1 Authorized use

The authorized use of the measuring instrument consists exclusively of the:
z pH and ORP measurement
z measurement of the oxygen content and
z measurement of the conductivity, salinity and temperature
in the field and laboratory.
The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 T be observed. Only the operation and running of the measuring instru­ment according to the instructions given in this operating manual is au­thorized. Any other use is considered to be unauthorized.
ECHNICAL DATA must
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2.2 General safety instructions

This instrument is built and inspected according to the relevant guide­lines and norms for electronic measuring instruments (see chapter 7 T
ECHNICAL DATA).
It left the factory in a safe and secure technical condition.
Function and operating
safety
Safe operation If safe operation is no longer possible, the instrument must be taken out
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the measuring instru­ment can only be guaranteed if the generally applicable safety mea­sures and the specific safety instructions in this operating manual are followed during operation.
The smooth functioning and operational safety of the measuring instru­ment can only be guaranteed under the environmental conditions that are in specified in chapter 7 T
ECHNICAL DATA.
If the instrument was transported from a cold environment to a warm environment, the formation of condensate can lead to the faulty func­tioning of the instrument. In this event, wait until the temperature of the instrument reaches room temperature before putting the instrument back into operation.
of service and secured against inadvertent operation! Safe operation is no longer possible if the measuring instrument:
z has been damaged in transport
z has been stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of
time
Obligations of the pur-
chaser
z is visibly damaged
z no longer operates as described in this manual.
If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier of the instrument.
The purchaser of the measuring instrument must ensure that the fol­lowing laws and guidelines are observed when using dangerous sub­stances:
z EEC directives for protective labor legislation
z National protective labor legislation
z Safety regulations
z Safety datasheets of the chemical manufacturers.
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3 Commissioning

3.1 Scope of delivery

z Multi 3400i handheld meter
z Plug-in power supply unit
z Operating manual and short operating manual
z 4 batteries, 1.5 V Mignon type AA (in the instrument)
Setting the date and
time
For details of scope of delivery of SETs, see section 1.2 SET
EQUIPMENT and WTW catalog.

3.2 Initial commissioning

Perform the following activities:
z Set the date and time
z Connect the plug-in power supply (optional)
1 Press the <M> key and hold it down.
2 Press the <ON/OFF> key.
The display test appears briefly on the display.
3 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key repeatedly until the date ap-
pears on the display.
4 Set the date of the current day with <> <>.
5 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The date (month) flashes in the display.
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6 Set the current month with <> <>.
7 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The year appears on the display.
8 Set the current year with <> <>.
9 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The hours flash on the display.
10 Set the current time with <> <>.
11 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The minutes flash on the display.
12 Set the current time with <> <>.
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13 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The instrument switches to a measuring mode.
14 Switch the instrument off using <ON/OFF>.
Connecting the
plug-in power supply
You can either operate the measuring instrument with batteries or with the plug-in power supply. The plug-in power supply supplies the mea­suring instrument with low voltage (12 VDC). This saves the batteries.
Warning
The line voltage at the operating site must lie within the input voltage range of the original plug-in power supply (see chapter 7 T
TA).
ECHNICAL DA-
Warning
Use original plug-in power supplies only (see chapter 7 T
ECHNICAL DATA).
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ment.
2 Connect the original WTW plug-in power supply (3) to an easily
accessible mains socket.
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4 Operation

4.1 Switching on the measuring instrument

1 Press the <ON/OFF> key.
The display test appears briefly on the display. After this, the measuring instrument automatically switches to the measuring mode.
Measuring mode when
switching on
Connected sensor Measuring mode
No sensor or pH/ORP electrode pH or ORP measurement (de-
pending on the last selected set­ting)
D. O. probe or conductivity mea­suring cell
2 sensors of any type Last selected measuring mode
Note
The measuring instrument has an energy saving feature to avoid un­necessary battery depletion. The energy saving feature switches the measuring instrument off if no key has been pressed for an hour.
The energy saving feature is not active
z if the power is supplied by the plug-in power supply,
z if the AutoStore function is active,
z if the communication cable and a PC with a running communication
program are connected,
z if the printer cable is connected (for external printers).
Last selected measuring mode
AutoRange measure­ment range selection
There are several measuring ranges available for both oxygen and conductivity measurements. As a rule, the measuring instrument is in the measuring range with the highest possible resolution. If a measur­ing range is exceeded, AutoRange causes the measuring instrument to change automatically to the next higher measuring range. The AutoRange function is always active with oxygen and conductivity measurements and cannot be switched off.
Note
The measuring ranges for oxygen and conductivity measurements can be found in chapter 7 T
ECHNICAL DATA.
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4.2 pH value / ORP voltage

4.2.1 General information

Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:
1 Connect the pH electrode to the measuring instrument.
If necessary, press the <M> key repeatedly until the status dis- play pH (pH measurement) or U (measurement of the ORP voltage) appears.
2 Adjust the temperature of the buffer solutions or test solutions,
or measure the current temperature, if you measure without a temperature sensor.
3 Calibrate or check the measuring instrument with the elec-
trode.
4Using <> <>, toggle between the pH or mV measuring
modes.
Note
Incorrect calibration of pH electrodes leads to incorrect measured val­ues. Calibrate regularly before measuring. You can only connect elec­trodes of the NTC30 type or without temperature sensor.
Warning
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be per­formed in earthed media as incorrect values would result. The RS232 interface is not galvanically isolated.
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Temperature measure-
ment in pH measure-
ments
You can perform pH measurements with or without a temperature sen­sor as well as with the temperature sensor of an oxygen sensor or a conductivity measuring cell. The measuring instrument recognizes which sensors are connected and switches automatically to the correct mode for the temperature measurement.
The following cases are distinguishable.
Temperature sensor Display Mode
pH Cond or
Oxi
yes - TP Automatic with
pH temperature sensor
yes yes TP
- - Manual
-yesTP flashes
The temperature value of the second probe (Cond or Oxi) in the same sample is taken over for the pH measurement*
* If you do not wish that, you can:
– either disconnect the 2nd sensor and use the manual temperature
input or
– use an electrode with a temperature sensor.
If a temperature sensor is connected, it is indicated on the display by TP.
Note
When calibrating without a temperature sensor (no TP display indicator displayed), enter the current temperature of the respective buffer solu­tion manually using the <> <> keys while keeping the <RUN/EN-
TER> key depressed.
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4.2.2 Measuring the pH value

1 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.2.1.
2 Immerse the pH electrode in the test sample.
3 Press the <> <> keys until pH appears in the status display.
The pH value appears on the display.
AutoRead AR (Drift control)
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4 When measuring without a connected temperature sensor:
Options:
z Determine the current temperature using a thermometer
z TP display indicator not displayed, socket for the second
The AutoRead function (drift control) checks the stability of the mea­surement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the repro­ducibility of the measured values.
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and, while keeping the <RUN/ENTER> key depressed, en­ter this temperature value with <> <>.
probe is free: Connect the second probe (Oxi or Cond) and immerse it in the same sample. TP flashes, the temperature is automati­cally measured using the second probe.
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For identical measurement conditions, the following criteria apply:
Reproducibility Response time
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1 Call up the pH measuring mode with <> <>.
2 Activate the AutoRead function with <AR>.
The current measured value is frozen (hold function).
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3 Start AutoRead with <RUN/ENTER>.
AR flashes until a stable measured value is reached. This measured value is transmitted to the interface.
4 If necessary, start the next AutoRead measurement with
<RUN/ENTER>.
5 To terminate the AutoRead function: Press the <AR> key.
Note
The current AutoRead measurement can be terminated at any time (accepting the current value) by pressing <RUN/ENTER>.

4.2.3 Measuring the ORP voltage

In conjunction with an ORP electrode, e.g. SenTix ORP, the measuring instrument can measure the ORP voltage (U) of a solution.
1 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.2.1.
2 Submerse the Redox electrode in the sample.
3 Press the <> <> keys until the U status display appears.
The ORP voltage (mV) of the sample appears on the display.
4 Wait for a stable measured value.
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Note
ORP electrodes are not calibrated. However, you can check ORP elec­trodes using a test solution.
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4.2.4 pH calibration

Why calibrate? pH electrodes age. This changes the asymmetry (zero point) and slope
of the pH electrode. As a result, an inexact measured value is dis­played. Calibration determines the current values of the asymmetry and slope of the electrode and stores them in the measuring instru­ment. Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals.
When to calibrate? z After connecting another electrode
z When the sensor symbol flashes:
after the calibration interval has expired
after a voltage interruption, e. g. after changing the batteries
AutoCal TEC is specially matched to the WTW technical buffer solutions as a fully au-
tomatic two-point calibration. The buffer solutions are automatically recognized by the measuring instrument. Depending on the instrument setting (see section 4.8 C
ONFIGURATION), the instrument displays the
relevant buffer nominal value or the current electrode voltage in mV. The calibration can be terminated after the first buffer solution. This cor­responds to a single-point calibration. To do this, the instrument uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C) and determines the asymme­try of the electrode.
AutoRead The calibration procedure automatically activates the AutoRead func-
Displaying the calibra-
tion data
Printing the
calibration protocol
tion. The current AutoRead measurement can be terminated at any time (accepting the current value) by pressing <RUN/ENTER>.
You can view the data of the last calibration on the display. The pro­ceeding is described on page 48.
The calibration record contains the calibration data of the current cali­bration. You can transmit the calibration protocol to a printer via the se­rial interface (see O
INTERFACE, page 51).
UTPUTTING THE CALIBRATION PROTOCOL ON THE
Note
You can automatically print a calibration record after the calibration. To do so, connect a printer to the interface according to section 4.7.2 be­fore calibrating. After a valid calibration, the record is printed.
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Sample printout:
CALIBRATION PROTOCOL
02.03.01 14:19 Device No.: 12345678 Calibration pH Cal time: 01.03.01 / 15:20 Cal interval: 7d AutoCal TEC Tauto Buffer 1 2.00 Buffer 2 4.01 Buffer 3 7.00 * Buffer 4 10.00 C1 184.1 mV 25.0°C C2 3.0 mV 25.0°C S1 -59.4 mV/pH ASY1 - 4 mV Probe: +++
Calibration evaluation After calibrating, the measuring instrument automatically evaluates the
calibration. The asymmetry and slope are evaluated separately. The worst evaluation appears on the display.
Display Asymmetry
[mV]
-15 ... +15 -60.5 ... -58
-20 ... +20 -58 ... -57
-25 ... +25 -61 ... -60.5
-30 ... +30 -62 ... -61
Clean the electrode according to the electrode operating manual
Slope [mV/pH]
or
-57 ... -56
or
-56 ... -50
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Eliminate the error according to chapter 6 W
HAT TO DO IF...
< -30 or > 30
... -62 or ... -50
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Preparatory activities
AutoCal TEC For this procedure, use any two WTW technical buffer solutions (pH
1 Connect the pH electrode to the measuring instrument.
If necessary, press the <M> key repeatedly until the status dis- play pH (pH measurement) or U (measurement of the ORP voltage) appears.
2 Keep the buffer solutions ready.
3 Adjust the temperature of the solution and measure the current
temperature if the measurement is made without the use of a temperature sensor (the TP display indicator is missing from the display).
values at 25 °C: 2.00 / 4.01 / 7.00 / 10.01).
Note
The calibration for pH 10.01 is optimized for the WTW technical buffer solution TEP 10 Trace or TPL 10 Trace. Other buffer solutions can lead to an erroneous calibration. The correct buffer solutions are given in the WTW catalog or in the Internet.
Note
The buffer solutions are automatically recognized by the measuring in­strument. Depending on the instrument setting (see section
4.8 C
ONFIGURATION), the instrument displays the relevant buffer nomi-
nal value or the current electrode voltage in mV.
Starting the calibration
Note
Skip the steps 2 and 7 if you use a pH electrode with temperature sen­sor or the temperature sensor of a conductivity measuring cell or a D. O. probe.
1 Press the <CAL> key. The Ct1 display and the function display
AutoCal TEC appears. The sensor symbol displays the evalu­ation of the last calibration (or no sensor symbol in the delivery state or after the measurement parameter has been reset).
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2 If required, enter the temperature of the first buffer solution,
while keeping the <RUN/ENTER> key depressed, using <> <>.
3 Immerse the pH electrode in the first buffer solution.
4 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key.
The AR display indicator flashes. The electrode voltage (mV) or the buffer nominal value ap­pears on the display. Example:
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Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
pH
OU
Sal
/pH
mV
%
mg/l
m
S/
cm
cm
M
t
2
8
AutoCal DIN
Tref20
Cal
Lin
AutoCal TEC
3
22
0
AutoCal DIN
Tref20
Cal
Lin
AutoCal TEC
mbar
1
Sal
cm
1/
TP
°
K
%
/
°
C
F
8
4
44
Store
Auto
ARng
AR
RCL
TDSTDS
mV
SS
cm
cm
TP
°
°
C
F
88
Store
Auto
ARng
AR
RCL
7
11
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Lin
0
0
Tref20
Cal
pHpH
OO UpHUpH SalSal
03
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
mbarmbar
mV/pHmV/pH
%%
mm
1/1/
°
Auto
ARng
F
mg/lmg/l
S/S/
°
cmcm
MM
cm
%%
C
Store
ARAR
AR
//
cm
SalSal
KK
RCL
TP
5 When the measured value is stable, Ct2 appears.
Lin
t
8
Tref20
Cal
pH
OU
2
2
4
AutoCal DIN
AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
8
Auto
ARng
/pH
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
23
TDS
S
C
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Note
At this point, the AutoCal TEC calibration can be terminated with <M>. This corresponds to a single-point calibration. To do this, the instru- ment uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C) and determines the asymmetry of the electrode.
Operation Multi 3400i
6 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water.
7 If required, enter the temperature of the first buffer solution,
while keeping the <RUN/ENTER> key depressed, using <> <>.
8 Immerse the pH electrode in the second buffer solution.
9 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key.
The AR display indicator flashes. The electrode voltage (mV) or the buffer nominal value ap­pears on the display. Example:
TDS
mV
S
1
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
10 When the measured value is stable, AR disappears. The value
of the slope (mV/pH) appears on the display. The probe symbol shows the evaluation of the current calibration.
TDS
22
0
Tref20
Lin
44
AutoCal DIN
Cal
AutoCal TEC
pH
OU
S
9
1
Time
Day.Month
Year
LoBat
5
Baud
No.
Ident
Tref25 nLF
Tref20
Lin
S
Cal
4
L
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
cm
TP
°
°
C
F
88
Store
Auto
ARng
AR
RCL
Sal
mV/pH
%
mg/l
m
S/
cm
cm
M
mbar
Sal
cm
1/
TP
°
K
%
/
°
C
F
O
Store
Auto
ARng
AR
RCL
TDS
S
4
1
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Baud
Ident
Lin
08
0
Tref20
Cal
pHpH
OO UpHUpH SalSal
14
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
mbarmbar
mV/pHmV/pH
%%
mm
1/1/
°
F
Auto
ARng
mg/lmg/l
S/S/
MM
cm
°
%%
C
Store
ARAR
AR
cmcm
cmcm
SalSal
TP
KK
//
RCL
24
11 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key. The value of the asymmetry
(mV) appears on the display.
Multi 3400i Operation
No.
Lin
0
8
Tref20
Cal
pH
OU
2
S
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
YA
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
TDS
S
6
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
12 Switch to the measuring mode with <M>.
25
Operation Multi 3400i

4.3 Dissolved oxygen

4.3.1 General information

Note
D. O. measurements with the Multi 3400i can only be carried out using a CellOx 325 or StirrOx G D. O. probe. The stirrer of the StirrOx G D. O. probe has to be supplied with voltage separately using the NT/pH Mix 540 power supply.
You can measure the following variables:
z D. O. concentration
z D. O. saturation
The measuring instrument is supplied with the following functions:
z AutoRange (automatic switchover of the measurement range),
z The AutoRead function (drift control) for checking the stability of the
measurement signal. This ensures the reproducibility of the measur­ing signal. For details of how to switch the AutoRead function on/off, see page 29.
Warning
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be per­formed in earthed media as incorrect values would result. The RS232 interface is not galvanically isolated.
Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:
1 Connect the D. O. probe to the measuring instrument. The in-
strument automatically switches over to D. O. measurement (O
status display).
2
If the D. O. probe is already connected, press the <M> repeat- edly until the O
status display appears.
2
2 Calibrate or check the measuring instrument with the sensor.
How to calibrate is described in section 4.3.5 from page 20.
3 Use <> <> to toggle between the measuring modes, D. O.
concentration (mg/L) and D. O. saturation (%).
Note
Incorrect calibration of D. O. probes will result in incorrect measured values. Calibrate at regular intervals.
Temperature sensor The D. O. probe has an integrated temperature sensor that always
measures the current temperature of the test sample.
26
Multi 3400i Operation

4.3.2 Measuring the D. O. concentration

When measuring the concentration of test samples with a salt content of more than 1 g/l, a salinity correction is required.
Note
How to enter the current salt content is described in section 4.3.6 S
CONTENT CORRECTION on page 33.
Switching the salt content correction on or off, see below.
To measure the D. O. concentration with and without salt content cor­rection, proceed as follows:
1 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.3.1.
2 Immerse the D. O. probe in the test sample.
3 Press the <> <> key repeatedly until the D. O. concentra-
tion in mg/l appears on the display.
ALT
Switching on/off the salt
content correction
Lin
U
9
8
Tref20
Cal
pH
O
2
1
7
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
6
Auto
ARng
/pH
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
TDS
S
7
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Proceed as follows to switch on the salt content correction:
1 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.3.1.
2 Immerse the D. O. probe in the test sample.
3 While pressing the <RUN/ENTER> key, switch on the salt con-
tent correction with <> . The SAL display indicator appears on the display. The specified salt content is taken into consid­eration during the measurement.
27
Operation Multi 3400i
TDS
UpH Sal
O
7
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
6
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
S
4
5
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
4 While pressing the <RUN/ENTER> key, switch off the salt con-

4.3.3 Measuring the D. O. saturation

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nLF
tent correction with <>. The SAL display indicator is no longer displayed.
1
Cal
2
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
You can measure the D. O. saturation as follows:
1 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.3.1.
2 Immerse the D. O. probe in the test sample.
3 Press the <> <> key repeatedly until the D. O. saturation in
% appears on the display.
TDS
UpH Sal
O
7
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
6
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
S
8
1
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Baud
Ident
Lin
9
8
Tref20
Cal
2
1
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
28
Multi 3400i Operation

4.3.4 AutoRead AR (Drift control)

The AutoRead function (drift control) checks the stability of the mea­surement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the repro­ducibility of the measured values.
1 Call up the measuring mode with <M> and/or <> <> .
2 Activate the AutoRead function with <AR>. The current mea-
sured value is frozen (hold function).
3 Start AutoRead with <RUN/ENTER>.
AR flashes until a stable measured value is reached. This mea­sured value is transmitted to the interface.
TDS
UpH Sal
O
S
7
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Lin
0
8
Tref20
Cal
8
1
7
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
6
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
4 If necessary, start the next AutoRead measurement with
<RUN/ENTER>.
5 To terminate the AutoRead function: Press the <AR> key.
Criteria With identical measurement conditions, the following applies:
Measuring mode Reproducibility Response time
D. O. concentra­tion
D. O. saturation in­dex
Better than 0.05 mg/l > 10 seconds
Better than 0.6 % > 10 seconds
29
Operation Multi 3400i

4.3.5 D. O. calibration

Why calibrate? D. O. probes age. This changes the slope of the D. O. probe. Calibra-
tion determines the current slope of the probe and stores this value in the instrument.
When to calibrate? z After connecting another D. O. probe
z When the probe symbol flashes (after the calibration interval has ex-
pired).
Calibration procedure The calibration is performed in water vapor-saturated air. Use the
®
OxiCal
-SL air calibration vessel (accessories) for the calibration.
AutoRead The calibration procedure automatically activates the AutoRead func-
tion. The AR display indicator flashes. The calibration process is fin­ished when AR stops flashing.
Displaying the calibra-
tion data
Printing the
calibration protocol
You can view the data of the last calibration on the display. The pro­ceeding is described on page 48.
The calibration record contains the calibration data of the current cali­bration. You can transmit the calibration protocol to a printer via the se­rial interface (see page 51).
Note
You can automatically print a calibration record after the calibration. To do so, connect a printer to the interface according to section 4.7.2 be­fore calibrating. After a valid calibration, the record is printed.
Sample printout:
CALIBRATION PROTOCOL
02.03.01 14:19 Device No.: 12345678 CALIBRATION 02 Cal time: 02.03.01 / 14:19 Cal interval: 14d OxiCal Tauto AR Relative Slope: 0,88 Probe: +++
30
Multi 3400i Operation
Probe evaluation After the calibration, the measuring instrument evaluates the current
status of the probe against the relative slope. The evaluation appears on the display. The relative slope has no effect on the measuring accu­racy. Low values indicate that the electrolyte will soon be depleted and the probe will have to be regenerated.
Display Relative slope
S = 0.8 ... 1.25
S = 0.7 ... 0.8
S = 0.6 ... 0.7
E3
S < 0.6 or S > 1.25
Eliminate the error according to chapter 6 W
HAT TO DO IF...
Starting the calibration Proceed as follows to calibrate the instrument:
1 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.3.1.
®
2 Keep the OxiCal
-SL air calibration vessel ready.
Note
The sponge in the air calibration vessel must be moist (not wet). Follow the instructions in the OxiCal
®
-SL operating manual.
3 Put the D. O. probe into the air calibration vessel.
4 Press the <CAL> key repeatedly until the calibration mode ap-
pears. The sensor symbol displays the evaluation of the last calibration (or no sensor symbol in the delivery state or after the measurement parameter has been reset).
31
Operation Multi 3400i
TDS
UpH Sal
O
7
7
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
6
Auto
ARng
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
6
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
cm
Sal
TP
RCL
S
A
C
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
5 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key. AutoRead is active, AR flashes.
nLF
TDS
Lin
L
1
AutoCal DIN
Cal
AutoCal TEC
UpH Sal
O
S
8
0
1
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Baud
Ident
8
Tref20
Lin
1
Cal
8
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
6 As soon as a stable value is reached, the AR display indicator
stops flashing. The calibration is finished now. The value of the relative slope appears on the display. The probe symbol shows the probe evaluation (see page 31).
TDS
UpH Sal
O
7
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
6
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
S
8
0
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
8
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
7 Switch to the measuring mode with <M>.
Note
In chapter 6 W take for error elimination.
nLF
Lin
8
1
AutoCal DIN
Cal
AutoCal TEC
HAT TO DO IF... page 65, you will find the measures to
32
Multi 3400i Operation

4.3.6 Salt content correction

A salt content correction is required in the oxygen concentration mea­surement of samples with a salt content of more than 1 g/l. To do this, you have to enter the salinity equivalent of the test sample (range 0.0 -
70.0) and to switch on the salinity correction.
Note
With the Multi 3400i handheld meter, you can measure the salinity. How to proceed is described in section 4.4.3 M on page 36.
EASURING THE SALINITY
Entering the salt con-
tent
1 Determine the salinity of the test sample (any method, see also
section 4.4.3 M
2 Press the <CAL> key repeatedly until Sal appears on the dis-
play.
TDS
UpH Sal
S
5
5
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
3 Enter the salt content with <> <>.
4 Switch to the measuring mode with <M>.
Note
How to switch on the salt content correction is described on page 27.
Lin
8
Tref20
Cal
6
AutoCal DIN
AutoCal TEC
EASURING THE SALINITY on page 36).
O
mV/pH
%
mg/l
m
S/
cm
cm
M
mbar
0
Sal
cm
1/
TP
°
K
%
/
°
C
F
6
9
Auto
ARng
Store
AR
RCL
33
Operation Multi 3400i

4.4 Conductivity

4.4.1 General information

Note
Conductivity measurements with the Multi 3400i can only be carried out using the TetraCon 325 measuring cell.
Warning
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be per­formed in earthed media as incorrect values would result. The RS232 interface is not galvanically isolated.
Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:
1 Connect a conductivity measuring cell to the measuring instru-
ment. The instrument automatically switches over to conductiv­ity measurement (status display ). If the conductivity measuring cell is already connected, press the <M> key repeatedly until the status display or Sal ap- pears.
2 Check the selected cell constant or calibrate the measuring in-
strument with the measuring cell (see below).
3 Check the selected cell constant (see below) or calibrate the
measuring instrument with the measuring cell (see section
4.4.5 on page 38).
4Using <> <>, toggle between the measuring modes, con-
ductivity ( in µS/cm) or salinity (SAL).
Temperature probe The TetraCon 325 conductivity measuring cell has a temperature sen-
sor integrated in it. The temperature sensor is shown on the display by TP.
Temperature
compensation
Reference temperature,
Tref
The nonlinear temperature compensation is set fixed and is shown on the display by nLF.
The reference temperature (Tref) can be switched between 20 °C and 25 °C. It appears on the display as Tref20 or Tref25. To switch over the reference temperature, see S
TURE, page 58.
WITCHING OVER THE REFERENCE TEMPERA-
34
Multi 3400i Operation
Checking the
cell constant
1 Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until CAL disp appears on the
display.
TDS
S
C
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
dS
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
2 Press the <RUN/ENTER> repeatedly until the last calibrated
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nLF
cell constant is displayed, e. g. 0.472 1/cm.
TDS
S
C
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
07
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Lin
A
I
Cal
C
4
Cal
OUpH Sal
L
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
L
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
P
Auto
ARng
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
2
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
TP
3 To return to the measuring mode: Press the <M> key when the
correct cell constant is displayed.
4 If you want to recalibrate the cell constant, proceed according
to section 4.4.5 D
IN THE CONTROL STANDARD) .
ETERMINING THE CELL CONSTANT (CALIBRATION
35
Operation Multi 3400i

4.4.2 Measuring the conductivity

You can carry out the conductivity measurements as follows:
1 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.4.1
page 34.
2 Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the test sample.
3 Press the < > <> keys until in the status display, and the
unit µS/cm appears. The conductivity value appears on the dis­play.
TDS
S
3
5
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF

4.4.3 Measuring the salinity

You can carry out the salinity measurements as follows:
1 Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.4.1
page 34.
2 Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the test sample.
3 Press the <> <> keys until the Sal status display appears.
The salinity value appears on the display.
Lin
8
Tref20
Cal
2
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
0
4
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
0
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
36
S
1
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
TDS
3
Baud
Ident
Lin
2
8
Tref20
Cal
OUpH
3
2
1
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
2
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
Multi 3400i Operation

4.4.4 AutoRead AR (Drift control)

The AutoRead function (drift control) checks the stability of the mea­surement signal. The stability has a considerable effect on the repro­ducibility of the measured value.
1 Call up the or SAL measuring mode with <M> and/or <>
<>.
2 Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the test sample.
3 Activate the AutoRead function with <AR>. The current mea-
sured value is frozen (hold function).
4 Start AutoRead with <RUN/ENTER>.
AR flashes until a stable measured value is reached. This measured value is transmitted to the interface.
TDS
S
3
5
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
5 If necessary, start the next AutoRead measurement with
<RUN/ENTER>.
6 To terminate AutoRead: Press the <AR> key.
Note
The current AutoRead measurement can be terminated at any time (accepting the current value) by pressing <RUN/ENTER>. You can only change to another measuring mode after completion of AutoRead.
Lin
8
Tref20
Cal
2
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
0
5
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
0
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
37
Operation Multi 3400i

4.4.5 Determining the cell constant (Calibration in the control standard)

Why determine the cell
constant?
AutoRead The calibration procedure automatically activates the AutoRead func-
Displaying the calibra-
tion data
Printing the
calibration protocol
Aging slightly changes the cell constant, e. g. by coatings. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. The original characteristics of the cell can often be restored by cleaning the cell. Calibration deter­mines the current value of the cell constant and stores this value in the instrument. Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals.
In the delivery condition, the cell constant of the measuring instruments is set to 0.475 cm
-1
(conductivity measuring cell TetraCon 325).
tion. The AR display indicator flashes. The calibration process is fin­ished when AR stops flashing.
You can view the data of the last calibration on the display. The pro­ceeding is described on page 48.
The calibration record contains the calibration data of the current cali­bration. You can transmit the calibration protocol to a printer via the se­rial interface (see page 51).
Note
You can automatically print a calibration record after the calibration. To do so, connect a printer to the interface according to section 4.7.2 be­fore calibrating. After a valid calibration, the record is printed.
Sample printout:
CALIBRATION PROTOCOL
14.04.01 11:37 Device No.: 99990000 Calibration Conductivity Cal time: 14.04.01 / 11:37 Cal interval: 180d Cal Std.: 0.01 mol/l KCL
40.0 °C Conduct./Tref25: 1413µS/cm Cell Const : 0.478 1/cm Probe : +++
38
Multi 3400i Operation
Calibration evaluation After the calibration, the measuring instrument automatically evaluates
the current status of the calibration. The evaluation appears on the dis­play.
-1
Display Cell constant [cm
0.450 ... 0.500 cm
]
-1
Determining the
cell constant
E3
Eliminate the error according to chapter 6 W
HAT TO DO IF...
Outside the range
0.450 ... 0.500 cm
-1
You can determine the cell constant (conductivity measuring cell Tetra­Con 325) as follows:
1 Press the <CAL> key repeatedly until the status display
CAL CELL appears.
2 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key. The CAL display appears, as
well as – the current, calibrated cell constant (with sensor symbol on
the display) or
– the fixed cell constant 0.475 1/cm (without sensor symbol
on the display). In this case, the measurement parameters are initialized (see section 4.9 R
ESET).
TDSTDS
OO UpHUpH SalSal
mV/pHmV/pH
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Tref20
Lin
Cal
AutoCal TEC
Auto
ARng
Store
AR
TP
RCL
SS
CC
11
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Baud
Ident
0077
Lin
AA
Tref20
Cal
44
AutoCal DINAutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
%%
mg/lmg/l
mm
S/S/
cmcm
cmcm
MM
mbarmbar
LL
SalSal
cmcm
1/1/
TP
°°
KK
%%
//
°°
CC
FF
52
Store
Auto
ARng
AR
RCL
3 Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the control standard
solution, 0.01 mol/l KCI.
4 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key.
The AutoRead measurement to determine the cell constant starts. The AR display indicator flashes until a stable signal is reached. The cell constant determined is displayed. The mea­suring instrument automatically stores the cell constants.
39
Operation Multi 3400i
TDS
S
A
C
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
5 To return to the measuring mode: Press the <M> key. The de-
termined cell constant is taken over for the measurement.
Note
If the error message
4
07
AutoCal DIN
Tref20
Lin
Cal
AutoCal TEC
Sal
OUpH
mV/pH
%
mg/l
m
S/
cm
cm
M
mbar
L
Sal
cm
1/
TP
°
K
%
/
°
C
F
3
Store
Auto
ARng
AR
AR
RCL
appears, refer to chapter 6 W
E3
E3
E3E3
HAT TO DO IF...
40
Multi 3400i Operation
4.5 Calibration intervals (Int 3, Int 4, Int 5)
For each measured variable, a time interval is stored. When it has ex­pired, you will be reminded to calibrate. After a calibration interval has expired, the probe symbol of the relevant measured variable flashes. It is still possible to measure. By calibrating the relevant probe, the func­tion is reset and the interval starts anew.
The following calibration intervals are set in the factory:
Measured parameter Designation Default setting
pH/ORP Int 3 7 days
Dissolved oxygen Int 4 14 days
Conductivity Int 5 180 days
Setting the calibration
interval
You can change each of these intervals (1 ... 999 days):
1 Switch off the measuring instrument.
2 Press the <M> key and hold it down.
3 Press the <ON/OFF> key.
The display test appears briefly on the display. After this, the measuring instrument automatically switches over to configu­ration.
4 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key repeatedly, until Int 3 ... 5 to-
gether with the required measured variable (pH, O pears on the display. Example:
TDS
UpH Sal
O
1
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
4
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
S
n
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Lin
t
d
Tref20
Cal
4
1
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
or ) ap-
2
5 Set the required interval until the next calibration with <>
<>.
6 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
7 Switch to the measuring mode with <M>.
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Operation Multi 3400i

4.6 Saving data

The Multi 3400i portable measuring instrument has an internal data memory. It can store up to 500 datasets. A complete data record consists of:
z Number of the storage location
z Date/time
z Measured values of the probes connected
z Temperature values of the probes connected
z Temperature measuring procedure
z ID number
You can transmit measured values (data records) to the data storage in two ways:
z Save manually
z Switch on AutoStore (Int 1), see page 44)

4.6.1 Saving manually

You can transmit a measured value to the data storage as follows:
1 Press the <STO> key.
The current number (location number No.) of the next free stor­age location appears under the current measured value on the display.
No.
Lin
9
8
Tref20
Cal
pH
9
2
4
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
SalOU
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
4
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
TP
RCL
TDS
S
6
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
2 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The display switches to entering the ID number.
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Multi 3400i Operation
Message StoFull
StoFull This message appears when all of the 500 storage locations are occu-
StoFullStoFull
No.
Lin
9
8
Tref20
Cal
pH
9
2
4
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
SalOU
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
2
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
TDS
S
6
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
3 Using <> <>, enter the required ID number
(1 ... 999).
4 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The measured values are stored. The instrument changes to the measuring mode.
pied.
You have the following options:
Saving the current measured value. The oldest measured value (storage location 1) will be overwritten by this
Returning to the measuring mode without saving press any key
Outputting the data storage see
Clearing the memory see
Press
<RUN/ENTER>
section 4.6.3
section 4.6.4
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Operation Multi 3400i

4.6.2 Switching on AutoStore (Int 1)

The save interval (Int 1) determines the chronological interval between automatic save processes. After the fixed interval has expired, the cur­rent data record is transmitted to the internal storage and to the inter­face.
Switching on AutoStore
1 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key and hold it down.
2 Press the <STO> key. Int 1 appears on the display.
TDS
S
t
n
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
3 Set the required interval between the saving procedures with
<> <> (Selection: 5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min).
4 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The number of free memory locations appears on the display.
TDS
Lin
8
Tref20
Cal
O
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
S
9
4
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
LoBat
Ident
Tref25 nLF
Lin
F
Tref20
Cal
r
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
1
F
OUpH
9
e
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
F
Auto
ARng
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
e
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
TP
44
5 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The prompt for the ID number appears on the display.
Multi 3400i Operation
TDS
S
9
9
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
6 Set the required ID number with <> <>.
7 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The measuring instrument switches to the last active measur­ing mode and start the measuring and saving procedure. Au- toStore flashes on the display.
As soon as all of the 500 storage locations are occupied, AutoStore is terminated (Int 1 = OFF). If there are not enough storage locations available for your measurements:
z Output and backup the data storage (see page 46) and
Lin
F
Tref20
Cal
r
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
9
e
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
1
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
z clear the memory (see page 52).
Note
The AutoStore function is interrupted if you start other functions, e.g. output the data storage. After the other function is finished, the Au­toStore function is continued. By this, however, temporal gaps in the re­cording of the measured values will occur.
Switching off AutoStore Switch AutoStore off by:
z setting the save interval (Int 1) to OFF, or
z switching the measuring instrument off and then on again.
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Operation Multi 3400i

4.6.3 Outputting the data storage

You can output the contents of the data storage:
z Stored data on the display
z Calibration data on the display
z Stored data on the serial interface
z Calibration protocol to the interface
Outputting stored data
on the display
1 Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until StO dISP appears on the
display.
TDS
S
T
S
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
2 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key.
A measured value appears on the display. The storage location of the data record is displayed for approx. 2 s, then the respective temperature appears.
TDS
Lin
d
Tref20
Cal
UpH
I
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
S
0
6
1
Baud
Time
No.
Day.Month
Year
LoBat
Ident
Tref25 nLF
Lin
8
Tref20
Cal
2
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
O
s
O
3
5
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
p
Auto
ARng
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
0
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
TP
RCL
46
You can perform the following activities:
Display further data of the data record (ID number, date, time, storage location)
To toggle between two saved measured vari­ables
Advance one data record (storage location) Press <>
Go back one data record (storage location) Press <>
Press <RUN/ENTER>
Press <RUN/ENTER>
+ <M>
Multi 3400i Operation
Note
If you want to search for a certain element of the data record (e.g. date), proceed as follows:
1 Using <RUN/ENTER>, select the element (e.g. date).
2 Press <> or <> repeatedly until the required element ap-
pears on the display. After approx. 2 s the temperature of the displayed measured value appears.
Outputting stored data
to the interface
1 Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until Sto SEr appears on the
display.
TDS
S
t
S
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
2 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key.
The complete contents of the storage are transmitted to the in­terface. During the data transmission the instrument incre­ments the storage numbers. After the data transmission, the instrument automatically switches to the last active measure­ment mode.
Note
You can cancel the transmission with <M> or <RUN/ENTER>.
Lin
Tref20
Cal
S
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
o
E
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
R
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
The transmitted data contains the entire contents of the storage in in­crementing order of the location numbers.
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Operation Multi 3400i
Sample printout:
No. 1:
09.03.01 17:10 pH 10.01 25 °C Tauto AR Ident : 47
No. 2:
09.03.01 17:12 305 mV Tauto Ident : 6
No. 3:
09.03.01 17:24
7.88 mg/l 17.6° C Tauto Ident : 81
No. 4:
09.03.01 17:46
7.11 mg/l 17.8° C Tauto SAL = 17.9 Ident : 4
Outputting the calibra-
tion data
on the display
No. 5:
10.03.01 19:09
2.40 mS/cm 25.3 °C Tauto nLF Tref25 C = 0.475 1/cm Ident : 10
No. 6:
10.03.01 20:48
2.46 mS/cm 25.6 °C Tauto nLF Tref25 C = 0.475 1/cm Ident : 1
...
1 Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until CAL disp appears on
the display.
TDS
Sal
OUpH
mV/pH
S
C
1
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Baud
Ident
Lin
A
d
Tref20
Cal
I
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
L
S
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
P
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
48
Multi 3400i Operation
2 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key.
The data of the last calibration of all measured variables ap­pears in the following sequence:
z pH: Slope SLO and asymmetry ASY
z Dissolved oxygen: Relative slope SLO
z Cond: Cell constant C
Information concerning the calibration procedure is output as well.
No.
No.
Lin
Lin
9
Tref20
Cal
0
8
Tref20
Cal
pH
OU
4
S
L
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
pH
OU
1
A
S
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
O
Auto
ARng
Sal
mV
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
Y
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
cm
TP
RCL
TDS
S
5
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
3 Press <RUN/ENTER> to display the value of the asymmetry
(mV).
TDS
S
6
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
4 Press <RUN/ENTER> to display the relative slope of the D. O.
probe.
S
1
Time
Day.Month
Year
LoBat
TDS
0
Baud
No.
Ident
Tref25 nLF
Lin
UpH
8
2
Tref20
Cal
S
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
O
8
L
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
O
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
49
Operation Multi 3400i
5 Press <RUN/ENTER> to display the cell constant. The dis-
played value is: z the current, calibrated cell constant (with sensor symbol on
the display) or
z the fixed cell constant 0.475 1/cm (without probe symbol on
the display). In this case, the measured parameters are ini­tialized (see section 4.9 R
ESET).
TDS
S
4
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month
No.
Year
Ident
0
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
6 With <M> you can switch back to the last active measuring
Lin
nLF
mode.
UpH
C
4
Cal
O
8
7
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
8
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
50
Multi 3400i Operation
Outputting the calibra-
tion protocol on the
interface
1 Press the <RCL> key repeatedly until CAL SEr appears on the
display.
TDS
Sal
OUpH
mV/pH
S
A
C
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
2 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key.
The calibration protocol for all measured variables is transmit­ted to the interface. After the data transmission, the instrument automatically switches to the last active measurement mode.
Sample printout:
CALIBRATION PROTOCOL
02.03.01 14:19 Device No.: 12345678
Lin
d
Tref20
Cal
S
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
L
E
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
R
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
RCL
Calibration pH Cal time: 01.03.01 / 15:20 Cal interval: 7d AutoCal TEC Tauto Buffer 1 2.00 Buffer 2 4.01 Buffer 3 7.00 * Buffer 4 10.00 C1 174.1 mV 25.0°C C2 -133.3 mV 25.0°C S1 -59.4 mV/pH ASY1 - 4 mV Probe: +++
CALIBRATION 02 Cal time: 02.03.01 / 14:19 Cal interval: 14d OxiCal Tauto AR Relative Slope: 0,88 Probe: +++
Calibration Conductivity Cal time: 14.12.00 / 11:37 Cal interval: 180d Cal Std.: 0.01 mol/l KCL
40.0 °C Conduct./Tref25: 1413µS/cm Cell Const : 0.478 1/cm Probe : +++
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Operation Multi 3400i

4.6.4 Clearing the memory

With this function, you can delete the stored data records. 500 storage locations will then be available again.
Note
The Clear memory function only appears when there are data records stored in the memory. Otherwise, the measuring instrument automati­cally switches to the last active measuring mode.
Proceed as follows to clear all data records:
1 Switch off the measuring instrument.
2 Press the <STO> key and hold it down.
3 Press the <ON/OFF> key.
The display test appears briefly on the display.
4 Confirm the clearing process with <RUN/ENTER>.
Pressing any other key prevents the clearing, the data records will remain stored.
Note
The calibration data remain stored and can be called up.
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Multi 3400i Operation

4.7 Transmitting data

You have the following possibilities of transmitting data:
z One of the following options:
– With the AutoStore function (page 44), measured values are
periodically saved internally (save interval Int 1) and output on the interface.
– With the Data transmission interval function (Int 2), measured
values are periodically output on the interface (see below).
AutoStore (Int 1) covers the Data transmission interval
(Int 2).
z Press the <RUN/ENTER> key
This manually triggers a data transmission of the current measured value to the serial interface at any time - independently of the select­ed intervals.
z With the Output data storage function (page 46), calibration data or
saved measured values are output on the interface.
Setting the
Data transmission
interval

4.7.1 Data transmission interval (Int 2)

The interval to the data transmission (Int 2) determines the chronolog­ical interval between automatic data transmissions. After the selected interval expires, the current data record is transmitted to the interface.
The default setting for the interval is OFF. To start the data transmission, set an interval (5 s, 10 s, 30 s, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min):
1 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key and hold it down.
2 Press the <RCL> key. Int 2 appears on the display.
TDS
S
n
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Lin
t
8
Tref20
Cal
O
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
2
F
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
F
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
3 Set the required interval between the saving procedures with
<> <>.
53
Operation Multi 3400i
4 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The measuring instrument switches to the last active measur­ing mode.
Note
When the AutoStore function is active at the same time, the data trans­mission is performed according to the setting of the save interval (Int 1). Set the save interval (Int 1) to OFF to activate the Data transmission in- terval (Int 2).
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Multi 3400i Operation
CTS
4.7.2 PC/external printer (RS232 interface)
Via the RS 232 interface, you can transmit the data to a PC or an ex­ternal printer. Use the AK340/B (PC) or AK325/S (ext. printer) cable.
Warning
The RS232 interface is not galvanically isolated. When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be per­formed in earthed media as incorrect values would result.
Set up the following transmission data on the PC/printer:
Baud rate can be selected from: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
Handshake RTS/CTS + Xon/Xoff
PC only:
Parity none
Socket assignment
Data bits 8
Stop bits 2
1 2 RxD
2
1
4
3
RS 232
REC

4.7.3 Remote control

The handheld meter can be remotely controlled from a PC. This re­quires the KOM pilot communication kit. It is available as an accessory. The instrument is then controlled via commands that simulate key­strokes and request the current display contents.
Note
A more detailed description is provided within the scope of delivery of the communication kit.
3 Ground 4TxD
55
Operation Multi 3400i

4.8 Configuration

You can adapt the handheld meter to your individual requirements. To do this, the following parameters can be changed (the status on deliv­ery is marked in bold):
Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600
Air pressure display Current value in mbar
(no input possible)
Baudrate
Calibration intervals
Date/time Any
Note
You can leave the configuration menu at any time with <M> . The pa­rameters that have already been changed are stored.
1 Switch off the measuring instrument.
2 Press the <M> key and hold it down.
3 Press the <ON/OFF> key.
The display test appears briefly on the display. The measuring instrument then switches automatically to the setting of the baud rate.
S
1
Time Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
TDS
n
Baud
Ident
Lin
t
4
Tref20
Cal
8
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
2
0
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
°
0
Auto
ARng
– pH 1 ... 7 ... 999 dInt 3
1 ... 14 ... 999 dInt 4
– O
2
: 1 ... 180 ... 999 dInt 5
mg/l
S/
cm
cm
M
Sal
cm
1/
TP
°
K
%
/
C
F
Store
AR
RCL
56
4 Select the required Baud rate with <> <>.
5 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>. CAL dISP appears on the dis-
play.
Multi 3400i Operation
Displaying the
air pressure
TDS
S
C
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
6 Select the required display during the pH calibration with
7 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>. P mbar appears on the display.
The air pressure is only displayed if an oxygen sensor is connected.
Otherwise, "---" appears.
Lin
nLF
<> <>.
mV: Display of the current electrode voltage /pH: Display of the buffer nominal value.
TDS
S
n
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Lin
pH
A
i
Cal
t
9
Cal
O
L
sd
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
P
4
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
p
Auto
ARng
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
9
Auto
ARng
/pH
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
TP
pH calibration interval
8 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>. Int 3 and the measured variable
pH appear on the display.
TDS
S
n
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
d
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
9 Set the required interval in days (d) with <> <>.
nLF
Lin
pH
t
1
Cal
O
3
8
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
7
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
57
Operation Multi 3400i
10 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>. Int 4 and the measured variable
O
appear on the display.
2
Dissolved oxygen
calibration interval
Conductivity
calibration interval
TDS
UpH Sal
O
1
8
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
4
Auto
ARng
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
0
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
cm
Sal
K
/
TP
RCL
TP
RCL
S
t
n
1
Baud
Time Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
d
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
11 Set the required interval in days (d) with <> <>.
12 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>. Int 5 and the measured variable
Lin
nLF
appear on the display.
TDS
4
1
AutoCal DIN
Cal
AutoCal TEC
O
UpH Sal
S
t
1
Time Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
n
Baud
Ident
Lin
d
Tref20
1
Cal
5
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Switching over the
reference temperature
58
13 Set the required interval in days (d) with <> <>.
14 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>. The reference temperature set
for conductivity measurements appears on the display.
Lin
2
8
Tref20
Cal
pH
OU
5
2
4
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
8
Auto
ARng
/pH
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
TP
RCL
S
1
Time Day.Month No.
Year
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
TDS
t
Baud
Ident
Multi 3400i Operation
15 Using <> <>, toggle between t20 and t25.
16 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The date flashes on the display.
Date and time
TDS
S
i
D
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month
17 Set the date of the current day with <> <>.
18 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
19 Set the current month with <> <>.
20 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
21 Set the current year with <> <>.
22 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
The date (month) flashes in the display.
The year appears on the display.
The hours flash on the display.
Lin
0
Tref20
Cal
9
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
s
0
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
4
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
Sal
K
/
cm
TP
23 Set the current time with <> <>.
24 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The minutes flash on the display.
25 Set the current time with <> <>.
26 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The measuring instrument switches to the last active measur­ing mode.
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4.9 Reset

You can reset (initialize) the measurement parameters and the config­uration parameters separately from one another.
Measurement
parameters
pH
O
Cond
The following measuring parameters (pH/O
/Cond InI) can be reset to
2
the default condition:
Measuring mode pH
Asymmetry 0 mV
Slope -59.16 mV
2
Measuring mode D. O. concentration
Relative slope 1.00
Salinity (value) 0.0
Salinity (function) Off
Measuring mode
-1
Cell constant 0.475 cm
(fixed)
Configuration
parameters
Note
The calibration data gets lost when the measuring parameters are re­set. Recalibrate after performing a reset.
The following configuration parameters (InI) are reset to the delivery status:
Baud rate 4800
Display during the
Buffer nominal value
pH calibration
Interval 1 (automatically saved) OFF
Interval 2 (for data transmission) OFF
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Resetting the
measuring parameters
1 Press the <RUN/ENTER> key and hold it down.
2 Press the <CAL> key. The setting to reset the pH measuring
parameters appears on the display.
TDS
S
I
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
3 Using <> <>, switch between no and YES.
4 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
Lin
nLF
YES: Resetting the pH measuring parameters no: Retaining settings.
The measuring instrument switches to the setting to reset the O
measuring parameters.
2
pH
n
Y
Cal
O
I
n
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
o
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
TP
TDS
UpH
S
n
I
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
5 Using <> <>, switch between no and YES.
YES: Resetting the O no: Retaining settings.
6 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>. The measuring instrument
switches to the setting to reset the Cond measuring parame­ters.
Lin
4
Tref20
Cal
Y
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
O
I
n
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
o
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
cm
M
Sal
cm
TP
°
K
%
/
C
Store
AR
RCL
measuring parameters.
2
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TDS
S
I
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
7 Using <> <>, switch between no and YES.
8 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
Lin
nLF
YES: Resetting the Cond measuring parameters. no: Retaining settings.
The measuring instrument switches to the configuration pa­rameters.
TDS
S
I
1
Baud
Time
Day.Month No.
Year
Ident
4
Tref20
Tref25
LoBat
nLF
Lin
n
Y
Cal
n
Y
Cal
OUpH
I
n
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
OUpH
I
n
AutoCal DIN AutoCal TEC
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
o
Auto
ARng
Sal
mV/pH
%
m
mbar
1/
°
F
o
Auto
ARng
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
mg/l
S/
cm
M
cm
°
%
C
Store
AR
cm
Sal
K
/
RCL
cm
Sal
K
/
TP
TP
RCL
Resetting the
configuration parame-
ters
9 Using <> <>, switch between no and YES.
YES: Resetting the configuration parameters no: Retaining settings.
10 Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The measuring instrument switches to the last active measur­ing mode.
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Multi 3400i Maintenance, cleaning, disposal

5 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal

5.1 Maintenance

The measuring instrument is almost maintenance-free.
The only maintenance task is replacing the batteries. LoBat indicates
that the batteries should be changed. The batteries are then largely de-
pleted.
Replacing the batteries
2
1
1 Open the housing after the instrument has been switched off:
Undo the four screws on the underside of the instrument
Pull down the lower cover (1).
2 If necessary, take the four depleted batteries (2) out of the bat-
tery compartment.
3 Place four new batteries (type Mignon AA) in the battery com-
partment.
4 Close the lower cover (1).
Warning
Make sure that the poles of the batteries are the right way round.
± signs on the batteries must correspond to the ± signs in the bat-
The
tery compartment. Only use leakproof alkaline manganese batteries.
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Note
For maintenance of electrodes, probes and measuring cells refer to the relevant operating manuals.

5.2 Cleaning

Occasionally wipe the outside of the measuring instrument with a damp, lint-free cloth. Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as re­quired.
Warning
The housing is made of a synthetic material (ABS). Thus, avoid contact with acetone and similar detergents that contain solvents. Remove any splashes immediately.

5.3 Disposal

Packing This measuring instrument is sent out in a protective transport packing.
We recommend: Keep the packing material. The original packing pro­tects the instrument against damage during transport.
Batteries This note refers to the battery regulation that applies in the Federal Re-
public of Germany. We would ask end-consumers in other countries to follow their local statutory provisions.
Note
This instrument contains batteries. Batteries that have been removed must only be disposed of at the recycling facility set up for this purpose or via the retail outlet. It is illegal to dispose of them in household refuse.
Measuring instrument, Dispose of the measuring instrument as electronic waste at an appro-
priate collection point. It is illegal to dispose of the instrument in house­hold refuse.
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Multi 3400i What to do if...

6 What to do if...

6.1 pH system messages

Error message 0FL
0FL
0FL0FL
Cause Remedy
pH electrode:
– Not connected – Connect electrode
Error message E3
E3
E3E3
Air bubble in front of the
Remove air bubble
diaphragm
– Air in the diaphragm – Extract air or
moisten diaphragm
Cable broken Replace electrode
Gel electrolyte dried out Replace electrode
Cause Remedy
Electrode
Diaphragm contaminated Clean diaphragm
Membrane contaminated Clean membrane
Moisture in the plug Dry plug
Electrolyte out of date Replenish electrolyte or
replace electrode
Electrode worn out Replace electrode
Electrode broken Replace electrode
Measuring instrument:
Incorrect calibration procedure – Select correct procedure
Incorrect solution temperature
Set up correct temperature
(without temperature sensor)
– Socket damp – Dry socket
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Buffer solutions
Incorrect buffer solutions Change calibration procedure
Buffer solutions too old – Use only once.
Note the shelf life
– Buffer solutions depleted – Change solutions
No stable measured
Cause Remedy
value
pH electrode:
Diaphragm contaminated Clean diaphragm
Membrane contaminated Clean membrane
Obviously incorrect
measured values
Test sample:
– pH value not stable – Measure with air excluded if
necessary
– Temperature not stable – Adjust temperature if
necessary
Electrode + test sample:
Conductivity too low Use suitable electrode
Temperature too high Use suitable electrode
Organic liquids Use suitable electrode
Cause Remedy
pH electrode:
pH electrode unsuitable Use suitable electrode
Temperature difference
between buffer and test
– Adjust temperature of buffers
or sample
sample too high
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– Measurement procedure not
suitable
– Follow special procedure
Multi 3400i What to do if...

6.2 Oxi system messages

Error message 0FL
Error message E3
0FL
0FL0FL
E3
E3E3
Cause Remedy
Display range exceeded
Oxygen sensor
Not connected Connect the probe
Cable broken Replace probe
Depleted Replace probe
Short-circuit between gold and
lead electrode
– Clean probe and replace it if
necessary
Cause Remedy
Invalid calibration
Oxygen sensor
Electrolyte solution depleted Regenerate probe
Membrane contaminated Clean membrane
Error message E7
E7
E7E7
AR flashes
continuously
Electrode system poisoned Regenerate probe
Worn out Replace probe
broken Replace probe
Cause Remedy
Membrane damaged
Membrane damaged Regenerate probe
Membrane head not screwed
Screw membrane head tight
on tight enough
Cause Remedy
No stable measured value
– Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane
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Measured value too low
Measured value too
high
Error message OFL
OFL
OFLOFL
Cause Remedy
Insufficient flow Provide flow to the probe
Cause Remedy
– High amount of dissolved
substances
– Air bubbles bump on the
membrane with high velocity
The carbon dioxide pressure is
Correct solubility function
using the salinity equivalent
– Avoid direct flow to the
membrane
– Measuring not possible
too high (> 1 bar)

6.3 Conductivity system messages

Cause Remedy
Error message E3
E3
E3E3
The measured value lies outside the measuring range
Measuring cell not connected Connect measuring cell
Cable broken Replace measuring cell
Cause Remedy
– Measuring cell contaminated – Clean cell and replace it if
necessary
Unsuitable calibration
Check calibration solutions
solution
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6.4 General errors

Display LoBat
Instrument does not
react
to keystroke
Display to
to
toto
Cause Remedy
– Batteries almost empty – Exchange the batteries (see
section 5.1 M
AINTENANCE)
Cause Remedy
– Operating condition undefined
or EMC load unallowed
– Processor reset:
Hold the <CAL> key depressed and switch the instrument on
Cause Remedy
Probe symbol flashes
Message StoFull
StoFull
StoFullStoFull
– Time-out of the interface – Check that the instrument is
connected
Cause Remedy
– Calibration interval expired – Recalibrate the measuring
system
Cause Remedy
– All memory locations are full – Output data storage and clear
data storage
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Multi 3400i Technical data

7 Technical data

Dimensions and weight
Mechanical structure
Electrical safety
Ambient
conditions
pH/ORP measuring
ranges
Length [mm] 172
Width [mm] 80
Height [mm] 37
Weight [kg] Approx. 0.3
Type of protection IP 66
Protective class III
Storage - 25 °C ... + 65 °C
Operation -10 °C ... + 55 °C
Climatic class 2
Measuring range Resolution
pH - 2.00 ... + 19.99 0.01
Precision of pH/ORP
(± 1 digit)
Temperature input
U [mV] - 1999 ... + 1999 1
T [°C] - 5.0 ... + 105.0 0.1
pH (± 2 pH units around
± 0.03
the calibration point)
U [mV] ± 1
T [°C] ± 0.1
Manually [°C] - 20 ... + 130
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Oxi measuring ranges
Measuring range/resolu-
tion temperature
Precision of
Oxi (± 1 digit)
mg/l %
Measuring range I Resolution
Measuring range II Resolution
0 ... 19.99
0.01
0 ... 90.0l
0.1
0 ... 199.9
0.1
0 ... 600 1
°C
Measuring range (Resolution) 0 ... 50.0 (0.1)
Concentration ± 0.5 % of measured value
at ambient temperature of 5 °C ... 30 °C
Saturation ± 0.5 % of measured value
when measuring in the range of ± 10 K around the calibration temperature
Temperature
< 2 % at 0 ... 40 °C
compensation
Correction functions of
Oxi
Cond measuring ranges
T [°C] ± 0.1
Salinity correction 0 ... 70.0 SAL
Air pressure correction automatic through built-in
pressure sensor in the range 500 ... 1100 mbar
Measuring range Resolution
[µS/cm] 0 ... 1999 1
[mS/cm] 0.00 ... 19.99
0.0 ... 199.9 0 ... 500
SAL 0.0 ... 70.0 accord-
0.01
0.1 1
0.1
ing to the IOT table
T [°C] 5.0 ... + 105.0 0.1
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Precision of
Cond (± 1 digit)
Nonlinear compensation
Accuracy Sample temperature ± 0.5 % 0 °C ... 35 °C
according to EN 27 888;
± 0.5 % 35 °C ... 50 °C
extended nLF function acc. to WTW measurements
SAL Range 0.0 ... 42.0
Accuracy Sample temperature ± 0.1 5 °C ... 25 °C ± 0.2 25 °C ... 30 °C
T [°C] ± 0.1
Cell constant,
C [cm-1] 0.450 ... 0.500
calibrating
Cond reference
Tref Can be set to 20 °C or 25 °C
temperature
Serial interface Connection of the cable AK 340/B, AK 325/S
Type RS232, data output
Baud rate Can be set to
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud
Data bits 8
Stop bits 2
Parity None
Handshake RTS/CTS + Xon/Xoff
Cable length Max. 15m
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Power supply
Batteries 4 x 1.5 V alkali-manganese batteries, Type
AA
Operational life Approx. 3000 operating hours
Mains The following applies to all plug-in power
supplies:Connection max. Overvoltage category II
Plug-in power supply unit (Euro, US , UK, Australian plug) FRIWO FW7555M/09, 15.1432 Friwo Part. No. 1822089 Input: 100 ... 240 V ~ / 50 ... 60 Hz / 400 mA Output: 9 V = / 1,5 A
Plug-in power supply with Euro plug: FRIWO FW1199, 11.7864 Friwo Part. No. 1762613 Input: 230 V ~ / 50 Hz / 5.6 VA Output: 12 V = / 130 mA / 1.56 VA
Guidelines
and norms used
Plug-in power supply with US plug: FRIWO FW1199, 11.7880 Friwo Part. No. 1794043 Input: 120 V ~ / 60 Hz / 6 VA Output: 12 V = / 150 mA
Plug-in power supply with UK plug: FRIWO FW1199, 11.7872 Friwo Part No. 1816491 Input: 230V ~ / 50 Hz / 5.6 VA Output: 12 V = / 130 mA / 1.56 VA
EMC E.C. guideline 89/336/EEC
EN 61326-1:1997 EN 61000-3-2 A14:2000 EN 61000-3-3:1995 FCC Class A
Instrument safety E.C. guideline 73/23/EEC
EN 61010-1 A2:1995
Climatic class VDI/VDE 3540
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IP protection class EN 60529:1991
Multi 3400i Technical data
FCC Class A Equipment Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Test certificates
cETLus, CE
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Multi 3400i Lists

8Lists

This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids.
Abbreviations The list of abbreviations explains the indicators and the abbreviations
that appear on the display and in the manual.
Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms. How-
ever, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are not
described here.
Index The index will help you to find the topics that you are looking for.
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Abbreviations
Conductivity value (international γ)
AR AutoRead (drift control)
ARng Automatic range switching
Measuring instrument measures with highest reso­lution
ASY Asymmetry
AutoCal DIN Automatic pH calibration with buffer solutions pre-
pared according to DIN 19 266
AutoCal TEC Automatic pH calibration with WTW technical buff-
er solutions according to DIN 19267
-1
C Cell constant [cm
] (internat. k)
°C Temperature unit, degrees Celsius
Cal Calibration
Cd... Display indicator during calibration for pH mea-
surements. Indicates the selection of the buffer data record for buffer solutions prepared according to DIN 19 266
Cm... Display indicator during calibration for pH mea-
surements. Indicates the selection of buffer data records for buffer solutions of the Merck company
ConCal Conventional single-point or two-point calibration
for pH measurements
Ct... Display indicator during calibration for pH mea-
surements. Indicates the selection of the buffer data records for WTW technical buffer solutions
E3 Error message
see chapter 6 W
HAT TO DO IF...
InI Initialization
Resets individual basic functions to the status they had on delivery
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LoBat Batteries almost empty(Low Battery)
mV Voltage unit
mV/pH Unit of the electrode slope (internat. mV)
Multi 3400i Lists
nLF Nonlinear temperature compensation
OFL Display range exceeded (Overflow)
OxiCal Automatic calibration for D. O. measurements
pH pH value
S Slope (internat. k)
SAL Salinity
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage
SLO Slope setting on calibration
TC Temperature coefficient (internat. α)
TP Temperature measurement active (temperature
sensor)
25/T25 Reference temperature of 25 °C
T
Ref
U
ASY
Asymmetry
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Glossary
Adjusting To manipulate a measuring system so that the relevant value (e. g. the
displayed value) differs as little as possible from the correct value or a value that is regarded as correct, or that the difference remains with­in the tolerance.
Asymmetry Designation for the offset potential of a pH electrode. It is the measur-
able potential of a symmetrical electrode, the membrane of which is immersed in a solution with the pH of the nominal electrode zero point (WTW electrodes: pH = 7).
AutoRange Name of the automatic selection of the measuring range.
AutoRead WTW name for a function to check the stability of the measured value.
Calibration Comparing the value from a measuring system (e. g. the displayed
value) to the correct value or a value that is regarded as correct. Of­ten, this expression is also used when the measuring system is adjust­ed at the same time (see adjusting).
Cell constant, k Characteristic quantity of a conductivity measuring cell, depending on
the geometry.
Conductivity Short form of the expression, specific electrical conductivity. It is a
measured value of the ability of a substance to conduct an electric cur­rent. In water analysis, the electrical conductivity is a dimension for the ionized substances in a solution.
D. O. partial pressure Pressure caused by the oxygen in a gas mixture or liquid.
Diaphragm The junction is a porous body in the housing wall of reference elec-
trodes or electrolyte bridges. It forms the electrical contact between two solutions and makes electrolyte exchange more difficult. The ex­pression, junction, is also used for ground or junction-less transitions.
Electrode zero point The zero point of a pH electrode is the pH value at which the electro-
motive force of the pH electrode at a specified temperature is zero. Normally, this is at 25 °C.
Electromotive force of
an electrode
The electromotive force U of the electrode is the measurable electro­motive force of an electrode in a solution. It equals the sum of all the galvanic voltages of the electrode. Its dependency on the pH results in the electrode function which is characterized by the parameters, slope and zero point.
Measured parameter The measured parameter is the physical dimension determined by
measuring, e. g. pH, conductivity or D. O. concentration.
Measured value The measured value is the special value of a measured parameter to
be determined. It is given as a combination of the numerical value and unit (e. g. 3 m; 0.5 s; 5.2 A; 373.15 K).
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Measuring system The measuring system comprises all the devices used for measuring,
e. g. measuring instrument and probe. In addition, there is the cable
and possibly an amplifier, terminal strip and armature.
Molality Molality is the quantity (in Mol) of a dissolved substance in 1000 g sol-
vent.
MultiCal
®
WTW name stating that a measuring instrument provides several cal-
ibration procedures.
Offset potential The measurable potential of a symmetrical electrode, the membrane
of which is immersed in a solution with the pH of the nominal electrode
zero point. The asymmetry is part of the offset potential.
ORP voltage The ORP is caused by oxidizing or reducing substances dissolved in
water if these substances become effective on an electrode surface
(e. g. a gold or platinum surface).
OxiCal
®
WTW name for a procedure to calibrate D. O. measuring systems in
water vapor saturated air.
Oxygen saturation Short name for the relative D. O. saturation.
Note: The D. O. saturation value of air-saturated water and the D. O.
saturation value of oxygen-saturated water are different.
pH value The pH is a measure of the acidic or basic effect of an aqueous solu-
tion. It corresponds to the negative decadic logarithm of the molal hy-
drogen ions activity divided by the unit of the molality. The practical pH
value is the value of a pH measurement.
Potentiometry Name of a measuring technique. The signal (depending on the mea-
sured parameter) of the electrode is the electrical potential. The elec-
trical current remains constant.
Reference
temperature
Fixed temperature value to compare temperature-dependent mea-
sured values. For conductivity measurements, the measured value is
converted to a conductivity value at a reference temperature of 20 °C
or 25 °C.
Reset Restoring the original condition of all settings of a measuring system.
Resistance Short name for the specific electrolytic resistance. It corresponds to
the reciprocal value of the electrical conductivity.
Resolution Smallest difference between two measured values that can be dis-
played by a measuring instrument.
Salinity The absolute salinity S
of the mass of dissolved salts to the mass of the solution (in g/Kg). In
practice, this dimension cannot be measured directly. Therefore, the
practical salinity is used for oceanographic monitoring. It is deter-
mined by measuring the electrical conductivity.
of seawater corresponds to the relationship
A
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Salt content General designation for the quantity of salt dissolved in water.
Sample Designation of the sample ready to be measured. Normally, a test
sample is made by processing the original sample. The test sample and original sample are identical if the test sample was not processed.
Setting the
temperature
compensation
Name of a function that considers the temperature influence on the measurement and converts it accordingly. Depending on the mea­sured parameter to be determined, the temperature compensation functions in different ways. For conductimetric measurements, the measured value is converted to a defined reference temperature. For potentiometric measurements, the slope value is adjusted to the tem­perature of the test sample but the measured value is not converted.
Slope The slope of a linear calibration function.
Slope (relative) Designation used by WTW in the D. O. measuring technique. It ex-
presses the relationship of the slope value to the value of a theoretical reference probe of the same type of construction.
Standard solution The standard solution is a solution where the measured value is
known by definition. It is used to calibrate a measuring system.
TDS Total dissolved solids
Temperature
Value of the slope of a linear temperature function.
coefficient
Temperature function Name of a mathematical function expressing the temperature behav-
ior of a test sample, a probe or part of a probe.
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Multi 3400i Index
Index
A
Air pressure display 57 Asymmetry 20 Authorized use 11 AutoCal TEC 20, 22 AutoRange (oxygen) 15 AutoRead
Conductivity D. O. 29 pH 18
37
C
Calibration
Conductivity D. O. 30 pH 20
Calibration evaluation
D. O.
31
Dissolved oxygen 31
Calibration interval 41
conductivity 58 Dissolved oxygen 58 pH 57
Calibration protocol 20
conductivity 38 D. O. 30
Cell constant 35, 38 Conductivity calibration evaluation Configuration parameters 60 Connecting a printer 55
38
39
D
D. O.
Measuring the concentra-
tion
27
Measuring the saturation
28
Data record 42 Default condition 60 Display 9 Drift control
Conductivity D. O
29
pH 18
37
E
Energy saving feature 15 Error messages 67, 68
I
Initial commissioning 13 Initialization 60 Interval
Calibration (Int 3) save 44
41
J
Jack field 9
K
Keys 8
M
Measuring 34
conductivity 36 D. O. concentration 27 D. O. saturation 28 ORP voltage 19 pH value 18 Salinity 36
Measuring mode when switching on Measuring ranges
Conductivity oxygen 72 pH/ORP 71
Measuring ranges with DurOx Measuring the conductivity
15
72
72
36
Measuring the salinity 36
O
Operating 10 Operating safety 12 ORP electrode 19 ORP voltage 19 Oxygen
Measurement range sel-
ection
15
P
pH calibration evaluation 21 pH value 18 Plug-in power supply 14 Precautions 11
R
Reference temperature (conductivity) Remote control 55 Replacing the batteries 63 Reset 60 Resetting the measuring parameters RS232 interface 55 RS232 socket assignment
34
61
55
S
Safety 11 Salt content correction
entering the salinity
switching on 27 Save interval 44 Saving data 42 Scope of delivery 13 Setting the baud rate 56 Setting the date 13, 59 Setting the reference temperature Setting the time 13, 59 Single-point calibration (pH)
58
33
20, 23
Slope 20, 30
T
Temperature compensation (conductivity) Temperature probe
Conductivity Temperature sensor
D. O.
pH 17 Transmitting data 53 Transmitting measured
34
34
26
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values 53 Two-point calibration (pH)
20, 23
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