WarrantyWe 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.
This compact precision handheld meter enables you to carry out pH /
ORP measurements and oxygen measurements rapidly and reliably.
The handheld meter provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications.
The proven MultiCal
®
calibration procedures and the special Auto-
Read function support you in your work with the handheld meter.
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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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OverviewpH/Oxi 3400i
1.2SETs 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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pH/Oxi 3400iOverview
Set (sample configuration):
1pH/Oxi 3400i measuring instrument
250 ml ELY/G electrolyte solution for D.O. probes
3Stand
4RL/G cleaning solution for D.O. probes, 50 ml
550 ml pH buffer solution, STP 4
650 ml pH buffer solution, STP 7
7Storing solution for pH electrodes
8CellOx 325 D.O. probe with calibration vessel
9SF300 abrasive film for D.O. probes
10pH combination electrode
11Plug-in power supply (optional)
123 WP 90/3 exchange membrane caps
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OverviewpH/Oxi 3400i
1.3Keypad
STOM
ARRCLCAL
RUN/ENTER
Key functions
M
STO
CAL
RCL
AR
Select the measured variable <M>:
– pH value / ORP voltage
– D. O. concentration/saturation/partial
pressure
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
<RUN/ENTER>
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pH/Oxi 3400iOverview
1.4Display
Status display
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Probe symbol
Meas. value display
Function and
temperature display
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1D. O. probe
2pH electrode
3pH temperature sensor
4Plug-in power supply (optional)
5Serial interface RS 232
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OverviewpH/Oxi 3400i
1.6 Operating structure
The following overview diagram shows which keys you have to press
to select between the different measuring modes:
Note
When connecting a D. O.probe with temperature sensor, the measuring instrument recognizes the probe and automatically switches to the
last selected D. O. measuring mode. As soon as the probe is disconnected, the instrument switches to the pH or ORP measuring mode.
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pH/ 3400iSafety
2Safety
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 before working with the measuring system. The operating manual must always be available within the vicinity of the measuring system.
Target groupThe measuring instrument was developed for work in the field and in
the laboratory.
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 instructionsThe individual chapters of this operating manual use the following safe-
ty labels 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.
2.1Authorized use
The authorized use of the measuring instrument consists exclusively of
the pH and ORP measurement or the measurement of the oxygen content in the field and laboratory.
The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 T
must 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.
ECHNICALDATA
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SafetypH/ 3400i
2.2General safety instructions
This instrument is built and inspected according to the relevant guidelines and norms for electronic measuring instruments (see chapter
7T
ECHNICALDATA).
It left the factory in a safe and secure technical condition.
Function and operating
safety
Safe operationIf 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 specified in chapter 6 W
HATTODOIF....
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
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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.
pH/ 3400iCommissioning
3Commissioning
3.1Scope of delivery
z 3400i handheld meter
z Plug-in power supply (optional)
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 chapter 1.2 SET
EQUIPMENT and WTW catalog.
3.2Initial commissioning
Perform the following activities:
z Set the date and time
z Connect the plug-in power supply (optional)
1Press the <M> key and hold it down.
2Press the <ON/OFF> key.
The display test appears briefly on the display.
3Press the <RUN/ENTER> key repeatedly until the date ap-
pears on the display.
4Set the date of the current day with <▲> <▼>.
5Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The date (month) flashes in the display.
SOF
6Set the current month with <▲> <▼>.
7Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The year appears on the display.
8Set the current year with <▲> <▼>.
9Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The hours flash on the display.
10Set the current time with <▲> <▼>.
11Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The minutes flash on the display.
12Set the current time with <▲> <▼>.
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CommissioningpH/ 3400i
13Confirm with <RUN/ENTER>.
The instrument switches to a measuring mode.
14Switch the instrument off using <ON/OFF>.
Connecting the original
plug-in power supply
unit
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).
ECHNICALDA-
Warning
Use original plug-in power supplies only (see
chapter 7 T
ECHNICALDATA).
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3
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1Plug the jack (1) into the socket (2) of the measuring instru-
ment.
2Connect the original WTW plug-in power supply (3) to an easily
accessible mains socket.
pH/ 3400iOperation
4Operation
4.1Switching on the measuring instrument
1Press 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 sensorMeasuring mode
No sensor or pH/ORP electrodepH or ORP measurement (de-
pending on the last setting)
D. O. probeLast selected measuring mode
2 sensorsLast 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).
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4.2pH value / ORP voltage
4.2.1General information
Preparatory activitiesPerform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:
1Connect 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.
2Adjust the temperature of the buffer solutions or test solutions,
or measure the current temperature, if you measure without a
temperature sensor.
3Calibrate 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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pH/ 3400iOperation
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 a D. O. probe. The measuring instrument recognizes which sensors are connected and
automatically switches to the correct mode for the temperature measurement.
The following cases are distinguishable.
Temperature sensorDisplayMode
pHOxi
yes-TPAutomatic with
pH temperature sensor
yesyesTP
--Manual
-yesTP
flashes
The temperature value of the
2nd sensor (Oxi) in the same
test sample is used 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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OperationpH/ 3400i
4.2.2Measuring the pH value
1Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.2.1.
2Immerse the pH electrode in the test sample.
3Press the <▲> <▼> keys until pH appears in the status display.
The pH value appears on the display.
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4When 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
pH
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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) and immerse it in the same
test sample. TP flashes, the temperature is automatically
measured using the second probe.
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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.
For identical measurement conditions, the following criteria apply:
ReproducibilityResponse time
Better than 0.02> 30 seconds
1Call up the pH measuring mode with <M> and <▲> <▼> .
2Activate the AutoRead function with <AR>.
The current measured value is frozen (hold function).
pH/ 3400iOperation
3Start AutoRead with <RUN/ENTER>.
AR flashes until a stable measured value is reached.
This measured value is transmitted to the interface.
4If necessary, start the next AutoRead measurement with
<RUN/ENTER>.
5To 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>.
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4.2.3Measuring the ORP voltage
In conjunction with an ORP electrode, e.g. SenTix ORP, the measuring
instrument can measure the ORP voltage (mV) of a solution.
1Perform the preparatory activities according to section 4.2.1.
2Submerse the ORP electrode in the sample.
3Press the <▲> <▼> keys until the U status display appears.
The ORP voltage (mV) of the test sample appears on the display.
4Wait for a stable measured value.
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ORP electrodes are not calibrated. However, you can check ORP electrodes using a test solution.
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pH/ 3400iOperation
4.3pH 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
You can select one of 3 calibration procedures:
AutoCal TECis 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
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. When doing so, the instrument
uses the Nernst slope (-59,2 mV/pH at 25 °C) and determines the
asymmetry of the electrode.
ONFIGURATION), the instrument displays the
AutoCal DINis specially adapted to the permanently programmed buffer solutions in
ConCalThis function is a conventional two-point calibration using two buffer
AutoReadWhen calibrating with AutoCal TEC and AutoCal DIN, the AutoRead
Displaying the calibra-
tion data
Printing the calibration
record
accordance with DIN 19266 as a fully automatic two-point calibration.
The operating sequence of the AutoCal DIN calibration corresponds to
that of the AutoCal TEC calibration. The calibration can only be terminated after the first buffer solution (single point calibration).
solutions (pH 7.0 ± 0.5 and any other buffer solution) or a single-point calibration using any buffer solution, which is used as a high-speed
method.
function is automatically activated.
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 protocol contains the calibration data of the current calibration. You can transmit the calibration protocol to a printer via the serial interface (see page 50).
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Note
You can automatically print a calibration protocol 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.
Calibration evaluationAfter the calibration, the measuring instrument automatically evaluates
the calibration. The asymmetry and slope are evaluated separately.
The worst evaluation appears on the display.
DisplayAsymmetry
[mV]
Slope
[mV/pH]
-15 ... + 15-60.5 ... -58
-20 ... +20-58 ... -57
-25 ... +25-61 ... -60.5
or
-57 ... -56
-30 ... +30-62 ... -61
or
-56 ... -50
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Clean the electrode according to the
electrode operating manual
E3
Eliminate the error according to chapter 6 W
HATTODOIF...
< -30 or
> 30
... -62 or
... -50
pH/ 3400iOperation
Preparatory activities
1Connect the pH electrode to the measuring instrument.
If necessary, press the <M> key repeatedly until the status display pH (pH measurement) or U (measurement of the ORP
voltage) appears.
2Keep the buffer solutions ready.
3Adjust 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).
4.3.1AutoCal TEC
For this procedure, use any two WTW technical buffer solutions (pH
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 buff-
er nominal value or the current electrode voltage in mV.
Note
Skip the steps 2 and 7 if you use a pH electrode with a temperature
sensor or the temperature sensor of a D. O.probe.
1Press the <CAL> key repeatedly until the Ct1 display indicator
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
parameters have been reset).
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2If required, enter the temperature of the first buffer solution with
<▲> <▼> while keeping the <RUN/ENTER> key depressed.
3Immerse the pH electrode in the first buffer solution.
4Press 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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5When the measured value is stable, Ct2 appears.
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Note
At this point, the AutoCal TEC calibration can be terminated with <M>.
This corresponds to a single-point calibration. When doing so, the in-
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