YSI 4010-3 User Manual

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OPERATIONS MANUAL

4010-3

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MultiLab 4010-3

DIGITAL METER FOR IDS SENSORS

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MultiLab 4010-3

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MultiLab 4010-3 - Contents

1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.1 Meter MultiLab 4010-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1.2 Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.2.1 IDS sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.2.2 IDS adapter for analog sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.2.3 Automatic sensor recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.1 Safety information in the operating manual . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.2 Safety signs on the meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1.3 Further documents providing safety information . . . . . . . 10

2.2 Safe operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2.1 Authorized use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2.2 Requirements for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.2.3 Unauthorized use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.2 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.3 Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.3.1 Connecting the power pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.1 General operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.1.1 Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

4.1.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.1.3 Status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

4.1.4 Instrument connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4.1.5 Channel display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.1.6 Sensor info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

4.1.7 Display of several sensors in the measuring mode . . 18

4.2 Switching on the meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.3 Switching off the meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.4 Login with user name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4.5 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.5.1 Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.5.2 Measured value display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.5.3 Menus and dialogs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4.5.4 Example 1 on navigation: Setting the language . . . . . . . 23

4.5.5 Example 2 on navigation: Setting the date and time . . . . 25

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5 pH value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1.1 Measuring the pH value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.1.2 Measuring the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5.2 pH calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.2.1 Why calibrate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.2.2 When do you have to calibrate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

5.2.3 Carrying out automatic calibration (AutoCal) . . . . 29

5.2.4 Carrying out a manual calibration (ConCal) . . . . . . . . . . 32

5.2.5 Calibration points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

5.2.6 Calibration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5.2.7 Continuous measurement control (CMC function) . . 38

5.2.8 QSC function (sensor quality control) . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

6 ORP voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6.1 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6.1.1 Measuring the ORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6.1.2 Measuring the relative ORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6.1.3 Measuring the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

6.2 ORP calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

7 Ion concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7.1 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7.1.1 Measuring the ion concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7.1.2 Measuring the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

7.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7.2.1 Why calibrate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7.2.2 When to calibrate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7.2.3 Calibration (ISE Cal). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

7.2.4 Calibration standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

7.2.5 Calibration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

7.3 Selecting the measuring method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

7.3.1 Standard addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

7.3.2 Standard subtraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

7.3.3 Sample addition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

7.3.4 Sample subtraction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

7.3.5 Standard addition with blank value correction (Blank value

addition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

8 Dissolved oxygen (D.O.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

8.1 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

8.1.1 Measuring D.O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

8.1.2 Measuring the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8.2.1 Why calibrate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8.2.2 When to calibrate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8.2.3 Calibration procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

8.2.4 1-point calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

8.2.5 2-point calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

8.2.6 Calibration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

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9 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

9.1 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

9.1.1 Measuring the conductivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

9.1.2 Measuring the temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

9.2 Temperature compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

9.3 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

9.3.1 Why calibrate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

9.3.2 When to calibrate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

9.3.3 Determining the cell constant (calibration in control

standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

9.3.4 Calibration data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

10 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

10.1 pH measurement settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

10.1.1 Settings for pH measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

10.1.2 Buffer sets for calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

10.1.3 Calibration interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

10.2 ORP measurement settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

10.3 ISE measurement settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

10.4 D.O. measurement settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10.4.1 Settings for D.O. measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10.4.2 Enter Sensor Cap coefficients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10.4.3 Saturation local. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10.5 Cond measurement settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10.5.1 Settings for IDS conductivity sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

10.6 Sensor-independent settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

10.6.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

10.6.2 Data storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

10.6.3 Automatic Stability control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

10.7 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

10.7.1 Resetting the measurement settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

10.7.2 Resetting the system settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

11 Data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

11.1 Manual data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

11.2 Automatic data storage at intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

11.3 Measurement data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

11.3.1 Editing the measurement data storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

11.3.2 Erasing the measurement data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

11.3.3 Measurement dataset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

11.3.4 Storage locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

12 Transmitting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

12.1 Outputting current measurement data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

12.2 Transmitting data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

12.3 Connecting the PC / USB-B interface (USB Device) . . . . 108

12.4 Connecting a USB memory device/USB printer

(USB-A interface (USB Host)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

12.5 Options for data transmission to the USB-B (PC)

interface and the USB-A (USB printer) interface . . . . . . . . . . 110

12.6 Data transmission to the USB-A interface

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(USB memory device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

12.7 MultiLab Importer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

12.8 BOD Analyst Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

13 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

13.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

13.1.1 General maintenance activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

13.1.2 Exchanging the battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

13.2 Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

13.3 Packing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

13.4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

14 What to do if.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

14.1 pH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

14.2 ISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

14.3 Dissolved oxygen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

14.4 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

14.5 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

15 Technical data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

15.1 Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

15.2 General data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

16 Firmware update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

16.1 Firmware update for the meter MultiLab 4010-3 . . . . . . . . . . 126

16.2 Firmware-Update for IDS Sensors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

17 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

18 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

19 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

19.1 Oxygen solubility table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

19.2 DO% Calibration values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

20 Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

20.1 Ordering & Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

20.2 Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

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MultiLab 4010-3 Overview

4010-3

1 Overview

1.1 Meter MultiLab 4010-3

The MultiLab 4010-3 meter enables you to perform measurements (pH, U, ISE, conductivity, D.O.) quickly and reliably.

The MultiLab 4010-3 provides the maximum degree of operating comfort, reliability and measuring certainty for all applications.

The MultiLab 4010-3 supports you in your work with the following functions:

 proven calibration procedures

 automatic stability control (AR),

 automatic sensor recognition

 CMC (continuous measurement control)

 QSC (sensor quality control).

1 Keypad (antibacterial)

2Display

3 Connectors

Due to its antibacterial properties, the keypad of the MultiLab 4010-3 is especially suitable for applications in an environment where hygiene is important (see

DATA, page 121).

SECTION 15.2 GENERAL

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1.2 Sensors

1.2.1 IDS sensors

IDS sensors

 support the automatic sensor recognition

 show only the settings relevant to the specific sensor in the setting menu

 process signals in the sensor digitally so that precise and interference-free

measurements are enabled even with long cables

 facilitate to assign a sensor to a measured parameter with differently colored

couplings

 have quick-lock couplings with which to fix the sensors to the meter.

Sensor data from

IDS sensors

IDS sensors transmit the following sensor data to the meter:

 SENSOR ID

– Sensor name

– Sensor series number

 Calibration data

 Measurement settings

The calibration data are updated in the IDS sensor after each calibration procedure. A message is displayed while the data are being updated in the sensor.

In the measured value display, you can display the sensor name and series number of the selected sensor with the [Info] softkey. You can then display further sensor data stored in the sensor with the [More] softkey (see section 4.1.6 S

ENSOR INFO, page 17).

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1.2.2 IDS adapter for analog sensors

With the aid of an IDS adapter, you can also operate analog sensors on the MultiLab 4010-3. The combination of the IDS adapter and analog sensor behaves like an IDS sensor.

The MultiLab 4010-3 has a recess where the IDS adapter (ADA 94/IDS DIN or ADA 94/IDS BNC), which is available as an accessory, can be permanently mounted.

The IDS adapter replaces a digital input (channel 2) with a connector for an analog pH/ U/ISE sensor (DIN or BNC plug) and a temperature sensor.

1.2.3 Automatic sensor recognition

The automatic sensor recognition for IDS sensors allows

 to operate an IDS sensor with different meters without recalibrating

 to operate different IDS sensors at one meter without recalibration

 to assign measurement data to an IDS sensor

– Measurement datasets are always stored and output with the sensor

name and sensor series number.

 to assign calibration data to an IDS sensor

– Calibration data and calibration history are always stored and output with

the sensor name and sensor series number.

 to activate the correct cell constant for conductivity sensors automatically

 to hide menus automatically that do not concern this sensor

To be able to use the automatic sensor recognition, a meter that supports the automatic sensor recognition (e.g. MultiLab 4010-3) and a digital IDS sensor are required. In digital IDS sensors, sensor data are stored that clearly identify the sensor. The sensor data are automatically taken over by the meter.

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Safety MultiLab 4010-3

2Safety

2.1 Safety information

2.1.1 Safety information in the operating manual

This operating manual provides important information on the safe operation of the meter. Read this operating manual thoroughly and make yourself familiar with the meter before putting it into operation or working with it. The operating manual must be kept in the vicinity of the meter so you can always find the information you need.

Important safety instructions are highlighted in this operating manual. They are indicated by the warning symbol (triangle) in the left column. The signal word (e.g. "Caution") indicates the level of danger:

WARNING

indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to serious (irreversible) injury or death if the safety instruction is not followed.

CAUTION

indicates a possibly dangerous situation that can lead to slight (reversible) injury if the safety instruction is not followed.

NOTE

indicates a possibly dangerous situation where goods might be damaged if the actions mentioned are not taken.

2.1.2 Safety signs on the meter

Note all labels, information signs and safety symbols on the meter. A warning symbol (triangle) without text refers to safety information in this operating manual.

2.1.3 Further documents providing safety information

The following documents provide additional information, which you should observe for your safety when working with the measuring system:

• Operating manuals of sensors and other accessories

• Safety datasheets of calibration or maintenance accessories (such as buffer solutions, electrolyte solutions, etc.)

2.2 Safe operation

2.2.1 Authorized use

The authorized use of the meter consists exclusively of the measurement of the pH, ORP, conductivity and dissolved oxygen in a laboratory environment.

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Only the operation and running of the meter according to the instructions and technical specifications given in this operating manual is authorized (see section 15 T

ECHNICAL DATA, page 121).

Any other use is considered unauthorized.

2.2.2 Requirements for safe operation

Note the following points for safe operation:

• The meter may only be operated according to the authorized use specified above.

• The meter may only be supplied with power by the energy sources mentioned in this operating manual.

• The meter may only be operated under the environmental conditions mentioned in this operating manual.

• The meter may not be opened.

2.2.3 Unauthorized use

The meter must not be put into operation if:

• it is visibly damaged (e.g. after being transported)

• it was stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of time (storing conditions, see section 15 T

ECHNICAL DATA, page 121).

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Commissioning MultiLab 4010-3

3 Commissioning

3.1 Scope of delivery

 MeterMultiLab 4010-3

 USB cable (A plug on mini B plug)

 Power pack

 Stand with stand base

 Short instructions

 Detailed operating manual

 CD-ROM

3.2 Power supply

The MultiLab 4010-3 is supplied with power in the following ways:

 Mains operation with the supplied power pack

 Operation of the system clock with a buffer battery if there is no mains power

supply (see section 13.1.2 E

XCHANGING THE BATTERY, page 112).

3.3 Initial commissioning

Perform the following activities:

 Connect the power pack

(see section 3.3.1 C

 Switch on the meter

(see section 4.2 S

 Set the date and time

(see section 4.5.5 E page 25)

 Mount the stand

(see operating manual of the stand)

ONNECTING THE POWER PACK, page 13)

WITCHING ON THE METER, page 19)

XAMPLE 2 ON NAVIGATION: SETTING THE DATE AND TIME,

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3.3.1 Connecting the power pack

CAUTION

The line voltage at the operating site must lie within the input voltage range of the original power pack (see section 15.2

ENERAL DATA, page 121).

CAUTION

Use original power packs only (see section 15.2 GENERAL DATA, page 121).

1. Connect the plug of the power pack to the socket for the power pack on

the MultiLab 4010-3.

2. Connect the original power pack to an easily accessible power outlet.

The meter performs a self-test.

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4 Operation

4.1 General operating principles

4.1.1 Keypad

In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> . The key symbol (e.g. <ENTER>) generally indicates a short keystroke (press and release) in this operating manual. A long keystroke (hold for approx. 2 sec) is indicated by the underscore behind the key symbol (e.g. <ENTER_>).

<On/Off> Switches the meter on or off

<M> Selects the measured parameter

<AR> Freezes the measured value (HOLD function)

<ESC> Switches back to the higher menu level /

Softkeys providing situation dependent functions, e.g.: <F1>/[Info]: View information on a sensor

Calls up the calibration procedure Displays the calibration data

Switches the AutoRead measurement on or off

Cancels inputs

Saves a measured value manually Opens the menu for the automatic save function

Displays the manually stored measured values Displays the automatically stored measured values

<><>

<><>

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Opens the menu for measurement settings / Confirms entries Opens the menu for system settings

Outputs stored data to the interface Outputs displayed data to the interface at intervals

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YSI

4.1.2 Display

Example (pH):

1 Status information (meter)

2 Status information (sensor)

3 Measured value

4 Measured parameter

5 Continuous measurement control (CMC function)

6 Channel display: Plug position of the sensor

7 Sensor symbol (calibration evaluation, calibration interval)

8 Measured temperature (with unit)

9 Softkeys and date + time

4.1.3 Status information

AutoCal e.g. YSI

ConCal Calibration with any buffers

Error An error occurred during calibration

AR Stability control (AutoRead) is active

HOLD Measured value is frozen (<AR> key)

Calibration with automatic buffer recognition, e.g. with the buffer set: YSI buffers

Data are automatically output to the USB-B interface at intervals

Data are output to the USB-A interface (USB flash drive)

Data are output to the USB-A interface (USB printer). If there is a USB-B connection at the same time (e.g. to a PC), the data are output to the USBB interface only.

Connection to a PC is active (USB-B interface)

Data transfer from/to a IDS sensor is active

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4.1.4 Instrument connectors

1 IDS sensors: (pH, ORP, conductivity, D.O.)

a) Channel 1 b) Channel 2 c) Channel 3

2 USB B (device) interface

3 Stirrer (ProOBOD)

4 USB-A (host) interface

5 Power pack

6 Service interface

7 Cover plate

The cover plate closes the mounting slot for the IDS adapter (4010-2/ 3 pH Adapter DIN or 4010-2/3 pH Adapter BNC) available as an accessory

CAUTION

Only connect sensors to the meter that cannot return any voltages or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with current limiting). YSI IDS sensors and IDS adapters meet these requirements.

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4.1.5 Channel display

The MultiLab 4010-3 manages the connected sensors and displays which sensor is plugged to which connection.

1 Channel display: Display of the plug position for the respective

parameter The red bar indicates for each connected sensor to which plug position (channel) of the meter it is connected.

4.1.6 Sensor info

You can display the current sensor data and sensor settings of a connected sensor at any time. The sensor data are available in the measured value display with the /[Info] softkey.

1. In the measured value display:

Display the sensor data (sensor name, series number) with [Info].

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Man. temperature: 25 °C pH resolution 0.001 mV resolution 0.1 Buffer YSI Calibration interval 7d Unit for slope mV/pH QSC: off Software version 1.00

4110 B092500013

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2. Display further sensor data (settings) with [More].

4.1.7 Display of several sensors in the measuring mode

The measured values of the connected sensors can be displayed in the following ways:

 Clear display of all connected sensors

 Detailed display of one sensor

(e.g. incl. CMC feature with pH sensors)

With the softkey you can very easily switch between the two display types. The suitable softkey is displayed depending on the operating situation.

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4.2 Switching on the meter

1. Switch the meter on with <On/Off>.

The meter performs a self-test.

2. Connect the sensor.

The meter is ready to measure.

If the user administration function is activated, the Login dialog appears after the meter is switched on (see section 4.4 L

USER NAME, page 19).

OGIN WITH

The user administration function is not active in the delivery condition.

4.3 Switching off the meter

1. Switch off the meter with <On/Off>.

4.4 Login with user name

After activation of the user administration (see the MultiLab User operating manual) by the administrator, measurements are only possible after login with a user name. The user name is documented with the measured values and in records.

All user names entered by the administrator are listed in the User name menu. The administrator determines for each user whether or not a password is required for the login to the meter.

If the Password menu item is grayed out, no password is required for the login.

1. Switch on the meter with <On/Off>.

The Login dialog appears.

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2. Using <><>, select the menu item, User name and confirm with

<ENTER>. The user name is highlighted.

3. Using <><>, select a user name and confirm with <ENTER>.

The login is done immediately if no password is required. If a sensor is connected the measured value display appears.

4. If a password is required:

Using <><>, select the menu item, Password and confirm with <ENTER>.

The user specifies the password when he or she first logs in with a user name. A valid password consists of 4 digits. The user can change the password with the next login.

5. Change the digit of the highlighted position with <><>.

Switch to the next position of the password with <><>. When the password was completely entered, confirm with <ENTER>. The login takes place. If a sensor is connected the measured value display appears.

Changing the

If the administrator has set up the access with password protection:

password

1. Switch on the meter with <On/Off>.

2. Using <><>, select the menu item, User name and confirm with

3. Using <><>, select a user name and confirm with <ENTER>.

4. Using <><>, select the menu item, Change password and confirm

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The Login dialog appears.

<ENTER>. The user name is highlighted.

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5. In the Password field, enter the old password with <><> and

<><>and confirm it with <ENTER>.

6. In the New password field, enter the new password with <><> and

<><>and confirm it with <ENTER>.

The password is changed. The login takes place. If a sensor is connected the measured value display appears.

Forgotten the

password?

Contact the administrator.

4.5 Navigation

4.5.1 Operating modes

Operating mode

Measuring The measurement data of the connected sensor are shown

Calibration The course of a calibration with calibration information, func-

Storage in memory

Transmittin g data

Setting The system menu or a sensor menu with submenus, set-

Explanation

in the measured value display

tions and settings is displayed

The meter stores measuring data automatically or manually

The meter transmits measuring data and calibration records to a USB interface automatically or manually.

tings and functions is displayed

4.5.2 Measured value display

In the measured value display, you can

 use <><> to select one of several connected sensors. The selected

sensor is displayed with a colored background. The following actions / menus refer to the selected sensor

 open the menu for calibration and measurement settings with <ENTER>

(short

keystroke)

 open the Storage & config menu with the sensor-independent settings by

pressing <ENTER_> (long

keystroke, approx. 2 s).

 change the display in the selected measuring screen (e. g. pH <−> mV) by

pressing <M>.

4.5.3 Menus and dialogs

The menus for settings and dialogs in procedures contain further subelements.

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General Interface Clock function Service information Reset

System

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General

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[

] 2.00 4.00 7.00 10.00

The selection is made with the <><> keys. The current selection is displayed with a frame.

 Submenus

The name of the submenu is displayed at the upper edge of the frame. Submenus are opened by confirming with <ENTER>. Example:

 Settings

Settings are indicated by a colon. The current setting is displayed on the right-hand side. The setting mode is opened with <ENTER>. Subsequently, the setting can be changed with <><> and <ENTER>. Example:

 Functions

Functions are designated by the name of the function. They are immediately carried out by confirming with <ENTER>. Example: Display the Calibration record function.

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Calibration record Calibration data storage Buffer: YSI Single-point calibration: yes Calibration interval: 7 d Unit for slope: mV/pH

[i] 2.00 4.00 7.00 10.00

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System Data storage

Storage & config

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 Messages

Information is marked by the [

] symbol. It cannot be selected. Example:

4.5.4 Example 1 on navigation: Setting the language

1. Press the <On/Off> key.

The measured value display appears. The instrument is in the measuring mode.

2. Open the Storage & config menu with <ENTER_>.

The instrument is in the setting mode.

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System

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General

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General

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3. Select the System submenu with <><>.

The current selection is displayed with a frame.

4. Open the System submenu with <ENTER>.

5. Select the General submenu with <><>.

The current selection is displayed with a frame.

6. Open the General

submenu with <ENTER>.

7. Open the setting mode for the Language with <ENTER>.

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9. Confirm the setting with <ENTER>.

The meter switches to the measuring mode. The selected language is active.

4.5.5 Example 2 on navigation: Setting the date and time

The meter has a clock with a date function. The date and time are indicated in the status line of the measured value display. When storing measured values and calibrating, the current date and time are automatically stored as well.

The correct setting of the date and time and date format is important for the following functions and displays:

 Current date and time

 Calibration date

 Identification of stored measured values.

Setting the date,

time and date format

Therefore, check the time at regular intervals.

The date and time are reset (to 01.01.2012 00:00 hours), if the following conditions are met:

 the supply voltage failed and

 the buffer batteries for the system clock are empty.

The date format can be switched from the display of day, month, year (dd.mm.yy) to the display of month, day, year (mm/dd/yy or mm.dd.yy).

1. In the measured value display:

Open the Storage & config menu with <ENTER_>. The instrument is in the setting mode.

2. Select and confirm the System / Clock function menu with <><>

and <ENTER>. The setting menu for the date and time opens up.

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The hours are highlighted.

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4. Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <ENTER>.

The minutes are highlighted.

5. Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <ENTER>.

The seconds are highlighted.

6. Change and confirm the setting with <><> and <ENTER>.

The time is set.

7. If necessary, set the Date and Date format. The setting is made simi-

larly to that of the time.

8. To make further settings, switch to the next higher menu level with

<ESC>. or Switch to the measured value display with <M>. The instrument is in the measuring mode.

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5 pH value

5.1 Measuring

5.1.1 Measuring the pH value

The sensor connection and the USB-B (device) interface are galvanically isolated. This facilitates interference-free measurements also in the following cases:

 Measurement in grounded test samples

 Measurement with several sensors connected to one

MultiLab 4010-3 in one test sample

1. Connect the IDS pH sensor to the meter.

The pH measuring window is displayed.

2. If necessary, select the measured parameter with <M>.

Stability control

(AutoRead)

& HOLD function

3. Adjust the temperature of the solutions and measure the current tem-

perature if the measurement is made without a temperature sensor.

4. If necessary, calibrate or check the IDS pH sensor.

5. Immerse the IDS pH sensor in the test sample.

The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values.

The measured parameter flashes on the display

 as soon as the measured value is outside the stability range

 when the automatic Stability control is switched off.

You can start the Stability control manually at any time, irrespective of the set- ting for automatic Stability control (see section 10.6.3 A

CONTROL, page 97) in the System menu.

UTOMATIC STABILITY

1. Freeze the measured value with <AR>.

The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. The HOLD function is active.

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You can terminate the Stability control function and the HOLD function with <AR> or <M> at any time.

2. Using <ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually.

The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. As soon as a measured value meets the stability criteria, it is frozen. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator is displayed, the progress bar disappears and the display of the measured parameter stops flashing. The current measurement data is output to the interface. Measurement data meeting the stability control criterion is marked by AR.

You can prematurely terminate the Stability control function manually with <ENTER> at any time. When the Stability control function is prematurely terminated, the current measurement data are output to the interface (PC, USB memory device or USB printer) without AutoRead info.

Criteria for a stable

measured value

3. Using <ENTER>, start a further measurement with stability control.

or Release the frozen measured value again with <AR> or <M>. The [AR] status display disappears. The display switches back to the previous indication.

The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable within the monitored time interval.

Measured

Time interval Stability in the time interval

parameter

pH value 15 seconds

Temperature 15 seconds

Δ : Better than 0.01 pH

Δ : Better than 0.5 °C

The minimum duration until a measured value is assessed as stable is the monitored time interval. The actual duration is mostly longer.

5.1.2 Measuring the temperature

For reproducible pH measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of the test sample.

IDS sensors measure the temperature with a temperature sensor integrated in the IDS sensor.

When operating a sensor without integrated temperature sensor, e.g. via an IDS pH adapter, you have to measure and enter the temperature of the test sample first.

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The display of the temperature indicates the active temperature measuring mode:

Temperature sensor

Resolution of the temp. display

Temp. measurement

Yes 0.1 °C Automatic with temperature

sensor

- 1 °C Manual

5.2 pH calibration

5.2.1 Why calibrate?

pH electrodes age. This changes the zero point (asymmetry) and slope of the pH electrode. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. Calibration determines and stores the current values of the zero point and slope of the electrode. Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals.

5.2.2 When do you have to calibrate?

 Routinely within the framework of the company quality assurance

 When the calibration interval has expired

5.2.3 Carrying out automatic calibration (AutoCal)

Make sure that in the sensor menu, Buffer menu, the buffer set is correctly selected (see section 10.1.1 S

ETTINGS FOR PH MEASUREMENTS, page 84).

Use one to five buffer solutions of the selected buffer set in any order.

Below, calibration with YSI buffers (YSI) is described. When other buffer sets are used, other nominal buffer values are displayed. Apart from that, the procedure is identical.

If single-point calibration was set in the menu, the calibration procedure is automatically finished with the measurement of buffer solution 1 and the calibration record is displayed.

1. Connect the pH sensor to the meter.

The pH measuring window is displayed.

2. Keep the buffer solutions ready.

When measuring without temperature sensor: Temper the buffer solutions or measure the current temperature.

3. Start the calibration with <CAL>.

The calibration display for the first buffer appears (voltage display).

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YSI

10.000

4. Thoroughly rinse the sensor with deionized water.

5. Immerse the sensor in the first buffer solution.

6. For measurements without temperature sensor

(e.g. when using an IDS adapter

Enter the temperature of the buffer with <><>.

7. Start the measurement with <ENTER>.

The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

8. Wait for the end of the measurement with stability control or accept the

calibration value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display).

9. If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a single-point calibration

with <M>. The calibration record is displayed.

For single-point calibration, the instrument uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C) and determines the zero point of the IDS pH sensor.

Continuing with two-

point calibration

10. Thoroughly rinse the sensor with deionized water.

11. Immerse the pH sensor in buffer solution 2.

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12. When measuring without temperature sensor:

Enter the temperature of the buffer with <><>.

13. Start the measurement with <ENTER>.

The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

Continuing with

three- to five-point

calibration

14. Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or termi-

nate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display).

15. If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a two-point calibration

with <M>. The calibration record is displayed.

16. Thoroughly rinse the sensor with deionized water.

17. Immerse the sensor in the next buffer solution.

18. When measuring without temperature sensor:

Enter the temperature of the buffer with <><>.

19. Start the measurement with <ENTER>.

The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

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4.000

20. Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or termi-

nate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display).

21. If necessary, use <M> to finish the calibration.

The calibration record is displayed. or Switch to calibration with the next buffer with <ENTER>.

Calibration is automatically completed after the last buffer of a buffer set has been measured. Then the calibration record is displayed.

The calibration line is determined by linear regression.

5.2.4 Carrying out a manual calibration (ConCal)

Make sure that in the sensor menu, Buffer menu, the ConCal buffer set is correctly selected (see section 10.1.1 S

ETTINGS FOR PH MEASUREMENTS, page

84).

Use any one to five buffer solutions in ascending or descending order.

If single-point calibration was set in the menu, the calibration procedure is automatically finished with the measurement of buffer solution 1 and the calibration record is displayed.

1. Connect the pH sensor to the meter.

The pH measuring window is displayed.

2. Keep the buffer solutions ready.

When measuring without temperature sensor: Temper the buffer solutions or measure the current temperature.

3. Start the calibration with <CAL>.

The calibration display for the first buffer appears (voltage display).

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4. Thoroughly rinse the sensor with deionized water.

5. Immerse the pH sensor in buffer solution 1.

6. For measurements without temperature sensor

(e.g. when using an IDS adapter

Enter the temperature of the buffer with <><>.

7. Start the measurement with <ENTER>.

The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

8. Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or ter-

minate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <ENTER>. The pH value of the buffer solution is displayed.

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9. Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with

<><>.

10. Accept the calibration value with <ENTER>.

The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display).

11. If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a single-point calibration

with <M>. The calibration record is displayed.

For single-point calibration, the instrument uses the Nernst slope (-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C) and determines the zero point of the IDS pH sensor.

Continuing with two-

point calibration

12. Thoroughly rinse the sensor with deionized water.

13. Immerse the pH sensor in buffer solution 2.

14. When measuring without temperature sensor:

Enter the temperature of the buffer with <><>.

15. Start the measurement with <ENTER>.

The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

16. Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or ter-

minate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <ENTER>. The pH value of the buffer solution is displayed.

17. Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with

<><>.

18. Accept the calibration value with <ENTER>.

The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display).

19. If necessary, finish the calibration procedure as a two-point calibration

with <M>. The calibration record is displayed.

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Continuing with

three- to five-point

calibration

20. Thoroughly rinse the sensor with deionized water.

21. Immerse the sensor in the next buffer solution.

22. When measuring without temperature sensor:

Enter the temperature of the buffer with <><>.

23. Start the measurement with <ENTER>.

The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

24. Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed or ter-

minate the stability control and take over the calibration value with <ENTER>. The pH value of the buffer solution is displayed.

25. Set the nominal buffer value for the measured temperature with

<><>.

26. Accept the calibration value with <ENTER>.

The calibration display for the next buffer appears (voltage display).

27. If necessary, use <M> to finish the calibration.

The calibration record is displayed. or Continue calibrating using the next buffer with <ENTER>.

After the fifth buffer has been measured the calibration is automatically finished. Then the calibration record is displayed.

The calibration line is determined by linear regression.

5.2.5 Calibration points

Calibration can be performed using one to five buffer solutions in any order (single-point to five-point calibration). The meter determines the following values and calculates the calibration line as follows:

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Displayed calibration data

ues

1-point Asy  Zero point = Asy

 Slope = Nernst slope

(-59.2 mV/pH at 25 °C)

2-point Asy

Slp.

3-point to 5point

Asy Slp.

 Zero point = Asy

 Slope = Slp.

 Zero point = Asy

 Slope = Slp.

The calibration line is calculated by linear regression.

You can display the slope in the units, mV/pH or % (see section

10.1.1 S

ETTINGS FOR PH MEASUREMENTS, page 84).

5.2.6 Calibration data

Displaying the cali-

bration data

The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after calibrating.

The calibration record of the last calibration is to be found under the menu item, Calibration / Calibration record. To open it in the measured value display, press the <CAL_> key.

The calibration records of the last 10 calibrations are to be found in the menu, Calibration / Calibration data storage / Display. To open the Calibration menu, press the <ENTER> key in the measured value display.

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Menu item Setting/

function

Calibration /

- Displays the calibration records.

Calibration data storage /Display

Calibration / Calibra-

- Outputs the stored calibration data to

tion data storage / Output to USB flash drive or printer

Explanation

Further options:  Scroll through the calibration

records with <><>.

 Using <PRT>, output the dis-

played calibration record to the USB-B (PC) interface or the USBA (USB printer) interface.

 Using <PRT_>, output all calibra-

tion records to the USB-B (PC) interface or the USB-A (USB printer) interface.

 Quit the display with <ESC>.

 Switch directly to the measured

value display with <M>.

the USB-A interface (USB memory device/USB printer)

Calibration evalua-

tion

Calibration / Calibration data stor-

- Outputs the stored calibration data to the USB-B interface (PC)

age / Output to RS232/USB

After calibrating, the meter automatically evaluates the calibration. The zero point and slope are evaluated separately. The worse evaluation of both is taken into account. The evaluation appears on the display and in the calibration record.

Display Calibration

record

+++

Zero point

Slope [mV/pH]

[mV]

-15 ... +15 -60.5 ... -58.0

-20 ... <-15

>-58.0 ... -57.0 or >+15 ... +20

-25 ... <-20 or >+20 ... +25

-61.0 ... <-60.5

>-57.0 ... -56.0

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->+25 ... + 30

-62.0 ... <-61.0

>-56.0 ... -50.0

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03.04.2013 07:43:33 4110 Ser. no. B092500013

YSI Buffer 1 4.00 Buffer 2 7.00 Buffer 3 10.00 Voltage 1 184.0 mV Voltage 2 3.0 mV Voltage 3 -177.0 mV Temperature 1 24.0 °C Temperature 2 24.0 °C Temperature 3 24.0 °C Slope -60.2 mV/pH Asymmetry 4.0 mV Sensor +++

etc...

Calibration record

Display Calibration

record

Clean the IDS sensor according to the sensor operating manual

Error Error

Error elimination (see section 14

HAT TO DO IF..., page 115)

For pH IDS sensors you can optionally enable a more finely graded calibration evaluation (QSC) (see section 5.2.8 QSC (

SENSOR QUALITY CONTROL), page 40).

Zero point [mV]

<-30 or >+30

Slope [mV/pH]

<-62.0

> -50,0

FUNCTION

5.2.7 Continuous measurement control (CMC function)

The Continuous Measurement Control (CMC function) facilitates to evaluate the current measured value instantly and definitely.

After each successful calibration the scale of the pH measuring range is displayed in the measured value display. Here you can very clearly see

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The following information is displayed:

1 Currently measured pH value (needle)

2 Marking lines for all nominal buffer values used with the last valid cali-

bration

3 Measuring range for which a valid calibration is available. Measured

values in this range are suitable for documentation.

4 Measuring range for which no valid calibration is available (dark

gray). Measured values in this range are not suitable for documentation. Calibrate the meter with buffers covering this measuring range. If the current measured value is outside the calibrated range, this area is displayed in a darker gray. If a measured value is outside the measuring range pH 0 - 14, overflow arrows are displayed at the left or right edge of the measuring range.

The limits of the calibrated range are determined by the buffers used for calibration:

Lower limit: Buffer with lowest pH value - 2 pH units Upper limit: Buffer with highest pH value + 2 pH units

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5.2.8 QSC function (sensor quality control)

General information

on the QSC function

The QSC function (Quality Sensor Control) is a new sensor evaluation for digital IDS sensors. It evaluates the condition of an IDS pH sensor individually and with a very fine grading.

The QSC scale shows the current sensor evaluation with an indicator on the display.

1 QSC scale

The double arrow on the QSC scale indicates the current sensor evaluation

In the USB output the sensor evaluation is given as a percentage (1-100).

The finely graded sensor evaluation of the QSC function promptly calls your attention to changes of the sensor. Thus you can do what is necessary to restore the optimum measuring quality (e.g. clean, calibrate or replace the sensor).

Sensor evaluation

with / without QSC function

With QSC function Without QSC function (sensor sym-

bol)

Very fine grading of the sensor evaluation (100 grades)

The reference value is individually determined for each sensor during

Rough grading of the sensor evaluation (4 grades)

A theoretical reference value is used for all sensors

the QSC initial calibration. Low tolerances for zero point and

slope when using QSC buffer solutions

Additional QSC calibration required

Greater tolerances for zero point and slope when using commercial buffer sets

No additional calibration required

(with special QSC buffer set)

QSC calibration The QSC function is enabled by once carrying out an additional three-point cali-

bration with special QSC buffer solutions. It covers the measuring range of the sensor (pH 2 to pH 11). The QSC initial calibration determines the actual condition of the sensor and stores it as a reference in the sensor. To meet the high requirements of a QSC initial calibration, the QSC initial calibration should optimally be carried out with the initial commissioning of the sensor.

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Carry out the normal calibrations for your special measuring range with your usual standard solutions as previously done.

As soon as the QSC function was enabled for an IDS sensor, it is not possible to return to the sensor evaluation with the sensor symbol for this sensor.

Carrying out a QSC

initial calibration

1. Open the menu for measurement settings with <ENTER>.

2. In the QSC menu, select First calibration with <><>.

The calibration display appears. AutoCal QSC-Kit is displayed as the buffer. Exclusively use the QSC-Kit for the QSC calibration. If you use other buffers, you will have no valid QSC calibration.

3. Calibration with the buffers of the QSC-Kit is done like a normal threepoint calibration. Follow the user guide.

Carry out the QSC initial calibration very carefully. It determines the reference value for the sensor. This reference value cannot be overwritten or reset. As soon as the QSC function was enabled, it is not possible to return to the sensor evaluation with the sensor symbol.

4. As soon as the three-point calibration has been successfully carried out you can decide whether to accept or discard the calibration as the QSC initial calibration.

The QSC initial calibration is completed. The sensor is calibrated. If you want to calibrate with special buffers for your measurements, you can subsequently carry out a normal calibration with your buffers. The reference values determined with the QSC calibration are also used for the evaluation of normal calibrations. In the measured value display, the QSC scale of the QSC function is always displayed. A double arrow on the QSC scale indicates the current sen-

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sor evaluation.

1 QSC scale

The double arrow on the QSC scale indicates the current sensor evaluation

Carrying out a QSC

control calibration

A QSC control calibration can, e.g. be useful if the sensor evaluation noticeably changed (after some normal calibrations).

You can carry out QSC control calibrations at greater intervals than normal calibrations.

1. Open the menu for measurement settings with <ENTER>.

2. In the QSC menu, select Control calibration with <><>. The calibration display appears. AutoCal QSC-Kit is displayed as the buffer. Exclusively use the QSC-Kit for the QSC calibration. If you use other buffers, you will have no valid QSC control calibration.

3. Follow the user guide. The calibration is carried out like a normal three-point calibration. As soon as the three-point calibration has been successfully carried out you can decide whether to accept or discard the calibration as the QSC control calibration.

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6 ORP voltage

6.1 Measuring

6.1.1 Measuring the ORP

The sensor connection and the USB-B (device) interface are galvanically isolated. This facilitates interference-free measurements also in the following cases:

 Measurement in grounded test samples

 Measurement with several sensors connected to one

MultiLab 4010-3 in one test sample

IDS ORP sensors are not calibrated. However, you can check IDS ORP sensors using a test solution.

Stability control

(AutoRead)

& HOLD function

1. Connect the ORP sensor to the meter. The ORP measuring window is displayed.

2. Adjust the temperature of the solutions and measure the current temperature if the measurement is made without a temperature sensor.

3. Check the meter with the ORP sensor.

4. Immerse the ORP sensor in the test sample.

The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values.

The measured parameter flashes on the display

 as soon as the measured value is outside the stability range

 when the automatic Stability control is switched off.

You can start the Stability control manually at any time, irrespective of the setting for automatic Stability control (see section 10.6.3 A

CONTROL, page 97) in the System menu.

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1. Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. The HOLD function is active.

You can terminate the Stability control function and the HOLD function with <AR> or <M> at any time.

2. Using <ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually. The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. As soon as a measured value meets the stability criteria, it is frozen. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator is displayed, the progress bar disappears and the display of the measured parameter stops flashing. The current measurement data is output to the interface. Measurement data meeting the stability control criterion is marked by AR.

Criteria for a stable

measured value

You can prematurely terminate the Stability control function manu- ally with <ENTER> at any time. When the Stability control function is prematurely terminated, the current measurement data are output to the interface (PC, USB memory device or USB printer) without AutoRead info.

3. Using <ENTER>, start a further measurement with stability control. or Release the frozen measured value again with <AR> or <M>. The [AR] status display disappears. The display switches back to the previous indication.

The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable within the monitored time interval.

Measured parameter

ORP 15 seconds

Temperature 15 seconds

Time interval Stability in the time

interval

Δ : Better than 0.3 mV

Δ : Better than 0.5 °C

The minimum duration until a measured value is assessed as stable is the monitored time interval. The actual duration is mostly longer.

6.1.2 Measuring the relative ORP

To measure the difference of the ORPs of two solutions, you have to define the ORP of one solution as the zero point first.

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ORP electrodes can be used to determine the relative ORP.

1. Connect the ORP electrode to the meter.

2. Prepare the reference solution for the determination of the reference

point.

3. Select the ΔU (mV display with <M>.

4. Immerse the ORP electrode in the reference solution.

5. Display the potential of the current zero point with <CAL>.

6. Press <ENTER> to measure the reference solution.

The measured value is checked for stability (automatic stability control). The display of the measured parameter flashes. The measured potential is defined as the zero point. or Press <M> to terminate the display of the zero point.

7. Rinse the ORP electrode and immerse it in the test sample.

The measured value is checked for stability (automatic stability control). The display of the measured parameter flashes.

8. Wait for a stable measured value.

The display of the measured parameter no longer flashes.

AutoRead The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable

within the monitored time interval.

Measured parame-

Time interval Stability in the time interval

ter

ORP 15 seconds

Temperature 15 seconds

Δ : better than 0.3 mV

Δ : better than 0.5 °C

The minimum duration until a measured value is assessed as stable is the monitored time interval. The actual duration is mostly longer.

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6.1.3 Measuring the temperature

For reproducible ORP measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of the test sample.

When operating a sensor without integrated temperature sensor, you first have to measure and enter the temperature of the sample.

The measuring instrument recognizes whether a suitable sensor is connected and automatically switches on the temperature measurement.

The display of the temperature indicates the active temperature measuring mode:

Temperature sensor

Resolution of the temp. dis-

Temp. measurement

play

Yes 0.1 °C Automatic with temperature sensor

- 1 °C Manual

6.2 ORP calibration

ORP electrodes are not calibrated. You can, however, check ORP electrodes by measuring the ORP of a test solution and comparing the value with the nominal value.

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7 Ion concentration

7.1 Measuring

7.1.1 Measuring the ion concentration

The sensor connection and the USB-B (device) interface are galvanically isolated. This facilitates interference-free measurements also in the following cases:

 Measurement in grounded test samples

 Measurement with several sensors connected to one

MultiLab 4010-3 in one test sample

Incorrect calibration of ion selective electrodes will result in incorrect measured values. Calibrate regularly before measuring.

For precise ISE measurements the temperature difference between measurement and calibration should not be greater that 2 K. Therefore, adjust the temperature of the standard and measuring solutions accordingly. If the temperature difference is greater the [TpErr] warning appears in the measured value display.

1. Connect the ISE combination electrode to the meter with the aid of an

ADA 94/IDS adapter. The pH/ISE measuring window is displayed.

2. In the measured value display, select the ISE measuring window with

<><> and <M>.

3. If necessary, change the ion type in the ISE setup/Ion type menu.

4. If necessary, measure the temperature of the test sample with a ther-

mometer.

5. Calibrate or check the meter with the electrode.

While no valid calibration is available, e.g. in the delivery condition, "Error" appears in the measured value display.

6. Immerse the electrode in the test sample.

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Stability control

(AutoRead)

& HOLD function

The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values.

The measured parameter flashes on the display

 as soon as the measured value is outside the stability range

 when the automatic Stability control is switched off.

You can activate or switch off the automatic Stability control function (see section 10.6.3 A

UTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL, page 97).

1. Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. The HOLD function is active.

You can terminate the Stability control function and the HOLD func- tion with <AR> or <M> at any time.

2. Using <ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually. The [AR] status indicator appears while the measured value is assessed as not stable. A progress bar is displayed and the display of the measured parameter flashes. The [HOLD][AR] status indicator appears as soon as a stable measured value is recognized. The progress bar disappears and the display of the measured parameter stops flashing. The current measurement data is output to the interface. Measurement data meeting the stability control criterion is marked by AR.

You can prematurely terminate the Stability control function manu- ally with <ENTER> at any time. If the Stability control function is prematurely terminated, the current measurement data are output to the interface without the AutoRead info.

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3. Using <ENTER>, start a further measurement with stability control.

or Release the frozen measured value again with <AR> or <M>. The [AR] status display disappears. The display switches back to the previous indication.

Criteria The AutoRead criteria affect the reproducibility of the measured values. The

following criteria can be adjusted:

 high: highest reproducibility

 medium: medium reproducibility

 low: lowest reproducibility

Increasing reproducibility also causes the response time to increase until a measured value is evaluated as stable.

7.1.2 Measuring the temperature

For reproducible ion-selective measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of the test sample. You have the following options to measure the temperature:

 Measurement by an external temperature sensor.

 Manual determination and input of the temperature.

The measuring instrument recognizes whether a suitable sensor is connected and automatically switches on the temperature measurement.

The display of the temperature indicates the active temperature measuring mode:

Temperatur

e sensor

Resolution of the

temp. display

Temp. measurement

yes 0.1 °C Automatic with temperature sensor

- 1 °C Manual

If you wish to measure (or calibrate) without temperature sensor, proceed as follows:

1. Measure the current temperature of the test sample.

2. Set the temperature value with <><>. or In the <ENTER>/ISE/Man. temperature menu, set the temperature value with <><>.

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7.2 Calibration

7.2.1 Why calibrate?

Ion-selective electrodes age and are temperature-dependent. This changes the slope. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. Calibration determines the calibration line of the electrode and stores this value in the meter. Thus, you should calibrate before each measurement and at regular intervals.

7.2.2 When to calibrate?

 Before any measurement if possible

 After connecting another ISE electrode

7.2.3 Calibration (ISE Cal)

ISE Cal is the conventional two-point to seven-point calibration procedure that uses 2 to 7 freely selectable standard solutions. The concentration expected for the measurement determines the concentration of the calibration standards.

1. Connect the ISE combination electrode to the meter.

The pH/mV/ISE measuring window is displayed.

2. Keep the standard solutions ready.

3. If necessary, measure the temperature of the standard solutions with a

thermometer.

4. In the measured value display, select the ISE measuring window with

<><> and <M>.

5. If necessary, change the ion type in the ISE setup/Ion type menu.

6. If necessary, change the unit of the measurement result and calibration

standards in the ISE setup/Unit menu.

7. Start the calibration with <CAL>.

The calibration display appears.

8. Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water.

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9. Immerse the electrode in standard solution 1.

10. When calibrating without temperature sensor:

 Measure the temperature of the standard solution using a thermom-

eter.

 Use <F4>/[ ⇅ ] to select the setting of the temperature.

 Use <><> to set the temperature.

 Use <F4>/[ ⇅ ] to select the setting of the concentration.

11. Set the concentration of the standard solution with <><> and

press <ENTER>. The standard solution is measured. The measured value is checked for stability (AutoRead).

Continuing with two-

point calibration

12. Wait for the end of the AutoRead measurement or accept the calibra-

tion value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next standard solution appears.

13. Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water.

14. Immerse the electrode in standard solution 2.

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15. When calibrating without temperature sensor:

 Measure the temperature of the standard solution using a thermom-

eter.

 Use <F4>/[ ⇅ ] to select the setting of the temperature.

 Use <><> to set the temperature.

 Use <F4>/[ ⇅ ] to select the setting of the concentration.

16. Set the concentration of the standard solution with <><> and

press <ENTER>. The standard solution is measured. The measured value is checked for stability (AutoRead).

Continuing with

three- to seven-point

calibration

17. Wait for the end of the AutoRead measurement or accept the calibra-

tion value with <ENTER>. The calibration display for the next standard solution appears.

18. Press <ENTER> to continue with three-point calibration.

or Finish the calibration procedure as a two-point calibration with <M>. The new calibration values are displayed.

Repeat the steps 8 to 13 in the same way with the third and further standard solutions as necessary. The new calibration values are displayed after the last calibration step was completed.

Based on the calibration data, the calibration curve is determined in sections, according to the Nernst equation modified by Nikolski.

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7.2.4 Calibration standards

Use two to seven different standard solutions. The standard solutions have to be selected in either increasing or decreasing order.

Select the unit of the standard solution and measurement result in the ISE setup/Unit menu.

Standard solution (Std 1 - 7) Values

Unit [mg/l] 0.010 ... 500,000

Unit [mol/l] 0.100 ... 5,000 µmol/l

10.00 ... 5,000 mmol/l

Unit [mg/kg] 0.010 ... 500,000

Unit [ppm] 0.010 ... 500,000

Unit [%] 0.001 ... 50,000

Displaying the cali-

bration data

The measurement precision is also dependent on the selected standard solutions. Therefore, the selected standard solutions should cover the value range expected of the subsequent concentration measurement.

If the measured electrode potential is outside the calibrated range, the [ISEErr] warning is displayed.

7.2.5 Calibration data

The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after calibrating.

The calibration record of the last calibration is to be found under the menu item, Calibration / Calibration record. To open it in the measured value display, press the <CAL_> key.

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Menu item Setting/

function

Calibration /

- Displays the calibration records.

Calibration data storage /Display

Calibration / Calibra-

- Outputs the stored calibration data to

tion data storage / Output to USB flash drive or printer

Explanation

Further options:  Scroll through the calibration

records with <><>.

 Using <PRT>, output the dis-

played calibration record to the USB-B (PC) interface or the USBA (USB printer) interface.

 Using <PRT_>, output all calibra-

tion records to the USB-B (PC) interface or the USB-A (USB printer) interface.

 Quit the display with <ESC>.

 Switch directly to the measured

value display with <M>.

the USB-A interface (USB memory device/USB printer)

Calibration

evaluation

Calibration / Calibration data stor-

- Outputs the stored calibration data to the USB-B interface (PC)

age / Output to RS232/USB

After calibrating, the meter automatically evaluates the calibration.

Display Calibration

Magnitude of the slope [mV]

record

+++ 50.0 ... 70.0 or 25.0 ... 35.0

Error Error < 50 or > 70

Error elimination (see section 13 W

DO IF..., page 89)

HAT TO

< 25 or > 35

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CALIBRATION ISE

18.01.2013 08:09:10

Sensor Ser. no. 12345678

Standard 1 0.010 mg/l Standard 2 0.020 mg/l Voltage 1 38.5 mV Voltage 2 58.0 mV Temperature 1 24.0 øC Temperature 2 24.0 øC Ion type Ag Slope 54.1 mV Sensor +++ _____________________________________

Calibration record

(example)

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Calibration Man. temperature

: 25 °C

ISE setup Method

: Standard addition

Start method

ISE

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7.3 Selecting the measuring method

The following methods are supported:

 Standard addition

 Standard subtraction

 Sample addition

 Sample subtraction

 Blank value addition

1. Connect the ISE combination electrode to the meter. The pH/ISE measuring window is displayed.

2. If necessary, select the ISE display with <M>.

3. If necessary, measure the temperature of the test sample with a thermometer.

4. Open the ISE menu with <ENTER>.

5. Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water.

6. Adjust the temperature of the standard solutions.

7. Select Method with <><> and confirm with <ENTER>.

8. Select a method with <><> and confirm with <ENTER>.

9. Select Start method with <><> and confirm with <ENTER>. Measurement with the selected method begins (see section 7.3.1 S

TANDARD ADDITION, page 57 ... section 7.3.5 STANDARD ADDITION WITH

BLANK VALUE CORRECTION (BLANK VALUE ADDITION), page 66).

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#1 0.010 mg/l 20.2 mV 25.0 °C #2 0.020 mg/l 79.2 mV 25.0 °C Slp.: 54.1 mV Sensor +++ (Ion type: Ag)

CALIBRATION ADA 94/IDS BNC B092500013

Immerse sensor in sample

Sample volume 100.0 ml ISA/TISAB vol. 1.0 ml continue

Standard addition

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7.3.1 Standard addition

In the "Standard addition" procedure, a known amount of standard solution is added to the sample.

The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the change in potential.

1. Select the measuring method (see section 7.3 SELECTING THE MEASU-

RING METHOD, page 56).

2. Prepare two standard calibration solutions.

3. Perform a two-point calibration according to user guidance.

4. The calibration record is displayed as soon as a stable value is achieved for the second standard calibration solution.

Measuring

5. Start the measurement with <F1>/[continue].

6. Prepare the sample.

7. If necessary, add the ISA/TISAB solution to the sample.

8. Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

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9. Immerse the electrode in the sample.

10. Using <><> and <ENTER>, select the values for the volume of

An entry window appears.

the sample (Sample volume) and the volume of the ISA/TISAB solution (ISA/TISAB vol.).

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Std. volume 1.0 ml Std. conc. 1.0 mg/l continue

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11. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with <ENTER>. When the measurement is finished an entry window appears.

12. Add the standard solution to the sample.

13. Using <><> and <ENTER>, enter the values for the volume of the standard solution (Std. volume) and concentration of the standard solution (Std. conc.) .

14. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measurement result is displayed when the measurement is completed.

15. If necessary, start measuring further samples with <ENTER>. Repeat steps 6 - 14 for all samples.

16. Terminate the measuring method with <M>. A safety query appears.

17. Select yes with <><>.

18. Confirm yes with <ENTER>.

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CALIBRATION ADA 94/IDS BNC B092500013

Immerse sensor in sample

Sample volume 100.0 ml ISA/TISAB vol. 1.0 ml continue

Standard subtraction

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7.3.2 Standard subtraction

In the "Standard Subtraction" procedure, a known amount of standard solution is added to the sample (as complexing agent or precipitating agent) and, thus, the ion concentration lowered.

The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the change in potential.

Calibration

1. Select the measuring method (see section 7.3 S

RING METHOD, page 56).

ELECTING THE MEASU-

2. Prepare two standard calibration solutions.

3. Perform a two-point calibration according to user guidance.

4. The calibration record is displayed as soon as a stable value is achieved for the second standard calibration solution.

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5. Start the measurement with <F1>/[continue].

6. Prepare the sample.

7. If necessary, add the ISA/TISAB solution to the sample.

8. Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

An entry window appears.

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9. Immerse the electrode in the sample.

10. Using <><> and <ENTER>, select the values for the volume of the sample (Sample volume) and the volume of the ISA/TISAB solution (ISA/TISAB vol.).

11. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with <ENTER>. When the measurement is finished an entry window appears.

12. Add the standard (complexing agent or precipitating agent) to the sample.

13. Using <><> and <ENTER>, enter the values for the volume of the standard solution (Std. volume) and concentration of the standard solution (Std. conc.) .

14. If necessary, set the ion type for the ion in the standard (Ion type) with <><> and <ENTER>. On selection of the ion type that can be defined (ION): Using <><> and <ENTER>, set the valence (Valency) and molar weight (Molar mass) for the ion in the standard solution.

15. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measurement result is displayed when the measurement is completed.

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17. Terminate the measuring method with <M>. A safety query appears.

18. Select yes with <><>.

19. Confirm yes with <ENTER>. Measurement with the selected method is completed.

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CALIBRATION ADA 94/IDS BNC B092500013

Immerse sensor in standard

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7.3.3 Sample addition

In the "Sample addition" procedure, a known amount of sample is added to the standard solution.

The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the change in potential.

Calibration

1. Select the measuring method (see section 7.3 S

RING METHOD, page 56).

ELECTING THE MEASU-

2. Prepare two standard calibration solutions.

3. Perform a two-point calibration according to user guidance.

4. The calibration record is displayed as soon as a stable value is achieved for the second standard calibration solution.

Measuring

5. Start the measurement with <F1>/[continue].

6. Prepare the standard solution.

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7. If necessary, add the ISA/TISAB solution to the standard solution.

8. Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

9. Immerse the electrode in the standard.

An entry window appears.

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10. Using <><> and <ENTER>, enter the values for the volume of the standard solution (Std. volume), the concentration of the standard solution (Std. conc.) and the volume of the ISA/TISAB solution (ISA/TISAB vol.).

11. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with <ENTER>. When the measurement is finished an entry window appears.

12. Add the sample to the standard solution.

13. Using <><> and <ENTER>, enter the value for the volume of the sample (Sample volume).

14. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measurement result is displayed when the measurement is completed.

15. If necessary, start measuring further samples with <ENTER>. Repeat steps 6 - 12 for all samples.

16. Terminate the measuring method with <M>.

17. Select yes with <><>.

18. Confirm yes with <ENTER>.

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A safety query appears.

Measurement with the selected method is completed.

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7.3.4 Sample subtraction

With the "Sample subtraction" procedure, a known amount of sample is added to the standard solution (complexing agent or precipitating agent).

The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the change in potential. The sample subtraction is one method for the indirect determination of ions. It is used for the determination of ions for which no direct determination is possible.

1. Select the measuring method (see section 7.3 S

RING METHOD, page 56).

ELECTING THE MEASU-

2. If necessary, set the ion type for the ion in the standard (Ion type) with <><> and <ENTER>. On selection of the ion type that can be defined (ION): Using <><> and <ENTER>, set the valence (Valency) and molar weight (Molar mass) for the ion in the standard solution.

3. Select continue with <><> and confirm with <ENTER>.

Calibration

4. Prepare two standard calibration solutions.

5. Perform a two-point calibration according to user guidance.

6. The calibration record is displayed as soon as a stable value is

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Measuring

7. Start the measurement with <F1> continue. An entry window appears.

8. Prepare the standard solution.

9. If necessary, add the ISA/TISAB solution to the standard solution.

10. Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

11. Immerse the electrode in the standard solution (complexing agent or precipitating agent).

12. Using <><> and <ENTER>, enter the values for the volume of the standard solution (Std. volume), the concentration of the standard solution (Std. conc.) and the volume of the ISA/TISAB solution (ISA/TISAB vol.).

13. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with <ENTER>. When the measurement is finished an entry window appears.

14. Add the sample to the standard (complexing agent or precipitating agent).

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15. Using <><> and <ENTER>, enter the value for the volume of the

16. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with

sample (Sample volume).

<ENTER>. The measurement result is displayed when the measurement is completed.

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Sample subtraction

17. If necessary, start measuring further samples with <ENTER>. Repeat steps 8 - 16 for all samples.

18. Terminate the measuring method with <M>. A safety query appears.

19. Select yes with <><>.

Calibration

20. Confirm yes with <ENTER>. Measurement with the selected method is completed.

7.3.5 Standard addition with blank value correction (Blank value

addition)

In the "Standard addition with blank value correction" procedure, a known amount of standard solution is added to the sample in two steps.

With the first addition, the ion concentration is raised to the linear range of the electrode characteristic curve.

The second addition is equivalent to the standard addition. The ion concentration in the sample is calculated from the change in potential.

1. Select the measuring method (see section 7.3 S

RING METHOD, page 56).

ELECTING THE MEASU-

2. Prepare two standard calibration solutions.

3. Perform a two-point calibration according to user guidance.

4. The calibration record is displayed as soon as a stable value is achieved for the second standard calibration solution.

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Measuring

5. Start the measurement with <F1> continue An entry window appears.

6. Prepare the sample.

7. If necessary, add the ISA/TISAB solution to the sample.

8. Thoroughly rinse the electrode with deionized water.

9. Immerse the electrode in the sample that was supplemented with blank value solution.

10. Using <><> and <ENTER>, enter the values for the volume of the

11. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with

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sample (Sample volume), the volume of the ISA/TISAB solution (ISA/ TISAB vol.), the volume of the blank value solution (BV volume) and the concentration of the blank value solution (BV conc.).

<ENTER>. When the measurement is finished an entry window appears.

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12. Add the standard solution to the sample.

13. Using <><> and <ENTER>, enter the values for the volume of the standard solution (Std. volume) and concentration of the standard solution (Std. conc.).

14. Select continue with <><> and start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measurement result is displayed when the measurement is completed.

15. If necessary, start measuring further samples with <ENTER>.

16. Terminate the measuring method with <M>.

17. Select yes with <><>.

18. Confirm yes with <ENTER>.

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Repeat steps 6 - 14 for all samples.

A safety query appears.

Measurement with the selected method is completed.

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8 Dissolved oxygen (D.O.)

8.1 Measuring

8.1.1 Measuring D.O.

1. Connect the IDS D.O. sensor to the meter.

The D.O. measuring screen is displayed.

2. If necessary, select the measured parameter with <M>.

3. Check or calibrate the meter with the sensor.

4. Immerse the D.O. sensor in the test sample.

Selecting the

displayed

You can switch between the following displays with <M>:

 D.O. concentration [mg/l]

measured parameter

 D.O. saturation [%]

Salinity correction When measuring the D.O. concentration of solutions with a salt content of more

than 1 psu, a salinity correction is required. For this, you have to measure and input the salinity of the measured medium first.

When the salinity correction is switched on, the [Sal] indicator is displayed in the measuring screen.

You can switch the salinity correction on or off and enter the salinity in the menu for calibration and measurement settings (see section

Air pressure

correction

(Saturation local

function)

10.4.1 S

The integrated air pressure sensor of the MultiLab 4010-3 measures the current air pressure.During calibration, the air pressure correction function is automatically activated. For measurement, the air pressure correction is applied if the parameter oxygen saturation [%] is displayed and the Saturation local function is enabled.

ETTINGS FOR D.O. MEASUREMENT, page 92).

The current air pressure is displayed, when an IDS D.O. sensor is connected.

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The Saturation local function for the parameter oxygen saturation [%] is switched on or off in the menu for calibration and measurement settings (see section 10.4.3 S

ATURATION LOCAL, page 92).

Stability control

(AutoRead)

& HOLD function

The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values.

The measured parameter flashes on the display

 as soon as the measured value is outside the stability range

 when the automatic Stability control is switched off.

Irrespective of the setting for automatic Stability control (see section 10.6.3 A

UTOMATIC STABILITY CONTROL, page 97) in the System menu, you can start a

measurement with Stability control manually at any time.

1. Freeze the measured value with <AR>.

The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. The HOLD function is active.

You can terminate the Stability control function and the HOLD function with <AR> or <M> at any time.

2. Using <ENTER>, activate the Stability control function manually.

3. Using <ENTER>, start a further measurement with stability control.

or Release the frozen measured value again with <AR> or <M>. The [AR] status display disappears. The display switches back to the previous indication.

Criteria for a stable

The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable

measured value

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within the monitored time interval.

Measured parameter Time interval Stability in the time

interval

D.O. concentration 20 seconds

D.O. saturation 20 seconds

Temperature 15 seconds

Δ : better than 0.03 mg/l

Δ : better than 0.4 %

Δ : Better than 0.5 °C

The minimum duration until a measured value is assessed as stable is the monitored time interval. The actual duration is mostly longer.

8.1.2 Measuring the temperature

For reproducible D.O. measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of the test sample.

IDS D.O. sensors measure the temperature with a temperature sensor integrated in the IDS sensor.

8.2 Calibration

8.2.1 Why calibrate?

D.O. sensors age. This changes the zero point (asymmetry) and slope of the D.O. sensor. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed. Calibration determines and stores the current values of the zero point and slope.

8.2.2 When to calibrate?

 When the calibration interval has expired

 When your accuracy requirements are especially high

 Routinely within the framework of the company quality assurance

8.2.3 Calibration procedures

The MultiLab 4010-3 provides 2 calibration procedures:

 Calibration in water vapor-saturated air.

 Calibration via a comparison measurement (e.g. Winkler titration according

to DIN EN 25813 or ISO 5813). At the same time, the relative slope is adapted to the comparison measurement by a correction factor. When the correction factor is active, the [Factor] indicator appears in the measuring window.

Calibration can be carried out either as a 1-point calibration or 2-point calibration procedure.

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8.2.4 1-point calibration

Calibration in water vapor-saturated air (Cal) and calibration via Comparison meas. according to the Winkler method (Comp) are described jointly here.

1. Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter.

2. Check the selected calibration type and selected number of calibration

points in the sensor setting menu and, if necessary, change them.

3. Put the IDS D.O. sensor into the calibration medium.

 When calibrating via comparison measurement

(Comp):

Put the IDS D.O. sensor into the reference solution.

 When calibrating in water vapor-saturated air (

Cal): Put the IDS D.O. sensor into the calibration vessel with water vaporsaturated air.

As the calibration vessel use a BOD bottle that contains a small amount of clean water (approx. 40 ml).

The sensor must not be immersed in the water. Leave the sensor in the calibration bottle long enough (5 to 10 minutes) so that the air is water vapor-saturated and the sensor can adapt to the ambient temperature.

4. Start the calibration with <CAL>.

Cal (calibration in water vapor-saturated air) or Comp (calibration via Comparison meas. according to the Winkler method) is displayed.

The calibration point (DO Sat) is displayed.

5. Start the measurement with <ENTER>.

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The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

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6. Wait for the AutoRead measurement to be completed (audio signal).  When calibrating in water vapor-saturated air (

Cal):

The calibration record is displayed and output to the interface.

 When calibrating via comparison measurement

(Comp):

Set the concentration value with <><> and accept it with <ENTER>. The calibration record is displayed and output to the interface.

7. Switch to the measured value display with <ENTER>.

8.2.5 2-point calibration

Calibration in water vapor-saturated air (Cal) and calibration via Comparison meas. according to the Winkler method (Comp) are described jointly here.

1. Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter.

2. Check the selected calibration type and selected number of calibration points in the sensor setting menu and, if necessary, change them.

3. Place the D.O. sensor in a solution that does not contain any dissolved oxygen.

A solution not containing any dissolved oxygen can be prepared by dissolving approx. 8 to 10 g sodium sulfite (Na

) in 500 ml tap-

2SO3

water. Carefully mix the solution. It may take up to 60 minutes until the solution is free of oxygen.

4. Start the calibration with <CAL>.

Cal (calibration in water vapor-saturated air) or Comp (calibration via Comparison meas. according to the Winkler method) is displayed.

The calibration point 1 (0%) is displayed.

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5. Start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

6. Wait for the AutoRead measurement to be completed (audio signal). The display for the second calibration point is displayed.

7. Put the IDS D.O. sensor into the calibration medium.  When calibrating via comparison measurement

(Comp):

Put the IDS D.O. sensor into the reference solution..

 When calibrating in water vapor-saturated air (

Cal): Put the IDS D.O. sensor into the calibration vessel with water vaporsaturated air.

As the calibration vessel use a BOD bottle that contains a small amount of clean water (approx. 40 ml).

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8. Start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

9. Wait for the AutoRead measurement to be completed (audio signal).  When calibrating in water vapor-saturated air (

Cal):

The calibration record is displayed and output to the interface.

 When calibrating via comparison measurement

(Comp):

Set the concentration value with <><> and accept it with <ENTER>. The calibration record is displayed and output to the interface.

10. Switch to the measured value display with <ENTER>.

Displaying the

calibration record

8.2.6 Calibration data

The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after calibrating.

The calibration record of the last calibration is to be found under the menu item, Calibration / Calibration record. To open it in the measured value display, press the <CAL_> key.

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Menu item Setting/func-

tion

Calibration /

- Displays the calibration records.

Calibration data storage /Display

Calibration / Cali-

- Outputs the stored calibration

bration data storage / Output to USB flash drive or printer

Explanation

Further options:  Scroll through the calibration

records with <><>.

 Using <PRT>, output the dis-

played calibration record to the USB-B (PC) interface or the USB-A (USB printer) interface .

 Using <PRT_>, output all cal-

ibration records to the USB-B (PC) interface or the USB-A (USB printer) interface .

 Quit the display with <ESC>.

 Switch directly to the mea-

sured value display with <M>.

data to the USB-A interface (USB memory device/USB printer)

Calibration

evaluation

ProOBOD

calibration

evaluation

Calibration / Calibration data

- Outputs the stored calibration data to the USB-B interface (PC)

storage / Output to RS232/USB

After calibration, the meter automatically evaluates the current status of the calibration. The evaluation appears on the display and in the calibration record.

Display Calibration record Relative slope

+++ S = 0.94 ... 1.06

++ S = 0.92 ... 0.94

or S = 1.06 ... 1.08

+ S = 0.90 ... 0.92

or S = 1.08 ... 1.10

Error Error S < 0.90

Error elimination (see section 14 W

HAT TO DO IF...,

or S > 1.10

page 115)

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CALIBRATION Ox

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ProOBOD Ser. no. 12B100016

ProOBOD Cap 12B100015 Anzahl der Kalibrierpunkte 1 Sensor +++

Calibration record

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Conductivity MultiLab 4010-3

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9 Conductivity

9.1 Measuring

9.1.1 Measuring the conductivity

The sensor connection and the USB-B (device) interface are galvanically isolated. This facilitates interference-free measurements also in the following cases:

 Measurement in grounded test samples

 Measurement with several sensors connected to one

MultiLab 4010-3 in one test sample

1. Connect the conductivity sensor to the meter. The conductivity measuring window is displayed. The measuring cell and cell constant for the connected IDS conductivity sensor are automatically taken over.

Selecting the

displayed

measured parameter

2. If necessary, press <M> to select the measured parameter ϰ.

3. Immerse the conductivity sensor in the test sample.

You can switch between the following displays with <M>:

 Conductivity [μS/cm] / [mS/cm]

 Resistivity [Ω·cm] / [kΩ·cm] / [MΩ·cm]

 Salinity SaL [ ] (

 Total dissolved solids TDS [mg/l] / [g/l]

≙ psu)

The factor to calculate the total dissolved solids is set to 1.00 in the factory. You can adjust this factor to meet your requirements in the range 0.40 ... 1.00. The factor is set in the menu for the parameter TDS.

Stability control

(AutoRead)

& HOLD function

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The stability control function (AutoRead) continually checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values.

The measured parameter flashes on the display

 as soon as the measured value is outside the stability range

 when the automatic Stability control is switched off.

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You can start the Stability control manually at any time, irrespective of the set- ting for automatic Stability control (see section 10.6.3 A

CONTROL, page 97) in the System menu.

UTOMATIC STABILITY

1. Freeze the measured value with <AR>. The [HOLD] status indicator is displayed. The HOLD function is active.

You can terminate the Stability control function and the HOLD function with <AR> or <M> at any time.

Criteria for a stable

measured value

The Stability control function checks whether the measured values are stable within the monitored time interval.

Measured

Time interval Stability in the time interval

parameter

Conductivity ϰ 10 seconds

Δ ϰ: better than

1.0% of measured value

Temperature 15 seconds

Δ : Better than 0.5 °C

The minimum duration until a measured value is assessed as stable is the monitored time interval. The actual duration is mostly longer.

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9.1.2 Measuring the temperature

For reproducible conductivity measurements, it is essential to measure the temperature of the test sample.

IDS sensors measure the temperature with a temperature sensor integrated in the IDS sensor.

9.2 Temperature compensation

The calculation of the temperature compensation is based on the preset reference temperature, 20 °C or 25 °C. It appears on the display as Tr20 or Tr25.

You can select one of the following temperature compensation methods:

 Nonlinear temperature compensation (nLF) according to ISO 7888

 Linear temperature compensation (lin) with adjustable coefficients of

0.000 ... 3.000 %

 No temperature compensation (off)

The reference temperature and temperature compensation are set in the menu for the parameter, conductivity (see section 10.5.1 S

TINGS FOR IDS CONDUCTIVITY SENSORS, page 92).

ET-

Application tips Select the following temperature compensations given in the table according to

the respective test sample:

Test sample Temperature compensation Display

Natural water (ground water, surface

nLF according to ISO 7888

nLF

water, drinking water)

Ultrapure water nLF

nLF

according to ISO 7888

9.3 Calibration

9.3.1 Why calibrate?

Aging slightly changes the cell constant, e. g. due to 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 meter. Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals.

9.3.2 When to calibrate?

 After connecting a sensor

 Routinely within the framework of the company quality assurance

 When the cleaning interval has expired

9.3.3 Determining the cell constant (calibration in control standard)

You can determine the actual cell constant of the IDS conductivity sensor by calibrating with the control standard in the following range:

-1

 0.450 ... 0.500 cm

(e.g. 4310, nominal cell constant 0.475cm

-1

)

The cell constant is determined in the control standard, 0.01 mol/l KCl.

In the delivery condition, the calibrated cell constant of the IDS sensor is set to

-1

0.475 cm

(4310 IDS conductivity sensor).

For this calibration procedure, the Type setting must be set to cal. Proceed as follows to determine the cell constant:

1. Connect the conductivity sensor to the meter.

2. In the measured value display, select the conductivity parameter with <M>.

3. Start the calibration with <CAL>. The cell constant that was calibrated last is displayed.

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4. Immerse the conductivity sensor in the control standard solution,

0.01 mol/l KCI.

5. Start the measurement with <ENTER>. The measured value is checked for stability (stability control). The [AR] status indicator is displayed. The measured parameter flashes.

6. Wait for the end of the measurement with stability control or take over the calibrated value with <ENTER>. The calibration record is displayed and output to the interface.

7. Switch to the measured value display with <ENTER>.

9.3.4 Calibration data

Displaying the cali-

bration record

The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after calibrating.

The calibration data can be displayed and then output to the interface.

The calibration record of the last calibration is to be found under the menu item, Calibration / Calibration record. To open it in the measured value display, press the <CAL_> key.

Menu item Setting/

Explanation

function

Calibration /

- Displays the calibration records.

Calibration data storage /Display

Further options:  Scroll through the calibration

records with <><>.

 Using <PRT>, output the dis-

played calibration record to the USB-B (PC) interface or the USB-A (USB printer) interface .

 Using <PRT_>, output all calibra-

tion records to the USB-B (PC) interface or the USB-A (USB printer) interface .

 Quit the display with <ESC>.

 Switch directly to the measured

value display with <M>.

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4310 Ser. no. 09250033

Cell constant 0.476 1/cm

25.0 °C Sensor +++

Calibration

evaluation

Menu item Setting/

Explanation

function

Calibration / Calibration data storage / Output to

- Outputs the stored calibration data to the USB-A interface (USB memory device/USB printer)

USB flash drive or printer

Calibration / Calibration data

- Outputs the stored calibration data to the USB-B interface (PC)

storage / Output to RS232/USB

After calibration, the meter automatically evaluates the current status of the calibration. The evaluation appears on the display and in the calibration record.

Display Calibration record Cell constant [cm-1]

+++ Within the range

0.450 ... 0.500 cm

-1

Calibration record

Error Error Outside the range

Error elimination (see section 14 W

HAT TO DO IF..., page 115)

0.450 ... 0.500 cm

-1

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10 Settings

10.1 pH measurement settings

10.1.1 Settings for pH measurements

The settings are made in the menu for calibration and measurement settings of the pH/ORP measurement. To open the settings, display the required measured parameter in the measured value display and press the <ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Default settings are printed in bold.

Menu item Possible

setting

Calibration /Calibration

- Displays the calibration record of the last calibration.

record

Calibration / Calibration

- Displays the last calibration records (max. 10)

data storage / Display

Calibration /

- Outputs the stored calibration data to the USB-B interface Calibration data storage / Output to RS232/USB

Calibration / Calibration

- Outputs the stored calibration data to the USB-A interface

data storage / Output to USB flash drive or printer

Calibration /Buffer YSI

ConCal NIST/DIN ...

Calibration / Single-point calibration

yes

Explanation

(PC)

(USB memory device/USB printer)

Buffer sets to be used for pH calibration. More buffers and details: see section 10.1.2 B

FOR CALIBRATION, page 86 and section 5.2 PH CALIBRATION,

UFFER SETS

page 29.

Quick calibration with 1 buffer

Calibration /Calibration interval

1 ... 7 ... 999 dCalibration interval for the IDS pH sensor (in days).

The meter reminds you to calibrate regularly by the flashing sensor symbol in the measuring screen.

Calibration /Unit for slope

mV/pH

Unit of the slope. The % display refers to the Nernst slope of

-59.2 mV/pH (100 x determined slope/Nernst slope).

QSC /First calibration - Starts the initial calibration with QSC buffers.

This menu item is only available as long as no initial calibration was carried out with the connected IDS sensor.

QSC /Record of first calibration

QSC /Control calibration

- Displays the calibration record of the QSC initial calibra-

tion.

- Starts the control calibration with QSC buffers.

This menu item is only available if an initial calibration was carried out with the connected IDS sensor.

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MultiLab 4010-3 Settings

Menu item Possible

setting

Alternative temperature on

off

Temperature from channel

▭▭▬ ▭▬▭ ▬▭▭

Man. temperature -25 ... +25 ...

+130 °C

pH resolution 0.001

0.01

0.1

mV resolution 0.1

Limit monitoring With the Limit monitoring function you define the mea-

Explanation

Takes the measured temperature value from an IDS sensor.

This menu item is only available if an IDS adapter and an IDS sensor with temperature sensor are connected.

Selection of the channel from which the temperature value should be taken over. This menu item is only available if two IDS sensors are additionally connected.

Entry of the manually determined temperature. This menu item is only available if an IDS adapter is connected.

Resolution of the pH display

Resolution of the mV display

sured values whose exceeding is signaled. An acoustic signal sounds, and at the same time a message is output to the USB interface. You can switch on or off the acoustic signal in the System menu (see section 10.6.1 S

YSTEM, page 96).

Limit monitoring/ pH monitoring

Limit monitoring/ TP monitoring

Limit monitoring/ pH monitoring/ on/ pH upper limit

Limit monitoring/ pH monitoring/ on/ pH lower limit

Limit monitoring/ TP monitoring/ on/ TP upper limit

Limit monitoring/ TP monitoring/ on/ TP lower limit

off

-2 ... 20 Upper limit. A message is output to the USB interface if it

-2 ... 20 Lower limit. A message is output to the USB interface if it

-5 ...

+105 °C

-5 ... 105 °C Lower limit. A message is output to the USB interface if it

Switch on or off the limit signaling device for the pH value.

Switch on or off the limit signaling device for the temperature value.

is exceeded. This menu item is only visible when the pH monitoring setting is active.

Upper limit. A message is output to the USB interface if it is exceeded. This menu item is only visible when the TP monitoring setting is active.

is exceeded. This menu item is only visible when the TP monitoring setting is active.

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Menu item Possible

Explanation

setting

Reset - Resets all sensor settings to the delivery condition (see

section 10.7.1 R

ESETTING THE MEASUREMENT SETTINGS,

page 98).

10.1.2 Buffer sets for calibration

You can use the buffer sets quoted in the table for an automatic calibration. The pH values are valid for the specified temperature values. The temperature dependence of the pH values is taken into consideration during the calibration.

No. Buffer set * pH values at

1 YSI * 4.000

25 °C

7.000

10.000

2 ConCal Any Any

3 NIST/DIN

DIN buffers according to DIN 19266 and NIST Traceable Buffers

1.679

4.006

6.865

25 °C

9.180

12.454

4 TEC

Technical buffers

2.000

4.010

7.000

10.011

5 Merck 1* 4.000

7.000

9.000

6 Merck 2 * 1.000

6.000

8.000

13.000

7 Merck 3 * 4.660

6.880

9.220

8 Merck 4 * 2.000

4.000

7.000

10.000

9 Merck 5 * 4.010

7.000

10.000

25 °C

20 °C

25 °C

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No. Buffer set * pH values at

10 DIN 19267 1.090

4.650

6.790

9.230

11 Mettler Toledo USA * 1.679

4.003

7.002

10.013

12 Mettler Toledo EU * 1.995

4.005

7.002

9.208

13 Fisher * 2.007

4.002

7.004

10.002

14 Fluka BS * 4.006

6.984

8.957

15 Radiometer * 1.678

4.005

7.000

9.180

25 °C

16 Baker * 4.006

6.991

10.008

17 Metrohm * 3.996

7.003

8.999

18 Beckman * 4.005

7.005

10.013

19 Hamilton Duracal * 4.005

7.002

10.013

20 Precisa * 3.996

7.003

8.999

21 Reagecon TEC * 2.000

4.010

7.000

10.000

25 °C

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No. Buffer set * pH values at

22 Reagecon 20 * 2.000

20 °C

4.000

7.000

10.000

13.000

23 Reagecon 25 * 2.000

25 °C

4.000

7.000

10.000

13.000

24 Chemsolute * 2.000

20 °C

4.000

7.000

10.000

25 USABlueBook

* 4.000

25 °C

7.000

10.000

* Brand names or trade names are trademarks of their respective owners protected

by law.

Setting the calibra-

tion interval

The buffers are selected in the menu, pH / <ENTER> / Calibration / Buffer (see section 10.1.1 S

ETTINGS FOR PH MEASUREMENTS, page

84).

10.1.3 Calibration interval

The calibration evaluation is displayed as a sensor symbol.

After the QSC function has been enabled the sensor symbol is replaced by the QSC scale (see section 5.2.8 QSC

FUNCTION (SENSOR QUALITY CONTROL), page

40).

After the specified calibration interval has expired the sensor symbol or the QSC scale flashes. It is still possible to measure.

To ensure the high measuring accuracy of the measuring system, calibrate after the calibration interval has expired.

The calibration interval is set to 7 days in the factory. You can change the interval (1 ... 999 days):

1. Open the menu for measurement settings with <ENTER>.

2. In the Calibration / Calibration interval menu, set the calibration interval

with <><>.

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3. Confirm the setting with <ENTER>.

4. Quit the menu with <M>.

10.2 ORP measurement settings

Settings The settings are made in the menu for measuring settings of the ORP measure-

ment. To open the settings, display the required measured parameter in the measured value display and press the <ENTER> key. After completing the set- tings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Default settings are printed in bold.

Menu item Possible setting Explanation

mV resolution 0.1

Resolution of the mV display

Reset - Resets all sensor settings to the

delivery condition (see section

10.7.1 R

MENT SETTINGS, page 98).

ESETTING THE MEASURE-

10.3 ISE measurement settings

The settings are made in the measuring menu of the ISE measurement. To open the settings, activate the relevant measuring window in the measured value display and press the <ENTER> key shortly tings, switch to the measured value display with <M>.

The following settings are possible for ISE measurements:

Menu item Possible setting Description

Calibration /

- Displays the calibration

Calibration record

. After completing the set-

record of the last calibration.

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Menu item Possible setting Description

Calibration / Calibration data storage / Display

- Displays the calibration

record.

Further options:  Scroll through the cali-

bration records with <><>.

 Output the displayed cal-

ibration record to the interface with <F2>/ [USB-Ausgabe].

 Output all calibration

records to the interface with <F2_>[USB-Aus- gabe].

 Quit the display with

<F1>/[Back] or <ENTER>.

 Switch directly to the

measured value display with <M>.

Calibration / Calibration data storage / Output to RS232/ USB

Man. temperature -25 ... +25 ... +130 °C Entry of the manually deter-

Alternative temperature

Temperature from channel

- Outputs the calibration

records to the interface.

mined temperature. For measurements without temperature sensor only.

off

▭▭▬ ▭▬▭ ▬▭▭

Takes the measured temperature value from an IDS sensor.

This menu item is only available if an IDS adapter and an IDS sensor with temperature sensor are connected.

Selection of the channel from which the temperature value should be taken over. This menu item is only available if two IDS sensors are additionally connected.

ISE setup / AutoRead criterion

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low medium

high

Selection of the AutoRead criteria (see section 7.1.1 M

EASURING THE ION CON-

CENTRATION, page 47).

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Menu item Possible setting Description

ISE setup / Ion type

ISE setup / Unit

ISE setup/ Valency

ISE setup/ Molar mass

Ag, Br, Ca, Cd, Cl, CN, Cu, F, I, K, Na,

Selection of the ion type to

be measured. NO3, Pb, S, NH3, NH4*, CO2, ION

An ion that is not included in

the list can be measured

with the setting, ION.

* Measuring with the NH 500 electrode:

The NH4 setting is not suitable for the gas-sensitive electrode NH 500. Select the following settings: Ion type "ION", Valency "-1".

mg/l

µmol/l mg/kg ppm

Selection, with which unit

the measurement result and

calibration standards should

be displayed. %

-8 ... +8 Set the valence (Valency)

and molar weight (Molar

1 ... 300 g/mol

mass) for the ion (only with

Unit: mg/kg, ppm, %)

ISE setup/ Density

0.001 ... 9.999 g/ml or kg/l

Adjustable density of the

test sample (only with Unit:

mg/kg, ppm, %)

Method Standard addition

Standard subtraction

Selection of the available

measuring methods.

Sample addition Sample subtraction Blank value addition

Start method Start measurement with the

selected method.

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10.4 D.O. measurement settings

10.4.1 Settings for D.O. measurement

The settings are available in the menu for measurement and calibration settings. To open the settings, display the required measured parameter in the measured value display and press the <ENTER> key. After completing the set- tings, switch to the measured value display with <M>.

10.4.2 Enter Sensor Cap coefficients

The values of the coefficients are provided with the sensor cap.

1. Change the digit of the highlighted position with <><>.

2. Go to the next position with <><>.

3. Confirm with<ENTER> when a coefficient is completely entered.

10.4.3 Saturation local

Irrespective of the height or air pressure, the calibration value is set to 100%. Saturation local is ideal for EU compliance.

When Saturation local is enabled, an L will appear next to D.O.% on the display.

D.O. mg/L readings are unaffected by the selection of Saturation local.

10.5 Cond measurement settings

10.5.1 Settings for IDS conductivity sensors

The settings are made in the menu for the measured parameter, conductivity. To open the settings, display the required measured parameter in the measured value display and press the <ENTER> key. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. The possible settings are individually displayed for each sensor. Below the setting menu is displayed for two IDS sensors (4310, 4320). Default settings are printed in bold.

Setting menu of

4310

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setting

Calibration /Calibration record

- Displays the calibration record of the

Explanation

last calibration.

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Menu item Possible

Explanation

setting

Calibration / Calibration data storage /

- Displays the last calibration records

(max. 10)

Display

Calibration / Calibration data storage / Output to USB flash

- Outputs the stored calibration data to

the USB-A interface (USB memory device/USB printer)

drive or printer

Calibration / Calibration data stor-

- Outputs the stored calibration data to

the USB-B interface (PC)

age / Output to RS232/USB

Calibration /Calibration interval

1 ... 150 ... 999 d

Calibration interval for the IDS con-

ductivity sensor (in days). The meter reminds you to calibrate regularly by the flashing sensor symbol in the measuring screen.

Type Used measuring cell

Cal Measuring cells whose cell constant

man Freely adjustable cell constant in the

Man. cell const. 0.450 ...

0.475 ...

0.500 cm

Temp. comp. (TC) / Method

nLF

lin off

Temp. comp. (TC) / Linear coeff.

0.000 ...

2.000 ...

3.000 %/K

is determined by calibration in the KCl control standard solution. Calibration range:

0.450 to 0.500 cm

-1

The currently valid cell constant is displayed in the status line.

range 0.450 ... 0.500 cm

Display and setting options for the cell constant.

-1

Procedure for temperature compensation (see section 9.2 T

COMPENSATION, page 80).

This setting is only available for the measured parameters, ϰ and ρ.

Coefficient of the linear temperature compensation. This menu item is only available when the linear temperature compensation is set.

-1

EMPERATURE

Temp. comp. (TC) / Reference temp.

20 °C

25 °C

Reference temperature This setting is only available for the measured parameters, ϰ and ρ.

Multiplier for TDS 0.40 ... 1.00 Factor for TDS value

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Menu item Possible

Explanation

setting

Reset - Resets all sensor settings to the deliv-

ery condition (see section 10.7.1 R

ESETTING THE MEASUREMENT SET-

TINGS, page 98).

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Setting menu of

4320

Menu item Possible

Explanation

setting

Cell constant 0.090 ... ...

0.100 ...

-1

Temp. comp. (TC) / Method

0.110 cm

nLF

lin off

Display and setting options for the cell constant

Procedure for temperature compensation (see section 9.2 T

TURE COMPENSATION, page 80).

This setting is only available for the measured parameters, ϰ and ρ.

Temp. comp. (TC) / Linear coeff.

0.000 ...

2.000 ...

3.000 %/K

Coefficient of the linear temperature compensation. This menu item is only available when the linear temperature compensation is set.

Temp. comp. (TC) / Reference temp.

20 °C

25 °C

Reference temperature This setting is only available for the measured parameters, ϰ and ρ.

Multiplier for TDS 0.40 ... 1.00 Factor for TDS value

EMPERA-

Reset - Resets all sensor settings to the

delivery condition (see section

10.7.1 R

SETTINGS, page 98).

ESETTING THE MEASUREMENT

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10.6 Sensor-independent settings

10.6.1 System

To open the Storage & config menu, press the <ENTER_> key in the measured value display. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with <M>. Default settings are printed in bold.

Menu item Setting Explanation

System / General / Language Deutsch

Selects the menu language

English

(more)

System / General / Audio signal on

off

Switches on/off the beep on keystroke

System / General / Brightness 0 ... 10 ... 22 Changes the display brightness

System / General / Temperature unit

°C

°F

Temperature unit, degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit. All temperature values are displayed with the selected unit.

System / General / Stability control

System / Interface / Baud rate 1200, 2400, 4800,

System / Interface / Output format

off

9600, 19200

ASCII

CSV

Switches on or off the automatic stability control during measurement (see section 10.6.3 A

BILITY CONTROL, page 97 )

UTOMATIC STA-

Baud rate of the USB Device interface

Output format for data transmission For details, see section 12 T

TING DATA, page 108

RANSMIT-

System / Interface / Decimal separator

System / Interface / Output header

System /Clock function Date format

Dot (xx.x)

Comma (xx,x)

Datum Time

Decimal separator

Output of a header for Output format:

CSV

Settings of time and date. For details, see section 4.5.5

XAMPLE 2 ON NAVIGATION: SETTING

THE DATE AND TIME, page 25

System /Service information Hardware version and software ver-

sion of the meter are displayed.

System /Reset - Resets the system settings to the

default values. For details, see section 10.7.2

ESETTING THE SYSTEM SETTINGS,

R page 101

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10.6.2 Data storage

This menu contains all functions to display, edit and erase stored measured values.

Detailed information on the memory functions of the MultiLab 4010-3 are given in section 11 D

ATA STORAGE, page 102.

10.6.3 Automatic Stability control

The automatic Stability control (AutoRead) function continuously checks the stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of measured values.

You can activate or switch off the automatic Stability control function (see section 10.6 S

ENSOR-INDEPENDENT SETTINGS, page 96).

The measured parameter flashes on the display

 as soon as the measured value is outside the stability range

 when you switch over between the measured parameters with <M>.

 when the automatic Stability control is switched off.

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10.7 Reset

You can reset (initialize) all sensor settings and sensor-independent settings separately from each other.

10.7.1 Resetting the measurement settings

The calibration data are reset to the default settings together with the measuring parameters. Recalibrate after performing a reset.

pH The following settings for pH measurements are reset to the default settings

with the Reset function:

Setting Default settings

Buffer YSI

Calibration interval 7 d

Unit for slope mV/pH

Measured parameter pH

pH resolution 0.001

mV resolution 0.1

Asymmetry 0 mV

Slope -59.2 mV

Man. temperature 25 °C

Single-point calibration off

The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the menu for calibration and measurement settings. To open the settings, display the required measured parameter in the measured value display and press the <ENTER> key.

ORP The following settings for ORP measurements are reset to the default settings

with the Reset function:

Setting Default settings

mV resolution 0.1

Man. temperature 25 °C

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ISE The following settings for ISE measurements are reset to the default settings

with the Reset function:

Setting Default settings

AutoRead criterion high

Ion type Ag

Unit mg/l

Man. temperature 25 °C

Alternative temperature off

Method Standard addition

Dissolved oxygen The following settings for D.O. measurements are reset to the default settings

with the Reset function:

Setting Default settings

Calibration interval 180 d

Check interval 60 d

Measured parameter D.O. concentration

Relative slope (S

) 1.00

Rel

Salinity (value) 0.0

Salinity (function) Off

Conductivity The following settings for conductivity measurements are reset to the default

settings with the Reset function:

Setting Default settings

Calibration interval 150 d

Measured parameter

Cell constant (c) Depending on the connected mea-

suring cell:

-1

0.475 cm

0.100 cm

(calibrated)

-1

(set)

-1

Temperature compensation nLF

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Setting Default settings

Reference temperature 25 °C

Temperature coefficient (TC) of the

2.000 %/K

linear temperature compensation

Multiplier for TDS 1.00

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