YSI 4010-3 User Manual
OPERATIONS MANUAL
4010-3
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MultiLab 4010-3
DIGITAL METER FOR IDS SENSORS
MultiLab 4010-3
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MultiLab 4010-3 Contents
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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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
G
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_>).
<F1>
<F4>
<On/Off> Switches the meter on or off
<M> Selects the measured parameter
<CAL>
<CAL_>
<AR> Freezes the measured value (HOLD function)
<ESC> Switches back to the higher menu level /
<STO>
<STO_>
<RCL>
<RCL_>
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
<><>
<><>
<ENTER>
<ENTER_>
<PRT>
<PRT_>
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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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AutoCal TEC
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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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4110
B092500013
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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
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760 mmHg
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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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User name Admin
Password ####
Change password
Login
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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.
with <ENTER>.
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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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Language: English
Audio signal: on
Brightness: 12
Temperature unit: °C
Stability control: on
General
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pH
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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
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
pH
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System
Data storage
Storage & config
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Messages
Information is marked by the [
i
] 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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General
Interface
Clock function
Service information
Reset
System
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Language: English
Audio signal: on
Brightness: 12
Temperature unit: °C
Stability control: on
General
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Audio signal: on
Brightness: 12
Temperature unit: °C
Stability control: on
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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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8. Select the required language with <><>.
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Date format: dd.mm.yy
Date: 03.04.2013
Time: 14:53:40
Clock function
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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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