YSI pH100A, pH100M Operating Manual

EcoSense® pH100A
EcoSense® pH100M

User Manual

DOCUMENT #606030REF

pH, mV and Temperature Instrument

USER MANUAL

English

WARRANTY

The EcoSense® pH100A/pH100M Instrument is warranted for one year
from date of purchase by the end user against defects in materials and
workmanship. pH100A/pH100M probes and cables are warranted for six
months from date of purchase by the end user against defects in material
and workmanship. Within the warranty period, YSI will repair or replace, at
its sole discretion, free of charge, any product that YSI determines to be
covered by this warranty.

To exercise this warranty, write or call your local YSI representative, or
contact YSI Customer Service in Yellow Springs, Ohio. Send the product
and proof of purchase, transportation prepaid, to the Authorized Service
Center selected by YSI. Repair or replacement will be made and the
product returned, transportation prepaid. Repaired or replaced products
are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period, or at least 90
days from date of repair or replacement.

Limitation of Warranty

This Warranty does not apply to any YSI product damage or failure caused
by: (i) failure to install, operate or use the product in accordance with
YSI’s written instructions; (ii) abuse or misuse of the product; (iii) failure
to maintain the product in accordance with YSI’s written instructions or
standard industry procedure; (iv) any improper repairs to the product; (v)
use by you of defective or improper components or parts in servicing or
repairing the product; or (vi) modification of the product in any way not
expressly authorized by YSI.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. YSI’s LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AND THIS
SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL YSI BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT COVERED BY
THIS WARRANTY

Contact Information

YSI
1725 Brannum Lane
Yellow Springs OH, 45387, USA
Tel: [phone] • 937-767-7241; Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Web: ysi.com

CONTENTS

Safety Information ...............................................................................1

The Instrument Case ..............................................................1

The pH Electrode

Package Contents ................................................................................2

Unpacking

Battery Installation

Intended Use and General Overview

Display Description

Operational Keys Description ............................................................5

Operational Procedures......................................................................6

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Buffer Set Selection................................................................6

pH Calibration

Using the model pH160 Electrode Simulator .....................7

pH Measurements

Temperature Measurements .................................................8

mV Measurements .................................................................8

Saving, Viewing and Deleting Data

Downloading Data to a Computer - pH100M Only

Recal Timer - pH100M Only ................................................10

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Date/Time Settings - pH100M Only

Troubleshooting

Error Messages on Display .................................................11

Opening the Data File with Excel®

Accessories / Part Numbers

Technical Support ..............................................................................14

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Specifications .....................................................................................14

Instrument-Only Specifications ..........................................14

System Specifications ..........................................................14

General Specifications .........................................................14

SAFETY INFORMATION

Please follow the guidelines below, and read this manual in its entirety to
ensure safe operation of the unit.

Avoiding Damage to the Instrument - Precautions

The Instrument Case

Though the instrument is housed in a water-proof IP67 case, DO NOT use
it underwater. The electrode and temperature inputs are not waterproof
unless their caps are installed. In case of submersion without these caps
installed, follow these steps immediately:

1. Remove the battery and reinstall the battery cover.

2. Rinse unit carefully with distilled water. After rinsing and drying,
inspect and clean connectors to remove all contaminants that may
affect probe connections.

3. Wait for unit and all connections to dry before reinstalling the battery
and resuming operation.

4. If the unit does not function correctly after step 3, contact YSI for
possible repair or replacement.

The pH Electrode

The pH electrode should not be allowed to dry out. When the electrode is
not in use, place a small amount of pH 4 buffer, potassium chloride (KCl)
solution, or clean water in the storage bottle included with new electrodes.
Install the storage bottle over the pH electrode. If desired, a beaker or
another storage container can be used in lieu of the storage bottle.

Deionized (DI) water should never be used for storage, as it can
permanently damage the pH electrode. DI water can be used for rinsing
between measurements or calibration points.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

Item # Contents

606075 pH100A meter, manual, and 9V battery

606067 pH100A meter, manual, 9V battery, transport case, and pH/

Temp field probe with 1 meter cable

606033 pH100A meter, manual, 9V battery, transport case, and pH/

Temp field probe with 4 meter cable

601031 pH100M meter, manual, USB cable, and 9V battery

601032 pH100M meter, manual, USB cable, 9V battery, transport

case, and pH/Temp field probe with 1 meter cable

601033 pH100M meter, manual, USB cable, 9V battery, transport

case, and pH/Temp field probe with 4 meter cable

UNPACKING

Carefully unpack the unit and accessories, and inspect for shipping
damages. Compare received parts with materials listed in the Package
Contents section. Notify YSI immediately of any damage or missing parts.
Save all packing materials until satisfactory operation is confirmed.

BATTERY INSTALL ATION

An initial display of “BAT” on the LCD indicates approximately one hour of
battery life for unit operation within specifications. Replace battery when
“BAT” appears on the LCD.

To replace battery, remove the two battery
cover screws and the battery cover and o-ring
(Figure 1). Replace the 9V battery. Replace
the battery cover and o-ring (be sure to align
the o-ring correctly to prevent a bad seal) and
fasten the two battery cover screws for the
splash-resistant feature.

Battery Disposal

This instrument is powered by a 9 volt battery, which the user must remove
and dispose of when the batteries no longer power the instrument.
Disposal requirements vary by country and region, and users are expected
to understand and follow the battery disposal requirements for their
specific locale.

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Figure 1