YSI pH/EC1030A User Manual

User Manual

DOCUMENT #606182

USER MANUAL

EcoSense® pH/EC1030A

pH, Conductivity, TDS, Salinity, and
Temperature Pen

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Contents

Initial Inspection and Assembly 

Before First Use 

A. Install the Batteries

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B. Soak the Electrode

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C. Setup and Calibrate the Electrode and Meter

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Instrument Overview 

A. Meter and Keypad Description

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B. Display

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C. Operation Modes

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Using the pH/ECA 

A. Power ON/OFF

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B. Temperature Units

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C. pH Calibration

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D. Conductivity Calibration

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E. Measure

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F. Hold Data

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G. Save Data

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H. Recall Data

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I. Erase Data

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Maintenance 

Battery Disposal

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pH Electrode Replacement

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Errors and Troubleshooting 

Specifications 

Replacement Parts 

Warranty 

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INITIAL INSPECTION AND ASSEMBLY

Carefully unpack the instrument and accessories, and
inspect for shipping damages. Notify your local dealer or
YSI immediately ([phone] or [e-mail]) of any
damages or missing parts. Save packing materials until
satisfactory operation is confirmed.

BEFORE FIRST USE

A. Install the Batteries

1. Remove the battery cap at
the top of the unit.

2. Insert the set of batteries
(included), ensuring correct
polarities as marked.

3. Securely replace battery cap.

Note: If replacing old batteries,
see Battery Disposal in the
Maintenance section.

B. Soak the Electrode

1. Remove the electrode cap covering the pH/EC1030A
meter electrode.

2. Soak electrode in pH 4 buffer for 10 minutes before
first use or after storage. Depending on the age of the
electrode, you may need to soak longer.

C. Setup and Calibrate the Electrode and Meter

The pH/EC1030A must be setup and calibrated before first
use. Please follow the instructions detailed in the section
Using the pH/EC1030A.

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EcoSense

®

pH / EC 1030A

Mode

INSTRUMENT OVERVIEW

A. Meter and Keypad Description

B. Display

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1. pH BUFFER mode indicator

2. HOLD mode indicator

3. DATA NUMBER indicator

4. CALIBRATION buffer(s)

5. BATTERY indicator

6. pH / CONDUCTIVITY / TDS / SALINITY reading

7. TEMPERATURE reading

8. RECALL DATA mode indicator

Battery cap

Graphic LCD Screen

Keypad

Belt clip (Do not remove screw)

Electrode collar

Electrode & ATC assembly
(Electrode cap shown covering electrode)

Hold - On/Off key

Store key

Mode key

Scroll key

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Mode