Commissioning Prepare the combination electrode for measuring as follows:
Remove the watering cap from the electrode tip. Possible salt deposits in
the area of the watering cap do not affect the measuring characteristics
and can easily be removed with deionized water.
electrode
connection
calibration
nection
length
Note
Please keep the watering cap. It is required for the combination electrode to
Commissioning, measuring,
calibration
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Calibration
and
measurement:
General
rules
be stored. Always keep the watering cap clean.
TruLine 25, TruLine 26 and TruLine 21: Remove any gas bubbles behind
the pH membrane by shaking. With all other combination electrodes, gas
bubbles behind the pH membrane are not a problem.
Connect the combination electrode to the meter.
Calibrate the combination electrode according to the operating manual of
the meter and observe the following rules while doing so:
Avoid the displacement of any solution (sample or buffer solution) from
one measurement to the next by taking the following measures:
– Shortly rinse the calibration and sample beakers with the solution the
beakers are to be filled with next.
– Between measurements, rinse the combination electrode with the so-
lution that follows. Alternatively, you can also rinse the combination
electrode with deionized water and then carefully dab it dry.
To measure in aqueous solutions, it is
recommended
to immerse the com-
bination electrode in a vertical or slightly tilted position.
Observe the correct depth of immersion and make sure the contact be-
tween the junction and test sample is thorough. The junction is in the area
of the bottom end of the shaft (see arrow).
TruLine 25
TruLine
Caution:
Only the shaft part of the combination electrode may be immersed!
For
measurements
stirring conditions for measuring as for calibrating.
Subsequent
calibrations
The frequency of subsequent calibrations depends on the application. Many
meters provide an option where you can enter a calibration interval. After the
calibration interval has expired, the meter will automatically remind you of the
due calibration.
TruLine 21 TruLine 27
26
in aqueous solutions, provide
approximately
the same
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Storage
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During short
measuring breaks
Overnight
longer
or
Storage
Immerse the combination electrode in reference electrolyte (KCl 3 mol/L,
+
free). Prior to the next measurement, shortly rinse the combination
Ag
electrode with the test sample or deionized water.
Note
Prevent contact of the pH membrane to the beaker bottom to avoid scratches
on the pH membrane.
Put the clean combination electrode in the watering cap that is filled with
reference electrolyte (KCl 3 mol/L, Ag
Note
pH combination electrodes must not be stored dry or in deionized water. The
combination electrode could be permanently damaged by this. If the liquid in
the watering cap has dried up, condition the combination electrode in
reference electrolyte (KCl 3 mol/L, Ag
Note
During longer storing periods, salt sediments may develop on the watering
cap. They do not affect the measuring characteristics and can easily be removed with deionized water when the combination electrode is put into operation again.
+
free).
+
free) for at least 24 hours.
Aging
Every pH
ing, the responding behavior becomes slower and the electrode slope and
asymmetry change. Moreover, extreme operating conditions can considerably shorten the lifetime of the combination electrode. These are: