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1. 46 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules LogR Temperature Calibration Procedure Prepare the glass bulb pH electrode according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Connect the pH electrode to the pH LogR module input on the selected channel Ifan ATC probe will be used as the temperature source prepare and connect the ATC probe to the pH LogR module input on the same channel Use a constant temperature bath or a hot plate to attain the desired temperatures of the calibration solutions L 2 Thermo Scientific In the measurement mode press the setup key Press the lt or gt key to highlight Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key Press the lt a or key to highlight Temperature and press the f3 Select key Press the A or Y key to highlight Temperature Input and press the lt or key to highlight the pH electrode that will be used for the LogR mode i e Ch2 LogR y This enables the LogR mode for the selected channel and allows a LogR temperature calibration to be performed Press the A or key to highlight Temperature Cal and press the f3 Select key Place the pH electrode and NIST traceable thermometers or ATC probe into a calibration Solution pH buffer or tap water with a known stable temperature Moderately stir the Solution using an Orion Star stirrer probe Catalog Number 096019 or stir
2. Channel Number Secondary Measurement with Units Measurement Mode Temperature with Units and Source Method Number Electrode ID Sample ID Thermo Scientific Chapter 2 Meter Basics View Format Displayed Information Customizable amp Measurement Dependent pHMemurement Lal il 7000 i Example Two 25 0 curry OO mv Channel Display Channel 2 ISEMeanurement_ Three Channels meee Read Type AR TM SS Icons Channels 1 2 amp 3 j dna D eons Stabilizing R eady Indicator Channels 1 2 amp 4 Cemi umie Main Measurement with Units Channels 1 3 amp 4 Secondary Measurement with Units Measurement Mode Channels 2 3 amp 4 Temperature with Units and Source Method Number lany ana aU Channel 1 pH Measurement Hm A a 25 07 ciate raay F000 omw Channel 2 ISE Measuremeni Man Example Three A 24 B CATE Channel Display vi 118 0 my Channel ID Print Log RS232 USB Icons Four Channels Date and Time Channels 1 2 3 amp 4 Channel Number Measurement Mode Method Number Read Type AR TM SS Icons Stabilizing R eady Indicator Main Measurement with Units Secondary Measurement with Units Temperature with Units and Source Channel pHMeasurement 2 7 000 ISE Meseuremend Pl 2 Example Four Ready 100 0 ppm oe Channel Display hans Cond Measurement Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 17 Chapter 2 Meter Basics Measure
3. 8202BN S102BNUWP 8102BN 9202BN 9102BNWP 8203BN S103BNUWP 8103BN 9203BN 9103BNWP 8235BN 8135BNUWP 8135BN 9206BN 9106BNWP 8256BN SI56BNUWP 815600 9256BN 9156BNWP 8272BN 8172BNWP 9272BN 9172BNWP Advanced pH Electrode Diagnostics using LogR Technology Electrode Troubleshooting Using LogR Technology Many factors affect the performance of your pH combination electrode While the majority of problems seen in electrode performance relate to reference issues changes over time in the sensing glass can negatively affect performance These effects can be monitored using a VERSA STAR meter with pH LogR measurement module This can save time by helping to identify cases where cleaning and maintenance will not be able to rejuvenate the pH electrode Viewing Electrode Resistance The pH electrode bulb resistance value can be viewed on the measurement screen when LogR is Selected for the temperature source For detailed information on selecting and calibrating LogR temperature refer to the LogR Temperature Calibration section of this user manual 112 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Out Of The Box Electrode Check Follow this procedure to perform a quick evaluation of a new pH electrode and help diagnose a defective pH electrode 1 Remove the pH electrode from the box 2 Connect the pH electrode to the BNC input on the pH LogR module connected w
4. blot dry with a lint free tissue and place into the next sample 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 for all samples When all samples have been measured store the electrodes according to the instructions in the electrode user manuals Thermo Scientific Chapter 7 Meter Measurements Measurement Tip Using the Electrode Holder It is recommended that electrodes be placed in the meter attached electrode stand for easy movement in and out of beakers during calibration sample measurement and storage The included electrode stand can be attached to either side of the meter The recommended electrode positions for the electrode holder portion of the stand are shown below holder for conductivity and ad oxygen probes Holder with 20 angle for ion cv selective electrodes Stirrer probe holder 12 mm flexible holder for pH ORP b and ion selective electrodes 12 mm holder with optional ATC probe insert Optional RDO optical DO probe holder Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 75 Data Transfer and Software Updates Data Transfer Settings Review the following sections of this user manual for detailed information on the data storage and transfer settings available with VERSA STAR meters User Manual Section Topic for Review Meter Connections Meter inputs used to connect a computer or printer Instrument Settings Meter communication data log and printing settings Viewing and exporting the data log
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6. C to 2 C Use the temperature calibration function only when necessary Since the temperature offset calculated during the calibration is applied to all future temperature measurements recalibrate the temperature if a different ATC probe is used ATC Probe Temperature Calibration ATC Automatic Temperature Compensation probes are defined as both separate temperature probes and those built into electrodes A temperature calibration can be performed for individual ATC probes or simultaneously for all ATC probes connected to the meter Prepare and connect all ATC probes to be calibrated to the appropriate module inputs on the selected channels 1 In the measurement mode press the setup Key 2 Press the lt or key to highlight Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key 3 Press the lt or gt key to highlight Temperature and press the f3 Select key 4 Press the A or Y key to highlight Temperature Input and press the lt or key to highlight an ATC probe i e Ch2 ATC as the temperature source for the selected channel 5 Press the A or W key to highlight Temperature Cal and press the lt or key to highlight the individual ATC probe i e Ch2 ATC or All ATC and press the f3 Select key 6 Place the ATC probe s into a solution with a known stable temperature It is recommended that two NIST traceable thermometers be used to measure and verify the temperature 7 Press the f3
7. Channel 3 and Channel 4 setup menus ATC Automatic Temperature Compensation probes are defined as both separate temperature probes and those built into electrodes Refer to Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules for detailed instructions on performing a LogR temperature calibration with a glass bulb pH electrode when using the VERSA STAR meter with pH LogR measurement module Temperature Unit VERSA STAR meters are capable of displaying the temperature units as degrees Celsius C or degrees Fahrenheit F 1 Press the A or V key to highlight Temperature Unit in the Temperature setup menu of the selected channel 2 Press the lt or key to highlight C or F as the displayed temperature units 3 Press the measure esc key to return to the measurement mode Temperature Input The temperature source for each channel can be set to any available ATC probe connected to the meter Only channels with an ATC probe actively connected will be shown and selectable The temperature source can also be set to manual MAN using this menu One ATC probe can be used for multiple channels For example a pH electrode on channel 1 can use a conductivity probe on channel 2 as the temperature source so a second ATC probe is not needed when the pH electrode and conductivity probe are measuring the same sample 1 Press the A or key to highlight Temperature Input in the Temperature setup menu of the selected channel 2 Press
8. amp Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC It is marked with the symbol shown here A Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling disposal companies in each EU Member State and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them Further information on compliance with these directives the recyclers in your country and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products that may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available by contact us using the WAI information on the back page of this user manual Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 91 Chapter 9 Customer Services 92 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc Address Ayer Rajah Crescent Blk 55 04 16 24 Singapore 139949 Singapore Hereby declares that the following products Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Advanced Electrochemistry Benchtop Meters with Modules are rated 100 to 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 5A Equipment Class Measurement control and laboratory Orion Star A series meters are EMC Class A Conforms with the following directives and standards EN61326 1 2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive Electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use EMC requirements EN61010 1 2001 Safety Standards UL61010 1 2004 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 04 control
9. 16 Enter the second standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 17 Add the second specified volume of the standard to the sample and press the f2 Yes key 18 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 19 The meter will display the calculated sample concentration and summary of the incremental technique performed Press the f1 Esc key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 Next key to perform another analysis Single Analate Addition In single analate addition the first measurement is in a known standard solution containing the Same type of analate of interest as the sample The second measurement follows the addition of the unknown sample The concentration of the unknown sample is then calculated Refer to the following table to choose the correct standard concentration and volume of addition Amount of analate to be added per 100 mL Standard concentration compared to expected of standard sample concentration 1 Prepare the ion selective electrode ISE according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Prepare all required solutions ionic strength adjusters standards etc and review any special requirements outlined in the electrode user manual Connect the ISE and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel 2 Determine the ISE slope as directed in the electrode user manual 3 In the measurement mode
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11. Bubble air into a water sample for an extended period preferably overnight Manual Winkler This method uses a water sample with a known concentration of dissolved oxygen and Is typically used to calibrate the DO probe to the value achieved by a Winkler titration Due to possible titration errors this method is inherently less accurate Set Zero This method uses an oxygen free solution to add a zero point to an existing Water Saturated Air or Air Saturated Water calibration This calibration is generally recommended when measurements are below 10 saturation or 1 mg L Prepare the DO probe according to the instructions in the probe user manual Connect the probe and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the RDO DO module with DO probe connected is shown Water Saturated Air Calibration 1 Press the fl Cal Key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key Press the A or Y key to highlight Water Saturated Air and press the f3 Select key Prepare the DO probe and calibration sleeve and allow them to reach equilibrium When the DO probe and calibration sleeve are ready press the f3 Start key Wait for the dissolved oxygen value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key a With a
12. Continuous Continuously updated time elapses for all Single Shot channels Press the log print key to exported all Continuous Continuous Continuously updated displayed measurements Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 73 Chapter 7 Meter Measurements 74 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Measurement Procedure As needed customize the information shown in the measurement mode using the Instrument Settings setup menu If two or more modules are connected to the meter while in the measurement mode press the channel key until the desired combination of meter channels are Shown Select the read type for all meter channels shown in the measurement mode Prepare the electrodes according to the instructions in the electrode user manuals Connect the electrodes to the module inputs on the displayed channels Make sure the electrodes are properly calibrated and working correctly 1 Rinse the electrodes with distilled water or appropriate solution blot dry with a lint free tissue and place into the sample 2 Start the measurement and wait for the reading to stabilize or reach the predefined time a Auto Read Press the measure esc key to start the measurement If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the measure esc Key is pressed and Stop stirring when the measurement stabilizes b Timed Measurements will start immediately when in the measurement mode If using a stirrer probe press the stirr
13. Edit key use the numeric keypad to enter the temperature of the solution and press the f2 Accept key to save the temperature value and update the offset 8 If applicable press the A or Y key to highlight the reference temperature of the next ATC probe and repeat steps 6 and 7 for each ATC probe connected to the meter 9 Once all ATC probes are calibrated press the f1 Back key to exit the calibration Manual Temperature Entry A manual temperature value can be entered when MAN is selected as the temperature input 1 In the measurement mode press the setup Key 2 Press the lt or key to highlight Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key 3 Press the lt or gt key to highlight Temperature and press the f3 Select key 4 fneeded press the A or Y key to highlight Temperature Input and press the lt or key to highlight MAN 5 Press the A or V key to highlight Temperature Cal and press the f3 Select key Press the f3 Clear key input the temperature value using the numeric keypad and then press the f2 Enter key to save the value Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 45 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules LogR Temperature Calibration pH LogR Module Only The VERSA STAR meter with pH LogR measurement module offers the option for temperature calibration of a pH electrode allowing most standard glass bulb pH electrodes to be used for automatic tempera
14. It is strongly recommended that all computer screen savers and power management settings be disabled when the meter is interfaced with the computer The computer must not go into Sleep standby mode while the software update is performed Many laptop computers go into Sleep standby mode when the lid is closed so the lid should remain open throughout the software update Laptop computers must also be plugged into a power supply when running the software update performing the software update while the computer is on battery power Is not recommended Printer Requirements VERSA STAR meters can print directly to the Orion Star series RS 232 inkjet printer Catalog Number 1010006 or certain models of USB dedicated printers with PCL 5 or PCL 6 printer language capability VERSA STAR Meter Remote Control Protocols Rules for Remote Control Usage 1 CR Carriage Return ASCII 13 is used to terminate a command Whenever this character is received the internal buffer will be processed 2 All characters except for NL New Line ASCII 10 are significant The NL character will be ignored The meter is not case sensitive though all lower case characters are converted to upper case internally 3 Only one command can be executed at a time No new command can issued until the Current command is finished being processed When the current command Is finished it will issue the gt prompt to the user indicating a new command can be entered 4 Em
15. Pressure Unit Salinity Correction Value in ppt Slope Value Slope Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 4 SENSOR 04 1 USER 01 VA12345 RDO 8 59 mg L 102 0 150 052 24 3 C ATC 760 2 mmHg 0 1 1 6 Torr Sat M401 lt CR gt Multiple Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channels followed by the measurement data for each channel as shown above 84 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates Meter Calibration Data from GETCAL Command Printed Format Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID Total Calibration Points repeated for each calibration point Calibration Point Number pH Unit pH Value mV Unit mV Value Temperature Value Temperature Unit Calibration Type repeated for each point to point segment Segment Number Slope Value Slope Unit repeated for each point to point segment Segment Number Offset Value Offset Unit Average Slope Value Average Slope Unit Calibration Log Number Example 5 point calibration VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 1 SENSOR 01 VA12345 M 101 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 5 1 pH 1 678 mV 290 4 25 0 C MAN Auto 2 pH 4 01 mV 174 3 25 0 C MAN Auto 3 pH 6 997 mV 0 0 25 0 C MAN Auto 4 pH 1
16. RDO parameter 1 Press the lt orb key to highlight Cal Log 2 To view the calibration log a Press the A or W key to highlight the desired calibration parameter and press the f3 Select key Details for up to the last ten calibrations by parameter can be displayed Press the A or Y key to view each calibration for the selected parameter 3 To print a calibration log a Review the meter output settings Communication Printing Printing Format in the instrument Settings setup menu to ensure the meter output settings are correct and interface the meter with a printer or computer b Press the A orW key to highlight the desired calibration log and press the f3 Print key Thermo Scientific Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus Diagnostics Menu Use the Diagnostics Menu to initiate a meter reset test electrode stability perform a meter self test or view meter and module serial numbers and software revisions Factory Reset All meter settings are reset to factory defaults Data log calibration log and methods are deleted User Reset All settings for the selected channel are reset to factory defaults Data log and calibration log are retained Methods without a password are erased Stability Test Tests the stability of a pH electrode ORP electrode or ion selective electrode ISE by measuring the mV per minute drift and noise of the electrode Self Test Tests the keypad meter accuracy and stirrer inputs A self test is als
17. Temperature Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard C Cat No Cat No Cat No 011005 011006 011007 ney O 01100510 01100610 01100710 mS cm mS cm uS cm uS cm uS cm 81 a e o gt UI o gt U1 CO Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 117 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion 111 9mS cm 12 9mS cm 1413yS cm 147uS cm 100uS cm Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity Temperature Standard Standard Standard Standard Standard C Cat No Cat No Cat No 011005 011006 011007 01100510 01100610 01100710 mS cm mS cm iS fa uS cm Slay Cat No Cat No 01100910 011008 118 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Reference Temperature Temperature Compensation and Temperature Coefficient VERSA STAR meters with a conductivity module offer several options for temperature compensated conductivity measurements Temperature has a large effect on the conductivity value of a solution The temperature compensation feature allows the meter to use the sample conductivity and temperature readings to calculate and display the conductivity that the sample would be expected to have at a selected reference temperature such as 25 C To accurately use the temperature compensation feature select the proper type of t
18. VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 65 Chapter6 RDO DO Measurement Module 66 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual RDO and DO Mode Menu Main Menu Details Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the serial number or clear all to shown no value Use the popup keypad screen to enter an Sample ID Off Manual Auto Increment alphanumeric manual ID or a numeric value as the starting value for auto incremental ID Measurement Unit mg L Set the displayed measurement units Electrode SI No Read Type For Timed and Single S hot set the time in hours ingle Shot Continuous minutes seconds using the arrow keys Set the barometric pressure compensation Auto Manual source as Auto to use the built in barometer or 775 0 Manual to enter a value Select the Auto option to calibrate the barometer pressure reading Set the salinity correction source as Auto to use Salinity Correction Auto Manual a conductivity module and probe to measure the sample salinity or Manual to enter a value Limit Alarm Off On Set high and low limit values to activate alarm Cal Due Alarm Off On Seta calibration interval hours to activate alarm SetPointAlarm Off On Set a base and offset value to activate alarm Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual Pressure Comp RDO Electrode Information The serial number remaining cap life and date of manufacture for each RDO optical cap can be viewe
19. Value Second Standard Double Volume Unit Measured Sample and Second Standard Value Measured Sample and Known Second Standard Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Calculated Concentration Addition and Value Calculated Concentration Unit Calibration Log Number Double Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 2 SENSOR 02 F VA12345 M 201 15 03 Known 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 Double Known Addition 58 0 mV dec 100 000 mL Subtraction 192 000 mL 100 000 ppm 0 0 mV 1 000 mL 17 8 mV 10 000 mL 63 3 mV 25 0 C MAN 1 040 ppm 203 lt CR gt Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 2 SENSOR 02 F VA12345 M 201 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 Double Known Subtraction 58 0 mV dec 100 000 mL 102 000 mL 0 100 molar 0 500 0 0 mV 1 000 mL 8 9 mV 10 000 mL 32 3 mV 25 0 C MAN 0 00140 molar 204 lt CR gt Incremental Technique Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID Total Calibration Points repeated for each calibration point Calibration Point Number Conductivity Value Conductivity Unit Conductance Value Conductance Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Calibration Type repeated for each calibration point Calibration Point Number Cell Constant Value Cell Constant Unit Average Cell Constant Value Average Cell Constant Unit Calibration Log Nu
20. Year Month Day Year Day Month Year Language Current setting English Spanish German Italian French Chinese Portuguese Data Log OF On Print Format JCS Printer Screen Saver lt Jof On Oo w owo o Auto Shut Off Thermo Scientific Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus Log View Menu Use the Log View menu to access the data log and calibration log All information in the data and calibration logs is protected by the nonvolatile memory so stored information is saved in the meter even when itis not connected to a power supply Data Log VERSA STAR meters offer a 2000 point data log Each point includes measurements from one to four channels depending on which channels were actively displayed in the measurement mode when the point was saved When the data log function is turned on the read type selected for each displayed channel Auto Read Timed Single Shot or Continuous determines how the point is saved to the data log Refer to the Measurement Read Types section for detailed information sending measurements to the data log 1 Press the lt or key to highlight Data Log 2 To view the data log a Press the A or Y key to highlight View and press the f3 Select Key b A table will be displayed with the data log number main measurement value of each channel date and time for each point Press the A or Y key to highlight a point and press the enter key to view detailed data for that point ecg Geta eS Br 89 125 Pw H Lis
21. and laboratory use general requirements Cheow Kwang Chan Place and Date of Issue QA Regulatory Manager 12 December 2011 Singapore Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Meter Specifications Measurement Channels Display View Options Measurement Modes Data Log Memory Data Log Functions Data Log Transfer Data Log Editing Calibration Log Computer Software Communication Ports Stirrer Probe Ports Power Source Chapter 9 Customer Services CE FE Orion VERSA STAR Meter Specifications 2000 data points with time and date stamp Automatic data logging with Auto Read Timed and Single Shot measurement modes manual data logging with Continuous measurement mode Transfer single range or all data points to printer or computer Delete individual data points or all data points 10 calibrations per measurement mode with time and date stamp Orion Star Com data transfer software available free on website 10 per channel with password protection RS 232 bidirectional USB B printer dedicated USB AB Universal AC power adapter 90 260 VAC 50 60 Hz Orion VERSA STAR Meter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient Temperature Operating Relative Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Relative Humidity Overvoltage Weight Meter Weight Module Meter Dimensions H x W x D Regulatory and Safety Power Rating Shock and Vibration Enclosure designed to meet Warranty 5 to 45 C 5 to 85 non condensi
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23. key to perform another analysis Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 55 56 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Conductivity Measurement Module Connecting Electrodes to the Module To begin using the VERSA STAR meter and module system prepare the meter and insert the module into an available channel on the back of the meter See Chapter 2 Meter Basics for instructions For information on customizing meter settings refer to Chapter 3 Setup Menu y Itis recommended that electrodes be placed in the meter attached electrode stand for easy movement in and out of beakers during calibration sample measurement and storage VSTAR CND VERSA STAR Conductivity Module 8 pin MiniDIN 1 Connect a conductivity probe to the 8 pin MiniDIN connector on the module If the conductivity probe has a built in temperature probe the temperature will also be measured when the conductivity probe is connected 2 Prepare the conductivity probe for use as instructed in the probe user manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 5 Conductivity Measurement Module Channel 1 4 Setup Menus Mode Menus for Conductivity TDS Salinity and Resistivity Within the Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 and Channel 4 setup menus are Method Mode and Temperature submenus which can be used to customize measurement settings and parameters for the selected channel This section provides detailed information on the Mode menus for each measurement parameter ava
24. of the conductivity probe is entered in the setup menu Catalog Number Description 011008 Orion 100 uS cm conductivity standard 5 x 60 mL 011007 Orion 1413 uS cm conductivity standard 5 x 60 mL 01100710 Orion 1413 uS cm conductivity standard 10 individual use pouches 011006 Orion 12 9 mS cm conductivity standard 5 x 60 mL 01100610 Orion 12 9 mS cm conductivity standard 10 individual use pouches The nominal cell constant K values for Thermo Scientific Orion conductivity probes compatible with VERSA STAR meters with a conductivity module are listed below Catalog Sa Measurement Nominal Cell Number etal eel Range Constant eae foe ine fone Orion 2 cell conductivity probe with built in 10 uS cm to _ j Ara temperature 3 meter cable 200 mS cm ol Orion 2 cell conductivity probe with built in 1 uS cm to _ l u temperature 1 5 meter cable 20 mS cm A Orion high range 2 cell conductivity probe 1 5 meter 10 uS cm to _ ALOU EUNN cable 2000 mS cm GN Orion ultra pure water 2 cell conductivity probe with 0 01 uS cm to B i du built in temperature 1 5 meter cable 300 uS cm vane 116 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Orion Conductivity Standard Values from 0 C to 50 C Orion Orion Orion Orion Orion 111 9mS cm 12 9mS cm 1413yS cm 147uS cm 100uS cm Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity Conductivity
25. or Y key to highlight Password and press the f3 Edit key Use the numeric keypad on the meter to enter a password up to six digits and then press the f2 Accept key Make sure to record the password the password will be required to edit or delete the method 6 To edit orselect a new measurement mode and channel specific setup parameters press the A or W key to highlight Mode Press the lt or key to highlight the desired measurement mode and press the f3 Select key The meter will proceed to the channel setup menu Review and update the parameters that will be used for the method and then press the fl Back Key The displayed measurement modes are module dependent and the displayed channel setup parameters are measurement mode dependent Refer to the individual module chapters for detailed information and instructions 7 Press the measure esc key to proceed to the measurement mode The edited method or new method will be automatically loaded and activated for use in the measurement mode Delete Use the delete function to reset an existing method to the default measurement mode and channel setup parameters for that channel The password for the existing method must be entered before the action can be completed Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus Temperature Menu Channel specific temperature settings can be viewed and changed in the Temperature menu within the Channel 1 Channel 2
26. polarographic DO probe 102 3 will be displayed when the reading stabilizes b With an RDO optical DO probe 100 0 will be displayed when the reading stabilizes 6 Press the f3 Cal Done key to save and end the calibration 7 The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log Press the measure esc key to proceed to the measurement mode Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 67 Chapter6 RDO DO Measurement Module 68 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Air Saturated Water Calibration 1 Press the fl Cal Key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Press the A or key to highlight Air Saturated Water and press the f3 Select key 3 Prepare the DO probe and 100 air saturated water and allow them to reach equilibrium a Use plastic paraffin film to seal the open area between the DO probe and vessel containing the 100 air saturated water 4 When the DO probe and calibration apparatus are ready press the f3 Start key a If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes 5 Wait for the dissolved oxygen value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept Key a 100 0 will be displayed when the reading stabilizes 6 Press the f3 Cal Done
27. press the channel key until the channel with the pH ISE module with ISE connected is shown If needed press the mode key until ISE Measurement is shown as the measurement mode and use the ISE Mode Menu to set the Electrode Type 4 Inthe measurement mode press the setup key Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 53 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 5 Press the lt or key to highlight the channel setup menu that the ISE is connected with Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key 6 Press the lt or key to highlight Incremental Techniques and press the f3 Select key 7 Press the A or key to highlight Single Analate Addition and press the f3 Select key 8 Press the f3 Clear key as needed to delete the displayed slope value Use the numeric keypad to enter the ISE slope value determined in step 2 and press the f2 Accept key 9 Enter the standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 10 Enter the total volume standard volume plus added ISA volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 11 Enter the standard concentration using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 12 Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode Blot the electrode dry with a lint free tissue or shake the electrode place into the prepared standard and press the
28. stirrer VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature VSTAR40A CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR pH ISE measurement module VSTAR 32 Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 99 Chapter 9 Customer Services Cat No Description VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR pH ISE measurement module VSTAR40A2 8102BNUWP ROSS Ultra glass refillable pH electrode 927007MD Stainless steel ATC probe 096019 Meter powered stirrer probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature VSTAR40B CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate 2 VERSA STAR pH ISE measurement modules VERSA STAR meter with 2 attached electrode stands universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate 2 VERSA STAR pH ISE measurement modules VSTAR40B2 8102BNUWP ROSS Ultra glass refillable pH electrode 927007MD Stainless steel ATC probe 096019 Meter powered stirrer probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature VSTARSO CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable
29. the Stabilizing and Ready icons specify the measurement value stability This is useful when performing an experiment that requires continuous measurements to be observed Depending on the meter communication settings in the Instrument Settings setup menu press the log print key to export a measurement to the data log printer and or computer Read Type Priority When two or more modules are connected to the meter and displayed in the measurement mode the VERSA STAR meter will use a priority structure to determine when the displayed measurements are sent to the data log and external devices if they are enabled in the Instrument Settings setup menu Export to Data Log and or Device Primary Additional Read Type Read Types Continuously updated Auto Read Locked when stable press the All displayed Timed measure esc key to update measurements are Single Shot Locked when wait time elapses press exported at shortest J the measure esc key to update time interval setting Priority Displayed Measurements Continuously updated Locked when stable press the aul head measure esc key to update All displayed Locked when wait time elapses or all e i Auto Read Single Shot Auto Read channels are stable exported j i a whichever occurs first Auto Read channels are stable Continuously updated Single Shot Locked when wait time elapses press All displayed J the measure esc key to update measurements are exported when wait
30. with conductivity module offers two salinity types practical salinity and natural sea water Practical salinity measurements are based on relating the sample measurement to the reading of a standard potassium chloride KCI solution at 15 C The VERSA STAR meter with conductivity module will automatically temperature compensate and report the expected practical salinity result as practical salinity units psu at 15 C when using a conductivity probe with built in temperature sensor Natural sea water measurements use a historic convention Known as UNESCO 1966 and the VERSA STAR meter with conductivity module will report the expected natural sea water result as parts per thousand ppt Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Dissolved Oxygen Settings Barometric Pressure Compensation The VERSA STAR meter with RDO DO module has an internal barometer that can be used for automatic pressure compensated dissolved oxygen readings Manual barometric pressure compensation can also be used if dissolved oxygen is measured with a submerged probe or in a pressurized vessel The pressure must be entered as mm Hg 1 mm Hg 0 03937 inch Hg 1 3332 hPa mBar 0 01934 PSI Salinity Correction Automatic salinity correction for dissolved oxygen readings reported as mg L is available on the VERSA STAR meter with RDO DO module when a conductivity module and conductivity probe are used simultaneously The meter uses the conduc
31. 0 013 mV 173 7 25 0 C MAN Auto 5 pH 12 46 mV 289 5 25 0 C MAN Auto 1 49 8 mV 2 58 4 mV 3 57 6 mV 4 47 3 mV 1 25 4 mV 2 0 2 mV 3 0 2 mV 4 31 1 mV 90 0 101 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID Relative mV Value Relative mV Unit Raw mV Value Raw mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Relative mV Offset Value Relative mV Offset Unit Calibration Log Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 1 SENSOR 01 VA12345 M 101 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 199 8 RmV 199 7 mV 25 0 C MAN 0 1 mV 101 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID ORP Value ORP Unit Raw mV Value Raw mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit ORP Offset Value ORP Offset Unit Calibration Log Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 1 SENSOR 01 VA12345 M 101 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 419 5 RmV 199 8 mV 25 0 C MAN 219 7 mV 101 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Electrode Type Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID Total Calibration Points repeated for each calibration point Calibration Point
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33. AR icon will remain solid To starta new measurement press the measure esc key Depending on the meter communication settings in the Instrument Settings setup menu the locked measurement value will be exported to the data log printer and or computer Timed When Timed is selected as the read type and a time interval is entered measurements are recorded at the predefined time intervals The meter will continue to record measurements at the predefined time intervals until the measurement mode is exited Measurements are continuously updated on the display and the Stabilizing and Ready icons specify the measurement value stability Depending on the meter communication settings in the Instrument Settings setup menu the recorded measurement values will be exported to the data log printer and or computer Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 7 Meter Measurements Single Shot When Single S hot is selected as the read type and a wait time is entered a single measurement is recorded locked and held on the display after the predefined wait time has elapsed To start a new measurement using the same wait time press the measure esc key Depending on the meter communication settings in the Instrument Settings setup menu the recorded measurement value will be exported to the data log printer and or computer Continuous When Continuous is selected as the read type measurements are continuously updated on the display and
34. Acted TT te antes Ean Eo 2 in belt agit gii Example 3 When the pH buffer reading Is stable onscreen text prompts and function keys update with the appropriate instructions and options Mai agers be at cee Pre Ea g ie ad tma Example 5 Once the pH calibration is complete the calibration summary is shown on the display Gakhiatri Exi Poras Up a Desn bpp iu aiani cal pami Example 7 The calibration edit function can be used to edit calibration data and fix individual points without performing a full recalibration Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules A 25 0 EMAN 7 000 j 0 0 a det fet biaia te keg ee eee Chee rete TN Proce Cent er maaa to aioe gph ata Example 2 A flashing Stabilizing icon is shown on the display as the pH buffer reading fluctuates and becomes stable e 25 0 vian 12 000 E 20907 w gt Fraps aiere 1 te ppap thee agih Premii Becton masma D aai asidinin Example 4 While each pH buffer is being read the display shows the previous calibration points with corresponding mV and temperature values Example 6 The calibration summary can also be viewed as a graph E mm ria Ezka m LA LI 0 ii r lb PLE a trma T Bra tisie mi Fae A r Example 8 The calibration summaries for the ten most recent calibrations per parameter can be viewed and printed in the calibration log Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 41 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH
35. E module dependent Measurement Modules for detailed information on the Single Analate Addition incremental technique functions Single Analate Subtraction Information The RDO Electrode Information menu is displayed only Cap Life Left when an RDO probe is connected to the meter using Module dependent Date of Mfg the RDO DO module Note If a new module is connected to the meter return to the measurement mode wait for the Channel ID display to update with the new module and then access the Main Setup menu This ensures the channel specific setup menu for the new module will be displayed corrected Thermo Scientific Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus Method Menu Up to ten channel specific methods can be saved in the Method menu within the Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 and Channel 4 setup menus for fast and easy recollection of specific measurement modes and channel specific setup parameters The open method is updated whenever the measurement mode and channel setup parameters are changed and is not password protected Protected methods require a user name up to nine characters and password up to six characters to be created When a protected method is created loaded and active in the measurement mode and a calibration is performed that calibration will be saved to the method so every time the method is loaded the corresponding calibration will also be loaded This feature is helpful when using two or more electrodes o
36. LogR Measurement Modules 42 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Relative mV Calibration One standard can be used for relative mV calibration Always use fresh standard for calibration Prepare the electrode according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Connect the electrode and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the pH pH ISE or OH LogR module with electrode connected is shown If needed press the mode Key until RmV Measurement is shown as the measurement mode 1 Press the fl Cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Rinse the electrode and any other electrodes in use with distilled water blot dry with a lint free tissue and place into the standard 3 When the electrode and standard are ready press the f3 Start key a If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes 4 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 Accept key to accept the displayed value or b Press the f3 Edit key and use the f3 Clear key and numeric keypad to enter the relative mV value Press the f2 Accept key to confi
37. Number Concentration Value Concentration Unit mV Value mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Calibration Type repeated for each point to point segment Segment Number Slope Value Slope Unit repeated for each point to point segment Segment Number Offset Value Offset Unit Average Slope Value Average Slope Unit Blank Function Blank Value Blank Unit Calibration Log Number Example 5 point calibration VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 2 SENSOR 02 F VA12345 M 201 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 5 1 0 1 ppm 174 2 mV 25 0 C MAN Manual 2 1 ppm 116 2 mV 25 0 C MAN Manual 3 10 ppm 58 0 mV 25 0 C MAN Manual 4 100 ppm 0 0 mV 25 0 C MAN Manual 5 1000 ppm 57 8 mV 25 0 C MAN Manual 1 58 0 mV dec 2 58 2 mV dec 3 58 0 mV dec 4 57 8 mV dec 1 116 2 mV 2 116 2 mV 3 116 0 mV 4 115 6 mV 58 0 mV dec 0 0 000 pom 201 lt CR gt Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 85 Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates Printed Format Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Electrode Type Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID Incremental Type Slope Value Slope Unit Sample Volume Value Sample Volume Unit Total Volume Value Total Volume Unit Standard Concentration Value Standard Concentration Unit Reaction Ratio known subtraction only Me
38. ODU oa aatd steeds seapnals Sine lineasntiemiuetea ene amea 105 Avendo ech accede hse edit asne Sates eet akinisea eda faenainaoh teat ncrdoatuamtactanaaalaa Nts 105 Veh E E cae atc nate en caine eee aaa anette ea 105 DH and ISE GS S UG Sete ara ecrsansirs tne een ar E tata estueanlONRNNONTG 106 Buffer Group and Automatic Buffer Recognition cccccscsessssessssssessssssessssssesssssseessseees 106 ISO potenta Va lU ccharscgia daar semaines setisaue A 107 INGA CONES SION n caasisnenpansttatasheanrativanaaiactaman T binaries 108 BANC C ONE CUO niunia phadsiadaulsadeatoatdeabasataaniatibanssaiivien 109 Efe 09 Er sh 2 hos roi er EA 110 LOGR Temperattre TEC INO OGY cas shes aae dds tities ack daceshudos a a 111 LOOR PEMD CVU TA CCU NAC Yeaman ta access hatte ARE 111 Advanced pH Electrode Diagnostics using LOGR Technology s sesseesrresrrererrrerernn 112 Conductivity TDS Salinity and Resistivity Mode SettingS sssssrrrrrsrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrerrrres 116 Cell Constant K and Automatic Conductivity Calibration vo 116 Orion Conductivity Standard Values from 0 C to 50 C ccesssessssssssrsssesssesssereses 117 Reference Temperature Temperature Compensation and Temperature Coefficient 119 CON TV DG ch ceiseat atacand tani untadisla aan buns vacs dacs wanna ead and a aden RUA aeRO 120 TOFA O naan esta tates aaa auc chee eta T 120 SGI MEY 1 V0 ana austen waa aediunaaeee aad natn ee deetaontat mand 120 DISSOIVEG OXYGENS CLINGS asinis n O m
39. Resistance vs Temperature Graph FA AT Temperature 000 Degrees Kelvin BOS ER ESE S m i o 1 a 4 5 T Log of Aesisiance LI Cal Point Wahaa bo Cakuls Values LogR Temperature Accuracy Table 1 Two Point LogR Temperature Calibration Average Error at pH 3 and pH 11 Average Average Average Temperature Average Temperature Electrode Temp Error Temp Error Compensation Error Compensation Error 0 to 25 C Above 20 C 0 to 25 2C Above 20 C eC eC pH Units CC Cosm om on ow S oo Cosm oa ow ows oom Commn o3 w om om omn oa w ows om oan oa o O o S o Commn om o oms om For 20 C temperature compensation spans Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 111 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Table 2 Three Point LogR Temperature Calibration Average Error at pH 3 and pH 11 Average Temp Average Temp Average Temperature Average Temperature Error Error Compensation Error Compensation Error 0 to 25 C Above 20 C 0 to 25 2C Above 20 C C C pH Units C 8235BN 0 07 006 0 001 0 001 Electrode P 20an onen eja w e wn o ow ow f om amn o o oom om en o ow com owo omn am ow oom om For 20 C temperature compensation spans Active Replacement Electrode for Electrodes Listed in Table 1 and Table 2 Obsolete Electrode Available Replacement Obsolete Electrode Available Replacement
40. VERSA STAR meter to a computer via the USB port The driver is not required to update the meter software L Download the VERSA STAR meter USB driver file at www thermoscientific com OrionMeters and unzip the file to the computer s desktop The file can also be downloaded from the VERSA STAR Literature CD included with meter and saved to the computer desktop Connect the power adapter to the meter and power on the meter Connect the USB cable to the Mini B USB input on the meter and USB input on a computer The Found New Hardware Wizard window will open Select No not this time and click the Next button a Ifthe meter does not give a popup message go to the Device Manager expand the Ports or Other Devices option and double click the IAR file Select Install from a list or specific location Advanced and click the Next button Select Search for the best driver in these locations and check the box next to the Include this location in the search option Click the Browse button and set the computer desktop as the location Click the Next button Wait while the driver is loaded and accept any warning messages Once the installation is complete click the Finish button Set the VERSA STAR meter setup parameters to allow transferring data from the meter to the computer via the USB drive a On the meter in the measurement mode press the setup key b Press the lt or key to highlight Instrument Settings and p
41. a manual temperature value The settings shown below may be different depending on the type and number of modules connected to the meter Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 23 Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus 24 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual When using an ion selective electrode ISE and VERSA STAR pH ISE module use the Incremental Techniques menu to perform a single known addition single known subtraction double known addition double known subtraction single analate addition or single analate subtraction analysis When using a Thermo Scientific Orion RDO optical dissolved oxygen probe and VERSA STAR RDO DO module use the RDO Electrode Info menu to view the serial number remaining useful life and date of manufacture of the optical cap Main Menu Submenu Settings Method list from selected channel to load a method Method list from selected channel to copy a method Method Method list from selected channel to edit existing ea method or create a new method Method list from selected channel to delete a method Module dependent Module dependent refer to individual module chapters Temperature Temperature Input Ch1 ATC Ch2 ATC Ch3 ATC Ch4 ATC MAN MAN Ch ATC Ch LogR AllATC Tempera Ga Module and setting dependent Single Known Addition Single Known Subtraction The Incremental Techniques menu IS displayed only Incremental when the measurement mode is set to ISE using the Techniques Double Known Addition pH IS
42. able and meter test certificate VERSA STAR pH measurement module VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VSTAR I VERSA STAR pH measurement module 8302BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode glass refillable pH ATC electrode 096019 Meter powered stirrer probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature VSTAR20 CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR conductivity measurement module VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VSTAR22 VERSA STAR conductivity measurement module 013005MD DuraP robe epoxy 4 cell K 0 475 conductivity probe 011007 1413uS cm conductivity standard VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature VSTAR30 CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR RDO DO measurement module VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR RDO DO measurement module 083005MD Polarographic DO probe with calibration sleeve 080513 DO probe maintenance kit BOD adapter funnel and
43. acy for samples with complex matrices and greater analysis speed The Electrode Type must be set for the lon Selective Electrode ISE that will be used for the analysis since the selected Electrode Type determines the expected slope range and slope direction positive or negative The Electrode Type is set using the ISE Mode Menu Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules Single Known Addition In Known addition a standard of known concentration is added to a sample of unknown concentration The total concentration should approximately double upon the addition of the standard therefore sample concentration should be known within an order of magnitude R efer to the following table to choose the correct standard concentration and volume of addition Amount of standard to be added per Standard concentration compared to expected sample 100 mL of sample concentration 1 Prepare the ion selective electrode ISE according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Prepare all required solutions ionic strength adjusters standards etc and review any special requirements outlined in the electrode user manual Connect the ISE and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel 2 Determine the ISE slope as directed in the electrode user manual 3 In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the pH ISE module with ISE co
44. and calibration log from the meter to How the meter takes a measurement and when the measurement Is sent Measurement head YPEs aeia es to the data log and external device If measurements will be saved to the data log and then transferred to a computer or printer make sure the data log Is enabled in the setup menu the meter communication settings match the computer or printer settings and the meter and computer or printer are properly interfaced The Orion Star Com communication software is compatible with VERSA STAR meters and a free download Is available at www thermoscientific com OrionMeters The Star Com software facilitates the transfer of calibration and measurement data from the meter to a computer and then allows data to be exported to an Excel xls or Comma Separated Values csv file Transferred data can also be printed from the computer VERSA STAR meters must have software revision 2 73 or higher to use the Star Com software The VERSA STAR USB driver software must be installed on the computer if the USB port will be used to connect the meter with a computer 76 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Data Transfer Examples 5 Point pH Calibration Printer Format Ther ji l arsa Meter MAY SW Pev Nanne 1 Oe bea pa E T a be VA Eho 101 li Time 02 Aug F User I USER E4 7 LID Fatt REJ Po 1 el 5 Point pH Calibration CSV Format HyperTerminal View a Ma Ws E
45. and meter test certificate VERSA STAR pH measurement module VERSA STAR conductivity measurement module VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR pH measurement module VSTAR5 VERSA STAR conductivity measurement module 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy refillable pH ATC electrode 013005MD DuraP robe epoxy 4 cell K 0 475 conductivity probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit 011007 1413uS cm conductivity standard VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature VSTAR80 CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR pH LogR measurement module 927007MD Stainless steel ATC probe VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR pH LogR measurement module VSTAR82 8172BNWP ROSS Sure Flow glass refillable pH electrode 927007MD Stainless steel ATC probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit 810007 ROSS electrode fill solution VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VSTAR90 VERSA STAR PH ISE measurement module VERSA STAR conductivity measurement module VERSA STAR RDO DO measuremen
46. ard concentration in Molarity or Normality 100 mL of sample compared to expected sample concentration 1 Prepare the ion selective electrode ISE according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Prepare all required solutions ionic strength adjusters standards etc and review any special requirements outlined in the electrode user manual Connect the ISE and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel 2 Determine the ISE slope as directed in the electrode user manual 3 In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the pH ISE module with ISE connected is shown If needed press the mode key until ISE Measurement is shown as the measurement mode and use the ISE Mode Menu to set the Electrode Type 4 Inthe measurement mode press the setup key 5 Press the lt or key to highlight the channel setup menu that the ISE is connected with Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key 6 Press the lt or key to highlight Incremental Techniques and press the f3 Select key 7 Press the A or key to highlight Single Known Subtraction and press the f3 Select key 8 Press the f3 Clear key as needed to delete the displayed slope value Use the numeric keypad to enter the ISE slope value determined in step 2 and press the f2 Accept key 9 Enter the sample volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 10 Enter
47. asured Sample Value Measured Sample Unit Standard Volume Value Standard Volume Unit Measured Sample and Standard Value Measured Sample and Single Standard Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Calculated Concentration Value Known Calculated Concentration Unit Calibration Log Number ae and Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 2 SENSOR 02 F VA12345 M 201 15 03 J 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 Single Known Addition 59 2 mV dec 100 000 mL 102 000 Known Subtraction pia ppm 0 0 mV 1 000 mL 57 8 mV 25 0 C MAN 0 117 ppm 201 Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 2 SENSOR 02 F VA12345 M 201 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 Single Known Subtraction 59 2 mV dec 100 000 mL 102 000 mL 0 100 molar 0 500 0 0 mV 5 000 mL 58 0 mV 25 0 C MAN 0 00281 molar 202 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Electrode Type Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID Incremental Type Slope Value Slope Unit Sample Volume Value Sample Volume Unit Total Volume Value Total Volume Unit Standard Concentration Value Standard Concentration Unit Reaction Ratio known subtraction only Measured Sample Value Measured Sample Unit First Standard Volume Value Incremental First Standard Volume Unit Measured Sample and First Standard Value Measured Technique Sample and First Standard Unit Second Standard Volume
48. at any complexing agent Is present in excess at least 50 to 100 times or not at all The ratio of free to complexed ions must remain constant over the addition An indication that a complexing agent is present but not in great enough quantity to maintain a constant free ion to complexed ion ratio is an abnormally high or low slope If this is a Suspected problem add an excess amount of complexing or decomplexing agent to the original solution in the beaker Electrode interferences should be at a minimum since the effect of the interference might change as the concentration of the ion of interest changes This situation may also result in high or low electrode slopes Consult the electrode user manual for information on reducing or eliminating some electrode interferences Known addition is a useful method for measuring dilute samples occasional samples or Samples that contain an excess of complexing agent Known addition can also be used to verify the results of a direct measurement Known subtraction is useful when measuring ions for which stable standards do not exist Known subtraction can also be used as a quick version of a titration When performing a known subtraction it is necessary to know the stoichiometric ratio between the standard and sample Double incremental techniques calculate the electrode slope and sample concentration simultaneously The electrode slope is determined directly in the sample which results in greater accur
49. ay also be seen because of reference clogging or contamination Follow the cleaning procedures in the pH electrode user manual If the resistance value between checks increases substantially higher the fill solution may be depleted Follow the cleaning and filling procedures in the pH electrode user manual If the resistance values show a super high resistance cleaning and care may improve performance but will not be able to return the probe to like new condition Consider purchasing a new electrode 114 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Electrode Diagnostics Log Electrode Electrode Change in Model Serial Date Temp Resistance Resistance 8102BNWP PV1 27726 1 6 14 24 5 C 340 MQ Initial Check example 8102BNWP Large resistance decrease example PV1 27726 1 13 14 24 0 C 20 MO 320 MQ indicates electrode failure i crack in pH bulb observed Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 115 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Conductivity TDS Salinity and Resistivity Mode Settings Cell Constant K and Automatic Conductivity Calibration VERSA STAR meters with a conductivity module are capable of automatically recognizing Thermo Scientific Orion 100 uS cm conductivity standard 1413 uS cm conductivity standard and 12 9 mS cm conductivity standard when the nominal cell constant K value
50. be 083005MD Polarographic DO probe with calibration sleeve 096019 Meter powered stirrer probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit 011007 1413uS cm conductivity standard 080513 DO probe maintenance kit BOD adapter funnel and stirrer VERSA STAR Meter Accessories Electrodes and Solutions Cat No Description IQOQ VSTAR VERSA STAR meter IQ OQ installation qualification operation qualification documentation valid for all VERSA STAR meter and module configurations STARA BEA Star A and VERSA STAR benchtop meter attachable electrode stand includes electrode arm holder and meter bracket STARA HB Freestanding weighted base for use with Star A and VERSA STAR electrode stand oss surseresrs az comoeroe OOOO Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 101 Chapter 9 Customer Services 102 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Cat No 927007MD 927005MD Orion micro ATC temperature probe with stainless steel tip MiniDIN connector 8102BNUWP 8156BNUWP 8172BNWP 8165BNWP 8302BNUMD 8157BNUMD 8107BNUMD 8104BNUWP 8135BNUWP 8163BNWP 8103BNUWP 8115BNUWP 8220BNWP Description Orion ATC temperature probe with stainless steel body MiniDIN connector Orion ATC temperature probe with epoxy body MiniDIN connector ROSS Ultra glass body refillable pH electrode BNC connector ROSS Ultra epoxy body refillable pH electrode BNC connector ROSS Sure Flow glass body refillable pH electrode BNC con
51. btraction ability of the chosen standard concentration and volume added does not exceed the concentration of the sample The sample volume should be 100 mL The concentration of the standard in Molarity or Normality should be 50 times the expected sample concentration when the reaction ratio is 1 Calculate the volume of standard required to halve the initial sample concentration and divide by six The volume of the first addition should be 5 6 the total standard mL and the volume of the second addition should be 1 6 the total standard mL If available consult a printout from a previous analysis of a similar sample 1 Prepare the ion selective electrode ISE according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Prepare all required solutions ionic strength adjusters standards etc and review any special requirements outlined in the electrode user manual Connect the ISE and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel 2 In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the pH ISE module with ISE connected is shown If needed press the mode key until ISE Measurement is shown as the measurement mode and use the ISE Mode Menu to set the Electrode Type 3 In the measurement mode press the setup key 4 Press the lt or key to highlight the channel setup menu that the ISE is connected with Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key P
52. by step instruction prompts and a numeric keypad with menu specific function keys make meter operation fast and simple The meter interface can be set to a variety of languages Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter1 Meter Introduction Packing List VERSA STAR meters and meter kits include the following items Meter attached electrode stand Universal power adapter Literature CD Printed quick start guide USB computer cable Meter test certificate Each VERSA STAR meter is fully tested and certified by Thermo Fisher Scientific and a certificate of calibration is included with each meter and measurement module system For specific measurement module and kit contents refer to the Ordering Information section Visit our website at www thermoscientific com OrionMeters to download the complimentary Thermo Scientific Orion Star Com data transfer computer software and latest VERSA STAR USB driver Intended Use Please read this reference guide thoroughly Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate the meter warranty and cause permanent damage to the meter Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 7 8 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Meter Basics Using the Universal Power Adapter A universal power adapter Catalog Number STARA PWR with US EU UK and China plug plates is included with the VERSA STAR meter This universal power adapter is specifically for use with VERSA STAR meters Use of other p
53. calibration sample measurement and storage Module Catalog VSTAR PH VSTAR ISE VSTAR LR Measurement Modes pH mV RmV ORP pH mV RmV ORP ISE pH mV RmV ORP Temperature Modes Automatic Manual Automatic Manual Automatic Manual LogR 34 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules VSTAR PH VERSA STAR pH Module 4 8 pin MiniDIN BNC Pin Tip Connecta pH electrode or ORP electrode to the BNC connector on the module Connect an ATC temperature probe to the 8 pin MiniDIN connector on the module Connect a reference half cell electrode to the pin tip connector on the module for use when a half cell sensing electrode with BNC connector is used Prepare the electrodes for use as instructed in the electrode user manuals VSTAR ISE VERSA STAR pH ISE Module l 4 Connect an ion selective electrode ISE pH electrode or ORP electrode to the BNC connector on the module Connect an ATC temperature probe to the 8 pin MiniDIN connector on the module Connect a reference half cell electrode to the pin tip connector on the module for use when a half cell sensing electrode with BNC connector is used Prepare the electrodes for use as instructed in the electrode user manuals VSTAR LR VERSA STAR pH LogR Module 8 pin MiniDIN BNC Pin Tip Connect a pH electrode or ORP electrode to the BNC connector on the module LogR te
54. channel specific measurement settings instrument settings calibration and data log and meter diagnostics in one easy to access location This allows quick and easy navigation to view or change measurement and instrument settings view calibration and data history and perform a meter self test or view meter and module serial number and software revisions Since the VERSA STAR meter offers four channels that can be configured in any combination one to four channel specific setup menus will be shown in the Main Setup menu depending on the number of measurement modules that are actively connected to the meter 1 In the measurement mode press the setup key to access the Main Setup menu 2 Press the lt or key to highlight a setup menu from the list and press the f3 Select key to access the submenus and parameters for the selected setup menu Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Icon Setup Menu Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Instrument Settings Log View Diagnostics Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus Description Use the channel specific setup menus to customize the measurement parameter settings for each module connected to the meter The type of module will define which measurement parameters and settings are available for the channel Each channel setup menu icon shows the current measurement mode i e pH ISE Cond RDO for the module Use the instrument settings setup menu to update meter settings for th
55. chnology allows the temperature to be measured using the glass bulb of a pH electrode Connect an ATC temperature probe to the 8 pin MiniDIN connector on the module Connect a reference half cell electrode to the pin tip connector on the module for use when a half cell sensing electrode with BNC connector is used Prepare the electrodes for use as instructed in the electrode user manuals Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 35 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules Channel 1 4 Setup Menus Mode Menus for pH mV Relative mV ORP and ISE Within the Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 and Channel 4 setup menus are Method Mode and Temperature submenus which can be used to customize measurement settings and parameters for the selected channel When using a pH ISE module that Is set to the ISE measurement mode an Incremental Techniques submenu is also available This section provides detailed information on the Mode menus for each measurement parameter available when using a pH pH ISE or pH LogR module 1 Inthe measurement mode press the setup Key 2 Press the lt or key to highlight Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 channel number the module is connected with and press the f3 Select key 4 Press the A or Y key to highlight pH mV Relative mV ORP or ISE pH ISE module only and press the f3 Select key 5 Press the A or W key to highlight a menu option and press the lt 4 or gt key to high
56. conductivity value is over the EP requirement for pure water at the measured sample temperature Off no temperature correction is applied and the actual conductivity value is displayed at the measured sample temperature Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 119 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features 120 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Cell Type The VERSA STAR meter with conductivity module accepts 2 cell and 4 cell conductivity probes and allows the type of conductivity probe to be set as Standard most conductivity probes or USP for the ultra pure water conductivity probe Catalog Number 013016MD when disabling temperature compensation TDS Factor The VERSA STAR meter with conductivity module measures TDS as the total amount of dissolved inorganic material in a solution The dissolved inorganic material carries a current that is measured by the conductivity probe Since there is a direct relationship between conductivity and TDS conductivity readings are used to estimate the presence of inorganic material using the TDS factor entered in the setup menu The standard method of determining TDS involves evaporating a sample to dryness at 180 C and weighing the residue The TDS factor is calculated by taking the residue weight and dividing it by the sample conductivity Subsequent conductivity readings are multiplied by the TDS factor to determine the TDS value of the sample Salinity Type The VERSA STAR meter
57. customize the channel display options shown when the channel key is pressed use the Instrument Settings setup menu Press and hold the channel Key to quickly scroll through the channel display options and release the channel key when the desired channel display configuration is shown This feature will be available in the near future with the VERSA STAR software release following revision 2 73 Visit www thermoscientific com OrionMeters to download the latest meter software View Format Displayed Information Customizable amp Measurement Dependent Channel ID Main Measurement with Units Print Log Alarm RS232 USB Icons Secondary Measurement with Units Date and Time Temperature with Units and Source Channel Number Calibration Point Data Time Slope Measurement Mode Electrode Status Method Number RDO Cap Life Read Type AR TM SS Icons Alarm Indicators Stabilizing R eady Indicator User ID Electrode ID Sample ID Single Channel Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 7 a rl o i Ready Channel Display 29 0 c tare Example Single T 000 au ees Leth Cattaaton wato a ETE Two Channels Channels 1 amp 2 Channels 1 amp 3 Channels 1 amp 4 Channels 2 amp 3 Channels 2 amp 4 Channels 3 amp 4 Channel ID Read Type AR TM SS Icons Print Log RS232 USB Icons Stabilizing R eady Indicator Date and Time Main Measurement with Units
58. d in the RDO Electrode Information menu when the RDO probe Is connected to the meter and recognized in the measurement mode 1 Verify that the RDO probe is connected to the meter 2 In the measurement mode press the setup key 3 Press the lt or key to highlight Channel channel with the RDO probe and press the f3 Select Key 4 Press the lt or key to highlight RDO Electrode Information and press the f3 Select Key Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter6 RDO DO Measurement Module Dissolved Oxygen Calibration Note A polarographic DO probe must be polarized prior to use The probe is continuously polarized when connected to the meter If the polarographic DO probe is new has been serviced or has not been connected to the meter connect the probe to the meter power on the meter and wait 30 minutes for the probe to polarize The VERSA STAR meter with RDO DO module offers the following calibration options Water Saturated Air This is the simplest and most accurate method and uses the calibration sleeve included with most DO probes For best accuracy the calibration temperature should match the expected sample temperature Moisten the sponge in the calibration sleeve with distilled water and insert the probe into the sleeve A BOD bottle can be used with just enough distilled water to cover the bottom without touching the probe Air Saturated Water This method uses water that is 100 saturated with air
59. de manual Verify that the correct nominal cell constant is entered in the setup menu for the conductivity probe being calibrated The cell constant is usually printed on the cable of the conductivity probe Verify that the conductivity standard is one that can be automatically recognized by the meter Recalibrate the conductivity probe using new conductivity standard Make sure the DO probe is fully connected with the measurement module and verify the correct channel is shown on the meter display Wait about 15 seconds after connecting a DO probe for the meter to recognize the DO probe type Press the measure esc Key to initiate a new measurement and update the meter display Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 89 Chapter 9 Customer Services 90 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Meter Self Test In the measurement mode press the setup key Press the lt or gt key to highlight Diagnostics and press the f3 Select key Press the A or Y key to highlight Self Test and press the f3 Select key Press the A or Y key to highlight Keypad Check and press the f3 Select key a Press all keys on the meter keypad one at a time to complete the test Each key icon on the meter display will turn green when the corresponding key has been pressed When all keys have been successfully pressed the meter will display the message that the keypad check is complete and the meter will return to the Self Test menu 5 Press the A
60. e Resolution Relative Accuracy Relative mV Mode Ex ORP Mode Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Offset Calibration Calibration Source Options Yes Yes 5 to 105 C 22 to 221 F 0 1 C 0 1 F OLC 01 F 1 point meee automatic with ATC probe or LogR with pH electrode see LogR specifications Thermo Scientific Chapter 9 Customer Services Orion VERSA STAR Conductivity Module Specifications Catalog Number VSTAR CND Range 0 001 uS to 3000 mS Resolution 0 001 uS minimum auto ranging up to 4 significant digits 0 5 of reading 1 digit gt 3 uS Bcreuvenccuracy 0 5 of reading 0 01 uS lt 3 uS Reference o 0 0 o 0 Conductivity Temperature Linear 0 to 10 0 2C nonlinear nLFn nonlinear nLF u Compensation EP USP off 0 001 ppm minimum auto ranging up to 4 significant digits 0 5 of reading 1 digit Linear 0 02 to 9 99 or ISO EN 27888 Practical salinity psu or natural sea water ppt input 8pinMiniDIN Conductivity probe with optional built in temperature sensor Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 97 Chapter 9 Customer Services Orion VERSA STAR RDO Dissolved Oxygen Module Specifications nica 0 1 mg L up to 8 mg L 0 2 mg L from 8 to 20 Relative Accuracy mg L 10 of reading from 20 to 50 mg L Barometric Pressure 450 to 850 mmHg automatic using built in barometer or Correction manual entry Salinity Factor 0 to 45 ppt automatic usin
61. e display sound date and time language data transfer stirrer speed and channel assignment screen saver and auto shutoff feature Access the Log View menu to view print or delete saved data in the data log and view or print the ten most recent calibrations per parameter in the calibration log Access the Diagnostics menu to initiate a meter reset test electrode Stability perform a meter self test or view meter and module serial numbers and software revisions Within the Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 and Channel 4 setup menus are Method Mode and Temperature submenus which can be used to customize measurement settings and parameters for the selected channel The number of channel specific setup menus and the options within each channel specific setup menu will vary depending on the number and types of modules that are connected to the meter Access the Method menu to load copy edit create or delete methods Select the Mode menu to review and update the measurement mode and parameter settings for the selected channel and module Refer to the individual module chapters for detailed information on the available settings for each measurement mode Use the Temperature menu to set the temperature units set the temperature input source perform a temperature calibration on an ATC temperature probe conductivity probe with built in temperature or dissolved oxygen probe with built in temperature when connected to the meter or to enter
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63. e configured in any combination using VERSA STAR measurement modules The type of module connected to the channel will define the measurement capability of that channel Measurement modules are automatically recognized by the meter and can be added or removed from a channel at any time Five VERSA STAR modules are available for pH pH ISE pH LogR conductivity and dissolved oxygen Module Measurement Capabilities The table below shows the module part number module label shown on the top tab and measurement modes All measurements include temperature Module Catalog VSTAR PH VSTAR ISE VSTAR LR VSTAR CND VSTAR RD fans nse oot eo 0060 Conductivity Saturation TDS mg L Measurement Modes Salinity Resistivity Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Temperature Modes Manual Manual Manual Manual LogR Preconfigured Meter and Module Options VERSA STAR meters can be purchased without modules or preconfigured with up to four modules included P reconfigured VERSA STAR meters will have the modules already connected with the channels Any open channels will be covered with blank modules 1 VSTAR PH pH VSTAR ISE pH ISE VSTAR CND Conductivity and VSTAR RD RDO Dissolved Oxygen measurement modules each connects with one channel 2 VSTAR LR pH LogR measurement module connects with two channels 3 Unused channels are covered with blank modules Meter with pH ISE module conductivity module Me
64. e mV readings are not in the correct ranges manually enter the pH buffer values during a pH calibration 106 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features lsopotential Value VERSA STAR meters with pH pH ISE and pH LogR modules offer the option for operators to enter an isopotential value for pH and ISE measurements The slope of all electrodes changes with temperature based on the Nernst equation The slopes at the different temperatures intersect at the isopotential point which is the point at which the electrode potential does not vary with temperature For most pH electrodes this point is 7 000 For ion selective electrodes ISE if the isopotential point is Known or can be determined experimentally entering this value makes temperature compensation for an ISE possible when a one or two point calibration is performed Electrode Potential mi pH Determining an lsopotential Value for an lon Selective Electrode 1 Prepare several standards with concentrations spanning the measuring range of the ion selective electrode Measure the mV value of the standards at room temperature about 20 C to 25 C Measure the mV value of each standard at 75 C Measure the mV value of each standard at 10 C uo A W N On semi logarithmic graph paper plot the concentration values on the log axis versus the mV values on the linear axis 6 The lines will intersect at the
65. e measurement mode 1 Press the fl Cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Rinse the ORP electrode and any other electrodes in use with distilled water blot dry with a lint free tissue and place into the standard 3 When the electrode and standard are ready press the f3 Start key a If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes 4 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize indicated by the flashing stabilizing or solid Ready icons When the solid Ready icon appears press the f2 Accept Key to confirm the ORP standard value 5 The meter will display the calibration summary including the mV offset Press the f3 Cal Done key to save the calibration and then press the measure esc key to return to measurement mode Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 43 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 44 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual ISE Calibration oH ISE Module Only One to six standards can be used for ISE ion selective electrode calibration If more than one standard is used for calibration start with the lowest concentration standard and work up to the highest concentration standard last Always use fresh standards Select standards tha
66. ecord the conductivity value of the resistor Repeat the procedure for all six resistors in the kit Resistor Number Nominal Resistance Nominal Conductance Nominal Acceptance Range 1010001 A 1000 KO 0 984 to 1 016 uS 1010001 B 100 KO 10 us 9 930 to 10 07 uS 1010001 D 1000 uS 993 0 to 1007 uS 1010001 E 100 0 9 930 to 10 07 mS 1010001 F 100 mS 99 30 to 100 7 mS Note These are the nominal values for the resistors only The actual resistance and conductance is printed on each resistor and the actual acceptance range must be calculated from the actual value on each resistor 1010001 C 10 KO 100 uS 99 30 to 100 7 uS Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 63 64 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual RDO DO Measurement Module Connecting Electrodes to the Module To begin using the VERSA STAR meter and module system prepare the meter and insert the module into an available channel on the back of the meter See Chapter 2 Meter Basics for instructions For information on customizing meter settings refer to Chapter 3 Setup Menu y Itis recommended that electrodes be placed in the meter attached electrode stand for easy movement in and out of beakers during calibration sample measurement and storage VSTAR RD VERSA STAR RDO Dissolved Oxygen Module 9 pin MiniDIN 1 Connect the dissolved oxygen DO probe to the 9 pin MiniDIN connector on the module The temperature will also be measured when the DO probe is co
67. ectrode arm into the metal post on the base plate oO AY DMD OL A Connect the electrode holder to the electrode arm using the pivot pin Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 9 Chapter 2 Meter Basics Meter Connections 1 Connect a Thermo Scientific Orion Star stirrer probe Catalog Number 096019 to the STIRRER 1 and or STIRRER 2 input on the meter The Orion Star stirrer probes are controlled and powered by the meter eliminating the need for magnetic stir bars and plates The STIRRER 1 and STIRRER 2 inputs can be assigned to each channel and the stirrer speed can be set using the Instrument Settings setup menu 2 For data transfer to a computer connect a cable to the MINI B USB or RS 232 input on the meter and the corresponding input on the computer 3 For data transfer to a printer connect a cable to the MICRO AB USB or RS232 input on the meter and the corresponding input on the printer 4 Review the meter output settings Communication Printing Printing Format in the Instrument Settings setup menu to ensure the meter output settings are correct to interface the meter with a printer or computer The following image shows the meter back panel without any modules connected MICRO AB USB 5 m m STIRRER 1 O MINI B USB Fa STIRRER 2 POWER y ES GND B R 232 gt Connector Function MICRO AB USB Use fo
68. eed to the measurement mode or perform the Automatic or Direct Conductivity Calibration procedure Thermo Scientific Chapter 5 Conductivity Measurement Module Conductivity Verification Procedure Use the Orion Star series conductivity verification kit Catalog Number 1010001 to verify the accuracy of the conductivity measurements on the VERSA STAR meter with conductivity module The conductivity value for each resistor should fall within the relative accuracy of the resistor 0 1 of the actual conductance of the resistor plus the relative accuracy of the meter 0 5 of reading 1 digit for conductivity readings greater than 3 uS cm and 0 5 of reading 0 01uS cm for conductivity readings less than or equal to 3 uS cm 1 Ensure that the conductivity resistor kit is certified and calibration date valid 2 Press the fl Cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 3 Press the f2 Cell K key wait for the cell constant value on the meter to stabilize and press the f3 Clear key Use the numeric keypad to enter the cell constant value as 1 000 and press the f2 Accept key to confirm the entered value 4 Press the measure esc Key to proceed to the measurement mode 5 Connect a resistor to the meter press the measure esc Key wait for the measurement value to stabilize and r
69. ement mode The Cal Due Alarm allows the operator to Set a calibration interval in hours If a calibration is not performed within the specified calibration interval the alarm Is activated The Set Point Alarm allows the operator to set a base value and offset value used to evaluate measurements If the measurement goes above or below the base value by the entered offset value the alarm is activated For example when the base value is set to 7 000 pH and the offset value Is set to 2 000 pH the Set Point Alarm is activated when a measurement of 9 000 pH or higher or a measurement of 5 000 pH or lower is observed in the measurement mode Y Use the Buzzer Alarm setting in the Instrument Settings setup menu to enable an audible beep whenever an alarm Is activated Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 105 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features OH and ISE Mode Settings Buffer Group and Automatic Buffer Recognition VERSA STAR meters with pH pH ISE and pH LogR modules are capable of automatically recognizing pH 1 68 4 01 7 00 10 01 and 12 46 buffers pH 1 68 4 01 6 86 and 9 18 buffers Or up to six custom buffers during a pH calibration depending on the pH buffer set that is selected in the setup menu During a calibration the meter uses the selected buffer set and the raw mV reading of the pH electrode in the buffer to recognize and display the buffer value at the measured temperature The raw mV reading of the pH electr
70. emperature Coefficient Unit Resistivity Temperature Reference Value Temperature Reference Unit Cell Constant Value Cell Constant Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 3 SENSOR 03 1 USER 01 VA12345 Resistivity 9 992 KOhm cm 99 982 uS 25 0 C ATC 2 1 C 25 0 C 1 0010 cm M301 lt CR gt Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 83 Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates Mode Printed Format Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode DO Saturation Value DO Saturation Unit DO Concentration Value DO Concentration Unit Current Value Current Unit Solution Temperature Value Solution Temperature Unit Membrane DO Temperature Value Membrane Temperature Unit Barometric Pressure Value Barometric Pressure Unit Salinity Correction Value in ppt Slope Value Slope Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 4 SENSOR 04 1 USER 01 VA12345 DO 102 0 8 59 mg L 1331 38 nA 24 5 C ATC 24 6 C ATC 760 2 mmHg 0 1 11 8 nA sat M401 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode DO Concentration Value DO Concentration Unit DO Saturation Value DO Saturation Unit Current Value Current Unit Solution T
71. emperature Value Solution Temperature Unit Membrane Temperature Value Membrane Temperature Unit Barometric Pressure Value DO mg L Barometric Pressure Unit Salinity Correction Value in ppt Slope Value Slope Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 4 SENSOR 04 1 USER 01 VA12345 DO 8 59 mg L 102 0 1331 38 nA 24 5 C ATC 24 6 C ATC 760 2 mmHg 0 1 11 8 nA sat M401 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode RDO Saturation Value RDO Saturation Unit RDO Concentration Value RDO Concentration Unit Partial Pressure in Torr Solution Temperature Value Solution Temperature Unit Barometric RDO Pressure Value Barometric Pressure Unit Salinity Correction Value in ppt Slope Value Slope Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 4 SENSOR 04 1 USER 01 VA12345 RDO 102 0 8 59 mg L 150 052 24 3 C ATC 760 2 mmHg 0 1 1 6 Torr Sat M401 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode RDO Concentration Value RDO Concentration Unit RDO Saturation Value RDO Saturation Unit Partial Pressure in Torr Solution Temperature Value Solution Temperature Unit RDO mg L Barometric Pressure Value Barometric
72. emperature compensation for the samples to be measured set the required reference temperature as 5 C 10 C 15 C 20 C or 25 C and use a conductivity probe with built in ATC temperature probe The options for temperature compensation are Linear uses the temperature coefficient value to apply a constant percent correction factor to every degree change in temperature A few common linear coefficient values are Solution 25 C to 50 C Temperature Coefficient C at aC O asmoa o nLFn non linear ultra pure non degassed water applies a non constant correction factor to pure water samples that have a varying response to changes in temperature This mode is for temperature compensated readings of low conductivity waters that are in equilibrium with the carbon dioxide in air such as pure waters reading near 1 uS cm at 25 C and natural waters having a composition comparable to natural ground well or surface waters nLFu non linear ultra pure degassed water applies a non constant correction factor to pure water samples that have a varying response to changes in temperature This mode is for temperature compensated readings of ultra pure water that contains no air and no carbon dioxide such as ultra pure water 18 megohms resistance or higher directly from the source without aeration EP no temperature correction is applied temperature compensation turned off and a warning is displayed if the measured
73. ent standard volume is 100 mL The analate sample may be added by volume only A volume of 1 mL usually works The standard solution to which additions are made should be approximately 1 50 the expected sample concentration 54 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 1 Prepare the ion selective electrode ISE according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Prepare all required solutions ionic strength adjusters standards etc and review any special requirements outlined in the electrode user manual Connect the ISE and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel 2 Determine the ISE slope as directed in the electrode user manual 3 In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the pH ISE module with ISE connected is shown If needed press the mode key until ISE Measurement is shown as the measurement mode and use the ISE Mode Menu to set the Electrode Type 4 Inthe measurement mode press the setup key 5 Press the lt or key to highlight the channel setup menu that the ISE is connected with Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key 6 Press the lt or key to highlight Incremental Techniques and press the f3 Select key 7 Press the A or key to highlight Single Analate Subtraction and press the f3 Select key 8 Press the f3 Clear
74. enu mimnunaa tac 121 Barometric Pressure COMpensation sessazasouveasincannaneacanasnenaacirsannesaagantennicaneetonnondutoantadies 121 SG IIMEY C OO CONi a 121 6 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Meter Introduction Meter Overview Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR meters offer four channels that can be configured in any combination through their modular design Measurement modules are automatically recognized by the meter and can be added or removed from channels at any time Five VERSA STAR measurement modules are available VSTAR PH module measures pH mV relative mV or ORP with temperature VSTAR ISE module measures concentration using an ion Selective electrode ISE pH mV relative mV or ORP with temperature VSTAR LR module measures pH mV or ORP with temperature including LogR technology that measures sample temperature using a glass bulb pH electrode no separate ATC probe needed in samples VSTAR CND module measures conductivity TDS salinity or resistivity with temperature VSTAR RD module measures dissolved oxygen as percent saturation or concentration with temperature using either RDO optical or polarographic probes Get the information you need quickly and easily from the large bright color display which can be personalized to show only the measurements and information you need Display one to four measurements simultaneously in any combination When setting up the meter or performing a calibration step
75. er key to start and stop stirring c Single Shot Press the measure esc key to start the measurement If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the measure esc key is pressed and stop stirring when the predefined wait time has elapsed d Continuous Measurements will start immediately when in the measurement mode If using a stirrer probe press the stirrer key to start and stop stirring 3 Once the measurement Is stable or reaches the set time record all applicable parameters a Auto Read Once the measurement is stable it will be locked and held on the display and the AR icon will remain solid If the data log function is enabled the measurement will be exported to the data log b Timed Measurements will be recorded at the predefined time interval If the data log function is enabled the lt icon will be shown when each time interval has elapsed and the measurement is exported to the data log c Single Shot Once the predefined wait time has elapsed the measurement will be locked and held on the display If the data log function is enabled the measurement will be exported to the data log d Continuous The flashing Stabilizing icon will update to the solid Ready icon when the measurement Is stable If the data log function is enabled press the log print Key to export the measurement to the data log 4 Remove the electrodes from the sample rinse with distilled water or appropriate solution
76. es key 14 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 15 Enter the second standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 16 Add the second specified volume of the standard to the sample and press the f2 Yes key 17 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 18 The meter will display the calculated sample concentration and summary of the incremental technique performed Press the f1 Esc key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 Next key to perform another analysis Single Known Subtraction In Known subtraction each addition of standard subtracts an increment of the species to be measured Enter the reaction ratio of the measured species to the added standard For example if a sulfide S sample will be subtracted by the addition of silver Ag two silver ions are required to subtract each sulfide ion and the reaction ratio is 0 5 Sample concentration in Molarity or Normality should be known within an order of magnitude and the total sample concentration should be approximately halved upon addition of the standard Concentrations are in Molarity or Normality due to the stoichiometric nature of the Subtraction Refer to the following table to choose the correct standard concentration and volume of addition Amount of standard to be added per Stand
77. f2 Next key a Follow all electrode rinsing and drying instructions or exceptions in the ISE user manual Do not wipe or rub the sensing element of the electrode 13 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 14 Enter the analate sample volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 15 Add the analate sample to the standard and press the f2 Yes Key 16 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 17 The meter will display the calculated sample concentration and summary of the incremental technique performed Press the f1 Esc key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 Next key to perform another analysis Single Analate Subtraction In single analate subtraction the first measurement uses known standard solution containing the type of ions that the ISE can measure and that will complex with the analate of interest in the unknown sample The second measurement follows the addition of the unknown sample that reduces the concentration of the ions in the measurement solution The concentration of the analate in interest in the unknown is then calculated Concentrations are in Molarity or Normality due to the stoichiometric nature of the subtraction Analate Subtraction Recommendations Ensure the subtraction ability of the analate sample concentration and volume added does not exceed the concentration of the chosen standard A conveni
78. g conductivity module and probe Correction or manual entry P Water saturated air air saturated water manual Winkler Calibration Types zero point Compatible Sensors Polarographic RDO optical 2 pressure Resolution 01 mmHg ressure Dto 50 C 32 to 122 F Temperature Relative Accuracy 0 1 C 0 1 F Source Option Automatic with built in temperature sensor input 9 pin MiniDIN Dissolved oxygen probe with built in temperature sensor Note We reserve the right to make product improvements and updates Specifications are Subject to change without notice 98 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 9 Customer Services Ordering Information VERSA STAR Selectable Meter Components Description VSTARQO VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VSTAR PH VERSA STAR pH mV ORP temperature measurement module VSTAR ISE VERSA STAR PH ISE mV ORP temperature measurement module VSTAR LR VERSA STAR pH LogR mV ORP temperature measurement module VSTAR CND VERSA STAR conductivity salinity resistivity T DS temperature measurement module VSTAR RD VERSA STAR dissolved oxygen RDO temperature measurement module VERSA STAR Preconfigured Meter Systems VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature VSTAR10 CD printed quick start guide USB computer c
79. g the numeric keypad Press the mode key to change the measurement mode of a channel Press to enter a value of seven 7 when using the numeric keypad Press the down arrow key to scroll down through a list of items Press to enter a value of eight 8 when using the numeric keypad Press the log view key to access the data log and calibration log from the measurement mode Press to enter a value of nine 9 when using the numeric keypad Press the log print key to manually log print or log and print a measurement depending on the selected measurement mode and data output settings log print Press to enter a value of zero 0 when using the numeric keypad Function Keys The following image shows the f1 f2 and f3 keys with their corresponding actions above each function key on the meter display Pressing the f1 Cal key will prompt the meter to enter the calibration mode Pressing the f2 Sample ID key will prompt the meter to enter the sample ID setup mode Pressing the f3 Setup key will prompt the meter to enter the main setup menu apra OOOQOQ The following drawing shows the keys that are active when s N entering a value using the numeric keypad The decimal amp A key and plus minus key are active so fractional values j and positive or negative values can be entered as needed Thermo Scientific Chapter 2 Meter Basics Measurement Modules The VERSA STAR meter has four channels that can b
80. gpraran F1 6 997 pH nare MAN GE Menurenent Mi Dot fi 1 000 20 6 MAN aii ag mv Gerd Mees ees EI 351 8 19 36 36 ee e Tata j Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 31 Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus 32 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual c When viewing individual data log points press the lt a or key to scroll through additional data log points 3 To print the data log a Review the meter output settings Communication Printing Printing Format in the instrument Settings setup menu to ensure the meter output settings are correct and interface the meter with a printer or computer b Press the A or Y key to highlight Print single point Print range or Printall and press the f3 Select key For a single point or range enter the data point value s and press the f3 Print key 4 To delete the data log a Press the A or key to highlight Delete all and press the f3 Select key b Press the f1 Yes key to delete the log or press the f3 No key to cancel the function 5 To view statistics a Press the A or key to highlight Statistics and press the f3 Select key b Press the A or W key to select a measurement parameter Statistical values for all data log points with the selected parameter will be displayed Calibration Log The calibration log contains up to the ten most recent calibrations per pH RmV ORP ISE incremental technique conductivity DO and
81. he measure esc key to proceed to the measurement mode Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter6 RDO DO Measurement Module Set Zero Calibration A Water Saturated Air calibration or Air Saturated Water calibration must be completed before a Set Zero calibration can be performed Prepare a sodium sulfite solution by dissolving about 15 0 grams of Na2S0O3 in about 250 mL of distilled water Transfer the solution to a BOD bottle or flask and use plastic paraffin film to seal the bottle A small amount of cobalt salt can be added to the sodium sulfite solution to act as an indicator and change color when the sodium sulfite solution no longer has zero oxygen content 1 Press the fl Cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Press the A or key to highlight Set Zero and press the f3 Select key 3 Prepare the DO probe and zero oxygen solution and allow them to reach equilibrium a Use plastic paraffin film to seal the open area between the DO probe and vessel containing the calibration solution 4 When the DO probe and calibration apparatus are ready press the f3 Start key a If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes 5 Wait for the dissolved oxygen value on the meter to s
82. il ISE Measurement is shown as the measurement mode and use the ISE Mode Menu to set the Electrode Type 3 In the measurement mode press the setup key 4 Press the lt or key to highlight the channel setup menu that the ISE is connected with Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key Press the lt 4 or gt key to highlight Incremental Techniques and press the f3 Select key Press the A or Y key to highlight Double Known Addition and press the f3 Select key Enter the sample volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key So ee Enter the total volume Sample volume plus added ISA volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 9 Enter the standard concentration using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 10 Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode Blot the electrode dry with a lint free tissue or shake the electrode place into the prepared sample and press the f2 Next key a Follow all electrode rinsing and drying instructions or exceptions in the ISE user manual Do not wipe or rub the sensing element of the electrode 11 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 12 Enter the first standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 13 Add the first specified volume of the standard to the sample and press the f2 Y
83. ilable when using a conductivity module 1 In the measurement mode press the setup Key 2 Press the lt or key to highlight Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 channel number the module is connected with and press the f3 Select key 4 Press the A or Y key to highlight Conductivity TDS Salinity or Resistivity and press the f3 Select Key freq 5 Press the A or W key to highlight a menu option and press the lt or gt key to highlight a Submenu option Onscreen text prompts provide instructions for changing the parameters a Use the popup keypad screen for Electrode SI No and Sample ID Press the A W lt orb key to highlight an alohanumeric character numeric only for Auto Increment Sample ID press the f2 Enter key to input n the character and repeat until the desired label is n entered Press the f1 Done key to save the entry Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 57 Chapter 5 Conductivity Measurement Module 58 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Conductivity Mode Menu Main Menu Auto Read Timed RERET p Single Shot Continuous Cell K 0 475 Ref Temperature 5 C 10 C 15 C 20 C 25 C Temp Compensation Smart Fast Medium Slow Linear nLFn nLFu EP Off Cell Type Standard USP Alarm Sample ID Off Manual Auto Increment Detailed information on these features is available ium Settings halpaa Seer Limi Alee
84. in the measurement mode Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 25 Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus 26 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Any method can be copied to the open method To modify the measurement mode and channel setup parameters of a protected method without altering the original protected method simply load the protected method and then use the copy function to save the method parameters to the open method The copied method parameters can be modified without using a password in the open method and the original version of the protected method Is preserved Edit Create Use the edit create function to modify the measurement mode and channel setup parameters of an existing method or to create a new method 1 Press the A or W key to highlight Edit Create in the Method setup menu and press the f3 Select Key 2 Press the A orW key to highlight an existing method to edit or a new method to create only protected methods can be selected and press the f3 Edit key 3 If an existing method is selected use the numeric keypad on the meter to enter the password for the existing method and then press the f2 Accept key 4 To edit or create the user name press the A or Y key to highlight User Name and press the f3 Edit key Select up to nine alphanumeric characters using the A V lt gt keys and the f2 Enter key and then press the f1 Done key 5 To edit or create the password press the A
85. isopotential value Read the concentration from the graph for this point from the log axis this is the isopotential value Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 107 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Linear Regression VERSA STAR meters with pH pH ISE and pH LogR modules offer a linear regression feature for pH and ISE calibration curves Linear regression determines how the slope will be implemented after a multi point calibration is performed The default setting is linear regression off which implements a traditional segmented slope with point to point lines The segmented approach Is the most accurate and precise Using the linear regression off setting straight line segments are drawn between each successive pair of calibration points Separate slope and Eo values are calculated using the adjacent pair of calibration points For example in a five point calibration four slopes and four Eo values are calculated to correspond to the four line segments that connect the calibration points pH or concentration values for samples are calculated according to the segment that their mV potential values fall into Those above or below the range of calibration are calculated by extrapolation from the top or bottom most segment The displayed slope is an average slope of the separate segments The slope may be outside the range normally expected for an electrode For example if the slope of one segment is low the
86. issue 2 Insert the pH electrode into the solution and gently stir the solution 3 Record the temperature and resistance value for reference The pH sensing bulb thickness and diameter vary among pH electrodes resulting in normal variations in resistance values In most cases the initial value is not a definitive test of electrode condition except in extreme cases such as the initial low readings information described below When changing pH electrodes do not be alarmed if the resistance varies dramatically from your previous electrode Initial Low Readings If the resistance is below 1 MQ in a solution at room temperature 22 to 27 C itindicates a damaged pH electrode In this case the electrode will most likely need to be replaced Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 113 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Periodic Electrode Testing Periodically check the pH electrode resistance following the steps above and record resistance values in the provided table Diagnostic testing at 25 C is ideal due to the resistance stability at this temperature It is important to keep as many sampling variables constant as possible to get the most out of the periodic resistance testing The resistance reading Is fully dependent on temperature When testing use the same solution ata known stable temperature each time and measure around the same temperature each time Small Variances in Resistance Resistance will typically inc
87. ith the VERSA STAR meter 3 If needed select LogR as the temperature source a In the measurement mode press the setup key b Press the lt or key to highlight Channel the channel number the LogR module is connected with and press the f3 Select key c Press the lt or gt key to highlight Temperature and press the f3 Select key d Press the A or Y key to highlight Temperature Input and press the lt or key to highlight the channel number the LogR module is connected with i e Ch2 LogR e Press the measure esc key to return to the measurement mode 4 Read the resistance value shown on the measurement display a A resistance value of 0 indicates that the pH electrode may be defective b A resistance value other than 0 indicates the pH electrode Is responsive Prepare the pH electrode according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Perform the initial electrode check when the electrode is ready Initial Electrode Check For the most pH electrode diagnostics benefits from the VERSA STAR meter with pH LogR measurement module establish a regular schedule of resistance testing with the pH electrode Perform an initial check of the pH electrode resistance and record the temperature and resistance value in the provided table or perform a LogR temperature calibration and export the calibration information to a computer or printer 1 Rinse the pH electrode with deionized water and blot dry with a lint free t
88. ith the user name or label entered for the active method To be shown User ID must be selected in the Display View setting in the Instrument Settings setup menu and a protected method must be loaded on the displayed channel Electrode ID Icon Shown with the electrode serial number name or label entered using a channel specific setup menu Shown with the auto incremental sample value or sample name or Sample ID Icon label entered using a channel specific setup menu or Sample ID shortcut key pH Electrode Condition Icon VERSA STAR meters with pH pH ISE and pH LogR modules include a pH electrode condition icon In the measurement mode the electrode condition icon indicates the performance of the electrode based on the last saved calibration and electrode measurement stability User ID Icon Icon pH Electrode Status t Electrode condition is good s The electrode slope is in the range of 95 1 to 104 9 t Electrode condition is fair t The electrode slope is in the range of 85 1 to 114 9 Electrode condition is bad The electrode slope is less than 85 or greater than 115 Consult the pH electrode user manual for instructions on how to clean condition and troubleshoot the electrode Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 2 Meter Basics Customizing the Display The information shown in the measurement mode can be customized Reducing the information will increase the font size of the main measu
89. key as needed to delete the displayed slope value Use the numeric keypad to enter the ISE slope value determined in step 2 and press the f2 Accept key 9 Enter the standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 10 Enter the total volume standard volume plus added ISA volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 11 Enter the standard concentration using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 12 Enter the reaction ratio using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 13 Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode Blot the electrode dry with a lint free tissue or shake the electrode place into the prepared standard and press the f2 Next key a Follow all electrode rinsing and drying instructions or exceptions in the ISE user manual Do not wipe or rub the sensing element of the electrode 14 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 15 Enter the analate sample volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 16 Add the analate sample to the standard and press the f2 Yes Key 17 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 18 The meter will display the calculated sample concentration and summary of the incremental technique performed Press the f1 Esc key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 Next
90. key to save and end the calibration 7 The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log Press the measure esc key to proceed to the measurement mode Manual Winkler Calibration 1 Press the fl Cal Key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Press the A or W key to highlight Manual and press the f3 Select key 3 Prepare the DO probe and calibration solution and allow them to reach equilibrium a Use plastic paraffin film to seal the open area between the DO probe and vessel containing the calibration solution 4 When the DO probe and calibration apparatus are ready press the f3 Start key a If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes 5 Wait for the dissolved oxygen value on the meter to stabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 Accept key to accept the displayed value or b Press the f3 Edit key and use the numeric keypad to enter the dissolved oxygen value of the calibration solution Press the f2 Accept key to confirm the entered value 6 Press the f3 Cal Done key to save and end the calibration 7 The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log Press t
91. le using the VERSA STAR meter with measurement modules ensure the correct power adapter is being used and try power cycling the meter disconnect the power adapter from the meter wait 15 seconds and reconnect the power adapter to the meter Perform a factory reset on the meter refer to the Diagnostics Menu section for instructions Meter Issue The meter shows the message Module not detected Plug in module to start measurement The channel ID icon does not show that a measurement module is connected The measurement value is flashing 9999 and displaying Over Range or Under Range The meter locks up while connected to a computer via the USB cable The meter keypad is unresponsive when using the Star Com computer software The measurement value freezes and will not change The meter display goes blank shows random lines or intermittently freezes The meter does not automatically recognize the OH buffer during calibration The meter does not recognize the conductivity standard during calibration The meter does not recognize an RDO optical or polarographic DO probe Recommended Action Insert at least one module into an open channel on the meter once the module is detected the meter will display the main measurement screen for that measurement module Check that the module Is properly connected with an open channel on the meter Remove the module and reinsert It into a different channel Perform a fact
92. le with pH electrodes with BNC connectors ATC probes and conductivity probes with 8 pin MiniDIN connectors and dissolved oxygen probes both RDO optical and polarographic with 9 pin MiniDIN connectors the same electrodes and probes compatible with Orion Star meters Orion Star Plus meters and Orion Star A series meters Make sure the module is properly inserted in the meter and the meter is connected to a power source using the included universal power adapter Module Catalog VSTAR PH VSTAR ISE VSTAR LR VSTAR CND VSTAR RD pH ISE pH LogR RDO DO 8 pin MiniDIN 8pinMiniDIN 8pinMiniDIN 8 pin MiniDIN 9 pin MiniDIN Connectors from top BNC BNC BNC 10 pOor Pin Tip Pin Tip Pin Tip VSTAR PH VERSA STAR pH Module and VSTAR LR VERSA STAR VSTAR ISE VERSA STAR pH ISE Module pH LogR Module 8 pin MiniDIN BNC Pin Tip 8 pin MiniDIN BNC Pin Tip VSTAR CND VERSA STAR VSTAR RD VERSA STAR Conductivity Module RDO DO Module 8 pin MiniDIN 9 pin MiniDIN Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 15 Chapter 2 Meter Basics 16 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Measurement Display Options Single Dual or Multiple Channel Displays When two or more modules are connected with the VERSA STAR meter pressing the channel key will change which channels are displayed in the measurement mode Each channel can be displayed separately or two three or four channels can be displayed simultaneously To
93. light a Submenu option Onscreen text prompts provide instructions for changing the parameters 36 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules a Use the popup keypad screen for Electrode SI No and Sample ID Press the A V lt ore key to highlight an alohanumeric character numeric only for Auto Increment Sample ID press the f2 BADQDHOEHOOOSE Enter key to input the character and repeat ofwrefairirquli ope 3 Daun onos until the desired label is entered Press the fl Be Done Key to save the entry pH Mode Menu Main Menu Settings Details Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the electrode TOE une ee serial number or clear all to shown no value Use the popup keypad screen to enter an Sample ID Off Manual Auto Increment alphanumeric manual ID or a numeric value as the starting value for auto incremental ID 0 1 0 01 0 001 Set the resolution of the measurement value Stability Smart Fast Medium Slow Setwhen a measurement is recognized as stable Averaging Off Automatic Smart Set averaging for faster measurement stability Auto Read Timed For Timed and Single S hot set the time in hours Single S hot Continuous minutes seconds HH MM SS using the arrow keys USA 1 68 4 01 7 00 10 01 12 46 Buffer Group USA DIN CUSTOM DIN 1 68 4 01 6 86 9 18 Custom Enter 1 to 6 buffer values 1 00 pH apart Detailed infor
94. ll Type Standard USP USP for ultra pure water 2 cell conductivity probe Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 59 Chapter 5 Conductivity Measurement Module Resistivity Mode Menu Main Menu Settings Details Auto Read Timed For Timed and Single S hot set the time in hours Single S hot Continuous minutes seconds using the arrow keys Enter the nominal cell constant K value of the conductivity probe value is used when performing an automatic conductivity calibration Set the reference temperature that all displayed Ref Temperature 5 C 10 C 15 C 20 C 25 C resistivity measurements will be reported to using the selected temperature compensation Set the temperature compensation type used to Linear nLFn nLFu EP Off calculate and report resistivity measurements at Compensation the selected reference temperature Enter the temperature coefficient value for linear MEEA 2w temperature compensation Read Type Select Standard for most conductivity probes or Cell Type Standard USP USP for ultra pure water 2 cell conductivity probe Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual 60 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 5 Conductivity Measurement Module Conductivity Calibration One to six conductivi
95. lue on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 14 Enter the standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 15 Add the standard to the sample and press the f2 Yes key 16 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 49 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 50 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 17 The meter will display the calculated sample concentration and summary of the incremental technique performed Press the f1 Esc key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 Next key to perform another analysis Double Known Addition Double Known Addition Recommendations The sample volume should be 100 mL The concentration of the standard should be 100 times the expected sample concentration The volume of the first addition should be 1 mL and the volume of the second addition should be 10 mL 1 Prepare the ion selective electrode ISE according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Prepare all required solutions ionic strength adjusters standards etc and review any special requirements outlined in the electrode user manual Connect the ISE and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel 2 In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the pH ISE module with ISE connected is shown If needed press the mode Key unt
96. m ae Details For Timed and Single Shot setthe time in hours minutes seconds using the arrow keys Enter the nominal cell constant K value of the conductivity probe value is used when performing an automatic conductivity calibration Set the reference temperature that all displayed conductivity measurements will be reported to using the selected temperature compensation Set the temperature compensation type used to calculate and report conductivity measurements at the selected reference temperature Enter the temperature coefficient value for linear temperature compensation Set when a measurement is recognized as stable Set averaging for faster measurement stability Set high and low limit values to activate alarm Set a calibration interval hours to activate alarm Seta base and offset value to activate alarm Select Standard for most conductivity probes or USP for ultra pure water 2 cell conductivity probe Catalog Number 013016MD Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the serial number or clear all to shown no value Use the popup keypad screen to enter an alphanumeric manual ID or a numeric value as the starting value for auto incremental ID in the Appendix section of this user manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 5 Conductivity Measurement Module TDS Mode a Main Menu Settings Details Read Type tae Read Timed and Single Shot set the time in hours yP Single Shot Continuous minutes second
97. mation on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual Read Type Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 37 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules mV Relative mV and ORP Mode Menus Settings Details Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the electrode serial number or clear all to shown no value Use the popup keypad screen to enter an Off Manual Auto Increment alphanumeric manual ID or a numeric value as the Starting value for auto incremental ID Stability Smart Fast Medium Slow Setwhen a measurement is recognized as stable Off Automatic Smart Set averaging for faster measurement stability Read Type Auto Read Timed For Timed and Single Shot set the time in hours yp Single Shot Continuous minutes seconds HH MM SS using the arrow keys Limit Alarm Off On Set high and low limit values to activate alarm Alarm CalDue Alarm Off On Seta calibration interval hours to activate alarm SetPointAlarm Off On Seta base and offset value to activate alarm The mV mode menu will not have the Cal Due Alarm option Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual 38 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules ISE Mode Menu pH ISE Module Only Details Use the alphanumeric keypad to enter the electrode serial number or clear all t
98. mber Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode ORP Value ORP Unit Raw mV Value Raw mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 1 SENSOR 01 1 USER 01 VA12345 ORP 0 0 ORP 0 0 mV 25 0 C MAN M101 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode Electrode Type ISE Value ISE Unit mV Value mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Average ISE Slope Value Average Slope Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 2 SENSOR 02 1 USER 01 VA12345 ISE F 1 00 ppm 0 0 mV 25 0 C MAN 59 2 mV dec M201 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode Conductivity Value Conductivity Unit Conductance Value Conductance Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Temperature Coefficient Value Temperature Coefficient Unit Conductivity Temperature Reference Value Temperature Reference Unit Cell Constant Value Cell Constant Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 3 SENSOR 03 1 USER 01 VA12345 Conductivity 100 0 uS cm 99 982 uS 25 0 C ATC 2 1 C 25 0 C 1 0010 cm M301 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Se
99. mber Example 1 point calibration VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 3 SENSOR 03 VA12345 M 301 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 1 1 100 0 uS cm 99 98 uS 25 0 C MAN Auto 1 1 0010 cm 1 0010 cm 1 0 00 uS cm 301 lt CR gt Conductivity 86 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates Printed Format Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID Calibration Value Calibration Unit Calibration Current Value Calibration Current Units Set Zero Calibration Current Value Set Zero Calibration Current Units Solution Temperature Value Solution Temperature Unit Membrane Temperature Value Membrane Temperature Unit Calibration Type Barometric Pressure Value Barometric Pressure Unit Slope Value Slope Unit Calibration Log Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 4 SENSOR 04 VA12345 M 401 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 102 3 1334 9 nA 0 0 nA 23 8 C ATC 24 0 C ATC Auto 760 0 mmHg 13 0 nA sat 401 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Channel Number Electrode ID Module Serial Number Method Number Calibration Date Calibration Time User ID Calibration Value Calibration Unit Partial Pressure in Torr Set Zero Calibration Value Set Zero Calibration Units Solution Temperature Value Sol
100. ment Display Examples pH Mode Display Channel ID for measurement modules connected to meter kool Kaa cs Channel number nnal pH Measurement l AR Ready Main measurement mode 25 0 carey Main measurement value Calibration information with calibration points date and time of most recent active calibration Channel ID for measurement modules connected to meter Channel number rie SE Measurement Ready Main measurement mode lon selective electrode ISE type Main measurement value Calibration information with me e a calibration points date and time of a AA A most recent active calibration Channel ID for measurement pH LogR Mode Display modules connected to meter T Channel number gt Channel 4 pH Mesaurement CUD Ready Bub Resistance W00 MN lt 10 01 Main measurement mode Main measurement value Temperature measurement and source 18 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Date and time Method Temperature measurement and source Main measurement units mV corresponding to main measurement pH electrode condition icon and slope value of most recent active calibration DAF I eid eet Hrade 419 5 m 250 sa grim 200 0 Date and time Method Temperature measurement and source Main measurement units mV corresponding to main measurement ISE condition icon and slope value of most recent active calibration Date and time Method pH bulb resistance appears with LogR tempe
101. ment is recognized as stable by the meter When the Smart option is selected the measurement resolution in conjunction with an algorithm that evaluates measurement fluctuations are used to determine when the measurement value is stable When the Fast Medium or Slow option is selected only the algorithm is used to determine when the measurement value is stable Approximate mV per minute values estimated based on ideal measurement conditions are shown below These values are theoretical examples only and actual mV per minute fluctuations will vary based on individual measurement conditions Stability Setting Approximate mV per Minute Fluctuation 0 1 resolution or 1 significant digit 0 01 resolution or 2 significant digits 0 001 resolution or 3 significant digit 0 0001 resolution or 4 significant digit a ae Averaging The Averaging setting allows the operator to select Automatic Smart averaging for faster measurement stability or Off for no measurement averaging once the stability criteria is met Alarms The Limit Alarm allows the operator to set a high limit value and low limit value used to evaluate measurements If a measurement goes above the high limit value or below the low limit value the alarm is activated For example when the high limit is set to 8 500 pH and the low limit is set to 4 500 pH the Limit Alarm is activated when a measurement of 8 501 pH or higher or a measurement of 4 499 pH or lower is observed in the measur
102. menu Signals when a measurement Is recorded in the data log Data Log Icon measurement read type dependent Data log option must be set to On in the Instrument Settings setup menu Shown when a meter alarm is triggered The corresponding alarm Alarm Icon identification will also flash on the display as High Limit Alarm Low Limit Alarm Cal Due Alarm or Set Point Alarm Alarm must be enabled in the channel specific setup menu Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 19 Chapter 2 Meter Basics 20 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Icon Name Description USB Icon when the Communication option is set to USB or USB PRINTER in the Instrument Settings setup menu By RS232 Icon Shown when the Communication option is set to RS232 in the uy Instrument Settings setup menu Shown when the measurement read type Is set to Auto Read The icon Auto Read Icon flashes while the measurement value is stabilizing and remains sold when the measurement value Is stable and locked on the display Timed Read Icon Shown when the measurement read type is set to Timed Single Shotlcon Shown when the measurement read type is set to Single S hot Stabilizing Stability Indicator Flashes while the measurement value is stabilizing Stability Indicator Shown when the measurement value is stable Cal Due Alarm Flashes when the calibration due alarm is triggered Cal Due Alarm must be enabled in the channel specific setup menu Shown w
103. menu to review and update meter settings The default settings are in bold or shown with the selection box checked in the following table To navigate the menu press the A or Y key to highlight a main menu option and press the lt a or key to highlight a Submenu option Onscreen text prompts provide instructions for changing parameters Display Adjust the display brightness select the information shown on the measurement display and set which channel combinations are shown when the Channel key is pressed Communication Select the method used for information transfer to an external device and set the baud rate when RS232 is selected as the transfer method Buzzer Turn the sound on or off each time a key is pressed when the main measurement value becomes stable and when an alarm is triggered Stirrer Connect one or two Orion Star stirrer probes Catalog Number 096019 to the meter assign a stirrer probe to each measurement channel and set the stirring speed of each stirrer probe from 1 Slowest to 5 fastest Calendar Enter the time set the time format as 12 hours am pm or 24 hours enter the date and set the date format as Day Month Y ear all numeric Month Day Y ear all numeric or Day Month Y ear DD MMM YY three letter short form of month Language Set the language used for the meter interface Data log Turn the data log function on or off Printing Turn the printing function to an external device on or off P
104. n Sure Flow ORP epoxy body refillable electrode BNC connector Orion Triode ORP ATC epoxy body refillable electrode BNC amp MiniDIN connectors Orion ORP standard solution 475 mL Orion ORP standard solution 5 x 60 mL 910686 910107 910725 910918 9678BNWP 9180BNMD 967901 967961 Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 9 Customer Services Cat No Description 951211 Orion ammonia ionic strength adjuster ISA with pH indicating blue dye 475 mL a520 T orion low tevel ammonia ISA win prndeaingbuedje dtme Orion chloride ionic strength adjuster ISA 475 mL Orion nitrate ionic strength adjuster ISA 475 mL ECE Orion sodium ionic strength adjuster ISA 475 mL 013005MD Orion DuraP robe 4 cell K 0 475 conductivity temperature probe MiniDIN connector 013016MD Orion UPW 2 cell K 0 1 conductivity temperature probe MiniDIN connector 018020MD Orion high range 2 cell conductivity probe K 10 MiniDIN connector 087010MD Orion RDO optical DO probe with optical cap calibration sleeve and stainless steel probe guard MiniDIN connector Visit www thermoscientific com water for a complete listing of all available Thermo Scientific Orion meters electrodes solutions and accessories Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 103 104 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Channel Specific Settings and Features Within the Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 and Channel 4 setup menus is the Mode menu which can be used
105. n one channel For example a pH electrode and an ion selective electrode ISE used on the same VSTAR ISE pH ISE module or a low range conductivity probe and a Standard range conductivity probe used on the same VSTAR CND conductivity module Channel Open Method Protected Methods Channel1 M100 M101 M102 M103 M104 M105 M106 M107 M108 M109 M110 Channel2 M200 M201 M202 M203 M204 M205 M206 M207 M208 M209 M210 Channel 3 M300 M301 M302 M303 M304 M305 M306 M307 M308 M309 M310 Channel 4 M400 M401 M402 M403 M404 M405 M406 M407 M408 M409 M410 Load Use the load function to activate a method for use in the measurement mode If no protected method has been created the open method Is active Loading a blank method date and time Shown as dashes on the method list will activate the default measurement mode and channel setup parameters for that channel A password is not required to load a protected method Copy Use the copy function to save the active measurement mode and channel setup parameters to a new or different method If the copy function is used to create a new protected method a user name and password must be created before the new protected method can be edited If the copy function is used to overwrite an existing protected method the password for the existing method must be entered before the action can be completed Once a method is copied it is automatically loaded and activated for use
106. n the average will be lower than theoretical even though the response may be Nernstian over most of the range Setting the linear regression on will implement a single best fit line for the calibration curve and can be beneficial if pH measurements vary greatly over a large range PHS ph pHs phe pH7 pH e pH9 pHi0 Segmented Calibration and Best Fit Line 108 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Blank Correction VERSA STAR meters with a pH ISE module offer the option to use blank non linear correction for ISE measurements when a multi point calibration is performed The automatic blank correction feature uses an algorithm to compensate for the non linearity of an ion selective electrode in low level standards and samples With the blank correction feature enabled the meter decides whether blank correction is the best measurement strategy by analyzing the electrode response during a multi point calibration A separate blank does not have to be run Graphically blank correction is equivalent to drawing a smooth curve through the lowest three points of the multi point calibration and extrapolating to zero concentration based on the assumption of Nernstian electrode behavior Multi point calibrations at the lower limit of detection are desirable when the response of an ion selective electrode is non linear and cannot be characteri
107. nductivity Standard Values from 15 C to 30 C Refer to the Appendix section of this user manual for additional values from 0 to 50 C Orion 111 9mS cm Orion 12 9mS cm Orion 1413yS cm Orion 147yS cm Standard Standard Standard Standard E Cat No 011005 Cat No 011006 Cat No 011007 Cat No 01100510 01100610 01100710 01100910 mS cm mS cm uS cm uS cm Orion 100uS cm Standard Cat No 011008 uS cm Os o ona ms s Oom o oao ue aa O o o o a G as ee O eer G o o oo e a o a o o G Ca o e o o s G Ca 1039 ase Ca 089 Oa o wms ns s o a g e 099s te Cs ms rs se w Ca os O o o oa o o G Ca o s O s O o o o o 900s st Co Os o a Cell Constant Entry Manual Conductivity Calibration 1 Press the f1 Cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Press the f2 Cell K key and wait for the cell constant value on the meter to stabilize 3 Press the f2 Accept key to accept the displayed value or press the f3 Edit key press the f3 Clear key use the numeric keypad to enter the cell constant value of the conductivity probe and press the f2 Accept Key to confirm the entered value 4 The meter will save the entered cell constant value as the nominal cell constant of the conductivity probe and return to the main calibration display Press the measure esc key to proc
108. nector ROSS Sure Flow epoxy body refillable pH electrode BNC connector ROSS Ultra Triode glass body refillable pH ATC electrode BNC amp MiniDIN connectors ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy body refillable pH ATC electrode BNC amp MiniDIN connectors ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy body gel filled pH ATC electrode BNC amp MiniDIN connectors ROSS Ultra glass body refillable pH electrode with rugged bulb BNC connector ROSS Ultra epoxy body refillable pH electrode with flat surface bulb BNC connector ROSS spear tip glass body refillable pH electrode BNC connector ROSS Ultra semi micro glass body refillable pH electrode BNC connector ROSS Ultra semi micro epoxy body refillable pH electrode BNC connector ROSS micro glass body refillable pH electrode BNC connector 810199 ROSS All in One pH buffer and storage solution kit includes pH 4 7 10 buffers ROSS storage solution pH electrode cleaning solution pH electrode storage bottle 810001 910001 910168 910104 ROSS pH electrode storage solution 475 mL Standard pH electrode storage solution 475 mL Orion pH 1 68 buffer 475 mL Orion pH 4 01 buffer 475 mL Orion pH 4 01 buffer 25 individual use pouches Orion pH 5 00 buffer 475 mL Orion pH 6 86 buffer 475 mL Orion pH 7 00 buffer 475 mL Orion pH 7 00 buffer 25 individual use pouches Orion pH 9 18 buffer 475 mL Orion pH 10 01 buffer 475 mL Orion pH 10 01 buffer 25 individual use pouches Orion pH 12 46 buffer 475 mL Orio
109. ng 5 to 85 non condensing 9 5 cm x 24 0 cm x 28 2 cm 3 75 x 9 45 x 11 1 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 93 Chapter 9 Customer Services 94 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Universal Power Adapter Operating Conditions Operating Ambient Temperature Operating Relative Humidity Storage Relative Humidity Orion VERSA STAR pH Module Specifications Calibration Editing Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 9 Customer Services Orion VERSA STAR pH ISE Module Specifications 0 0001 minimum 1 to 4 significant digits user selectable Units ppm Molar mg L ppb none Segmented point to point slope or linear regression non linear selectable auto blank low concentration range Stability electrode type display temperature compensation Single known addition amp subtraction double known addition Techniques amp subtraction single analate addition amp subtraction BNC oH ORP or ion selective electrode ISE Reference electrode 8 pin MiniDIN ATC temperature probe Advanced Features Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 95 Chapter 9 Customer Services 96 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Orion VERSA STAR pH LogR Module Specifications Catalog Number mV RmV Temperature manual or automatic with ATC probe Temperature LogR Range Resolution Relative Accuracy Calibration Points Calibration Editing Adjustable ISO Point Input Impedance Rang
110. nnected y An Orion RDO optical DO probe or Orion polarographic DO probe can be connected and the meter will automatically detect the probe type 2 Prepare the DO probe for use as instructed in the probe user manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter6 RDO DO Measurement Module Channel 1 4 Setup Menus Mode Menus for Dissolved Oxygen Within the Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 and Channel 4 setup menus are Method Mode and Temperature submenus which can be used to customize measurement settings and parameters for the selected channel This section provides detailed information on the Mode menus for each measurement parameter available when using a RDO DO module 1 In the measurement mode press the setup Key 2 Press the lt or key to highlight Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 channel number the module is connected with and press the f3 Select key 4 Press the A or W key to highlight a menu option and press the lt or gt key to highlight a Submenu option Onscreen text prompts provide instructions for changing the parameters a Use the popup keypad screen for Electrode SI No and Sample ID Press the A W lt ore key to highlight an alphanumeric character numeric only for Auto Increment Sample ID press the f2 Enter key to input the character and repeat until the desired label is entered Press the f1 Done key to save the entry B00ECHOOCOSB HOsoenoooo CECOCO0AON BHeoooo Orion
111. nnected is shown If needed press the mode key until ISE Measurement is shown as the measurement mode and use the ISE Mode Menu to set the Electrode Type 4 Inthe measurement mode press the setup key 5 Press the lt or key to highlight the channel setup menu that the ISE is connected with Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 or Channel 4 and press the f3 Select key 6 Press the lt or gt key to highlight Incremental Techniques and press the f3 Select key 7 Press the A or W key to highlight Single Known Addition and press the f3 Select key 8 Press the f3 Clear key as needed to delete the displayed slope value Use the numeric keypad to enter the ISE slope value determined in step 2 and press the f2 Accept Key 9 Enter the sample volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 10 Enter the total volume Sample volume plus added ISA volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 11 Enter the standard concentration using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 12 Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode Blot the electrode dry with a lint free tissue or shake the electrode place into the prepared sample and press the f2 Next key a Follow all electrode rinsing and drying instructions or exceptions in the ISE user manual Do not wipe or rub the sensing element of the electrode 13 Wait for the mV va
112. nt to the data log and external device The read type Is set individually for each channel and measurement mode using the Mode setup menu described in each module chapter Mode Menus for pH mV Relative mV ORP and ISE Mode Menus for Conductivity TDS Salinity and Resistivity and Mode Menus for Dissolved Oxygen In the measurement mode press the setup key Press the lt or gt key to highlight a channel setup menu and press the f3 Select key Press the lt or gt key to highlight Mode and press the f3 Select Key Press the A or key to highlight the appropriate measurement mode and press the f3 Select key Step not applicable for channels using the RDO DO module A W N F 5 Press the A or W key to highlight Read Type and press the lt or key to highlight Auto Read Timed Single Shot or Continuous as the read type a For Timed and Single S hot enter the time value using the lt a or key to scroll to the hours HH minutes MM or seconds SS field and the A or W key to increase or decrease the value Press the f1 Done key to confirm the value 6 Press the measure esc Key to return to the measurement mode Auto Read When Auto Read is selected as the read type a measurement is initiated by pressing the measure esc key in the measurement mode The changing measurement value is shown as it stabilizes and the AR icon will blink Once the value is stable the measurement is locked and held on the display and the
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114. o performed automatically by the meter at each power up About Meter Displays the meter and module software revisions and serial numbers Main Menu Submenu Notes Factory Reset Default password Is 1111 The channel setup menu for the selected channel will be reset to default settings and methods without a password will be erased Channel 4 Stability Test em Only channels with BNC connectors are Channel displayed in the stability test submenu Keypad check The accuracy check is performed on channels with BNC connectors only oi Ae A stirrer probe part 096019 Is Stirrer check required to perform the stirrer check Seriaino SWRev wee Channel 4H The meter serial number and software About Meter Channel 1 sii revision will be different from the module Channel 2 H H serial numbers and software revisions Channel 3 H Channel 4 H Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 33 cHapter 4 DH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules Connecting Electrodes to the Module To begin using the VERSA STAR meter and module system prepare the meter and insert the module into an available channel on the back of the meter See Chapter 2 Meter Basics for instructions For information on customizing meter settings refer to Chapter 3 Setup Menu y Itis recommended that electrodes be placed in the meter attached electrode stand for easy movement in and out of beakers during
115. o shown no value CI2 Setthe ion selective electrode ISE being used co c If the type of ISE is not listed select X for Ura monovalent anion X for divalent anion X for Electrode Type s K KF Na monovalent cation and X for divalent cation NH3 NO3 NOx 02 The type of ISE selected will set the expected calibration slope range and slope direction as Pb REDOX S SCN positive or negative X Xe X XH Use the popup keypad screen to enter an Sample ID Off Manual Auto Increment alphanumeric manual ID or a numeric value as the Starting value for auto incremental ID PS T 1 Digit 2 Digit 3 Digit Set how many significant digits will be shown for the cane Dg 4 Digit resolution of the measurement value Stability Smart Fast Medium Slow Setwhen a measurement is recognized as stable Off Automatic Smart Set averaging for faster measurement stability For Timed and Single S hot set the time in hours Single Shot Continuous minutes seconds HH MM SS using the arrow keys Set point to point Off or single best fit On curve Alarm CalDue Alarm Off On Seta calibration interval hours to activate alarm SetPoint Alarm Off On Set a base and offset value to activate alarm Detailed information on these features is available in the Appendix section of this user manual Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 39 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 40 Orion VERSA STAR Meter Use
116. obe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes 4 Wait for the concentration value to stabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 Accept key to accept the displayed value or b Press the f3 Edit key and use the numeric keypad to enter the concentration value Press the f2 Accept key to confirm the entered value 5 Press the f2 Next key to proceed to the next standard and repeat steps 2 through 4 or press the f3 Cal Done key to save and end the calibration 6 The meter will display the calibration summary including the slope and export the data to the calibration log Press the measure esc Key to proceed to the measurement mode ISE Calibration Editing Once the f3 Cal Done key is pressed and the calibration is saved press the f2 Cal Edit key to edit the calibration data and fix individual points without a full recalibration In the calibration edit mode press the A or W key to highlight a calibration point and press the f2 Delete key to delete the point or press the f3 Re Measure key to re measure the point Follow the onscreen text prompts and instructions to edit the selected calibration point Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules Temperature Calibration VERSA STAR meters have a relative temperature accuracy of 0 1 C ATC probes have varying relative accuracies usually 0 5
117. ode in the buffer must be within one pH unit 59 mV of the buffer s theoretical mV value for the meter to recognize the buffer USA Buffer Set DIN Buffer Set Custom Buffer Set Testing a pH Electrode for Automatic Buffer Recognition Use the following procedure to verify that the raw mV reading of the pH electrode is within one pH unit 59 mV from the theoretical mV reading of the pH buffer and therefore verify that the OH electrode in use is capable of performing automatic buffer recognition 1 Prepare the pH electrode according to the electrode user manual Set the meter measurement mode to mV 2 Rinse the pH electrode with distilled water blot it dry with a lint free tissue and place the pH electrode into a pH 4 01 buffer at approximately 25 C 3 Wait for the measurement to stabilize and record the mV value of the pH 4 01 buffer when the measurement is stable 4 Remove the pH electrode from the pH 4 01 buffer 5 Rinse the pH electrode with distilled water blot it dry with a lint free tissue and place the pH electrode into a pH 7 00 buffer at approximately 25 C 6 Wait for the measurement to stabilize and record the mV value of the pH 7 00 buffer when the measurement is stable 7 The mV reading of the pH electrode in pH 4 buffer should be 119 to 236 mV and in pH 7 buffer should be 59 to 59 mV If the mV readings are in the correct ranges the pH electrode is capable of performing automatic buffer recognition If th
118. of the selected channel 2 Press the lt or key to highlight the individual ATC probe selected in the Temperature Input menu i e Ch2 ATC or AIl ATC and press the f3 Select Key 3 Place the ATC probe s into a solution with a known stable temperature It is recommended that two NIST traceable thermometers be used to measure and verify the temperature 4 Press the f3 Edit key use the numeric keypad to enter the temperature of the solution and press the f2 Accept key to save the temperature value and update the offset 5 If applicable press the A or W key to highlight the reference temperature of the next ATC probe and repeat steps 3 and 4 for each ATC probe connected to the meter 6 Once all ATC probes are calibrated press the f1 Back key to exit the calibration and press the measure esc key to return to the measurement mode Manual Temperature Entry A manual temperature value can be entered when MAN Is selected as the temperature input 1 Press the A or Y key to highlight Temperature Cal in the Temperature setup menu of the selected channel 2 Press the f3 Select key 3 Press the f3 Clear Key input the temperature value using the numeric keypad and then press the f2 Enter key to save the value 4 Press the measure esc key to return to the measurement mode Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus Instrument Settings Setup Menu Use the Instrument Settings
119. om meter Meter Measurement Data from GETMEAS Command Printed Format Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode pH Value pH Unit mV Value mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Slope Value Slop Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 1 SENSOR 01 1 USER 01 VA12345 pH 7 000 pH 0 0 mV 25 0 C MAN 100 0 M101 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode mV Value mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 1 SENSOR 01 1 USER 01 VA12345 MV 0 0 mV 25 0 C MAN M101 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode Relative mV Value Relative mV Unit Raw mV Value Raw mV Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 1 SENSOR 01 1 USER 01 VA12345 RMV 0 1 RmV 0 0 mV 25 0 C MAN M101 lt CR gt Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates Printed Format Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Nu
120. or W key to highlight Accuracy Check and press the f3 Select key qd b Disconnect all of the electrodes and probes from the meter attach the BNC shorting cap to all BNC inputs and press the f3 Start key to begin the test The test results for all channels with a module that has a BNC input will be displayed and Pass should be indicated for all channels Press the fl Back key to return to the Self Test menu If Fail is indicated for any channels make sure the BNC shorting cap Is properly connected to the BNC input and repeat the test If Fail is indicated again contact Technical Support 6 Press the A or key to highlight Stirrer Check and press the f3 Select Key qd Connect an Orion Star stirrer probe Catalog Number 096019 to the STIRRER 1 meter input and press the f3 Start key Visually check that the Orion Star stirrer probe is stirring and press the f1 Yes key Connect an Orion Star stirrer probe to the STIRRER 2 meter input and press the f3 Start key Visually check that the Orion Star stirrer probe is stirring and press the f1 Yes key The meter will display the message that the stirrer check is complete and the meter will return to the Self Test menu 7 Press the measure esc key to proceed to the measurement mode Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 9 Customer Services WEEE Compliance This product is required to comply with the European Union s Waste Electrical
121. or reset on the meter refer to the Diagnostics Menu section for instructions The measurement is outside the allowable measurement range Make sure the electrode or probe is fully connected with the measurement module and verify the correct channel is shown on the meter display Disconnect the USB cable from the meter and computer and then disconnect and reconnect the power adapter from the meter Reestablish the meter and computer USB connection The keypad lock option is enabled in the Star Com computer program To disable the keypad lock in the Star Com program click the Settings icon uncheck the box next to Keypad Lock and press the Save icon The read type is set to Auto Read mode AR icon shown on the display Press the measure esc key to take a new measurement or use the setup menu to change the read type to continuous Ensure the correct power supply for the VERSA STAR meter is being used This power supply is different from the one supplied with other Thermo Scientific Orion meters The use of a surge protector or uninterrupted power supply UPS is also recommended Perform a factor reset on the meter refer to the Diagnostics Menu section for instructions Verify the correct buffer set was selected in the setup menu The meter uses raw mV readings to recognize the buffer As the electrode ages or becomes dirty its mV readings will drift Check the buffers and clean the electrode according to the instructions in the electro
122. ower adapters can damage the meter and void the warranty Select the appropriate plug plate for the power outlet that will be used Remove the clear plastic cover from the groove on the back of the power adapter Slide the appropriate plug plate into the groove on the back of the power adapter Connect the assembled power adapter to a power outlet and the meter input labeled POWER The use of a Surge protector or uninterrupted power supply UPS is also recommended e WU N e Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 2 Meter Basics Attaching the Electrode Stand The electrode stand can be attached to either side of the meter and up to two stands can be attached to each meter A weighted base Catalog Number STARA HB Is also available to Support the stand without a meter 1 Open the box containing the electrode stand The box will include a base plate electrode arm pivot pin electrode holder ATC spacer and RDO clip ADO Clip ATC Spacer _ Glectrode Holder hos Baa Plate VU f 2 Turn the meter over with the meter display facing down on a clean dry surface 3 Identify the side of the meter that the stand will be installed on and remove the screw between the circles on that side of the meter Align the base plate of the stand with the circles on the meter Replace the screw from step 3 to attach the base plate to the meter Turn the meter over with the meter display facing up Insert the el
123. pe Fi E ee TETEE iia Sine IMEE Ss ae wake pe lag E foe he Pee a E 7 ey Fle F f tam fun a F a ee C CEAR Brink onl l LL nie et EE Ai f a salir 3 oh HE p F HA Ot TER fl ee Doe L ar oe i ee ee a e o e E o a l a Lae OB Text VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 1 SENSOR 01 VA00000 M 101 02 Aug 12 3 40 PM USER 01 5 1 0H 2 mV 290 5 25 0 C MAN Auto amp Manual 2 0H 4 01 mV 174 3 25 0 C MAN Auto amp M anual 3 0H 6 997 mV 0 0 25 0 C MAN Auto amp Manual 4 pH 10 013 mV 173 7 25 0 C MAN Auto amp M anual 5 pH 12 mV 289 5 25 0 C MAN Auto amp M anual 1 57 8 mV 2 58 4 mV 3 57 6 mV 4 58 3 mV 1 1 4 mV 2 0 2 mV 3 0 2 mV 4 2 0 mV 98 1 103 Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates pH Measurement Printer Format Py 5 CrNCOC a i gt ok c aY a WO fma TH oOo ADNA Iser gt e ha E Moduls a Mr MICA pH Dri ey itv TT m icf Bla l lt Awe te kt let ft 1 A 1 il Augd lt gt 8 pH Measurement CSV Format HyperTerminal View haw ime coe ee int BF H F i5 F AAA TE VRAM FA BP aay EAEN PACE SY UP ai nin Text VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 02 Aug 12 4 03 40 PM Ch 1 SENSOR 01 3 USER 01 VA00000 PH 6 997 pH 0 0 mV 25 0 C MAN 98 1 101 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 77 Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates Installing the VERSA STAR USB Driver Software Note Installation of the USB driver is required to transfer data from the
124. plate with stir bar Press the f3 Start key and wait for the temperature value on the meter to stabilize a If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes Once the temperature value Is stable perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 Accept key to accept the displayed value or b Press the f3 Edit key press the f3 Clear key use the numeric keypad to enter the temperature value and press the f2 Accept key to confirm the entered value Press the f2 Next key to proceed to the next calibration point and repeat steps 6 through 8 or press the f3 Cal Done key to save and end the calibration Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 47 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 48 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Incremental Techniques pH ISE Module Only The VERSA STAR meter with pH ISE measurement module offers the option for incremental techniques when in the ISE measurement mode Preset methods for single known addition single known subtraction double known addition double known subtraction single analate addition and single analate subtraction are available When performing incremental techniques the sample concentration must be known within an order of magnitude so the increment may be correctly chosen and the sample and Standard must be volumetrically determined It is very important th
125. pty commands i e just a CR will be ignored and a new prompt will be issued 5 Setthe meter communication settings using the Instrument Settings setup menu Communication Settings Default RS232 Settings Default USB Settings Bits per second 9600 115200 Data bits Stop bits Flow control None None Thermo Scientific Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates Remote Control Engine The remote control engine receives input from the serial USB port and processes it as needed Commands sent to the remote control interface will be in the form of OPCODE lt OPERAND s gt Line feeds will be ignored New commands cannot be issued until the previous command has been completed and a prompt is given A prompt is shown as the greater than symbol gt followed by a space Remote Control Commands GETMEAS lt CR gt Prints the current displayed channel measurements immediately GETMEAS Data Count lt CR gt Prints the current display channel measurement for a set number of times Example GETMEAS 2 GETMEASTIMED CH Channel Combination Time Interval lt CR gt GETMEAS Secs Set the channels to be measured and the time interval for the measurements Channel Combination Channel numbers to be measured Time Interval The measurement retrieving time interval in seconds Example GETMEASTIMED CH_ 125 lt CR gt STOP lt CR gt Ends the timed measurement command GETCAL lt CR gt Prints all calibration data for the selec
126. r Manual pH Calibration One to six pH buffers can be used for calibration up to six for a custom buffer group up to five for USA buffer group and up to four for DIN buffer group Always use fresh pH buffers and select buffers that bracket the sample pH and are one to four pH units apart Prepare the pH electrode according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Connect the pH electrode and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the pH pH ISE or OH LogR module with pH electrode connected is shown If needed press the mode key until pH Measurement is shown as the measurement mode 1 Press the fl Cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Rinse the pH electrode and any other electrodes in use with distilled water blot dry with a lint free tissue and place into the pH buffer 3 When the electrode and buffer are ready press the f3 Start Key a If using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes 4 Wait for the pH value on the meter to stabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 Accept key to accept the displayed value or b Press the f3 Edit ke
127. r data output to a USB printer STIRRER 1 Accepts an Orion Star stirrer probe which is controlled and powered by the meter Use the RS232 cable Cat No 1010053 for bi directional communication and data RS232 transfer via RS 232 Use the USB cable included with meter for bi directional communication and data MINI B USB transfer via USB STIRRER 2 Accepts the Orion Star stirrer probe which is controlled and powered by the meter Connect the universal power adapter included with meter to power the meter POWER Remove and reconnect the power adapter to reboot the meter Ground receptacle used to reduce interference generated by other equipment 10 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 2 Meter Basics Meter Keypad The VERSA STAR meter keypad includes menu specific function keys that update on the display for fast and efficient meter operation a numeric keypad to facilitate data entry and shortcut keys for easy navigation to the measurement setup calibration data log and calibration log menus SOOO Key Icon and Name Function Press the power key to enter the standby meter mode with screen saver Press the power key a second time to enter the active meter mode Press the fl f2 and f3 function keys to perform the action shown above each key on the display Press the channel key when two or more modules are connected to the meter to ae change the measu
128. rature compensation Main measurement units mV corresponding to main measurement Thermo Scientific Channel ID for measurement Channel number Main measurement mode Main measurement value Calibration information with calibration points date and time of most recent active calibration Channel ID for measurement modules connected to meter Channel number Main measurement mode RDO optical cap information changes from green to red with 30 days or less of cap life Main measurement value Thermo Scientific lta Mode Display modules connected to meter gt Cand Measurement Ready a a Mode Display 10 90 AM Channel 4 ADO Measurement PI 40e Ready Salinity Yass 0 0 pp 1000 mca a Foes 765 0 mmige Channel 1 pH Miaun ment Li 10 Hing Lie Adam Esl Primi Lira LAR Stabdizeng Callus Alem 7000 8s es i ee pA Chapter 2 Meter Basics Date and time Method Temperature compensation setting Temperature measurement and source Main measurement units Date and time Method Salinity value Temperature measurement and source Main measurement units Barometric pressure Calibration information with calibration type date and time of most recent active calibration Description Signals when a measurement is sent to a printer or computer Printer Icon measurement read type dependent Printing option must be set to On in the Instrument Settings setup
129. rease as the pH sensing bulb ages This is no cause for concern Over time this can lead to slower response rates slope degradation and reduced immunity to noise By keeping track of the change in resistance delta as listed in the table as an example this information may be used to determine when to replace the pH electrode before failure occurs eliminating down time Large Decreases in Resistance When the pH sensing glass membrane resistance is more than ten times lower than the expected resistance value at a given temperature it is often an indication of a crack in the bulb or shorting of the electrode leading to a total failure in function If you see this type of change in the resistance reading most likely no further testing or care will resolve the problem and a new pH electrode will be needed Increases in Resistance As the electrode ages the resistance of the glass pH sensing bulb increases Eventually the aging of the electrode and visible increase in resistance manifests in a Slower response rate low slope and reduced immunity to noise At some point the resistance becomes super high The pH electrode diagnostics from the VERSA STAR meter with pH LogR measurement module help pinpoint causes of reduced pH electrode performance and quickly show the effectiveness of cleaning and care processes If the resistance values are not out of expected range but electrode response continues to be slow or erratic these effects m
130. rement display to show each channel individually or a channel combination of two or more channels simultaneously Press the measure esc key in the AUTO READ measurement mode to start a new measurement Press to escape to the measurement mode from other modes and menus Press to enter a value of one 1 when using the numeric Press the up arrow A key to scroll up through a list of items Press to enter a value of two 2 when using the numeric keypad Press the setup key to enter the setup menu from the measurement mode Press to enter a value of three 3 when using the numeric keypad Press the cal key to enter the calibration menu from the measurement mode Press to enter a decimal point when using the numeric keypad Press the left arrow lt 4 key to scroll left through a list of items Press to enter a value of four 4 when using the numeric keypad Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 11 Chapter 2 Meter Basics 12 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Key Icon and Name Function Press the enter key to select an option Press to enter a value of five 5 when using the numeric keypad Press the right arrow key to scroll right through a list of items Press to enter a value of six 6 when using the numeric keypad Press the stirrer key to turn the stirrer probe on and off in the continuous or timed measurement mode and the calibration edit mode Press to make a value positive or negative when usin
131. rement value in the single channel display 1 Inthe measurement mode press the setup key 2 Press the gt key until Instrument Settings is highlighted and press the f3 Select Key 3 Display will be highlighted in the left column Press the key to also highlight Display View and press the f3 Select key 4 Press the A or key to highlight an item and press the f3 Select key to check display or uncheck hide the item Some items will only be shown in the single channel display when checked uid OD Bamoke im Dacreda Danial Ao 5 Press the f1 Done key and then press the measure esc key to return to the measurement mode i pei IMeoeurement MH ol a CI Fr di 6997 wa kai it Ea Ll Carat ae p oh s il Example measurement display with all m EN with limited information shown information shown Meter and Module Maintenance For routine meter and module maintenance dust and wipe with a damp cloth If necessary warm water or mild water based detergent can be used Meter maintenance can be performed on a daily weekly or monthly basis as required by the operating environment Remove any spilled substances immediately from the meter or module using the proper cleaning procedure for that spill type Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 21 22 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Meter Setup Menus Main Setup Menu The Main Setup menu of the VERSA STAR meter organizes the menus for
132. ress the lt 4 or gt key to highlight Incremental Techniques and press the f3 Select key Press the A or Y key to highlight Double Known Subtraction and press the f3 Select Key Enter the sample volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key Se ot Se pn Enter the total volume Sample volume plus added ISA volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 52 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 9 Enter the standard concentration in Molarity or Normality using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 10 Enter the reaction ratio using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 11 Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode Blot the electrode dry with a lint free tissue or shake the electrode place into the prepared sample and press the f2 Next key a Follow all electrode rinsing and drying instructions or exceptions in the ISE user manual Do not wipe or rub the sensing element of the electrode 12 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 13 Enter the first standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key 14 Add the first specified volume of the standard to the sample and press the f2 Yes key 15 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key
133. ress the f3 Select key c Press the A or W key highlight Communication and press the lt or gt key to highlight USB d Press the f2 Page 2 key e Press the A or W key to highlight Printing and press the lt or key to highlight On f Press the A or W key to highlight Print Format and press the lt or key to highlight CSV comma delimited text or Printer standard text g Press the measure esc key to return to the measurement mode Review the computer COM port location and settings in the Device Manager a Expand the Ports option and double click the IAR Virtual COM port option b The Property window for the IAR Virtual COM port will open Select the Port Settings tab and make sure the communication settings are Bits persecond 115200 Data bits 8 P arity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None 10 The meter is now able to transfer data to the computer using the virtual COM port and Orion 78 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Star Com computer software HyperTerminal or similar program Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates Meter Software Upgrade Procedure Note Back up any stored data in the meter before upgrading the software l Go to www thermoscientific com OrionMeters to download the latest software file for VERSA STAR meters and unzip the software file to the computer s desktop Disconnect the power adapter from the meter Connect
134. rial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode TDS Value TDS Unit Conductance Value Conductance Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Temperature Coefficient Value Temperature Coefficient Unit Temperature Reference TDS Value Temperature Reference Unit TDS Factor Cell Constant Value Cell Constant Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 3 SENSOR 03 1 USER 01 VA12345 TDS 49 04 ppm 99 982 uS 25 0 C ATC 2 1 C 25 0 C 0 49 1 0010 cm M301 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode Salinity Value Salinity Unit Conductance Value Conductance Unit Temperature Value Temperature Ei Unit Salinity Type Temperature Reference Value Temperature Reference Unit Cell Salinity Constant Value Cell Constant Unit Method Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM Ch 3 SENSOR 03 1 USER 01 VA12345 Salinity 0 052 psu 99 982 uS 25 0 C ATC 15 0 C 1 0010 cm M301 lt CR gt Meter Type Meter Serial Number Meter Software Revision Date Time Channel Number Electrode ID Sample ID User ID Module Serial Number Mode Resistivity Value Resistivity Unit Conductance Value Conductance Unit Temperature Value Temperature Unit Temperature Coefficient Value T
135. riate conditions are not met the blank is set at zero and each segment of the multi point calibration is treated independently When all three of the following conditions are met blank correction is invoked 1 The concentration of the first standard is zero or the slope of the electrode between the first and second standards Is less than the slope between the second and third 2 Potential differences between points are significant For example E3 E1 gt 10 mV 3 The blank correction algorithm converges at reasonable blank and slope values Conditions in steps 1 and 2 prevent failure to converge in most situations However the slope will attain any value necessary for convergence to a calculated blank value of 3 x C3 When blank correction is implemented the slope value for the electrode may be outside the range of values normally considered acceptable during an ordinary calibration For best results calibration standards should be close in range to the expected sample concentrations and should bracket the expected sample concentration When conditions 1 2 and 3 are not met the calibration data is handled by the multi point calibration method described earlier In calibrations with more than three points a combination of methods is utilized Automatic blank correction is used if the lowest three points satisfy the criteria and multi point calibration is used for the other points The slope calculated in the automatic blank correction algo
136. rinting Format Select how information will be transferred to an external device as comma delimited CSV or standard text Printer Screen Saver Turn the screen saver on or off The screen saver is shown when the meter enters auto shutoff mode or when the meter is manually put into standby mode by pressing the power key The time is displayed when the screen saver Is on and a blank display is shown when the screen saver Is off Auto S hutoff Turn the meter automatic shutoff feature on or off Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 29 Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus 30 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Main Menu Submenu Settings Brightness Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Channel Secondary Parameter Measurement Mode Calibration Details Display View Method User ID Stable Sample ID Temperature i Electrode Serial No Display Channel 1 Channel 2 amp 4 Channel 2 Channel 3 amp 4 Channel 3 Channel1 amp 2 amp 3 Channel 4 Channel 1 amp 2 amp 4 ED e Orp Channel 1 amp 2 Channel 1 amp 3 amp 4 Channel 1 amp 3 Channel2 amp 3 amp 4 Channel 1 amp 4 Channel 1 amp 2 amp 3 amp 4 Channel 2 amp 3 wo Communication RS232 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 USB PRINTER Stirrer 1 Stirrer 2 Channel 1 i Channel 2 stirrer Channel 3 Channel 4 Speed 12345 Time Hour Minutes Hour Minutes 12 Hrs AM PM 24Hrs HH Calendar Date DD MM YY MM DD YY DD MMM YY Day Month
137. rithm and the slopes for each additional segment are used to calculate the average slope Low Level Stability VERSA STAR meters with a pH ISE module offer the option to use the low level stability feature when calibrating ion selective electrodes The low level stability feature improves the accuracy of low concentration ISE measurements by adjusting the timing for calibration points of low level Standards allowing a longer stabilization time for the electrode in the calibration standards The Stabilization time is typically extended to about three to five minutes per calibration point but will vary based on the actual readings from the electrode during calibration 110 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features LogR Temperature Technology The VERSA STAR meter with pH LogR measurement module allows direct temperature measurement and temperature compensation using most standard glass bulb pH electrodes and patented digital LogR technology LogR technology is based on using the electrical resistance of the pH sensing glass bulb as the temperature source The logarithm of the resistance of the bulb varies almost linearly with the reciprocal of the absolute temperature Almost all standard glass bulb pH electrodes exhibit a Similar decrease in resistance with increasing temperature To maximize LogR performance and accuracy a ROSS Ultra or ROSS pH electrode is recommended LogR
138. rm the entered value 5 The meter will display the calibration summary including the mV offset Press the f3 Cal Done key to save the calibration and export the data to the calibration log P ress the measure esc key to proceed to the measurement mode Thermo Scientific Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules ORP Calibration VERSA STAR meters with pH pH ISE or pH LogR modules offer a simple automatic calibration to the Ex value relative to the Standard Hydrogen Electrode 420 mV at 25 C in the ORP mode when using the following items Thermo Scientific Orion ORP standard Catalog Number 967901 or 967961 Thermo Scientific Orion ORP electrode Catalog Number 9678BNWP 9778BNWP 9180BNMD or 9179BNMD Thermo Scientific Orion 4 M KCI filling solution Catalog Number 900011 or 4 M KCl gel in the 9179BNMD electrode Orion ORP standard is nonhazardous stable and will not change over time so It is an ideal Standard for any ORP measurement system One ORP standard can be used for calibration Always use fresh ORP standard Prepare the ORP electrode according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Connect the ORP electrode and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel In the measurement mode press the channel Key until the channel with the pH pH ISE or OH LogR module with ORP electrode connected is shown If needed press the mode key until ORP Measurement is shown as th
139. s using the arrow keys Enter the nominal cell constant K value of the Cell K 0 475 conductivity probe value is A he performing an automatic conductivity calibration Setthe TDS factor type used to convert a PENEGE conductivity to TDS measurements enter a 0 02 to 9 99 value for the Linear TDS factor type TDS Factor Set the reference temperature that all displayed Ref Temperature 5 C 10 C 15 C 20 C 25 C TDS measurements will be reported to using the selected temperature compensation Tem Set the temperature compensation type used to a Linear nLFn nLFu EP Off calculate and report TDS measurements at the p selected reference temperature Tempentrecoet faao metre ompersaon nn Set SetPoint Alarm Off On Off On Seta Seta base and offset value to activate alarm and offset value to activate alarm eee a Standard for most conductivity probes or Cell Type Standard USP USP for ultra pure water 2 cell conductivity probe Salinity Mode _ Main Menu Settings Details Read Type a Read Timed and Single Shot set the time in hours yp Single S hot Continuous minutes seconds using the arrow keys Enter the nominal cell constant K value of the Cell K 0 475 conductivity probe value is vin aan performing an automatic conductivity calibration a a Set the salinity type used to convert conductivity Salinity Type Practical Salinity Sea Water to salinity measurements Select Standard for most conductivity probes or Ce
140. sample ID and electrode serial number can each be shown or hidden Hiding these items in the measurement display will increase the font size of the main measurement value in the single channel display y Use the Buzzer Ready setting in the Instrument Settings setup menu to enable an audible beep when a measurement becomes stable 70 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 7 Meter Measurements Example Measurement Mode and Channel Displays Emi beta eae M m Rnedy 900 _ Blew Chere onl mentors M m Ready 1000 7 ee oe te E 7 A Channal 1 emo a fins Heddy Te ai 1 M 3 ED C ATC Chanal anari Finiied p 7000 2 pH Mode Display RmV Mode Display ISE Mode Display Conductivity Mode Display One Channel Display Three Channel Display mV Mode Display H ra Haddy 250 c arc a 95 ORP Mode Display hEr i Pee E EJ Resa Display Tria ROO Naati n se Met T eet 25 0 w Dissolved Oxygen Mode Display 7000 EEROR E crane SE hamurani i 250 aT Ne To als Four Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 71 Chapter 7 Meter Measurements 72 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Measurement Read Types VERSA STAR meters have four options for the measurement read type Auto Read Timed Single S hot and Continuous The read type determines how the meter takes a measurement and when the measurement Is se
141. ssevnns 78 Meter Software Upgrade Procedure cits tarvnnetvesscae tans snndang nies mumtes ne Hen inedanwanenientesube tals 79 Computer and PIMLST COMPS TD INEY sists cacsstvevesensced egeeseysuauidedenanavain ned tocar N 80 COMPUTSE REgUremen ianua a A T 80 PIRNER COUN meni vassercsstctscterinuisaemiatn dea vadlehanededuensgenntelnetuanade noavoleiMasaaneenaouteannvaleas 80 VERSA STAR Meter Remote Control Protocols ahincciiseccaudontntttetetnachvaibaaadeaceloncealciadtaatQetuaedntnts 80 Remote CONMOMC OMMANOS suecan N 81 Chapter 9 Customer Services siscsisisvsisissisivctsrsnresvsvansdeisusucorsaveraucaveinasavuaeaavadinvecsuvards 88 TOUDIESHOOUNG IDS cama iad dite cuntasineonnderndriaaaemomaiens 89 Metr S Cll TES ss scscessszanaancouvstestactastesempideusanisanictisuaeias NN ONN 90 WEEE COMPING asmenini ann a ued eaataatuncansnieh 91 Declaration Ore OMG MMMM aana a E ie mauennchanes 92 MGICE SD CCINGGHONS aa pentet una ination a aI Cate ante 93 Orderno TT OM AON ecrssessosscace ase atyavea anastasia Iasnisaetalds a A 99 VERSA STAR Selectable Meter COMPONENUS cccssecssssserssssssssersssssserssssersassersaseren 99 VERSA STAR Preconfigured Meter SYStOMS ccsssssssssssrssrsssrsssrssssesrssssrssrstrsereess 99 VERSA STAR Meter Accessories Electrodes and SOlUtlOnS cccscsessessseeesssseseeees 101 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features sssrinin 104 General Mode S 6 TUNG S eninin A aaidaacnatie 104 SGI IC Dn N 104 P
142. t bracket the sample concentration and are one decade 10 times apart in concentration To accurately prepare calibration standards from a stock solution serial dilution is recommended using calibrated pipettes If ISA will be added to samples the same ISA must be added to all Standards prior to calibration to ensure a consistent dilution factor Prepare the ISE according to the instructions in the electrode user manual Connect the ISE and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the pH ISE module with ISE connected is shown If needed press the mode Key until ISE Measurement is shown as the measurement mode and use the ISE Mode Menu to set the Electrode Type 1 Press the fl Cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode Blot the electrode dry with a lint free tissue or shake the electrode and then place into the standard Do not wipe or rub the sensing element of the electrode Follow all electrode rinsing and drying instructions or exceptions in the ISE user manual 3 When the electrode and standard are ready press the f3 Start key a If using a stirrer probe the stirrer pr
143. t module 100 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Chapter 9 Customer Services Description VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VSTAR91 2 VERSA STAR pH ISE measurement modules VERSA STAR Conductivity measurement module VERSA STAR RDO DO measurement module VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate VERSA STAR pH ISE measurement module VERSA STAR conductivity measurement module VERSA STAR RDO DO measurement module 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra Triode epoxy refillable pH ATC electrode VSTAR92 013005MD DuraP robe epoxy 4 cell K 0 475 conductivity probe 083005MD Polarographic DO probe with calibration sleeve 096019 Meter powered stirrer probe 810199 ROSS pH buffer and storage solution kit 011007 1413uS cm conductivity standard 080513 DO probe maintenance kit BOD adapter funnel and stirrer VERSA STAR meter with attached electrode stand universal power adapter literature CD printed quick start guide USB computer cable and meter test certificate 2 VERSA STAR pH ISE measurement modules VERSA STAR conductivity measurement module VERSA STAR RDO DO measurement module 8157BNUMD ROSS Ultra epoxy refillable pH ATC electrode VSTAR93 013005MD DuraP robe epoxy 4 cell K 0 475 conductivity pro
144. t the expected temperature range For example if Sample temperatures are around 25 C calibrate at 15 C and 35 C For Sample temperatures that differ by more than 20 C a three point LogR temperature calibration is recommended For many samples a one point LogR calibration near the expected sample temperature will yield adequate results A constant temperature bath or a hot plate is recommended to hold the temperature of the calibrating solution For best results during temperature calibration it is recommended that a pH buffer or tap water be used as the temperature calibrating solution Do not use distilled water because the conductivity is too low to obtain a good temperature calibration LogR temperature calibration can be performed using a NIST traceable thermometer or ATC probe The most accurate method Is to use a NIST traceable thermometer It is recommended that two NIST traceable thermometers be used to measure and verify the temperature value The fastest method Is to use an ATC probe If an ATC probe is connected with the pH LogR module when a LogR temperature calibration is performed the meter will import the temperature value from the ATC probe as the reference temperature during the calibration The temperature source used to perform the LogR temperature calibration will contribute to the overall temperature accuracy of the system Detailed information on this feature is available in the Appendix section of this user manual
145. tabilize and press the f2 Accept key a 0 0 will be displayed when the reading stabilizes 6 Press the f3 Cal Done key to save and end the calibration 7 The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log Press the measure esc key to proceed to the measurement mode Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 69 Meter Measurements Measurement Overview The type of module connected to each of the four channels on the VERSA STAR meter will define the measurement capability of that channel VERSA STAR Module Measurement Capabilities pH module pH mV relative mV or ORP with temperature pH ISE module pH mV relative mV ORP or concentration ISE with temperature OH LogR module pH mV or ORP with temperature LogR temperature Conductivity module Conductivity TDS salinity or resistivity with temperature RDO DO module Dissolved oxygen as saturation or concentration with temperature When two or more modules are connected to the meter pressing the channel Key will change the number and combination of channels displayed in the measurement mode Each channel can be displayed individually or two to four channels can be displayed simultaneously The information shown in the measurement mode can be customized using the Instrument Settings setup menu The channel number measurement mode method stability indicator temperature Secondary measurement parameter calibration details user ID
146. ted mode for all applicable channels If no calibration is available will return gt to receive next command Select calibration data for specific mode as a number GETCAL PH 1 COND 6 RMV 3 DO 10 ORP 4 RDO 12 ISE 5 INCREMENTAL 21 Example GETCAL 1 lt CR gt GETLOG lt CR gt Prints all the logged measurement data If no data is logged will return gt to receive next command Example GETLOG lt CR gt GETLOG START END lt CR gt Prints the data in a specified range according to the selected print format If no data is available will return gt to receive next command Example GETLOG 10 100 lt CR gt SYSTEM lt CR gt SYSTEM Prints the Meter Type Serial Number Software Version Example Versa Star V00000 2 73 Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 81 GETLOG Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates 82 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual SETRTC SETMODE GETMODE STOP SETRTC YY MM DD HH MM SS lt CR gt Set the date and time in 24 hour format for the meter Example SETRTC 14 03 15 18 15 30 00 SETMODE CHANNEL MODE lt CR gt Set the channel as 1 2 3 4 Setthe channel measurement mode as PH COND DOSAT MV TDS DOCON RMV SAL ORP RES ISE Example SETMODE 1 PH lt CR gt GETMODE CHANNEL lt CR gt Printthe channel measurement mode Example GETMODE 1 ESC lt CR gt Stops the command being executed STOP lt CR gt Command stops continuous measurement fr
147. ter with pH module pH LogR module and RDO DO module and blank module right to left blank module right to left Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 13 Chapter 2 Meter Basics 14 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Inserting and Removing Modules Modules can be added or removed at any time with the meter powered on or off Module Insertion 1 Hold the top labeled and bottom tabs on the module with your thumb and index finger and Squeeze the tabs towards each other 2 Slide the module straight into an open channel grove on the back of the meter The tabs Should snap into place when the module Is fully connected to the meter 3 Release the top and bottom tabs on the module 4 Ifthe meter is powered on it will automatically recognize the module and update the channel ID display top left with the module ID in the corresponding channel location koi Measurement E Ready 0 ale 000 29 0 C ATC Module Removal 1 Hold the top labeled and bottom tabs on the module with your thumb and index finger and Squeeze the tabs towards each other 2 Pull straight back to remove the module from channel grove on the back of the meter 3 The meter will automatically recognize that the module has been removed and update the channel ID display top left with dashes in the previous channel location Thermo Scientific Chapter 2 Meter Basics Module Connections VERSA STAR meters are compatib
148. the lt or key to highlight any available ATC probe i e Ch2 ATC as the temperature source or highlight MAN for manual temperature input This setting will determine which options are available in the Temperature Cal menu 3 Press the measure esc Key to return to the measurement mode or proceed to the Temperature Cal menu Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 27 Chapter 3 Meter Setup Menus 28 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Temperature Cal A temperature calibration can be performed for individual ATC probes or simultaneously for all ATC probes connected to the meter A manual temperature value can also be entered using the Temperature Cal menu if the MAN setting is selected in the Temperature Input menu The meter has a relative temperature accuracy of 0 1 C ATC probes have varying relative temperature accuracies usually 0 5 C to 2 C Use the temperature calibration function only when necessary It is recommended that two NIST traceable thermometers be used to measure and verify the calibration solution temperature Since the temperature offset calculated during the calibration iS applied to all future temperature measurements recalibrate the temperature if a different ATC probe is used ATC Probe Temperature Calibration Prepare and connect all ATC probes to be calibrated to the appropriate module inputs on the selected channels 1 Press the A or Y key to highlight Temperature Cal in the Temperature setup menu
149. the USB cable to the Mini B USB input on the meter and USB input on a computer Press and hold the f1 key on the meter keypad while connecting the power adapter to the meter After about five seconds a Removable Disk window i e E will open on the computer Release the fl key a Note that the meter display will not turn on b If using Windows 7 a Removable Disk window will not open automatically Go to the Start Menu select Computer locate the Removable Disk and double click to open Copy and paste the new software file to the Removable Disk window and wait for the file to transfer completely Disconnect the power adapter and USB cable from the meter Connect the power adapter to the meter 10 Wait for the meter to load the software update If needed the meter will automatically update the module software Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 79 Chapter 8 Data Transfer and Software Updates 80 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Computer and Printer Compatibility Computer Requirements The VERSA STAR USB driver and software update program have been tested with Microsoft Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems only We are always working to update our programs however they are not compatible with Windows 8 or any other operating systems at this time The computer must be up to date with the latest Windows updates installed and have NET framework version 4 0 with the latest updates
150. the total volume Sample volume plus added ISA volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 11 Enter the standard concentration in Molarity or Normality using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept key Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 51 Chapter 4 pH pH ISE and pH LogR Measurement Modules 12 Enter the reaction ratio using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 13 Rinse the ISE and any other electrodes in use with distilled water or rinse solution required for that electrode Blot the electrode dry with a lint free tissue or shake the electrode place into the prepared sample and press the f2 Next key a Follow all electrode rinsing and drying instructions or exceptions in the ISE user manual Do not wipe or rub the sensing element of the electrode 14 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 15 Enter the standard volume using the numeric keypad and press the f2 Accept Key 16 Add the standard to the sample and press the f2 Yes Key 17 Wait for the mV value on the meter to stabilize and press the f2 Accept key 18 The meter will display the calculated sample concentration and summary of the incremental technique performed Press the f1 Esc key to proceed to the measurement mode or press the f2 Next key to perform another analysis Double Known Subtraction Double Known Subtraction Recommendations Ensure that the su
151. tivity value read by the conductivity probe to calculate the salinity correction factor and applies the factor to dissolved oxygen readings reported as mg L Manual salinity correction can be used for dissolved oxygen readings reported as mg L on all VERSA STAR meters with RDO DO module The manual salinity correction factor must be entered as ppt parts per thousand Conductivity Salinity Conductivity Salinity Conductivity Salinity at 20 C Correction at 20 C Correction at 20 C Correction mS cm Value ppt mS cm Value ppt mS cm Value ppt 25 Calculated from the International Oceanographic Tables Vol 1 National Institute of Oceanography of Great Britain Womley Godaming Surrey England and Unesco Paris 1971 Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 121 thermoscientific com water 2014 Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc All rights reserved RDO is a registered trademark of In Situ Inc Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks are the property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc amp its subsidiaries Water Analysis Instruments North America Toll Free 1 800 225 1480 Tel 1 978 232 6000 info water thermo com 68X006501 0414 RevA Netherlands Tel 31 020 4936270 info water uk thermo com China Tel 86 21 68654588 wal asia thermofisher com India Tel 91 22 4157 8800 wal asia thermofisher com Singapore Tel 65 677
152. to customize measurement settings and parameters for the selected channel This section provides detailed information on the options available within Mode menus when using the various VERSA STAR measurement modules Detailed information on additional advanced meter features is also provided General Mode Settings Sample ID If Manual is selected as the type of Sample ID use the popup alphanumeric keypad screen to enter a sample ID up to ten characters long The entered sample ID will be recorded with Subsequent measurements and saved to the data log or exported to an external device depending on the meter communication settings in the Instrument Settings setup menu If Auto Incremental is selected as the type of Sample ID use the popup numeric keypad screen to enter a numeric value up to ten characters long The entered sample ID will be used as the Starting value and the meter will automatically increase the value by one for each subsequent measurement The sample IDs will be recorded with each measurement and saved to the data log or exported to an external device depending on the meter communication settings in the Instrument Settings setup menu Press the f2 Sample ID key in the measurement mode to open a shortcut to the Sample ID setup menu and enter a new sample ID Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features Stability The Stability setting allows the operator to set when a measure
153. ture compensation The type and quality of pH electrode used to perform LogR temperature measurements will contribute to the overall temperature accuracy of the system To maximize LogR performance and accuracy a Thermo Scientific Orion ROSS Ultra or Thermo Scientific Orion ROSS pH electrode is recommended LogR technology is based on using the electrical resistance of a pH electrode s pH sensing glass bulb as the temperature source The logarithm of the resistance of the bulb varies almost linearly with the reciprocal of the absolute temperature Almost all standard glass bulb pH electrodes exhibit a similar decrease in resistance with increasing temperature LogR Temperature Calibration Recommendations When using the meter for the first time or restarting the meter in the LogR temperature mode a LogR temperature calibration must be performed A LogR temperature calibration should be performed at least once per week to ensure accurate temperature compensation when using the LogR temperature mode Recalibrate the LogR temperature if the meter is disconnected from the power supply or the pH electrode is disconnected from the meter Up to a three point LogR temperature calibration can be performed It is recommended that at least two calibration points be used to meet optimum system accuracy Choose a temperature calibration range that Is 5 C to 20 C apart depending on the expected sample temperature range and evenly bracke
154. ty standards can be used for calibration up to three for an automatic conductivity calibration up to six for a direct conductivity calibration and one for a manual conductivity calibration Always use fresh standards and select standards that are near the expected sample conductivity Automatic or Direct Conductivity Calibration Prepare the conductivity probe according to the instructions in the probe user manual Connect the probe and any other electrodes to be used to the module inputs on the selected channel In the measurement mode press the channel key until the channel with the conductivity module with conductivity probe connected is shown If needed press the mode key until Cond Measurement is shown as the measurement mode For an automatic calibration use the Cell Constant Entry procedure or Conductivity Mode Menu to enter the nominal cell constant of the conductivity probe before the calibration Use Thermo Scientific Orion 100 uS cm 1413 uS cm and or 12 9 mS cm conductivity standards 1 Press the fl Cal key to start the calibration a If more than one channel is displayed in the measurement mode press the A or Y key to highlight the desired channel and press the f3 Select key 2 Rinse the conductivity probe and any other electrodes in use with distilled water blot dry with a lint free tissue and place into the standard 3 When the conductivity probe and standard are ready press the f3 Start key a If
155. using a stirrer probe the stirrer probe will start stirring when the f3 Start key is pressed and stop stirring when the reading stabilizes 4 Wait for the conductivity value on the meter to stabilize and perform one of the following actions a Press the f2 Accept key to accept the displayed value or b Press the f3 Edit key press the f3 Clear key and use the numeric keypad to enter the conductivity value of the standard at the measured temperature Press the f2 Accept key to confirm the entered value 5 Press the f2 Next key to proceed to the next standard and repeat steps 2 through 4 or press the f3 Cal Done Key to save and end the calibration 6 The meter will display the calibration summary and export the data to the calibration log Press the measure esc key to proceed to the measurement mode Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 61 Chapter 5 Conductivity Measurement Module 62 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Conductivity Calibration Editing Once the f3 Cal Done key is pressed and the calibration is saved press the f2 Cal Edit key to edit the calibration data and fix individual points without a full recalibration In the calibration edit mode press the A or Y key to highlight a calibration point and press the f2 Delete key to delete the point or press the f3 Re Measure key to re measure the point Follow the onscreen text prompts and instructions to edit the selected calibration point Orion Co
156. ution Temperature Unit Calibration Type Barometric Pressure Value Barometric Pressure Unit Slope Value Slope Unit Calibration Log Number Example VERSA STAR V00000 2 73 Ch 4 SENSOR 04 VA12345 M 401 15 03 14 1 30 30 PM USER 01 102 3 0 0 0 0 nA 23 8 C ATC Auto 760 0 mmHg 1 6 Torr Sat 402 lt CR gt Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 87 Customer Services For any questions or if you require assistance contact our Technical Support Specialists Email wai techservbev thermofisher com Within the United States call 1 800 225 1480 Outside the United States call 1 978 232 6000 or fax 1 978 232 6031 For additional product information contact your local authorized dealer Thermo Scientific Orion technical sales representative or contact us using the WAI information on the page back of this user manual Visit www thermoscientific com water to view Thermo Scientific Orion products and download product literature user manuals and manuals software updates and additional application and technical resources For the most current warranty information refer to the Thermo Scientific Orion warranty card included on the Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR literature CD and available online at www thermoscientific com water 88 Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Chapter 9 Customer Services Troubleshooting Tips If an issue is encountered whi
157. y and use the numeric keypad to enter the pH value Press the f2 Accept key to confirm the entered value 5 Press the f2 Next key to proceed to the next buffer and repeat steps 2 through 4 or press the f3 Cal Done key to save and end the calibration a Ifa one point calibration is performed and the displayed slope needs to be edited press the f3 Slope Edit key and press the f3 Clear key use the numeric keypad to enter the new slope value and press the f2 Accept key 6 The meter will display the calibration summary including the slope and export the data to the calibration log Press the measure esc Key to proceed to the measurement mode pH Calibration Editing Once the f3 Cal Done key is pressed and the calibration is saved press the f2 Cal Edit key to edit the calibration data and fix individual points without a full recalibration In the calibration edit mode press the A or W key to highlight a calibration point and press the f2 Delete key to delete the point or press the f3 Re Measure key to re measure the point Follow the onscreen text prompts and instructions to edit the selected calibration point Thermo Scientific Thermo Scientific Example pH Calibration Displays Beas liecia ged pierce rio Balli Pret fiir ol te beg Example 1 When a pH calibration is started onscreen text prompts provide instructions for how to perform each calibration step Frida ia 6 997 25 0 ve nary p 0 0 ite Pea
158. zed with a one or two point calibration This is usually seen as a low electrode slope Generally the electrode is behaving ina Nernstian manner but the effect of a blank is being observed See the figure below Typical Calibration Curve Electrode Potential vs Concentration Electrode Potential mV 0 1 1 10 100 1000 10 104 103 102 1071 Concentration ppm and M This blank may be a true reagent blank traces of analate ion in the reagents or it may be the mud value of the electrode It could also be an interference in the reagents that becomes apparent at low levels of analate ion or it could be any combination of these effects The expanded version of the Nernst equation traditionally used for blank correction is as follows E Eo S log C b where b Is the blank In a multi point calibration a set of equations is generated and the relationship between them evaluated For example the equations generated in a three point calibration would be E Eo S log Ci b E2 Eq S log C2 b E3 E S log C3 b Orion VERSA STAR Meter User Manual 109 Appendix A Channel Specific Settings and Features The meter evaluates the relationships between the three potentials Ei E2 and E and the three concentrations Ci C2 and C3 If the relationships indicate that blank correction is desired a blank will automatically be calculated and the non linearity will be corrected for in a Nernstian manner If the approp

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