pH100 - Global Water Instrumentation, Inc.
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1. year from date of shipment a six month limited warranty applies on sensors and cables If it should become necessary to return the instrument for service during or beyond the warranty period contact the Customer Service Department at 781 890 7440 ext 210 for authorization or visit our website at www extech com click on Contact Extech and go to Service Department to request an RA number A Return Authorization RA number must be issued before any product is returned to Extech The sender is responsible for shipping charges freight insurance and proper packaging to prevent damage in transit This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from action of the user such as misuse improper wiring operation outside of specification improper maintenance or repair or unauthorized modification Extech specifically disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose and will not be liable for any direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Extech s total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product The warranty set forth above is inclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied a Support line 781 890 7440 Technical support Extension 200 E mail support extech com Repair amp Returns Extension 210 E mail repair extech com Product specifications subject to change without notice For the latest version of this User s Guide Software2. 2 to 194 F 0 to 90 C Temperature Range 23 to 194 F 5 to 90 C Temperature Resolution 0 1 up to 99 9 then 1 thereafter Temperature Accuracy 1 8 F 1 C from 23 to 122 F 5 to 50 C 5 4 F 3 C from 122 to 194 F 50 to 90 C Measurement storage 15 tagged numbered readings Power Four 4 CR2032 button batteries Low battery indication BAT appears on the LCD Auto power off After 10 minutes of inactivity Dimen sions 35 6x172 7x40 6mm 1 4x6 8x1 6 110g 3 8502 Optional Accessories Note Tripak buffers with 4 7 amp 10 pH capsules 6 each plus two rinsing solutions Part Number PH103 pH 4 01 buffer pint Part Number PH4 P pH 7 00 buffer pint Part Number PH7 P pH 10 00 buffer pint Part Number PH10 P Spare pH Electrode non refillable Part Number PH105 Spare pH Electrode refillable Part number PH115 Electrode Refill solution Part number PH113 Spare ORP electrode Part Number RE305 Spare Chlorine electrode Part Number CL205 Weighted base with 5 solution cups Part Number EX006 DO600 1C 3ft extension cable DO600 5C 16ft extension cable If the unit is to be converted for ORP or Chlorine use by attaching the proper electrode please visit www extech com to download the proper User Guide 7 PH100 PH110 Version 5 0 06 05 Warranty EXTECH INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION warrants this instrument to be free of defects in parts and workmanship for one
3. User Guide EXT INSTRUMENTS ExStik pH Waterproof Meters Models PH100 amp PH110 Patent Pending ExStik Description Front Panel Controls 1 Battery compartment cap 1 2 LCD Display 3 MODE HOLD button EXTECH 4 CAL RECALL button 5 ON OFF button 43 2 6 Electrode collar 236 7 Electrode refillable on PH110 ExStik Electrode cap is not shown W 3 EA 4 2 5 6 Display 1 Bargraph reading 2 Measurement reading 3 BAT low battery and HOLD data hold indicators 4 Temperature display 5 Bargraph scale designations 6 Units of measure 7 Calibration indicators 4 3 8 RENEW and CAL indicators g 4 2 PH100 PH110 Version 5 0 06 05 Overview pH Overview pH is a unit of measure ranging from 0 to 14pH indicating the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a solution pH tests are the most commonly performed measurements in water analysis and reports the negative log of the hydrogen ion activity of a solution which is an indicator of acidity or alkalinity Solutions with a pH less than 7 are considered acidic solutions with a pH higher than 7 are known as bases and solutions with a pH of exactly 7 are neutral The pH scale is logarithmic so for example if sample A is 1 pH less than Sample B this means that Sample A is 10 times more acidic then Sample B A difference of 1 pH represents a ten fold difference in acidity Getting Started Remove the cap from the
4. bottom of the ExStik to expose the electrode glass surface and reference junction Before first use or after extended storage soak the electrode with its cap removed ina pH 4 solution for about 10 minutes PH100 only White KCL crystals may be present in the cap These crystals will dissolve in the soak or they can be simply rinsed with tap water Always calibrate close to the expected measurement value Before first use twist off the battery compartment cap to access the battery Locate and remove the plastic battery insulating tab A sponge is located in the electrode protective cap Keep this sponge soaked with a pH 4 solution to preserve Electrode life during storage Replacing Electrodes The ExStik is shipped with an electrode attached Electrode life is limited and is dependent on among other factors frequency of use and care If the electrode needs to be replaced follow these steps for removing and connecting electrodes Note that the PH110 has a refillable electrode and the PH100 does not 1 To remove an electrode unscrew and completely remove the electrode retaining collar 2 Gently rock the electrode from side to side pulling it away from the meter until it disconnects 3 To attach an electrode carefully plug the electrode into the meter socket note that the electrode connector is keyed ensuring proper connection 4 Secure the electrode in place by tightly turning the collar in place a rubber gasket seal
5. ctrode only Refillable l pH Module y The refillable electrode does not need to be detached from the body of the ExStik in order to perform the refilling procedure Refillable electrodes PH115 have a removable reference junction slotted and the word REFILLABLE on the side of the electrode housing Removing the Reference Junction The removal tool supplied with the PH113 Refill Kit is used to remove the reference junction from the sensing surface of the electrode If the reference junction does not have Junction removal tool slots for the teeth of the removal tool to lock onto the electrode is NOT refillable Reference junction Holding the electrode upside down unscrew and remove the reference junction using the removal tool Filling the Electrode 1 Once the reference junction i is removed fill the cavity with the refill solution supplied in the Refill Kit 2 Replace the reference junction using the removal installation tool Spare junctions are provided if needed Filling Solution The supplied container includes 15ml of filling solution There is enough solution for 4 to 5 refills Use only the supplied solution for refilling the electrode 6 PH100 PH110 Version 5 0 06 05 Specifications Display Multifunction LCD with Bargraph Operating conditions 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C lt 80 RH Range and Accuracy 0 00 to 14 00 0 01pH typical Temp Compensation Automatic from 3
6. icon appears on the LCD indicating that the ExStik may require calibration Some applications may require recalibration of the electrode more frequently than others The CAL display is simply a reminder and will turn off when the pH electrode is recalibrated RENEW Display A flashing RENEW warning indicates that the probe may be nearing the end of its useful life If cleaning or recalibration does not cause the RENEW icon to disappear replace the electrode The RENEW display appears when the output of the pH electrode fails a diagnostic test Considerations If the unit appears to be locked display frozen it is possible that the Data Hold mode has been inadvertently accessed by pressing the MODE button Simply press the MODE button again or turn the meter off and restart if the display appears frozen If the meter does latch up and no button presses revive it remove the batteries push the ON button for 3 seconds and then reinsert the batteries Note that if the batteries are removed any stored readings will be discarded Also the user calibration data for pH will be cleared New user pH calibration data is required Factory calibration data for all models will be retained however 5 PH100 PH110 Version 5 0 06 05 Battery Replacement 1 Twist off the battery compartment cap 2 Replace the four 4 2032 batteries observing polarity 3 Replace the battery compartment cap PH Electrode Refilling 0H110 115 refillable ele
7. nizes the solution and calibrates itself to that value Note If the solution is more than 1pH off from the 4 7 or 10pH standard the ExStik will assume an error and abort the calibration CAL and END will be displayed 3 During calibration the pH reading flashes on the main display 4 When calibration is complete the ExStik automatically displays END and returns to normal operation mode 5 The appropriate circled indicator or will appear on the LCD when a calibration has been completed The calibration data is stored until a new calibration is performed 6 Fora two or three point calibration repeat steps 1 4 Note Always turn the meter off and then on before calibrating to allow sufficient time to complete the calibrations during one power cycle If the meter auto powers off during calibration the calibrations remain valid but new calibrations will turn the circled indicators off Changing the Displayed Temperature Units Press and hold the CAL button for approx 3 seconds The C or F icon will change first and the numerical temperature value will change after the button is released If the Calibration mode is accidentally accessed CAL appears on the LCD Simply turn the ExStik off and start again Data Hold Momentarily press the MODE button to freeze the current reading The HOLD display icon will appear along with the held reading The held reading will also be stored in memory Momentarily p
8. ress the MODE key to return to normal operation 4 PH100 PH110 Version 5 0 06 05 15 Storing Readings into Memory 1 Momentarily press the MODE button to store a reading The LCD will briefly display the se y memory location number and then the value ig pH stored Data Hold will activate y4 gt g i 4 20 Momentarily press MODE again to return to How normal operation q 8 6 Repeat step 1 to store the next reading and so on After 15 readings are stored the ExStik will return to memory location 1 and start overwriting existing data with newly stored data Recalling Stored Readings Note Check that the HOLD symbol is not displayed If it is exit the HOLD function by i momentarily pressing the MODE button Momentarily press the CAL button and then press the MODE button immediately after CAL is displayed the storage location number 1 through 15 will flash If the CAL mode is accidentally accessed display flashing press the CAL button again to exit The last reading stored will be displayed first To advance through the stored readings momentarily press the MODE button The location number is displayed first followed by the reading stored in that location To exit the recall mode momentarily press the CAL button and the ExStik will return to normal operation CAL Reminder Display When the ExStik is turned on in the pH mode for the 15th time without recalibration the CAL
9. s the electrode with the meter Automatic Electrode Recognition When the ExStik is turned on it recognizes the type of electrode that is connected and displays the appropriate unit of measure Attach electrode before turning the ExStik on Powering the ExStik If the batteries are weak the BAT indicator appears on the LCD Press the ON OFF key to turn the ExStik on or off The auto power off feature shuts the ExStik off automatically after 10 minutes of inactivity to preserve battery life 3 PH100 PH110 Version 5 0 06 05 Operation Overview When the electrode is placed in a solution the main display and bargraph indicate the pH reading while the lower display reads temperature readings flash until they have stabilized The bargraph is center zero i e at pH 7 there is no display As the pH rises the bar moves from the center to the right If the pH drops the bar moves from the center to the left pH Calibration 1 2 or 3 points A two point calibration with a buffer of 7 plus 4 or 10 whichever is nearest to the expected sample value is always recommended A one point calibration choose the value closest to the expected sample value is also valid For best accuracy always calibrate at the sample temperature 1 Place the electrode into a buffer solution 4 7 or 10 and momentarily press the CAL key pH 7 should be calibrated first then 4 and or 10 pH 2 The ExStik automatically recog
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