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1. EXTECH User Guide INSTRUMENTS Model PH210 pH ORP Temperature Meter pH ORP Temperature Meter PH210 SS yy Introduction Thank you for selecting the Extech PH210 pH ORP Temperature meter This microprocessor based device with tactile push buttons is battery operated and ideal for field use The PH210 simultaneously displays pH or mV ORP and solution temperature measurements This meter is shipped fully tested and calibrated and with proper use will provide years of reliable service Features LCD display shows pH or mV ORP and solution temperature simultaneously pH measurement range O to 14 00pH mV ORP measurement range 1999mV BNC input socket accommodates most pH or ORP electrodes Detachable probe for ease of use in a variety of measurement environments Automatic via optional temperature probe or Manual temperature compensation High impedance pH measurements User pH calibration ability DATA HOLD for freezing displayed reading Records MIN MAX readings Selectable function pH or mV Temperature measurement units C F Auto power off disable enable and Manual solution temperature compensation Meter Description SOP 00 SY NR aS a ha o Measurement reading Solution temperature Unit of measure pH or mV Povver Escape button N Function Hold Up arrow button Record MIN MAX Enter button pH ORP Temperature Meter PH210 Setting dovvn arrovv butto2. after the instrument is switched OFF 1 Momentarily press the REC button REC will be displayed at the upper right 2 Press REC again REC MAX will be displayed along with the maximum reading 3 Press REC again to display the MIN reading REC MIN will display along with the minimum reading 4 To delete either the MAX or the MIN reading press the HOLD button while either the REC MAX or the REC MIN icons are displayed 5 Press and hold REC for 2 seconds to exit and to return to the normal operating mode The REC and MAX MIN icons will switch OFF Specifications Measurements Parameters Range Resolution Accuracy Solution Temperature measurement O to 100 C 32 to 212 F 0 8 C 1 5 F pH measurement 0 00 to 14 00pH 0 01pH 0 04pH mV ORP measurement 1999mV 10 5mV Note Accuracy does not include pH buffer temperature coefficient Automatic Temperature Compensation ATC range 0 to 65 C 32 to 149 F Manual Temperature Compensation Adjustment range 0 to 100 C 32 to 212 F Power 9 volt alkaline battery Display LCD display for simultaneous pH or mV and temperature readings plus programming menu parameters and icons Operating Temperature and Relative Humidity 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F lt 80 RH pH Calibration points 4 00 7 00 10 00 1 2 or 3 point calibration can be performed Auto Power OFF 10 minutes from last key p
3. be to reach thermal equilibrium with the buffer solution Refer to the Temperature Compensation section for more information on Automatic and Manual Temperature Compensation After the measurement stabilizes view the pH reading and temperature solution temperature on the display When the test is complete rinse the electrode and probe with distilled water Store electrodes and probes when not in use according to manufacturer s requirements Measuring mV ORP Oxidation Reduction Potential Important Electrodes and temperature probes should always be rinsed before and between samples with distilled water to remove all traces of storage solution process media or previous test solution 1 2 Connect the ORP electrode to the meter BNC connection at bottom of meter Optionally connect the temperature probe Extech model 850188 only to the jack at the bottom of the meter This temperature probe is used for automatic temperature compensation ATC purposes Manual compensation is possible as explained below Turn the meter on using the POWER ESC button Press and hold the FUNCTION button to select mV units if necessary The unit of measure appears on the LCD mV or pH To change the solution temperature units C F refer to the Temperature Units Selection section of this guide Rinse the ORP electrode and ATC probe if being used with distilled or deionized water Place the electrode and ATC probe if bein
4. g used in the solution Allow 30 seconds for the ORP electrode and ATC probe to reach thermal equilibrium with the buffer solution Refer to the Temperature Compensation section for more information on Automatic and Manual Temperature Compensation After the measurement stabilizes view the ORP reading in mV on the main display When the test is complete rinse the electrode and probe with distilled water Store electrodes and probes when not in use according to manufacturer s requirements 4 PH210 en GB_v1 3 11 14 Automatic ATC and Manual Temperature Compensation The PH210 automatically compensates ATC for solution temperature deviations when the Model 850188 temperature probe inserted at bottom of meter is placed in the measurement solution The temperature of a solution is displayed on the meter s lower LCD line To manually compensate for solution temperature deviations a separate thermometer must be placed in the solution to monitor the solution s temperature then proceed as follows 1 Press and hold the SETTING button for 5 seconds The display will show noATC 2 Press ENTER and noATC will flash indicating the automatic compensation is switched OFF and Manual Temperature Compensation is active Note that when noATC is not flashing Automatic Temperature Compensation mode is active 3 Use the up and down buttons to manually adjust the temperature value to match the solution temperature as determined by the solution
5. he meter should be calibrated once per testing session Calibration is performed using standard buffer solutions at room temperature 25 C 77 F Calibration should always be performed using the pH 7 00 buffer first followed by a second calibration buffer if desired Select the pH 4 00 buffer for the second calibration if typical measurements will be lower than pH 7 00 or use a pH 10 00 buffer for the second calibration if typical measurements will be greater than pH 7 00 If the display shows ERR clear the existing calibration data as discussed in the pH Calibration Procedure below and perform the calibration again pH Calibration Procedure 1 Place the electrode in a buffer solution Power the meter ON and simultaneously press and release the REC and HOLD buttons CAL appears in the lower left corner of the display 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the 4 7 and 10 calibration points and the Clear function CLr Once the correct point is selected press the ENTER button The reading will flash for several seconds and then END will appear Calibrate to the other buffers in the same way Note If there is a deviation of more than 1 pH unit from the 4 7 or 10 pH buffer or if the electrode slope is low the instrument will assume an error and abort the calibration ERR will be displayed In this case clear the calibration data see step 2 above and perform the calibration again If the problem persists the elec
6. l and electronic equipment Electrode Maintenance and Troubleshooting Most measurement difficulties are caused by the electrode Careful handling and proper storage of the electrode will increase measurement accuracy and electrode life Electrodes should be rinsed often to remove all traces of storage solution process medium or previous test solution Electrode Storage The electrode should be stored in a soaker bottle or wetting cap filled with pH4 buffer Never store an electrode in distilled or deionized water as this will cause migration of the fill solution from the electrode Electrode Cleaning The type of electrode coating that occurs over time will determine the cleaning method Soft coatings can be removed by vigorous stirring or by using a squirt bottle Organic chemical coating hard coatings should be chemically removed Only in extreme cases should the bulb be cleaned mechanically 7 PH210 en GB_v1 3 11 14 Troubleshooting an Electrode Symptom Cause Recommendation Long response time or reading drift Clogged Junction Soak in 4 07 M Potassium Chloride KCI 60 C for 30 minutes Strong Alkaline measurement Soak in 0 1 M HCL overnight Deteriorated Gel layer Replace electrode Protein coating on electrode surface Soak in 1 gm Pepsin dissolved in 100ml of 0 1 m HCL for 30 minutes or as needed Oil paint dyes suspended solids etc are on sensor Rinse elect
7. n Battery compartment rear of meter pH or mV Electrode BNC connector input Optional ATC probe input jack NOURA 00 2 PH210 en GB_v1 3 11 14 Getting Started 1 Calibrate the instrument often as described in a later section Note that only a pH calibration is required mV ORP is calibrated as a by product of the pH calibration 2 Set the unit of measure for solution temperature C or F as described in the Temperature Units Selection section of this guide 3 Determine if Automatic or Manual temperature compensation will be employed Refer to the Temperature Compensation section of this guide for details 4 Follow the instructions and electrode cleaning rinsing recommendations closely as slight deviations in test procedures can have a significant effect on test results Calibration pH Calibration Considerations This pH meter was factory calibrated by mV signals simulating an ideal pH Electrode in a 25 C 77 F environment An ideal electrode will produce 0 0mV at pH of 7 00 in ideal conditions Electrodes are imperfect however and the temperature at which tests are taken is not always ideal To maintain a high level of accuracy and to accommodate any given application choose a calibration method from the selections below e Basic Calibration single point calibration pH 7 00 e Complete Calibration two points pH 7 00 then pH 4 00 or pH 7 00 then pH 10 00 T
8. ress can be disabled Low Battery Indication Battery display icon will flash when battery requires replacing Dimensions Weight 135 x 60 x 33mm 5 3 x 2 4 x 1 3 200g 7 1 oz 6 PH210 en GB_v1 3 11 14 Battery Replacement The 9V battery that powers the instrument requires replacing when the battery icon flashes on the display To replace the battery follow the steps below Disconnect the electrode probe from the instrument 2 Open the rear battery compartment using a screwdriver to remove the two Phillips head screws that secure the compartment 3 Carefully remove the old battery from the compartment lid chamber and gently unsnap the battery s terminals from the wired red black connectors 4 Install a new 9V battery by snapping the battery terminals onto the wired connectors observing correct polarity and inserting the battery into the compartment lid chamber 5 Install the compartment lid chamber into the meter housing and secure with the two screws Never dispose of used batteries or rechargeable batteries in household waste As consumers users are legally required to take used batteries to appropriate collection sites the retail store where the batteries were purchased or wherever mmm batteries are sold Disposal Do not dispose of this instrument in household waste The user is obligated to take end of life devices to a designated collection point for the disposal of electrica
9. rode alternately with a materials solvent and a buffer 7 00 Organic solvents are coating the sensor Organic mole fraction has to be less than 50 to assure reasonable readings Limit time of measurement Keep probe in the 7 0 buffer between readings Dehydrated membrane Read solution for dry bulb below Dry Bulb Long term storage without wetting Soak electrode tip in wetting cap filled with 1ml 7 00 buffer for 24 to 48 hours Static Charge Wiping electrodes Rinse electrode in 7 0 buffer and blot Do no wipe electrode Same readings in different buffers and samples Cracked or broken bulb Replace electrode Use bulb guard Avoid plunging electrode to bottom of container and spinning bars Wetting cap will protect bulb between tests Erratic LCD display Samples have low ionic strength lacks salt e g distilled de ionized boiled lake water high pressure For each 50 ml of sample add 1 drop SOuL of SAT KCI No alteration in pH will occur using inert KCl Copyright 2014 FLIR Systems Inc All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form www extech com PH210 en GB_v1 3 11 14
10. thermometer Once the temperature is programmed press ENTER to save the data and then press ESC to return to the normal operating mode 4 Ifthe solution temperature changes the manual temperature compensation procedure must be repeated Temperature Units C F Selection To change the temperature units C F Power on the device Press and hold the Setting button for 5 seconds until the Setting mode is accessed Press the Setting button again either an F or a C will be displayed Use the up arrow button to select the desired unit of measure for temperature solution Press ENTER to save the setting OO GN Press ESC to return to the normal mode of operation Automatic Power OFF Enable Disable To conserve battery power the instrument automatically shuts off after approximately 10 minutes of inactivity To disable or enable this feature follow the steps below 1 Power on the device 2 Press and hold the SETTING button for 5 seconds until the Setting mode is accessed 3 Use the SETTING button to step to the screen that shows either OFF YES or OFF NO 4 Use the up arrow button to select YES Auto Power OFF active or NO Auto Power OFF not active 5 Press the ENTER key to save the setting and to return to the normal operating mode 5 PH210 en GB_v1 3 11 14 MIN MAX Data Recording REC mode This instrument has the ability record the highest MAX and the lowest MIN readings recorded Readings are retained even
11. trode may require replacing 3 For multi point calibration use the arrow buttons to scroll through the calibration points as described in step 2 Always calibrate with a pH 7 buffer first and then follow with pH 4 or pH 10 Rinse electrode and probe with distilled water between calibration buffers 4 Press ESC at any time to abort the calibration and return to the normal operating mode 3 PH210 en GB_v1 3 11 14 Measuring pH Important Electrodes and temperature probes should always be rinsed before and between samples with distilled water to remove all traces of storage solution process media or previous test solution 1 2 9 10 Connect the pH electrode to the meter BNC connection at bottom of meter Optionally connect the temperature probe Extech model 850188 only to the jack at the bottom of the meter This temperature probe is used for automatic temperature compensation ATC Manual temperature compensation is possible as explained below Turn the meter on using the POWER ESC button Press and hold the FUNCTION button to select pH units if necessary The unit of measure appears on the LCD pH To change the solution temperature units C F refer to the Temperature Units Selection section of this guide Rinse the pH electrode and temperature probe with distilled water Place the electrode and temperature probe if ATC is to be used in the solution Allow 30 seconds for the electrode and ATC pro
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