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WT-60
Conductivity / TDS
Water Quality Meter
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WT-60
Conductivity / TDS
Water Quality Meter
Users Manual
September 2009, Rev.1
©2009 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China
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WT-60 Conductivity / TDS Water Quality Meter
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Probe socket
LCD display
Adaptor port
USB port
Operation keys
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Probe
Temperature sensor
Battery cover (rear side)
Tripod mount hole (rear side)
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Conductivity reading (unit: uS or mS )
or TDS reading (unit: ppt or ppm or mg/l)
Display temperature in either degree
Celsius or degree Fahrenheit
Freeze display
ATC to indicate auto temp. compensation
READY to indicate the reading is stable
low battery indicator
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POWR/SET KEY: Press key to turn on and off the meter.
When the meter is on, hold down for > 2 seconds to enter setting
(SET)mode.
CAL/ESC KEY: Press key > 2 seconds to enter calibration mode. While
in calibration or setting mode, press to return to previous mode.
HOLD KEY: Press key to freeze current reading. Press again to
unlock. When the meter is off, press SET+HOLD simultaneously > 1
second to disable auto-sleep mode.
MODE KEY: Press this key to switch Cond. & TDS. Press > 2 seconds
to manually set range. In setting or calibration mode, press to
increase value.
DOWN KEY: Press to record current reading. In setting mode, press
to decrease the value.
ENTER KEY: In setting or calibration mode, press to confirm and
enter next step.
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WT-60 Conductivity / TDS Water Quality Meter
CONTENTS
SYMBOLS.................................................................................................................2
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ...............................................................................2
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................2
Features ...............................................................................................................3
OPERATION .............................................................................................................3
Auto Power Off ..................................................................................................4
Set Up ..................................................................................................................5
Calibration Mode ................................................................................................8
Conductivity calibration .............................................................................8
TDS calibration ............................................................................................9
SPECIFICATION.......................................................................................................10
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ................................................................................11
Battery Replacement .......................................................................................11
USB PC INTERFACE CAPABILITIES .........................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................12
APPENDIX A...........................................................................................................14
APPENDIX B ...........................................................................................................15
APPENDIX C ...........................................................................................................15
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Caution ! Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Conforms to relevant Australian standards
Complies with European Directives
Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Warning and precaution
SYMBOL
• Do not make the air bubble adhere on the electrode. That may cause
inaccurate reading.
• Do not operate the meter in ammable liquid.
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Your Shipping carton should include:
1 WT-60 Conductivity / TDS Water Quality Meter
1 Probe
4 AAA batteries
1 User's Manual
If any of the items are damaged or missing, return the complete packag to the
place of purchase for an exchange.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of WT-60 Conductivity/TDS water quality
meter. Conductivity measurements are used extensively in many industries.
For example, conductivity measurements are used to monitor quality in public
water supplies, in hospitals, in boiler water and industries which depend on
water quality such as brewing. WT-60 is a convenient instrument to measure
water conductivity, TDS and temperature.
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Fig. 1
Features
• Dual display with ATC (°C / °F switchable)
• Data hold to freeze display
• Selectable conductivity to TDS conversion factor
• USB download capabilities
• Low battery indicator.
• Auto power off
• Maximum 5 calibration points
OPERATION
Conductivity Measurement
1. Select range:
Meter is defaulted at "auto-ranging" which determines and selects the
range and gives the greatest resolution and accuracy. Alternatively, you can
manually select by pressing MODE >2 seconds. 5 ranges for selection and
“rAn” (auto ranging). It cycles from 1 to 5 and get back to auto. (Fig. 1)
2. Automatic Temperature Compensation:
The meter is defaulted as ATC on. To disable ATC, refer to programming
setting P1.3 and P3.3 for manual temp. compensation.
3. ASetting correct temperature coefficient:
Factory default is 2.1% per C (temperature coefficient) and this provides
good results for most applications. Refer P3.1 if a different value is needed.
4. Select normalization temperature:
Factory default is 25 °C. Refer P3.2 if a different value is needed.
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5. Rinse the probe with deionized or distilled water to remove any impurity
adhering to electrode body. If the electrode isn't used for a long time,
please soak probe for more than 8 hours to clear up the lazy effect of the
probe.
6. Dip the probe into the sample. Make sure no air bubbles are tapped on
the slot of the probe. To remove air bubbles, stir the probe mildly and
make sure the electrode tip is submerged.
7. Stir the probe gently to create a homogenous sample.
8. Take readings. When the reading is stable, "READY" will display on the
left-middle LCD.
TDS Measurement
1. Set a correct TDS conversion factor. Factory default is 0.50. Refer P1.1 if a
different value is needed. See Appendix A & B for more information.
2. Select range & ATC/manual TC per your application.
3. Take readings. Press "MODE" to switch to TDS mode and get the reading.
Auto power off
This meter will shut off automatically 20 minutes of inactivity. To disable the
auto power off, pressing "SET" + "HOLD" keys simultaneously while turning on
the meter until a "n" appeared on the screen and then release keys to return to
normal mode. (Fig.2)
Fig. 2
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Setup
The advanced setup mode lets you customize your meter.
4 types parameter are available.
P1.0: Meter configuration: (CoF)
P1.1:TDS factor(tdS)
P1.2: READY indicator:(rdy)
P1.3: ATC or Manual TC: (Atc)
P2.0: Unit :(Unt)
P2.1 select OC or OF:(t)
P2.2 select ppm or mg/L: (tdS)
P3.0: temperature parameters: (t)
P3.1: Temperature coefficient:(tCo)
P3.2: Normalization temperature:(nor)
P4.0: View calibration data (CAL)
P5.0: Electrode data:(ELE)
P7.0: Reset to factory default setting(rSt)
P1.0: Meter configuration: (CoF)
P1.1: TDS factor (tdS):
The dissolved salts increases conductivity but the effect varies from sal to
salt and is roughly linear in a given range for a given salt. The TDS
conversion factor is used to convert conductivity into TDS.
In P1.0, press ENTER to enter P1.1. Press again to see TDS factor ashes on
LCD (Fig.3). Press UP/DOWN to change the value from 0.40 to 1.00. The
default value is 0.50. Press ENTER to confirm and enter P1.2.
Fig. 3
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P1.2: READY indicator: (rdy)
Meter is defaulted as "ON". Icon displays when measurement gets
stable. Users can turn it off for faster response. Press UP /DOWN to
switch "on" and "off". Press ENTER to confirm and enter P1.3.
P1.3: ATC or Manual TC: (Atc)
Meter is defaulted as ATC on. Press UP/DOWN to switch on and off.
Press ENTER to confirm and return to P1.0.
P2.0: Unit : (Unt)
P2.1: Select °C or °F:(t)
Select P2.0 and press ENTER to P2.1. Default unit oC is blinking on LCD.
Press UP/DOWN to switch oC and oF. Press ENTER to confirm and enter
P2.2.
P2.2: Select ppm or mg/L: (tdS)
The default TDS unit “ppm” blinks on LCD. Press UP/ DOWN to switch
between ppm and mg/l, Press ENTER to confirm and return to P2.0.
P3.0: temperature parameters: (t)
P3.1: Temperature coefficient: (tCo)
The temp. coefcient (expressed in percent per °C) is the changed ratio
of conductivity per degree of temp..The adjustable range is 0.0 per °C
to 10.00 % per °C. The default is 2.10% per °C. 0.0% has no effect on
temp. So the displayed value is the same as actual temperature. Select
P3.0 and press ENTER to enter P3.1.Press ENTER again and Temperature
Coefcient ashes on LCD (Fig.4). Press UP/DOWN to change the value
from 0.0 to 10.0. Press ENTER to confirm and enter P3.2.
Fig. 4
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P3.2: Normalization temperature: (nor)
The meter will normalize its cond. measurement to a standard temp.
which you preset. The adjustable range is 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86 °F).
Meter default is 25 °C (77°F). When in P3.2, press ENTER again and
the default normalization temperature ashes on LCD. Press UP/DOWN
to change the value from 15.0 to 30.0 °C. Press ENTER to confirm and
enter P3.3. For more information of temperature effect on measurement,
refer to Appendix C.
P3.3: Manual temp. Compensation: (Int)
When ATC is disabled, you can manually enter the temp.value of
solution. Any temperature between 0 and 50 °C (32 to 122 °F) is
selectable. Meter default is 25 °C (77°F).
When in P3.3, press ENTER again and the default manual temperature
25.0°C blinks on LCD. Press UP/DOWN to change the value. Press
ENTER to confirm and return to P3.0.
P4.0: V iew calibration data (CAL)
Recall previous calibration data and help to know when is needed to
re-calibrate. It’s for "Review" purpose only In P4.0, press ENTER repeatedly
to view P4.1to P4.5, and it returns P4.0 after 4.5 P4.1 is calibration data for
range 1, P4.2 is for range 2, .....P4.5 is for range 5. If no previous calibration
data at particular range, the display will show “ - - -“.
P5.0: Electrode data: (ELE)
To check the probe cell constant value for diagnostic purposes. The cell
constant is adjusted according to your calibration. In P5.0, press ENTER
repeatedly to view P5.1 to P5.5 , and it returns to P5.0 after P5.5. P5.1 is
the cell constant value for range 1. P5.2 is for range 2, .... P5.5 is for range 5.
P7.0: Reset to factory default setting (rSt)
P7.1: Meter reset (rSt)
Reset all parameters to factory default. This function will clear all
calibration data and all setup value you’ve done. In P7.0, press ENTER
to enter P7.1. Press UP/DOWN to select "n"-NO or "y"-YES. Press ENTER
to confirm and return to P7.0. To completely recalibrate a meter or
using a replacement probe, it is suggested to clear all calibration data
in memory.
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Calibration Mode
Selecting a calibration standard
For best results, select a conductivity or TDS standard near the sample value
you are measuring. Alternatively, use a calibration solution value which is
approximate 2/3 of the full scale of the measurement range you plan to use.
For example, in the 0 to 1999 uS range, use 1413 uS solution for calibration.
DO NOT reuse the calibration solution. Contaminants in the solution will affect
the calibration and the accuracy.
When to do the calibration?
Calibration is necessary and should be done regularly. If measure the mid-ranges,
calibrate the meter at least once a month. Soak the probe for 15 mins before
calibration or measurement can saturate the probe surface and minimize drift.
If measure the extreme temperatures or special concentration (<100uS or >2mS),
calibrate the meter at least once a week to get specified accuracy.
Conductivity calibration
1. Dip the probe into demineralized or distilled water for about 30 minutes to
rinse the probe.
2. Select the conductivity standard for calibration.
3. Pour enough solution into two separate clean containers.
4. Power on the meter. Select the mode as conductivity measurement mode.
5. Rinse the probe into one of above containers. Gently stir the probe.
6. Dip the rinsed probe into the second container. Tap probe on the bottom
of container to remove air bubbles. Wait about 15 mins to make the probe
stabilize to the solution temperature.
7. Press CAL > 2 seconds to begin calibration. The conductivity value of solution
will blink on LCD (Fig.5).
Fig. 5
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8. Press UP/DOWN to change the value in order to match the value to the
standard solution (solution must be referred to normalization temp. 20°C if
P3.2 has re-adjusted as 20°C). You can adjust the conductivity reading for
+20%. However, if the measured value and standard value differs by more
than 20%, it is suggested to clean probe or replace meter.
9. When calibration is stable, ”READY” will display on LCD, press SET to confirm
and return to conductivity measurement mode. If “READY” doesn’t show,
check if the calibration solution is stable enough and whether the step 8
input value is correct or not.
10. Repeat 1~9 for other ranges if needed.
11. To exit conductivity calibration mode without confirming, press ” ESC “ in
step 9.
TDS calibration
Option1: Using TDS standards
1. Dip the probe into demineralized or distilled water for about 30 minutes to
rinse the probe.
2. Select the TDS standard for calibration. The factory default setting of the TDS
conversion factor is 0.50. You can improve the calibration accuracy by setting
the TDS factor before starting the calibration. Please refer Appendix A for
more information of TDS conversion factor.
3. Pour enough solution into two separate & clean containers.
4. Turn on the meter. Press “MODE“ to select TDS mode.
5. Rinse the probe into one of the containers. Gently stir the probe.
6. Dip the rinsed probe into the second container. Tap the probe on the bottom
of container to remove air bubbles. Let the probe stabilize to the solution
temperature.
7. Press CAL >2 seconds to begin the calibration. The TDS value will blink on
the LCD (Fig.6).
Fig. 6
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8. Press the UP/DOWN to adjust the value to match the value to the standard
solution.
9. When calibration is stable, ”READY” will display on LCD, press SET to confirm
and return to TDS measurement mode
10. Repeat 1~9 for other ranges if needed.
Option2: Using Conversion Factors
TDS values are related to conductivity. You can calibrate the meter by using
conductivity standards as described above and then program the meter with a
given conversion factor. Please refer to setting P1.1.
SPECIFICATION
Range
Cond. (uS/cm): 0~19.99, 0~199.9, 0~1999
(mS/cm): 0~19.99, 0~199.9
TDS (ppm): 0~19.99, 0~199.9, 0~1999
(ppt): 0~19.99, 0~199.9
Resolution: 0.05% Full Scale
Accuracy: 1% Full Scale±1digit
TDS factor: 0.40~1.00
Calibration Standard: (0.3~1) * Full Scale
Range
ATC: 0~80°C / 32~176°F
Temperature Range: 0~93°C / 32~199°F
Temperature Res.: 0.1°C/°F
Temperature Accuracy: ±0.6°C(<50°C), +1°C (>50°C)
Temp. Coefcient: 0.0~10.0% per degree C
Normalization Tempe.: 15.0~30.0°C
Cell Constant: 1.0
Operation temp.: 0~50°C / 32~122°F
Power Requirements: 4pcs1.5V (Type: AAA)
EMC: Conforms to EN61326-1. This product complies with requirements of the following European
Community Directives: 89/ 336/ EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/ 23/EEC (Low Voltage) as amended
by 93/ 68/ EEC (CE Marking). However, electricalnoise or intense electromagnetic fields in the vicinity of the
equipment maydisturb the measurement circuit. Measuring instruments will also respond tounwanted signals
that may be present within the measurement circuit. Usersshould exercise care and take appropriate precautions
to avoid misleading results when making measurements in the presence of electronic interference.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
If there appears to be a malfunction during the operation of the meter, the
following steps should be performed in order to isolate the cause of the
problem.
1. Check the battery. Replace the battery immediately when the symbol
“ ” appears on the LCD.
2. Review the operating instructions for possible mistakes in operating
procedure.
Except for the replacement of the battery, repair of the meter should be
performed only by a Factory Authorized Service Center or by other qualified
instrument service personnel. The front panel and case can be cleaned with
a mild solution of detergent and water. Apply sparingly with a soft cloth and
allow to dry completely before using. Do not use aromatic hydrocarbons,
Gasoline or chlorinated solvents for cleaning.
Make sure the electrode is clean! Between measurements,rinse the electrode
with deionised water. If the electrode has been exposed to a solvent immiscible
with water, clean it with a solvent miscible with water e.g. ethanol or acetone
and rinse carefully with water.Store the electrode carefully! Before storing, rinse
it carefully in deionized water and store DRY.
Battery Replacement
1. Turn off the meter and open the battery cover.
2. Replace the old batteries with four new AAA batteries.
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USB PC INTERFACE CAPABILITIES
The USB cable and software are required to transfer data to a pc. The USB port
is located on the right side of the instrument. The USB cable is not included. it
can be purchased separately as an optional accessory. The protocol is:
Format: C***. **uS(mS):t***.*C(F):D***. **ppm(ppt)LRCCRLF
Baud rate: 9600 bit/sec
Data bit: 8
Stop bit: 1
Parity: none
TROUBLESHOOTING
Power on but no display
• Make sure you press power key more than > 0.3 Second.
• Check the battery conditions and replace if necessary.
• Move batteries away for one minute and then re-install.
Display disappear
• Check whether the low battery icon is appeared before the display is off.
If yes, replace with new batteries.
Air bubbles adhere on electrode
• Stir the electrode completely and better to dip the electrode into solution
at oblique angle. After soaking the electrode for 15~30 minutes, inspect the
electrode carefully to make sure no bubbles adhere.
• If air bubbles still exist, tap the bottom of the container gently and stir the
electrode to remove the air bubbles. If above method are not working,
remove the electrode out of solution and blow at the electrode to remove
the air bubbles.
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Error code
Parameter: Conductivity
“E01”, Probe is disconnected or damaged.
• Check the probe socket. If E01 still appears, replace probe.
“E02”, Conductivity value is over the range limit or meter is damaged.
• Put the meter in standard solution. If E02 still appears, send back for repair.
“E03”, Conductivity value is over the range limit or meter is damaged.
• Put the meter in standard solution. If E03 still appears, send back for repair.
“E04”, Caused by temp. reading error.
• Refer to error code of temp. After solving the error of temp, E04 will
disappear.
“E32”, Caused by IC memory error.
• send back for repair.
“E41”, Caused by meter configuration error.
• Re-program the meter with correct setting.
Parameter: TDS
“E04”, Caused by temp. or conductivity error.
• Refer to error code of temp. & conductivity. After solving the error of temp.
& conductivity, E04 will disappear.
Parameter: TDS
“E01”, Temperature circuit is damaged.
• send back for repair.
“E02”, Temp value is lower than range limit or temp. circuit is damaged.
• Put the meter in room temp. for 5 mins. If E02 still appears, send back for
repair.
“E03”, Temp value is higher than range limit or temperature circuit is damaged.
• Put the meter in room temp. for 5 mins. If E03 still appears, send back for
repair.
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APPENDIX A: CONDUCTIVITY TO TDS CONVERSION FACTORS
Conductivity
at 25 °C
TDS KCL TDS (NaCL) TDS (442)
ppm Factor ppm Factor ppm Factor
23μS 11.6 0.5043 10.7 0.4652 14.74 0.6409
84μS 40.38 0.4807 38.04 0.4529 50.5 0.6012
447μS 225.6 0.5047 215.5 0.4822 300 0.6712
1413μS 744.7 0.527 702.1 0.4969 1000 0.7078
1500μS 757.1 0.5047 737.1 0.4914 1050 0.7
2070μS 1045 0.5048 1041 0.5029 1500 0.7246
2764μS 1382 0.5 1414.8 0.5119 2062.7 0.7463
8974μS 5101 0.5685 4487 0.5 7608 0.8478
12,880μS 7447 0.5782 7230 0.5613 11,367 0.8825
15,000μS 8759 0.5839 8532 0.5688 13,455 0.897
80mS 52,168 0.6521 48,384 0.6048 79,688 0.9961
442: 40% sodium sulfate, 40% sodium bicarbonate and 20% sodium chloride.
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APPENDIX B: CALCULATING TDS CONVERSION FACTORS
The meter can be calibrated using TDS calibration standard solutions. The
calibration standard only needs to give the TDS value at a standard temperature
such as 25°C. To determine the Conductivity-to-TDS conversion factor use the
following formula:
Factor = Actual TDS ÷ Actual Conductivity @ 25°C
Denitions:
Actual TDS: Value from the solution bottle label or as a standard you make
using high purity water and precisely weighed salts.
Actual Conductivity: Value measured using a properly calibration Conductivity
/TDS/Temperature meter. Both the actual TDS and the actual conductivity values
must be in the same magnitude of units. For example, if the TDS value in is ppm,
the conductivity value must be in μS; if the TDS value is in ppt, the conductivity
value must be in mS. Check this number by multiplying the conductivity reading
by the factor in the above formula and the result is the TDS in ppm.
APPENDIX C: TEMPERATURE EFFECT
Conductivity measurements are temperature dependent, if the temperature
increases, conductivity increases. For example the conductivity measured in
a 0.01M KCl solution at 20°C is 1.273 mS/cm whereas, at 25°C, it is 1.409 mS/
cm. The concept of reference temperature (Normalization temperature)
was introduced to allow the comparison of conductivity results obtained at
different temperature. The reference temperature is usually 20°C or 25°C.
The conductivity meter measures the actual conductivity and temperature and
then converts it to the reference temperature using a temperature correction
function and displays the conductivity at the reference temperature.
It is mandatory to always associate the temperature together with a
conductivity result. If no temperature correction is applied, the conductivity
is the value taken at measurement temperature. The WT-20 use linear
temperature correction.
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