Apera Instruments EC60 User manual

EC60 Premium Conductivity Tester
(EC/TDS/Salinity/Temp.)
Instruction Manual
APERA INSTRUMENTS (Europe) GmbH
www.aperainst.de
V6.3

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Thank you for purchasing Apera Instruments EC60 Premium Conductivity Tester. Please carefully
read this instruction manual before using the product in order to have an accurate and reliable test
result, and avoid unnecessary damages to the meter or probe.
For video tutorials, please go to www.aperainst.de
Contents
1. Battery Installation.................................................................................................................3
2. Keypad Functions .................................................................................................................3
3. Complete Kit .........................................................................................................................4
4. Conductivity Calibration.........................................................................................................4
5. Conductivity Measurement....................................................................................................5
6. Parameter Setting.................................................................................................................6
7. Technical Specifications........................................................................................................7
8. Icons and Functions..............................................................................................................8
9. Probe Replacement...............................................................................................................8
10. Warranty .............................................................................................................................8

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1. Battery Installation
Please install batteries according to the following steps. *Please note direction of batteries: All
POSITIVE SIDES (“+”) FACING UP. (Wrong installation of batteries will cause damage to the
tester and potential hazards)
2. Keypad Functions
■Short press------ < 2 seconds ,Long press------- > 2 seconds
1.Short press to turn on the tester and long press to
turn off the tester.
2.When turned off, long press to enter parameter
setting.
3. In measurement mode, short press to turn on
backlight.
1.In measurement mode, short press to switch
parameter COND→TDS→SAL
2.In mode setting, short press to change parameter
(Unidirectional)
1. Long press to enter calibration mode.
2. In calibration mode, short press to confirm
calibration.
3.When measured value is locked, short press to
unlock
① Pull the battery cap up
② Slide the battery cap along to the direction of arrow
③ Open the battery cap
④ Insert the batteries (ALL POSITIVE SIDES FACING UP) (see graph)
⑤ Close the battery cap
⑥ Slide and lock the battery cap along to the direction of arrow
⑦ Fit the tester’s cap while making sure to push all the way down. The tester’s
waterproof design may be compromised if the cap is not fittedcorrectly.
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3. Complete Kit
4.Conductivity Calibration
4.1 Press key to switch to conductivity measurement mode. Rinse the probe in distilled water
and dry it.
4.2 Pour certain amount (about half volume of the calibration bottle) of 1413μS/cm and 12.88
mS/cm conductivity calibration solution into accordant calibration bottles.
4.3 Long press key to enter calibration mode, short press to exit.
4.4 Dip the probe in 1413 μS/cm conductivity calibration solution, stir gently and
allow it to stand still in the solution until a stable reading is reached. When stable
icon appears and stays on the LCD screen, short press key to complete one-point
calibration, the tester returns to measurement mode and indication icon will
appear at the bottom left of the LCD screen.
4.5 After calibration, dip the probe in 12.88 mS/cm conductivity calibration
solution. If the value is accurate, it is not necessary to conduct 2nd point
calibration. If it is inaccurate, follow the steps in 4.3 to 4.4 to complete the 2nd point of calibration
using 12.88 mS/cm buffer solution.
* 1000 µS/cm = 1 mS/cm
* 1000ppm = 1ppt
Diagram - 2

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5. Conductivity Measurement
Press key to turn on the tester. Rinse the probe in distilled water and dry it.
Dip the probe in sample solution, stir gently, and allow it to stand still in the solution until a stable
reading is reached. Get readings after comes up and stays. Press to switch from
Conductivity to TDS, and Salinity
■Notes
a) The TDS and Salinity measurements are converted from the conductivity
measurements via a certain conversion factor.
b) The tester can calibrate 84μS, 1413 μS/cm and 12.88 mS/cm conductivity calibration
solution. User can conduct 1 to 3 points calibration. Refer to the table below. Usually
calibrating the tester with 1413 μS/cm conductivity buffer solution alone shall meet the
testing requirement.
Calibration Indication Icon
Calibration Standards
Measuring Range
84 μS/cm
0 - 200 μS/cm
1413 μS/cm
200 - 2000 μS/cm
12.88 mS/cm
2 - 20 mS/cm
5.1 The tester has been calibrated before leaving the factory. Generally, users can use the tester
directly or users can test conductivity buffer solutions first. If the error is large, then calibration is
needed.
5.2 For conductivity calibration solutions, we recommend that users replace new solutions after 5
to 10 times of use to keep the standard solution’s accuracy. Do NOT pour the used calibration
solutions back into the solution bottles in case of contamination.
5.3 Temperature compensation factor: The default setting of the temp. compensation factor is
2.0%/℃. User can adjust the factor based on test solution and experimental data in parameter
setting P4.
Solution
Temperature
compensation factor
Solution
Temperature
compensation factor
NaCl
2.12%/˚C
10% Hydrochloric acid
1.32%/˚C
5% NaOH
1.72%/˚C
5% Sulfuric acid
0.96%/˚C
Dilute ammonia
1.88%/˚C

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5.4 TDS and conductivity is linear related, and its conversion factor is 0.40-1.00. Adjust the factor
in parameter setting P5 based on the requirements in different industries. The factory default
setting is 0.71. Salinity and conductivity is linear related, and its conversion factor is 0.5. The tester
only needs to be calibrated in Conductivity mode, then after calibration of conductivity, the meter
can switch from conductivity to TDS or salinity.
5.5 Conversion Example: if conductivity measurement is 1000µS/cm2, then the default TDS
measurement will be 710 ppm (under the default 0.71 conversion factor), and the salinity be 0.5
ppt.
5.6 For the self-diagnosis information, please refer to the table below:
Symbol
Self-Diagnosis information
How to fix
Wrong conductivity buffer solution,
which exceeds the recognizable range of
the meter.
1. Check if buffer solution is correct
2. Check if electrode isdamaged.
Is pushed before measurement is
stable ( comes up and stays)
Wait for the smile icon to come up and then
press
6. Parameter Setting
6.1 Setting Chart
Symbol
Content
Parameter
Factory Default
P1
Auto Hold
Off-On
Off
P2
Backlight
Off-1-On
1 (1 min auto-off)
P3
Temp. Compensation Coefficient
0.00 to 4.00%
2.00%
P4
TDS Coefficient
0.40 to 1.00
0.71
P5
Salinity Unit
ppt-g/l
ppt
P6
Temperature Unit
˚C-˚F
˚C
P7
Restore to Factory Default
No-Yes
No
6.2 Parameter Setting
When turned off, long press to enter parameter setting →short press
to switch P1-P2… →P8. Short Press , parameter flashes →short press
to choose parameter, → short press to confirm →Long press
to turn off.

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6.3 Parameter Setting Instruction
a) Automatic lock (P1):
Select “On”to activate auto lock function. When reading is stable for more than 10
seconds, the tester will lock the value automatically, and HOLD icon
will display on LCD. Press key to cancel auto hold.
b) Backlight (P2)
“Off”-turn off backlight, “On”-turn on backlight, 1- backlight will last for 1 minute.
c) Factory default Setting (P7)
Select “Yes”to recover instrument calibration to theoretical value, parameter setting return
to initial value. This function can be used when instrument does not work well in calibration
or measurement. Calibrate and measure again after recover the instrument to factory
default status.
7. Technical Specifications
Conductivity
Range
0-200.0 µS, 0-2000 µS, 0-20.00 mS
Resolution
0.1/1 µS, 0.01 mS
Accuracy
±1% F.S
Calibration
1-3 points automatic calibration
TDS
Range
0-100,0 ppm, 0-1000 ppm, 0-10.00 ppt
Resolution
0.1/1 ppm, 0.01 ppt
Salinity
Range
0-10.00 ppt
Resolution
0.01 ppt
Temperature
Range
0-50˚C
Resolution
0.1˚C
Accuracy
±0.5˚C

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8. Icons and Functions
①Calibration points indication:
②Stable Measurement:
③Reading value Auto. Lock: HOLD
④Self-Diagnostic Information: Er1, Er2
⑤Low-Voltage warning: flashes, reminder of battery replacement
⑥Two-Color backlight:
Blue—Measurement Mode; Green—Calibration Mode;
⑦Auto. Power off in 8 minutes if no operation.
9. Probe Replacement
Screw off the probe ring, unplug the probe, plug in the new replacement probe (pay attention to the
probe’s position), and screw on the probe ring. The model numbers of replacement probes that are
compatible with EC60 is:
EC60-E (Conductivity probe)
10. Warranty
We warrant this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agree to
repair or replace free of charge, at option of APERA INSTRUMENTS (Europe) GmbH, any
malfunctioned or damaged product attributable to responsibility of APERA INSTRUMENTS
(Europe) GmbH for a period of two years from the delivery (a six-month limited warranty applies
to probes). This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from actions such as misuse (violation
of the instructions in this manual or operations in the manner not specified in this manual),
improper maintenance, or unauthorized repairs. Warranty period is the time limit to provide free
service for the products purchased by customers, not the service life of the tester or probe.
APERA INSTRUMENTS (Europe) GmbH
Wilhelm-Muthmann-Straße 15
42329 Wuppertal, Germany
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