Apera Instruments SX620 User manual

SX620 pH Pen Tester Instruction Manual
1. Brief Introduction
Thank you for purchasing APERA INSTRUMENTS SX620 pH Pen Tester. This product is featured with
reliable and accurate measuring performance with a single-button operation in a slim body. Ideal for
measuring pH in regular water solutions, including hydroponics, aquaculture, water treatment, pools& spas,
cooling towers, beverage making, body fluid (e.g. urine, saliva). The pH probe is replaceable and suitable
for test tube measuring and other small-volume sample testing.
2. Specifications
1) Measuring Range: -1 to 15.00 pH; Temperature: 0 to 60°C
2) Resolution: 0.01 pH; Temperature: 0.1°C
3) Accuracy: ± 0.01 pH, ±1 digit; Temperature: ± 0.5°C
4) Automatic calibration: 1-3 point calibration (pH 7.00, pH4.00, pH10.01)
5) Power: 2 x CR2032 Cell Batteries
6) Dimension and Weight: 148*29*14mm / 43g
7) Waterproof rating: IP57
3. Instructions
1) Calibration: Rinse the probe in distilled water and dap off excess water with tissue paper. Dip the probe
in the standard buffer solution pH7.00. Stir gently, hold still, and wait for the reading to become stable.
Then press the CAL button for about two seconds until CAL appears on the screen. When the
calibration value 7.0 flashes, the calibration will finish after several seconds, and the meter will return to
measurement mode and the icon will appear on the screen.
2) Rinse the probe in distilled water and dap off excess water with tissue paper. Dip the probe in the other
standard buffer solution (pH4.00 or pH10.01) to complete calibration according to the steps in 1). Icon
will appear when pH 4.00 is calibrated, and icon will appear when pH 10.01 is calibrated.
3) Measurement: Rinse the probe in distilled water and dry it. Dip the probe in the sample solution. Stir gently
and wait until you receive a stable reading.
4) After measurement, rinse the probe with distilled water, dry it, and put the protection cap back on. It’s a
good practice to pour a bit storage solution that comes with kit into the protection cap when storing the
meter, since it will help keep the accuracy of the pH probe.
5) Temperature Unit Switch: When meter is turned off, hold the CAL button until the meter reboots and then
the temperature unit will be switched (˚C–˚F)

4. Notes
1) The tester should be calibrated at least once in a week. Calibrate one point with pH 7.00 buffer solution
for tests requiring general accuracy (>=0.1pH). Calibrate two points with pH 7.00 and pH 4.00 buffer
solutions for tests of acidic solutions (measurement value is less than pH7.00). Calibrate two points with
pH7.00 and pH 10.01 buffer solutions for tests of alkaline solutions (measurement value is more than pH
7.00). If the measurement range is broad, calibrate three points with pH 7.00, pH 4.00 and pH 10.01. To
ensure the reliability of calibration, pH standard buffer solutions should be replaced after 10-15 times of
calibration.
2) Maintenance is necessary for the head of the probe because it can become contaminated after long-term
use. To perform the maintenance, rinse the probe head in soap water and clean it with a soft brush. Then
Rinse the bulb with distilled water, and perform calibration again after several hours.
3) The typical service life of the pH electrode is about 12-18 months. When the icon “Err” appears on the
screen, or the accuracy or response speed cannot meet your demand, please replace a new probe. The
replacement probe’s model number is SX625. Please go to support.aperainst.com to watch a tutorial video
for how to replace the pH probe.
4) The instrument will turn off automatically after 10 minutes if no operation.
5) Replace the batteries when appears on screen.
5. Warranty
We warrant this instrument to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees 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 electrodes). Warranty period is the
time limit to provide free service for the products purchased by customers, not the service life of the tester
or electrodes.
APERA INSTRUMENTS (Europe) GmbH
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