Apera Instruments TDS20 User manual

TDS20 Pocket TDS Tester
Instruction Manual
APERA INSTRUMENTS (Europe) GmbH
www.aperainst.de
v2.1

TDS20 Pocket TDS Tester Instruction Manual
1. Battery Installation
Please install batteries according to the following steps. Please note polarity: “+”(positive)
is upward; “-” (negative) is downward
2. Keypad Functions
■Short press------- < 2 seconds
■Long press-------- > 2 seconds
1. Short press to turn on, long press to turn off;
2. When turned off, long press to enter setup;
3. In mode setting, short press to change
parameter;
1. When turned on, long press to enter
calibration mode.
2. In calibration mode, short press to confirm
calibration;
3. In mode setting, short press to confirm
parameter selection.
Diagram - 1

3. Complete Kit
4. Calibration
4.1 Rinse the probe in distilled water and dry it. Short press to
turn on the tester.
4.2 Long press to enter calibration mode; Short press to exit.
4.3 Dip the probe into 1413 µS calibration solution. Stir gently, leave it
to stand,
LCD displays (Diagram 3), short press to complete 1-point calibration.
The tester returns to measuring mode, and calibration icon appears at the
button left of LCD.
4.4 Rinse probe in distilled water and dry it. Follow the steps in 4.2 - 4.3 to
complete 2nd point calibration in 12.88 mS calibration solution, tester returns to
measuring mode, calibration icons display on bottom left of LCD.
5. TDS Measurement
5.1 Short press to turn on tester. Rinse probe in distilled water and dry it.
5.2 Stir probe in the sample solution gently, leave it to stand. Get readings after the
smile icon comes up and stays.
Diagram - 2
Diagram - 3

6. Notes
6.1 The tester adopts 1413 µS and 12.88 mS standard calibration solutions. Users can
use 1-2 point calibrations as needed. For most circumstances, calibrating in 1413 µS to
complete 1st point calibration will meet testing requirements.
6.2 The tester has self-diagnosis functions:
Symbol
Self-Diagnosis information
How to fix
Wrong calibration solution, which
exceeds the recognizable range of
the meter.
1. Check if calibration solution is
correct
2. Check if probe isdamaged.
is pushed before measurement
is stable ( comes up)
Wait for the smile icon to stay,
and then short press
6.3 The tester has already been calibrated after manufacture. Usually, users can use
the tester right away, or test it in the calibration solutions to test its accuracy. When
error is large, calibrate it before using.
6.4 We recommend replacing new calibration solutions after 5-10 times of calibrations
to keep the solution’s accuracy.
7. Parameter Setting
7.1 Parameter setting reference chart:
Symbol
Parameter Setting Items
Code
Factory Default
P1
TDS Factor
0.40 to 1.00
0.71
P2
Select Temperature Unit
°C - °F
°C
P3
Restore to factory default
No –Yes
No
7.2 How to setup parameters:
When turned off, long press to enter setup →short press to switch
P1-P2-P3→Short press , parameter flickering→short press to choose,
short press to confirm parameter selection→Long press to switch off.

7.3 Parameter setting notes
a) TDS Factor (P1):
Users can adjust TDS Factor by experimental data or experience. The
following chart lists some commonly used TDS Factors for reference.
Conductivity and TDS Factor
Conductivity of the solution
TDS Factor
0~100 μS/cm
0.60
100~1000 μS/cm
0.71
1~10 mS/cm
0.81
10~100 mS/cm
0.94
b) P2-Select temperature unit (°C-°F):
In P1 mode, press to enter P2, press , °C or °F flickering, press to
choose °C-°F, press to confirm parameter selection. Long press to return
to measurement mode.
c) Restore to factory default:
Select Yes to restore the calibration to the theoretical values and parameter
setting to original values. When meter’s calibration or measurement performs
abnormally, this function can be adopted so the meter goes back to factory
default setting and then users can conduct calibration or take measurements
again.
8. Technical Specifications
TDS
Range
0–100.0 ppm, 0–1000 ppm, 0–10.00 ppt
Resolution
0.1/1 ppm, 0.01 ppt
Accuracy
±1% F.S
Calibration points
1-2 points
Automatic Temp.
Compensation
0-50˚C
Temp.
Range
0-50˚C
Resolution
0.1˚C
Accuracy
±0.5˚C

9. Other Functions & Parameters
Indication of
calibration points
Auto Power-off
Power-off in 8 minutes
if no operation
Indication of stable
measurements
Waterproof level
IP67, floats on water
Self-Diagnosis
information
Er1, Er2
Power Supply
AAA batteries*4
Low battery
reminder
Flashes to
remind to replace
batteries
Battery Life
1000 hours
Dimensions/Weight
Instrument: 40*31*178mm/107g;
Carrying case: 190*165*140mm/438g
10. 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 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, and 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 reserves the right to update the information in this manual without giving notice in
advance.
APERA INSTRUMENTS (Europe) GmbH
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42329 Wuppertal, Germany
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