Aqualytic AL10pH User manual

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pH - Instruction Manual

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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2. SPECIFICATION
3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
4. CALIBRATION
4-1 Overview
4-2 Equipment required
4-3 Two Point Calibration
4-4 Single Point Calibration
5. TAKING MEASUREMENTS
6. CHANGING THE BATTERY
7. ACCESSORIES
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
* General purpose pH meter with broad application including AQUARIA & FISH
HATCHERIES, FOOD & BEVERAGE PROCESSING, PHOTOGRAPHY, LABORATORY,
QUALITY CONTROL, EDUCATION, SWIMMING POOLS & WATER CONDITIONING
* High quality, compact unit that is designed for easy operation
* Water resistant front panel with easy to read LCD display and rubberised function
keys
Unpacking
Please check that the shipment includes the following items:
• AQUALYTIC®AL10pH
• AQUALYTIC®AL10pH sensor plastic/gel-type with BNC plug
• 9V Battery
• Protective cover
• 7 Screws
• Screwdriver
• Plastic Cover Calibration Screws
• Instruction Manual
Battery installation
Prior to first use take the instrument out of the protective cover open the battery
compartment and insert the 9V battery.
Ensure polarity is correct.

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Protective Cover
The instrument is equipped as standard with the protective cover.
Prior to the first measurement please fix the cover by using the enclosed srews. The
protective armouring ensures reliable operation even in harsh environments.
When the instrument is used without the protective cover please use the enclosed
plastic cover to protect the calibration screws against dust and humidity.
2. SPECIFICATION
Display LCD, 21.5 mm (0.7“) digit height
Measurement Range 0 - 14 pH
Resolution 0.01 pH
Accuracy ± 0.07 pH (pH 5 - pH 9)
± 0.1 pH (pH 4 - pH 10)
± 0.2 pH (pH 1 - pH 3.9, pH 10.1 - pH 13)
Main instrument only
23 ± 5°C, after calibration
Input Impedance 1012 Ohms
Temperature
Compensation No adjustment
Sample Time Approx. 0.4 seconds
Operating Temperature 0 - 50°C (32 - 122°F)
Operating Humidity Maximum 80% relative humidity
Calibration External, pH 4.0 (slope adjustment) & pH 7.0 (Cal.
adjustment)
Power Supply 006P DC 9V battery
Power Consumption Approx. 2.0 mA
Dimension 208 x 110 x 34 mm (L x W x H)
Weight Approx. 380 g
pH electrode pH plastic type, gel electrolyte with BNC connector

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3. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
Figure 1
1 Display
2 Power ON Button
3 Power OFF Button
4 Data Hold Button
5 BNC socket for pH electrode
6 Calibration pH 7 Adjust
7 Slope pH 4 pH10 Adjust
8 Battery compartment/cover
9 Stand
10 Protective cover
4. CALIBRATION
4-1 Overview
The meter is supplied with calibration by mV signal that simulates an ideal pH
electrode mV output (0 mV at pH 7, based on 25°C working temperature). Ho-
wever, because most pH electrodes do not exactly replicate the ideal electrode and
because the working temperature may differ from 25°C, it is necessary to calibrate
the instrument to ensure measurement accuracy of the combined pH electrode.

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4-2 Equipment Required
i) Combination pH electrode
ii) pH 4.0 & pH 7.0 buffer solutions
4-3 Two Point Calibration
i) Connect the pH electrode to the BNC socket (Figure 1, 5) and immerse
in pH 7.0 buffer solution.
ii) Switch the instrument on by pressing the Power ON Button (Figure 1, 2).
iii) Adjust „pH 7 Adjust „ (Figure 1, 6) until the display reads exactly pH 7.0.
iv) Rinse the electrode in distilled water.
v) Place the electrode into buffer pH 4.0 solution.
vi) Adjust „pH 4 Adjust „ (Figure 1, 7) until the display reads exactly pH 4.0.
vii) Rinse the electrode in distilled water.
viii) Repeat steps iii) to vii) at least twice.
4-4 Single Point Calibration
i) Connect the pH electrode to the BNC socket and immerse in a standard
buffer solution (eg pH 7.0 or higher if available).
ii) Switch the instrument on by pressing the Power ON Button (Figure 1, 2).
iii) Adjustthe“pH7Adjust„(Figure1,7)untilthedisplayreadsthesame valueasthe
standard buffer solution used.
5. TAKING MEASUREMENTS
After calibration, the unit is ready for taking measurements.
i) Connect the pH electrode to the BNC socket.
ii) Switch the instrument on by pressing the Power ON Button.
iii) Immersethe electrodein the solution beingmeasured;theinstrumentwilldisplaythe
pH value.
iv) During measurement, pressing the Data Hold Button (Figure 1, 4) will freeze the
display. At the same time the display will show a Data Hold indicator. To release
the display freeze function, press the Data. Hold Button again; the Data Hold
indicator will disappear from the display.
v) After taking a measurement, rinse the electrode in distilled water.

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6. CHANGING THE BATTERY
i) „ “ in the left corner of the display indicates that it is necessary to replace the
battery. However, accurate measurements may still be made for several
hours after the Low Battery” indicator first appears.
ii) Remove the protective cover before replacing the battery. To replace the battery,
remove the Battery Compartment Cover (Figure 1, 9) on the rear of the
meter.
iii) Remove the battery, install a replacement one (006P DC 9V) and
replace the battery compartment cover.
7. ACCESSORIES
721330 pH Electrode, plastic type, gel electrolyte with BNC connector
721247 pH Buffer Solution pH 4 (25°C) red, 90 mL, traceable to N.I.S.T.
721248 pH Buffer Solution pH 7 (25°C) red, 90 mL, traceable to N.I.S.T.
721249 pH Buffer Solution pH 10 (25°C) red, 90 mL, traceable to N.I.S.T.
8. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR pH ELECTRODES
General information:
Non-refillable gel electrodes are wear parts. The service life and the measurement
accuracy depend significantly on application, storage and maintenance. Improper
storage as well as special samples with e.g. aggressive chemicals, high contamina-
tion potential and high temperatures can reduce the service life to few months or
even weeks. Samples with low conductivity (very low salinity) extend the response
time of electrodes. Electrodes are subjected to a natural ageing effect, which in-
duces shift of the offset point and gradient of the electrode. For slowing down the
ageing effect and for maintaining the performance and accuracy, please note the
following considerations:

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Storage:
Never store electrodes in distilled water!
- Short-term storage (few hours): in tap water
- Medium-term storage (some days): in pH 4 buffer solution
- Longer-term storage: in 3 M KCl solution
In case of drying out (KCl solution is crystallized), please store the electrode for
minimum 5 hours in 3 M KCl solution (order code 418609) or tap water in such a
way that water covers the glass part completely. Afterwards, the electrode has to
be stored in 3 M KCl solution.
Handling of measurement and calibration
1. Prior to each immersion into sample or buffer solution please rinse the electrode
with distilled water/tap water for removal of possible residues of salt and to mini-
mize carryover effects.
2. In case of air bubbles, remove them by shaking.
3. During measurement/calibration, a flow rate is necessary (water flow/slewing
of the electrode).
4. After each use, the electrode shall be rinsed with distilled water/tap water and
covered by a destined cap (filled with KCl solution).
Cleaning:
For longer service life, electrodes shall be cleaned as following:
- Water soluble contaminations: distilled water (tap water)
- Chalk and hydroxide deposits: Hydrochloric acid (10 %)
- Fats and oils: Warm water and mild detergents (dishwashing detergent)
Attention: Do not use petroleum, ether or similar chemicals for plastic-covered
electrodes.

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