Bante Instruments ECscan10 User manual

ECscan10 Pocket Conductivity Tester
USER MANUAL
Bante Instruments Inc.

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Overview
Thank you for selecting the ECscan series pocket conductivity tester.
This user manual provides a step-by-step guide to help you operate.
the tester, please carefully read the following instructions before use.
Installing the Batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment lid.
2. Insert three LR44 alkaline batteries into the battery compartment,
note polarity.
3. Replace the battery compartment lid to its original position and
turn clockwise until tight.
Keypad
Key
Function
•Switch the tester on or off
•Lock or unlock measurement
•Confirm or exit the calibration mode
•Return to the conductivity measurement mode
•Press and hold the key to start the calibration
•Increase value during the setting
•Show the temperature readings
•Decrease value during the setting
Prior to Use
Remove the protective cap and translucent cover from the bottom of
the tester. If the platinum sensor has dried out, soak the electrode for
about 10 minutes in tap water.
Switching the Tester On and Off
•Press the Meas key to switch on the tester.
•Press and hold the Meas key to switch off the tester.
If you do not press any key within 8 minutes, the tester will switch off
automatically to conserve energy.
Conductivity Calibration
The ECscan10 conductivity tester allows 1 point calibration. For better
accuracy, we recommend to calibrate the tester regularly. The following
table shows acceptable standard solutions for each tester.
Model
Standard Solution Range
Default
ECscan10L
100 to 180 µ S/cm
146.5 µ S/cm
ECscan10M
1000 to 1800 µ S/cm
1413 µ S/cm
ECscan10H
10 to 18 mS/cm
12.88 mS/cm
Make sure that using a fresh standard solution during the calibration.
DO NOT reuse the standard solution after calibration, contaminants
in solution will affect the calibration and eventually the accuracy of
the measurement.
1. Rinse the electrode with distilled water and place into the standard
solution, stir tester gently to remove air bubbles trapped in the slot
of the sensor.
Tap water

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2. Press and hold the Cal key to enter the calibration mode, the
display shows ---.
3. Press the / key to set the calibration value, make sure that
the displayed value matches the calibration standard.
4. Press the Meas key, the calibration value will automatically flash
three times.
5. Press the Meas key again, the tester returns to the measurement
mode, the CAL icon disappears from the display. Calibration is
completed.
•During the calibration, if the display shows indicating that
the measured conductivity value deviates from the theoretical
value of the standard solution. The calibration will not be accepted.
Please replace the fresh standard solution and calibrate the tester
again.
•During the setting, press and hold the / key will make the
value change faster.
•If you want to exit the calibration, DO NOT press the Meas key in
the step 4. Press and hold the / key until the display shows
---, press the Meas key to exit.
Measurement
Conductivity Measurement
Rinse the electrode with distilled water, place the electrode into the
sample solution and stir gently, make sure that no air bubbles on the
sensor surface. Wait for the measurement to stabilize and record the
reading.
•During the measurement, DO NOT completely immerse the tester
in water.
•Press the key, the tester will lock the measurement, the HOLD
icon appears on the display. Press the key again to resume
measurement.
•If the display shows indicating the measurement exceeds the
range, remove the tester from the sample immediately.
Temperature Measurement
•Press the oCkey, the tester shows the temperature readings.
•Press the Meas key to return to the conductivity measurement.
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Electrode
Maintenance and Replacement
•Rinse the electrode thoroughly with distilled water after use.
•Do not touch the platinum black coating on the sensor surface and
always keep it clean.
•If there is a build-up of solids inside the sensor, remove carefully,
then recalibrate the tester.
•If you do not use the tester for long periods, store the electrode
with tap water.
Replacing the Electrode
If the tester fails to calibrate or gives fluctuating readings, you should
consider replacing the electrode.
1. Twist the electrode collar counter clockwise, pull the electrode
away from the tester.
2. Align the slot on the new electrode, gently push the electrode into
the tester.
3. Twist the electrode collar clockwise until tight.
Appendix
Preparation of Conductivity Standard Solutions
Place the analytical grade potassium chloride (KCl) in a beaker and
dry in an oven for about 3 hours at 105° C (221° F), then cool to room
temperature. Add the reagent to a 1 liter volumetric flask according
to the instructions in table below. Fill the distilled water to the mark,
mix the solution until the reagent is completely dissolved.
Conductivity Standard
Reagent
Weight
146.5 µ S/cm
KCl
74.4 mg
1413 µ S/cm
KCl
745.5 mg
12.88 mS/cm
KCl
7.45 g
Optional Accessories
Order Code
Description
E-ECscan-C1-100K
Platinum conductivity cell, K=1
ECCS-146
Standard solution 146.5 μS/cm, 480 ml
ECCS-1413
Standard solution 1413 μS/cm, 480 ml
ECCS-1288
Standard solution 12.88mS/cm, 480ml
Tester Specifications
Model
ECscan10
Conductivity
Range
ECscan10L: 1.0 to 199.9 μS/cm
ECscan10M: 10 to 1999 μS/cm
ECscan10H: 0.1 to 19.99 mS/cm
Resolution
0.1, 1
Accuracy
± 1% F.S
Calibration Point
1 point
Calibration Solution
ECscan10L: 146.5 μS/cm
ECscan10M: 1413 μS/cm
ECscan10H: 12.88 mS/cm
Temperature Compensation
0 to 50° C, automatic
Temperature
Range
0 to 50° C
Resolution
1°C
Accuracy
±1°C
Other Specifications
Cell Constant
K=1
Operating Temperature
0 to 50° C (32 to 122° F)
Storage Temperature
0 to 60° C (32 to 140° F)
Relative Humidity
< 80% (non-condensing)
IP Rating
IP54
Display
LCD, 21 × 21 mm (0.82 × 0.82 in.)
Power Requirements
3 × 1.5V LR44 micro alkaline batteries
Auto-Off
8 minutes after last key pressed
Dimensions
185 (L) × 40 (Dia.) mm (7.28 × 1.57 in.)
Weight
100g (3.5 oz.)

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright © Bante Instruments Inc, 2022. All rights reserved.
Disposal
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC and
may not be disposed of in domestic waste. Please dispose of product
in accordance with local regulations at the collecting point specified
for electrical and electronic equipment.
Warranty
The warranty period for tester is one year from the date of shipment.
Above warranty does not cover the electrode and standard solution.
Out of warranty products will be repaired on a charged basis.
The warranty on your tester shall not apply to defects resulting from:
•Improper or inadequate maintenance by customer
•Unauthorized modification or misuse
•Operation outside of the environment specifications of the
products.
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