Ele 513-160 User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Portable Conductivity/TDS Meter
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ELE International
Chartmoor Road,
Chartwell Business Park
Leighton Buzzard,
Bedfordshire, LU7 4WG
England
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]
http://www.ele.com
ELE International, a division of Hach
Lange Ltd.
Distributor: ELE International
Soiltest Product Division
PO Box 389, Loveland,
CO 80539, USA
phone: [phone]
fax: [phone]
email: soi[email protected]
http://www.eleusa.com
In the interests of improving and updating its equipment, ELE reserves the right to alter
specifications to equipment at any time ELE International 2017 ©

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Contents
Section Page
1 Introduction 5
2 Safety Measures 5
2.1 Definition of signal warnings and symbols 5
2.2 Product specific safety notes 6
3 Design and Function 9
3.1 Overview 9
3.2 Sensor connections 10
3.3 Keypad 10
3.4 Display and icons 12
3.5 Set-up menu navigation 14
3.6 Measurement modes 14
4 Putting into Operation 15
4.1 Scope of delivery 15
4.2 Installing the batteries 16
4.3 Connecting sensor 16
4.4 Installing optional equipment 17
4.4.1 Electrode clip 17
4.4.2 Wrist strap 18
4.5 Switching the instrument on and off 19
5 Operation of the Instrument 20
5.1 General settings 20
5.1.1
Endpoint formats
20
5.1.2
Temperature capture
20
5.1.3
Calibration standards
21
5.1.4
Reference temperature
21
5.1.5
α-coefficient
21
5.1.6
TDS factor
22
5.1.7
Temperature unit
22
5.2 Performing a calibration 23
5.3 Performing a measurement 23
5.3.1 Measurement mode 23
5.3.2 Performing a conductivity measurement 23
5.3.3 Performing a TDS measurement 24

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5.4 Using the memory
24
5.4.1 Storing a measurement result
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5.4.2 Recalling from memory
24
5.4.3 Clearing the memory
25
5.5 Self-diagnosis
25
5.6 Factory reset
26
6 Probe 26
7 Maintenance 28
7.1 Cleaning the housing
28
7.2 Error messages
28
8 Technical Data 29
9
Appendix
31
WEEE Directive

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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this high quality field and laboratory meter. With
the 513-160 conductivity/TDS meter, we wish to simplify your measuring
process and your workflows.
The 513-160 portable has an excellent price/performance ratio. The meter
offers a number of user-friendly features, including:
• Waterproof operation
The IP67 waterproof rating that allows free operation in wet or damp
environments.
• Optimized ease of use
Simple menus for quick and easy operation.
• Excellent ergonomics
Handle the instrument with comfort and ease.
2 Safety Measures
2.1 Definition of signal warnings andsymbols
Safety notes are marked with signal words and warning symbols.
These show safety issues and warnings. Ignoring the safety notes may
lead to personal injury, damage to the instrument, malfunctions and
false results.
Signal words
WARNING
for a hazardous situation with medium risk, possibly
resulting in severe injuries or death if not avoided.
CAUTION for a hazardous situation with low risk, resulting in
damage to the device or the property or in loss of
data, or minor or medium injuries if not avoided.
Attention
(no symbol) for important information about the
product.
Note
(no symbol) for useful information about the product.

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Warning symbols
General hazard Toxic substance
Inflammable or explosive substance
2.2 Product specific safetynotes
Your instrument represents state-of-the-art technology and complies with all
recognized safety rules, however, certain hazards may arise in extraneous
circumstances. Do not open the housing of the instrument; it does not
contain any parts that can be maintained, repaired or replaced by the user. If
you experience problems with your instrument, contact ELE International’s
service department.
Intended use
This instrument is designed for a wide range of applications
in various areas and is suitable for measuring conductivity.
The use therefore requires knowledge and experience in
working with toxic and caustic substances.
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage
resulting from incorrect usage divergent to the operating
instructions. Furthermore, the manufacturer`s technical
specifications and limits must be adhered to at all times and
in no way exceeded.

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Location
Protective Clothing
It is advisable to wear protective clothing in the laboratory when working with
hazardous or toxic substances.
A lab coat should be worn.
Suitable eye protection such as goggles should be worn.
Use appropriate gloves when handling chemicals or
hazardous substances, checking their integrity before use.
The instrument may not be used in explosive environments.
Use the instrument in a location which is suitable for the
operation, protected from direct sunlight and corrosive
gases. Avoid powerful vibrations, excessive temperature
fluctuations and temperatures below 0°C and above 40°C.

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Safety notes
WARNING
Chemicals
All relevant safety measures are to be observed when
working with chemicals.
a) Set up the instrument in a well-ventilatedlocation.
b) Any spills should be wiped offimmediately.
c) When using chemicals and solvents, comply with
the instructions of the producer and the general lab
safety rules.
WARNING
Flammable Solvents
All relevant safety measures must be observed when
working with flammable solvents and chemicals.
a) Keep all sources of flame away from the
workplace.
b) When using chemicals and solvents, comply with
the instructions of the producer and the general lab
safety rules.
FCC Rules
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Radio Interference
Requirements of the Canadian Department of Communications. Operation is
subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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3 Design and Function
3.1 Overview
3
4
5
6
7
1
Sensor connections
5
Slot for wrist strap
2
Display
6
Table top stand
3
Keypad
7
Battery compartment
4
Type label
2
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3.2 Sensor connections
1
LTW socket for conductivity signal input
3.3 Keypad

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Key
Naming
Press & release
Press & hold
1
On / Off / Exit
•
Switch meter on
• Backto measurement screen
Switch meter off
2
Read /
Endpoint
format
• Start orendpointmeasurement
•
Confirm setting
Turn auto
endpoint on or
off
3
Store / Recall
•
Store currentreadingtomemory
• Increase value during setting
•
Scrollupthroughthememory
Recall stored
data
4
Calibration
• Start calibration
Recall
calibration data
5
Mode / Setup
• Switch between conductivity
andTDS
• Decreasevalueduringsetting
•
Scrolldownthrough thememory
Enter setup
mode

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3.4 Display and icons
When turning on the instrument, the startup screen appears for 3 seconds.
The startup screen shows all icons which can appear on the display. In the
following table you will find a short description about these icons.
Startup screen

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Icon Description
1
Cond / TDS
Current measurement method
2
--- Conductivity measurement value
3
/
Endpoint format:
Automatic
Manual
4
Calibration settings
5
---
Memory information
6
--- Currently used cell constant
7
mS/cm
/
µS/cm
/
mg/L
Currently used measurement unit
8
--- Temperature information
9
MTC / ATC MTC (Manual temperature capture)
ATC (Automatic temperature capture)
10
Power status
fully charged
half charged
lowly charged
fully discharged
11
Error code
12
Setup mode
13
Measurement mode
14
Calibration mode:
Indicates calibration mode and appears
whenever you are performing a
calibration or reviewing calibration data.
15
Reference temperature

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3.5 Setup menu navigation
For general navigation in the setup menu read the following information:
Press and hold Setup to enter the setupmenu.
Press Exit to exit the setup menu.
•Use ˄ and ˅ to increase or decrease values.
Press Read to confirm achange.
The following parameters can be changed in the order as shown.
Parameter Description Range
MTC
Manual temperature setting 0.0…100.0 °C /
32.0…212 °F
Calibration standard setting 1, 2, 3
Ref.T. Reference temperature 25 °C (68 °F),
20 °C (77 °F)
αα-coefficient 0.0…10.00 %/°C
TDS
TDS factor 0.4…1.00
°C, °F
Temperature unit °
C,
°
F
3.6 Measurement modes
With the conductivity meter it is possible to measure the following
parameters of a sample:
• Conductivity (µS/cm andmS/cm)
• TDS (mg/L and g/L)
To change the unit, press Mode on the measurement screen until the
desired appears.

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4 Putting into Operation
4.1 Scope of delivery
Instrument for conductivity measurement
Battery LR03/AAA 1.5V
4 pcs.
Electrode clip
1 pc.
CD-ROM including operating instructions

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4.2 Installing the batteries
4.3 Connecting sensor

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4.4 Installing optionalequipment
4.4.1 Electrode clip
For safe placing of the electrode you can mount an electrode clip on the side
of the instrument. The electrode clip is part of delivery. You can mount it on
either side of the instrument according to your preference.
- Remove the protective clips (1)
- Push the electrode clip (1) into
the recess (2) of theinstrument

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4.4.2 Wrist strap

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4.5 Switching the instrument on andoff
1) Press and release to switch
on the instrument.
All segmented digital
numbers and icons are
displayed for 3 seconds.
After that the installed
software version appears
(e.g. 1.00) and the
instrument is ready for use.
2) Press for 3 seconds and
release to switch off the
instrument.
Note
By default after 10 minutes not in
use, the instrument shuts down.

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5 Operation of the Instrument
5.1 General settings
5.1.1 Endpoint formats
The instrument offers two different endpoint formats, automatic and manual.
To switch between the automatic and manual endpoint modes, press and
hold Read.
Automatic endpoint
With the automatic endpoint, the measurement stops automatically as soon
as the input signal is stable. This ensures an easy, quick and precise
measurement.
Manual endpoint
Unlike the automatic endpoint, user interaction is required to stop the
measurement reading in manual mode. To manually endpoint a
measurement, press Read.
5.1.2 Temperature capture
Automatic temperature capture (ATC)
For better accuracy, we recommend the use of either a sensor with a built-in
or a separate temperature probe. If a temperature probe is recognized by the
meter, ATC and the sample temperature are displayed.
Note
The meter accepts NTC 30 kΩ temperature sensors.
Manual temperature capture (MTC)
If the meter does not detect a temperature probe, it automatically switches to
the manual temperature mode and MTC appears. The entered MTC
temperature is used for temperature compensation.
1) To set the MTC temperature, press and holdSetup.
The temperature value is blinking. The default setting is 25 °C.
2) Choose the temperature value by using ˄ and ˅.
3) Press Read to confirm yoursettings.
4) Continue with calibration standard selection or press Exit to returnto
measurement screen.