EUTECH INSTRUMENTS 2700 User manual

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Instruction Manual
2700 Series Benchtop
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pH 2700 ●ION 2700 ●CON 2700 ●DO 2700 ●PC 2700
Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 68X544001 Rev 0 Ma
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2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction......................................................................................1
2. Getting Started.................................................................................2
Keypad and Display ...................................................................................................2
Navigation of Tabs .....................................................................................................3
Meter Connections .....................................................................................................4
3. System Setup & Configuration.......................................................5
Stability .......................................................................................................................5
Stability Criteria..........................................................................................................6
Auto Read ...................................................................................................................6
Print Set.......................................................................................................................7
Date & Time.................................................................................................................8
Password ....................................................................................................................8
Clear Datalog ..............................................................................................................8
Factory Reset..............................................................................................................9
Contrast Adjustment..................................................................................................9
4. Setup pH & mV.................................................................................10
Sample ID ....................................................................................................................10
Buffer (Group Selection)............................................................................................10
Cal Points....................................................................................................................11
Resolution...................................................................................................................11
Alarm ...........................................................................................................................11
Cal Due ........................................................................................................................11
5. pH Calibration (with preset buffer group) .....................................12
6. pH Calibration (with custom buffers) ............................................14
7. Millivolt (mV) Calibration (Offset Adjustment)..............................16
8. Temperature Setup..........................................................................17
9. Temperature Calibration .................................................................18
10. Conductivity, TDS, Salinity, & Resistivity Setup ..........................19
Sample ID ....................................................................................................................19
Cal Points....................................................................................................................20
Pure Water Coefficient...............................................................................................20
Temperature Coefficient (linear)...............................................................................20
Normalization Temperature (°C) ...............................................................................21
Cell Constant ..............................................................................................................21
Alarm ...........................................................................................................................22
Cal Due ........................................................................................................................22
11. Conductivity Calibration (automatic).............................................23
12. Conductivity, TDS, Salinity, & Resistivity Calibration (manual
adjustment) .............................................................................................25
13. Ion Setup ..........................................................................................27

Sample ID ....................................................................................................................27
Measure Unit...............................................................................................................27
Alarm ...........................................................................................................................27
Cal Due ........................................................................................................................28
14. Ion Calibration..................................................................................29
15. Dissolved Oxygen Setup ................................................................31
Sample ID ....................................................................................................................31
Offset Cal (% saturation only) ...................................................................................31
Pressure Unit (% saturation mode only)..................................................................31
Pressure Cal (% saturation mode only) ...................................................................32
Pressure Compensation (% saturation mode only)................................................32
Measure Unit (concentration mode only) ................................................................32
Salinity Value (concentration mode only)................................................................33
Alarm ...........................................................................................................................33
Cal Due ........................................................................................................................33
16. Dissolved Oxygen Calibration........................................................34
100 % Calibration .......................................................................................................34
0% Calibration ............................................................................................................35
mg/L or ppm (Concentration) Calibration................................................................35
17. Transferring and Printing Data.......................................................37
18. Calibration Report ...........................................................................38
19. Dissolved Oxygen Theory ..............................................................39
20. Calculating Temperature Coefficients...........................................42
21. Calculating TDS Conversion Factor ..............................................43
22. DO Electrode Maintenance .............................................................44
23. Troubleshooting ..............................................................................45
24. Specifications ..................................................................................47
25. Replacements and Accessories.....................................................50
26. Warranty ...........................................................................................52
27. Return of Items ................................................................................53

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1. Introduction
Thank you for selecting our 2700 series research benchtop meter. This
microprocessor-based instrument incorporates a large LCD for clear viewing, yet
offers a small footprint to conserve space.
Each meter includes a convenient slide-out calibration card for quick reference. All
models (except for DO 2700) include an electrode arm and metal bracket which
can be easily attached to the left or right side of the meter according to your
preference.
The 2700 series benchtop meter replaces our popular 1100 and 2100 series
meters that were introduced in 2001.
Please note that this manual serves all 2700 models, so not all sections of the
manual will be relevant to each model. The chart below lists the parameters
served for the various models:
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serves you well.
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2. Getting Started
Keypad and Display
Auto Read is enabled. When flashing, the instrument has detected a ‘Stable’
reading and locked the value. Press MEAS to resume live reading. See
Section 3—Auto Read to disable this feature, or go to
SETUP…SYSTEM…AUTO READ.
Based on the stability criteria settings in System Setup, the instrument has
detected a stable reading.
Password Protection: Enabled. Requires password for all
calibration and setup menus
Password Protection: Disabled. No password required for any menu.
Print Setting Timed interval is active; data is being output at regular intervals.
“High Alarm”, “Low Alarm”, or “Cal Due” alarm limit had been reached.
High/Low alarms also have an audible notification..
Sample ID: User selectable five digit number to identify samples.
Measuring Range # of displayed value (1 thru 5). Applicable to Conductivity,
TDS, Salinity, or Resistivity measurements only
(ATC) Automatic Temperature Compensation is active; temperature is being actively
acquired with attached electrode. ATC is recommended.
(MTC)
Manual Temperature Compensation is active. A temperature sensor may not
be attached so the default temperature is used. See Section 9—Temperature
Calibration to calibrate the ATC or MTC temperature values.

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Navigation of Tabs

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Meter Connections
pH 2700
ION 2700 PC 2700
CON 2700 DO 2700
DC Power supply
RS-232 RS-232 output, 2.5 mm jack for RS-232 cable
CON/TEMP 8-pin DIN connection for 2-cell or 4-cell Con/TDS/Temp
electrodes
DO 8-pin DIN connection for Dissolved Oxygen/Temp self stirring
electrode
ATC
For Automatic Temperature Compensation probe.
For PC 2700, this corresponds to the temperature
measurement associated with the BNC (“pH”) input.
REF
Pin connection for half cell reference electrodes.
Requires separate half cell electrode in the BNC (“pH”) input.
Note: REF is not commonly used and is not required.
pH BNC connection for combination pH, ORP (Redox), or Ion
Selective Electrodes (ISE), or half-cell indicating electrodes.

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3. System Setup & Configuration
Use the System Setup to customize operation of your 2700 series meter.
Press from the measurement screen and then press ENTER when
SYSTEM is highlighted to access these settings.
The following settings can be customized for each model:
STABILITY PRINT SET
STABILITY
CRITERIA DATE & TIME
AUTO READ PASSWORD
BACKLIGHT CLEAR DATALOG
DATALOG FACTORY RESET
PRINT SETUP CONTRAST
PRINT FORMAT
Stability
To aid with measurement and calibration, your meter has a unique feature that
provides an obvious visual indication when the reading becomes stable. If the
Stability feature is enabled, the digits on the primary reading will be faded when
unstable, becoming solid when stable. If this feature is disabled, the primary
reading will always be solid. The image below on the left is an unstable reading
during pH Measurement mode with Stability enabled. The image on the right
shows a stable reading.

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Stability Criteria
The 2700 allows adjustment of the Stable indicator which relates to how fast and
frequent it appears. There are three levels of adjustment; SLOW, MEDIUM, &
FAST.
To display a ‘Stable’ reading more quickly and more often, use “FAST” setting.
MEDIUM or SLOW is recommended for most applications. When Auto Read is
enabled, a stability criteria setting of “SLOW” is recommended to for best results.
SLOW: The Stable indicator will take longer to appear and will appear less
frequently. Use this setting if you want the best results and don’t mind waiting
longer to get them.
MEDIUM: This is the factory default setting. It provides a balanced response
which works best for most applications.
FAST: The Stable indicator will appear quickest of any setting. If you find that the
Stable indicator frequently appears and disappears, you may want to select a
slower setting. This setting is not recommended when AUTO READ is enabled. It
is also not suitable for most non-refillable electrodes which are generally slower to
respond.
Auto Read
If AUTO READ is enabled, the measured value will automatically lock
when the Stable indicator appears. A flashing “AR” icon confirms this
condition. To resume a live reading again, it is necessary to press MEAS
each time Stable appears. Disable this feature to continuously view the active
reading.
Backlight
Select “PERMANENTLY ON” on to keep the backlight on at all times that the
meter is powered on. This will offer the best visibility but consumes the most
power.
Select “ON WITH KEY PRESS” to turn on the backlight for a specified time after
any key press. Select “0” to keep the backlight off at all times that the meter is
powered on.

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Data Log (storing data to internal memory)
Select “SINGLE” to manually save one point at a time. Press the “MEM IN”
function key any time during measurement to save data.
Select “TIMED” to automatically save data at selectable intervals— ranging from
3 to 3600 seconds. Data will be collected until the data limit is reached or until
“SINGLE” data log is selected. This feature is useful for gathering data from a
single sample over time. Note that “MEM IN” is not available during TIMED
setting. As data is collected, the display will indicate how much memory has been
used.
To view stored data, use “MEM OUT”. Note: the more data that has been
acquired memory, the longer the data will take to display.
Print Setup
Adjust the RS-232 output settings for baud rate, parity, data bit, and stop bit to
match your printer or computer settings as necessary.
Print Format
When utilizing the RS-232 output; choose “TEXT/PRINTER” option to send the
data in an easily viewable format—best for printing.
Choose “CYBERCOMM” option to send the data as a comma separated value
(CSV)—best for exporting data into spreadsheet software.
Print Set
This is identical to the Data log function, but data is sent via RS-232 output
instead of internal memory.
Select “SINGLE” to manually output one value at a time—best for printing or
collecting data to your PC from many samples.
Select “TIMED” to automatically output live data at selectable intervals— ranging
from 3 to 3600 seconds. Data will be output until “SINGLE” Print set is selected.
This feature is most useful for gathering data for use with software. Unlike the
Data Log setting, data can be saved to memory using “MEM IN” during TIMED
setting.

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Date & Time
Setting the correct date and time is required for GLP and will apply to power off,
measurement, data log, and print functions. Instrument has battery backup to
retain date/time settings upon power loss. Factory reset will not apply to date and
time setting once it has been set. Changes related to daylight savings time must
be manually entered.
Date Format: Select (MM DD YY) or (DD MM YY)
Time Format: Select 12Hrs (AM/PM) or 24Hrs
Password
Select “ENABLE” to restrict access to Calibration and Setup modes. When
password protection is enabled, password entry is required before performing any
calibration, or making changes to the setup mode. Setup parameters can be
viewed, but can not be changed without correct password entry. The password is
a user selectable number from 1 to 99999.
Select “DISABLE” if password protection is not desired.
The meter does not allow you to edit setup parameters or perform a new
calibration unless you enter the correct password. If an incorrect password is
entered 3 consecutive times, the meter returns to measurement mode.
In the event the password can not be recovered, a password can be provided via
a written request to Eutech Instruments/Oakton Instruments. The instrument
serial number and your contact information are required.
Clear Datalog
Select “YES” to delete all saved data that was manually or automatically stored
into memory. This step is most commonly required when the “TIMED” data log
interval is not turned off and as a result, fills the memory to capacity. When the
memory is full, deleting the saved data is required in order to save additional
data/ The 2700 will never erase old data in favor of new data when the memory is
full.
If you wish to view, print or send the saved data to a PC before deleting, use the
“MEM OUT” function from measurement mode.

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Factory Reset
Select “YES” to reset the 2700 to the factory default settings except; Date & Time,
Temperature calibration, and data stored in memory.
Contrast Adjustment
Optimize the contrast setting of your 2700 display for best visibility in your
surrounding lighting conditions. Test various contrast settings for best results.
This setting will be applied to both backlight and non-backlight conditions.

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4. Setup pH & mV
Use Setup pH or mV mode to customize these parameters. Note: mV setup offers
Sample ID and Alarm setting only.
Press from the measurement screen and then press ENTER when pH
or mV is selected.
Sample ID
This is a user selectable number from 1 to 99999.
Incorporating a sample ID to identify one or more
data points is useful to distinguish data that is
saved into memory or sent to a PC or printer. Use
the up/down arrow keys to adjust the values and
left/right arrow keys to move the cursor.
Buffer (Group Selection)
Choose one of (6) pH buffer groups for calibration;
USA, NIST, DIN, USER 1, USER 2, and CUSTOM.
The pH values in the selected buffer group are
used for auto-recognition during pH calibration.
Choose the appropriate buffer group, based on the
pH calibration standards you intend to use.
Buffer Group pH Values
USA 1.68, 4.01, 7.00*, 10.01, 12.45
NIST 1.68, 4.01, 6.86*, 9.18, 12.45
DIN 1.09, 3.06, 4.65, 6.79*, 9.23, 12.75
USER 1 1.68, 4.01, 7.00*, 9.18, 12.45
USER 2 1.68, 4.01, 6.86*, 10.01, 12.45
CUSTOM Any 2 - 5 values, ≥1.0 pH unit apart

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Cal Points
Specify the number of pH calibration points you intend to
calibrate with. Select the number of calibration points
from 1 to 5 with preset buffer groups or from 2 to 5
points with custom buffer group.
For example, if you have selected the USA buffer group
which contains 5 standards, but you will only be using 3
standards (pH 4, 7, and 10), selecting 3 calibration
points here will speed up the calibration process—the 2700 will automatically
recognize calibration is finished after the 3rd point has been completed.
Resolution
Select your desired pH resolution;
0.0, 0.00, or 0.000. Tip: Don’t choose more than you
really need—0.00 is the factory default setting since it is
most commonly used. Choosing 0.000 will lead to more
“unstable” conditions and cause a delay in obtaining the
final reading as the last digit (which is often not needed)
changes.
Alarm
The 2700 offers a visual and audible alarm to alert you
when the High or Low values that have been set from
this menu are exceeded.
“High Alarm” or “Low Alarm” will blink on the display if
the values are exceeded while simultaneously, a loud,
intermittent beeping sound is heard. The alarms will continue until the conditions
are no longer met, and will only be active during measurement mode.
Cal Due
When enabled, the “Cal Due” indicator blinks if the
number of days since the last calibration has been
exceeded. Set the number of days from 1 to 31.

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5. pH Calibration (with preset buffer group)
For best results, periodic calibration with known accurate standards is
recommended prior to measurement. Calibrate with standards that bracket your
intended measuring range while including a neutral point (7.00, 6.86, or 6.79). For
example, if you expect to measure samples from pH 6.2 to 9.5, calibration with
4.01, 7.00, and 10.01 will work well.
The 2700 series meters can be calibrated with up to 5 preset or custom buffers
(up to 6 with DIN buffer group). The non-volatile memory retains all calibration
values upon meter shut down.
The 2700 series automatically recognizes the following pH calibration buffers in
the groups listed below. See Section4—Buffer to select a different buffer group;
Buffer Group pH Values
USA 1.68, 4.01, 7.00*, 10.01, 12.45
NIST 1.68, 4.01, 6.86*, 9.18, 12.45
DIN 1.09, 3.06, 4.65, 6.79*, 9.23, 12.75
USER 1 1.68, 4.01, 7.00*, 9.18, 12.45
USER 2 1.68, 4.01, 6.86*, 10.01, 12.45
CUSTOM Any 2 - 5 values, ≥1.0 pH unit apart
*Required as 1st calibration point value (offset determination)
To eliminate temperature errors associated with the pH electrode, attach the
automatic temperature compensation (ATC) probe for best accuracy. Without
temperature compensation, pH accuracy will worsen as samples deviate from
25ºC and pH 7.
If the pH electrode has been stored dry, soak in storage solution for 10 minutes
before calibrating or taking readings to saturate the pH electrode surface and
minimize drift. If storage solution is not available, use a neutral pH buffer. Do not
reuse buffer solutions after calibration. Contaminants in the solution can affect the
calibration, and eventually the accuracy of the measurements.
1) Turn meter on, press MODE if needed for pH Measurement.
2) Rinse the pH and ATC electrodes with clean water then submerse in neutral
pH buffer—the 1st calibration point must be either 7.00, 6.86, or 6.79
depending on the buffer group used.
3) Press CAL to enter calibration mode.

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4) The primary display is the un-calibrated measured value. The 2700
automatically searches for and selects the appropriate value from your buffer
group in the secondary display. This value will blink when the ‘Stable’
indicator appears. Selecting CLR-C will clear the existing calibration.
5) Press ENTER to accept the calibration value
of the measured buffer. When successful the
accepted value will be visible inside of a
beaker icon. Percentage slope is visible after
two or more calibration points have been
completed.
6) Repeat Steps 4 & 5 with additional pH buffers
in any order or press ESC to escape and save
your calibration. When the specified number of
calibration points is met, the pH calibration
report page is automatically displayed.
To specify a different number of pH calibration
points see Section 4—Cal Points.
If the meter is password protected, you will be prompted to
enter a password. See Section 3—Password.

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6. pH Calibration (with custom buffers)
Buffer Group pH Values
CUSTOM Any 2 - 5 values, ≥1.0 pH unit apart
1) Turn meter on, press MODE if needed for pH measurement mode.
2) Rinse the pH and ATC electrodes then submerse in your custom pH buffer—
any pH value can be used.
3) Press CAL (enter password if required) to enter calibration mode. If desired,
select CLR-C to clear the previous calibration. The lower pH value
corresponds to the factory default setting for reference. When stable, use the
up/down arrows to adjust the upper pH value to your custom pH buffer value.
4) Press ENTER to accept the calibration value. When successful, the accepted
value will be visible inside of a beaker icon.
For best results, enter the value of the buffer that corresponds
to the measured temperature. For example, pH 10 buffer is
actually 10.06 at 20°C, so adjust to 10.06 instead of 10.00 if
the temperature is 20°C.

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5) Rinse the pH and ATC electrodes then submerse in next custom pH buffer.
Use any pH value that is at least 1.0 pH unit from custom pH standards that
have already been calibrated.
6) Repeat Step 5 with additional pH buffers (up to 5 custom buffers) in any
order. Press ESC to escape and save your calibration at any time. When the
specified number of calibration points is met, the pH calibration report page is
automatically displayed. Percentage slope is visible after two or more
calibration points have been completed.
Additional pH calibration notes:
A single point (called “offset”) calibration is allowed with pH 7.00, 6.86, or 6.79
buffers but is not allowed with Custom buffer group. Although single point
calibration is allowed with preset buffer groups, we do not recommend this.
Instead, perform at least a 2-point calibration on a regular basis.
As soon as the first calibration value is accepted during a new calibration, all prior
calibration values are erased.
The pH calibration is a calibration of the complete meter / electrode(s) system
together, not the individual meter or electrode.

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7. Millivolt (mV) Calibration (Offset Adjustment)
Oxidization Reduction Potential (ORP or Redox) as measured by an ORP
electrode in mV units is not a precise measurement, but is useful as a relative
indicator. As such, mV offset adjustment is not meant to enhance accuracy, but
rather to make readings comparable to a reference.
Commercial ORP solutions are commonly used as a check standard—a
meter/electrode system is verified to be close to a given value although
adjustments are not made. These solutions can be used as a calibration standard
in which adjustments are made in an attempt to match the ORP value, however
results are often difficult to reproduce.
1) Turn meter on, connect an ORP electrode, and press MODE if needed for mV
(or R.mV) measurement.
2) Dip the ORP electrode into a solution with a known mV value (i.e. Zobel,
Light’s, quinhydrone, or iodidetriiodide) with brief or slow stirring.
3) Press CAL when the reading is stable. The upper display shows the active
millivolt value (mV) while the lower display shows the factory default mV value
without calibration. The example below at right shows a mV calibration that
had previously been calibrated with a 10.0 mV offset.
4) Adjust the upper display using up/down arrows, press ENTER to accept the
calibration offset. The maximum adjustable value is ±150 mV from the factory
default mV value.
Additional mV calibration notes:
When an offset has been stored successfully, R.mV replaces mV in measurement
mode.