EUTECH INSTRUMENTS CYBERSCAN PH 5000 PH METER User manual

Instruction Manual
CyberScan pH 5500/ 5000
Bench pH & Ion Meter/ Bench pH Meter
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PREFACE
Thank you for selecting the Eutech Instruments this CyberScan
Series 5000 bench meter. This meter measures pH, mV and ion (Ion
measurement available in CyberScan pH5500 only).
The instruction manual serves to explain the use of the CyberScan
Series 5000 bench meters as a step-by-step operational guide to
help you familiarize with the meter’s features and functions. It is
structured sequentially with illustration of diagrams that explains the
various functions and setup menus available.
This manual is written to cover as many anticipated applications and
uses of the CyberScan Series 5000 bench meters as possible. If
there are doubts in the use of the meter, please do not hesitate to
contact the nearest Eutech Instruments’ Authorized Distributors or
call us at (65) 6778-6876 for Eutech Instruments’ Customer Service
Dept. for assistance.
Kindly remember to complete the warranty card and mail it back to
your Authorized Distributors or Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd.
Eutech Instruments reserve the rights to change, make improvement
and modify specifications without prior notice and cannot accept any
responsibility for damage or malfunction to the instrument caused by
improper use.
Copyright © 2002 Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd
All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Introducing the CyberScan Series 5000 1
2UNPACKING THE METER 2
3GETTING STARTED 3
3.1 Connectors 3
3.2 pH Electrodes & Ion Specific Electrodes 5
4USING THE METER 7
4.1 Touch screen Operation 8
4.2 Choosing a Channel (For CyberScan pH5500 only) 9
4.3 Button Functions 11
5SYSTEM SETUP 13
5.1 Access System Setup 14
5.2 Select Language 16
5.3 Set Date 18
5.4 Set Time 20
5.5 Set Beeper Status 22
5.6 Select Procedural Level 24
5.7 Set Print Configuration 26
5.8 Set Baud Rate 28
5.9 Set Number of Bits 29
5.10 Set Stop Bits 30
5.11 Set Parity 31
5.12 Set Operator 32
5.13 Set Display Contrast 34
5.14 Display Meter Information 36
5.15 Reset to Factory Defaults 37
6pH SETUP 38
6.1 Access pH setup 39
6.2 Set Sample ID# 41
6.3 Select Buffer Group 45
6.4 Set pH Custom Buffer Group 47
6.5 Select Buffer Recognition 49
6.6 Select Auto Read Mode 50
6.7 Set pH Stability Criteria 51
6.8 Set Default Temperature 53
6.9 Set Isopotential Point 55
6.10 Set Alarm Limits 57
6.11 Set Print Criteria 59
6.12 Set Print Interval 61
6.13 Set Data Storage Criteria 63
6.14 Set Display Resolution 65
6.15 Set Display Configuration 67
6.16 View Stored Data 69
7mV SETUP 73
7.1 Access mV Setup 74
7.2 Set Display Resolution 78
8ION SETUP 80
8.1 Access Ion Setup 81
8.2 Select Ion Method 83
8.3 Select Measurement Units 85
8.4 Select Electrode Type 87
8.5 Set Significant Digits 89
9pH OPERATION 91
9.1 Standardizing 93
9.2 pH Measurements 97
10 mV OPERATION 99
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11 ION OPERATION 101
11.1 Direct Reading Methods 103
11.2 Incremental Methods 109
11.3 Known Addition Method 111
11.4 Known Subtraction Method 115
11.5 Analate addition 117
11.6 Analate Subtraction 119
12 CLEANING 121
13 TROUBLE SHOOTING 122
14 COMPLIANCE 123
15 APPENDIX 124
15.1 Determining Isopotential Points Experimentally 124
15.2 Data Management 125
15.3 Factory Default Settings 126
15.4 pH Theory 128
15.5 ISE Theory 133
16 METER SPECIFICATIONS 137
17 ACCESSORIES 139
17.1 Replacement Meters and Adapters 139
17.2 General Purpose pH / ORP Electrodes SP 140
17.3 Specialty pH Electrode NP 141
17.4 pH Buffer Solutions & Single Use Sachets SP 142
17.5 ORP Solutions SP 142
18 WARRANTY 143

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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introducing the CyberScan Series 5000
Thank you for selecting a Eutech Instruments CyberScan Bench
meter. This manual describes the operation of the CyberScan Series
5000 bench meters. The state-of-art meter that you have purchased
is easy to operate and will guide you through the various functions by
displaying easy to understand prompts. This instruction manual
should answer any questions that might arise in operating your meter,
however, do not hesitate to call our Technical Support at (65)
67786876 (ext 837) or fax at (65) 67730836.
This bench meter provides microprocessor precision in a compact
benchtop design that is easy to use. One touch screen controls all
procedures, letting you:
Measure pH, absolute mV, relative mV ,
ion concentration (CyberScan pH5500 only)
Select one of three sets of standard buffer groups
Implement automatic buffer recognition
Standardize with up to five standard or customer buffers
Customise your display screen and operating parameters
Assign operator and sample identification numbers
Store 250 data points in the meter’s memory or transfer data to
a computer or printer.
Access extensive online help with just a touch a button
It all adds up to rapid, completely automatic, intuitive operation.
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You will find this symbol appearing in this manual; it indicates useful
tips that ease your meter operation.
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2 UNPACKING THE METER
The following is a listing of what you should have received with your
new CyberScan meter.
Meter package includes
Meter
Power adapter (120 VAC/ 12VDC) OR (220 VAC/ 12 VDC)
depending on order code.
Electrode arm support bracket
Electrode arm
ATC probe
Instruction Manual
If any of these items are missing, please contact your nearest
Authorized Distributor.
Accessory conductivity probes and ion selective electrodes are
available and can be ordered by contacting any Authorized Distributor
or Eutech Instruments Marketing (65) 67786876.
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3 GETTING STARTED
3.1 Connectors
1. Review the layout and arrangement of the rear connector panel.
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2. Connect the electrode arm to the base.
3. Connect the power cable to the connector cable to the rear
connector panel power jack and to a power source.
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To connect RS232, see Data Management on Section 15.2.
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3.2 pH Electrodes & Ion Specific Electrodes
(Ion Specific Electrode applicable for CyberScan pH5500 only)
This meter allows you to use two types of pH electrodes: the
conventional glass pH electrode and the field effect transistor (FET)
pH electrode.
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If both types of pH electrodes are connected, the meter will read the
FET electrode.
1. Carefully remove the protective
cover from the end of the electrode.
Before first using your glass pH
electrode, soak it 2-4 hours in an
electrode storage solution, pH 4
buffer, or KCI solution.
2. Remove the shorting cap on BNC connector. Connect the
combination pH electrode in to the BNC input connector.
If a combination electrode is not used, connect the indicating pH
electrode into the BNC input connector. Plug the reference
electrode into the reference pin jack. Also, install the ATC probe
into the ATC jack.
Note:
Be sure to connect all probes to the appropriate channel
connectors (for example: Input 1, Ref 1 and ATC1).
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Option: Connect the optional FET electrode by plugging it into
the FET jack on the back meter panel. Allow the FET electrode to
warm up five minutes before use.
Connect ion specific electrodes in the same manner as pH
electrodes.
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If both a conventional and a FET electrode are connected to the
meter, do not put them in a solution together because you will get
inaccurate measurements.
Do not discard the BNC shorting cap.
3. Rinse and blot-dry (do not wipe)
electrodes between each
measurement. Rinse electrodes
with distilled or deionized water,
or a portion of the next solution
to be measured.
4. Between measurements, store
conventional pH electrodes
storage solution, pH 4 buffer, or
KCI solution. Always leave the
filling hole of liquid filled
combination electrodes open.
Refill when the level of
solution gets below the
manufacturer’s recommended
level.
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Proper electrode care is fundamental to obtaining reliable pH
measurements. Improper care of the electrode may cause the meter
reading to drift, respond slowly, or produce erroneous readings. For
this reason, the electrode should always be conditional and used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
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4 USING THE METER
Touch anywhere to resume
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4.1 Touch screen Operation
This new CyberScan research benchtop meter operates with a state
of art touch screen. The touch screen makes this the easiest meter
on the market to operate and care for. When this meter is first
plugged in, the STANDBY screen will appear. Touch anywhere on
this screen to access the functions of the meter.
The buttons on the right side of the screen control all of the functions
of the meter. Alight touch on the screen is all you need to access the
various functions. Once you touch a button you will get an audible
tone; the screen will not change until you lift your finger.
This design prevents rapid uncontrolled scrolling through the various
function screens. Easy to understand prompts guide you through the
operation of the meter in the selected mode. If you are ever in doubt
about what to do, just touch help on the bottom right corner of the
screen for detailed information about the screen.
The touch screen is made of a durable polyester material that is
chemically resistant. Maintenance is simple with this meter. To clean
the screen you just need to wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it with a
clean dry towel. For additional information, see Cleaning and
Troubleshooting sections of the manual. (Pg 121-122)
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4.2 Choosing a Channel (For CyberScan pH5500 only)
Select from the options to the right
pH
mV
Ion
setup
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2
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Buffers
Last std: Jan 15 @ 11:11 am
pH channel 1
9.295
ID# 00000
auto buffer ON
ATC 25.0°C
slope 000.0%
mV 0000.0
Measure
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abs mV channel 2
177.0
defualt 25.0°C
Main Screen Channel Scree
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Dual Scree
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ID# 00000
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The CyberScan pH5500 is a multi-channel meter. With this meter you
can switch from channel 1 to channel 2. You can also view both
channels at the same time by accessing the dual channel mode. If
you set the meter to view both channels, you cannot change the
parameters without choosing the screen that you want to modify. The
setup parameters for each screen independently of one another.
Choosing a channel
1. Touch anywhere on the standby screen.
OR
Touch channel on the main screen
THEN
2. Touch 1, 2or dual to access the channel that you want to view.
To access System Setup from the standby screen
1. Touch anywhere on the standby screen.
2. Touch 1, 2or dual to access the channel that you want to view.
3. Touch setup.
4. Touch system on the setup screen.
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If you are in any measure mode, touch mode until you access the
main screen.
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4.3 Button Functions
The touch screen of your CyberScan bench meter has “buttons”
along the right side of the screen that are common to many of the
screens. The following indicates the function of these common
buttons.
This is the standby button and it allows you to access the
standby mode. When in standby, the meter will not take
measurements. It is in a state of rest. When you touch stdby
the meter will return to the standby screen which says “Eutech
Instruments” and displays the time.
save
mode
enter
close
more
back
This button allows you to access the channel screen to choose
what channel you want to view. This button appears only on
multi-channel meter such as CyberScan pH5500. This button
also allows you to move from the main mode to the channel
screen to access the standby mode.
The mode button allows you to switch between the various
operations of the meter. These operations, depending upon
which meter you have, include four measuring modes (pH, mV,
ion) as well as a setup mode.
The enter button allows you to accept any changes that you
have made on one setup screens or accept values that you
have input with keypads. When touched, enter will save the
changes and return you to the previous screen.
The save button allows you to save multiple changes that you
have made on one screen as a group. It functions like the enter
button does for an individual changes.
The exit button allows you to leave the screen you are
currently viewing and return to the previous screen without
making any changes.
The help button allows you to access helpful information on
any screen. When you touch the help button, information about
the current screen appears. This information will include step
by step instructions for operating the meter from the current
screen and possible applications information for that screen.
The close key appears on the bottom of all help screens and
allows you to exit the help screen and return to the previous
screen.
The more button appears on the help screens and allows you
to advance to the next help screen for additional information.
The back button appears on the help screen and allows you to
move back to a previous help screen.
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std
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BS
BS
delete
This button accesses the standardization screen from the
various measurement modes and initiates standardization of
the meter once the standardization screen is accessed.
This button is the measure button and directs the meter to
measure your sample when in the Auto Read function of the
pH mode.
This button will access the setup screens for the measuring
mode that you are currently using. It can also be used to
access the system setup screen that allows you to set
parameters that are not related to measurements such as the
times and the date.
The print button will send information to the output device that
you have connected to your meter. The output device can be a
printer, data logger or a computer. In addition to this, touching
the print button will also send data to the data storage center of
the meter if a sample ID # has been assigned to your sample.
The arrow keys on he screen move the cursor up and down in
order to highlight parameters that you would like to review or
edit.
The edit button appears on the setup screens. After you have
highlighted a parameter that you would like to change, the edit
button allows you to access the available options for that
parameter.
The clear button allows you to remove a setup parameter or
standard buffer value from the meter’s memory that may have
been entered at a previous time or by a previous user that is no
longer of value to you. Touching the clear button erases the
value so you may enter a new one. It can also erase the data
from the memory of the meter.
The BS button is a backspace button. It appears on keypad
screens and it allows you to back up and delete a character
entered in error.
The delete button appears on the “View Stored Data” screens.
This button allows you to erase the data from the memory of
the meter.
The prev button appears on the Data Screens when the data
stored in the meter’s memory has been accessed. It allows you
to scroll through data points sorted and stored prior to the
current data point displayed.
The next button appears on the Data Screens when the data
stored in the meter’s memory has been accessed. It allows you
to scroll through data points sorted and stored prior to the
current data point displayed.

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5 SYSTEM SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP OPTIONS
- Select Language
- Set
- Set
- Set
- Set
- Set
- Set
- Display
- Reset to
Date
Beeper Status
Print Configuration
Operator
Display Contrast
Meter Information
Factory Defaults
Time
System Setup
S
T
edit
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5.1 Access System Setup
SYSTEM SETUP OPTIONS
- Select Language
- Set
- Set
- Set
- Set
- Set
- Set
- Display
- Reset to
Date
Beeper Status
Print Configuration
Operator
Display Contrast
Meter Information
Factory Defaults
Time
System Setup
S
T
edit
Select from the options to the right
pH
mV
Ion
setup
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Select from the options to the right
1
2
dual
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 Select from the options to the right
pH
mV
Ion
setup
Setup
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The system setup function allows you to customise the meter display
options to meet your personal preference. Once set, these will rarely
need to be changed.
To access System Setup
1. Touch anywhere on the standby screen
2. Touch setup on the main screen
3. Touch system on the setup screen
The system setup options are now displayed on the screen.
To access a System Setup option
1. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the setup options and
highlight the option to be reviewed.
2. Touch edit to view the current status of the selected option.
The following is a detailed description of the system setup option
screens
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