EUTECH INSTRUMENTS ALPHA PH 200 - REV 4 User manual

68X276101 |Rev.4 |Feb 2008
Instruction Manual
αlpha pH 200
1/8 DIN pH/ORP Controller Transmitter
pH / mV / ºC

PREFACE
This manual serves to explain the use of the αlpha pH 200 controller/transmitter.
This manual functions in two ways: firstly as a step-by-step guide to help you
operate the meter; secondly as a handy reference guide.
This manual is written to cover as many anticipated applications of the αlpha pH
200 controller/transmitter as possible. If there are doubts in the use of the αlpha pH
200 controller/transmitter, do not hesitate to contact your nearest αlpha Authorized
Distributor.
The information presented in this manual is subjected to change without notice as
improvements are made, and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Thermo Scientific.
Thermo Scientific cannot accept any responsibility for damage or malfunction to
the unit caused by improper use of the instrument.
Copyright©Sep 2001 All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1
2 SAFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................. 2
3 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................... 3
3.1 FRONT PANEL............................................................................................ 3
3.2 BACK PANEL.............................................................................................. 4
3.3 WIRING ..................................................................................................... 5
3.4 PANEL-MOUNTING THE CONTROLLER ........................................................... 6
4 MEASUREMENT MODE............................................................................... 7
5 PASSWORD.................................................................................................. 8
6 PH CALIBRATION ...................................................................................... 10
7 ORP CALIBRATION ................................................................................... 13
8 TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION................................................................ 14
9 SETUP MODE ............................................................................................. 15
9.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 15
9.2 SETUP MODE OVERVIEW........................................................................... 16
9.3 SET POINT 1–P1.0................................................................................. 17
9.4 SET POINT 2–P2.0................................................................................. 19
9.5 CONFIGURATION –P3.0 ........................................................................... 21
9.6 VIEWING CALIBRATION POINTS:PHOR ORP –P4.0.................................... 23
9.7 VIEWING PHELECTRODE DATA –P5.0 ...................................................... 24
9.8 VIEWING ORP ELECTRODE DATA –P5.0................................................... 25
9.9 CONTROLLER RESET –P6.0..................................................................... 26
10 RELAYS....................................................................................................... 27
11 TRANSMITTER FUNCTION ....................................................................... 27
12 ERROR MESSAGES................................................................................... 27
13 SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................... 28
14 ACCESSORIES........................................................................................... 29
15 GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................... 34

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1INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a αlpha pH 200 ⅛DIN pH/ORP Controller. This
controller is part of a series of quality process controllers available from Thermo
Scientific/ Eutech Instruments. These sturdy, economical pH/ORP controllers are
designed with the features and reliability of a much more expensive instrument.
Your controller includes:
•Removable terminal blocks for easy connections;
•Two mounting brackets for easy panel mounting;
When shipped, the controller is set to the pH mode. See Setup program P3.1 for
directions on selecting ORP mode.
Some features of this controller are:
•Two set point, two SPDT relay operation
•Scrolling, 14-segment LED guides user easily through setup functions
•Reliable power supply from 85 to 260 V AC, 50/60 Hz or DC withstands
voltage fluctuations
•Push-button operation from the front panel
•Two-point pH calibration, offset temperature and ORP calibration
•Adjustable hysteresis band prevents rapid contact switching near set-point
•Selectable automatic or manual temperature compensation
•Two-level password protection
•Removable terminal strips for quick and easy connections
•Non-Volatile memory retains setup even if power fails, and lets you configure
unit before installation
•Isolated 4-20 mA output for remote monitoring or hard copy recording

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2SAFETY INFORMATION
The αlpha Controller/Transmitter should be installed and operated only in the
manner specified in the Instruction manual. Only skilled, trained or authorized
person should carry out installation, setup and operation of the instrument.
Before powering up the unit, make sure that power source it is connected to, is as
specified in the top label. Failure to do so may result in a permanent damage to the
unit.
The unit has live and exposed parts inside. If it has to be opened, make sure that
the power to the unit is off and disconnected.
The unit is Fuse protected. In the event the fuse has to be replaced, use only those
as specified in the manual.
The degree of protection against electric shock will be achieved only by
observance of the corresponding installation rules.

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3OVERVIEW
3.1 Front Panel
The front panel consists of a 4-digit LED display, 8 LED annunciators and 4 keys.
Annunciators
1. REL 1 Displayed when Relay 1 is activated
2. REL 2 Displayed when Relay 2 is activated
3. MEAS Displayed in measurement mode
4. CAL Displayed in calibration mode
5. SETUP Displayed in setup mode
6. pH Unit of the displayed parameter (pH)
7. oC Unit of the displayed parameter (temperature)
8. mV Unit of the displayed parameter (ORP)
Keys
9. MODE Use to toggle between measurement modes
(pH/ORP and temperature)
10. ENTER Press to confirm changes or to enter into further
levels of the lower menu
11. ▲/ ▼
(increment /
decrement)
Use during calibration and setup modes to
increment or decrement . Press both keys together
in calibration and setup modes to escape to
Measurement mode
12. Full 14-segment
display

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3.2 Back Panel
The back panel consists of four different connectors that can be used with
removable terminal blocks (included):
+
4 - 20 m
A
12
19
3
11
18
210
17
19
16
8
15
7
14
6
13
54
NC NC NC NC
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4- 20 mA
RELAY 1 - NO
RELAY 1 - POLE
RELAY 1 - NC
Pt 100 - GND
RELAY 2 - NO
Pt 100 - IN
RELAY 2 - POLE
Pt 100 - SENSE
GROUND RELAY 2 - NC N
LIQUID GND
L
J2 J1
J3
pH/ORP
WARNING
D
B
C
A
A. 3 pin connector (for power supply)
B. 9 pin connector (for relays)
C. 7 pin connector (for temperature sensor)
D. BNC connector (for pH or ORP electrode)
A. 1. L- Live
2. N- Neutral
3. E- Earth Ground
C. 13. Pt 100- SENSE
14. Pt 100- IN
15. Pt 100-GND
16. NC
17. NC
18. NC
19. NC
B. 4. Liquid GND
5. RELAY 2- NC
6. RELAY 2- POLE
7. RELAY 2- NO
8. RELAY 1- NC
9. RELAY 1- POLE
10. RELAY 1- NO
11. – 4 to 20 mA
12. +4 to 20 mA
D. BNC for pH/ORP

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3.3 Wiring
Caution: Ensure electrical mains is disconnected before proceeding.
1. Connect the power supply to the three-pin terminal block (D)
•VAC protective ground wire = 3
•VAC neutral wire = 2
•VAC live wire = 1
The alpha pH 200 controller accepts voltages from 85 to 260 VAC, 50/60 Hz or
DC.
2. Connect the Pt 100 leads to terminals 13 and 15 (terminal block B). Either wire
can be connected to either terminal. Terminals 13 and 14 must be shunted
unless using a 3-wire RTD.
NOTE: pH 200 is factory set for manual temperature compensation. ATC can
be selected in Program P3.3.
3. Slide the BNC connector of the pH (ORP) probe to the BNC connector on the
back of the controller.
Turn the notches of the connector until they lock into place.
4. Power on the controller. The display automatically shows the pH (ORP) reading,
and the pH (ORP) annunciator lights.
NOTE: In the event Pt 100 is not connected or the connection is broken in the ATC
mode, the pH/ORP display flashes to alert you.

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3.4 Panel-mounting the controller
The supplied mounting hardware allows surface mounting to all panels and
protective enclosures. Mounting cut-out size is 91 x 45 mm.
To attach the mounting to the controller:
1. Align the catch to the side of the controller, and insert threaded rods through
catch.
BACK VIEW
2. Screw the threaded-rod through the catch in a clock-wise direction. Tighten
until the catch holds the controller firmly against the back of the panel or
protective housing. Repeat on the other side.
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW
approx.154.20
approx.100
Wallp
a
Catch
Threade
d
Catch
Threadedrod

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4MEASUREMENT MODE
Press MODE to toggle between:
•pH (or ORP) measurement mode
•Temperature measurement mode
pH (ORP) measurement mode
The controller starts up in the mode when last powered off (pH or ORP). The
appropriate annunciator lights up.
NOTE: Select pH or ORP measurement mode in Setup program P3.1.
Temperature Measurement mode
Press MODE key once to view the temperature measurement. The display shows
ATC (Automatic Temperature Compensation) or MTC (Manual Temperature
Compensation), then the current measured temperature. The oC annunciator lights
when you are measuring temperature.
See Setup program P3.3 for further instructions.

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5PASSWORD
To access Calibration and Setup functions, you need to enter a password code.
You cannot change calibration and setup parameters unless you first enter the
password.
The alpha pH 200 controller features two separate passwords:
•pH (ORP) calibration mode password = 011
•Setup program password = 022
To enter the password:
1. Press ENTER twice. The display reads “P.000”. The first “0” flashes.
2. Press ENTER again to leave the first digit “0” and to scroll to the next
number.
3. Press the ▲and ▼keys to change the second digit to the correct number
(1 or 2). Press ENTER.
4. Press the ▲and ▼keys to change the third digit to the correct number (1
or 2). Press ENTER. The whole display will now flash to prompt for its
confirmation.
If you enter an incorrect digit, press MODE to back up.
5. Press ENTER again to confirm your password. You are now in Calibration
mode or Setup mode, depending on password entered.

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6PH CALIBRATION
The alpha pH 200 controller features seven preset buffer values (pH 1.68, 4.01,
6.86, 7.00, 9.18, 10.01, 12.45) for quick auto-calibration at one or two points. The
first calibration point must be pH 6.86 or 7.00. When you calibrate this
instrument, you need to use FRESH standard pH buffer solution that matches
these values.
NOTE: If you are in ORP mode, see Program 3.0 for instructions on switching to
pH mode.
1. Key in the password “011” using the method described in Section 5.
2. The display scrolls BUFF and either pH 7.00 or 6.86. You must calibrate at
one of these two buffers for the first calibration. Use ▲/ ▼keys to select
pH 7.00 or 6.86.
3. Make sure the electrode is in the buffer solution. In ATC mode, you must
also immerse the temperature sensor in the buffer solution. In the
symmetrically high-resistance measurement mode, you must also immerse
the solution ground (potential equalization pin) in the buffer.
4. Allow the electrode time to stabilize.
5. Press ENTER. The instrument will blink with the uncalibrated pH value
corresponding to the mV output of your pH probe.
6. Press ENTER to confirm the buffer value. The display blinks the calibrated
value twice, shows “DONE” and moves to the next buffer.
NOTE: Buffer must be within ±1.5 pH of the value you are calibrating to or Err1 will
display. To clear the Err1 display and return to calibration mode, press ▲/ ▼
keys together.
NOTE: If the ATC mode has been selected and the Pt 100 is not connected or if it
is broken, the pH display will flash. Under this condition, the calibration will not be
allowed.

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If you are performing 1-point calibration, press ▲/▼keys together to return to
measurement mode. If you are performing two-point calibration, proceed with the
next step.
7. Use ▲/▼keys to select the next buffer value (pH 1.68, 4.01, 9.18, 10.01
and 12.45).
8. Make sure the electrode is in the correct buffer solution. Allow the electrode
time to stabilize.
9. Press ENTER. The instrument blinks with the uncalibrated pH value
corresponding to the mV output of your pH probe.
10. Press ENTER to confirm the buffer value. The display blinks the calibrated
value twice and flashes “DONE”. Press the ENTER again to return to
measurement mode.
NOTE: Buffer must be within ±1.0 pH of the value you are calibrating to, or Err1
will display. To clear the Err1 display and return to calibration mode, press
▲/▼keys together.
Notes:
You can view the pH calibration points in the Setup program. See Setup program
P5.0.
The slope and offset are re-determined after each calibration.
If the value displayed in steps 5 and 9 differ substantially from the buffer value, this
indicates electrode drift. Consider replacing your electrode.

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7ORP CALIBRATION
mV (ORP) values may be offset at up to ±150 mV to agree with a calibration
solution or an established work standard.
1. Key in the password “011” as per procedure described in Section 5.
2. Controller will blink with uncalibrated mV output of your electrode.
3. Determine the mV value of your solution with an accurate meter (such as the
pH 6).
4. Press the ▲or ▼keys to offset the mV value on the controller display to
match the value of the solution you are measuring.
5. Press ENTER. The display flashes “DONE”. Press ENTER again to return to
measurement mode.
NOTE: You can view the mV offset in the Setup program, P5.0.

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8TEMPERATURE CALIBRATION
This controller features selectable Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) or
Manual Temperature Compensation (MTC).
ATC: ATC mode requires a Pt 100 temperature element. ATC automatically
compensates for temperature fluctuations. You can offset your ATC temperature
reading by ±10oC.
Important: If there is no temperature element wired to the controller and ATC is
selected on, the screen will flash in pH or ORP mode, and you will see an error
message (OR) in temperature mode.
MTC: MTC lets you select a specific value at which temperature will be
compensated. You can select a manual temperature value from – 10 to 110oC.
Factory default is 25.0oC.
See Setup program P3.3 for instructions on ATC or MTC selection.
To offset temperature:
1. Press MODE to select oC mode. The display shows MTC or ATC, then the
temperature.
2. Key in the password “011” as per procedure in Section 5.
3. The screen will flash the current oC reading.
4. For ATC: Determine the temperature of your solution with an accurate meter
(such as the Temp 5). Press the ▲or ▼keys to offset the oC value on the
controller display to match the value of the solution you are measuring.
For MTC: Press the ▲or ▼keys to offset the oC value on the controller
display to match the desired value.
5. Press ENTER. The display flashes “DONE”. Press ENTER again to return to
measurement mode.

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9SETUP MODE
9.1 General Information
IMPORTANT: When Setup mode is entered, the controller automatically goes into
a “HOLD” mode where the 4-20 mA output freezes and the relays are de-activated
(if it was in an activated condition). Upon return to the measurement mode, both
the 4-20mA output and relay activities resume, depending on the settings.
To enter setup mode:
1. Key in the password “022” using the method described in section 5.
2. Press the ▲or ▼keys to display the various sub-menus shown here.
3. When a sub-menu item is displayed, press the ENTER key to enter that sub-
menu.
4. Press ▲and ▼keys together (ESCAPE) to leave the Setup mode and
return to Measurement mode.

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9.2 Setup mode overview
P1.0: Set Point 1
P1.1: select relay 1 set point value
P1.2: select relay 1 as low or high set point
P1.3: set relay 1 hysteresis value
P2.0: Set Point 2
P2.1: select relay 2 set point value
P2.2: select relay 2 as low or high set point
P2.3: set relay 2 hysteresis value
P3.0: Configuration
P3.1: select pH or ORP units
P3.2: select symmetrical or asymmetrical input mode
P3.3: select temperature compensation (MTC or ATC)
P4.0: Calibration data
P4.1: view first calibration point
P4.2: view second calibration point (pH mode only)
P5.0: Electrode data
P5.1: view electrode offset
P5.2: view electrode slope (pH mode only)
P5.3: view temperature probe offset (ATC mode only)
P6.0 Controller reset
P6.1: clear calibration data and revert to factory default settings