Hach sensION+ EC71 User manual

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sensION™+ EC71
04/2011, Edition 1
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Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Specification Details
Dimensions 35 x 20 x 11 cm (13.78 x 7.87 x 4.33 in.)
Weight 1100 g (2.43 lb)
Meter enclosure IP42
Power requirements
(external)
100–240 V, 0.4 A, 47-63 Hz
Meter protection class Class II
Storage temperature –15 to +65 °C (5 to +149 °F)
Operating temperature 0 to 40 °C (41 to 104 °F)
Operating humidity < 80% (non-condensing)
Measuring error (± 1 digit) Conductivity: ≤ 0.1%, Salinity/TDS: ≤ 0.5%,
temperature: ≤ 0.2 °C (0.36 °F)
Reproducibility (± 1 digit) Conductivity: ± 0.1%, Salinity/TDS: ± 0.1 %,
temperature: ± 0.1 °C (0.18 °F)
Data storage 330 results and last 9 calibrations
Connections Conductivity probe with built-in Pt1000 sensor:
telephonic connector; magnetic stirrer: RCA
connector
RS232C for printer or PC: telephonic connector;
external PC keyboard: mini DIN connector
Temperature correction Manual, Pt 1000 temperature probe (A.T.C.), NTC 10
kΩ probe
Measurement display lock Continuous measurement, by stability and by time
Display Liquid crystal, backlit, 128 x 64 dots
Keyboard PET with protective treatment
Certification CE
General information
Revised editions are found on the manufacturer’s website.
Safety information
Please read this entire manual before unpacking, setting up or operating
this equipment. Pay attention to all danger and caution statements. Failure
to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or damage to the
equipment.
Make sure that the protection provided by this equipment is not impaired,
do not use or install this equipment in any manner other than that specified
in this manual.
Use of hazard information
D A N G E R
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially or imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
C A U T I O N
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result in minor or moderate
injury.
N O T I C E
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may cause damage to the instrument.
Information that requires special emphasis.
Precautionary labels
Read all labels and tags attached to the instrument. Personal injury or
damage to the instrument could occur if not observed. A symbol, if noted
on the instrument, will be included with a danger or caution statement in
the manual.
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This symbol, if noted on the instrument, references the instruction
manual for operation and/or safety information.
Electrical equipment marked with this symbol may not be disposed of
in European public disposal systems after 12 August of 2005. In
conformity with European local and national regulations (EU Directive
2002/98/EC), European electrical equipment users must now return old
or end-of-life equipment to the Producer for disposal at no charge to
the user.
Note: For return for recycling, please contact the equipment producer or supplier
for instructions on how to return end-of-life equipment, producer-supplied electrical
accessories, and all auxillary items for proper disposal.
Product overview
The sensION™+ meters are used with probes to measure various
parameters in water.
The sensION™+ EC71 meter measures conductivity, salinity, TDS and
temperature. Measurement data can be stored and transferred to a printer
or PC.
Product components
Refer to Figure 1 to make sure that all components have been received.
If any items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer or a sales
representative immediately.
Figure 1 Meter components
1Standard solutions (147 µS/cm,
1413 µS/cm and 12.88 mS/cm)
5Rod with o-ring
2Calibration beakers (with magnetic
bar inside)
6Probe (included with kits only)
3Probe holder 7Meter
4Power supply
Installation
Assemble the probe holder
Follow the numbered steps to assemble the probe holder and to connect
the magnetic stirrer.
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3 4
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Connect to AC power
D A N G E R
Electrocution hazard. If this equipment is used outdoors or in potentially
wet locations, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI/GFI) device must
be used to connect the equipment to its main power source.
The meter can be powered by AC power with the universal power adapter.
1. Select the correct adapter plug for the power outlet from the adapter
kit.
2. Connect the universal power adapter to the meter (Figure 2).
3. Connect the universal power adapter to an AC receptacle (Figure 3).
4. Turn the meter on.
Figure 2 Connector panel
1Magnetic stirrer connector 4PC keyboard, mini DIN connector
2Conductivity probe connector 5Power supply
3RS-232 for printer or PC connector
Figure 3 AC power connection
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User interface and navigation
User interface
Keypad description
1RETURN key: cancel or exit the
current menu screen to the previous
menu screen
5DOWN key: scroll to other options,
change a value
2MEASUREMENT key: confirm the
selected option
6ON/OFF: turn on or turn off the meter
3UP key: scroll to other options,
change a value
7LEFT key: change the measuring
unit, enter numbers and letters
4RIGHT key: change the measuring
unit, enter numbers and letters
Display description
The meter display shows the concentration, units, temperature, calibration
status, operator ID, sample ID, date and time.
Figure 4 Single screen display
1Sample ID 4Sample temperature (ºC or ºF)
2Measurement unit and value
(conductivity, salinity, TDS or
salinity)
5Visual measurement timer
3Measurement mode or time and date
Navigation
Use the to return to the previous menu. Use the measure key to take
a sample measurement or to confirm options. Use the arrow keys
to scroll to other options or to change a value. To change the parameters
use the arrow keys and . Refer to each task for specific instructions.
Start-up
Turn the meter on and off
N O T I C E
Make sure that the probe is connected to the meter before the meter is turned on.
Push to turn on or turn off the meter. If the meter does not turn on, make
sure that the AC power supply is properly connected to an electrical outlet.
Change the language
The display language is selected when the meter is powered on for the
first time.
1. Use the or to select a language from a list.
2. Confirm with . The measurement screen shows DATA OUTPUT.
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3. Select Deactivated if no printer or PC is connected and confirm. Refer
to Select the data output on page 10 for more information about Data
Output.
Standard operations
Calibration
WARNING
Chemical exposure hazard. Obey laboratory safety procedures and wear all of the
the personal protective equipment appropriate to the chemicals that are handled.
Refer to the current material safety data sheets (MSDS) for safety protocols.
Calibration settings
The calibration settings contain Calibration type, Calibration frequency
and Display options.
1. From the main menu use the or to select CALIBRATION. Confirm.
2. Use the to enter the calibration menu.
3. Use the or to select the following options:
Option Description
Calibration
type
Calibration type—select Molar Standards, Demal
Standards, NaCl Standards, Calibration to a X value, data
introduction or Theoretical calibration. Refer to Calibration
types for more information.
Cal. frequency Calibration reminder—can be set between 0–99 days
(default 15 days). The display shows the remaining time to
the new calibration. Refer to Set the calibration reminder
on page 9 for more information.
Display Ω Display Resistivity—select YES to show simultaneously
conductivity and resistivity.
Calibration types
Different calibration types can be selected.
1. From the main menu use the or to select CALIBRATION. Confirm.
2. Use the to enter the calibration menu.
3. Use the or to select Calibration type.
Option Description
Molar Standards 147 µS/cm, 1413 µS/cm, 12.88 mS/cm and 111.8
mS/cm at 25 °C (77 °F)
Demal Standards 1049 µS/cm, 12.85 mS/cm and 111.31 mS/cm at 25
°C (77 °F)
NaCl Standards 1014.9 µS/cm 25 °C (77 °F)
Calibration to a X
value
To adjust manually any scale value of the measured
conductivity.
Data introduction Manual probe constant introduction.
Theoretical
calibration
The probe calibration data is replaced with C=1.000
cm -1.
Calibration procedure
This procedure is for general use with liquid calibration solutions. Refer to
the documents that are included with each probe for additional information.
Note: Solutions should be stirred during calibration. For more information about the
stirring settings, refer to Change the stirring settings on page 10.
1. Pour the buffers or calibration solutions into the labeled calibration
beakers.
2. From the main menu use the or and and to select the
CALIBRATION parameter. Confirm.
3. If required select the Operator ID (1 to 10) and confirm.
4. Rinse the probe with deionized water and put the probe into the first
calibration beaker. Be sure that there are no air bubbles in the probe
measuring chamber.
5. Push to Start calibration.
6. Push to measure the first calibration solution.
The next calibration solution is shown.
7. Rinse the probe with deionized water and put the probe into the first
calibration beaker. Be sure that there are no air bubbles in the probe
measuring chamber.
8. Push to measure the second calibration solution.
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The next calibration solution is shown.
9. Rinse the probe with deionized water and put the probe into the first
calibration beaker. Be sure that there are no air bubbles in the probe
measuring chamber.
10. Push to measure the third calibration solution.
When the calibration is good, the display briefly shows Calibration OK
and then returns to the main menu.
Note: When a printer is connected the print menu opens and the result can be
printed.
View the calibration data
Data from the most recent calibration can be shown.
1. From the main menu use the or to select DATA LOGGER.
Confirm.
2. Select Display data.
3. Select Calibration data and confirm with . The last calibration data
is shown.
•pH-the slope and offset values are shown alternating with the
deviation (in %) and calibration temperature.
• Conductivity-the cell constant and calibration temperature for each
standard are shown.
Set the calibration reminder
The calibration reminder can be set between 0 to 23 hours or 1-7 days
(default 0 days). The display shows the remaining time to the new
calibration.
Note: When 0 days is selected, the calibration reminder is turned off.
1. From the main menu use the or to select CALIBRATION. Confirm.
2. Use the to enter the calibration menu.
3. Use the or to select Cal. frequency and confirm.
4. Use the and to advance to the next step and use the or to
change a value. Confirm.
Push to start the calibration.
Sample measurements
Each probe has specific preparation steps and procedures for taking
sample measurements.
1. From the main menu use the or and and to select MEASURE.
Confirm.
2. Use the to change the following settings. Confirm every entry.
Option Description
TC TC—select Linear or Natural waters. Linear: enter a value in %/
°C (default 2.00%/Temperature). Natural waters: Non-linear for
natural waters, according to EN27888
Tref Reference temperature—select between 20 or 25 °C or Other
temperature.
TDS Factor Total dissolved solids (TDS) factor—enter TDS Factor
Measure Stability—select By stability Criterion: ± 1 digit in 6 s. In
continuous—enter the time interval for the In continuous Acquis.
interval. By time—enter the time interval for data storage or
printing data.
Display Ω Display Resistivity—select YES to show simultaneously
conductivity and resistivity.
3. Push to start the measurement.
Note: If the measurement is not stabilizing after 120 seconds, the meter turns
automatically into the continuous measurement mode.
Advanced operations
Use a sample ID
The sample ID tag is used to associate readings with a particular sample
location. If assigned, stored data will include this ID.
1. From the main menu use the or to select SYSTEM. Confirm.
2. Use the or to select Sample ID and confirm.
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3. Use the or to select
Option Description
Automatic A consecutive number will be automatically assigned to every
sample.
Manual A keyboard or a barcode scanner is required to enter the sample
ID name before taking a measurement (maximum 15 characters).
Select the data output
Data can be stored or transferred to a printer or to a PC.
1. From the main menu use the or to select SYSTEM. Confirm.
2. Use the or to select Data Output and confirm.
3. Use the or to select
Option Description
Deactivated Select Deactivated if no printer or PC is connected.
For Printer Select Dot matrix printer or Thermal printer.
For Computer Select Terminal, ComLabo or ComLabo Easy. The ComLabo
Software controls several modules, pH and conductivity
meters, automatic burettes, Samplers and so on from a
computer. The ComLabo Easy software gets pH and
conductivity data from a PC.
Change the date and time
The date and time can be changed from the Date / Time menu.
1. From the main menu use the or to select SYSTEM. Confirm.
2. Use the or to select Date / Time and confirm.
3. Use the and to advance to the next step and use the or to
change a value. Confirm.
The current date and time will be shown on the display.
Adjust the display contrast
1. From the main menu use the or to select SYSTEM. Confirm.
2. Use the or to select Display contrast and confirm.
3. Use the and to adjust the contrast of the display and confirm.
Adjust the temperature
The temperature measurement can be adjusted at 25 °C (77 °F) and/or
85 °C (185 °F) to increase accuracy.
1. Put the probe and a reference thermometer in a container of water at
approximately 25 °C and allow the temperature to stabilize.
2. Compare the temperature read by the meter with that of the reference
thermometer. The difference is the adjustment value for the meter.
Example: reference thermometer: 24.5 °C; meter: 24.3 °C. Adjustment
value: 0.2 °C.
3. Enter the adjustment value for the 25 °C reading:
a. From the main menu use the or to select SYSTEM. Confirm.
b. Use the or to select Readjust temp. and confirm.
c. Use the or to select 25 °C and confirm.
d. Use the arrow keys to enter the adjustment value for 25 °C.
Confirm.
4. Put the probe and a reference thermometer in a container of water at
approximately 85 °C and allow the temperature to stabilize.
5. Compare the temperature from the meter with that of the reference
thermometer. The difference is the adjustment value for the meter.
a. Use the or to select 85 °C and confirm.
b. Use the arrow keys to enter the adjustment value for 85 °C.
Confirm.
c. Select Save changes and confirm.
Change the stirring settings
The magnetic stirrer can be turned on and the stirring speed can be
changed in the Stirring menu.
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