horiba LAQUA-PC1100 User manual

Benchtop pH/ORP/Conductivity Meter
LAQUA-PC1100
Instruction Manual
CODE:GZ0000427795

I
Preface
This manual describes the operation of the Benchtop pH/ORP/Conductivity Meter
LAQUA-PC1100.
Be sure to read this manual before using the product to ensure proper and safe
operation of the product. Also safely store the manual so it is readily available whenever
necessary.
Product specifications and appearance, as well as the contents of this manual are
subject to change without notice.
■Warranty and responsibility
HORIBA, Ltd. warrants that the Product shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace free of charge, at option of HORIBA, Ltd.,
any malfunctioned or damaged Product attributable to responsibility of HORIBA, Ltd. for
a period of two (2) yearsfrom the delivery unless otherwise agreed with a written
agreement. In any one of the following cases, none of the warranties set forth herein
shall be extended;
・Any malfunction or damage attributable to improper operation
・Any malfunction attributable to repair or modification by any person not authorized
by HORIBA, Ltd.
・Any malfunction or damage attributable to the use in an environment not specified in
this manual
・Any malfunction or damage attributable to violation of the instructions in this manual
or operations in the manner not specified in this manual
・Any malfunction or damage attributable to any cause or causes beyond the
reasonable control of HORIBA, Ltd. such as natural disasters
・Any deterioration in appearance attributable to corrosion, rust, and so on
・Replacement of consumables
HORIBA, LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY
MALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRODUCT, ANY ERASURE OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER
USES OF THE PRODUCT.
■Trademarks
・Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Other company names and brand names are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of the respective companies. (R), (TM) symbols may be omitted in this manual.
CODE:I20050180003200635703GZ0000427795
January, 2016 2016 HORIBA, Ltd.

Check items
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■Items in package
After opening the package, check for damage on the instrument and that the standard
accessories (see below) all exist.
If damage or defects are found on the product, contact your dealer.
Instrument Instruction manual
(this book)
AC adapter
USA Europe U.K. Australia

Regulations
III
■EU regulations
●Conformable standards
This equipment conforms to the following standards:
●Installation environment
This product is designed for the following environment.
・Overvoltage Category II
・Pollution degree 2
●Information on disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment and disposal of batteries and accumulators
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol with underbar shown on the product or
accompanying documents indicates the product requires appropriate treatment,
collection and recycle for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) under the
Directive 2012/19/EU, and/or waste batteries and accumulators under the Directive
2006/66/EC in the European Union.
The symbol might be put with one of the chemical symbols below. In this case, it satisfies
the requirements of the Directive 2006/66/EC for the object chemical.
This product should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste.
Your correct disposal of WEEE, waste batteries and accumulators will contribute to
reducing wasteful consumption of natural resources, and protecting human health and
the environment from potential negative effects caused by hazardous substance in
products.
Contact your supplier for information on applicable disposal methods.
EMC: EN61326-1
Class B, Basic electromagnetic environment
Safety: EN61010-1
RoHS: EN50581
9. Monitoring and control instruments
Warning: This product is not intended for use in industrial environments. In an
industrial environment, electromagnetic environmental effects may
cause the incorrect performance of the product in which case the
user may be required to take adequate measures.

Regulations
IV
■FCC rules
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance shall void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
●WARNING
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.
■Korea certification
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■Taiwan battery recycling mark

For your safety
V
■Hazard classification and warning symbols
Warning messages are described in the following manner. Read the messages and
follow the instructions carefully.
●Hazard classification
●Warning symbols
This indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This is to
be limited to the most extreme situations.
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Description of what should be done, or what should be followed
Description of what should never be done, or what is prohibited

For your safety
VI
■Safety precautions
This section provides precautions for using the product safely and correctly and to
prevent injury and damage. The terms of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION indicate
the degree of imminency and hazardous situation. Read the precautions carefully as it
contains important safety messages.
●Instrument and electrode
WARNING
Do not use an unspecified AC adapter.
Otherwise, it may heat up or be ignited resulting in a fire or an accident.
Do not disassemble or modify the instrument.
Otherwise, it may heat up or be ignited resulting in a fire or an accident.
Fire
• For your safety, make sure to unplug the power plug from the electrical
outlet when not in use.
• Clear dust on the power plug periodically (a few times a year).
If the power supply cord is left plugging into the electrical outlet for a long
period of time, electrical tracking may occur due to dust and moisture, and it
may result in an ignition or a fire.
Fire or electric shock
• Do not bundle the power supply cord during use.
• Do not damage the power supply cord nor apply an excessive load to it,
such as bending and stretching it repeatedly, putting a heavy thing on it.
• If it can not be plugged into an electrical outlet firmly, stop use of the
power supply cord.
If may result in overheating, a fire, an electrical shock, or breakdown.
CAUTION
Harmful chemicals
The internal solution of pH electrode is highly concentrated potassium
chloride (3.33 mol/L KCl). If the internal solution comes in contact with the
skin, wash it off immediately. If it gets into the eyes, flush with plenty of water
and then consult a doctor.
Broken glass
Broken glass may cause injury. The outer tube and tip of an electrode are
made of glass. Handle them with care.
Do not use the RS-232C communication and the AC adapter under wet or
humid conditions. Otherwise, it may cause a fire, electric shock, or
breakage.

For your safety
VII
■Product handling information
●Operational precautions (instrument)
・Only use the product including accessories for their intended purpose.
・Do not drop, crash, or give any physical impact on the instrument.
・Do not immerse the instrument into alcohol, organic solvent, strong acid, strong
alkaline, or the like. The instrument body contains ABS resin, acrylic resin, and some
rubber parts.
・If the instrument is dropped into water or gets wet, wipe it using soft cloth. Do not heat
to dry it with a hair-dryer (or the like).
・Use fingers to press the operation keys or the touch panel. Do not use a hard object
like a metal stick or rod.
・Be careful not to let water into the instruction inside. The instrument is not water-proof.
・To disconnect an electrode or interface cable, hold the connector and pull it off. If you
pull at the cable, it may cause a breakage.
・The touch panel is capacitance-type. Make sure to turn OFF the power before
cleaning the panel. If you wipe it with the power ON, it may cause instrument
malfunction.
・RS-232C or USB communication between the instrument and a personal computer
(referred to as PC in the rest of this document) may fail because of environmental
conditions, such as (radio/electromagnetic) noise.
・Make sure to use the provided power supply cable to power this product.
●Environmental conditions for use and storage
・Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
・Humidity: under 80% in relative humidity and free from condensation
Avoid the following conditions.
・Strong vibration
・Direct sunlight
・Corrosive gas environment
・Close to an air-conditioner
・Direct wind
・Dusty environment
●Transportation
When transporting the instrument, repackage it in the original package box. Otherwise, it
may cause instrument breakage.

For your safety
VIII
●Disposal
・Standard solution used for the calibration must be under neutralized before the
disposal.
・When disposing of the product, follow the related laws and/or regulations of your
country for disposal of the product.