Martek Instruments Mark 25 User manual

Martek Instruments, Inc.
Mark 25
Ultrapure Water
Conductivity Analyzer
Instruction Manual

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WARRANTY POLICY
Unless otherwise stated, MARTEK INSTRUMENTS, INC. warrants this equipment
to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to perform in
accordance with applicable specifications for five years (one year for portable
equipment) from date of shipment. All conductivity sensors are guaranteed for
life.
MARTEK will provide free service at the factory, including parts, labor and
transportation back to the customer, for any malfunction of its products which
are returned transportation charges prepaid.
Customers desiring to return a product to MARTEK for repair should contact the
Service Department by telephone at [phone] or fax [phone] or via
our website at www.martekinstruments.com to obtain return authorization. The
information required at this time will be the complete model number and serial
number of the product and a brief description of the problem.
All shipments to MARTEK must be freight prepaid and addressed as follows:
MARTEK INSTRUMENTS, INC.
2609 Discovery Drive
Raleigh, NC 27616
Attn: Repair Department
A complete and detailed statement of the reason for return must accompany the
unit. If possible, include a copy of sample reading or a printout.
Returned units must be packed as well as they were when first shipped. If
possible, use the original packing. Do not return detachable cords or manuals
with the unit.
MARTEK reserves the right to void this warranty if the product has been
subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation or application, and
for consumable items such as batteries, membranes, or solutions.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other obligations or liabilities on the part
of MARTEK. MARTEK neither assumes nor authorizes any other person or
organization to assume on behalf of Martek any other liability in connection with
the sales or use of MARTEK instrumentation.

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MARK 25 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction Page
1.1 Description ……………………………………………………………………………….3
1.2 Specifications ……………………………………………………………………………4
2. Installation
2.1 Panel Cutout for Monitor ..………………………………………………………………5
2.2 Sensor Dimensions …………….……………………………………………………….5
2.3 Electrical connections to the monitor ……………………………………………….…6
3. Operation
3.1 Keyboard & display……………………………………………………………………….7
3.2 The CALIB Key...…….….…………………………………………………………………7
3.3 Calibrating Temperature.…………………………………………………………………8
3.4 Calibrating Conductivity.….……………………………………………………………….9
3.5 Setting Alarms…………….. …….………………………………………………………..9
3.6 Setting Recorder Outputs….……………………………………………………………10
3.7 Setting the Password..…….…………………………………………………….……….11
3.8 Setting the ID Number…………………….……………………………………………..11
3.9 Changing the Serial Output……………………………………………………….……..11
3.10 Setting the Auto-Ranging Function….…………………………………………….….12
3.11 Troubleshooting……………………….…………………………….…………………..12

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1. Introduction
1.1 Description
The Mark 25 ConductivityAnalyzer is a simple, lowcost, 4 channel, microprocessor-
based monitoring system designed for ultrapure water applications. The system
consists ofa readout module that can be used with up to four sensors; each sensor
being incorporated into a flow-through style flowchamber.
A large 4 digit LED displayindicates either temperature,rawconductivity, or
temperature-corrected conductivity while an 8-keymembrane keypad allows the
operator to quicklysetup and calibrate the analyzer.
The Mark 25 measures conductivityin three ranges; 0-1 µS/cm, 0-10 µS/cm, and 0-
100 µS/cm. Calibration is accomplished quicklyvia automatic calibration within the Mark
25 or bycomparison to a referee system (please refer to Martek’s ASTM & NIST-
traceable Mark 22 In Situ Calibrator for further information).
Four alarm set points with relaycontacts are standard in addition to four isolated analog
recorder outputs (0-20 mA) and a serial RS232 digital output for hookup to external
recording equipment. For maximum flexibility, alarm set points and analog outputs
can be assigned to anyrange on anyparameter on anychannel.
Housed in a ¼ DIN corrosion-resistant plastic case, the readout module can be panel
mounted with a minimum oftools. The analyzer accepts power inputs from 97 to 240
VAC 50/60 Hzor 24 Vdc and comes with an ON/OFF switch located on the rear panel.
Alarm and recorder wires are easilyinstalled in removable terminal strips.
Sensors connect via a DB-9 connector located on the rear panel ofthe Mark 25 and the
sensors mount easilyto anyflat surface. In addition, Martek offers adapter plates
specificallydesigned to cover the space occupied byother brands ofconductivity
analyzers.
Sensors come standard with 10 feet (3 meters) ofcable. However, longer cable lengths
maybe special-ordered from the factoryup to lengths of150 feet.
NOTE: If the Mark 25 is purchased as a part of the Dissolved Carbon Dioxide
Analyzer, the auto-ranging function is standard and cannot be changed. For
additional information, contact the factory.

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1.2 Specifications
Parameter Range AccuracyResolution
Conductivity 0-1.000 µS/cm+0.01 µS/cm0.001 µS/cm
0-10.00 µS/cm+0.1 µS/cm0.01 µS/cm
0-100 µS/cm+1.0 µS/cm0.1 µS/cm
Temperature 0-100o C+0.1o C0.01o C
Power: 97-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 24Vdc, fuse protected
Recorder Output: Four isolated, scaleable 0-20 mA DC analog & RS232C serial ASCII digital output
Alarm Output: Four solid-state relays, 5 amp, 250 V
Weight: 2 lbs (0.9 kg) including one sensor with 10 feet (3 meters)
Construction: Readout Module Case: ABS plastic, NEMA 12 (IP65)
Sensor: Type 316 Stainless Steel and Teflon
Cabling: 8-conductor, 24 gauge, PVC jacket, shielded, 0.25 inch (0.63 cm)
Dimensions: ¼ DIN case, 6.51 x 3.78 x 3.78 (165.5 x 96 x 96 mm) LWH
Installation: Panel mount (mounting hardware included). Recommend mounting sensor
verticallywith inlet at the bottom. Position ofsensor cabling not a factor in
mounting.
Flowrate: 45-250 ml/min

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2. Installation
2.1 Panel Cutout for Monitor
3.60”
3.60”
Panel Cut-out
2.2 Sensor Dimensions
2.75”
(6.98 cm)
1.75”
(4.44 cm)
Side View
8.00” (20.32 cm)
1.12”
(2.84 cm)
Top View
.125” (.31 cm).196” (.49 cm)
2 places
4.125” (10.47 cm)

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2.3 Electrical connections to the monitor
Alarm Outputs Recorder Outputs
ON/OFF
Switch
AC Cord
RS232
Digital Output
RS232 1 2 3 4
Sensors
To set up the Mark 25 for operation, simplyplug the sensor connector in, then plug the
AC power cord into a properlygrounded outlet. Ifrecorder, digital or alarm outputs are
to be used, make certain the Mark 25 is unplugged before connecting the cable to the
appropriate recorder or computer. Followthe wiring diagram belowfor hooking up the
Mark 25 alarm and analog recorder outputs:
ALARMRECORDER
Channel 1 NO/NC Channel 1 4-20 mA
COMMON
Channel 2 NO/NC Channel 2 4-20 mA
COMMON
Channel 3 NO/NC Channel 3 4-20 mA
COMMON
Channel 4 NO/NC Channel 4 4-20 mA
COMMON

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3. Operation
3.1 Keyboard and display
The Mark 25 front panel consists ofa
4 digit red LED display, 3 parameter and
channel LED’s, an alarm LED, and an 8-
keykeypad. The displayis used to
present all parameter measurements,
operator prompts and system errors.
The keys are arranged in two rows, four
keys in each row.
The top row of keys consist ofthree
color-outlined function keys and are
used to perform instrument operations
such as selecting which parameter to
view, what range the parameter is to be
viewed in, parameter calibration and
system set up.
The bottom rowof keys are multi-
colored, multi-legend keys and are used
in conjunction with the function keys.
The same colored legends correspond
to the same colored function key.
The arrowkeys are used to view
channels, select functions during setup
and calibration, and increment or
decrement a displayed value.
READ key - When the <READ> keyis
pressed, the Mark 25 will display rd. If
one ofthe bottom keys is selected, the
parameter high-lighted in red will be
displayed and its corresponding LED lit.
RANGE key - Range changes can be
made manuallyfor rawconductivityand
temperature-corrected conductivityonly.
To change the range, press the
<RANGE> key, then select
either LOW, MED, or HIGH to display
the desired range. Ifthe Mark 25 is
setup for auto-ranging, the Mark 25 will
display AUrg as long as the <RANGE>
keyis pressed.
NOTE: Manually changing the range for
temperature-corrected conductivity
changes the analog recorder output
scaling. See Section 3.7 for details.
Viewing a different channel is easily
done bypressing the <UP> or <DOWN>
arrowkey. The parameter LED’s to the
left ofthe Mark 25 displayalso indicate
which channel is being viewed. Channel
ID’s are as follows:
Red LED - Channel 1
Green LED - Channel 2
Red/Green LED - Channel 3
Flashing Red LED - Channel 4
3.2 The CALIB key
All setup and calibration functions are
conducted via the <CALIB> key. The
<CALIB> allows you to set the following:
READ Range CALIB
LOW
oC
ZERO MED
RAW
SPAN HIGH
TC
RUN

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•Calibrate temperature and
conductivity
•Assign and set alarm points
•Assign and set recorder outputs
•Set a password
•Set up an analyzer ID, serial
output, and auto-ranging
functions
Once the sensors have been connected
to the Mark 25, the power cord can be
plugged into anyoutlet supplying 97-240
V AC 50/60 Hzpower. When the Mark
25 is switched on, it will immediately
start monitoring temperature.
Pressing the <CALIB> keywill cause
the Mark 25 to displaya flashing oC.
Ifyou continue pressing the <DOWN
ARROW> keythe displaywill flash the
following prompts: CON, ALA, rEC,
PAS, uSr. After uSr, the Mark 25
returns to monitoring temperature.
Here are two basic rules to remember
when using the <CALIB> key:
1. Pressing the <UP ARROW> keywill
select anyflashing prompt.
2. Pressing the <RUN> keywill return
the Mark 25 to the monitoring mode.
3.3 Calibrating Temperature
The Mark 25 can be calibrated
automaticallyor manuallyfor
temperature.
NOTE: Automatic, electronic calibration
is a less accurate method of calibration.
For best results, the Mark 25 should be
calibrated to ASTM or NIST- traceable
standards.
To calibrate temperature, press the
<CALIB> key. The displaywill flash oC.
To select temperature, press the <UP
ARROW> key. The flashing will stop.
Next, press the <ZERO> key. The Mark
25 will displaythree calibration bars and
automaticallyzero the temperature
before returning to the monitoring mode.
To span temperature, press the
<CALIB> key, then the <UP ARROW>
keywhen the temperature prompt is
displayed. Next, select the <SPAN> key.
The Mark 25 will display Aut which is
short for Automatic.
To automaticallycalibrate temperature,
press the <UP ARROW> key. After the
calibration bars appear, the Mark 25 will
brieflydisplaya span temperature of
50.0 before returning to monitor mode.
The Mark 25 has nowbeen calibrated
for temperature.
To manuallyspan calibrate temperature,
simplypress the <DOWN ARROW> key
when Aut is displayed. The Mark 25 will
momentarilydisplaythree lines, then a
number indicating the input voltage will
appear in the display. Once this number
has stabilized, press the <CALIB> key
and select the appropriate span value
using the up or down arrowkeys (the
displaydefaults to 25 deg. C). When
complete, press the <CALIB> keyto
enter the data into the Mark 25’s
memory.

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3.4 Calibrating Conductivity
Calibrating conductivityfollows the
same procedure as the temperature
calibration. However, ifthe Mark 25 is
not set up for auto-ranging prior to
conductivitycalibration, the desired
range must be selected (for information
on auto-ranging, see section 3.10 Auto-
ranging).
Press the <CALIB> key, then the
<DOWN ARROW> keyuntil CON is
flashing. Followthe same procedure for
zero calibration for conductivitythat was
used for temperature.
To span conductivity, press the
<CALIB> keyand select the conductivity
prompt. Next, press the <UP ARROW>
keywhen the Aut prompt is displayed.
The Mark 25 will displaythe calibration
bars then brieflydisplay 1.000 (or 10.0
or 100.0 depending on the range
previouslyselected) before returning to
the monitor mode.
NOTE: If the auto-ranging function is
OFF and the Mark 25 is monitoring raw
or temperature-corrected conductivity
and the measurement exceeds the
current selected range, the Mark 25 will
display Err. The decimal point will
indicate the range previously selected. If
an error message occurs, you must
select a higher range.
3.5 Setting Alarms
The Mark 25 has four alarm set points
that can be assigned to anyparameter
on anychannel.
Press the <CALIB> until the display
indicates the alarm prompt, ALA. Next,
press the <UP ARROW> key. The
displaywill prompt with AL 1 and all
parameter LED’s will be lit. The <UP
ARROW> keycan be used to change
the alarm set point to 2, 3, or 4.
To assign a particular alarm set point,
press the <CALIB> key. The Mark 25
will displaythree bars. The bars indicate
no alarm set point. Use the <UP> or
<DOWN ARROW> keys to select
temperature (t), rawconductivity(rc), or
temperature-corrected conductivity(tc).
Press the <CALIB> keyto select the
desired parameter.
The Mark 25 will then display Lo. To
select a lowset point, press the
<CALIB> key. Ifa high alarm set point is
desired, use the <UP> or <DOWN
ARROW> keyto change the displayto
hi then press the <CALIB> keyto
select.
The Mark 25 will display .000 (ifrawor
temperature-corrected conductivityis
selected) though the decimal point may
varydepending on the range previously
selected.
Use the <UP> or <DOWN ARROW>
keyto change the value to the desired
alarm set point. When the desired set
point is reached, press the <CALIB> key
to set and activate alarm.
NOTE: For convenience, pressing the
<RANGE> key will advance the digit left
of the decimal point.
To disable alarm, return the set point
value to .000.
Once an alarm set point has been
assigned to a particular parameter on a
channel, it cannot be assigned to
another parameter or channel until it
has been disabled.