Myron L POOLPRO PS9TK User manual
POOLPRO™
Operation
Manual
MODEL PS9TK
18 April 12
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THE PS9 TITRATION KIT (WITH BLUDOCK OPTION)
COMES WITH EVERYTHING YOU SEE HERE
PLEASE CHECK THE CONTENTS OF YOUR KIT!
P1. OOLPRO™ Model PS9
Cell Extender2. Model TKCE
Foam-lined hard carry case3.
4. Model FVMP-100
12 disposable pipette tips5.
6. Model ALK-1002OZ
7. Model HARD-2002OZ
8. Model PH42OZ
9. Model PH72OZ
10. Model PH102OZ
11. Model SS2OZ
2oz. bottle of NaCl-750012. Model NACL-75002OZ
2oz. bottle of alkalinity Reagent A113. Model H2SO4-12OZ
2oz. bottle of hardness Reagent C114. Model HCL-32OZ
2oz. bottle of hardness Reagent H115. Model NAOH2OZ
2oz. bottle of hardness Reagent H216. Model EDTA-LC2OZ
2oz. bottle of hardness Reagent H317. Model EDTA-HC2OZ
2oz. bottle of ORP ISA Sensor Conditioner18. Model ORPCOND2OZ
2oz. bottle of KCl-700019. Model KCL-70002OZ
2oz. bottle of 442-300020. Model 442-30002OZ
21. Model TPLuNgER
22.
Model BDDO
23.
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BUFFER
°C°F
ORP TDSpHCOND
MIN
bluDock Enabled
Reference
Junction under
Glass pH Bulb
These Measurement keys will:
• Turn instrument on
• Exit any function
• Measure parameter or
begin titration or
LSI calculation
(Built-in
Electrodes)
Parameters
Wrist/neck strap slot
(strap user supplied)
pH/ORP Sensor
Protective Cap
This key for:
• Calibration
• Memory Clear
• Solution Selection
• Confirmation
Up key/Memory Store
Down key/Memory Recall
Conductivity Cell
Displayed here:
• Temperature
readout
• Memory Storage/
ORP
Electrode pH Glass
Electrode
pH/ORP Sensor
(Replaceable)
Instrument
Illustration
Temperature
Sensor
Date & Time
displayed here
Test Value
or Titration Prompts
or LSI Mode
Units Of Measurement Parameter
mS - millisiemens/cm
(millimhos/cm)
µS - microsiemens/cm
(micromhos/cm)
PPM - parts per million
PPT - parts per thousand
mV - millivolts
No units display
Conductivity
MIN/SALT
TDS
MIN/SALT
TDS
ORP
Mineral/Salt
TDS of NaCl
25 January 2012
Free Chlorine
Alkalinity
Hardness
LSI
Grains
Hardness
For detailed explanations see Table of Contents
MODEL PS9
Shown with bluDock™ option installed
Preprogrammed
variable
conductivity/
TDS ratios
Recall
• pH Calibration
• Titration point in
titration sequence
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I. INTRODUCTION
POOLPRO™, one of the
The POOLPRO
water balance analysis. The POOLPRO
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download the memory or stored test data with its corresponding time,
relying on it.
OOLPRO.
Special note
the left of the POOLPRO
easily be changed to NaCl.
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II. FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS
A.
ORP-based FC• E
concentration
•
•
•
• ±1% of / ±0.1% at
calibration point
•
•
Waterproof to 1 meter/3 feet•
•
Prompts for easy pH calibration•
Factory calibrations stored in microprocessor•
•
microprocessor
•
•
Memory stores 100 readings•
• Auto OFF
•
accessory package
B.
7.7 x 2.7 x 2.5 in.
Weight 352 g/12.4 oz.
pH/ORP Sensor Well Capacity 1,2 ml/0.04 oz.
Power 9V Alkaline Battery
Protection Ratings IP67/NEMA 6 (waterproof to
1 meter/3 feet)
EMI/EMC Ratings EN61326-1: 2006 + Annex A: 2008
CISPR 11: 2003
IEC 61000-4-2: 2001 and,
IEC 61000-4-3: 2002
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C.
Parameters Ranges Resolution Accuracy
Auto
Temperature
Compensation
Adjustable
Temperature
Compensation
Cond/TDS
Ratios Pre-
programmed
0-9999µS/cm
10-200mS/cm
0.01(<100µS)
0.1(<1000µS)
1.0(<10mS)
0.01(<100mS)
0.1(<200mS)
±1% of
reading
0-71ºC
32-160ºF 0-9.99%/ºC
KCl, NaCl,
442™
0-9999ppm
10-200ppt
0.01(<100ppm)
0.1(<1000ppm)
1.0(<10ppt)
0.01(<100ppt)
0.1(<200ppt)
±1% of
reading
0-71ºC
32-160ºF 0-9.99%/ºC
0-9999ppm
10-200ppt
0.01(<100ppm)
0.1(<1000ppm)
1.0(<10ppt)
0.01(<100ppt)
0.1(<200ppt)
±1% of
reading
0-71ºC
32-160ºF 0-9.99%/ºC
pH 0-14pH ±.01pH ±.01pH 0-71ºC
32-160ºF
ORP ±999mV ±1mV ±1mV
Free
Chlorine
(FCE)
0.01ppm
±0.3ppm
<1.00ppm
±0.2ppm
0-71ºC
32-160ºF
Alkalinity Titration 10-800ppm 0.1(<100 ppm)
1(<800 ppm)
Hardness Titration 0-1710ppm
(0-100 grains)
0.1(<100 ppm)
1(<1710 ppm)
LSI Titration -10 to +10 0.1
0-71ºC
32-160ºF 0.1ºC/F ±0.1ºC
The Myron L POOLPRO
Year Limited Warranty. The pH/ORP sensor has a Six (6) Month Limited
MYRON L COMPANY
2450 Impala Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92010-7226 USA
+1-760-438-2021
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or tampering. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the
POOLPRO
or liability.
E. POOLPRO Model
POOLPRO Model PS9
PARAMETERS
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PLEASE NOTE:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PS9TK Contents...........................................i
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II. FEATURES and SPECIFICATIONS ....................2
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E. POOLPRO Model ..........................3
III. RULES of OPERATION..............................8
A. Operation ...............................8
B. Characteristics of the Keys ..................8
C. Operation of the Keys ......................8
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3. Alkalinity, Hardness and LSI Keys . . . . . . 9
4. pH and ORP/Free Chlorine Keys ......10
5. CAL/MCLR Key ...................10
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IV. AFTPOOLPRO ....................... 11
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B. Maintenance of the pH/ORP Sensor.......... 11
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A. Parameter Methods....................... 11
B. Titration Methods......................... 11
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1. Hardness Unit Selection.............16
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1. ORP/FCEMode Selection ...........21
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1. Prepare for FCE ........22
2. FCEFlow Method ..................22
3. FCEImmersion Method .............23
4. FCEBest Practices .................24
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VI. SOLUTION SELECTION............................24
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VII. CALIBRATION....................................26
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POOLPRO .........26
1. Calibration Steps ..................26
2. Calibration Limits ..................27
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Calibration....................27
2. Reloading Factory Calibration
.......28
3. Alkalinity Calibration................28
4. Hardness Calibration ...............30
5. pH Calibration ....................33
6. ORP Calibration ...................35
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VIII. CALIBRATION INTERVALS .........................36
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B. Calibration Tracking Records ...............36
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Practices .........37
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A. Memory Storage .........................37
B. Memory Recall ..........................37
C. Clearing a Record/Memory Clear ............38
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A. Setting TIME ............................39
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A. Software Installation ......................45
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B. Battery Replacement......................47
C. pH/ORP Sensor Replacement ..............48
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I. Replacement pH/ORP Sensor ..............54
J. Pipette Kit with Replacement Tips............54
K. Replacement M’Pet Micropipette ............54
L. M’Pet Micropipette Replacement Tips.........54
Accessory Package ...................54
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A. Standardized to 25°C .....................54
B. Tempco Variation.........................55
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C. When does it make a lot of difference?........58
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FREE CHLORINE ......................59
A. pH ....................................59
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C. Free Chlorine ...........................62
1. FCEas an Indicator of Sanitizing
Strength .....................62
2. FCEUnits ........................62
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A. Alkalinity and Hardness Titrations ............63
B. La .................63
C. Hardness Units ..........................64
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III. RULES of OPERATION
A. Operation
NOTE: The cell extender does not interfere with normal operation.
Auto off
MS key to store the
reading (ref. Memory Storage, pg. 37). It’s that simple!
B. Characteristics of the Keys
OOLPRO
CAL
t
and ORP/FCEMode Selection, pg. 21).
C. Operation of the Keys
1.
The ORP mode is indicated by the PS9s
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2.
Precautions:
wall.
a.
of
b. MIN/SALT Key
A press of
MIN
SALT
displays Mineral/Salt concentration with PPM or
c.
A press of
Selection, pg. 24).
3. Alkalinity, Hardness and LSI Keys
NOTE:
extender.
a. Alkalinity Key
A press of
b. Hardness Key
A press of
c. LSI Key
A press of
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4. pH and ORP/Fr Chl Keys
Maintenance of the pH/ORP Sensor, pg. 11 and Cleaning Sensors, 2.
pH/ORP, pg. 48).
a. pH Key
A press of
b. ORP/Fr Chl Key
In ORP mode, a press of
When the FCE mode
disp
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5. CAL/MCLR Key
allows
If
SEL
CAL
CAL
3 seconds allows ORP/FCEmode selection (ref. pg. 21).
CAL
Once in CAL
MCLR
allow clearing records (ref. Clearing a Record/Memory Clear, pg. 38).
6.
or
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IV. AFTER USING THE POOLPRO
A.
B. Maintenance of the pH/ORP Sensor
and tap water (ref. pH and ORP/Free Chlorine Practices to Maintain
Calibration, pg. 37). NEVER USE DISTILLED WATER.
If all ORP solutions are reporting approximately the same value,
clean ONLY the platinum ORP electrode with an MLC ORP
conditioner-soaked cotton swab, being careful not to touch the
swab to the glass bulb of the pH sensor.
V. SPECIFIC RECOMMENDED MEASURING PROCEDURES
A. Parameter Methods
Selection, pg. 24.
NOTE:
B. Titration Methods
cell extender, and the .
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NOTE:
reagents. Flicking the cap or popping it off can
1.
Always use a clean tip when changing
solutions! To install a tip, press the wide end of
pipette.
NOTE:
positions.
of the
to depress the top of the pipette to the
FIRST STOP. Insert the tip end down into
m/ ⁄
a sample: With the pipette in the REST
the cell wall or the sample.
100µl CE
Plunger Button
Plunger Rod
Shaft Coupling
Shaft Bottom
Disposable Tip
100 µL
100µl CE
Shaft Coupling
Disposable Tip
100 µL
Rest Position: The
UP.
resistance is felt.
Second Stop: The
Pipette Assembly
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being careful not to
touch the tip to the existing solution.
2. T
With the cell extender installed and
side to side, allowing the arms of the
cell extender.
rim of the cell extender to dispel any
the cell area.
3.
a. Agitate
AGit
don’t accidentally drop or release it. Agitate the
down into the cell extender then
rotate it from side to side.
AGit AGit
displays, swing the
and down 3 times.
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b. Hold
HOLd
EdTAAGitHOLd
PrES
CAL
Hold the PS9 steady before pressing CAL to accept readings.
C.
the cell.)
3. Press ,
MIN
SALT
or
.
condition.
NOTE:
in the AUTO OFF setting (ref. AUTO OFF, pg. 43). Press ALK to start the
Err
to obtain a reading.
HOLdHOLd
displays, hold the PS9
still with bottom of case
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ide along the rim of the cell extender.
8. Press AL tdS
with the PPM PrES CAL
when the reading stabilizes.
9. Press CAL
Add A1 AGit t1
HOLd t
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10. Using the pipette, add 100 µL of Reagent: A1, close the cell
PrES CAL
11. Press CAL Add
A1 AGit t2
HOLd.
12.
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PS9 as prompted, then pressing CAL as prompted. An alkalinity
MS
ALK.
E.
1. Hardness Unit Selection
PPM3or grains of hardness.
HARD, then press and hold CAL HArdand SELare
displayed. Press UP or DOWN PPM
CAL to accept. This also sets
2.
a clean tip installed, and two extra clean tips.
NOTE:
HARD to
AUTO OFF setting (ref. AUTO OFF, pg. 43).
to slide along the rim of the cell extender.
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