Oakton PC 700 User manual

Instruction Manual
PC 700 pH/mV/Conductivity/ºC/ºF
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Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific 68X541704 Rev. 1 Feb. 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................. 1
2. GETTING STARTED........................................................ 2
2.1 Keypad Functions ................................................................... 2
2.2 LCD Annunciators ................................................................... 3
2.3 Meter Connections .................................................................. 3
3. CONDUCTIVITY ELECTRODE ....................................... 4
4. PH AND MV CALIBRATION............................................ 4
4.1 pH Calibration ......................................................................... 4
4.2 Millivolt (mV) Offset Adjustment .............................................. 6
5. CONDUCTIVITY AND TDS CALIBRATION.................... 6
5.1 Automatic or Manual Calibration ............................................. 6
5.2 Single or Multi-Point Calibration .............................................. 7
5.3 General Calibration Tips ......................................................... 8
5.4 Automatic Conductivity Calibration Procedure ........................ 8
5.5 Manual Conductivity & TDS Calibration Procedure................. 9
5.6 Temperature Calibration ......................................................... 9
6. CONDUCTIVITY AND TDS MEASUREMENT ................ 10
6.1 Taking Measurements............................................................. 10
6.2 Automatic and Manual Ranging .............................................. 10
7. HOLD FUNCTION............................................................ 11
8. STORING AND RECALLING DATA ............................... 11
9. SETUP FUNCTIONS........................................................ 12
9.1 1.0 CAL (Calibration)...............................................................12
9.2 2.0 ELE (Electrode Information) .............................................. 12
9.3 3.0 ConF (Configuration).........................................................13
9.4 3.1 rdY (Ready / Stability Indicator)......................................... 13
9.5 3.2 ºC ºF (Celsius or Fahrenheit) ............................................ 13
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9.6 3.3 buFF (pH Buffers & Calibration Points)—pH only .............13
9.7 3.3 AtC (Auto Temp Compensation)—Con & TDS only.......... 13
9.8 3.4 tdS (TDS factor)—Con & TDS only ................................... 14
9.9 3.5 t.CO (Temperature Coefficient)—Con & TDS only............ 14
9.10 3.6 t.nr (Normalization Temperature in ºC)—Con & TDS only 14
9.11 3.7 ACAL (Auto Conductivity Calibration)—Con & TDS only .. 15
9.12 3.8 SPC (Single Point Calibration)—Con & TDS only ............. 15
9.13 3.8 CELL (Nominal Cell Constant)—Con & TDS only............. 15
9.14 4.0 rSt (Reset)......................................................................... 16
9.15 5.0 CLr (Clear Memory) .......................................................... 16
10. CALCULATING TDS CONVERSION FACTOR.............. 17
11. CALCULATING TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENTS........ 18
12. REPLACEMENTS AND ACCESSORIES........................ 19
13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE......................................... 20
14. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................ 22
15. WARRANTY..................................................................... 24
16. RETURN OF ITEMS......................................................... 25
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our PC 700 series benchtop meter.
This microprocessor-based meter is economical and simple to
use. The design incorporates a large LCD for clear viewing, yet
offers a small footprint to conserve space.
The PC 700 measures pH, mV (ORP), conductivity, or TDS
simultaneously with temperature (ºC or ºF).
Each meter includes a convenient slide-out card for quick
reference. Also included is an electrode arm and metal bracket
which can be easily attached to the left or right side of the meter
according to your preference.
The PC 700 benchtop meter replaces our popular pH/CON 510
series meter that was introduced in 2000.
We take great pride in every instrument we manufacture
and hope this one serves you well.
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2. GETTING STARTED
2.1 Keypad Functions
Powers the meter on and off. Upon power on, the meter
automatically begins in the mode that was last used.
Calibration and memory values are retained even if meter
is unplugged.
Toggle between available measurement modes—
pH/Temp, mV/Temp, Conductivity/Temp, or TDS/Temp.
Also used to switch to Temperature calibration during pH,
mV, Conductivity or TDS calibration modes.
Press and hold for 5 seconds to enter SETUP mode.
Toggles between measurement and calibration modes.
In SETUP mode, returns user to the measurement mode.
Confirms calibration values in CAL mode.
Confirms selections in SETUP mode.
Changes Con/TDS range and resolution in MEAS mode.
View recalled values in memory mode.
MI (Memory Insert) stores values into memory.
Increase value. Scroll up in SETUP & CAL modes.
MR (Memory Recall) recalls values from memory
Decrease value. Scroll down in SETUP & CAL modes.
Freezes measured reading. Press again to resume
live reading.
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2.2 LCD Annunciators
2.3 Meter Connections
DC Power supply
CON/
TEMP 8-pin DIN connection for 2-cell Con/TDS/Temp electrode
pH BNC connection for pH, or ORP (Redox) electrode
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3. CONDUCTIVITY ELECTRODE
The PC 700 includes an electrode with a nominal cell constant of k
= 1.0, built-in temperature sensor, and 1 meter cable. The Ultem
body housing has good chemical resistant properties. The
electrode design offers fast temperature response and reduces air
entrapment, ensuring accurate, repeatable, and stable readings.
The wetted materials of the probe include:
Polyetherimide (Ultem) – protective probe guard
Polybutylterphalate (Valox) – sensor housing
Stainless Steel (SS 304) – 2 bands
The protective probe guard can be removed temporarily for
cleaning however it must be re-attached during measurement and
calibration. Erroneous results will occur while the probe guard
is removed.
Always immerse the probe beyond upper steel band for best
results. Use the fill line on the outside of the probe guard for
reference.
4. PH AND MV CALIBRATION
4.1 pH Calibration
For best results, periodic calibration with known accurate standards
recommended. Calibrate with standards that bracket your intended
measuring range while including a neutral standard (pH 7.00 or 6.86).
For example, if you expect to measure samples from
c
The PC 700 meter can be calibrated with up to 5 buffers. The
non-vola
is
pH 6.2 to pH 9.5,
alibration with 4.01, 7.00, and 10.01 will work well.
tile memory retains all calibration values upon meter shut
wing calibration standards are automatically recognized;
down.
The follo
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e buffer groupSee Section 9.6 to change th
1) Press as needed to select pH.
Dip the pH and ATC electrodes into pH buffer and press2) . The
secondary display will lock on the appropriate buffer value. Provide
ing for best results. When the READY indicator appears, prstirr ess
to accept. The primary reading will flash briefly before the
secondary display begins scrolling the remaining available buffers.
Rinse the pH and ATC electrodes then dip into the next pH buffe
The secondary display will lock on the appro ate buffer value.
When the READY indicator appears, press
3) r.
pri
to accept. The
primary reading will flash briefly then display the percent efficiency
(slope) before the secondary display begins scrolling the remaining
4)
available buffers.
To calibrate another buffer repeat step 3) or press to return to
the measurement mode. Note: The meter will automatically return
to measurement mode upon successful completion of the numbe
specified calibration points. To spec
r of
ify a different number of pH
int (offset) calibration is only allowed with pH 7.00 or
pted during a new calibration,
ca
calibration points see Section 9.6.
IPS: A single poT
pH 6.86 buffers.
When the first calibration value is acce
all prior libration values are erased.
ressP at any time to abort calibration and return to measurement
USA buffer group 1.68, 4.01, 7.00, 10.01, 12.45
NI 5ST buffer group 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 9.18, 12.4
mode.
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tandard in which a meter/electrode system are
d
are
match the ORP value.
4.2 Millivolt (mV) Offset Adjustment
Oxidization Reduction Potential (ORP or Redox) is not a precise
measurement, but is useful as a relative indicator. As such, mV offset
adjustment is not meant to enhance accuracy, but rather to make
readings comparable to a reference. Commercial ORP solutions are
often used as a check s
verified to be close to a given value, instea of being used as a
calibration standard in which adjustments made in an attempt to
1) Connect an ORP electrode and press as needed to select
(or R.mV).
mV
2) Dip the ORP electrode into a solution with a known mV value
(i.e. Zobel, Light’s, quinhydrone, or iodidetriiodide) and stir.
3) Press when the reading is stable he prima display shows
the relative millivolt value (R.m ) whi he secon ry display sho
factory default mV value.
Adjust the R.mV value using
. T ry
V le t da ws
the
) or . Press4to accept or
to cancel. The meter allows an adjustable maximum value of
150
±
mV from the factory default mV value.
es
mV.
Note: When an offset has been stored successfully, R.mV replac
5. CONDUCTIVITY AND TDS CALIBRATION
5.1 Automatic or Manual Calibration
The PC 700 is capable of automatic or manual calibration for
conductivity, and manual calibration for TDS.
In the automatic calibration mode, the meter will automatically se
one of (4) conductivity calibration standard values depending on the
range and normalization temperature being used (TABLE 1).
lect
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isted in TABLE 1, the PC 700 must
be set for manual calibration i
The factory default is automati
an ere i
for e 1.
TABLE
If you only use calibration standards that are listed in TABLE 1,
automatic calibration is recommended. If you intend to calibrate with
one or more standards that are not l
nstead.
c conductivity calibration. See Section
s no automatic calibration value9.11 to ch
available
ge this setting. Th
conductivity rang
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Auto Calibratio esmatic n Valu
N ation Tempormaliz erature
R eang
# Conductivity Range 25 ºC 20 ºC
r 1 0.00 – 20.00 μS None None
r 2 20.1 – 200.0 μS 84 μS 76 μS
r 3 201 – 2000 μS 1413 μS 1278 μS
r 4 2.01 – 20.00 mS 12.88 mS 11.67 mS
r 5 20. 111.8 mS1 – 200.0 mS 102.1 mS
Range
# TDS Range
(us r)ing 0.5 TDS facto Automatic Calibration
Values
r 1 0 – 10.00 ppm none
r 2 10.1 – 100.0 ppm none
r 3 101 – 1000 ppm none
r 4 1.01 – 10.00 ppt none
r 5 10.1 – 100 ppt none
5.2 Single or Multi-Point Calibration
Use Single-Point Calibration to apply a single calibration value across
all ranges.
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