Sita ConSpector User manual

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Quick Start Guide SITA ConSpector
Monitoring the bath contamination
Doc.Rev1 09/2017
Sampling
Take samples at a well-mixed and representative
sampling location. Always carry out measurements
at the same sample temperature. Allow samples to
cool down to room temperature before starting the
measurement.
Checking the device
Check the device regularly to identify contamination
on the immersion probe (light conductor and limit-
er). Use the stand and place the immersion probe in
the clean and empty stainless steel cup; cover it with
the respective lid (blank measurement set-up). To
start the device check select Menu>Checking.
Measuring the bath contamination
1. Switch on the SITA ConSpector (press -key for 2 s).
2. Choose the desired measuring profile. The active
measuring profile appears at the lower right edge
of the display. Use the arrow selection keys Liquid
to change the profile.
3. Place the stainless steel beaker filled with approx.
80 ml of the sample liquid (approx. 1 cm below the
rim of the beaker) on the support surface of the
magnetic stirrer. Place a magnetic stick in the beak-
er and turn the rotary knob to mid position.
4. To immerse the immersion probe into the sample
liquid, lower the device holder by using the star
knob screw (see set-up in picture above). Immerse
the immersion probe approximately half way into
the bath sample. The limiter should rest against one
side of the beaker.
5. Use the lid to cover the bath sample.
measuring set-up SITA ConSpector
active profile
immersion
probe
limiter
immersion
depth

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6. While measuring, mix the sample thoroughly using the magnetic stirrer. Observe
the correct sample temperature (temperature indication on the display)
7. To start the measurement, press the START key.
8. Write down the measured value.
Please note: The device comes with an internal data logger. In the default set-
tings all measuring values are automatically saved within the used profile. To ex-
port measured values use the software SITA-ProcessLog. The measured values can
be displayed on the device by pressing the read key.
9. Rinse off the immersion probe with water (e.g. using a spray bottle). Continue
measuring with the next sample.
Cleaning
After finishing the measurements, carefully
rinse off the outside of the immersion probe
using water. Unscrew the limiter of the immer-
sion probe. Carefully clean the visible part of
the glass light guide using cotton sticks soaked
in water or alcohol. Please avoid damaging
the light guide.
You can pre-clean the immersion probe with a mild cleaning solution. To do so,
please prepare the measuring arrangement with screwed-on limiter and using the
cleaning solution instead of a sample.
Use demineralized water to rinse off cleaning agents and other residues after clean-
ing using water. Check the result (see ‘Checking the device’) and repeat the cleaning
process if necessary.
Please clean the stainless steel beaker after use.
Further information on cleaning can be found in the operating instructions.