Sper scientific 850081 User manual

Water Quality Meter
850081
Water Quality Meter Kit
850086
Instruction Manual

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Water Quality Meter - 850081
Water Quality Meter Kit - 850086
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SPER SCIENTIFIC LTD.
8281 E. Evans Rd., Suite #103
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
[phone]

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INTRODUCTION ................................ 4
FEATURES ..................................... 5
MATERIALS SUPPLIED ........................... 5
FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION ..................... 6
SETUP ........................................ 7
MEASURMENT FUNCTIONS ......................11
pH MEASUREMENTS ........................... 12
DO MEASUREMENTS........................... 15
CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENTS ................ 17
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD ........................ 21
RS232 PC SERIAL INTERFACE ................... 22
SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 25
PROBES ..................................... 25
WARRANTY................................... 28
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
This Sper Scientic Water Quality Meter (Model 850081)
uses optional, interchangeable probes to read pH, millivolt
(mV)/ oxygen reduction potential (ORP), conductivity, total
dissolved solids (TDS), salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) and
temperature with optional probes. Order only the probes
required for your current parameters and add additional
probes in the future.
All probes are optional and not included with the meter.
The meter automatically recognizes pH bu󰀨ers 4, 7 and 10
for simple calibration. Other features include readings in
°C or °F, automatic temperature compensation (ATC) and
salinity and altitude compensation for DO measurements.
An RS232 port enables communication with a computer.
Additional features include automatic shuto󰀨, minimum
and maximum values, a fold-out easel back and a tripod
mounting screw.

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FEATURES
• Reads pH, mV/ORP, conductivity, TDS, salinity, DO and
temperature with optional probes
• Automatic temperature compensation
• Automatic calibration recognition of pH bu󰀨ers
• Salinity and altitude compensation for DO measurements
• Maximum and minimum values
• Hold function
• Temperature units in °C or °F
• RS232 PC serial interface
• Battery or optional DC 9V power adapter
• Tripod mounting screw
• Automatic shuto󰀨
• Backlight
MATERIALS SUPPLIED
• Water Quality Meter
• Instruction Manual
• DC 9V Battery
• Hard Carrying Case

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1. LCD Display
2. Power/Backlight Button
3. Hold/Escape Button
4. Record Button
5. ▲/Range Button
6. ▼/Function Button
7. Set Button
8. Enter Button
9. Easel Stand
10. Battery Compartment
Cover
11. Battery Compartment
Cover Screw
12. Tripod Mounting Screw
13. Temperature Probe
Socket
14. Dissolved Oxygen
Probe Socket
15. Conductivity Probe Socket
16. pH Probe/BNC Socket
17. DC 9V Power
Adapter Socket
18. Reset Button
19. RS232 Output Terminal
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FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION

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SETUP
Meter On and O󰀨
1. Press POWER to turn the meter on.
2. Press and hold POWER for 3 seconds and release to turn
the meter o󰀨.
Backlight
The backlight will illuminate automatically when the meter is
turned on.
1. Press the backlight button to turn the backlight o󰀨.
2. Press the backlight button again to turn the backlight on.
Entering Setup Mode
1. Press POWER to turn the meter on.
2. Press SET for two seconds to enter Setup Mode.
3. Press SET to cycle through the options until the desired
parameter is displayed.
4. Press ESC at any time to exit Setup Mode.
Automatic Shuto󰀨
1. In Setup Mode, press SET until “PoFF” is displayed.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to toggle between “Yes” (automatic shuto󰀨
is on) or “No” (disable automatic shuto󰀨).
3. Press ENTER to save the selection.
4. Press SET to continue to the next setup parameter, or
press ESC to exit Setup Mode.

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Beeper
1. In Setup Mode, press SET until “bEEP” is displayed.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to toggle between “Yes” (beeper is on) or
“No” (disable beeper).
3. Press ENTER to save the selection.
4. Press SET to continue to the next setup parameter, or
press ESC to exit Setup Mode.
Select Temperature Units
1. In Setup Mode, press SET until “t-CF” is displayed.
2. Press ▲ or ▼ to toggle between °C or °F.
3. Press ENTER to save the selection.
4. Press SET to continue to the next setup parameter, or
press ESC to exit Setup Mode.
Select DO Salinity Compensation
This feature is active in DO Mode only.
1. In Setup Mode, press SET until “SALt” is displayed.
2. The default value is 0%. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the upper
salinity compensation value.
3. Press ENTER to save the selection.
4. Press SET to continue to the next setup parameter, or
press ESC to exit Setup Mode.

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Select DO Altitude Compensation in Meters
This feature is active in DO Mode only.
1. In Setup Mode, press SET until “HIGh” is displayed.
2. The default value is 0 meters. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust
the upper altitude compensation value in increments of
100 meters.
3. Press ENTER to save the selection.
4. Press SET to continue to the next setup parameter, or
press ESC to exit Setup Mode.
Select DO Altitude Compensation in Feet
This feature is active in DO Mode only.
1. In Setup Mode, press SET until “HIGhF” is displayed.
2. The default value is 0 feet. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the upper
altitude compensation value in increments of 100 feet.
3. Press ENTER to save the selection.
4. Press SET to continue to the next setup parameter, or
press ESC to exit Setup Mode.
Select Conductivity Temperature Compensation Value
This feature is active in Conductivity Mode only.
1. In Setup Mode, press SET until “PEr C” is displayed.
2. The default value is 2% per ° C. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust
the upper temperature compensation value.
3. Press ENTER to save the selection.
4. Press ESC to exit Setup Mode.

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Select pH Manual Temperature Compensation Value
This feature is active in pH Mode only.
1. In Setup Mode, press SET until “t-SEt” is displayed.
2. The default value is 25° C / 77° F. Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust
temperature compensation value.
3. Press ENTER to save the selection.
4. Press ESC to exit Setup Mode.
System Reset
If the meter appears unresponsive or pressing the keys
produces no result, reset the system:
1. With the meter on, open the cover on the side of the meter.
2. Use a pin or the end of a paperclip to press RESET.