TESTO 206 User manual

Instruction Manual
testo 206
pH/Temperature Measuring Instrument
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
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Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
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General Information
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General Information
Please read this document through carefully and familiarise
yourself with the operation of the product before putting it to use.
Keep this documentation to hand so that you can refer to it when
necessary.
Symbols and what they mean
Symbol Meaning Remarks
Warning text: Warning! Please read warning
Serious physical injuries could occur carefully and take the
if the precautionary measures precautionary measures
specified are not taken. specified.
Warning text: Caution! Please read warning
Light physical injuries could occur carefully and take the
if the precautionary measures precautionary measures
specified are not taken. specified.
Note Pay particular attention
to Notes.
Button name Press button.
Text, Display content Text or symbol is shown
on the display.
Button

Contents 3
Contents
General Information ..........................................................2
Contents ..........................................................................3
1. Safety Information ............................................................4
2. Intended Purpose ............................................................5
3. Product Description ..........................................................6
3.1 Display and control elements ..............................................................6
3.2 Probe/BNC modules ..........................................................................6
3.3 Power..................................................................................................7
3.4 TopSafe ..............................................................................................7
3.5 Storage cap ........................................................................................7
3.5 Wall/Transport bracket ........................................................................7
4. Initial Operation ................................................................8
4.1 Insert battery ......................................................................................8
4.2 Connect external probe (BNC module pH3 only) ................................8
5. Operation ........................................................................8
5.1 Switching on/off ..................................................................................8
5.2 Setting instrument ..............................................................................8
5.3 Measuring ........................................................................................10
5.4 Calibrating instrument........................................................................11
6. Service and Maintenance................................................12
6.1 Checking electrolyte gel ....................................................................12
6.2 Cleaning housing/TopSafe ................................................................12
6.3 Changing the module ........................................................................13
6.4 Changing battery ..............................................................................13
7. Questions and Answers..................................................14
8. Technical data ................................................................15
9. Accessories and Spare Parts..........................................15
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1. Safety Information
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1. Safety Information
Avoid electrical hazards:
Do not measure on or near live parts!
Preserving product safety/warranty claims:
Operate the instrument properly and according to its intended
purpose and within the parameters specified. Do not use
force.
Do not store together with solvents (e.g. acetone).
Temperature data on probes/sensors refer only to the
measurement area of the sensors. Do not expose handles and
cables to temperatures greater than 70°C if they are not
specifically designed for higher temperatures.
Open the instrument only when this is expressly described in
the documentation for maintenance purposes.
Only the maintenance and service work described in the
documentation should be carried out. Please adhere to the
steps specified. For safety reasons, only original spare parts
from Testo should be used.
Ensure correct disposal:
Disposal of defective rechargeable batteries and spent
batteries at the collection points provided.
Send the instrument directly to us at the end of its life cycle.
We will ensure that it is disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner.

2. Intended Purpose 5
2. Intended Purpose
testo 206 is a practical instrument for spot check measurements
of pH value and temperature.
It has different applications depending on the probe/BNC module
used.
testo 206 with pH1 immersion probe
Measurement of liquid substances in the following sectors:
· Food companies (e.g. fruit juices)
· Industry (e.g. refrigerant, electroplating, chip production, paints
and varnish, print products)
· Chemistry (e.g. cleaning agents)
· Environmental protection (e.g. drinking water/waste water)
· Swimming pools, aquaria
· Agriculture
· Fish farming
· Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
testo 206 with pH2 penetration probe
Measurement of semi-solid substances in food production and
processing: e.g. marmelades, marzipan, pastes, ready-to-serve
salad, gelling agents, fruit, milk products, bakery and
confectionery products. Laboratory measurements in companies
involved in the processing of food.
testo 206 with pH3 BNC module
The BNC socket is used to connect external pH probes. Ranges
of application depend on the probe attached.
testo 2206 iisnnot ssuitable ffor ddiagnostic mmeasurements iintthe
medical ssector.
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3. Product Description
3.1 Display and control elements
3.2 Probe/BNC modules
MMOODDEE::
Changes function,
calls up “manual temperature
compensation” (pH3 BNC-
module only with non-
temperature compensated
probe)
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On/Off switch,
holds readings
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(rear side) CCAALL::Calls up “calibration”
mode
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3. Product Description
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3. Product Description 7
3.3 Power
Power is via a button cell (Typ CR2032, 3V; included with
delivery).
3.4 TopSafe
TopSafe protects the instrument from
moisture and mechanical strain (impact).
We recommend you always use TopSafe.
The IP68 protection class is achieved if
the instrument is placed inside the
TopSafe and is closed.
3.5 Storage cap
The storage cap filled with electrolyte gel is
used to store the probe between
measurements.
The probe is only immediately ready to
operate if stored in electrolyte gel.
If the probe has been out of the electrolyte gel for a longer period
of time, it must be stored in the electrolyte gel for approx. 12
hours to regenerate.
The storage cap can also be attached to the wall/transport
bracket.
3.5 Wall/Transport bracket
The wall/transport bracket with belt holder
and attachment unit for the storage cap is
used for the safe storage of the
measurement instrument at a fixed point or
during transport.
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4. Initial Operation
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4. Initial Operation
4.1 Insert battery
1Open the TopSafe sealing cap and remove instrument.
2Open battery compartment on rear of instrument.
3Insert button cell (Type CR2032, 3V). The (+) sign must be
visible.
4Close battery compartment.
5Remove protection strip on the storage cap.
4.2 Connect external probe(BNC module pH3 only)
Attach BNC plug from the external probe to the BNC socket
and seal with the aid of a bayonet coupling.
5. Operation
5.1 Switching on/off
Switch on instrument: .
- All segments light up briefly and the instrument changes to the
measurement mode.
Switch off instrument: Keep pressed.
5.2 Setting instrument
The following functions can be set:
Function Description Setting options
Temperature unit Sets unit °C or °F
Auto Hold (AUTO HOLD) Automatically holds reading, On (switched on) or
as soon as it is stable* OFF (switched off)
Gradient/ Offset Displays gradient and offset None
values stored in the instrument (Information only)
(amount)
Calibration method (CAL) Sets 1, 2 or 3 point 1P,2P or 3P
calibration
Calibration points (CAL pH) Sets calibration points 1P: 4,7or 10
2P: 47or 710
ON/HOLD
ON/HOLD

5. Operation 9
Function Description Setting options
Auto Off (AUTO OFF) Instrument switches off On (switched on) or
automatically after 10 minutes OFF (switched off)
if no button has been pressed
Beeper (bP) Warning sound (button pressed, On (switched on) or
stable reading reached with OFF (switched off)
Auto Hold function switched on)
* Modification less than 0.02pH in 20s
The setting procedure can be interrupted by switching off the
instrument. The modifications are then not saved.
The instrument is switched off.
1Opening the setting mode: is kept pressed + .
2Select temperature unit (°C or °F): .
Confirm selection: .
3Switch Hold on (On) or off (OFF): .
Confirm selection: .
- The gradient and offset values stored in the instrument are
displayed as information.
4Change view: .
5Select calibration method (1P, 2P or 3P): .
Confirm selection: .
If 1 or 2 point calibration has been set:
Select calibration points (4, 7or 10, and 477or 7110): .
Confirm selection: .
6Switch Auto Off on (On) or off (OFF): .
Confirm selection: .
7Switch beeper on (On) or off (OFF): .
Confirm selection and save settings: .
- All of the segments light up briefly and the instrument changes
to the measurement mode.
MODE
CAL
MODE
CAL
MODE
CAL
MODE
CAL
MODE
MODE
CAL
MODE
CAL
ON/HOLDMODE
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5.3 Measuring
Setting up the instrument
If large quantities of the electrolyte gel are stuck to the probe
when removed from the storage cap, it is a sign that the gel is
spent.
A new storage cap is needed.
Clean off the pH probe before and after each measurement
with low concentration soap water followed by tap water
(water temperature should be below 40°C). Dab dry with a
paper towel. Do not rub.
When using the BNC module, please note the application
information included with the external probe.
1Carefully remove storage cap.
2Switch on instrument: .
Carry out measurement
Measurement tip made of glass, risk of breakage!
Risk of injury on account of glass parts which remain in the
measurement medium.
Check measurement tip of pH probe after each
measurement for damage.
Immerse/penetrate probe in the medium to be measured.
- The measured pH and temperature values are displayed. The
readings are updated twice a second.
Hold readings manually: .
Restart measurement: .
- If Auto-Hold is switched on, AUTO HOLD flashes until the
instrument has found a stable pH reading. The readings are
then frozen (AUTO HOLD lights up). If no stable pH readings
have been found within 300s, the measurement is stopped
( and AUTO HOLD light up).
Restart measurement: .
ON/HOLD
ON/HOLD
ON/HOLD
ON/HOLD

5. Operation 11
Manual temperature compensation
This function is only available with a connected BNC module
(pH3) if a pH probe without temperature sensor is connected.
The temperature can then be adapted to the temperature of
the medium being measured.
1Open manual temperature compensation mode: .
Increase value: . Keep button pressed to get through
values quickly.
2Change setting direction: .
Lower value: .Keep button pressed to get through
values quickly.
3Finish setting: .
- All segments light up briefly and the instrument will change to
the measurement mode.
Finish measurement
1Switch off instrument: Keep pressed.
2Clean off the pH probe with low concentration soap water
followed by tap water (water temperature should be below
40°C). Dab dry with a paper towel. Do not rub.
3Insert probe in the storage cap.
The probe tip must be immersed in the electrolyte gel. Keep
electrolyte gel clean.
5.4 Calibrating instrument
Please also adhere to the instructions supplied with the buffer
solution (Testo buffer: see label).
The instrument is switched on and is in the measurement mode.
1Open calibration mode: .
- testo 206-pH3 with pH probe without temperature sensor: The
set temperature value for manual temperature compensation is
displayed for 2s. The value must correspond to the
temperature of the buffer solution.
- Calibration point (4, 7or 10) is shown and CAL flashes.
CAL
ON/HOLD
MODE
CAL
MODE
CAL
MODE
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2Skip calibration point: .
-oor-
Immerse probe in the buffer solution and start calibration:
.
- The instrument waites for a stable reading : AUTO flashes.
- If a stable reading is available (change less than 0.02pH in
20s), the calibration point calibrates and the instrument
changes to the next calibration point (if available) or to the
gradient and offset value display.
Carry out calibration manually: .
3Repeat Step 2for additional calibration points.
- Once calibration is complete, the amount of the gradient and
offset value is shown. If the amount of the gradient value is less
than 50mV / pH or the amount of the offset value is greater
than 60mV, the pH electrode is spent and must be replaced.
4Return to measurement view: Press any button.
CAL
CAL
MODE

6. Service and Maintenance 13
6. Service and Maintenance
6.1 Checking electrolyte gel
Check the electrolyte gel in the storage cap regularly for
contamination and ensure it is filled to the correct level.
Replace storage cap if necessary.
6.2 Cleaning housing/TopSafe
Clean housing with a damp cloth (soap water) if dirty. Do not
use abrasive cleaning agents or solutions!
TopSafe can also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
6.3 Changing the module
The instrument must be newly calibrated if a module is
changed (See 5.4 Calibrating instrument, P. 11)!
Instrument must be switched off. Plug contacts in the instrument
should not be touched!
1Unscrew the screws at the back of the instrument.
2Remove module and attach new module.
There must be rubber sealing rings available for the screws.
Check that the sealing rings are in their correct position.
3Tighten screws.
6.4 Changing battery
1Open battery compartment at the back of the instrument.
2Remove spent button cell and insert new button cell (Type
CR2032, 3V). The (+) symbol should be visible.
3Close the battery compartment.
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7. Questions and Answers
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7. Questions and Answers
Question Possible causes Possible solution
Readings instable. Static charge. Rinse off pH electrode
with tap water or
low concentration
soap water.
Air cushion from measurement Shake pH electrode in a
electrode gets into measurement downward direction like
tip. with a fever thermometer.
pH electrode has dried out. Place pH electrode for
several hours in water or
diluted hydrochloric acid.
lights up. Remaining capacity of battery Change battery (See
< 10h. 6.4 Changing battery,
P. 13)
Instrument switches Auto Off function is switched on. Auto Off.
itself off. (See 5.2 Setting
instrument, P. 8)
Er1 lights up. Invalid gradient value Recalibrate instrument,
of pH electrode. a new buffer solution
could be used.
When using a probe
without temperature
sensor: check set
temperature value.
pH electrode defective. Change probe.
Er2 lights up. Invalid offset value Recalibrate instrument,
of the pH electrode. a new buffer solution
could be used.
pH electrode defective. Change probe.
Er3 lights up. Invalid gradient value Recalibrate instrument,
of pH electrode following a new buffer solution
3 point calibration. could be used.
pH electrode defective. Change probe.

8. Technical data 15
8. Technical data
Type testo 206-pH1 testo 206-pH2 testo 206-pH3
Parameters pH/°C
Sensor pH electrode/ NTC
Measurement range 0 to 14pH / ±0 to +60 °C
(short-term to +80°C, max. 5min)
Resolution 0.01pH / 0.1 °C
Accuracy ±0.02pH / ±0.4 °C
Temperature compensation Automatic Automatic Depending on
external probe
Probe Probe module Probe module BNC module w/
w/ immersion probe w/ penetration probe connection socket
Measuring rate 2/s
Operating temperature ±0 to +60°C
Storage temperature -20 to +70°C
Power 1x button cell, Type CR2032, 3V
Battery life Approx. 80h
Housing Instrument: ABS, TopSafe: PU
Protection Class With TopSafe: IP 68
CE guideline 89/336/EEC
Dimensions (LxBxH) 110 x 33 x 20 (without probe and Topsafe)
Warranty 2 years, excluding probe modules
9. Accessories and Spare Parts
Name Item no.
Probe module/Immersion probe pH1 incl. storage cap with electrolyte gel 0650 2061
Probe module/Penetration probe pH2 incl. storage cap with electrolyte gel 0650 2062
Probe type 1 incl. storage cap with electrolyte gel for testo 206 pH3 0554 2063
Probe type 14 incl. storage cap with electrolyte gel for testo 206 pH3 0554 2064
Storage cap 206 with electrolyte gel, 1 off 0554 2067
Storage cap 206 with electrolyte gel, 3 off 0554 2068
Storage cap Standard (for external probes) with electrolyte gel, 1 off 0554 2053
Storage cap Standard (for external probes) with electrolyte gel, 3 off 0554 2054
pH buffer solution (4.01pH), 250ml, 1 off 0554 2061
pH buffer solution (4.01pH), 250ml, 3 off 0554 2062
pH buffer solution (7.00pH), 250ml, 1 off 0554 2063
pH buffer solution (7.00pH), 250ml, 3 off 0554 2064
pH buffer solution (10.01pH), 250ml, 1 off 0554 2065
pH buffer solution (10.01pH), 250ml, 3 off 0554 2066
Aluminium case 0650 2064
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