Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 User manual

Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 Benchtop and
Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters
Reference Guide

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 Benchtop and Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meters
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1
Chapter 2 Meter Overview.......................................................3
MeterConnectionsandInputs.......................................... 3
PowerSource....................................3
ElectrodesandOtherConnections....................4
ConnectingElectrodeArmtotheBenchtopMeter........5
MeterDisplay ........................................................ 6
MeterKeypad......................................................... 7
MeterMaintenance................................................... 8
Chapter 3 Meter Setup ..........................................................9
NavigatingtheSetupMenu ............................................ 9
SetupMenuOverview................................................. 9
pHChannelMenu................................10
SettingsMenu...................................12
ViewLogMenu..................................13
DiagnosticsMenu................................13
Chapter 4 pH, RmV and ORP Calibration ..........................................15
pHCalibration....................................................... 15
CalibrationEditing................................16
RmVCalibration ..................................................... 16
ORPCalibration ..................................................... 17
Chapter 5 Temperature Calibration ..............................................19
Chapter 6 Measurement........................................................21
Chapter 7 Methods ............................................................23
SavingtheCurrentMeterSettingsasaNewMethod..................... 23
LoadinganExistingMethod........................................... 23
Editing,CopyingorDeletinganExistingMethod......................... 24

Chapter 8 Data Storage and Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
DataStorageSettings................................................ 25
ReadTypeSelection..............................25
ComputerandPrinterExportSettings.................26
DataLogSettings................................26
ViewingtheCalibrationLogandDataLog .............................. 27
ViewingtheCalibrationLog.........................27
ViewingtheDataLog..............................27
ExportingtheDataLogtoaComputerorPrinter......................... 28
ClearingtheDataLog................................................. 29
InterfacingaPrinter.................................................. 30
InterfacingaComputer............................................... 30
Chapter 9 Customer Services ...................................................31
MeterErrorsandRecommendedActions............................... 31
MeterSelfTestandCheckout ......................................... 32
MeterSelfTest..................................32
MeterCheckout(pH)..............................32
ElectrodeStabilityTest............................................... 33
MeterFactoryReset ................................................. 33
MeterUserReset .................................................... 33
AboutMeter......................................................... 34
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Warranty and Registration ............................................ 34
OrderingInformation................................................. 35
Chapter 10 Meter Compliance....................................................39
NoticeofCompliance................................................. 39
WEEECompliance ................................................... 39
DeclarationofConformity............................................. 40
MeterSpecifications................................................. 41
Appendix 1 Advanced Meter Features .............................................43
Automatic pH Buffer Recognition Feature............................... 43
Testing a pH Electrode for Automatic Buffer Recognition . 43
ElectrodeConditionIcon ............................................. 44
MultipointCalibrationCurveFeature .................................. 45

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 Benchtop and Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meter Reference Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Orion Star A211 benchtop pH meter, Star A221 portable pH meter or Star A321
portable pH meter. These meters are capable of measuring pH, mV, relative mV (RmV), ORP, and temperature in °C or °F.
The Orion Star A211 benchtop pH meters feature
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cause permanent damage to the meter.

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 Benchtop and Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meter Reference Guide
Chapter 2 Meter Overview
Meter Connections and Inputs
Power Source
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battery cover from the meter (use a coin or your finger) and release the bottom portion of the
battery cover.
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Orion Star A Series Benchtop
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Electrodes and Other Connections
1. Prepare the pH electrode and any other applicable electrodes according to the directions in the
electrode user guide.
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Star A211 Meter Back Panel
Star A221 and Star A321 Meter Back Panel

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A211 Benchtop and Star A221 and Star A321 Portable pH Meter Reference Guide
Connecting Electrode Arm to an Orion Star A Series Benchtop Meter
Orion Star A series benchtop meters include an electrode arm that can be attached to either side of the meter.
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