Thermo Scientific Orion Star A213 User manual

Thermo Scientific Orion Star A213 Benchtop and
Star A223 and Star A323 Portable RDO/DO Meters
Reference Guide

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A213 Benchtop and Star A223 and Star A323 Portable
RDO/DO 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
DO/RDOChannelMenu...........................10
SettingsMenu...................................12
ViewLogMenu..................................13
DiagnosticsMenu................................13
Chapter 4 RDO/DO Calibration ..................................................15
AirDissolvedOxygenCalibration...................................... 15
WaterDissolvedOxygenCalibration................................... 16
ManualDissolvedOxygenCalibration.................................. 17
SetZeroDissolvedOxygenCalibration................................. 18
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.................................................. 29
InterfacingaComputer............................................... 30
Chapter 9 Customer Services ...................................................31
MeterErrorsandRecommendedActions............................... 31
MeterSelfTestandCheckout ......................................... 32
MeterSelfTest..................................32
ElectrodeStabilityTest............................................... 33
MeterFactoryReset ................................................. 33
MeterUserReset .................................................... 34
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 .............................................45
DissolvedOxygenBarometricPressureCompensation .................. 45
DissolvedOxygenSalinityCorrection.................................. 45

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A213 Benchtop and Star A223 and Star A323 Portable RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Orion Star A213 benchtop RDO/DO meter, Star A223 portable RDO/DO meter or Star
A323 portable RDO/DO meter. These meters are capable of measuring dissolved oxygen and temperature in °C or °F.
The Orion Star A213 benchtop RDO/DO meters feature
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The Orion Star A223 portable RDO/DO meters feature
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The Orion Star A323 portable RDO/DO meters feature
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Please read this reference guide thoroughly. Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate your warranty and
cause permanent damage to the meter.

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A213 Benchtop and Star A223 and Star A323 Portable RDO/DO Meter Reference Guide
Chapter 2 Meter Overview
Meter Connections and Inputs
Power Source
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a. Select the appropriate wall socket plug plate.
b. Slide off the clear plastic cover from the plug plate.
c. Slide the plug plate into the groove on the back of the power adapter.
d. Connect the power adapter to the meter and power outlet.
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a. Select four AA alkaline batteries.
b. Confirm that the meter is powered off.
c. Remove the battery compartment cover.
i. Benchtop meters – push down on the battery compartment tab and lift the battery cover up.
ii. Portable meters – loosen the screws holding the battery cover, release the top portion of the
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battery cover.
d. Orientate the batteries as shown in the battery compartment housing and insert batteries.
e. Replace the battery compartment cover. For portable meters – replace the screws.
Push down on tab and lift the
battery cover
Orion Star A Series Benchtop
Remove screws
Orion Star A Series Portable

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Electrodes and Other Connections
1. Prepare the RDO optical dissolved oxygen probe or polarographic dissolved oxygen probe and any other applicable
electrodes according to the directions in the electrode user guide.
2. Connect the appropriate items as labeled on the meter and as shown in the figure below:
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Ground Ref.
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USB
REF
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RS232
Star A213 Meter Back Panel
Star A223 and Star A323 Meter Back Panel

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A213 Benchtop and Star A223 and Star A323 Portable RDO/DO 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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