Thermo Scientific Orion Star A215 User manual

Thermo Scientific Orion Star A215 Benchtop
and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meters
Reference Guide

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Thermo Scientific Orion Star A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity 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
CONDChannelMenu.............................12
SettingsMenu...................................14
ViewLogMenu..................................15
DiagnosticsMenu................................15
Chapter 4 pH, RmV and ORP Calibration ..........................................17
pHCalibration....................................................... 17
CalibrationEditing................................18
RmVCalibration ..................................................... 18
ORPCalibration ..................................................... 19
Chapter 5 Conductivity Calibration ..............................................21
AutomaticandDirectCalibration...................................... 21
CalibrationEditing................................22
Manual Conductivity Calibration....................................... 22
Chapter 6 Temperature Calibration ..............................................23
Chapter 7 Measurement........................................................25
Chapter 8 Methods ............................................................27
SavingtheCurrentMeterSettingsasaNewMethod..................... 27
LoadinganExistingMethod........................................... 27
Editing,CopyingorDeletinganExistingMethod......................... 28

Chapter 9 Data Storage and Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DataStorageSettings................................................ 29
ReadTypeSelection..............................29
ComputerandPrinterExportSettings................ 30
DataLogSettings............................... 30
ViewingtheCalibrationLogandDataLog .............................. 31
ViewingtheCalibrationLog.........................31
ViewingtheDataLog..............................31
ExportingtheDataLogtoaComputerorPrinter......................... 32
ClearingtheDataLog................................................. 33
InterfacingaPrinter.................................................. 34
InterfacingaComputer............................................... 34
Chapter 10 Customer Services ...................................................35
MeterErrorsandRecommendedActions............................... 35
MeterSelfTestandCheckout ......................................... 36
MeterSelfTest................................. 36
MeterCheckout(pH)..............................37
MeterCheckout(Conductivity)......................37
ElectrodeStabilityTest............................................... 38
MeterFactoryReset ................................................. 38
MeterUserReset .................................................... 39
AboutMeter......................................................... 39
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Warranty and Registration ............................................ 39
OrderingInformation................................................. 40
Chapter 11 Meter Compliance....................................................43
NoticeofCompliance................................................. 43
WEEECompliance ................................................... 43
DeclarationofConformity............................................. 44
MeterSpecifications................................................. 45
Appendix 1 Advanced Meter Features .............................................48
Automatic pH Buffer Recognition Feature............................... 48
Testing a pH Electrode for Automatic Buffer Recognition . 48
ElectrodeConditionIcon ............................................. 49
MultipointCalibrationCurveFeature .................................. 50
Conductivity Temperature Compensation and Reference Temperature ..... 51
Conductivity and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)........................... 51
Conductivity Automatic Calibration .................................... 51

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Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Orion Star A215 benchtop pH/conductivity or Star A325 portable pH/conductivity
meter. These meters are capable of measuring pH, mV, relative mV (RmV), ORP, conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity,
and temperature in °C or °F.
The Orion Star A215 benchtop pH/conductivity meters feature
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calibration points
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The Orion Star A325 portable pH/conductivity meters feature
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calibration points
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cause permanent damage to the meter.

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Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity Meter Reference Guide
Chapter 2 Meter Overview
Meter Connections and Inputs
Power Source
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b. Slide off the clear plastic cover from the plug plate.
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a. Select four AA alkaline batteries.
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c. Remove the battery compartment cover.
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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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battery cover
Orion Star A Series Benchtop
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Orion Star A Series Portable

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Electrodes and Other Connections
1. Prepare the pH electrode, conductivity cell and any other applicable electrodes according to the directions
in the electrode user guide.
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Ground
DO/RDO
Power Stirrer
ATC/CON
Ref.
USB RS232
BNC
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POWER
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RS232
Star A215 Meter Back Panel
Star A325 Meter Back Panel

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Thermo Scientific Orion StarStar A215 Benchtop and Star A325 Portable pH/Conductivity 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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2. Choose the side of the meter to attach the arm.
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should be on the same side as the meter display.
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