Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR Meter User manual

Orion Star™
LogR Meter
User Guide

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IThermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter I Introduction
MeterFeatures...................................................... 2
Chapter II Display
GeneralDescription .................................................. 3
Chapter III Keypad
GeneralDescription .................................................. 5
Key Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter IV Preparation
InstallingthePowerAdapter............................................ 7
InstallingtheBatteries ................................................ 8
ConnectingtheElectrodes............................................. 9
TurningontheInstrument .............................................10
MeterMaintenance ..................................................10
Chapter V Meter Setup
SetupMenu........................................................11
SetupMenuTable..................................................12
GeneralMenuSettings................................................14
TimeandDateSettings ...............................................16
AUTO-READ™, Continuous or Timed Measurement Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Temperature Reading and Compensation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
SelectingtheMeasurementParameter.................................. 20
MethodSetup...................................................... 21
Chapter VI pH Technique
pHSetupMenu .................................................... 22
pHCalibration...................................................... 23
pHMeasurement................................................... 24
pHTemperatureDisplay.............................................. 25
Chapter VII LogR, Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) Calibration
LogR Temperature Calibration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
LogRCalibrationTechnique............................................ 27
ATCProbeCalibrationTechnique ....................................... 29
Chapter VIIl mV, Relative mV and ORP Technique
Relative mV and ORP Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
mV,RelativemVandORPMeasurement................................. 32

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Chapter lX ISE Technique
ISESetupMenu.................................................... 33
ISECalibration ..................................................... 34
ISEMeasurement................................................... 36
ISE Temperature Display and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter X Data Archiving and Retrieval
DatalogandCalibrationLog........................................... 38
AutomaticDatalogFeature.......................................... 38
DatalogDeletionSetting............................................ 39
Viewing and Printing the Datalog and Calibration Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter XI Declaration of Conformity
DeclarationofConformity............................................. 42
WEEECompliance.................................................. 43
Chapter XIl Troubleshooting
MeterSelfTest..................................................... 44
MeterErrorCodes.................................................. 45
GeneralTroubleshooting.............................................. 47
Chapter Xlll Meter Specifications
MeterSpecifications................................................. 50
OrderingInformation ................................................ 53
Appendix A Meter Setup Menu Features
pHSetupMenuFeatures............................................. 55
ISESetupMenuFeatures............................................. 55
Appendix B About LogR Technology
LogRTemperatureMeasurements...................................... 57
LogRTemperatureAccuracyTables...................................... 58
Appendix C Advanced Orion Star LogR Meter’s Electrode Diagnostics
Electrode Trouble-Shooting Using LogR Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
ElectrodeDiagnosticsLog............................................ 63
AdditionalElectrodeCareNotes........................................ 64
Appendix D Autosampler Interfacing
MeterandAutosamplerSetup......................................... 68
Meter Preparation for Operating the Autosampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
MeterandAutosamplerOperation...................................... 72

1Thermo Scientific Orion Star LogR™ Meter User Guide
Chapter I Introduction
Congratulations! You have selected an industry-leading Thermo Scientific Orion
Star LogR series meter that is designed for electrochemistry measurements in
the field or in the laboratory. The exclusive LogR technology allows you to obtain
temperature-compensated readings directly from the pH electrode.
All meters include a temperature measurement function, which allows for LogR,
automatic or manual temperature compensation of readings. These meters are
available to measure pH (Cat. No. 3112000) or pH and ISE (Cat. No. 3115000)
depending on the meter version you have. The pH measurement capability
includes a mV/relative mV/ORP function. Built to meet the demands of busy,
multiple user laboratory or plant environments, all Orion Star LogR series meters
are microprocessor controlled, which aids in the delivery of accurate and precise
measurements.
In addition to the benefits of LogR technology, Orion Star LogR pH and pH/ISE
meters include memory for 1000 datalog points, and a new easier method for
calibrating the LogR setting. These meters include autosampler capability and are
compatible with the AutoTration™-500 autosampler. Refer to the AutoTration-500
user guide for information on operating the Orion Star meters with the autosampler.
Note: Please read this user guide thoroughly before using your meter. Any use
outside of these instructions may invalidate your warranty and cause permanent
damage to the meter.

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Introduction
Meter Features
To better meet the needs of users in environmental protection and control, food and
beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer product laboratories, the Orion LogR series
meters include these key features:
• Password Protected Methods – The meter will save up to ten custom
measurements and calibrations for future reference. Password protection of
each method eliminates any tampering with methods as multiple users access
only the procedure most appropriate to their work.
• AUTO-READ™ – The meter takes a measurement and automatically prints or
logs data when the reading becomes stable. The measurement is frozen on the
display until the user prompts the meter to take a new measurement.
• Stirrer Control – Control for the stirrer probe, Cat. No. 096019 (sold
separately), which eliminates the need for additional stir plates and stir bars.
• SMART STABILITY™ and SMART AVERAGING™ – Remove the
guesswork by automatically compensating for measurement conditions and
optimizing the meter response time.
• Display Backlight – When the meter is on, a quick press of will turn
the backlight on and off. When the meter is operating on battery power, the
backlight will automatically turn off after two minutes to conserve power. When
batteries are low, the backlight will no longer turn on.
• Automatic Shutoff – The meters will shut down after 20 minutes without a
keypress. This maximizes battery power when the meter is being run on battery
power.
• Audible Signals – The meter will beep whenever a key is pressed, providing
immediate verification that the user’s input was received.
An easy-to-use reference guide, attached to each meter, shows 2-point LogR
temperature calibration (using ATC probe).

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Chapter II Display
General Description
Throughout a given process, the display on an Orion LogR series meter provides
temperature and calibration data. The temperature appears in the left, top corner
of the display. The icon indicates that a calibration mode or calibration setup
menu is active. The man, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, and 12 icons indicate which pH buffers
were saved after a pH calibration is performed. The setup icon only appears when
the meter is in setup mode. The icon indicates an error condition and when
it is displayed with the icon, a calibration alarm or sensor quality issue exists.
The icon indicates that the AUTO-READ measurement mode is active and is
discussed in greater detail in the Meter Setup section.
Temperature
Calibration pH
ORP
ISE (on Cat. No. 3115000)
Temperature
Resistivity of pH electrode
(when LogR technology
in use)
Temperature
Compensation method
(LogR, ATC or manual)

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Display
Measurement Unit Icons
In the measurement mode, the arrow icon on the left side of the display screen
indicates the active line. Press / to scroll through the measurement unit
icons. If the LogR Temperature Reading and Compensation Setting is currently
active, the resistance across the pH electrode bulb can be shown on the second
line. Press to move the arrow icon to between the first and second lines and
press / to scroll through the measurement unit icons associated with the
selected line.
ApH, mV, relative mV, or ISE unit
B
The units of measurement, which are displayed on the right side of the screen, will
flash until the reading is stable.
Resistivity unit when LogR
is in use

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Chapter III Keypad
General Description
The keypad layout is the same for the Orion Star LogR pH and pH/ISE meters.
Stirrer On/Off
Measure
Save/Print
View Log
Power
Line Select
Digits
Setup
Calibrate
Backlight
Scroll Up
Scroll Down

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Key Definitions
Key Description Key Description
Turns the meter on, if the meter
is off.
Toggles the backlight on and off,
if the meter is on.
If the meter is on, hold down
the key for about three seconds
to turn off the meter.
Changes the measurement
units of the selected line in the
measurement mode.
Changes the value on the
selected line in the setup,
methods and log view modes.
Edits the value of the flashing
digit for setup, password entry
and calibration modes.
Scrolls the arrow icon on left of
screen among the three display
lines, so the selected line can
be modified as the options
allow.
Selects the next digit to edit
and moves the decimal point
for setup, password entry and
calibration modes.
Starts the calibration for
the selected line in the
measurement mode.
If the arrow icon points to the
top line and the displayed units
are pH, pressing the key will
start a pH calibration.
Each time the key is pressed in
the calibration mode, the meter
will accept the calibration point
and move to the next point
until the maximum number of
calibration points are reached.
Prints and logs a measurement
in the continuous or timed
measurement modes.
Prints, logs and freezes the
display when the reading
becomes stable in the AUTO-
READ measurement mode.
Exits the setup menu and returns
to measurement mode.
Accepts the calibration and
returns to measurement mode.
Enters the setup menu, starting
with selected line in the
measurement mode.
If the arrow icon points to the
top line and the displayed units
are ISE, pressing the key will
enter the ISE setup screen.
Enters the log view and
download menu.
Turns the stirrer on and off.

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Chapter IV Preparation
Installing the Power Adapter
The universal power adapter that is included with your benchtop meter is the only
power adapter recommended for use with this unit. The use of any other power
adapter will void your meter warranty. The external electrical power adapter is rated
to be operated at 100 to 240 VAC, 0.5 A, 50/60 Hz.
Based on your wall outlet, select one of the four plug plates provided (110 V, 220 V,
240V) and slide it into the grooves on the adapter. A click will be heard when the
plug is properly in place.
Connect the output plug of the power adapter to the power input on the benchtop
meter. Refer to the diagram in the Connecting the Electrodes section.
Batteries can be installed in the benchtop Orion Star LogR series meters, so the
meter setup settings are protected if the meter is disconnected from the wall outlet
or a brief power outage occurs.

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Preparation
Installing the Batteries
Orion Star LogR series meters use four AA alkaline batteries. Do not use lithium or
rechargeable batteries. Improper installation of non-alkaline batteries could create a
hazard.
Note: For benchtop meters, the installation of batteries is not required if the unit
will always be connected to a power source via the universal power supply.
1. Confirm that the meter is off and gently place the meter upside down on a
clean, lint-free cloth to prevent scratching the LCD.
2. Remove the battery case cover.
3. Insert new batteries with the + side orientation as depicted in the battery
compartment housing.
4. Replace the battery case cover.
5. Stored data, calibrations and methods will remain in the meter’s nonvolatile
memory when the batteries are being replaced. However, the date and time
may need to be reset when the batteries are changed.

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Preparation
Connecting the Electrodes
Follow the diagram below to correctly connect electrodes and probes to the meter.
Meter Electrode Connections
Meter Connections
• Use the BNC input to connect pH, ISE and ORP electrodes with a BNC or
waterproof BNC connector.
• Benchtop meters have a reference input that is used to connect a separate
reference electrode. Reference electrodes require an separate, appropriate
sensing electrode for measurements.
• Use the 8 pin miniDIN input for automatic temperature compensation (ATC)
probes.
• The stirrer jack can be used to connect the stirrer probe 096019, sold separately.
• Connect a printer or computer to the RS232 input using the appropriate cable.
Stirrer jack
Reference,
pH, ORP
or ISE
8 pin
miniDIN ATC
Ground
BNC,
pH, ORP
or ISE
Power
RS232

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Preparation
Turning on the Instrument
With the power adapter attached or the batteries installed in the benchtop meter,
press to turn on the meter.
Press when the meter is powered on to toggle the backlight on and off. The
backlight will stay on until is pressed.
To turn off the meter, press and hold for about three seconds.
Meter Maintenance
For routine meter maintenance, dust and wipe the meter with a damp cloth. If
necessary, a warm water or a mild water-based detergent can be used. Perform
meter maintenance on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as required by the
environment in which the meter is operated.
Immediately remove any spilled substance from the meter using the proper cleaning
procedure for the type of spill.

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Chapter V Meter Setup
Setup Menu
To navigate the setup menu:
1. Press to enter the setup menu.
2. Press / until the desired setup option is displayed on the top line.
3. Press to move the arrow icon to the middle line.
4. Press / until the desired setup option is displayed on the middle line.
5. Press to move the arrow icon to the bottom line.
6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press / until the
desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom
line, press / to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit.
For example, to change the pH measurement resolution press to scroll from
0.01 to 0.001 on the bottom display line.
7. Press to move the arrow icon to the top line.
8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to program a new setup option or press to exit
the setup menu and return to the measurement mode.
Note: Refer to Appendix A for a description of the special setup menu features.

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Meter Setup
Setup Menu Table – The following table is for the Orion Star LogR meter as you
scroll though with the up arrow. ISE information applies only to the Orion Star
LogR pH/ISE meters, Cat. No. 3115000.
Top Line Middle Line Bottom Line Setup Menu Description (default setting, method specific)
PH rES 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 pH measurement resolution (0.01, yes)
PH bUF USA, EUr0 pH buffer set for automatic buffer recognition during calibration,
USA buffers are 1.68, 4.01, 7.00, 10.01, 12.46 and EUrO buffers are
1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 9.18 (USA, yes)
ISE rES 1, 2, 3 ISE measurement resolution in significant figures (1, yes)
ISE UnIt m, mgL, PEr, PPb, n0nE ISE measurement units (PPb, yes)
ISE rAng L0w, HIgH ISE concentration range for calibration stability criteria (HIgH, yes)
ISE nLIn AUt0, 0FF ISE automatic blank correction for low-level calibration (AUt0, yes)
dUE PH 0 to 9999 pH calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)
dUE 0rP 0 to 9999 ORP calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)
dUE ISE 0 to 9999 ISE calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)
dUE LOGr 0 to 9999 LogR calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)
rEAd tyPE AUt0, tImE, C0nt Measurement read type as AUTO-READ, timed or continuous
(AUt0, yes)
rEAd tInE 00:05 to 99:59 Timed measurement value in minutes and seconds (01:00, yes)
Note: This submenu is only available when the timed
measurement read type is selected.
L0g dEL n0, YES Delete datalog after download option, select YES to delete the
datalog when it is downloaded or select nO to loop through the
datalog and not delete the datalog when it is downloaded (n0, yes)
L0g AUt0 0FF, 0n Automatic datalog point saving option (0FF, yes)
gEn dEgC -5.0 to 105 Manual temperature value (25.0, yes)
gEn StIr 0FF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Stirrer speed (4, yes)
gEn PASS 0000 to 9999 Meter password entry (0000, yes)
gEn AUt0 0n, 0FF Automatic meter shutoff option (0n, no)
gEn bAtt 0n, 0FF Battery power options, to use battery power as the primary power
source, select On. To allow clock backup capabilities only, select
OFF. See following section, General Menu Settings, for more
information regarding this setup. (OFF, no)
gLP SEt 0FF, 0n GLP option, GLP feature enables or disables methods (0FF, no)
dAtE H0Ur HH00 to HH23 Hour setting (HH12, no)
dAtE tInE mm00 to mm59 Minute setting (mm00, no)
dAtE tYPE mdY, dmY Date format as month, day, year or day, month, year (mdY, no)

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dAtE YEAr 2000 to 2099 Year setting (2004, no)
dAtE dAtE mm01 to mm12 Month setting (mm01, no)
dAtE dAY dd01 to dd31 Day of the month setting (dd01, no)
r232 bAUd 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud rate setting (9600, no)
r232 0UtF Prnt, C0mP Output format for printer or computer, COmP format is comma
delimited (Prnt, no)
AUt0 SAPL 0FF, 0n Autosampler – (OFF, no)
AUt0 trAY 28, 48 Beaker tray setting (28, no)
AUt0 rInb 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Number of rinse beakers (3, no)
AUt0 rSEC 5 to 60 Rinse time in each rinse beaker, seconds (10, no)
AUt0 PH 0, 1, 2, 3 pH calibration points (3, no)
AUt0 0rP n0, YES ORP calibration option, appears if 0 was selected for PH (n0, no)
AUt0 ISE 0, 2, 3 ISE calibration points, appears if 0 was selected for PH (2, no)
1 AUt0 ISE1 Concentration value of ISE standard 1, appears if 2 or 3 was
selected for the ISE calibration points (1, no)
10 AUt0 ISE2 Concentration value of ISE standard 1, appears if 2 or 3 was
selected for the ISE calibration points (10, no)
100 AUt0 ISE3 Concentration value of ISE standard 1, appears if 3 was selected for
the ISE calibration points (100, no)
AUt0 n0SA 0 to 47 Number of sample beakers (1, no)
tC tyPE LOgr, AtC, mAn Temperature Reading and Compensation Setting. Choice of LogR
technology, automatic or manual temperature measurement and
compensation (LOGr, yes). Note: LogR available only for pH and
mV modes.

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Meter Setup
General Menu Settings
• Manual Temperature controls temperature compensation
when no temperature sensor is attached to the meter.
• Stirrer Speed sets the stirrer speed from 1 (slowest)
through 7 (fastest) and off.
• Password Protection protects setup menu options and
methods from being accidentally erased or tampered with.
• Automatic Shutoff controls whether the instrument will
automatically turn off after 20 minutes without a keypress.
• Battery Power Options control whether the meter will
use the batteries to backup the real-time clock only (OFF
option) or use the batteries for complete meter operation
(On option). If meter is changed from On to OFF with no
power adapter connected, the meter will power off in 60
seconds.
Note: LogR technology requires a certain level of power.
Depending on the meter settings (such as backlight and read
type), battery life can vary significantly. Choosing the OFF
option saves battery power.
1. In the measurement mode, press .
2. Press / to scroll through the setup menu until is displayed on the
top line.
3. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the middle line.
4. Press / to scroll through for the manual temperature setting,
for the stirrer speed setting, for password entry, for the
automatic shutoff setting and for battery backup or full operation.

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5. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line.
6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press / until the
desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom
line, press / to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit.
7. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the top line.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another general setting or press to
return to the measurement mode.

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Meter Setup
Time and Date Settings
• The date and time settings are saved with the data and
calibration log points and are included with the data that is
sent to a computer or printer.
• The date format can be set to read month, day, year or
day, month, year according to the user’s preference.
1. In the measurement mode, press .
2. Press / to scroll through the setup menu until is displayed on
the top line.
3. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the middle line.
4. Press / to scroll through for the current hour setting,
for the current minute setting, for the date format setting, for
the current month setting, for the current day setting and for the
current year setting.
5. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line.
6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press / until the
desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom
line, press / to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit.
7. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the top line.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another time and date setting or press
to return to the measurement mode.