Thermo Scientific Orion Star User manual

Thermo Scientific
Orion Star™and Star
Plus Meter User Guide
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Thermo Scientific Orion Star and Star Plus meters are designed for every
application, from basic portable measurements to advanced laboratory analysis.
This user guide contains information on the preparation, operation and
maintenance for the Orion Star and Star Plus meters.
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Table of Contents
Chapter I Introduction
MeterFeatures....................................................EN-2
Chapter II Display
GeneralDescription................................................EN-3
Chapter III Keypad
GeneralDescription................................................EN-5
Key Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-6
Chapter IV Meter Preparation
InstallingthePowerAdapter..........................................EN-7
InstallingtheBatteries..............................................EN-8
ConnectingtheElectrodes...........................................EN-9
TurningontheInstrument ..........................................EN-10
MeterMaintenance...............................................EN-10
Chapter V Meter Setup
SetupMenu.....................................................EN-11
SetupMenuTable...............................................EN-12
GeneralMenuSettings.............................................EN-14
TimeandDateSettings ............................................EN-15
AUTO-READ™, Continuous or Timed Measurement Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-16
Selecting the Measurement Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-17
MethodSetup....................................................EN-18
Chapter VI pH Technique
pHSetupMenu ..................................................EN-19
pHCalibration....................................................EN-20
pHMeasurement.................................................EN-21
pH Temperature Display and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-22
Chapter VII mV, Relative mV and ORP Technique
Relative mV and ORP Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-23
mV, Relative mV and ORP Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-24
Chapter VIII Polarographic Dissolved Oxygen Technique
Polarographic Dissolved Oxygen Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-25
Polarographic Dissolved Oxygen Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-26
Polarographic Dissolved Oxygen Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-28
Polarographic Dissolved Oxygen Temperature Display and Calibration. . . . . . . . .EN-29
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Chapter IX RDO®Optical Dissolved Oxygen Technique
OpticalCapOverview..............................................EN-31
RDO Optical Dissolved Oxygen Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-32
RDO Optical Dissolved Oxygen Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-35
RDO Optical Dissolved Oxygen Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-37
RDO Optical Dissolved Oxygen Temperature Display and Calibration . . . . . . . . .EN-38
Chapter X Conductivity Technique
ConductivitySetupMenu...........................................EN-39
ConductivityCalibration............................................EN-40
ConductivityMeasurement .........................................EN-42
ConductivityTemperature Display and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-43
Chapter XI ISE Technique
ISESetupMenu..................................................EN-45
ISECalibration ...................................................EN-46
ISEMeasurement.................................................EN-47
ISE Temperature Display and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-48
Chapter XII Data Archiving and Retrieval
DatalogandCalibrationLog.........................................EN-49
AutomaticDatalogFeature..........................................EN-49
DatalogDeletionSetting............................................EN-50
Viewing and Printing the Datalog and Calibration Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-51
Chapter XIII Declaration of Conformity
DeclarationofConformity...........................................EN-53
WEEECompliance................................................EN-54
Chapter XIV Troubleshooting
MeterSelfTest...................................................EN-55
MeterErrorCodes................................................EN-56
GeneralTroubleshooting............................................EN-58
Chapter XV Meter Specifications
MeterSpecifications...............................................EN-61
OrderingInformation ..............................................EN-65
Appendix A Meter Setup Menu Features
pHSetupMenuFeatures...........................................EN-67
Dissolved Oxygen Setup Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-67
ConductivitySetupMenuFeatures ...................................EN-68
ISESetupMenuFeatures...........................................EN-72
Appendix B Orion Star Plus Benchtop Meter and Autosampler Interfacing
MeterandAutosamplerSetup.......................................EN-73
Meter Preparation for Operating the Autosampler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .EN-74
MeterandAutosamplerOperation....................................EN-77
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Chapter I Introduction
Congratulations! You have selected an industry-leading Thermo Scientific Orion Star
or Star Plus series meter that is designed for electrochemistry measurements in the
field or in the laboratory.
• Orion 2-Star meters provide the single parameter measurement of pH.
• Orion 3-Star and Star Plus meters provide the single parameter measurement
of pH, dissolved oxygen, RDO®optical dissolved oxygen or conductivity.
• Orion 4-Star and Star Plus meters provide the dual parameter measurements
of pH/dissolved oxygen, pH/conductivity, pH/ISE (ion selective electrode)
or pH/RDO optical dissolved oxygen.
• Orion 5-Star and Star Plus meters provide the multi-parameter measurements
of pH/ISE/dissolved oxygen/conductivity, pH/dissolved oxygen/conductivity
or pH/RDO optical dissolved oxygen/conductivity.
All meters include a temperature measurement function. All meters
with pH measurement capability include a mV/relative mV/ORP function.
Built to meet the demands of busy, multiple user laboratory or plant environments,
all Orion Star and Star Plus series meters are microprocessor controlled, which
aids in the delivery of accurate and precise measurements. The waterproof portable
meters can even withstand submersion for short periods of time.
The 3-Star Plus, 4-Star Plus and 5-Star Plus meters have been enhanced to include
an increased number of datalog points, improved temperature displays and a new
temperature calibration mode for each measurement parameter. Benchtop 3-Star
Plus, 4-Star Plus and 5-Star Plus meters include autosampler capability and are
compatible with the AutoTration™-500 autosampler. Refer to the AutoTration-500
user guide for information on operating the Star Plus meters with the autosampler.
Note: Please read this user guide thoroughly before using your benchtop or
portable meter. Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate your warranty
and cause permanent damage to the meter.

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Meter Features
To better meet the needs of users in environmental protection and control, food
and beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer product laboratories, the Orion Star
and Star Plus 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 – All 3-Star, 4-Star and 5-Star benchtop meters have a stirrer
control for the stirrer probe, Cat. No. 096019, and the AUTO-STIR™BOD probe
that eliminates the need for magnetic 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 – All 3-Star, 4-Star and 5-Star meters include a display
backlight feature. 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 on portable meters and benchtop
meters that are 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, supports daily meter use.
Introduction

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Chapter II Display
General Description
Throughout a given process, the display on the Orion Star and Star Plus series
meters 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 electrode
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
5 Star Meter
pH/ISE/ORP
Unit
Conductivity
Unit
DO Unit
This is the display of the 5-Star meter capable of multi-parameter measurements.
The single and dual parameter meters will have fewer measurement lines,
depending on the meter capabilities.
Note: In the measurement mode, the three main lines of data on the meter display
correspond to what is being measured.

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Measurement Unit Icons
In the measurement mode, the arrow icon on the left side of the display screen
indicates the active line. Press to move the arrow icon to the desired line and
press / to scroll through the measurement unit icons associated with the
selected line. The measurement unit icons for the 5-Star multi-parameter meter are
shown below. The single and dual parameter meters will have fewer measurement
lines and icons, depending on the meter capabilities.
• The top line displays pH, mV, relative mV, ISE, or temperature.
• The middle line displays conductivity, TDS, salinity, resistivity, or temperature.
• The bottom line displays dissolved oxygen as % saturation, dissolved oxygen
as concentration, barometric pressure or temperature.
The units of measurement, which are displayed on the right side of the screen,
will flash until the reading is stable.
Note: If a measurement line is not needed, press to move the arrow
icon to the measurement line that is not needed and press / until the
measurement line is completely blank.
Display