Thermo Scientific Orion Versa Star User manual

Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR™
Advanced Electrochemistry Benchtop Meter
Reference Guide

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Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR™ Advanced Electrochemistry Benchtop Meter
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ..........................................................1
Chapter 2 Meter Overview ......................................................3
Meter Connections and Inputs.......................................... 3
Connecting Electrode Arm...........................3
Meter Inputs .....................................3
Connecting Power .................................4
Modules ............................................................. 4
Module Measurement Capabilities ....................4
Module to Meter Connections........................4
Removing and Inserting Modules .....................5
Electrode/Probe Attachments to the Module.............6
Meter Display ........................................................ 7
Meter Keypad......................................................... 8
Meter Maintenance ................................................... 9
Chapter 3 Instruments Settings .................................................11
Chapter 4 Data Storage and Review .............................................13
Data Storage Settings ................................................ 13
Measurement Read Type...........................13
Computer and Printer Export Settings .................13
Data Log Settings ................................13
Datalog Review ...................................................... 13
Calibration Review................................................... 14
Chapter 5 Customer Services ...................................................15
Troubleshooting Guide................................................ 15
Meter Diagnostics ................................................... 15
Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty and Registration ............................................ 15
WEEE Compliance ................................................... 15
Declaration of Conformity ............................................. 16
Meter Specifications ................................................. 17
Ordering Information ................................................. 18

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of the Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR™ Advanced Electrochemistry Benchtop Meter.
This meter allows for up to four channels to be configured in any combination through its modular design. Five modules
are available: pH, pH/ISE, conductivity, dissolved oxygen or pH with LogR temperature technology. All five modules
measure temperature and can be mixed and matched as needed and without the need to power off the meter.
The large, bright color display makes it easy to get the information and to use the advanced features. Display
customization and information selection; multilingual interface; plain language prompts and easy-to-understand
graphics make this meter easy to use. A RS232 communication port, two USB communication ports and two
Orion Star stirrer ports are just some of the unique advantages of the Orion VERSA STAR.
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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Chapter 2 Meter Overview
Meter Connections and Inputs
Connecting Electrode Arm
The electrode arms can be attached to either, or both, sides of the meter. (A separate weighted base, STARA-HB,
is sold separately to use the arm without attaching to the meter.) Most kits contain one arm and some kits provide
two arms. A second arm may be attached on the other side of the meter, through step 5, at the same time the first
arm is being attached.
1. Open the box that contains the arm.
2. Turn the meter over on a clean, dry surface.
3. Remove the screw between the two circles on the base plate.
4. Align the base plate with the raised circles on the meter.
5. Replace the screw removed in step 3 to attach the electrode
arm base to the bottom of the meter.
6. Turn the meter over.
7. Insert the electrode arm over the metal post.
Meter Inputs
Micro AB USB Mini B USB
Stirrer Stirrer
RS232 Power
GND
Micro AB USB
Mini B USB
Orion VERSA STAR Meter Back Panel with No Modules Attached
Connector Description
Micro AB USB For data output connection
Stirrer Jack
There are two stirrer jacks on the meter. Each one accepts the Orion Star Stirrer Probe
(cat. no. 096019, available in select meter kits or sold separately). The probes can be used
simultaneously and controlled separately by the meter through this connection. For further
information on the stirrer probe assignments, refer to chapter 3 instrument settings.
RS232 Pin Use with the included RS232 cable for communications and data transfer via RS232 port.
Mini B USB Use with the included mini-USB-to-USB cable for communications and data transfer via USB.
Allows bidirectional communication.
Power See the following section titled “Connecting Power”. Removal of power cord from the connector
and reconnection reboots the meter.
Ground Ground receptacle to reduce interference generated by other equipment.

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Connecting Power
A universal power adapter, with US, EU, UK and China plug plates, is provided with the meter.
1. Select the appropriate plug plate for your power socket.
2. Slide the clear plastic cover off of the plug plate.
3. Slide the plug plate into the groove on the back of the power adapter.
4. Connect the power to the meter and to the power pin on the back of the meter.
Note: This adapter is specifically for use with the Orion VERSA STAR meter. Use of other power adapters could cause
damage to the meter and will void any warranty.
Modules
The module(s) connected to the meter define the meter parameters. There are five available modules for use with the
four meter channels.
Module Measurement Capabilities
The table below shows the module name, label on the top tab of the module and measurement modes.
All measurements include temperature.
Module to Meter Connections
Modules arrive installed in new Orion VERSA STAR meter and module packages.
1. Modules pH, pH/ISE, Conductivity, RDO/DO each use one module slot.
2. pH/LogR module requires two module slots.
3. Open module slots are filled with blank modules.
Module pH pH/ISE RDO/DO Conductivity pH/LogR
Labeled As pH pH/ISE RDO/DO Cond pH/LogR
Measurement
Modes pH ISE RDO (as %
Sat or mg/L) Conductivity pH
mV pH DO (as %
Sat or mg/L) Resistivity Temperature from pH bulb (no ATC needed)
RmV mV Temperature TDS mV
ORP (Redox) RmV Salinity RmV
Temperature ORP (Redox) Temperature ORP (Redox)
Temperature
Meter with blank,
RDO/DO, Conductivity
and pH/ISE modules attached
Meter with blank, pH/LogR,
and pH modules attached
Modules labeled for
easy identification

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Removing and Inserting Modules
Easily change modules regardless of whether the meter is powered or unpowered.
Module Removal
1. With your thumb on the top (labeled) tab and your index finger on the bottom tab,
squeeze the tabs towards each other.
2. Pull straight back to remove the module from the meter.
3. Powered meters will no longer display that channel’s measurement.
Module Insertion
1. With your thumb on the top (labeled) tab and your index finger on the bottom tab,
squeeze the tabs towards each other.
2. Push the module into an empty meter channel groove in the back of the meter.
3. Release the top and bottom tabs.
4. Powered meters will display channel information in top left of display.
Moving the module in/out of meter
Moving the module in/out of meter

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Electrode/Probe Attachments to the Module
The same electrodes and probes compatible with the Orion Star, Star Plus and Star A series meters can be used with
the Orion VERSA STAR meter and module system.
1. pH, pH/ISE electrodes connect to BNC; ATC probe connects to top 8 pin mini-DIN.
2. pH/LogR electrode connects to BNC and temperature taken from the pH bulb.
3. Conductivity probes connect to the top 8 pin mini-DIN.
4. RDO/DO probes connect to the top 9 pin mini-DIN and the probe type is automatically recognized.
For further information regarding each module, please see the specific reference guide for that module.
The Reference Guide is on the CD included with the meter and also available at www.thermoscientific.com/water.
2. pH/LogR Module1. pH and pH/ISE Modules
1. pH and pH/ISE Modules
3. Conductivity Module 4. RDO/DO Module
4. RDO/DO Module

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Meter Display
Pressing the channel key cycles through each individual channel. When multiple modules are connected, the channel
keys shows each possible combination of simultaneous channel displays. To customize the channel key, refer to the next
chapter - chapter 3 Instrument Settings.
Secondary reading information shown per mode include mV for pH and ISE; offset mV for ORP and RmV; barometric
pressure for RDO/DO and cell constant for conductivity, resistivity, salinity and TDS. For further information regarding
the exact information displayed for each module, please see the specific reference guide for that module. The
Reference Guide is on the CD included with the meter and also available at www.thermoscientific.com/water.
Format View Contains Example Displays
Full screen Single Channel
(1, 2, 3, or 4)
Ch #, Measurement Mode, Method,
Main measurement display with units,
Temperature (units/type),
Ready and Stability Indication,
Sample ID, Electrode ID,
Last Calibration (date, time,
cal points, electrode slope)
Half screen Channels 1 & 2;
1 & 3;
1 & 4;
2 & 3;
or 3 & 4
Ch #, Measurement Mode, Method,
Main measurement display with units,
Temperature (units/type),
Ready and Stability Indication,
Sample ID, Electrode ID
Not shown:
Last calibration data
Third of a screen Channels 1, 2 & 3;
1, 2 & 4;
1, 3 & 4;
or 2, 3 & 4
Ch #, Measurement Mode, Method,
Main measurement display with units,
Temperature (units/type),
Ready and Stability Indication
Not shown:
Last calibration data, sample ID,
Electrode ID
Fourth of a screen Channels 1, 2, 3 & 4 Ch #, Measurement Mode, Method,
Main measurement display,
Temperature (units/type),
Ready and Stability Indication
Not shown:
Last calibration data, sample ID,
Electrode ID

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Meter Keypad
Press to perform the action shown above each key on the display.
Press to switch the meter to standby mode with screensaver or to return to active.
Press to view each individual channel, and when multiple modules are connected each possible
combination of simultaneous channel displays. To customize the channel key, refer to the next chapter
- chapter 3 Instrument Settings.
In the measurement mode, press begin a new measurement when in AutoRead mode. (AR icon
shown and locks reading on display when stable.). Press to use as an escape key in most meter menus.
In data fields, used to input the number 1.
Press to scroll up through lists of items. Also allows looping through the list (goes to last item after
scrolling past the first item on the list). In data fields, used to input the number 2.
From the measurement mode, press to enter the setup menu. In data fields, used to input the number 3.
Press to scroll to the left of displayed information. In data fields, used to input the number 4.
Press to enter select options. In data fields, used to input the number 5.
Press to scroll to the right of displayed information. In data fields, used to input the number 6.

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Press to change the measurement mode of a channel. In data fields, used to input the number 7.
Press to scroll down through lists of items. Also allows looping through the list (goes to first item after
scrolling past the last item on the list). In data fields, used to input the number 8.
Press to view data and calibration logs. In data fields, used to input the number 9.
Press to manually log, print, or log and print a measurement, depending on your reading mode and
data output settings. In data fields, used to input the number 0.
Press to enter calibration mode. In data fields, used to input a decimal point.
Press to turn on and off stirrer probe in continuous or timed reading modes.
Meter Maintenance
For routine meter maintenance, dust and wipe the meter with a damp cloth. If necessary, warm water or mild water-
based detergent can be used. Meter maintenance can be performed on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, as required by
operating environment. Immediately remove any spilled substance from the meter using the proper cleaning procedure
for that spill type.

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Chapter 3 Instrument Settings
From the main screen of the meter, press f3 to enter the Instrument Setup menu. The menus give the options
to personalize the meter for your lab. The list of adjustable options are described in the table below.
For the setup options for each parameter, please see the specific module reference guide with that parameter.
The Reference Guide is on the CD included with the meter and also available at www.thermoscientific.com/water.
Instrument Settings Options
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 (Default settings in bold)
Display Brightness 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Display View Channel,
Measurement Mode,
Method,
Stable,
Temperature,
Secondary Parameter,
Calibration Details,
User ID,
Sample ID,
Electrode Serial No:
(Default all
above set on)
Display Format Choose the screens displayed when the “channel” key is pressed
(Default all display options set to on)
Communication USB To be enabled in future software update
RS232 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200
Buzzer Key Press On, Off
Ready On, Off
Alarm On, Off
Stirrer Channels 1 Stirrer1, Stirrer2 : Speed 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Channels 2 Stirrer1, Stirrer2 : Speed 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Channels 3 Stirrer1, Stirrer2 : Speed 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Channels 4 Stirrer1, Stirrer2 : Speed 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
Calendar Date Factory setting
Time Factory setting
Language English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Chinese
Data Log Off, On
Printing Off, On
Print Format CSV, Printer
Screen Saver Off, On
Auto Shut Off Off, On

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Chapter 4 Data Storage and Review
Data Storage Settings
Measurement Read Type
The measurement read type determines when the meter sends measurements to outputs as selected in the setup menu
and when properly connected to the meter. These are set individually for each channel. Refer to the individual module
reference guide to set the measurement read type for each channel.
Computer and Printer Export Settings
Refer back to Chapter 3 Instrument Settings of this reference guide to:
• setthecommunicationprotocol
• turnonprinting
• selecttheprintformat
Data Log Settings
Refer Chapter 3 Instrument Settings to turn on Data Log to enable data storage. Orion VERSA STAR Meters have a
2000-datalog capability.
Datalog Review
This option allows for stored data to be:
• reviewed
• printedindividually,inagrouporall
• deleted
• analyzedwithgeneralstatisticalinformation
The datalog will reflect a screen capture of all the information at the time of datalogging.
To review datalog information
1. Press log view (9) key.
2. Press Select (f3) key.
3. Follow prompts to review information.
Example Datalog View for DO Measurement

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Calibration Review
This feature allows for review and printing of each of the last 10 calibrations for each parameter of the meter.
The information will match the information recorded for that calibration.
To review calibration information
1. Press log view (9) key.
2. Press right arrow (6) key to select CalLog information and down arrow (8) to highlight the
desired parameter.
3. Press Select (f3) key and follow the prompts.

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Chapter 5 Customer Services
Troubleshooting Guide
Meter Diagnostics
This option in the setup menu allows for:
 • Factory Reset – All meter settings reset to factory defaults. Data log, calibration log and methods deleted.
• User Reset – All meter settings rest to factory defaults. Data log, calibration log and methods retained.
• Self Test – This is performed automatically by the meter at each power up, but can be performed using this
selection as well.
• Stability Test – For use with Orion VERSA STAR pH/Temperature or pH/ISE/Temperature module and pH,
ISE or ORP electrode. Shows the mV per minute drift and noise of the electrode.
• About Meter – Provides information on the software revision and serial number of meter and modules.
To access the meter diagnostic options:
1. In the measurement mode, press setup/f3.
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight Diagnostics and press select/f3.
3. Follow the onscreen prompt to select the desired option and perform function.
Assistance
After troubleshooting all components of your measurement system, contact Technical Support. Within the United
States call 1.800.225.1480 and outside the United States call 978.232.6000 or fax [phone]. In Europe, the Middle
East and Africa, contact your local authorized dealer. For the most current contact information, or the latest application
and technical resources for Thermo Scientific Orion products, visit www.thermoscientific.com/water.
Warranty and Registration
To register your new meter and for the most current warranty information, visit www.thermoscientific.com/water.
WEEE Compliance
This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive
2002/96/EC. It is marked with the symbol above.
Thermo Fisher Scientific has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State and
this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on compliance with these directives,
the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products that may assist the detection of
substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermoscientific.com.
Error Recommended Actions
Meter displays ”Module not
detected … Plug in module
to start Measurement” upon
power up.
Insert a module into the meter. The meter will then display the main measurement
screen for that parameter.
Module connection indicator
does not show module.
Check that the module is connected fully to the meter.

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Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Address: Ayer Rajah Crescent
Blk 55 #04-16/24
Singapore 139949
Singapore
Hereby declares that the following products:
Orion VERSA STAR Advanced Electrochemistry Benchtop Meters with Modules are rated
100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5A.
Equipment Class:
Measurement, control and laboratory
Orion Star A-series meters are EMC Class A
Conforms with the following directives and standards:
EN61326-1:2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive)
Electrical equipment for measurement,
control and laboratory use - EMC requirements
EN61010-1:2001 Safety Standards
UL61010-1:2004 Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement,
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 control and laboratory use - general requirements
Cheow Kwang Chan
QA/Regulatory Manager
Place and Date of Issue:
12 December, 2011
Singapore