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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Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Advanced Electrochemistry Benchtop Meter
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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Thermo Scientific Orion VERSA STAR Advanced Electrochemistry Benchtop Meter
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