Water Analytics AquaMetrix AM-2250 User manual

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AM-2250 / AM-2250TX /AM-2251
Multi-Parameter Controller / Transmitter
Installation and Operation Manual

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Contents
1 Introduction............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Third in a Long History of Controllers.............................................................................................5
1.2 Differences between the AM-2250, AM-2250TX and AM-2251 ....................................................5
2 Specifications..........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 AM-2250 Technical specs ...............................................................................................................6
2.2 AM-2250TX Technical specs ...........................................................................................................7
2.3 AM-2251 Technical specs ...............................................................................................................8
3 Setup.......................................................................................................................................................9
3.1 AC Power Connections (AM-2250 and AM-2251)..........................................................................9
3.2 Loop power connection (AM-2250TX) .........................................................................................10
3.3 Conduit Connection......................................................................................................................11
3.4 Mounting ......................................................................................................................................12
3.5 Connecting Probes........................................................................................................................13
3.6 Analog (4-20 mA) Outputs............................................................................................................14
3.7 Relays (AM-2250 and AM-2251)...................................................................................................15
3.7.1 Wiring relays.........................................................................................................................15
3.7.2 Snubber.................................................................................................................................15
4 Probe Setup ..........................................................................................................................................16
4.1 pH..................................................................................................................................................16
4.2 ORP ...............................................................................................................................................18
4.3 Conductivity..................................................................................................................................19
4.4 Dissolved Oxygen (AM-2251) .......................................................................................................22
4.5 Flow (AM-2250 and AM-2250TX) .................................................................................................23
4.5.1 Totalizer Reset......................................................................................................................24
5 Calibration ............................................................................................................................................24
5.1 pH..................................................................................................................................................25
5.1.1 About pH Calibration............................................................................................................25
5.1.2 Two-Point Calibration...........................................................................................................25
5.1.3 3-Point Calibration................................................................................................................27
5.1.4 Temperature Calibration ......................................................................................................27
5.2 ORP Calibration.............................................................................................................................28

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5.2.1 About ORP Calibration..........................................................................................................28
5.2.2 ORP Calibration.....................................................................................................................28
5.2.3 Temperature.........................................................................................................................29
5.3 Conductivity..................................................................................................................................29
5.3.1 About Conductivity Calibration ............................................................................................30
5.3.2 Manual Conductivity Calibration or Wet Calibration ...........................................................30
5.3.3 Cell Constant.........................................................................................................................31
5.3.4 Temperature.........................................................................................................................31
5.3.5 Dry Conductivity Calibration (AM-2251) ..............................................................................32
5.3.6 Zero Offset Calibration (AM-2251).......................................................................................33
5.3.7 Transfer Ratio (AM-2251).....................................................................................................33
5.4 Dissolved Oxygen (AM-2251) .......................................................................................................33
5.4.1 About DO calibration............................................................................................................34
5.4.2 DO Calibration ......................................................................................................................34
5.4.3 Zero Offset Calibration .........................................................................................................35
5.4.4 Temperature Calibration ......................................................................................................35
5.5 Flow (AM-2250 and AM-2250TX) .................................................................................................36
5.5.1 About Flow Calibration.........................................................................................................36
5.5.2 Flow Calibration....................................................................................................................36
6 Output ..................................................................................................................................................37
6.1 Relays (AM-2250 and AM-2251)...................................................................................................37
6.1.1 Relay mode...........................................................................................................................37
6.1.2 Cycle On/Off .........................................................................................................................40
6.1.3 Relay Off Delay .....................................................................................................................41
6.1.4 Overfeed Timer.....................................................................................................................41
6.1.5 Override................................................................................................................................42
6.1.6 Summary...............................................................................................................................42
6.2 4-20 mA Output –Channel 1........................................................................................................42
6.2.1 Configuring Channel 1 Output..............................................................................................43
6.2.2 Proportional Control.............................................................................................................43
6.3 4-20 mA Output –Channel 2 (AM-2250 and AM-2251)...............................................................45
6.4 PID Control....................................................................................................................................45
6.5 Manual Test..................................................................................................................................46
7 Operation..............................................................................................................................................47

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7.1 Run Mode .....................................................................................................................................47
7.2 Display Features ...........................................................................................................................47
7.3 Maintenance.................................................................................................................................47
8 Diagnostics............................................................................................................................................48
8.1 Calibration Data............................................................................................................................48
8.2 Sensor Output...............................................................................................................................48
8.3 Factory Reset................................................................................................................................49
8.4 About ............................................................................................................................................49
9 Preferences...........................................................................................................................................50
9.1 Auto Return ..................................................................................................................................50
9.2 Damping........................................................................................................................................50
9.3 Backlight (AM-2250 and AM-2251) ..............................................................................................50

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1Introduction
1.1 Third in a Long History of Controllers
The AM-2250 multi-parameter controller is the third-generation controller built on the 30-year
AquaMetrix legacy of building durable and easy-to-use controllers. Many of the 2200 controllers sold
those three decades ago are still in use today in some of the most hostile environments found in industry.
Orders continue to come in today for 2200 pH, ORP or conductivity models, years after they entered end-
of-life status.
The AM-2250 controller, AM-2250TX transmitter and AM-2251 controller. Some of the design
improvements over previous generation analyzers include:
•An advanced conductivity measurement design that results in a ten-fold improvement in
accuracy at low and high conductivity values.
•Form factor optimized for wall or panel mounting.
•Large LCD screen (backlit in the AM-2250 and AM-2251).
•A revamped menu structure that is so intuitive that the manual is unnecessary.
•The ability to calibrate conductivity solutions in TDS units (mg/l) and % concentration.
•Live readings during calibration to determine when the
•Three-point calibration for pH to give more accurate pH values over a wide pH range.
•Multi-point (<16) calibration routine for conductivity for measurement of acid and base
concentrations.
•PID control.
1.2 Differences between the AM-2250, AM-2250TX and AM-2251
The AM-2250 and AM-2251 are AC-powered controllers consisting of three relays and two 4-20 mA
outputs. The AM-2250TX is a transmitter version of AM-2250. It is loop-powered and does not contain
the power-relay circuit board. Because of power constraints the LCD is not backlit. This table summarizes
the parameters the three models measure.
Table 1 - Summary of Analyzers and Associated Probes

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2Specifications
2.1 AM-2250 Technical specs
Probe Parameters
pH
ORP
Conductivity
Flow
Sensor
6-wire differential
or
combination
6-wire differential
or b
combination
2-electrode with
cell constants:
from 0.01 to 100
Pulse output:
Paddle-wheel
Magnetic Flow
Temperature
Elements
Pt100 RTD, Pt1000 RTD, NTC 300Ω, NTC 3000Ω, NTC10k NTC
With Auto Detect Feature
n/a
Sensor Input
-600 to 600 mV
-999 to 999 mV
0 to 9999 Ω
0 to 2000 Hz
Measurement
Range
0 –14 pH
-20 –120 0C
-999 to 999 mV
0.055 to 500,000
µS/cm, depending
on cell constant
0 to 9999 in any
available units.
Temperature
Compensation
Automatic, manual
or none
n/a
Automatic, manual
or none
n/a
Calibration Mode
1, 2 or 3 points
Automatic, manual.
Single point.
Manual
Up to 16 points
Wet or dry.
K-factor input
Outputs
Analog
2 x fully scalable and optically isolated 4-20 mA. Max load: 800 Ω
Channel 1: Process with optional PID. Channel 2: Temperature or Process
Relays
3 independent relays:
10A @ 120/240 VAC or 8A @ 30 VDC (Resistive Load)
5A @ 120/240 VAC or 4A @30 VDC (Inductive load)
Relay Modes
Rising/Falling/Range mode, Cycle On/Off, Relay Delay, Overfeed Timer, Override
Ratings
Ingress Protection
NEMA 4X
Electrical
ETL, cETL and CE (pending)
Max. Power Input
0.2 A @ 115 VAC or 15 W
Temperature
-20 to 70 0C
Humidity
0 to 90% Relative Humidity, non-condensing
Physical
Mounting
Wall mount, panel mount with kit provided, pipe mount optional
Dimensions
Front cover: 5.5”x5.5” (14 cm x 14 cm). Depth: 5” (13 cm)
Power
120/240 VAC 60 or 50 Hz
Weight
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2.2 AM-2250TX Technical specs
Probe Parameters
pH
ORP
Conductivity
Flow
Sensor
6-wire differential
or
combination
6-wire differential
or b
combination
2-electrode with
cell constants:
from 0.01 to 100
Pulse output:
Paddle-wheel
Magnetic Flow
Temperature
Elements
Pt100 RTD, Pt1000 RTD, NTC 300Ω, NTC 3000Ω, NTC10k NTC
With Auto Detect Feature
n/a
Sensor Input
-600 to 600 mV
-999 to 999 mV
0 to 9999 Ω
0 to 2000 Hz
Measurement
Range
0 –14 pH
-20 –120 0C
-999 to 999 mV
0.055 to 500,000
µS/cm, depending
on cell constant
0 to 9999 in any
available units.
Temperature
Compensation
Automatic, manual
or none
n/a
Automatic, manual
or none
n/a
Outputs
Analog
Fully scalable and optically isolated 4-20 mA –Process with optional PID.
Max load: 800 Ω
Relays
None
Ratings
Ingress Protection
NEMA 4X
Electrical
ETL, cETL and CE (pending)
Max. Power Input
20 mA @ 24 VDC
Temperature
-20 to 70 0C
Humidity
0 to 90% Relative Humidity, non-condensing
Physical
Mounting
Wall mount, panel mount with kit provided, pipe mount optional
Dimensions
Front cover: 5.5”x5.5” (14 cm x 14 cm). Depth: 5” (13 cm)
Power
16-32 VDC
Weight
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2.3 AM-2251 Technical specs
Probe Parameters
pH
ORP
Conductivity
DO
Sensor
6-wire differential
or combination
6-wire differential
or combination
Inductive
Clark cell
2-electrodes
Temperature
Elements
Pt100 RTD, Pt1000 RTD, NTC 300Ω, NTC 3000Ω, NTC10k NTC
With Auto Detect Feature
Sensor Input
-600 to 600 mV
-999 to 999 mV
Cond: 0 to 9999 Ω
0 to 5000 nA
Measurement
Range
0 –14 pH
-20 –120 0C
-999 to 999 mV
0.055 to 500,000
µS/cm, depending
on cell constant
10 ppb to 10 ppm
0 –110% @ 25°C
Temperature
Compensation
Automatic, manual
or none
n/a
Automatic, manual
or none
Automatic.
salinity, pressure
Calibration Mode
1, 2 or 3 points
Automatic, manual.
Single point.
Manual
Up to 16 points
Wet or dry.
100% and 0% air
Outputs
Analog
2 x fully scalable and optically isolated 4-20 mA. Max load: 800 Ω
Channel 1: Process with optional PID. Channel 2: Temperature or Process
Relays
3 independent relays:
10A @ 120/240 VAC or 8A @ 30 VDC (Resistive Load)
5A @ 120/240 VAC or 4A @30 VDC (Inductive load)
Relay Modes
Rising/Falling/Range mode, Cycle On/Off, Relay Delay, Overfeed Timer, Override
Ratings
Ingress Protection
NEMA 4X
Electrical
ETL, cETL and CE (pending)
Max. Power Input
0.2 A @ 115 VAC or 15 W
Temperature
-20 to 70 0C
Humidity
0 to 90% Relative Humidity, non-condensing
Physical
Mounting
Wall mount, panel mount with kit provided, pipe mount optional
Dimensions
Front cover: 5.5”x5.5” (14 cm x 14 cm). Depth: 5” (13 cm)
Power
120/240 VAC 60 or 50 Hz
Weight
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3Setup
3.1 AC Power Connections (AM-2250 and AM-2251)
Caution: This instrument uses 120 or 240 50/60Hz AC power. Opening the enclosure door exposes you
to potentially hazardous line power voltage which may be present on the power and relay plugs. Always
remove line power before working in this area. If the relay contacts are powered from a separate source
from the line power, be sure to power off before proceeding. The flip-down door contains low voltage
circuitry and is safe to handle. Figure 3-1 shows the controller power board and connectors.
Figure 3-1 Power circuit board showing power and relay connectors. The second 4-20 mA output is also on the board.
To power the controller, remove the 3-pin power terminal block (not shown) and connect the wiring as
printed on the board and shown on Figure 3-2. There are no jumpers or switches to convert the
controller between 120 VAC and 240 VAC; the controller automatically configures for the correct voltage.
Figure 3-2 Power connection for 2250 Controller
Power Connector
4-20 mA Output CH2
Relay Connector
Fuse

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3.2 Loop power connection (AM-2250TX)
The AM-2250TX is a low-power transmitter that has three options for being powered:
1. Most commonly it is loop powered by a PLC or the AquaMetrix 2300 web-enabled controller. The
AM-2300 Web-enabled controller can power up to four AM-2250TX transmitters using its
internal power supply.
Figure 3-3 Loop powered AM-2250TX from a current sourcing PLC
2. Any current sourcing device supplies between 12 and 32 VDC. In this configuration the 2250TX is
used as a readout device.
Figure 3-4 AM-2250TX wiring with external power supply.

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3. The AM-2250TX can be used with a PLC or data logger without internal loop power. Connect the
power supply in series, as shown on the right of Figure 3-5. The required power supply voltage
will vary depending on the resistance in the PLC or recorder. Figure 3-6 shows the power needed
as a function of the PLC loop resistance.
Figure 3-5 AM-2250TX with current sinking PLC
Figure 3-6 Required voltage for power supply for current sinking devices
3.3 Conduit Connection
The 2250 has six ½” (7/8” ID) conduit holes at the bottom of the enclosure. The unit is shipped with three
conduit fitting and three holes plugged with liquid tight conduit seals. These must be left in unused holes
to maintain the NEMA 4X integrity. Use approved conduit glans to ensure ingress protection.
Wire specification: Size and fuse wire according to local electrical code. Maximum current not to exceed
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3.4 Mounting
All 2250 series controllers and transmitters can be mounted on a wall, panel or pipe. Figure 3-7 shows
these three options. All hardware for wall and panel mounting is included.
There are two optional kits that are available for sale:
1. 2250-PIPE-MNT is a mounting kit for pipes up to 2”
2. 2250-DIN-MNT is a kit to mount on a DIN rail. Only the 2250TX can be DIN rail mounted. To do so
you replace the back of the transmitter with the mounting brackets.
Figure 3-7 - Four mounting options: wall, panel, pipe and DIN rail (DIN rail option for AM-2250TX only).

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3.5 Connecting Probes
As shown in Figure 3-8, the cover of the cover of the AM-2250 swings open to reveal a connector block
for connecting probes. A label inside the controller identifies the terminals so reference to this manual is
unnecessary. Note than connectors 1 and 2 are used for the 4-20 mA output (CH1) of the AM-2250 and
AM-2251 controllers. The AM-2250TX transmitter also uses them for power input.
Figure 3-8 - This view of the inside of the front cover shows the connector for the probes and mounting holes for DIN rail brackets.
Figure 3-9 and Figure 3-10 shows probe connections to the connector block. The colors of the cells refer
to the colors of the wires of the AquaMetrix probes. Color coding of AquaMetrix differential probes
match that of Hach/GLI analog probes. Other manufacturer probes may use different colors.
Figure 3-9 AM-2250 and AM-2250TX sensor wiring
DIN Rail Bracket
mounting holes
(AM-2250TX only)
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Figure 3-10 AM-2251 sensor wiring
All AquaMetrix pH and ORP sensors can be connected to any 2250-series analyzer. Table 1 lists the set of
probes that connect to all three analyzers.
Figure 3-11 Sensor compatibility chart
3.6 Analog (4-20 mA) Outputs
The AM-2250TX contains one 4-20 mA output that is isolated from sensor input. It is the two terminals 1
and 2 on the probe connector as mentioned in the last section. The output can be configured for process
value; it is reversible and scalable. It can also be configured for PID control. The output is labeled as “4-20
channel 1” or “CH1” in menu.
The AM-2250 and AM-2251 additionally have a second isolated, reversible and scalable 4-20 mA output
that can be configured for either the process value or temperature. It is located on the power supply
board, which is shown in Figure 3-1. The 2 push-pin connector is on the lower right of the board, next to
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3.7 Relays (AM-2250 and AM-2251)
3.7.1 Wiring relays
The AM-2250 and AM-2251 contains three dry contact relays. For a resistive load they are rated 10A @
120/240 VAC or 8A @ 30 VDC. For an inductive load they are rated 5A @ 120/240 VAC or 4A @30 VDC.
Though these relays will work in most process control applications, we advise, for safety reasons, to use
them as switches, i.e. low power DC relays that activate a second set of AC-powered relays separate from
the controller.
Figure 3-12 Wiring connections to the three relays. All relays are powered by internal jumpers between the ac power and
terminals 21 and 22.
3.7.2 Snubber
When a relay is used to control an inductive device (relay coil, solenoid, transformer, small motor, etc.),
the energy stored in the device will subject the relay contacts to a high voltage when the relay opens.
When the switch contacts open, the contact gap is initially small. Arcing across this contact gap can occur
immediately after the switch opens. This can happen in resistive as well as inductive loads, but inductive
loads generate a higher voltage and causes increased arcing. Increased arcing decreases relay life. Arc
suppression requires the use of an RC suppression network, called a snubber.
Each relay of AM-2250 and AM-2251 is connected to a snubber. Despite the fact that snubber prolongs
relay life they have one disadvantage –they leak a small amount of AC current. If there is a low power
LED or voltage meter connected between the COM and NO (or NC) terminals there will always be some
AC voltage across them. If your application requires having only an LED use the alternative wiring shown
in Figure 3-13 below.
Figure 3-13 Alternative wiring for low power equipment (LED) only

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4Probe Setup
When powering up the 2250 the first screen presents options for configuring sensors.
Figure 4-1 Initial start-up screen
1. Use the ↑ and ↓buttons to scroll through the menu.
2. Use the and →buttons to move the cursor left or right.
3. Press Enter to select or confirm a selection.
4. Press Back to return to the previous screen or cancel your choice.
5. Press Menu to return to the main menu.
6. Press Run to exit from any menu and display the run display.
The top-level menu allows the user to configure the 2250 for a pH, ORP, conductivity, DO or flow sensor.
The Setup option in the top-level menu allows you to completely configure a new probe or change an
existing one.
4.1 pH
1. Scroll down the top-level menu to select Setup and press the Enter key.
2. Press Probe Selection.
3. Select pH and Press Enter. (As the first item in the list it is the default choice.)
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5. Type is either Combination or Differential.
The 2250 will accept virtually any combination or differential sensor. Entering a probe as the wrong
type will simply result in an artificial offset and may not cause any noticeable reading or error.
Combination probes may consist of only two wires for the process and reference or four wires, which
includes two leads for the temperature element. Differential probes always have five or six (Including
the shield) wires.
6. All differential probes and four-wire combination probes have a temperature element that must be
selected. There are two types of temperature elements: RTD’s (Resistive Temperature Device) and
NTC’s (Negative Temperature Coefficient). As the name implies, am NTIC displays a negative
temperature correlation while a an RTD shows a positive one.
Select Temp Element to bring up the choices of temperature element:
AUTO DETECT recognizes most temperature devices. If it fails to properly configure the temperature
device, check the temperature element wiring.
7. Select the preferred units of temperature (Temp Unit):
8. Choose whether you want to keep temperature compensation.
The default selection is On. as most application requires pH slope to be corrected for temperature.
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4.2 ORP
As with pH probes all differential ORP probes and four-wire combination probes contain temperature
elements. However, ORP values are NOT temperature compensated. The temperature value is only for
informational purposes.
1. From the top-level menu select Setup and press the Enter key.
2. Press Probe Selection to choose the probe type, ORP.
3. This selection automatically brings up the next menu for defining the configuration of the ORP probe.
4. Type sets the probe as a Combination or Differential probe.
As with pH probes, the 2250 will accept just about any type of combination or differential ORP probe.
Entering the wrong type will simply result in an artificial offset and should not cause any noticeable
reading or error. Combination probes may consist of only two wires for the process and reference or
four wires, which includes two leads for the temperature element. Differential probes always have
five or six (with the shield) wires.
5. With the exception of the two-wire combination probe, the type of temperature element must be
selected. There are two types of temperature elements: RTD’s (Resistive Temperature Device) and
NTC’s (Negative Temperature Coefficient). As the name implies, an NTIC thermistor displays a
negative temperature correlation while a an RTD shows a positive one.
Select Temp Element to bring up the choices of temperature elements:
AUTO DETECT recognizes most temperature devices. If it fails to properly configure the temperature
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6. Select the preferred units of temperature (Temp Unit):
7. Press Run to confirm that controller displays mV units and reasonable temperature values.
4.3 Conductivity
1. From the top-level menu select Setup and press the Enter key.
2. Press Probe Selection to choose the probe type, Conductivity, and press the Enter key.
The AM-2250 and AM-2250TX work only with contacting conductivity sensors. The AM-2251 works
only with toroidal (also called non-contacting, inductive or electrodeless) sensors. The screen in the
left shows the setup screen for a contacting conductivity sensor for the AM-2250 or AM-2250TX. The
screen on the right shows the setup screen for a toroidal sensor.
3. This next menu defines the configuration of the conductivity sensor.
4. Cell constant selection.
AM-2250 & AM-2250TX: To enable the user to confirm that the cell constant is appropriate for his
application, the 2250 menu for cell constants lists the approximate conductivity range for each cell
constant It’s important to understand that, although you are free to choose any cell constant, you
will get inaccurate readings unless you choose the correct one. For instance, if your probe has a cell
constant of 1 and you choose 0.1 (perhaps in an effort to measure lower conductivity levels) your
readings will be high by a factor of 10. The cell constant is typically written on a label attached to the
cable.
Note that the AM-2251 does not have a menu for the Cell Constant. The cell constant was originally
defined as a geometric factor between electrodes (distance between electrodes/area). A cell
constant can be viewed simply as a proportionality constant between conductance (e.g. µS) and
conductivity (µS/cm) and thus a cell constant can be linked to a toroidal probe, the 2251 uses an
analogous factor, called the transfer function.
AM-2251: The menu for the 2251 conductivity probe configuration therefore does not contain the
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All conductivity sensors can measure conductivity values outside their ideal measurement range but
the accuracy of the readings will suffer due mainly to the non-linear relationship between the reading
and the conductivity value.
5. Choose Temperature Element.
Conductivity readings are strongly influenced by temperature so nearly all conductivity probes have
temperature elements. The same choices for temperature element for pH and ORP are present for
conductivity. The default element for AquaMetrix AM series probes is the 1000 Ω RTD so that option
is the default value.
6. Select Temperature Unit. Choices are Fahrenheit (°F) Celsius (°C) or Kelvin (K).
7. Conductivity values span a range of a million to one so one unit for representing all possible
values is impractical. The metric (MKS) unit is Siemens/m. However, 1 S/m represents a level of
conductivity higher than any water sample normally measured. Therefore, units of one
thousandth of a Siemen per centimeter, mS/cm, or one millionth of a Siemen per centimeter,
µS/cm.
The choices for Conductivity Unit are listed as:
µS/cm. For clean, tap, surface or ground water this unit is the most common. RODI water
typically has conductivity of 1 µS/cm or less. Tap water is around 300 µS/cm.
mS/cm. Salt solutions, acid and bases use the higher range. 1 mS/cm = 1000 µS/cm. Confusion
between the two is responsible for nearly all problems selecting conductivity sensors and setting
up the correct range.