wtw CN 500 DIN User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
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CN 500 DIN, CN 500 BNC
CN 800 DIN, CN 800 BNC
CYANIDE SENSITIVE ELECTRODE

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CN 500 / CN 800
Note
The latest version of the present operating manual can be found on the Inter-
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Copyright © 2014, WTW GmbH
Reprinting - even as excerpts - is only allowed with the explicit written
authorization of WTW GmbH.
Printed in Germany.

CN 500 / CN 800 Overview
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Overview
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1Connection head with connection cable
2Shaft
3Membrane
4Knurled nut
5O-ring
6Filling opening for bridge electrolyte
7Inner junctions
8Ground junction
9Storage vessel for CN 800
10 Protective cap for CN 500
CN 800 CN 500
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Commissioning CN 500 / CN 800
Commissioning
Danger
When dealing with acidic solutions that contain cyanide, there is dan-
ger of poisoning by released hydrocyanic acid. It is imperative to add
the alkaline reagent MZ/NH3/CN to any sample in order to raise the pH
value of the sample to > 10 and prevent the release of hydrocyanic acid.
Carry out cyanide determinations in acidic media with special safety
measures only, e.g. in a fume hood.
Combination
electrode CN 800
Double rod
electrode
CN 500 + R 503
For measurements with the CN 500 electrode, a reference electrode is re-
quired (e.g. R 503). The two electrodes together form a double rod combina-
tion electrode.
1Remove the storage vessel.
2 Fill the bridge electrolyte ELY/BR/503 into the filling opening.
3Shortly press the shaft of the combination electrode against the con-
nection head to wet the ground junction with bridge electrolyte.
4 When doing so refill any spilled bridge electrolyte so that the inner
junctions are covered with bridge electrolyte.
5Rinse the combination electrode with deionized water.
6 Wipe the shaft using a clean paper towel.
1Put the reference electrode into operation (see operating manual of
the reference electrode).
2 Remove the protection cap of the electrode.
3Rinse the electrode with deionized water.
4 Wipe the shaft using a clean paper towel.

CN 500 / CN 800 Conditioning, calibration, measurement
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Conditioning, calibration, measurement
General
information
When operating the electrode ensure that
the filling opening (1) for the bridge electrolyte is open
the inner junctions (3) are covered with bridge electrolyte
no air bubbles are in the bridge electrolyte
the depth of immersion is within the optimum range:
Before measuring
The conditioning time depends on the previous history of the ion sensitive
electrode. Connect the electrode(s) to the meter and switch to the measured
value display (see operating manual of the meter). The ion sensitive elec-
trode is sufficiently conditioned when the measured value no longer changes
considerably under otherwise constant conditions (temperature, composition
of the solution).
NOTE
Avoid measuring samples with cyanide concentrations of more than
Minimum depth of im-
mersion
The ground junction (4) must be covered
Maximum depth of im-
mersion
Approx. 1 cm below the fluid level (2) of the
bridge electrolyte
1
2
3
4
CN 800 R 503 + CN 500
1Condition an ion sensitive electrode in standard solution before using
it. To achieve a good responding behavior, the concentration of the
standard solution should be similar to the concentration expected of
the test sample.
2 Remove any air bubbles in the bridge electrolyte by slightly knocking
against the shaft.
3Calibrate according to the operating manual of the meter and the
analysis specification.

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Sample preparation CN 500 / CN 800
25 mg/l, as otherwise the electrode could be damaged irreversibly. If
you expect the concentration to be higher, dilute the sample according-
ly.
In the case of an erroneous calibration, immediately after commissioning,
polish the membrane surface (see MAINTENANCE).
Malfunctions can possibly occur due to the use of a magnetic stirrer. If the val-
ues are fluctuating heavily, we recommend to switch off the magnetic stirrer
during measurement.
Sample preparation
Add 1 % MZ/NH3/CN solution. This sample conditioning solution creates
optimum conditions for measuring. It provides a constant ionic strength and
similar diffusion potentials at the reference electrode in standard solution and
test sample.
If you would like to have more detailed information concerning sample prep-
aration and measuring procedures, WTW provides a large number of appli-
cation reports for various applications.
Response times
The response time depends on the concentration range. It is
several seconds at high concentrations,
several minutes near the detection limit.
The measured value is stable if the value does not change by more than
0.1 mV within 30 seconds.
Interferences
Complexes with Ni2+, Cd2+, Cu2+
Strong reducing agents
Interfering ions: 10 % error with the following concentration ratio
(concentration ratio = interfering ion / measured ion):
Cl-I-Br-S2-
1x1060.1 5x103must not be present

CN 500 / CN 800 Aging
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Aging
Please note that every electrode undergoes a natural aging process.The re-
sponse time increases and the slope decreases with the age of the electrode.
The following factors shorten the lifetime considerably:
Unsuitable storing conditions (see section STORAGE)
Special measuring conditions (e.g. organic solutions, frequent measure-
ment with high concentrations of interfering ions)
High temperatures
High changes in temperature
The warranty does not cover damage caused by measuring conditions and
mechanical damage.
Maintenance
Combination electrodes:
Refill any used up bridge electrolyte.
In the case of increased response times of the electrode perform the fol-
lowing activities:
– Polish the membrane surface using an SF/K polishing strip (see section
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES). To do so, moisten a polishing strip with
deionized water, and with circular movements polish the membrane
surface for approx. 30 seconds.
– Then recondition the electrode (see section CONDITIONING,
CALIBRATION, MEASUREMENT).
Clean the inside of the combination electrode. To do so, open the
combination electrode as follows:
Opening the
combination
electrode
NOTE
Never tear at the connection cable of the electrode.
The cable might be damaged.
1Unscrew the knurled nut from the connection head.
2 Position the connection cable upward in a straight line with the con-
nection head.
3Unscrew the connection head.
4 Push the connection head and pressure spring over the connection
cable.
5Push the inner body out of the shaft.

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Storage CN 500 / CN 800
Storage
Between two
measurements
Condition the electrode in standard solution.
Overnight CN 500: Rinse the electrode with deionized water and store it in a dry place.
CN 800: Rinse the combination electrode with deionized water and dry it.
Then put on the storage vessel and store the electrode upright.
Longer than
overnight
CN 500: Rinse the electrode with deionized water, then dab it dry with a clean
paper towel and put on the protective cap. Store the electrode in a dry place.
CN 800: Remove the bridge electrolyte, then rinse the combination electrode
with deionized water and dab it dry with a clean paper towel. Store the combi-
nation electrode in the storage vessel in a dry place. For the following
measurement, prepare the combination electrode as described in section
COMMISSIONING.
Store the reference electrode according to the instructions in its operating
manual.
Recommended accessories
Description Model Order no.
Reference electrode for electrode CN 500 R 503/P*
R503/D**
106570
106571
Bridge electrolyte ELY/BR/503 106575
ISA sample conditioning solution for CN-mea-
surement
MZ/NH3/CN 150130
Polishing strips (24 pieces) S/FK 180130
* Pin plug
** Banana plug

CN 500 / CN 800 Calibration line of a cyanide sensitive electrode
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Calibration line of a cyanide sensitive electrode
10-fache Konzentrationsänderung
Meßkettenspannung
10-fold concentration change
Electromotive force
10.1 10 100 1000
~58 mV
mg/l CN-
10 10 10
10 10 mol/l CN-
10
-5-6 -3 -2 -1
-4

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What to do if ... CN 500 / CN 800
What to do if ...
Measured value
unstable
Slope too low
Cause Remedy
– Inner junctions not
sufficiently wetted with
bridge electrolyte
(CN 800)
– Fill up bridge electrolyte until the inner
junctions are covered with bridge
electrolyte
– Inner junctions encrusted
(CN 800)
– Leave the bridge electrolyte to react on
the inner junctions for some hours until
the crusts have dissolved.
– Ground junction
contaminated (CN 800)
– Rinse ground junction with bridge
electrolyte
– Cable broken – Exchange the electrode
Cause Remedy
– Membrane surface
contaminated
– Polish the membrane surface with
polishing strip S/FK (see MAINTENANCE)
– Conditioning time too short – Extend conditioning time
– Standard solutions too old – Use new standard solutions
– Inner junctions encrusted
(CN 800)
– Leave the bridge electrolyte to react on
the inner junctions for some hours until
the crusts have dissolved.
– Electrode defective – Exchange the electrode

CN 500 / CN 800 Technical data
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Technical data
Measuring ranges
Reproducibility
pH range
Temperature range
Resistance
Length
Diameter
Cable length
Plug DIN plug or BNC plug, depending on design.
0.2 ... 260 mg/l CN- (recommended 0.2 ... 25 mg/l CN-)
8 x 10-6 ... 1 x 10-2 mol/l CN-(recommended 8 x 10-6 ... 1 x 10-3 mol/l
CN-)
± 2 %
0 ... 14 (Before measuring, adjust the pH value of the sample to
pH 10 to 14)
0 ... 80 °C (shortly up to 100 °C)
< 30 M
CN 500: 170 mm (including 50 mm connection head)
CN 800: 153 mm (including 33 mm connection head)
Shaft: 12 mm
Connection head: 16 mm
1 m

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Technical data CN 500 / CN 800