wtw K 500 DIN User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
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K 500 DIN, K 500 BNC
K 800 DIN, K 800 BNC
POTASSIUM ION SENSITIVE ELECTRODE

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

K 500 / K 800
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1Connection head with connection cable
2Shaft
3Exchange membrane cap
4PVC membrane
5O-ring
6Inner junctions
7Exterior junctions
8Storage vessel for K 800
9Protective cap for K 500
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4
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K800
K500

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Commissioning K 500 / K 800
Commissioning
Combination elec-
trode K 800
Double rod elec-
trode K 500 +
R503
For measurements with the K 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 ELY/BR/503/K bridge electrolyte into the filling opening so that
the inner junctions are covered with bridge electrolyte.
3Rinse the combination electrode with deionized water.
4 Wipe the shaft using a clean paper towel.
1Put the reference electrode into operation (see operating manual of
the reference electrode). Bridge electrolyte: ELY/BR/503/K.
2 Remove the protection cap of the electrode.
3Rinse the electrode with deionized water.
4 Wipe the shaft using a clean paper towel.

K 500 / K 800 Conditioning, calibration, measurement
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Conditioning, calibration, measurement
General informa-
tion
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).
Minimum depth of immer-
sion
The outer junction (4) must be covered
Maximum depth of im-
mersion
Approx. 1 cm below the fluid level (2) of the
bridge electrolyte
K 800 R 503 + K 500
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2
3
4
1Condition every 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 ex-
pected 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 K 500 / K 800
Sample preparation
Add 2 % ISA/K 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.
Note
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
Interfering ions: 10 % error with the following concentration ratio
(concentration ratio = interfering ion / measured ion):
Cs+NH4+Tl+H+Ag+Tris+Li+Na+
0.3 6 6 10 1000 1000 2000 2000

K 500 / K 800 Aging
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Aging
Please note that every (combination) electrode undergoes a natural aging
process.The response time increases and the slope decreases with the age
of the (combination) electrode.The following factors shorten the lifetime con-
siderably:
Incorrect 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.
Install an exchange membrane cap.
NOTE
Never pull the connection cable of the electrode.
The cable might be damaged.
Storage
Between two
measurements
Condition the electrode in standard solution.
Overnight K 500: Rinse the electrode with deionized water and store it in a dry place.
K800:Rinse the combination electrode with deionized water and dry it. Then
put on the storage vessel and store the electrode upright.
Longer than over-
night
K500: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.
K800: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.

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Aging K 500 / K 800
Recommended accessories
Calibration line of a potassium ion sensitive
electrode
Description Model Order no.
Exchange membrane cap for
potassium electrode K 500
K 500/AT 106622
Exchange membrane cap for
potassium combination electrode
K800
K 800/AT 106672
Reference electrode for
potassium electrode K 500
R503/P*
R503/D**
106570
106571
Bridge electrolyte ELY/BR/503/K 106577
ISA sample conditioning solution for
K+ measurement
ISA/K 106580
Standard solution 10 g/L potassium ES/K 120210
* Pin plug
** Banana plug
10-fache Konzentrationsänderung
Meßkettenspannung
10-fold concentration change
Electromotive force
10.1 10 100 1000
~58 mV
mg/l K +
10 10 10
10 mol/l K +
10
-5 -3 -2 -1
-4

K 500 / K 800 Aging
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What to do if ...
Measured value
unstable
Slope too low
Cause Remedy
– Inner junctions not
sufficiently wetted with
bridge electrolyte (K 800)
– Fill up bridge electrolyte until the
inner junctions are covered with
bridge electrolyte
– Junctions encrusted – Leave the bridge electrolyte to
react on the junctions for some
hours until the crusts have
dissolved.
– Cable broken – Exchange the electrode
Cause Remedy
– Conditioning time too short – Extend conditioning time
– Standard solutions too old – Use new standard solutions
– Junctions encrusted – Leave the bridge electrolyte to
react on the inner junctions for
some hours until the crusts have
dissolved.
– Electrode defective – Exchange the electrode

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Technical data K 500 / K 800
Technical data
Measuring range
Reproducibility
pH range
Temperature range
Membrane resis-
tance
Length
Diameter
Cable length
Plug DIN plug or BNC plug, depending on design.
0.04 ... 39,000 mg/l K+(1 x 10-6 ... 1 mol/L K+)
± 2 %
2 ... 12 (see INTERFERENCES)
0 ... 40 °C
< 50 M
K 500: 170 mm (including 50 mm connection head)
K 800: 170 mm (including 50 mm connection head)
Shaft: 12 mm
Connection head 16 mm
1 m