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b. Leakage to earth.
Fault indications can be expected when
the resistance between the reference
-
trode cable is in good condition. Second,
check if the connector contacts and the
terminals in the measuring instrument or
connection box are clean and dry.
c. Short circuit by break or leakage.
The pH meter reading remains approxi-
mately pH 7 and is not dependent on the
pH value of the liquid being measured.
If this occurs, the electrode should be
replaced.
d. Diaphragm poisoning
Strongly polluted liquids can cause the
diaphragm to foul very quickly. As a result,
there will be a transition resistance over
the diaphragm. When this resistance
an incorrect indication of the measured
value will occur. The above fault frequently
e.g., with adverse pressure variations due
to the medium, pumps, or too low electro-
lyte level.
Fouled electrodes can be cleaned with
hot water in conjunction with a domestic
washing solution if necessary. When the
fouling is caused by fat or hydroxides
diluted acid respectively is recommended.
The ceramic diaphragm of electrode types
SC21C-AGC.. can be cleaned by lightly
SC21-...2. to place the electrode for a
period in an electrolyte solution at 80°C
and let them remain until the solution has
completely cooled.
e. Poisoning.
An electrode can be poisoned by the
penetration of the process liquid, or by
medium through the diaphragm. In
addition, the inner liquid in combination
with dissolved particles from the process
medium, may give deposits that block the
When poisoning occurs, replacement of
the electrode will normally be necessary.
occurs, it is recommended to use an
alternative type of electrode.
f. Poor conduction of the process liquid.
When the electrical conduction of the
process liquid is very low, an unstability
of reading will occur. This problem may
be cured either by adding electrolyte
solution to the process liquid or, if this
is not possible, by making the reference
input of the measuring instrument high
impedance.
g. Degrading of the glass membrane.
Degrading has one or more of the fol-
– decrease in speed of response
– increase of the electrical resistance
– decrease of sensitivity
– zero point shift
makes it necessary to carry out re-cali-
bration of the electrode system reg-
ularly. The frequency depends on the
required accuracy, the composition of
the sample to be measured, and the
temperature; e.g., if the lifetime of an
120°C. It is possible to re-activate an
aged electrode by immersing it for 10
seconds in a P.V.C. beaker containing a
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the electrode must be cleaned carefully.
WARNING:
As a result of the strong etching proper-
ties of the acid, the handling should be
done carefully and in consultation with a
6.1.3 C
A quick check for the correct functioning
of a combined electrode can be made as
follows. First, connect the reference lead
of this electrode to the reference input
of a pH meter. A known good reference
electrode with the same reference
system should be connected to the
glass electrode input of the meter. After