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Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) Cañon City Milling Facility Cañon City, Colorado

Procedure Sampling Equipment

Decontamination

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APPROVAL PAGE

SAMPLING EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION

APPROVALS Environmental Coordinator: Date:

Program Manager: Date:

QA Manager: Date:



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SAMPLING EQUIPMENT DECONTAMINATION

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to describe the methods for decontamination of non-dedicated sampling equipment used in association with water quality monitoring and soil, sediment or vegetation sampling.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure applies to the decontamination of all sampling equipment that is used during water, soil, sediment or vegetation sampling associated with activities of the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) (“Cotter”), Canon City Milling Facility. It applies only to equipment that is not dedicated to an individual sampling site.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 Current Colorado Radioactive Materials License.

3.2 Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), current version.

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1 Reagent Grade Water: ASTM Type 2 water prepared by distillation or other equal process, followed by polishing with a mixed bed of ion exchange materials and a 0.2 micron membrane filter, such that the resulting water has a maximum electrical conductivity of 1 µS/cm at 25˚C from the lab or a minimum electrical resistivity of 100 MΩ/cm at 25˚C.

4.2 EDTA: ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid.

4.3 Field Staff: the sampling technician or other qualified individual designated by the Environmental Coordinator (EC).

5.0 EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

5.1 EQUIPMENT

5.1.1 Plastic tubs or buckets.

5.1.2 Scrub brushes, plastic or fiber bristles.

5.1.3 Wash solution bottle(s).

5.2 MATERIALS



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5.2.1 Non-Phosphate, non-ionic cleaning solution containing EDTA.

5.2.2 Disposable wipes or paper towels.

5.2.3 Deionized water.

5.2.4 Tap water.

5.2.5 0.1 N HCL (hydrochloric acid solution).

5.2.6 Plastic bags.

5.2.7 Brush.

5.3 MAINTENANCE/CALIBRATION

5.3.1 None for this procedure

6.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY

6.1 Acids are potentially dangerous chemicals. Read the individual Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for each chemical before use.

6.2 Store all acids according to manufactures recommendations.

6.3 Wear latex gloves and safety glasses when preparing and handling acids.

7.0 RESPONSIBILITY

7.1 It is the responsibility of the EC to make sure that personnel performing this task are properly trained.

7.2 It is the responsibility of field staff personnel conducting this procedure to follow it.

8.0 INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 This procedure should be used after sampling at each site to eliminate the potential for cross contamination of future samples.

8.2 When choosing a site for decontamination, avoid fugitive dust, oils, gasoline, fuel oils, organic solvents, sources of radioactive contamination, and any other possible source of contamination, which may affect equipment or sample integrity.



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8.2.1 If decontamination is performed at a site other than the location where the

equipment was used, carefully transport equipment to the decontamination area in a manner that minimizes the spread of contaminants.

8.3 For water quality monitoring, use the following sequence for equipment used with organic and inorganic target analytes.

8.3.1 Remove any gross contamination such as loose soil with brush and tap water.

a. Non-dedicated pumps will have solution pumped through it and all associated sampling lines

b. Filtration equipment will be disassembled and washed with a bristle brush.

c. Stainless, Teflon or other containers used for sampling will be washed with a bristle brush.

8.3.2 Wash all sampling equipment with a non-Phosphate, non-ionic cleaning solution containing EDTA, example, Liquinox8 in concentrations recommended by the manufacture.

8.3.3 Rinse or pump 0.1 N HCL (hydrochloric acid solution) or 0.1 N HNO3 (nitric acid solution) through or on equipment.

8.3.4 Rinse or pump tap water through or on equipment thoroughly.

8.3.5 Rinse or pump Type 2 reagent water on or through equipment.

8.3.6 Measure the conductivity of the Type 2 water rinse.

a. If measured conductivity is <50 uS/cm the decontamination is deemed adequate, otherwise repeat the cleaning procedure.

8.3.7 Store equipment to prevent contaminating equipment for next use.

8.4 For vegetation, soil or sediment sampling use the following sequence for equipment decontamination.

8.4.1 Remove any gross contamination such as loose soil, sediment or vegetation with brush and then rinse with Type 2 reagent water.

8.4.2 Wipe dry with paper towel or let air dry before moving to next sampling location.

8.4.3 Store equipment to prevent contaminating equipment for next use.



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9.0 RECORDS

9.1 For water quality monitoring record the measured field conductivity value from the QA rinsate in the field sampling logbook or equivalent.


Procedure Oxidation Reduction

Potential Measurements

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APPROVAL PAGE

OXIDATION REDUCTION POTENTIAL MEASUREMENTS



QA Manager: Date:





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1.0 PURPOSE

This procedure describes the activities necessary for measuring the Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in unfiltered water samples during water quality monitoring activities at the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) (“Cotter”), Canon City Milling Facility.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure applies to oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) measurements within a millivolt range of +/- 1999.9 mV in water samples taken for water quality measurements by Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.), Canon City Milling Facility.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 Quality Assurance Project Plan, current version.

3.2 Colorado Radioactive Materials License, current version.

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1 Oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) measurements are used to monitor chemical reactions, quantify ion activity or determine the oxidizing or reducing properties of solutions. While ORP measurements are somewhat similar to those of pH, the potential value must be carefully interpreted to achieve meaningful results. The field measured ORP values are corrected to correlate to Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE).

5.0 APPENDICES

5.1 ORP reference solution offset correction addition factors.

5.2 VWR SympHony SP80PC Meter Instruction and Operating Manual


6.1 EQUIPMENT

6.1.1 VWR SympHony SP80PC Meter or the equivalent.

6.1.1.1 This meter measures millivolts in the range of +/- 1999.9 mV.

6.1.1.2 If the reading exceeds this range, an error message is displayed.

6.1.2 Refillable Platinum combination ORP electrode, or the equivalent

6.2 MATERIALS





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6.2.1 Electrode uses a 4M KCL reference solution saturated with Ag/Ag CI.

6.2.2 Thermo Scientific ORP Standard Solution.

6.2.3 Wash bottle with ASTM Type 2 water.


7.1 Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for chemical reagent handling precautions.

7.2 ORP standard will stain hands and clothing. In case of contact, flush with affected area with water.

8.0 RESPONSIBILITY

8.1 Field Sampling technicians are responsible for following this procedure when measuring the ORP of water samples.

9.0 EQUIPMENT INSPECTION

9.1 Refer to specific pH/mV meter operating manual for troubleshooting and maintenance.

9.2 Check the meter before taking it into the field.

9.3 Visually inspect the instrument, examining all cables and probes for damage.

9.4 Connect the electrode to the meter.

10.0 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION AND FREQUENCY

10.1 Check the calibration of the instrument each time it is turned on or at each sampling location. Recalibrate when needed.

10.2 Insert the electrode into the ORP reference standard solution. Make sure standard has not expired.

10.3 Record the following information in the field sampling logbook or equivalent:

10.3.1 Ttemperature of the ORP reference solution.

10.3.2 mV reading of reference solution during calibration.

10.3.3 Date and time of calibration in the field sample logbook or equivalent.





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10.4 If the mV meter will not calibrate refer to the specific meter/instrument operating

instruction manual for troubleshooting and maintenance information or replace the meter or probe with a spare meter or mV probe.

11.0 MEASUREMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Direct measurements for ORP are made by simply taking a measurement of a sample, correcting to units of Standard Hydrogen Electrode (SHE) and reporting a result.

11.1 Direct Measurement Of Samples.

11.1.1 Insert a proper functioning electrode into the water sample to be measured.

11.1.2 Take a reading in mV by following the directions in the pH/mV meter operator's manual.

11.1.3 When the reading stabilizes, record the sample temperature and mV value as displayed on the meter.

11.1.4 It is necessary to report the value relative to the results achieved by a "normal standard hydrogen electrode" as the reference electrode. To do this you must add the observed mV result to the potential of the reference electrode being used - in this case a 4 M KCL with Ag/Ag CI electrode, which has a value of 200 mV at 25o C. This is necessary since the value of the "normal standard hydrogen electrode” is defined as having a value of 0.0 mV under the same conditions.

11.1.5 Refer to appendix 5.1 for the offset correction factor to use for measurements at temperatures different than 25oC

Where Eh = the value of the potential of the sample relative to the “normal standard hydrogen electrode” Eo = the potential observed with the ORP electrode (the result from the meter)

11.1.6 Cf = Correction Addition Factor is the constant offset factor in potential due to the reference electrode in use (in this example 200 mV for a temperature of 25oC).

11.1.7 If your meter reported a value of 450 mV at a temperature of 25oC, your reported result would be Eh = 450 + 200, or 650 mV (SHE). If the value reported was -599 at a temperature of 25oC your reported result would be Eh = -599 + 200, or -399 mV (SHE).





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11.1.8 After the samples mV measurement has been recorded, remove the

electrode from the sample and rinse completely with de-ionized water.

11.1.9 You can proceed to the next sample or store the electrode.

12.0 RECORDS

12.1 Field sampling logbook, field data sheet, or tablet.





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Appendix 5.1

ORP Reference Solution Offset Correction Addition Factors

Temp(0C)

ORPStandardSolution*(mV)

Eh(SHE)(mV)

CorrectionAdditionFactor

Temp(0C)

ORPStandardSolution(mV)

Eh(SHE)(mV)


Temp(0C)

ORPStandardSolution(mV)

Eh(SHE)(mV)


0 218 438 220

17 219 426 207

34 220 412 1921 218 437 219

18 219 425 206

35 220 411 191

2 218 437 219

19 219 424 205

36 220 410 1903 218 436 218

20 219 424 205

37 220 409 189

4 218 435 217

21 219 423 204

38 220 408 1885 218 435 217

22 219 422 203

39 220 407 187

6 218 434 216

23 219 421 202

40 220 406 1867 218 433 215

24 220 420 200

41 220 405 185

8 218 433 215

25 220 420 200

42 220 404 1849 219 432 213

26 220 419 199

43 220 403 183

10 219 431 212

27 220 418 198

44 220 402 18211 219 430 211

28 220 417 197

45 220 401 181

12 219 430 211

29 220 416 196

46 220 400 18013 219 429 210

30 220 415 195

47 220 399 179

14 219 428 209

31 220 414 194

48 220 398 17815 219 428 209

32 220 413 193

49 220 397 177

16 219 427 208

33 220 412 192

50 220 396 176

Note:*UsingpH/mVelectrodewith4MKCLAg/AgCLreferencesolution

VWR sympHony Meter User Guide

Exhibit 5.2

IsympHony™ Meter User Guide

Table of Contents

Chapter I IntroductionConvenient Meter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chapter II DisplayGeneral Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter III KeypadGeneral Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Key Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Chapter IV PreparationInstalling the Power Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Installing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Connecting the Electrodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Turning on the Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Meter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter V Meter SetupSetup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Setup Menu Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Enabling or Disabling the Setup Menu Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13General Menu Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Time and Date Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15AUTO-READ™, Continuous or Timed Measurement Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Selecting the Measurement Parameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Method Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter VI pH TechniquepH Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19pH Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20pH Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21mV, Relative mV and ORP Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Chapter VII Dissolved Oxygen TechniqueDissolved Oxygen Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Dissolved Oxygen Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Dissolved Oxygen Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter VIII Conductivity TechniqueConductivity Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Conductivity Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Conductivity Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Chapter IX ISE TechniqueISE Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31ISE Standards Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32ISE Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33ISE Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chapter X Data Archiving and RetrievalDatalog and Calibration Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Chapter XI Declaration of ConformityDeclaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37WEEE Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Chapter XII TroubleshootingMeter Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Meter Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40General Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Chapter XIII Meter SpecificationsMeter Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Appendix A Special Meter Setup Menu FeaturespH Setup Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Dissolved Oxygen Setup Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Conductivity Setup Menu Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52ISE Setup Menu Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Table of Contents

1sympHony™ Meter User Guide

Chapter I

IntroductionCongratulations! You have selected a VWR® sympHony™ meter designed for electrochemistry measurements in the field or in the laboratory.

• Single parameter meters provide single measurement of pH, dissolved oxygen, or conductivity.

• Dual parameter meters provide dual measurements of pH/dissolved oxygen, pH/conductivity, or pH/ISE (ion selective electrode).

• Multiple parameter meters provide multiple measurements of pH, ISE, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity.

All meters include a temperature measurement function. All meters with pH measurement capability include a mV/relative mV/ORP function.

Convenient Meter Features

Built to meet the demands of busy, multiple user laboratories or plant environments, all meters are microprocessor controlled aiding in the delivery of accurate and precise measurements. To better meet the needs of users in environmental protection and control, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer product laboratories, the sympHony meters include these key features:

• Password Protected Methods – The meter will save up to ten custom measurements and calibrations for future reference. Password protection of the setup menu eliminates any tampering with methods as multiple users access only the procedure most appropriate to their work.

• AUTO-READ™ – The meter will take a measurement and automatically print or log the data when the reading becomes stable. The measurement is frozen on the display until the user prompts the meter to take a new measurement.

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• Stirrer Control – Benchtop meters have a control for the stirrer probe and the AUTO-STIR™ BOD probe, eliminating the need for additional stir plates and bars.

• Display Backlight – When the meter is on, a quick press of will turn the backlight on and off. When the meter is operating on battery power, the backlight will automatically turn off after two minutes to conserve power. When batteries are low, the backlight will no longer turn on.

• Automatic Shut-off – All sympHony meters will shut down after 20 minutes without a keypress. This maximizes battery power on portable meters and benchtop meters that are being run on battery power.

• Audible Signals – The meter will beep whenever a key is pressed, providing immediate verification that the user’s input was received.

• Visual Alarm Signals – Flashing and icons indicate that calibration settings need adjustment. For more detail, refer to subsequent sections of this user guide that discuss specific measurement techniques.

An easy-to-use reference guide, attached to each meter, supports daily meter use.

Note: Please read this user guide thoroughly before using your benchtop or portable meter. Any use outside of these instructions may invalidate your warranty and cause permanent damage to the meter.

Introduction


Chapter II

DisplayGeneral Description Throughout a given process, the display on a sympHony meter provides temperature and calibration data. The temperature appears in the left, top corner of the display. The icon indicates that a calibration mode or calibration setup menu is active. The man, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, and 12 icons indicate which pH buffers were saved after a pH calibration is performed. The setup icon only appears when the meter is in setup mode. The icon indicates an error condition and when it is displayed with the icon, a calibration alarm or sensor quality issue exists. The icon indicates that the AUTO-READ measurement mode is active and is discussed in greater detail in the Meter Setup section.

Multi-Parameter Meter

This is the display of the sympHony meter capable of multi-parameter measurements. The single and dual parameter meters will have fewer measurement lines, depending on the meter capabilities.

Note: In the measurement mode, the three main lines of data on the meter display correspond to what is being measured.

TemperatureCalibration

pH/ISE/ORPUnit

ConductivityUnit

DO Unit


Measurement Unit Icons

In the measurement mode, the arrow icon on the left side of the display screen indicates the active line. Press to move the arrow icon to the desired line and press / to scroll through the measurement unit icons associated with the selected line. The measurement unit icons for the sympHony multi-parameter meter are shown below. The single and dual parameter meters will have fewer measurement lines and icons, depending on the meter capabilities.

A pH, mV, relative mV or ISE

B Conductivity, TDS, salinity or resistivity

C Dissolved oxygen as % saturation, dissolved oxygen as concentration, or barometric pressure

The units of measurement, which are displayed on the right side of the screen, will flash until the reading is stable.

Note: If a measurement line is not needed, press to move the arrow icon to the measurement line that is not needed and press / until the measurement line is completely blank.

Display


Chapter III

KeypadGeneral DescriptionThe keypad layout is the same for all sympHony meters. The portable meters have nine keys. The benchtop meters have ten keys due to the addition of the stir key .

Portable Keypad

Benchtop Keypad

setup view log

calibrate measuresave/print

BacklightPower

MeasureSave/Print

View Log

Line SelectDigits

Setup

Calibrate

Scroll Up

Scroll Down

setup view log

calibrate measuresave/print

Stirrer On/Off

MeasureSave/Print

View Log

Power

Line SelectDigits

Setup

Calibrate

Backlight


Key Definitions

Key Description Key Description

Turns the meter on, if the meter is off.

Toggles the backlight on and off, if the meter is on.

If the meter is on, hold down the key for about three seconds to turn off the meter.

Changes the measurement units of the selected line in the measurement mode.

Changes the value on the selected line in the setup, methods and log view modes.

Edits the value of the flashing digit for setup, password entry and calibration modes.

Scrolls the arrow icon on left of screen among the three display lines, so the selected line can be edited or calibrated.

Selects the next digit to edit and moves the decimal point for setup, password entry and calibration modes.

Starts the calibration for the selected line in the measurement mode.

If the arrow icon points to the top line and the displayed units are pH, pressing the key will start a pH calibration.

Each time the key is pressed in the calibration mode, the meter will accept the calibration point and move to the next point until the maximum number of calibration points are reached.

Prints and logs a measurement in the continuous or timed measurement modes.

Prints, logs and freezes the display when the reading becomes stable in the AUTO-READ measurement mode.

Exits the setup menu and returns to measurement mode.

Accepts the calibration and returns to measurement mode.

Enters the setup menu, starting with selected line in the measurement mode.

If the arrow icon points to the top line and the displayed units are ISE, pressing the key will enter the ISE setup screen.

Enters the log view and download menu.

Turns the stirrer on and off.

Keypad


Chapter IV

PreparationInstalling the Power AdapterThe universal power adapter that is included with your benchtop meter is the only power adapter recommended for use with this unit. The use of any other power adapter will void your meter warranty. The external electrical power adapter is rated to be operated at 100 to 240 VAC, 0.5 A, 50/60 Hz.

Based on your wall outlet, select one of the four plug plates provided (110 V, 220 V, 240V) and slide it into the grooves on the adapter. A click will be heard when the plug is properly in place.

Connect the output plug of the power adapter to the power input on the benchtop meter. Refer to the diagram in the Connecting the Electrodes section.

Batteries can be installed in the benchtop sympHony meters, so the meter setup settings are protected if the meter is disconnected from the wall outlet or a brief power outage occurs.


Installing the BatteriesThe sympHony meters use four AA alkaline batteries. Do not use lithium or rechargeable batteries. Improper installation of non-alkaline batteries could create a hazard.

Note: For benchtop meters, the installation of batteries is not required if the unit will always be connected to a power source via the universal power supply. For portable meters, the batteries are supplied from the factory. To access the battery compartment in portable meters, loosen the two screws in the back of the meter.

1. Confirm that the meter is off and gently place the meter upside down on a clean, lint-free cloth to prevent scratching the display.

2. Remove the battery case cover.

3. Insert new batteries with the + side orientation as depicted in the battery compartment housing.

4. Replace the battery case cover.

5. Stored data, calibrations and methods will remain in the meter’s nonvolatile memory when the batteries are being replaced. However, the date and time may need to be reset when the batteries are changed.

Preparation


Connecting the ElectrodesFollow the diagrams below to correctly connect electrodes and probes to the meter. The multi-parameter meter is depicted; single parameter and dual parameter meters will have fewer connections, depending on the meter measurement capabilities.

Benchtop Meter – Electrode Connections

Stirrer jack, stirrer or DO

AUTO-STIR probe

Reference, pH or ISE

Cond or ATC, 8 pin MiniDIN

DO, 9 pin MiniDIN

GroundBNC, pH or ISE

PowerRS232

Portable Meter – Electrode Connections

RS232

BNC, pH or ISE

Cond orATC, 8 pin MiniDIN

DO, 9 pin MiniDIN

Preparation


Preparation

Meter Connections with Multiple Functions

• Use the BNC input to connect pH, ISE and ORP electrodes with a BNC or waterproof BNC connector.

• Benchtop meters have a reference input for connecting a separate reference electrode. Reference electrodes require an appropriate sensing electrode for measurements.

• Use the waterproof 8 pin MiniDIN input for conductivity probes or for automatic temperature compensation (ATC) probes.

• The DO AUTO-STIR probe uses the waterproof 9 pin MiniDIN input and the stirrer jack.

Turning on the InstrumentWith the batteries installed in the portable meters and the power adapter attached or the batteries installed in the benchtop meter, press to turn on the meter.

Press when the meter is powered on to toggle the backlight on and off. When the benchtop meter is drawing line power, the backlight will stay on until is pressed.

To turn off the meter, press and hold for about three seconds.

Meter MaintenanceFor routine meter maintenance, dust and wipe the meter with a damp cloth. If necessary, a warm water or a mild water-based detergent can be used.

Immediately remove any spilled substance from the meter using the proper cleaning procedure for the type of spill.


Chapter V

Meter SetupSetup MenuTo navigate the setup menu:

1. Press to enter the setup menu.

2. Press / until the desired setup option is displayed on the top line.

3. Press to move the arrow icon to the middle line.

4. Press / until the desired setup option is displayed on the middle line.

5. Press to move the arrow icon to the bottom line.

6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press / until the desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom line, press / to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit. For example, to change the pH measurement resolution press to scroll from 0.01 to 0.001 on the bottom display line.

7. Press to move the arrow icon to the top line.

8. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to program a new setup option or press to exit the setup menu and return to the measurement mode.


Setup Menu Table

The following table is for the complete line of sympHony meters. Some sympHony meters may not include all of the options listed in this table. Refer to Appendix A for additional information on the special setup menu features.

Top Line Middle Line Bottom Line Setup Menu Description (default setting, method specific)

PH rES 0.1, 0.01, 0.001 pH measurement resolution (0.01, yes)

PH bUF USA, EUr0 pH buffer set for automatic buffer recognition during calibration, USA buffers are 1.68, 4.01, 7.00, 10.01, 12.46 and EUrO buffers are 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 9.18 (USA, yes)

ISE rES 1, 2, 3 ISE measurement resolution in significant figures (1, yes)

ISE UnIt m, mgL, PEr, PPb, n0nE ISE measurement units (PPb, yes)

ISE rAng L0w, HIgH ISE concentration range for calibration stability criteria (HIgH, yes)

ISE nLIn AUt0, 0FF ISE automatic blank correction for low-level calibration (AUt0, yes)

C0nd tC 0FF, LIn, nLF Conductivity temperature compensation type, LIn is for linear, nLF is for non-linear pure water samples (LIn, yes)

C0nd C0EF 0.0 to 10.0 Conductivity temperature compensation coefficient in % change in conductivity per °C, appears if LIn was selected for tC (2.1, yes)

C0nd tdSF 0.00 to 10.0 Conductivity TDS factor value (0.49, yes)

C0nd CELL 0.001 to 199.0 Conductivity default cell constant value for automatic conductivity calibration mode (0.475, yes)

C0nd trEF 15, 20, 25 Conductivity reference temperature (25, yes)

C0nd tyPE Std, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Conductivity cell type and selectable range (Std, yes)

d0 rES 0.1, 1 % sat DO % saturation measurement resolution (0.1, yes)

d0 rES 0.01, 0.1 mg/L DO mg/L measurement resolution (0.01, yes)

d0 bAr AUt0, mAn DO barometric pressure compensation type (AUt0, yes)

d0 PrES 450.0 to 850.0 DO manual barometric pressure compensation value, appears if mAn was selected for bAr (760.0, yes)

d0 SAL AUt0, mAn DO salinity correction type (AUt0, yes)

d0 SALF 0 to 45 DO manual salinity correction value, appears if mAn was selected for SAL or a DO meter without a conductivity mode is used (0, yes)

d0 CALt AIr, H20, mAn, SEt0 DO calibration type (AIr, yes)

dUE PH 0 to 9999 pH calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)

dUE 0rP 0 to 9999 ORP calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)

dUE ISE 0 to 9999 ISE calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)

dUE C0nd 0 to 9999 Conductivity calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)

dUE d0 0 to 9999 DO calibration alarm value in hours, 0 is off (0, yes)

Meter Setup


Top Line Middle Line Bottom Line Setup Menu Description (default setting, method specific)

rEAd tyPE AUt0, tImE, C0nt, Measurement read type as AUTO-READ, timed or continuous (AUt0, yes)

rEAd tInE 00:05 to 99:59 Timed measurement value in minutes and seconds (01:00, yes)

L0g dEL n0, YES Delete datalog after download option (n0, yes)

gEn dEgC -5.0 to 105 Manual temperature value (25.0, yes)

gEn StIr 0FF, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Stirrer speed – benchtop meters only (4, yes)

gEn AUt0 0n, 0FF Automatic meter shutoff option (0n, no)

gLP SEt 0FF, 0n GLP option, GLP feature enables or disables methods (0FF, no)

gLP PASS 0000 to 9999 Password entry (0000, no)

dAtE H0Ur HH00 to HH23 Hour setting (HH12, no)

dAtE tInE mm00 to mm59 Minute setting (mm00, no)

dAtE tYPE mdY, dmY Displayed date format as month, day, year or day, month, year (mdY, no)

dAtE YEAr 2000 to 2099 Year setting (2004, no)

dAtE dAtE mm01 to mm12 Month setting (mm01, no)

dAtE dAY dd01 to dd31 Day of the month setting (dd01, no)

r232 bAUd 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 Baud rate setting (9600, no)

r232 0UtF Prnt, C0mP Output format for printer or computer, C0mP format is comma delimited (Prnt, no)

Enabling or Disabling the Setup Menu Password

1. In the measurement mode, press .

2. Press / until is displayed on top line.

3. Press to move the arrow icon to the middle line and press / until is displayed.

4. Press to move the arrow icon to the bottom line and enter a password by pressing / to enter each digit and to move to the next digit. Enter

to disable the password and allow unlimited access to the setup menu.

5. Press to move the arrow icon to the top line.

6. Press to exit the setup menu and return to the measurement mode.

Meter Setup


General Menu Settings• Manual Temperature controls temperature compensation

when no temperature sensor is attached to the meter.

• Stirrer Speed sets the stirrer speed from 1 (slowest) through 7 (fastest) and off – benchtop meters only.

• Automatic Shutoff controls whether the instrument will automatically turn off after 20 minutes without a keypress.


2. Press / to scroll through the setup menu until is displayed on the top line.

3. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the middle line.

4. Press / to scroll through for the manual temperature setting, for the stirrer speed setting and for the automatic shutoff setting.

5. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line.

6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press / until the desired option is displayed. To enter a numeric value for an option on the bottom line, press / to adjust each digit and to move to the next digit.

7. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the top line.

8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another general setting or press to return to the measurement mode.

Meter Setup


Time and Date Settings• The date and time settings are saved with the datalog

points and are included with the data that is sent to a computer or printer.

• The date format can be set to read month, day, year or day, month, year according to the user’s preference.




4. Press / to scroll through for the current hour setting, for the current minute setting, for the date format setting, for the current month setting, for the current day setting and for the current year setting.




8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another time and date setting or press to return to the measurement mode.

Meter Setup


AUTO-READ™, Continuous or Timed Measurement Settings• In the AUTO-READ mode, the meter starts taking

a measurement when is pressed. Once the measurement is stable, the display freezes and the data is logged and printed. The AUTO-READ mode also controls the stirrer. The stirrer starts when is pressed and stops when the measurement becomes stable.

• In the continuous mode, the meter is constantly taking measurements and updating the display. Press to log and print a measurement in this mode.

• In the timed mode, the meter is constantly taking measurements and updating the display. The meter logs and prints the measurement at the selected time interval.




4. Press / to scroll through for the measurement read type and for the timed reading interval.




8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another measurement setting or press to return to the measurement mode.

Meter Setup


Selecting the Measurement ParameterIn the measurement mode, the arrow icon on the left side of the display indicates the active line. Press to move the arrow icon to the desired measurement line and press / to scroll through the measurement parameters associated with the selected line.

The measurement lines and icons for the sympHony multi-parameter meter are shown below. The single and dual parameter meters will have fewer measurement lines and icons, depending on the meter capabilities.

pH mV RmV ISE No icon and no measurement – the measurement line is turned off

μS/cm or mS/cm for conductivity mg/L for TDS ppt for salinity MΩ-cm for resistivity No icon and no measurement – the measurement line is turned off

% sat for dissolved oxygen percent saturation mg/L for dissolved oxygen concentration No icon for barometric pressure No icon and no measurement – the measurement line is turned off

Note: If a measurement line is not needed, press to move the arrow icon to the measurement line that is not needed and press / until the measurement line is completely blank.

Meter Setup


Method SetupThe sympHony meters can save up to 10 methods when the GLP function is enabled. When a method is selected, the meter will use the last calibration performed in that method, so electrodes that share a common meter connection can be more easily interchanged.

1. To enable the GLP function:

a. In the measurement mode, press .

b. Press / until is displayed on top line.

c. Press to move the arrow icon to the middle line and press / until is displayed.

d. Press to move the arrow icon to the bottom line and press / until is displayed.

e. Press to move the arrow icon to the top line.

f. Press to exit the setup menu and return to the measurement mode.

2. To display and change the current method number:

a. In the measurement mode, press . The current method number will be displayed.

b. Press / to select a new method number.

c. Press to save the method number and press to return to the measurement mode.

Meter Setup


Chapter VI

pH Technique pH Setup MenuNote: Refer to the Meter Setup section for the Setup Menu Table, which contains a complete list of meter setup options and descriptions.




4. Press / to scroll through for pH measurement resolution and for the automatic buffer recognition setting.


6. To scroll through a list of options on the bottom line, press / until the desired option is displayed.


8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another pH setting or press to return to the measurement mode.


pH Calibration1. Prepare the electrode according to the electrode user guide.

2. In the setup mode, select the buffer set ( or ) that will be used for the automatic buffer recognition feature.

3. In the measurement mode, press until the arrow icon points to the top line, press until the pH icon is shown and press to begin the calibration.

4. Rinse the electrode and ATC probe with distilled water and place into the buffer.

5. Wait for the pH icon to stop flashing.

a. Automatic buffer recognition – When the pH icon stops flashing the meter will display the temperature-corrected pH value for the buffer.

b. Manual calibration – When the pH icon stops flashing the meter will display the actual pH value read by the electrode. Press until the first digit to be changed is flashing, press / to change the value of the flashing digit and continue to change the digits until the meter displays the temperature-corrected pH value of the buffer. Once the pH buffer value is set, press until the decimal point is in the correct location.

6. Press to proceed to the next calibration point and repeat steps 4 and 5 or press to save and end the calibration.

7. The actual electrode slope, in percent, will be displayed in the main field and will be displayed in the lower field.

a. For a one point calibration, press and / to edit the slope and press to return to the measurement mode.

b. For a two or more point calibration, the meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode after the slope is displayed.

pH Technique


pH Measurement1. Rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water. Shake off any excess

water and blot the electrode dry with lint-free tissue.

2. Place the electrode into the sample.

a. If the meter is in the continuous measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The pH icon will flash until the reading is stable. For mV, relative mV or ORP measurements, the mV or RmV icon will flash until the reading is stable. Once the reading is stable, log and print the measurement by pressing . If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the electrode and stirrer from the sample.

b. If the meter is in the AUTO-READ measurement mode, press to start the reading. The AR icon will flash until the reading is stable. Once the reading is stable, the meter will log and print the measurement and freeze the display. If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, the stirrer will turn on when is pressed and turn off when the reading is stable.

c. If the meter is in the timed measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The meter will log and print the measurement at the frequency specified in the setup menu. If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the electrode and stirrer from the sample.

3. Remove the electrode from the sample, rinse it with distilled or deionized water, blot it dry, place it in the next sample and repeat step 2.

4. Once all of the samples have been measured, rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water and blot it dry. Consult the electrode user guide for proper storage techniques.

pH Technique


mV, Relative mV and ORP Technique All meters with pH measurement capability include a mV, relative mV and ORP function. Measure the raw millivolt (mV) values of an electrode in the mV mode. Calibrate the relative millivolt (RmV) values of a redox electrode for oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) measurements in the relative mV and ORP mode.

Note: The mV measurements are raw readings and cannot be calibrated. Use the relative mV mode to calibrate mV measurements.

Relative mV and ORP Calibration

1. Prepare the electrode according to the electrode user guide.

2. In the measurement mode, press until the arrow icon points to the top line, press until the RmV icon is shown and press to begin the calibration.

3. Rinse the electrode with distilled water and place it into the standard.

4. Wait for the RmV icon to stop flashing. When the RmV icon stops flashing, the meter will display 000.0 RmV. Press until the first digit to be changed is flashing, press / to change the value of the flashing digit and continue to change the digits until the meter displays the millivolt value of the standard. To change the value to negative or positive number, press until none of the digits are blinking and the arrow icon is blinking and then press to change the sign of the millivolt value.

5. Press to save and end the calibration.

6. The millivolt offset will be displayed and the meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode.

7. Refer to the pH Measurement section for instructions on mV, relative mV and ORP measurements.

pH Technique


Chapter VII

Dissolved Oxygen TechniqueDissolved Oxygen Setup MenuNote: Refer to the Meter Setup section for the Setup Menu Table, which contains a complete list of meter setup options and descriptions.




4. Press / to scroll through for the % saturation resolution, for the mg/L concentration resolution, for the barometer type (automatic or manual), for the manual barometric pressure compensation value, for the salinity compensation type (automatic or manual), for the manual salinity correction value and for the dissolved oxygen calibration type.

5. Press to select the option and move the arrow icon to the bottom line.



8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another dissolved oxygen setting or press to return to the measurement mode.


Dissolved Oxygen Calibration • Prior to calibration, the dissolved oxygen probe must be prepared and polarized.

The probe is continuously polarized when it is connected to the meter. When the probe is first connected or if the probe is disconnected for more than 60 minutes, connect the probe to the meter, connect the meter to a power source and wait 30 to 60 minutes for the probe to polarize. Disconnecting the probe for less than one hour will require 5 to 25 minutes for polarization.

• The meters will supply a polarization current to the dissolved oxygen probe even when the meter power is off. To maximize the meter battery life, unplug the probe if it will not be used for an extended period.

1. Select one of the following calibration modes in the setup menu.

a. – An air calibration is performed in water saturated air using the calibration sleeve. This is the simplest and most accurate calibration. Due to the inherent differences between water saturated air and air saturated water, 102.3% saturation will be displayed when the calibration reading is stable.

i. The highest possible accuracy is reached when calibration temperature is the same as the measuring temperature.

ii. Moisten the sponge or absorbent cloth in the calibration sleeve with distilled water and insert the probe into the sleeve without touching the water saturated material. For BOD measurements, this calibration can be performed in a BOD bottle.

b. – A water calibration is performed using water that is 100% saturated with air. Bubble air into a water sample and gently stir the sample to prevent the buildup of air bubbles on the dissolved oxygen probe membrane.

c. – A manual calibration is performed using a water sample with a known concentration of dissolved oxygen. This method can be used to calibrate the dissolved oxygen probe to the value achieved by a Winkler titration.

Dissolved Oxygen Technique


i. A manual calibration involves performing a Winkler titration and using that sample as a calibration standard. The oxygen level result from the titration is entered in a manual calibration as the dissolved oxygen value. This correlates the meter input to the Winkler titration. This method is inherently less accurate, due to the possibility of titration errors.

d. – A zero point calibration is performed in an oxygen-free solution. A zero point calibration is not generally required unless measurements will be taken below 5% saturation or 0.5 mg/L. Zero the probe when using a new membrane, using fresh filling solution or when measuring dissolved oxygen levels below 1 mg/L or 10% saturation. An air calibration should be performed prior to the zero point calibration.

2. Allow the probe and calibration standard (water saturated air, air saturated water, Winkler standard or oxygen-free solution) to reach equilibrium.

3. In the measurement mode, press until the arrow icon points to the bottom line, press until the % sat or mg/L icon is shown and press to begin the calibration.

4. Wait for the dissolved oxygen reading to stabilize.

a. If an air calibration is performed, the meter will display 102.3% and automatically return to the measurement mode.

b. If a water calibration is performed, the meter will display 100.0% and automatically return to the measurement mode.

c. If a manual calibration is performed, wait for the mg/L icon to stop flashing and enter the dissolved oxygen value by pressing until the first digit to be changed is flashing, press / to change the value of the flashing digit and continue to change the digits until the meter displays the correct dissolved oxygen value. Once the dissolved oxygen value is set, press until the decimal point is in the correct location.

d. If a zero point calibration is performed, the meter will display 0.00 and automatically return to the measurement mode.



Dissolved Oxygen Measurement1. Rinse the dissolved oxygen probe with distilled or deionized water. Shake off

any excess water and blot the probe dry with lint-free tissue.

2. Place the dissolved oxygen probe into the sample.

a. If the meter is in the continuous measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The mg/L or % sat icon will flash until the reading is stable. Once the reading is stable, log and print the measurement by pressing . If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the probe and stirrer from the sample.

b. If the meter is in the AUTO-READ measurement mode, press to start the reading. The AR icon will flash until the reading is stable. Once the reading is stable, the meter will log and print the reading and freeze the display. If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, the stirrer will turn on when is pressed and turn off when the reading is stable.

If the BOD AUTO-STIR probe is used, press the button on the probe to start the AUTO-READ measurement.

c. If the meter is in the timed measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The meter will log and print the measurement at the frequency specified in the setup menu. If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the probe and stirrer from the sample.

3. Remove the dissolved oxygen probe from the sample, rinse it with distilled or deionized water, blot it dry, place it in the next sample and repeat step 2.

4. Once all of the samples have been measured, rinse the dissolved oxygen probe with distilled or deionized water and blot it dry. Consult the dissolved oxygen probe user guide for proper storage techniques.



Chapter VIII

Conductivity TechniqueConductivity Setup MenuNote: Refer to the Meter Setup section for the Setup Menu Table, which contains a complete list of meter setup options and descriptions.




4. Press / to scroll through for the temperature compensation type, for the temperature coefficient value used for temperature

compensation, for the TDS factor value used for total dissolved solids measurement, for the nominal cell constant value of the conductivity probe, for the reference temperature used for temperature compensation and for the conductivity cell type.




8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another conductivity setting or press to return to the measurement mode.


Conductivity CalibrationNote: For an automatic calibration, the nominal cell constant of the conductivity probe must be entered in the setup menu before the calibration is performed. Refer to the conductivity probe user guide for the nominal cell constant value.

1. In the measurement mode, press until the arrow icon points to the middle line, press until the µS/cm or mS/cm icon is shown and press to begin the calibration.

2. Rinse the conductivity probe with deionized water and place it into the conductivity standard.

3. To perform a manual calibration – The manual calibration screen will display the cell constant on the bottom line, the conductivity value of the calibration standard on the middle line and on the top line. To change the cell constant, press until the first digit to be changed is flashing, press /

to change the value of the flashing digit and continue to change the digits until the displayed conductivity value matches the value of the standard at the measured temperature. Once the value is set, press until the decimal point is in the correct location. Press to save and end the calibration.

Note: In the manual calibration screen, start changing the cell constant within five seconds or the meter will proceed to the automatic/direct calibration. If this occurs, press and hold to abort the calibration and repeat the calibration.

4. To perform an automatic or direct calibration – Wait for the meter to go from the manual calibration screen to the automatic/direct calibration screen. The automatic/direct calibration screen will display the conductivity value of the calibration standard on the middle line and on the bottom line.

a. Automatic calibration – When the µS/cm or mS/cm icon stops flashing, the meter will display the temperature-corrected conductivity of the standard.

Conductivity Technique


b. Direct calibration – When the µS/cm or mS/cm icon stops flashing, the meter will display the actual conductivity value read by the probe. To change the conductivity value, press until the first digit to be changed is flashing, press / to change the value of the flashing digit and continue to change the digits until the correct conductivity value of the standard at the measured temperature is displayed. Once the value is set, press until the decimal point is in the correct location.

5. Press to proceed to the next calibration point, rinse the conductivity probe with distilled or deionized water, place it into the next conductivity standard and repeat step 4a / 4b or press to save and end the calibration.

6. The cell constant will be displayed in the main field and the meter will automatically advance to the measurement mode.



Conductivity Measurement1. Rinse the conductivity probe with distilled or deionized water. Shake off any

excess water and blot the probe dry with lint-free tissue.

2. Place the conductivity probe into the sample.

a. If the meter is in the continuous measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The μS/cm or mS/cm icon will flash until the reading is stable. Once the reading is stable, log and print the measurement by pressing . If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the probe and stirrer from the sample.


c. If the meter is in the timed measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The meter will log and print the measurement at the frequency specified in the setup menu. If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the probe and stirrer from the sample.

3. Remove the conductivity probe from the sample, rinse it with distilled or deionized water, blot it dry, place it in the next sample and repeat step 2.

4. Once all of the samples have been measured, rinse the conductivity probe with distilled or deionized water and blot it dry. Consult the conductivity probe user guide for proper storage techniques.



Chapter IX

ISE TechniqueISE Setup MenuNote: Refer to the Meter Setup section for the Setup Menu Table, which contains a complete list of meter setup options and descriptions.




4. Press / to scroll through for the ISE measurement resolution, for the ISE measurement units, for the ISE calibration range and for the non-linear blank correction feature.




8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 to change another ISE setting or press to return to the measurement mode.


Preparation of StandardsSerial dilution with volumetric glassware is the best method for making a set of calibration standards. The calibration points should bracket the expected concentration range of the samples. There should be a tenfold change in concentration (i.e. 1 ppm and 10 ppm or 50 ppm and 500 ppm) between the standards. Fresh standard should be used at each calibration.

Serial Dilutions

Serial dilution is the best method for the preparation of standards. Serial dilution means that an initial standard is diluted, using volumetric glassware, to prepare a second standard solution. The second standard is similarly diluted to prepare a third standard, and so on, until the desired range of standards has been prepared.

1. To prepare a 10-2 M standard, pipette 10 mL of the 0.1 M standard into a 100 mL volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with deionized water and mix well.

2. To prepare a 10-3 M standard, pipette 10 mL of the 10-2 M standard into a 100 mL volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with deionized water and mix well.

3. To prepare a 10-4 M standard, pipette 10 mL of the 10-3 M standard into a 100 mL volumetric flask, dilute to the mark with deionized water and mix well.

To prepare standards with a different concentration use the following formula:

C1 V1 = C2 V2

Where:

C1 = concentration of original standard

V1 = volume of original standard

C2 = concentration of standard after dilution

V2 = volume of standard after dilution

ISE Technique


ISE Calibration The calibration standards should be prepared in the same ISE units as the desired sample results. Start the calibration with the lowest concentration calibration standard and work up to the highest concentration calibration standard. Any reagents, such as ionic strength adjustors, should be added to samples and standards as specified in the electrode user guide.

1. Prepare the electrode, standards and any other required solutions for use according to the electrode user guide.

2. In the measurement mode, press until the arrow icon points to the top line, press until the ISE icon is shown and press to begin the calibration.

3. Rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water, shake any excess water off, blot it dry and place the electrode into the least concentrated standard.

4. Wait for ISE icon to stop flashing. Press until the first digit to be changed is flashing, press / to change the value of the flashing digit and continue to change the digits until the meter displays the concentration value of the standard. Once the standard value is set, press until the decimal point is in the correct location.

5. Press to proceed to the next lowest calibration standard and repeat steps 3 and 4, working from the lowest concentration standard to the highest concentration standard, or press to save and end the calibration.

6. The actual electrode slope, in mV per decade concentration, will be displayed in the main field and will be displayed in the lower field.

a. For a one point calibration, press and / to edit the slope. To change the sign of the slope to negative or positive, press until none of the digits are blinking and the arrow icon is blinking and press to change the sign of the slope. Press to return to the measurement mode.

b. For a two or more point calibration, the meter will automatically proceed to the measurement mode after the slope is displayed.

ISE Technique


ISE Measurement1. Rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water. Shake off any excess

water and blot the electrode dry with lint-free tissue.

2. Place the electrode into the sample.

a. If the meter is in the continuous measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The ISE icon will flash until the reading is stable. Once the reading is stable, log and print the measurement by pressing . If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the electrode and stirrer from the sample.


c. If the meter is in the timed measurement mode, it will start reading immediately and continuously update the display. The meter will log and print the measurement at the frequency specified in the setup menu. If a benchtop meter is used and the stirrer is enabled, press to start the stirrer. Press again to turn off the stirrer before removing the electrode and stirrer from the sample.

3. Remove the electrode from the sample, rinse it with distilled or deionized water, blot it dry, place it in the next sample and repeat step 2.

4. Once all of the samples have been measured, rinse the electrode with distilled or deionized water and blot it dry. Consult the electrode user guide for proper storage techniques.

ISE Technique


Chapter X

Data Archiving and RetrievalDatalog and Calibration Log The sympHony meters have a 200 point datalog that includes the last ten calibrations that were successfully performed on the meter.

Datalog Deletion Setting

The datalog deletion setting determines if the meter will automatically delete the datalog after it is downloaded to a printer or computer and if the meter will overwrite the datalog points when the datalog is full. If the datalog deletion setting is set to , the meter will automatically delete the datalog after the datalog is downloaded to a printer or computer. The meter will also display an error 038 message when all 200 datalog points are filled and the datalog must be downloaded to a printer or computer to clear the error message. If the datalog deletion setting is set to , the meter will overwrite the oldest datalog point when all 200 datalog points are filled.


2. Press / until is displayed on top line.

3. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the middle line and press / until is displayed.

4. Press to accept the selection and move the arrow icon to the bottom line and press / until or is displayed.


6. Press to save the setup option and return to measurement mode.

Note: If the datalog is not required, set the datalog deletion setting to to prevent the error 038 (datalog full) message.


Viewing and Downloading the Datalog and Calibration Log

The sympHony meters include datalog view, datalog download and calibration log download features.

To view the datalog:


2. Press / to scroll to to view the datalog.

3. Press . The meter will display the date/time screen. The datalog number will be on the top of the screen and the time, date and year the datalog was recorded will be on the top, middle and bottom display lines respectively. Press

/ to scroll through the datalog.

4. Press . The meter will display the data point associated with the selected date/time screen. Press / to scroll through the datalog or press to return to the date/time screen.

5. To exit the log view mode, press until the meter displays the date/time screen and press .

To send the datalog or calibration log to a printer or computer:

1. Connect the meter to a printer or computer and verify the meter baud rate and output settings in the setup menu.


3. Press / to scroll to to download the datalog or to download the calibration log.

4. Press to send the selected data to the printer or computer.

Data Archiving and Retrieval


Chapter XI

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We declare that the following products described below conform to the Directive and Standard listed below:

Product(s): Meters for measuring pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and/or ISE Benchtop models are rated 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A Handheld models use four non-rechargeable AA batteries

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SB70P benchtop meter SP70P portable meter

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SB80PD benchtop meter SP80PD portable meter

SB80PC benchtop meter SP80PC portable meter

SB90M5 benchtop meter SP90M5 portable meter

Equipment Class: Measurement, control and laboratory Benchtop models are EMC Class A Portable models are EMC Class D


Directive(s) and Standard(s):

• 89/336/EEC – Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC Directive)

• EN 61326:1997 + A1:1998 + A2:2001 – Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – EMC requirements

• 73/23/EEC – Low Voltage Directive (LVD)

• EN 61010-1:2001 – Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – general requirements

Manufacturer’s Authorized Representative: Date:

Patrick Chiu February 22, 2005 Senior Quality Assurance Engineering, Regulatory Compliance

WEEE Compliance: This product is required to comply with the European Union’s Waste

Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol:

We have contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member State and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on Thermo Scientific Orion products which may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS.

Declaration of Conformity


Chapter XII

TroubleshootingMeter Self Test1. Disconnect all of the electrodes and probes from the meter and cover all of the

meter inputs with the black caps.

2. Power on the meter, wait until the software revision is displayed and press .

3. All the segments on the display will light up. Visually inspect the display segments and press .

4. All the segments on the display will turn off. Visually inspect the display segments and press .

5. The display will read . Press every key on the keypad one at a time in any order. If the keys are not pressed within five seconds of one another, the display will read , which indicates a key failure. Press to clear the error 033 message and complete the self test. If all the keys are pressed and functioning, the meter will restart and proceed to the measurement mode.

Note: If the meter reads during the self test, ensure that all of the electrodes are disconnected from the meter, all of the meter inputs are covered with the black caps and the BNC shorting cap is firmly attached to the BNC meter input. This error code usually occurs if the BNC shorting cap is missing or not fully connected to the BNC meter input during the meter self test.


Meter Error Codes• If the reading on the screen is flashing 9999, the value is out of range. Perform

the meter self test, clean the electrode according to the electrode user guide and re-calibrate the electrode with new standards.

• If the icon is lit and the reading is flashing, the sensor needs to be calibrated according to the user’s set calibration interval or the pH slope is outside the range of 85 % to 115%.

• Press to clear an error code. Error codes show on the middle line and a set of three alphanumeric characters on the bottom line. Some of these codes are errors, some are warnings and some are purely informational.

Error Code Description Troubleshooting

002, 026, E##, F##

Hardware or Memory Error

Press to clear the error. If error occurs again, contact Technical Support.

005 Value Outside Allowable Range

Press and re-enter the value. Check meter specifications for the allowable range of values.

033 Keypad Failure Repeat the self test. When the meter reads , press all of the keys, including the power key, within five seconds of one another.

034 BNC Input Failure Disconnect all the electrodes from the meter, connect the BNC shorting cap on the meter and repeat the self test.

038 Datalog Full Download the datalog to a printer or computer or change the datalog setting to , , in the setup menu so the meter deletes the datalog points when the datalog is full.

D## Remote Control Error

Check the programming instructions to verify the correct commands, names and values.

107 pH Calibration Standard Error

The millivolts measured during calibration are the same for two buffers. Review the calibration procedure and verify that the electrode was placed in the buffers at the appropriate time. Clean the electrode according to the electrode user guide. Re-calibrate the electrode with fresh buffers.

Troubleshooting


Error Code Description Troubleshooting

109 Bad pH Slope or Calibration Offset

Clean the electrode according to the electrode user guide. Re-calibrate the electrode with new buffers.

306 ISE Automatic Blank Error

Disable the automatic blank feature in the setup menu and re-calibrate the meter without using a zero concentration standard.

307 ISE Calibration Standard Error

The millivolts measured during calibration are the same for two standards. Review the calibration procedure and verify that the electrode was placed in the standards at the appropriate times. Clean the electrode according to the electrode user guide. Re-calibrate the electrode with fresh standards.

309 Bad ISE Slope Clean the electrode according to the electrode user guide. Re-calibrate the electrode with freshly prepared standards.

707 Conductivity Calibration Standard Error

The conductivity value measured during calibration is the same for two standards. Review the calibration procedure and verify that the conductivity probe was placed in the standards at the appropriate times. Clean the conductivity probe according to the probe user guide. Re-calibrate the probe with new standards.

709 Conductivity Cell Constant Error

The cell constant is not in the range of 0.001 to 199.0 cm-1. Clean the conductivity probe according to the probe user guide. Re-calibrate the probe with new standards.

808 Bad Zero Point DO Slope

An air calibration should be performed before the zero point calibration. Verify that a solution with zero oxygen is being used for the zero point calibration. A solution with 15 grams of Na2SO3 dissolved in 250 mL of distilled water is recommended.

809 Bad DO Slope Connect the probe to the meter, power on the meter and let the probe to polarize for at least 30 minutes. For an air calibration, check that the sponge in the calibration sleeve is damp and there is no water on the probe membrane . For a water calibration, bubble air into the sample and stir to keep bubbles off the membrane. Clean the DO probe according to the probe user guide. Re-calibrate the DO probe.

Troubleshooting


General TroubleshootingProblem: The display freezes and the measurement values will not change.

Solution: The meter is in the AUTO-READ measurement mode (the AR icon will appear in the top, right corner of the display). Press to start a new measurement or set the meter to the continuous measurement mode in the setup menu.

Problem: When I press the meter displays .

Solution: The meter is printing and cannot enter the calibration mode until the printing is complete. This should rarely occur if the meter is set to a 9600 baud rate. If the meter is at a lower baud rate, the delay will be longer.

Problem: The meter did not accept the change I made in the setup menu.

Solution: After making a change in the setup menu, press until the arrow icon points to the top line (confirms the change) and then press to save the change and return to the measurement mode.

Problem: How do I abort a calibration?

Solution: Press and hold to abort any meter operation and return to the measurement mode.

Problem: The printout is a string of numbers and units with commas.

Solution: The output format in the setup menu is set to the computer output. Change the output format to the printer output in the setup menu. The printer baud rate is set incorrectly in the setup menu. Change the baud rate to the correct value for the printer that is being used.

Problem: When I press the stirrer button, the stirrer doesn’t work.

Solution: The current stirrer setting is off. Set the speed to 1 through 7 in the setup menu.

Problem: The timed reading time entry screen does not appear in the setup menu.

Solution: The meter is in the AUTO-READ or continuous mode. When the meter is set to the timed mode, the next setup screen will be for time entry.

Troubleshooting


pH TroubleshootingProblem: The meter does not recognize the pH buffer value during calibration.

Solution: Verify that the correct buffer set was selected in the setup menu. The meter uses the raw mV reading of the electrode to recognize a buffer during calibration. As the electrode ages or becomes dirty, its mV readings will drift and you may need to manually enter the pH buffer value when calibrating.

ISE TroubleshootingProblem: It takes several minutes for the readings to stabilize during a calibration.

Solution: The concentration range in the setup menu is set to low. Change the concentration range to high. The ISE resolution is set to 3 digits in the setup menu. Change the ISE resolution to 2 digits for faster stabilization of the readings.

Problem: When I use the automatic blank correction setting and calibrate an ISE, the meter gives a slope that is too low or cannot be manually checked.

Solution: Turn the automatic blank correction setting off in the setup menu.

Conductivity TroubleshootingProblem: The meter does not recognize the conductivity standard during

calibration.

Solution: Verify that the default cell constant was entered in the setup menu. The cell constant is usually printed on the conductivity probe cable. Verify that the conductivity standard is one that is programmed into the meter. Re-calibrate with a fresh standard.

Problem: The temperature coefficient value does not appear in the setup menu.

Solution: The current temperature compensation setting is nonlinear or off. Change the temperature compensation to linear and the next screen will be the temperature coefficient value entry screen.

Problem: The measurement is out of range when it should be in range.

Solution: Check that the conductivity probe is fully immersed in the solution. Verify that the cell constant is correct for the conductivity probe that is connected to the meter. Verify that the cell type selected in the setup menu is set to Std.

Troubleshooting


Dissolved Oxygen TroubleshootingProblem: The manual barometric pressure entry screen does not appear in the

setup menu.

Solution: The barometric pressure compensation is set to automatic in the setup menu. Change the barometric pressure compensation to manual and the next screen will be the manual pressure entry screen.

Problem: The manual salinity factor entry screen does not appear in the setup menu.

Solution: The salinity correction is set to automatic in the setup menu. Change the salinity correction to manual and the next screen will be the salinity factor entry screen.

Problem: The AUTO-STIR BOD probe does not turn on when the button on the probe is pressed.

Solution: The read type must be set to AUTO-READ in the setup menu and the stirrer speed must be set from 1 to 7 to initiate a measurement and start stirring by pressing the button on the AUTO-STIR BOD probe.

Assistance

After troubleshooting all components of your measurement system, contact Technical Support at 1-800-VWR-SUPP. For the most current contact information, visit www.vwr.com.

Warranty

For the most current warranty information, visit www.vwr.com.

Troubleshooting


Chapter XIII

Meter SpecificationsMeter Specifications

Portable and Benchtop Meter Environmental Operating Conditions

Operating Ambient Temperature 5 to 45 °C

Operating Relative Humidity 5 to 85 %, non-condensing

Storage Temperature -20 to +60 °C

Storage Relative Humidity 5 to 85 %, non-condensing

Pollution Degree 2

Overvoltage Category II

Altitude Up to 2000 meters

Weight Portable: 0.45 kg Benchtop: 0.91 kg

Size Portable: 4.8 cm (H) x 9.7 cm (W) x 21.3 cm (D) Benchtop: 9.4 cm (H) x 17.0 cm (W) x 22.4 cm (D)

AC Powered Meters Indoor use only

Battery Operated Meters Indoor or outdoor use

Regulatory and Safety CE, CSA, TÜV, UL, FCC Class limits

Case Material ABS

Shock and Vibration Vibration, shipping/handling per ISTA #1A Shock, drop test in packaging per ISTA #1A

Enclosure (designed to meet) IP67 (portable meter) IP54 (benchtop meter)


Universal Power Adapter Environmental Operating Conditions

Operating Ambient Temperature 0 to 50 °C

Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 90 %, non-condensing

Storage Temperature -20 to +75 °C

Storage Relative Humidity 0 to 90 %, non-condensing

Pollution Degree 2

Overvoltage Category II

Operating Altitude Up to 2000 meters

Benchtop Meters Indoor use only

Meter Parameter Specifications

The following specifications are for the complete line of sympHony meters. Single and dual parameter meters will not include all of the parameters listed here.

pH

Range -2.000 to 19.999

Resolution 0.1, 0.01, 0.001

Relative Accuracy ± 0.002

Calibration Points 1 to 5

Millivolts, Relative Millivolts, ORP

Range ± 1999.9 mV

Resolution 0.1 mV

Relative Accuracy ± 0.2 mV or 0.05 % of reading, whichever is greater

ISE

Range 0 to 19999

Resolution 1 to 3 significant figures

Relative Accuracy ± 0.2 mV or 0.05 %, whichever is greater

Displayed Units M, mg/L, %, ppb or no units

Calibration Features Linear point to point, selectable non-linear automatic blank correction and low concentration range stability

Meter Specifications


Dissolved Oxygen

Range 0.00 to 90.0 mg/L 0.0 to 600 %

Resolution 0.1, 0.01 mg/L 0.1, 1 %

Relative Accuracy ± 0.2 mg/L ± 2 %

Salinity Factor 0 to 45 ppt

Barometric Pressure 450 to 850 mm Hg

Calibration Types Water saturated air, air saturated water, manual (Winkler), zero point

Probe Type Polarographic

Conductivity

Range 0.000 to 3000 mS/cm, auto-resolution with cell constant dependence

Resolution 4 significant figures down to 0.001 µS/cm, cell constant dependant

Relative Accuracy 0.5 % ± 1 digit or 0.01 µS/cm, whichever is greater

Cell Constant 0.001 to 199.9 cm-1

Reference Temperature 15 °C, 20 °C or 25 °C

Resistivity Range 0.0001 to 100 Megohm

Resistivity Resolution Automatic

Resistivity Relative Accuracy 0.5 % ± 1 digit

Salinity Range 0.1 to 80.0 ppt NaCl equivalent, 0.1 to 42 ppt practical salinity

Salinity Resolution 0.1 ppt

Salinity Relative Accuracy 0.1 ± 1 digit

TDS Range 0 to 19999 mg/L

TDS Resolution 1 mg/L

TDS Relative Accuracy 0.5 % ± 1 digit

Temperature

Range -5 to 105 °C

Resolution 0.1 up to 99.9 °C, 1.0 over 99.9 °C

Relative Accuracy ± 0.1 °C



Ordering Information

VWR Cat. No. Description

11388-354 SB70P benchtop pH meter with universal power adapter and user guide

11388-368 SB70P benchtop pH meter with refillable pH electrode (14002-850), universal power adapter and user guide

11388-326 SP70P portable pH meter with batteries and user guide

11388-340 SP70P portable pH meter with gel-filled 3-in-1 pH/ATC electrode (14002-860), batteries and user guide

11388-350 SB70D benchtop DO meter with universal power adapter and user guide

11388-364 SB70D benchtop DO meter with DO probe (11388-374), universal power adapter and user guide

11388-322 SP70D portable DO meter with batteries and user guide

11388-336 SP70D portable DO meter with DO probe (11388-374), batteries and user guide

11388-352 SB70C benchtop conductivity meter with universal power adapter and user guide

11388-366 SB70C benchtop conductivity meter with conductivity probe (11388-372), universal power adapter and user guide

11388-324 SP70C portable conductivity meter with batteries and user guide

11388-338 SP70C portable conductivity meter with conductivity probe (11388-372), batteries and user guide

11388-348 SB80PI benchtop pH/ISE meter with universal power adapter and user guide

11388-362 SB80PI benchtop pH/ISE meter with refillable pH electrode (14002-850), universal power adapter and user guide

11388-320 SP80PI portable pH/ISE meter with batteries and user guide

11388-334 SP80PI portable pH/ISE meter with gel-filled 3-in-1 pH/ATC electrode (14002-860), batteries and user guide

11388-344 SB80PD benchtop pH/DO meter with universal power adapter and user guide

11388-358 SB80PD benchtop pH/DO meter with refillable pH electrode (14002-850), DO probe (11388-374), universal power adapter and user guide




11388-316 SP80PD portable pH/DO meter with batteries and user guide

11388-330 SP80PD portable pH/DO meter with gel-filled 3-in-1 pH/ATC electrode (14002-860), DO probe (11388-374), batteries and user guide

11388-346 SB80PC benchtop pH/conductivity meter with universal power adapter and user guide

11388-360 SB80PC benchtop pH/conductivity meter with refillable pH electrode (14002-850), conductivity probe (11388-372), universal power adapter and user guide

11388-318 SP80PC portable pH/conductivity meter with batteries and user guide

11388-332 SP80PC portable pH/conductivity meter with gel-filled 3-in-1 pH/ATC electrode (14002-860), conductivity probe (11388-372), batteries and user guide

11388-342 SB90M5 benchtop pH/ISE/DO/conductivity meter with universal power adapter and user guide

11388-356 SB90M5 benchtop pH/ISE/DO/conductivity meter with Posi-pHlo™ pH electrode (14002-782), DO probe (87000-086), conductivity probe (11388-382), universal power adapter and user guide

11388-314 SP90M5 portable pH/ISE/DO/conductivity meter with batteries and user guide

11388-328 SP90M5 portable pH/ISE/DO/conductivity meter with 3-in-1 pH/ATC electrode (14002-860), DO probe (11388-374), conductivity probe (11388-372), batteries and user guide

14002-756 Electrode stand and holder

87000-060 Universal power adapter

87000-090 Stirrer probe with paddle for benchtop meters

11388-400 Printer with printer interface cable (VWR Cat. No. 250302-001)

87000-066 21CFR Part 11 software with computer interface cable (VWR Cat. No. 14004-322)

87000-062 RS232 computer interface cable and RS232 printer interface cable

11388-388 Rugged hard field case for portable meters

11388-402 Soft field case for portable meters

87000-074 Impact jacket with electrode storage sleeve for portable meters

87000-076 Electrode storage sleeve for portable meters




14002-850 Refillable combination pH electrode with glass body

14002-780 Refillable combination pH electrode with epoxy body

14002-782 Posi-pHlo™ clog-resistant combination pH electrode with glass body

14002-784 Posi-pHlo™ clog-resistant combination pH electrode with epoxy body

14002-764 Low-maintenance gel-filled pH electrode with epoxy body

14002-860 Low-maintenance gel-filled 3-in-1 pH/ATC electrode with epoxy body

11388-378 ATC probe with epoxy body

11388-380 ATC probe with glass body

14002-794 Ammonia combination ion selective electrode

14002-786 Chloride combination ion selective electrode

14002-788 Fluoride combination ion selective electrode

14002-796 Nitrate half-cell ion selective electrode (requires a double junction reference electrode, VWR Cat. No. 14002-854)

14002-790 Silver sulfide combination ion selective electrode

11388-374 DO probe with calibration sleeve and 3 meter cable

87000-086 Rugged DO probe with 1.5 meter cable

87000-088 Rugged DO probe with 3 meter cable

11388-370 BOD AUTO-STIR DO probe with calibration sleeve

87000-092 Conductivity probe, K = 0.1, with 0.01 µS/cm to 300 µS/cm range and 1 meter cable

11388-372 Conductivity probe, K = 1.0, with 1 µS/cm to 20 mS/cm range and 1 meter cable


11388-382 Conductivity probe, K = 0.55, with 1 µS/cm to 200 mS/cm range and 1.5 meter cable


14002-856 Posi-pHlo™ clog-resistant combination ORP/redox electrode with epoxy body

14002-858 Refillable combination ORP/redox electrode with glass body

Visit www.vwr.com for additional meter kits, accessories, electrodes and solutions.



Appendix A

Special Meter Setup Menu FeaturespH Setup Menu FeaturesAutomatic buffer recognition

The sympHony pH meters are capable of automatically recognizing pH 1.68, 4.01, 6.86, 7.00, 9.18, 10.01 and 12.46 buffers during a pH calibration. During a calibration, the meter uses the selected buffer set and the raw mV reading of the pH electrode in the buffer to recognize and display the buffer value at the measured temperature. The raw mV value must be about ± 30 mV from the theoretical mV reading of the buffer in order for the meter to automatically recognize the buffer.

Buffer mV Range Buffer mV Range Buffer mV Range

1.68 +285 to +345 7.00 - 30 to + 30 10.01 -207 to -147

4.01 +207 to +147 9.18 -99 to -159 12.46 -293 to -353

6.86 +38 to -22

Dissolved Oxygen Setup Menu FeaturesBarometric Pressure Compensation

The sympHony dissolved oxygen meters have an internal barometer that is used for pressure compensated dissolved oxygen readings. The meter can also use manual barometric pressure compensation if dissolved oxygen is being measured with a submerged probe or in a pressurized vessel. The pressure must be entered as mm Hg (mercury). 1 mm Hg = 0.03937 inch Hg = 1.3332 hPa (mBar) = 0.01934 PSI.

Salinity Correction

Automatic salinity correction for dissolved oxygen readings is available on sympHony dissolved oxygen meters that have a conductivity mode. The meter uses the conductivity value read by the conductivity probe to calculate the salinity correction factor and applies the factor to dissolved oxygen readings reported as mg/L.


The meter can also use manual salinity correction for dissolved oxygen readings reported as mg/L. The manual salinity correction factor must be entered as ppt (parts per thousand).

Conductivity at 20 °C (mS/cm)

Salinity Correction Value (ppt)





5 3 20 13 35 25

6 4 21 14 36 25

7 4 22 15 37 26

8 5 23 15 38 27

9 6 24 16 39 28

10 6 25 17 40 29

11 7 26 18 42 30

12 8 27 18 44 32

13 8 28 19 46 33

14 9 29 20 48 35

15 10 30 21 50 37

16 10 31 22 52 38

17 11 32 22 54 40

18 12 33 23 56 42

19 13 34 24

This table was calculated from the International Oceanographic Tables, Vol. 1, National Institute of Oceanography of Great Britain, Womley, Godaming, Surrey, England and Unesco, Paris 1971.

Conductivity Setup Menu FeaturesTemperature Compensation and Reference Temperature

The sympHony conductivity meters have the ability to use a temperature compensation feature that calculates and displays the conductivity measurements at a reference temperature of 15 °C, 20 °C or 25 °C. The temperature compensation can be set as linear for most aqueous samples, non-linear for ultra pure and low ionic strength samples or off for non-temperature compensated conductivity measurements. The closer the sample temperature is to the selected reference temperature, the more accurate the conductivity measurement will be, especially if the temperature compensation coefficient is estimated or inaccurate.

Special Meter Setup Menu Features


The conductivity of a solution with a specific electrolyte concentration changes with temperature and this relationship is described by the temperature coefficient of the solution. The meter has a default temperature coefficient of 2.1 percent change in conductivity per ˚C, which is representative of many aqueous samples.

Solution (25 °C to 50 °C) Temperature Coefficient (% / °C)

Ultra Pure Water 4.55

Salt (NaCl) 2.12

5% NaOH 1.72

Dilute Ammonia 1.88

10% HCl 1.32

5% Sulfuric Acid 0.96

98% Sulfuric Acid 2.84

Sugar Syrup 5.64

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)

The sympHony conductivity meters measure TDS as the total amount of dissolved inorganics in a solution. The dissolved inorganics carry a current that is measured by the conductivity probe. Since there is a direct relationship between conductivity and TDS, conductivity readings are used to estimate the presence of inorganics. The user must enter a TDS factor between 0.01 and 10 mg/L in the setup menu.

The standard method of determining TDS involves evaporating a sample to dryness at 180 ˚C and weighing the residue. The TDS factor is calculated by taking the residue weight and dividing it by the sample conductivity. Subsequent conductivity readings are multiplied by the TDS factor to determine the TDS value of the sample.

Automatic Calibration

The sympHony conductivity meters are capable of automatically recognizing 100 µS/cm, 1413 µS/cm and 12.9 mS/cm conductivity standards when the nominal cell constant of the conductivity probe is entered in the setup menu. For the meter to recognize the conductivity standard, the entered cell constant must be accurate within a factor of 3. For example, if the actual cell constant is 1.0 cm-1, entering a nominal cell constant in the range of 0.3 cm-1 to 3.0 cm-1 would allow the meter to identify the conductivity standard and perform the automatic calibration.



ISE Setup Menu FeaturesConcentration Range

The sympHony ISE meters can be set for a high or low ISE concentration range that is used to determine the calibration stability criteria. If a high ISE concentration range is selected, the meter will perform a normal calibration with no delay in displaying the calibration standard value. If a low ISE concentration range is selected, the meter will wait about three to five minutes before displaying a stable reading for the calibration standard values. The delay will depend on the species being measured and the concentration of the calibration standards. The low ISE concentration range is designed to improve the accuracy of low concentration measurements by allowing the electrode to have a longer amount of time to stabilize in the calibration standards.

Automatic Blank Correction

The sympHony ISE meters have an ISE automatic blank correction feature that uses an algorithm to compensate for the non-linearity of the ion selective electrode in low-level standards and samples. Since the automatic blank correction feature requires the use of a set of non-linear equations that can only be calculated numerically, the user cannot analytically verify the calibration and the average slope value that is displayed on the meter may be outside of the slope range that is specified in the electrode user guide. In applications were analytical verification is required, the automatic blank correction feature should be turned off.


254503-001 Rev. B


Procedure Vegetation Sampling


Date: --/--/--

APPROVAL PAGE

VEGETATION SAMPLING



QA Manager: Date:




Date: --/--/--

1.0 PURPOSE

This procedure provides the methods for the collection, analysis, and reporting of vegetation samples in and around the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) (“Cotter”), Cañon City Milling Facility.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure applies to vegetation samples collected during the growing season near the three highest predicted environmental air monitoring locations taken by personnel of the Cotter Cañon City Milling Facility.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1. Current Colorado Radioactive Materials License.

3.2. Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), current version.

3.3. SOP-E-044, Sampling Equipment Decontamination

3.4. SOP-E-160, Sample Handling and Tracking

3.5. APPENDICES

3.5.1. Sample Transmittal and Tracking Form (SSTF).

3.5.2. Routine Sample Analysis Table

3.6. EXHIBITS

3.6.1. None.

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1. Sample Submittal And Tracking Form (SSTF): method of initiating, tracking, and documenting all samples taken at the Cotter, Cañon City Milling Facility via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

4.2. Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS): method setup by Cotter, Cañon City Milling Facility for tracking and documenting information pertinent to samples and other information.

4.3. Field Staff: the sampling technician or other qualified individual designated by the Environmental Coordinator (EC).





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5.1. EQUIPMENT

5.1.1. Pruning shears/scissors.

5.1.2. Suitable clean container for sample storage.

5.1.3. Lab type weighing scale

5.2. MATERIALS

5.2.1. Nalgene® plastic bag or equivalent containers

5.2.2. Latex gloves

5.2.3. Decontamination supplies and solutions listed in SOP-E-044

5.3. MAINTENANCE/CALIBRATION

5.3.1. None for this procedure


6.1. When sampling, precautions should be taken to avoid possible chemical hazards from crop treatment, i.e., pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. In addition, it would benefit the samplers to be familiar with and avoid contact with plants that present a contact hazard such as poison ivy.

6.2. Latex gloves are worn to minimize skin contact with plants and soil.

7.0 RESPONSIBILITY

7.1. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for:

7.1.1. Administering principals to assure adherence to procedures found in the QAPP current version.

7.2. The Environmental Coordinator (EC) is responsible for:

7.2.1. Providing the locations for the vegetation samples based on information obtained from other monitoring sources in and around the milling facility.

7.2.2. Ensuring that the field staff technicians obtaining vegetation samples are properly trained.

7.3. The Field Staff are responsible for:




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7.3.1. Having all necessary equipment and supplies prior to going to the field to

obtain samples.

7.3.2. Advising the EC of any deviations from planned activities or problems encountered during sampling events.

7.3.3. Following this procedure.

8.0 INSTRUCTIONS

8.1. Grass vegetation will be sampled three times during the growing season at locations determined by the EC. Sample locations will be determined by the highest predicted contaminant concentrations as determined by the most recent offsite dose assessment information.

8.2. The Field Staff technician will receive the sampling locations from the EC.

8.3. Collect samples of non-woody forbs, grasses, and/or cultivated vegetation. Vegetation will be severed using scissors or pruning shears no closer than 5 cm from the point where the plant emerges from the soil to avoid soil contamination.

8.4. A sufficient volume of sample will be taken and placed in a Nalgene® bag, an equivalent plastic bag or container.

8.4.1. Collect approximately 1000 grams wet sample weight. This may not always be possible due to vegetation conditions caused by drought etc.

8.5. Label the sample bag using an indelible marker with the location, date, and time the sample was taken, field weight of sample and the SSTF#.

8.6. Note pertinent information in the field sampling logbook or equivalent, including the location, date and time of sample, description of sample location, site conditions, weight of sample, and any unusual circumstances encountered during the sampling effort.

8.7. Clean sampling equipment following SOP-E-044 before proceeding to the next sample location.

8.8. Continue sampling until samples at all locations have been taken.

8.9. For quality assurance purposes a duplicate sample will be collected at one of the sampling locations.

8.9.1. For the QA sample, collect double the amount or volume as for the regular sample.




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8.9.2. Place the collected vegetation in to a large clean plastic bag or other

suitable clean container, mix to blend the sample.

8.9.3. Place the blended vegetation in to two sample bags. Label one as the regular sample and the other as the QA duplicate sample.

8.10. After arriving back at the facility, complete the required paperwork and SSTF form. Transfer sample custody to the laboratory for processing and analysis per SOP-E-160.

9.0 RECORDS

9.1. Field sampling logbook, field data sheet, or tablet.

9.2. Analysis report




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Appendix 3.5.1

Sample Submittal and Tracking Form (SSTF)




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Appendix 3.5.2 Sample Analysis Table

Matrix Analysis Anticipated

Concentration Range

Analytical Method

Laboratory ID

Sample Type

Sample Number

Field Duplicates Holding Tme

Lab Turnaround

Time

Data Use Sample Volume Container

Type Preservative Field Filtered

Total Analysis

Vegetation

Natural Uranium 6 - 102 pCi/kg EPA Method 6020A

Cotter Grab 9 3

6 months 90 days RML 1 kg field weight ZipLock Bag or

glass jar NA NA

12

Molybdenum 0.8 - 53 mg/kg

No established

holding time, analyze as

soon as feasible

90 days RML

1 kg field weight

Thorium 230 10 - 132 pCi/kg

EPA Method

910

1 kg field weight ZipLock Bag or

glass jar NA NA Raduim 226 25 - 210 pCi/kg

EPA Method

903

Thorium 232 1 - 6 pCi/kg

EPA Method

910

Lead 210 46 - 210 pCi/kg

EPA Method

901


Procedure Environmental

Thermoluminescent Dosimetry


Date: --/--/--

APPROVAL PAGE

ENVIRONMENTAL THERMOLUMINESCENT DOSIMETRY



QA Manager: Date:





Date: --/--/--

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide the methods for the collection, analysis, and reporting of environmental exposure rates in and around the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) (“Cotter”), Canon City Milling Facility and to comply with the current Colorado Radioactive Materials License.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure applies to all environmental Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (“TLD”) distributed and collected for evaluation of the surrounding areas of the milling facility to determine exposure to the environment and public.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 REFERENCES

3.1.1 Current Colorado Radioactive Materials License.

3.1.2 Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), current version.

3.2 APPENDICES

3.2.1 Sample Locations for Environmental Thermoluminescent Dosimetry

3.2.2 Routine Sample Analysis Table

3.3 EXHIBITS

3.3.1 Sample Replacement Data Sheet for TLD, RSD-17.

3.3.2 Environmental, Inc. Midwest Laboratories TLD Data Sheet.

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1 TLD: a dosimeter which provides personal dose interpretation of beta, x-ray, and higher energy photon.

4.2 Field Staff: the sample technician or other qualified individual designated by the Environmental Coordinator (EC).


5.1 EQUIPMENT





Date: --/--/--

5.1.1 Staple gun and staples

5.1.2 Ziplock type plastic bags or the equivalent

5.2 MATERIALS

5.2.1 Thermoluminescent dosimetry badges (TLD).


5.3.1 None for this procedure


6.1 Standard worker safety personal protective equipment (PPE) should be observed when using this procedure.

6.2 In the warmer months be aware of the possibility of snakes and stinging insects.

7.0 RESPONSIBILITY

7.1 The Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager) is responsible for:

7.1.1 Administering principals to assure adherence to procedures and policies found in the QAPP current version.

7.2 The EC is responsible for:

7.2.1 Ensuring the field staff sample technician(s) are properly trained.

7.2.2 Reviewing analysis of the TLD to determine any corrective actions that need to be taken if necessary.

7.3 The field staff sample technician is responsible for:

7.3.1 Having all necessary materials and supplies prior to going to the TLD sample stations for retrieval and replacement.

7.3.2 Advising the EC of any deviations from the planned activities or problems encountered during sample TLD recovery or installation that may affect analysis results.

7.3.3 Following instructions as outlined in this procedure.

8.0 INSTRUCTIONS





Date: --/--/--

8.1 FREQUENCY

8.1.1 Unexposed TLD will replace exposed TLD quarterly as determined by the EC or by conditions set forth in the current Colorado Radioactive Materials license.

8.1.1.1 A duplicate TLD (QA) will be placed at one location on a rotating basis to verify results of that TLD.

8.1.1.2 Additionally a control TLD is located at the residence of the EC during the exposure period.

8.1.1.2.1 The control TLD will be placed in a lead shielded box to insure that it is not exposed to ionizing radiation during the sample period.

8.1.1.2.2 Sample media will be placed at locations listed in Appendix 3.2.1.

8.2 PROCEDURE

8.2.1 The EC receives the TLD at his residence from the dosimetry vendor and places the replacement control TLD in a lead shielded container at his residence during the sampling period.

8.2.2 The dosimetry TLD are provided to the field sample staff for exchange and collection.

8.2.3 The field staff technician at each monitoring location will place the TLD into a Ziploc® type bag or equivalent and upon arrival at the monitoring location place the TLD at the height of a human torso to simulate whole body exposure.

8.2.4 The field staff technician, on arriving back at the facility will complete all necessary paperwork and package the exchanged TLD badges and the control TLD for the previous quarter for shipment to the dosimerty vender for processing.

9.0 RECORDS

9.1 TLD dosimerty analysis report

Cotter Corporation Canon City Milling Facility Canon City, Colorado



Number: SOP-E-070 Page: 5 of 8 Revision: 1

Date: April 2016

Appendix 3.2.1 Sample Locations for Environmental Thermoluminescent Dosimetry

Location ATI Location

Number Cotter Location Description Quality Control QC-1 E. Qtr. Corner Sec. 16 C-2 AS-202 S. Qtr. Corner Sec. 16 C-3 AS-203 W. Qtr. Corner Sec. 16 C-4 AS-204 Lincoln Park C-5 LP-2 Canon City C-6 CC-2 OroVerde COV-3 OV-3 North Boundary CAS-206 AS-206 Mill Entrance Rd. AS-209 AS-209 Shadow Hills Estate SH-ES-210 AS-210 Nearest Resident N.R. 212 AS-212


Procedure Environmental Thermoluminescent Dosimetry


Date: April 2016

Appendix 3.2.2 Routine Sample Analysis Table


Concentration Range

Cotter SOP Analytical Method Laboratory ID Sample Type Sample Number

Field Duplicates

Holding Tme

Lab Turnaround

Time Data Use Sample

Volume Container

Type Preservative

Env Gamma Gamma 10-17 uR/hr SOP-E-070 (SOP) EIML-TLD-01 ATI-EIML Continuous (90 Days) 40 4

Analyze as soon

as feasible

30 days RML NA TLD (CaSO4 :Dy) NA





Date: April 2016

Exhibit 3.3.1





Date: April 2016

Exhibit 3.3.2


Procedure Arkansas River Water

Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

APPROVAL PAGE

ARKANSAS RIVER WATER SAMPLE COLLECTION



QA Manager: Date:



Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

1.0 PURPOSE

This procedure is to be used when taking water quality samples from the Arkansas River near the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) Cañon City Milling Facility.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 This procedure applies to samples taken from the Arkansas River at the following two locations:

2.1.1 Location ID 907 at the intersection of the Arkansas River with First Street, Cañon City, CO.

2.1.2 Location ID 904 at the intersection of the Arkansas River at McKenzie Boulevard, also known as Four Mile Road, Cañon City, CO.

2.2 Additionally this procedure applies to any water samples at other locations of the Arkansas River that are deemed necessary to be taken by the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.), Cañon City Milling Facility.

3.0 REFERENCES


3.2 Quality Assurance Project Plan, (QAPP), current version.

3.3 Procedure SOP-E-041, Measurement of pH of Water Samples.

3.4 Procedure SOP-E-042, Measurement of Electrical Conductivity of Water Samples.

3.5 Procedure SOP-E-044, Sample Equipment Decontamination.

3.6 Procedure SOP-E-160, Sample Handling and Tracking

3.7 EXHIBITS

3.7.1 Field Sample Analysis Table

3.7.2 Sample Transmittal and Tracking Form (SSTF)

4.0 DEFINITIONS



5.1 EQUIPMENT



Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

5.1.1 Model D74TM integrated depth sampler.

5.1.2 USGS AA Current Meter.

5.1.3 Bucket.

5.1.4 Churnsplitter.

5.1.5 Various booms, rods, cables and winches.

5.1.6 pH meter.

5.1.7 Electrical conductivity meter.

5.1.8 Temperature meter.

5.1.9 Field sampling logbook, field data sheet, or tablet.

5.1.10 Waterproof marking pens.

5.2 MATERIALS

5.2.1 New polyethylene sample bottles.

5.2.2 4,7, and 10 pH buffers.

5.2.3 Appropriate electrical conductivity standards.

5.2.4 SSTF.

5.2.5 Decontamination equipment and supplies, (See Procedure SOP-E-044).


5.3.1 Refer to the specific instruments operating instruction manual for calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance.


6.1 Sample technicians should be certain all mechanical equipment is in good repair and properly maintained before attempting its use.

6.2 When taking a grab sample care should be taken because rocks along the banks of the river can be slippery.

6.3 Traffic safety when working near roadways.



Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

6.4 Acids used for preservation of samples and decontamination of equipment are

potentially dangerous. Read the individual Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all chemicals prior to use, storage, and transportation.

6.5 Wear latex gloves and safety glasses when handling acids during decontamination and sample preservation.

7.0 RESPONSIBILITY

7.1 The QA Manager is responsible for:

7.1.1 Administering principals to assure adherence to procedures and policies found in the SOP-E-160 and QAPP current version.

7.2 The Environmental Coordinator (EC) is responsible for:

7.2.1 Insuring the field technicians are properly trained and following correct procedures involving the water quality samples.

7.2.2 Reviewing data from water quality analysis.

7.3 The Field sample technician is responsible for:

7.3.1 Having all necessary materials and supplies prior to going to the assigned water quality monitoring sites to obtain samples.

7.3.2 Following the directives in the SOP-E-160 for sample handling and chain of custody.

7.3.3 Following items listed within this procedure.

8.0 INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 Samples will be taken on a quarterly basis as listed in the Radioactive Materials License or as directed by the EC. Also one QA sample will be taken annually. The location of the QA sample will be determined by using a random number generating program.

8.2 After arriving at location at which river will be sampled utilize the Equal Width Increment (EWI) to determine sample locations by.

8.3 Measure the width of the river and divide into a minimum of twelve equal segments.

8.4 Measure flow rate of stream using current meter at each segment as defined above.

8.4.1 If water depth is less than 2.5 feet, measure the current at 60% down from the surface.



Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

8.4.2 If water depth is greater than 2.5 feet, measure the current at 80% and 20%

down from the surface.

8.4.3 If water flow is either too low, too high or other conditions prevent collecting a set flow measurements, document the river flow rate recorded from the nearest river gauging station after returning the facility office.

8.4.4 Proceed to section 8.11 of this procedure.

8.5 Record the current readings in the field sampling logbook or the equivalent.

8.6 Upon returning to the milling facility, enter appropriate readings into the computer to ascertain river flow rates. Enter results in field sampling logbook or the equivalent.

8.7 Begin to obtain the sample by first determining position in the transit and using the Model D74TM depth integrated sampler.

8.7.1 Select a nozzle from those provided in the kit and install a pre-cleaned 1 liter sample bottle in sampler and lower to pre-determined point in water column. The lowering and raising of the sampler should be approximately at the same rate.

8.7.2 Retrieve sampler and inspect to see if bottle has been overfilled. Evidence of which, will be water flowing from the nozzle.

8.7.3 If sample bottle has been overfilled, empty and repeat sections 8.7.1 and 8.7.2.

8.7.4 Repeat until a good sample is taken.

8.7.5 Pour water sample into churnsplitter.

8.8 Repeat the sections 8.7.2 thru 8.7.5 until all transects have been sampled.

NOTE: If after the above procedure is completed, there is not sufficient volume of sample to fill all bottles in the sample suite. Resample the entire transect as many times as necessary to obtain sufficient volume. All transect points must be sampled if one of them is taken.

8.9 Fill individual bottles for analysis from the churnsplitter.

8.10 Label bottles using waterproof marker with:

8.10.1 Location.

8.10.2 Date.

8.10.3 Sample submittal number.



Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

8.11 If river flow is either too low, too high or dangerous conditions exist, collect grab

samples from appropriate locations in river.

8.11.1 Begin to obtain sample by selecting locations on both sides of the river channel for collection of grab samples. When taking a grab sample a bucket will be used to dip a sufficient amount of water from both sides of the river and pouring the water into a churnsplitter.

8.12 Fill out SSTF as required.

8.13 Fill out field sampling logbook or equivalent with all necessary information.

8.14 Maintain Chain of Custody per SOP-E-160 and QAPP current version

8.15 Decontaminate equipment using Procedure SOP-E-044.

9.0 RECORDS

9.1 Field sampling logbook, field data sheet, or tablet

otter Corporation (N.S.L.) Cañon City Milling Facility Cañon City, Colorado

Procedure Arkansas River Water Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

Exhibit 3.7.1

Field Sample Analysis Table Analysis Anticipated

Concentration Range

Cotter SOP Analytical Method

Laboratory ID

Sample Type

Sample Number

Field Duplicates

Holding Time

Lab Turnaround

Time

Data Use

Sample Volume

Container Type

Preservative Field Filtered

Total Analysis

Temperature NA NA NA Field parameter

Grab 410 20 NA NA RML NA NA None No 430 pH 2.9- 12.3 s.u. SOP-E-042 NA Specific Conductance 150 - >20000 uS SOP-E-041 NA Oxygen Reduction Potential (ORP) 260 - 702 mv

(SHE) SOP-E-046 NA 73 4 77

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) <10 - 206000 mg/L

EPA Method 160.1

Cotter Grab 364 18 7 days 90 days RML 1000 mL P or G Cool to <6°C

No (Lab filtered)

382

Total Suspended Solids (TSS) <2 - 350 mg/L EPA Method 160.2

No

Alkalinity (total as CaCO3) <1 -880 mg/L EPA Method 5.10

Cotter Grab 364 18 14 days 90 days RML 1000 mL P or G Cool to <6°C

No 382

Bicarbonate (as HCO3) <1 - 840 mg/L Carbonate (as CaCO3) <1 - 750 mg/L Sulfate <3 - 140000

mg/L EPA Method

375.3 28 days 90 days RML Cool to

<6°C No

Chloride <3 - 15000 mg/L EPA Method 325.3

Calcium <0.03 - 630 mg/L EPA Method 6020A

Cotter Grab 364 18 6 months 90 days RML 250 mL P or G HNO3 to pH <2

Yes 382 Magnesium <0.005 - 17000

mg/L Potassium <0.02 - 240 mg/L Sodium <0.03 - 41000

mg/L Nitrate+Nitrite <0.6- 270 mg/L SOP-L-4-9 No EPA

Method Cotter Grab 402 20 28 days 90 days RML 125 mL P or G H2SO4 to pH

<2 No 422


Procedure Arkansas River Water Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

Exhibit 3.7.1 Field Sample Analysis Table (continued)

Analysis Anticipated Concentration

Range

Cotter SOP

Analytical Method

Laboratory ID

Sample Type

Sample Number

Field Duplicates

Holding Time

Lab Turnaround

Time

Data Use

Sample Volume

Container Type


Total Analysis

Uranium Suspended <0.0001 - 4 mg/L EPA Method 6020A


No 47 Molybdenum Suspended 0.0003 - 0.005

mg/L 8 1 9

Selenium Dissolved <0.001-1 mg/L EPA Method 6020A


Yes 154 Iron Dissolved < 0.001 - 2900

mg/L 402 20 422

Manganese Dissolved <0.02- 790 mg/L 402 20 422 Molybdenum Dissolved <0.0001 - 83 mg/L 410 20 422 Uranium Dissolved <0.0001 - 95 mg/L 410 20 422 Radium 226 Suspended <0.05-0.3 pCi/l EPA Method

903 Cotter Grab 45 2 6 months 90 days RML Note: Included

in the amount for Radionuclides Dissolved plus field sampling filters

ZipLock Bag

NA No (Field sampling

filters submitted)

47

Thorium 230 Suspended <0.1-1.2 pCi/l EPA Method 910

45 2 47

Lead 210 Suspended <0.7-4.2 pCi/l EPA Method 901

37 2 39

Polonium 210 Suspended <0.2 - 4.3 pCi/l EPA Method 912

37 2 39

Radium 226 Dissolved <0.1-1.5 pCi/l EPA Method 903


Yes 47

Thorium 230 Dissolved <0.1-0.3 pCi/l EPA Method 910

45 2 47

Lead 210 Dissolved <0.7-3.4 pCi/l EPA Method 901

37 2 39

Polonium 210 Dissolved <0.1 - 0.9 pCi/l EPA Method 912

37 2 39



Sample Collection


Date: --/--/--

Exhibit 3.7.2



Procedure Soil Sampling


Date: --/--/--

APPROVAL PAGE

SOIL SAMPLING



QA Manager: Date:




Date: --/--/--

1.0 PURPOSE

This procedure provides the methods for the collection, analysis, and reporting of soil samples in and around the Cotter Corporation, Cañon City Milling Facility.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure applies only to annual routine soil samples including those for public dose assessment taken by Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) (“Cotter”) Cañon City Milling Facility.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1. Current Colorado radioactive materials license.


3.3. Procedure SOP-E-044, Decontamination of Equipment

3.4. Procedure SOP-E-160, Sample Handling and Tracking

3.5. APPENDICES



3.5.3. Current Sampling Location Listing

3.6. EXHIBITS

3.6.1. None

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1. Sample Submittal And Tracking Form (SSTF): method of initiating, tracking, and documenting all samples taken at the cotter corporation, Cañon City Milling Facility via the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).





Date: --/--/--


5.1. EQUIPMENT

5.1.1. Stainless steel metal shovel or stainless steel tube sampler.

5.1.2. Stainless steel mixing bowl and utensils

5.1.3. Field sampling logbook, field data sheet, or tablet.

5.1.4. Hand-held GPS unit.

5.2. MATERIALS

5.2.1. Nalgene® plastic sample bag or the equivalent

5.2.2. Equipment decontamination supplies listed in SOP-E-044.





6.1. Standard worker safety and handling of equipment should be observed when using this procedure.

7.0 RESPONSIBILITY

7.1. The Environmental Coordinator (EC) is responsible for:

7.1.1. Ensuring that the field staff technicians obtaining soil samples are properly trained.

7.1.2. Notifying CDPHE when required prior to sampling.

7.2. The field staff technician is responsible for:

7.2.1. Having all necessary equipment and supplies prior to going to the field to obtain samples.

7.2.2. Advising the EC of any deviations from planned activities or problems encountered during sampling events.

7.3. The Quality Assurance Manager (QA Manager) is responsible for:




Date: --/--/--

7.3.1. Administering principals to assure adherence to procedures and policies

found in the QAPP current version.

8.0 INSTRUCTIONS

8.1. Soil samples will be collected annually or as specified by the EC.

8.2. The field staff will acquire all necessary equipment and materials for the sampling effort.

8.3. The field staff will take the soil sample at the required locations or where specified by the EC. When collecting samples, be mindful not to sample at the exact spot as in previous years. Designate the sampling location GPS coordinates in the field logbook.

8.4. Latex gloves are worn to protect the sampler from residual contamination on the hands and minimize cross contamination between samples.

8.5. Remove the top 5 cm of soil from a 10 cm x 10 cm area using the stainless steel shovel or take a 5 cm diameter plug 5 cm deep if using the soil sampler. Remove any large rocks or debris from the sample.

8.6. Place the soil in a Nalgene® sample bag or equivalent.

8.7. Label the sample bag or equivalent using an indelible marker or prepared a label with the location, date, and time the sample was taken and the SSTF #.

8.8. Note pertinent information in the field sampling logbook or equivalent, including the location, date and time of sample, description of sample location, site conditions, GPS coordinates, and any unusual circumstances encountered during the sampling effort.

8.9. Fill out the necessary information on the SSTF.

8.10. Clean the sampling equipment following SOP-E-044 before proceeding to the next sample location.

8.11. Continue sampling until all samples at all locations have been taken.

8.12. For quality assurance purposes a duplicate sample will be collected at one of the sampling locations.

8.12.1. For the QA sample, collect double the amount or volume as for the regular sample.




Date: --/--/--

8.12.2. Place the collected soil in to a stainless steel bowl and mix to blend the

sample.

8.12.3. Place the blended soil in to two sample bags. Label one as the regular sample and the other as the QA duplicate sample.

8.13. After arriving back at the facility, complete the required paperwork and SSTF form. Transfer sample custody to the laboratory for processing and analysis as per SOP-E-160.

9.0 RECORDS

9.1. Field sampling logbook, field data sheet, or tablet




Date: --/--/--

Appendix 3.5.1





Date: --/--/--

Appendix 3.5.2 Routine Sample Analysis Table Analysis Anticipated

Concentration Range

Cotter SOP Analytical Method

Laboratory ID

Sample Type

Sample Number

Field Duplicates

Holding Time

Lab Turnaround

Time

Data Use

Sample Volume

Container Type


Total Analysis

Natural Uranium 2 -17 pCi/g EPA Method 6020A

Cotter Grab 10 1 6 months 90 days RML 250 g ZipLock Bag or

glass jar

NA NA 11

Molybdenum 1.1 - 27 ug/g No established

holding time, analyze as

soon as feasible

90 days RML 100 g

Thorium 230 2 - 59 pCi/g EPA Method 910

Cotter Grab 100 g ZipLock Bag or

glass jar

NA NA

Radium 226 1 - 13 pCi/g EPA Method 903

Thorium 232 0.8 -1.3 pCi/g EPA Method 910

Thorium 228 0.7 - 1.3 pCi/g EPA Method 910

Radium 224 0.6 - 2.1 pCi/g EPA Method 903

Lead 210 1 - 10 pCi/g EPA Method 901




Date: --/--/--

Appendix 3.5.3 Current Sampling Location Listing

Location ID # Location Description

AS-202 East Boundary

AS-203 South Boundary

AS-204 West Boundary

AS-206 North Boundary

AS-209 Mill Entrance Road

AS-210 Shadow Hills Estates

AS-212 Nearest Resident

CC-2 Cañon City #2

LP-2 Lincoln Park #2

OV-3 Oro Verde #3


Procedure Radon Flux Measurement


Date: --/--/--

APPROVAL PAGE

RADON FLUX MEASUREMENT



QA Manager: Date:




Date: --/--/--

RADON FLUX MEASUREMENT

1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to standardize the methodology used to measure tailings impoundment Radon-222 emanation rates following the protocol listed in EPA Method 115 at the Cañon City Milling Facility.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure applies to the collection of radon flux samples and the measurement of the radon emanation rate from the Cañon City Milling Facility’s Main Tailings Impoundment.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1. Current Colorado Materials Radioactive Materials License.


3.3. Procedure SOP-E-160, Sample Handling and Tracking

3.4. U. S. EPA Method 115-Monitoring For Radon-222 Emissions

3.5. APPENDICES


3.6. EXHIBITS

3.6.1. GPS Location Worksheet

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1. LACC: Large area charcoal canister.



5.1. EQUIPMENT




Date: --/--/--

5.1.1. Large area canister-type radon flux collectors (LACC)

5.1.2. Shovel

5.1.3. Funnel apparatus

5.1.4. Awl

5.1.5. High/low temperature recording thermometer

5.1.6. Rain gauge

5.2. MATERIALS

5.2.1. Sealed containers of unexposed specification charcoal.

5.2.2. Garmin eMap global positioning satellite unit or equivalent.

5.2.3. Black electrical container sealing tape.




6.1. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing tasks required by this procedure.

6.2. Monitoring equipment may offer pinch points. Workers should be cautious during monitoring activities.

7.0 RESPONSIBILITY

7.1. The Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for:

7.1.1. Administering principals to assure adherence to procedures and policies found in the QAPP current version.

7.2. The EC is responsible for:

7.2.1. Insuring that the field staff assigned to deploy and retrieve monitoring canisters is properly trained.

7.2.2. Scheduling of the radon flux measurement effort.

7.3. The Field sampling staff is responsible for:




Date: --/--/--

7.3.1. Following these procedures.

7.3.2. Reporting any inconsistencies or problems encountered during field activities to the EC.

7.4. Tellco Environmental, Inc. is responsible for:

7.4.1. Providing the monitoring equipment, canisters, sampling media.

7.4.2. Analysis of the exposed charcoal samples.

7.4.3. Preparing the written analysis report and summary information.

8.0 INSTRUCTIONS

Radon Flux measurement testing is performed when specified by the EC, and usually during the summer when meteorological conditions are best suited for testing. In accordance with the Method requirements, testing is conducted when ambient air temperatures are above 35oF, and at least 24 hours after measurable precipitation. Canisters are placed as uniformly as possible over the area of dirt cover and tailings beaches considering the following criteria: (1) employee safety, (2) topography and (3) other disturbances such as equipment on the dirt covered area or beaches.

8.1. Canister Deployment

8.1.1. A three-man crew is generally utilized during the Radon Flux testing effort and the testing usually lasts four (4) full days in order to accommodate the time necessary to complete the testing.

8.1.2. Radon Flux canisters are filled or “charged” with 180 grams of unexposed charcoal which is evenly distributed across the canister’s charcoal support grid. The collector is then re-assembled and set aside upside down.

NOTE: Care must be taken to keep the charged canisters in the upside down position to eliminate any chance of charcoal spillage until the canisters are deployed at the sampling location.

8.1.3. Charged canisters are transferred to the test location by means of vehicle transport in batches of 20 or 30 canisters. The transfer process is ongoing until all canisters are deployed.




Date: --/--/--

8.1.4. Each of the two testing rounds consists of 100 deployed canisters and five

additional canisters, which are designated as field controls, placed in a sealed plastic bag, and set aside.

8.1.5. At the test area, a location is designated for the thermometer and the rain gauge where (after installation) they will remain in place for the duration of the test. The on-site weather station can also be utilized to monitor temperature and rainfall during the testing event.

8.1.6. The deployment of the canisters begins at a convenient location, whether on the tailings beach, the soil-covered tailings area or other chosen location. The canisters are evenly distributed over the test areas.

8.1.7. Each canister is carefully placed on the ground where dirt is banked around the base to form a containment seal; a location label is placed on the canister; and a pin flag is marked with the location ID and placed beside the canister.

NOTE: A break in the sequential numbering of the canisters during retrieval is utilized to identify any missed canisters.

8.1.8. Two colors of pin flags are used during the testing, one for tailings beach region and one for the soil-covered region. The two-color system is used to assure proper area segregation of collected canisters and proper assignment to the pre-designated numerical system.

8.1.9. As the canisters are deployed, the deployment time and location coordinates indicated by hand-held GPS instrument are recorded. These coordinates are used later to plot the canister locations on a digital map and/or to find specific test locations after test results become available.

8.2. Canister Retrieval

8.2.1. On Day 2 of the Radon Flux test, the round one canisters are collected but only after the required 24 hour exposure period is complete.

8.2.2. At retrieval, the retrieval time of each canister is recorded on the GPS Location Worksheet.

8.2.3. Retrieved canisters are returned to the initial canister assembly work station and prepared for shipment. At the work station each canister is disassembled, and the charged charcoal media transferred into a sample container, sealed and appropriately labeled to identify the sample location.




Date: --/--/--

NOTE: Take care to avoid charcoal spillage and to preserve the charcoal during charcoal transfer.

8.2.4. The sealed charcoal containers are packaged and shipped to the radon emission contractor, Tellco Environmental, Inc. for analysis.

8.2.5. Temperature and rainfall information is recorded at the time of sample retrieval from the portable instruments or from the on-site weather station.

8.2.6. Second round deployment and testing are conducted on Days 3 and 4 and follow the same procedural sequence described above for the first round activity.

8.3. Canister and Equipment Decontamination

8.3.1. At completion of the testing, emptied canisters and related equipment are decontaminated when required based on contamination surveys.

8.3.2. The canisters and associated equipment are then boxed and shipped back to Tellco Environmental, Inc.

9.0 RECORDS

9.1. Field Data Sheets or tablet




Date: --/--/--

Appendix 3.5.1 Routine Sample Analysis Table


Concentration Range

Analytical Method

Laboratory ID

Sample Type

Sample Number Field Duplicates Holding

Time

Lab Turnaround

Time

Data Use

Sample Volume

Container Type Preservative Field

Filtered Total

Analysis

Rn Flux Radon 222 0.2-263 pCi/m2S

EPA Method 115, 40 CFR 61 App B

Tellco Env. 24 hour 100 per region NA

Analyze as soon

as feasible

30 days RML 180 g LAACC NA NA 100 per region




Date: --/--/--

Exhibit 3.6.1

GPS Field Location Data Worksheet

Date:____________ Area:

Technician:__________________

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Procedure Weather Monitoring

Number: SOP-E-130 Page 1 of 10

Version: 1 Date: --/--/--

APPROVAL PAGE

WEATHER MONITORING



QA Manager: Date:





WEATHER MONITORING

1.0 PURPOSE

This procedure describes the meteorological monitoring program utilized at the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) (“Cotter”) Cañon City Milling Facility.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure applies to Cotter personnel that inspect, calibrate, and summarize the data for the meteorological monitoring station.

3.0 REFERENCES


3.2 Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), current version.

3.3 APPENDICES

3.3.1 MET ONE by Northwest, Inc. meteorological monitoring station sensor specification listing.

3.3.2 Weather Station Inspection Report, form RSD-101r or the equivalent.

3.3.3 Weather Station Calibration, form RSD-104r or the equivalent.

3.4 EXHIBITS

3.4.1 None for this procedure.

4.0 DEFINITIONS

4.1 Field Staff: the sampling technician or other qualified individual designated by the Environmental Coordinator (“EC”).


5.1 EQUIPMENT

A description of the MET ONE by Northwest, Inc. meteorological monitoring station sensors and specifications is listed in appendix 4.1. Sensors and equipment with equivalent specifications may also be used.

5.1.1 Model 049C-1 Wind Speed Calibrator.





5.1.2 Model 040 Wind Direction Calibrator.

5.1.3 Model 045B Portable Electronic Calibrator.

5.2 MATERIALS

5.2.1 MET ONE Northwest, Inc. Operations and Calibration Manual.

5.2.2 Reference temperature thermometer


5.4 Refer to the system operation and calibration manual for additional information.


6.1 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for tasks required for this procedure.

7.0 RESPONSIBILITY



7.2 The EC is responsible for:

7.2.1 Insuring the field staff are properly trained and following correct procedures.

7.3 Field Staff are responsible for:

7.3.1 Having all the necessary equipment, materials and supplies prior to going to the meteorological monitoring station.

7.3.2 Inspecting, maintaining, and cleaning components of the meteorological monitoring weather station.

7.3.3 Conducting the semiannual calibration checks on the meteorological monitoring station.

7.3.4 Reviewing the meteorological data for accuracy, reformatting the data, and preparing the data summary report.





7.3.5 Reporting to the EC any inconsistencies encountered which could affect

the monitoring data.


8.0 INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 FREQUENCY

8.1.1 Weekly, inspect the monitoring station by field staff.

8.1.2 Monthly, download data stored in data logger and reformat the monitoring data.

8.1.3 Quarterly, inspect the monitoring station by QA staff.

8.1.4 Semiannually, calibrate the monitoring station sensors by field staff.

8.2 Weekly, the field staff and Quarterly the QA staff is to inspect the monitoring station conducting the following checks. Inspection results are recorded on form RSD-101r.

8.2.1 Perform manufacturer's system checks as specified in manufacturer's operating manual.

8.2.2 Check the outside of the station for broken equipment (wind vanes, probes, etc.).

8.2.3 Visually check meteorological station console for damage or improper operations.

8.2.4 Visually inspect the temperature sensor aspiration cables, connections and tower mounts.

8.2.5 Inspect and clean when needed the precipitation and evaporation leaf screen and level gauge.

8.2.6 Check the Data Acquisition System connection to the storage module.

8.2.6.1 Check the switch position on the storage module.

8.2.6.2 Check the clock time on the Data Acquisition System. Reprogram if the time is incorrect.

8.2.6.3 Check and record temperature, wind speed, wind direction and battery voltage on the weather station inspection form.





8.2.7 Correct any problems found or notify the EC.

8.2.8 Complete the Weather Station Inspection Report form RSD-101r.

8.3 Semiannually, calibrate the following sensors as specified in the MET ONE Operations and Calibration Manual. Record the calibration data on form RSD-104r.

8.3.1 Wind speed sensor.

8.3.2 Wind direction sensor.

8.3.3 Temperature sensor.

8.3.4 Sigma meter (standard deviation of the wind direction).

8.3.5 Rainfall and evaporation equipment.

8.3.6 See the MET ONE Operations and Calibration Manual for other maintenance and troubleshooting.

8.4 Monthly, download and reformat the meteorological data for inclusion in the annual summary report. The total evaporation and precipitation for the year are to be included along with a wind rose for the year.

9.0 RECORDS

9.1 Meteorological monitoring station inspection and calibration report forms.

9.2 Meteorological monitoring summary report.

9.3 All records produced by Cotter’s meteorological station will be entered into Cotter’s Document Control System.





Appendix 4.1

MET ONE by Northwest Inc. Meteorological Monitoring Station Sensor Specifications Model 010B Wind Speed Sensor The Model 010B Wind Speed Sensor employs a lightweight three-cup anemometer, which isdirectly coupled to a slotted disc chopper wheel. The chopper rotates and interrupts the light path of an optical link. The signal is amplified and produces pulsed frequency output proportional to wind speed. The sensor has National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) traceable accuracy of +1% over its entire calibrated range, with a starting threshold of 0.5 mph. Model 020B Wind Direction Sensor The Model 020B Wind Direction Sensor employs a lightweight, airfoil vane that is directly coupled to a single precision potentiometer. The built-in electronics module provides a voltage source for the potentiometer and amplifies the output signal for transmission over long cable lengths. Model 060A Temperature Sensor The Model 060A temperature sensor employs a solid-state multi-element thermistor, which produces a relatively large resistance change per degree of temperature change. It is used with the Model 076B Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield to determine ambient temperature. Range -50o to +50o, Accuracy + 0.01oC, Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) compliant Model 076B-1 Motor Aspirated Radiation Shield The Model 076B-1 motor aspirated radiation shield is designed to continuously sample ambient air with negligible radiation errors for temperature, differential temperature, and dew point measurements. The shield design eliminates all errors caused by either solar or terrestrial radiation, as well as secondary errors caused by convective heat transfer from the outer shield surfaces. Air is drawn into the bottom of the shield through two concentric ports. High velocity air drawn into the outer port scrubs the hot surface air from the exterior radiated surfaces and is exhausted. The inner port draws in the air sample, a true gas temperature measurement is made and the air is exhausted at the top of the radiation shield. This airflow system prevents convective heat transfer to the sampling stream. Radiation Error <0.005˚F under maximum solar radiation of 1.6 gpm-cal/cm/min. Model 083C Relative Humidity Sensor The Model 083C Relative Humidity Sensor employs a polymer thin film capacitor. A one-micron thick dialectic polymer layer absorbs water molecules through a thin metal electrode and causes capacitance change proportional to relative humidity. Range 0 - 100% Relative Humidity, Temperature Range -40oF to 175˚, Response Time <1 sec at 68oF, Accuracy 10 - 90% + 3%, 90 - 100% + 5%





Model 090 D-1, Barometric Pressure Sensor The Model 090D-1 Barometric Pressure Sensor employs a linear, solid-state pressure transducer. The transducer is mounted in a weatherproof enclosure. Accuracy + 0.04 in Hg (+ 1.35 mb) or + 0.125% FS. Model 375 Precipitation Gauge The Model 375 Precipitation Gauge is designed such that rainfall entering the 8" funnel collector is directed to the tipping bucket assembly. When a precise amount of precipitation has been collected, the bucket assembly tips and activates a mercury switch. A momentary electrical contact closure through the switch is provided for each increment of rainfall. The sample is discharged through the base of the gauge. The model 375 is a heated rain gauge employing thermostatically controlled heating elements to melt and measure the water content of snow and frozen rain, but to avoid evaporative loss. Resolution - .01", Accuracy + 0.5% at 0.5"/hour / + 1.0% at 1" to 3"/hour. Model 550 Evaporation Gauge The Model 550 Evaporation Gauge measures the water level in a standard evaporation pan and provides an output proportional to that level. The gauge employs a unique balance assembly to allow high resolution and simple data collection. Range 0-6" (0 - 150 MM), Resolution Infinite, Accuracy + 0.015". Model 456 Data System The Model 456 Data System is a completely integrated weather data system for onsite environmental recording. A built in data-logger scaled directly to the recorded measurements provides an easy to read permanent record of the measured meteorological variables. The standard equipment includes data-logger, computer interface, lightning protection, back-up battery, direct sensor hook-up and graphic user interface.

Cotter Corporation Cañon City Milling Facility Cañon City, Colorado


Number: EV-130 Page: 8 of 10 Revision: 1 Revision: 1 Date: 03/01/04

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Procedure Field Global Positioning

System Surveying

Number: SOP-E-140 Page: 1 of 7 Revision: 1 Date: May 2016

APPROVAL PAGE

Field Global Positioning System Surveying



QA Manager: Date:



System Surveying


1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this standard operating procedure is to describe the required standards, accepted procedures and performance criteria to be used by Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) and its agents when conducting surveys. Survey standards, procedures and performance criteria provide consistency of survey accuracy and reliability of mapping products for the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.) Cañon City Milling Facility.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 This procedure applies to global positioning system surveying activities conducted by and for the Cotter Corporation (N.S.L.), Cañon City Milling Facility.

3.0 REFERENCES

3.1 Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standard, Part 4: Architecture, Engineering Construction and Facilities Management, FGDC-STD-007.4-2002

3.2 Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standard, Part 1, Reporting Methodology, FGDC-STD-007.1-1998

3.3 Geospatial Positioning Accuracy Standard, Part 3, National Standard for Spatial Data Accuracy, FGDC-STD-007.3-1998

3.4 CIO 2131.0, National Geospatial Data Policy

4.0 DEFINITIONS


4.2 Vertical Accuracy: measure of the positional accuracy of a data set with respect to a specified vertical datum.

4.3 Positional Accuracy: describes the accuracy of the position of features.

4.4 Horizontal accuracy: measure of the positional accuracy of a data set with respect to a specified horizontal datum.

4.5 PDOP: Position Dilution of Precision.


5.1 EQUIPMENT



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5.1.1 TopCon HiPer Gb, duel-frequency base receiver and rover receiver.

5.1.2 TopCon FC-200 Data collector, Bluetooth capable.

5.1.3 Receiver base station mounting rod. (fixed permanent location)

5.1.4 Receiver Rover rod.

5.1.5 Various cables, charging adapters, etc.

5.1.6 Control Panel Point(s) survey elevation and coordinate reference information listing.

5.2 MATERIALS


5.3.1 Refer to the TopCon equipment operating, user, and reference manuals for specific instructions, troubleshooting and maintenance.


6.1 Sample technicians should be certain all mechanical equipment is in good repair and properly maintained before attempting its use.

6.2 Traffic safety will be considered when working near roadways.

6.3 Measurement should not be conducted during adverse weather conditions such as during electrical storms.

7.0 RESPONSIBILITY



7.2 The Environmental Coordinator (EC) is responsible for:

7.2.1 Insuring the field technicians are properly trained and following correct procedures.

7.2.2 Reviewing data from surveying activities.

7.3 The Field sample technician is responsible for:

7.3.1 Having all necessary materials and supplies prior to commencement of surveying.



System Surveying



8.0 EQUIPMENT SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 Verify batteries in both receivers and data collector unit are charged.

8.2 Proceed to base station location.

8.3 At base station location attach antenna to receiver.

8.4 Attach base receiver to base station rod.

8.5 Turn on base station receiver.

8.6 Turn on data collector.

8.7 From toolbar on TopCon FC-200 data collector screen:

8.7.1 Select Setup icon.

8.7.2 From setup menu select Base station.

8.7.3 Follow menu prompts, press next to advance.

8.7.3.1 Connection (Pocket-3D)

8.7.3.1.1 COM6: (BlueTooth)

8.7.3.2 Antenna type:

8.7.3.2.1 TopCon HiPer GB 8.7.3.2.2 Antenna height 0.000’ 8.7.3.2.3 Measured to Rim

8.7.3.3 Radio type:

8.7.3.3.1 TopCon Digital (UHF) 8.7.3.3.2 Serial Port C 8.7.3.3.3 38400 Baud rate 8.7.3.3.4 CMR Format

8.7.3.4 GPS receiver settings:

8.7.3.4.1 Use co-op tracking 8.7.3.4.2 Use multipath reduction

8.7.4 Select Finish icon on toolbar.



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8.7.5 On Bluetooth devices screen select serial number for the base station

receiver.

8.7.6 Select Finish icon on toolbar.

8.7.7 Screen on data collector will indicate connecting to base station.

8.8 Attach antenna to Rover receiver and turn on receiver.

8.9 On the FC-200 data collector screen select the Survey icon.

8.9.1 Select Connect to GPS from menu.

8.9.2 On Bluetooth devices screen select serial number of rover receiver.

8.10 From the FC-200 data collector screen verify the receivers and data collector are communicating.

8.10.1 An icon on the data collector screen will change from Red to Green indicating the system equipment is ready.

8.11 Survey measurements are currently recorded in State Plane CO Central 0502 NAD83.

9.0 SURVEY INSTRUCTIONS

9.1 Proceed to a known Control Panel Survey Point.

9.2 Attach rover receiver to the rover survey rod.

9.3 Place rod on survey point pin.

9.4 Orient the rod until bulls-eye indicator on rod is centered.

9.5 On FC-200 data collector screen select:

9.5.1 Survey icon on toolbar.

9.5.2 Measure pts.

9.5.3 Topo-shot.

9.5.4 Input a description for survey point.

9.5.5 Press enter, data collector will indicate when measurement is completed.

9.6 On FC-200 data collector screen select:



System Surveying


9.6.1 Data icon on toolbar.

9.6.2 Select Points.

9.6.3 Select Listing.

9.6.4 Select the measurement taken from the known control panel point survey. Compare the elevation and coordinates recorded to the known measurements listed on the reference sheet.

9.6.5 If the survey measurements are within the expected tolerance system is ready for use.

9.6.6 If the survey measurements are outside of the expected tolerance range, recheck the setup parameters in the FC-200 data collector.

9.6.6.1 This could be caused by survey rod not centered on panel point pin.

9.6.6.2 Incorrect rod height entered in FC-200 data collector.

9.6.7 Re-survey control panel point and compare measurements to the known elevation and coordinates listed on the reference sheet.

9.7 Proceed to requested location(s) for survey measurements.

9.8 At the requested location for survey, attach rover receiver to survey rod.

9.9 Verify data collector and receivers are communicating by noting the icon on the FC-200 data collector is green.

9.10 On the FC-200 data collector screen select:

9.10.1 Survey icon on toolbar.

9.10.2 Measure pts.

9.10.3 Topo-shot.

9.10.4 Input a description for survey point.

9.10.5 Press enter, data collector will indicate when measurement is completed.

9.11 Proceed to next location.

9.12 When surveying is completed return to base station location.



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9.13 Save current survey file on FC-200 data collector to the storage card by following

menu options on screen. Note if a lot of measurements are being collected it is recommended to save the current working file more often.

9.14 Turn off FC-200 Data collector.

9.15 Turn off both receivers.

9.16 Place data collector and receivers in to transport case and return to office.

9.17 At the office, measurements recorded on the data collector can be viewed manually by following the menu prompts on the screen or can be downloaded via computer using the TopCon 3D software program.

10.0 ACCURACY STANDARDS

10.1 Horizontal positional accuracy should be Tier 1 as identified in CIO 2131. This is equivalent to an accuracy of less than 1 meter.

10.2 To the extent practicable, horizontal accuracy should be 0.05 feet horizontal and vertical.

10.3 Monitoring well top of casing and ground surface elevation measurements should have a vertical positional accuracy of 0.01 feet. This higher level of accuracy is necessary for hydrologic and hydrogeologic studies. If the global positioning system surveying cannot provide this accuracy, other traditional land surveying may be necessary.

11.0 METADATA

11.1 Information on how GPS data were collected needs to be documented in the resulting geospatial layers metadata record. At a minimum, the following details should be documented in the metadata:

11.1.1 Maximum PDOP. (using 4 satellites)

11.1.2 Coordinate datum.

11.1.3 Coordinate projection.

11.1.4 Projection Zone, if using UTMs or State Plane.

11.1.5 Description of data point. (sample or well id, or location description)

12.0 RECORDS

12.1 Field sampling logbook, field data sheet, or tablet.

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