Conductivity Meter Kit Complete

Description

The Conductivity Meter Kit Complete is sturdy, affordable andideal for field use. The Conductivity Meter Kit Complete(P/C #0173062) includes the Conductivity Meter with 4 alka-line AAA batteries, Conductivity Electrode-ATC with protec-tive guard, stand, rubber armor, 4 spare alkaline AAA batteries,100 ml beaker, Gallic Acid, brass scoop, case and manual.

The meter has a large custom LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) forclear and easy reading. It measures conductivity in microSiemensper cm (µS/cm) and temperature in °C. Automatic calibrationof the meter is quick and easy using the recommendedcalibration solutions.

The Conductivity Electrode-ATC is also available separately(P/C #0173070) and is temperature compensated.

Application

It is recommended that neutralized conductivity be measuredon boiler water samples on a daily basis. Conductivity may alsobe performed on other types of water. The Conductivity MeterKit Complete is well suited for confirming the calibration of on-line monitoring units.

Procedure

Please refer to the manual for more detailed instructions.

Setup

1. Connect the Conductivity Electrode-ATC to the meter byaligning the connector slots with the posts of the meter’ssocket and rotate the connector clockwise until it locks. Insertthe mini phono jack of the temperature sensor into the socketon the meter. Unplug the phono jack when not in use.

2. Press the power button. The meter will go through a seriesof displays, showing the various setup parameters. All LCDsegments will light up for 2 seconds, and change intomeasurement mode. The conductivity measurement modewill display “µS” on the LCD. If the LCD displays “°C”, pressthe mode button until it displays “µS”. The meter is nowready for conductivity measurement.

WATER TREATMENT TESTING

Automatic Calibration

The meter will need to be calibrated before initial use and whena new electrode is being used for the first time.

1. Rinse the Conductivity Electrode-ATC with distilled waterto remove any impurities adhering to the body of theelectrode and then rinse with a small amount of calibrationstandard. If the electrode is dry, soak it for at least 5 to 10minutes in distilled water before calibration. Select a standardvalue close to the sample value you are measuring. Automaticcalibration is performed using the 84 µS/cm or 1413 µS/cmcalibration standards. Note: Do not place the electrode intothe bottle of calibration standard. Always pour an aliquot ofstandard solution from the bottle into a beaker and discardafter calibration is complete. To keep the bottle of calibrationstandard from becoming contaminated, do not pour thealiquot of solution back into the bottle of calibrationstandard.

2. Immerse the electrode tip into the calibration standardbeyond the upper steel band. Stir the electrode gently to createa homogeneous sample and allow time for the reading tostabilize.

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3. Press the conductivity calibration button. The calibrationindicator will appear for 1.5 seconds and a value will appearflashing. Wait for the value to stabilize and press the hold/enter button. The calibration standard value will appear for3 seconds. If the calibration is successfully performed, a(donE) will be displayed for about 3 seconds, and the meterwill return to the measurement mode.

Sample Measurement

1. Rinse the electrode with distilled water before use to removeany impurities adhering to the body of the electrode.

2. If measuring the conductivity of a boiler water sample, add2 drops of phenolphthalein to a cooled boiler water sampleand stir. If measuring the conductivity of another type ofwater proceed to step 4.

3. If the sample turns pink, add Gallic Acid while stirring untilthe pink color disppears.

4. Place the electrode into the sample and take care to ensure thatthe liquid level is above its upper steel band. Stir the electrodegently in the sample to create a homogenous sample. Allowtime for the reading to stabilize. Note the reading on thedisplay.

5. To hold a measurement, press the hold/enter button whilein the measurement mode. (HO) will appear on the display.To release the held value, press the hold/enter button again.Continue to take measurements.

Electrode Information

NOTE: DO NOT remove the protective guard during mea-surement and calibration as it may affect the readings.DO NOT submerge the electrode above the protec-tive guard.ALWAYS immerse the electrode beyond the uppersteel band.RINSE the electrode with distilled water beforestoring.

Conductivity Meter Complete Kit Contents

1 Conductivity Meter with 4 x AAA alkaline batteries1 Stand1 Rubber Armor1 Conductivity Electrode-ATC with protective guard4 x Alkaline AAA batteries – spare1 x 100 gram Gallic Acid1 x 0.2 gram Brass Scoop1 x 100 ml Plastic BeakerManualCase

Items Available Separately

1 x 30 gram Gallic Acid P/C #03091701 x 0.2 gram Brass Scoop P/C #02240141 x 250 ml Phenolphthalein P/C #03111911 x 100 ml Plastic Beaker P/C #02470161 x 500 ml Conductivity Standard (84 µS) P/C #69680381 x 500 ml Conductivity Standard (1413 µS) P/C #69680201 x Conductivity Electrode – ATC P/C #0173070Conductivity Meter Kit P/C #0173054

Includes all of the items in the Conductivity MeterComplete Kit except the Gallic Acid, Brass Scoop andPlastic Beaker

Important Information

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