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Instruction Manual (Before Use)COMPACT SALINITY METERSalt11

PrefaceThis manual describes the operation of the COM-PACT SALINITY METER, Salt11. Be sure to read this manual before using theproduct to ensure proper and safe operation of theinstrument. Also safely store the manual so it isreadily available for reference whenever necessary. Product specifications and appearance, as well asthe contents of this manual are subject to changewithout notice.

Warranty and responsibilityHORIBA, Ltd. warrants that the Product shall befree from defects in material and workmanship andagrees to repair or replace free of charge, at optionof HORIBA, Ltd., any malfunctioning or damagedProduct attributable to responsibility of HORIBA,Ltd. for a period of two (2) years from the delivery.However, the warranty period of sensor is 6 months.In addition, the warranty applies only when thesensor repeatedly fails even after cleaning andconditioning. In the following cases, none of thewarranties is valid; Any malfunction or damage attributable to

improper operation Any malfunction attributable to attempted repair

or modification by any person not authorized byHORIBA, Ltd.

Any malfunction or damage attributable toviolation of the instructions in this manual oroperations in an environment and the manner notspecified in this manual

Any malfunction or damage attributable to anycause or causes beyond the reasonable controlof HORIBA, Ltd. such as natural disasters

Any deterioration in appearance attributable tocorrosion, rust, and so on

Replacement of consumables such as the stan-dard solutions

HORIBA, LTD. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANYDAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANYMALFUNCTIONS OF THE PRODUCT, ANYERASURE OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER USES OFTHE PRODUCT.

TrademarksCompany names and brand names are eitherregistered trademarks or trademarks of therespective companies. (R), (TM) symbols may beomitted in this manual.

Regulations Conformable Directive

This equipment conforms to the following directivesand standards:

Information on Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Disposal of Batteries and AccumulatorsThe crossed out wheeled bin symbol with underbarshown on the product or accompanying documentsindicates the product requires appropriatetreatment, collection and recycle for waste electricaland electronic equipment (WEEE) under theDirective 2012/19/EU, and/or waste batteries andaccumulators under the Directive 2006/66/EC in theEuropean Union.The symbol might be put with one of the chemicalsymbols below. In this case, it satisfies therequirements of the Directive 2006/66/EC for theobject chemical.This product should not be disposed of as unsortedhousehold waste.

Your correct disposal of WEEE, waste batteries andaccumulators will contribute to reducing wastefulconsumption of natural resources, and protectinghuman health and the environment from potentialnegative effects caused by hazardous substance inproducts.Contact your supplier for information on applicabledisposal methods.

FCC RulesAny changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by the party responsible for complianceshall void the user's authority to operate theequipment.

WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class A digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protectionagainst harmful interference when the equipment isoperated in a commercial environment. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instruction manual, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area islikely to cause harmful interference in which casethe user will be required to correct the interferenceat his own expense.

Korea Certification

B 급 기기 ( 가정용 방송통신기자재 )이 기기는 가정용 (B 급 ) 전자파적합기기로서 주로 가정에서 사용하는 것을 목적으로 하며 , 모든 지역에서 사용할 수 있습니다 .

Taiwan Battery Recycling Mark

Specifications

Consumable parts sold separately

EMC: EN61326-1Class B, Portable test and measurement equipment

RoHS: EN505819. Monitoring and controlinstruments

Warning: This product is not intended for use in industrialenvironments. In an industrial environment,electromagnetic environmental effects may causethe incorrect performance of the product in whichcase the user may be required to take adequatemeasures.

Model Salt11

Measurement principle

2 AC bipolar method

Minimum sample volume

0.12 mL

Salinity range 0 to 100.0 ppt*1 (0 to 10.00%)

Range and resolution

(valid digits)

0.0 to 100.0 ppt: 0.1 ppt(0.00 to 10.00%: 0.01 %)

Calibration Up to two-point

Accuracy*2 ±2% full scale (0.0 to 9.9 ppt)±4% full scale (10.0 to 100.0 ppt)

Temperature display

0 to 50.0C

Display Digital LCD display (monochrome)

Operating temperature/

humidity

5 to 40C, 85% or less in relative humidity (no condensation)

Power CR2032 batteries (2)

Battery life Approx. 400 hours in continuous use

Outer dimensions/

mass

164 × 29 × 20 mm (excluding projections)Approx. 45 g (only meter, without batteries)

Main functionsTemperature conversion (2%/C fixed), waterproof*3, auto stable/auto hold, automatic power OFF

*1 ppt: parts per thousand.*2 Accuracy is the closeness of agreement between the

measured value and actual value of the standard solution in the measurement of the same standard solution as the one used for the calibration. Temperature during the calibration and measurement is the same. The error of standard solutions and rounding error (±1 digit) are not included.

*3 IP67: no failure when immersed in water at a depth or 1 meter for 30 minutes. Please note that the product can not be used underwater.

Part No. Name Type

3200597237 Sensor S071, Salt EC

3999960112Standard solutions

514-05, 5 ppt (0.5%) NaCI

3999960113 514-50, 50 ppt (5%) NaCI

3999960114 Conditioning solution 514-20

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Handling Precautions Meter and sensor

The sensor is a consumable part. If it becomesdamaged or its performance deteriorates,replace it with a new one (the sensor can not berepaired).

Do not swing the meter and sensor using a strap. To ensure the waterproof performance, confirm

the followings when attaching the sensor. • The waterproofing gasket is clean andundamaged.

• The waterproofing gasket is seated properly inthe groove with no twisting or warping.

• The meter and sensor are notdeformed.

Neither the meter nor sensor iswaterproof by itself. The sensormust be securely mounted on themeter before use.

Do not drop the meter or applyexcessive force to it.

Do not leave the meter in areas ofdirect sunlight or high temperature/humidity.

Do not clean the meter with organic solvents. For some samples (such as pure water), the

measured value may be unstable. This is natural. The surface of the electrode needs to be

conditioned appropriately. Take care not to touchit with anything.

Battery Keep batteries out of reach of children. If

someone accidentally swallows a battery, call adoctor immediately.

Do not throw batteries in fire. Do not attempt to recharge batteries. The batteries provided have been used for per-

formance testing. Therefore, their service lifemay be short.

The battery alarm icon lights up when the batteryvoltage is low. Replace the batteries when thebattery alarm icon lights up. The meter powermay not be switched ON/OFF when the batteryvoltage is low.

Replace the 2 batteries at the same time.

OthersWash off any calibration fluid that comes intocontact with hands or other exposed skin. If fluidgets in eyes, rinse them immediately and see adoctor.

Items in package

Part Names

Initial Setup

Detaching the sensor1. Lift the sensor tongue

tip and slide thesensor a little awayfrom the meter.

2. Pull out the sensor allthe way from themeter.

Inserting/removing batteries

Note Switch OFF the meter before inserting/removing

batteries. Always replace both batteries at once. Do not

use old and new batteries together.

Inserting the batteries1. Slide both

batteries intothe battery caseas shown.Be sure to usetwo CR2032batteries, and putthem with theplus sides (+)upwards.

Removing the batteries1. Use a ball-point pen or

other tool to pry thebatteries out from theclips as shown.

Attaching the sensor1. Confirm that the

waterproofing gasketis clean andundamaged.

2. Slide the sensoronto the meter sothat catch "A" on theback of the meter fitsinto hole "a" on thesensor tongue asshown.

Electrode conditioning

NoteBefore using the sensor for the first time, performelectrode conditioning.

1. Place some drops of the conditioningsolution into the measurement cell.

2. Let it sit still for approximately 10 minutes.3. Clean the measurement cell with running

water.4. Wash the measurement cell with the standard

solution.5. Perform calibration.

Meter model Salt11

Sensor S071 1

Meter 1

Storage case 1

Batteries CR2032 2

Standard solutionsNaCl 5 ppt (0.5%) 1

NaCl 50 ppt (5%) 1

Conditioning solution 1

Pipette 1

Instruction manual 1

No. Name

1 Measurement cell

2 Protection cover

3 Lithium batteries

4 MEAS switch

5 ON/OFF switch

6 CAL switch

7 Waterproof gasket

8 Strap eyelet

1

2

3

4 5

6

7

8

Battery

Battery

clip

a A

Waterproofgasket

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Instruction Manual (Operations)COMPACT SALINITY METERSalt11

Power ON/OFF

Power ON1. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch.

The power is switched ON, and the meter modelnumber is displayed on the LCD.

Power OFF1. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch.

The power is switched OFF.

Calibration

Calibration pointsTwo-point calibration at 5 ppt and 50 ppt NaCl stan-dard solutions.Calibration values are saved even if the meter isswitched OFF.Calibration value is rewritten if calibration isrepeated using the same standard solution.

Precautions for calibration Place an appropriate amount of the standard

solution or a sample into the measurement cellwithout trapping bubbles inside. If not, themeasurement may be inaccurate.

Multi-point calibration1. Open the protection cover

and place some drops of thestandard solution into themeasurement cell. Rinsing the sensor with thestandard solution beforehandwill provide a more accuratecalibration.

2. Close the protection cover and press the CALswitch.

and blink, andthe calibration value isdisplayed.After the calibration iscomplete, and stop blinking and themeasured value isdisplayed. The calibration value at25C is displayed for 1 s and the display movesto the measurement mode automatically.

3. After the first calibration is complete, openthe protection cover and remove the standardsolution. Then remove moisture on thesensor by gently dabbing with a soft tissue.

4. Place some drops of the second standardsolution into the measurement cell. Rinsing the sensor with the standard solutionbeforehand will provide more accuratecalibration.

5. Close the protection cover and press the CALswitch.

and blink.After the calibration is complete, and stop blinking and the measured value isdisplayed. The calibration value at 25C isdisplayed for 1 s and the display moves to themeasurement mode automatically.

6. Clean the sensor with tap water and removemoisture by gently dabbing with a soft tissue.

Calibration error If blinks and Er4 (error

display) appears, the cali-bration has failed. Perform electrodeconditioning. Check that the

correct salinity standard solution is used, andrepeat calibration after cleaning the sensor.

If the calibration repeatedly fails when using thecorrect standard solution(s), the sensor mayhave deteriorated. Replace the sensor with newone (part No.: 3200597237).

MeasurementRefer to the simplified manual on the reverse of thetop plastic cover regarding the basic operations ofmeter. Auto Stable (AS) Mode: appears when themeasured value meets the stability criteria. If thevalue changes, disappears.Auto Hold (AH) Mode: appears when themeasured value meets the stability criteria. Thereading then locks and will not change until theMEAS switch is pressed for the next measurement.Refer to “AS/AH mode” on the reverse side of thispaper about setting of AS/AH mode.

Auto stable (AS) mode (Default setting)

1. Confirm that the meter is in the measurementmode, and place a sample on the sensor.

2. When the read value meets the stabilitycriteria, appears and the reading is locked.

3. Document the displayedvalue when appears.

4. If the read value does notmeet the stability criteria,

disappears and thereading changes with time.

Auto hold (AH) mode1. Confirm that the meter is in the measurement

mode, and place a sample on the sensor.2. Press the MEAS switch.

The auto hold function isactivated.

blinks until themeasured value hasstabilized.When the measured value is stable, stopsblinking and the displayed value is locked with

and displayed simultaneously.3. Document the displayed value.

4. Press the MEAS switch.The auto hold function is deactivated and disappears.

Note If a measured value is out of the specified

measurement range, "Or" is displayed for upperrange and "Ur" is displayed for under range.

Ambient air may cause the measured values tofluctuate. To reduce environmental interference, close theprotection cover.

When using the auto hold function, you mustdeactivate the function before starting anothermeasurement.

When you have a problem with the calibration ormeasurement, refer to frequently askedquestions.

Measurement display changeThe display mode changes from salinity totemperature each time pressing the MEAS switch inAS mode.

Storage1. Clean the sensor with tap water and remove

moisture on the sensor and meter by dabbinggently with soft tissue.

NoteDo not wipe or push the sensor strongly. It maydamage the sensor. Please dab softly with a tissueor cloth to remove excess liquid.

2. Close the protection cover before storing themeter.

CellCross-section of the measurement cell

Electrode

Appropriate Too little

Protectioncover

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Initialization modeAll setup choices are erased. Meter is reset to thefactory default values.1. Press and hold the MEAS, CAL and ON/OFF

switches for over 3 seconds when the meteris switched OFF to enter the initialization.All the LCD segments aredisplayed and then thesoftware version isautomatically displayed andthe display changes as shown right.

2. Press the CAL switch.All settings data is reset tothe factory default values.When initialization iscomplete, End appears.The meter automatically switches OFF.

Initialize calibrationInitialize calibration in the following cases. To delete the calibration data If the number of points for the last calibration is

uncertain. After the sensor is replaced.1. Press and hold the CAL and ON/OFF switches

for over 3 seconds when the meter isswitched OFF to Initialize calibration.All the LCD segments aredisplayed and then thesoftware version isautomatically displayed andthe display changes as shown right.

2. Press the CAL switch.All calibration data is reset.When initialization ofcalibration data is complete,End appears. The meterautomatically switches OFF.

Frequently asked questionsSetup ModeThe setup mode allows the customization of the meter to individual preferences.To enter the setup mode, press and hold the MEAS and ON/OFF switches for over 3 seconds when the meter isswitched OFF. All the LCD segments appear and then the meter enters the setup mode.

TipTo save the setting changes, press the CAL switch.

&

Enter the setup mode

Salinity unit

All segments Software version

NaCl salinity ppt (Default)

NaCl salinity ％ Sea water salinity ppt

Sea water salinity ％

AS/AH mode

Set up complete

Press and hold the MEAS and ON/OFF switches for over 3 seconds

Auto stable (Default) Auto hold

Meter switches OFF automaticallyEND

Salinity unit setting Choices available are: NACL: The salinity of NaCl in

parts per thousand (ppt) unit NACL % : The salinity of NaCl

in percent (%) unit. SEA : The salinity of sea

water in parts per thousand(ppt) unit

SEA % : The salinity of seawater in percent (%) unit

TipTo exit the setup mode without making any change, press the ON/OFF switch.

Question Answer

What shall I do if calibration fails?

Dirt in the measurement cell and electrode is the main cause of calibration failure. Perform electrode conditioning. If calibration is still failed after this, replace the sensor.

Can I measure high or lowtemperature samples?

This meter can not measure a sample with temperatures outside the meter's operating temperature range (5 to 40C).The difference between the sample tem-perature and ambient temperature increases the measurement error. Perform measurement after the sample reaches the ambient temperature.

The measured value does not change after changing the sample.

If lights steadily in AH mode, the measured value is locked.Press the MEAS switch to unlock the value. If the value does not change after unlocking, the sensor may be damaged. Replace the sensor.

blinks during measurement.

The measured temperature is not within the specified operating temperature (5 to 40C).If the ambient temperature is within the

specified range and blinks, replace the sensor.

The meter does not power ON.

Check that the batteries are inserted properly. If the battery voltage is low, replace them both with new ones at the same time.

Err is displayed during the cali-bration

Please note that if you press the CAL switch in temperature display mode, Err is displayed. This is because there is no calibration facility available for this mode.

Er1 is displayed soon power ON.

The internal IC in the meter may be defec-tive.Perform a meter initialization.If Er1 is still displayed after the initialization, the internal IC in the meter is defective. Replace the meter with a new one (the meter can not be repaired).

Er2 is displayed right after power ON.

The internal IC in the meter is defective. Replace the meter with a new one (the meter can not be repaired).

Er3 is displayed right after power ON.

The internal IC in the meter is defective. Replace the meter with a new one (the meter can not be repaired).