OPERATING MANUAL

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ProLab 2000
pH/ISE/D.O./Conductivity
MEASURING INSTRUMENT WITH AUTOMATIC SENSOR RECOGNITION
AND ELECTRONIC ACCESS CONTROL
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CE conformity SI Analytics GmbH hereby declares that the ProLab 2000 meter is in
Radio data transmission compliance with the basic requirements and the other relevant
regulations of the directive 1999/5/EC.
The EC declaration of conformity can be requested from SI Analytics
GmbH.

Copyright © 2009, SI Analytics GmbH

Reprinting - even as excerpts - is only allowed with the explicit written
authorization of SI Analytics GmbH, Mainz.
Printed in Germany.

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KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ

Wir erklären in alleiniger We declare under our sole Nous déclarons sous notre
Verantwortung, dass das responsibility that the seule responsabilité que le
Produkt product produit

pH-/ISE-/ pH / ISE / Appareil de mesure

Leitfähigkeits-/ conductivity / DO pour pH/ISE/
Sauerstoff- measuring conductivité/
Messgerät instrument oxygène
ProLab 2000 ProLab 2000 ProLab 2000
auf das sich diese Erklärung to which this declaration auquel se réfère cette
bezieht, übereinstimmt mit relates is in conformity with déclaration est conforme aux
den Angaben im Kapitel the specifications in the indications du chapitre
chapter

Technische Daten
pH-/ISE-/Leitfähigkeits-/Sauerstoff-Messgerät
ProLab 2000
3. März 2010

SI Analytics GmbH
Hattenbergstr. 10
D-55122 Mainz
Deutschland, Germany, Allemagne

3. März, March 3, 3 mars 2010

AGQSF 0000-A106-02/100303

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Contents
1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.3 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.4 Socket field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.5 Automatic sensor recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.6 Electronic access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.1 Authorized use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2 General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 Power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3 Initial commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.1 Switch the meter on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.2 General operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2.1 Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.2.2 Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.2.3 Navigation example 1: Setting the language . . . 25
4.2.4 Navigation example 2: Setting the date and time 27
4.3 Access control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.1 Administrating access authorizations . . . . . . . . 29
4.3.2 Lost your electronic key? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.3.3 Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.4 System settings (system menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4.1 Data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4.3 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.4.4 Automatic Stability control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.5 pH value / ORP voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.5.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.5.2 Measuring the pH value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.5.3 Measuring the ORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.5.4 Settings for pH and ORP measurements . . . . . 41
4.5.5 pH calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.5.6 Calibration interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.5.7 Calibrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.6 Ion concentration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.6.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
4.6.2 Measuring the ion concentration . . . . . . . . . . . 54
4.6.3 Settings for ISE measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.6.4 Calibrating for ISE measurements . . . . . . . . . . 56

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4.7 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.7.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
4.7.2 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4.7.3 Temperature compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4.7.4 Settings for conductivity measuring cells . . . . . . 66
4.7.5 Determining the cell constant
(calibration in control standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
4.8 Dissolved oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.8.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
4.8.2 Measuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
4.8.3 Settings for D.O. sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
4.8.4 D.O. calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.9 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4.9.1 Manual storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
4.9.2 Automatic storage at intervals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
4.9.3 Reading the measurement data storage . . . . . . 84
4.9.4 Erasing the data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
4.9.5 Displaying and downloading calibration records 87
4.9.6 Displaying and downloading calibration history . 89
4.10 Transmitting data (to a PC or printer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.10.1 RS232 interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
4.10.2 USB interface (device) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.10.3 Options for data transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
4.10.4 Operation with MultiLab pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.11 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.11.1 Resetting the sensor settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.11.2 Resetting the system settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

5 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

5.1 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
5.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5.3 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

6 What to do if... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
6.1 pH and ORP measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
6.2 ISE measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
6.3 Conductivity measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
6.4 D.O. measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
6.5 General errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

7 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

7.1 General data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
7.2 Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7.2.1 pH/ORP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
7.2.2 ISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
7.2.3 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
7.2.4 Dissolved oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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8 Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
A.1 Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
A.2 Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
A.2.1 Data storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
A.2.2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
A.2.3 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
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A.2.4 <STO > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
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A.2.5 <PRT > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
A.2.6 pH/U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
A.2.7 ISE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
A.2.8 Conductivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
A.2.9 Oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

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1 Overview
1.1 General features
The ProLab 2000 precision meter enables you to perform pH, ORP,
conductivity, dissolved oxygen (D.O.) and ion-selective measurements
rapidly and reliably.
The ProLab 2000 provides the maximum degree of ease of use,
reliability and, above all, measuring certainty for all applications.

The proven calibration procedures, and stability control function (SC)

and the sensor recognition function support your work with the meter.

In addition, the ProLab 2000 provides an electronic access control.

Documented measurement data is thus automatically assigned to a
user.

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1 Keypad
2 Display
3 Reader field for electronic access control
4 Socket field

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1.2 Keypad

OK
MODE CAL SC ESC MENU

STO RCL PRINT

In this operating manual, keys are indicated by brackets <..> .

The key symbol (e.g. <MENU/OK>) generally indicates a short
keystroke (under 2 sec) in this operating manual. A long keystroke
(approx. 2 sec) is indicated by the underscore behind the key symbol
(e.g. <MENU/OK >). _
Key functions <On/Off> Switch the meter on/off

<MODE> Select measured parameter

MODE <MODE > _ Activate operation lock

<CAL> Call up calibration procedure

CAL <CAL > _ Open menu for calibration data storage

<SC> Switch on or off the stability control

SC function manually.

<STO> Store measured value

STO <STO > _ Open menu for automatic storing
function
<RCL> Open menu for manually stored
RCL measured values
<RCL _> Open menu for automatically stored
measured values
<PRINT> Print
PRINT <PRT > _ Open menu for automatic printing

<▲> Increment values, scroll

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<▼> Decrement values, scroll

<MENU/OK> Confirm entries

OK
MENU <MENU/OK > _ Open setting menu for system settings

<ESC> Return to higher menu level /

ESC Cancel inputs

1.3 Display
The graphic display can display three measured parameters and the
current temperature value for each measured parameter at the same
time. The illumination enables to read the display even in the darkness.

Measured parameter
Measured value (with unit)

pH 6.949 24.0 °C Temperature display

ID sensor symbol
O2 7.29 mg/l 24.0 °C CalClock
[SAL]

731 µS/cm 24.0 °C

[nLF][Tr2
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1.4 Socket field

4 7
1 2 3 5 6

Connections:
1 Conductivity measuring cell / D.O. electrode
2 pH ions electrode
3 Reference electrode
4 Temperature sensor
5 USB interface
6 Power pack
7 RS232 interface/analog output

CAUTION
Only connect sensors to the meter that cannot return any voltages
or currents that are not allowed (> SELV and > current circuit with
current limiting).
Nearly all commercial sensors - especially SI Analytics sensors -
fulfill these requirements.

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1.5 Automatic sensor recognition

The automatic sensor recognition function enables
 to operate a sensor with different meters without recalibrating
 to operate different sensors with one meter without recalibrating
 to assign measurement data to a sensor
– measurement datasets are always downloaded to the interface
with the sensor type and sensor series number.
– measurement datasets are always stored together with the
sensor type and sensor series number.
 to assign calibration data to a sensor
– calibration data is always downloaded to the interface with the
sensor type and sensor series number.
 the automatic activation of the cell constants for conductivity
sensors

To be able to use the automatic sensor recognition function a meter is

required that supports the automatic sensor recognition (e.g.
ProLab 2000), and a sensor (ID sensor) that is suitable for sensor
recognition.
DIN In every ID sensor, sensor data is stored that clearly identifies the
sensor.
The sensor data is sent to the meter automatically via radio
communication and used for sensor identification there.

BNC

Note
With the ProLab 2000 meter, you can also operate non-ID sensors.
Then, however, you cannot use the advantages of the sensor
recognition function.

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ID sensors SI Analytics ID sensors support the automatic sensor recognition

function. Their sensor designation has the addition "ID", e.g.
A 161 1M DIN-ID electrode.

Note
Information on available ID sensors is given on the Internet or directly
by SI Analytics.

ID sensors connected to the ProLab 2000 meter can be recognized by

the ID sensor symbol on the display of the meter.

pH
7.000
25.0 °C ID sensor symbol

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Sensor data from ID ID sensors transmit the following sensor data to the meter:
sensors  SENSOR ID
– Sensor type
– Sensor series number
 Calibration data
– Calibration date
– Calibration characteristics
– Calibration interval
– Selected buffer set (pH electrodes only)
The calibration data is updated in the ID sensor after each calibration
procedure. The ID sensor symbol flashes while this is done.

Note
While the ID sensor symbol is flashing, the sensor must not be
disconnected because otherwise the calibration data will not be
completely transmitted. The sensor will then have no valid calibration.

Note
If non-ID sensors are used, the calibration data from the meter is used
and also stored in the meter.

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1.6 Electronic access control

The ProLab 2000 always documents measurement data and
calibration data with an ID number (USER ID).
If the USER ID is assigned to a certain user, all measurement data is
also assigned to the user in compliance with GLP.

The USER ID is easily and safely transmitted to the ProLab 2000 via
an electronic key. Each electronic key in the form of a keyring pendant
contains a key number. The key number is read by the meter via a
contactless radio data connection and used as the USER ID.

The meter checks the access authorization for the USER ID.
Measurements with an electronic key are only possible if the USER ID
is registered in the meter.
The measuring data is then documented along with the registered
USER ID.

Reader unit for

access control

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If the USER ID of the electronic key is not registered in the meter,

access to the meter with this electronic key is denied.
Anonymous access is always possible. For anonymous access, the
USER ID 0 is used automatically.

By labeling measurement data without electronic key with USER ID 0,

this data can be separated from the GLP-compliant documentation of
measurements.

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2 Safety
This operating manual contains basic instructions that you must follow
during the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the meter.
Consequently, all responsible personnel must read this operating
manual before working with the measuring system. The operating
manual must always be available within the vicinity of the meter.

Target group The meter was developed for work in the laboratory.
Thus, we assume that, as a result of their professional training and
experience, the operators will know the necessary safety precautions
to take when handling chemicals.

Safety instructions The individual chapters of this operating manual use the following
safety instruction to indicate various types of danger:

CAUTION
indicates instructions that must be followed precisely in order to
avoid the possibility of slight injuries or damage to the meter or
the environment.

Further notes
Note
indicates notes that draw your attention to special features.

Note
indicates cross-references to other documents, e.g. operating
manuals.

2.1 Authorized use

This meter is authorized exclusively for measurements of the pH, ORP,
conductivity, D.O. and ion-selective measurements in the laboratory.
The technical specifications as given in chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA
(page 105) must be observed. Only the operation and running of the
meter according to the instructions given in this operating manual is
authorized. Any other use is considered unauthorized.

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2.2 General safety instructions

This instrument is built and inspected according to the relevant
guidelines and norms for electronic measuring instruments (see
page 105).
It left the factory in a safe and secure technical condition.

Function and The smooth functioning and operational safety of the meter can only be
operational safety guaranteed if the generally applicable safety measures and the specific
safety instructions in this operating manual are followed during
operation.

The smooth functioning and operational safety of the meter can only be
guaranteed under the environmental conditions that are specified in
chapter 7 TECHNICAL DATA (page 105).

If the meter was transported from a cold environment to a warm

environment, the formation of condensate can lead to the faulty
functioning of the meter. In this event, wait until the temperature of the
meter reaches room temperature before putting the meter back into
operation.

Safe operation If safe operation is no longer possible, the meter must be taken out of
service and secured against inadvertent operation!
Safe operation is no longer possible if the meter:
 has been damaged in transport
 has been stored under adverse conditions for a lengthy period of
time
 is visibly damaged
 no longer operates as described in this manual.

If you are in any doubt, please contact the supplier of the meter.

Obligations of the The purchaser of this meter must ensure that the following laws and
purchaser guidelines are observed when using dangerous substances:
 EEC directives for protective labor legislation
 National protective labor legislation
 Safety regulations
 Safety datasheets of the chemical manufacturers.

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3 Commissioning
3.1 Scope of delivery
 ProLab 2000 laboratory meter
 Power pack
 4 batteries 1.5 V Micro type AAA
 1 electronic administrator key (as keyring pendant)
 1 electronic key (as keyring pendant)
 Cover
 USB cable (Z875)
 CD-ROM with USB driver
 Operating manual

3.2 Power supply

The power pack supplies the meter with low voltage (9 V DC).

The batteries are only used to buffer the system time if the power
supply is interrupted.

CAUTION
The line voltage at the operating site must lie within the input
voltage range of the original power pack (see page 105).

CAUTION
Use original power packs only (see page 105).

1 Insert the plug into the socket of the meter.

2 Connect the original power pack to an easily accessible power
outlet.

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3.3 Initial commissioning

Perform the following activities:
 Insert the batteries (see page 97)
 Connect the power pack (see page 19).
 Switch on the meter (see page 21)
 Set the language (see page 25)
 Set the date and time (see page 27)
 Set up the access authorization for electronic keys (see page 29)

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4 Operation
4.1 Switch the meter on and off

Switching on
1 Press the <On/Off> key.
The display shows the meter designation and software version.
Subsequently, the access control display appears.

User
[i] Apply electronic key
or
Press OK (anonym. access).

Anonymous access

2 Start anonymous access with <MENU/OK>.

The meter switches to the measuring mode.
or
Place the electronic key on the read field and leave it there for
approx. 2 seconds until the key has been recognized.
The display shows the USER ID that was read.

User
[i] Identification successfull
[i]USER ID = 9876543210

Register USER ID
USER ID: 1234567890 only with administrator login
Erase
Output to RS232/USB
Continue

3 Confirm the displayed data with <MENU/OK>.

The meter switches to the measuring mode.

Switching off
1 Press the <On/Off> key.
The meter is switched off.

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4.2 General operating principles

This section contains basic information on the operation of the
ProLab 2000.

Operating elements, An overview of the operating elements and the display is given on
display page 10 and page 11.

Operating modes, An overview of the operating modes and navigation of the ProLab 2000
navigation is given on page 22 and page 23.

4.2.1 Operating modes

The meter has the following operating modes:

 Measuring
Measurement data of one to three sensors appears in the measured
value display
 Calibration
The course of a calibration with calibration information, functions
and settings is displayed
 Storage in memory
The meter stores measuring data automatically or manually
 Transmitting data
The meter transmits measuring data and calibration records to the
serial interface automatically or manually.
 Setting
The system menu or a sensor menu with submenus, settings and
functions is displayed

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4.2.2 Navigation

Measured value display In the measured value display, you can

 select a measuring window with <▲><▼> and open the relevant
measuring menu with
<MENU/OK>.
 open the system menu with the sensor-independent settings with
<MENU/OK >. _
 change the display in the selected measuring window (e. g. pH <−>
mV) by pressing <MODE>.

Menus and dialogs The menus for settings and dialogs contain further submenus. The
selection is made with the <▲><▼> keys. The current selection is
displayed in a frame.
 Submenus
The name of the submenu is displayed at the upper edge of the
frame. Submenus are opened by confirming with <MENU/OK>.
Example:

System
General
Measurement
Interface
Clock function
Service information
Reset

 Settings
Settings are indicated by a colon. The current setting is displayed on
the right-hand side. The setting mode is opened with <MENU/OK>.
Subsequently, the setting can be changed with <▲><▼> and
<MENU/OK>.
Example:

System
Language: English
Beep: On
Illumination: On
Contrast: 48 %

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 Functions
Functions are indicated by the name of the function. They are
immediately carried out by confirming with <MENU/OK>.
Example: Display the Calibration record function.

pH
Calibration record
Buffer: NIST/DIN
Calibration interval: 7d
Unit for zero point pH
Unit for slope: mV/pH

[i] 2.00 4.01 7.00 10.01

Messages Information or operating instructions are designated by the [i] symbol.

They cannot be selected.
Example:

pH
[i] Buffer series NIST/DIN
[i] Immerse sensor in buffer 1

Set temperature: 25 °C
Continue

Note
The principles of navigation are explained in the two following sections
by reference of examples:
 Setting the language (see page 25)
 Setting the date and time (see page 27)

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4.2.3 Navigation example 1: Setting the language

1 Switch on the meter (see page 21)

pH
7.000
25.0 °C

26.04.06 10:37

2 In the measured value display:

Open the system menu with <MENU/OK _>
(press for approx. 2 s).
The meter is in the setting mode.

Storage & config

Data storage
Display
System

3 Select the System submenu with <▲><▼>.

The current selection is displayed in a frame.
4 Open the System submenu with <MENU/OK>.

System
General
Measurement
Interface
Clock function
Service information
Reset

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5 Select the General submenu with <▲><▼>.

The current selection is displayed in a frame.
6 Open the General submenu with <MENU/OK>.

System
Language: English
Beep: Off
Illumination: On
Contrast: 48 %

7 Open the setting mode for the Language with <MENU/OK>.

System
Language: English
Beep: Off
Illumination: On
Contrast: 48 %

8 Select the required language with <▲><▼>.

9 Confirm the setting with <MENU/OK>.
The setting becomes active the next time the system menu is
called up.

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4.2.4 Navigation example 2: Setting the date and time

The meter has a clock with a date function. The date and time are
indicated in the status line of the measured value display. This
indication can be switched off. When storing measured values and
calibrating, the current date and time are automatically stored as well.

The correct setting of the date, time and date format is important for the
following functions and displays:
 Current date and time
 Calibration date
 Identification of stored measured values.

Therefore, check the time at regular intervals.

Note
After a drop of the voltage of the buffer batteries (empty batteries), the
date and time are reset and have to be adjusted again.

Setting the date, time The data format can be switched from the display of day, month, year
and date format (dd.mm.yy) to the display of month, day, year (mm/dd/yy or mm.dd.yy).

1 In the measured value display:

Open the system menu with <MENU/OK _>
(press for approx. 2 s).
The meter is in the setting mode.
2 Using <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK>, select and confirm the
System / Clock function menu.
The setting menu for the date and time appears.
3 Using <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK>, select and confirm the Time
menu.
The seconds are highlighted.

System
Time: 14:53:40
Date: 26.04.06
Date format: dd.mm.yy

4 Change and confirm the setting with <▲><▼> and <MENU/

OK>.
The minutes are highlighted.

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5 Change and confirm the setting with <▲><▼> and <MENU/

OK>.
The hours are highlighted.
6 Change and confirm the setting with <▲><▼> and <MENU/
OK>.
The time is set.
7 If necessary, set the Date and Date format. The setting is made
similarly to that of the time.
8 If necessary, select and set the Date with <▲><▼> and
<MENU/OK>.
9 To make further settings, switch to the next higher menu level
with <ESC>.
or
Switch to the measured value display with <MODE>.
The meter is in the measuring mode.

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4.3 Access control

When the meter is delivered, only the enclosed electronic administrator
key has an access authorization for the meter.
The administrator can set up access authorizations for electronic keys
(see below).
Anonymous access (USER ID: 0) is always possible.

4.3.1 Administrating access authorizations

The ProLab 2000 provides basic functions to administrate access

authorizations. The administrator can set up, erase and display access
authorizations. The administrating functions are available to the
administrator immediately after registration only.

1 When the meter is switched on:

Switch off the meter with <On/Off>.
2 Press the <On/Off> key.
The display shows the meter designation and software version.
Subsequently, the access control display appears.

User
[i] Apply electronic key
or
Press OK (anonym. access).

Anonymous access

3 Place the electronic administrator key on the read field and

leave it there for approx. 2 seconds until the key has been
recognized..
The USER ID and the functions for access control are
displayed.

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User
[i] Identification successfull
[i]USER ID = 9876543210

Register USER ID
USER ID: 1234567890
Erase
Output to RS232/USB
Continue

Adding new USER IDs

4 Using <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK>, select and confirm the
menu item, Register USER ID.
An info text for registration is displayed.
5 Place the electronic key on the reader field.
The USER ID is displayed and registered.
6 Use <MENU/OK> to complete the registration.

Displaying registered
7 Using <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK>, select and confirm the
USER IDs
USER ID menu item.
8 Using <▲><▼>, display the registered USER IDs individually.
9 If necessary (e.g. for deleting), confirm a USER ID with
<MENU/OK>.

Erasing a registered
10 Using <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK>, select and confirm the
USER ID
Erase menu item.
A safety query appears. After confirming the erasure, the ac-
cess authorization for the currently displayed key number is
erased.

Outputting a list of the

11 Using <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK>, select and confirm the
registered USER IDs
menu item, Output to RS232/USB.
The list of all key numbers with access authorization is
downloaded to the interface.

Switching to the
12 Confirm the data with <MENU/OK>.
measuring mode
The meter switches to the measuring mode.

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4.3.2 Lost your electronic key?

Without an electronic key with access authorization, anonymous

access is possible only: (USER ID 0).

Electronic key Keys for additional users are available from SI Analytics GmbH.
The access authorization for new keys is set up by the administrator
(see page 29).

Electronic administrator If the electronic administrator key is lost, the access authorization for a
key new electronic administrator key can be set up in the factory only.

The addresses and telephone numbers of SI Analytics GmbH are given

on the cover of this operating manual.

4.3.3 Lock

The activated lock prevents the inadvertent usage of the meter or

registered USER ID during running operation.
The lock can only can only be released with the currently registered
electronic key or the administrator key.

Note
The lock can only be activated in the measuring mode of operation.
With anonymous access (USER ID: 0), the lock function is not
available.

Activating the lock

1 If necessary, switch to the measuring mode with <MODE>.
2 _
Use <MODE > to activate the lock.
The registered USER ID is locked against inadvertent use.

Releasing the lock

1 Press any key.
2 Place the registered electronic key or administrator key on the
reader field.
Place the registered electronic user key or administrator key on
the read field and leave it there for approx. 2 seconds until the
key has been recognized.
The lock is released.

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4.4 System settings (system menu)

The system menu comprises the following settings:
 Data storage (see page 32)
 Display (see page 32)
 System (see page 34).

4.4.1 Data storage

This menu contains all functions to display, edit and erase stored
measured values and calibration records.

Note
Detailed information on the data storage functions of the ProLab 2000
is given on page 80.

4.4.2 Display

With the aid of the Display submenu, you can modify the measured
value display to meet your requirements. When doing so, you can
display or hide the following elements:
 Individual measured parameters
 Date indication in the status line
 Time indication in the status line

Settings In the measured value display, open the system menu with <MENU/
_
OK >. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value
display with <MODE>.

Menu item Setting Description

Display / pH: On Display of the pH/ISE measuring
Off window.
This menu item is only visible if
the combination electrode and
an additional sensor are
connected.
Display / Cond: On Display of the conductivity
Off measuring window.
This menu item is only visible if a
conductivity measuring cell is
connected.

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Menu item Setting Description

Display / Oxi: On Display of the D.O. measuring
Off window.
This menu item is only visible if a
D.O. sensor is connected.
Display / Time: On Display of the time in the system
Off status line
Display / Date: On Display of the date in the system
Off status line

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4.4.3 System

Overview The following sensor-independent meter features can be adjusted in

the system menu/System and its submenus:
 Menu language
 Beep on keystroke
 Display illumination
 Display contrast
 Unit of the temperature display
 Data interface
 Clock and date function
 Function to reset all sensor-independent system settings to the
default condition

Settings In the measured value display, open the system menu with <MENU/
_
OK >. After completing the settings, switch to the measured value
display with <MODE>.

Menu item Setting Description

System / General / Deutsch Select the menu language
Language English
(further)
System / General / On Switch on/off the beep on
Beep Off keystroke
System / General / On Switch the display illumination
Illumination Off on/off
System / General / 0 ... 100 % Change the display contrast
Contrast
System / °C Temperature unit, degrees
Measurement / °F Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature unit All temperatures are displayed
with the selected unit.
System / Auto Switch on or off the automatic
Measurement / Off Stability control (see page 35).
Stability control
System / Interface / 1200, 2400, Baud rate of the data interface
Baud rate 4800, 9600,
19200

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Menu item Setting Description

System / Interface / ASCII Output format for data
Output format CSV transmission
For details, see page 90
System / Interface / The header is output to the
Output header interface in csv format.
System /Clock Time Settings of time and date.
function Date For details, see page 27
Date format
System /Service Meter information:
information Series number and software
version
System /Reset - Resets the system settings to
the default values.
For details, see page 95

4.4.4 Automatic Stability control

The automatic Stability control function continuously checks the

stability of the measurement signal. The stability has a considerable
impact on the reproducibility of measured values.

You can activate or switch off the automatic Stability control function
(see page 34).

The automatic Stability control function is carried out:

 as soon as the measured value is outside the allowed stability range
 when you switch over between the measured parameters with
<MODE>.

In this case, the measured parameter flashes on the display.

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4.5 pH value / ORP voltage

4.5.1 General information

You can measure the following variables:

 pH value [ ]
 ORP [mV]

CAUTION
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be
performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result. The
RS232 and USB interfaces are not galvanically isolated.

Temperature For reproducible pH measurements, it is essential to measure the

measurement temperature of the test sample.
You have the following options to measure the temperature:
 Automatic measurement of the temperature by the temperature
sensor (NTC30 or Pt1000) integrated in electrode.
 Measurement by an external temperature sensor.
 Manual determination and input of the temperature.

The display of the temperature indicates the active temperature

measuring mode:

Temperature Resolution of the Mode

sensor temp. display
yes 0.1 °C Automatic
with temperature sensor
- 1 °C Manual

Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:

1 Connect a pH or ORP electrode to the meter.

2 If necessary, select the pH or mV display with <MODE>.
3 Adjust the temperature of the solutions and measure the
current temperature if the measurement is made without a
temperature sensor.
4 Calibrate or check the meter with the electrode.

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4.5.2 Measuring the pH value

1 Perform the preparatory activities (see page 36).

2 Immerse the pH electrode in the test sample.

pH
6.949
24.8 °C

26.04.06 10:37

3 Select the pH or mV display with <MODE>.

Stability control The Stability control function checks the stability of the measurement
signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of
measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until
a stable measured value is available.
Independent of the setting for automatic Stability control (see page 35)
in the System menu, you can start the Stability control function
manually at any time.

1 If necessary, select a channel (measured value) with <▲><▼>.

2 Freeze the measured value with <SC>.
The display switches to the display of the selected channel as
necessary.
In the status line, [SC] is displayed.
3 With <MENU/OK> activate the Stability control function.
[SC] flashes while the stability control is active.
As soon as a stable measured value is recognized, the current
measurement data is downloaded to the interface. The
measured values of all channels meeting the criterion for
stability control are marked by SC.

Note
You can terminate prematurely the Stability control function with
<MENU/OK> manually at any time. If the Stability control function is
terminated prematurely, the current measurement data is not
downloaded to the interface.

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4 Using <SC> or <MODE>, release the frozen measured value.

The [SC] status display disappears. The display switches to the
previous indication.

Criteria With identical measurement conditions, the following applies:

Measured Reproducibility Response time

parameter
pH value Better than 0.01 > 15 seconds

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4.5.3 Measuring the ORP

Note
ORP electrodes are not calibrated. However, you can check ORP
electrodes using a test solution.

1 Perform the preparatory activities (see page 36).

2 Immerse the ORP electrode in the test sample.

U
157.0 mV
24.8 °C

26.04.06 10:37

3 Select the mV display with <MODE>.

Stability control The Stability control function checks the stability of the measurement
signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of
measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until
a stable measured value is available.
Independent of the setting for automatic Stability control (see page 35)
in the System menu, you can start the Stability control function
manually at any time.

1 If necessary, select a channel (measured value) with <▲><▼>.

2 Freeze the measured value with <SC>.
The display switches to the display of the selected channel as
necessary.
In the status line, [SC] is displayed.
3 With <MENU/OK> activate the Stability control function.
[SC] flashes while the stability control is active.
As soon as a stable measured value is recognized, the current
measurement data is downloaded to the interface. The
measured values of all channels meeting the criterion for
stability control are marked by SC.

Note
You can terminate prematurely the Stability control function with
<MENU/OK> manually at any time. If the Stability control function is
terminated prematurely, the current measurement data is not

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downloaded to the interface.

4 Using <SC> or <MODE>, release the frozen measured value.

The [SC] status display disappears. The display switches to the
previous indication.

Criteria With identical measurement conditions, the following applies:

Measured Reproducibility Response time

parameter
ORP voltage better than 0.3 mV > 15 seconds

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4.5.4 Settings for pH and ORP measurements

Overview The following settings are possible for pH and ORP measurements:
 Resolution
 Calibration interval
 Buffers for calibration
 Unit for zero point
 Unit for slope
 Calibration record (display)
 Calibration history

Settings The settings are made in the measuring menu of the pH/ORP
measurement. To open it, activate the relevant measuring window in
the measured value display and press <MENU/OK>. After completing
the settings, switch to the measured value display with <MODE>.

Menu item Possible setting Description

Calibration / - Displays the calibration
Calibration record record of the last
calibration.
Calibration / - Displays the calibration
Calibration history history of the last
calibrations.
Calibration /Buffer NIST/DIN Buffer sets to be used for
TEC pH calibration (see
... page 43).
Calibration / 1 ... 999 d Calibration interval for the
Calibration interval pH electrode (in days).
The meter reminds you to
calibrate regularly by the
flashing CalClock in the
measuring window.
Calibration /Unit for mV Unit for the zero point.
zero point pH
Calibration /Unit for mV/pH Unit of the slope.
slope % The % display refers to
the Nernst slope of
-59.16 mV/pH
([determined slope/Nernst
slope] x 100).

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Menu item Possible setting Description

Man. temperature -20 ... +130 °C Entry of the manually
determined temperature.
For measurements
without temperature
sensor only.
Reset - Resets all sensor settings
to the delivery condition
(see page 93).
High resolution pH On Resolution of the pH
Off display:
On = 0.001
Off = 0.01
High resolution mV On Resolution of the mV
Off display:
On = 0.1 mV
Off = 1 mV

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4.5.5 pH calibration

Why calibrate? pH electrodes age. This changes the zero point (asymmetry) and slope
of the pH electrode. As a result, an inexact measured value is
displayed. Calibration determines the current values of the zero point
and slope of the electrode and stores them.
Thus, you should calibrate at regular intervals.

When do you have to  After connecting a non-ID electrode

calibrate?  If the CalClock has expired and flashes

Buffer sets for You can use the buffer sets quoted in the table for an automatic
calibration calibration. The pH values are valid for the specified temperature
values. The temperature dependence of the pH values is taken into
account during the calibration.

No. Buffer set * pH values at

1 DIN buffers according to DIN 1.679 25 °C
19266 and NIST Traceable 4.006
Buffers 6.865
9.180
12.454
2 Technical buffers 2.000 25 °C
4.010
7.000
10.011
3 Merck1* 4.000 20°C
7.000
9.000
4 Merck2 * 1.000 20°C
6.000
8.000
13.000
5 Merck3 * 4.660 20°C
6.880
9.220
6 Merck4 * 2,000 20 °C
4,000
7,000
10,000
7 Merck5 * 4,010 25 °C
7,000
10,000

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No. Buffer set * pH values at

8 DIN 19267 1.090 25 °C
4.650
6.790
9.230
9 Mettler US * 1.679 25 °C
4.003
7.002
10.013
10 Mettler EU * 1.995 25 °C
4.005
7.002
9.208
11 Fisher 1* 2.007 25 °C
4.002
7.004
10.002
12 Fluka BS * 4.006 25 °C
6.984
8.957
13 Radiometer * 1.678 25 °C
4.005
7.000
9.180
14 Baker * 4.006 25 °C
6.991
10.008
15 Metrohm * 3.996 25 °C
7.003
8.999
16 Beckman * 4.005 25 °C
7.005
10.013
17 Hamilton DC * 4.005 25 °C
7.002
10.013
18 Precisa * 3.996 25 °C
7.003
8.999

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No. Buffer set * pH values at

19 Reagecon TEC * 2,000 25 °C
4,010
7,000
10,000
20 Reagecon 20 * 2,000 20 °C
4,000
7,000
10,000
13,000
21 Reagecon 25 * 2,000 25 °C
4,000
7,000
10,000
13,000
22 Riedel-de Haen * 2,000 20 °C
4,000
7,000
10,000

* Brand names or trade names are trademarks of their respective

owners protected by law (see page 116).

Note
The buffers are selected in the sensor menu (Buffer setting, see
page 41).

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Calibration points Calibration can be performed using one to five buffer solutions in any
order (single-point to five-point calibration). The meter determines the
following values and calculates the calibration line as follows:

Determined Displayed calibration data

values
1-point ASY  Zero point = ASY
 Slope = Nernst slope
(-59.16 mV/pH at 25 °C)
2-point ASY  Zero point = ASY
SLO  Slope = SLO
3-point to ASY  Zero point = ASY
5-point SLO  Slope = SLO
The calibration line is calculated
by linear regression.

Note
You can display the slope in the units, mV/pH or % (see page 34).

Stability control The calibration procedure automatically activates the stability control
function.
The current measurement with stability control can be terminated at
any time (accepting the current value).

Calibration record When finishing a calibration, the new calibration values are displayed
as an informative message ([i] symbol) first. Then you can decide
whether you want to take over these values of the new calibration or
whether you want to continue measuring with the old calibration data.
After accepting the new calibration values the calibration record is
displayed.

Display of calibration You can have the data of the last calibration displayed (see page 87).
data and download to Subsequently, you can transmit the displayed calibration data to the
interface interface, e. g. to a printer or PC, with the <PRINT> key.

Note
The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after
calibrating.

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Sample record:

Printing date 26.04.06 16:13

ProLab 2000
Ser. no. 06249876
USER ID: 1234567890

CALIBRATION pH
Calibration date 20.04.06 10:14:03
A 161 1M DIN-ID
Ser. no. A062498765
USER ID: 1234567890

Cal. interval 7 d
NIST/DIN
Buffer 1 6.86
Buffer 2 9.18
Voltage 1 7.2 mV 26.3 °C
Voltage 2 -171 mV 26.3 °C
Slope -59.2 mV/pH
Zero point -0.5 mV
Sensor +++

Note
If non-ID sensors are used, the sensor type and series number are not
output in the calibration record.

Calibration evaluation After calibrating, the meter automatically evaluates the calibration. The
zero point and slope are evaluated separately. The worse evaluation of
both is taken into account. The evaluation appears on the display and
in the calibration record.

Display Calibration Zero point [mV] Slope

record [mV/pH]
+++ -18 ... +18 -60.5 ... -57.5

++ -22 ... +22 -57.5 ... -56

+ -26 ... +26 -61 ... -60.5

or
-56 ... -55
- -30 ... +30 -62 ... -61
or
-55 ... -50
Clean the electrode according
to the sensor operating manual
< -30 or ... -62 or
CalError CalError
> 30 ... -50
Eliminate the error according to
chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF...
(page 99)

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Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to calibrate:

1 Connect a pH electrode to the meter.

The pH measuring window is displayed.
2 Keep the buffer solutions ready. Adjust the temperature of the
buffer solutions, or measure the current temperature, if you
measure without a temperature sensor.

4.5.6 Calibration interval

The calibration interval and calibration evaluation are indicated on the

display as the CalClock.

CalClock

The remaining time of the calibration interval is indicated by the

segmented ring around the calibration evaluation. This segmented ring
reminds you to calibrate regularly.
After the specified calibration interval has expired the outside circle of
the CalClock flashes. It is still possible to measure.

Note
To ensure the high measuring accuracy of the measuring system,
calibrate after the calibration interval has expired.

Setting the calibration The calibration interval is set to 7 (d7) days in the factory.
interval You can change the interval (1 ... 999 days):

1 Open the menu for measurement settings with <MENU/OK>.

2 In the Calibration / Calibration interval menu, set the calibration
interval with <▲><▼>.
3 Confirm the setting with <MENU/OK>.
4 Exit the menu with <MODE>.

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4.5.7 Calibrating

Make sure the Buffer setting is correctly set in the sensor menu (see
page 41).

Use any one to five buffer solutions of the selected buffer set in
ascending or descending order.

The NIST/DIN calibration is described below. With other buffer sets,

other nominal buffer values are displayed. Apart from that, the
procedure is identical.

1 Press <▲><▼><MODE> to select the measured parameter pH

or mV in the measured value display.
2 Start the calibration with <CAL>.
The calibration display appears.

pH <CAL>
[i] Buffer series NIST/DIN
[i] Immerse sensor in buffer 1

Continue

3 Immerse the electrode in buffer solution 1.

4 If the Set temperature menu item appears, measure and enter
the temperature of the buffer manually (measurement without
temperature sensor).
5 Select Continue with <▲><▼> and press <MENU/OK>. The
buffer is measured.
The measured value is checked for stability (Stability control).

pH <CAL> Recognized nominal buffer

[i] Buffer value = 6.865 value (referring to 25 °C)
[i] U = 3.0 mV
[i] Temperature = 24.8 °C Current electrode voltage

Current temperature value

Terminate stability control

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6 Wait for the end of the measurement with Stability control or

accept the calibration value with <MENU/OK>.
The calibration display for the next buffer appears.

pH <CAL>
[i] Buffer series NIST/DIN
[i] Immerse sensor in buffer 2

Exit with one point calibration

Continue

7 For single-point calibration, select Exit with one point

calibration with <▲><▼> and confirm with <MENU/OK>.
The calibration is completed as a single-point calibration.
The new calibration values are displayed as a message ([i]).
You have the following options:
 Accept the new calibration values with <MENU/OK>.
Subsequently, the calibration record is displayed and
downloaded to the interface at the same time.
 To switch to the measured value display without accepting
the new calibration values, press <MODE> or <ESC>.

Note
For single-point calibration, the meter uses the Nernst slope
(-59.16 mV/pH at 25 °C) and determines the zero point of the
electrode.

Continuing with two-

8 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water.
point calibration
(Buffer: NIST/DIN) 9 Immerse the electrode in buffer solution 2.
10 If the Set temperature menu item appears, measure and enter
the temperature of the buffer manually (measurement without
temperature sensor).
11 Select Continue with <▲><▼> and press <MENU/OK>. The
buffer is measured.
The measured value is checked for stability (Stability control).

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pH <CAL>
[i] Buffer value = 9.18
[i] U = -167.0 mV
[i] Temperature = 24.8 °C

Terminate stability control

12 Wait for the measurement with stability control to be completed

or Terminate stability control with <MENU/OK> and accept the
calibration value.
The calibration display for the next buffer appears.

pH <CAL>
[i] Buffer series NIST/DIN
[i] Immerse sensor in buffer 3

Exit with 2 point calibration

Continue

13 For two-point calibration, select Exit with 2 point calibration with

<▲><▼> and confirm with <MENU/OK>.
The calibration is completed as a two-point calibration.
The new calibration values are displayed as a message ([i]).
You have the following options:
 Accept the new calibration values with <MENU/OK>.
Subsequently, the calibration record is displayed and
downloaded to the interface at the same time.
 To switch to the measured value display without accepting
the new calibration values, press <MODE> or <ESC>.

Continuing with three-

14 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water.
point to five-point
calibration 15 Immerse the electrode in buffer solution 3.
(Buffer NIST/DIN)
16 If necessary, measure the temperature of buffer 3 manually,
then enter and confirm it with <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK> in the
Set temperature setting.
17 Select Continue with <▲><▼> and press <MENU/OK>. The
buffer is measured.
The measured value is checked for stability (Stability control).

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pH <CAL>
[i] Buffer value = 4.010
[i] U = 184.0 mV
[i] Temperature = 24.8 °C

Terminate with ...

Terminate stability control

18 Switch to measurement of the next buffer with <MENU/OK>.

or
When all buffers have been measured, use <▲><▼> to select
the Terminate with ... menu item and confirm with <MENU/
OK>.
The calibration procedure is terminated.
The new calibration values are displayed as a message ([i]).
You have the following options:
 Accept the new calibration values with <MENU/OK>.
Subsequently, the calibration record is displayed and
downloaded to the interface at the same time.
 To switch to the measured value display without accepting
the new calibration values, press <MODE> or <ESC>.

Note
After a five-point calibration the calibration procedure is automatically
terminated. The menu item Terminate with ... is not displayed.

Note
The calibration line is calculated by linear regression.

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4.6 Ion concentration

4.6.1 General information

Note
Incorrect calibration of ion sensitive electrodes will result in incorrect
measured values. Calibrate regularly before measuring.

CAUTION
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be
performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result. The
RS232 and USB interfaces are not galvanically isolated.

Temperature For reproducible measurements of the ion concentration, it is essential

measurement with ISE to measure the temperature of the test sample.
measurements You have the following options to measure the temperature:
 Measurement by a temperature sensor.
 Measurement of the temperature by the integrated temperature
sensor of a simultaneously connected D.O. sensor or conductivity
measuring cell in the test sample.
 Manual determination and input of the temperature.

The meter recognizes whether a suitable sensor is connected and

automatically switches on the temperature measurement.

The display of the temperature indicates the active temperature

measuring mode:

Temperature Resolution of the Mode

sensor temp. display
- 1 °C Manual
yes 0.1 °C Automatic with
temperature sensor
yes 0.1 °C, The temperature value of
measured the second sensor (Cond
temperature value or Oxi) in the same test
flashes sample is taken over for
measurement*

* If this is not required you can unplug the second sensor and enter the
temperature manually.

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Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:

1 Connect the ISE combination electrode to the meter.

The pH/ISE measuring window is displayed.
2 If necessary, select the ISE display (unit, mg/l) with <MODE>.
3 Measure the temperature of the test sample using a
thermometer.
4 Calibrate or check the meter with the electrode.

Note
While no valid calibration is available, e.g. in the delivery condition,
"Error" appears in the measured value display.

4.6.2 Measuring the ion concentration

1 Perform the preparatory activities according to page 53.

2 Immerse the electrode in the test sample.

ISE
0.157 mg/l
25 °C

Stability control The Stability control function checks the stability of the measurement
signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of
measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until
a stable measured value is available.
Independent of the setting for automatic Stability control (see page 35)
in the System menu, you can start the Stability control function
manually at any time.

1 If necessary, select a channel (measured value) with <▲><▼>.

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2 Freeze the measured value with <SC>.

The display switches to the display of the selected channel as
necessary.
In the status line, [SC] is displayed.
3 With <MENU/OK> activate the Stability control function.
[SC] flashes while the stability control is active.
As soon as a stable measured value is recognized, the current
measurement data is downloaded to the interface. The
measured values of all channels meeting the criterion for
stability control are marked by SC.

Note
You can terminate prematurely the manual Stability control function
with <MENU/OK> manually at any time. If the manual Stability control
function is terminated prematurely, the current measurement data is
not downloaded to the interface.

4 Using <SC> or <MODE>, release the frozen measured value.

The [SC] status display disappears. The display switches to the
previous indication.

Criteria With identical measurement conditions, the following applies:

Measuring signal Reproducibility Response time

Electrode better than 0.1 mV > 30 seconds
voltage

Temperature while For precise ISE measurements the temperature difference between
calibrating and measurement and calibration should not be greater that 2 K. Therefore,
measuring adjust the temperature of the standard and measuring solutions
accordingly. If the temperature difference is greater the [TempErr]
warning appears in the measured value display.

4.6.3 Settings for ISE measurements

Overview The following settings are possible for ISE measurements:

 Calibration record (display)
 Calibration history

Settings The settings are made in the measuring menu of the ISE
measurement. To open it, activate the relevant measuring window in
the measured value display and press the <MENU/OK> key. After
completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with
<MODE>.

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Menu item Possible Description

setting
Calibration / - Displays the calibration
Calibration record record of the last calibration.
Calibration / - Displays the calibration
Calibration history history of the last calibrations.
Man. temperature -20 ... +130 °C Entry of the manually
determined temperature. For
measurements without
temperature sensor only.
Ion type Ag, Br, Ca, Cd, Selection of the ion type to be
Cl, CN, Cu, F, measured
I, K, Na, NO3,
Pb, S, NH3,
NH4, CO2
Unit mol/l, mg/kg, Selection of the unit for the
ppm, %, mg/l display of the measurement
result and calibration
standards.
Density 0.001 ... 9.999 Adjustable density of the test
g/ml, kg/l sample (only with
Unit: mg/kg, ppm, %)

4.6.4 Calibrating for ISE measurements

Why calibrate? Ion-selective electrodes age and are temperature-dependent. This

changes the slope. As a result, an inexact measured value is displayed.
Calibration determines the current value of the slope of the electrode
and stores it in the instrument.

Thus, you should calibrate before each measurement and at regular

intervals.

When to calibrate?  Before any measurement if possible

 After connecting another ISE electrode
 When the CalClock flashes, e. g. after a voltage interruption

Standard solutions Use two to seven different standard solutions. The standard solutions
have to be selected in either increasing or decreasing order.
Note
The unit of the standard solution and measurement result is selected in
the Calibration / Unit menu.

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Standard solution (Std 1 - 7) Values [mg/l]

Unit [mg/l] 0.010 ... 500000
Unit [mol/l] 0.100 ... 5000 µmol/l
10.00 ... 5000 mmol/l
Unit [mg/kg] 0.010 ... 500000
Unit [ppm] 0.010 ... 500000
Unit [%] 0.001 ... 50000

Note
The measurement precision is also dependent on the selected
standard solutions. Therefore, the selected standard solutions should
cover the expected value range of the subsequent concentration
measurement.

Temperature while For precise ISE measurements the temperature difference between
calibrating and measurement and calibration should not be greater that 2 K. Therefore,
measuring adjust the temperature of the standard and measuring solutions
accordingly. If the temperature difference is greater the [TempErr]
warning appears in the measured value display.

ISE Cal This is the conventional two-point to seven-point calibration

procedure that uses 2 to 7 freely selectable standard solutions. The
concentration expected in the measurement determines the
concentration of the calibration standards.

Stability control During calibration, the stability control is automatically activated.

The current measurement with stability control can be terminated at
any time (accepting the current value).

Calibration record When finishing a calibration, the new calibration values are displayed
as an informative message ([i] symbol) first. Then you can decide
whether you want to take over these values of the new calibration or
whether you want to continue measuring with the old calibration data.
After accepting the new calibration values the calibration record is
displayed.

Note
Based on the calibration data, the calibration line is determined in
sections according to the Nernst equation modified by Nikolski.

Display of calibration You can have the data of the last calibration displayed (see page 87).
data and download to Subsequently, you can transmit the displayed calibration data to the
interface interface, e. g. to a printer or PC, with the <PRINT> key.

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Note
The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after
calibrating.

Sample record:

Printing date 26.04.06 16:13

ProLab 2000
Ser. no. 06249876
USER ID: 1234567890

Calibration ISE
Calibration date 20.04.06 10:14:03
USER ID: 1234567890

Standard 1 0.010 mg/l

Standard 2 0.020 mg/l
Voltage 1 0.0 mV 24.0 °C
Voltage 2 9.0 mV 24.0 °C
Slope 29.9 mV
Sensor +++

Calibration evaluation After calibrating, the meter automatically evaluates the calibration.

Display Calibration Magnitude of the slope [mV]

record
+++ 50.0 ... 70.0 or 25.0 ... 35.0

< 50 or > 70
Error Error
or
Eliminate the error according to < 25 or > 35
chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF...
(page 99)

Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to calibrate:

1 Connect the ISE combination electrode to the meter.

The pH/mV/ISE measuring window is displayed.
2 Keep the standard solutions ready.
3 Measure the temperature of the standard solutions using a
thermometer.

Carrying out an Proceed as follows to calibrate the meter:

ISE calibration
1 In the measured value display, select the ISE measuring
window with <▲><▼> and <MODE>.

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2 Start the calibration with <CAL>.

The calibration display appears.

ISE <CAL>
[i] Immerse sensor in std. 1

Set temperature: 24 °C
Continue
Set standard: 0.010 mg/l

3 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water.

4 Immerse the electrode in standard solution 1.
5 Using <▲><▼>, select the Set standard setting and press
<MENU/OK> .
6 Set the concentration of the standard solution with <▲><▼>
and press <MENU/OK>.
7 Measure the temperature of the standard solution using a
thermometer.
8 Select the Set temperature setting with <▲><▼> and press
<MENU/OK>.
9 Set the temperature with <▲><▼> and press <MENU/OK>.
10 Select Continue with <▲><▼> and press <MENU/OK>.
The standard solution is measured.
The measured value is checked for stability (Stability control).

ISE <CAL>
[i] Standard = 0.010 mg/l
[i] U = 0.5 mV

Terminate stability control

11 Wait for the end of the measurement with Stability control or

accept the calibration value with <MENU/OK>.
The calibration display for the next standard solution appears.

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ISE <CAL>
[i] #1 0.010 mg/l 24 °C
[i] Immerse sensor in std. 2

Set temperature: 24 °C
Continue
Set standard: 0.020 mg/l

Continuing with two-

12 Thoroughly rinse the electrode with distilled water.
point calibration
13 Immerse the electrode in standard solution 2.
14 Using <▲><▼>, select the Set standard setting and press
<MENU/OK> .
15 Set the concentration of the standard solution with <▲><▼>
and press <MENU/OK>.
16 Measure the temperature of the standard solution using a
thermometer.
17 Select the Set temperature setting with <▲><▼> and press
<MENU/OK>.
18 Set the temperature with <▲><▼> and press <MENU/OK>.
19 Select Continue with <▲><▼> and press <MENU/OK>.
The standard solution is measured.
The measured value is checked for stability (Stability control).

ISE <CAL>
[i] Standard = 0.020 mg/l
[i] U = 8.4 mV

Terminate stability control

20 Wait for the end of the measurement with Stability control or

accept the calibration value with <MENU/OK>.
The calibration display for the next standard solution appears.

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ISE <CAL>
[i] #2 0.020 mg/l 24 °C
[i] Immerse sensor in std. 3
Set temperature: 24 °C

Continue
Exit with 2 point calibration
Set standard: 0.050 mg/l

21 For two-point calibration, select Exit with 2 point calibration with

<▲><▼> and confirm with <MENU/OK>.
The calibration is completed as a two-point calibration.
The new calibration values are displayed as a message ([i]).
You have the following options:
 Accept the new calibration values with <MENU/OK>.
Subsequently, the calibration record is displayed and
downloaded to the interface at the same time.
 To switch to the measured value display without accepting
the new calibration values, press <MODE> or <ESC>.

Continuing with three- Repeat the steps 12 to 20 in the same way with the third and further
point to seven-point standard solutions as necessary. After finishing the last calibration
calibration step, the new calibration values are displayed as a message ([i]).

You have the following options:

 Accept the new calibration values with <MENU/OK>. Subsequently,
the calibration record is displayed and downloaded to the interface
at the same time.
 To switch to the measured value display without accepting the new
calibration values, press <MODE> or <ESC>.

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4.7 Conductivity

4.7.1 General information

You can measure the following variables:

 Conductivity
 Resistivity
 Salinity
 Total dissolved solids (TDS)

The meter provides the following functions:

 AutoRange (automatic switchover of the measurement range). If a
measuring range is exceeded, AutoRange causes the meter to
automatically change to the next higher measuring range and back
again. Therefore, the instrument always measures in the measuring
range with the highest possible resolution.
 Stability control to check the stability of the measurement signal.
This ensures the reproducibility of the measuring signal. The display
of the measured parameter flashes until a stable measured value is
available.

Temperature The LF413T(-ID), LFOx1400(-ID) and LF313T(-ID) conductivity

measurement measuring cells have an integrated temperature sensor.

CAUTION
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be
performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result.
The RS232 and USB interfaces are not galvanically isolated.

Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:

1 Connect a conductivity measuring cell to the meter.

The conductivity measuring window is displayed.
2 Check whether the Measuring cell and cell constant settings
are suitable for the connected conductivity measuring cell. If
necessary, correct the settings.

Note
The selection of the measuring cell and setting of the cell constant is
made in the conductivity measuring menu (see page 66). The cell
constant to be set must either be taken from the operating manual of
the measuring cell or is printed on the measuring cell.

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4.7.2 Measuring

You can carry out conductivity measurements as follows:

1 Perform the preparatory activities according to page 62.

2 Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the test sample.

731 μS/cm
24.8 °C

Selecting the You can switch between the following displays with <MODE>:
displayed  Conductivity [μS/cm] / [mS/cm]
measured variable
 Resistivity [Ω·cm] / [MΩ·cm]
 Salinity SaL [ ]
 Total dissolved solids TDS [mg/l]

The factor to calculate the total dissolved solids is set to 1.00 in the
factory. You can adjust this factor to meet your requirements in the
range of 0.40 to 1.00. The factor can be set in the TDS measuring
menu.

Stability control The Stability control function checks the stability of the measurement
signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of
measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until
a stable measured value is available.
Independent of the setting for automatic Stability control (see page 35)
in the System menu, you can start the Stability control function
manually at any time.

1 If necessary, select a channel (measured value) with <▲><▼>.

2 Freeze the measured value with <SC>.
The display switches to the display of the selected channel as
necessary.
In the status line, [SC] is displayed.

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3 With <MENU/OK> activate the Stability control function.

[SC] flashes while the stability control is active.
As soon as a stable measured value is recognized, the current
measurement data is downloaded to the interface. The
measured values of all channels meeting the criterion for
stability control are marked by SC.

Note
You can terminate prematurely the manual Stability control function
with <MENU/OK> manually at any time. If the manual Stability control
function is terminated prematurely, the current measurement data is
not downloaded to the interface.

4 Using <SC> or <MODE>, release the frozen measured value.

The [SC] status display disappears. The display switches to the
previous indication.

Criterion The meter checks the stability of the measured value on the basis of
the temperature measurement. For identical measurement conditions,
the following applies:

Measured Reproducibility Response time

parameter
Temperature better than 0.02 °C > 10 seconds

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4.7.3 Temperature compensation

The calculation of the temperature compensation is based on the

preset reference temperature, 20 °C or 25 °C. It appears on the display
as Tr20 or Tr25.

You can select one of the following temperature compensation

methods:
 Nonlinear temperature compensation (nLF) according to EN 27
888
 Linear temperature compensation (lin) with selectable
coefficients of 0.000 ... 3.000 %/K
 No temperature compensation (off)

Note
The reference temperature and temperature compensation are set in
the conductivity measuring menu (see page 66).

Application tips Select the following temperature compensations given in the table
according to the respective test sample:

Test sample Temperature Display

compensation indicator
Natural water nLF nLF
(ground water, surface according to EN 27 888
water, drinking water)
Ultrapure water nLF nLF
according to EN 27 888
Other aqueous lin Set linear lin
solutions temperature coefficient
0.001 ... 3.000 %/K
Salinity (seawater) Automatic nLF according to Sal, nLF
IOT

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4.7.4 Settings for conductivity measuring cells

Overview The following settings are possible for conductivity measuring cells:
 Measured parameter
 Reference temperature
 Temperature compensation
 TDS factor
 Calibration interval
 Measuring cell / cell constant

Settings The settings are made in the measuring menu of the conductivity
measurement. To open the settings, activate the relevant measuring
window in the measured value display and press the <MENU/OK> key.
After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with
<MODE>.

Menu item Possible Description

setting
Calibration / 1 ... 999 d Calibration interval for the
Calibration interval measuring cell (in days).
The meter reminds you to
calibrate regularly by the
flashing CalClock in the
measuring window.
Calibration / - Displays the calibration
Calibration record record of the last calibration.
Calibration / - Displays the calibration
Calibration history history of the last calibrations.
Reset - Resets all sensor settings to
the delivery condition (see
page 93).
Temp. comp. (TC) / 20°C Reference temperature
Reference temp. 25 °C
This setting is only available
when the Conductivity or
Resistivity display is set.
Temp. comp. (TC) / nLF Procedure for temperature
Compensation lin compensation (see page 65).
Off
This setting is only available
when the Conductivity or
Resistivity display is set.

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Menu item Possible Description

setting
Temp. comp. (TC) / 0.000 ... Coefficient of the linear
Linear coeff. 3.000 %/K temperature compensation.
This setting is only available
when the linear temperature
compensation is set.
TDS factor 0.40 ... 1.00 TDS factor
This setting is only available
when the TDS display is set.
Measuring cell Measuring cell used
Cal Measuring cells the cell
constant of which is
determined by calibration in
the KCL control standard
solution (Calibration ranges
see page 68 and page 108).
The currently valid cell
constant is displayed in the
status line.
C0.01 Measuring cell with a nominal
cell constant of 0.010 cm-1.
The cell constant is
permanently set.
LF313T Measuring cell LF313T(-ID),
nominal cell constant
0.100 cm-1.
The cell constant can be
adjusted in the range 0.090 to
0.110 cm-1.
man Any measuring cells with
freely adjustable cell
constants in the range 0.250
to 25.000 cm-1.
Cell constant 0.090 to Display and setting option for
0.110 cm-1 the cell constant of the
measuring cell LF313T(-ID).
Man. cell const. 0.250 to Display and setting option of
25.000 cm-1 the cell constant of any
measuring cells (man).

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4.7.5 Determining the cell constant

(calibration in control standard)

Why determine the cell Due to aging, the cell constant slightly changes. As a result, an inexact
constant? measured value is displayed. Calibration determines the current value
of the cell constant and stores this value in the instrument.
Therefore, calibrate at regular intervals. The calibration data is stored
in the meter. The calibration data of non-ID sensors is stored in the
meter. For ID sensors, the calibration data is stored in the sensor.

You can determine the cell constant of the conductivity measuring cell
in the ranges 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1, 0.585 ... 0.715 cm-1 or 0.800 ...
1.200 cm-1 by calibrating in the 0.01 mol/l KCl control standard or set it
manually in the range 0.250 ... 2.500 cm-1 or 0.090 ... 0.110 cm-1.
Besides, the fixed cell constant 0.010 cm-1 can be selected.

In the delivery condition, the calibrated cell constant of the meters is set
to 0.475 cm-1 (conductivity measuring cells LF413T(-ID) and
LFOx1400(-ID).

CalClock The expiry of the CalClock reminds you to clean the measuring cell. It
is still possible to measure.
The CalClock is set to 180 days in the factory. You can change the
interval (see page 66).

Stability control During calibration, the stability control is automatically activated.

Display of calibration You can have the data of the last calibration displayed (see page 87).
data and download to Subsequently, you can transmit the displayed calibration data to the
interface interface, e. g. to a PC, with the <PRINT> key.

Note
The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after
calibrating.

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Sample record:

Printing date 26.04.06 16:13

ProLab 2000
Ser. no. 06249876
USER ID: 1234567890

Calibration Cond
Calibration date 20.04.06 10:14:03
LFOx1400-ID
Ser. no. A062498765
USER ID: 1234567890

Cal interval 150 d

Cell constant. 0.475 1/cm 25.0 °C
Sensor +++

Note
If non-ID sensors are used, the sensor type and series number are not
output in the calibration record.

Calibration evaluation After the calibration, the meter automatically evaluates the current
status of the calibration. The evaluation appears on the display and in
the calibration record.

Display Calibration Cell constant [cm-1]

record
+++ within the ranges
0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1
0.585 ... 0.715 cm-1
or
0.800 ... 1.200 cm-1
outside the ranges
Error Error
0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1
Eliminate the error according to or
chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF... 0.800 ... 1.200 cm-1
(page 99)

Determining the cell Proceed as follows to determine the cell constant:

constant
1 Connect a conductivity measuring cell to the meter.
2 In the measured value display, select the conductivity
measuring window with <▲><▼> and <MODE>.
3 Start the calibration with <CAL>.
The calibration display appears.

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<CAL>

[i] Cell constant = 0.475 1/cm

[i] Immerse sensor in solution

Continue

4 Immerse the conductivity measuring cell in the control standard

solution, 0.01 mol/l KCI.
5 Press <MENU/OK>.
The measurement with stability control to determine the cell
constant starts.

<CAL>
[i] Cell constant = 0.481 1/cm
[i] Temperature =24.8 °C

Terminate stability control

6 Wait for the end of the measurement with Stability control or

accept the calibration value with <MENU/OK>.
The determined cell constant is displayed as a message (i).

<CAL>
[i] Cell constant = 0.481 1/cm
i Sensor+++

Accept

7 You have the following options:

 Accept the new calibration values with <MENU/OK>.
Subsequently, the calibration record is displayed and
downloaded to the interface at the same time.
 To switch to the measured value display without accepting
the new calibration values, press <MODE> or <ESC>.

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4.8 Dissolved oxygen

4.8.1 General information

You can measure the following variables:

 D.O. concentration
 D.O. saturation index ("D.O. saturation")
 D.O. partial pressure

D.O. measurements with the ProLab 2000 can be carried out using the
D.O. sensors, LFOx1400(-ID), 9009/6.(-ID) or Ox1400Stir(-ID).
The stirrer of the Ox1400Stir(-ID) D.O. sensor has to be supplied with
voltage separately using the NT/pH Mix 540 power supply. The meter
automatically recognizes the type of the connected D.O. sensor.

The meter provides the following functions:

 AutoRange (automatic switchover of the measurement range). If a
measuring range is exceeded, AutoRange causes the meter to
automatically change to the next higher measuring range and back
again. Therefore, the instrument always measures in the measuring
range with the highest possible resolution.
 Stability control to check the stability of the measurement signal.
This ensures the reproducibility of the measuring signal. The display
of the measured parameter flashes until a stable measured value is
available.

Note
Incorrect calibration of D.O. sensors will result in incorrect measured
values. Calibrate at regular intervals.

CAUTION
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be
performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result.
The RS232 and USB interfaces are not galvanically isolated.

Temperature sensor The D.O. sensor has an integrated temperature sensor that always
measures the current temperature of the test sample.

Preparatory activities Perform the following preparatory activities when you want to measure:

1 Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter.

The D.O. measuring window is displayed.
2 Calibrate or check the meter with the sensor.

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4.8.2 Measuring

1 Perform the preparatory activities according to page 71.

2 Immerse the D.O. sensor in the test sample.

O2
7.29 mg/l
25.0 °C

26.04.06 10:37

Selecting the You can switch between the following displays with <MODE>:
displayed  D.O. concentration [mg/l]
measured variable
 D.O. saturation [%]
 D.O. partial pressure [mbar].

Salinity correction When measuring the concentration of solutions with a salt content of
more than 1 g/l, a salinity correction is required. For this, you have to
measure and input the salinity of the measured medium first. When the
salinity correction is switched on, the [SAL] indicator is displayed in the
measuring window.

Note
The salinity correction is switched on or off and the salinity is entered
in the measuring menu of the D.O. measurement (see page 74).

Note
The LFOx1400(-ID) double sensor can perform the salinity correction
automatically. The conductivity module of the sensor measures the salt
content of the test sample simultaneously with the D.O. The meter
takes the measured value into account.

Stability control The Stability control function checks the stability of the measurement
signal. The stability has a considerable impact on the reproducibility of
measured values. The display of the measured parameter flashes until
a stable measured value is available.
Independent of the setting for automatic Stability control (see page 35)
in the System menu, you can start the Stability control function
manually at any time.

1 If necessary, select a channel (measured value) with <▲><▼>.

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2 Freeze the measured value with <SC>.

The display switches to the display of the selected channel as
necessary.
In the status line, [SC] is displayed.
3 With <MENU/OK> activate the Stability control function.
[SC] flashes while the stability control is active.
As soon as a stable measured value is recognized, the current
measurement data is downloaded to the interface. The
measured values of all channels meeting the criterion for
stability control are marked by SC.

Note
You can terminate prematurely the manual Stability control function
with <MENU/OK> manually at any time. If the manual Stability control
function is terminated prematurely, the current measurement data is
not downloaded to the interface.

4 Using <SC> or <MODE>, release the frozen measured value.

The [SC] status display disappears. The display switches to the
previous indication.

Criteria With identical measurement conditions, the following applies:

Measuring mode Reproducibility Response time

D.O. concentration Better than 0.05 mg/l > 10 seconds
D.O. saturation Better than 0.6 % > 10 seconds
D.O. partial Better than 1.2 mbar > 10 seconds
pressure

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4.8.3 Settings for D.O. sensors

Overview The following settings are possible for D.O. sensors:

 Salinity correction
 Salinity (salinity equivalent)
 Calibration interval
 Comparison measurement

Settings The settings are made in the measuring menu of the D.O.
measurement. To open the settings, activate the relevant measuring
window in the measured value display and press the <MENU/OK> key.
After completing the settings, switch to the measured value display with
<MODE>.

Menu item Possible Description

setting
Calibration / 1 ... 999 d Calibration interval for the D.O.
Calibration sensor (in days).
interval The meter reminds you to calibrate
regularly by the flashing CalClock in
the measuring window.
Calibration / On Enables to adjust the measured
Comparison Off value with the aid of a comparison
meas. measurement, e.g. Winkler titration.
For details, see page 75.
Calibration / - Displays the calibration record of the
Calibration record last calibration.
Calibration / - Displays the calibration history of
Calibration history the last calibrations.
Reset - Resets all sensor settings to the
delivery condition (see page 93).
Sal automatic On Automatic salt content correction for
Off concentration measurements.
Note:
This function is available with the
LFOx1400(-ID) double sensor only.
Sal correction On Manual salt content correction for
Off concentration measurements.
Salinity 0.0 ... Salinity or salinity equivalent for the
70.0 salt content correction.
This function is only available if the
manual salt content correction is
switched on.

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4.8.4 D.O. calibration

Why calibrate? D.O. sensors age. This changes the slope of the D.O. sensor.
Calibration determines the current slope of the sensor and stores this
value in the instrument.

When to calibrate?  After connecting another non-ID D.O. sensor

 When the CalClock flashes (after the calibration interval has
expired).

Calibration datasets The ProLab 2000 administrates two sets of calibration data:

 Set 1 for the type, "Ox": – 9009/6. or

– Ox1400Stir
 Set 2 for the type, – LFOx1400
"FOx1400":

Sensors of different types can be calibrated separately from each other.

When a sensor of one type is calibrated, the calibration data of the
other types remain stored. The ProLab 2000 recognizes the type of the
connected sensor and automatically uses the correct calibration data.

Calibration procedures The ProLab 2000 provides 2 calibration procedures:

 Calibration in water vapor-saturated air.
Use an air calibration vessel for calibration.
 Calibration via a comparison measurement (e.g. Winkler titration
according to DIN EN 25813 or ISO 5813). At the same time, the
relative slope is adapted to the comparison measurement by a
correction factor. When the correction factor is active, the [Factor]
indicator appears in the measuring window.

Stability control During calibration, the stability control is automatically activated.

Display of calibration You can have the data of the last calibration displayed (see page 87).
data and download to Subsequently, you can transmit the displayed calibration data to the
interface interface, e. g. to a printer or PC, with the <PRINT> key.

Note
The calibration record is automatically transmitted to the interface after
calibrating.

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Sample record:

Printing date 26.04.06 16:13

ProLab 2000
Ser. no. 06249876
USER ID: 1234567890

CALIBRATION Oxi
Calibration date 20.04.06 10:14:03
LFOx1400-ID
Ser. no. A062498765
USER ID: 1234567890

Cal. interval 14d

Relative slope 0.97
Sensor +++

Note
If non-ID sensors are used, the sensor type and series number are not
output in the calibration record.

Calibration evaluation After the calibration, the meter evaluates the current status of the
sensor against the relative slope. The evaluation appears on the
display and in the calibration record. The relative slope has no effect on
the measuring accuracy. Low values indicate that the electrolyte will
soon be depleted and the sensor will have to be regenerated.

Display Calibration record Relative slope

+++ S = 0.8 ... 1.25

++ S = 0.7 ... 0.8

+ S = 0.6 ... 0.7

S < 0.6 or S > 1.25

Error Error
Eliminate the error according to
chapter 6 WHAT TO DO IF... (page 99)

Calibration in For this calibration procedure, the Comparison meas. setting must be
water vapor set to Off in the measuring menu.
saturated air
(air calibration vessel) Proceed as follows to calibrate the meter:

Note
The sponge in the air calibration vessel must be moist (not wet). Leave
the sensor in the air calibration vessel for a time long enough to adjust.

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1 Put the D.O. sensor into the air calibration vessel.

2 Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter.
3 In the measured value display, select the D.O. measuring
window with <▲><▼> and <MODE>.
4 Start the calibration with <CAL>.
The calibration display for the relevant sensor type appears.

LFOx1400-ID <CAL>
[i] Relative slope = 1.00
[i] Use air calibration vessel

Continue

5 Put the D.O. sensor into the air calibration vessel.

6 Press <MENU/OK>.
The measurement with stability control to determine the
relative slope starts.

LFOx1400-ID <CAL>
[i] Relative slope = 1.00
[i] Temperature =24.8 °C

Terminate stability control

7 Wait for the end of the measurement with Stability control or

accept the calibration value with <MENU/OK>.
The determined relative slope is displayed as a message (i).

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LFOx1400-ID <CAL>
[i] Relative slope = 0.98
i Sensor+++

Accept

8 You have the following options:

 Accept the new calibration values with <MENU/OK>.
Subsequently, the calibration record is displayed and
downloaded to the interface at the same time.
 To switch to the measured value display without accepting
the new calibration values, press <MODE> or <ESC>.

Calibration via a For this calibration procedure, the Comparison meas. setting must be
Comparison meas. set to On in the measuring menu.

Note
Before calibrating via a comparison measurement, the sensor should
be calibrated in the air calibration vessel.

Proceed as follows to calibrate the meter:

1 Connect the D.O. sensor to the meter.

2 Immerse the D.O. sensor in the reference solution.
3 In the measured value display, select the D.O. measuring
window with <▲><▼> and <MODE>.
4 Start the calibration with <CAL>.
The calibration display appears.

LFOx1400-ID <CAL>
[i] Immerse sensor in ref. sol.

Continue

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5 Press <MENU/OK>.
The measurement with stability control to determine the D.O.
concentration starts.

LFOx1400-ID <CAL>
[i] Concentration = 8.5 mg/l
[i] Temperature =24.8 °C

Terminate stability control

6 Wait for the end of the measurement with Stability control or

accept the measured value with <MENU/OK>.
The determined D.O. content is displayed as a message (i).

LFOx1400-ID <CAL>
[i] Concentration = 8.49 mg/l
[i] Temperature =24.8 °C

Set factor: 1.000

Accept

7 Open the setting of the correction factor with <MENU/OK>.

8 Using <▲><▼>, set the correction factor to adjust the
displayed concentration value to the nominal value (value of
the comparison measurement). Subsequently, accept the
correction factor with <MENU/OK>.
9 Select Accept with <▲><▼> and press <MENU/OK>.
The meter switches to the measured value display. The
[Factor] indicator appears in the measuring window.

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4.9 Storage
You can transmit measured values (datasets) to the data storage in two
ways:
 Manual storage (see page 81)
 Automatic storage at intervals (see page 82)

Each storage process transmits the current dataset to the interface at

the same time.

Measurement dataset A complete dataset consists of:

 Date/time
 USER ID
 Meter designation with series number
 SENSOR ID
– Sensor designation
– Sensor series number
 SAMPLE ID
 Measured value of the connected sensor
 Measured temperature value of the connected sensor
 Info on stability control: SC appears with the measured value if the
Stability control criterion was met while storing (stable measured
value). Otherwise, there is no SC display.
 Measurement conditions

Storage locations The meter has separate data storages for manually stored measured
values and automatically stored measured values.

Storage Maximum number of datasets

Manual storage 308
Automatic storage 2244

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4.9.1 Manual storage

Proceed as follows to transmit to the data storage and simultaneously

download to the interface a measurement dataset:

1 Open the menu for manual storage with <STO>.

<STO> 1 of 646
- 26.04.2006 11:24:16
- pH 7.000 24.8 °C SC

SAMPLE ID: 1
Continue

2 If necessary, use <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK> to change and

confirm the SAMPLE ID (1 ... 999).
The dataset is stored. The meter switches to the measured
value display.

If the data storage is full The following window appears if all storage locations are occupied:

Warning

Data storage full. Erase?

Yes
No

You have the following options:

 To erase the entire data storage, confirm Yes.
 To cancel the storage process and switch to the measured value
display, confirm No. Then you can e.g. transmit the stored data to a
PC (see page 84) and subsequently erase the storage (see
page 87).

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4.9.2 Automatic storage at intervals

The storage interval (Interval) determines the chronological interval

between automatic storage processes. Each storage process transmits
the current dataset to the interface at the same time.
Configuring the
automatic storage
function
1 Open the menu for automatic storage with <STO _>.
<STO_>
SAMPLE ID 1
Interval 30 s
Duration 180 min
Continue

00d03h00min 00d15h
34min

Settings You can configure the automatic storage function with the following
settings:

Menu item Possible Description

setting
SAMPLE ID 1 ... 999 Determine the sample
designation for the series
of datasets.
Interval 2, 5 s, 10 s, Storage interval.
30 s, 1 min,
The lower limit of the
5 min, 10 min,
storage interval can be
15 min,
restricted by the number of
30 min, 60 min
free storage locations.
The upper limit is restricted
by the storage duration.
Duration 1 min ... x min Storage duration.
Specifies after which time
the automatic storage
should be terminated.
The lower limit of the
storage duration is
restricted by the storage
interval.
The upper limit is restricted
by the number of free
storage locations.

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Data storage The two lower display lines indicate the use of the data storage
administration calculated in advance for the selected settings:

<STO_>
SAMPLE ID 1
Interval 30 s Adjusted storage duration for the
Duration 180 min entire dataset series
Continue
00d03h00min 00d15h
34min
Maximum usable storage
duration
Graphical display of the data
storage usage

Starting the automatic To start the automatic storage function, select Continue with <▲><▼>
storage function and confirm with <MENU/OK>. The meter switches to the measured
value display.

pH
6.949
24.8 °C

26.04.06 10:37

The active automatic storage function can be recognized from the

progress bar in the status line. The progress bar indicates how much of
the adjusted storage duration has already expired.

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Terminating the Proceed as follows to switch off the automatic storage function before
automatic storage the adjusted storage duration has expired:
function prematurely
1 With <STO _> open the following window.
Warning

Stop automatic storage?

Yes
No

2 Select and confirm Yes with <▲><▼> and <MENU/OK>.

The meter switches to the measured value display.
The automatic storage function is terminated.

4.9.3 Reading the measurement data storage

You can select the contents of the manual or automatic measurement

data storage by means of different filter criterions and
 read them out on the display, and
 download them to the interface.

Each measurement data storage has a separate erasure function for

the entire contents, independent of the filter settings.

Editing the The data storage is edited in the System / Data storage menu.
data storage In the measured value display, open the system menu with <MENU/
_ _
OK >. With the <RCL> or <RCL > key you can move directly to the
menu for the manual or automatic data storage.

Note
The settings are explained here using the manual storage as an
example. The same settings and functions are available for the
automatic storage.

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Settings Menu item Setting/ Description

function
Data storage / - Displays in pages all
Manual data storage / measuring datasets that
Display correspond to the filter
settings (see menu Data
filter).

Further options:
 Scroll through the
datasets with <▲><▼>.
 Output the displayed
dataset to the interface
with <PRINT>.
 Quit the display with
<ESC>.
Data storage / - Outputs to the interface all
Manual data storage / measuring datasets that
Output to RS232/USB correspond to the filter
settings. The download
takes place in ascending
order of the storage location
number.
The process can take
several minutes. To
terminate the process
prematurely, press <ESC>.
Data storage / -> see Allows to set certain filter
Manual data storage / explanations criteria in order to display
Data filter below this datasets and download
table, page 86 them to the interface.
Data storage / - Erases the entire contents
Manual data storage / of the selected measuring
Erase data storage, independent
of the filter settings.

Note:
All calibration data remains
stored when performing this
action.

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Data filter Menu item Setting/ Description

function
Filter Filter criteria:
No filter Data filter switched off
Date & Selection according to
SAMPLE ID period and SAMPLE ID.
SAMPLE ID Selection according to
SAMPLE ID
Date Selection according to
period
From TT.MM.JJ Selects all datasets within
the specified period.
Until TT.MM.JJ
SAMPLE ID 0 ... 999 Selects all datasets with
the specified SAMPLE ID.

Display presentation 30.04.2006 11:24:16 (1)

of a dataset ProLab 2000: 06249876
USER ID: 1234567890
A 161 1M-BNC-ID: A062498765
SAMPLE ID:1
- pH 7.000 24.8 °C SC

Sample printout 26.04.06 16:13

ProLab 2000
Ser. no. 06249876
USER ID: 1234567890

SAMPLE ID: 1
A 161 1M-BNC-ID
Ser. no. A062498765
LFOx1400-ID
Ser. no. A062498765
pH 6.87 24.0 °C, SC +++
Oxi 7.76 mg/l 25.0 °C, SC, ++
Sal = 0.7
Cond 1389 uS/cm 25.0 °C, SC, +++
C = 0.958 1/cm, Tref25, nLF
________________________________________

26.04.06 16:03
ProLab 2000
Ser. no. 06249876
USER ID: 1234567890

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Quitting the display To quit the display of stored measuring datasets, you have the
following options:
 Switch directly to the measured value display with <MODE>.
 Quit the display and move to the next higher menu level with <ESC>
or <MENU/OK>.

4.9.4 Erasing the data storage

How to erase the measured value storage is described on page 84.

4.9.5 Displaying and downloading calibration records

You can display and then output to the interface the calibration data.
Note
ID sensors have to be connected to the meter.

Displaying the The calibration record of the last calibration can be found under the
calibration record Calibration / Calibration record menu item in the respective measuring
of a selected sensor menu. To open it, activate the relevant measuring window in the
measured value display and press <MENU/OK>.

Displaying the The calibration records of the last calibration of all sensors can be
calibration records found under the Data storage / Calibration data storage menu item in
of all sensors the system menu. In the measured value display, open the system
menu with <MENU/OK >. _
With the <CAL _> key you can go directly to the Calibration data
storage menu.

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Menu item Setting/ Description

function
Data storage / - Displays the calibration records.
Calibration data Further options:
storage /Display
 Scroll through the calibration
records with <▲><▼>.
 Output the displayed
calibration record to the
interface with <PRINT>.
 Quit the display with <ESC>
or <MENU/OK>.
 Switch directly to the
measured value display with
<MODE>.
Data storage / - Outputs to the interface the
Calibration data calibration records.
storage / Output to
RS232/USB

Sample printout Printing date 26.04.06 16:13

ProLab 2000
Ser. no. 06249876
USER ID: 1234567890

CALIBRATION pH
Calibration date 20.04.06 10:14:03
A 161 1M DIN-ID
Ser. no. A062498765
USER ID: 1234567890

Cal. interval 7 d
DIN
Buffer 1 6.86
Buffer 2 9.18
Voltage 1 7.2 mV 26.3 °C
Voltage 2 -171 mV 26.3 °C
Slope -59.2 mV/pH
Zero point -0.5 mV
Sensor +++
________________________________________

CALIBRATION ISE
Calibration date 20.04.06 10:14:03
Standard 1 0.010 mg/l
Standard 2 0.020 mg/l
Voltage 1 38.5 mV 25.0 °C
Voltage 2 58.0 mV 23.0 °C

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4.9.6 Displaying and downloading calibration history

You can display and then output to the interface the calibration data.
Note
ID sensors have to be connected to the meter.

The calibration history of a sensor can be found

 under the Calibration / Calibration history menu item in the

respective measuring menu. To open it, activate the relevant
measuring window in the measured value display and press
<MENU/OK>.
 under the Data storage / Calibration history menu item in the system
menu.
In the measured value display, open the system menu with <MENU/
OK >. _

Menu item Setting/ Description

function
Data storage / - Display Displays the calibration history.
Calibration history / Further options:
pH
 Scroll through the calibration
ISE
records with <▲><▼>.
Ox
Cond  Quit the display with <ESC>
Ox (CondOx) or <MENU/OK>.
Cond (CondOx  Switch directly to the
measured value display with
<MODE>.
- Output to Outputs to the interface the
RS232/ calibration history.
USB

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4.10 Transmitting data (to a PC or printer)

The meter has two interfaces:
 RS232 interface (serial port)
 USB interface (device)

Via both interfaces, you can transmit data to a PC and update the meter
software.
The RS232 interface enables to transmit data to an external serial
printer.

Note
The relevant interface cable has to be connected if you want to
download data to an interface (USB or RS232).
It is not possible to download data to both interfaces (USB and RS232)
at the same time. After connecting a meter to the USB socket the
RS232 interface is inactive. The RS232 interface is active if no meter is
connected to the USB interface.

CAUTION
The RS232 and USB interfaces are not galvanically separated.
When connecting an earthed PC/printer, measurements cannot be
performed in earthed media as incorrect values would result.

4.10.1 RS232 interface

1 Connect the interface to the PC or printer via the cable Z390

(PC) or Z393 (ext. printer).
2 If necessary, disconnect a connected USB cable from the
meter.
3 Set up the following transmission data on the PC/printer:
– Baud rate: selectable from 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
– Handshake: RTS/CTS + Xon/Xoff
– PC only:
– Parity: none
– Data bits: 8
– Stop bits: 1

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Socket assignment 11
3 2 RxD
(RS232)
4 2 3 TxD
6
41
5 1 5 SGnd
6 CTS

RS 232 1 not used

4.10.2 USB interface (device)

Connect the interface to the PC via the supplied Z875 USB cable. The
data output automatically switches to USB. The RS232 interface is
deactivated.

Installation of the USB System requirements of the PC for installation of the USB driver:
driver on the PC  PC with Pentium processor or higher with at least one free USB
connection and CD-ROM drive
 Windows 2000, XP, Vista.

1 Insert the supplied installation CD in the CD drive of your PC.

2 Install the USB driver on the PC.
Follow the Windows installation instructions as necessary.
3 Connect the ProLab 2000 to the PC via the USB interface.
The meter is listed as a virtual COM interface among the
connections in the Windows instrument manager.

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4.10.3 Options for data transmission

Via the RS232 interface, you can transmit data to a PC or external

printer. The following table shows which data is transmitted to the
interface in which way:

Data Control Operation / description

Current Manual  With <PRINT>.
measured values  Simultaneously with every
of the connected manual storage process (see
sensor page 81).
automatic, at _
 With <PRT >. Then you
intervals can set the transmission
interval.
 Simultaneously with every
automatic storage process
(see page 82).
Stored measured Manual  Displayed dataset:
values with <PRINT> after recall
from data storage.
 All datasets according to the
filter criteria via the Output to
RS232/USB function.
For details, see page 84.
Calibration Manual  Calibration record of a
records sensor:
Calibration record of a sensor
with <PRINT> (after calling
up from the data storage or at
the end of a calibration
procedure).
 All calibration records after
calling up from the data
storage via the Output to
RS232/USB function.
For details, see page 87.
automatic  For the respective sensor at
the end of a calibration
procedure.

Note
The following rule applies: Except for the menus, the display content is
generally downloaded to the interface with <PRINT> (displayed
measured values, measurement datasets, calibration records).

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4.10.4 Operation with MultiLab pilot

With the aid of the MultiLab pilot software, you can record and evaluate
measuring data with a PC. The data is transmitted after the meter was
connected to the RS232 serial interface (COM port) or the USB
interface of the PC.

Note
More detailed information can be found in the MultiLab pilot operating
manual.

4.11 Reset
You can reset (initialize) all sensor settings and sensor-independent
settings separately from each other.

4.11.1 Resetting the sensor settings

Note
The calibration data is reset to the default settings together with the
measuring parameters. Recalibrate after performing a reset.

pH The following settings for pH measurements are reset to the default

settings with the Reset function:

Setting Default settings

Cal. interval 7d
Unit for slope mV/pH
Measured parameter pH
High resolution pH On
High resolution mV On
Zero point 0 mV
Slope -59.16 mV
Temperature, manual 25 °C

The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the
respective measuring menu. To open it, activate the relevant
measuring window in the measured value display and press the
<MENU/OK> key.

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Cond The following settings for conductivity measurements are reset to the
default settings with the Reset function:

Setting Default settings

Cal. interval 150 d
Measured parameter
Cell constant (c) 0.475 cm-1 (calibrated)
0.475 cm-1 (set up)
Temperature compensation nLF
Reference temperature 25 °C
Temperature coefficient (TC) of 2.000 %/K
the linear temperature
compensation
TDS factor 1.00

The sensor settings are reset under the Reset menu item in the
respective measuring menu. To open it, activate the relevant
measuring window in the measured value display and press the
<MENU/OK> key.

Oxi The following settings for D.O. measurements are reset to the default
settings with the Reset function:

Setting Default settings

Cal. interval 14d
Comparison meas. Off
Measured parameter D.O. concentration
Relative slope (SRel) 1.00
Salinity (value) 0.0
Salinity (function) Off

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4.11.2 Resetting the system settings

The following system settings can be reset to the delivery status:

Setting Default settings

Language Deutsch
Temperature unit °C
Beep On
Baud rate 4800 Baud
Output format ASCII
Contrast 40 %
Illumination On

The system settings are reset under the System / Reset menu item in
the system menu. In the measured value display, open the system
menu with <MENU/OK >. _

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5 Maintenance, cleaning, disposal

5.1 Maintenance
The only maintenance activity required is replacing the batteries.

Note
For maintenance of the measuring cells and electrodes refer to the
relevant operating manuals.

Replacing the batteries

1 Using a screw driver, unscrew the screws (2) of the lid of the
battery compartment.

2 Open the battery compartment (1) on the underside of the

meter.
3 Remove the four batteries from the battery compartment.
4 Place four new batteries (type Micro AAA) in the battery
compartment.
5 Close the battery compartment (1).
The date (day) flashes on the display.
6 Using a screw driver, tighten the screws (2) of the lid of the
battery compartment.
7 Set the date and time (see page 27)

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CAUTION
Make sure that the poles of the batteries are the right way round.
The ± signs on the batteries must correspond to the ± signs in the
battery compartment.
Only use leakproof alkaline manganese batteries.

5.2 Cleaning
Occasionally wipe the outside of the meter with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Disinfect the housing with isopropanol as required.

CAUTION
The housing components are made out of synthetic materials
(polyurethane, ABS, PMMA), metal and glass. Thus, avoid contact
of the synthetic material with acetone and similar detergents that
contain solvents. Remove any splashes immediately.

5.3 Disposal
Note
This instrument contains batteries. Batteries that have been removed
must only be disposed of at the recycling facility set up for this purpose
or via the retail outlet.
It is illegal to dispose of the instrument in household refuse.

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6 What to do if...
6.1 pH and ORP measurement

Error message Cause Remedy

Err1
pH electrode:
– Measured value outside the – Use a suitable electrode
measuring range
– Air bubble in front of the – Remove air bubble
junction
– Air in the junction – Extract air or moisten
junction
– Cable broken – Replace electrode
– Gel electrolyte dried out – Replace electrode

Error message
Err2 Cause Remedy
– No electrode connected – Connect electrode
– Setting time during calibration – Adjust temperature if
too long necessary
– Recalibrate

Error message Cause Remedy

Err4
– Temperature not stable during – Adjust temperature if
calibration. necessary
– Recalibrate

Error message Cause Remedy

CalError
pH electrode:
– The values determined for zero – Recalibrate
point and slope of the electrode
are outside the allowed limits.
– Junction contaminated – Clean junction
– Electrode broken – Replace electrode

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Cause Remedy
Buffer solutions:
– Incorrect buffer solutions –
– Change buffer solutions
– Buffer solutions too old – Use only once.
Note the shelf life
– Buffer solutions depleted – Change buffer solutions

No stable measured Cause Remedy

value
pH electrode:
– Junction contaminated – Clean junction
– Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane
Test sample:
– pH value not stable – Measure with air excluded if
necessary
– Temperature not stable – Adjust temperature if
necessary
Electrode + test sample:
– Conductivity too low – Use a suitable electrode
– Temperature too high – Use a suitable electrode
– Organic liquids – Use a suitable electrode

Obviously incorrect Cause Remedy

measured values
pH electrode:
– Not connected – Connect electrode
– Cable broken – Replace electrode
– pH electrode unsuitable – Use a suitable electrode
– Temperature difference – Adjust temperature of buffer
between buffer and test or sample solutions
sample too high

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Cause Remedy
– Measurement procedure not – Follow special procedure
suitable

CalClock flashes Cause Remedy

– Calibration interval expired – Recalibrate the measuring
system

6.2 ISE measurement

Error message Err1 Cause Remedy

– Measuring range exceeded – Dilute test sample

Obviously incorrect Cause Remedy

measured values
– Electrode not connected – Connect electrode
– Cable broken – Replace electrode

Error message, Error Cause Remedy

(invalid
calibration) ISE electrode:
– Moisture in the plug – Dry plug
– Electrode obsolete – Replace electrode
– Electrode unsuitable for the – Use suitable electrode
range to be measured
– Socket damp – Dry socket
Calibration procedure:
– Wrong sequence of standards – Select correct sequence
for three point calibration
– Calibration standards do not – Adjust the temperature of
have the correct temperature the calibration standards
(max. ± 2 °C temperature
difference)

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Warning [TempErr] Cause Remedy

– Temperature difference – Adjust the temperature of
between measurement and the test sample
calibration greater than 2 K.

Warning [ISEErr] Cause Remedy

– Electrode voltage outside – Recalibrate
calibrated range

6.3 Conductivity measurement

Conductivity measuring Cause Remedy

cell was not recognized
– Measuring cell not connected – Connect measuring cell
– Cable broken – Replace measuring cell

Error message, Error Cause Remedy

(invalid
calibration) – Measuring cell contaminated – Clean cell and replace it if
necessary
– Unsuitable control standard – Use control standard,
0.01 mol/l KCl

CalClock flashes Cause Remedy

– Calibration interval expired – Recalibrate the measuring
system

6.4 D.O. measurement

D.O. sensor was not Cause Remedy

recognized
– Sensor not connected – Connect probe
– Cable broken – Replace probe

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Error message, OFL Cause Remedy

– Measuring range exceeded – not possible

Error message, Error Cause Remedy

(invalid
calibration) D.O. sensor:
– Electrolyte solution depleted – Regenerate probe
– Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane
– Electrode system poisoned – Regenerate probe

Error message, LEAK Cause Remedy

D.O. sensor:
– Membrane damaged – Exchange the membrane cap
– Membrane head screwed on – Screw membrane head tight
not tight enough

Measured value flashes Cause Remedy

for a long time
(No stable measured D.O. sensor:
value) – Membrane contaminated – Clean membrane

Measured value too low Cause Remedy

D.O. sensor:
– Insufficient flow – Provide flow to the probe

Measured value too Cause Remedy

high
– High amount of dissolved – Correct solubility function
substances using the salinity equivalent
– Air bubbles bump on the – Avoid direct flow to the
membrane with high velocity membrane

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Cause Remedy
– The carbon dioxide pressure is – Measuring not possible
too high (> 1 bar)

CalClock flashes Cause Remedy

– Calibration interval expired – Recalibrate the measuring
system

6.5 General errors

Meter does not react Cause Remedy

to keystroke
– Operating condition undefined – Processor reset:
or EMC load unallowed Press the <On/Off> and
<SC> key simultaneously.

Time is lost Cause Remedy

– Buffer batteries empty – Exchange buffer batteries
(see page 97)

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7 Technical data
7.1 General data

Dimensions approx. 240 x 280 x 70 mm

Weight approx. 2.5 kg (without power pack)
Mechanical structure Type of protection IP 54
Electrical safety Protective class III
Test certificates cETLus, CE

Ambient Storage - 25 °C ... + 65 °C

conditions Operation + 5 °C ... + 45 °C
Climatic class 2

Power Power pack FRIWO FW7555M/09, 15.1432.500-00

supply Friwo Part. No. 1883259
Input: 100 ... 240 V ~ / 50 ... 60 Hz / 400 mA
Output: 9 V = / 1.5 A
Connection max. overvoltage category II
Primary plugs contained in the scope of
delivery: Euro, US, UK and Australian.
Batteries 4 x 1.5 V alkali-manganese batteries, Type
(to buffer the system AAA
clock in the case of a
power failure)

Serial Connection of the PC cable (Z390) or printer cable (Z393)

interface Baud rate adjustable:
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 Baud
Type RS232, data output
Data bits 8
Stop bits 2
Parity None
Handshake RTS/CTS
Cable length Max. 15m

USB interface Automatic switch-over when a USB cable is connected.

Type USB 1.1 (device)
Cable length max. 3 m
Guidelines EMC EC guideline 2004/108/EC
and norms used EN 61326-1 Class B
FCC Class A

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Instrument safety EC guideline 2006/95/EC

EN 61010-1
ANSI/UL 61010-1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1
Radio data EC guideline 1999/5/EC
transmission EN 300 330-2
EN 50364
EN 60950-1
Climatic class VDI/VDE 3540
IP protection class EN 60529

7.2 Measuring ranges, resolution, accuracy

7.2.1 pH/ORP

Measuring ranges, Variable Measuring range Resolution

resolution pH - 2.000 ... + 20.000 0.001
- 2.00 ... + 20.00 0.01
U [mV] - 1999.9 ... + 1999.9 0.1
- 1999 ... + 1999 1
T [°C] - 10.0 ... + 120.0 0.1

Manual Variable Range Increment

temperature input Tmanual [°C] - 10 ... + 130 1

Accuracy (± 1 digit) Variable Accuracy Temperature of the test

sample
pH ± 0.003 + 15 °C ... + 35 °C
± 0.01

U [mV] / range
- 999.9 ... + 999.9 ± 0.2 + 15 °C ... + 35 °C
- 1999 ... + 1999 ±1 + 15 °C ... + 35 °C

T [°C] / temperature sensor

± 0.1 0 °C ... + 55 °C

Note
The measuring ranges and accuracy values specified here apply
exclusively to the meter. The accuracy of the sensors has also to be
taken into account.

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7.2.2 ISE

Measuring ranges, Variable Measuring range Resolution

resolution ISE [mg/l] 0.000 ... 10.000 0.001
10.00 ... 100.00 0.01
100.0 ... 1000.0 0.1
1000 ... 999999 1
ISE [µmol/l] 0.000 ... 9.999 0.001
10.00 ... 99.99 0.01
100.0 ... 999.9 0.1
1000 ... 999999 1
[mmol/l] 10.00 ... 99.99 0.01
100.0 ... 999.9 0.1
1000 ... 999999 1
ISE [mg/kg] 0.000 ... 9.999 0.001
10.00 ... 99.99 0.01
100.0 ... 999.9 0.1
1000 ... 999999 1
ISE [ppm] 0.000 ... 9.999 0.001
10.00 ... 99.99 0.01
100.0 ... 999.9 0.1
1000 ... 999999 1
ISE [%] 0.000 ... 9.999 0.001
10.00 ... 99.99 0.01
100.0 ... 999.9 0.1
1000 ... 999999 1

Manual Variable Range Increment

temperature input Tmanual [°C] - 20 ... + 130 1

Note
The measuring ranges and accuracy values specified here apply
exclusively to the meter. The accuracy of the sensors has also to be
taken into account.

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7.2.3 Conductivity

Measuring ranges, Variable Measuring range Resolution

resolution [µS/cm] 0.000 ... 2.000* 0.001
0.00 ... 20.00** 0.01
0.0 ... 200.0 0.1
0 ... 9999 1
[mS/cm] 0.00 ... 20.00 0.01
0.0 ... 200.0 0.1
0 ... 9999 1
Specific resistance 0.000 ... 2.000 0.001
[kOhm*cm] 0.00 ... 20.00 0.01
0.0 ... 200.0 0.1
0 ... 9999 1
Resistivity 0.00 ... 20.00 0.01
[MOhm*cm] 0.0 ... 200.0 0.1
0 ... 9999 1
SAL 0.0 ... 70.0 0.1
according to the IOT
table
TDS [mg/l] 0 ... 9999 1
Factor can be set
between 0.40 and
1.00
T [°C] - 5.0 ... + 105.0 0.1
* only possible with cells of the cell constant, 0.010 cm-1
** only possible with cells of the cell constant, 0.010 cm-1 or 0.090 ... 0.110 cm-1

Cell constants Cell constant C Values

Can be calibrated in 0.450 ... 0.500 cm-1
the ranges 0.585 ... 0.715
0.800 ... 1.200 cm-1
Adjustable 0.010 cm-1 (fixed)
0.090 ... 0.110 cm-1
0.250 ... 25.000 cm-1

Reference temperature Reference Values

temperature
Adjustable 20 °C (Tr20)
25 °C (Tr25)

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Accuracy (± 1 digit) Variable Accuracy Temperature of the test

sample

/ Temperature compensation
None (Off) ± 0.5 %
Nonlinear (nLF) ± 0.5 % 0 °C ... + 35 °C
according to EN 27 888
± 0.5 % + 35 °C ... + 50 °C
Extended nLF function
according to WTW
measurements
Linear (lin) ± 0.5 % + 10 °C ... + 75 °C

SAL / range
0.0 ... 42.0 ± 0.1 + 5 °C ... + 25 °C
± 0.2 + 25 °C ... + 30 °C

TDS [mg/l]
±1

T [°C] / temperature sensor

NTC 30 ± 0.2 0 °C ... + 55 °C
PT 1000 ± 0.3 0 °C ... + 55 °C

Note
The measuring ranges and accuracy values specified here apply
exclusively to the meter. The accuracy of the sensors has also to be
taken into account.

7.2.4 Dissolved oxygen

Measuring ranges,
resolution Variable Measuring range Resolution
D.O. concentration 0 ... 20.00 0.01
[mg/l] 0 ... 90.0 0.1
Saturation [%] 0 ... 200.0 0.1
0 ... 600 1
D.O. partial pressure 0 ... 200.0 0.1
[mbar] 0 ... 1250 1
T [°C] 0 ... 50.0 0.1

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Accuracy (± 1 digit) Variable Accuracy

D.O. concentration ± 0.5 % of measured value
[mg/l] at ambient temperature + 5 °C ... + 30 °C
Saturation [%] ± 0.5% of measured value
when measuring in the range of ± 10 °C
around the calibration temperature
D.O. partial pressure ± 0.5 % of measured value
[mbar] at ambient temperature + 5 °C ... + 30 °C

Correction functions Temperature Accuracy better than 2 % at 0 ... + 40 °C

compensation
Salinity correction 0 ... 70.0 SAL
Air pressure Automatic through integrated pressure
correction sensor in the range of 500 ... 1100 mbar

Note
The measuring ranges and accuracy values specified here apply
exclusively to the meter. The accuracy of the sensors has also to be
taken into account.

FCC Class A Equipment Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.

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8 Lists
This chapter provides additional information and orientation aids.

Abbreviations The list of abbreviations explains the indicators and abbreviations that
appear on the display and in the manual.

Specialist terms The glossary briefly explains the meaning of the specialist terms.
However, terms that should already be familiar to the target group are
not described here.

Trademarks used The list comprises the trademarks used in the present document and
their owners.

Index The index will help you to find the topics that you are looking for.

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Abbreviations

Conductivity value (international γ)

°C Temperature unit, degrees Celsius
°F Temperature unit, degrees Fahrenheit
C Cell constant [cm-1] (internat. k)
Cal Automatic calibration using a selected buffer set
d Day
h Hour
j Year
Lin Linear temperature compensation
LoBat Batteries almost empty (Low battery)
m Month
mV Voltage unit
mV/pH Unit of the electrode slope (internat. mV)
nLF Nonlinear temperature compensation
OxiCal Automatic calibration for D.O. measurements
pH pH value
S Slope (internat. k)
SAL Salinity
SELV Safety Extra Low Voltage
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
Tr20 Reference temperature of 20 °C
Tr25 Reference temperature of 25 °C
U Voltage

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Glossary

Adjusting To manipulate a measuring system so that the relevant value (e. g. the
displayed value) differs as little as possible from the correct value or
a value that is regarded as correct, or that the difference remains
within the tolerance.
AutoRange Name of the automatic selection of the measuring range.
Calibration Comparing the value from a measuring system (e. g. the displayed
value) to the correct value or a value that is regarded as correct.
Often, this expression is also used when the measuring system is
adjusted at the same time (see adjusting).
Cell constant, k Characteristic quantity of a conductivity measuring cell, depending on
the geometry.
Conductivity Short form of the expression, specific electrical conductivity. It is a
measured value of the ability of a substance to conduct an electric
current. In water analysis, the electrical conductivity is a dimension for
the ionized substances in a solution.
D.O. partial pressure Pressure caused by the oxygen in a gas mixture or liquid.
D.O. saturation Short name for the relative D.O. saturation.
Note: The D.O. saturation value of air-saturated water and the D.O.
saturation value of oxygen-saturated water are different.
Electrode zero point The zero point of a pH electrode is the pH value at which the
electromotive force of the pH electrode at a specified temperature is
zero. Normally, this is at 25 °C.
Electromotive force of The electromotive force (voltage) U of the electrode is the measurable
an electrode electromotive force of an electrode in a solution. It equals the sum of
all the galvanic voltages of the electrode. Its dependency on the pH
results in the electrode function, which is characterized by the
parameters, slope and zero point.
Junction The junction is a porous body in the housing wall of reference
electrodes or electrolyte bridges. It forms the electrical contact
between two solutions and makes electrolyte exchange more difficult.
The expression, junction, is also used for ground or junction-less
transitions.
Measured parameter The measured parameter is the physical dimension determined by
measuring, e. g. pH, conductivity or D.O. concentration.
Measured value The measured value is the special value of a measured parameter to
be determined. It is given as a combination of the numerical value and
unit (e. g. 3 m; 0.5 s; 5.2 A; 373.15 K).

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Molality Molality is the quantity (in Mol) of a dissolved substance in 1000 g

solvent.
Offset potential The measurable potential of a symmetrical electrode, the membrane
of which is immersed in a solution with the pH of the nominal electrode
zero point. The asymmetry is part of the offset potential.
ORP voltage The ORP is caused by oxidizing or reducing substances dissolved in
water if these substances become effective on an electrode surface
(e. g. a gold or platinum surface).
pH value The pH is a measure of the acidic or basic effect of an aqueous
solution. It corresponds to the negative decadic logarithm of the molal
hydrogen ions activity divided by the unit of the molality. The practical
pH value is the value of a pH measurement.
Potentiometry Name of a measuring technique. The signal (depending on the
measured parameter) of the electrode is the electrical potential. The
electrical current remains constant.
Reference Fixed temperature value to compare temperature-dependent
temperature measured values. For conductivity measurements, the measured
value is converted to a conductivity value at a reference temperature
of 20 °C or 25 °C.
Reset Restoring the original condition of all settings of a measuring system.
Resistance Short name for the electrolytic resistivity. It corresponds to the
reciprocal value of the electrical conductivity.
Resolution Smallest difference between two measured values that can be
displayed by a meter.
Salinity The absolute salinity SA of seawater corresponds to the relationship
of the mass of dissolved salts to the mass of the solution (in g/Kg). In
practice, this dimension cannot be measured directly. Therefore, the
practical salinity is used for oceanographic monitoring. It is
determined by measuring the electrical conductivity.
Salt content General designation for the quantity of salt dissolved in water.
Slope The slope of a linear calibration function.
Slope (relative) Designation used by WTW in the D.O. measuring technique. It
expresses the relation of the slope value to the value of a theoretical
reference probe of the same construction type.
Stability control Name for a function to check the stability of the measured value.
Standard solution The standard solution is a solution where the measured value is
known by definition. It is used to calibrate a measuring system.
TDS Total dissolved solids

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Temperature Value of the slope of a linear temperature function.

coefficient
Temperature Name of a function that considers the temperature influence on the
compensation measurement and converts it accordingly. Depending on the
measured parameter to be determined, the temperature
compensation functions in different ways. For conductimetric
measurements, the measured value is converted to a defined
reference temperature. For potentiometric measurements, the slope
value is adjusted to the temperature of the test sample but the
measured value is not converted.
Temperature function Name of a mathematical function expressing the temperature
behavior of a test sample, a sensor or part of a sensor.
Test sample Designation of the test sample ready to be measured. Normally, a test
sample is made by processing the original sample. The test sample
and original sample are identical if the test sample was not processed.
Zero point Designation for the offset potential of a pH electrode. It is the
measurable potential of a symmetrical electrode, the membrane of
which is immersed in a solution with the pH of the nominal electrode
zero point (pH = 7).

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Trademarks used

Trademark Owner of the trademark

Baker Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc.
Beckman Beckman Instruments, Inc.
Fisher Fisher Scientific Company
Fluka Fluka AG
Hamilton Hamilton Company Corporation
Merck Merck KGaA
Metrohm Metrohm AG
Mettler Toledo Mettler Toledo
Precisa Precisa Instruments AG
Radiometer Radiometer
Windows Microsoft Corporation

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Index
A Initialize .................................................. 93
Air calibration vessel ................................75 ISE standard solutions ............................. 56
Authorized use .........................................17
K
B Key functions .......................................... 10
Battery compartment ................................97 Keys ....................................................... 10

C M
Calibration Measured value display ........................... 23
ISE ...................................................56 Measured value memory
Conductivity .......................................68 Edit ................................................... 84
Oxygen ..............................................75 Measurement accuracy ............................ 48
pH .....................................................43 Measurement data storage
Calibration evaluation Delete ............................................... 84
ISE ...................................................58 Storage locations ............................... 80
Conductivity .......................................69 Measurement dataset .............................. 80
Oxygen ..............................................76 Measurement window .............................. 11
pH .....................................................47 Measuring
calibration history .....................................89 ISE .................................................. 54
Calibration interval ...................................48 Conductivity ....................................... 63
Calibration points Dissolved oxygen ............................... 72
ISE ...................................................56 ORP voltage ...................................... 39
pH .....................................................46 pH .................................................... 37
calibration records ....................................87 Measuring menu
Cell constant ...........................................68 ISE .................................................. 55
Cleaning .................................................98 Conductivity ....................................... 66
Comparison measurement (D.O.) ..............75 Oxygen ............................................. 74
Connecting sensors .................................12 pH/ORP ............................................ 41
Measuring ranges
Conductivity ..................................... 108
D Memory administration ............................. 83
Data filter ................................................86 Menus (navigation) .................................. 23
Dataset ...................................................80 Messages ............................................... 24
Date and time ..........................................27 MultiLab pilot .......................................... 93
Default settings
Measured parameter ...........................93
System settings ..................................95
O
Display illumination ..................................11 Obligations of the purchaser ..................... 18
Operational safety ................................... 18
F
Filter .......................................................86
P
Firmware update ....................................119 pH buffer sets ......................................... 43
Precautions ............................................ 17
Print ....................................................... 92
I
Initial commissioning ................................20

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R pH .................................................... 50
Reset ..................................................... 93
RS232 interface ...................................... 91 Z
Zero point of the pH electrode ............ 43, 68
S
Safe operation ........................................ 18
Safety .................................................... 17
Sample display ....................................... 11
Saving .................................................... 80
at intervals ........................................ 82
automatic .......................................... 82
manual .............................................. 81
Scope of delivery .................................... 19
Single-point calibration
pH .................................................... 50
Slope
ISE .................................................. 56
pH .............................................. 43, 68
Relative (O2 sensor) .......................... 75
Socket field ............................................. 12
Stability control
automatic .......................................... 35
manual
Conductivity ................................. 63
Dissolved oxygen ......................... 72
ISE .............................................. 54
ORP ............................................ 39
pH ............................................... 37
Status line .............................................. 11
Storage interval ....................................... 82
System menu .......................................... 32
General information ........................... 34
Sample display .................................. 32

T
Temperature compensation ..................... 65
Temperature measurement
ISE ............................................ 53, 71
Conductivity ...................................... 62
pH .................................................... 36
Three-point calibration
ISE ................................................... 61
pH .................................................... 51
Transmitting data .................................... 90
Transmitting measured values .................. 90
Two-point calibration
ISE .................................................. 60

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A.1 Firmware update
General information With the Update_ProLab1000_2000 program and a PC you can update
the firmware of the ProLab 2000 to the newest version.
Available firmware updates can be found on the Internet.
Connect the meter to a PC for the update.

For the update via the USB interface, the following is required:
 a free USB interface (virtual COM port) on your PC
 the driver for the USB interface (installation of the USB driver from
the installation CD-ROM, see page 90)
 the USB cable (included in the scope of delivery of the
ProLab 2000).

For the update via the RS232 interface, the following is required:
 a free RS232 interface on your PC
 the RS232 cable, Z390.

Program installation
1 With the installation program,
"Install_Update_ProLab1000_2000_Vx_yy_English.exe",
install the firmware update program on a PC.

Program start
2 Start the "Update_ProLab1000_2000" program from the
Windows start menu.
3 If necessary, change the language in the language menu.

Firmware update
4 Connect the ProLab 2000 to a USB interface (virtual COM port)
of the PC with the aid of the USB interface cable.
or
Connect the ProLab 2000 to a serial interface (COM port) of
the PC with the aid of the Z390 interface cable.
5 Switch on the ProLab 2000.
6 Start the updating procedure with OK in the firmware update
program.
7 Follow the instructions of the firmware update program.
During the programming process, a corresponding message
and a progress bar (in %) is displayed.
The programming process takes approx. two minutes. A
terminatory message is displayed after a successful
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8 Disconnect the ProLab 2000 from the PC.

The ProLab 2000 is ready for operation.

After switching the meter off and on you can check whether the meter
has taken over the new software version.

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A.2 Menus

A.2.1 Data storage

Storage & config (<MENU/OK >) _

– Data storage
– Manual data storage (<RCL>)
– Display
– Output to RS232/USB
– Data filter
– Filter
– No filter
– Date & SAMPLE ID
– SAMPLE ID
– Date

– From : TT.MM.JJ
– Until : TT.MM.JJ
– SAMPLE ID : 0 ... 999

– Erase

– Automatic data storage (<RCL _>)

– Display
– Output to RS232/USB
– Data filter
– Erase

– Calibration data storage (<CAL _>)

– Display
– Output to RS232/USB

– Calibration history
– pH
– ISE
– Ox
– Cond
– Ox (CondOx)
– Cond (CondOx)

– Display (see page 122)

– System (see page 122)

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A.2.2 Display

Storage & config (<MENU/OK >)_

– Data storage (see page 121)
– Display
– pH : On /Off
– Cond : On /Off
– Oxi : On /Off
– Time : On /Off
– Date : On /Off

– System (see page 122)

A.2.3 System

Storage & config (<MENU/OK >)_

– Data storage (see page 121)
– Display (see page 122)
– System
– General
– Language
– Deutsch
– English
– (etc.)

– Beep : On /Off
– Illumination : On /Off
– Contrast : 0 ... 100 %

– Measurement
– Temperature unit : ° C /° F
– Stability control : Auto / Off

– Interface
– Baud rate : 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200
– Output format : ASCII / CSV
– Output header

– Clock function
– Time
– Date
– Date format
– Service information
– Reset

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A.2.4 <STO _>

_
<STO > (<STO >) _
– SAMPLE ID : 1 ... 999
– Interval : 2, 5 s, 10 s, 30 s,
1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min
– Duration : 1 min ... x min

_>
A.2.5 <PRT

<PRT_> (<PRT_>)
– Interval : 2, 5 s, 10 s, 30 s,
1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, 30 min, 60 min

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A.2.6 pH/U

pH/U (<MENU/OK>)
– Calibration
– Calibration record
– Calibration history
– Buffer
– NIST/DIN
– TEC
– Merck 1
– Merck 2
– Merck 3
– Merck 4
– Merck 5
– DIN 19267
– Mettler US
– Mettler EU
– Fisher 1
– Fluka BS
– Radiometer
– Baker
– Metrohm
– Beckman
– Hamilton DC
– Precisa
– Reagecon TEC
– Reagecon 20
– Reagecon 25
– Riedel-de Haen

– Calibration interval : 1 ... 999 d

– Unit for zero point : mV / pH
– Unit for slope : mV/pH / %
– Man. temperature : -20 ... +130 °C

– Reset
– High resolution pH : On /Off
– High resolution mV : On /Off

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A.2.7 ISE

ISE (<MENU/OK>)
– Calibration record
– Calibration history
– Man. temperature : -20 ... +130 °C
– Ion type
– Ag, Br, Ca, Cd, Cl, CN, Cu, F, I, K, Na, NO3, Pb, S, NH3,
NH4, CO

– Unit
– mol/l, mg/kg, ppm, %, mg/l

– Density (mg/kg, ppm, %)

– g/ml, kg/l

A.2.8 Conductivity

Conductivity, Resistance, TDS, SAL (<MENU/OK>)

– Calibration
– Calibration record
– Calibration history
– Calibration interval : 1 ... 999 d

– Reset
– Temp. comp. (TC)
– Reference temp. : 20 °C / 25 °C
– Compensation
– nLF
– lin
– Off

– TDS factor : 0.40 ... 1.00

– Measuring cell : On /Off
– cal
– C0.01
– LF313T
– man

– Cell constant : 0,090 ... 0,110 cm-1

– Man. cell const. : 0,250 ... 25,000 cm-1

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A.2.9 Oxygen

O2 (<MENU/OK>)
– Calibration
– Calibration record
– Calibration history
– Comparison meas. : On /Off
– Calibration interval : 1 ... 999 d

– Reset
– Sal automatic : On /Off
– Sal correction : On /Off
– Salinity : 0.0 ... 70.0

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